Veloce Vegas Run - May 16-18th, 2008

Agreed !!

 

I agree, the Saturday turn out is low for the reasons noted by Jeffrey.

In addition: speaking from experience.....as I'm one of the few people who actually made the Sat runs in the past.....I'm not going to participate on Sat this year because the park is: 1) way to crowded on the weekends.....and 2) the park rangers are laying in wait as a result of all the complaints they received the day before......some of the past participants have up close and personal knowledge of this fact

 

Boyd's exactly right. I'll be by the pool or in the Spa relaxing and resting up for Saturday night.

 

I doubt I will be up early on Sat. AM between Sapphires and the poker tables at Bellagio it could be an all nighter. I would be up for a 1PM drive to somewhere or the poker run. Since my nephew is not flying in until Fri. night I will need to take him for a ride on Sat. afternoon.

 

Sam, just don't go to sleep.

 

Sorry for the late RSVP for the Sapphire Party. I'm adding myself and my buddy Ken.

1. 3forty8
2. Dana (3forty8's friend)
3. Jay K
4. Jani
5. Jon (Modenafan)
6) Jeffrey
7) Sam (Way2fast)
8) Justin
9) +1 (Justins Friend)
10) Jeremy (XLNLIFE)
11) Jeff (Darkkaangel)
12) Ben (Darkkaangel's friend)
13) Josh (jwtfjwtf)
14) Tim (TimsBlackF1)
15) Haig
16) Sportscarnut
17) Vungul
18) Stoney
19) Mike (Way2fast's nephew)
20) Chris (Brav) + 1 special guest..
21) Jason (BigJMoney)
22) Ken (Chemicals)

 

I guess I have not pulled an all nigher since March but I usually do it before getting on a flight at LAX and not taking an F car for a joy ride.
I am all for meeting for lunch at noon and then going out to the Dam on Sat. afternoon.

 

In theory that sounds good but if we want to have a decent drive on Saturday (weekend = more people = more traffic) the best drive is going to occur in the morning.

 

How about a morning drive group and then an afternoon group could meet up with them for lunch somewhere. Has anyone been up to Mt Charleston? How is the drive out there or Red Rock. We could meet out by red rock casino for lunch or a restaurant out there.

 

That sounds like a plan.

 

I think Saturday will be one of those days where small groups will do their own thing.

Eric - Might I suggest that you plan an early Saturday morning drive for the diehards and then choose a place to meet for lunch. Those of us sleeping in can meet you there. I think we did the Bahama Breeze or something like that last time. Good parking and they gave us a section of the restuarant. We could then go for a short afternoon spin to the Ferrari store at the Wynn and/or Symbolic off the 15 freeway. I know both the managers and they would love to have us drop by. Others can also go to the dam if they want something more scenic.

I will personally be by the pool with Jon in the morning and probably again in the afternoon!

 

B - Would love it if you and Margaret could make it! I know how much you love Vegas. Add Vegas AND cars and there's no reason for you not to be there!!

 

Eric - After thinking about it I'm not sure it really matters one way or the other in terms of going into the park the way we've always gone in or doing it in reverse. We're actually doing our "spirited" driving coming in the traditional way. This doesn't give the rangers time to organize so it may be best to keep it status quo.

If we come in through the Valley of Fire side first then they will be alerted to our presence and possibly be waiting for us at the part of the park where we are driving the fastest. Even though I think they routed us off road last year on purpose there's no way I know this for sure. It wasn't that bad. Just got the cars dusty. I'll take a dusty car over a ticket any day! In re-thinking the plan I would say to keep it the same as it's always been.

Finally - I did get a ticket last year for speeding in the park. The GOOD thing about a ticket in the park is that it does not affect your driving record in any way. Being a national park they cannot issue points on your State issued driver's license. You basically pay to play if you get caught! That doesn't mean we should go crazy but it allows some level of comfort to know that IF you do get a ticket - you just have to pay the fine.

 

Count me in for going to the Dam on Sat.. What is this about dirt roads last year. I rather pay a ticket then take my car down a dirt road. I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Less then two weeks now.

 

We had a detour in one section of the park where the rangers said a RV had gone off the side of the road. They detoured us for about 1/2 mile on a dirt road.

 

Does that mean you and Jon will be holding hands and sharing a Pina Colada with 2 straws?

 

Only TMI for those with creative minds like yours (and Jeremy's also!)

As for lunch - call Bahama Breeze and see if they would be willing to have us again. They had good parking and it was nice and casual.

http://www.usmenuguide.com/bahamabreezelv.html

 

Hmmm, Cabana, Women in bikini's and sharing a drink with 2 straws with Jeffrey. Which one of these doesn't fit?

 

Ok everyone……back by popular demand:

Thursday night dinner at Panevino’s……voted “the best restaurant in Vegas” http://www.panevinolasvegas.com/PanevinoLasVegas.asp

This will be three years running and those of you who attended the past dinners know the food is out of this world…..I highly recommend the Chipino and/or the Chilean Sea Bass..…absolutely killer.

I have 8 seats left in a reservation for 12 at the Chefs Table.

Please PM me if you’re interested

Cheers

 

You can add myself - Jabramson, a friend and Way2fastt for Panevino's. (3 people)

 

5 Seats available - Panevino's

 

Fantasic restaurant...please add me to the list!

Tim