kristopher_d

All right, obviously being overly creative with the thread title bit me in the @$$. After talking with some of the folks here, we've settled on making a run to Leavenworth to see the leaves changing color. Since their already started, and we're starting to get into the holidays, I suggest we move it up another week, and make the run on the 15th. Any later and we can count on the weather being TERRIBLE and the leaves will probably be gone. It's already going to be cold enough up there that I really don't feal like griling. I'll make some calls and see if I can find a resteraunt of some sort that'll offer a group discount.

I think we should meet around 9:30 at Lewis Street Park http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&z=16...,0.020127&om=1 in Monroe, leaving around 10:00. This is a pretty long run, but definately well worth it. I'll have more details shortly (there're a few great roads that parallel Hwy 2 that I'd like to include).

05TiGr8Lady

It's on my calendar, thanks Kristopher!

Here's when Oktoberfest is going on... It might be a little more crowded on the roads in and out of Leavenworth, but it could be fun to stop in town and eat and walk around a little.

1st Weekend........ September 29 - 30, 2006
2nd Weekend....... October 6 - 7, 2006
3rd Weekend........ October 13 - 14, 2006

Edit: My crappy typing skills today (no brain left after 4-day class)

williamngRX8

good idea Kris. never been to leavenworth before, this will serve as my pre-run before spending christmas in that bavarian town this year.

guess i need to reschedule my flight training for this drive

shaunv74

The wife should be in town so let me see if we can swing it. With any luck we may be house hunting.

dmp

I'll be at the track on the 14th - not sure if I'll feel up to a long-**** drive the next day; but this'd be a GREAT trip...wish I could go.

shaunv74

Jen and I are in!

kristopher_d

Awesome. Come on Darin, you know it's worth it.

pfbaseball

Hello all... I'd like to tag along...is it open to people with 8's?

Paul

05TiGr8Lady

Absolutely . We even let other cars join us occasionally

kristopher_d

Definately join us. BTW, I'll be posting the text of the route this evening. I tried last night, but the d@$%ed filters at my apartement complex wouldn't let the NW section load. Grrrrrr! I used to manage a Bio-Med IT dept, and the apartment computers are more restrictive than the FDA regulated systems I managed! Oh well, at leas the kids are safe, right?

kristopher_d

Route Starting in Monroe:

Florence Acres Rd EAST to Hand Rd
Hand Rd NORTH to Old Pipeline Rd
Old Pipeline Rd EAST to Reiner Rd
Reiner Rd SOUTH to Hwy 2
Hwy 2 EAST to Old Cascade Hwy (it's on the RIGHT)
Old Cascade Hwy EAST to Hwy 2 (turning RIGHT again)
Hwy 2 EAST to Old Cascade Hwy (on the LEFT this time)
Old Cascade Hwy EAST to Hwy2 (turning LEFT)
Hwy 2 EAST to Chumstick Hwy (LEFT @ Coles Corner)
Chumstick Hwy NORTH to Chiwawa Loop Rd
Chiwawa Loop Rd "loops" around to Hwy 207
Hwy 207 meanders into Leavenworth.

FABRO

It would have been cool to do this drive on Friday the 13th + Im not busy that day. I'll try and see what I can do for the 15th.

TheBri

This is a great idea. I've written this down in my calendar. It's been way too long since I've been to Leavenworth!

fishnhard

Would love to make the trip but I will be on Active duty from the 10th of Oct till the 26th. NO DAYS OFF!!!! Enjoy and carful of WSP!!!! Got my ticket this year going to Apple Blossom

kristopher_d

Yeah, a Friday the 13th run would be fun, but most of us work weekdays.

fishnhard, too bad, it would be great to drive with you again. We'll be doing stuff all winter long, so there'll be plenty more opportunities.

TheBri, do join us. the more the merrier.

So, here's the list of cars, let me know how many people will be in your car so I can try to make reservations for lunch.

1. kristopher_d
2. 05TiGr8Lady
3. shanv74
4. dmp?
5. pfbaseball
6. FABRO
7. TheBri
8. CorranFox (verbal)
9. Marquis (verbal)

shaunv74

2 people in my 8!

williamngRX8

count me in

FABRO

sorry can't make it to this one.

kristopher_d

All right! That's it! We're sending to Vito and Lui to talk some sense into your boss, Ryan. Unless it's the other boss, then I guess we'll have to be content.

So we're still at maybe 8 cars:
1. kristopher_d (1)
2. 05TiGr8Lady
3. shanv74 (2)
4. dmp?
5. pfbaseball
6. TheBri
7. CorranFox (verbal)
8. Marquis (verbal) (3)
9. williamngRX8

05TiGr8Lady

Bummer Ryan... I know the weekends don't usually work out for you. Maybe next time...

Kristopher - Looks like it'll only be me in my 8.

pfbaseball

See you all then! Just one in my car...

Paul

williamngRX8

it will be two on my whitey

Marquis

It is confirmed that we will be there with three. I can not wait till sunday.

Are we just going to wait to eat until Octoberfest?

kristopher_d

:D

Okay, I'm gonna make phone calls tomorrow.

jisoo26

Wish I could go but I'll be in Portland this weekend working at the Gymkhanna drifting event. I'll make the next run though