Duke's Brunch & Poker Run

For several years now, Duke's Huntington Beach has opened their doors early for the So Cal Viper Club to enjoy their Sunday Brunch with preferred front row parking and this year will be no different. 

Like last year, after brunch there will be a Texas Hold'em Poker Run.  We'll leave Huntington Beach and cruise 27-miles along the coast picking up cards along the way, and end up in a cool park in Laguna Niguel.   There will be cool prizes for the top winners!






Plan to arrive Duke's around 9:30AM - Doors open for brunch at 9:50AM

We'll park our own cars - but there will be a $5 valet charge.

Breakfast will be in the Huntington Beach Room overlooking the ocean and pier. 
We'll enter as a group through the Barefoot Bar Entrance (north side). 
Please note, that we'll have tables of 6-10 persons and Duke's will bill us by table.


Poker Run - Depart Duke's at 11AM

1st Stop Fashion Island – Pick up your first poker card
2nd Stop Crystal Cove – Pick up your second poker card
3rd Stop Laguna Niguel – The final cards will be played

  "Will you be the WINNER?"  =28

Click here and PRINT the Route Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=317+Pacific+Coast+Hwy.,+Huntington+Beach,+CA+92648+(DUKE%27S)&daddr=33.612756,-117.875125+to:151+Newport+Center+Dr,+Newport+Beach,+CA+92660+(FASHION+ISLAND)+to:Reef+Point+Dr+to:CA-1+S+to:Park+Rd,+Laguna+Niguel,+CA+92677+(BEAR+BRAND+PARK)&hl=en&geocode=FbGOAQIdi3H3-CkNOsIjQiHdgDHyPhQCuTdyPQ%3B%3BFUDcAAId81L5-CmBAEsfiODcgDH_JBEtBDIuIw%3BFaYzAAIdQBH6-A%3BFUbN_gEd1Mj7-A%3BFfUU_wEduPz7-CntJDGHJfDcgDF8wbeHhjCpwA&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=18&via=1,4&sll=33.613172,-117.874841&sspn=0.004271,0.008256&ie=UTF8&ll=33.572866,-117.777557&spn=0.273464,0.528374&z=12)

If you'd like to caravan from SOUTH OC, meet at the Shady Canyon Starbucks about 8:15AM - we'll depart at 8:45AM   
click here for map (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=6735+Quail+Hill+Pkwy,+Irvine,+CA+92603-4233+(Bacchus+Secret+Cellar)&geocode=CSGmVrsfnx85FTWJAQIdHtr6-CFXj0UlOSD3rg&dirflg=&saddr=6735+Quail+Hill+Pkwy,+Irvine,+CA+92603-4233+(Bacchus+Secret+Cellar)&f=d&hl=en&sll=33.6542,-117.776324&sspn=0.008154,0.013937&ie=UTF8&ll=33.655299,-117.777863&spn=0.004077,0.006968&t=h&z=18)


Please - let us know if you plan to go    <2
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Al M. +4
Anhtuan & Anthony
Art & Cynthia?
Brett & sis, Kristi
Bruce & Grace
Bruce & Susanna
Craig & Dolly
Dan & Cathy
Dan & Mayo
Dan & Theresa
Dave & Lisa
David & Mariko
Demoe & Laura "NEWBIES"  ^6
Drew +1
Eddie & Gladys
Eddie & Michelle
Ernie T. +1
Gary & Melissa
George & Diane
Irfan M.
Jeff & Jen
Jim B.
Joel & Madona
Kevin & Ann  "NEWBIES"  ^6
Kobi & Angelica
Lance & Lori +2
Mike & Cheryl
Mike & Diann
Mike & Melanie
Paul & Pam
Randy & Diane
Ray B & Dillon
Richard & Charlene
Robert & Jeffery
Ron & Mary
Ron & Nora
Ron & Patsy
Scott & Diane
Steve & Lynda
Steven & Krystal
Tim P.
Tim & Stratton
Tom & Shawn

Can't make this one, will be chairing an orthopaedic course in San Francisco that day.  =16

We are in! .....David and Mariko

I think you should go to a park in Ventura county after the meal.  >v

It's great to have this list of events to go through and mark our calendar.  We'll be at this run, too!  It has been a lot of fun each year we've attended.  Paul & Pam

Correction on the color Doc, last time I saw that Viper it was turning a shade of Brown, the owner said it was shedding  >1

Any idea what the cool prizes for ME will be???  I guess Susanna and I will be there to find out. 

Please add Eddie and Mrs www.gotcoolhair.com

Thank you

Please add Eddie and Michelle to the list, Michelle is a card shark and I am feeling lucky this year.   =28

Art's in, Cynthia says she's going to be a passenger in Gladys' Orange 08, something about she only rides in Orange Vipers  >1

Bet Cynthia would ride in a Snake Skin Green Coupe if you were driving!!!  >g

You're absolutely right, the Green Pumpkin would do.  Not sure if she would fit though, since she'll be 8 months by that time, yikes!

Arturo del Toro,  you know how that pregnancy stuff happens, right? ???   >v

Doc, I'm still trying to find out  <I.  Though my good friends Eddie and Lance have advised that I should look away  ^8

Arturo

I can go over the "biology" with you any time the Orange Pumpkin and the Green Pumplin get together!  The way I am being available for Viper Events, that may be Christmas?  But I promise to explain everything to you!!!   =27

What a great run up to Julian Today!!

I wouldn't miss the Dukes Poker Run!!!

I'll be there with my sister Kristi.

Brett Schaffter

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I'm "All In". =28 Melanie and I will be there.

  - Michael & Melanie

Sounds like FUN! Ron & Nora are in.

Please count Melissa & Gary in for this run!
Thanks

Please count Grace and I in, thanks.

Mary and Ron Burke will be there.  Any plans from the San Diego group meet and caravan?

I will be there with one guest.

Lance, Lori and 2 girls will be there too!

Angelica & I will be there.

Hi Lance,

Count Cheryl and I in for the lunch and run.  We had dinner the other day in Gifu, Japan with Tateshi Kiriyama and his family.  We all had a great time cooking and eating Okonomiyaki.  He asked me to give you his best.

Mike

The San Diego group will be meeting at the I-5 Rest stop 5 miles north of 76 at 8:00am, leaving at 8:30 straight to Dukes. <2

Please have tanks full, as no stops are planned. There are vending machines and facilities at the rest stop. =19

Quote from: DEDLY4U on April 09, 2010, 06:20:02 PM
Hi Lance,

Count Cheryl and I in for the lunch and run.  We had dinner the other day in Gifu, Japan with Tateshi Kiriyama and his family.  We all had a great time cooking and eating Okonomiyaki.  He asked me to give you his best.

Mike

Hey Mike,
We met Tateshi in Detroit and had a great time.  Okonomiyaki is the best in Tokyo.  I've yet to find a decent place in LA that cooks it.  Is he coming up for VOI-11?
See ya at Dukes !
L

Quote from: PCH VIPER on April 11, 2010, 08:16:20 PM
Hey Mike,
We met Tateshi in Detroit and had a great time.  Okonomiyaki is the best in Tokyo.  I've yet to find a decent place in LA that cooks it.  Is he coming up for VOI-11?
See ya at Dukes !
L

Hey Lance,

Glad you are back. 

FYI, I had dinner with Tateshi San in Scottsdale and promised I'd bring a helmet for him if he'd ride with me in my ACR.  He said he'd be there!

Dan

It was a great trip,  but I am oh so glad to be home !

I better remind Tateshi to pack extra underwear too !

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Jen and I will be attending...but the poker run only....no breakfast.  We missed the run last year :( because the hot rod was non-cooperative.  Look forward to seeing everybody.....and it won't be me scaring other drivers (Kathy!!!!!), just like it wasn't me on the last cruise...honest!!!

Jen Howe & Jeff Roessler

Add Randy and Diane to the list  (afterall this is a run they started years ago ! )

Ok people, I'm in and looking forward to meeting averyone.

<L

Quote from: Mr. Fangs on April 11, 2010, 03:22:38 PM
The San Diego group will be meeting at the I-5 Rest stop 5 miles north of 76 at 8:00am, leaving at 8:30 straight to Dukes. <2

Please have tanks full, as no stops are planned. There are vending machines and facilities at the rest stop. =19

We will meet up with the san diego group @ the rest stop. Thanks <2

Diann and I will be there.  We may also bring a friend who would drive our old 94 RT/10

Mike

I missed this last year but I finally have a Sunday free. Sign me up!  >q  =15

Craig and Dolly will be there.  It's a good 15 second drive from our home to Duke's.

 <L I Think I'm off this weekend, It's lookin good for Madona & Myself <o

Dan & Mayo will be there - we'll meet everyone at Duke's.

Okay folks,   a meet point has been established for the Santa Clarita/San Fernando Valley Vipers we'll be cruising up the 405:

Eddie R, Demoe and Art will be meeting at Denny's off of Roxford on the I-5 in Sylmar at 8 am departing.  Please let us know who else would like to join.

Irfan, Ben, Mike and Cheryl maybe we can pick you guys up at some entrance to the 405?  Let me know.

Cathy,

Please add Diane and ScottP to the list.  We're looking forward to it!

Hi Cathy,

Just confirming that my sister Kristi Schaffter and I will be there for "Dukes".  Lookin' forward to seeing everyone.

Brett Schaffter   >w

Hey Brett,
Cathy ordered your shirt and hopefully she'll have it for you on Sunday.

Please add Tim and Stratton to the list.

Hey Art,
I can't make it. Mikey has a basketball tournament game in the morning and then we are going to the Long Beach Grand Prix right after. The World Challenge Vipers race at 4:00 in case some of you are interested.

 <9  Please please please add Dave & Lisa Chrisman to the list    <9

Steve and Lynda Badum will be there. Looking forward to it. Thanks. Badman

Lance,

Tateshi may not make it because his son Yoshi has started high school this April and he doesn't want him to miss any time.  Tateshi did say he may try to come himself but was not sure.  We do have a very good Okonomiyaki restaurant in our area.  The specialize in the Osaka and Hiroshima styles.  You can cook it yourself or have them cook it.  Let us know if you and Lori would like to go sometime.

Mike 

Can't make this one, Going to Long Beach Grand Prix. Next time... <B

Quote from: NK BREKR on April 13, 2010, 07:26:47 AM
Okay folks,   a meet point has been established for the Santa Clarita/San Fernando Valley Vipers we'll be cruising up the 405:

Eddie R, Demoe and Art will be meeting at Denny's off of Roxford on the I-5 in Sylmar at 8 am departing.  Please let us know who else would like to join.

Irfan, Ben, Mike and Cheryl maybe we can pick you guys up at some entrance to the 405?  Let me know.

Hey Guys, Joel & Madona would like to join up with you on on your journey south !  I can be at the Santa Monica Blvd exit off the 405 at 8:15, It's an E-Z OFF and ON   <L  joel

Hey Joel,

Sounds good, I would say shoot for 8:30.  We're picking up Irfan off of Sherman Way at 8:20, easy off and on there, we should be at the Santa Monica exit by 8:35.

Yeah Baby !  8:35 it is,  There is a gas station at the bottom of the ramp on the right, Before you cross Santa Monica Blvd
I'll be there,    just stay in the center lane & get right back on the 405 So, I'll follow you on,    Sound Good ?

  O>   Joel & Madona

Music to my ears Joel, wish Doc could make this run, we'll have to get a copy of his 2011 calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Please add Tom and Shawn to the list !!!

Paul & Teresa will be unable to attend.

Gotta go to Texas for a business meeting.

Ya'all have a good time.

P.

I'll be there and I will be bringing my buddy Anthony.

I just picked up the car from Ross Murray at Exoticraft.  Ross is a really great guy and knows his stuff from engineering to fabrication to suspension!

Installed poly sway bar bushings
Installed adjustable end links front and rear (took pre-load off sway bars)
Corner Weight
Alignment
Installed 500 lbs front springs hypercoil
Check and Adjusted rebound dampeners

I thought I wouldn't notice the difference unless I was at the track, but man the car feels great!  The bouncy-ness I use to get on the freeway at steady speed is gone!  Car feels very pointy and crisp.  Can't wait to try her out at Willow Springs again in June!

Yo Anhtuan!  You want to join the caravan?  Tell us off ramp off the 405 works for you and I'll give you a call once we're on our way.

Hey Art,

Yes sign me up for the caravan.

How about the Burger King at the Crenshaw exit off the 405.  Its across the McDonalds we met at last time before the March Madness Run.  I can be there by 8:30am  Then its about 30-40 mins to Dukes.  When you exit off the 405 on to Crenshaw, just make a left.  Go under the 405 bridge and Burger King is to the left.  Easy in and then loop around back out on Crenshaw and back to the 405 South.

Map:
http://tinyurl.com/burgerking-crenshaw-exit

Let me know if this works! 

Please add Jeffery and Robert from Nev to the list !!

My buddy Anthony will attending as well...so its Anhtuan +1.

thanks!

We made it to San Diego this morning after meeting Lance at cars and coffee in Irvine.  I plan to hook up with those driving from San Diego if i can find it.  I am staying on hotel circle, whats the best way to find the stop from here?

Hey Robert,

Get to the 5 fwy and go north.  About 5-miles past the 76 Fwy, will be a commuter rest stop.  Click here for a map. (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.268675,-117.435921&num=1&sll=33.26747,-117.432979&sspn=0.008011,0.014119&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=33.240985,-117.360592&spn=0.12821,0.225906&z=13)  The group is meeting up at 8AM departing at 8:30AM.

See you tomorrow!
Cathy

thanks Cathy the map helped alot. I get so confused around here sometimes.  If anyone else that is stopping there in the morning wants to call us my number is 702-348-5133

To Cathy:
I was able to arrange it to be at the Poker Run on Apr. 18, 2010; Please include me and grandson Dillon. Sorry about the late notice. See you at Duke's.
Ray Bucci
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We'll try to connect with NK Brekr et AL. at Sherman Way and FWY 405 at 8:20am

Right on Ray!  Be on the lookout for Irfan, he'll be in a blue&white GTS.  Eddie, Demoes and I will all be in convertible SRT10s

Art,

See you and the rest of the 405 caravan at the Santa Monica exit @ 8:35 am.  <m   Melanie won't be able to make it but I'm bringing my son, Matthew.

Cousin Mike

Right on Cuz Mike!  Look for Joel he'll be in a blue&white GTS, man I sound like a broken record  >r. Who says L.A. doesn't come out to play????

Big thanks to the whole Everts family, Lance and all others involved in making today an awesome Poker Run.

It was great getting to know new member Demoes, Brett, Ray and Ron.

Lastly big thanks to all the members of the LA caravan, I hope you enjoyed the scenic route.

Thank You Dan and Cathy for putting on another great Poker Run !!!
Over 40 vipers, beautiful So Cal weather, awesome food and hanging out with great friends.....
Life is Good !

Here are a handful of pictures from today.   The rest are posted on my site www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)

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I'd like to welcome some of the first-timers by saying it was great meeting you and WELCOME !

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Welcome and Congratulations newlyweds Laura and Demoe !

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Welcome Kevin and Ann

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Welcome Steve and Lynda

We also had Nev. residents that are So Cal Club members join us.
Glad you guys could join us and hope you had a safe trip back home.

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Welcome Robert and Jeff

Some of the old members

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Cruising PCH

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Brett was supposed to be in this picture......but he got lost !

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Luckily we found him.......at the Duke's in MALIBU !!

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Eddie and  Michelle, we are looking forward to seeing the Poppies !

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Mike, Point-by and Gladys

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Irfan with his timeless classic

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Thank you to all who purchased shirts and helped us reduce our club inventory !!

Dan and Cathy,

Many thanks for another great event!!!!

Lance,

Great pictures as always!!!

It was good to see a number of new folks and they brought some very great looking vipers there!!!

Mike

I agree Mike.....But you have a sweet pair too !

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Great to see everyone for a (short time).  Here's some pictures from our own "event" at Dukes in Malibu - anyone got a map ;-)

I think I made record time driving from Malibu to Hunington Beach!!
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p.s. look how nice and open the Valet Parking area was for us in Malibu - no door dings ;-)

Hey Brett,

Glad you made it despite the detour, if it's any consolation, you're not the first to make that mistake, and no I'm not speaking from personal experience, but there were some members a few years back who made the same mistake.

We had a blast hanging out with everyone yesterday.  Thanks to Dan and Cathy for puting together such a great event >t And thanks to Lance and the rest of the members for making us feel so welcome and keeping us from getting lost.  We aren't going to make the poppies run but we plan on making it to at least four more events this year.

 <L Thank you Cathy and Dan for another fun day with all of our Viper friends!! Poker Run was a big hit!! Even the loosers had fun!!!Hope you have a great week!! Kudos to Lance!! Love to see the shots of everyone!!Your Rock n Roll Pals, Madona and Joel <2 >g >u =28

Thanks Cathy and Dan for all of your hard work and dedication to this club.
It was a fun filled day and a great experience for Laura and I. All club members made us feel at home.
Everyone we met is really down to earth type people and so nice to talk to.

All those Vipers were awesome.      >g

Art, Jose, Michelle, Eddie, and Lance thanks for bringings us up to speed. you guys  %r %o %c %k
Looking forward to the Poppy trip.

Demoe & Laura

Hey Art,
How's that for making a statement.
Vette guys are gonna be looking for us now.   =27


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Hey Demoe, 
As I said before you have great taste and the 'Vette guys can bring it on!

I hear Vette's taste like chicken .....

As a Vette owner I can confirm that they do indeed taste like chicken....roast chicken to be exact.

In my quest to attend more social events this year, I am glad I made this one!  Thanks for pulling this one together!