Convoy Info for 4/29 Scottsdale,AZ M&G

[Tmagnum]

California Convoy info to 4/29 Scottsdale, Arizona Meet-N-Greet


The following will list locations, times & routes we will be traveling to the Scottsdale, Az Meet-N-Greet at the Scottsdale Pavilion.

1st Starting Point for OC & whoever else!


4:00am - Wickes Furniture at 3200 Harbor Blvd in Costa Mesa. Which is at Harbor Blvd & the 405 fwy.

By 4:15 we’re gone !


5:00am – Banning, Ca. – Arrival time is approx.

By 5:15 or so we’re gone !


6:00am – Indio – only if needed for a break ! If you what I mean……….


7:30am – Blythe – This is approximately 220 miles from Costa Mesa. This will be a gas & rest stop.

Hopefully by 8:00am we’re gone !


10:30am – Scottsdale – We will check into the Hotel and then head for a place to have the cars cleaned up. (info pending)


1:00pm – Meet starts – Depending on time we may grab a bite before we get there our after we get there as it appears there are plenty of places to do so.
(again further details pending)

9:30am Sunday Departure back to SoCal - This does not have to be a convoy if everyone has something they'd like to do while in the Phoenix area. This is just the anticpated departure of fatchance, myself and a few others.


If those who are making the convoy trip could post which location you will attempt to hook up at and we will add it to the list so we'll know who to expect at each stop.

Our route from Costa Mesa will be: 405 fwy South to 55 fwy North to 91 fwy east to 60 fwy east to 10 fwy east. Phoenix & Scottsdale info pending.

Approximate mileage from Costa Mesa to Scottsdale is 381 miles

At 60 mph that’s 6 hrs 30 min - As If !!!

At 70 mph that’s 5 hrs 45 min - Come on now !!!

At 80 mph that’s 5 hrs 16 min - This works !!!

At cbutler speed that’s 4 hrs 20 mins - For the Brave at heart !!!

Please note that ALL the times are approximate and will be determined by traffic.

If you want to share your Cell Phone numbers with those in the convoy please “ PM “ them to me and I’ll create a list and PM everyone back. Also indicate your provider so those that have ‘IN” plans can save a buck if needed. (I've already been reminded that most of us have "FREE" weekends, so pardon my stupidity )

Bring your 2-Ways also. If you have the 2 channel types those would be preferred as it will allow us to hopefully find a more secure unobstructed channel.


Also remember chairs and canopy’s (pending) for sitting and shade.



Watch this space for more details !

[Tmagnum]

Space reserved for additional info !!!

Here is info regarding our stops along the way:

4:00am - Wickes Furniture - Costa Mesa - Harbor Blvd & 405 fwy
Here: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v...c%20CA%2092626

5:00am - 22nd st exit off 10w in Banning, CA. Confirmed !!!
Once you exit make left under the freeway, on the right will be a Shell & McDonalds & on the left an AM/PM (3 large gas bays) & a Starbucks
Here: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v...c%20CA%2092225

6:00am - Indio - There's a Unocal & Shell & at the Monroe St. Exit that looks like our best bet.
Here: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v...c%20CA%2092225

7:30am - Blythe - Both the Donlon St. exit when entering Blythe & The Flying J Travel Center, first exit after crossing into AZ will be utilized and then rejoin at the Flying J on ramp before continuing on.
Here: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v...c%20CA%2092225

And Here: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v...c%20CA%2092220

San Diego Meeting spot for drive out 8 to 78 to Blythe.

Here: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v...20CA%20920 21

3:45am meet at Denny's (off the 8 FWY)
665 North Mollison
El Cajon, Ca. 92021

4:00am Depart Denny's for Blythe
approximate travel time to Blythe 3-3.5 hrs


All Times are approximate:

Here is what I know so far:

COSTA MESA

fatchance
Tmagnum
whatsurdream
BLKCHARGER#75
Mattrobertson
sweeper6
mighty noid
caligezzer

SAN DIEGO

cbutler32
ffiimo
rrdrummer5
BetoMXL ?

BANNING

HEMEEE ?
thewagon
Mossesposse1


BLYTHE

Bobf - (With video camera in tow - Yessssssssssssssss )
cbutler32
ffiimo
rrdrummer5
BetoMXL ?

[DennisG]

Holy shnikes, 220 miles in 2 hours!! (Costa Mesa to Blythe) That's an average speed of 110mph, no? Get those radar dectors handy!!

[Tmagnum]

Originally Posted by DennisG

Holy shnikes, 220 miles in 2 hours!! (Costa Mesa to Blythe) That's an average speed of 110mph, no? Get those radar dectors handy!!

Actually thats 3 and a half hours. We leave Costa Mesa at 4:15am and anticipate arrival in Blythe at 7:30am.

Trust me we ain't doing anything over 100mph.


At least not continuosly............... hehehehe

[HalV48]

Originally Posted by Tmagnum

Actually thats 3 and a half hours. We leave Costa Mesa at 4:15am and anticipate arrival in Blythe at 7:30am.

Trust me we ain't doing anything over 100mph.


At least not continuosly............... hehehehe

We did, coming over for Irvine. Had a few at 110.

[Meister]

Originally Posted by Tmagnum

...Trust me we ain't doing anything over 100mph.


At least not continuosly............... hehehehe

'Appropiate caveat, Tom.

[cbutler32]

Originally Posted by Tmagnum

California Convoy info to 4/29 Scottsdale, Arizona Meet-N-Greet


The following will list locations, times & routes we will be traveling to the Scottsdale, Az Meet-N-Greet at the Scottsdale Pavilion.

Approximate mileage from Costa Mesa to Scottsdale is 381 miles
At 60 mph that’s 6 hrs 30 min - As If !!!
At 70 mph that’s 5 hrs 45 min - Come on now !!!
At 80 mph that’s 5 hrs 16 min - This works !!!
At cbutler speed that’s 4 hrs 20 mins - For the Brave at heart !!!
Please note that ALL the times are approximate and will be determined by traffic.
Watch this space for more details !

HELLO!

I can only make 4 hours and 44 minutes for 420 miles...
mind you this was before radar in CA.
and way back in the day...
when smarts and sense were not a priority...
now...
man o man...
wouldn't try it...
unless you want too?
hehehehe
KIDDING!!!

[Tmagnum]

Updated info in post #2 !

Again if you want to share your Cell Phone # with those in the convoy, PM it to me and I will create a list for everyone.

I will PM the last back to everyone on Saturday the 22nd.

[DanRealtor]

Don't forget two way radios. They came in really hancy for the trip to SF from AZ.

[Mighty Noid]

We should have about 15 two-way radios on this convoy...

Channel will be choosen at a later time..