The Cal-look Lounge

Wow, finally caught my breath from the weekend and just wanted to drop a few thoughts here while everything was fresh in my mind. First thing met rick m at the host hotel and chatted for a few, super nice guy. Thanks to the guys in dkp , ben,jose, carlos( long time buddies) stephan, fabien b, troy, robert,scott, tim, sarge, greg, dave, basically everyone for making it a weekend i will always remember. And the various cool people i met fabian dewar speedwell, the guys fron dkk at classic sunday. It was really what vws should be about cool people and sweet rides thanks all see you next year!

It was a very cool weekend! I had my daughter Shanna fly in from Colorado to share the weekend with me. We had a great time too! Reminds me of why I loved this hobby when first engaging in it in 1970. Even saw friends I have not seen for years. The quality of the cars being built today continues to amaze me as the Cal Look lives on and the new stuff being done by Buddy Hale and Dan Lawson of CE continues to raise the bar.

A special thanks goes out to Scott of the DKP who squeezed my chop top into the parking area around NICK's.  I had no idea it filled up so early. I got into town in my cal look aroiund 11:30am, hit the host hotel and drove straight to NICKS.  It was already filled up at 1:30.  Will have to be a lot earlier next time. Look forward to 2014.

Rick Mortensen

We had a great time also! I was planning on skipping this years event, but then I thought I might be able to make a few bucks in the swap meet. I was right, did very well :) The drive out there was horrendous... 9 hours through the mid day desert heat in a split window bus with a 1600 and RGB's.... We left later on Sunday for the return trip, made better time (7h 45m) due to the lower temps. Not a single mechanical issue for the entire trip. Unless you call a cargo door flying open on the 405 freeway an issue :o

feeling sorry I had to pass this year... hopefully better luck next year.