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    Sounds good. We'll see you Saturday.
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    Dude, it's the name on your payment. I'm Michael but always use Mike (except family). Don't worry we'll call you Randy. ;)
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    Parking A couple of notes for when you arrive on Friday. There's parking on the front driveway, behind the building, and as things fill up, directly in front of the hostel on the street. There's also a parking lot across the street that is the Best Western's but I haven't confirmed if they are okay with us parking bikes there (although I did a couple of weeks ago without incident - do so at your own risk, or, ask them for permission - they're right next door). Check-in Check in with us on the patio for your swag bag, name tag and have a brew or drink and food on the patio. I'll be there about 2pm - official check-in is 4pm so take your time arriving - no rush. Room Assignments Below is the list of folks and their rooms at the Dancing Bear hostel. Let me know if I've made any errors. You lucky buggers in the dorms have the whole place to yourselves. :) Room Assignments – Kootenay Hootenanny – July 22-24, 2016 Rooms First Name Twin 1 Tracey Twin 1 Paul Twin 2 Kevin Twin 2 Kevin Twin 3 Jeff Twin 3 Randall Twin 4 Al Twin 4 Al Twin 5 Mark Twin 5 Mark Double 1 Mike Double 1 Fiona Double 1 Niko Double 2 Rob Double 2 Craig Double 3 David Double 3 Emily Semi-Private 1 Gary Semi-Private 1 Mike Semi-Private 1 Ian Semi-Private 1 Christian Semi-Private 2 Derek Semi-Private 2 Derek Semi-Private 2 Tammy Semi-Private 2 Tammy Dorm (4 bunks) James Dorm Mike T. Dorm (4 bunks) Terrence Dorm Phil
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    I think I'm going to leave at 5am. I'd like to see if I can make it over Gray Creek Pass (gravel road). I'll be aiming to be in Nelson early, around 2pm.
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    Sorry to hear that e-ticket. Perhaps the next meet. Thumper8 (Tony) - off-topic but here's an article about your 'new' CBX - http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/1970s-motorcycles-hondas-six-cylinder-cbx?src=SOC&dom=fb#page-5
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    The Paddywhack sounds good. I'll see what's available at the liquor outlet.
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    We're into the final week. Glad to see everyone is finding their way to the meet and finding groups to ride with. The itinerary is in the first post for meals and meeting times. We'll have some 'pops' and junk food on the patio for everyone whenever you arrive. I should be there around 2pm (early) just in case. If anyone gets stuck or needs any help please feel free to e-mail me (superfunkomatic(at)gmail.com) or text message me at (403)xxx(874)xxx(9254). My family is driving the car out so we could do emergency service if needed. Have a safe trip, y'all. See ya on Friday! mike
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    Maybe that can be one of the group rides. Still get to ride the Kaslo to New Denver stretch and it's only 12 km off the highway on a flat gravel road - easy peasy on a VFR if you take your time. Dual Sport Riding I'd love to do the Idaho Peak part (another 12 km) - couldn't manage it on the Varadero (too bumpy, bike too big, rider not skilled enough). There is also Buchanan Lookout which is a two-track (12km) journey to a fire lookout over the whole valley near Kaslo. I will have a new riding 'tool' when I arrive. Alas, it is not the Africa Twin - still none available. But my new 'tool' might be better suited to these offroad treks. ;)
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    Cbx1100? Turbo? Bring your dually and we can form a group. Went to Sandon today. Really cool ghost town. VFRs could do it easily if it is dry.
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    All venues for meals are confirmed. Check the original post for details. Mike's pub on night one - specials on Sierra Nevada beer (California beer? Weird!) Breakfast buffet at Hume Hotel - morning two (9:00am). Good deal - $15 per person includes coffee, tea, juice and hash browns, eggs, sausage, bacon and fruit. Plus they are booking a private 'grande' room, which is really quite cool. Lunch on on the road with your roving gang of bikers. Dinner at at the Royal Grill. Food is covered by your prepayment. The food is really good. Wide menu of choices. Drinks are on y'all. Oh and I checked out the musician. He's good and plays a good mix of old time country, adult pop, rock and folk. For those who were here in 2008 - he's no Amazing McRory (which is good - haha). Should be fun!
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    Popping out to Nelson on Monday and Tuesday for the final details and organization, oh, and for a ride! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks. Update (July 3, 2016) - added to main post as well ** Tentative Agenda - Posted July 3, 2016 Friday - Arrivals Snacks, Drinks and Beer for afternoon arrivals at the Dancing Bear Inn Group Dinner at Mike's Pub - Hume Hotel - 422 Vernon St. - 7:30 pm Saturday - Group Breakfast and Riding Group breakfast at the General Store Restaurant - front of Hume Hotel - 422 Vernon St. - 9:00 am (civilized start time) Snacks, Drinks and Beer for those who arrive back at the Dancing Bear Inn early or take short rides Group Dinner at The Royal Pub and Grill - 330 Baker Street - 7:30pm until 10:00pm - music (live musician - Bocephus King - blues, pop, rock) food paid for by your fees (regular menu) ** Just have to confirm with the owners that the bookings are still on. Talking to them in Nelson (July 4-5) Also, I've picked a 9:00am start for breakfast to allow us all to get a civilized sleep and start in the morning. Most of the rides in the area are 4-6 hours (tops). So that'll give you plenty of time to eat, prepare and head out with a small group. Also, I know for 'type A' organizers that everyone wants riding groups and leaders, etc. The last meet went really well with riders making their own groups of 4-6 people and choosing their own routes along with places to stop for lunch in Kaslo or New Denver, or some returning mid-afternoon back to Nelson and picking a spot. I like things to be less regimented and planned and give people time to go see what they'd like to see with like-minded individuals in their group. Plus, I spend the entire year as a teacher organizing field trips and groups and this is the one time I'd like to just let things be more organic and work themselves out. I'll post some basic maps soon and bring printed copies for everyone.
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    I probably will miss you. I won't arrive until late in the afternoon or early evening. Taking the 'long way' there through gravel back roads.
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    Popping out to Nelson on Monday and Tuesday for the final details and organization, oh, and for a ride! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.
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    Well, keep me posted. I think you have to book well in advance for closed tours of the Burgess Shale, so you might want to enquire about that. I'd be happy to ride out to Nelson with you or show you around Lake Louise/Banff and up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper.
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    If you're looking for a guide, I'd be happy to volunteer.
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    I'd like to take a few days on the way home and maybe camp going back through Washington and Idaho. Maybe we can coordinate a group on the way home.
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    Okey dokey! It sounds, at least so far, that the overwhelming idea is to go to the pub. I'll be going out to Nelson in the next couple of weeks and I'll arrange a deal at one of the pubs - perhaps, one for each night and keep everyone posted.
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    I'd like to conduct an informal poll. Our budget doesn't support catering for our group dinner on day one (Friday), unfortunately. But... We could go a couple routes: BBQ steaks, potatoes, veg, dessert and adult bevvies on the patio at the hostel Prepaid dinner in a pub as a group Then night two (Saturday) we can select an appropriate meeting place for food and drinks together. What say ye? Let the heavens rain with your replies....
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    Esso and others don't have any problem supplying you gas at a premium price (pun intended). Gasoline went up $0.25/litre after the announcement (that's $1.00 per gallon approximately for you 'Mericans.
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    Here are the Koot Hoot tees! They turned out really nicely! P.S. I'm happy with them in spite of my bathroom mirror selfie expressionless grin. Hehe. Now I've got a post with bathroom mirror selfies just like all the cool teenagers. :)
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    Really sopping wet and bloody cold. Just above zero. Brrr.
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    Just got back from a "day ride" to Fernie, BC to meet with V-Fore and pick up the meet shirts. Thanks very much to Gary for transporting our tshirts across the border. The countdown is on...
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    Oops! Just checked the site. The online part is closed. You can just send payment through PayPal at superfunkomatic@gmail.com. Just use the prices for the dorm, tshirts, and dinner from eventbrite.
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    The registration should be open still for rooms and the dinner. I did buy a few extra shirts - no monograms on the extra ones. Glad to hear you're coming. You can catch me for the tshirts when you arrive. There's only two guys in the dorm rooms if you want. I could move them together and you and your buddy could share the other room. Let me know - cheap accommodations with the group.
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    I love South Park! That nails it, albeit in the most politically incorrect way possible. Motorcyclists do it to themselves. Loud mufflers are obnoxious, childish and unnecessary. I don't blame residents there or anywhere for ridiculous behaviors of 'those' types of motorcyclists.
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