Tacoma, Wa. Gathering of Opels, 2008

[West Coast GT]

Originally Posted by victrolakid Thanks west coast gt, there was some good info there. Since this is my first time up through washington and oregon i was going to take a week and look at all of the sites on the way up. Seeing as how you live in the SF bay area, which is one of my stops, do you know of any places out there were I can just sleep and shower for cheap(I am doing this on a very limited budget as I am A full time college student with only a part time job). If you do know of somwhere like that, that is clost to the San Francisco attractions could you please let me know thanks. Sterling

1. How many days are you thinking of here in the Bay Area?
2. Is it just you or will you have a traveling companion?
3. Are you more intersted in the City itself, or the surrounding area and outdoor sights/sounds?

[victrolakid]

To answer your questions west coast, "How many days are you thinking of here in the Bay Area?
Is it just you or will you have a traveling companion?
Are you more intersted in the City itself, or the surrounding area and outdoor sights/sounds? "

I was thinking of staying one night, and just sleeping cuz i was going to explore the city durring the day, and then the surrounding area the next day. I am going to have my dad as a traveling companion becaus he says that i cant go alone, but he and I can share a single room I mean he is my dad, and I dont mind sleeping on the floor in a room. So do you know of anywhere that I cant stay for cheap for one night in that area?
Thanks
Sterling

[Paul]

Try some of the on-line travel services like hotels.com, Expedia.com and travelocity.com..... You just might find something to fit your budget...

[West Coast GT]

Originally Posted by victrolakid I was thinking of staying one night, and just sleeping cuz i was going to explore the city durring the day, and then the surrounding area the next day. I am going to have my dad as a traveling companion becaus he says that i cant go alone, but he and I can share a single room I mean he is my dad, and I dont mind sleeping on the floor in a room. So do you know of anywhere that I cant stay for cheap for one night in that area? Thanks Sterling

Sterling,
I was trying to figure a way to offer you and your dad a room here, but unfortunately my wife has family arriving for a visit and our spare rooms will be filled.

Check out the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel. My daughter and her friends stayed there one weekend. And I booked several private rooms there last year to conduct several days of department training. Because it's a hostel it's really quite reasonably priced, and you cannot beat the setting. Located just south of Half Moon Bay you'll be approx 30-40 minutes south of San Francisco. Its a beautiful coastline and with the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company just up the room you may not make it into the city. The brew pub always has pretty women and cool sports cars to look at. The food is excellent. The view from the deck is great. Bring a wind breaker.
A private room starts at $60, but the dorm is $20-$22 for each of you.

There is another great hostel north near Crescent City in the Redwoods National Park. This one looks pretty cool; an old farmhouse located where the redwoods meets the ocean. It sets one park land and is isolated. I'll try to attach photos.

Northern California Opel Group: What say we set up a mid-week mid-fall multi-day road trip to stay at these two hostels and experience something really unusual?
Save some vacation time - bring a spouse or girlfriend.

[MawandPawOpel]

We just want to say "Thank You" for all the publicity you have given to the folks here in Tacoma/Lakewood on Opel GT.Com! Yes, the drive either up here or down here is absolutely beautiful. And the weather, at this time, can't be beat. Cool, partly cloudy and AHHHH the air is so fresh. Makes
us so glad that we chose Washington State to retire! Enjoy your trip, and drive safely.
MAWANDPAWOPEL

[West Coast GT]

MawandPawOpel,
Please include RoyGT and myself (Keith) in your head count for:

• LeMay Tour,
• Carrs Restaurant,
• Kelly's Kafe,
• Harbor Lights Restaurant

Got my La Quinta reservations confirmed!
RoyGT and I will be car pooling to the Gathering. ("Gathering" brings to mind Celtic instrumental music, perhaps something from Loreena McKennitt.)
Coming home to the Bay Area we have camp site reservations at Del Norte Redwoods State Park just south of Crescent City.

I'm rather stoked about this trip and can't wait.
Meanwhile, the upgrades to the GT's charging & cooling systems are almost complete and bugs are being ironed out even as you read this post. Hope to complete the job, otherwise we'll be cruising up in the comfort (but not style) of a non-Opel.

MawandPawOpel - thanks for the work you've put in making this event happen; not only this year but all the previous years. Looking forward to meeting you nice folks.

[MawandPawOpel]

Hello Everyone,
Yes the 2008 Tacoma Gathering of Opels is just around the corner!!! WE will begin our Gathering with a Tour of THE "HAROLD LEMAY" Car Museum, at 1:00
on Friday the 18th. We will meet at the Museum, 12:45 P.M. Location is 325 152nd St. E. Spanaway, Wa. Paul will be waiting for you at the Office. Cost is $10.00 per person. After the tour we are planning dinner, 6:00 P.M. at "CARR'S Restaurant" 11006 BridgePort Way, Lakewood, Wa. This is very, very casual. Mostly Burgers and Fries, Fish and Chicken Offered. Our Big Day is Saturday, July 19 at "KELLEY"S KAFE" 16302 Pacific Ave. Spanaway, Wa. 11:00 until 4:00. WE have several guests to join us, Gil and Dennis from
OPEL GT SOURCE, will be there to offer their help and advice concerning your Opels. There will be a SWAP MEET, Door Prizes and Trophey's awarded to special Opels. Our 2008 Gathering of Opels will end with a great dinner, 7:00P.M. "Harbor Light's Restaurant" Located on the beautiful Ruston Way water front of Tacoma. The menu is good, Steaks, Fish, Soup and Salad. Costs range around $25 to $35 per person. Dress is Casual. We have also chosen the New "LaQuinta Lodge" for those who need over night accomodations. The La Quinta is about $128.00 per room. Is located just off I-5 At the Corner of BridgePort and Exit #125. As of now, there are room openings. THAT for now, are our plans. WE will keep you up-to-date on the weather. We will also post several Cell Phone Numbers that will be active on the 18 thru the 19 if you need help on directions, we will be there. Look forward to seeing everyone this year with or without your Opels.
MAWANDPAWOPEL
OPELJOHNB (235-581-5372)
Paul KAMAN
CRUZ

[MawandPawOpel]

Hello Everyone!
More news for you about our Gathering July 18-19. We are going to be in
the newspaper (Tacoma Tribune) on Monday!! The article is titled "Digging
Opels". You can go on the web to access the picutures and article. Will keep you posted.
MAWANDPAWOPEL
PAUL KAMAN
JOHNB 253-581-5372
CRUZ

[Cruz]

Hey Maw Whos cars did you get for the photo shoot?

[MawandPawOpel]

Hey Cruz, We have Ed Thomas for certain. How about your friend Jerry Adams and his Show-Stopper Yellow Opel GT. We will just have to see the News Paper on Monday.
MAWANDPAWOPEL

[West Coast GT]

Just took the GT out for a short shake-down. It's running fine. Alternator is alternating. Lights are lighting. Looks like I'll be bringing an Opel.

[Girly_with_style]

Originally Posted by MawandPawOpel Hello Everyone, Yes the 2008 Tacoma Gathering of Opels is just around the corner!!! WE will begin our Gathering with a Tour of THE "HAROLD LEMAY" Car Museum, at 1:00 on Friday the 18th. We will meet at the Museum, 12:45 P.M. Location is 325 152nd St. E. Spanaway, Wa. Paul will be waiting for you at the Office. Cost is $10.00 per person. After the tour we are planning dinner, 6:00 P.M. at "CARR'S Restaurant" 11006 BridgePort Way, Lakewood, Wa. This is very, very casual. Mostly Burgers and Fries, Fish and Chicken Offered. Our Big Day is Saturday, July 19 at "KELLEY"S KAFE" 16302 Pacific Ave. Spanaway, Wa. 11:00 until 4:00. WE have several guests to join us, Gil and Dennis from OPEL GT SOURCE, will be there to offer their help and advice concerning your Opels. There will be a SWAP MEET, Door Prizes and Trophey's awarded to special Opels. Our 2008 Gathering of Opels will end with a great dinner, 7:00P.M. "Harbor Light's Restaurant" Located on the beautiful Ruston Way water front of Tacoma. The menu is good, Steaks, Fish, Soup and Salad. Costs range around $25 to $35 per person. Dress is Casual. We have also chosen the New "LaQuinta Lodge" for those who need over night accomodations. The La Quinta is about $128.00 per room. Is located just off I-5 At the Corner of BridgePort and Exit #125. As of now, there are room openings. THAT for now, are our plans. WE will keep you up-to-date on the weather. We will also post several Cell Phone Numbers that will be active on the 18 thru the 19 if you need help on directions, we will be there. Look forward to seeing everyone this year with or without your Opels. MAWANDPAWOPEL OPELJOHNB (235-581-5372) Paul KAMAN CRUZ

ill be out ther the 19th hopefuly if all goes well im in over drinve on the opel getting it rdy for sat i get my engine head/block back from the shop tomarrow and will probly have it put together buy wendesday im so excited to have both my clutch car back and my Opel running again i will also be bring my husband and my mother inlaw and brother inlaw so ill see every one there hopefully

[Cruz]

For those of you who are interested here is the link to the story in the Tacoma News Tribune........
Opel: Some owners think it’s a gem of a car | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA

[West Coast GT]

Originally Posted by victrolakid I was thinking of staying one night, and just sleeping cuz i was going to explore the city durring the day, and then the surrounding area the next day. Sterling

Sterling,
Are you up here in the Bay Area yet?
GTRoy and myself are pulling out of Martinez approx 8:00 Thursday morning.
Let me know if you want to meet up for the trip north.
Our schedule changed,; we're traveling:

1. East on Interstate 80
2. North on 505
3. North on 5
4. Thursday Night will be in Salem, OR. We do not have room reservations there.
5. Friday noon at the LeMay Auto Museum.

   RETURN TRIP

6. South to Medford.
7. Southwest to Crescent City. We have a campsite reserved in Del Norte Redwoods Park which can accommodate another vehicle and another tent. You are welcome to join us. No cost to you - but you'll need your own sleeping bags or bedrolls. We're planning on restaurant meals so we won't have cooking gear with us other than a small backpacking stove to brew coffee. Or just do it like we did fighting forest fires (college days) and like I sometimes do during an extended Search & Rescue mission - just stretch out on the ground.

Private Message me if you wish to caravan part, or all, of the trip.
Whether we see you or not - have a good trip. And we'll meet in Tacoma.

[MawandPawOpel]

Only 3 DAYS Until the Big Opel Event!!! Hello everyone. Yes, it is 3 days until our Gathering of Opels here in Washington. The weather promises to be beautiful. Sunny with Highs into the 70's and Night Lows will be in the Low 50's. Hey you can't beat that any where. We are moving ahead with our plans. Hope to see you all at the Harold Lemay car Museum. That begins at 12:45, Friday 18th. of July. After, we are planning a dinner at the CARS Restaurant, Lakewood Wa. Does anyone still need reservations of lodging?
There are still rooms available at the La Quinta, Lakewood, Wa. And the Ladies and Children should bring along a light jacket for dinner on the Water front of Ruston Way, Saturday evening 19th of July. Keep reading my posts for 24/7 Cell phone numbers for Friday and Saturday, if you need help.
BE THERE!!
MAWANDPAWOPEL
PAUL KAMAN
OPEL JOHNB (253-581-5372)
Cruz

[MawandPawOpel]

We are only 1 day from the 2008 Tacoma Gathering of Opels! The weather is cooperating, we will be having really comfortable temps. and lots of sunshine.
All make for a wonderful wekend of Opel Talk and Opel Fun. The highways will
will more than busy, so everyone please drive carefully! We want to see you at our Show. Be sure to make plans and join us for Dinner, Saturday evening 7:00, Harbor Lights Restaurant, On the Water Front, Ruston Way. We have Cell Phone numbers for you to call if you need help/directions/lodging. We are here for you. Phone CRUZ 360-789-1751 PAWOPEL 253-223-7198 OPELJOHNB 253-581-5372.
DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!!!
MAWANDPAWOPEL 253-223-7198
PAUL KAMAN
OPELJOHNB 253-581-5372
CRUZ 360-789-1751

[Dale .D]

Originally Posted by MawandPawOpel We are only 1 day from the 2008 Tacoma Gathering of Opels! The weather is cooperating, we will be having really comfortable temps. and lots of sunshine. All make for a wonderful wekend of Opel Talk and Opel Fun. The highways will will more than busy, so everyone please drive carefully! We want to see you at our Show. Be sure to make plans and join us for Dinner, Saturday evening 7:00, Harbor Lights Restaurant, On the Water Front, Ruston Way. We have Cell Phone numbers for you to call if you need help/directions/lodging. We are here for you. Phone CRUZ 360-789-1751 PAWOPEL 253-223-7198 OPELJOHNB 253-581-5372. DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!!! MAWANDPAWOPEL 253-223-7198 PAUL KAMAN OPELJOHNB 253-581-5372 CRUZ 360-789-1751

We will.We're Stoaked .Have to get to the Coho by 1:30 for departure by 3. Customes & all. Tried to do something Canadian for the gift thing buy they wouldn't let me bring in any two fours.Had to improvise.Hope everything works ok . Knock on woody .Peace!

[sbarc]

I'll be there with my daughter. Our Opel isn't running so, we'll be bringing our Porsche 928......at least it's a German car. I let my daughter decide if we would bring the 928 or our minivan...she picked the 928.....smart kid.

Steve B

[MawandPawOpel]

Hey, Steve don't forget your Tilley Hat!! The sun will be bright.
MawandPawOpel

[sbarc]

I'm just planning my route now. I'm so looking forward to this.

Steve B

[MawandPawOpel]

Hello Folks,
CHECK US OUT THIS WEEKEND!! WE HAVE A FULL 2 DAYS OF EVENTS FOR
YOU OPEL FANS. COME JOIN US FOR LOTS OF OPEL TALK AND OPEL FUN.
DRIVE CAREFULLY
MAWANDPAWOPEL (582-223-7467)
OPELJOHNB (253-581-5372)
PAUL KAMAN
CRUZ (360-789-1751)

[MawandPawOpel]

Everyone, if you should need directions, just look up and follow the "Thunder
Birds!" Don't know what I am talking about? Then come to our show and See!! Remember to DRIVE CAREFULLY!!
MAWANDPAWOPEL
PAUL KAMAN
OPELJOHNB
(253-581-5372)
CRUZ (360-789-1751)

[MawandPawOpel]

Our guests have begun to arrive. The Tour of the Harold Lemay Car Museum
Was really a great Time. We had 14 Guest's for the guided Tour. This Place is awesome!! Afterwards we ate dinner at Car's Restaurant. Remember, today is only day 1 of our Tacoma's 2008 Gathering of Opels. Please feel free
to join us Saturday July 19th at Kelley's Kafe, 16302 Pacfic Ave. Spanaway, Wa. whether you drive an Opel or not. Come join us for a fun day of Opels. Our Cell phones are now active. If you need help/directions, please phone one of us. Remember To DRIVE CAREFULLY!!
MAWANDPAWOPEL 253-223-7198
PAUL KAMAN
OPELJOHNB 253-581-5734
CRUZ 360-789-1715

[jtb]

Hats off to the organizers of this show! They had a great turnout, beautiful weather, and a free airshow.
Thanks for putting this all together, it was great to see so many opellers out in force.

Cheers,

jtb

[MawandPawOpel]

That is the only word I have to Say for our Gathering This Year....WOW!! This 2008 Show was the best EVER.
Check this site for the event and photo's. Thank you to all who attended.
Because you are the ones who made this show happen.
Tacoma, 2009!
MAWANDPAWOPEL
OPELJOHN
PAUL KAMAN
CRUZ
OPEL LOVERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST