Western Washington XJ Meet Up
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#1: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:45 am
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As some of you may know, member Bill was in an accident recently. He's in recovery and other members have organized a relay to pass around a get well card. Unfortunately, it looks like the card isn't going to make it over to the West Coast. No prob, right. We can do our own and mail it in. So, here's what I'm thinking: all us Western Washington riders have been talking about putting together a meet-up but nothing's ever materialized.

Well, enough wishing; let's do this thing. After looking at the map of where all the Washington members are (and y'all in Portland), I'm thinking a central meet-up spot should be chosen. Say, somewhere around Olympia. I'm thinking perhaps either a state park or a restaurant where we can get together, take pictures, sign Bill's card, and break bread. Then perhaps a group ride. We can work out the details later.

UPDATE: We'll be meeting for lunch on Sunday, August 23rd at 1:00 P.M. The meet up spot will be at Eagan's Drive In, in Tumwater, Washington. The address for Eagan's is 6400 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA 98501. I spoke with them and they have indoor and outdoor seating, so we can sit outside and make some noise if we want. I'd like to give them a call a little closer to the 23rd to give them a firm head count to make sure they have proper staffing. This means you need to keep me up to date on your in/out status.

Here's a list of those that are "in" and "out":

Gamuru (Don) - In
Gamuru's Wife (April) - In
Carvall (Carlos) - In
jdpesz (Jeff) - Back In!
wamaxim (Loren) - In, on BMW (No laughing!)
Deadulus - In, tentatively
XJ700VET (Ken) - In
plansea (Eric) - In, if he can leave the carbs alone Laughing
Rick_in_WA - In
Dodger62 - A definite maybe
yrnomad - Out, tied up in Oregon
kampe3355 - In

Let me know. Post up below if you're in or out.


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#2: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: CarvallLocation: Seattle PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:38 pm
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That sounds awesome!! I have been wating for this finaly somebody step
Up an planed it! It is a bummer that I am going to be in Chicago but, I hope
This ios not going to be the last time and meet more often. Keep me posted
On Bill's recovery and definetly post the pictures! I would love to see them!

Carlos

#3: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:18 pm
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Millersylvainia State Park is just south of Olympia. My family has held reunion picnics there many times.
Millersylvainia State Park
Search it on google maps.
Long range weather forecast is a bit sketchy for that weekend. Pray for good riding weather.

Oh, and at the moment I am "In."

#4: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:22 am
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<BUMP>

I've updated the list. Thanks, Jeff, for the link. I'll check it out.

We'll definitely need more XJ riders so, to those that have seen this post, reach out to the other members in your area and ask them to let us know if they can make it or not.

#5: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: DeadulusLocation: Dufur, Oregon PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:37 pm
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If I had my bike back together Id be in, but I dont think Ill be ready that soon....

#6: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:15 pm
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As you may have heard, Bill's passed on. As such, I'm not sure where we're at with the relay/get well card. His passing removes the sense of urgency to get this get-together done quickly.

I'm thinking that perhaps we should put it off a couple weeks to allow for members to get their bikes up and running. I'm thinking August 23 looks like a good date. Since we have just a couple members committed, lets change the meet up date to then.

#7: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: XJ700VETLocation: Portland OR PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:52 pm
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You can count me in, even if my bike can't make it, I will. Bill has been a very welcoming & informative presence that I think we'll all miss dearly. It is the very least that that I can do, for someone that helped & welcomed me from the start. Gamuru, please keep me posted on any changes that might come up. For now, I'm marking my calendar off for Aug 23rd.

Till we meet
Ken

#8: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: wamaximLocation: Vancouver, USA PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:01 pm
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Gamuru, the 23rd works for me. What a loss.

Loren

Gamuru wrote:
As you may have heard, Bill's passed on. As such, I'm not sure where we're at with the relay/get well card. His passing removes the sense of urgency to get this get-together done quickly.

I'm thinking that perhaps we should put it off a couple weeks to allow for members to get their bikes up and running. I'm thinking August 23 looks like a good date. Since we have just a couple members committed, lets change the meet up date to then.

#9: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:12 pm
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Cool! Thanks for posting up.

#10: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:42 pm
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I don't think I can do the 23rd, Don. I have a road trip planned for the following weekend, and I may need to conserve cash. If you will be circulating a sympathy card instead of a get well card, I could drop by the store and sign it.

#11: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:10 pm
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jdpesz wrote:
I don't think I can do the 23rd, Don. I have a road trip planned for the following weekend, and I may need to conserve cash. If you will be circulating a sympathy card instead of a get well card, I could drop by the store and sign it.

Hmmm... Email sent.

#12: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: RobertLocation: Ventura CA PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:04 pm
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Any chance of me nosing in on the action?? I'll post anything you all send my way and coordinate it with Jon.

#13: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:15 pm
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Robert, I'm not sure what we'll be doing on Bill's behalf. I'm watching the other threads to see if something materializes. If not, I figured we could all get together on a sympathy card, as suggested by Jeff. It's up to Loren or other Oregon riders to get the card down to your area. If not, we could forward it on to you via snail mail. That's an option, too.

Just thinking out loud here... Perhaps you Cali boys could set up a meet up for sometime after ours and we all could have a West Coast card to send to Bill's family. Kind of starts here, then goes on to the Oregon folks, then Cali and you guys send it in from there.

#14: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: planseaLocation: Burnaby, BC, Canada PostPosted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:32 pm
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August 23rd looks possible to me as long as the weather isn't too bad.
Both my XJ's are running OK now, if I can just resist the temptation to stop playing with the carb's until after the 23rd.

I will confirm closer to the date but looks like a good chance to meet some other XJ'ers to the south.

Eric

#15: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:55 pm
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<BUMP>

I've selected a meet up spot and a firm time. See the original post above for details.

#16: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: wamaximLocation: Vancouver, USA PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:09 pm
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I'm still in for the 23rd. Snail mail or a half way meet up with a SF or Sac XJ'er for Monday would probably work for getting the card closer to Robert.

Loren

#17: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: Rick_in_WALocation: PDX/Vancouver PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:11 am
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Mind if I pop in?....... I am in Vancouver/Portland, but would love to bring my beater turbo..........

#18: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: Dodger62Location: Renton WA PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:16 pm
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Ironically I will be on a ride that weekend. If I'm back from my trip I will try my damnest to hook up with my XJ brothers.

Dodger62

#19: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:54 pm
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Thanks for posting up guys. I've updated your status.

#20: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:00 pm
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Okay Don, I've fixed things around here, and I'm BACK IN.

#21: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:34 pm
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Jeff, that's awesome! I'll email you...

#22: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:44 am
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<BUMP>

Just a reminder. We're down to the last week before the meet. Wink

#23: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: XJ700VETLocation: Portland OR PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:31 am
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I'm still in, bike is running better, just need to put a few more miles on her to make sure.

#24: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:18 pm
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Anyone who is coming from the north and would like to join me on the slab, PM me to arrange a rendevous. I should be departing Arlington/Marysville about 11:00 AM.

#25: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: planseaLocation: Burnaby, BC, Canada PostPosted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:06 pm
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Hi, Jeff

I'm still in and very North of you Smile

Check your PM. I'll flip a coin the day if leave but I think it's the 650 Seca for this ride!

Eric

#26: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:38 pm
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^^^PM replied. Looking forward to it.

#27: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: yrnomadLocation: Vancouver, WA PostPosted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:22 pm
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I just noticed this thread...
Would have loved to make the trek, but will be tied up in Oregon this weekend.
Now that I've noticed this part of the forum I'll monitor it a bit closer...
Enjoy!

Ron (Vancouver, WA)

#28: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:58 pm
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Well, Ron, if plans change you're more than welcome to join us!

#29: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: kampe3355Location: Puyallup, Wa. PostPosted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:38 am
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I just joined up and would love to come to the meet. I might bring my son with. He had a XJ650 but sold it. Now has a XS 850. He is looking for a XJ 750 like mine.

#30: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: wamaximLocation: Vancouver, USA PostPosted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:48 am
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Rick_in_WA and I will be leaving the 'Couve at 10:00 Sunday am. I was able to trade shifts so no time constraints. My sin in law has my XJ so will ride the Beemer.

No fair laughing at the color!

See y'all soon,

Loren

#31: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:52 am
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Kampe3355, that's great! We'll see you there.

Oh, btw, where are you from?

#32: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: Rick_in_WALocation: PDX/Vancouver PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:05 am
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wamaxim wrote:
Rick_in_WA and I will be leaving the 'Couve at 10:00 Sunday am. I was able to trade shifts so no time constraints. My sin in law has my XJ so will ride the Beemer.

No fair laughing at the color!

See y'all soon,

Loren

(bump)....Loren and I are meeting up at the I-5 ridgefield exit AM/PM at 10am should anyone be able to join us.
Anyone along the way drop me a call 360-977-2443 since my comp time is scarce.

sidenote: anyone have the chin spoiler for the seca turbo?

#33: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:34 pm
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<BUMP>



Well, the weather looks decent for Sunday. Any late-comers want to join in?

#34: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: wamaximLocation: Vancouver, USA PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:55 pm
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73 degrees and overcast! A perfect day for riding! Not even any sun in our eyes!

Schweeeet!

See ya there!

Loren

#35: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:27 pm
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One last <BUMP>. Any late-comers want to join the fun?

#36: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:55 pm
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Gamuru wrote:
<BUMP>



Well, the weather looks decent for Sunday. Any late-comers want to join in?
I'd say it will be a lovely day.
Weatherchannel, Olympia

#37: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:36 am
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Well, fellow XJ Riders, we're off! We'll see you all down there around 1 o'clock. Ride safe. Cool

#38: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: wamaximLocation: Vancouver, USA PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:58 pm
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A great time , a great place to meet up, great folks, and we need to do it again!

I have the card in Vancouver, WA so anybody in S Oregon/N. California want to meet up sometime soon?

Since I have the card in the PDX area anyone who was not able to make the ride please pm me and we'll see what time and where works to get together.

I'll let Gamuru flesh out the details of the day but I do want to mention that he SEEMS to be a fairly normal guy. From what I was able to observe his head does NOT bob up and down like his avatar!!!!

Thanks again Don for your perseverance in making today a success.

Loren
WAMAXIM

#39: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: jdpeszLocation: Stanwood, Wa PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:25 pm
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It was very nice to meet everyone. The weather was great, the food was awesome. Thanks Eric for joining me on the ride down. Thanks Don and April for putting this together.

Allow me to be the first to post pics.
















I agree we should do it again. (But maybe under happier circumstances next time?)

To the Schmitt family: It was a privelege to sign the card and participate in this gathering in Bill's honor. God Bless all of you.

#40: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:56 pm
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Wow! What a day! April and I just got in. We've got a bunch-o-pictures between the two of us, so let me sort through them. I'll post something up in the morning... Hope that's okay.

Thanks, all, for coming out. It was a tremendous amount of fun to meet all of you. We'll definitely have to do it again next year.

#41: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: planseaLocation: Burnaby, BC, Canada PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:19 pm
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Thanks for the great day, everyone! A special thanks to Jeff for being my guardian angel most of the way down and back.
Eric

#42: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: kampe3355Location: Puyallup, Wa. PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:32 am
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I would like to Thank everyone for a great visit and get together today.
We look forward to another oppertunity to visit with you again. It just shows that you DON'T have to ride a Harley to have a nice time and meet nice people like today.
Larry & Avis Kampe Sr. and Larry & Robin Kampe Jr.
P.S. I enjoy getting email so feel free to write.
kampe3355 @ msn.com

#43: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:27 am
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Alrighty then... I'm all rested up. Boy, what a day of riding. As my wife puts it, "My sitter is sore!"

Pictures? We gots 'em.


From Left to right: Loren's hands, Ken hiding behind the umbrella pole, Larry Jr. and Robin, Larry Sr.'s nose, and April


From Left to right: Loren's hamburger (Nummy!), Ken, Larry Jr., Avis and Larry Sr. (who's taken over hiding behind the umbrella pole), and April's hand.


Ken taking a picture of all of us. I wonder how that picture turned out, Ken? (hint, hint)


Eric, our very own international man of mystery and travel, all the way from Vancouver, BC. He gets the prize for furthest distance traveled!


Here's a slightly better shot of Loren. Across the table are the two Larrys.


This one's a tough one. In the background, off to the very left is Ken. Heading his direction wearing the latest in assless chaps is Jeff (j/k).
In front, L to R, Avis, Robin, Larry and Larry, Rick, Curtis, and Loren's forehead.

Curtis is signing the remembrance card for our friend and fallen rider, Bill. Rest in peace, Bill.


L to R: Larry Sr., Curtis, Rick, Ken, and Robin.


Here's Rick getting ready to head for Cabela's on his screaming Seca Turbo. That's right, I said Cabela's. I think the comment's were, "You can't come this far without stopping by Cabela's."


A little friendly ogling going on here.


I knew I missed someone. This is Christy. She rode two-up with Curtis on his Kawi Ninja.




A couple last pictures before we all headed for home.

It was great to see the several fine examples of Yamaha engineering. They're all great bikes and you guys should be proud.

Well, I guess that's about it for my pictures. I want to say thanks again to you all for coming to the Meet Up and also to Eagan's Drive In. The food was great and the gal that came out to take 700 photos of us was a real sport about it.

Loren, thanks for shepherding the card and camera onto its next destination.

We had a great time and I'm excited about next year's get together. Ride safe everyone.

#44: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: Rick_in_WALocation: PDX/Vancouver PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:30 pm
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Gotta admit I had a great time, was wonderfull meeting everyone, .......Now when ya feel up to a moutn st Helen ride?

#45: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: Rick_in_WALocation: PDX/Vancouver PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:45 pm
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Btw: here is a pic of "Johns" bike, he regretfully couldnt make it down, I met up with him wile the guys were at cabellas, this is the cleanest 900 seca on the planet, retro fitted with the 650 turbo body work, if you search turbo seca his page will come up after vinces turbo page. a mush see bike none the less.

#46: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: XJ700VETLocation: Portland OR PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:37 pm
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I had a great time meeting everyone! Only wish that it could have been under happier circumstances. Weather couldn't have been more agreeable and, for her maiden voyage, Hilda pleased me very much

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Would love to do this again sometime. What a bunch of great folks we got up here in the NW!! I thought I heard someone say "If you plan it, they will come." Count me in, please! Hope these picts post. I just got a photobucket account today and, I'm still playing with it.

Cheers all
Ken

#47: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: XJ700VETLocation: Portland OR PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:39 pm
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#48: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: XJ700VETLocation: Portland OR PostPosted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:49 pm
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There I think that did it. Enjoy!

#49: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: wamaximLocation: Vancouver, USA PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:06 am
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Nicely done on the pics Ken! As you may have guessed I made it home just fine with my 'little parcel' from Cabela's strapped to the back!

True story here: I was just cruising along on I5 south of Longview when a car pulled up to my left. The dude was smiling, waving hello, and snapping pictures.

I guess he had just never seen a chunky dude wearing a gray helmet and silver gray riding togs on a motorcycle before. It's the only thing I can figure! Smile

Loren

#50: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:55 pm
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Great pics, Ken! Thanks for posting them up. Wink

#51: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: XJ700VETLocation: Portland OR PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:35 pm
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Thanks for the props all! I gotta say (yet again) I had a great time!! What a great bunch of folks we have in the NW! Can't wait to do it again!

HA!! Loren, you should have seen what you looked like when we passed you up on the highway!! If I would have been thinking, I would have had my camera out too! That'll teach you not to bring your sidecar! Hope that you are over that bug you were dealing with on the ride.

Cheers All
Ken

#52: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: CarvallLocation: Seattle PostPosted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:02 am
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When is the next meeting?

#53: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:56 pm
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Carlos, probably not till next year, what with fall approaching rapidly and the wet weather returning.

#54: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: Rick_in_WALocation: PDX/Vancouver PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:57 pm
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am headed north to Sequim/Port Angelese and the 101/112 loop will be my last ride of the year on the turbo I think, then its into the shop for a solid winter of paint and repair.

Pacific North wet is close at hand

#55: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: planseaLocation: Burnaby, BC, Canada PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:49 am
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Hi, all

I have started putting together something for a Vancouver, BC area meet up.

Some early possibilities to move the planning ahead:

The Canadian Victoria Day holiday falls on Monday, May 24 so perhaps Saturday May 22 or Sunday May 23 so XJ'ers from both sides of the border could attend.

Alternatives would be the weekend before or the weekend after if the holiday weekend would interfere with family events up here.

IF we can get a time pinned down, we can then work on a location and group event.

I am willing to work on this from this end with your help to keep me busy enough to stop buying more XJ bikes

Eric

#56: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 3:33 pm
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May of next year you say? Yeah, it'll be close, but I should be able to get my passport taken care of by then. Wink

Eric, my experience with putting together one of these things is to just do it. If people can make it, they'll come. It's too difficult to try and pick a time/date when everyone will be available.

Pick a date in May and I'll make every effort to be there.

I'm also kicking around a few ideas for a meet up for sometime in late June for down here. A Saturday & Sunday type thing with a ride and everything. Very Happy

Stay tuned...

#57: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: planseaLocation: Burnaby, BC, Canada PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:01 pm
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Hi, Don

After consulting with YVRxj650, we now have a firm date for the Vancouver, BC meet up :Saturday, May 29, 2010

Mark your calendar and start looking for that passport application.

You will have to remove your helmet for the passport photo Smile

Eric

#58: Re: Western Washington XJ Meet Up Author: GamuruLocation: Granite Falls, WA PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:48 pm
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One last ride before the weather goes South? We're setting up another ride for Sunday. Clicky for details.



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