This is the best possible day for me, as it hits at the end of my vacation, and I am going to the interior for the week, and can be back for this day. Otherwise, I am booked all other weekends at work, yay :(.

Unless we are willing to do this on the 21st, but I am worried about those of us with families and work as well.

The plans so far are pretty simple. Go for dinner, then go for a drive up through the Duffy Lake area.
If anyone can supply a map of where we would be going on this ride, it would be very helpful.

As well, and suggestions on where to go for dinner? This as well would be great.

If we have no suggestions on this, then we will pick a place which is more central to go to the drive afterwards. So please, if there is somethign you would prefer avoiding food wise, then make a suggestion and lets see how it goes.

Thanks for your time and suggestions, it will help make this work best for all of us, and allow us all to enjoy our meets.

i call bringing my biatch

This is a site I found with a map of the Duffey Lake loop.

http://members.shaw.ca/bjs1/duffy_lake_loop.htm

http://members.shaw.ca/bjs1/duffy_lake_loop.htm

the link zedcaster meant to post

Thanks H, fixed the link (too many http's!!)

wow isnt that shamu with a gun?

Damn, that looks like a hell of a drive, definitely looking forward to it.

it looks cool :D

Originally posted by HiTMaNN
wow isnt that shamu with a gun?
Yep.

interesting choice in avatars, I should think about getting one soon.

we need a bc avatar for our members only

You know, that dorsal fin on the back of the killer whale is kind of triangular... now if I were an artist maybe it could be made to look more like a rotor. Hmmm any takers? Might be a logo in there somewhere.

PS my avatar is the official mascot for the Shooting events at the 94 Commonwealth Games in Victoria

It is making me think of Indian art, like the orca style, with rotors incorporated into the styling? any thoughts? or anyone good with photoshop?

I will see if I can find a pic of some art like it, and try to draw a temporary idea thing, hehe, If I can find a pic of it

So far there seems to be no complaints about doing it on the night of the 27th, if it is better earlier, please post and let us know, and we can find a time which works for all of us, I would say we meet aroun 4pm - 5pm, where I am unsure as yet, maybe we will have in finalized before I go on vacation, if not, then I will probably get Dannobre, Rotary, or BIU to help finish the organizing for me, since I will be out of touch for over a week at that point, but hopefulyl I can get online and check it out when I am away, Or I will take soem pics of the Coquihalla and get more of yas interested in a weekend trip to the interior later in the summer.

A couple of things we need to figure out here, first, What time should we meet up, and where to meet?

We talked earlier, and agree it is a hefty drive, but a worhtwhile one. Food will be needed most likely, hehe

Wak, I liked your ideas for being the passenger photo man, if ya want, my car is being volunteered as the mobile photo stand, hehe

I am thinking if it takes approx 5-6 hours drive, seems longer than I thought it would be, but we should take into account stops for pics, food, pitstops, etc... Maybe noon or in the earlier part of the afternoon to meet up then begin the fun run, well, please, post thoughts and comments, hopefully, we can get it set up so as to make everybody happy.

I'm got time off work 26, 27, and 28 so anytime should be fine for me :)

Now that is wht I want to hear :)

Just try not to lose us by driving too fast.

well I did the exact same loop a few weeks back (my other thread with pics) and I left richmond at around 1pm and got home at 11pm so yea it's pretty much a 10 hr drive! And I only stopped for a few pictures and a quick cheeseburger combo at Dairy Queen in Lyntton. So it'd probably be best if we left mid morning like around 9 or 10am?

and, how can I lose fellow 8s? :p

Originally posted by Inconsequential
A couple of things we need to figure out here, first, What time should we meet up, and where to meet?

We talked earlier, and agree it is a hefty drive, but a worhtwhile one. Food will be needed most likely, hehe

Wak, I liked your ideas for being the passenger photo man, if ya want, my car is being volunteered as the mobile photo stand, hehe

I am thinking if it takes approx 5-6 hours drive, seems longer than I thought it would be, but we should take into account stops for pics, food, pitstops, etc... Maybe noon or in the earlier part of the afternoon to meet up then begin the fun run, well, please, post thoughts and comments, hopefully, we can get it set up so as to make everybody happy.

Holy crap 10 hours!

I'm thinking twice about this trip.. as fun as it sounds.

well I did the cache creek loop instead of taking the #12 which is like an hr or so longer!
umm.... crap.... ok I'll keep quiet now :p

sounds coool!i dont know if i can keep up tho

Well, the basic thing is, if someone has anyother suggestions on a nice scenic drive with little traffic much like this one, suggest away and who knows ,hehe

just drive slow so i can keep up
:eek: :o :(

For anyone who hasnt come out to a meet with us, or those who wish to come out again this time, please let me know either through pm's or by posting in this thread, so we can get it organized at the earliest possible date so as to allow for all possibilities, such as figuring meeting place, most likely places to stop on the way, where for lunch, etc...

The sooner we get an idea of how many people are interested the easier it will be to plan.

Added bonus, you can all check out the Greddy exhaust on Dan's car, and we can see how Canzoomers stage one is, once he gets it installed, should be nice to see :)

oh i would like u join u guy on that day
please count me in

im down

yah and you guys can check my new 40hp mod (the new stealth bulbs) havent intsalled the rb yet hahah im so lazy

I may try to make this meet if I'm still welcome. I'm not sure if it will work out since my wife will be in California and my bosses will be out of town till after the 4th of July. If I can swing though I would like to attend. If not you all have fun again without me.

Lol, Tim, you are always welcome, I just never pm ya about them lately, cuz I figure you wont be able to come up for it.
If you can make it, tat would be sweet.

yah man come out i want to meet the original post whore!

I'll do what I can. You missed us the first time, the original meet was Wakeech & g/f, Inconsequential, me & my wife. You shoulda hooked up with us then. Glad to see that things are progressing for you all up in Vancouver. Anyway you all take care and maybe you'll see me on the 27th (I know I'm hoping it will work out).

Long Live the STICKINATOR

Originally posted by 93rdcurrent
I'll do what I can. You missed us the first time, the original meet was Wakeech & g/f, Inconsequential, me & my wife. You shoulda hooked up with us then. Glad to see that things are progressing for you all up in Vancouver. Anyway you all take care and maybe you'll see me on the 27th (I know I'm hoping it will work out).

i dont even think i had an 8 than

unless you guys wanted a tundra it would never have been

It was just a coupla months ago. But any enthusiast was welcome. Seems like I do remember you saying that you didn't have an 8 then now that i think about it.

I will be there. I dont think that I will be able to go the whole way though.

Possibly we should have a scheduled pit stop in one of the cities that all of the drivers who aren't able to go for 10 hours (cost of gas and whatnot) would be able to head back if they wanted.

Yup, there was a link to a map posted, feel free to make sggestions so as to help out, its all appreciated.

Seriously 10 hours is too long!

LOL ok maybe we just turn back at cache creek then?

i say someone make me panacakes for breakfast cause my mom is gone to new york and i miss her coooking and i am 23ish pounds slimmer hahah i rule!

So, we still need to figure a time and place to meet, as well as a place for those who cant make entire distance, to return, while we continue on, hehe I am thinking of meeting around 1130 - 1200 at Brentwood parking lot, any thoughts?

Yo Wak, or Gord, can I get a sticky, I see lots of new owners popping up on here, so, we need to get them out for a meet, help us advertise...

brentwood mall by lougheed?

im thinking the one on willingdon closest to the highway.

hmm.... well I think I'm going to wait for you guys in west van cause I don't want to drive all the way to burnaby and then back to the west side =p

Well, im just thinking of a place to meet, that is close to the highway, so fast to get on it and up to squamish area, any other suggestions Usoff?

Originally posted by Rotary Titus
hmm.... well I think I'm going to wait for you guys in west van cause I don't want to drive all the way to burnaby and then back to the west side =p

me too thats where i live!

btw, Gord or Wak, thanx for the sticky.

hey drew can the next post you make here tell us what we are gonna do such as the drive you have mapped out.. i know its alot of work but ur the man! :D

I am hoping that since a map was posted, that is one thing that will help, I have not driven it yet, so maybe if Usoff can give us a hand in this, that would be great.

well, here ya go :)

http://www3.telus.net/usoff/Cache creek loop.jpg

i call middle!! usoff can lead us and lets try to stay together it gives a cool effect

lol hey why do ppl keep on saying I'm ditching the group? :p
actually I think andrew should lead since he can pick photo spots? And once we get on highway 99, we just keep going forward anyhow

Tell ya what, I will lead, with Usoff behind, we can get some walkie talkies or something to keep in contact, and help me with directions, I will take the other Andrew in my car so he can keep an eye open for photo stops as well as taking pics along the way.

yea that's a good idea, I have one pair of walkie talkies though I have to dig around for them....

cool, if not, let me know, I will see if i can pick a pair up.
Im gonna use Wak as a navigator/ communicator, heh, so, if you can find a copilot, would be helpful i think.
Might let him drive part of the way too.

i got one cobra with 19 channels ill be on a channel and bother you guys!

hahahaha I'm looking forward to this should be fun.

about the meeting place, how about the parking lot of the church at the top of taylor way in west van? As you head up taylor way coming from lion's gate, you have to turn left to get onto hw99 and it's the last possible side street exit on your right before the on ramp onto the highway. Do people know which one I'm talking about? Fietguy, any help in clarifying that location?

Im lost

about the meeting place, how about the parking lot of the church at the top of taylor way in west van? As you head up taylor way coming from lion's gate, you have to turn left to get onto hw99 and it's the last possible side street exit on your right before the on ramp onto the highway. Do people know which one I'm talking about? Fietguy, any help in clarifying that location?

I was thinking the same thing.

You're talking about St. David's Church I believe:
http://www.mytelus.com/maps/map?request=latlongnavframe&width=445&height=400&style=medium&lat=493381&long=-1231351&template=map_result&poicount=1&poiname1=1525+Taylor+Way+&poilat1=493381&poilong1=-1231351&poiicon1=203&zoom=2

Correct me if I'm wrong.

YUP! thanks for that!
anyone object? near a highway and it's on the way

What time, I will take a look at the map after work, but I dont think I will have a problem finding it if its on a map, hehe

I'd say meet there at around 9am sharp? since we don't wanna come home too late

Any suggestions on scheduled stops? ie lunch, gas etc? hehe

hahah gas oo yah everyone fill up before you come so we are all onthe same page :D

I agree with Usoff on the fact we dont want to be out too late, 9am is fine with me, and if I have problems finding the place, I will give you a call Usoff.

Hey Tim, if you are able to come up and join us, see if you can talk any other Washinton folk into coming up, that would be sweet :)

ok, 12 more days until we do the drive, so, hopefully, any of you who havent decided if you are coming out yet, well, I hope we will know who is up for this soon.

yeap anyone who think they might have problem finding the place, PM me and I'll give you my cell number to call me that day if needed!
yea, be great if we can get different country plates in the pictures Tim :D

When im out in the Okanagan, if I see any 8's or 7's, I will invite them out to join us, would be a hell of a drive for them, but it would be fun, hehe

Hey have you heard anything about the fire near lillooet? hmm... hope the fire season doesn't affect the roads....

Havent heard about it, dont have cable, so dont watch news.
If you hear anything about it, please, let us know, so we can either plan a different drive, or different route, thanx Usoff.

i dont think it should alter our drive to much!

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/06/20/canada/fires040620
but hmm... yea shouldn't affect the highways YET.... :(

yah it shouldnt

I hope not, but if it does, please try to keep me up to date on whats going on, I will try to keep up to date by looking here when I can, but dunno how often I will be near comps while on vacation.

usoff is the man for that

hey guys,

Im not going to the trip anymore...just not up for it...

peace and have fun

wow you suck mark

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON~!!!!! but oh wells it's ok no pressure =)
it's still 5 days away so you can always change your mind :D

exactly!

ok hey guys,

i want to meet up with you in west van, but i can't do the whole the trip, i have business in Whistler...i could ride up with you guys until whistler....

and when you guys come back down, we could eat in whistler and ill ride back down with you guys...

do we know what time we would be coming back down?

hmmm ok perhaps we won't do the whole loop then?

Well, the point of no return is Cache Creek.. I hear once you hit that point, it's just faster to finish off the loop than turn back.

hey guys, please dont shorten the trip on account of me...

decide what you guys want to do...

the fact is, i have to do some business in whistler for like 2-3 hrs, just thought we could ride up together and possibly ride back down...

cheers...

meh whatever

So, any thing else new? driving back tomorrow night, so, I will try to call a few peeps when I get back up there to be on the safe side.

ok how about this? we go ahead and fietguy can join us on the way to whistler. We continue onto cache creek and depending on how the rest of the group feels at that point we give fietguy a call if we are heading back down or do the whole loop? (I hope we have reception on our cell phones there?)

Hey Usoff, do you have any walkie talkies? (radios) ? If not, post tonight, and I will pick a couple up before I leave Salmon Arm to head back the Van.

yeah RT, just give me a call and i will ride back down with you guys, or we can eat in Whistler (probably more choices than your average highway diner)...this would work out perfect

yeap I have one pair of walkie talkies! I will bring them
yea fietguy we'll give you a call when if the group wants to turn around at cache creek

Cool, then I guess no need to pick up another pair.

ill bring mine and disrupt your talking :D

hey guys,

can someone give a summary of where we are going to meet and the time?

is it 9:45am by that church in west van?

thanks,

sorry fietguy, it's 9am sharp at the church is that ok with you? anyhow I hope you get this before you leave your house, give me or the andrews or hitman a call if you have any probs!

okay got it, ill be there, 9 am sharp

ok.........
PICTURES to come.......
be prepared.....
lol