fahrfegneugen

^we love to eat Huskys in the Northwest.

05TiGr8Lady

Marquis

When I first looked at the original map, you went right past Edmond on your way to Whitbey. I just thought we would tag along.

Honestly, I am so envious. Words can not describe how much we miss driving with you. We have not been able to find anything close to the winding road, down here.

fahrfegneugen

^are there winding roads in oklahoma?

Anijo

>_>

I'm new to the NW, what are you referring to? (Presumably not my neighbor's dog :P)

05TiGr8Lady

Washington State Cougars vs U of Washington Huskys

fahrfegneugen

^what she said You should come over to the east side of the state and Idaho when you have a chance, it is a different experience. I like both sides of WA though.

Kari

Farf's apparently a cougers fan.

Huskies ftw!

Speyrod

DAMN!! I have to work, the curse of the drinking class, on the 29th!
I was hoping to remove those two light bulbs in my defroster duct via the g-force method! Do these events ever happen on Saturday?? That's a beautiful drive! I wanna go! I'm starting to feel sick, already!

fahrfegneugen

gee, I wonder how you could tell

I'll sign up here soon, still hammering out details

05TiGr8Lady

Wow... you don't sound so good... I think you should stay home on the 29th

marines411

so uh i new to this but r u guy going to come down to oregon as well?

kristopher_d

If there's a drive down there, and I don't already have plans, I've been known to make the trip. But I don't know those roads well enough to plan anything.

fahrfegneugen

Okay, I am in, someone tell me what to bring though...

05TiGr8Lady

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

I see lots of meat on the list at TWR (burgers and dogs) --- no drinks, or salad, or dessert. But since it's potluck.... you can bring what you want or like.

fahrfegneugen

I love vegetables so I will do that, I don't know what kind of drinks but I will think of something.

How many miles is the trip, I can't figure it out?

Also, why is it called a Potlatch on the TWR website?

kristopher_d

Because that's the formal form of the word. The potlatch(potluck) is an American Aboriginal that we've since coopted and anglicanized (potluck = anglican for potlatch).

05TiGr8Lady

Miles - I wanna say it is about 60-70 between the park in Stanwood and the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry at the end of Whidbey Island, but I could be wrong (going the opposite inland way to Clinton from Stanwood is only 35 including the ferry). The ferry costs about $6-8, unless you want to drive back the way we came, but I think it's cheaper and faster and more fun to take the ferry.

Potluck vs potlach - I think it must be a typo... either that or Kris knows of a different meaning for potlach. Potluck means everyone brings something and you get the luck of whatever they bring (although we sort of try to coordinate so that we have buns with our burgers ). The word Potlach comes from the Chinook Jargon, meaning "to give away" or "a gift" - it is a vital part of indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest (wikipedia).

You don't have to bring 2 things - either veggies or drinks is cool.


Edit: Whoops... Kristopher and I were typing at the same time!!

Kari

If we're in still (still waiting to hear on that), I'll bring the dessert.

kristopher_d

Thanks Linda, I couldn't remember the specific tribe that contributed the word to our culture.

And please, only bring one item. If there's anything not taken care of, I'll make a grocery run Saturday night.

The scheduled route is about 110 miles total. Plus whatever mileage you need to get too Stanwood and from Mukilteo to home.

Ferry fare is $8.60, and passengers are free Eastbound. You'll easily spend that much just getting back to Deception Pass if you decide to drive back up the island. If you're heading south it's a no brainer. More than double the cost to drive around.

dondo

iTrader: (7)

i'd really like to go but i don't think i'll have a car. ride along maybe?

kristopher_d

I'm sure there'll be at least one open seat. I'll gladly take a passenger, but if you need to ride up there with me, be prepared to get up a bit early. I'll be in Stanwood before 9.

You can always try to man-handle the insurance rental.

dondo

iTrader: (7)

thanks! should i register and everything if i can make it for the ride? i don't think the car i have now would ever keep up...

fahrfegneugen

^what do you have?

kristopher_d

Well, I wouldn't worry about registering if you're going to ride shotgun with somebody. At most, it would be nice if your driver updated their registration.

I second fahrf's question.

PM me if it's my passenger seat you have your eye on.