Valhalla 2018 - last minute relocated to Merritt BC

[gordonv]

May 17 last minute changes.
Due to the flooding in Grand Forks, we have changed out annual Valhalla Rally. Please look later in this post for the location and contact information.

Hope to see you all there.
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The 2018 annual British Colombia, Washington State and all Welcome, VRCC Valhalla Rally will be held in Grand Forks BC. The date is the weekend after Fathers Day, June 21 - 24 (date change, thurs - sun).
 
I have reserved the whole hotel for the VRCC during these dates. To make a reservation, you must contact the hotel, and ask for a reservation for the Valhalla Rally. Rooms will be held till March 1 April 15, 2018. Please make your reservation early if you are planning on coming. I just need to confirm how early you need to cancel your reservation without a fee.

Our liaison is Crystal, but anyone will be able to take your reservation (Victoria).

Johnny's Motel
Ph:250-442-8242
Fax:1-866-611-8588
7291 Hwy 3 E.
Grand Forks B.C.
Box 876, V0H 1H0
johnnysmotel@shaw.ca

Here is the current rates. The 2018 rates have not been decided yet, nor if we can get any discount off the posted charges.

http://www.johnnysmotel.ca/?page_id=175

There are only 26 rooms. They are numbered looking from the road toward the motel, right-to-left, 1A/1B - 25. The list shows what each room has, and which room #, along with the rate. Choose wisely! Some even have covered parking.

More to come as I compile more information.

Hope to see you all there.

Thank you for your support of the VRCC.


Edit, rooms;
If those who said they booked, booked a room, then we are already at 54% booked. (called, 14 rooms booked, but I only have 11 listed as taken. Anyone else?)

April 19, 6 rooms left, all with multiple beds and 3 suites.

1A  Taken
1B  Taken
2  Taken
3  Taken
4  Taken
5  Taken
6  Taken
7  Taken
8  Taken
9  Taken
10  Taken
11  open 3 beds
12  Taken
13  Taken
14  Taken
15  Taken
16  open suit
17  Taken
18  Taken
19  Taken
20  Taken
21  open 2 queens
22  Taken
23  open 2 queens
24  open 2 queens
25  open 2 queens

In case of filling the hotel completely, over flow can try for the next closest hotel, Riverside, which shares the same driveway in.

7351 BC-3, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0
riversidemotelgf.com
(250) 442-2259

[Redline +]

Just reserved room #6. 

Redline

[gordonv]

Just reserved room #6. 

Hah? I had reserved room 6 yesterday I hadn't heard back from Crystal on a couple of my questions yet, so I called. After a few hours, she answered. Seems she just got married yesterday!

Congratulations Crystal and husband!

No problem, I just looked and room 5 is close to the same, and still has a carport, maybe $5 more.

Thank you Redline for making your plans known. 

See you there!

[Beardo]

What are you guys booking? Arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday?

[gordonv]

What are you guys booking? Arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday?

Our annual group ride. Jun 22 - 24, Fri - Sun. (Note: date changed to add the Thurs 21 - Sun 24)

Arrive Friday, meet up for dinner, back to the hotel and hang. Saturday, go out riding. Back for dinner. Then the fireside chat, gift exchange, more hanging. Sun, a ride home.

[msb]

Booked today for Lisa and I...room #6 with the carport 

[Redline +]

Booked today for Lisa and I...room #6 with the carport 

I hope room #6 is a big one... What is the maximum occupancy of a queen bed?

Redline 

[Beardo]

What are you guys booking? Arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday?

Our annual group ride. Jun 22 - 24, Fri - Sun.

Arrive Friday, meet up for dinner, back to the hotel and hang. Saturday, go out riding. Back for dinner. Then the fireside chat, gift exchange, more hanging. Sun, a ride home.

I'm confused. Meet for dinner...as in farm boy dinner...12:00...or city boy dinner...18:00?

Either way, I just got booked in. Room 6.


Edit...Gord, I don't remember if you were there for our dinner/supper conversation at Inzane...if you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about. 

[gordonv]

Booked today for Lisa and I...room #6 with the carport 

I hope room #6 is a big one... What is the maximum occupancy of a queen bed?

I don't know, but I'm sure we could find out! Just like in our youth when they figured out how many people can fit into a phone booth or a VW beetle.

I'm confused. Meet for dinner...as in farm boy dinner...12:00...or city boy dinner...18:00?

Either way, I just got booked in. Room 6.


Edit...Gord, I don't remember if you were there for our dinner/supper conversation at Inzane...if you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about. 

I missed the dinner, Tess wanted the Fish/Chips and her $10 casino credit, so we ate at the other restaurant. Sort of, but I've been on a farm before. The big meal was mid day.

[david.milne]

Linda and I are booked for room 19.

[david.milne]

Dana and Joan are booked for room 12.

[msb]

Hey Gord, with the early signups already starting, we may have to look into having an overflow motel close by as a backup

[Dragonwing]

I just reserved Room 20 and I'm ready to go.

[gordonv]

Hey Gord, with the early signups already starting, we may have to look into having an overflow motel close by as a backup

I was thinking the same too. But..

When we used to reserve at the Valhalla Inn in New Denver, didn't we only get about 20 bikes showing up? I mean, I would love to see the hotel filled, but if all we usually get is 20 bikes, then that's about 20 rooms, and Johnny's has 26.

One reason to book early, and with people letting us know that they have reserved, I'm following how many. Maybe wait till fall, or when the hotel is full, and then look for another hotel to handle the over flow? What's your thoughts?

[msb]

Hey Gord, with the early signups already starting, we may have to look into having an overflow motel close by as a backup

I was thinking the same too. But..

When we used to reserve at the Valhalla Inn in New Denver, didn't we only get about 20 bikes showing up? I mean, I would love to see the hotel filled, but if all we usually get is 20 bikes, then that's about 20 rooms, and Johnny's has 26.

One reason to book early, and with people letting us know that they have reserved, I'm following how many. Maybe wait till fall, or when the hotel is full, and then look for another hotel to handle the over flow? What's your thoughts?

Sounds like a plan.There's a couple of other decent ones right there...but also one crappy one. Waiting until September is a good idea...I'm probably riding out that way and can scout it out. I know the first year in POst Falls we had easily almost 40 bikes, but that included Spokane/Valley locals. I spoke with some of the Alberta members who were at Inzane and also a few of the Idaho guys, and they might hit Valhalla next year. With Inzane probably being back East and many not wanting to go that far, might see a few new attendees at Valhalla ...especailly since we all talked it up in Billings and they know now we have a campfire 

[GeorgeW]

Gordon,
I have room 10 booked

George

[gordonv]

I have room 10 booked

Thanks George! So this means you are hoping to be in full health by then? Good!

See you tomorrow? Matt said he was trying to show up (the current owner of my Green IS).

Sounds like a plan.  There's a couple of other decent ones right there...but also one crappy one. Waiting until September is a good idea...I'm probably riding out that way and can scout it out.

That would be nice, thank you. I would look at the closest one, hoping people can walk over to Johnny's. I'm trying to find out if there is a foot bridge over the river, looks like it in the google maps.

I like the picture of Tess and I, I'll try to see if I can get it from the photo host site. Id did, but it was 640x480. If you wouldn't mind emailing the original?

[gordonv]

I got the room rates from Crystal today, and they are good. If you look at this years high season, then we are looking at about $15 less than those.

I thought about posting them, but felt that maybe it is a little more private information, and shouldn't advertise to the world what each one actually is.

But, it is based on filling 12 rooms. Based on how may people have already replied, including the 3 different bookings for room 6, we already have 9 10 rooms booked.

If anyone wants to know exactly what was offered, let me know, and I'll forward the price list to you.

[SteveH]

Hi Gang ! Margaret and I booked room number 5 quite a while ago. We just confirmed our reservation this am, considering the number of people who are sharing a queen bed in room number 6

[msb]

Hi Gang ! Margaret and I booked room number 5 quite a while ago. We just confirmed our reservation this am, considering the number of people who are sharing a queen bed in room number 6

Hopefully we get a chance to meet up in Grand Forks this September...we can check on that queen bed in good ol' room # 6 then, to make sure the springs are in good shape...lol 

Steve, Lisa & I should see you guys on Monday up in Kelowna...probably be in the Miata if the weather stays hot, rather than the Valk

[murraypeart (bandit)]

Steve, Lisa & I should see you guys on Monday up in Kelowna...probably be in the Miata if the weather stays hot, rather than the Valk

Hi

I am new to the forum. Is there some sort of a Valk rider meet up in Kelowna this Monday? I would like to meet fellow Valk riders. I meet Gord earlier this year in Richmond when I looked at the IS he was selling, but other than that I have not met any other Valk riders, or see that many on the road.

[SteveH]

The next Valk get together is shaping up to be a weekend in Sept in Grand Forks BC . Planning is in the preliminary stages .... keep tuned for more details .

Steve

[gordonv]

Update:

During out meet up at Grand Forks last month, seems most want to extend the experience, so they booked an extra night, thurs June 21. I changed the 1st post to reflect these dates, thurs - sun.

Called today, and 14 rooms booked, with 10 of those now with the extra night added on.

Also added in the hotel of choice for any overflow rooms, in case we fill up Johnny's.

[msb]

Great Gord...did you forward the new dates to Willow/VRCC staff so they can include on 2018 VRCC calendar?
When we added the extra night for next year at Johnny's, they indicated that they regularly work with Riverside next door to accommodate larger groups, so I imagine that rates will be similar for Valhalla attendees.

[gordonv]

Sent the PM to Willow for Valhalla 2018.

I was going to add in Riverside when Johnny's filled up, but I've posted that already, since we've meet the 50% requirement.

Also, had a PM from an Edmonton rider, looking for a yoke. Seems he hadn't heard of the BC Chapter, or our annual Valhalla Rally. Hopefully he'll post here, and we can all meet him next year. Donald.

[murraypeart (bandit)]

Update:

During out meet up at Grand Forks last month, seems most want to extend the experience, so they booked an extra night, thurs June 21. I changed the 1st post to reflect these dates, thurs - sun.

Called today, and 14 rooms booked, with 10 of those now with the extra night added on.

Also added in the hotel of choice for any overflow rooms, in case we fill up Johnny's.

I booked the Thursday thru Sunday when we were there in September, so I imagine that I am included in the info you got about the 10 rooms with the extra night. I don't remember what room number I booked.

[gordonv]

Bump!

Well, it's the New Year, and people are thinking of riding season and planing their holidays. If you've already booked, but haven't post here, please do.

For those who are planing on coming, but haven't booked yet, please do so. The whole site is currently reserved for the Valhalla riders only, till April. Then any rooms not already booked, will be released for anyone.

The last time I check, we have 50% + booked, so we have met our goal to get the reduced rates for the rooms.

Mike has offered to meet up and go over/plan some ride routes.

[Bearjaws]

Booked at Riverside Motel room #2

[gordonv]

Update: 7 rooms are left.

4 with 2 doubles.

3 suites
1 with 2 bedrooms.
1 with 2 bedrooms and 3 beds.
1 with a double and a queen

Since we are doing so well, they have extended the reservation to April 15, and then will release the unbooked rooms. This is coming up fast, 2.5 months away. Please book now, if you plan on coming.

Thank you for those who are participating.

Don't forget the gift exchange, it's optional. $10-$15 USD thoughtful gift. Submit one, and draw for a pick of items there, its a fun time and good for some laughs.

[gordonv]

Great Gord...did you forward the new dates to Willow/VRCC staff so they can include on 2018 VRCC calendar?

I didn't buy a calendar this year, no where to hang it, just donated $ instead.

Did our Valhalla Rally get onto the calendar?

[msb]

Great Gord...did you forward the new dates to Willow/VRCC staff so they can include on 2018 VRCC calendar?

I didn't buy a calendar this year, no where to hang it, just donated $ instead.

Did our Valhalla Rally get onto the calendar?

Yes it did Paul...it's listed on the calendar.  Are you making it this year?
ps...you must have a pretty small house if you don't have room to hang a calendar   I bought "several" 

[Dusty]

 No single rooms left. I Just booked a suite.  It has 2 separate bed rooms with a queen bed  in each room. If anybody's looking to share some cost for a room let me know . I  Will be there for nights of  21-22-23.  Room #4 with carport.

Ready to ride   


Dusty

[sherman]

Just confirmed our reservation, room 22, good to go!!

[Beardo]

If you want to update your list of rooms, I’m booked into room 15.

...if my bike has arrived by then. 

[longrider]

My wife and I are booked in 1a.   Been a few years since new Denver.   Looking forward to seeing yall

Warren

[gordonv]

Update

The available rooms list has been updated as of this evening.

6 rooms left, all with multiple beds.

I forgot to ask if the Hold on the rooms will be extended or not, before being open the the general public.

Thank you one and all. I think this is going to be a nice turn out again.

[msb]

Since we have  added an extra day this year, we will try to put a couple of pre-planned ride options together. Can do one long ride loop and a shorter one, then attendees can decide which one to ride and maybe do the other one the next day.
We can do the BBQ at the motel on the Saturday evening along with the gift exchange as usual, and I'm looking at options for booking a group dinner at a restaraunt for the Friday evening. Maybe can do a show and shine  or something else on the Friday as well.
Gord.... we should get together soon to discuss and confirm events and such

[Beardo]

Since we have  added an extra day this year, we will try to put a couple of pre-planned ride options together. Can do one long ride loop and a shorter one, then attendees can decide which one to ride and maybe do the other one the next day.
We can do the BBQ at the motel on the Saturday evening along with the gift exchange as usual, and I'm looking at options for booking a group dinner at a restaraunt for the Friday evening. Maybe can do a show and shine  or something else on the Friday as well.
Gord.... we should get together soon to discuss and confirm events and such

FYI...I booked my vacation for the original Thursday evening arrival date. I took Wednesday  off as well, since it’s a 2 day ride there. Halfway is about Lethbridge, leaves me about a 7 hour ride Thursday . So I won’t be there til Thursday afternoon.

So please don’t plan the best riding for Thursday.  

Edit...got my original post dates mixed up.

[msb]

Since we have  added an extra day this year, we will try to put a couple of pre-planned ride options together. Can do one long ride loop and a shorter one, then attendees can decide which one to ride and maybe do the other one the next day.
We can do the BBQ at the motel on the Saturday evening along with the gift exchange as usual, and I'm looking at options for booking a group dinner at a restaraunt for the Friday evening. Maybe can do a show and shine  or something else on the Friday as well.
Gord.... we should get together soon to discuss and confirm events and such

FYI...I booked my vacation for the original Thursday evening arrival date. I took Wednesday  off as well, since it’s a 2 day ride there. Halfway is about Lethbridge, leaves me about a 7 hour ride Thursday . So I won’t be there til Thursday afternoon.

So please don’t plan the best riding for Thursday.  

Edit...got my original post dates mixed up.

Jason, the planned rides will take place on the Friday and Saturday, so no worries. Besides, if we did head out early, I'm sure you'd have no problem catching up on that NEW WING!!

[Beardo]

Since we have  added an extra day this year, we will try to put a couple of pre-planned ride options together. Can do one long ride loop and a shorter one, then attendees can decide which one to ride and maybe do the other one the next day.
We can do the BBQ at the motel on the Saturday evening along with the gift exchange as usual, and I'm looking at options for booking a group dinner at a restaraunt for the Friday evening. Maybe can do a show and shine  or something else on the Friday as well.
Gord.... we should get together soon to discuss and confirm events and such

FYI...I booked my vacation for the original Thursday evening arrival date. I took Wednesday  off as well, since it’s a 2 day ride there. Halfway is about Lethbridge, leaves me about a 7 hour ride Thursday . So I won’t be there til Thursday afternoon.

So please don’t plan the best riding for Thursday.  

Edit...got my original post dates mixed up.

Jason, the planned rides will take place on the Friday and Saturday, so no worries. Besides, if we did head out early, I'm sure you'd have no problem catching up on that NEW WING!!

I’m worried about it still not being here and trying to keep up on my old 2 stroke 79 DT175.