Pacific NW Meeting Place

[DirtyDog]

It is time to pick the next meeting place. It have been four days since the last one.

What do we want? Trees, Mountains, Water(Fresh or Salt) Ideas please.

[teamrope]

THE Mountain

[Ryans PI]

Alkie beach? Although, it might be problem now that it's boating season. Golden Gardans might be another nice area.

[01 Interceptor]

I'm with BJ. We should do a Rainier backdrop.

[Ryans PI]

Like this?

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[teamrope]

Sweet! That is cool.

[Ryans PI]

http://www.imboc.com/Uploads/806-1056316989.jpg

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[DirtyDog]

Throwing out the first suggestion; Meet in Seattle for breakfast cruise up to Snoqualmie Pass and stop, take a break, continue on to Roslyn where they filmed Northern Exposure. Have lunch or pic-nic.

[Ryans PI]

I'm game for that.

[BruteForce]

I'm up for just about anything that involves drivin' the MM and seeing my buds. :banana2:

[01 Interceptor]

Sounds like a plan. The BMW club I am in does this regularly at meets. They put emphasis on the drive. It's always nice to cruise with friends.

[teamrope]

Excellent idea.

Also, don't forget about the races tomorow. I'm going! :):burn: :drive: :hotrice:

[whoskal]

Im still stuck in Cali, but when i get back a cruise sounds like an excellent idea!!!

[Rhino]

Sounds like fun. Count me in. Nothing like seeing a massive caravan of Panthers on the freeway. :D

[Blue03]

Throwing out the first suggestion; Meet in Seattle for breakfast cruise up to Snoqualmie Pass and stop, take a break, continue on to Roslyn where they filmed Northern Exposure. Have lunch or pic-nic.

Roslyn works for me. It would be 102 mi and 1h 41m one way from my place. There is (was?) an bar in town that has a running water floor level trough "spitoon" set up at the bar. Kinda makes ya think about how the old days were. Not far in Cle Elum there is a smoked meat shop that has out of this world stuff. Ever had any beef jerky just out of the oven before it gets too stiff??...Mnnnn.

I'm OK with Mt Rainier as well. It would be a long day at 124 mi and 2h 35m but when its nice up there it's spectacular. My last time was July 2004 and my MM plus passengers loved it!

If we want to head north we could go to Anacortes (60 mi and 1h 6m) or Deception pass (65 Mi and 1h 13m) as you suggested.

We could also consider Semiahmoo via Chuckanut Drive (Hwy 11) and Bellingham (93 mi and 1h 35m). It might be easier for the BC MM's to make it.

Just some thoughts! I'm easy.:)

PS - Jon - I believe the old Firefighters Museum has been demo'd to make way for the New North Marina expansion project.

[DirtyDog]

Okay, we have the interest. We need to get all the locals involved, pick the destination and the date. I'm ready for Sunday June 25.



P.S. Does anyone know of a local Mercury Car Show?

[TWEGGS]

Hi All,
Sorry I missed the last one!! I hope to make any you'll come up with. I'm in Alaska the week 25th thru the 30th, midnight sun this time of the year.
Cheers, Terry

[DirtyDog]

Bumpity Bump

[de minimus]

Sorry I missed the last one....there is the CANAM International in Lynden Washington this weekend. July 8 is the "Big M Mercury" meet In Richmond BC...I haven't been to the Merc meet in the past, but the CANAM's a good one.
Tim

[Blue03]

Sorry but I'm toast until July 15th or after. The Big M Mercury meet sounds interesting but I've a Company Picnic on the 8th.

[de minimus]

Sorry I missed the last one....there is the CANAM International in Lynden Washington this weekend. July 8 is the "Big M Mercury" meet In Richmond BC...I haven't been to the Merc meet in the past, but the CANAM's a good one.
Tim

oops my mistake...the Mercury show is July 9th

[Rhino]

I think I am going to have to bypass on Sunday as well. But, if it's a little later in the next few weeks...I can likely make it!

[junior]

Anything going on this weekend? Maybe a run to the Brick in Roslyn on Saturday?

[whoskal]

I will be back in WA on the 24th any timeafter that works for me, just name the place

[whoskal]

so whats the plan.......this weekend or no?????

[Ryans PI]

I'm game. Will it be this Sunday? Any meeting places?

[DirtyDog]

Let's get a head count for Sunday 06/25 and first and second choice of destination.

[Ryans PI]

I am in and I do not care where.

[BruteForce]

I am in and I do not care where.

Ditto 23456

[01 Interceptor]

I'm not sure that I will be able to make it this weekend. I will know more later.

[teamrope]

I'm in. Not sure about Linda. She took a few days off from work to visit her best girlfriend from Nashville. They are down in Quinault as we speak. (Figuratively speaking)

[Blue03]

:sorry: won't be able to make it. :( Have fun the weather looks great!!!:sunshine:

[1 BAD 03 MM]

I will make sure and keep posted on the board so I don't go to the wrong place :rolleyes: if I do get to go. My folks are in town until July 11th. I am crewing on (2) cars at the Pacific NW Historics (SOVERN) on the 30th, 1st, and 2nd. Probably be out of town after that. I'm game for just about anywhere, keep me posted.

Anyone Drag Racing tonight? I think I might try to make it up there.

14.79 @ 95.13 last time.............

[whoskal]

im back in town and i am so in...nice weather this weekend..name the place and ill be there...are we talking a road trip???

[teamrope]

Linda's friend is in town from Nashville. If we do the Snoqualmie Falls run she will come too.

[BruteForce]

Linda's friend is in town from Nashville. If we do the Snoqualmie Falls run she will come too.

The falls sounds like a nice drive. Haven't been up there in at least 10 years.

[DirtyDog]

I'm ready for breakfast on the west side and lunch in Roslyn on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Oh, look a parade of police cars. Couldn't be police they are going to fast for not having their light flashing. Must be going to breakfast.

[whoskal]

time to fill the tank with some 100 octane....do we have enough players??? are we on?

[Ryans PI]

If we are going to meet first, I'll meet everyone at 128th in Everett. I moved up here last weekend off 128th and Admeral (spell?).

[teamrope]

So, where are we gonna do breakfast?

[whoskal]

All I need is an address and a time..... I will be there

[DirtyDog]

Anyone know of a Denny's or such where I-90 and I-405 meet? That would be a good central location to meet. We could meet there at maybe 9:30 ?

[whoskal]

sounds good to me but I dont know where that is at.

[BruteForce]

Anyone know of a Denny's or such where I-90 and I-405 meet? That would be a good central location to meet. We could meet there at maybe 9:30 ?

IIRC, there is a mall right about there. Don't know the name of it though.

[DirtyDog]

IIRC, there is a mall right about there. Don't know the name of it though.

I know, I searched for a Denny's or Shari's there and found nothing. I ran a list of restaurants within a mile and came up with nothing that sounded familiar. Help!

[teamrope]

You guys know the north end better than I do. (To me anything above Tacoma is North end. :) )

[whoskal]

MMMMMMMMM.........Buttermilk Pancakes

We should probably have this all set up by tonite seeing as how we are planning for breakfast tommorow.....Bj is on to something you guys on the north end are going to have to come up with a place since you guys know the area....look forward to seeing everybody...how many people do we have??

[teamrope]

Where is it gonna be or are we gonna pic a meeting place and time then play it by ear?

[DirtyDog]

How about we meet at Bellevue Community College entrance at I-90, at 9:30 and we can find some place close by to have breakfast? (All flexible)

[whoskal]

sounds like a plan....see ya all there...where exacly is the college

[teamrope]

Their web site says the address is 3000 Landerholm Circle SE • Bellevue, Washington 98007

Works for me, but for Linda & Michelle, Snoqualmie falls is a must. :)

[DirtyDog]

When you switch from 405 to 90 the off ramp will be next and labeled for the college.

[DirtyDog]

When you switch from 405 to 90 the off ramp will be next and labeled for the college.

It is I-90, exit 11, 148th.

[Ryans PI]

Sounds good. See you guys there.

[glassman99]

Hurricane Ridge?