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Another Vine Run! - April 24 by Rsvl-Rider
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Pics have been added to the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

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It's time for another Vine Run!

Mark your calendar - Saturday April 24, 2021.

The 4th Annual "Vine Run" is on!

Primarily, this is a run through the valley and foothills east of Lodi, in Northern California. A very scenic route with plenty of twisties, a stop at Harrah's Casino near Ione and a fun destination including a nice meal in Copperopolis Town Square.

Since the first announcement was made, we now have 13 16 cars on board with another 4 probable. Since we had 12 cars at last fall's run, this year promises to be a great event! Please let me know of your firm intent to attend by posting a reply to this announcement, by PM, or by email to: VineRunFun@gmail.com A "maybe" is also welcome for planning purposes but please let me know your level of interest or commitment.

The official departure point will be the Starbucks at 1139 E Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95240 but as you can see from the map there may be two or three other other meetup points which will extend the run for any of folks coming down from the north or west or anyone who just wants to enjoy the extra drive in a group.

Anyone local to our place in Citrus Heights, or coming in from the elsewhere, is welcome to join Jenny and I at our home as we depart on the way to the second optional meet up at the McDonalds at 8940 Pocket Rd, Sacramento, CA 95831. From there we will drive down through the delta area to enjoy the river drive. We will then make a stop at the third optional meet up at the McDonalds at 300 CA-12, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Delta Farmers Market located at 2510 CA-12, Isleton, CA 95641 where we may join up with folks coming in from that direction. Be sure to use the entrance marked with the "OPEN" flags as the other entrances are a bit rough for our low slung cars.

Then it's on to the official start point at the Starbucks in Lodi as mentioned above to meet up with the folks coming in from the bay area and the south. Feel free to join the group at any of these points at the approximate times listed on the map. Anyone that would like to meet up at our home is welcome to contact me for the address, or with any questions.

The route as planned right now has been updated in the map below. I've tried to optimize the route to include lots of scenery and twisties throughout the run. The scheduled start time / departure time from Starbucks in Lodi is 12 noon. Please arrive prior to our departure time with a full tank of gas for the run to Copperopolis where you can top up before heading home. Just before our departure from Lodi we will be taking a final count of participants so that I can call ahead to the restaurant to inform them of how many of us to expect for dinner so please help me out here.

Jenny and I, and any others that may join us at the optional meet ups, are planning to arrive at the main meet up at Starbucks located at 1139 E Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95240 prior to our noon departure to grab some coffee and meet the early arrivals there. Just look for the GT in the parking lot behind the Starbucks and in front of the Hampton Inn & Suites.

Please refer to the map below. Beginning at the Lodi Starbucks the route begins clockwise proceeding along the northern shore of Camanche Reservoir with a 90 minute stop planned at the Harrah's Casino ( 4640 Coal Mine Rd, Ione, CA 95640 ) to stretch our legs, get some pictures and visit a bit. Harrahs' now uses a single entrance from the back parking lot and has a temperature check station set up prior to entry. At this time they do require masks and a social distancing protocol. While we are there you might like to try your luck with a few hands of Blackjack or just drop a roll or two of nickles if you have a mind to.

Departing the casino we will continue on to Hwy 88 and then turn south on Hwy 49 towards San Andreas and Angels Camp, on to Copperopolis where the Copperopolis Town Square Development Corporation will have a parking area set up for our group. The Town Square area is a relatively new development just past the actual town of Copperopolis with a clock tower reminiscent of "Back to the Future" movies. In addition to the clock tower building, which has been converted to a 4-star hotel called the Gateway Hotel, there is a nice lawn area with a gazebo and a variety of interesting shops and restaurants. We will plan to arrive in time to have a leisurely time in the square before enjoying a meal at Baldi's Restaurant ( https://www.baldiscoppervalley.com ). Depending on how many we are, our group has been offered a nice separate dining room with an open menu.

After our meal we may like to gather in the square to listen to the live jazz band which is scheduled to perform from 6 to 8 pm. The Gateway Hotel is just getting ready to open after being converted from retail shops. Jenny and I got a tour of the hotel and it is very nice. At the time we were there we were told a number of rooms should be available for occupancy around our event date but I have no confirmation of that at this time. I believe the room rate is going to be $139 per night. While the timing just wasn't right for a group stay some of you might like to look into making reservations if you have a mind to stay over. I have since confirmed that the hotel opening has been delayed until sometime in May so no rooms will be available while we are there.

While officially our end point is Stockton, there are no activities planned there. Our featured destination is Copperopolis so after dinner and some music, some of you will likely continue on to Stockton and then home. Others may head north and east from the Town Square via Hwy 99 or 49.

As always, this is a free gathering of Fiero enthusiasts. All expenses including, but not limited to fuel, meals, hotel, insurance, towing, or any other expenses are on you. The organizer accepts no responsibility for the suitability or roadworthiness of your vehicle, the condition of the roads, traffic conditions, weather, or anything else. Let's just have a great turn out and enjoy ourselves!

Follow this link to see the posting for one of our previous runs, with pictures.
//www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/098675.html

Approximate departure times are listed below:

Departure from our home at Citrus Heights : 8 am
Departure from McDonalds at 8940 Pocket Rd, Sacramento, CA 95831: 9 am
Departure from Delta Farmers Market at 2510 CA-12, Isleton, CA 95641 : 10:30 am
Departure from Starbucks at 1139 E Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95240: noon
Departure from Harrah's Casino at 4640 Coal Mine Rd, Ione, CA 95640: 2 pm
Arrival at Copperopolis Town Square: 3 pm
Dinner at Baldi's Restaurant: 4:30 pm
Music in the square: 6 pm to 8 pm
Departure from Copperopolis: your preference.

If you can't see the map image here right click the icon and click Open Link In New Tab

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Glad to see you're still planning these runs It's a great morale booster after the last year we had.
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Bumping this back to the top for those who may have missed it. An official event listing will be coming soon with more detail but the date is firm and the route is being dialed in.

Currently we are planning a one hour stop at the Harrah's casino and a fun time at the Copperopolis Town Square.

Get on my list now if you are interested as it will help with my coordination with the Town Square folks who are extending an offer of a group parking area, a live jazz band in the gazebo, and a very nice eatery, Baldi's Restaurant, for a group meal.

I have a few folks on board now but we're hoping for a great turn out. Let me hear from you asap!
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Live music? Can I bring my guitar? (Warning; I can make money w/guitar on street corners- Guy gives me a $20.."Hey you like my playing?" "No- just stop- stop playing please!")

I am hoping to attend, barring another loose nut on my Fiero- or my body!
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Im am hopeful to attend. The number of Fieros im bringing is also pending. Not sure how to strap them to my feet like skates yet. Also I have to do an engine swap on one... but that is only about an afternoons worth of work . Also once all the details are nailed down ill know if i can get the wife on board.
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Sounds like great fun. Count us IN for 2 cars 👍
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Originally posted by Nospeedlimit55:

Sounds like great fun. Count us IN for 2 cars 👍



Yeah! That's how it's done!


Everyone keep your eyes open for the detailed announcement within the next day or so.

We have a number of confirmed runners but looking to add to the 12 cars on the last run!

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Hoping to make it this time! We'll have to bring the Mustang and bring up the rear, but hope that's okay! Hope to see the details soon. I might also suggest someone could put something out on the Google Group since many of the GGF people don't read the Forum and I'm not sure how many are on FB. I can receive stuff (I think) on the Google Group, but can't post to it.

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Hey JC,

Great to hear from you. Bring whatever car you like!

I plan to post the event info on a few Fiero sites but I am working 6 to 7 days a week, sometimes 12 hours a day, and just haven't found the time.

I was sure you were on one of my email invites. Did you not get it?

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I think I texted you, but just in case, (and for an additional bump) I will be coming in mine and My Mom will bring hers as well. Do you have a cap of how many can join? I have a few local friends who may be interested/able to come.
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Originally posted by liv4God:

I think I texted you, but just in case, (and for an additional bump) I will be coming in mine and My Mom will bring hers as well. Do you have a cap of how many can join? I have a few local friends who may be interested/able to come.


That's great! Moms with Fieros!

Bring your friends along. Are they Fiero people, or just MR2 drivers?

There is no official cap on this one. We had to cap the last run due to social distancing spacing in our backyard.

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Originally posted by Rsvl-Rider:

Hey JC,

Great to hear from you. Bring whatever car you like!

I plan to post the event info on a few Fiero sites but I am working 6 to 7 days a week, sometimes 12 hours a day, and just haven't found the time.

I was sure you were on one of my email invites. Did you not get it?

Ron



Glad to hear you are working! You probably did a lot of 'Closed' signs a year ago and now hopefully you're doing 'We're Open!' signs and lots of other people are getting back to work as people get their shots and things are opening up again!
I don't see that I got any emails this year. If you can just send me one of them again, I can forward it on to some of the people I think would be interested in case they haven't seen it or as a reminder. I happened to see what was posted on FB and then checked here a week or so ago.
Good luck with your work and thanks to you guys up there for getting this together again!

JC


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Bump for the long awaited update. See the edited top post for new details.
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12 13 cars are confirmed at this time.

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I guess I am part of that 13? I texted back as soon as I got that first message about it. That was some time ago.
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Originally posted by rinselberg:

I guess I am part of that 13? I texted back as soon as I got that first message about it. That was some time ago.


You are on the list!

And I think we picked up a couple more in the last day or two.
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If i can get my caliper fixed today. i will see you at mcdonalds in the morning.... in the fiero......
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/me panics... Looks at the calendar...

Oh good still 1 week.
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Originally posted by mmeyer86gt/gtp:

If i can get my caliper fixed today. i will see you at mcdonalds in the morning.... in the fiero......


So, you mean the McDonalds in Sacramento, right?

The McDonalds meet up in Rio Vista was moved across the bridge to Delta Farmers Market. Check the latest update for all the meet up times and locations.

Hope to see you there!
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Originally posted by skywurz:

/me panics... Looks at the calendar...

Oh good still 1 week.


How many cars / persons will you be?

I'm trying to get an early count.

Thanks

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How many cars / persons will you be?

I'm trying to get an early count.

Thanks


I'm looking at 2 people 1 Fiero. I wanted to get the GT ready but the wife made a few good points about car seats and children. So I'll probably drag my dad with me.
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Thanks again Ron and Jen for a great drive and good meal! It was great to see everyone and I hope you all make it home safely! Until next time . . . .
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A picture of the Fieros lined up in Ione....

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A few photos in action:









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Thanks for posting these! I tried and failed miserably to get some action shots.
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These pics were posted on the Facebook site by Kym. Thanks!

I love the one with the CHP officer Melissa. She followed the group in to the Casino parking lot and my first thought was Uh Oh! Turns out her first car was a Fiero and she wanted to check them out!
















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