PALM DESERT RUN
On a beautiful October morning forty members and guests of COCSD left Poway on back country roads thru Ramona to Santa Isabel stopping at Warner Springs Golf Resort for a restroom break and then onto Palm Desert for lunch at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Hotel and Resort. Being a Saturday morning, there was very little traffic leaving clear sailing for our caravan. When we did incur some slower traffic heading down to the desert floor, those slower vehicles pulled over into turnouts letting our faster Corvettes pass. Who said California drivers are not polite people!
Twenty two cars continue on two hundred- The route map looked like a Stingray to
forty miles of scenic adventure Michael Fuchs
Upon arrival, the hotel had reserved ample parking for all our vehicles. We were seated privately in a room with a nice view. A special menu was prepared with choices of sandwiches, burgers, or a lunch salad. A beverage was included. Dessert was not as our next stop allowed for something special in that category.
It’s a cheeseburger We had lunch at Rancho las Palmas Hotel and Resort in a
private dining room
After lunch, a couple of cars left to stay the weekend in the desert or visit friends in the area. From the restaurant, we went for gas to allow those who needed to fill up. From there we headed home via a very different route. We made a dessert stop at the Oasis Date Gardens for those interested in a date shake and time for all to mingle prior to the interesting journey back to San Diego via Borrego Springs, Julian and finally Ramona. We did plan a stop at the library in Julian for a restroom break, but found it closed due to the recent fires, we think! Plan “B” was to stop at Dudley’s, but that was also closed due to “no power.” We Corvette’s easily adjust to change. Not a problem! On to Ramona.
So, it was onto the final leg of our journey,” Red, White and Brews” for some adult beverages and a final time to be together and reminisce about the day’s journey or whatever is ones pleasure it is to talk about.
The comments made during the journey were all very positive about the route, the food, the places, the frequency of the stops, and the planning needed to set up this event.
Golf course restroom break Scenic viewpoint stop