attn AZ Pelicans-Bradshaw Mtn run!

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

So Mark Malin and I have been talking about doing this drive for quite some time, but for various reasons, were never able to put together a date that worked for both of us. Well, we finally have one!!

On Sunday 3/3, we will be taking Carefree Highway to Wickenburg, then 93 to 89 on up to Prescott. It's a great 911 road with some great twisties and scenery.

We'd love if some other Pelicans came along for a meet, greet and drive.

The plan would be to meet at the Starbucks in the complex at the northeast corner of I17 and Hwy 74 (Carefree Highway) at 9 am on Sunday 3/3. Once up in Prescott, we'd have lunch on Whiskey Row then return the way we came. Mark plans to shoot some video, so it would be nice to have a a group of air cooled 911's climbing the twisties into the mountains.

So who's in?

Attendance:

Josh D - in
Mark M - in
Reiver - out
AZ911 - in
Ron - in
BlueSkyJaunte - in

grendiers - maybe

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

I have to add that this is weather dependent. If there is snow or rain in the forecast, we will postpone. We would prefer the roads to be dry due to the ice removal concoctions that they put on the roads up there.

KNS · 02-11-2013, 10:50 AM

Hey, a weekend that I actually don't have to work. I may be able to make that.

Prescott got plenty of snow over the weekend, the trucks were out spraying that crap all over the roads for the last couple of days.

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

Yea, the dry, warm winter we were predicted to have hasn't turned out that way!

But you know how it is here in AZ, once the sun comes out, it melts and dries up quickly. Once we are about a week away, we should be able to make the call. Try and make it if you can.

BlueSkyJaunte · 02-11-2013, 07:10 PM

Sub'ed!

KNS · 02-12-2013, 06:22 AM

Crap!! I can't make this, I'm working that Sunday afterall (sometimes my work schedule really sucks!!).

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

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Originally Posted by KNS

Crap!! I can't make this, I'm working that Sunday afterall (sometimes my work schedule really sucks!!).

Well that sucks! You get sick days don't you?

KNS · 02-12-2013, 08:48 AM

I thought I had the day off, it was one of my normal "off" days. When I double checked my schedule I realized I picked up that shift a couple of weeks ago to cover for somebody else. I'm committed to it.

I've been wanting to make a run up there for a while on that route (ironic since I used to live in Prescott and drove 89 quite a bit..).

TubbyAZ · 02-12-2013, 05:19 PM

I would like to say in as well, but I have a large project going on at work that involves some number of Sundays over the next 8 weeks. I won't know until a week or so before whether I can make it.

I did the Yarnell hill route to Prescott back in October with the wife for a weekend getaway. Beautiful drive. We went back home the long way, up Mingus Mountain through Jerome and Cottonwood, and I-17 home.

Subscribed.

Reiver · 02-12-2013, 07:14 PM

Yeah, I'm in Wickenburg so let me know when you're going thru town for a link up.

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

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Originally Posted by Reiver

Yeah, I'm in Wickenburg so let me know when you're going thru town for a link up.

Hi Pat,

I was going to drop you a pm, as we've discussed doing this run before. I'm thinking we'll be passing through Wickenburg around 9:45. Where would be a good rendezvous location?

Reiver · 02-13-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh D

Hi Pat,

I was going to drop you a pm, as we've discussed doing this run before. I'm thinking we'll be passing through Wickenburg around 9:45. Where would be a good rendezvous location?

I'll pm you my cell number and wait at the Taco bell on 60 just before you hit 93, when you guys drive by I'll jump in. Call before you hit town and I'll be in the pit lane.

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

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Originally Posted by Reiver

I'll pm you my cell number and wait at the Taco bell on 60 just before you hit 93, when you guys drive by I'll jump in. Call before you hit town and I'll be in the pit lane.

Glad to have you aboard Pat.

Az911 · 02-13-2013, 01:06 PM

I'll try to be there

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

Updated first post with attendance list.

markmalin · markmalin's Garage

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Originally Posted by KNS

Crap!! I can't make this, I'm working that Sunday afterall (sometimes my work schedule really sucks!!).

Hey Kurt - sorry you can't make it!
I sure hope the roads are pretty clear by that weekend.

Mark.

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

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Originally Posted by markmalin

I sure hope the roads are pretty clear by that weekend.

Mark.

Positive vibes only Mark!

Unless it snows or rains the week of, it will be dry. This is AZ, not WI!

BlueSkyJaunte · 02-14-2013, 12:58 PM

I'm in. My wife might be co-piloting, pending confirmation of a babysitter.

Keep an eye out for the (dirty) light blue '81 Targa!

KNS · 02-14-2013, 01:54 PM

The roads should be alright unless there is a late snow. This should be at least an annual run (so maybe I can make it next year!).

Josh D · Josh D's Garage

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Originally Posted by KNS

This should be at least an annual run (so maybe I can make it next year!).

Personally, I'd like to have fall and spring annual runs. One in October to catch the fall colors and one in April before it gets hot.

We could mix up the routes based on participant input.

I joined the PCA to go on drives with other P-car owners, but have yet to do so. Their runs seem way to formal, and usually include overnight stays and pre-paid for meals. I'm just not into formality.