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CPM F4

09-12-2006, 11:36 PM

Hey All,

I'm looking to do a chill ride starting in La Jolla through Mt. Soledad to PB, Mission Beach and getting down to Coronado. Kick off will be at 9:30 AM meeting at the Mobil over by UCSD on La Jolla Village Drive. If anybody is interested, please post up.

Greg

Walt C

09-13-2006, 01:21 AM

i'd be down for this if i'm back in town by then

Walt C

09-13-2006, 01:22 AM

oh yeah...leathers, or naw?

CPM F4

09-13-2006, 08:34 AM

I'd say at a minimum helmet, gloves, boots, jacket.

grimfandango

09-13-2006, 11:29 AM

mmm.. coronado...

village pizza too?

TreAdidas

09-13-2006, 11:47 AM

mmm.. coronado...

village pizza too?

Dude I walked past that place for the first time the other day... any good?... Can it compare to Pizza Port!?

I also wanted to try that 50's Diner... I think it is called Beach N Diner as well. I have a thing for the 1950's.

GPTECHMAN

09-13-2006, 11:52 AM

If I dont go to willow I might be down

Arnold_R1

09-13-2006, 12:25 PM

I also wanted to try that 50's Diner... I think it is called Beach N Diner as well. I have a thing for the 1950's.

Chuck are you talking about the small diner right across the street from Vons? If we're talking about the same one, I've ate there and it's pretty good. Have you gone to Corvettes in Hill Crest?

grimfandango

09-13-2006, 12:33 PM

its not pizza port good... but its good given the fact you're in coronado and don't have pizzaport around...

they have a great white sauce pizza... that i can't remember the name to.. its a type of margherita

never been to that 50s diner, but i went to the studio diner in clairemont with
eireann craziness and travolin... which was pretty chill.. and shiny...

-L

Dude I walked past that place for the first time the other day... any good?... Can it compare to Pizza Port!?

I also wanted to try that 50's Diner... I think it is called Beach N Diner as well. I have a thing for the 1950's.

TreAdidas

09-13-2006, 12:37 PM

its not pizza port good... but its good given the fact you're in coronado and don't have pizzaport around...

they have a great white sauce pizza... that i can't remember the name to.. its a type of margherita

never been to that 50s diner, but i went to the studio diner in clairemont with
eireann craziness and travolin... which was pretty chill.. and shiny...

-L

Yeah I go to the studio diner once every other month or so with one of my coworkers. It's s'alright. I have been longing for a hold the phone, call the press, stop my heart (literally :) ) 50's diner but I have had lackluster results at best. ::snaps fingers::... my search continues....

grimfandango

09-13-2006, 12:46 PM

Yeah I go to the studio diner once every other month or so with one of my coworkers. It's s'alright. I have been longing for a hold the phone, call the press, stop my heart (literally :) ) 50's diner but I have had lackluster results at best. ::snaps fingers::... my search continues....

i'd like to find me a good automat

http://www.bamnfood.com/

http://static.flickr.com/78/227791306_620bdc5895.jpg

now thats retro

grimfandango

09-13-2006, 02:40 PM

i've been to the corvette diner a handful of times.. they boast a "50's diner " theme

but my .02

its far too cheesy.. and i'm consistently irritated at the service

TreAdidas

09-13-2006, 02:43 PM

i've been to the corvette diner a handful of times.. they boast a "50's diner " theme

but my .02

its far too cheesy.. and i'm consistently irritated at the service

:werd: not a fan....

JustGillies

09-13-2006, 04:00 PM

Yeah I go to the studio diner once every other month or so with one of my coworkers. It's s'alright. I have been longing for a hold the phone, call the press, stop my heart (literally :) ) 50's diner but I have had lackluster results at best. ::snaps fingers::... my search continues....

Chuck-AY...check out this site: http://www.chowhound.com/

I know there are some great ones that Ive been to in LA, but I'm sure there will be one somewhere in San Diego!

That sounds like a mission to accomplish good chap. :ha:

GPTECHMAN

09-13-2006, 04:39 PM

Keep gregs thread on topic...do not derail the Gang bang

grimfandango

09-13-2006, 04:47 PM

but yes.. sorry... if you guys are up for a chill ride around the town.. i'm down

-grim

xiaoyin

09-13-2006, 05:15 PM

I might join you guys - will know better Saturday after the bike comes back from service ;)

Walt C

09-13-2006, 07:03 PM

hmm looks like i won't be able to make it greg =/ next time!

oarce_r6s

09-13-2006, 10:29 PM

i've been to the corvette diner a handful of times.. they boast a "50's diner " theme

but my .02

its far too cheesy.. and i'm consistently irritated at the service

Yeah like when they throw the straws at you? I feel like throwing them back.:grr:

grimfandango

09-14-2006, 12:14 AM

dangit... i can't make it.. last minute climbing plans.

Yeah like when they throw the straws at you? I feel like throwing them back.:grr:

yup... and it seems that they're allowed to be rude to you and give crappy service because they're known for it...

not to jack the thread.. but diners need to have...

1)pie 24 hrs a day
2)soda jerk
3)waitresses dressed in pink uniforms that call you "darlin'" or "honey"
4)nickel jukeboxes

jenEbean

09-14-2006, 11:19 AM

Oh oh oh I think my Ninja might actually be ready to ride again by this weekend, so I should be able to join you! I need to get reacquainted with it again before SOW next weekend anyway...

Will we be back in time to watch MotoGP at 1PM? :nerd: Or, if you guys want to head over to my place in Carmel Valley afterwards, we can watch it live (or on TiVo) and BBQ!

Peeps

09-14-2006, 12:03 PM

Is this squid run going to include The Mission Beach Race Circuit? Also, along with minimal gear, is everyone going to be sporting fur on bikes, and animal ears on helmets? If so, count me in!

techne

09-14-2006, 01:37 PM

Is this squid run going to include The Mission Beach Race Circuit? Also, along with minimal gear, is everyone going to be sporting fur on bikes, and animal ears on helmets? If so, count me in!

Animal ears on helmets!

The first time I saw that I nearly collapsed in laughter. Then I thought about Frosted Flakes commercials because the guy on Palomar had tiger ears.

CPM F4

09-14-2006, 02:38 PM

247BlackOut

09-15-2006, 01:51 PM

*Bump* for Greg.

I'm surprise of the lack of interest the other riders (especially newbie's) have for this ride. People are always talking about being ready to ride whenever possible....so here's a ride I recomend not missing out on. It might not be Telegraph or Palomar, but I HIGHLY recomend coming out for this ride. Not only do you get to meet and hang out with other fellow HC members, but Greg :bowdown: is leading this ride. He's one of the safest guys you can ride with, not only that, but when I was following him, Mikey said my lines improved by 1000x. :wub: for Greg.

I can't make it because my family's going to be in town, but they're leaving Sunday around noon. Depending on what time you guys end up in Coronado, or stop for lunch, I might be able to join you then.

soundmann

09-15-2006, 02:54 PM

Sounds like a good ride. I'm in.

Last time I went to Coronado I was too lazy to find a place to park the bike without having to pay, so it might be nice to actually stop and see the place.

xiaoyin

09-15-2006, 07:32 PM

jenEbean

09-16-2006, 07:43 PM

I got my Ninja back, yipee! (THANKS BRYANT AND MIKEY!!! :wub: ) So Tony and I will both be on the ride. Another co-worker of ours might join us - he's a pretty new rider too. See you guys tomorrow!

Cliq

09-16-2006, 11:12 PM

I might come along too.... 9:30 right?

CPM F4

09-16-2006, 11:37 PM

You are correct! Yes.

247BlackOut

09-17-2006, 12:20 AM

I got my Ninja back, yipee! (THANKS BRYANT AND MIKEY!!! :wub: ) So Tony and I will both be on the ride. Another co-worker of ours might join us - he's a pretty new rider too. See you guys tomorrow!

Yay! Family wants to leave early morning around 5 or 6, so I'll see you guys at 9:30.

Jen, Mikey says make sure there's coolant in your bike.

Greg, are we taking a super long route around town that doesn't include freeway? I might want to take Cooper out.

CPM F4

09-17-2006, 01:26 AM

We'll have to hit the 5 to get to Coronado.

krasiejay

09-17-2006, 02:06 AM

We'll have to hit the 5 to get to Coronado.

not true. make your way downtown, hit E Harbor Drive, turn left on Cesar Chavez, then onto Coronado Bridge.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=32.698297,-117.143741&spn=0.018491,0.041885&om=1

247BlackOut

09-17-2006, 07:31 AM

Hmmmm......I guess the ninja will come out to play then. Making our way downtown on inside roads sounds like it'd be way too long.

CPM F4

09-17-2006, 08:45 AM

not true. make your way downtown, hit E Harbor Drive, turn left on Cesar Chavez, then onto Coronado Bridge.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=32.698297,-117.143741&spn=0.018491,0.041885&om=1

I thought about the local route but as Jeanette pointed out it'll take a lot longer. Lunch can't wait that long. I'm hungry already :). See everyone out there.

soundmann

09-17-2006, 02:54 PM

I enjoyed the ride this morning. Nice meeting new people and seeing some familiar faces.

I'll leave it up to one of the others to write a review of the restaurant.

dcnoj

09-17-2006, 02:57 PM

Sorry, couldn't make it, work.

I enjoyed the ride this morning. Nice meeting new people and seeing some familiar faces.

I'll leave it up to one of the others to write a review of the restaurant.
That bad? Where'd you kids eat?

soundmann

09-17-2006, 03:06 PM

Hey, Jon. We ate at some 50's diner in Coronado. I think most will agree the food was pretty decent, but the service wasn't so great.

247BlackOut

09-17-2006, 03:40 PM

Hey, Jon. We ate at some 50's diner in Coronado. I think most will agree the food was pretty decent, but the service wasn't so great.

+1.

And great riding with everyone today. It was nice meeting you Jason, and seeing familar faces again today, Greg, Jen, Tony and Dave. (Sean and Allan as well in the beginning, post them pictures up. :thumbsup:) Sorry I'm so slow >.<. Good times though, we have to do that again. Silver strand is sooooooooooo pretty!!

soundmann

09-17-2006, 05:46 PM

You don't have to apologize for going slow (I guess by slow we mean the speed limit). In fact, I admire your restraint. It's too easy to go too fast, even on our little Ninjas.

CPM F4

09-17-2006, 07:19 PM

It was fun riding with everyone today. Thanks to all who made it out. Nice meeting Jason and Dave and good seeing Jeanette, Tony, Jen, Sean and Allan out and about. I posted pics here (http://www.hypercycles.org/forums/showthread.php?p=138285&posted=1#post138285).

As for '50's diner's service? I'll leave it to Caesar for a review:

Arnold_R1

09-17-2006, 07:30 PM

Looks like you guys n gals had a fun ride. Resto gets a negative captain according to the crowd. Greg, was it that bad?

CPM F4

09-17-2006, 07:46 PM

Our waitress didn't come by for about 10 minutes to get our orders until she realized that our table was one that she was supposed to wait on (she was talking with another waitress about this). Once she realized it, she just walked on by and came back a few minutes later. Our drinks were never refilled and Dave ordered a small orange juice but the waitress brought a large and charged him for it.

We layed our helmets on the ground near a door which had a sign posted stating "Please use the other door". Space was really tight in the place. A waitress came through that door and knocked a few of our helmets and proceeded to complain that the area was too crowded.

soundmann

09-17-2006, 07:53 PM

We layed our helmets on the ground near a door which had a sign posted stating "Please use the other door". Space was really tight in the place. A waitress came through that door and knocked a few of our helmets and proceeded to complain that the area was too crowded.

"Like, it's not cool to put stuff there" -- perfect justification for swinging the door into our helmets.

jenEbean

09-17-2006, 08:34 PM

Thanks all for a great time today! Yeah, prolly won't be going back to that diner... unless it's on a day where the meters aren't enforced and I feel like sitting around for awhile before eating. Oh yeah, and if I want lunch I'll need to remember to go at NOON even though the menu says breakfast is served only til 11:30. *sigh* At least the food looked pretty good, and the portions were really big - Dave's "short stack" pancakes were a foot in diameter!

I guess the search for a good 50s diner goes on...

Cliq

09-17-2006, 08:44 PM

It was great meeting all of you today:) I had a blast... up until our bad service at the diner...I'm glad everyone rode home safetly....I made it just in time to catch the kickoff!!! Go Chargers!!!

P.S Who won the race today?

Jason

jenEbean

09-17-2006, 09:07 PM

P.S Who won the race today?

Melandri followed by Vermeulen and Rossi. Hayden finished 5th after Gibernau, and poor Dani Pedrosa got lapped by a couple of people and ended up finishing 15th. It was a great race!

GPTECHMAN

09-18-2006, 11:27 AM

Melandri followed by Vermeulen and Rossi. Hayden finished 5th after Gibernau, and poor Dani Pedrosa got lapped by a couple of people and ended up finishing 15th. It was a great race!

Jen just for future reference this is a forum no no....you never discuss the race results unless the thread is titled SPOILER....this is governed under rule 27 of the cycy code of ethics.:nerd:

jenEbean

09-18-2006, 11:37 AM

Jen just for future reference this is a forum no no....you never discuss the race results unless the thread is titled SPOILER....this is governed under rule 27 of the cycy code of ethics.:nerd:

:oops: Sorry! I got too excited. :squid:

TreAdidas

09-18-2006, 11:48 AM

Beach N' Diner (play on words for B!tchen)... more like Beach E' Diner...

Wow.... sorry about the crap diner review. :errf: I'm infatuated with the 1950's so I like that whole vibe but that place is dispicable.

A few of us went there on Saturday afternoon. And were met with a similar experience featuring the worst of the worst in service. We had an extremely rude waiting staff, slow service, and just ok food. It's unfortuante that this is apparently the norm for this establishment rathe rthan the exception.

The staff's best moment was when the rest of my group jokingly ousted me for eating my food before everyone else had been served and the waitress from 10 feet away snapped "She only has two hands and can only carry so much." I was confused because we had not even suggested we had a problem to her. Accordingly, we stiffed 'em on the tip, something I'm never a fan of and have only done once before. Never going there again.

I understand people have bad days but dang, it was contagious at this place.

From looking at their website, it appears that Beach N' Diner, Mootime Ice Cream, and Villge Pizza are also owned, managed, or at least affilitated with each other. I cannot say I'm the least bit excited about trying out any of these other places as a result. If they're not affiliated that shows the danger in associating yourself with neighboring businesses who may suck.

Ahhh but it looked so cool!!!! So Grim... the search continues