L.A. Area

[xcarguy]

Going to be in the Los Angeles area for a couple of days (flight crew layover). We'll have most of Thursday (tomorrow) / Thursday evening and Friday free. Suggestions on what to do while there. :cheers:

[subtlez28]

Look up Jay Leno. I hear he is kind of a car guy.

 

Or, if you travel the correct streets, I am certain you will be approached by some friendly folks looking to befriend an fine Arkansas gentleman...

[Manshoon11]

Whatever you do, stay out of my way if you're in the 405.

[Manshoon11]

And if you come to Gardena/Torrance area, we can do lunch, on you of course

[locost7018]

http://www.petersen.org/ I have heard this is a good car guy place to go.

[xcarguy]

Jay Leno, pestering Mansoon11 on the 405, lunch and The Petersen . . . . sounds like our trip is planned. :jester:

 

. . . . . . :cheers:

[Croc]

flight crew layover

 

I thought most air hostesses just went to the hairdressers and had pedicures?

[Manshoon11]

Too bad I can't bring my car around. It is at the Area 51 for cars. hush hush

Edited April 24, 2014 by Manshoon11

[dvl]

There is lots to do, but around LAX and the general LA area. Here's my quick list.

 

Car/Aircraft Museums:

Automotive Driving Museum (http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org). It's right next to LAX, but relatively small. It's a good way to spend 30 minutes to an hour.

 

Museum of Flying (http://www.museumofflying.com). It's small also, but worth the visit. The museum is located on the grounds of the Santa Monica Airport.

 

The Peterson Mueseum

 

Book Stores:

AutoBooks AeroBooks in Burbank (http://www.autobooks-aerobooks.com). If you have a rental car it's definitely worth the drive. Jay Leno and other car owning celebs stop in pretty regularly.

 

Roads/Driving:

 

Drive up Mullholland and have lunch at The Rock Store (another Leno hang out). http://www.rock-store.com

 

Drive up Angeles Crest Hwy in the San Gabriel Mountains and have lunch at Newcomb's Ranch. (http://newcombsranch.com) This is my favorite motorcycle/driving road. Use caution and watch out for motorcyclists, bicyclist, cars, and cops.

 

I hope this helps,

Back to work (you can email me with questions if needed dvanlueATgmail.com)

Dave

[xcarguy]

Well, here we are. Beautiful day in L.A. For now, it's Hermosa Beach for lunch. Skipping the hairdresser and padicure.

[xcarguy]

Just had lunch with Manshoon11 at Hennesey's; nope, no Vipers in the parking, but right next to Hermosa Pier and a great ocean view.

 

Tomorrow, we'll take dvl's advise and try the Rock Store for lunch. Who know's, maybe we'll see Jay.

 

Manshoon11, I'm now on the 405, headed north, staying out of your way.

[NVP66S]

If you want to come another 80 miles north, I'll be happy to show you around. Some interesting planes and other things in Mojave.

[Manshoon11]

Just had lunch with Manshoon11 at Hennesey's; nope, no Vipers in the parking, but right next to Hermosa Pier and a great ocean view.

 

Tomorrow, we'll take dvl's advise and try the Rock Store for lunch. Who know's, maybe we'll see Jay.

 

Manshoon11, I'm now on the 405, headed north, staying out of your way.

 

You guys sure know how to :party:

 

 

Oh, well. Back to "work".

[Manshoon11]

It got a little rowdy. You think we look rough?

 

http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5267d150eab8ea6975d7351e/ron-burgundys-news-team-assembles-in-two-new-hilarious-anchorman-2-trailers.jpg

 

 

You should see the other guys.

[Croc]

I think I like Manshoon's style with his Pug photo avatar. :cooldude:

[xcarguy]

If you want to come another 80 miles north, I'll be happy to show you around. Some interesting planes and other things in Mojave.

 

 

Dan,

 

I don't know if we can make it up there tomorrow, but I'll get back to you later today to confirm . . . . your invitation is really hard to say 'no' to. I''l send you a pm with yea or nay.

 

Shane

[Manshoon11]

I think I like Manshoon's style with his Pug photo avatar. :cooldude:

 

Thanks.

[Manshoon11]

I told XCarGuy over lunch how I was looking for another carbon fiber seat for my Stalker.

 

While we were eating I got a PM at Lotustalk.com from a seller of a seat. What luck!

 

Until he sent me a 2nd email (after I first responded)

 

"Hi Anthony,

 

I still have the Reverie Mulsanne C seat for sale in excellent shape

and condition as seen in the attached photos. I'm asking $850 shipped

for it. I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx whichever you prefer and

shall accept payment via Money gram as my PayPal is dormant. What's

your shipping address?

 

thanks,

xxxxx."

 

He attached 5 pictures of a reverie seat from the below link.

 

 

This was my reply

 

"

I will pass.

 

1. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f95/sold-1-reverie-mulsanne-c-carbon-fiber-seat-89030/

2. Money gram

3. Brand new profile

4. Too cheap

 

 

However, If I am mistaken, I would gladly pay via an escrow service. (I'd initiate and cover the escrow fees on top of upping the total price to $1000)

 

https://escrow.com/

 

"

 

 

I am frustrated that I got my hopes up and frustrated that someone thinks I am that stupid.

[xcarguy]

I told XCarGuy over lunch how I was looking for another carbon fiber seat for my Stalker.

 

While we were eating I got a PM at Lotustalk.com from a seller of a seat. What luck!

 

Until he sent me a 2nd email (after I first responded)

 

"Hi Anthony,

 

I still have the Reverie Mulsanne C seat for sale in excellent shape

and condition as seen in the attached photos. I'm asking $850 shipped

for it. I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx whichever you prefer and

shall accept payment via Money gram as my PayPal is dormant. What's

your shipping address?

 

thanks,

xxxxx."

 

He attached 5 pictures of a reverie seat from the below link.

 

 

This was my reply

 

"

I will pass.

 

1. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f95/sold-1-reverie-mulsanne-c-carbon-fiber-seat-89030/

2. Money gram

3. Brand new profile

4. Too cheap

 

 

However, If I am mistaken, I would gladly pay via an escrow service. (I'd initiate and cover the escrow fees on top of upping the total price to $1000)

 

https://escrow.com/

 

"

 

 

I am frustrated that I got my hopes up and frustrated that someone thinks I am that stupid.

 

 

Manshoon11,

 

Sorry to here about the seat. But better safe than sorry. :banghead:

[scannon]

Offer to do the escrow service and you will find out if he is legit or not.