2011 New Year's Day Drive - San Diego Area

[Paul491]

Just wondering if anyone is planning an early morning drive for San Diego area?
We had a great run up Palomar and beyond last year!

Hey Ed, any ideas?

[Hester]

Anyone? Bueller? But, seriously, if the weather is good, I'd be up for a New Year's Day drive, preferably first thing in the morning. It's a nice little tradition. Anyone?

[BIGW]

I would make it if it is clear weather. Last year was fun.

[efhughes3]

Well Paul, you beat me to it. By semi-popular demand, I think we can get a few cars together. We'll start similar to last year. We can head up South Grade to the top of Palomar, then down East Grade to the vista point for photo op. Then down to the bottom. Folks that need to be home early can head West on 76 to I-15 and home. Or, we can head up Mesa Grande for another fun leg. Then, to Julian for breakfast or back west via Highland Valley or 78 or 67 or ??

We have some phenominal roads down here, so it's on for those who want to experience our area. Short, medium or long, I think we can satisfy any driver's yearning to start the new year!

We're meeting in the parking lot of the On The Border Restaurant in the mall parking lot (NE corner of I-15 and Via Rancho/Bear Valley Pkwy) on Jan 1 for a DEPARTURE at 7:30am. We'll be headed up Palomar Mountain and then Mesa Grande (stage 2) down through San Ysabel and Ramona back to Escondido. You should be on your way home between 10 and 11. If you just want to run Palomar, you can scoot down the 76 to the 15 when done there.

Here is the location of the meeting spot:

[efhughes3]

PS- Mods, can we get a sticky?

[Jeff Alton]

Love to join you Ed, got your email, but it is a bit of a drive from up here....

Have fun, be safe!

Cheers

[efhughes3]

Sheesh Jeff, that's what I get for drinking and e-mailing! Happy New Year!

[sscates]

I'll be there in the M Coupe, same as last year. Great Time, bushwacking and all!

[Hester]

According to the forecast in the UT, it doesn't look like rain. That's a great little run you put together, Ed, and I like the nice early start. I haven't told Hester that we're going yet. Maybe I'll just let it be a surprise.

[AdamsAveBikes]

Thanks for the invite, but I'll be on the bike that day.

[Eharrison]

Bump for sticky.

[efhughes3]

Yes, I think we're good on the weather. I'm staying in Costa Mesa the evening prior, by will leave there at 6 to make it down in time.

[efhughes3]

Bump to the top!

[Eharrison]

Posted to Lotustalk also.

[efhughes3]

Originally Posted by Eaniemeanie

Posted to Lotustalk also.

Does that mean we may get a lotta Loti?

[Eharrison]

I think so, so far two have mentioned going. That white Exige is one.

[efhughes3]

The more the merrier!

I have a buddy that should be bringing his 850i too.

[efhughes3]

Since we aren't getting a sticky yet, Thursday afternoon bump.

[Eharrison]

I went up Palomar today with the kids in the A4. Which by the way wasn't a good thing going after lunch...... At least she tried for the window, closed window BTW but I digress, the top was COLD! 31 degrees, some ice in spots right at the very top and on the way to the observatory. There's snow in the shade on top too. There was some rocks in the road, a little amount. Nothing more than what I would have expected. I don't see an issue going up and down both sides on NYD. We just need to be aware of the ice potential.

At least I know now that she chews her food.....

[efhughes3]

Good dad....

I washed the car, and am charging the GoPro