Member Contributer Polarbear Posted August 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2011 Sorry to hear you crashed!!! I wish you a speedy recovery! Take good care of those injuries so they do mot leave permanent pains and get nack on two wheels when you feel ready. Best! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted August 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 14, 2011 I won't be able to make it after all. I crashed coming back from the MotoGP races as Laguna Seca three weeks ago. Totalled the bike, broke my left femur and messed up the rotator cuff in my left shoulder. It was a very low speed get-off, but did significant damage nevertheless. Nobody to blame but myself, but the worst part is that I don't know what went wrong. I simply do not remember the time between tipping into the corner and the moment I left the road. I remember pretty clearly everything before and after, but not what actually happened in the corner. What I do know is that I don't always do the right thing at the right time while I'm riding, and this is just another example. Regardless, until/unless I can figure out why, I'm thinking I need to stay off two-wheeled vehicles. So, as I said, I won't be able to join you in Nelson. Have a great time. I know you will. I haven't yet cancelled my room reservation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights) at The New Grand Hotel. If anybody wants it I'd be happy to see if I can transfer my reservation into their name... Dean PS: 7th gen garage sale to follow soon. Unused tail trunk with bracket and liner, unused Honda touring windscreen deflector, new-in-box MCCruise electronic cruise control, side bag liners, etc, etc, etc. Stay tuned... Dean - really sorry to hear that. I noted that you were not a the Doc Wong clinic this month - now I know why. The most important thing is to heal quickly. Best for a full recovery. Curry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Yikes! Sorry to hear about the 'get-off'. Bad news. Glad to hear you're mostly okay. Whenever you break a femur you're lucky it's not more serious - i.e. potential to bleed to death. Take care of yourself and heal up well. p.s. - Maybe PM Olive, Snakeman and RogerRamjet and see if they would like to take your reservation. I won't be able to make it after all. I crashed coming back from the MotoGP races as Laguna Seca three weeks ago. Totalled the bike, broke my left femur and messed up the rotator cuff in my left shoulder. It was a very low speed get-off, but did significant damage nevertheless. Nobody to blame but myself, but the worst part is that I don't know what went wrong. I simply do not remember the time between tipping into the corner and the moment I left the road. I remember pretty clearly everything before and after, but not what actually happened in the corner. What I do know is that I don't always do the right thing at the right time while I'm riding, and this is just another example. Regardless, until/unless I can figure out why, I'm thinking I need to stay off two-wheeled vehicles. So, as I said, I won't be able to join you in Nelson. Have a great time. I know you will. I haven't yet cancelled my room reservation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights) at The New Grand Hotel. If anybody wants it I'd be happy to see if I can transfer my reservation into their name... Dean PS: 7th gen garage sale to follow soon. Unused tail trunk with bracket and liner, unused Honda touring windscreen deflector, new-in-box MCCruise electronic cruise control, side bag liners, etc, etc, etc. Stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer canadianvfr Posted August 15, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 15, 2011 VFR members , I am leaving Merritt BC and heading down to Nelson on Thursday morning, does anyone want to meet me in Merritt or Kelowna for the ride down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow Dean, sorry to hear about your misfortune. I am still figuring this coming weekend out. I am planning on making the trip but my wife's vacation and mine are clashing so I may change my mind at the last minute. I was going to see if you wanted to stay over at my place Dean, like I mentione to you last year in Troutdale, but if I go I will be leaving a day early and stay with some friends in Winthrop. Superfunky, I will buy the shirt regardless of whether I make it to the meeting or not. Dean, heal up well my friend. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hope you can make it. Wow Dean, sorry to hear about your misfortune. I am still figuring this coming weekend out. I am planning on making the trip but my wife's vacation and mine are clashing so I may change my mind at the last minute. I was going to see if you wanted to stay over at my place Dean, like I mentione to you last year in Troutdale, but if I go I will be leaving a day early and stay with some friends in Winthrop. Superfunky, I will buy the shirt regardless of whether I make it to the meeting or not. Dean, heal up well my friend. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 So, now we have another address to stop at when we're visiting Europe?? C Sure....just give me a call (or PM) when you're in Europe.....and I will buy you a beer; or two, or three, or....... :beer: Your offer is attempting, but still can't make it.... Have a good time in Nelson !! I'll wait for some pics....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I won't be able to make it after all. I crashed ....... Dean, sad story, but glad you survived. I wish you a full recovery. (excuse me for the bad English. I'm not used to write in a foreign language...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ddr Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 I've just released my reservation on my room at tThe Grand Hotel for the weekend. If you still need a place to stay, call them ASAP. 1-888-722-2258 toll free. (I'm also PMing Olive, Snakeman and RogerRamjet to let them know.) I hope everyone finds a room, or even a parkbench!, to sleep on and has a great time! Sorry I can't join you... Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ChasingNolan Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 I've just released my reservation on my room at tThe Grand Hotel for the weekend. If you still need a place to stay, call them ASAP. 1-888-722-2258 toll free. (I'm also PMing Olive, Snakeman and RogerRamjet to let them know.) I hope everyone finds a room, or even a parkbench!, to sleep on and has a great time! Sorry I can't join you... Dean I hate to take advantage of Dean's misfortune, but I just booked his room at the Grand for the weekend. Dean, we're going to miss you. Take care, heal up, and start shopping for another VFR so you can join us next year! Anyway, there should be vacancy at the Villa Motel in Nelson for Friday and Saturday night as of now for anyone that is still looking for lodging. Their phone: 1-888-352-5515. See y'all on Friday ! -CN- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I hate to take advantage of Dean's misfortune, but I just booked his room at the Grand for the weekend. Dean, we're going to miss you. Take care, heal up, and start shopping for another VFR so you can join us next year! Anyway, there should be vacancy at the Villa Motel in Nelson for Friday and Saturday night as of now for anyone that is still looking for lodging. Their phone: 1-888-352-5515. See y'all on Friday ! -CN- So you're the one! I called and the nice folks at the New Grand said that Dean's reservation had been taken just 15 minutes before I called (sorry, Dean, it's like we're all sharks or something. Do heal quickly. Hope you have good drugs!). However, they surprised me by saying that they had another room available - we're in, and at the discounted rate. We're staying at the WhiteHouse Backpacker's Lodge, just down the street, on Sat & Sun nights (couldn't pass up the make-your-own-pancakes breakfast deal, and the Victorian house is definitely our style), but we needed a room Friday night. Phew! Looking forward to meeting y'all - and to a two-wheeled road trip in the warm sunshine (rare around these parts these days). Now, to get thru Tues, Weds, Thurs... Suzanne (St Peter) (aka RogerRamjet's Most Significant Other) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nelson Friday Low 13. High 31. Saturday Low 12. High 29. Sunday Low 12. High 30. Bring your mesh gear!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer V-FORE Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nelson Friday Low 13. High 31. Saturday Low 12. High 29. Sunday Low 12. High 30. Bring your mesh gear!!!! Don't you mean your electric gear? seems pretty cold..... Oh thats right metric, Allow me to translate, I am fluent in Canadian, Eh Fri Low 55.4 High 87.8 Sat Low 53.6 High 84.2 Sun Low 53.6 High 86 Looking forward to enjoying the Beautiful Area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BCmcrider Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 Nelson Friday Low 13. High 31. Saturday Low 12. High 29. Sunday Low 12. High 30. Bring your mesh gear!!!! Thanks for that. I've been freezing on the way to work with my winter jacket (no liner though) and wondering if it was going to be that cold on the way to Nelson. 7C on the way to work this AM. Lots of layers FTW. Anybody still able to concentrate on work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Awesome. Things always have a way of working themselves out. See you there. I hate to take advantage of Dean's misfortune, but I just booked his room at the Grand for the weekend. Dean, we're going to miss you. Take care, heal up, and start shopping for another VFR so you can join us next year! Anyway, there should be vacancy at the Villa Motel in Nelson for Friday and Saturday night as of now for anyone that is still looking for lodging. Their phone: 1-888-352-5515. See y'all on Friday ! -CN- So you're the one! I called and the nice folks at the New Grand said that Dean's reservation had been taken just 15 minutes before I called (sorry, Dean, it's like we're all sharks or something. Do heal quickly. Hope you have good drugs!). However, they surprised me by saying that they had another room available - we're in, and at the discounted rate. We're staying at the WhiteHouse Backpacker's Lodge, just down the street, on Sat & Sun nights (couldn't pass up the make-your-own-pancakes breakfast deal, and the Victorian house is definitely our style), but we needed a room Friday night. Phew! Looking forward to meeting y'all - and to a two-wheeled road trip in the warm sunshine (rare around these parts these days). Now, to get thru Tues, Weds, Thurs... Suzanne (St Peter) (aka RogerRamjet's Most Significant Other) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I know! That would be perfect riding weather - really nice and hot. For those of you riding in during the morning - the morning weather has been unusually cool - single digits celcius. Make sure to bring layers. Keep your weather fingers crossed! Nelson Friday Low 13. High 31. Saturday Low 12. High 29. Sunday Low 12. High 30. Bring your mesh gear!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Rider Emergency Information Sheet I'll provide a rider information sheet when we are organizing the group rides. If you'd like to fill this out before you come, be my guest. This will provide your ride leader with the necessary information about you in the event of an emergency. Thanx, mike Rider Emergency Information Sheet (PDF file) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 Rider Emergency Information Sheet I'll provide a rider information sheet when we are organizing the group rides. If you'd like to fill this out before you come, be my guest. This will provide your ride leader with the necessary information about you in the event of an emergency. Thanx, mike Rider Emergency Information Sheet (PDF file) link does not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Patience, Grasshopper! ;) It's working now. Had to move it on to my l'il web server. Rider Emergency Information Sheet I'll provide a rider information sheet when we are organizing the group rides. If you'd like to fill this out before you come, be my guest. This will provide your ride leader with the necessary information about you in the event of an emergency. Thanx, mike Rider Emergency Information Sheet (PDF file) link does not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MuddDawg Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 I won't be able to make it after all. I crashed coming back from the MotoGP races as Laguna Seca three weeks ago. Totalled the bike, broke my left femur and messed up the rotator cuff in my left shoulder. It was a very low speed get-off, but did significant damage nevertheless. Nobody to blame but myself, but the worst part is that I don't know what went wrong. I simply do not remember the time between tipping into the corner and the moment I left the road. I remember pretty clearly everything before and after, but not what actually happened in the corner. What I do know is that I don't always do the right thing at the right time while I'm riding, and this is just another example. Regardless, until/unless I can figure out why, I'm thinking I need to stay off two-wheeled vehicles. So, as I said, I won't be able to join you in Nelson. Have a great time. I know you will. I haven't yet cancelled my room reservation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights) at The New Grand Hotel. If anybody wants it I'd be happy to see if I can transfer my reservation into their name... Dean PS: 7th gen garage sale to follow soon. Unused tail trunk with bracket and liner, unused Honda touring windscreen deflector, new-in-box MCCruise electronic cruise control, side bag liners, etc, etc, etc. Stay tuned... Dean, Sorry to hear about your get off too. Take your time and heal up right the first time. Take care Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MuddDawg Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wish you could make it, too. I enjoyed riding with you last year - good company. I sure wish I could of made this meet. Had a great time last year. The shirts even look cool. Have a great time. Scott Good times that's for sure. Ride safe everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Here are some of the potential routes - short/short, medium, long. We'll have a discussion and separate into groups. I'll need some ride leaders and will supply maps if required. Upper/Lower Lake Loops (Nelson, Pass, Creston, Higway 3, Kaslo/New Denver, Nelson) - Approx. 6 hours (stop for lunch in Kaslo?) Full Size Just Upper Loop (Kaslo/New Denver) - Short Ride but Very Fun - You could ride the Kaslo/New Denver Part and Ainsworth Sections multiple times Full Size Long Day Ride - US/Canada Full Size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfunkomatic Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Meeting on First Night Most people will be arriving on Friday afternoon. I'll be there around 1pm or 2pm. People can gather at the pub around 5pm or whenever they feel like it. The entire group can meet in the new meeting room/lounge at around 6pm. People will be leaving over the next couple days. Have a safe trip and I'll see you in the pub at the New Grand. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted August 17, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2011 I booked an extra night so will arrive on Thursday and plan to check out Nelson during the day Friday. Everyone ride safely. . . . and for those arriving from the US, remember your passport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamishvfr Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I booked an extra night so will arrive on Thursday and plan to check out Nelson during the day Friday. Everyone ride safely. . . . and for those arriving from the US, remember your passport! And our speeding laws in BC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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