April 25 2014 HB PRE PARTY! 3pm cruise, 5pm BBQ starts!

[David Hodgkins]

UPDATE: Those planning to join in the cruise: we will cruise PCH @ 3pm and will return by 5 for the BBQ. Those who miss the cruise are welcome to come and nosh until we get back! :)

April is here! You know what that means?!? HB CRUISE-IN!! As has become the custom, I will be hosting the very un-official Friday Meet, Greet and EAT festivities on Friday.

My family cordially invites you to hang out, cruise and BBQ at my place Friday, April 25th, 2014 as we start off the 2014 Huntington Beach Cruise-In weekend!

The doors will be open all day for folks coming in from out of town. Park your trailer on our safe street and don't worry about it for the weekend!

Come and eat all my food, cruise PCH and generally have a great time!

If you want to come, please reply to this thread with your Full Name and number of people you plan to bring and I'll add you to the list of expected arrivals.

We are located down the road a few miles from HB in beautiful Corona del Mar.

All are welcome! Hope to see you here!

:)

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Participants:
David Hodgkins and family - 5
Phil Hodgkins - 1
Doug Deffenbach (68GT500MAN) - 1
Mark Pavie (pavieSD) - 1
Bill Robertson (Wantin2B) - 2
Victoria and John Tongish - 2
'Mesa Mike' & Lorraine Brasfield (aka) THE official FFR HB show DJ - 2
Will & Donna Talkington (w/a trailer) - 2
Karl & Lynn Bebout, also w/a trailer - 2
Robert & Donna Barnett - 2
Mike & Laurie Hartman - 2
Glenn & Sandy Zwicker - 2
Kim and Judy - 2
Mike and Debbie Dey - 2
Rob and Maria Barron (BMEP) - 2
Bryce and Brenda Brady (Bradyman) - 2
Dave and Wendy from Chandler AZ. (FFR289) - 2
Tom Vessie and spouse (737Driver) - 2
Dave Hall (Tucson, Az.) and friends - 4
Eddie Duncan and brew - 1
Maui & Tanja from Costa Mesa - 2
John Jones - 1
Will (luvaz), Ernie, George & Kody - 4
Herman and Melinda Hong - 2
John "Throttle Stop" Lipka, Freddie Herbert, Dave "I got the best wine" Albertalli - 3
Cherie Lynn Westrich - 1
Jo Coddington and friend - 2
Karen Salvaggio and friend - 2
Frank and Julie Maslowski (frankeeski) and friend - 3
Rick Young (CRZN 427) - 1
Britt (brittf) and friend - 2

63 confirmed so far (and counting!)

:)

PS pics from last year:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?9865-A-BIG-THANK-YOU-to-Dave-Hodgkins-and-family

[68GT500MAN]

Count me in for one. Thanks for doing this again.
Doug

[ehansen007]

Won't be making it this year. Have an awesome time. I'm sure everyone else will!

[shinn497]

Do you have your 818 yet?

Will any be coming!?

[David Hodgkins]

Do you have your 818 yet?

Will any be coming!?

Looks like Eric won't make it... Still a possibility, if Brandon (Brando) shows up with his.

Gonna make it this year?

:)

[shinn497]

Perhaps but I should say I don't know my room mate any more.

[pavieSD]

Dave, I'm going to try and make it up if I can get Friday off from work. Do you have any idea when the cruise will take place on Friday? I know you guys did it last year, but not sure what the plan is for this year. I may drive up from San Diego Friday morning to make the cruise, or come up Thursday night depending on traffic. For now count me as tentative:

Mark P

[Vicki1]

Please add us to the list.

Victoria and John Tongish

[luvaz]

Dave-
The Arizona contingent are once again looking forward to your generous hospitality!
This year, our troupe is looking like it will consist of the following;
'Mesa Mike' & Lorraine Brasfield (aka) THE official FFR HB show DJ; Will & Donna Talkington (w/a trailer); Karl & Lynn Bebout, also w/a trailer. :cool:

Can't wait to see everyone, and meet some new faces!
Thanks,
Will

[Bob Barnett]

Robert & Donna Barnett will be there...again!

[mikey likes it!]

We are looking forward to starting the weekend @ Dave's. C'ya on Friday !!

Mike & Laurie

[ZwickFF]

Sandy and myself are planning on being there. Sandy will be bringing some desserts.

Glenn & Sandy Zwicker

[Big Blocker]

Dave,

The Vegas boys (Mike & Pete) will be there . . . you already know that my GPS is pre set from years ago. Wouldn't miss it for anything . . .
I can't think of a better way to gather the troops then a gathering of old friends and family at your house.
Thanks for doing this, you and your family are extremely gratious.

Doc

[David Hodgkins]

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=27513&d=1396381230

Awe shucks, 'taint nuthin'!

:)

[Mike Dey]

Dave, Deb and I will be there. If we can help with anything let us know.
Thanks
Mike

[BMEP]

Thanks for the offer, Dave!

My wife Maria and I will be there and we'll have a trailer also. We're coming from Sacramento and not sure exactly how long the drive will take with traffic. I could use some LA traffic pointers, if anybody has suggestions, I'm all ears. We'll be coming down on CA-5

Rob Barron

[Mesa Mike]

David……as Will has already put our names in I will just say; we look forward to your BBQ. Last year was a blast. We'll be there earlier this year so a couple of our guys can join in the cruise. Also, I will enjoy being on main street this year with the Nomads. See you at your house between 1-2pm.

[CRZN 427]

David,

Thanks for the invite. It will be my first HB visit. I will be alone. Can you P/M, or e-Mail me your address so I can put it in my GPS? I plan on arriving Friday. I'm staying with friends who live in HB so I will have to check in with them some time in the afternoon/evening.

Regards, Rick.

[Bradyman]

Is this soiree just for people bringing their cars? I am putting a Type 65 Coupe together in Oregon and looking to soak up all the FFR positive ions I can.

[David Hodgkins]

Is this soiree just for people bringing their cars? I am putting a Type 65 Coupe together in Oregon and looking to soak up all the FFR positive ions I can.

Come and join us, we look forward to meeting you! If you get there early enough, you might be able to grab a seat for the cruise.

:)

[David Hodgkins]

Rick, the address is shown in bothe of the pics in the first post of this thread. I'll PM you the info as well.

:)

[Bradyman]

Thanks David,
Please add Bryce and Brenda Brady to your list. We'll bring something to eat. How about a cheese plate?

[David Hodgkins]

Awesome! Looking forward to meeting you!

:)

[FFR289]

Hi David, thanks for the invitation. Wendy and I will be coming to your party. Also, can we park on your street? We will be coming over Thursday and make it a long weekend.

Thanks so much!

Dave from Chandler AZ.

Red with white stripes and #8

[AZCOUPE]

PM sent. I'd love to come David! Four of us and the trailered Coupe. Please count on us to bring something and assist in any way we can.

Thanks!

Dave Hall (Tucson, Az.)

[ehansen007]

Sandy and myself are planning on being there. Sandy will be bringing some desserts.

Glenn & Sandy Zwicker

Doh. Glen, how late are you staying? :)

27792

[NiceGuyEddie]

27832

Yes of course.

Sir Edward Charles Duncan

You will all recognize me by my +1 date above.

[Brando]

Looks like Eric won't make it... Still a possibility, if Brandon (Brando) shows up with his.

I am game to drop in and see the family again! Will be with Brandi, Morgan and our newest arrival Rocki! It will have to be after work so 5ish. As for bringing the 818 to the show...my 818 will be running but probably not have a body. Not sure if that's show worthy. You tell me. 2nd problem is a trailer which I am in the market for. I suppose I could Uhaul it

[Ray]

I am game to drop in and see the family again! Will be with Brandi, Morgan and our newest arrival Rocki! It will have to be after work so 5ish. As for bringing the 818 to the show...my 818 will be running but probably not have a body. Not sure if that's show worthy. You tell me. 2nd problem is a trailer which I am in the market for. I suppose I could Uhaul it

They have an "Under Construction" class

Ray

[JJ'snakepit]

Hi Dave .... Thanks for having this again every year... I will be there this year without my car. Its still not done.... I will be there by myself.... Can't wait for HB and your party.... See you there JJ

[frankeeski]

They have an "Under Construction" class

Ray

No, they do not. Ask me how I know. :( This is still no reason not to bring a car if it is a running and driving vehicle. I've brought mine for the past 3 or 4 years, uncompleted.

[Ray]

No, they do not. Ask me how I know. :( This is still no reason not to bring a car if it is a running and driving vehicle. I've brought mine for the past 3 or 4 years, uncompleted.

Yep, you are correct. I thought they had an "Under Construction" category but that may have been a few years back....

Ray

[luvaz]

Hi Dave,

Please add 3 more guys coming from AZ w/a roadster & a trailer!

It's Ernie, George & Kody.

Thanks!,

Will

[ZwickFF]

Eric,

Sandy and myself plan on getting there before 5pm and will probably stay until at least 8pm

[289FIA_Cobra]

Dave, count me and Melinda in.
I'm caravaning with the usual suspect from last year so add:

John Lipka
Freddie Herbert
Dave Albertalli

-Herman

[David Hodgkins]

Herman,

Can't wait to see you guys again!

I've added a few more and we're over 50!

:)

[vnmsss]

Count me in for 2....Haven't missed one yet, and looking forward to seeing everyone! :) K

[289FIA_Cobra]

Dave, you double counted SJDave (Dave Abertalli), Freddie and John "throttle stop" Lipka... just trying to true-up you head count. :D

[289FIA_Cobra]

I am game to drop in and see the family again! Will be with Brandi, Morgan and our newest arrival Rocki! It will have to be after work so 5ish. As for bringing the 818 to the show...my 818 will be running but probably not have a body. Not sure if that's show worthy. You tell me. 2nd problem is a trailer which I am in the market for. I suppose I could Uhaul it

Def. want to see that; body off is better so we can see how the things comes together; pictures are one thing, seeing it live is so much better.

[David Hodgkins]

Dave, you double counted SJDave (Dave Abertalli), Freddie and John "throttle stop" Lipka... just trying to true-up you head count. :D

Thank the Lord I'm back under 60! Corrected, Thanks!

:D

[frankeeski]

Dave, I'm going to throw a wrench into your program. Frank and Julie +1
Took it for granted that you knew we would be there. Don't worry, we'll bring food. Thanks again for having us all!

[CRZN 427]

Come and join us, we look forward to meeting you! If you get there early enough, you might be able to grab a seat for the cruise.

:)

I got the address off the posted maps so I'm good there. I have changed my plans and should arrive Thursday, that will give me check in time with my friends and an easy trip to your place on Friday. With that in mind, what is the "early arrival time" that won't put too much stress on your schedule.

Sorry for the delayed response, I don't visit this site as much as the other one. I've been spending all of my time on the car. I've got it down to minor details now (trunk carpet, trouble shooting my C/C switches and my first oil and filter change) and can drive it.

Regards, Rick.

[David Hodgkins]

Bump. 63 folks so far! The title has been updated with cruise and BBQ times.

I was asked what the earliest time for arrival is. The "official" early arrival time will be 1pm but if anyone arrives earlier I'll just put a wrench in your hand and you can help prep my brother's chassis! (JK)

We'll be around all day. If you need to swing by early to drop off anything we're here!

:)

[DurangoRon]

Hi David, Please add Ron and Christine Froemming to your list. I promise to bring a great bottle of wine!

[ron stebles]

Add Ron Stebles please.

[EZ$]

David,
I meant to respond much earlier but I forgot. First, thanks for the invite, to you and your family. Unfortunately, the wife and I won't be leaving until the early afternoon, so I don't think we're going to get there in time to join the festivities. I work from 5A to 1P so I'll be toast by the time we get there anyway. Hope that we run into you at the show Saturday.
Thanks again, Rick

[NiceGuyEddie]

http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

well, if anybody reads this, i have to stay late at work!!!!

my drafter's wife popped out a baby early and ran out. i don't think i'll get off work till 6 now.

your beers are in my company's fridge... nobody's here... hmmmmm

see you tomorrow - rain or shine i'll be there till late in the day

[frankeeski]

David, Just want to throw out a thank you to You and Lesa for having us all at your house this afternoon/evening. A great time was had by all. We look forward to this every year to get us "revved up" for the Huntington Beach Cruise-In. Thanks again!

[luvaz]

David, Just want to throw out a thank you to You and Lesa for having us all at your house this afternoon/evening. A great time was had by all. We look forward to this every year to get us "revved up" for the Huntington Beach Cruise-In. Thanks again!

X2 Dave, X2!! ;)

Thanks!

Will

[first time builder]

Where are the pictures for us East Coasters ?

Kenny

[Mike Dey]

David, Deb and I had a great time friday visiting with everyone and the wonderful food, and wanted to thank you and Lesa for your great hospitality. It just gets better every year and we really look forward to it.

thanks
Mike

[iWire]

Where are the pictures for us East Coasters ?

Kenny

Pictures for us West Coasters! ;)

[BMEP]

Here are some photos: http://www.robscobra.com/images/hb2014/index.html

There are a few from David's house, a few of the drive down to Dana Pt. a few from the show. I didn't realize how few photos I took until downloading them. Next time!

I also have some GoPro video from the drive, which I'll put up as soon as I can.

David and Lisa were terrific hosts and did a great job with everything. Maria and I had a blast and really enjoyed meeting everybody.... what a nice bunch of people! It was an awesome weekend!!

[289FIA_Cobra]

Just another great shout out to Dave and his entire family for a great time at his house. We left early and from what I understand, it poured rain sometime after (8:00PM?).
I had just enough time to crop the pictures of Friday.

The first few photos are us leaving San Luis Obispo (we arrived there at around 10:00PM Thurs. night). We just finished eating at IHOP when it began to rain so our cars were not soggy but we got going and it rained a good 10-15 minutes before we got below the rain clouds:

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[289FIA_Cobra]

Once we got going, it was smooth sailing until John had a foot cramp!!! We were close to some beaches so we rested for 30 minutes and took some pics in the meantime:

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We made good time, even on the 405, which at 1:00PM, wasn't very crowded, relatively speaking.

[289FIA_Cobra]

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[289FIA_Cobra]

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[289FIA_Cobra]

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[289FIA_Cobra]

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If I'm up to it, pics from HB2014 will appear, but likely on the HB Cruise-In Thread.

Again, thans again to Dave and family for a wonderful evening.

[BMEP]

Great photos, 289 - thanks!

[David Hodgkins]

Why the heck do I looked pissed off?!? I'm flippin' burgers, man!

Somebody give that guy a salad! oof!

:D

[jayguy]

Oops, didn't see this was last years thread.