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> Saturday, April 10. Sunbeam Salton Sea Tailgate Drive.
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> Stealing an idea I got from the Auto Club magazine, Jane, Carrie and I
> are going to warm up the Alpine (hopefully with it's new overdrive
> installed by then) and head down to the Salton Sea and drive around the
> whole darn thing (about 100 miles). From doing this years ago, it's a
> weird, surrealistic experience as the lake has expanded considerably,
> leaving failed housing developments and resort marinas half under water.
> There is plenty of wildlife to observe, fish swimming by (and some of
> them floating by dead on the surface from the horrible water quality),
> flocks of migrating birds, and seriously beautiful scenery all around.
> Desert flowers are usually in full bloom by then and the weather is top
> down perfect. It will be kind of an adventure as we'll stop for lunch
> and maybe dinner afterward, the where to be determined on the way. We'll
> look forward to all of you joining us on the drive.
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> Starting point will be the San Bernardino Hilton parking lot, Saturday,
> April 10. Take Interstate 10 (west for most of you) to the Waterman exit
> and head for the Hilton (For those of us who tend to get lost, like you,
> Dennis Mancini, the Hilton phone # is 909-889-0133). You can't miss it
> as it's visable just north of the freeway. We'll be leaving the parking
> lot for the drive at 10 A.M. From there we'll head east on I-10 and make
> a stop at the Dinosaurs in Cabazon right off the road. We may even visit
> the cheesy gift shop inside one of the monsters. Next, we'll head east
> and stop for lunch at a surprise, mystery location. Somewhere on the
> way, we'll be stopping at a date farm for a date shake break. On the
> drive around the Sea, we'll be on the lookout for weird flying objects,
> abandoned free cars, and other interesting sights!
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> Important note: If you think you'll want to spend the night in the
> desert area on Saturday, make a hotel reservation NOW since this will be
> during the height of the resort season and rooms fill up fast. Check
> your Auto Club book or give us a call for suggestions.
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> Please call us and let us know if you'll be coming. See you there!
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> Steve and Jane Sage. (818)594-7254 rootes@ix.netcom.com
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