Toy Rides, Sunday 12/1

[Dan]

Anyone ever go to this toyride? Ive heard of it before and thinking of going to it this year.. heres a link http://www.toyride.net/ for every toy you bring they enter your name in a raffel for cool stuff, not to mention you get to ride with like 200ppl this year.. take a look at the pics, there all stopped at a light, thats so crazy... Anyway the ride is on December 1st, I hope some of you are interested, id like to meet some fellow svers there..... lmk


When: Sun Dec 1st 2002 (Rain or Shine)
Begin: Edison International Field (57 fwy)
(Angels Stadium- off the 57 fwy in Anaheim, Ca)
Route: Map available at www.toyride.org
Final Stop: Return to Edison Field
Benefit: Hollygrove Children's Home
(AKA Los Angeles Home for Orphans)

Registration starts at Edison International Field at 8:00 am and ends promptly at 9:00 am. Line up for the ride will begin at 9:00 am. Please come gassed up and ready to go. The group will follow a set route, which can be viewed at www.toyride.org. The ride will end at Edison International Field with refreshments and raffles. Each rider that donates a gift worth $10 or more will receive a raffle ticket. Raffles are based in $10 increments. If the gift is $20 the rider will receive 2 tickets, $30 will receive 3 and so on. Multiple $10 donations will receive multiple tickets. All types of bikes welcome!!!

Gift donations of new unwrapped toys will be collected at Edison International Field beginning at registration. The average age of the children is 6-9. Please see reverse for gift suggestions. Gifts may also be purchased on www.amazon.com. Click on "Wish List" and search for "Hollygrove". Please print out the receipt and bring it with you the day of the ride to receive the proper raffle tickets. To bring a toy for a specific child, please contact Michelle Lee at mlee@toyride.org.

Cash donations may be made to toyride.org for the purchase of gifts on the day of the event or via PayPal at mlee@toyride.org. All cash donations will receive raffle tickets. Tax ID Information is available prior to event by request. Tax ID 501(c) information will be with each registration packet during registration.

Pre-Registration is not required but is recommended. Pre-register at www.toyride.org. An additional raffle ticket will be added to each packet for those who pre-register. If additional information should arise all those pre-registered will be notified via email. Please arrive prior to 8:30 if you plan to register at the event. Cut off for pre-registration is Thursday November 28th 2002.

:cool:

[linp]

Sounds great! As time nears, we'll definitely get something organized and represent! The Toy Run beneficiary:


Hollygrove is child-centered and family-focused.
Our mission is to provide abused and neglected children a safe and nurturing environment where each child can heal and develop emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and physically.

Our goal is to help our children achieve essential living skills, join healthy families, and become responsible contributing members of society.

Our History
Founded as the Los Angeles Orphans Home Society, Hollygrove is the oldest nonsectarian home for children in Southern California. Since its inception in 1880, Hollygrove has cared for more than 15,000 children. The early years were dedicated to serving orphaned children. Due to changing community needs in the 1950's, the organization shifted its focus to care for abused and neglected children, and changed the name to Hollygrove in 1952.

Today, Hollygrove focuses on children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services places these children in our care - usually after several failed foster care placements. These children arrive on our doorstep with feelings of hurt, distrust, anger, fear, and hopelessness. They have often been robbed of their childhood and given the message that they have no value.

Hollygrove provides a warm, family-type environment where children can learn and grow. We seek to build trust, hope, and self-esteem into their lives to help heal their emotional wounds and equip them to lead productive lives.

For more information please visit http://www.hollygrove.org

[pcperks]

I am up for this, and will try and get as many people as I can to support it. Maybe even non-riders. I've got a four year old that has everything, and here's a chance to try and give other kids a least a little of that. Having been adopted might have something to do with it also. :D

[orangetrak]

...and I'm going to attend. It'll be interesting piling toys on the bike for a 1 1/2 hour ride, but well worth it. Who else is up? :flag: :D :cool: :angel: :grin: :-?

[Punkbrad]

what time and where at????? im there, ill wear a santa suit!!:D

[RACERX]

Damn I could arrange something with the norcal guys too. Maybe we can come out down there.
Later
Cory

[linp]

Originally posted by Punkbrad
what time and where at????? im there, ill wear a santa suit!!:D

(first post has been edited)

When: Sun Dec 1st 2002 (Rain or Shine) 9AM
Begin: Edison International Field (57 fwy)
(Angels Stadium- off the 57 fwy in Anaheim, Ca)
Route: Map available at www.toyride.org
Final Stop: Return to Edison Field

[CBRluv]

Glad to see you are planning on attending. We just opened up the Pre-Registration on http://ToyRide.net if you are planning on attending please pre register so that we can get an idea of how many people will be attending. This year should be big! We have several major sponosrs that have donated raffle items. And we are currently working on event shirts as well.

If you are bringing a toy that may not survive the ride you are more than welcome to drop it off at the start at Edison field. All raffles will take place upon return to Edison.

Let me know if you guys have any questions! http://toyride.net/contact.html

-luv:D

[linp]

For San Diego folks, there's the Annual SD Toy Run that happens on this same day (12/1):

http://www.sdtoyrun.com/home.html
The 22nd Annual San Diego Toy Run is coming
DECEMBER 1, 2002!

Come and join the party! December 1st, over 1000 motorcyclists will once again meet at South Shores Park on Mission Bay and ride, with their toys, to the Casino Pauma to benefit the less fortunate children of San Diego.

The San Diego Toy Run is the oldest of all such events in San Diego and has been sponsored, almost from its inception, by ABATE of California and other dedicated motorcycling clubs. For many years community motorcyclist have been collecting toys for the children of San Diego and, again this year coordinated through - and the toys distributed by - Saint Vincent de Paul Village (http://www.svdpv.org/).

The cost of attending this ride is one, new, unwrapped, gift for a child. All toys are welcome. However, we usually get more than enough 'stuffed animals'. The largest shortfall is for toys, games, etc. for the older kids--the 13 to 16 age group. This year, because of the continued economic downturn, Saint Vincent has let us know that they are also in need of baby items - wipes, diapers and baby food - so if you'd like to substitute this for a toy, or donate both, please feel free. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

The San Diego Toy Run is always the first Sunday after Thanksgiving - December 1st this year - rain or shine!. Registration, Coffee/Doughnuts, Ride Pins and Tee Shirts are available at the staging point: South Shores Boat Ramp, off Sea World Drive, San Diego, California. Registration begins at 9:30 A.M. Father Joe Carol will be there to see off the riders from 10:00 to 10:30.

A 'free form' ride will ensue terminating at the Casino Pauma. Plan on staying for the day so you can join your friends for lots of great food, drink, vendors and fantastic music & dancing. Again this year, entertainment will be provided by NorthStar

For the third year, The Planet 103.7 FM will be there with gifts, games of skill and merriment.

This year we are pleased to present the 'Gold Angels Precession Motorcycle Drill (http://members.cox.net/goldangels/) Team, who will be performing at the Party Don't miss this special demonstration.

For intrepid Motorcyclists who whish to camp-out, Rancho Corritdo Park is just up the road and is 'motorcycle friendly' and reasonably priced. For information call (760) 742-3755 or go to: http://www.ranchocorrido.com/

If you or your organization would like to be involved in the planning, or if you would just like more information, please contact John Del Santo at (619) 223-0421 or e-Mail sdtoyrun@cts.com

[linp]

Cycle Gear has expressed interest in helping us promote this charity ride with some very good discounts for those who do participate in the San Diego Toy Ride.

Stay tuned for more details. And, please plan to ride on Sunday for a worthy cause!

[peaty]

so Paul you gonna set a ride for that day? if so we gonna all meet up before hand and cruise there together? kinda like a big happy family.;) let us know. if not i think my father-in-law will be doing the run with his Harley buddy's. wonder what they would say seeing an sv cruising with them.


tom

[linp]

Yep.. that's the plan. It's fun crusing with the cruisers! I rode with the Wanderers before... really nice, fun group of peeps :)

[pcperks]

I'd like to do this one also. I was going to do the one up by LA but I'm not going to be able to do it. This one is closer and I can be done with what I need to do that morning before it starts. I would definitely like to see a big group of the SD SVer's at least go to this. It should be a great time and it's for a good cause. Plus we gotta show them Harley guys that they're not the only popular bikes!!:cool:

[pcperks]

Just a thought, if we are going to represent in a big way, then we should try and get a banner or some type of flag or the like to do some advertising, kind if like what people were talking about for the motorcycle show. Otherwise all the Harley guys will get all the attention. There will be press there and we could get some free advertising out of it. I'll front the money if someone can come up with an idea for a design and a place that can make it by then. And if it's a flag, I'll figure out a way to mount it to a bike.


I put a quick example here. (http://www.socalsvriders.com/modules.php?set_albumName=cards&id=SVflag1&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php)

[linp]

nice... I think it depends on how many big-hearted SV-ers we have here (come on guys, we're ALL going to the Toy Rides, right?). I've got 3 Cycle Gear discount vouchers to give away for this event. To further motivate you guys, let's have breakfast around 8AM-9AM at Broken Yolk in Pacific Beach as a pre-ride meet.

Anyways, we'll stand out enough among the cruisers that I think people will be curious. Stickers on our bikes will probably be enough to gain some "recognition". But then again, I'm terrible at marketing and publicity, so what do I know...

[peaty]

paul im in. keep us posted. breakfast before sounds good also. by the way where is broken yolk at?


tom

[linp]

Broken Yolk, 1851 Garnet Ave. http://www.digitalcity.com/sandiego/entertainment/venue.adp?vid=18460 (dunno why the reviews are so terrible...)

Parking there is a pain though... There's a Diedrich Coffee across from it with better parking. Hmmm...

(note to self: This thread needs to be organized... or moved.)

[Punkbrad]

I've pre-registered, and I will be going. I expect Kurt, Longdong, Jason, Ward, Sandie, Craig, Troy and all you other OC types to be there too with a toy or two.

It starts at Edison Field at 9 am on 12/1

go to toyride.org & pre-reg. you will be entered into the raffle for doing so.

[bwarbiany]

Originally posted by linp
nice... I think it depends on how many big-hearted SV-ers we have here (come on guys, we're ALL going to the Toy Rides, right?).

Of course, I'll have to be in Missouri that day... Damn sister and her wedding!

Brad

[Dan]

Im IN! Sweet, I had enough notice for this ride, I took it off at work (I work weekends :( ) getting together before hand sounds good, do we have anywere in mind to meet? also do you have to register for the 1 in SanDiego?? I sure hope the weather is good.... cant wate to meet all of you :)

[pcperks]

Hey Dan,
If you want to meet up on the way down, let me know. I'm in Lakeside and it's only a hop, skip, and a jump from your place. Then we can find this meeting place together.

Phil

[peaty]

glad to hear people are going to show up. i figure it's the least i can do for the kids.


tom

[mntosocal]

isn't casino pauma pretty damn close to palomar?

[pcperks]

Oh yeah, it is pretty close. I wouldn't mind doing a Palomar trip afterwards. Would be a great end to a nice day.

mntosocal- you're near where I am, maybe we can meet up for the trip to the toy ride.

[Dan]

pcperks sounds great, so we can meet up, then we meet up with more fellow svers, then we cruiz to the toy ride... sounds great, hope the weather permits...

[Dan]

so how many ppl plan to go to the SanDiego toy ride?? Looks like registration begins at 9:30am at southshores boat launching ramp (which is great because my dad and I launch there all the time, really huge place). I have to leave early from Ramona, maybe meet up with pcperks (phil) in lakeside, then hopefully meet up with more svers, and then go to southshores... Also what kind of toys are you all bringing? I was thinking about a stuffed animal, but the website says theyll have plenty, so now im thinking about matchbox cars... theyre small, cheap, and I could probably fit like 5 under my seat stillin box, would that count?? hope we could all comeup with a meeting place? I was thinking if anyone is coming down from North County 15 south like me, maybe we could all meet at the starbucks/Jamba juice Off Mira Mesa blvd at a certain time, its right off the freeway.. just a thought... LMK Im up for anything

[pcperks]

Dan,
I figured we could meet up nice and easy off the 67 here in Lakeside and jump right on the 8. And maybe meet up with anyone from the el cajon/spring valley area that is going. Plus there is the talk about meeting for breakfast on Garnett. We'll have to play it by ear, I guess. I'm probably going to be bringing a couple play station games, the cheaper ones. That is what I think the older kids would like. Or maybe a model or two.

Phil

[CBRluv]

Originally posted by Punkbrad
I've pre-registered, and I will be going. I expect Kurt, Longdong, Jason, Ward, Sandie, Craig, Troy and all you other OC types to be there too with a toy or two.

It starts at Edison Field at 9 am on 12/1

go to toyride.org & pre-reg. you will be entered into the raffle for doing so.


Thanks for pre reging man :) This is only our second year planning this and it all seems to be coming together nicely!

http://ToyRide.org has been updated with route information and a tentive schedule.

we are looking forward to a big turn out - If you are planning on coming please pre reg so that we can have your packet and raffle tickets ready for you when you get there!

-luv

[RACERX]

orangetrak you want to meet up and ride down together?
Later
Cory

[mntosocal]

Dan and phil--You two will be cruising right by my exit on the 8/West Main in El Cajon. If you could give me a call I will meet you guys in the Denny's parking lot there. anyone else care to join in?

---------BERT-------->
619 749 8409

[Dan]

Sounds great, Im not exactly sure where that is or what time yet, but it souds like a plan to me, Im sure well find you..

[pcperks]

I know where it is, we'll just have to figure out a time so we can meet up with the other folks for breakfast, if that's what you guys want to do.

[linp]

SD Toy Run participants, since they're gonna have coffee and possibly food at the South Shores Boat Ramp near Sea World, i'll just meet you guys there around 9-9:30AM. Shouldn't be too hard to spot SV-ers among the cruisers mass.

[pcperks]

Then how about us East County folks going to the Krispy Kreme by Parkway Plaza mall?? I'll meet up with Dan and then we can meet up with Bert there. How does that sound?? And then we can go straight to the roy ride. LMK

Phil

[Dan]

Sweet I didnt know there was a krispkreme there... I know where pkwy plaza is, but never saw a krispy kreme.. which side is it on??

[pcperks]

It's kind of new, and it's on the side by the Kmart. If you get off 67 at the Fletcher Parkway/Broadway exit, you take a right at the exit ramp light and it's immediately on your right hand side. How about you Burt? You up for meeting there?? Or do you want us to pick you up somewhere else?

Phil

P.S. I'm thinking about just buying an assorted dozen and taking them to the toy ride for anyone else who might be a little hungry that morning.

[mntosocal]

Soounds cool to me. Isn't the krispie kreme on the other side of the 67, the side with Target? I swear it is on that side. Coming south on 67 you would exit fletcher/broadway. take a left at lights and krispie is on your right. What time??

-----------BERT---------->

[Dan]

mntosocal/bert, yeah, Im pretty sure thats it, what time is good for everyone? ill probably show a little earlier, for a breakfast of champions...

[pcperks]

It is, sorry, got my directions mixed up. How does 7:30 sound? That way we can eat and then still make it down there fairly early and hook up with everyone else.

Phil

[mntosocal]

7:30 sounds good to me. As our idol Homer would say: "mmmmm, dooonuts." see ya there.
---------BERT-------->

[Dan]

7:30 sounds good to me too, that means I have to leave at 7:00, its going to be so cold..... (think im going to wear my thermals)

[CBRluv]

http://toyride.net/images/logo.gif
THIS SUNDAY - December 1, 2002

Ok people lets show the world that we as sportbike riders care and can help raise kids spirits in this Christmas season. THe 2nd annual Toy ride is this Sun Dec 1st at Edison field Home of the World Champion Angels. Gates will open at 7am Registration is from 7am to 10am. No money is required All we ask is that you bring a Unwrapped gift for a boy or girl. We will give you a raffle ticket for each toy given, and there are several gifts to be raffled off this year from sponsors like LP, TrackDAZ, CrashClub, and many more.

Please visit the site and Pre register at http://toyride.net/

The ride will begin at Edison field in Anaheim and leave from there and proceed to the lookout off Ortega highway. If you need further information there is a downloadable flyer on the www.toyride.net (http://www.toyride.net) website.
Pics From Last Year!
http://toyride.net/images/content/image5.jpg
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http://toyride.net/images/content/image8.jpg
http://toyride.net/images/content/image1.jpg

-Christi
CBRluv

[pcperks]

Definitely need those thermals, I'll be wearing mine. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning.

[Dan]

My Cellphone # is 760-419-2122 just in case, someone needs to get a hold of me, again I plan on showing up a little earlier, but if im not there by 7:35 leave without me.. se you all tomorrow

[pcperks]

Don't worry Dan, I'm planning on being at KK long enough to eat and get something to drink, so I don't think we'll be taking off from there any earlier than about 8, so take your time if you're running a little late. And you can call me on my cell at (619)227-2514 if you need us to give you some extra time. :D I know Mr. Murphy personally, and I know he likes to screw with people.

Phil

[peaty]

i'll be leaving my house at about 815 so i'll meet everyone at the mission. hope i can find everyone. just look for the silver svs.:) hope to see every one there. might have my in-laws there too on their Harley's. wont that be a scary sight an svs and two Harley's. what will people say. :cool:


tom

[mntosocal]

dan and phil and others. Sorry for not showing up. I have torn my house apart trying to find my only set of keys. Hope you guys had a good ride. on a side note, can any old key maker make copies of motorcycle keys?

This sucks.

[pcperks]

Sorry to hear about your missing key. I don't know about getting one made, so I'll leave that to someone else.

Me and Dan met up and got down there REALLY early. And there is no way that there was the number of bikes that they said were going to show. I'd say maybe 400. And of course most were crusiers, but there was a decent sport bike representation also. I took a ton of pictures and will post them soon so everyone can check it out. There was the Gold Angels precision motorcycle team that was pretty cool.

After the toy ride, Paul, Dan, and me went to Palomar and did a couple runs. It was definitely a nice day for it. And then we headed back by way of Santa Ysabel/Ramona.

Sorry Paul for losing you on the way back. Dan and I had some fun on the way to Ramona, but I think we were acting like :squid: 's.

Only saw one other SV there, and he should be joining the site soon, so hopefully we'll be hearing from him soon.

[peaty]

it was a nice relaxing ride up. sorry Melissa and i didn't cruise up with you guys but i figured since we went up with the in-laws it would be a little in polite to bail on them. but Dan and Phil it was nice meeting you and Paul it was good seeing you again. glad you made it back safe. i now realize that a Harley is made for cruising and not twistys. man are they slow in the corners. but it was still fun.


so Paul when is the next group ride gonna be? soon i hope.;)


tom

[Dan]

Bert sorry about your key man.. you cant just get any ol key made though, when I bought my bike they gave me a spare, with a code, the code with the spare key was for the suzuki dealership, I guess they go by the code to make you a new key or something like that..

I had a Blast today with Phil, and paul.. The day started out great with a FREE doughnut, so krispie kreme was a good meeting place after all. I was bummed that no other sver's showd up, whats the matter dont you guys like the little kids?? j/k after the casino we decided to hit palomar, it was a tit bit nippley, and some A-HOLE cager didnt want me to pass him going up the tight side, he swerved at me and tried to make me spill on purpose, that really pissed me off , thats the only downfall of today... I saw a couple of Sportbikes take some turns real quick, their knees had to of been touchin the road, I couldent see, I was too busy trying to keep up with Phil, when Paul decided he didnt want to be up front and cruiz in the back with that bald ass tire of his... on the way back phil we did get a little squidley, but it was fun though, all in all a good turn out, no one/bike got hurt and most of all no one got nailed by the cops...

it was serius fun today for me, big smiles and a little food for the soul.. Thanks again Phil and Paul for riding with me, oh and paul for the 15% off yeah, tank bag here I come...

DaN

[linp]

Ya... thanks for coming guys! Great ride for a great cause. You can almost see us on Channel 10 news.

Next year, we're all showing up, right gang? What's with the 300+ members and only a handful show up?

[pcperks]

I've finally gotten around to posting the pictures I took of the toy ride. Go ahead and check them out here. (http://www.socalsvriders.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album42&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php) Kind of sad taking pictures of the whole 3 SV's that showed. [-(