Joshua Tree road trip in January. (Gathering)

[RedRocksU2]

Dev, we got that package!

 

[dsmith2904]

Dev, we got that package!

You are so welcome!!!

 

[TheEdge U2JT]

Hey Chas, question for ya (I am using this thread, since most of us will be attending the JT performance the day before the roadtrip); have you heard the "New Year's Day (USA Remix)" version from the WAR remastered edition CD?
This version, made me love this song again.

I could totally see you guys playing it that way.
Just a thought.

I have not heard it yet. I'll try to get a copy and see what we can do.

Also, if you need to get a hold of me call my secretary, Mr. BAW! He has the number to the exclusive flashing red Chedge-phone.

 

[RedRocksU2]

 

[Mr. BAW]

Also, if you need to get a hold of me call my secretary, Mr. BAW! He has the number to the exclusive flashing red Chedge-phone.

Personal secretary, executive security and golf instructor...by the way, he needs a few more lessons!

 

[dgluvsU2]

I think a day trip would be cool!

 

[dgluvsU2]

Jan 11 sounds good, especially after a JT show, singing the entire Joshua Tree album!!

 

[RedRocksU2]

Cool!
I believe that the decision has been made; Sunday morning, January 11th.
We'll probably get to the location around 12 pm or 1 pm?

 

[martha]

We'll probably get to the location around 12 pm or 1 pm?

Leave by 9 and you can make it by then. It's probably a 3 hour drive or so from Ontario.

 

[zuropa_fit]

How annoying would it be for someone in the Chino area to get to LAX? I can get a cheap flight from Tucson to LA, cheaper than from Phoenix to Ontario.

 

[RedRocksU2]

Leave by 9 and you can make it by then. It's probably a 3 hour drive or so from Ontario.

That would be perfect right?

How annoying would it be for someone in the Chino area to get to LAX? I can get a cheap flight from Tucson to LA, cheaper than from Phoenix to Ontario.

Annoying? Well it would be about a 50 minute drive, my guess. Also, it depends on the day you are getting here.
Either way it won't be that bad.

 

[zuropa_fit]

That would be perfect right?




Annoying? Well it would be about a 50 minute drive, my guess. Also, it depends on the day you are getting here.
Either way it won't be that bad.

50 minute drive? So it depends on how much she loves / misses me I guess!

 

[Mr. BAW]

We had the same problem a couple years back when we flew to Tucson...just in reverse...we went out of LAX, our other choices were ONT and Orange County but there's too many side stops or layovers...If you were interested in splitting your flight (one-way), I did see a $77 Southwest flight from TUS to ONT that leaves AZ at 7 a.m. and lands in ONT at 10 a.m. (one hour time difference) so its only 3 hours but at least you're landing in her backyard (Chino)..

And then I found a Monday morning return trip from ONT to TUS at 6:35 am which lands during the 10 a.m. for only $105...but I'm not sure what you're schedules are...I think these two are good choices just to keep your friend in love with you..

you just need to play with the schedules .. good luck...

 

[dsmith2904]

50 minute drive? So it depends on how much she loves / misses me I guess!

You can do SuperShuttle for about $35 if your friend can't pick you up. I live in Ontario and have used that for transport to and from LAX when I couldn't get a ride.

 

[zuropa_fit]

^, ^^ Thank you so much. I talked to her and she said as long as I came in late (after rush hour) Friday or early Saturday she'd love me enough to drive out to LA. Carek has offered to help shuffle me about too so I think I"m gonna try to book something this weekend

 

[RedRocksU2]

This should be a great time. We should start looking for places for dinner on the way back.

 

[martha]

You'll need lunch too.

 

[RedRocksU2]

Actually, breakfast first.
We should go to an IHOP>

 

[RedRocksU2]

btw, Sicy you are going?

 

[dsmith2904]

Actually, breakfast first.
We should go to an IHOP>

My breakfast vote is still for Mel's.

 

[RedRocksU2]

oooh, that's right! Mel's!

 

[bonocomet]

Ok so can someone tell me the exact meeting spot then? Is there an address I can mapquest or if you have good directions from San Diego And so the meeting time is 9 AM? Or is it earlier for breakfast. If we stop to eat after 9 we won't get to the tree by 12....

 

[dsmith2904]

Here's the address for Mel's:
11550 Fourth Street
Rancho Cucamonga, California
91731

It's across the street from the Ontario Mills at the junction of the 10 and 15 freeways. I agree that we'll have to meet earlier than 9 if we want to eat breakfast and get to the tree around noon.

 

[RedRocksU2]

How about meeting at Mel's at 8 am?

 

[bonocomet]

Thanks for the address! 8am at Mels is fine by me if that becomes the plan!

 

[RedRocksU2]

I will be cold, ha? In the desert?

 

[zuropa_fit]

Could we pack picnic lunches?

ETA: with thermoses of hot cider?

 

[RedRocksU2]

My breakfast vote is still for Mel's.

excuse me, Flo!?

 

[RedRocksU2]

Could we pack picnic lunches?

ETA: with thermoses of hot cider?

I was thinking of that.

 

[bonocomet]

I will be cold, ha? In the desert?

Do you need us to warm you up then C?


It's hard to know about the weather. When I went in January this year it wasn't very cold. I had a coat on but was able to take it off by noon. It was perfect weather in fact. But that doesn't mean this time it won't be colder that day... definitely bring a warm coat... no shorts... and you should be fine. (Layer )