[nobby]

California or bust.

The proposal was put forward and was approved by the board members (wife and nobsters).

It is a go.

Summer of 2008 I will exusing myself from work and personal life to drive from Toronto to Vancouver and down the left coast to California and back as the crow flies. I have been talking about it for 25 years and now I am going to do it.
In the SL.

Anyone interested in joining me? Joining along the way? Meeting in CA? Pop in visits on the way back? (hint: take a ruler and draw a sraight line from Scott's to Toronto).

Seriously.

OK I am not sure about Scotts but you get the idea.

 

[Digmenow]

Oddly, I just posted a remark that says "Right there with ya"

Alas, there is no excuse that will get me out of work for the time that's needed. When She Who Must Be Obeyed and I drive the SL to Niagra someday, SOMEONE better be home!

 

[isthisdave]

California or bust.

The proposal was put forward and was approved by the board members (wife and nobsters).

It is a go.

Summer of 2008 I will exusing myself from work and personal life to drive from Toronto to Vancouver and down the left coast to California and back as the crow flies. I have been talking about it for 25 years and now I am going to do it.
In the SL.

Anyone interested in joining me? Joining along the way? Meeting in CA? Pop in visits on the way back? (hint: take a ruler and draw a sraight line from Scott's to Toronto).

Seriously.

OK I am not sure about Scotts but you get the idea.

Keep me in mind as you plan your travel down the left coast. I'm sure we can hook up somewhere along your path. I'll just listen for the squealing brakes! Dave.

 

[ussun]

If everything goes well, I'll be going with my nephew to Indianapolis Ind. for the Brickyard 400. In my "73" I own a seat just after turn 4 on the straightaway. My sister lives out there so the stay is free. If your cruzin around ya can always stop for a swim I'll keep an eye on benzworld in case.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

Anyone interested in joining me? Joining along the way? Meeting in CA? Pop in visits on the way back? (hint: take a ruler and draw a sraight line from Scott's to Toronto).

Right down PCH. I'll wait for you to catch up in Malibu, then we can go watch your wife spend your childrens' inheritance on Rodeo Drive. On a single pair of shoes.

 

[nobby]

Right down PCH. I'll wait for you to catch up in Malibu, then we can go watch your wife spend your childrens' inheritance on Rodeo Drive. On a single pair of shoes.

My SL is the one with the oval tailpipe. You'll get familiar with it.

I will probably be solo with the option of picking the chairwoman up at the San Fran Airport and site seeing before she flies back.

Of course I could also be in a convoy of SL's.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

My SL is the one with the oval tailpipe. You'll get familiar with it.

You're going to drive it backwards? Is that wise?

Of course I could also be in a convoy of SL's.

I bet I know this section of PCH better than any of them.

Including where they like to radar.

 

[nobby]

You're going to drive it backwards? Is that wise?

Sorry, I'm tired and heading to bed.

I have nothing left.

All outta rebuttals.

Gotta recharge the batteries.

 

[nobby]

You're going to drive it backwards? Is that wise?

It's going to seem to you that YOU are in reverse when I pull away .
To add to your disappointment, you will miss seeing the square headlights.

 

[POS]

Make sure you hit the MB Classic Center in Orange County. I'm thinking of taking the SL AMG up to the Woodward Dream Cruise.

 

[nobby]

Make sure you hit the MB Classic Center in Orange County. I'm thinking of taking the SL AMG up to the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Thanks for the tip.

Being the good guy that I am, I would only attend a cruise with my car so others could feel good about their cars.

 

[flyboyike]

Hey, nobby, how far are you from London, ON? If not too far, I probably flew right over your house the other day on the way to Chicago from Boston.

 

[nobby]

Hey, nobby, how far are you from London, ON? If not too far, I probably flew right over your house the other day on the way to Chicago from Boston.

I am about 2.5 hrs away. I have worked at YUL and YYZ for the past 27 years. In YUL I always seemed to live under the flight path while here in Barrie MAYBE you will hear the odd single engine aircraft. I quite like having normal backyard conversations.

 

[nobby]

In planning for the upcoming 2008 roadtrip, I email MB Canada and asked if a directory existed for all the North American MB dealership / garages. Lo and behold one just showed up in the mail.
Part number S-2410-06A
Oct. 2006
Printed in Canada

It includes addresses. phone numbers and maps.
I'm impressed.

 

[smack]

Time for a great trip

Make sure you hit the MB Classic Center in Orange County. I'm thinking of taking the SL AMG up to the Woodward Dream Cruise.

But if you are coming to the Dream Cruise, you better have reservations yesterday for a room. You will see so many great cars that you will not be able to absorb it all. It is total overload. Makes the Barrett-Jackson auction coverage look like the opening act for a Rolling Stones Concert

 

[flyboyike]

By summer of 2008 either the shah will croak or the donkey will die.

 

[nobby]

Seriously, folks. I am in the preliminary planning stages of this trip.
Toronto to Vancouver to California to Vegas to Toronto. I will meet anyone along the way and either have lunch, sleep on the couch or drive a distance. I would really like to roll into California with more than, well, me.
Keep me posted.
Or I'll keep posting.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

When it gets closer, give me an idea of when you'll be through. I can give you two options:

Option 1) A very nice room at a resort in Santa Barbara. I happen to be sleeping with the manager, and I can get pretty good room rates.

Option 2) A nicely appointed guest room with ensuite bath. Dogs sharing the bed are optional. Sharing your food with the parrot is not optional. At least, not if you want to keep your hearing. Parrots can be loud.

 

[nobby]

When it gets closer, give me an idea of when you'll be through. I can give you two options:

Option 1) A very nice room at a resort in Santa Barbara. I happen to be sleeping with the manager, and I can get pretty good room rates.

Option 2) A nicely appointed guest room with ensuite bath. Dogs sharing the bed are optional. Sharing your food with the parrot is not optional. At least, not if you want to keep your hearing. Parrots can be loud.

Thanks, Scott.
I'll bring some crackers.

 

[Digmenow]

Option 1) A very nice room at a resort in Santa Barbara. I happen to be sleeping with the manager, and I can get pretty good room rates.

Does he pull the covers off of you during the night?