Winter Bay Area Meet-Up

When Should the Winter Bay Area Meetup Be Scheduled? (Vote for up to 2 dates)


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The aim was to do 9:00 like the previous meet-up, but if we're all open to 8:00 let's do that! ??
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The aim was to do 9:00 like the previous meet-up, but if we're all open to 8:00 let's do that! ??
I'll be driving from Camino (near Placerville), so the later, the better.
 

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It’s looking like January 15. Same route and other details as the summer meet-up? ?‍♂?
So in looking at the other thread on this, folks did a loop from Alice's Restaurant? I'm up for this, although I wonder whether it's the best idea to do those roads in the NorCal winter with my summer tires on the car. Definitely hitting the lower end of the temp limit for those tires to perform well on those roads.

We might also have concerns if the weather is as wet in Jan as it has been over the past week -- definitely not the best weather for spirited driving on twisties.

I'm also up for a more stationary parking lot meet up for these months, perhaps at a place with coffee etc. ..... ?
 

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I would be tempted to join as I spent the first 47 years of my life in the Bay Area and my sister and brother are still there, but it will be hard to get up there from San Diego by car right now. My heart will be with you guys!
Plenty of EA chargers up I-5!!
 
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I'm good with a stationary meeting and food. I just want to see more MMEs! ??
 


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Since thee are more votes for the 22nd, how do y'all feel about postponing one week to the 22nd?
 

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I'm cool with the 22nd.

As for location, since it is "winter" in Northern California ( = rain sometimes) might I suggest we meet up at the parking garage at Santana Row? If it is a clear day, we can probably take over the top of the garage. If it's raining, we can take over a level inside the garage so we can stay dry-ish.

Other things good about this suggestion: (1) there's coffee etc right nearby at Starbucks and other cafes; (2) Electrify America just opened a new fancy covered location with 14 CCS stalls at the Westfield Valley Fair mall right nearby, which could be helpful for folks who may want a charge before their return trip.
 

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I was too late to vote before the poll was closed but I’d love to meet y’all on the 15th if that’s still an option. If it’s Santana Row then After 9:00am would be best. Thanks!
 
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Sorry, I have to work the 22nd, Hopefully the group will get together again later, and possibly in the East Bay? Have fun!!
We should definitely do a Spring meet up too. ??
 

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Hey everyone, long time forum lurker! I moved to the Bay Area a few months ago and considered just showing up to the meetup, but figured I should indicate my attendance more formally haha.
 
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Hey everyone, long time forum lurker! I moved to the Bay Area a few months ago and considered just showing up to the meetup, but figured I should indicate my attendance more formally haha.
Welcome! The meet-up is going to be pretty informal. Spread the word! ??

I guess if the Spring meet-up is going to be East Bay, someone from the East Bay should suggest a location. Some time in April seems to me to be a good point in time. ??
 

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Welcome! The meet-up is going to be pretty informal. Spread the word! ??

I guess if the Spring meet-up is going to be East Bay, someone from the East Bay should suggest a location. Some time in April seems to me to be a good point in time. ??
For the East Bay, seems to me the place to meet is the Blackhawk Plaza in Danville, CA. Blackhawk Plaza is host to Blackhawk Museum, formerly the Blackhawk Auto Museum. If' you've not visited it has one of the best collection of historically significant sports cars anywhere.

During the spring and summer, the Plaza hosts "Cars and Coffee" which is typically a Sat. morning gearhead wet dream, with folks showing off their project cars and generally enjoying the community and a little java. Would be good to coordinate with the Plaza management, to avoid unintended animosity among ICEheads, but it wouldn't be the worst thing to start planting the 21st century flag in the heart high octane crowd.
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