[Fwd: Rocs in the Fog 2k+1 - Detailed Plan (There is a Digest Ver too)]

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Eric Borsky wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Just some last minute notes...
> 
> If you need gas there are some nearby stations.  Easiest one to hit
> would be the next exit off northbound 101 Seminary Drive, there's a big
> Chevron with a car wash and even a cheapo gas station right before it.
> The Chevron has free air, be sure to bring a tire gauge if you haven't
> checked your pressures lately - the roads we'll be driving are tight and
> in some cases bumpy, low profile tires should run high pressures to
> protect rims!  There is also a Mc Donalds next to the Chevron if you
> feel the need to chew.  To get back to SB 101 you turn LEFT onto the
> frontage road and drive SOUTH, the road will loop around under the
> freeway at the water and as you come north again you'll see the entrance
> to SB 101, take the next exit (Stinson Beach) and follow the "From
> Northbay" directions to the hotel lot.
> 
> I will be at the Holiday Inn Express parking lot as close to 11AM as
> possible (I have a 2 month old daughter so I can't always get out the
> door when I need to), my Talkabout will be tuned to the 5.5 Rocco
> channel and you can call me via cell at 415-279-0385 after 11AM
> tomorrow.  Look for the black Rabbit Convy with an attitude.
> 
> The initial route up Tam on Shoreline Highway involves a signal light at
> Tam Valley and will likely be awash with tourists (though it's been
> lighter than usual lately, likely due to the events of this past week),
> as in drives past there is no way to stay together.  Follow Highway 1 up
> the hill, we will be making a right turn onto Panoramic just after the
> last populated road (which is Erika Road on the left, there is a sign so
> as you pass it you'll know the next right is for YOU).  This is
> important (and I will point it out before we head out) DO NOT FOLLOW
> HIGHWAY 1 TO STINSON BEACH or you will miss our drive over Tam.  FYI
> Highway 1 is the route most tourists will take, so if a minivan full of
> kids is going the same way as you TURN AROUND heh heh.  There is a big
> sign at the turn off, so be SURE you are ready and make the right up the
> hill.  Just after this turn there is a very long shoulder at the top of
> what we locals call Four Corners, we will pull off here to regroup and
> the rest of the drive should be more or less in a tight pack.
> 
> If time allows and there is interest we can make a side trip to the top
> of Mount Tam, there are splendid scenic views (you can see the whole Bay
> Area from there) and another large lot for parking.  It'll add no more
> than a half hour to the drive.
> 
> See you guys tomorrow!
> 
> Eric

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