ok here is the thread for the next meet. who ever comes up with a good place to meet down there please post it up. as for mexico trip.(no dunky jokes please) who can go or wish to go please post it up too. we can do a meet and go after if anyone wants to.
also it is on a saterday instead of sunday should be ok with everyone's timeing.
maybe a camping trip to mexico...after the meet and come back sunday.

sounds good to me im most likely in :evil:

ok cool. let's see if we can get more people to come down from la.

june 11th sounds good to me. i'll most likely be there.

Hey LA owners, let's meet up somewhere in the OC or Irvine and caravan down to the meet in diego!

At the moment, it sounds good to me.

I'm there, and I'm in for the Puerto Nuevo lobsterfest and a beachcamp that night. There is an awesome Shabu Shabu restaurant in a Japanese or Korean strip mall off of Jeffrey Road just south where the 405 and 5 collide - this could be an excellent meeting place for Es heading south. I'll probably eat lunch there.

Ric

New banner to promote the meet... see my sig!

all right now all we need is a place for all to meet up in oc....

I'm in for the 11th, day after my anniversary, but what the heck.
I want to get a caravan shot from an overpass if possible.
Just need some SD folk to scout a spot.
Sorry no trip to Ensenada for us, Moms in Chula Vista and she'd be mad if I drove by without staying over.
HC

Im in. In for puerto nuevo too. Lets get a puerto nuevo count going. so far there is three.

Count me in if on Saturday but not Sunday. I am glad somebody choose Saturday for this meet.

I'm also good for the caravan and trip down on Saturday :)

So.... are we going to a donkey show or what?

hehehehe. ;)

ok...no more dunky jokes please. and yes i think most are down with the sd meet but only some for the mexico drive. but who ever wants to do it please do. dont know if i have the time to go down to mexico but will do for sd.

Here's a re-post of my pick for the meet location. It's easy access off the I-5, and it's right next to Campland for anyone who wants to spend the night. http://www.campland.com/

All EOC members in favor, say "aye."

Hey this is a great place except you would have to have some of your locals get there real early as it fills fast on weekends.I live near there @2 miles so I could help if this place is the ..place. :-oAnd here's a thought...I don"t know about going down Mexico way...But if every one wanted to there is allways the desert may be hot though all depends but there are some neat places around ocatillo plus if you take a side run up to Lake Cuammaca that could be nice just a thought. :? :?

I think De Anza Cove would work swimmingly. I would also like to drive over the big bridge south of downtown (I'm going to - you can't stop me okay?) to that kooky penninsula. I propose to say hi at De Anza, grab whomever wishes to buy Mexican Auto Insurance, and caravan down to the border via Coronado, eat an amazing and cheap lobster dinner at Puerto Nuevo, then camp at a surfing beach to the south of there (Fonda, Mision). It would be perfect for me if we could circle up the Es on the beach and all tune our radios for a minute to The System (82). Especially if one of us had a particularly muscular stereo. Cocteles and dancing on that beach, you betcha.

If you're interested in a donkey show, go to Thailand. I've been all over Mexico 50+ times and I don't know anyone who knows anyone who sets up or has seen a donkey show; but maybe I just run with the wrong people. Perhaps you meant "rodeo"?

Palabra.

ELERICardo

I drove by Mission Bay yesterday (Saturday) and traffic was all backed up to get into Ocean Beach and the south end of the bay. HOWEVER, plenty of parking spots in De Anza Cove (north bay) sat empty, even at 2:00 p.m. So I think we'll be okay for space if that's the site.

Still, the earlier the better, for sure.

we would have to leave orange county by 9 am to make sure we miss the traffic. any later than 9, we will be having the meet in the parking lot of the 5 fwy.

lets make it an 11:00 or 12:00 meet.

hey you guys i just finish talking with injen guys at the show.
here is some cool pic and they are interested in coming to our meet next month.
http://socalelementmeet.blogspot.com/

so what's the verdict on the meeting place for 6-11. have we decided where we want to be??

dont you know its in san diego :lol:

the cove looks a little borring to me. how about closer to the city? how about the park up on the hill in old town? there is a lot to do there too. We need to pick a place where we could have access to food. A park is cool I guess if you are going to have a picnic. Are we having a picnic?

A picnic wouldn't quite work because everyone will arrive at different times. You're correct about the benefit of access to food ..... but I have no suggestions there, other than a mall parking lot.

Tough to find a place that offers free parking, restaurants, and pleasant scenery, too. Ricky & Ronnie's has parking and a restaurant. De Anza Cove has parking and scenery. Like Meatloaf said, "Two out of three ain't bad."

If we agree on the cove, then I suggest that everyone stop at a Mc D's or Taco Bell just before you get there. Otherwise, we could send someone on a food run, OR do a group buy on pizza delivery once we're all assembled.

If we don't agree on the cove, then another location might work.

Members and moderators please advise.

dont you know its in san diego :lol:
i know that. i am just asking where in sd. have we made a decision yet??

the cove looks a little borring to me. how about closer to the city? how about the park up on the hill in old town? there is a lot to do there too. We need to pick a place where we could have access to food. A park is cool I guess if you are going to have a picnic. Are we having a picnic?
How about food from puerto nuevo? or at least i was under the impression that was one of the reasons for going down there? :-D

How about food from puerto nuevo? or at least i was under the impression that was one of the reasons for going down there? :-D

we are meeting somewhere in san diego first. then we break off and go to puerto nuevo after the meet.

Sounds good. Keep me posted.
Dave, I'm talking with Circuitworks about that Ingen exhaust, strut tower brace, lower A arms, etc. I will try to meet with them before the June 11 meet.

SurfCity Element

Hello Elementalists:

I just had a fabulous long weekend in my HELLEMENT up near Lake Isabella where the mighty Kern River is running at an insanely high level. Water was ice-cold, but it will warm up by July for a possible E-rendezvous for anybody who wants to go tubing. It was my first time yesterday - well south of the crazy rapids where we camped above Lake Isabella. The section I floated through would normally take 70-90 minutes and my group did it in 25 minutes. It was awesome with only a couple of dramatic rapidy parts where you probably would not die. You could bring a truck tire tube to float in, but I bought a couple of new double-bladder tubes and they worked just swimmingly and it came to $26 for both (and they blew them up).

So - where shall we meet in San Diego in advance of the Puerto Nuevo lobsterfest? Frankly, I'll stop by SD and shake hands, but I wanna hit PN and the surfbeach to the south as early as is practical. I think that BRubble guy knows of a couple of excellent places to beachcamp, but we could always improvise. This vehicle is a champion at improv.

See you.

Ric

Where are we going next Saturday? We got to choose a location so everyone can plan and arrange for the trip too. Don't tell me it will be post on June 11. Are we meeting somewhere in Orange County and then we cruise south?

Does anyone play frisbee golf? There's a great course in Balboa Park but I think the parking may be a little tight. If you need a disc or two they sell them at the clubhouse, and the course fee might be about $5.

I don't really mind meeting at Anza Cove though.

Ric

No pictures yet!?!?!?!?

I wont be able to make it after all.....something came up and wont be able to go to san Diego with you guys but ill be there at the next meet.... :-x

Just joined the group after buying a 04 SOP Element. Unfortunately i'm working a contract in the Bloomington, IL area and will not be returning to San Diego for about 6 months. I have lived in OB for the last six years and can't wait to return in my new Element.

Hey all.

Just a suggestion.

I know some have been considering the idea of meeting at Anza Cove.
I'd recommend skipping that one as an option.
I happen to know of a large company having it's annual picnic at that location from 11-3p on the 11th.
Probably not the best place to meet as I suspect it will be a madhouse.

I would suggest either Balboa Park or Old Town.
Both have restaurants and touristy views, though depending on when everyone's showing up, it may be difficult to get parking next to each other at Old Town.
Balboa park has enough parking that you should be able to park all together, albeit way out in the boonies. :roll:

Another good place is Seaport Villiage.
It's right on the harbor, has lots of shops and restaurants, it's also close to downtown and provides plenty of kodak moments.
Parking could be an issue here too, depending on when everyone is planning to arrive.
There are a couple of parking lots along the harbor and at Seaport Village as well as metered parking long the coast, but just about all parking downtown on Saturdays costs $, so bring change.

If you do decide to hit Seaport Villiage, keep your eye out for a SSM with a huge M.O.A.B. rack on it.
You can't miss it.
I'll be on a harbor cruise being sponsored by my wife's work.
Free beer!
:-D

Okie-doke, now I'm all confused. I would like to meet up with folk this Saturday in San Diego; but where? Somebody in San Diego suggest a specific spot and then somebody else in San Diego second it and let's lock it in. If there's grass at the edge of the parking lot I will set up my cabana with tent-fly and hang out for a while until those who wish to continue down to Mexico show up to say hello. Let's do this.

Ric

I just got home from seeing Kraftwerk at the Greek Theatre this evening and it was awesome in every way.

I'm sorry if this is a little off topic, but I'm new around here. Unfortunately I can't make it to SD this weekend, but I was wondering how often the SoCal group puts these meets together? I'd love to try to make the next one. Thanks and fun this weekend!

we meet around once a month........

Thanks, I'll keep cheking for the next one. The weather for this weekend is supposed to be great.

Thanks, I'll keep cheking for the next one. The weather for this weekend is supposed to be great.
Sounds great trust me you will enjoy the meets we normally get pertty good turn outs...... :grin:

So....do we have a location for this yet...Balboa park sounded like it would work...I might be able to make it to this one, if we can figure out where the heck it's going to be!! LoL...lets nail down a location so people can start planning on this!!

Is it DeAnza Cove? 11am?
As of today I'm planning to hit the 5South bout 9:30, that should put me at DeAnza Cove North in plenty of time. Check out some E's and enjoy the cove till 1 then go have lunch with family.
If no one's there I'll head over to the swap meet at Koby's. But that Harbor cruise with free beer sounded good too.
If this thing moves/moved- please somebody say so. :grin:

Where is Nippoelement2? Are you still in US? or you are out of the country?
Please let us know so we can all plan ahead.

I suggest De Anza (at Mission Bay) Cove at 11:00 am. If its crowded there are plenty of places to congregate nearby.

Does anyone have directions to De Anza from the OC? Maybe someone in S.D. can confirm directions from the 5S??

Thanks!!

Two maps in this thread.

You can get wider/more detailed maps at mapquest.com, search "de anza cove, san diego, ca."

If it's crowded, we'll find space somewhere nearby.

Cool, thanks, didnt see those posts. I'm going to try and talk the wife into going...we'll see...

Once you exit the 5 (toward the bay and information center) its not much more than 1/4 mile to De Anza Cove. No buildings in the way so spotting the other Elements should be pretty easy.

If anyone needs further info on the location or whats nearby you can e-mail me at jb@vegas-blvd.com. I live within 7 miles and know it well.

Well, its officical. Im out of the meet. I'm a board member of our local PONY baseball league and we are having our closing ceremonies on saturday. I tried putting this off till next week but i was over rulled by only one freakin vote. so have fun guys. If this thing does not last too long and some of you are still up to the mexico thing, maybe i could meet you guys in puerto nuevo. Im planing on going to san diego anyway.

Well, its officical. Im out of the meet. I'm a board member of our local PONY baseball league and we are having our closing ceremonies on saturday. I tried putting this off till next week but i was over rulled by only one freakin vote. so have fun guys. If this thing does not last too long and some of you are still up to the mexico thing, maybe i could meet you guys in puerto nuevo. Im planing on going to san diego anyway.
How about rescheduling it? :-D

thats an idea. can we get an actual count on who is attending? Maybe rescheduling is a good thing.

Just an idea. I would like to attend the meet though.

Maybe we could schedule a puerto nuevo run in a couple of weeks.

thats an idea. can we get an actual count on who is attending? Maybe rescheduling is a good thing.

Just an idea. I would like to attend the meet though.

Maybe we could schedule a puerto nuevo run in a couple of weeks.
I'm w/ you BOXER. I'd like to go to the meet, but tomorrow is no good for me either. I'd rather reschedule for when more people can make it. Not sure about a Mexico run...but the San Diego idea was a good one. It's a no go for me tomorrow though...

Damn the Del Mar Fair started today, there goes making it down in 1 hr. A rescheduled meet is sounding better to me too.

you got a point about the fair. Traffic sucks in that area already without the fair. It gets much worse with it.

San Diego adventure dead this weekend?

not necessarily. lets get a count going to see who is going to attend. then in the am make a decision.

Is you people crazy? I'm checking this board the night before and I wonder how anyone says this meet is off because a couple of the chattier people just said nahhhh. I will be at de Anza at 11am (or say before noon depending on the traffic from LA but I'll leave earlier). I'm bringing a friend and we'll hang out at the cove and then head south to Puerto Nuevo that afternoon and then camp on the beach - this will work with or without you, but truly - the more the merrier.

Sheesh. See you tomorrow. And I'm not even getting my Hellement washed until I get back so there.

Ric

So...how many yes's do we have...???

Unless the event is dead, I'll be there.

I'm In. Should be there 11am. Then lunch with family at 1.

I can go if more people from OC are going.

nippo are you going? Can someone PM me with their number so i can see where you guys are at after my ceremony? I have nippo's number but dont know if he is still going.

Hi Boxer,

What happened to Nippo? Normally, he is an active member but certainly he is disappear somewhere.

i dont know. i called him this morning and he did not answer nor did he give me a call back. I hope he is ok.

Rolled in at 11:05, still plenty of parking near the lifeguard stand, but several big parties going to happen. We walked around the lot and saw one Shoreline Mist Metallic not with the group. Then a Black Pearl came up with a couple that had some errands but were coming back (nice to meet you by the way). Broke out the chairs but when no other cars showed we broke camp and headed into Mission Valley to have some lunch.

Catch you guys at the next one, start thinking bout July.

1stpik, ELERIC and I showed up late and had a small but good meet. I think we all agreed De Anza Cove is a good spot for a meet. There was plenty of parking at 11:00 am even with the Geico picnic and motorcycle club that were there. Parking tightens up at 1:30 or so. It was good meeting you guys. Sorry we missed you Hecam.

Sorry we missed you guys today. Since there weren't going to be any donkey shows, that thing with the big bannanas and basket jobs, my wife wouldn't let me go. Maybe next month back a Rickies and Ronnies. That way we can really show them how it's done!

Don't forget, using a feather in sex play is kinkey. Using the whole chicken is perverted.

I went but I was lost. Next time somebody have to give out better direction. I went to mapquest and search by De Anza Cove, and nothing show up. I use my Nag and nothing show up. So I went all the way to Internation city. But I saw few E on my way back. I also saw one black E involved in an accident on 405 North Bound. Hope that was not one of our member here.

I made it down to de Anza cove on Saturday, but my friend and I got there late due to a rather insane volume of traffic almost all the way down from Los Angeles. We pulled up about 12:05 where we first met John (JVegas) and then we cruised the lot until we spotted Patrick (1stPik) and hung out for a bit. Patrick has got the grooviest soft dog-carrier that hangs from his passenger side headrest which will allow his small pooch a panoramic view from his E. Sorry we missed the more punctual members - next time I'll get there early.

Sue and I rolled further south into Mexico (where I did not see one other Element the whole weekend). We stopped into a Caliente betting shop in Rosarita to lose a little money on the Belmont Stakes race, then headed down to Calafia (a cliffside Spanish mission from 1796) that of course has a kicking bar where we watched some sea lions play in the surf. From there we headed down past Puerto Nuevo (the lobster village) and on the advice from some locals we found a good camping beach chock-full of sandy dunes at Cantamar - the place is called Arenales Del Pacifico and the address is Calle Nino Artillero No. 33, Ejido Primo Tapia and it's $10 to camp overnight. You can also rent 4x4 vehicles there to play on the dunes if you like. We nearly stuck the Element in the sand, but not quite. We then headed back up to Puerto Nuevo for FANTASTIC lobster dinners before returning to Arenales to set up camp for the night. It was awesome. There was about a 1-hour wait at the border to return to the US from 1pm to 2pm which wasn't awesome, but endurable.

I'd do this again at the drop of a hat with any other interested Es.

Ric

PS: There is a commercial for Wendy's that starts airing on your tee vee set starting today that is kind of sweet in which I play Satan.


Hey Ric, thanks for the tour guide. Have to check out the spots, especially for the lobster dinner. Will watch for the Wendy's commercial.

PS: There is a commercial for Wendy's that starts airing on your tee vee set starting today that is kind of sweet in which I play Satan.

MMMMMmmmm, finger.

http://planetsean.blogspot.com/fingerchili.jpg

:-P

Where is Nippoelement2? Are you still in US? or you are out of the country?
Please let us know so we can all plan ahead.
sorry guys...i been missing in action for a while. i am stationed here in asia so kinda hrad for me to do the meet. maybe e shin can pull one together for you guys. i wont get back till august...sorry. but i still post...hey anyone got pics from the last meet??
i can get some real good promotion stuff made here and ship it back to you guys.

sorry guys...i been missing in action for a while. i am stationed here in asia so kinda hrad for me to do the meet. maybe e shin can pull one together for you guys. i wont get back till august...sorry. but i still post...hey anyone got pics from the last meet??
i can get some real good promotion stuff made here and ship it back to you guys.
nippo your a military man? we have been wondering what the hell had happened to you....lol....

no i am a bussiness guy. what i mean by stationed here is because my boss need me to stay here and finish stuff till august. so i will be gone for a while.
sorry for not doing the meet right now....i will pick it up again once i get back. hope fully late july. what about e shin....is he planing a meet??

the answer is no as far as i know. the san diego meet sorta fell apart....maybe we can re try the san diego meet and this time pick the meet location beforehand.

oops...sorry i was not there to organize it as much. when i get back i wil redo the meet again and have more focus on the area.
but for now i am stuck in asia...so not much i can do...

Say what's this meet all about in San Diego.
I don't live to far far land from there.
Is there another lined up soon?
Can I go?
What do I need to show up with?
Can I take my mommy with me?
I'd have to pick her up in Montebllo first.
Call me at home.
Or you can write me a letter in the mail..37 cents still.