Yep, I've alluded to this in the past. Someone just needs to grab the bull by the horns and do it.

I live very close to Ortega Hwy and Antonio Pkwy (can be there in about 5 minutes from home). I think the LA/OC guys - and perhaps I'm the only one according to the "signup" list - should meet in the first little complex right off the 5 at Ortega - Google map HERE You San Diego guys can roll in around 9:45~10:00AM and we'll convoy up Ortega Hwy together.

Once we get into and beyond Lake Elsinore we're getting onto a stretch of Hwy 74 I've not driven, but recently saw pictures of. One of the meguiarsonline forum members posted some great shots HERE showing part of the road between Palm Desert and Elsinore.