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the dreaded ben
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:13 pm Reply with quote
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it's gonna be a good one.
shit yeah.

NOTE THE CHANGE OF MEETUP TIME

THE ESSENTIALS:
FRH meetup spot under the viaduct @ 9:45am saturday 5/5, 10:35 ferry departure
we'll be riding out, camping that night and riding back the next day.
the ferry fare is ~$8.


THE RIDE:
the route!
it's surprisingly rad, and shouldn't be to difficult. about 46 miles with as few hills as possible. the biggest hill is ~700 ft of climbing.
there is about 3miles of pretty hard packed gravel with a bit of small stone.
25-28mm tires will do if you're careful.
there is a bit of highway shoulder, so do ride like an ass.

THE CAMP
the campground is an old group camp named rainbow located just off of highway 101, but miles from anything else. it was abandoned 2 years ago because they don't have the funds to maintain it. since it was closed i wasn't able to reserve it and so we'll be rolling under the radar, ie. no bonfires in the middle of the road.

the facilities are very primitive. no running water, and the pit toilets are nailed shut. the nearest water access is a .5 mile hike down to a huge waterfall. I'll have a car bring some extra water, and i'll bring my filter for pumping.

the camp is right off of 101, so be as inconspicuous as possible.

pack light for god sakes, we're only going out for one night.
and we prolly don't need 7 hatchets and 6 fuck yeah saws.

THE DRIVERS
post to the thread if you you're gonna drive out.
You MUST Park Here! OFF HW 101!!!
take the first right after the campground (forest road 2767 "Buck Hill Rd") and park in the first turnout after the clearing. there is a path that leads right back to the campground.
post to the thread if you you're gonna drive out.
if you drive out you have to bring extra beer.

THE SUPPLIES
the last stop for beer, liquor, food, salvation is in quilcene (5 miles from camp)
wait to buy your beer and liquor there.
FYI the grocery store is a glorified 711, so don't expect much.

THE MEAL
the menu is a straight up paseo knock off.
pulled pork. (in your face pig)
black beans. (mostly veggie - just a bit of chicken broth)
slaw. (Veggie)
tortillas.

let me know if you're coming so i can estimate the food.

as usual if you have any questions, comments, concerns
feel free to contact mr. derrick clark between the hours of 5-8am fri-sun at 206.491.1441 or derrickito@gmail.com


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pete jr
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:14 pm Reply with quote
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WHAT ABOUT THE VOTING?????!?
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henry
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:32 pm Reply with quote
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Will there be wifi?

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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:32 pm Reply with quote
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henry wrote:
Will there be wifi?


Probably.

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TorreyK
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:40 pm Reply with quote
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ben country goes east? this interests me, please, tell me more.

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caustic meatloaf
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:20 pm Reply with quote
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Hmmm. I MIGHT be busy in the AM that day, but would likely be able to make a late afternoon Saturday arrival.

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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:45 am Reply with quote
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...nevermind


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Jessica
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:09 am Reply with quote
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Will there be a taco bar?

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jeff
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:28 am Reply with quote
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caustic meatloaf wrote:
Hmmm. I MIGHT be busy in the AM that day, but would likely be able to make a late afternoon Saturday arrival.


Keep us posted!

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fourfingersdown
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:14 am Reply with quote
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What is the route like? Can I ride it on my road bike? Should I bring food and a water filter?

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derrickito
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:11 am Reply with quote
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are there bus routes to get me back home easily?
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ripper
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:07 pm Reply with quote
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1. Ride what you got.
a. That trailer? Make sure you can handle it.
b. Walking your bike is nothing to be ashamed of.
2. Carry your own camping gear.
3. Feed yourself.
4. It's only one night, come prepared
5. Clean up after your damn self
6. Work out your own salvation

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What happens if it rains?

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Chip McShoulder
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:42 pm Reply with quote
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7. No dogs.

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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:08 pm Reply with quote
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mmmtatas!

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tehschkott
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:11 pm Reply with quote
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Mike doesn't get to make rules unless he shows up.

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derrickito
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:57 pm Reply with quote
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i think mike has been on most of the ben country rides.
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lantius
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:33 pm Reply with quote
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tehschkott wrote:
Mike doesn't get to make rules unless he shows up.
Scott doesn't get to tell people what to do unless he shows up on time.
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ripper
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:12 am Reply with quote
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derrickito wrote:
i think mike has been on most of the ben country rides.


six out out seven! four out of six (bad at arithmetic)

And I don't make the "rules" - I make enumerated lists of wisdom. Learn the difference.

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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:18 pm Reply with quote
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Stickaaaaay! Lando, can you have your people look into it?
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:43 am Reply with quote
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early bikepacker

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TorreyK
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:39 pm Reply with quote
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the suspense is killing me !

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tehschkott
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:30 am Reply with quote
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Kickass. Thanks Lee!

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the dreaded ben
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:43 am Reply with quote
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I should probably start planning this.
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dashap
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:42 pm Reply with quote
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the dreaded ben wrote:
I should probably start planning this.


Then how 'bout planning it for 5/12 instead.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:31 pm Reply with quote
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I won't quite be road ready for this event. You better bet your ass I'll be there hauling your shit in my wagon. Rides home will be given to the highest bidder.

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henry
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:33 pm Reply with quote
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PJ Diddy wrote:
I won't quite be road ready for this event. You better bet your ass I'll be there hauling your shit in my wagon. Rides home will be given to the highest bidder.


Hey Buddy!

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:58 pm Reply with quote
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henry wrote:

Hey Brother!




Just make sure you don't give Paul a shoulder massage while you are asking him.

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caustic meatloaf
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:29 pm Reply with quote
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dashap wrote:
the dreaded ben wrote:
I should probably start planning this.


Then how 'bout planning it for 5/12 instead.


I would support this.

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:19 pm Reply with quote
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dashap wrote:

Then how 'bout planning it for 5/12 instead.

caustic meatloaf wrote:

I would support this.


I would too. But given Ben's 5/7 birthday, you can tell he's a happy hour guy not an after hours club guy.

Clearly a war of pre-funk vs. post-funk will emerge.

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the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:18 pm Reply with quote
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sorry, made a executive call, and the date is 5/5.
but you guys should continue to argue about it.

that said, DAAAVE, you have to come.
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caustic meatloaf
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:21 pm Reply with quote
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I'll still grumble, but I'll shut up and do it.

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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:23 pm Reply with quote
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the dreaded ben wrote:

that said, DAAAVE, you have to come.


WHO WILL BRING THE COOKIES!?

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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:26 pm Reply with quote
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Sorry Ben, can't make it.

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the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:56 pm Reply with quote
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updated the initial post!
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:41 am Reply with quote
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the dreaded ben wrote:
updated the initial post!


the dreaded ben wrote:

FRH meetup spot under the viaduct @ 9:00am saturday 5/14,


5/14 is a Monday?

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caustic meatloaf
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:05 am Reply with quote
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Actually, can we move this back to 5/5? That weekend would actually work better for me.

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Alex
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1+4 = 5
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:58 am Reply with quote
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Alex wrote:
1+4 = 5
Applied Alex's math to Ben's post.
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:02 pm Reply with quote
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typo on the one thing that matters.

i am a failure.
5/5 is correct.
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