2012, Gathering of Friends, SLO

[LongRanger]

Got up early --- well, ~4:30 . . . took SMMTaG, fired-up my trusty/krusty ol' 1059 . . . . drove up to San Luis Obispo for The Gathering of Friends, All European Car Show, at Laguna Lake Park

I love the CA Central Coast, and I've even been to this particular venue several times --- a coupla North/South 356 things, maybe one other show-or-two that I can't recall just now . . . and a good choice/place. Just down the street from the Madonna Inn --- so even I can't miss it --- and not far from the local Denny's --- which I definitely can't miss . . . even a Grocery w/ATM across the street --- etc

Show opened at 7:30, but we didn't get there 'till ~8:30 (?). No problem. Plenty of show-space, not at all crowded, cooler weather to start, warming, touch breezy at times --- SMMTaG got chilled a coupla times/not me . . . . but still pleasant. SPF/Big Hat recommended

Tons o' cars, too --- and all kinds . . . relaxed, kids running around, couple Frisbees even, dogs, $25-buck-a-car admission + $20/per-benefits-a-charity barbeque --- beef + chicken + chile + garlic bread + salad + drink = filled me up (---burp). Not a blazer or pair-o'-funky-pants to be seen . . . my kinda show . . .


1) Sunny Southern Alask---- er, California. Think it was warmer back in February. Climate change . . . . we're all going to hell

2) No cracks --- SMMTaG is six-foot . . . and yes --- she fits

3) and 4) Goin' up Hwy 154, Lake Cachuma cut-off

5) Over the hill --- lake's down yonder