Quote Originally Posted by ron View Post
Thanks again, RR! Yeah, I can see people miss the sudden exit turn into TI from the bridge in both directions. It sounds like it would make sense to reverse the trail with maybe Sausalito being the place to meet (and eat) then head to Golden Gate bridge for a photo op, go across to head over to Ocean Beach for another photo op, then cross the bay bridge to TI for the last scenic photo op.

rudy
Ron--- Damn, that format sounds absolutely perfect!!! I wish I lived closer to make the event. Remind people to bring a jacket, as it gets a bit chilly along the ocean waterfront. Lock it in stone and make the official announcement here in this thread after you decide on where & when to initially meet at which specific restaurant. Try to reserve a restaurant that has its own dedicated parking lot (very important) and a private banquet room for your group (it makes a huge difference and let's people become more relaxed and willing to participate in the festivities).

Bring a pair of charged-up "Walkie-Talkies" for you and the Caboose of the VX convoy to maintain communication in case the convoy gets seperated by traffic, a red-light, or possible mechanical break-down/accident. With you in the lead-- your 2nd most experienced person should be in the very last VX (Caboose), maybe riding shotgun passenger in the last VX. If the convoy ever gets seperated in 2-groups, then the Caboose VX should be ready to take the lead of the 2nd wave on a moment's notice without hesitation. Enroute communication between the lead VX (you) and the Caboose VX is extremely important and a requirement to eliminate any possible SNAFU's during transit.

Another great idea is once you have the established route in mind (by address/location), is to print-out a paper "MapQuest Route-Plan" and make extra paper copies as an emergency hand-out to give to each VX'er during the initial restaurant meeting. The paper "MapQuest" print-out will serve as an emergency back-up in case anybody gets lost or seperated from the main group as a single individual VX and must re-join the group in solo mode (yes, it's happened before as a single VX might get pigeon-holed by adjacent traffic and forced to take an unwanted "exit-only" lane to never-never land). With a paper "MapQuest" hand-out, they'll be able to double-back/turn-a-round on their own and then follow the "MapQuest" directions to the next scheduled stop location in solo mode without panicking. Those members that have Cell-Phones should have the cell phone number to You (leader) & the Caboose VX. In which case, the Caboose VX can act as an emergency shag vehicle and help guide/bring any lost VX's back on track to the next scheduled stop location.

If possible, try to have a Proton as the Caboose VX-- Proton's are very easy to spot along the highway and will help aid a lost VX visually recognize the important Caboose VX amongst other traffic.

Cheers!!!