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Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Palomar Camping and the CHP
After our first camping trip to Palomar Observatory Campgrounds, we decided we needed to do it again. Second verse was better than the first. This time a friend of mine and her boyfriend joined us. We saw Saturn again, this time WE were the drunks walking around looking in thousands of dollars worth of telescopes. We also saw some star clusters that we just breath taking. The only problem we had this time was the mosquitoes. They were horrendous, and of course we forgot to get bug spray because they weren't bad last time. I feel bad for the ones that bit us because they must have got a little contact drunk.
On the way up the mountain there was a Tundra and a Xterra in front of us. Half way up the Tundra lets us pass, I throw up the peace and keep on trucking. I end up behind the Xterra and soon they pull off, and I repeat the process. We get to the top and the spot I want is taken, AGAIN. I thought we were leaving early to get this spot, but due to certain circumstances (people) we left a few hours later than I wanted. So we drive around and find a pretty nice site. As we empty the car, the Tundra pulls up and then the Xterra stops and I can't help but chuckle because later I found out they were shooting for the same spot as us and then we took their backup spot. Thanks for letting us pass guys!
Finally, the other couple gets there, we get the tents set up, get all situated and let the festivities begin. The mosquitoes were just eating us alive. So we try to go to the general store to get bug spray. But, of course with our luck, they are out of spray and only have the mosquito coils. Those will have to do for now. We get back to the site being the bearer of bad news and start to get diner started.
The next morning I get up earlier than everyone else as usual. Get the mess from the night before cleaned up, start thinking about heading down the mountain and wait for everyone else to wake up. We end up getting to a turn a little late, but its ok because I didn't like the first turn due to a patch in the pavement that made me uneasy sitting on the outside of the turn. So I switch up the turn a few times, which might have thrown some guys of because every time they come up, I'm shooting on a different turn. But at the end of the day, I got some nice shots.
Once we made it back to camp, I decided to try and get a shot of the little creek behind our camp. It was a little tough to get because the mosquitoes just made it unbearable. The end result was nice for the little stream it was.
Sunday was pretty much a bust for shooting the mountain. As I head past Mothers on my way to South Grade its packed. Looks like its gonna be a good day! A few turns in we pass a group of guys heading up the mountain, still looking good! Then there is a guy cruising up the hill, as I pass, he taps his head... DAMN! CHP! There goes my day. I head down to the big turn-out and see a cruiser talking to a few of the guys. Not good. Then at the turn-out I usually shoot from, Rick and Jared are sitting there with a CHiPer while he shoots radar on guys coming up from the bottom.
On the way up the mountain there was a Tundra and a Xterra in front of us. Half way up the Tundra lets us pass, I throw up the peace and keep on trucking. I end up behind the Xterra and soon they pull off, and I repeat the process. We get to the top and the spot I want is taken, AGAIN. I thought we were leaving early to get this spot, but due to certain circumstances (people) we left a few hours later than I wanted. So we drive around and find a pretty nice site. As we empty the car, the Tundra pulls up and then the Xterra stops and I can't help but chuckle because later I found out they were shooting for the same spot as us and then we took their backup spot. Thanks for letting us pass guys!
Finally, the other couple gets there, we get the tents set up, get all situated and let the festivities begin. The mosquitoes were just eating us alive. So we try to go to the general store to get bug spray. But, of course with our luck, they are out of spray and only have the mosquito coils. Those will have to do for now. We get back to the site being the bearer of bad news and start to get diner started.
The next morning I get up earlier than everyone else as usual. Get the mess from the night before cleaned up, start thinking about heading down the mountain and wait for everyone else to wake up. We end up getting to a turn a little late, but its ok because I didn't like the first turn due to a patch in the pavement that made me uneasy sitting on the outside of the turn. So I switch up the turn a few times, which might have thrown some guys of because every time they come up, I'm shooting on a different turn. But at the end of the day, I got some nice shots.
Once we made it back to camp, I decided to try and get a shot of the little creek behind our camp. It was a little tough to get because the mosquitoes just made it unbearable. The end result was nice for the little stream it was.
Sunday was pretty much a bust for shooting the mountain. As I head past Mothers on my way to South Grade its packed. Looks like its gonna be a good day! A few turns in we pass a group of guys heading up the mountain, still looking good! Then there is a guy cruising up the hill, as I pass, he taps his head... DAMN! CHP! There goes my day. I head down to the big turn-out and see a cruiser talking to a few of the guys. Not good. Then at the turn-out I usually shoot from, Rick and Jared are sitting there with a CHiPer while he shoots radar on guys coming up from the bottom.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
More MINIs than you can shake a stick at... West Coast Mini and Palomar Mountain
Went up Palomar Mountain Today instead of tomorrow because its mothers day tomorrow and I have a mother, therefore, I must spend the day at home with the mom. Actually I went today because the West Coast Mini club went for a run today that went on Mesa Grande Road. Which is a little further east than Palomar Mountain on the 76. So I thought I would shoot it for my folks and everyone else part of the club.
I start making my way to Palomar, but it looks pretty nasty. get out to the 76 east of the 15 and a CHiPer is cruising behind some guy with his lights on. This goes for a few miles and then finally, in a turn, the CHP turns on the sirens and passes the truck over a double yellow. A few miles we find what the CHP was going to. They were shutting down the road that heads out to Harrahs. I later found out that a Sheriffs deputy went head on with a car around Harrahs. After that, it was pretty smooth sailing to Mesa Grande.
There was a nice turn out of about 30 Minis and not one looked the same as another. Shooting was a breeze except the first few cars were real close to each other so I had to let the camera buffer which made me miss a shot or two.
After the Minis made their way off Mesa Grande, around 11:30, I headed off to South Grade Road. Went to the usual sweeper to turn out. Shot for a few hours, gave out a few cards too. Towards the end of the day, a guy stopped to get my card, and decided to stop and wait for his friends. They ended up all meeting up on the turn and it was a couple of guys I met at Mothers Kitchen a few weekes ago. They were all pretty cool guys. One of the guys, Stacy, had a mean R6 that he had just put some new parts on and was letting the other guys test out his bike. It was definitely a good end to the day watching these guys run this bike through the turn a few times.
Jacob riding Stacy's R6
I start making my way to Palomar, but it looks pretty nasty. get out to the 76 east of the 15 and a CHiPer is cruising behind some guy with his lights on. This goes for a few miles and then finally, in a turn, the CHP turns on the sirens and passes the truck over a double yellow. A few miles we find what the CHP was going to. They were shutting down the road that heads out to Harrahs. I later found out that a Sheriffs deputy went head on with a car around Harrahs. After that, it was pretty smooth sailing to Mesa Grande.
There was a nice turn out of about 30 Minis and not one looked the same as another. Shooting was a breeze except the first few cars were real close to each other so I had to let the camera buffer which made me miss a shot or two.
After the Minis made their way off Mesa Grande, around 11:30, I headed off to South Grade Road. Went to the usual sweeper to turn out. Shot for a few hours, gave out a few cards too. Towards the end of the day, a guy stopped to get my card, and decided to stop and wait for his friends. They ended up all meeting up on the turn and it was a couple of guys I met at Mothers Kitchen a few weekes ago. They were all pretty cool guys. One of the guys, Stacy, had a mean R6 that he had just put some new parts on and was letting the other guys test out his bike. It was definitely a good end to the day watching these guys run this bike through the turn a few times.
Jacob riding Stacy's R6
Monday, May 4, 2009
D1GP Anahiem, CA
Anaheim, CA was the grounds for the D1GP USA 2009 season opener. The weather had a forecast for slight showers, so the sky was looming with clouds, but the sun prevailed. The Extreme AutoFest car show was packed with all sorts of cars from low riders to Lexus'. Some of the things they are doing to cars now is just insane. There were cars with no roofs, but still had the frames for the windows and windshield.
Then it came time for what everyone went to Angels Stadium to see, the drifting.
The top 32 qualifying drivers made their runs in front of the judges, which scored their style and overall line, while the "Drift Box" scored the other 75% of the run which included speed and angel. Most of the fans did not like the idea of the drift box, but at the press conference the drivers said they liked the idea of it, but they need to learn how the thing ticks and drive accordingly.
Kumakubo and Saito battled it out in the end to see who would take home top honors that day. Kumakubo was a favorite with his RWD Subaru STi, but Daigo Saito was the returning champion in his Toyota Chaser.
But in the end Daigo Saito takes first!
Then it came time for what everyone went to Angels Stadium to see, the drifting.
The top 32 qualifying drivers made their runs in front of the judges, which scored their style and overall line, while the "Drift Box" scored the other 75% of the run which included speed and angel. Most of the fans did not like the idea of the drift box, but at the press conference the drivers said they liked the idea of it, but they need to learn how the thing ticks and drive accordingly.
Kumakubo and Saito battled it out in the end to see who would take home top honors that day. Kumakubo was a favorite with his RWD Subaru STi, but Daigo Saito was the returning champion in his Toyota Chaser.
But in the end Daigo Saito takes first!
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