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[Kaj Hallstrom]

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE FOR 2017 West Coast Gathering (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

 

Friday June 23, 2017

Arriving at Hill House Inn (Book at 707-937-0555 mention special 968 rate) in the afternoon/evening.

8pm gathering in the lobby. Saturday event briefing with details on Saturday's scenic tour and Sunday winery/road trip.

 

Saturday June 24, 2017. The Bob Frith scenic tour will take us to the beautiful back roads of Mendocino North. We will have stops and lunch on our way.

 

Sunday June 25, 2017.  The beautiful back roads of Mendocino South will bring us to some exceptional wineries in Anderson Valley. I will be your guide on this ride. Lunch will be ready for us at the famous Roadhouse The Bewildered Pig in Philo. Then off to another classic family owned winery before returning to Mendocino or home.

 

Monday June 26,2017. Departure day, or some of you might want want to stay here some more days.

[Kaj Hallstrom]

Time to make plans for the yearly West Coast 968 Gathering. We are all on schedule for this fun weekend in the Northern California Redwood Country. Make your reservations at the Hill House in Mendocino. 707-937-0555 mention Porsche 968 pricing. Fun filled driving with winery visits and lunch gatherings.

 

Join us!!.........A very rare event..just as rare as our 968's

[Kaj Hallstrom]

We have a couple of options when it comes to Sunday Wine Country Lunch. Bob Frith will follow up on this. The Bewildered Pig in Philo will offer us a spectacular setting and a wonderful family lunch with a variety of meats and locally grown vegetables. We will have private parking, garden setup for drinks and appetizers. Though pricey....$ 50-70 per person plus wine or beer

 

We also have the "Picnic Lunch" scene at Roederer Estate. This will include a picnic lunch in a nice setting with sparkling wine and still wine.

$25 plus wine $10. (still to be confirmed)

Love to get a feed back.....what would you prefer?

Edited by Kaj Hallstrom, 29 April 2017 - 07:13 PM.

[lbpesq]

I'm assuming the "picnic lunch" is supplied and we don't have to bring our own stocked picnic baskets? If that is the case, the picnic option is fine with me. $140 a couple for lunch, without wine or beer, seems a little much, just on the principle of the thing.

Bill

[Kaj Hallstrom]

Keep the feedback's coming. Bob and I need to to hear from you.

[94SilverCab]

968Forums is sending a little gift for all participants

 

Wish I could make it in person again, but not in the cards for this year.

 

Jay

[lbpesq]

Too bad, Jay. We'll miss you and bend an elbow in your honor.

[MCL968]

Yes, you both will be missed. You did some great camera work last year too!

[az968]

Yeah,driving from the rear has its benefits for the rest of us :-) We'll have to find another slow car for this year.

Yes, the picnic lunch would be provided by the winery. Light stuff that goes with wine (cheese, sausage, etc). Details forthcoming soon.

[94SilverCab]

My Silver Cab couldn't keep up with the likes of you Por-sha....sssss  

 

Jay

[tejon007]

...just to follow-up with everyone.  I made reservations a month or two ago, so Kay & I are definitely coming again this year. 

 

We expect to get there on Friday evening, but might not make it by 8PM.  Looking forward to a great weekend & thanks for all the work arranging things.  We won't be drinking any beer or wine, so we'll leave that to others for input on where to go for lunch. 

 

Thanks,

 

John

[Kaj Hallstrom]

We will wait for you in the bar with bottled water and a coke!!....Looking forward to see you.

[az968]

We are only a few weeks away from the event and have a great weekend planned There are still a few rooms left at the hotel so you still have time to make a reservation and join us in Mendocino. Beautiful drives, great wines, great experiences with fellow 968 owners! You need to be there!

[Kaj Hallstrom]

We are now less than 2 weeks away from the rare once a year West Coast Gathering. For you last minute decision makers. We meet at Hill House(707937-055 specila Porsche rate) Mendocino Friday June 23. Fun back country rides and winery visits Saturday and Sunday 6/24-25. Join the rare fleet of 968's and meet a bunch of nice owners.

 

See you at the Hill House in Mendocino June 23-25,2017

[MCL968]

Thanks for the reminder Kaj, I am getting mine in shape for the drive. Just put new tires on the summer rims and swapped them on. I forgot how much better the car handles with the 17's, and fresh rubber really helped the ride too.

 

For all of you on the fence, make the reservation. This is a fun group and a great chance to see this many of our rare little cars all in the same place. Prior to last year's event, the most I had ever seen in one place was three, with mine being one of that group.

 

Matt

[Kaj Hallstrom]

We are now less than 2 weeks away from the rare once a year West Coast Gathering. For you last minute decision makers. We meet at Hill House(707937-055 specila Porsche rate) Mendocino Friday June 23. Fun back country rides and winery visits Saturday and Sunday 6/24-25. Join the rare fleet of 968's and meet a bunch of nice owners.

 

See you at the Hill House in Mendocino June 23-25,2017

Again Hill House . 707-937-0555  and mention special Porsche rate.....last call!!

[Kaj Hallstrom]

Really looking forward to see everyone again this year. Rumor has it we have some new participants. Can't wait to get their 968 story. Bob,Linda and Birgitta and I plan to be at Hill House in the afternoon of the 23th. We will fine tune the weekend and wait for all the arrivals..........See you all then!!

Edited by Kaj Hallstrom, 13 June 2017 - 08:06 PM.

[lbpesq]

I dropped my car off at my mechanic's yesterday for an oil change and to address a few minor issues, so it will be in tip-top shape for the gathering. I'll be bringing along my new travel guitar if anyone else is musically inclined, can fit in an instrument, and wants to do some jamming after driving. This is going to be BIG FUN!

Bill

[Chris Vais]

I am unable to make the gathering this time around. More than a year of unemployment has severely impacted our cash flow. That said, I do have a conditional offer of employment pending a contract award. So, perhaps next year. Have fun, there are some first class wineries to visit as I'm sure Kaj knows.

[az968]

Chris, can you drive up on Sat or Sunday and join us along the route? Maybe at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Sat afternoon? Or some of the wineries on Sun?

Edited by az968, 14 June 2017 - 09:08 AM.