Is there going to be a West Coast ride this year

[dreamer]

Just wondering if a west coast run is in the works for 2016

[Whiskerfish]

Yes. Our West Coast Coordinator is currently on the road but we can "pester" him next week about nailing it down. Last I knew he was thinking the same place or area as last years.

[CYBORG]

Speaking of.......it might be a good time to update the "rally and ride" post. Still showing the 2015 rides

[JBz]

I don't think there was a west coast at all last year. jb

[Whiskerfish]

Yea JB I think you are correct. If I Recall right last year was the tri annual Deadwood run?

[JBz]

Ya the annual NoCoast run. Just a though the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon .................jb

[desertrefugee]

You guys doing these runs on naked 'wings? Makes it kinda tough. But, I'm all ears for a left coast scoot. (A buddy and I had planned one anyway). I was planning on taking the Valkyrie, though.

[Brant]

Just a heads up, I talked with sunnbobb the other day via Facebook, not sure he is able to put together a western region run this year. He has been super slammed with work and making plans for Bonneville in Aug. Anyone wanting to pull something together, contact a moderator.

[tlbranth]

Well I hope someone does volunteer to run the show. My wife and I and possibly 2 others are going to Kettle Falls regardless. From Seattle the ride is gorgeous and we've been looking forward to it for some time.

[Brant]

Terry make a proposal. You could head it up. It doesn't have to be a super complicated deal.

[tlbranth]

Nope. Strictly a follower.

[terry_208]

Well I hope someone does volunteer to run the show. My wife and I and possibly 2 others are going to Kettle Falls regardless. From Seattle the ride is gorgeous and we've been looking forward to it for some time.

When are you going? It could be as random of a gathering as meeting there for a great time.

[tlbranth]

Well I hope someone does volunteer to run the show. My wife and I and possibly 2 others are going to Kettle Falls regardless. From Seattle the ride is gorgeous and we've been looking forward to it for some time.

When are you going? It could be as random of a gathering as meeting there for a great time.

Well , ideally when all the kids are in school. If someone wants to put something together, we'd be there. Otherwise, we'd go when the weather was sure to be good. I looked at the web site for Kettle Falls group campground, which is waaaaay cool, and a lot of days are booked but there are still some consecutive days available.
There are several reasons I don't want to coordinate this: Arthritis and 2 joint replacements make sleeping on the ground a no-go so I'd be moteling it. I gave up riding in groups because most people ride too fast for me and I find it dangerous and unenjoyable so I'd be a total wet blanket there for day rides. And I would probably only stay 1 or 2 nights.
However, the ride to Kettle Falls is outstanding. The country around Kettle Falls is gorgeous and I really enjoy the getting-together, jawing, cracking a bottle of Jack Daniel's etc. when we all bunch up at the campground.
I appreciate to no end the effort Sunnbobb has put in on these get-togethers in the past and hope he'll pull this one together too. If not, we could do something impromptu but I don't know where or how to coordinate it.

[Pony Ruiz]

So T...

What dates are available at the campground in question?

I'd say as far as coordinating - it could kinda happen as we go - no? Is that ok with all you NGW higher ups?

1. see who's interested in meeting up.
2. reserve the campground ( maybe do this asapish) - do they need a deposit?
3. meet in the morning for coffee/ breakfast or meet in the evening for dinner - or both. Bring your own or eat out. If could be after since some folks might want to cook some might want to eat out.
4. someone organize a ride - as in we are leaving at 9. - meet here, we'll be going there.
5. if you don't want to go on that ride - go on another ride.
6. Folks would need to cooperate/coordinate / communicate. Like the one big happy family that we are! . Most all have cell phones/internet access presumably. People knows how to text right?

To put on the whole maryanne like SB has done multiple times is / looks like a lot of work and time. Labor of love I reckon. I can understand why he might not be interested.

I will do what I can - anybody else?
any other ideas?

[tlbranth]

Here's the site:
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/kettl ... rkId=74073
It looks like $55/night.
If you put in a date, you can see which dates are available with the left & right arrows.