2007-12-16-CA, San Diego East County-country Restaurant

[Finewest]

:eat1: RTE - LUNCH :eat1:
:STOC:

DECEMBER 16TH, 2007 (SUNDAY)
12PM NOON!

APPLE COUNTRY RESTAURANT (http://www.yellowpages.com/info-LMS52098933/Apple-Country-Restaurants/maps?from=qpibp)
SANTA YSABEL, CALIFORNIA

Corner of Hwys 78 & 79
SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY

Reservations will be made at the Santa Ysabel Apple Country Restaurant for lunch. I will tell the owners that roughly 10-15 folks will be showing up. Please let me know that you plan to attend so that I can ammend that number if needed. Please bring cash for lunch (our meals will all be on one check), and your appetites! I hope it doesn't rain so I can ride Veronica!

Here is the restaurant's address, map and phone numbers:

APPLE COUNTRY RESTAURANT
30270 Highway 78
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
(760) 765-3495

MAP (http://www.yellowpages.com/info-LMS52098933/Apple-Country-Restaurants/maps?from=qpibp)

Finewest's Cell Phone: 760-420-5921
I'll also have my GMRS Radio tuned to channel 1

SEE YOU THERE!

:policeST:... . . :03biker: :04biker: :biker: :06biker: :07biker:

[Finewest]

I'll be there Fred! And you better ride Veronica even if it rains now that you got new BS Battlax BT021's on her!

FOOD! FRIENDS! TWISTIES! It's a no-brainer!

[Byron]

Crank up the the count to 2 because I will be there as well. :D

[Finewest]

Damn! Two of us!? I better get on the horn and tell the restaurant that we'll need the meetin' hall next door too!

[rickj]

Hi Fred,

Lots of stuff going om right now (well, it IS that time of the year) but I'm going to try to make it. I'll see if I can drag Marilyn out for ashort ride.

Stay tuned...

Rick

[Finewest]

Hi Fred,

Lots of stuff going om right now (well, it IS that time of the year) but I'm going to try to make it. I'll see if I can drag Marilyn out for ashort ride.

Stay tuned...

Rick

I sure hope so Rick. You keep telling me "lets go for a ride, lets go for a ride." Well here it is! LOL.

[Swells18002]

Fred,

I am fairly new to the site, but my wife and I are going to try to attend. I will be getting off a graveyard shift, but we will do our best to make it. This will only be the second time my wife has been on the bike. Looking forward to meeting you.

[Finewest]

Fred,

I am fairly new to the site, but my wife and I are going to try to attend. I will be getting off a graveyard shift, but we will do our best to make it. This will only be the second time my wife has been on the bike. Looking forward to meeting you.

That's good news! I am sure you and your wife will have a very nice time. The San Diego East County is a very beautiful and fun ride. The restaurant is one of our favs and there is a country store there also that sells local products and bakery goods such as the world famous Julian Apple Pie. Also the tourist town of Julian is nearby and lots of great country roads with twisties and sweepies. Hope you can make it. Look forward to meeting you both.

[Finewest]

OK, just got off the phone and made reservations for the Apple Country Restaurant for 10 plus people Sunday (Dec. 16th) 12pm NOON!

We're all set! See you there!

[Finewest]

I'm seriously considering rescheduling this RTE for the following Sunday. Seeing how the weather is not looking favorably; thunderstorms and rain and the fact that sections of Hwy 78 is still down due to the recent fires and flooding from the last rain I think it would be better. Any thoughts? I'll decide tomorrow and have Mellow change the date on the RTE post.

[Byron]

Fred,

It might not be a bad idea. The other thing that will be stopping some from attending is the Long Beach Motorcycle show being this weekend.

[Finewest]

Fred,

It might not be a bad idea. The other thing that will be stopping some from attending is the Long Beach Motorcycle show being this weekend.

True enuff Byron. OK, it's a done deal. I'll change the date on the post and ask Mellow to change the post's title date. I'll also call the restaurant and change the reservation to the following Sunday for lunch.

[bigswifty]

Sunday would be best for me & most likely no rain.

[Marshal_Mercer]

Fred:

I'm in for December 16th. Thanks for making the change from the 9th; CW show in Long Beach, ya' know.

Marshal

[STony G]

I'm in...
Now I have to plan the route.

Byron & Marshall, when are you guys planning on leaving?

[Marshal_Mercer]

I'm in...
Now I have to plan the route.

Byron & Marshall, when are you guys planning on leaving?
Hi, Tony:

Good question. I was thinking about 9:00 a.m. That would give us three hours for the two hour trip. How does that look to you? Want to ride down as a group?

Marshal

[John_Diego]

Can't make it. Already committed to lending a friend my back and P/U for a move. I'd rather ride.

Have fun without me, John
ATGATT

[STony G]

Hi, Tony:
Good question. I was thinking about 9:00 a.m. That would give us three hours for the two hour trip. How does that look to you? Want to ride down as a group?
Marshal

Marshall, that sounds good to me.
Do you guys want to meet at my house around 8:30 with kickstands up at 9?

Do you guys have any ideas of the route?

[dmulk]

Oh man.... Byron, StonyG and MM are showing up!??!?.....ok.... I am going to push to make this one. I'll be caging it, but at least I will get to see some good buddies! :)

<D>

[Marshal_Mercer]

Oh man.... Byron, StonyG and MM are showing up!??!?.....ok.... I am going to push to make this one. I'll be caging it, but at least I will get to see some good buddies! :)

<D>
Yeah, Dan!! See you there.

Marshal

[STony G]

Oh man.... Byron, StonyG and MM are showing up!??!?.....ok.... I am going to push to make this one. I'll be caging it, but at least I will get to see some good buddies! :)

<D>

Dan, thats alright...if I can bring the ST Astro van to CrestSToc, you sure are welcome with your ST ???.

See you there!

[motomac]

Well, I for one am not in favor of changing the date, as I just programmed it into my GPS to stop there on the way to my Son's in Laderra Ranch!!!! But do what you have to do, but keep the post updated as I leave Friday morning through the rain, sleet, and snow to get there Sunday noon!!!!

[Byron]

motomac,

The date change was to move it from the 9th to the 16th. If you're saying your going to be there on the 16th it will be good to meet you.

Have a safe trip out. :)

[motomac]

motomac,

The date change was to move it from the 9th to the 16th. If you're saying your going to be there on the 16th it will be good to meet you.

Have a safe trip out. :)

Thanks Byron, I guess I got in on the wrong page of the thread. I am going to try to be there and meet a bunch of you guys that I didn't get to meet when I had to cancel for SeaSToc.

[Gonzo]

SWAMBO and I are planning to be there, but I'm nursing a sore shoulder so I will have to use the truck.
gonzo

[Finewest]

Here's an old YouTube video I posted of one of the past RTE's to the Apple Country Restaurant in Santa Ysabel. It'll show you one of the roads in to the restaurant (Highway 78) with Dteel and Walrus riding in front. With other photos of the bikes and buddies at the restaurant. Please forgive the quality of the video; it's was when I was just starting to learn how to edit video. LOL.

STOC RTE - Santa Ysabel - 2006

[Swells18002]

Nice video :D

My wife and I still plan to attend this weekend. We will be riding in from the Anaheim area. If anyone else is comming from that direction, I would love to meet and ride down with you. Just let me know where and when and I will try to add it to the schedule of the day's events.

[rickj]

Fred et All,

Sorry, it looks like I won't be able to make it after all. I managed the get a mid-week ride in though, so I got my fix. (Lunch in Julian, Cuyumacas over to I-8, back on the Lagunas, 67 to Ramona, 78 down to Escondido, etc.) Temps were still pretty low in the mid to high 30s across the Lagunas with icy spots in the shade. SD County roads rock!

Anyway, enjoy the RTE everyone!

Rick

[Finewest]

CONGRATULATIONS MOTOMAC!
:STOC: MEMBER OF THE YEAR! :STOC:
:hotpepper YIPPEE!!! :hotpepper

:D LUNCH AT THE RTE TOMORROW IS ON YOU! :D

For those of you showing up at the San Diego East County RTE at the Apple Country Restaurant
this Sunday here is your chance to meet the legend! Motomac will be attending!
Come and congratulate him and share a meal with THE MAN HIMSELF!

If some of you, including myself, wish to chip in and buy Motomac his lunch I am sure he won't mind! :)

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

:STOC:

[boakep]

My wife Lisa and I plan to be there. It looks like it will be a great day for a ride! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[the_suspector]

Finally, I plan on attending and am bringing 2 friends, hope it's not too late, just worked out some last minute stuff with the wife! Yiippee!
Thanks,:rolleyes:

[tommyboy]

I, too, am planning on being there. (I just finished up my chores for the weekend!)

[Finewest]

I, too, am planning on being there. (I just finished up my chores for the weekend!)

That'll be great Tom! I look forward to seeing ya again and getting your final impressions on bike camping. See ya tomorrow. :clap2:

[Finewest]

Got off the phone with the restaurant and they are expecting us tomorrow at 12pm NOON! Remember that this lunch is all going on one check and you'll need to bring cash for your meal and tip. Thanks!

The weather is looking great! A bit chilly, but nothing you guys aren't use to. Dress accordingly. As far as I know all the roads are open and passable. I'll be going up Highway 78 from Escondido starting around 9-10am. I'll be heading back home after lunch on Highway 76 to Oceanside (Interstate 5 & Highway 76). I'll have my cellphone on and am able to take calls while riding (Zumo & Bluetooth) 760-420-5921, I'll also have my GRMS radio turned on and tuned to channel 1.

You guys and gals ride safe! Remember it's the holidays and it's a tourist area and a main route to the desert for dirt riders and their RV's and trailers. Give yourself plenty of time and room to get there.

See ya all tomorrow! Woo hoo! :hotpepper

NWS For Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.

[Doug5551]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to give you a heads up I am going to try to make this. Walrus was going to go as well, but I think he got tied up with something else.

I met Motomac at DesertStoc last year. Would be great to see the MOTY again in person.

Hope to see you tomorrow.

Doug (on the Yellow VFR)

[Finewest]

Finally, I plan on attending and am bringing 2 friends, hope it's not too late, just worked out some last minute stuff with the wife! Yiippee!
Thanks,:rolleyes:


Got your voicemail Chuck. No sweat! You and your friends are most welcomed! See you guys there! :clap2:

[motomac]

Well that is the longest RTE I've done yet. 2,585 miles for fish and chips. The Lady that came to meet me at the RTE was Carolle. She lives in San Diego and is a long time member of the San Diego Wanderers. For those of you who weren't there when she arrived, the Valkerie Trike with the lion on the back is her ride. I didn't bring this up during the lunch because it would have taken too much time to explain several times. Carolle was the SO of Kent S. He is listed in the memorial section of the board and died on SR341 in AR during CampSToc May 18, 2006.

It was certainly great to meet a bunch of the SoCal folks, and the weather was the best I've seen since early November. Hope everyone makes it home safe and has a Merry Christmas and a Happy and SAFE New Year!!!

[Finewest]

Wow! Another great STOC RTE turn-out! I was very pleased to see all you guys and gals showing up! About 15-20 folks! We kept the waitress hopping! LOL. It was great to see MotoMac there too! Man! That guy rides! He said he left Ohio on Friday morning! That is about 2500 miles in two and half days! Dude!

Here's my photos of the event. Some names I remember, some I don't due to showing my age and being close to buying a Goldwing!

Oh! BTW! Thanks Joe! Got the tracking number! (Inside joke).

Hope to see all you guys and gals at the next California event: TechSTOC at Turbo City on Jan. 19th 2008.

There's Motomac with his spare tire on the rear of his bike. Tommyboy. Chuck and his buddies from the Long Beach area. Motomac's friend came up on a trike. Dan showed up, even with his bum shoulder he came! All the bikes! Some of Byron's friends, etc...

[Mellow]

Great Pics Fred.. wish I could have thrown everything down and just followed Mac..

[Finewest]

Great Pics Fred.. wish I could have thrown everything down and just followed Mac..

Us too Joe! Us too! You're always there in spirit that's for sure! :)

[Byron]

Joe, it would have been good to see you but you still would have only placed second in the longest ride. :D

I sure hope the shipping cost on your package to Fred wasn't to bad. :)

MotoMac, People seem to think I ride alot but I pale in comparison to your riding. :bow1: You left before I could mention, if you need any assistance with tires while you in town just give me a shout. It would be an honor to help.

Fred, Sorry for making you worry about us not being there on time, I try harder next time. :D

It was great to see everyone. It's even better when there are new faces too.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[Finewest]

Joe, it would have been good to see you but you still would have only placed second in the longest ride. :D

I sure hope the shipping cost on your package to Fred wasn't to bad. :)

MotoMac, People seem to think I ride alot but I pale in comparison to your riding. :bow1: You left before I could mention, if you need any assistance with tires while you in town just give me a shout. It would be an honor to help.

Fred, Sorry for making you worry about us not being there on time, I try harder next time. :D

It was great to see everyone. It's even better when there are new faces too.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Yeah! Byron just about gave me a heart attack! He was about a hour late which is very very unusual for him! I was worrying like a mother hen. Then he walked in and I let out a big sigh of relief! Ask him about the patch of black ice he went over in the mountains on the way to the RTE. He's OK though! :( :rolleyes: :)

[John_Diego]

As usual, great pictures Fred. Wish I could have been there.

John
ATGATT

[Mark]

Looks like you filled the place... wish we could have been there too..

Mark

[dmulk]

Had a great time seeing everyone yesterday!

Have a good week!

<D>

[tommyboy]

What a perfect day! Great riding, great company, great food. I hope to see all of you at TechSToc!;)

[STony G]

250 mile round trip for a pretty good hamburger, overcooked fries, meeting and visiting new friends...

Priceless.

[Finewest]

I am very gratified that you all had a good time! Me too! Such good riding in that area, even with all the sad views of the previous horrific fires. I like this restaurant not just for the food which is just OK in my culinary book, but it's perfect central location in San Diego's beautiful East County.

So... Here's my idea I'd like to put forth to you So. Cal and beyond guys and gals; should we make this a regular thing? Every month? Every three months? Let me know what you think. I talked to the restaurant's owner and he was very receptive to having us there, duh! LOL.

[Mellow]

I am very gratified that you all had a good time! Me too! Such good riding in that area, even with all the sad views of the previous horrific fires. I like this restaurant not just for the food which is just OK in my culinary book, but it's perfect central location in San Diego's beautiful East County.

So... Here's my idea I'd like to put forth to you So. Cal and beyond guys and gals; should we make this a regular thing? Every month? Every three months? Let me know what you think. I talked to the restaurant's owner and he was very receptive to having us there, duh! LOL.

:clap2: :hat1: Very good suggestion...

[tommyboy]

I think every 3 months would be a good thing. Make it a "change of the seasons" type of thing. The direction I rode (Hwy 79 South through Warner Springs) had no fire devastation.

[Finewest]

I think every 3 months would be a good thing. Make it a "change of the seasons" type of thing. The direction I rode (Hwy 79 South through Warner Springs) had no fire devastation.

I agree Tom, and the seasonal theme is very good! SPRING: time to clean out all the cobwebs and take a ride! SUMMER: Time to change your oil and get the bike ready for those long distance rides! AUTUMN: Time to change tires and change the air filter and take a ride! WINTER: Time to thumb your noses at the poor mid-west and eastern ST riders that we can ride in snow-free sunshine and of course TAKE A RIDE!

:crackup

[Swells18002]

I and my wonderful wife, Roseland, had a great time.
I would really like to thank you fellas we rode up with. I am sorry that I am terrible with names. I remember Tony and Byron, but the gent wearing the Joe Rocket leather with blue I can't recall your name (my appologies). You guys were great and very welcoming to a stranger. We look forward to riding with you again.

Thnk you all thatwe met at the restaurant. You all seem to be a friendly bunch. We will see you in the future.

Steve

[STony G]

"...You guys were great and very welcoming to a stranger...." Your no stranger then the rest of of us:
1) You ride an ST.
2) You rode all over hells half acre just to have a burger.

We look forward to riding with you again.

BTW, Marshall wears the J Rocket

[Finewest]

"...You guys were great and very welcoming to a stranger...." Your no stranger the the rest of of us:
1) You ride an ST.
2) You rode all over hells half acre just to have a burger.

We look forward to riding with you again.

BTW, Marshall wears the J Rocket

I couldn't of said it better! Thanks STony! :clap2:

[SupraSabre]

Looks like you had both a great turnout and great time! Wished I could have been there, but I'm afraid that my Sundays are pretty much tied up. Schedule the next one for a Saturday and I'll try very hard to be there. :)

[George]

<snippage

Hope to see all you guys and gals at the next California event: TechSTOC at Turbo City on Jan. 19th 2008.

There's Motomac with his spare tire on the rear of his bike. Tommyboy. Chuck and his buddies from the Long Beach area. Motomac's friend came up on a trike. Dan showed up, even with his bum shoulder he came! All the bikes! Some of Byron's friends, etc...

Next SoCal event is December 29. Search for Xmas STOCing on this site and/or st-riders.

Fred, I taght Mac that spare tire trick. :D

[Finewest]

Next SoCal event is December 29. Search for Xmas STOCing on this site and/or st-riders.

Fred, I taght Mac that spare tire trick. :D

Good trick George! Now if you can just show him how to ride around all that dirt! LOL.

I searched your So. Cal. event and found it in the General Forum? I posted a reply there.

[tommyboy]

On the way home I saw the coolest looking Corvette. it was brand new, but was fitted with a 1954 front end and tail. Really cool looking (I must be showing my age!) the plate frame said something along the lines of "1954-2008 Corvette" it was gold.

[dteel]

Dratz! Believe it or not, I missed this ride because I don't keep a close enough eye on the RTE forum! I didn't even know it was going on.

Hey, Fred, how about shooting me a PM next time if I don't chime in?

I really regret missing this event and seeing my friends, sounds like a good time was had by all. I guess I'll just have to catch you at the TechSTOC next month.

I hope everyone has a really good Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[Finewest]

Dratz! Believe it or not, I missed this ride because I don't keep a close enough eye on the RTE forum! I didn't even know it was going on.

Hey, Fred, how about shooting me a PM next time if I don't chime in?

I really regret missing this event and seeing my friends, sounds like a good time was had by all. I guess I'll just have to catch you at the TechSTOC next month.

I hope everyone has a really good Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Got it Dana. Next time I'll be sure to PM ya. I just thought you were busy or something. I asked Dan if you had seen the post. He didn't know. See ya at TechSTOC!

[motomac]

Dana, if it makes you feel any better, I asked if you were going to show. Fred didin't know and I don't think Dan heard me ask. But I knew about it and showed up all the waaaaaaaayy from Ohio.

[dteel]

Thanks guys, I'm just not use to the RTE thread, I keep a pretty close eye on the CA thread, where we always use to post these things. I haven't been spending as much on the forum as I use to so just plain missed it. Seriously, I appreciate the offer to keep me posted of local events Fred, that will be useful and I do like to attend events with my friends!

I especially missed the opportunity to catch you Mac.... oh, well, until next time!

[Finewest]

Thanks guys, I'm just not use to the RTE thread, I keep a pretty close eye on the CA thread, where we always use to post these things. I haven't been spending as much on the forum as I use to so just plain missed it. Seriously, I appreciate the offer to keep me posted of local events Fred, that will be useful and I do like to attend events with my friends!

I especially missed the opportunity to catch you Mac.... oh, well, until next time!

Local So. Cal/San Diego events are not the same, or even best without you Dana! So to hold your hand like some sort of kid! LOL. I'll keep you informed of any event I create. There were folks asking for ya, and like I said I even ask Dan if he knew. BTW, there was a redirect thread in the Calif. Sub-Forum for the RTE. Can't see how you missed it. :confused: ;) :D

[dteel]

I don't know how I missed it either in that case. Maybe just sleepwalking through life. Things at work have really kepy me busy and I just do not have any free time at work any more (shucks, I thought government workers were suppose to get paid just to show up!). I haven't checked the site from work for months now. Hard to miss a PM from Finewest, even if I'm only on for a few minutes to check the CA thread. I'm off for a five day weekend, work Wed and Thr, then off for another 5 days then work 2 again. Then off for 3 days. After that the old grind starts up again....bah, humbug! So at least I have some time off now.

Now if I can only get my bike back from the service department.

[Finewest]

How long has your bike been in service?

[dteel]

I dropped it off last Wednesday, the windscreen was messing up. I decided to let Honda fix it since it's still under warranty. Not like they can deny that it's malfunctioning when it goes up and down one side at a time.

[ST1300_Dude]

Would have been there, if I were there...

...would someone please stop by and hook-up my bike to the Battery Tender so it doesn't rot in the storage garage?

Dohh!

Can't wait to get home. Got the 2 degree, er, -20 degree (with wind chill), low-down, please buy-my-home so I can move back to El Cajon, Chicago Blues!!!!