July Drive. Where to?
07-15-2006, 12:11 AM
#51
Jingle Ballzzzz!
Originally Posted by kristopher_d
Yeah, I'm making the Southworth-Fauntleroy run. It's 9 bucks cheaper and means about 17 more miles than Seattle-Bremerton. From Redmond, there's just no way driving around is a good option (at least, until I order and install the new suspension). I'll definately bring my grill, and probably a pasta salad (or something of that nature). I like to cook, so don't worry about it being some lame supermarket job.
07-17-2006, 08:39 AM
#52
RX8 and a Truk....
Here's a map I marked up for a Kitsap Run a few years ago with my Miata and Probe/MX6 buddies. It's close to the map Kristopher has made - but for me, this is easier to read; Perhaps people could print this out (I think it prints at 8" wide) and at least have very clear major roads marked. I can't vouch for the accuracy; not 100%.
If you take these routes, Keep in mind - GRAVEL. Don't be behind a guy/gal w/ sticky tires; on a couple portions...back when I last ran the area anyway.
(Click for larger)
If you take these routes, Keep in mind - GRAVEL. Don't be behind a guy/gal w/ sticky tires; on a couple portions...back when I last ran the area anyway.
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07-17-2006, 07:33 PM
#53
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Thanks Darin, that helped me a lot! I need to see the big picture first
Hopefully you're going and a bunch of us can meet in Tacoma.
Hopefully you're going and a bunch of us can meet in Tacoma.
07-17-2006, 07:47 PM
#54
Jingle Ballzzzz!
Originally Posted by FABRO
I don't mind meeting Linda with you and Marquis. Im still gonna drive though to Tacoma and meet up with Anibal in Tacoma. On the way back i'll probably ride the ferry home. Just let me know what you think, if you guys do want to meet up in Renton how does the Fred Myers in Benson sound?
07-17-2006, 07:50 PM
#55
Jingle Ballzzzz!
Originally Posted by FABRO
Let's get this list started...Should we bring food and drinks since we are meeting at a park?
1. Fabro - drinks, chips and dip
2. AnibalRX-8 - hamburger, buns and pop
3. Gr8Lady - plates, cups, utensils, napkins, condiments (I rarely cook
)4. Kris D. - grill, pasta salad
5. Marquis - hotdogs and buns
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blakew15???
dmp???
jryeater???
Aipex8???
07-17-2006, 11:33 PM
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Wish I was gonna be in town for this one. Would be great to meet more of you. Have fun all of you and try not to get any tickets. (I have seen Kristopher drive LOL)
07-17-2006, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fishnhard
Wish I was gonna be in town for this one. Would be great to meet more of you. Have fun all of you and try not to get any tickets. (I have seen Kristopher drive LOL)
07-19-2006, 09:39 AM
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:D and I was taking it pretty easy on both those runs (admittedly easier on the Whidbey run than Auburn, but still). Get me on a road I know and you'll understand why my tires look as ratty as they do after 7 or 8 months.
Too bad you guys can't make it. This was setup as a more south-endish event with you in mind. I guess its not a long enough commute for ya
BTW, they've repaved Mt Baker Hwy. I was just up there Sunday with my folks in their Escape. What used to be a great road with terrible pavement is now an awesome road with kick@$$ pavement. Smooth, no more 10 degree off camber turns. Truly Beautiful.
Too bad you guys can't make it. This was setup as a more south-endish event with you in mind. I guess its not a long enough commute for ya
BTW, they've repaved Mt Baker Hwy. I was just up there Sunday with my folks in their Escape. What used to be a great road with terrible pavement is now an awesome road with kick@$$ pavement. Smooth, no more 10 degree off camber turns. Truly Beautiful.
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07-20-2006, 09:07 PM
#62
Jingle Ballzzzz!
Originally Posted by ANIBALRX-8
i got the day off, so i am looking foward to this drive. does any body want to meet by tacoma mall (on the corner of 48th st and tacoma mall blvd) by the krispi cream a round 9:00am (leaving at 9:30) to drive togeter to bremerton.
Originally Posted by FABRO
I don't mind meeting Linda with you and Marquis. Im still gonna drive though to Tacoma and meet up with Anibal in Tacoma. On the way back i'll probably ride the ferry home. Just let me know what you think, if you guys do want to meet up in Renton how does the Fred Myers in Benson sound?
Ryan and Volney, do you go to Tacoma via 167 or go out to I-5? I'm thinking it might save us time to meet somewhere closer to the hwy to caravan down to Tacoma. If it's 167, we could meet at the Cinemas down the hill from Valley hospital and it's a quick jump back onto 167, or it's also a pretty quick to jump onto 405 going west to I-5 from there. I'm hoping one of you knows how to get to Krispee Creme and I'll follow!
07-21-2006, 03:24 AM
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if your coming from seattle, take 38th st exit; the first one, on the first light you have to turn rigth to be on 38th st, next light turn left, i think its steel st, if you go straight you will see the tacoma mall, at the end of the st, you end up in the tacoma mall parking lot, turn left and go under a little part of the mall on the other side you will see the krispe screem.
if you past 38th st the next st is 56th st, take the first exit and in the light turn right ( you are on tacoma mall blvd) the next light is 48th st, keep goung straight and you will see the tacoma mall on the left and krispe screem its a 1/4 mile down on the left, its the first building you will see next to the road after 48th st.
if you past 38th st the next st is 56th st, take the first exit and in the light turn right ( you are on tacoma mall blvd) the next light is 48th st, keep goung straight and you will see the tacoma mall on the left and krispe screem its a 1/4 mile down on the left, its the first building you will see next to the road after 48th st.
07-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
First to Post!
GREAT run and BBQ!! 
Nice to meet you and your daughter Anibal!
Glad you were able to make it Ryan! Hopefully Abby can make it next time
Awesome run-planning again Kristopher!
Really nice to see you again Tracy, Kaitlin, and Volney!
Pictures anyone?
Do it again in late August, early September??
Nice to meet you and your daughter Anibal!
Glad you were able to make it Ryan! Hopefully Abby can make it next time
Awesome run-planning again Kristopher!
Really nice to see you again Tracy, Kaitlin, and Volney!
Pictures anyone?
Do it again in late August, early September??
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07-23-2006, 09:18 PM
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I had a great time guys, like usual. I only took 3 pics I wish I had another person with me in the car to take pics of us driving, and I shoulda took some pics of us at the park 
. Linda, I know for sure that Abby and I can make it August 27 (Sunday) if we want to meet up again.
. Linda, I know for sure that Abby and I can make it August 27 (Sunday) if we want to meet up again.
07-24-2006, 12:57 AM
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Ryan, Thx for the pix! I put a hold on my calendar for Sunday, August 27th. Let's see what the others say 
Maybe this could be a belated wedding "reception" run for the NW 8 gang to help you guys celebrate your wedding (hey everyone - it's in 3 weeks!!)...
Imagine the wedding gifts.... extra set of rims for winter, tires, whatever ...
LOL
Maybe this could be a belated wedding "reception" run for the NW 8 gang to help you guys celebrate your wedding (hey everyone - it's in 3 weeks!!)...
Imagine the wedding gifts.... extra set of rims for winter, tires, whatever ...
LOL
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07-24-2006, 08:21 AM
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Another damn near perfect day. For those who couldn't make it, you missed some seriously sick twisties 
and pretty decent pavement.
27 August looks good to me. Time for another thread, I guess.
and pretty decent pavement.27 August looks good to me. Time for another thread, I guess.