Temecula Rod Run/March 8 & 9, 2013

[retired]

The Temecula Rod Run will occur on Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9, 2013.

It will be held, as always, in the Old Town area of Temecula. This event draws people not only from California, but from out of state also and they usually have 60,000 visitors attend during this period. This will be our third time having a booth there and we have been the only booth of its kind.

Friday night, the night of the actual Rod Run, the cars cruise down Old Town Front Street. The hours of the event then are from 5pm to 8pm. We will need to arrive at ***3pm*** to set up. No vehicles except show vehicles permitted from 4pm on.

Saturday's show runs from 8am to 4pm. The vehicles are parked on the various streets and parking lots for viewing. There are also food and event related booths present. We will need to be there at ***6am*** to set up. Again, no vehicles after 7am.

We will need 5 volunteers to work each day in addition to me as the coordinator. Two of us will walk the crowd, passing out info about Calguns, four will stay at the booth and we will switch off. Tho there will be numerous food booths and restaurants, you are free to bring your own food and drink. Also bring chairs if you wish, as none are furnished.

If you work Friday, please dress warmly as it will get cold at night.

Anyone who wishes to bring any rifles (no handguns please, tho AR/AK style pistols are Ok.) for display, will have to disable the weapon so it cannot fire (remove the bolt or other necessary parts) and zip tie it. This is a requirement of the Riverside Sheriffs Department. We work with the Riverside Sheriff's Dept. on this event and we have never had a problem.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN ARRIVAL TIMES FOR EACH DAY. WE NEED TO BE SET BY 4PM ON FRIDAY AND 7AM ON SATURDAY. MEA CULPA

Friday, March 8, 2013, 4pm to 8pm:

1. Eat Dirt
2. chknlyps2
3. DavidR310/XXL shirt SHIFT FILLED
4.jhoveln/3XL
5. mrlonewolf

Saturday, March 9, 2013, 7am to 4pm

1 Eat Dirt
2. chknlyps2
3. tunafish SHIFT FILLED
4.Nate67/L
5.Novaholic/XXL shirt

We will wear the green polo shirt that was worn at the last Rod Run. If you do not have a green polo shirt from working this event or Raahauge's before, please advise us what size you wear when you sign up for whatever day you wish to work. Thank you.

ETA: The location of our booth has changed. We will now be on the S/W corner of 2nd Street and Old Town Front Street. This will be on the sidewalk in front of the Baileys Restaurant/Bar entrance area.

Also, I was informed today (Thursday) when I checked in, this will be the LAST TEMECULA ROD RUN. The owner of the event is moving out of state and the foundation that is owned by him is being shut down. For any of you who thought of attending this event to see the fantastic vehicles that will be there and visit our booth, this is your last chance to do so. It is unknown if the city will ever hold a similar event in the future.

[Eat Dirt]

Please put me dowm for Saturday also.........

[chknlyps2]

Please put me on for Saturday also

[retired]

Done. What about your son chknlyps2. Is he interested.

[pennys dad]

Retired, are you ok with me posting this in a few other chapters?

[chknlyps2]

Originally Posted by retired

Done. What about your son chknlyps2. Is he interested.

Yes, Please put him down for Saturday, he has a shirt

[splitmx]

Tho I would love to voluteer. I gotta go 10-8 that afternoon. But I'll definitely stop by before I head into work to say hello.

[KON5T]

OK I can do Saturday...

[Novaholic]

Put me down for Saturday,, XXL on the shirt.

[retired]

KON5T and Novaholic, you are both on the schedule. Thanks for volunteering. KON5T, I need to know your shirt size please.

I will update via group pm any necessary info re parking, etc. as we get closer to the date or once Friday is filled.

[DavidR310]

Put me down for Friday please.

[Eat Dirt]

This is going to be a " Great " Event

We already have a Excellent group of people coming to help out

[jhoveln]

I'll gladly work on Friday. I don't have a shirt yet. 3XL if possible.

[retired]

Originally Posted by jhoveln

I'll gladly work on Friday. I don't have a shirt yet. 3XL if possible.

Thank you and you have been added to the list.

[KON5T]

Guys I have to opt out, something urgent has come up, apologies.......

[Eat Dirt]

This is getting Closer.

The weather will be GREAT !!!!

[DavidR310]

I sure hope so. If it will be anything like this weekend for next weekend, that would be awesome.

[Nate67]

Since I'll be there anyway (I've registered my car) I might as well swing by and pull double duty.

[retired]

Originally Posted by KON5T

Guys I have to opt out, something urgent has come up, apologies.......

Ok, thanks for letting us know and we hope everything is ok.

[mrlonewolf]

The "Full" CGN and CGSSA event kit and EBR's are ready and waiting to be deployed under our beloved "retired's" command.....

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by mrlonewolf

The "Full" CGN and CGSSA event kit and EBR's are ready and waiting to be deployed under our beloved "retired's" command.....

His " troops " are ready also........................

[retired]

Originally Posted by Nate67

Since I'll be there anyway (I've registered my car) I might as well swing by and pull double duty.

Thanks Nate. What day are you talking about; Friday or Sat. Also, what size shirt do you wear. We will be furnishing a green polo shirt to everyone working the event.

[repo4sale]

Will you take a 1/2 day offer for Saturday? I can try to report by 11am or so!

[Nate67]

I'll be there on Saturday/Shirt size is a Large. Thanks

[retired]

Originally Posted by repo4sale

Will you take a 1/2 day offer for Saturday? I can try to report by 11am or so!

Thanks for your offer repo4sale; it is appreciated, but we have a full shift. I was just waiting for Nate67 to reply as to which day and what size shirt and he has done so. Also, I didn't put his name down, but mrlonewolf, our regional C3 leader, will be there both days. He is in charge of bringing the kit to set up our booth. Any more people and the booth area will be too crowded.

If you come to the show on either day, please stop by and introduce yourself as it is always a nice thing to be able to put a face to a user name.

[Vomtaylor]

I can fill in Friday Night if someone backs out........ Let me know, Im a local

[chknlyps2]

Weather does not sound great for a car show or a booth on Friday. Below is from NOAA for Temecula.

Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 47. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

[retired]

Vomtaylor, thanks for the offer. Everything looks good so far, but I will contact you if needed.

chknlyps2, now I know you are a half empty glass type of guy. Don't jinx us. It drizzled off and on when I was checking in this morning at the hotel they use for check in purposes. When I drove thru Old Town to check out the new booth location, it was dry. I was told by the event people that it won't rain on the event as they won't let it. I hope someone is listening.

If anyone has one of those propane heating devices that you sometimes see when going to your kids sporting events, feel free to bring it. It should add some warmth for us in the booth.

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by retired

Vomtaylor, thanks for the offer. Everything looks good so far, but I will contact you if needed.



If anyone has one of those propane heating devices that you sometimes see when going to your kids sporting events, feel free to bring it. It should add some warmth for us in the booth.

Got One !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heck ,,,,,,,With as much gear as I'm bringing
We should just set up the booth in my front yard !!!!

[DavidR310]

I can get a propane heating device if someone can bring the cylinder.

It looks like this




Also, do you guys mind if I bring some glow sticks to put on the table? That way when it is dark, it can attract peoples attention?

I have red, white and blue.

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by DavidR310

I can get a propane heating device if someone can bring the cylinder.

It looks like this




Also, do you guys mind if I bring some glow sticks to put on the table? That way when it is dark, it can attract peoples attention?

I have red, white and blue.

Save your glow sticks ( I'll take a few , If you have too many )

I'm bringing a small Honda 1,000 Generator ( a toyota cambery makes more noise idleing )

Also bringing a line of rope light and maybe a few drop lights
I also have a heater like that one Or.......
I have one for heating job sites / The thing is like the old smudge pot but runs on Propane / You could cook your dinner on top of it !!!

( Us Bob Villa types have All king of " Stuff '" )

[repo4sale]

It's going to be cold, windy, rainy, etc... Who's bringing the BBQ for food and heat???

[chknlyps2]

This is what I woke up to

[Eat Dirt]

GREAT Event this evening Guys !!!!!

Even with the Nasty weather /// Good turn out of people

[DavidR310]

I had lots of fun. Great seeing you guys. See you all in April!

[Low Light]

Pics anyone? Ones with some of them fancy horseless carriages would be nice.

[Novaholic]

I had a blast yesterday.. I still can't believe the amount of people we made contact with, it put in to perspective why its so important we continue with educating the public.

Bill had the quote of the day!! I'm still laughing!!

By the way I was truly surprised by all the interest with my AR-15,, It was an honor to have it reside with Ron's M-1 Garand and M-1 Carbine!!

Again a true pleasure doing the volunteer thing with other CALGUN members!!

Get involved, stay involved, expect great results!

[Eat Dirt]

Friday Night .............

[Eat Dirt]

[Eat Dirt]

Important Momo::

Words never to be said by someone working the Cal-Gun booth ::

""Come over here Boys ..."

(( Inside booth Joke ))