UPDATED MONDAY 4-29 - Please open to read the posts.

Hi all,

I'm about 90% sure that I will be going to the MSA show next weekend. But, I have to fly into LAX. I managed to get a free ticket by caching in some frequent flyer miles.

I'll probably fly in on Saturday so I can make the banquet that night. Or, I can fly in on Friday if there's something to do or people to hang out with.

Anyway, I'm sending this to you guys so I can hopefully get your help in a few different ways:

1) CARAVAN from LAX. I could get a shuttle, but, it would be a hell of a lot more fun to meet with a few people at the airport and CARAVAN from the airport down to MSA. Let's make a fun trip out of this whole thing!!!

2) Hangin buddies. I don't know anyone at the show and I really don't want to try to find people. Not to mention that there will be nothing for me to do on Saturday (daytime). So, anyone want to get together?

3) Cruizin. I'm going to be cruizin the show and taking pictures of the awesome Z's. It would be nice to get together with a few of you at the show and either look at your cars, or, just cruize together.

4) CD's. I will also try to get rid of the remaining Zcar Microfiche CD's at the show. So, they will be selling for a discounted rate.

Long story short... I'll be coming down there out of the blue. I'm not going to know anybody by face (just email and alias from this

club). I plan to stay at the Ramada, but, I haven't made reservations yet. (hopefully it won't be full)

If you're interested in the caravan, getting together, or just cruizin the show on Sunday, please hit your REPLY button and we can trade contact numbers.

-- Moderator Mike

We can make you an Honorary member of CCZCC, that way you can have a nametag laminated and people will think you know something. And also, you can hang with the 6 of us who are registered together inside the show--including at least three from here.

Check out the Extended Stay America in Orange. We are all driving down Saturday evening and staying there. The 'reccomended' hotel was full and ESA is only about a mile from the show. It was considerably cheaper too.

I'd pick you up at the airport, but my wife is coming(I suppose I am supposed to put a smiley here) and we just have not sprung for that lovely 2+2 yet!

I think for Saturday, the place to hang iwll be the autoX. It is sold out for driving but you know there wil be a TON of people there. Wish I could come down early. I think also there is a get-together at another shop near MSA. Check HYBRIDZ forums. Hey...You could rent a Hyandai or focus or something and convince MSA to let you X it. Then we could all get to drive it!

Serious about the honorary member thing. Let me know. ZVOITURE@AOL.COM

steve77

Originally posted by Zvoiture

We can make you an Honorary member of CCZCC, that way you can have a nametag laminated and people will think you know something. And also, you can hang with the 6 of us who are registered together inside the show--including at least three from here.

What do you mean THINK!?

Check out the Extended Stay America in Orange. We are all driving down Saturday evening and staying there. The 'reccomended' hotel was full and ESA is only about a mile from the show. It was considerably cheaper too.

Crap, the hotel is full? What's the number to the Extended Stay America? I'll have to do that...

I think for Saturday, the place to hang iwll be the autoX. It is sold out for driving but you know there wil be a TON of people there. Wish I could come down early. I think also there is a get-together at another shop near MSA. Check HYBRIDZ forums. Hey...You could rent a Hyandai or focus or something and convince MSA to let you X it. Then we could all get to drive it!

Not sure if I'll rent a car or not... but, if the hotel is that far away from the show, I'll have to drive something!!

Serious about the honorary member thing. Let me know.

Will do... Let me make arrangements for transporation first!

Is there someone in your club that could peddal me around?

Go Zracer and i will be heading up that way together in our Z's, let me talk to him and see if we could meet you at LAX. We both live in San Diego so it won't be a problem. Probably going to be up there Friday and Sunday but it may end up being all three. Let me know what day for sure your comming and at the very least we can meet.

Extended Stay America

There's the link to the search page. It has a map too. Or you can call:

Expended Stay America

1635 W. Katella Ave.

Orange, CA 92867

Telephone: (714) 639-8608

Fax: (714) 639-8472

SoCalZ and SteveZcar are soloing it down Saturday. What time is your flight getting in? They will be on tonight at some point.

steve77

I don't have a flight yet. I wanted to make sure that I had a place to stay before I got that going...

Thanks for the info. I'll let you know when I have solid plans.

Mike -

I will be down there, driving down from San Fran on Friday AM, will be at the AutoX on Sat and my car will be at the show on Sunday. If you see my car, please introduce yourself.

BYUNIQUE

Here's the updated info..

1) Flight - I can show up at the Orange County Airport (SNA) which is a LOT closer than LAX. Will someone be able to pick me up or should I rent a car?

2) Flight Time - I can show up at around 4:30pm or 8:30pm. What is a better time considering traffic and such?

3) Hotel - I have made reservations at the Extended Stay American in Orange (same hotel as Zvoiture and the guys from the CCZCC). It's pretty close to the MSA Show. But, I've never been there.

I'm going to respond individually to you guys in separate messages from this one...

Originally posted by Zvoiture

We can make you an Honorary member of CCZCC, that way you can have a nametag laminated and people will think you know something. And also, you can hang with the 6 of us who are registered together inside the show--including at least three from here.

[snip]

Serious about the honorary member thing. Let me know.

steve77

Yes, Steve, I am interested. I do plan on roaming around the show to meet people and take pictures, but, it would be nice to find a place that I can call home.

I also have reservations at the same hotel as you.

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Originally posted by Dan

Go Zracer and i will be heading up that way together in our Z's, let me talk to him and see if we could meet you at LAX. We both live in San Diego so it won't be a problem. Probably going to be up there Friday and Sunday but it may end up being all three. Let me know what day for sure your comming and at the very least we can meet.

Hey Dan,

I've decided to fly in to the Orange County Airport. From what I understand, it's closer to the show.

Will you guys still be interested in picking me up at THAT airport instead? Let me know.

Originally posted by byunique

Mike -

I will be down there, driving down from San Fran on Friday AM, will be at the AutoX on Sat and my car will be at the show on Sunday. If you see my car, please introduce yourself.

BYUNIQUE

Right on! I'll definitely stop by and introduce myself.

Mike Did you say Friday or Saturday that your comming in. Also will you have luggage, if so not a problem i have an Expedition which i can drive up. Sunday is the day of the big show anyway so my 240 can waite until then to be driven. Friday i can pick you up almost any time but Saturday will be a problem unless your comming early in the morning or late that evening. I have to stop in at my work that afternoon:mad: Never been to Orange county air port but i'm sure i can find it. Give me a day and time and i will endeavor to pick you up.

Yeah, I figured you would be coming into Orange County Airport...that's where Southwest goes and usually has better rates.....The hotel should be prety easy to find from there...probably just get on 55 north and hit I-5 North to Katella DR....Speaking of the hotel...MSA informed me today the Ramada IS NOT FULL...got bunk info somewhere...Oh, well, I am staying put at ESA. 4:30 or 8:30? Tough call, traffic should not be to bad either way. Less at 8:30 for sure. I have an free ticket for the banquet if you are interested in a free dinner. Or oyou can have dinner with us...MAp it out on Yahoo maps...Keep in touch.

steve77