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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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last year's drive was so memorable, you'll love and appreciate your car more after this trip
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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We need to find a camera person too, been trying to get in contact with our previous one, but she has been quite busy partying, and working.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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We need to find a camera person too, been trying to get in contact with our previous one, but she has been quite busy partying, and working.
ah care free youth :P
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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So any recomendations on which radio to get? which brand is good? Which brand is no good? any specific specs i should look for when buying one?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Sorry for slow reply.. been busy... Last yr was so fun so definately going again! Tho we should consider a radar detector this time
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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damn...... it pains me to think I'll be on a different continent while you lucky guys get to beep your way through those canyon roads! =p
I would recommend motorola walkie talkies, decent range and good sound quality (better than the *ahem* ones that *ahem* brought to one drive LOL :p)
take tons of pics guys and please post them for poor old me stuck in this polluted land of the overworked with a *gasp* 6 piston receiprocating engine =p
have fun~
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Guys, I may have found a videographer... My girlfriend MIGHT come along on the ride... so... gonna make her stick her head out the window this time. =P hahaha.

But just in case she can't make it, you other boys should try to look as well. =) it'll be good to have backups.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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I wish I could join but having no vacation time available means no time off. Take lots of pics!
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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haha... you could always call in sick...... *cough cough* in fact... i'm feeling a little sick myself... i have a feeling I'll be too sick to work on April 29th... =P
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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what's the address for the meetup guys?

my first meet

oh and any ideas on how many km this trip is?

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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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okay okay

i might as well say it, cuz i know all you guys are thinking it...

any fotographer that comes, must be 1) female 2) wear an incredibly short skirt

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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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Meeting Place!

Let's meet where we met up last year for our drive?

At the church in west van on taylor road, right at the entrance of the british properties.

Here are the links to some maps:

http://www.mytelus.com/maps/map.do;j...37237&cm=false

http://www.mytelus.com/maps/map.do;j...37237&cm=false
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fietguy
okay okay

i might as well say it, cuz i know all you guys are thinking it...

any fotographer that comes, must be 1) female 2) wear an incredibly short skirt

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hahah....2xword

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Let's meet where we met up last year for our drive?

At the church in west van on taylor road, right at the entrance of the british properties.

Here are the links to some maps:

http://www.mytelus.com/maps/map.do;...137237&cm=false

http://www.mytelus.com/maps/map.do;...137237&cm=false
thanks bro
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Thanx Eldon, that is exactly where we should meet up, I am thinking around 9am at the latest, so we get the most of the sunlight for the drive.... hope its sunny
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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Just found out I don't have to work and my girlfriend is away for the weekend. Can't wait to meet you guys.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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4 more days to go, so we will meet at that churh at 9am, anyone want to meet up along the way and go down from East Van area?
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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I remembered that last year, some people posted on the thread that they couldn't find their way to the meeting place. Would it be a good idea to exchange some phone numbers now? Just in case we can't find the meeting place or something? Or would anyone require a morning call?

I don't know the policy about posting phone numbers up on the forum, so PM me if you're interested in getting my number or giving me yours.

I'll be more than happy to give anyone a morning call. =) Just don't expect, "Good morning..." It'll be more like, "Get your *** out of bed now!"
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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I was the one that couldn't find the place last year. I had a map from mapquest and it lead me to the wrong place.. it strange when you type in the address and it shows a different place.. hopefully the telus map and direction is right. i'm going by that.. see you there.. oh.. i'm in east van area.. i wouldn't mine joining up closer here and driving there together so i won't get lost... hehe....
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Oh, forecast has rain.. is it still happening if the weather turns bad?/
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Hmmm... As of this very second, www.theweathernetwork.com says it'll be variable cloudiness... (at least in vancouver and whistler.) But I've never had too much faith in the weather people....

I really really want to do this drive. How 'bout as long as it doesn't rain we do it? How does everyone feel about that?
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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My suggestion is we continue as planned, if the weather is truly that bad, then we can make a decision after we reach Whistler, because the weather further up might be pretty good. Remember we had rainy sections last year, not bad ones though, and it turned out nicely, helped clean the windshield a little
Eldon, if necessary, we can try to figure out an alternate route to drive, but I think this is one of the best, and I think it will be fine overall, if it rains, we just need to be a little more careful around the corners than we were last year. My tires are getting a little, well.... lets just say, its almost time for new tread
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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We DID have rainy sections last year, didn't we? Almost forgot that... Better review the video tapes some more. =P

Yeah, your suggestion sounds good. So we'll meet rain or shine, and when we reach whistler, we'll see if it gets any better. if not, then we'll turn back... but hopefully it'll be awesome, and we can keep on rolling!
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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So, tomorrow's forecast is rain in the morning, but because of high westerly winds, it'll be BRIGHT AND SUNNY tomorrow afternoon! So I say it's a GO!!!! I'll see you guys there tomorrow morning!
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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I will try to be there before 9am, just have to grab some chow, and some gas on the way, then I am good
Might be good to grab a quart of oil, just in case any of us have problems again
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Sigh... due to work i will not make it for this trip....
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