Hershal,
Yo may want to create some sort of main thread or forum for DVSFII related planning that pertains to all the various groups that might want to join in on a caravan.
I could see AZ guys tying in with SoCal guys, joined by NM, TX, OK and others along the way. You may have a sizeable contingency rolling into Eds driveway.
Just a thought.
PS - I replied to your email about your 40 hood.