Whistler club run 2010

Austin wrote: ...If anything we should be concerned about cops waiting around the next corner!

Why would you be worried about the cops if you're driving safely at or below the speed limit?   

beken wrote: Austin wrote: ...If anything we should be concerned about cops waiting around the next corner! Why would you be worried about the cops if you're driving safely at or below the speed limit?

Ouch, really...speed limit, drivee safe, what's this talk?...lol

I brought this up last meeting as I have had several who have been to and from Whistler this summer...RCMP are HEAVY in force on that highway.  The new design encourages higher speeds, they did not plan this at the time, it was all about getting people to and from for the Olympics fast...but they are getting their quotas filled...lol

That's how one friend got pulled over, there was 2 of them on sport bikes, they ended up joining another group which ended bing 15, they all got pulled over just past Sqaumish...they then split up, and they hit 2 road checks before they actually got into Whistler.

End of day, they are out there and watching 

So we get to add a Turbocharged V8 and a Supercharged V6 pair of Choppers to the mix.  That will sure make it fun.This is turning out to be one of the biggest runs of the season.  I can't wait for Saturday.

I have a GoPro Camera and nice suction cup mount.  Was planning to bring it.  :-)

Unfortunately, the weather forecast is getting uglier.

70% chance of showers on Saturday reported Here, and 5-10mm of rain predicted Here.

I want to drive to Whistler, but Frankie and I are going to stay home if it's miserable weather.

 

kharmata wrote: Don't give up yet! It will change just for us. btw...i still don't understand how a little weather can dampen a drive...

Heh heh, nobody's "giving up", but driving on the highway in the rain is not nearly as much fun as cruising in the sunshine.

Plus, what's the point of going to a place like Whistler (especially as in my case, for the very first time) if the place is totally socked in with clouds and nothing can even be seen? I don't wish to drive for two hours just to walk around in the rain.

Next weekend might still turn out to be a better option, but I'm just one club member with one opinion. Everyone else is certainly welcome to express themselves regarding a possible postponement due to the weather.

 

Well we are right on the fringe of it.  I don't want to call it just yet.  When they say there is a chance of rain, it may just be in the early morning or overnight, and they are not even sure it is going to rain and even if it does they say only 5mm or so.  I'd like to hear from everyone that is going.  We have done runs in the drizzle in the past and had several very nice days as the rains parted in the afternoon.  This run has gotten so big with so many people coming I am hesitant to cancel it.  A lot of people have changed or re-arranged or stretched themselves out in order to be able to come.  At this point I am still going to say its a "GO" however please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

On a personal note...I am not going because it's Whistler.
I am just happy to drive my car with other enthusiasts and
I do my best to not let the weather control how I feel. I
say go. Cheers!

Ok I have checked and re-checked the weather, all 3 locations, Surrey, Vancouver and Whistler at the Env Canada Site the Weather Network site and even the Weather Underground Site.

 

The Average forecast for the 3 sites and locations is periods of drizzle amounting to less than 5mm over a 24hr period beginning 12:01am Saturday to 11:59pm Saturday.

      So unless the forecast changes to Thunder Lightning with Hurricane like winds and maybe an EOTW Asteroid shower in the mix, we are GOING.  

Double check the oil in your car, the water in your coolant system, the air in your tires and if you have time give her a quick wash up. 

          A little weather never stopped us in the past I don't expect it to stop us know.  Especially considering slightly cooler weather also means better performing engines.