Guy's weekend

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

OK - I've mentioned this before (can't find the thread)..........

I was thinking about doing my annual 'head-clearing exercise' and mentioned to Karen that I'd really like to do a guy's night out or guy's weekdend ride or something like that. Just a bunch of guys drinking and partying and belching, farting on an open fire, maybe pissing on it at the end of the night - or whatever guys wanna do.

Whaddya think? Can we fit this into the summer for a weekend? Maybe the women could do their own thing that same weekend? I dunno - just thinking here. I'd appreciate any feedback, thoughts, planning help or whatever.
Personally, I like the coast, but some of you seem to think that the coast is too cold.

I'm a little envious of Dockboss and his ride/time off. One of these days I'll get the opportunity to take off like that. In the meantime, I'd be curious to know who'd like to just go for an all-day ride, cut loose, and get away from it all with just the guys.

[shuterbg]

I think thats a great idea for you guys to have a guys weekend.
I would love to be able to take off on the bike too. I happen to have LOTS of time to do it just no money to do it. Always seems to work out that way.

[Jim and Colleen]

Uh oh... Do I see Wild Hogs II on the horizon?

Jim

[The Mongoose]

I think this sounds like fun lets do it. Maybe a one night camping trip or something would be great. I personally love the coast and would be willing to head west.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

nah - no wild hogs, but let's keep Todd away from the marshmallows. i can just see the tent catching on fire now... :wink:

[BIg Ron]

Sounds good to me. Just need to coordinate the weekend lots going on!

[The Mongoose]

I think that we should go here:

http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?se ... ppointment (http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Cape%20Disappointment)

Its a nice ride up and back, great camping, and far away from eveyone.

[ROD-O]

I think A weekend trip would be great.. Count me in ..!!

:beer2:
ROD-O

[ShortShifter]

Sounds good to me!

:beer3: :beer2: :beer3:

Cheers,
Rowland

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

I like it.
Greg - you da man. now let's find a weekend.
Who has a suggestion - any time but Mardon weekend.......

[The Mongoose]

Well lets see...How about August. We have the following weekends:

Aug 2 and 3
Aug 9 and 10
Aug 16 and 17
Aug 23 and 24 is out for Me
Aug 30 and 31

I am down like a clown for this one.

[BIg Ron]

I`m in for 2-3 or 16-17 aug those work best for me

[phattie902]

Well lets see...How about August. We have the following weekends:

Aug 2 and 3
Aug 9 and 10
Aug 16 and 17
Aug 23 and 24 is out for Me
Aug 30 and 31

I am down like a clown for this one.


Not trying to join in or help with planning or anything, but just wanting to remind everyone while you're deciding on where and when that August 30-31 is Labor Day Weekend.

[BlueFalcon]

It would have to be Aug. 2-3 or 9-10 for me. Sounds like a fun idea.

Brian

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

OK - let's just make the decision here and now to make this first annual event on August 9-10 for this year, OK?
Let's get a head count and I'm in.

Greg - if you can check to see if a spot is available, that would be really cool. Let's talk about this at the July meet-up in Lacey.

[The Mongoose]

Aug 9-10 is good for me what say you all??????? I will call and make the reservations and if they are booked we shall make it work somewhere somehow.

[BIg Ron]

Count Me in on this date.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Count Me in on this date.

Thank you, Ron. Sorry I screwed up the date for you. I didn't notice until after I made up my mind to just make up my mind - if you know what I mean.
So the head count so far is:
Keevin
BigRon
Mongoose
Rod-O
BlueFalcon
ShortShifter
Izzy?
.........I know some of you have already expressed an interest in this. Let's get your name in here so Greg knows how many campsites to book, OK? Greg is going to contact the Cape Disappointment park and see what's available. According to their site, we can put a maximum of 8 people per campsite. I'm thinking 3-4 tents will be plenty and if we can get 24 guys to agree to this, we can get away with 8 campsites way out away from the main crowd & kinds cut loose. Each site split 3 ways is cheap, too :)
I'm a cheap bastard, but not as cheap as Nate ( :wink: )

Thanks.

[The Mongoose]

A little update for ya. I tried for the cape dissapointment campgrounds but they are all booked. There are the Sol Duc Hotsprings as well as other campgrounds that do not accept reservations and are on a first come first serve basis. So I guess the question is do we just take off and see what happens (which is my vote, I am always down for a challenge) or go somewhere else? I think that time of the summer it would be to damn hot over on the east side so the coast is the way to go.

[ShortShifter]

Hey Pink put me in for this one too.

Cheers,
Rowland

[psuedohippy]

I may still try to join in on this. Just remember that Izzys BBQ if I remember correct is Aug23 so the farther from that date either way is best for me. Dont want to camp two weekends in a row, the grass tends to grow to fast lol.

[BIg Ron]

Hey Aaron/IHOP has a place on Lake Cushman He Has offered it up on the honda board. Maybe we could talk with him. Just a thought.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Hey - this is a good idea - there's no fee for camping, right? Maybe we can bring some firewood and have a kick-ass bon fire. Is this good with you Aaron?
I love that area - just want to work a good ride into the weekend. It might be cool to not have a check-in or check-out time.
Let's to it!

[BIg Ron]

:bump: :bump:

[IHOP]

Yep, we can camp for free...I have enough room for a bunch of pepole, a big fire pit and an outhouse!

I am gonna be in Montana for the first week of August, but should be back in time

IHOP

[IHOP]

maybe we could work in Shortshifter's favorite ride, to Astoria for fish & chips :?:

[Randy The X Man]

Yep, we can camp for free...I have enough room for a bunch of pepole, a big fire pit and an outhouse!

I am gonna be in Montana for the first week of August, but should be back in time

IHOP

So were is this campsite located?

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

[IHOP]

Just 9 miles North on Hwy 119 from 101 at Hoodsport WA. Here is a link to "explorehoodcanal.com"

http://www.explorehoodcanal.com/lake-cu ... ngton.html (http://www.explorehoodcanal.com/lake-cushman-washington.html)

There is a few acers with several tent sites and RV parking. Turn right at Mile Marker #9 from Hwy 119, stay straight, last two driveways on the Right...

Nice campground, but not luxurious. Generally I keep a camp trailer and use generator power and well water.

[The Mongoose]

This sounds perfect for our little getaway, not to mention all the places I checked we booked solid. Really looking forward to this excursion.

[lonewolff]

This sounds like a lot of fun! Count me in if there is room for one more.

[The Mongoose]

This sounds like a lot of fun! Count me in if there is room for one more.

Always room for one more.

[BIg Ron]

IHOP you rock! THanks for the camp area :D :D :D

[IHOP]

Check it out this weekend Ron, then let us know if you think it will work for us...

It's one of my favorite places ever, but am a little bias too.

IHOP

[BlueFalcon]

Sounds like things are coming together. Woo hoo!! Thanks to IHOP and Pink and everyone for getting this thing arranged.

Where and when are we meeting for our launch point on the 9th? Any suggestions?

Brian

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

For any north enders not taking the ferry across - and the east siders, let's meet at the Poodle Dog in Fife. It might be good to get over there, get set up and scope out the situation, then go for a little putt for 2-3 hours. Then we can bring anything back that we may hve forgotten or otherwise decided we couldn't do without.

How's that work for everyone? If anyone wants to just hang out at the campsite or go fishing, there's no obligation to go on the ride - just tossing out a thought.

Personally - the Olympic Peninsula is my favorite place in the whole worls and Karen and I plan to live over there after she finishes school. There are a lot of folks (Perigard, Redhook, Shortshifter & others) who live there already and know that area a lot better than I do, so any suggestions for a ride would be appreciated. I've never been to Hurricane Ridge, but I'm sure a lot of you have.

Your thoughts?

[ShortShifter]

Lake Cressent is about 2- 2 1\2. Port Townsend is about 1 45 mins. West Port is about 1 1\2 hrs. Gerbings outlet store (if they have not moved yet) is about 20 mins. There is a North Shore around the Canal but I have never done that ride-don't know much about it. Port Gamble is across the Hood Canal Bridge about 1 1/2-2hr ride. Astoria is about 2 1/2 + hr one-way ride. There are some pretty good places to eat on the Canal, and a pub that is not far from Hoodsport that has a Pool table and very biker friendly. Hoodsport also has my favorite Latte' Coffee House and some of the best ice cream money can buy. There are also 4 Casino's that I know of that are riding distance. There is also Hurricane Ridge, nice ride, maybe road construction (not sure).

I hope this helps,
Cheers,
Rowland

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Just a quick bump before heading out for MarDon. I'm sure this will have worked its way off the front page by the time we get back, so here's the scoop:

Between this site and South Sound Riders, we have 8 "Yes" and 2-3 "Maybe".
Greg and I will work out a couple of meeting points (likely the Poodle Dog in Fife & then the Shell station or the McDonalds out by the Roy Y) and then head to Hawk's Prairie and on to the campground. Granted, we still have to work out the details, but there's plenty of time. We'll post the meet points after this weekend.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Bump

[lonewolff]

I'm in! I have the date marked down :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I take it we are meeting on Saturday morning at what time? I just need to know as I live a ways away and it takes time to ride to the meeting place. Also, I would need to know land marks, exit number or the address of the meet up spot as I would map quest it.

WOOOO HOOOOO sounds like a lot of fun and some great riding too.

:mcrider: 8)

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Greg and I will have the details worked out this weekend and post up on Monday.

It's a straight shot down I-5 to Fife & hopefully will have a group meeting there.

More soon...................

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Got the details worked out. Plan is to have the northern riders meet at the Poodle Dog in FIfe - then ride to the Roy Y Shell station. Then we'll ride to Hawk's Prairie to meet the southern group - and then on to drop our stuff at the campsite. After lightening the load we'll go on a 101 loop ride seeing some of the coolest roads and scenery in all of the Pacific Northwest. Big Ron will be leading most of the time. I'll be riding tail-gunner, and Greg will be in the middle somewhere.

We're looking at having a really good time with a really nice ride. It's going to be some serious seat time, so plan on bringing a snack, some water, or whatever you're going to be drinkingl This has the potential to become the start of an annual event, so chime in and plan on cutting loose at the end of the dayl This isn't a cribbage-playing kinda thing. Plan on partying like nobody's looking & then sleeping in the next day!

Guys - you don't want to miss this one. Hey, if I can get the approval from Karen, you can get the approval from your other half. Let's cut loose and realy enjoy being who we are, withour bikes and making some noise!

[BIg Ron]

Be sure to bring an air mattress or a good pad The ground up there is kinda rocky but there is good camping spots LOTS of room for all!!! :D :D :D

[ChromeMagnon]

Stuck in Yakima for 30+ days but duty should be done by 8 August...just in time. Is there still room for another? If so, will plan on meeting Hawk's Prairie bunch. What is DTG from link up?

butch

[VTXGrande]

Sounds like a plan, I'm in. :beer3:

[BIg Ron]

TTT

[Todd WA]

I'm on the fence on this one. :roll: Will know next week.

Are you going Big Ron?

Todd

[BIg Ron]

Yes! Todd I`m leading the group up to the lake.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Stuck in Yakima for 30+ days but duty should be done by 8 August...just in time. Is there still room for another? If so, will plan on meeting Hawk's Prairie bunch. What is DTG from link up?

butch
YUp Butch. Would be happy to see you show up. It's been a while since we've seen you. Maybe this would be a good one for you - cut loose for a day or two.

Hope to see you there.

[BlueFalcon]

Got the details worked out. Plan is to have the northern riders meet at the Poodle Dog in FIfe - then ride to the Roy Y Shell station. Then we'll ride to Hawk's Prairie to meet the southern group - and then on to drop our stuff at the campsite.

There is a detail missing. What are the times? When do we meet at each point?

Brian

[x-ersizer]

Im in if there is still room. :mcrider:

[BIg Ron]

X-ersizer Your in! there is plenty of room for all who want to come and have a kickars time :D

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Got the details worked out. Plan is to have the northern riders meet at the Poodle Dog in FIfe - then ride to the Roy Y Shell station. Then we'll ride to Hawk's Prairie to meet the southern group - and then on to drop our stuff at the campsite.

There is a detail missing. What are the times? When do we meet at each point?

Brian
Brian - name your point and name your time. Where would you like to meet and at what time?
We can work out something with Todd and or Rod-O and some other people coming from your area. I think Budley and some others may be coming, too. As we get closer, more people seem to be expressing an interest and/or getting approval from their women. Anyway, I'm sure there will be plenty of drinking, telling lies and just generally enjoying ourselves.

[lonewolff]

So I'm getting excited about this weekend and I was reading other posts about ribs, bbq's, food at other events and upcoming events. Sooooo....what are we doing for food? :mrgreen: Are we going to BBQ, eat at a place on the way back from the ride for dinner, etc. Likewise, should we be at the meet up places fueled up ( bike and rider) or are we all going to arrive at the final meet up place and find a place for lunch?

Just your general food questions here. :mrgreen: :eat1: :pepper1: :pepper1: :a13:

[IHOP]

I usually stop at Hoodsport for beer and alcohol, ice and munchies. Hoodsport Grocery is small, but they have a variety of stuff. Just about everything you need. There is also a liquor store in town...

So far the burn ban is allowing recreational SMALL fires, in the designated fire pit. Keep an eye out for the burn ban sign a couple miles up the hill from 101, right out front of Cushman Grocery (they have alot of stuff too, but a bit more expensive).

This is basically raw land with some tent sites and cleared areas for RV's, tents, bikes, cages, and just stuff.

Enjoy the property, drink and make as much noise as you want, just dont burn the place down and pack out anything you pack in.

It's possible my nephews or brother could be there too, dont worry, you probably cant keep up with the 20 somethings anyway, they wont be in the way, they drink me under the table everytime...

I'm sure I will still be riding in Montana, so you all go and have fun. Thats why we bought the place. Pack in everything you need and leave it like you find it. I hope you enjoy yourselves, it will be there for us to use for years to come...

This winter I'll be expanding and making it more comfortable for these types of events. Anyone have a dozer or skid steer to clear more land?

Aaron

[BlueFalcon]

Got the details worked out. Plan is to have the northern riders meet at the Poodle Dog in FIfe - then ride to the Roy Y Shell station. Then we'll ride to Hawk's Prairie to meet the southern group - and then on to drop our stuff at the campsite.

There is a detail missing. What are the times? When do we meet at each point?

Brian
Brian - name your point and name your time. Where would you like to meet and at what time?
We can work out something with Todd and or Rod-O and some other people coming from your area. I think Budley and some others may be coming, too. As we get closer, more people seem to be expressing an interest and/or getting approval from their women. Anyway, I'm sure there will be plenty of drinking, telling lies and just generally enjoying ourselves.

Since Fife is south of me, I can meet at the Poodle Dog with the rest of the northerners. Maybe the others around my area can do the same. Is 9:15 meet time at the PD with a 9:30 leave time okay with everyone? The rest of the tour stops can estimate time from there. Just a suggestion. I'm open all day, so any time consensus is fine with me. What do you all say?

Brian

[BIg Ron]

sounds like Blue falcon is bringing the north group from the poodle dog stands up at 9:30. We can do a 10:30 stands up from Hawks in Lacy. Its about 50 mile up to the lake from there. Should put us there about 11:30. If we setup camp and get tings aranged at the camp we should be stands up for a ride at 1:30. I have a couple routes worked out for the ride but I would like to know is how long you would like to be gone camp? I know the food joint Ive got picked out are about 45 minutes away from camp This is about 2;30 give ourselves about 1 hour for lunch and a coffee nudge back on the road about 330.these times are flexable not set in stone. how does this sound so far?I figure about 3 or 4 hours of ride time That will get us back to camp around 7 pm we can grab food at hoodsport befor going up the hill to the lake.should be plenty of daylight left to get the fire started so our dancers will have a place to entertain :lol: :lol: :lol: :beer2: :beer3: These are just my thoughts i`m open to any suggestion.

[The Mongoose]

Sounds good to me, you know the area best Ron so I think you should take the lead and lead us around by the nose and I know we will follow.

[Todd WA]

Ron,
Me no dance around fire anymore.......fire hot......leave mark on skin. :lol: :lol:

Brian,
Will meet you at the PD at 9:15 am.

Todd

[BlueFalcon]

sounds like Blue falcon is bringing the north group from the poodle dog stands up at 9:30. We can do a 10:30 stands up from Hawks in Lacy. Its about 50 mile up to the lake from there. Should put us there about 11:30. If we setup camp and get tings aranged at the camp we should be stands up for a ride at 1:30. I have a couple routes worked out for the ride but I would like to know is how long you would like to be gone camp? I know the food joint Ive got picked out are about 45 minutes away from camp This is about 2;30 give ourselves about 1 hour for lunch and a coffee nudge back on the road about 330.these times are flexable not set in stone. how does this sound so far?I figure about 3 or 4 hours of ride time That will get us back to camp around 7 pm we can grab food at hoodsport befor going up the hill to the lake.should be plenty of daylight left to get the fire started so our dancers will have a place to entertain :lol: :lol: :lol: :beer2: :beer3: These are just my thoughts i`m open to any suggestion.

Hey, Ron. Where in Hawk's Prarie shall I bring the group from the Poodle Dog? Are you talking about the Hawk's Prarie golf course or some other spot just off the freeway? Got an exit number and a business we should look for?

Brian

[The Mongoose]

Hawks Prarie resturaunt would be the meetin place. It is right off the freeway and gas stations if needed.

[bigd_74]

Hi fellas - I think I will be in but just for a Saturday ride. I have almost every weekend in August taken up with MC/ATV stuff. This equals time not spent with my family so I can't take another whole weekend up. I'm good for Saturday though. I'll meet up with you guys at Hawks Prairie & will probably leave the lake around 6 or 7 that night. 8)

Dave~

[BIg Ron]

Greg is right, Hawks Prairie Inn Exit 111 lookin forward to see ya`ll 8)

[BlueFalcon]

Greg is right, Hawks Prairie Inn Exit 111 lookin forward to see ya`ll 8)

Ok, Hawk's Prairie Inn it is. I'll bring the Poodle Dog group straight there and meet y'all.

Brian

[Todd WA]

Greg is right, Hawks Prairie Inn Exit 111 lookin forward to see ya`ll 8)

Ok, Hawk's Prairie Inn it is. I'll bring the Poodle Dog group straight there and meet y'all.

Brian

Brian,
I know the meet place at H-P if your a little fuzzy. :lol: :lol: :lol: I know it's me that still should be fuzzy. :shock:

Todd

[BIg Ron]

Todd you will be Fuzzy sunday morning ! :P :P he he he :beer2: :beer2: :beer2: :beer2: :beer2: :beer2:

[BlueFalcon]

[quote="BIg Ron":3lysbe6h]Greg is right, Hawks Prairie Inn Exit 111 lookin forward to see ya`ll 8)

Ok, Hawk's Prairie Inn it is. I'll bring the Poodle Dog group straight there and meet y'all.

Brian

Brian,
I know the meet place at H-P if your a little fuzzy. :lol: :lol: :lol: I know it's me that still should be fuzzy. :shock:

Todd[/quote:3lysbe6h]

Thanks, Todd. That might work better. I've never been to HP Inn, so I'll let you lead us there. Better than me getting us lost. I'm worse than fuzzy - I'm completely ignorant! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Brian

[vtx1300chic]

CAN I COME?


LOL Just joking have fun...

[redhook57]

If I make it should I keep my current configuration on the trailer?


http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q284/redhook57/July2008019-1.jpg

[Todd WA]

Well their's a stupid question :lol: :lol: :lol: Big Ron will use all that so what's for us to drink?? Can you fit two on that thing? If so you'll need a CDL and a hazmat doc instead of a MC endorsement. :shock:

All we need is a garabage can, ice and cups. 8)

So are ya coming??? :lol: :lol:

Todd

[The Mongoose]

I have a CDL and I am already hazardous I could pull it..............oh wait I guess I'd need a hitch first.

[redhook57]

So are ya coming???

I still haven't decided on a day trip with BigD or the full meal deal. If I decide to camp at least I have a way to haul a tent, stuff, and BEER. I will know more next week.

[perigard]

Put me down as a maybe. I'm hoping to make it, waiting for some plans to come together.

John

[ROD-O]

Major Big BUMMER...I Will not be able to make this Trip..Our Daughter is getting Married...Which I allready knew..But She & my Wife are making plans to have the wedding here at the house that part I didnt know. That means Rod-O has some Major Chores to around here for the wedding and for the BBQ thats going to be here also. And so little time to get it all done..So I have to take a pass on this event.. But you all have a Safe Ride & have have shot for me..

:beer2:
ROD-O

[Todd WA]

So are ya coming???

I still haven't decided on a day trip with BigD or the full meal deal. If I decide to camp at least I have a way to haul a tent, stuff, and BEER. I will know more next week.

OK Mike....you gotta go! Big Ron pulled me off the fence so I guess you can live a little too. I think It would have been nice to have our mash unit Dave with us just in case but I see he will be pulling out just before something could happen :roll: Just like the little fighters leaving just before the bombing run :shock: :roll: :roll: Well I'm hoping I'm the Memphis Bell on this run. :lol: :lol:

Come home with a few holes, no tail, on one engine and two tires..........oh hell it's better than Tracy did last Friday. :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Todd

[BIg Ron]

red hook ya got to come on this one! I`m going to need a little help to keep up with Todd and Keevin!

[The Mongoose]

red hook ya got to come on this one! I`m going to need a little help to keep up with Todd and Keevin!

Ain't nobody that can keep up with those two...I have seen it with my own four eyes.

[BIg Ron]

I THINK I`m in TROOOuBLLLE :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock:

[The Mongoose]

I THINK I`m in TROOOuBLLLE :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock:


You have no idea how much trouble your really in.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Mike - it would be nice to see you and that beautiful machine of yours. We haven't seen you on any rides this year, so if it fits your schedule, it would be cool if you were there. BigD is planning on doing the Saturday ride. I'm planning to bring a bottle of Jack and see if I can find a 2-liter bottle of Coke. I drank Dave's bottoe of Jack and had some apple pie at MarDon. That was a party indeed.
I heard "what happens at MarDon stays at MarDon" but I have yet to see anything from this group in way of a "guy's night out". I'm looking forward to it and looking foward to hanging around a campfire and hearing a lot of good lies. I have one that' I've been saving for the lot of you, but you're gonna have to be there to hear it.
I sure hope we can get some good photos of all the bikes (and maybe riders, too".
As far as I know, this will be the first. Maybe we can start a new tradition like with Winthrop. That was a good time last year, too!

Rod-O - you're gonna be missed, but if my daughter was gonna get married at my house, I'd be missing the ride, too See you next year.

BigRon - I'm looking forward to seeing you and that Shadow lead the ride. OK - I'm assuming you're gonna be on the Shadow and not the scooter for this one - LOLOLOL!

You missed out at MarDon - wish you had been there!

[BIg Ron]

Ya I`ll be on the Big Dawg out front. Bringing some Canadian sourer mash with me.Not responsible what happens when the CRAZY Canook shows up.HeHE :lol:

[BIg Ron]

Lets get back on topic Do we have a definet head count?

so i dont want to re read everything what is the dates on this one and where exactly? the wife has been informed that im done with being home bound.

[BIg Ron]

Augest 9 ride starts at Poodle Dog in Fife @930 for north end ,south end @1030 at Hawks Prierie Inn inl Lacy .Ride up to lake Cushman to camp site then a ride around a ride around the area to be followed by camp fire fun :lol: :shock:

[eagle1953]

Mike -
I heard "what happens at MarDon stays at MarDon" but I have yet to see anything from this group in way of a "guy's night out". I'm looking forward to it and looking foward to hanging around a campfire and hearing a lot of good lies.

I guess you didn't see the ride Tony and Bob and I took to the KOA over in Wintrop about a month ago. If that wasn't a "boys night out" I don't know what would qualify. A good time was had by all and many good stories and political views swapped. Oh yeah, we got good and **** faced too. I think I even smelled a little herb in the air but not sure where it came from 8)

[Irish Red]

Sorry to miss this one. Sounds like fun. I'll be in Harrison Hot Springs camping with the family.

Have a great time and keep the rubber side down.

[Todd WA]

So dude....Keven is this canceled too?

Todd

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

I dunno. Do we have more than 45 people coming?

See you there.

[BIg Ron]

This IS NOT CANCLED ,I`ve got it under control. We still have permition to use Ihop`s place at the lake and I`ve got the ride planned. So let`s Ride Guys!

[Polecat74]

I think I am gonna join up with ya'll, but just for the day... sounds like fun.. :P :P

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Decisions, decisions...........Raider or Shadow?
Hmmm - well, if you're riding the Shadow, I guess I should plan on riding the Raider.
Last time I counted, there were 20 'yes' and 3 'maybe'.

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

'cause you can..........and it's fun.

[Polecat74]

Would like to come for the night if anyone has some extra tent room??? I have no way to carry my big ass tent up there.... :oops:

[Old Fart]

Would like to come for the night if anyone has some extra tent room??? I have no way to carry my big ass tent up there.... :oops:

You can always get a small ass tent....... :lol: :lol:

[IHOP]

You guys be safe and be sane...I hope to hear how things go when I get back.

Oh, and don't burn down my little piece of the woods...

Aaron

[lonewolff]

whoa baby..... wait for it.... wait for it....

:pepper1: "BAM" :pepper1:

whoop .... there it is :bump:

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Joes is having a tent sale right now. $20 will get you a really nice small-ass (backpacking) tent. I bought mine about 15-16 years ago for $20 or so and am still using it today. It works great and I can set it up myself in about 5 minutes.

Hope to see ya there.

[The Mongoose]

Couple more days and were out like a trout.

[bigd_74]

If I make it should I keep my current configuration on the trailer?


http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q284/redhook57/July2008019-1.jpg

Nice lights on the trailer, Mike! Those look like stock turn signals with Kury bezels on them. That would qualify as a CRAP mod, my friend. 8)

See you guys at Hawks Prairie - pray for sun! :wink:

Dave~

[Randy The X Man]

Augest 9 ride starts at Poodle Dog in Fife @930 for north end ,south end @1030 at Hawks Prierie Inn inl Lacy .Ride up to lake Cushman to camp site then a ride around a ride around the area to be followed by camp fire fun :lol: :shock:

Is this the current start schedule? Just incase any last minute entries. I will not (dont think so anyway) be camping but may show up for the ride. It is taste of Edmonds week end so I will be there in the evenings.

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

[BIg Ron]

Yes, Randy thats the plan will be good to ride with you :D

[Dudley]

Cushman is fairly close by for me, would consider swinging by on either Friday or Saturday evenings but have to work Saturday, Any directions or address would be helpful, could bring some of the patches by.

Dudley

[lonewolff]

WHOOO HOOOOO....

It's just about time to push the eject button, pull the rip cord and see you all Saturday. :mrgreen:

:pepper1: :pepper1: :mcrider: :mcrider: :mcrider: :mcrider: :pepper1: :pepper1:

oh yeah and no...... :rain1: see I didn't say it!

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Between the South Sound board and this board we have at least 20 guys signed up for this one. My hat is off to both Ron and Greg for making this happen. Sorry, guys - I've just been plain busy lately. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys and having a great weekend. It looks like we might see some cooler weather than we've been having lately, so that's a bit of a relief for me. There's even a possibility of a sprinkle or two and for the first time in a long time, that isn't going to slow me down one bit.

I'm soo there. C'mon weekend!

[bigd_74]

Irish Red and Chrome Magnon are meeting me at my house tomorrow at 8 AM. We'll see you fellas at Hawks Prairie around 9 - 9:30. We're in for the day ride portion. 8)

Dave~

[Todd WA]

See you there Dave. :D

Butch....are you still coming :?: Spending the night I hope. :D

Todd

[BIg Ron]

Here is what Ihop posted for directionsJust 9 miles North on Hwy 119 from 101 at Hoodsport WA. Here is a link to "explorehoodcanal.com"

http://www.explorehoodcanal.com/lake-cu ... ngton.html (http://www.explorehoodcanal.com/lake-cushman-washington.html)

There is a few acers with several tent sites and RV parking. Turn right at Mile Marker #9 from Hwy 119, stay straight, last two driveways on the Right...

Nice campground, but not luxurious. Generally I keep a camp trailer and use generator power and well water.

[redhook57]

Should put us there about 11:30. If we setup camp and get tings aranged at the camp we should be stands up for a ride at 1:30. I have a couple routes worked out for the ride but I would like to know is how long you would like to be gone camp? I know the food joint Ive got picked out are about 45 minutes away from camp This is about 2;30 give ourselves about 1 hour for lunch and a coffee nudge back on the road about 330.these times are flexable not set in stone. how does this sound so far?I figure about 3 or 4 hours of ride time

I think I am going to sleep in and take a leisurely cruise up the canal and meet you at Cushman around noon. I am in for the afternoon ride but I will probably head out with Big D and the others for the ride home. If anyone from the peninsula wants to ride with me shoot me a PM and we will find a place to meet up. Sorry for the late notice. Ride safe all 8) .

[bigd_74]

Got a call from Irish Red this morning - he won't be able to make the run today, but says to say "hi" to everybody. Butch and I are in & will see you guys at Hawks Prairie. 8)

Dave~

[Todd WA]

Well hope everyone made it home ok. I had fun after we dried out 8) but I don't think Aaron's cabin will never be the same after Greg & Brian
caught it on fire :shock: :shock:. The good news is Ron put it out before it could jump to the out house or we would of really been screwed. :mrgreen: :lol: :lol:

It was great hanging out with the soggy bottom boy's Saturday. :lol: :lol:

Now off to take a shower and wash the bike.

Todd

[The Mongoose]

Hey it was only a small fire no biggie. Yeah it was fun and am looking forward to doing it again this time without the rain. Thanks to Rainman for leading us into the dark abyss at every turn. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[bigd_74]

Butch & I dried out when we kept heading south on 101. We did hit a hailstorm right by Mud Bay - that was fun. :shock: Had a bite & a brew at O'Blarney's in Oly and than headed home. Was a good ride with you guys - just wish the weather hadn't been so lousy. :lol:

Dave~

[ShortShifter]

Had a great time at Soggy Bottom. FYI Did you know that Todd can snore the whole chorus--Bass, Alto, and Tenor. That guy can carry the whole show! :beer2: :chef3: :beer3:

Cheers
Rowland

[BIg Ron]

Todd, Thanks alot you weren`t supposed to say any thing about the fire till after tommarow. After I go back up and fix the wall and roof!Remember :shock: Thank to all the new members of the Soggy Bottom Riders group for a great time.This was definetly on for the books :lol: :shock: 8) :beer2: :beer2: :beer2: :beer3:

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

My hat's off to BigRon for this one. He did the research, led the ride start to finish, pulled a trailer & hauled all the groceries and firewood ( gotta teach that guy how to build a campfire), picked a great place to eat (Rusty Tractor), and breakfast was good, too.
We started with 13 guys - including 3 new members. Todd really changed my mind about him. I was under the impression that if it was even going to sprinkle, he'd throw in the towel. WOW! It didn't just rain - It freakin' POURED! My leathers are outside now and are about 95% dry finally. I thought Lee was kidding about pouring water out of his boots, but he wasn't. Most of us were even wearing some kind of rain gear and still got wet. Lee bought a new pair of boots when we did a pit stop at Wal-Mart in Shelton. By the time we finished the ride and got back to camp, the weather had taken a turn for the better. We got a campfire going and a fire in the cabin. Sorry about the cabin, Aaron. We can help you build a new one. If it's any consolation, the stove is still good and the outhouse was untouched.
By 10:00 I was ready for bed, looked up at a clear sky and 1000 stars, said "what the hell - we still have one more bundle of firewood" and helped Lee polish off his bottle of rum. By 11:00 I was wondering why no one else was tired. I think we burned the last of the wood and all went to bed about midnight. I didn't hear todd or Greg snoring, but I heard all about it this morning. It turned out to be a nice night and it wasn't cold and didn't rain. I guess the guys in the cabin were plenty warm and dry, so that was even better.

Getting set up:
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Fearless Leader:
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The fire (Lots of smiles, laughing & happy faces)
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The morning after:
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Breakfast Spot - good food, but a little slow.
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Thanks to Ron - and all the guys for making this a fun ride, good conversation, met some new people & shared some quality time with some old friends, too. It was great and will be remembered for a long time to come.

Oh man - I'm gonna sleep good tonight 8) :)

[lonewolff]

What a cool weekend! I started the ride on Friday after work and met x-erciser at his house. We rode down to Edmonds and caught the ferry to Kingston. Shortshifter met us on the other side and we did a great dinner in kingston out on a deck in the sun. Rowland chose a great place for dinner and visiting. We then all rode down the canal to his place where he and Kathy set us up for the night and treated us like family. BTW, this was the first time I had met Rowland and Kathy. They are welcome at my place any time! They just have to be willing to go for a "little" ride first. We got up and had a relaxed morning and went to coffee and waited for the rest of the group. Then the rest is history.

Ron, great job! I really enjoyed meeting you and riding with you through hurricane Ron on Saturday. It was like a pool party without the pool and the umbralla drinks. You pulled us off the road and kept us sheltered at the gas station when you saw that Monsoon coming through. You were very consistant with the time frames you estimated us to be at each spot every time! You made sure we didn't get too dried out between each rain experience. And yes that was what it was... an experience, before we got wet again. You led us through the 4 wheel drive test track like a champ! You gave me the opportunity to see how many quarts of water I could wring out of my leather gloves. The meal stop was very welcomed and very good too. All in all I would follow you again on any ride you choose during a drout! :pepper1: :mrgreen:

I met a lot of new guy's on this trip and enjoyed talking with you. It did help to be the new guy so I could meet so many of the new guy's I didn't know. :mrgreen:

We made it home to at 5:20 this afternoon. Thanks to the goofy ferry system. I look forward to the next trip when we can all sit around the camp fire having fun. Although, I did laugh more laying in my tent and listening to Ron and Todd, who had checked out a couple of hours earlier, go on about different things and laughing so hard they couldn't breathe. It was a good weekend with lots of good memories!

Take care guy's and thank you for a great weekend. I still think the soggy bottom boy's sounds funky but I can go with the flow! :beer3:

[IHOP]

Wow those are some cool pics, too bad about the weather, but sounds like you still had fun!

I'm glad it worked out, sorry I missed it but arrived home from Montana Saturday about 6. I'll get some pic up from Glacier NP, that place is incredible...

IHOP

P.S. You dont scare me with the fire stories...my brother built that and I never liked it anyway. :P :o :shock: :D

[Lost Soul]

Hey, Soggy Bottom Boys. Hope a guy dosen't have to ride a cirtain kinda bike to come on here. Ya can kick me off if you don't like my Vulcan, oK. :rain1:

Dang, Had a hell of a time on this trip. One second, yellen at the clouds. And the next, enjoying the view. And Rainman, I'd follow you to hell and back. That was a gas. Sure thought we were gonna be pickin up parts of everything there at one point. Some people's kids I tell ya. Some one should have beat their kid a little harder when they were young. Moroff in that Mustang sure put a chill up my back side. :cus: "Why do they call them morons when their more off than on"?

Enjoyed myself none the less though. No bike problems for any one, " short of a dirty bike" thankfuly. Ride gave me a good reason to buy a pair of boots. "I guess the next thing is rain gear that have a longer leg. They don't do much good at the top of your boots". Great time at the fire pit. Lot of good stories and brain storming on a good name for this run. Only one person did the fire dance that I saw. Hope next year is dryer, for sure!! :beer3: Breakfast was a welcome break. Didn't finish that omlett, but it was good. I'd go back.

Ride home was uneventfull, short of the two idiots who wanted my lane. Is that what the rear gunner puts up with? People just don't look in a cage. Stoped at my partners house and got to look at his new Harley. Got himself a 04 Road king, Nice bike. Any one interested in a Ulta glide? Real nice bike. He just dosen't need three Harleys. He's got it on Craigs list for $8500. But if your talkin cash, he's willing. Just wants a quick sell.

Well, Gonna get my bike out and give her a well deserved bath. Time to break out the elbow grease. Mail me any time you guys. Look forward to meeting and riding with more of ya. GOOD TIMES. Lee :beer2:

[BlueFalcon]

Great weekend despite the downpour on the ride. We all should get our "VTX Rubber Ducky" awards for that one. Glad that Greg and I snagged the loft in the cabin for the sleepover. It was nice and toasty inside and no need to set up a tent. Did I say "toasty"? Of course, sleeping in the same room with a running chainsaw was a little distracting at times. Heh!! :wink: Man, Greg, you musta been tired. I don't even think you remember starting the fire.... :P :P :P

Too bad Aaron called our bluff already. Bummer that he knows we're such liars... Thanks a million, Aaron, for letting us camp out at your place!!! You rock! :mrgreen:

It was good to meet some new faces and hang out with you all around the campfire. It turned out to be a real pleasant evening. And dang that Lee for bringing that spiced rum with him. I swear he had a mission to fill me up with that stuff and make me breath fire. Just glad the headache the next morning was only a low rumble. Nothing a couple pop tarts and some powdered sugar donuts couldn't take care of. And I really wish Dan would have talked more. But I was more than willing to take the flack for the silent treatment he was giving everyone. I'll do it any time for ya, Dan, my friend. :lol: By the way, are there any more questions you guys need to ask me? Too bad, save 'em for next year!!!

Hats off to Ron for always finding a way to lead us into the storm and for being the mule that carried all our crap back to camp from our shopping trip in his curb hopping 4x4 trailer. You did great, Ron!! Hope next year the weather is nice so we can truly appreciate what Ron had intended for us on the ride. I know Ron said the food was good at the Tractor restaurant, but all I really remember is warming up my hands on the hot chocolate mug and listening to Todd grouse about the rain running down his shirt. Oh yeah, and wringing out my gloves on the carpet.

I think Roland got the award for biggest tent again. Dang dude, I can only guess how big your house is! It was rather enjoyable watching him yank that trailer around the campsite like a sled dog. Did anyone get a picture?

BTW, Greg, you got a year to plan for our next year's Guys Only Soggy Bottom Rubber Ducky run (whatever it's called). You ARE going to be the fearless leader, aren't you? I remember taking a vote or something... :P

And thanks go to Keevin for dreaming up the Guys Weekend idea. We'll have to keep this one going. Man, I slept a ton last night. Glad I have the week off.

Take care, fellas!

Brian

[x-ersizer]

honest honey these are that other guys
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after a great lunch at the rusty tractor
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this is how you become a soggy bottom boy
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http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/x-ersizer/DSC01440.jpg
shortshifter slummin it without the Taj Mahal
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/x-ersizer/DSC01461.jpg
A good time was had by all....thanks Rainman

[PiNkPaNtHeR]

Nice pics, Dan - and nice to finally meet you. How did the custom-tailored chaps turn out?

I just noticed that there were a lot of guys who were planning to make this ride who never showed up. Too bad for them. This was one of those "The more the merrier" kinda things. There were enough empty tent sites for at least 12-15 other people and the cabin could have easily slept 4-5 more guys.

For what it's worth, Greg was unanimously voted "Fearless Leader" for the Second Annual Soggy Bottom Guy's weekend Run". Ron did a great job and I hope to see him next year as well, but this was one of those kinda events that just begs for more participants.

As I said in an earlier post, I was impressed that Todd would come (rain) and the new guys who had never ridden with this group before. Since I was running tail-gunner for Ron I got to see the group of 13 - then later only 9 riders. It was an impressive sight. The motorists (cagers) were mostly admiring us and generally gave us right of way in a very nice way. They were smiling and waving, so I can only assume that they likes looking at the small parade of bikes.

When we had breakfast at the little restaurant by Aaron's property, we were well-treated and the food was good, but a little slow to arrive. It was a great weekend - good company - good ride & scenery - safe and sound and very scenic and private.

I'm already looking forward to the same event next year - hopefully wih better weather.