Mardon II July 13-14 Sign Up (VTXOA NW Roundup)

[Randy The X Man]

Well mark it on your calendar the date is set at July 13-15. You can check out some info at

http://www.nwbikers.com/WRD_VTXOAMardon.html

Last year was great weather and a good turn out. The Lava Love run is just up the road so there is plenty going on that weekend. Mardon offers great grass and shade covered parking.

The camping price is $20 per tent. There should be money left from each campsite that will be applied to food and beverage. I will reserve a group of campsites. It is important that those who want to go reserve and pay for there spot. So we can make sure to have the proper space.

Payments ($20 per tent or couple) can be made via
www.paypal.com (http://www.paypal.com) to posnews@yahoo.com I prefer pay pal.

Or you can email or pm for my address.

Dont wait for the last minute. Those who were there last year will tell you it was a blast and they will be back this year

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[diamond]

Dux and I will be there. When the event arrives, we intend to contribute to the food fund. Because we have indoor reservations, I suspect we should not have to pay for a tent space.

I will have some limited room in my truck for those that want to take along extra equipment but cannot carry it on their bike.


Also, my truck is fitted with a bike carrier. We may be able to use it as a sweep vehicle during organized rides, if we can find a driver.

Diamond

[Randy The X Man]

Dux and I will be there. When the event arrives, we intend to contribute to the food fund. Because we have indoor reservations, I suspect we should not have to pay for a tent space.

I will have some limited room in my truck for those that want to take along extra equipment but cannot carry it on their bike.


Also, my truck is fitted with a bike carrier. We may be able to use it as a sweep vehicle during organized rides, if we can find a driver.

Diamond

Sounds fine to me. Anyone not camping with the group will only be expected to make food and bev contribution.

Thanks
Randy

[eagle1953]

I'll be renting a room to if I go. Mariko is not a camper. Do I need to kick in camping money too or not? If there is going to be a BBQ and I think there should be, I would of course want to contribute money or food, which ever is needed. This sounds like a fun event and I would imagine there would be a pretty good turn out this year.

[WSUVTX]

I'll be renting a room to if I go. Mariko is not a camper. Do I need to kick in camping money too or not? If there is going to be a BBQ and I think there should be, I would of course want to contribute money or food, which ever is needed. This sounds like a fun event and I would imagine there would be a pretty good turn out this year.

Ya last year was a blast. I think over 30 people showed up.

[bobonaboat]

Randy, I will contribute some money for the fund, although I intend to get a room.

Very cool that you are spearheading this! Thanks

Bob

[WSUVTX]

Randy
I will have my money for you at the Trip Meeting on the 20th.

[Randy The X Man]

Reservations are made. 8 campsites @ $25 (per day) each. 50% deposit due on March 1. There is a $10 per site cancelation charge. We can add on if we need to. So breakeven is 20 paid people at $20 each. All over that goes to food, beverages, ect. It is important to get a good count early so we know if we need to add on.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[bigd_74]

Thanks for taking the lead on this, Randy. I'm looking forward to this. :D Not a real big camper, but am excited for the ride. I may go over a day early and visit a friend in Othello.

Dave~

[Randy The X Man]

Moving to the top.
One paid so far.
Non Refundable deposit due March 1?

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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posnews@yahoo.com (paypal id)

[Bparrot]

I'll toss my check in the mail this week. By the way Lee said he would do t-shirts again for us.

[Randy The X Man]

Back to the top.

2 paid. Non refudable deposit due Mar 1.

[Bparrot]

Check went in today's mail. Finally :D Sue and I are making reservations for the trailer today too.

[Ed1947]

:D Glad to see we are getting it organized again. We had a great time at MarDon and with the group last year. The wife and I will be there. We will reserve our own RV spot and stay a week there. We will contribute for the BBQ and hope the poker RUN is done again? It was a perfect route and pizza lunch last year! IMO 8) 8) 8) Ed&Leslie

[Randy The X Man]

:D Glad to see we are getting it organized again. We had a great time at MarDon and with the group last year. The wife and I will be there. We will reserve our own RV spot and stay a week there. We will contribute for the BBQ and hope the poker RUN is done again? It was a perfect route and pizza lunch last year! IMO 8) 8) 8) Ed&Leslie

Cant have a MC campout without a ride. Im going somewhere

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[Bparrot]

Oh...I'm with Ed and Leslie. Sue and I will be over there on Thursday and stay till Monday. Friends are coming over too, but not into bikes. I'd love something like last year, and Lee has said he'll take care of shirts again. We may not get the folks to miss the ride for the bbq, but we'll make it work somehow! I can't wait. :D Already have the time scheduled from work and working on the help with Dad while I'm gone.

[stains1800N]

Reserved a RV spot. Looking forward to a great time. My wife is a little afraid of towing the trailer and me riding the bike. She has never plulled the big trailer.

[Randy The X Man]

Moving up.

3 paid.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[dockboss]

Randy I can't seem to get my pay pal to work off either account. Please send your address and I will send a money order. Jim

[Randy The X Man]

Hi All.

Was going to wait a few more days on this. But decided it did not make a difference. I noticed a marked decline in activity on this thread since someone steped up to make the reservations. Since then we have 3 people paid. A non refundable deposit is due March 1. That is just a few weeks away. The deposit is 50% ($200.00). Gary ended up in this situation last year. With the project given to him he had to put on a last minute blitz. Not sure how many really paid in advance. Everyone who went had a great time. There are several who have reserved RV spots and maybe a motel room. But the camping bill before any food will be $400. The deposit is $200.

So I need at least 10 paid (would like more) before I can pay the nonrefundable deposit. If short on March 1 I will have to bail.

Gary is there any left from last year?

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[Bparrot]

Randy, Part of the issue might be it's still 4 months away........

[Izzys]

Randy, if we're short on March 1, then let me know and I'll make up the difference until we get a better response later in the spring. I can call Mardon and put the remainder on a card. Bob

[Bparrot]

Let's just keep this at the top so no one forgets. Randy is it on the other board...might want to bump it back up over there too.
Bev

[bigd_74]

Randy, if we're short on March 1, then let me know and I'll make up the difference until we get a better response later in the spring. I can call Mardon and put the remainder on a card. Bob

I can kick in some extra $$$ too to meet the dead-line until others join in. Prolly get more people jumping in once the weather gets warmer and we get closer. 8)

Dave~

[WSUVTX]

Let's just keep this at the top so no one forgets. Randy is it on the other board...might want to bump it back up over there too.
Bev

I checked the other board and the last post was made by me back in Jan. That board is really dead until later in the Spring. But we should get the most current info over there.

[Randy The X Man]

Let's just keep this at the top so no one forgets. Randy is it on the other board...might want to bump it back up over there too.
Bev

I checked the other board and the last post was made by me back in Jan. That board is really dead until later in the Spring. But we should get the most current info over there.

I looked at it a week or so ago and it seemed really dead. Perhaps you can throw a post for Mardon.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

Cant think of anything except the Canyon????????????

[WSUVTX]

Let's just keep this at the top so no one forgets. Randy is it on the other board...might want to bump it back up over there too.
Bev

I checked the other board and the last post was made by me back in Jan. That board is really dead until later in the Spring. But we should get the most current info over there.

I looked at it a week or so ago and it seemed really dead. Perhaps you can throw a post for Mardon.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

Cant think of anything except the Canyon????????????

It has been done. Copied your post with the payment and date info.

[Bparrot]

Thank you!!!

Remember Lee's have said he would do t-shirts again!!!

[bigd_74]

Thank you!!!

Remember Lee's have said he would do t-shirts again!!!

Is there a pre-order for t-shirts, Bev? Someone that we need to contact & send $ to? Sorry for the newbie questions... :roll:

Dave~

[Randy The X Man]

Back to the top

3 paid. Deposit due soon.

Thanks
Randy

[bobonaboat]

Jeez, looks like the campers are the weak link on Mardon! I've got my reservation for one of the "Park Model" units up topside near the store. A bit spendy, but I'm not good at camping.

Come on you guys and gals, get 'er done! This was a very cool event last year, what with the poker run, the Lava run just up the road. Warm, dry, open roads....and of course the company of all your fellow X'ers.

[Izzys]

Sent my money thru PayPal today, How can I know it got to you Randy?
Are we going to have enough for the deposit on the 1st? Let me know, Bob

[bobonaboat]

I admit, I don't camp. Call me a candy ass, but I'm going for comfort.
Check this out!

http://www.mardonresort.com/Files/ParkCottageFlyer.pdf

Now that's my kinda camping!

[Bparrot]

bigd_74 Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:19 am Post subject:

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Bparrot wrote:
Thank you!!!

Remember Lee's have said he would do t-shirts again!!!


Is there a pre-order for t-shirts, Bev? Someone that we need to contact & send $ to? Sorry for the newbie questions...

Dave~


I'll get a hold of Lee. Last year we did a pre-order and he had them there for us when we got there. I believe they were $20.00.

[Randy The X Man]

Sent my money thru PayPal today, How can I know it got to you Randy?
Are we going to have enough for the deposit on the 1st? Let me know, Bob

It arrived.

Thanks
Randy

[Islandcruiser]

I recently purchased a 2002 VTX 1800R, red, from Smokey Point CB. I also only recently (3 years ago) moved to Camano Island from eastern Iowa. I've been riding motorcycles for more years than I want to remember and would like to ride with some folk who know the area. I also enjoy rallys and would like to go to this one. Sign me up and I'll Paypal you. I have a little confusion. Camping is $25/ day/site and is there $20 on top of that for food and fun?

John E.

[Randy The X Man]

I recently purchased a 2002 VTX 1800R, red, from Smokey Point CB. I also only recently (3 years ago) moved to Camano Island from eastern Iowa. I've been riding motorcycles for more years than I want to remember and would like to ride with some folk who know the area. I also enjoy rallys and would like to go to this one. Sign me up and I'll Paypal you. I have a little confusion. Camping is $25/ day/site and is there $20 on top of that for food and fun?

John E.

20 paid at $20 covers the campsites (8) for the weekend. We expect more then 20 so everything over will go towards food and drink. Each campsite that they charge $25 for will hold more then one camp.

So bottom line is $20 should cover it. Those who are not camping will also kick in towards the grub

Thanks
Randy
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[ChromeMagnon]

I wont be able to make the Mardon trip...the Army has other plans for me.

However, I have a few cases of wine (good stuff) in my basement that I have trying to figure out how to get rid of.

Anyone that has a support vehicle going that is interested, just PM me.

The only thing I ask is when Randy gets about 6...or 20 beers in him and decides to guzzle a bottle, get video. If he wont put it on nwbikers.com, we will post it somewhere else.

Let me know,
Butch

[Randy The X Man]

I wont be able to make the Mardon trip...the Army has other plans for me.

However, I have a few cases of wine (good stuff) in my basement that I have trying to figure out how to get rid of.

Anyone that has a support vehicle going that is interested, just PM me.

The only thing I ask is when Randy gets about 6...or 20 beers in him and decides to guzzle a bottle, get video. If he wont put it on nwbikers.com, we will post it somewhere else.

Let me know,
Butch

I have been known to drink 6 or 20 beers then who knows? Have you ever checked this video out from the Next 100 Years.

You will get a feel for The X Man in party mode. Im the guy behind the camera. Except for the first interview.

http://nwbikers.com/VID_Next100yearsD1_06.html

Thanks
Randy The X Man

[Islandcruiser]

I just bought a 2002 1800R a couple of weeks ago from Smokey Point CB, but I've motorcycling for more years than I want to remember. I also moved to Camano Island from Iowa 3 years ago, so I've been hoping to find a good group and some fun rallys. I'm a little confused about the cost. Do I send $25/night (2 nights) and money for food? Let me know. I'm in.

John E.

[bigd_74]

I just bought a 2002 1800R a couple of weeks ago from Smokey Point CB, but I've motorcycling for more years than I want to remember. I also moved to Camano Island from Iowa 3 years ago, so I've been hoping to find a good group and some fun rallys. I'm a little confused about the cost. Do I send $25/night (2 nights) and money for food? Let me know. I'm in.

John E.

Randy has explained it to me, cause I didn't quite understand how it worked at first either. :D

Basically, each campsite is $25/night. We can get up to (4) tents per camp-site (is that about right, Randy?). So, for (2) nights, each campsite will run $50 total. Divide that (4) ways = $12.50. The extra $7.50 will go towards the food/drinks.

That help? :D

Dave~

[Randy The X Man]

I just bought a 2002 1800R a couple of weeks ago from Smokey Point CB, but I've motorcycling for more years than I want to remember. I also moved to Camano Island from Iowa 3 years ago, so I've been hoping to find a good group and some fun rallys. I'm a little confused about the cost. Do I send $25/night (2 nights) and money for food? Let me know. I'm in.

John E.

Randy has explained it to me, cause I didn't quite understand how it worked at first either. :D

Basically, each campsite is $25/night. We can get up to (4) tents per camp-site (is that about right, Randy?). So, for (2) nights, each campsite will run $50 total. Divide that (4) ways = $12.50. The extra $7.50 will go towards the food/drinks.

That help? :D

Dave~


Yea that is about it. It all depends on how many are there. The surplus after camping is avaliable for food and fun.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[Islandcruiser]

Thanks to both of you. Sorry for the double post. As a newbie I didn't see the second page and thought my account wasn't activated yet. Anyway, you know I'm glad to be here and looking forward to meeting some of you. Randy, I'll see if I can run the Paypal through.

John E.

[Randy The X Man]

WOW we let this fall right off the page. Well here is bumping it back up :D

Deposit has been paid. We have 7 paid now inculding me.

Need More :P

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[CRUZR]

Finally got off my rear and started readin' the forum again. I just sent my payment in for Mardon. Guess I'm number 8.

Plan on being there folks. Hope everyone else can make it. We need to break last years numbers!!!

Be there or be square!

Hopefully, I will have the trailer done by then, Always somthing to do....
Gary

[Randy The X Man]

We have 11 paid.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[pizzacowboy]

We have 11 paid.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

sent my payment via paypal , just wanted to confirmed you received it.
lee

[Randy The X Man]

It was just pointed out to me that the Lava Love run is the next weekend :?

Not sure what happend there. But should not affect our good time :)

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[Jim and Colleen]

According to my best planning... we will be able to cruise up to Mardon on Saturday, meet & greet, but at in cafe [Sharon Lovs us!] and stay in motel [or Park Model if available].

Please, on Friday, clearly mark all the dammm hidden, nearly underground bbq pits before we arrive. We will have just come in from La Grande to TX coast to Mardon, and will be in no mood for bbq foolishness. [Nor for Jeff's dance, for that matter. smile]

Randy, we'd make more solid arrangements with you if we could, but things like weather & motorcycles can slow folks down. If we make it, we'll chip in appropriately. If we're short, charge it to Jon... another smile.

We'll try not to be too tanned for you folks!

J & C

[bobonaboat]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that the east and west motel(s) have been replaced with the park cottages. Quite a bit more expensive but all include 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, fireplace, full kitchen, TV and a nice deck.
Just a FYI

[Jim and Colleen]

Bob, thanks for the update... We have stayed in the Park Models before. They sound just like your description, but they are way away from our main campsite... too far for this guy to walk, if you remember The Fall!

But, Colleen reminds me that they were going to tear down the motels [aka Pieces of Crap Inn] and build some park Model types... and they'd be right where we stayed last year, ie close enough.

I'll call them and see what the deal is. We will also go there this spring a time or two and can check it out in person. We'll keep you informed. Unless you plan on boating up there... grin.

Jim & Colleen

[bobonaboat]

I've got a park model reserved where the East Motel used to be for the Rally. I think I was quoted $140 per night.
As for me boating there, my tub is a bit oversize for that venue at 44ft and 22 tons. Even if I could reach it by water it would take quite awhile to get there at 10kt (12mph). Not to mention the fuel as I burn about a gallon per nautical mile......those stops at the fuel dock are painful these days! 500 gallons wasn't so bad 10 years ago when I was paying 61 cents a gallon.
So you won't see me worrying about the fuel economy on my X...or the $140 per night...
It's all relative...

Bob

[NDAna]

Would love to go but will just be getting back into town on the 12th after a 3.5 week approximate 6.5K mile vacation ride. For sure as far east as Indiana and possibly as far as Buffalo, NY. Should be an adventure. Photos in July.

[Randy The X Man]

Are we there yet dad?

Just pushing it bak up

Thanks
Randy

[Jim and Colleen]

We rearranged our trip and just made/paid for a Park Model for Friday & Saturday nights. Bob [aka '...onaboat'], looks like we'll be neighbors, so keep the noise down.

We'll be getting in late afternoon, I imagine. Will just have swung in from trip to Texas Gulf Coast and various parts of that great state, a trip we start on June 14th. So we'll be fat [one month of road food and no gyms!] and tired. Please move all the damn bbq pits. [I joke about that fall, but it hurt. Thank goodness I'd had a beer or two to cover the pain.]

Randy, we can talk about covering our end financially Saturday if that's okay. We still plan on eating in cafe and we bring our own cheap but deadly beer, and we have a place to sleep.

Tony, Walt, Lee, Brian, Steve, Doug, Jan, Vicki, Marilyn, everyone... heck, even Jeff, it'll be good to see you all again.

Jason, I think we'll be heading thru Umatilla around 2/4, but we can firm it up if you want to meet again. He///, last time it worked well... :roll: But I understand there may be even further Oregon-ers going. Careful, they are a wild bunch.

Walt, PLEASE be there; you are the onliest one older than me!

Jim & Colleen

[WSUVTX]

We rearranged our trip and just made/paid for a Park Model for Friday & Saturday nights. Bob [aka '...onaboat'], looks like we'll be neighbors, so keep the noise down.

We'll be getting in late afternoon, I imagine. Will just have swung in from trip to Texas Gulf Coast and various parts of that great state, a trip we start on June 14th. So we'll be fat [one month of road food and no gyms!] and tired. Please move all the damn bbq pits. [I joke about that fall, but it hurt. Thank goodness I'd had a beer or two to cover the pain.]

Randy, we can talk about covering our end financially Saturday if that's okay. We still plan on eating in cafe and we bring our own cheap but deadly beer, and we have a place to sleep.

Tony, Walt, Lee, Brian, Steve, Doug, Jan, Vicki, Marilyn, everyone... heck, even Jeff, it'll be good to see you all again.

Jason, I think we'll be heading thru Umatilla around 2/4, but we can firm it up if you want to meet again. He///, last time it worked well... :roll: But I understand there may be even further Oregon-ers going. Careful, they are a wild bunch.

Walt, PLEASE be there; you are the onliest one older than me!

Jim & Colleen

Hey Jim and Colleen
Looking forward to see you as well. You should ride with us the day we go through Eastern Oregon on the way down to the 4 Corners in June.

[Bparrot]

Jim and Colleen,
Look forward to seeing you guys again.
Bev

[bobonaboat]

Jim and Colleen,

Since we're gonna be neighbors, I'll do my best to keep it down to a dull roar.

If I do get too loud, I'll do the fire pit dance in your stead.

Bob

[Windjammer63]

I still have a mark on my shin from one of those stupid fire pits...

WJ

[diamond]

bobonaboat

Watch out on that fire side dancing. Last time I did that, someone spiked my poyote (SP).

[diamond]

Just a reminder for those coming from the West side. About 3 weeks ago, my 4x4 was totalled (no injuries). I have replaced it and will have some limited room for those wanting "stuff" carried over the mountains and back.

Pics of the old and new 4x4 are posted.

[Randy The X Man]

Hope we have some summer by this time.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[Randy The X Man]

They tell me summer is almost here?

Thanks
Randy

[eagle1953]

I need to check my schedule but I should be going. Will be a good chance to meet many of you that I don't already know.

Randy I'll give u my money at the next bike night I see u at.

:roll: jim and colleen umatilla sounds good just like last year. im hopin i may get a chance to head east for a ride before then. maybe catch lunch and a beer. i cant wait for mardon, but even worse the wife is 6 days over do for my daughter to arrive so everyone have some good labor thoughts.
jason

[Jim and Colleen]

Jason,

First, about Mardon: I estimate Umatilla noon-ish, but we can agree to adjust on the road... Maybe we agree to stop the bikes at 10 and one of us call the other to check eta?

Second, you riding this way would be nice, but we are leaving 14 June for the southern trip. The 2 weeks before we will be in & out of Baker for new tires, trip-checks and such from our dealer. On one of the remaining weekends [May] we could meet you somewhere for lunch/beer, Pendleton, Boardman, whatever. Or, you could ride to Baker on Jun 8th... that's Hells Canyon Rally. We'll be there but coming home for the night--rooms are no longer available. You could take the sofa here?

Third, and most important: best of luck with the delivery. Overdo son, eh? Too bad, man. I was an overdo son and look at my fat a$$!

Jim

one way or the other if i head east for a overnight trip i will drop a line. i appreciate the invite for a sofa but if you have a quite place where i can park the bike and sleep next to it that is just fine to.
jason

[Jim and Colleen]

You're covered.
541-786-5840]

J & C

[Randy The X Man]

wow had to do some searching to find the thread. Better get it back up.

Thanks
Randy The X Man

[pizzacowboy]

ok, its time to get the t-shirts going, im figuring out a design and will be asking for orders soon. stay tuned!

lee

[diamond]

Secret to a good marriage.

My correct answer "Don't get married".

[Jim and Colleen]

Weeellll, another answer is to do it until you get it right.

It certainly worked for us!

:)

[Windjammer63]

Weeellll, another answer is to do it until you get it right.

It certainly worked for us!

:)

Yep, 3rd time was the charm for me...

WJ

[bobonaboat]

I can't afford to try again....

sign me up for 2 t-shirts, XL.

[WSUVTX]

sign me up for 2 t-shirts, XL.

What time do you plan on leaving Portland for Mardon? Friday morning? If so maybe I will come down the night before and ride over with you.

[Jim and Colleen]

You do that, Tony WAZZU, and you may well end up riding the last 1/2 ride with us, as well!

J&C

[WSUVTX]

You do that, Tony WAZZU, and you may well end up riding the last 1/2 ride with us, as well!

J&C

What is the plan?

tony, my plan is to meet up with J & C in the umatilla turn off area from 84 around noonish. have a cold one(if your so inclined) in some air conditioning then get back on the road in the desert heat, and onto mardon.
furthermore i would love any company leaving the portland area. my plan at this point is to leave thursday evening after rush hour and make it to the dalles or maybe just the hood river area and find camping. reason is that this is one of the few rides i have planned so the sooner im on the road the better. my plans can always be changed to accompany a good friend though.
jason

[Jim and Colleen]

Tony, I thought you were BSing! If you are not, it'd be a really good thing to have you join us from Umatilla. Colleen sends her enthusiastic second on this.

Jason, you leting go the notion of Hells Canyon Rally? We will be there, just cruising town, not doing the rides thru canyons, and returning home late afternoon. You are still welcome to crash at our place [in it or at it].

We'll be in Umatilla noonish and do our best not to be too late and cause you to have too many cold ones while waiting.

J&C

[WSUVTX]

tony, my plan is to meet up with J & C in the umatilla turn off area from 84 around noonish. have a cold one(if your so inclined) in some air conditioning then get back on the road in the desert heat, and onto mardon.
furthermore i would love any company leaving the portland area. my plan at this point is to leave thursday evening after rush hour and make it to the dalles or maybe just the hood river area and find camping. reason is that this is one of the few rides i have planned so the sooner im on the road the better. my plans can always be changed to accompany a good friend though.
jason

I would not be able to leave work on Thursday until about 4 or 5 so I would not be down your way until around 7 or 8. But would love to ride out with you to meet up with J&C

we can leave friday morning tony. no big deal. that way you can change some diapers while your here :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Randy The X Man]

I am allways interested in new routes. I may hop on this if its ok.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[WSUVTX]

we can leave friday morning tony. no big deal. that way you can change some diapers while your here :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The best day of my life was the day I changed my last diaper. But remember I changed diapers for basically 5 years straight, between my three boys. :wink:

Cool I will be to your place Thursday night.

[Jim and Colleen]

Well, hot damm, this is cool!

To be honest, we were a bit concerned about this last leg of or trip. Would we be too tired after running from Galveston to Mardon in 7 days? But it looks like the Umatilla leg to the campsite may well be the best part.

How about I lead you along the river to Pasco? That alone is a very nice ride and only a few miles longer.

Welcome, Randy; eager to meet you.

Jim & his better half, supervisor, boss, monitor, all that.

[WSUVTX]

Well, hot damm, this is cool!

To be honest, we were a bit concerned about this last leg of or trip. Would we be too tired after running from Galveston to Mardon in 7 days? But it looks like the Umatilla leg to the campsite may well be the best part.

How about I lead you along the river to Pasco? That alone is a very nice ride and only a few miles longer.

Welcome, Randy; eager to meet you.

Jim & his better half, supervisor, boss, monitor, all that.

Back roads all the way from Umatilla to Mardon would be great. Looking forward to riding with yall.

[WSUVTX]

I've got a park model reserved where the East Motel used to be for the Rally. I think I was quoted $140 per night.
As for me boating there, my tub is a bit oversize for that venue at 44ft and 22 tons. Even if I could reach it by water it would take quite awhile to get there at 10kt (12mph). Not to mention the fuel as I burn about a gallon per nautical mile......those stops at the fuel dock are painful these days! 500 gallons wasn't so bad 10 years ago when I was paying 61 cents a gallon.
So you won't see me worrying about the fuel economy on my X...or the $140 per night...
It's all relative...

Bob

How about we take the bikes on the boat out around the coast up the Columbia to the Snake then up around Ice Harbor damn and ride into Mardon. Sounds like a good month long vacation at 10 knots

[bobonaboat]

Who's buying fuel?

[WSUVTX]

Who's buying fuel?

You buy the fuel when we are going upriver, I will buy it going down river. How does that sound.

[WSUVTX]

What does everyone think about this for a Saturday ride. About 236 miles. That of course would include Pizza and twisties.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l39/tharrell1/Maps/MarDonSaturdayRide.jpg

tony and randy, you are both more than welcome to stay at my place on thursday. i just gotta know when to have the steaks ready.
jason

[WSUVTX]

tony and randy, you are both more than welcome to stay at my place on thursday. i just gotta know when to have the steaks ready.
jason

I can probably leave work in Arlington at 4 at the latest. Maybe a little earlier, depending on the week is going.

that looks like a fun ride for saturday. i cant tell but does it run thru walla walla? if so i may have to stop and see some family.
jason

[WSUVTX]

that looks like a fun ride for saturday. i cant tell but does it run thru walla walla? if so i may have to stop and see some family.
jason

Ya I thought it was a good idea for a ride. Just and idea, if someone else has a better idea lets hear it. No I doesn't quite get down to Walla Walla

[Jim and Colleen]

It does look good.

We may pass, for a couple of reasons. One, Colleen may be tired and we just hang out at the lake, maybe chat with Walt aka diamond [unless he's learned how to ride that big F by now... :lol: ]. Two, our tires will not have been replaced from our Texas excursion, and we might not have tread enough for an extra 2-300 miles.

But if we can do it, we will because it looks good-- and we need some of Lee & Vicky's pizza!

J & C

[Bparrot]

Jim you can do the BBQ and I'll bring you and Colleen some of Lee's Pizza.

[diamond]

Jim I am getting better. Can now make complete left turns and should be able to make at least 1/2 of a right turn, by the time we meet again.

I have also taught Maryln how to push me back (without falling over) when I stop to close to anything.

I just ordered the advanced training wheel set (flashers and streamers) so I feel I just might enjoy this summers riding. I will also bring back the set you loaned me.

I am not sure about making the long ride. As long as we don't have to stop, put our feet down or turn right, I might try it.

Walt/Maryln

[Jim and Colleen]

Man, Walt, I do love a sense of humor.

But just for the record, I have no doubt you could leave me so far behind when you're on that beautiful F... but then almost everyone can.

But maybe that's a good thing, because when it happens I have the opportunity to calculate everyone's rate of change in distance with respect to time, and then distance with respect to time with respect to time-- which is one of my favorite things to do. Until 5 oclock, that is! Then I do the same with servers in the bar!

Seriously, we are so very much looking forward to Mardon. We'll be tired, broke, and likely sunburned as heck, but we wouldn't miss this for anything. Old friends [though not many as old as diamond!] and new folks who aren't friends yet.

Ride safe and wish us luck. We head south next week!

Jason and Tony, we're still planning on meeting up in Umatilla. Have exchanged cell phone numbers yet? [541-786-5840 is ours.]

Jim [with Colleen's editorial okay]




J & C

ooohhhhh i cant wait to see the streamers :lol: yes J+C we will see you in umatilla. i will put the # in my phone tommorow. chit i may even try and talk some more of the OR guys into makin this ride.

and as a side note to J+C i wont be making the hells canyon w-end. :(
jason

[diamond]

Is it time for a updated role call of who is planning to be at Mardon this summer??

I know I am...

[Jim and Colleen]

Is it time for a updated role call of who is planning to be at Mardon this summer??

I know I am...

Colleen & I will be there Friday, tired but happily trying to keep up with Jason, Tony, maybe Randy and who knows whom else?

J

[Bparrot]

Sue and I will be there Thursday. :D

[Windjammer63]

Well, guess I'll cowboy up and make the exhausting trek over...

WJ

[WSUVTX]

Is it time for a updated role call of who is planning to be at Mardon this summer??

I know I am...

As J&C said I will be there Friday with them, Jason and Randy

[bobonaboat]

I'll be there Friday.....probably early afternoon.

will be there about mid afternoon or somewhere there abouts, probaly with tony, randy maybe?, and J+C. at least that is the plan for now.
jason

[Ed1947]

:D Well, I stopped by Mardon today(sunny and nice). We were over to our oldest son's place in Soap Lake and swung by on the way back. We needed to check out a place to stay this year during the Mardon BBQ. Mardon had no place for me and the State Park was booked up on Sat. the 14th. I didn't want to be moving around on the day of the poker run and the BBQ. I found a little place called The Last Resort. It is right on hwy 262 and just across the street from the Shell station and store/market. I booked Izzy and I a place for a week there. So it is looking like Izzy and us will be there from 7/10-7/16th. We will be there practicing our riding,beer drinking,relaxing and story telling on Tuesday the 10th of July!! Any of you drysiders want to take a ride out and say Hi, we will be around! Anyone coming over early stop by and get a cool soda we are about a mile west of Mardon in space 1 & 2... just off the hwy. You can't miss us. I have a 40ft. Cross Terrain toyhauler and Izzy has a 36 ft. motorhome. You will see them from the road.(Between the golf course and the shell station on the lake side of the raad... :D :D :D 8) 8) 8)

[Randy The X Man]

Jon asked dates. So I thought I should bumb this up :D

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[Thanatos]

Randy,

I will be heading out that way as well, sometime Friday night, but have already reserved a spot for my motorhome. Anything I need to let you know? Don't think I'll be eating with you guys, as my whole family will be there with me, but do want to be included in some of the rides.

-Rob

[Randy The X Man]

Ok guys Mardon is just around the Corner. Next (not this) weekend. So far we have 13 paid. Lots of room left.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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:roll: randy i will get the money to you in mardon if you dont mind.
jason

[Randy The X Man]

To those who still need to pay ($20) you can paypal if you want to
posnews@yahoo.com.

Otherwise just pay me at Mardon.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[Rib-Bone]

I gave my 20.00 at the pizza run an might have to pay for more people when I get there

[Ed1947]

:) Randy, for those who have arrainged for Rv spaces or rooms how much do you want for the BBQ or the total bill if you come up short on the tent camping? Let us know and I will pay you cash, at Mardon... Ed&Leslie 8)

[Randy The X Man]

:) Randy, for those who have arrainged for Rv spaces or rooms how much do you want for the BBQ or the total bill if you come up short on the tent camping? Let us know and I will pay you cash, at Mardon... Ed&Leslie 8)

I think like last year. There is nothing specific pre planned for the BBQ. I think we just go to the store and pick up some stuff. Fiqure it out at the time. For those who are not at the Mardon Campsite just kick in some donation for the food.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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[diamond]

Randy

We too will chip in, in the event we come up short.

We still have some room in my PU for those that have stuff that they cannot carry in their bike.

[knarF]

I'll be there,,, Friday evening if I can swing it. If not Saturday AM. I'll pay whoever whatever when I get there if thats alright.

[WSUVTX]

I will be leaving work in Arlington on Friday afternoon at around 3pm if anyone is interested in riding over together. Heading over Snoqualmie Pass going East coming back Stevens or maybe the North Cascades on Sunday.

[knarF]

If I can get away from work early enuf I'd like some company.

[WSUVTX]

If I can get away from work early enuf I'd like some company.

Sounds good we can meet at the Smokey Point Cycle Barn around 3 or 3:15 if you want. Let me know.

[bobonaboat]

as were all posting up on this. Company welcome and much appreciated!

Shirley and I will be departing for Mardon relatively early on
Friday and welcome any meet ups along the way. Relative would be around 9 or 10 AM.

All you fence sitters on the Mardon Rally need to get with the program. :D

This was a very cool event last year.....you don't want to be wishing!

Bob

[bigd_74]

as were all posting up on this. Company welcome and much appreciated!

Shirley and I will be departing for Mardon relatively early on
Friday and welcome any meet ups along the way. Relative would be around 9 or 10 AM.

All you fence sitters on the Mardon Rally need to get with the program. :D

This was a very cool event last year.....you don't want to be wishing!

Bob

Bob - I'm looking at heading over around 9 or 10 AM as well. I could meet you at North Bend or somewhere on I-90. I was thinking about going over Hwy 12 (White Pass), but I don't think anyone else is heading that way.

Dave~

[bobonaboat]

Works for us Dave!

Let's make it happen!

[Randy The X Man]

How about a 10am Departure from North Bend Chevron (Exit 31)? There is a Macdonalds next door.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[bigd_74]

Works for us Dave!

Let's make it happen!

CruzR posted up about leaving around noon. Depending on work, I may have to opt for that. I'll know for sure this weekend - maybe sooner.

How about a 10am Departure from North Bend Chevron (Exit 31)? There is a Macdonalds next door.

That sounds like a dandy place to meet - same place where the 4-corners fellas met up for departure.

I'll know for sure when I can head over & will post up.

Thanks guys! 8)

Dave~

[bluetick]

Man how do you pack cloths, 2 sleeping bags, 2 lawn chairs, and a pup tent for a trip like this???
I did check on rooms but they are all booked.
Jeff n Julie

[WSUVTX]

Man how do you pack cloths, 2 sleeping bags, 2 lawn chairs, and a pup tent for a trip like this???
I did check on rooms but they are all booked.
Jeff n Julie

It is warm enough there that last year I used a fleece sleeping back liner, you can get chairs that collapse pretty small, Coleman clothes storage bags could get a 2 sets of clothes for a couple days and into one saddle bag. The other saddle bag will have your 2 fleece sleeping bags. Each should have room for odd and ends. Your luggage rack can carry the tent and sleeping pads/air matterass, and chairs.

[Bparrot]

It soooooo nice to have a trailer. :lol:

[bluetick]

It soooooo nice to have a trailer. :lol:

Are you talking a trailer to put the bike in??? I have a truck, camper and trailer I could haul the bike up but it just wouldn't be the same.
:lol:

[Bparrot]

No, I'm riding the bike over. Sue's driving the truck and rv over. I can't do that sleep on the ground thing anymore! Too hard on the bones. :)

[Ed1947]

:) Bluetick, I don't know how big a hassle it would be, but Diamond has offered to haul alittle extra stuff over in his truck? Just an Idea for this one!!! Good luck... Ed1947 8)

[diamond]

Ed, I have offered many times to carry some extra equipment. I have now decided to leave for the eastern side on Tuesday the 10th but will not check in at Mardon until the 13th. Anybody needing some extra stuff carried to Mardon should contact me this weekend.

While en route to Mardon we will be overnighting at other places for some fishing, etc..

Walt/Maryln

[Ed1947]

:) I know you have, that could be a nice offer than some could use? Look us up Walt. Do you have a room at Mardon then? We will be at the Last chance RV park right across the road from the golf course and the gas/market about a mile west of Mardon. We are heading over on tuesday also. Izzy is bringing his RV too! It is going to be warm!!! :D :lol: :D See you guys there!!! Ed&Leslie 8)

[Randy The X Man]

Just a few days away.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[BlueFalcon]

Looks like I'll make it to Mardon. Weekend cleared up nicely. See you all there!

Randy (posnews), I'll slip you a $20 when I see you there.

Brian

[diamond]

Our departure date is now Tuesday morning. Intend to locate and stay overnight at a few state parks along Hwy 20 and spend some time at lakes near Omak Will drive down to Mardon on Friday and expect to arrive about 4PM.

After 3 days of camping I suspect the first thing on my agenda will be to bathe. Not so much for me but for those that will be riding behind me.

We are looking forward to seeing and riding with all of you again.

Walt/Maryln

[bigd_74]

Bob & Randy - my plans changed on me & my wife will be taking the kids over to Spokane on Friday to visit with her family over the weekend. I plan on riding the bike over there with her to help with the kiddos. I'll be riding to Mardon from Spokane so I'll have to meet up with everyone over there on Friday afternoon/evening.

See ya there! 8)

Dave~

[Randy The X Man]

Hi All

Just checking my Mardon reservation info. I see that check in time is 3pm. So perhaps my planned 10am departure may be to early. It is 150 to 160 miles from North Bend Exit 31 to Mardon. Perhaps we should set a departure time of 12:00 from North Bend. Then we can all go over as one group? Gas at Vantage

Thoughts?

Mardon 9198 hwy 262 se, Othellow, Wa.
800 416 2736
Our camp spaces are
East Park,9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20
Under Randy Upshaw

Thanks
Randy The X Man
www.nwbikers.com (http://www.nwbikers.com)

[Windjammer63]

Well, crap. Not looking good for me to be there on the scoot. Fork seal is leaking pretty bad, and doesn't look like I'll get it in the shop before this weekend :cry:

WJ

[WSUVTX]

:roll: randy i will get the money to you in mardon if you dont mind.
jason

Hey Jason
Since I will be showing later than you, please have a cold PBR ready for me :D :beer3: I will have the whiskey.

[bluetick]

Tony, Jason
You 2 have to behave, I'm bringing the boss. Toni you get to see the other Jeff.
I'm not sure how this works but keep a camping spot open for us. We'll leave Friday morning and hook up with Jason.
Jason you mentioned that we will stop somewhere to hook up with others, where at?
We'll be at the Chevron at 8:00 AM.
I'll have the cash for the potluck B B Q and Camp site when I get there.
Thanks all for setting this up.
I'm presently in Yakima and this morning it was 80 at 9:30 AM. I was told that Friday its suppose to hit 104 and a bit cooler on Saturday.
Anyone else going from the 4 corners trip?
Jeff

[Mr.Metal]

I'm considering this way late in the game, but a quick question: any options for staying the night other than camping? We don't have a tent and would probably prefer a motel room, but it sounds like everything in the area is booked? If we decided to stay the night, it'd be from Saturday to Sunday. Otherwise, we might just show up for a few hours on Saturday with Jon :)

[diamond]

Mr. Metal

Last year I was late in making reservations and had to book a hotel on the Internet, in Othello. Othello is about 20 miles south of the camp sight.

It is 8AM Tuesday and we are going out the door for some fishing and camping in places unknown . See you all at Mardon on Friday.


Walt/Maryln

[bobonaboat]

Try either Othello or Moses Lake, if Mardon doesn't have anything. Both options are real close, with Moses Lake having the better options.

I stayed the same place as Diamond last year, and it worked out pretty ok!

Hope to see you there!

:roll: :shock: :roll: tony i will have the beer cold and ready that is if jim(J+C) doesnt drink it all :D. we will be meeting jim and colleen in umatilla at noon jeff. and who needs a tent? a tarp and bag will do just fine. as for clothes and packing 1 pair of pants, 2 pairs of esscential under garments, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of sandals, overnight bag, and then i should have room for a case of beer in the other saddle bag. tarp and sleeping bag strapped to fender. perfect. oh and dont forget the qaurters for the showers, and sunscreen. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[bobonaboat]

Hey all!

Don't forget the bug spray. The skeeters were kinda mean at times last year!

Last week they were no issue though....

[CRUZR]

I'm considering this way late in the game, but a quick question: any options for staying the night other than camping? We don't have a tent and would probably prefer a motel room, but it sounds like everything in the area is booked? If we decided to stay the night, it'd be from Saturday to Sunday. Otherwise, we might just show up for a few hours on Saturday with Jon :)

I have a 2 room tent that I have never used I can bring, if you or anyone else needs the use of it....

Let me know and I can bring it over.

Gary

[CRUZR]

Just a few days away.

Thanks
Randy The X Man
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See ya tomorrow at noon....

Gary