2nd Annual Valentines Day Run

[Mrs Duck]

I am planning a 2nd annual Valentine Day Run on Saturday Feb 12 2011

We are planning to Drive along Mulholland Hwy down to PCH We are taking off tomorrow to map it out We found Malibu Lake and will check that out as a possible part of the route

We will also find a place that could possible hold enough parking and maybe a private room and or space for those of you who would like to join in for a stop for lunch.

We have found a Starbucks for the meeting place to start ( of course where else)and will get cross streets and will post all tentative itinerary tomorrow

I did this all last minute last year and lloger and ssjeff joined in and we had alot of fun in Newport Beach

I hope you will join us If you have any interest and or any ideas please see us in Laughlin or send us a message

Hope you will join in the fun

Mrs Duck
Anne J

[BlueStreak]

Sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in.

[autodan]

Sounds like fun , We will see if we can make it.

[LTs SSR]

Sorry I've been off the "grid" the last day or so... PM sent...

[Mrs Duck]

Ok before I go in to what we found today I just want to say OMG what a beautiful day for a drive today It was perfect and now I can not wait for V day run I hope it is just as perfect a day.

We will meet at the Starbucks on Topanga Cyn Blvd and Dumetz. There is parking in the rear We will meet up at 10:00 am

Then off to Mulholland Hwy and this is where we have changed it up a little bit.

Info | The Old Place

This is a place we have decided to go for Brunch It is really cool Next door is a winery where if you want we can do some wine tasting It is just a really pretty cool place to hang out We will call and make reservations to let them know we are coming when we have a good count on how many will be showing up.

Peter Strauss Park is across the street and we can all park there Nice and quite and just absolutely beautiful. From there we will head to PCH and go to Ventura Harbour for those of you who would like to do that to finish off the day and maybe watch the sun set Don will post a map in just a little bit

Hope to have many of you join us We are really excited this is going to be nice.

Mrs Duck
Anne J

[Mr Duck]

What a nice place for a topless drive! We came across this place, and glad we stopped. The Old Place for lunch is right next door, and a good place to park right across the road.






Cornell Winery - A wine country experience in Malibu Los Angeles
What a cool link, great pics of the place, and a little Miles Davis to go along...



And a shot from the drive today, inspiration from our buddie LT

I'll do a map on Google maps and post a link soon, the short version is Topanga Canyon off the 101, Muholland thru the mountians, then PCH north to Ventura Harbor.

See ya in Laughlin next weekend

Don J





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[Bondo Princess]

Hi Annie and Don.................sounds like a fun time....count us in! Thanks for organizing this special day.
We'll see you two in Barstow next week.

Lloyd and Gerry

[CA Blackjack]

CA Blackjack will most likely join the fun. Might even bring my "Little Brother" along.

[Mr Duck]

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From last Saturdays drive.
These guys set up on the side of Mulholland and take pics, then post them a few days later for sale! Be sure to wave, and lookit that Permagrin on Mrs. Duck



Don J

[LTs SSR]

Hey... don't forget about Paul's photos (Jon is good, too! ) Love 'em both!! Both take great pictures

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A couple years back for the Christmas run... I arranged with Paul for photos.. Cool guy!

[RUN ROD RUN]

If I'm 99.9% pain free, count on us two to join in.

[shawker]

Add us to the party list. Looking forward to it

[Mrs Duck]

Great to have you join us. Mr Duck and I will post final Itinerary Beginning of next week

For everyone joining us we have taken the wine tasting off the schedule Feel free to browse and buy a bottle if you choose but we did not want to mix drinking and driving in the canyon We want everyone to be safe.

Hope to have more of you join us We are looking forward to it.

Mrs Duck
Anne J

[Mr Duck]

Valentines Day Run - Google Maps

Here's the map of our route, for those of us who like reading maps!


The simple version is, Topanga south from the 101, go about a mile to Dumetz, left at the light and turn in the back of Starbucks. Gonna meet there around 10:00am,try to roll out around 10:30 or so.
Just got off the phone with the Old Place, they're reserving some spots for us around 1:00, so plenty of time to get there and look about the place!
There is no real plan for what to do when we get to Ventura Harbor other than hang around and watch the sun set over the beach
Anybody else have ideas or want to join us love to hear from ya


Don J

[LTs SSR]

Is it just me ...I'm not seeing the route on the map...

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by LTs SSR

Is it just me ...I'm not seeing the route on the map...

I see it. Let me post it in a minute

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

I see it. Let me post it in a minute

Here it is

[shawker]

Can I get an address for where we are meeting up. That would be better. TYVM

[LTs SSR]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Here it is

Thanks Darlin'... was there a turn by turn with that? I know pushing it

If we are doing the snake... have you timed it?... Paul (Rockstorephotos.com) takes AM pictures in one location... then breaks for lunch... and then moves to the higher location for the afternoon shots...

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by LTs SSR

Thanks Darlin'... was there a turn by turn with that? I know pushing it

If we are doing the snake... have you timed it?... Paul (Rockstorephotos.com) takes AM pictures in one location... then breaks for lunch... and then moves to the higher location for the afternoon shots...

Now I can't get it to show anything.
I do recall a turn by turn but how do I get it to fit a page to print?

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Now I can't get it to show anything.

finally got it to open...


From: N Topanga Canyon Blvd

Directions to Topanga Canyon Blvd
0.9 mi - about 2 mins
Starting from N Topanga Canyon Blvd
1 Head south on N Topanga Canyon Blvd toward Clarendon St
Arriving at Topanga Canyon Blvd
Total: 0.9 mi - about 2 mins

To: Topanga Canyon Blvd
Starbucks meeting place. Turn left and go around the back
Starbucks meeting place. Turn left and go around the back

Directions to Mulholland Hwy
2.6 mi - about 6 mins
Starting from Topanga Canyon Blvd
1 Head south on Topanga Canyon Blvd toward Dumetz Rd
2 Turn right at Mulholland Dr
3 Turn left at Mulholland Hwy
Arriving at Mulholland Hwy
Total: 2.6 mi - about 6 mins

To: Mulholland Hwy

Directions to Mulholland Hwy
7.6 mi - about 13 mins
Starting from Mulholland Hwy
1 Head northwest on Mulholland Hwy toward Park S St
Arriving at Mulholland Hwy
Total: 7.6 mi - about 13 mins

To: Mulholland Hwy

Directions to Lake Vista Dr
3.6 mi - about 8 mins
Starting from Mulholland Hwy
1 Head southwest on Mulholland Hwy toward Las Virgenes Rd
2 Turn left at Lake Vista Dr
Arriving at Lake Vista Dr
Total: 3.6 mi - about 8 mins

To: Lake Vista Dr
Malibou Lake
Malibou Lake

Directions to Mulholland Hwy
1.8 mi - about 4 mins
Starting from Lake Vista Dr
1 Head west on Lake Vista Dr toward Highpoint Dr/Hi Point Rd
2 Turn left at Mulholland Hwy
Arriving at Mulholland Hwy
Total: 1.8 mi - about 4 mins

To: Mulholland Hwy
Lunch stop
Lunch stop

Directions to Mulholland Hwy
3.7 mi - about 7 mins
Starting from Mulholland Hwy
1 Head northwest on Mulholland Hwy toward Waring Dr
Arriving at Mulholland Hwy
Total: 3.7 mi - about 7 mins

To: Mulholland Hwy

Directions to Encinal Canyon Rd
9.4 mi - about 18 mins
Starting from Mulholland Hwy
1 Head west on Mulholland Hwy toward Kanan Rd
2 Slight right to stay on Mulholland Hwy
3 Continue onto Encinal Canyon Rd
4 Turn left to stay on Encinal Canyon Rd
Arriving at Encinal Canyon Rd
Total: 9.4 mi - about 18 mins

To: Encinal Canyon Rd

Directions to W Wooley Rd
21.3 mi - about 25 mins
Starting from Encinal Canyon Rd
1 Head southeast on Encinal Canyon Rd toward Puesta Del Sol
2 Turn right at CA-1 N/Pacific Coast Hwy
3 Take exit 112 for Pleasant Valley Rd
4 Turn left at CA-1 N/E Pleasant Valley Rd
5 Take the 1st right onto CA-1 N/S Oxnard Blvd
6 Turn left at W Wooley Rd
Arriving at W Wooley Rd
Total: 21.3 mi - about 25 mins

To: W Wooley Rd

Directions to W Wooley Rd
3.5 mi - about 8 mins
Starting from W Wooley Rd
1 Head west on W Wooley Rd toward S a St
Arriving at W Wooley Rd
Total: 3.5 mi - about 8 mins

To: W Wooley Rd

Directions to Spinnaker Dr
4.7 mi - about 10 mins
Starting from W Wooley Rd
1 Head west on W Wooley Rd toward Harbor Blvd
2 Turn right at Harbor Blvd
3 Turn left at Spinnaker Dr
Arriving at Spinnaker Dr
Total: 4.7 mi - about 10 mins

To: Spinnaker Dr

[Mr Duck]

Dunno what's up with the link, sometimes it works, other time no
Look for where it says My Maps, click that then look for the Valentines Day Run

The EZ thing to do is just take the 101 to Topanga, head south about a mile to the light at Dumetz then left into the back of the Starbucks there

Anybody wanna trade phone # gimme a PM



Don J

[Mr Duck]

Originally Posted by shawker

Can I get an address for where we are meeting up. That would be better. TYVM

4900 Topanga Cyn Blvd
91364

Don J

[ICBlue]

We will be coming. See you all there!!

The Boss otherwise known as Mrs. ICBlue

[Mr Duck]

Try this again.....





View Valentines Day Run in a larger map


Don J

[LTs SSR]

I'm 50/50 for the run.. & even if I get to go.. I don't know if I can make the full run... Fingers crossed!!

[Big Blue Ox]

I'm going to be at The Mullins Museum that day...

http://www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com/

[RUN ROD RUN]

Back pains is still driving me nuts so .... I'll just meet up with you all at Starbuck to say hi and add any B.S. that flowing around.
Then I'll head back home to relax.
Then .... we thinking maybe we can meet you all at the Ventura Harbor later in the afternoon. I'm thinking a good late afternoon meal can be found at Brophy Bros.
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant

[LTs SSR]

So how many trucks we got going?

[ssjeff]

I forgot to post that we are going.