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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 |
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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. |
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Hello and Thanks
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 |
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MawandPawOpel,
Please include RoyGT and myself (Keith) in your head count for:
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. |
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It is about that time!!!!!
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 |
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Tacoma 2008
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 |
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Hey Maw Whos cars did you get for the photo shoot?
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Cruz "Slot Car" (73 GT) Under Construction ![]() Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity. -Albert Einstein |
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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 |
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That girl with the opel
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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 |
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Cruz "Slot Car" (73 GT) Under Construction ![]() Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity. -Albert Einstein |
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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:
Whether we see you or not - have a good trip. And we'll meet in Tacoma. |
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Beautiful Weather is promised!
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 |
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Drive Carefully
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 |
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Last edited by kwilford; 07-18-2008 at 02:14 AM.. |
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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 Last edited by sbarc; 07-18-2008 at 02:11 AM.. |
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1971 Opel GT
(a sad little car in need of a total restoration) |