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« on: July 18, 2018, 06:43:48 AM » |
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Hello all! A group of us from Idaho are going to be riding to Joseph, OR arriving the evening of September 20th (a Thursday) and returning home the 23rd (Sunday morning). We’ll be riding the roads in the area, including the “rattlesnake highway” on Friday and Saturday, maybe having lunch at Effies in Lewiston....plans are pretty open. Would love to meet and ride with any and all who can make it. You would need to make your own reservations for lodging. We booked a place through Wallowa lake vacation rentals and have on many occasions. Just a suggestion. Hope to see you there!  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2018, 12:45:51 PM » |
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Are you guys coming through WA at all, or straight into OR?
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nogrey
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2018, 01:51:27 PM » |
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Our route will take us through Hell’s canyon and in to the back side of Joseph, OR. No travel through WA.
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2018, 02:01:27 PM » |
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I might be up for that weekend, sounds great. Will see how September shapes up for me in the next few weeks or so.
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2018, 09:51:15 AM » |
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I'm in Vegas that weekend, can't go, but how are your plans coming?
Is there accommodations, and what kind, in Joseph?
It would be a nice 9 hr drive for me, down the Interstates thou.
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nogrey
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2018, 06:22:00 AM » |
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Glad to hear Redline and others will be able to attend. Sounds like our accomodations will be fairly close to one another. We currently have 5 in our group with a possible 6th showing up Friday evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2018, 06:56:49 AM » |
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Accomodations can be found at http://www.wallowalakevacationrentals.com/We’ve had great luck each time we’ve used them. Other things we can consider if there is interest. There is a pedal ride affair on the old rail line from Joseph to Enterprise and back. Website is www.jbrailriders.comThere is also a Tram to the top of the mountain overlooking the area. http://wallowalaketramway.com/information/operating-calendar/Of course, Rattlesnake highway is a must. Need to have a shake at Boggins Oasis and save room for a burger at Effie’s in Lewiston! |
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2018, 06:57:09 AM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2018, 07:00:28 AM » |
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We are all very much looking forward to it. Weather that time of year can be a little sketchy with rain sometimes. So far (fingers crossed) we’ve always been blessed with beautiful sunny weather with the exception of one time when we got drizzled on the evening of our arrival and the morning of our departure, so have been very fortunate. Will still be brining my frogg toggs.
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2018, 04:44:30 PM » |
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Sounds like it is going to be a great time had by all.
I've heard of those rail rider bikes, I believe they had them on the old Kettle Railroad lines in BC. Also die-hards who ride the active rail lines. They find out the schedule and then pull their bikes off the rails before the trains come.
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2018, 08:20:51 PM » |
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We are all very much looking forward to it. Weather that time of year can be a little sketchy with rain sometimes. So far (fingers crossed) we’ve always been blessed with beautiful sunny weather with the exception of one time when we got drizzled on the evening of our arrival and the morning of our departure, so have been very fortunate. Will still be brining my frogg toggs.
Looking forward to meeting up with everyone as well Pretty hard to imagine rain at all anyore considering the long spells of dry weather we've had this Summer, but if it does that week I don't mind a bit of the wet stuff....except of course if that long gravel driveway/road Redline has us riding on to and from our cabin turns to muck. Good thing he's promised to help clean my bike...right Cal??  |
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2018, 09:05:38 AM » |
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OH MAN !!!! I am so looking forward to this "Meet in the Middle" ride. You just meet the nicest people on a Valkyrie!! |
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2018, 11:35:10 AM » |
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You do meet the nicest folks on a Valkyrie!
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2018, 01:10:30 PM » |
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.....except of course if that long gravel driveway/road Redline has us riding on to and from our cabin turns to muck. Good thing he's promised to help clean my bike...right Cal?? Help... well... I did promise you can use the two car garage to polish your bike before riding the mile of muck back out to the pavement! Redline |
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2018, 01:18:34 PM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline Update, we are now eight. Two of the Eastern Washington crew just signed on. Redline |
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2018, 02:20:26 PM » |
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Cal, this will be a great ride... even if my bike does get a little dirty Thank you for getting the cabin, as well as all of us organized. That's great that the Daves will be joining us |
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« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2018, 02:34:23 PM » |
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Dam, am I getting jealous, will be missing this, and I'm sure it would have been my last big ride of the year, not that I've even had the time for a short day ride either.
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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2018, 07:19:38 AM » |
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This annual ride usually marks the end of our riding season. Not that we don’t get together and ride after this, but no more long distance stuff. We always have a very pleasant time.
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« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2018, 07:23:22 AM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline Update, we are now eight. Two of the Eastern Washington crew just signed on. Redline Thanks Cal. I am so looking forward to this trip! |
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« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2018, 10:44:13 AM » |
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It’s killin me not to be joining you guys, but after my long rides in June and July, I’ve only got a week of vacation left...and my freezer needs a moose in it. Why do my (only) riding buddies have to be 15 hours away?!  You guys have a good time and ride safe. Not sure how Mike is gonna keep his bike on the road...he’ll be twitching so much knowing that it’s dirty. |
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« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2018, 09:31:43 PM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline Update, we are now eight. Two of the Eastern Washington crew just signed on. Redline Update, we are now nine. Another of that Eastern Washington gang is joining us. One more and we'll be at maximum occupancy for our cabin. Redline |
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« Reply #21 on: August 25, 2018, 10:15:05 PM » |
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« Reply #22 on: August 26, 2018, 09:04:02 AM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline Update, we are now eight. Two of the Eastern Washington crew just signed on. Redline Update, we are now nine. Another of that Eastern Washington gang is joining us. One more and we'll be at maximum occupancy for our cabin. Redline Here's 4 of us lined up at Cruisers ride-through bar in Post Falls ID 2 days ago... discussing sleeping arrangements for Joseph  |
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« Reply #23 on: August 26, 2018, 02:11:10 PM » |
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Sounding better and better. Going to be a good representation for the best bikes ever made! Looking forward to it!
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« Reply #24 on: August 26, 2018, 07:24:13 PM » |
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Cal, this will be a great ride... even if my bike does get a little dirty Thank you for getting the cabin, as well as all of us organized. That's great that the Daves will be joining us I'm out Babysitting Dusty |
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« Reply #25 on: September 06, 2018, 09:06:33 AM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline Update, we are now eight. Two of the Eastern Washington crew just signed on. Redline Update, we are now nine. Another of that Eastern Washington gang is joining us. One more and we'll be at maximum occupancy for our cabin. Redline Update, we are now ten. Our cabin is full, anyone else wanting to join in on the fun will need to find their own lodging. Should be interesting... ten in a four bedroom, three bath cabin. Bring ear plugs, and hope you get to sleep first. Redline  |
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« Reply #26 on: September 06, 2018, 10:39:43 AM » |
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As of now, there will be six of us, five from Washington State and one from British Columbia. Should be a good time! Redline Update, we are now eight. Two of the Eastern Washington crew just signed on. Redline Update, we are now nine. Another of that Eastern Washington gang is joining us. One more and we'll be at maximum occupancy for our cabin. Redline Bring ear plugs, and hope you get to sleep first. Redline Lisa is always telling me that I snore, but I don't believe her 'cause I never hear it |
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« Reply #27 on: September 06, 2018, 02:48:03 PM » |
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Are we needing sleeping bags for this adventure!
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« Reply #28 on: September 06, 2018, 09:39:13 PM » |
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Are we needing sleeping bags for this adventure! Some will, you do not. There are four bedrooms, two have queen beds, one has a double size bed and the fourth is two twin size beds, the beds will be made and ready upon our arrival. Linda and I will probably be in the upstairs queen bedroom, you and Myla will be in the other queen bedroom. That leaves six “bachelors” with two bedrooms and a hide-a-bed. They’re on their own to sort that out... I don’t want to know! What happens in Joseph stays in Joseph! Anyone not sleeping in one of the beds will need to bring their own bedding. Redline  |
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« Reply #29 on: September 10, 2018, 03:22:19 PM » |
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I am looking forward to this ride. What a great last big ride for the year. Thanks for letting me crash the ride. I'll bring my own air mattress and sleeping bag. I don't want to do anything in Joseph that has to stay in Joseph. |
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« Reply #30 on: September 13, 2018, 05:21:03 PM » |
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It won't be long now! We are really looking forward to seeing all of you |
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« Reply #31 on: September 13, 2018, 06:29:16 PM » |
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Should be a great gathering...I'm really looking forward to this as well. Currently the weather forecasts look pretty good for our ride down, and decent enough throughout the weekend in Joseph (I only check with AccuWeather...they seem to be the most optimistic all the time ) Yup...it's gonna be great!! |
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« Reply #32 on: September 13, 2018, 10:00:35 PM » |
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It won't be long now! No it won't... and I just took my bike apart... just the front wheel. I decided to go ahead and replace the tire even though the old one was probably good for one more trip. Don't want to worry about tires when trying to keep up with you guys! Redline  |
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« Reply #33 on: September 14, 2018, 06:12:30 AM » |
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It won't be long now! " Don't want to worry about tires when trying to keep up with you guys!" HA !!!!You are one funny guy  |
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« Reply #34 on: September 14, 2018, 04:48:53 PM » |
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Don't want to worry about tires when trying to keep up with you guys! You keep up with use?? Oh you joke my man! It is us that can't keep up with you when you've the mind (outside of couple of us). |
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« Reply #35 on: September 17, 2018, 07:49:31 PM » |
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I have made plans to meet with you guys on Saturday in Lewiston, hope you have a great turnout. Will have lots of questions to bring your guys way too Thanks for getting a hold of me Whooray !!! |
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« Reply #36 on: September 18, 2018, 12:22:18 PM » |
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I have made plans to meet with you guys on Saturday in Lewiston, hope you have a great turnout. Will have lots of questions to bring your guys way too Thanks for getting a hold of me Whooray !!! |
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« Reply #37 on: September 19, 2018, 10:10:18 AM » |
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Finally... departure time On the road to Kent to meet up with the Vermin today for our ride to Joseph tomorrow. Sun's out, life is good... just crossed the border for a leisurely ride down #9 to Kent. See you all soon  |
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« Reply #38 on: September 19, 2018, 02:44:23 PM » |
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Wooohooo...... We are headed out early am..... See you guys real soon!!
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« Reply #39 on: September 19, 2018, 04:15:00 PM » |
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Have fun, and safe riding all of you. Wish I could have made this one, haven't been out for any kind of long ride since Valhalla Rally  |
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