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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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Mt Rainer Run-April 23rd

Just trying to get some other rotorheads to come out for this little run up to the mountain.

Let us know.

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 08:03 AM
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great roads. to bad I liv in the wrong area. I got caught behind the slow movingcars last trip.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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sounds grate to me set a time \place for us all to meet up...

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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Tacoma Mall-Krispy Kreme

Hopefully, we can get alot more RX-7's to repp the . Don't know if the FDeezy will make it out or not. We need headlight covers, hood prop, hood latch (FC-customized is in there right now), misc. nutz and boltz, and a few other parts. Anybody got some
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Date: April 23rd
Time: TBA
Meet spot: Krispy Kreme Tacoma Mall
Where to: Mt Rainier (How do you spell it?)
Event Itinerary: Meet up, Drive Up, Eat up.

More details to come.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Oh yeah we also need help in organizing this thing seing as how we never have done this kinda thing before. So we are up for suggestions.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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I have no idea where the Tacoma mall is (never go down there), got some directions coming from Redmond?
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Bummer this event isnt after Apple Blossom. A lot of people are busy getting ready for AB on May 6-7th.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Summary: 45.6 miles

0.0 Depart Redmond Town Center 0.3 mi
0.3 Turn RIGHT (North) onto 162nd Ave NE 174 yds
0.4 Turn LEFT (West) onto Leary Way NE 0.3 mi
0.6 Take Ramp onto SR-520 5.0 mi WA-520 / Seattle
5.6 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-405 15.0 mi I-405 / Renton
20.6 Road name changes to SR-518 0.1 mi
20.7 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-5 23.7 mi I-5 / Portland
44.4 At exit 130, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.1 mi So. 56 St.
44.6 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.2 mi Tac. Mall Blvd / So. 56 St. West
44.8 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Tacoma Mall Blvd 0.4 mi
45.2 Turn LEFT (West) onto S 48th St 0.2 mi
45.5 Road name changes to S 47th St 65 yds
45.5 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s) 0.1 mi
45.6 Arrive near Fircrest
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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Do you have a specific route in mind, or do I need get the books out and suggest some?

There's a couple of routes in the DH guide that, judging by the luck I've had with this book, are probably very, very good.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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I'm interested. What type of day? Gotta be back in the late afternoon/early evening. It's my wife's birthday and I can't spend all day doing "car stuff".
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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If I can I'll try and make this one too, hell Karma and I could follow each other.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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what time? i'm supposed to be working, unless i get it done during the week. if i'm not, i'm there. it's getting close, we need to know what time?
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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If its open yet, the road that goes from Paridise to Onapakosh (spelled wrong) is a fantastic drive!!!!!! Take the drive to Paradise then take the westside road ( i think thats what it is called) Then Up to Cyuss/Chinook pass, onto the sunrise road, (fantastic drive) then back down through Enumclaw Takes all day but it is a fantastic drive. HOWEVER they usually dont open the road from paradise till pretty late spring. Same with Sunrise. But who knows this year with the small snowpack.



any way Enjoy
and dont bitch about my spelling

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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:22 AM
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found this
http://www.nps.gov/mora/current/current.htm#roadopen
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Does anyone mind any RX8's attending?

Also - I rode up to Paradise on the bike a few weeks ago....VERY slick and sandy roads...

...at least for a bike.

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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of course not. you all are welcome. now if we can just get a time frame. otherwise if i find out i'm not working, i'll make a time.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Dankspeed, we need a time and route.

I know what I would propose, but it's your project, so I'm trying to be quiet.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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23rd is this Saturday right? If so, I need a time too, 'cause I might be able to make it....more details please!!
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Well, I guess I've sat on my hands long enough. They're kind of numb and I really want to do a group drive, so I can't let this drag out any more. Sorry DS, but I have to hijack the thread.

Saturdy, 23 Apr 11:00 at Krispy Kreme Tacoma, I'll find the address and get specific directions shortly.

I think we'll try heading east on 410 to into the park where we can pick up DH9 (Hwy 123) heading through the Park to Ashford. It's about 45mi of 30/30 twistiness pluss the get there and back mileage. The Paradise Loop could make an interesting side trip if there's interest and ability (I've heard conflicting reports on the road conditions).
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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directions from redmond
http://local.google.com/maps?saddr=r...WA+98408&hl=en
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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well, you beat me to it. good. so far so good. looks like i might not have to work saturday. so who's all going? everybody talks about doing drives and things, so lets see what we are made of! lets get a good gathering. POST if you gonna make it!!!!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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75% sure Im in.

Ill be there if I cant get a tee time.
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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I'll try to make it but don't carve that in stone. My tax refund still isn't here and I'm running low on cash. Would rather make the Tech Day and Izzy's meet.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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see you all there.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Welp, I somehow made it down to Tacoma on time after leaving here at almost 10:20. Got completely lost because the directions were terrible, somehow managed to find Kris driving around, followed him around for a while trying to find the dang place, got seperated due to me not noticing there was a middle turn lane, then drove around forever trying to find J St. I eventually just ran in to the freeway after some random wandering and decided to head home; sorry guys. Also, I feel really bad for anyone who has to live in that huge disorganized mess called Tacoma.

See you goons on the 1st for that tech day.
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