Whistler Run
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Forum Name: Meetings, and Events Info
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Topic: Whistler Run
Posted By: Dawg
Subject: Whistler Run
Date Posted: 04 June 2011 at 7:26pm
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It looks like we will be having a Whistler run this year on Sunday July 31st. There has been a ton of talk about some people also doing the PEAK to PEAK while there. I will be uploading info about this shortly. NEW PLAN below. Peak to Peak: Damien Glenn Jim Maureen Just Drive: Harrison Patrick Steve Ken Once the info is up, please chime in quickly as there isn't a ton of time left to plan this. Michelle and I are good either way but really enjoyed our experience on the mountain 2 years ago. We highly recommend it. Cheers, The Dawg  NEW PLAN!
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Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 04 June 2011 at 8:23pm
Here are some details regarding the Peak to Peak tickets.  EDIT: The new plan is to all go up together. Then some of us go up the mountain for 3 hours or so and the rest just hang out in the village till we get back. Then we all head home together. I'm supposing that we would get to Whistler, hang out together for a while. Maybe have a bite to eat and then say goodbye to the "drive only" types. We could then go up the Whistler lift to the Roundhouse. Hang out, maybe take the summit lift to the very top, enjoy the view. After 2 or 3 hours on the mountain, we take the actual Peak to Peak gondola to Blackcomb Mnt and ride the chair down to the village. How does that sound? The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 04 June 2011 at 9:33pm
Sounds perfect to this one.  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 12 June 2011 at 6:01pm
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Is there anyone else that isn't on the list above that would like to come with us to Whistler? The more the merrier! The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 12 June 2011 at 8:08pm
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We will head up with the group, but probably won't do the peak to peak and just hang out in the village or something.
------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 12 June 2011 at 8:43pm
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Lisa and I should be heading up, but will probably choose to hang with Harrison and hit up a nice dinner / bar place. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 12:42pm
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Last year taking Frankie up to Whistler was fun as the tourists seemed to get a kick out of seeing a husky up there. So I expect to take Frankie up there again this year and Anne might come up as well (depending on her schedule). I'm not sure what Anne wants to do in regards to the "Peak to Peak", but I'm just as happy to walk around the Whistler area for a couple hours with the Frankster.
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Posted By: Shakey Dave
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 2:48pm
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Joanne and I will do the same as we did last year ... we will hide out in one of the pullovers on the highway and wave a hearty greeting to all of the Fieros passing by. If you want, you can honk your horn when you see us! Just look out for a red Fiero, and don't stop because we're sorry but we can't join you for the whole trip! ------------- "Shakey" Dave Hathaway www3.telus.net/myhistory |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 1:25am
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Hey Tristan, you think you'll have the car ready? Dawg
------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Romeo wrote:Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 10:36am
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I will have relatives in town, but I will try and make it. -------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 11:19am
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Ken, if you do come, which group would you be interested in joining? I'll add you to the list just in case. Thanks, Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: fiero052
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 11:35am
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FYI i am tentative only, as both of my fieros are non runners at the moment. dilligently trying to get them back on the road thisweekend though.
glenn ------------- Glenn |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 01 July 2011 at 11:52am
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No problem Glenn. It's just to get an idea of what might be happening. On the day, anything could happen. Cheers, Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 02 July 2011 at 9:46pm
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If I do make it, I will likely not do the peak to peak. I would have done it 3 times in the last 2 years already. It's pretty spectacular to do it at least once. ------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 15 July 2011 at 4:55pm
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I'm gonna have to make myself a maybe for this one. Would rather get
my cars issues fixed before going on a run. Hopefully it will be fixed by then. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 15 July 2011 at 8:38pm
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Ok buddy. Good luck The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: redwilley
Date Posted: 26 July 2011 at 1:18pm
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Is the Whistler run still happening on the July 31st.? Who is really going???? Count me in and possible my guy. redwilley Maureen ------------- redwilley |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 26 July 2011 at 9:37pm
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Yes, we need to hear who's not tearing their Fiero apart, and is committed to going. I'm planning to go. Frankie will be coming with me, just like last year.
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Posted By: beken
Date Posted: 28 July 2011 at 10:43am
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Sorry gang, likely I'm jamming out. I have relatives from overseas in town.
------------- Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 28 July 2011 at 12:35pm
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Michelle and I are definitely going. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 28 July 2011 at 4:36pm
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I'm planning to go. Hopefully nothing gets in the way.
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Posted By: redwilley
Date Posted: 28 July 2011 at 7:47pm
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The entertaiment 2011 does have a 2 for 1 ticket for the peak. Check with freinds if planning to do peak to peak. GOOD SAVINGS!!!!!! redwilley Maureen ------------- redwilley |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 29 July 2011 at 11:03pm
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Okay, some of us are going to be tied up all day Saturday doing autocross and we won't be able to post until Saturday evening, so we gotta know soon... what's the verdict for Sunday? We haven't heard for awhile from some of the names on the list above. Ken says he can't go now, but Damien (and Michelle), Maureen, Colby and myself have stated we still wish to go. Any word from Glenn, Jim, Harrison, and Steve? For anyone who's sitting on the fence, and/or hasn't driven to Whistler on the new highway, honestly... it's a nice drive and Whistler is a pretty neat place in the summer. Last year was my first time there EVER, and I quite enjoyed it. We all had fun. So, who else wants to go? Let us know, the more the merrier.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 30 July 2011 at 4:55pm
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All I hear are the sound of crickets...
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 30 July 2011 at 9:50pm
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Ummm, seriously guys... is the run to Whistler still on?
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Posted By: redwilley
Date Posted: 30 July 2011 at 9:59pm
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I'm watching the forum and wondering the same thing Patrick !!!! ??? redwilley Maureen ------------- redwilley |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 30 July 2011 at 10:26pm
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Yeah, it's a little too quiet around here. I don't want to show up to an empty parking lot.
------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 30 July 2011 at 10:32pm
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I am planning to go. ------------- 88 GT Northstar 6 Spd |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 12:24am
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I guess the best thing for everyone to do is to check this thread at about 7:30am Sunday morning and see what's happening. (It'll take Colby 45 minutes or so to get from Abottsford to the designated meeting spot in Burnaby.) Okay, after being in the hot sun all day at the autocross, I'm going to bed... |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 12:54am
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Your posting this late on the night before the run and wondering if it's still a go???? What has changed to make you think it's not a go? Michelle and I will be at McDonalds around 8:00AM. Since it's drizzling as I type, we will have to make a final decision at that time. It will have to be a literal down pour before we cancel. So, decide for yourselves as always. See ya The Dawg
------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 7:23am
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Not hearing anything from anyone for almost 24 hours after posting Friday night caused me a wee bit of concern. Okay, looks like the rain is over. Frankie and I will be at the McDonald's parking lot at 8:30. Remember to bring your GMRS radios everyone.
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Posted By: redwilley
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 7:38am
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Hoping to be at Mac Donalds around 8;30. redwilley Maureen ------------- redwilley |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 8:08am
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Just a reminder to anyone who didn't do this last year... the McDonald's we're meeting at is on the west side of Willingdon just north of the freeway in Burnaby.
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Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 2:22pm
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Sorry, my car was still torn apart until this morning. Looks like the sun
has decided to stay out, at least down here.. Hope everyone out there is having fun, I'll try to make it next year. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 5:01pm
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I guess I'm the first one home. Good run... five Fieros... mostly sunshine... no tickets. More to come later, including pictures from other members. Right now I'm going to sit in the backyard with the Frankster. She's got her bowl of water, I've got a cold beer.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 5:38pm
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Okay, I'm finished my beer. It was a good day for the run. As stated earlier, mostly sunshine... with just a sprinkling of rain to help keep the dust down. Last year I drove the GT (automatic, bone stock). This year I drove the duke (5-spd, lowered, Sensa-Trac struts/shocks, rear sway bar). Less power, but way more fun driving the duke on the highway. I had no trouble keeping up with the V6's/V8, just had to shift more often! We all mostly behaved ourselves on the highway. Damien and Michelle led the way (they had the radar detector!), Steve brought a buddy to ride along in his Northstar powered GT, Maureen was in her '88, and Colby came in from Abbotsford with his Formula to round out the crew. I had Frankie with me, and for the first time ever (when taking her anywhere), I forgot doggie bags. We had a great lunch at a restaurant that Steve recommended. (Yes, I washed my hands beforehand.) We now want to have our club meetings there. T'was a good day. Thanks to everyone who participated.
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(I'm not referring to what a restaurant gives you.) I proceeded to disgust Colby by accidently getting my fingers a little too close to, ummm... well, you can guess what they might've gotten too close to while trying to clean up after the Frankster without proper doggie bags. 
Oh well, nothing that a little soap and water didn't wash off. 
Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 6:57pm
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Great run! Thanks to all. ------------- 88 GT Northstar 6 Spd |
Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 7:04pm
   ------------- 88 GT Northstar 6 Spd |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 7:15pm
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It was a fun run. I'll post my pictures soon.
------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 7:44pm
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Oh yeah, almost forgot... perhaps Damien will chime in and discuss his proficiency with GPS devices.
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Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 9:26pm
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For the record, I have no idea what Patrick is talking about (Be quiet Colby I know where you live)....:) The Dawg
------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 9:38pm
I only took a few pictures, here they are:     ------------- 88 Formula 5 speed |
Posted By: Dawg
Date Posted: 31 July 2011 at 10:03pm
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This run has got to be one of my favorites. I really like Arlington also, but this one is local and easier to organize. I would like to thank everyone who came out. It was great sharing this experience with you all. We had no mechanical malfunctions to deal with and surprisingly less police presence than expected. My relatively cheap radar detector worked great on the highway. I was worried at the start that we might not get decent weather but as the day rolled on it just got better and better. In the end we decided not to go up the mountain because Whistler had low cloud cover when we first arrived. Once the clouds lifted we could see a fair amount of snow hanging around up there. As Patrick mentioned, Michelle and I did point most of the way. There being only 5 cars it was relatively easy to keep us together. I think we all enjoyed the ride to spite the low speeds. Don't get me wrong, there were a few opportunities to open up at strategic points along the way. All in all I think we demonstrated great restraint. I know I sure did anyway. It was fun as always. I would like to make special mention of Steve's suggestion for the eatery we went to. Wow is all I can say. The prices were normal but the food and service were 5 star! Maybe he can chime in and mention the name of this wonderful establishment since I've forgotten. Can't wait till next year. The Dawg ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: Medic
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 6:54am
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The Wild Wood Bistro & Bar - 4500 Northlands Blvd. Whistler. A little out of the way but my favorite breakfast place in Whistler. ------------- 88 GT Northstar 6 Spd |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 8:10am
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Nice day for the cruise, there was a big black rain cloud around 9am than poured on a few of us, and headed to the East...way behind you all. It is a beautiful drive...glad you all made it out ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: redwilley
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 10:52am
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Had a great time!!!!! Having trouble with downloading photos, will try again later today. redwilley Maureen ------------- redwilley |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 7:56pm
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I hear it was a great run, and am glad for Dawg taking all the time to put this event together and stay on top of the thread. Wish I could have been there, but a close friend of mine had his stag on Saturday and got Married on Sunday.
On a side note, Redwilly dropped by my place this morning and asked me to post these for her.
Whistler from RedWilly
------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 9:54pm
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I appreciate all the pictures that Steve and Colby have posted (thanks guys), but wow, great shots Maureen! What camera do you use? The exposure and colors are excellent.
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I even look good, and that takes some effort! 
Posted By: Colby
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 10:00pm
I took another look at the map and it turns out they actually have north pointed to the left instead of up.  I guess that's where we got confused.
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 01 August 2011 at 11:27pm
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Let's clarify who "we" is. I suggested we go to the left according to the map (which I think ended up being the correct direction), but nooooooo, we had to rely on space age technology instead... and then ultimately have the womenfolk point us towards the restaurant. We're fortunate we didn't have to turn in our man-cards over that.
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