Southern Cali Protege Meet...EVERYBODY READ
May-10th-2002, 11:47 AM
#31
The Horns of Jericho
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Southern Californ-I-A (909)
Posts: 320
Ventura would be fine for me. Unfortunately, my wife wants to go camping that weekend. I have Friday and Monday off for Memorial Day weekend. We may just go camping on Friday-Saturday, and then if we meet on Sunday, I would drive over for the meet with no problem. Though, we're going to check out the place we heard of to camp at -this- coming Sunday. If it's a bad site, I have the whole Memorial Day weekend open for the meet.
If I miss it, that's cool. I'll catch the next meet. Though, I really would like to attend, if we manage to get this one going.
Later on.
If I miss it, that's cool. I'll catch the next meet. Though, I really would like to attend, if we manage to get this one going.
Later on.
May-10th-2002, 12:25 PM
#32
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Join Date: May 2002
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Zenilder,
Where are you two going camping? There are a great many popular camping sites in Ventura and the surrounding areas... You could kill two birds with one stone!
McGrath State Beach between Oxnard and Ventura is extremely popular, typically requiring several month's advance reservation. This campground is right on the beach (no road seperating you and beach) and practically every campsite is kept private by tall vegetation. Sand dunes, the Santa Clara River, an Estuary Natural Preserve, and two miles of vacant beach surround the area. If you are interested, try giving them a call to see if they have any openings: (805) 654-4744
Sycamore Canyon is also very beautiful and combines the mountains and the beach in the same trip. About 30-45 minutes south of Ventura on Hwy 1, this site is excellent and usually isn't as busy as McGrath. I don't know the number to there, but I'm sure it isn't hard to find. A big plus: Hwy 1 between Sycamore Canyon and Ventura is amazingly twisty and fast!
I will be up in Ventura this weekend to scout a good meeting place. I will pick a place and post it in here on Monday.
For those coming from central California, take I-5 south and head onto 126 west just after the Grapevine. 126 will merge onto the 101 in Ventura.
For those coming from northern California, follow the directions above, or for a much more scenic route (it's a bit longer), take the 101 south to Ventura (approximately 45 minutes south of Santa Barbara).
For those coming from southern California, find your way to the 101 north and take it into Ventura. Or, you can find your way to Hwy 1 (take I-10 west) and go north through Malibu and up to Oxnard. Hwy 1 ends in Oxnard but just follow Oxnard Blvd. until it merges with Hwy 101. Just a few more exits is Ventura.
Once I pick a spot (and I'll take pics and post them), I will post exact directions. I will also e-mail everyone on the list I posted and everyone who has responded here. I am also trying to recruit people from the Yahoo! Protege Group and Edmunds.com's Protege Owner's Group. I will create a flyer to e-mail to everyone and if you want, you can give them to Protege owners you see in your area! Let's make this a big success!
BTW, the date and location is not set in stone (yet). If anyone has any concerns regarding either, please let us know. We will try to accomodate everyone as best we can!
-Jerry
Where are you two going camping? There are a great many popular camping sites in Ventura and the surrounding areas... You could kill two birds with one stone!
McGrath State Beach between Oxnard and Ventura is extremely popular, typically requiring several month's advance reservation. This campground is right on the beach (no road seperating you and beach) and practically every campsite is kept private by tall vegetation. Sand dunes, the Santa Clara River, an Estuary Natural Preserve, and two miles of vacant beach surround the area. If you are interested, try giving them a call to see if they have any openings: (805) 654-4744
Sycamore Canyon is also very beautiful and combines the mountains and the beach in the same trip. About 30-45 minutes south of Ventura on Hwy 1, this site is excellent and usually isn't as busy as McGrath. I don't know the number to there, but I'm sure it isn't hard to find. A big plus: Hwy 1 between Sycamore Canyon and Ventura is amazingly twisty and fast!
I will be up in Ventura this weekend to scout a good meeting place. I will pick a place and post it in here on Monday.
For those coming from central California, take I-5 south and head onto 126 west just after the Grapevine. 126 will merge onto the 101 in Ventura.
For those coming from northern California, follow the directions above, or for a much more scenic route (it's a bit longer), take the 101 south to Ventura (approximately 45 minutes south of Santa Barbara).
For those coming from southern California, find your way to the 101 north and take it into Ventura. Or, you can find your way to Hwy 1 (take I-10 west) and go north through Malibu and up to Oxnard. Hwy 1 ends in Oxnard but just follow Oxnard Blvd. until it merges with Hwy 101. Just a few more exits is Ventura.
Once I pick a spot (and I'll take pics and post them), I will post exact directions. I will also e-mail everyone on the list I posted and everyone who has responded here. I am also trying to recruit people from the Yahoo! Protege Group and Edmunds.com's Protege Owner's Group. I will create a flyer to e-mail to everyone and if you want, you can give them to Protege owners you see in your area! Let's make this a big success!
BTW, the date and location is not set in stone (yet). If anyone has any concerns regarding either, please let us know. We will try to accomodate everyone as best we can!
-Jerry
May-10th-2002, 02:09 PM
#33
The Horns of Jericho
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Southern Californ-I-A (909)
Posts: 320
jstand,
Originally, we were going to camp over at a place called Reyes Creek, but we took a trip over there last Sunday to see how it was. It sucked royally, to say the least, at least when compared to Silverwood Lake. So, we thought of Silverwood Lake as the place to camp. They're packed for the Memorial Day weekend. Then a friend told me about a place to camp that is just behind Silverwood Lake, you get off on hysperia (sp?) just before Silverwood Lake off the 15 (coming from pomona).
I'm in Rancho Cucamonga. Ventura is a bit of a drive, so if they have -nice- camping areas that aren't too far from where we would meet, that would be great. As you said, kill two birds with one stone.
Oh. Thanks for the info regarding camping over in Ventura. I think I'll look into it this weekend or on Monday.
Later on.
Originally, we were going to camp over at a place called Reyes Creek, but we took a trip over there last Sunday to see how it was. It sucked royally, to say the least, at least when compared to Silverwood Lake. So, we thought of Silverwood Lake as the place to camp. They're packed for the Memorial Day weekend. Then a friend told me about a place to camp that is just behind Silverwood Lake, you get off on hysperia (sp?) just before Silverwood Lake off the 15 (coming from pomona).
I'm in Rancho Cucamonga. Ventura is a bit of a drive, so if they have -nice- camping areas that aren't too far from where we would meet, that would be great. As you said, kill two birds with one stone.
Oh. Thanks for the info regarding camping over in Ventura. I think I'll look into it this weekend or on Monday.
Later on.
May-10th-2002, 07:42 PM
#34
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Huntington Beach, CA Uhhh Surfs up Dude
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I'm game for Ventura, but limited to Sunday, as i work that Sat.
Also, can i get a count on the GF/Wife attendies? My GF wants to know if there will be any women to hang with....
debating on bringing the 1.8T, as we haven't taken the "long trip to break it in yet"
Also, can i get a count on the GF/Wife attendies? My GF wants to know if there will be any women to hang with....
debating on bringing the 1.8T, as we haven't taken the "long trip to break it in yet"
May-13th-2002, 11:11 AM
#35
The Horns of Jericho
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Southern Californ-I-A (909)
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Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
I'm game for Ventura, but limited to Sunday, as i work that Sat.
Also, can i get a count on the GF/Wife attendies? My GF wants to know if there will be any women to hang with....
debating on bringing the 1.8T, as we haven't taken the "long trip to break it in yet"
I'm game for Ventura, but limited to Sunday, as i work that Sat.
Also, can i get a count on the GF/Wife attendies? My GF wants to know if there will be any women to hang with....
debating on bringing the 1.8T, as we haven't taken the "long trip to break it in yet"
So, yeah, if you have a gf or wife, bring them. They won't nag at you for being away for so long, and the more women there, the more fun your gf/wife will have being there because they won't be the odd one out.
Course, thinking about it. Not many people are replying to this thread. Should we start a new thread? On the other hand, a lot of people might have MDW planned out already. Should we shoot for another weekend next month when more people could possibly attend? Just a though.
May-14th-2002, 09:06 AM
#36
Passion for Zoom Zoom!
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 372
I have scoped out some spots in Ventura. I think the best place will be San Buenaventure State Beach. It has a huge parking lot, picnic/BBQ facilities, restrooms/showers, snack bar, beach equipment rental, and the beach, of course!
I took plenty of pics of the location, but I'll have to put together a quick website where I can post them.
I am now thinking of pushing the date back a few weeks or more. I think we need to give everyone more notice as I am sure (as zenilder said) that a lot of people already have plans for Memorial Day Weekend. Anyone have any suggestions on a date?
I would also like to get a lot more people involved. I am going to put together a poster for the event. Are there a lot of Protege's in your area? Anyone think placing a poster (8.5" x 11") on Protege's you see in parking lots a good idea to get more people involved? We could also raid the dealerships.
Also, I have a connection at Mazda Corporate in Irvine. He/she said that Mazda would probably agree to having a meet at their headquarters on a weekend if we can get enough people. They may also throw in a few surprises (Mazda Motorsports displays, Protege Street Concept, Mazdaspeed Protege?). I would definitely like to do the Ventura meet and organize a huge meet for Irvine. I'm sure we could get more than just Southwestern owners to attend that!
-Jerry
I took plenty of pics of the location, but I'll have to put together a quick website where I can post them.
I am now thinking of pushing the date back a few weeks or more. I think we need to give everyone more notice as I am sure (as zenilder said) that a lot of people already have plans for Memorial Day Weekend. Anyone have any suggestions on a date?
I would also like to get a lot more people involved. I am going to put together a poster for the event. Are there a lot of Protege's in your area? Anyone think placing a poster (8.5" x 11") on Protege's you see in parking lots a good idea to get more people involved? We could also raid the dealerships.
Also, I have a connection at Mazda Corporate in Irvine. He/she said that Mazda would probably agree to having a meet at their headquarters on a weekend if we can get enough people. They may also throw in a few surprises (Mazda Motorsports displays, Protege Street Concept, Mazdaspeed Protege?). I would definitely like to do the Ventura meet and organize a huge meet for Irvine. I'm sure we could get more than just Southwestern owners to attend that!
-Jerry
May-14th-2002, 10:40 AM
#37
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Escondido, CA
Posts: 37
Dude! That would be sweet if we could have the meet up at Mazda HQ. Keep us posted! But, wherever we have the meet is cool. I need to know a couple weeks ahead of time to get off work for the day since I work every weekend. Later...
Mark
'01 ES
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May-15th-2002, 01:39 PM
#39
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Join Date: May 2002
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Ok everyone...
I took a look at the calendar, and I think we should shoot for June 9th or June 16th. Both are Sundays and should give everyone enough time to plan.
So, here is the tentative plan:
California Mazda Protege Meet
June 9th, 2002 or June 16th, 2002
1:00 PM until everyone's gone
San Buenaventura State Beach
San Pedro St, Ventura CA
Directions from south:
US-101 North to Ventura
Exit Seaward Ave
Left onto Seaward Ave
Right onto Harbor Dr
Left onto San Pedro St
Entrance is 0.1 miles on right side
Directions from north:
US-101 South to Ventura
Exit Seaward Ave
Turn right onto Harbor Dr
Left onto San Pedro St
Entrance is 0.1 miles on right side
Directions from central:
I-5 South
Take CA-126 West to Ventura (just after Grapevine)
Merge onto US-101 North
Exit Seaward Ave
Right onto Harbor Dr
Left onto San Pedro St
Entrance is 0.1 miles on right side
There will be picnic areas, restrooms, a snack bar, a beach equipment rental, a large parking lot, and the beach of course!
I will post a new thread with all of this information on it. Let's try and get as many Protege owners and their families as possible! I will create a small website and create posters that I can e-mail to everyone. Let's try to recruit as many people as possible!
-Jerry
I took a look at the calendar, and I think we should shoot for June 9th or June 16th. Both are Sundays and should give everyone enough time to plan.
So, here is the tentative plan:
California Mazda Protege Meet
June 9th, 2002 or June 16th, 2002
1:00 PM until everyone's gone
San Buenaventura State Beach
San Pedro St, Ventura CA
Directions from south:
US-101 North to Ventura
Exit Seaward Ave
Left onto Seaward Ave
Right onto Harbor Dr
Left onto San Pedro St
Entrance is 0.1 miles on right side
Directions from north:
US-101 South to Ventura
Exit Seaward Ave
Turn right onto Harbor Dr
Left onto San Pedro St
Entrance is 0.1 miles on right side
Directions from central:
I-5 South
Take CA-126 West to Ventura (just after Grapevine)
Merge onto US-101 North
Exit Seaward Ave
Right onto Harbor Dr
Left onto San Pedro St
Entrance is 0.1 miles on right side
There will be picnic areas, restrooms, a snack bar, a beach equipment rental, a large parking lot, and the beach of course!
I will post a new thread with all of this information on it. Let's try and get as many Protege owners and their families as possible! I will create a small website and create posters that I can e-mail to everyone. Let's try to recruit as many people as possible!
-Jerry
May-15th-2002, 11:05 PM
#40
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Huntington Beach, CA Uhhh Surfs up Dude
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Both sound like great ideas, but i think Mazda HQ would be priority.
another date is a good thing, as i was reminded of a friends wedding i RSVP'd for months back......
June 9th would be out for me, and probably David too, as thats an autox race day. The 16th would be good for me though.
Jerry, good work on taking the bull by the horns.
another date is a good thing, as i was reminded of a friends wedding i RSVP'd for months back......
June 9th would be out for me, and probably David too, as thats an autox race day. The 16th would be good for me though.
Jerry, good work on taking the bull by the horns.
May-16th-2002, 12:28 AM
#41
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 372
Thanks Darryl!
David said the same thing about you!
If you would, could you check out my new thread I posted specifically for this meet and take part in the poll? I'm forgetful and need computerized polls to remember... lol
Thanks!
-Jerry
David said the same thing about you!
If you would, could you check out my new thread I posted specifically for this meet and take part in the poll? I'm forgetful and need computerized polls to remember... lol
Thanks!
-Jerry
May-18th-2002, 11:41 PM
#44
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chandler AZ
Posts: 266
I am planning to be there on the 16th. I hope that there is a great turn out. My dad and I are going to drive up from San Diego. I am comming from Arizona that weekend. Hope to see everyone there.
May-18th-2002, 11:49 PM
#45
Passion for Zoom Zoom!
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Diego, CA
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California Mazda Protege Meet is official!
http://www.caliprotegemeet.1hwy.com
June 16, 2002
Ventura, CA
1:00 PM
-Jerry
http://www.caliprotegemeet.1hwy.com
June 16, 2002
Ventura, CA
1:00 PM
-Jerry