[Danr55]

The idea of taking Topanga Canyon was a bypass to LA. That may or may not be necessry.

Solvang may be on the hanger depending on the results of the fire along Chumash Hwy. We'll see when we get a bit closer. Chumash Hwy. out of Santa Barbara is a beautiful drive with big trees and lots of twistys. We'll see when the fire clears. Should know by the end of the week.

The reason for leaving by 0900 is because this is a vacation. I'm always up by 0500 but not sure about other people. Beside, most of the touristy stuff doesn't open until 9 or 10.

**Just looked at some photos. Chumash Hwy is not worth the drive now. Most everything in Refugio Canyon has burned to a crisp, so Solvang becomes optional. If no one wants to go, we can pass on Solvang. I need to hear some input. **