BC / Emerald City Marauders

[de minimus]

Anyone up for a meet in the near future? A little Marauder de-stressing before the X-mas season?

[TWEGGS]

This may work for me. It looks like I have no travel plans before the New Year. How about it anyone? Maybe meet 1/2 way somewhere?
Cheers, Terry

[BruteForce]

Count me in.

[freakstatus]

Sounds good, I'm in. I know some have taken their MM's off the road though. When and where were you thinking?

[freakstatus]

How bout Bellingham, Wa?

[de minimus]

Bellingham, Everett, Mt. Vernon,...anywhere's fine by me. Sunday too soon for everyone?

[TWEGGS]

This good for me. I've tucked mine away but I can dig it out. Maybe with luck it would be a great day!

[de minimus]

Any suggestions for a locale? About 10 years ago I was at this place that made a seriously good Oyster chowder.....it was south of Bellingham, but that's about as much as I can remember.
Supposed to be nice out tomorrow.

[TWEGGS]

Sorry Guys I can't make this Sunday. Other plans are already made.
Cheers, Terry

[teamrope]

We'd be interested in a meet.

[freakstatus]

Some advanced notice would be good...How bout Dec 15 or 16th?

[Blue03]

Any suggestions for a locale? About 10 years ago I was at this place that made a seriously good Oyster chowder.....it was south of Bellingham, but that's about as much as I can remember.
Supposed to be nice out tomorrow.

It has been a while. I'm up for a meet too if I can get my planets aligned with the selected date before the holidays.
I believe the place you were thinking about is called the Oyster Bar http://www.theoysterbaronchuckanutdri ve.com/aboutus.shtml along Chuckanut Dr. about 11 miles south of Bellingham on scenic state highway 11. It looks right over the water and Chuckanut Dr is kinda twisty and fun from Bellingham.
Working our way a little further south some other lunch ideas might be Randy's Pier 61 (lounge) http://www.pier61.com/index.html in Anacortes, the Tulalip Casino http://www.tulalipcasino.com/index.aspx north of Marysville and possibly Scuttlebutt Brewing http://www.scuttlebuttbrewing.com in Everett (Sat only). All would have decent parking for a few MM's and serve some decent food.
The hard part would be to find a date that works for most everyone this time of year....:)

[teamrope]

Some advanced notice would be good...How bout Dec 15 or 16th?

16th Sounds good to me. :)

[Taemian]

I'm up for this as well, maybe somebody can post this thread over in Maple Leaf Marauders section with a link here? The borders will be UGLY for us Canuckleheads, count on about an hour either way. We should meet up near the truck crossing and convoy across together, Customs will be easier if we are all in a row with the same story! I'd prefer the Saturday. Sunday traffic back into Canada will be totally STUPID, and I'd like to spend more time driving than idling on this little trip!

[whoskal]

It has been way too long since we had a meet.........I am in for just about any date in Dec....lets get the ball rolling!!

[whoskal]

Shouldn't this thread be in the ECM forum??

might get more attention.....I always check our forum to see if anything is going on

[chader]

I know that this is a bit of a drive for me,but I sure would like to be a part of one of these if you ever decide to go a little east,or if it was at a different time of year and I did not have to worry about the weather?..be sure I will be interested....I'm s/c'd now...wahoo

[Blue03]

16th Sounds good to me. :)

The 16th would work for me as well (15th too). Maybe we could do something in Bellingham or Blaine or Sumas to help with the border blues.

[freakstatus]

Ok, how bout Saturday, December 15th at 11am?? Just need a specific location in say....Bellingham.

[teamrope]

Ok, how bout Saturday, December 15th at 11am?? Just need a specific location in say....Bellingham.

Simper Gumby (Always flexable)

Have we got it nailed down yet?

[de minimus]

I believe the place you were thinking about is called the Oyster Barhttp://www.theoysterbaronchuckanutdri ve.com/aboutus.shtml along Chuckanut Dr. about 11 miles south of Bellingham on scenic state highway 11. It looks right over the water and Chuckanut Dr is kinda twisty and fun from Bellingham.
:)


bingo! I'm open to virtually anywhere so if anyone has any better ideas. Can't remember what the parking facilities were like @ the Oyster bar, but I do remember the oysters.
The 15th works for me.

[BruteForce]

I'm in for oysters & scenic drives. :banana2:

[teamrope]

I'm in for oysters & scenic drives. :banana2:

And burnouts? :banana2:

[Blue03]

I'll try to call the Oyster Bar to check on lunch on Dec 15th (Sat). If I remember the parking is tight and just off the road. But they should be able to handle a handful of MM's! :burnout:

[Blue03]

I talked to the Oyster bar tonight. They have a couple of groups that afternoon and are closed for a private party at 4pm on Saturday the 15th. They would have room for us (6 to 10 hungry MM's) at the 11:30 am opening time. They recommended reservations as they get busy this time of year and might have trouble putting us all together if we just show up ....So the questions are do we wanta do this spot? How many of us would we make a reservations for? Does someone else want to make the reservation? Be sure to look at the web site and menu in the previous post. What say you?

[de minimus]

Reservations? Sounds like it would take way too much organization, pre-planning and keeping on schedule. I'm fine with anywhere....the pub you mentioned sounded good.

[freakstatus]

I'm up for anywhere (just got that day off) and Taemians in too. Lets nail down the location and get a head count.

[Taemian]

I'm up for anywhere (just got that day off) and Taemians in too. Lets nail down the location and get a head count.

Yup, I'm in for the 15th as well. Bar or pub food is fine with me, the oyster place looks a little high class for me, not sure I'd be allowed in!:)

Heya deMinimus, we should all meet up near the truck crossing, the gas station at 8th and 176. Derek lives 15 minutes from my place, so we both could meet you there.

[de minimus]

Good idea....you know we can avoid the whole wait at the border thing by just hitting the border real early. Sometime that day I need to hit the autozone in Mt Vernon to buy some rear springs for my GM. Let me know what time works for you guys.

[freakstatus]

We can also skip the lines by buying something from the dutyfree shop at the truck crossing. A bottle of water or a bag of chips.

This trip will be weather permitting for me as I dont get my snows until Dec 22nd...

Are there any good spots around Bellis Fair Mall...

[de minimus]

Well, perhaps a 40 of Lamb's Navy but then it would be a very different day. In terms of locale, the only place I've ever eaten in Bellingham is Denny's, and with the greatest respect, I wouldn't make that suggestion.

[Taemian]

Well, perhaps a 40 of Lamb's Navy but then it would be a very different day. In terms of locale, the only place I've ever eaten in Bellingham is Denny's, and with the greatest respect, I wouldn't make that suggestion.

MMMMMMM....Denny's....cherry Coke.....mmmmmm

(we don't have that in Canada)

[Taemian]

We can also skip the lines by buying something from the dutyfree shop at the truck crossing. A bottle of water or a bag of chips.

This trip will be weather permitting for me as I dont get my snows until Dec 22nd...

Are there any good spots around Bellis Fair Mall...
The long range forecast says that should be a dry day (high statisical prob) so no wussing out...I don't have snows either, so man up!

[freakstatus]

MMMMMMM....Denny's....cherry Coke.....mmmmmm

(we don't have that in Canada)

...He's a simple man.

[de minimus]

MMMMMMM....Denny's....cherry Coke.....mmmmmm

(we don't have that in Canada)


I'm...............speechless.

[Blue03]

There is a Red Robin Burger Place at 100 Telegraph Road (zip 98226) adjacent to the Bellis Fair Mall. It should have a decent parking lot and be easy on or off of I-5 at exit 256. There are some other places over in the Marina and I'm not sure about Pubs in Bellingham. Does anyone have any other ideas?
I've set aside the 15th in Bellingham but would bail if snow. I had 3" at the house last night and it's snowing again this AM. Actually thats a good thing as that will probably do it for the rest of this year... :)

[freakstatus]

There is a Red Robin Burger Place at 100 Telegraph Road (zip 98226) adjacent to the Bellis Fair Mall. It should have a decent parking lot and be easy on or off of I-5 at exit 256. There are some other places over in the Marina and I'm not sure about Pubs in Bellingham. Does anyone have any other ideas?
I've set aside the 15th in Bellingham but would bail if snow. I had 3" at the house last night and it's snowing again this AM. Actually thats a good thing as that will probably do it for the rest of this year... :)

Sounds good to me...I actually know where that is. I've never seen a Blue in person before...or a DTR for that matter. See you all there!

[Taemian]

Yup, I know where that location is, too. Snow will be long gone, it's going 10 degrees over freezing point tomorrow, with lots of rain to wash it away!;)

So we have multiple Blacks, a Blue, my Silver, and a custom dark grey coming??:banana2:

[RCSignals]

Yup, I know where that location is, too. Snow will be long gone, it's going 10 degrees over freezing point tomorrow, with lots of rain to wash it away!;)

So we have multiple Blacks, a Blue, my Silver, and a custom dark grey coming??:banana2:

and you might get to see Brute's Trilogy

[freakstatus]

Ok, here is the list of confirmed participants so far (weather permitting): From BC: Taemian, deMinimus, and me. From Washington: Blue03, Teamrope, Bruteforce, and whoskal. Let me know if I missed anyone.

[BruteForce]

and you might get to see Brute's Trilogy

And teamrope's Pro Charger. :banana2:

[Hadamustang1]

Count me in

[DirtyDog]

Count me In.

[teamrope]

And teamrope's Pro Charger. :banana2:

I would love to see a Kenny Brown up here. :beer:

[Blue03]

And if TWEEGS shows we'll have all five ;) MM colors. It will also be the first time I've seen all the colors together in our corner of the world! :2thumbs:
:flag::canada:

[freakstatus]

Don't forget your camera!:beer:

[Taemian]

And if TWEEGS shows we'll have all five ;) MM colors. It will also be the first time I've seen all the colors together in our corner of the world! :2thumbs:
:flag::canada:

I've only actually seen black and silver, myself! There is another Silver that sits outside a house on the street near my work, haven't yet gotten to talk to the owner.

[BruteForce]

Can someone summarize the plan (address, date/time)? That way I can post an invite to the CV fellows.

[Taemian]

Well, us Canucks were going to meet up early (say 0730) just on this side of the line. Seeing as it's the last shopping weekend before Christmas, and the Loonie is at par with the Greenback, the border will be STUPID! We'll try the duty free thing Derek suggested. Anyways, we were planning on doing some shopping if we get there too early.

I think the general assumption is to meet at the Red Robin @ 11am. If we get there really early, we'll employ dickhead parking to save some spots for those who aren't there yet, and just walk to the mall. I have a feeling lunch crowd parking will be BIG as the mall will be full.

The border wait could be 45 mins to 3 hours....never know this close to the holidays. Perhaps we Canucks should try the Aldergrove or Sumas crossing? That way we could "stretch our legs" on the way there. ;)

[Blue03]

I think the general assumption is to meet at the Red Robin @ 11am.
The border wait could be 45 mins to 3 hours....

Sounds like 11am is a good target! :) I hope the crossing goes ok... I'll PM you my cell number if that will help us all keep apprised of ETA's... Since you all have the more difficult to predict transit... I'm sure we can hang tight at the RR if you experience delays.

Anyone want to hook up with Everett NorthEnders for the ride to B'ham? It will be 70 miles and a fat hour ;) to the Red Robin from Everett. Could meet up at the usual spot (128th St Albertsons I-5 exit 186 ) or the Everett park and ride ( I-5 exit 189) at 9:30am and depart 9:45am or bump it up a little earlier in case everyone can arrive a little earlier.

You know... This looks like it's going to happen! I even washed my Blue today ... Brrrrrr

[Taemian]

This IS getting pretty cool to think about! Five Blacks, a Silver, a Blue, a DTR, and maybe Tweggs Grey (is he coming?)

Heck, nine MMs in one place with only two weeks notice is amazing! We should have the annual "Marauderville" thing out here for once!:beer:

[BruteForce]

Could meet up at the usual spot (128th St Albertsons I-5 exit 186 ) or the Everett park and ride ( I-5 exit 189) at 9:30am and depart 9:45am or bump it up a little earlier in case everyone can arrive a little earlier.

I will be there. Not sure if the car will be clean or not. Leaning toward NOT.

[Blue03]

I will be there. Not sure if the car will be clean or not. Leaning toward NOT.

NOT is way better than a no show. I just got lucky to be able to do it yesterday.
I can't believe its snowing again this weekend! That should bode well for next w/e. NO way can I believe we will have a w/e snow trifecta in December this year!

[Taemian]

NOT is way better than a no show. I just got lucky to be able to do it yesterday.
I can't believe its snowing again this weekend! That should bode well for next w/e. NO way can I believe we will have a w/e snow trifecta in December this year!

....+1! I predict no snow, also. I like your logic, Blue03! And Brute, you gotta come...I need to see your dang Trilogy to make me horde my pennies even tighter til I can afford mine by May!:D

[Stock03]

I am aiming to come. SWMBO says Bellis Fair for Christmas shopping, so we will probably go down on Friday afternoon and stay in Bellingham Friday night.
11:00 at the RR sounds good to me!

[freakstatus]

Just got back from Seattle today.....watched the Seahawks kick some Cardinal a$$!! Division champs again! Border was stupid coming back...3 hours

[TWEGGS]

If the weather looks good I'm in. I need to be back in Seattle by 5pm. Looking forward to it!!

[freakstatus]

Here is an updated list of participants:

From BC: Taemian, deMinimus, and me.

From Washington: Blue03, Teamrope, Bruteforce, whoskal, Tweegs, stock03, hadamustang, and Dirty Dog. <!-- / message -->

[de minimus]

So, Red Robin in Bellingham. I'm too lazy to go through the posts - did anyone suggest a time?

[de minimus]

Ok, Ok so I only had to go up three posts to see 11:00. Fine.

[Taemian]

Ok, Ok so I only had to go up three posts to see 11:00. Fine.

Derek and I will be at the gas station/mini-mart at the corner of 176th and 8th (just north of the truck crossing.) See you there at 0730 sharp!

[de minimus]

I'll be there.

[Blue03]

Looks a little wet but I'm going!
For anyone wanting assemble in Everett, lets keep it at the old meet place at the Albertsons parking lot on 128th street. The Address is 520 128th St SW, Everett, WA. Heading north on I-5 from Seattle take exit 186 (128th), turn left (west), go past 4th to the McDonalds entrance and turn left (south) into the Albertsons parking lot along 128th.
I'll plan to be there at close to 9:30 am and leave about 9:45am for Bellingham. It would be nice to have a count to know how long to wait. You can also PM me a cell number and I'll send mine back to help keep everyone together if someone hits a snag.
See you tomorrow! :)
It will be good to see the BC Marauders, the ECM MM's and the new calendar!

[Taemian]

Looks a little wet but I'm going!
For anyone wanting assemble in Everett, lets keep it at the old meet place at the Albertsons parking lot on 128th street. The Address is 520 128th St SW, Everett, WA. Heading north on I-5 from Seattle take exit 186 (128th), turn left (west), go past 4th to the McDonalds entrance and turn left (south) into the Albertsons parking lot along 128th.
I'll plan to be there at close to 9:30 am and leave about 9:45am for Bellingham. It would be nice to have a count to know how long to wait. You can also PM me a cell number and I'll send mine back to help keep everyone together if someone hits a snag.
See you tomorrow! :)
It will be good to see the BC Marauders, the ECM MM's and the new calendar!

The calendar will be there along with the three of us, and I LIKE IT!:D

[BruteForce]

Roger that Blue Leader. Oh nine thirty.

[DirtyDog]

I'll be at Alberson at 9:30.:drive::burn::wreath::xtr ee::santa::snowman::nos:

[DirtyDog]

Something came up and I can't make it, sorry guys.

[BruteForce]

Something came up and I can't make it, sorry guys.

girly man. :mad:

[Ryans PI]

It's about time for another meet. I'll be there at 9:30am. I guess I found the thread in the nick of time!

EDIT:

Whoops, guess I missed it by a day. Thought it was for the 16th.:(

[freakstatus]

Thought I'd revive this thread....Its time to start thinking about a meet this Spring/Summer...any ideas on when and where?

[Taemian]

Thought I'd revive this thread....Its time to start thinking about a meet this Spring/Summer...any ideas on when and where?

I vote for this side of the border since the four of us went down last time. Maybe hop across, cruise down Zero Ave into the valley for a scenic route. Derek, we'll have to pre-run it and see how much of a fun route we can scheme up! The valley has lots of good backroads. More driving, less eating and parking this time around! Maybe some photo ops along the route as well? I used to help organize rallies for newbs in the BC Rally Championship, where it was strictly on paved roads abiding by the speed limits. (to teach them about navigation) I'm sure I've got some old maps around somewhere....

Maybe across the Albion ferry, up to Golden Ears Park?

Whistler via the Sea to Sky highway would be very cool, but quite a drive for one day if you're coming from south of Seattle.

[freakstatus]

Start early from White Rock to UBC to Kits through Stanley Park to the North Shore to Grouse Mountain, take the skylift to the top, eat on the top of Grouse, head back through Downtown Van. Done.:cool::D