GT Get Away Weekend

[GT Tech]

At the recent forum dinner in Scottsdale, I was asked by several members to organize a GT weekend get away.

This would not be a rally akin to the yearly national rally put on by DBK. :bow (nothing could possibly top that. Thanks Dave) Just a nice weekend to put a few miles on the GTs, see some sights, enjoy some good food and great friends. I'm trying to get some idea of who might be interested.

Here are some of the things I had in mind.

I'm thinking toward the end of April. It's not real hot here yet, but the cold is gone. (I hibernate below 45 degrees)

The group would leave the Phoenix - Scottsdale area early Saturday morning and drive north through the beautiful Prescott valley toward the little town of Seligman. (at the start of the longest unbroken stretch of old Route 66) The Road Kill Cafe' in Seligman has the best burgers around, and would be a great stopping point for lunch. From there, continue on Rt 66 toward Kingman, with a rest stop at Casa del "GT Tech". (right off 66) There are many interesting sights and deserted towns and businesses along 66, a byproduct of Interstate I-40 bypassing Rt 66.

Kingman has a distillery that makes the best Agave Rum and Vodka in the world, that we could tour. (I'm told they give samples :facepalm After touring historic old downtown Kingman, dinner would be at one of the best little Italian restaurants this side of Vegas. There is a very nice Marriott hotel in Kingman for Saturday night. Sunday could be a run to the Hualapi Mountain Lodge for breakfast, (7000' up in the scenic Hualapi mountains. The vistas are fantastic) and a trip to the old gold mining town of Oatman. From there, a short drive to Laughlin, Nevada for dinner at one of the resort casinos along the Colorado river. For anyone interested in making it a real long week end, Vegas is just 90 miles away.

All of the roads are paved on this trip, but if you have an aversion to heights and downhill hairpin turns, you can always close your eyes. (NOT the drivers please) GTs would not be required, but cameras would be.

Let me know who and how many might be interested so I could start firming up plans. Also, I would need someone in the Phoenix area, (I'm looking at you Ms. Blue Moose) to organize the start of the trip down there.

Thanks
Rich (GT Tech)

Chip or Dave, could you make this a sticky? Thanks

 

[Colton74]

Depending on the weekend Elana and I would be interested, sounds like a great trip.

Steve

 

[Waldo]

Rich,

Put me down as interested but tentative.

I'm moving back to Yuma during the first week of April, but I'm not sure how busy I'll be getting settled in the new Casa del Waldo.

Best Regards,
Waldo

 

[w. mitty]

i'm here in lovely Prescott and I be thrilled to throw in with you guys. Keep me posted.

 

[AMB]

I would be interested!!

 

[twobjshelbys]

Seligman == Snow Cap. At least for a Coke and a burger.

Every Grand Canyon Colorado river rip except the last one because we had someone who had to get to the airport.


http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...ws-Delgadillos_Snow_Cap-Seligman_Arizona.html

 

[ChipBeck]

Sounds like fun Rich. Make sure it's not the same weekend as GT Speed Day at Mohave and I'll be there.

Chip

 

[Blue Moose]

Howdy Rich, et al...
We have just returned from a great little getaway to Thailand where we - intentionally - did not have cell phones and had limited unpredictable access to a computer/internet/emails. What a vacation!

A GT weekend getaway sounds like fun and I've been wanting to see Oatman (hee haw). However, Mr. Moose and I have a few things lined up for April. Weekends of 4/14 and 4/21 are booked for sure and the other two aren't looking too good - but it's for fun stuff so I won't complain). At this point, I'm sorry to say we'll probably have to say no to this.
Lady Moose

 

[RALPHIE]

Hi Rich -

If it's the last weekend in April, or any in May, I will likely make it. I'll be busy with the last ski races every other weekend in April, through the 22nd.

Ralphie

 

[GT Tech]

I'm glad there is so much interest. It looks like the last weekend in April, and the first weekend in May are not good. We have the Laughlin Bike rally in April,(Hells Angels, Diablos, shooting it out) that brings a HUGE amount of bikes to the whole area. In May, we have the Rt.66 Fun Run. Tough to get rooms in the area.

I'm thinking that the 12th and 13th of May would work good. It give everyone a little extra time to plan. How does that look for everybody?

Thanks
Rich

 

[Colton74]

Hey Rich

Not sure we could do into May as my car will most likely be back in Canada, however I cant be sure. So in light, have a great time all and I will let you (Rich) know if it turns out we can make it.

Steve

 

[GT Tech]

Remember, although it would be more fun with GTs, they are not required. A good time is.

 

[RALPHIE]

...I'm thinking that the 12th and 13th of May would work good. It give everyone a little extra time to plan. How does that look for everybody?

Thanks
Rich

Looks good for me, Rich. :thumbsup

Hey, SoCal guys -

This isn't much farther than Palm Desert - let's join Rich for a good run!

Ralphie

 

[Blue Moose]

May 12 & 13 would probably work. We have tickets to a play that Saturday that I really want to see, but if I have to make the choice, a GT getaway would win out :wink
Lady Moose

 

[GT Tech]

Details are just about complete. I have a very nice hotel lined up, and the distillery tour all set. The dates are May 12 & 13. I need people who are interested in doing this to let me know ASAP. It will be a great weekend getaway. I still need some help organizing the Phoenix end on Saturday morning, the 12th.

Thanks All
Rich

 

[RALPHIE]

Count me in, Rich - You're the man! :thumbsup

 

[KJRGT]

That weekend is junk for me Ralphie.
I'll be doing the SoCal GT run the next week.

 

[AMB]

I'm INTERESTED!!! Where/when do we meet; I'm comming from San Diego.

 

[Colton74]

Hey Rich, should be good to go now. GT is going to stay down an extra couple weeks.

 

[GT Tech]

I'll be in Phoenix today and tomorrow. I hope to have the starting point info firmed up by Friday.