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Title: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 17, 2008, 18:25:33 pm This is probably a bit early but I am excited about my upcoming trip to So Cal. Made my plane and hotel reservations today. Going to be in Anaheim June 27th - 30th and then will be in Riverside till July 3rd. This will be my first time in Cali so I am trying to decide what to see. I am already planning on hitting the Berg's Shop in Orange and DRD Racing Heads in Santa Ana. I also need to try and hook up with Deano@HVWs to get some parts he has been hauling around the country for me. What else should I put on my list. (I have been told I have to find an In & Out Burger while I am there too.)
Also, if anyone is in those areas and wants to get together for a drink or a bite to eat and talk VWs, let me know. I will even offer to buy the first round. --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on April 17, 2008, 18:32:17 pm Too bad you're not staying through the 6th, you could catch the DKP Cruise Night.
There's always Cars & Coffee on the 28th. Not a VW event but worth checking out. NHRA Museum in Pomona. Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 17, 2008, 18:37:15 pm Cars & Coffee would be interesting. Not sure how to get there. Trying to figure out if the Peterson Museum is too far away to go see as well. I am not to sure about the LA traffic as well. (Small town guy here.)
Thanks, --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on April 17, 2008, 18:47:38 pm Cars and Coffee will be an easy drive from Anaheim. I can send you directions when you're ready. The Petersen is well worth it but I would plan about 60-90 minutes each way with traffic. It's in downtown LA so the traffic will be an issue.
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 17, 2008, 18:50:40 pm Sounds cool. I will get up with you when the trip gets closer to get directions
--louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: team97 on April 17, 2008, 21:57:03 pm Maybe Rick can set you up in a nice place in STANTON. There's plenty to see on Beach Blvd.
Glenn Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on April 17, 2008, 21:59:55 pm LOL... I've got nothing to do with Stanton!! ;)
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rennsurfer on April 17, 2008, 22:38:37 pm Cool, Louis! Hit some of up on our e-mail addresses when you're ready to be taken to the In & Out Burger locales. We know where they're all located... not a prob.
Cars & Coffee is very easy to find. Again, hit us up. Directions are either on the C&C site or this site on the related thread. Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 18, 2008, 01:09:25 am Maybe Rick can set you up in a nice place in STANTON. There's plenty to see on Beach Blvd. Glenn Yeah, some how I don't think my wife would appreciate that "scenery". :o I will just stick with the executive sweet we have in Anaheim. ;D This trip is actually a business trip for my wife who is attending a conference. I am just tagging along so I can visit ground zero of the Cal-look movement. Looks like I will be visiting shops all day Friday and then Cars & Coffee on Sat with a possible trip to the Peterson museum Sat afternoon. It will be cool to meet some of you guys and check out your rides. I will email folks once it gets a little closer. --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Bill Schwimmer on April 18, 2008, 01:25:28 am If you make it to the Peterson, you should go to Canter's deli, its right down the street, very cool place. You could do a tourist style Hollywood trip while you are there, it is pretty close. If you get the chance the NHRA museum is awesome,it is pretty close to OC.
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 18, 2008, 01:46:54 am Cool I will keep those in mind. Thanks!
--louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: javabug on April 18, 2008, 16:35:47 pm Louis, I would meet you for a drink while you're visiting Cali., but I'm in Pennsylvania. :P
If I may take the In-N-Out advice one step further: it is better if you just eat there for ALL of your meals. Except when you're having mexican. Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 18, 2008, 16:53:56 pm Louis, I would meet you for a drink while you're visiting Cali., but I'm in Pennsylvania. :P If I may take the In-N-Out advice one step further: it is better if you just eat there for ALL of your meals. Except when you're having mexican. Don't worry, I will drink a beer for you as soon as I find a decent watering hole. ;D --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rennsurfer on April 18, 2008, 16:57:37 pm Don't worry, I will drink a beer for you as soon as I find a decent watering hole. ;D --louis If you're coming from Norway... Rick, Bill, and I can take you to Stanton. ;D Just kidding, Louis. Shouldn't be a prob finding the desired gravity and weight of barley pop(s) of which you seek. Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 18, 2008, 17:02:01 pm Don't worry, I will drink a beer for you as soon as I find a decent watering hole. ;D --louis If you're coming from Norway... Rick, Bill, and I can take you to Stanton. ;D Just kidding, Louis. Shouldn't be a prob finding the desired gravity and weight of barley pop(s) of which you seek. Nah, just coming from Florida. And I like my beer like I like my women, dark. No wait, I am married to an Asian, scratch that. :D But I do like my beer dark. ;D --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on April 18, 2008, 17:13:56 pm When ordering at In-n-Out may I recommend the Double-Double Animal Style. It's on the "secret menu" so just go up there ask for it. IMHO best thing on the menu. Their normal Double-Double cooked in mustard (I don't like mustard BTW) with cheese, grilled onions, pickles, extra spread, lettuce and tomato. I usually ask for no spread though. The wimen folk might like to order their burgers Protein Style.... that replaces the bun with lettuce.
Rick Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on April 18, 2008, 17:15:24 pm Nah, just coming from Florida. And I like my beer like I like my women, dark. No wait, I am married to an Asian, scratch that. :D But I do like my beer dark. ;D --louis I like my women like I like my coffee... Ground up and in the freezer!! ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rennsurfer on April 18, 2008, 23:40:30 pm Nah, just coming from Florida. And I like my beer like I like my women, dark. No wait, I am married to an Asian, scratch that. :D But I do like my beer dark. ;D --louis Yeah, I figured that you were traveling from the east, somewhere. Just messin' around, as usual. Your post reminds me of an old movie (I forget the name of it.) where someone says, "I like my coffee like my women; Puerto Rican." One of the best lines I've ever heard. HAHA!! Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: MYTOY on April 19, 2008, 16:19:54 pm Best water hole close to ANAHEIM is HERO'S in FULLERTON just off of HARBOR & SANTA FE. 102 tap's and cold!
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 19, 2008, 16:30:37 pm Best water hole close to ANAHEIM is HERO'S in FULLERTON just off of HARBOR & SANTA FE. 102 tap's and cold! That is not some sort of gay S&M bar is it? :D j/k I will check it out. --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 19, 2008, 16:35:48 pm Peterson Museum is a great idea, I really want to go back. Also check out the LaBrea tar pits if you want to check out some non car stuff, it's in the same 'hood.
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Bill Schwimmer on April 19, 2008, 17:54:32 pm Best water hole close to ANAHEIM is HERO'S in FULLERTON just off of HARBOR & SANTA FE. 102 tap's and cold! Hero's is a cool place, it's walking distance from my house, food is really good too..Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 19, 2008, 19:31:06 pm LOL... I've got nothing to do with Stanton!! ;) Rick are you still hanging out with those old Girls you told me about that you met behind Del Taco On Beach and Garden Grove Blvd? LMAO They Sure seem to Like You? ;D ;D ;DTitle: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 19, 2008, 19:33:58 pm If you make it to the Peterson, you should go to Canter's deli, its right down the street, very cool place. You could do a tourist style Hollywood trip while you are there, it is pretty close. If you get the chance the NHRA museum is awesome,it is pretty close to OC. You can Also hit the Farmers Market its about a Block away lots of good Food and neat stuff Also Try Farmer Boys Burgers, And Pepes Mexican FoodTitle: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 19, 2008, 20:02:38 pm Peterson Museum is a great idea, I really want to go back. Well drive to LA for the weekend and we will go. ;) Best water hole close to ANAHEIM is HERO'S in FULLERTON just off of HARBOR & SANTA FE. 102 tap's and cold! Hero's is a cool place, it's walking distance from my house, food is really good too..Cool, might be a good place to meet up with some of the loungers Fri or Sat night. I will buy the first round. If you make it to the Peterson, you should go to Canter's deli, its right down the street, very cool place. You could do a tourist style Hollywood trip while you are there, it is pretty close. If you get the chance the NHRA museum is awesome,it is pretty close to OC. You can Also hit the Farmers Market its about a Block away lots of good Food and neat stuff Also Try Farmer Boys Burgers, And Pepes Mexican FoodI will keep that in mind. Sounds like something the wife would like. She is already complaining that I am planning to spend all my time doing VW stuff. ;D --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 19, 2008, 23:41:11 pm Nah, just coming from Florida. And I like my beer like I like my women, dark. No wait, I am married to an Asian, scratch that. :D But I do like my beer dark. ;D --louis I like my women like I like my coffee... Ground up and in the freezer!! ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 19, 2008, 23:43:50 pm Louis, I would meet you for a drink while you're visiting Cali., but I'm in Pennsylvania. :P Dont forget to order it Animal style try the Animal style Fries also ;DIf I may take the In-N-Out advice one step further: it is better if you just eat there for ALL of your meals. Except when you're having mexican. Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: danny gabbard on April 20, 2008, 17:03:35 pm If you get near me in norwalk about 15 min from the OC when can have a beer at alittle place I know called the HOLIDAY you will love it. call me when ya get to town
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Speed-Randy on April 21, 2008, 02:50:46 am yeah if you like the asses wide and the beer stale, i highly recommend the holiday, oh yeah , you will need an interpreter to get a lapdance
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 21, 2008, 13:55:24 pm yeah if you like the asses wide and the beer stale, i highly recommend the holiday, oh yeah , you will need an interpreter to get a lapdance Sounds like my kind of place! ;D --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Jim Ratto on April 24, 2008, 00:54:29 am for the best (and most potent) margarita ever drive up to Montrose (a suburb of Glendale) and visit Joselitos on Honolulu. I think a guy could use one to clean carburetors.
ask for a "platinum" Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on April 24, 2008, 01:01:37 am I take it Honolulu is a street and not the Island right? ;D BTW Jim I would really like to get the chance to meet you and check out the infamous blue car. I don't know if you will be in that area but it would be cool to finally meet up with you.
--louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on April 24, 2008, 04:02:12 am The Man The Myth The Legend -- Jim Ratto! ;) ;)
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Jim Ratto on April 24, 2008, 17:43:52 pm The Man The Myth The Legend -- Jim Ratto! ;) ;) mostly myth ::) Hey louis... cool I'll see how things are going around that time. Keep in touch man! Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Carlos De Alba on April 24, 2008, 22:54:06 pm The Man The Myth The Legend -- Jim Ratto! ;) ;) more like....... the man the myth the mullet - Jim Ratto Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on June 19, 2008, 15:02:05 pm Bump
Getting on the big jet airliner next week heading to Cali. My plans have changed some what. Looks like I will be in Pomona Thursday and Friday, drive to Anaheim Sat, then will be in Riverside Monday through Wednesday. I am going to try and get to Cars & Coffee Sat morning if I can find it. :-\ Still would like to try and meet up with some folks from the lounge. --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rennsurfer on June 20, 2008, 14:43:40 pm Cool! Hopefully, this bloody heatwave will be toned down for your trip out here. Us So Cal natives are spoiled and when it gets below 60º or above 80º, we freak out. HAHA!! Lately, it's been over 100º. Thank God for nearby Mother Ocean and surfing.
If you're still planning on attending Cars & Coffee, simply get a hold of Rick, Bill, and/or me and we'll make sure you get there. It's pretty well set-up... by 0700hrs, the place is crawlin' with nice cars. By 0900hrs, the lots are almost empty. I like that 'cause the rest of the day is ahead. Driving through or to Stanton will be on a strict request only basis. See Rick for further details. ;D At any rate, feel free to drop an e-mail if you need a ride or directions anywhere. (see profile for address) Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on June 20, 2008, 15:25:34 pm Cool, thanks Fred. I will probably take you up on that offer for a ride. Driving in LA traffic is not something I am looking forward to. I will drop you an email next week before I fly out.
--louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on June 20, 2008, 18:31:28 pm Cool Louis. Feel free to drop me an "e."
And I only take Norwegians to Stanton! ;) ;D Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: javabug on June 20, 2008, 20:02:40 pm Rick, for your next challenge you should take someone from Stanton to Norway!
Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rennsurfer on June 20, 2008, 20:53:02 pm And I only take Norwegians to Stanton! ;) ;D Pics or it never happened. ;D Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on June 20, 2008, 22:24:46 pm Rick, for your next challenge you should take someone from Stanton to Norway! I'm sure that Norway has more hookers, addicts and bums then they want as it is. ;D ;D Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rick Meredith on June 20, 2008, 22:27:13 pm And I only take Norwegians to Stanton! ;) ;D Pics or it never happened. ;D I'm sure that JHU and Rune would be willing to be witnesses on my behalf! ;D ;D Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: Rennsurfer on June 20, 2008, 23:16:40 pm I'm sure that JHU and Rune would be willing to be witnesses on my behalf! ;D ;D Duly noted as such. Carry on. Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on June 29, 2008, 19:38:56 pm Had dinner with Sarge & Sharon Friday night. Great people. We had a wonderful time visiting with them and hearing both of their stories. I got to ride in the red car and I have to say that all the pics I have seen of it do not do the car justice. It is also what I would consider the definition of a Cal-looker. Fast, well tuned, rides smooth and killer looks all rolled into one car. It may not be the fastest car, but you could drive it anywhere. (And they have) Anyway, Sarge and Sharon are welcome at the Brooks household any time they want to come to Florida.
Couple of pics of my wife and I with the red '67. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2621225857_bf9d0690b7.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2621225913_5bc3113009.jpg?v=0) --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: louisb on June 29, 2008, 19:49:40 pm I didn't make it to Cars & Coffee as I wanted, but I did manage to hit a few shops and go to the NHRA museum. If you are coming to SoCal the NHRA museum is a must see.
The Berg Shop. I meet Tim while there who was very kind. He even drew is a map to some other shops in the area. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2621222265_8112be6e35.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2621222215_ab77e31367.jpg?v=0) BFY Showroom: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2622045232_38eb5e1761.jpg?v=0) NHRA Museum: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2622045298_3e8d16d1e6.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2622045644_c780ae159e.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2621223305_1cc283bbeb.jpg?v=0) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2622046266_21d4ca6bd3.jpg?v=0) You can see a bunch more from the NHRA Museum here: http://flickr.com/photos/louisfbrooks/sets/72157605885259065/ --louis Title: Re: So Cal Trip (June 27th - July 3rd) Post by: speedwell on June 29, 2008, 21:29:45 pm i agree with you louis , sharon & sarge are very great people and very friendly
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