PNW Meet II: More North, More West - Today's the Day

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley)
09/01/2018 at 08:59 • Filed to: PNW Summer Meet, oppo meet

Just a reminder post! See everyone coming on Saturday! BBQ maybe issue due to burn bans. I will be hitting up a grocery on the way down, buying chips and a sandwich or two. But the driving is the most important part! I recommend you just bring your own main/food and a snacky share thing.

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , we’ll head out at 12:3opm.

Really looking forward to it!

Food: I think it is easier if everyone brings their own stuff, but does anyone want to volunteer to bring a BBQ? I’ll buy food in the USA, including maybe some chips or whatever to share. We’re doing lunch at Deception pass, a BBQ/Picnic style deal. Dinner/appies/drinks in La Conner later on.

Communications: NKato (thanks!!) had set up a discord chat for the last meet and it seemed to work well (except for the cell reception at Mt. St. Helens). So we will use that. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

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As a reminder We’ve decided that this will happen on September 1st, 2018 on Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands! We’ll be going to Erie Mountain, Deception Pass, Fort Ebey and La Conner

Location & Date:

Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands on September 1, 2018

Picnic @ Deception Pass:

I can’t bring food across the border, so I will pick some stuff up once accross. I’m not sure about facilities/BBQ availability, I recommend just bringing a sandwich or whatever. If people are interested, we can try to do a potluck type deal.

Voting Results:

Cars & Oppo’s:

I’ll have my sign and be driving my Fiesta ST.

DISCUSSION (98)

someassemblyrequired > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/26/2018 at 21:03

There are no bad locations on this list. Diablo is a solid 90 mins from I-5 at Burlington and there’s not a lot of alternate routes. It might be better for a longer weekend trip.

Fidalgo and Whidbey are pretty convenient to Seattle - since the ferry is an option as well as driving . On Whidbey Fort Ebey State Park is great, so is Deception Pass SP. There’s also a cool bluff trail at Ebey’s Landing. La Conner is kind of a neat spot too (no more Le Car cop cars though sadly).

Chuckanut Drive is just north of 20 towards Bellingham and is a fantastic drive, though a bit of a slow go when the tourists and road bikers are out in force .

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > someassemblyrequired
07/26/2018 at 21:10

Im coming down from Vancouver, I do chuckanut and go to laconer often. I would prefer something in that area ish, but would be willing to go further for the right spot

NKato > someassemblyrequired
07/26/2018 at 21:13

Personally I favor Fort Casey on Whidbey Island. It is a naval emplacement that served as one of Puget Sound’s defenses in WWI and WWII. But it is often busy with tourists.

someassemblyrequired > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/26/2018 at 21:15

Whidbey is probably the best option I’d say. Not much further than La Conner from Van.

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/26/2018 at 21:16

Langley, by truck you mean the one you were considering replacing the gaskets on when you found the real cause?

Also, make sure there is plenty of room for a demo drive. I might let you get behind the wheel of the Queen.

someassemblyrequired > NKato
07/26/2018 at 21:29

Yeah I like it a lot too, but Fort Ebey is similar - just a bit further north. It’s about a 15 minute drive between the two, with Ebey’s Landing in between. Parking situation tends to be a bit better at Fort Ebey too as it’s a much larger park . But theoretically you could hit Fort Casey, Fort Ebey and Deception Pass without much trouble in a day, even if you had to drive from Seattle or Vancouver .

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato
07/26/2018 at 21:33

Yep! It was the freeze plugs

Kinja'd!!!

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/26/2018 at 21:51

I’ve been to none of these places, and as such feel confident in recommending Diablo lake.

(seriously though I’ve heard it’s absolutely gorgeous)

gettingoldercarguy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/26/2018 at 22:02

Wh at dates are you thinking about?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gettingoldercarguy
07/26/2018 at 22:26

I wanted to get the location down first, I've got no dates in mind yet.

NKato > AestheticsInMotion
07/26/2018 at 22:44

Fuck it, I say Diablo Lake. I like the location. Haven’t been there. I want to go.

I’ll need to get a good 360 degree camera and mount for the drive.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/27/2018 at 00:44

I’d just recommend making sure there is a picnic area with grills to make this easiest, unless some of the group has the equipment (a basic charcoal grill or three would probably be best/easiest). I do know that there is a big picnic area with grills at Diablo Lake, which goes with the cruising SR20 that I’ve been wanting to do anyhow.

If you don’t want to go too far from I-5 , Deception Pass SP is spectacular (but probably busy, I’m not sure where the picnic areas are, and you’ll need to pay to park ).

I’m in for anything as long as it’s under 80°F and there is shade wherever it is held.

tellmewhoareyou > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/27/2018 at 02:37

I feel like this will happen while I'm on my honeymoon, but if not I'll try to bring something more interesting than my daily, maybe my one of my brothers' contraptions.

whatisthatsound > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/27/2018 at 11:23

I can do all 3 of those locals depending on the date. I’d bring the Jag to Diablo though instead of the M3W.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > whatisthatsound
07/27/2018 at 12:03

Yes, I'm hesitant about bringing the truck to Diablo Lake

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/31/2018 at 16:43

Have you settled on a route for this yet?

Perhaps something like this:

https://trips.furkot.com/ts/odhz0y

I also think Orcas Island would be cool, but a ferry trip this time of year would require a lot of pre-planning to ensure everyone got a reservation... Couldn’t really be done without pretty solid commitment, which is hard to get around here.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
07/31/2018 at 16:51

I have to work on this today or tomorrow. I think that Diablo Lake is the way to go, but I don’t think I can bring the truck for a 400km roadtrip.

Oh well, still be a cool drive!

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/31/2018 at 17:56

Thoughts on making it two groups (north & south) and merging the two at the Sutter Creek Rest Area ( 55200 N Cascades Hwy, Concrete, WA 98237)?

Detour up Baker Lake Road?

So many possibilities.

We could also potentially get Eastern WA people to head up as it’s right in the middle.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
07/31/2018 at 18:01

We could do that, I am not sure how many people would be coming from the North. Maybe me, Jasmits and Whatisthatsound. I have to wash my Father in Law’s new (to him) Boxter tonight, then I will try and update the post.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 01:28

I am likely not going to be able to go to this one, but I would like to contribute anyway:

If Diablo lake, go before September 15. That place can snow out like nobody’s business. The campground there (Colonial Creek) is usually half shut down by September 1st, and closed entirely by the end of the month.

Whidbey Island: make it a Saturday and make it EARLY, but as long as it’s not pouring rain, there is never a bad time to go. Deception Pass remains one of my favorite places on Earth. Not an “enthusiasts” type drive, but very scenic.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/01/2018 at 01:34

Not coming!!! Bummer! We need a Lexus around so we look like law abiding senior citizens

whatisthatsound > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 01:38

I live on Fidalgo, I can help out with planning as a second hand for bbq spots. You've got Washington state park, deception pass, we can do lunch in bow.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 01:44

There’s always spring for me

jasmits > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 01:54

I voted! September would probably be best for me as it looks like I’m doing Washington Gambler the weekend of the 25th-26th so that one looks like a definite no-go for me. The rest are possible but could end up busy.

RPM esq. > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 02:01

I voted for Whidbey but messed up the date—I definitely can’t do the 25th—have to stand up at my best friend’s wedding—but could almost certainly swing the 18th or 9/1. On the 18th I might even be able to talk a friend with something decent to drive into coming too.

pip bip - choose Corrour > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 04:18

point Roberts?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > pip bip - choose Corrour
08/01/2018 at 09:04

SHOULD BE CANADA!

It’s a fine place, but it would mean crossing a border several times for the US people

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 09:55

Just an idea; I’ll join regardless of the meet points and route. The cruise last fall all started at one point and the St Helens cruise had a start point and two pre-cruises (north and south). Based on the last couple of these, I’d expect ~10 cars.

Btw, I’m still recovering from the last one we did.

Tristan > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 13:35

I’d love to say this is a possibility for me, but the reality is that my entire life is devoted to home renovations at the moment.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Tristan
08/01/2018 at 13:41

That’s OK, I know that life comes up. I’m sure we’ll do something in the spring!

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 14:33

You should have done a multiple choice on the date and route . I could do any, but voted for the one that would likely have the least conflict. There’s a chance that I could have something going on the 11th or 18th, but it’s a low probability. The 25th and 1st are almost certainly open, but I’d personally avoid the 25th because for reasons I can’t explain (it’s my mom & dad’s wedding anniversary), bad stuff regularly happens to people in my family on that day.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/01/2018 at 14:42

You mean like people choosing their first choice, second choice kinda thing? I tried, but forms doesn’t allow that as far as I could tell.

It really is looking like Diablo Lake for the 1st.

Tristan > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/01/2018 at 16:47

I’ll be itching for something by then!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/02/2018 at 00:21

I’ll try to make either, but no guarantees. I’ll know when we get closer. They’re both pretty far for me so the one we do makes no difference to me.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
08/02/2018 at 00:37

wow! what a trooper.

fintail > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/04/2018 at 20:04

I am pretty sure I will be able to attend. I’ll be in the Bluetec, that’s just a few more miles than I want to put on the fintail in a day.

whatisthatsound > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/04/2018 at 21:52

Ooyster and thistle, whiteys bbq, Nell thorn, or the brewery are all excellent in la conner.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/04/2018 at 23:44

I’m 95% sure I’ll be going. It’s always hard to say what might come up that long in advance, so that’s the only uncertainty.

I’m down for just about whatever; add anything you want to the route. There are plenty of other places we could stop and we should have a route back to La Conner as well if we plan to do dinner there.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/05/2018 at 00:01

Yeah, I am going to try and do some route planning this weekend. It’s a long weekend here.

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/06/2018 at 21:00

Do we have a time for September 1st?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato
08/06/2018 at 22:17

Not yet, going to hopefully finish that tonight

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > whatisthatsound
08/06/2018 at 23:20

Yeah, La Conner has a lot of great places. I’ve been to Nell Thorn and The Oyster & Thistle. I’ve also had brunch at Calico Cupboard which is kind nice in the morning.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/06/2018 at 23:37

No need to worry about it, thank you for the credit. You were welcome to use it. :)

It’s also “Erie” Mountain.

So which of the two cars is coming?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/06/2018 at 23:39

oops! I’ll fix the typo

just-a-scratch > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/07/2018 at 00:10

Looks like fun. Too bad all these dates are booked for me. :(

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/07/2018 at 01:03

Is there a way to transfer that route from the site into Google maps?

gettingoldercarguy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/07/2018 at 01:29

Stoked, can't wait.

NojustNo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/07/2018 at 08:52

Nice route! I had a gre at time last year. Just mak e sure i don t lead as last year proved i cant read street sign s lol.

Ill either bring my new 04 g35 or maybe my 93 protege... b oth survivors with over 250k miles :0

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato
08/07/2018 at 20:45

Sorry, crazy day.

Yep! I exported it to a KML file, you should be able to retrieve and open in maps.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1feYUXK7IqzcYpg4irvNqrOW4AEuRU0-a

NKato > whatisthatsound
08/07/2018 at 21:58

I want some goddamn meaty ribs.

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/07/2018 at 22:00

Use the oppo discord I set up at the last trip. I can help you with getting quality meat at Costco if you want. We’ll have to arrange to meet before the start.

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/08/2018 at 15:33

The file isn’t importing into Google Maps correctly. I think it’s broken.

tellmewhoareyou > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/11/2018 at 17:37

Looks like I can make this one, I’ll be in a white Mazda3. We just got back from the Idaho wilderness yesterday, already itching to get back out of the city a bit.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > tellmewhoareyou
08/11/2018 at 18:07

Awesome ! See you at the meet point!

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 12:43

I'll bring a two burner camp stove and fuel. Backup if our location doesn't have grills

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato
08/14/2018 at 12:44

Hmm, it seemed to import into google earth, although that was on a desktop. Try downloading the file if you can and then open in maps/earth?

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 12:48

Just to verify: When are we meeting at the Walmart parking lot? Are the Furkot times correct?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/14/2018 at 12:50

*double checks* Yeah, I tried to make the times on Furkot as close as possible to the outline of the day. Meet at noon at walmart, roll out at 12:30pm to give people time to show up.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 12:50

I’m not going to make this one. Forgot I already have a backpacking trip planned for that weekend in the wallowas.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
08/14/2018 at 12:50

bummer!

That’s OK, have fun!

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 13:27

Okay, sounds good. I just wanted to be sure it started at noon.

I’m on Discord.

My plan is to go to Mount Vernon via curvy back roads avoiding I-5 entirely . If anyone wants to do that , please message me on Discord so we can coordinate. The start point would be in the Snoqualmie River Valley.

someassemblyrequired > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/14/2018 at 13:49

This is a very good choice. Rt #9 past Big Lake!

I hate that I am stuck in VA - I love Whidbey and those backroads around Monroe and Carnation.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > someassemblyrequired
08/14/2018 at 13:58

My tentative plan is Highway 203, Woods Cross Rd, Lake Roesiger Rd, through Granite Falls & Arlington, then Highway 9 into Mt Vernon past Lake McMurray and Big Lake.

We’re spending a day cruising, might as well make the most of it.

StudyStudyStudy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 14:25

Sounds like fun. I know the autocross I went to used perfect potluck to coordinate if that is still on the table. I’ll probably camp nearby somewhere as well, would be a waste not to.

StudyStudyStudy > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/14/2018 at 14:25

Hmm that may be fun!

fintail > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 14:28

One thing I am thinking - this being Labo(u)r Day weekend and all, there will be a metric crapton of people out and about. Maybe a slightly earlier start could beat peak traffic times? Or maybe we could be stuck no matter what.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fintail
08/14/2018 at 14:30

I’ve thought about that too. I am hesitant to change the time in case it leads to miscomms though.

I think we have to just hope for the best

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > StudyStudyStudy
08/14/2018 at 14:36

It looks interesting though I worry about trying to plan a drive and a potluck maybe tough even with the app. at least with bring your own food kinda deal, you know everyone is covered.

StudyStudyStudy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 14:37

I hear ya, not having to carry cooking stuff for the whole drive would be nice as well, maybe just like bring your own entree and we can share snacks or something.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > StudyStudyStudy
08/14/2018 at 14:39

yeah, that’s what I am planning on doing.

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 16:24

That’s what I did. The file doesn’t work. It’d be faster if you provided the route in a Google maps link instead, if possible.

Nothing > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 18:07

My sister in law and her family lives on Whidbey Island. Fun place to visit...sounds like a great time is in store for everyone involved!

46and2aheadofme > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/14/2018 at 21:45

The d iscord invite expired, can you open it up again please? Thx!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > 46and2aheadofme
08/14/2018 at 22:06

https://discord.gg/2Q3U6cX

Oops!

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/27/2018 at 18:19

I can’t find the rsvp link anymore, but I won’t be able to come. I haven’t had a chance to get my passport yet...

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/27/2018 at 20:02

Let me know when it’s in San Diego.

RPM esq. > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/29/2018 at 18:11

Increasingly hard to follow this post what with all the old comments and stuff—now that the day is nearly upon us, can you do a fresh post with route info, new RSVP for those planning to go, etc.?

StudyStudyStudy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/30/2018 at 15:19

Suggested update to bring this near the top ?

The discord is also still sending us to an expired link .

Regarding bbq, I can pickup buns, dogs, and charcoal, but i t is labor day weekend over here, so we may not have access to facilities, so packing lunch and snacks may be wise with a potential for some simple dogs, I don’t want to be packing a grill though so maybe some discussion there would be good.

I invited some others, a turbo E30, and I believe a 964 911 will be joining us.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > StudyStudyStudy
08/30/2018 at 16:10

Perfect! Sorry about the link, use this one. I will also update.

https://discord.gg/2Q3U6cX

The BBQ is banned due to burn bans I've been told. I'm thinking we do a bring your own food and a snack to share.

NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
08/31/2018 at 14:10

Should update the main post to include the time of the meetup at the starting point, I don’t see it anywhere, and that can cause problems.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > NKato
08/31/2018 at 14:24

Done!

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/01/2018 at 13:39

Currently trying to do a coolant reroute in my parking lot to fix some issues that came up last evening. I'll message you guys on the discord if I can get things working in time to meet up later in the day

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion
09/01/2018 at 13:52

Oh no! Sounds good.

Dogsatemypants > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/01/2018 at 19:31

It would be nice if there could be an oppomeet o n a Sunday, i have to work saturdays and cannot call out.

gettingoldercarguy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/01/2018 at 21:17

Well I suck. My wife and I found out we’re expecting our third and there’s no way I was able to leave her with morning sickness taking care of twin one year olds while I play cars.

Sorry guys, looked like a helluva day for a drive.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gettingoldercarguy
09/01/2018 at 21:54

Thats ok man! Next time

gettingoldercarguy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/01/2018 at 22:56

How was it? I need salt for my wounds.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gettingoldercarguy
09/02/2018 at 01:11

just making a post now!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gettingoldercarguy
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > StudyStudyStudy
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > 46and2aheadofme
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fintail
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > tellmewhoareyou
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > whatisthatsound
11/11/2018 at 22:08

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/spring-oppo-cruise-coast-mountain-circle-route-trip-1830370382

gettingoldercarguy > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
11/12/2018 at 01:22

As I eagerly await my third child, I weep.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gettingoldercarguy
11/12/2018 at 01:26

Lol

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