Valhalla 2024 Grand Forks Sept 5-8

[gordonv]

Has no one actually posted anything on the Valhalla Rally this Sept?

I'm sorry, I've been a little side tracked, and I know we have talked about it, but nothing posted?

Mike, did we even arrange for accommodations at Johnny's?


Here is the contact info, I need to confirm if we even have the hotel reserved off.


Valhalla - September 5-8 @ Johnny's Motel in Grand Forks, BC

Reservations can be made by calling Johnny's direct @ 250-442-8242, indicating that you are with the Valhalla Valkyrie group. Or you can reserve online @ www.johnnysmotel.ca

Mike did say that the site is booked.

I've made my reservation, and there are 18 rooms left.

[VanCityValkyrie]

Thanks for the reminder, Gordon!
As always, I will see what happens until then and will be camping if I make it out.
Hopefully for more than just 3hrs like 2023.

Did the first extended Duffey Loop last Sunday.
Surrey, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Hope, Surrey.
I love that area around Ashcroft!
Fresh asphalt and amazing views.

And again, I couldn't behave on the way back...
If I see a tunnel I just have to have fun 
https://youtu.be/jMKXS4dqMaY?si=-ehL_Fqm93kKBV7q

See you in September hopefully!

Cheers

[msb]

Motel is booked...contact Johnny's directly as per contact info Gordon lists here. Same particulars as previous years...group rides Saturday & Sunday; breakfast gathering Friday AM; group BBQ, gift exchange, awards, campfire, etc Saturday evening; backyard and parking lot bs sessions each evening, etc.

[Whooray]

Super excited about attending Valhalla.
There are 5 of the "Idaho Boys" that have booked aroom at Johnnys.
There may be more making the trip just have to wait and see.
                                                          Raymond

[SteveH]

We booked Johnny's for 2024 before we left last year. Can't wait to see y'all again .

[Hifi]

I have my room booked for my first Valhalla!!  Looking forward to it.  Any insight would be appreciated. 

[msb]

As of today, July 29, there are still 8 rooms left at Johnny's Motel. We still have it blocked off for September 5 -8. Hopefully there will be some more attendees still signing up...its open to anyone who wishes to join us! a few reminders for those attending:
- Arrive Thursday, the 5th. Dinner on your own and get together in the parking lot
-Friday: breakfast on your own , then planned group ride for lunch. Dinner on your own and parking lot get together in the evening
- Saturday\: breakfast gathering in town; shorter ride for lunch; group BBQ starting early evening; awards; gift exchange ($20 maximum gift - can be anything, for all who wish to particiapte).
Traditional attire for Saturday evening festivities is a Hawaiin Shirt!!
- Sunday: depart for home

[JJ Creston]

Apparently there was a cancellation at Johnny's. Looks like I'll get there this year. Looking forward to a great weekend. 

[gordonv]

Good to hear you caught it in time.

We also have another who is looking for accommodations, Boyd Swain. So if you have a spare bed, he doesn't mind sharing the room, or if you need to cancel, let me know and I'll email him direct (he was unable to post a message here).


Edit: Aug 31
Thanks Whooray for the PM and notice of a cancellation. I emailed Boyd with this information.

[Whooray]

I just talked to Dave Selzer and he has left a message at Johnnys to cancel his reservation .

Johnnys confirmed his cancellation just now

[gordonv]

Yup, Thank you Whooray,

Boyd got a call and reserved a room, so we'll see him there.

[Whooray]

See y'all Thursday afternoon........Lord willing and the creek don't rise

[Redline +]

Booked, room 8. Arriving Friday.

Redline 

[Dusty]

Heading out in the morning. Safe travels to all.

Dusty

[SteveH]

Margaret and I arrived home safe and sound after Valhalla 2024.  It cost me $368 to find out that , apparently, you can not exceed the speed limit by 50 kph when passing a cop..... who knew?

[gordonv]

But he was only going 30kmph your honour, really he was!!

Home safe also. Drove home slowly, and the weather was overcast and reasonable cool all morning, so my tire held out at the slower speeds I drove it home.

Thank you all, for making another gathering so much fun.

See you all again at next years gathering.

[Whooray]

We arrived at home last night about 730 pm safe and sound.
Merle left my house this morning for his 4 hour ride to his home in Utah.

Had a great visit to Grand Forks Valhalla ...... thank you all!!

[gordonv]

With the completion of the Rally and everyone settled in, how about posting some of those photos taken of our festivities?