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10-13-2015, 09:28 PM

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Or we could have 2 massive drives every year, one in the fall and one in the spring.

That's actually a great idea. During my Harley days, we always did a "season opener" and a "season closer" rides. Of course the fall ride was always more picturesque, but the spring ride we longed the most. Usually happened first or second weekend in May, to give everyone a chance to do all the spring maintenance. I will keep it in mind for Spring '16.

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I'm out due to some unidentified lifter noise. Pretty sure it's just thick oil and a warped oil galley block off unit (need to install the steel pins), but better to play it safe.

Enjoy the cruise.

Sorry to hear that.
Good luck with the repair.

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10-14-2015, 10:49 AM

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Spring opener = Hershey Trip for me

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10-14-2015, 10:58 AM

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Oh, absolutely you are right. But just like Phil and the GTG, this run is Christiens brain child and it would not be right to suggest a change to our annual fall run without his blessing and the majority support of course. If the majority is interested in doing a new route next year, I am sure Chris wouldn't mind, then I could put it together, no problem.

I Am NOT doing a Siberian fall run Stan ... just to be clear

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10-14-2015, 11:07 AM

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I'm happy to hand the reins to someone else to do it in a different area. Or we could have 2 massive drives every year, one in the fall and one in the spring.

The fall drive isn't actually my brainchild, it was Jim that started it. But when he didn't want to organize it anymore it almost didn't happen one year, so I stepped in and did it, and have been doing it ever since, maybe 5 years now.

The Niagara drive was cobbled together from several smaller drives that I had taken over the years, as it's my backyard. I think the fall drive is well attended is it's end of season for many owners who look forward to one last blast and also its an opportunity to get together and chat about the important things in life. It's amazing that its grown in popularity to 60 cars from the 24 on the initial drive. At the time I was amazed we had that many cars as I'd planned the route around a dozen or so cars. I was also amazed that we arrived at the final destination at more or less the same time, which for the current crowded drives must be nothing short of a miracle.

But there's tons of Real Estate around to make up a drive and for anyone interested in organizing something just make up a good map, drive it to determine timing and possible choke points, and post it early.

If you build it they will come.

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10-14-2015, 11:24 AM

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A family emergency has cropped up...looks like we're out.

Can probably make the rain date if its postponed.
If not, have fun, post lots of pics!

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10-14-2015, 03:35 PM

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Damn, I can't make it again!

BTW, if the route has Decew Rd. on it like in the past you will enjoy a very nice newly surfaced road. Way better than before.

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10-14-2015, 03:49 PM

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Any chance for the fall drive to be postponed to the following Saturday due to low temps? Low of -2, high of +6 on Saturday. Will be around zero degrees before noon. Following Saturday it's a low of +6 and high of +12. Far better for summer tire traction.

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10-15-2015, 07:28 AM

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Not sure of the Niagara forecast, but we have 1-3 cm of snow forecast for London on Sunday

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10-15-2015, 10:09 AM

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They are calling snow or rain for Toronto

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10-15-2015, 10:37 AM

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I want to do the east end drive Saturday , different shorter route and slower pace than last time mr.fish tank.
Check weather Friday night

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10-15-2015, 10:59 AM

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I want to do the east end drive Saturday , different shorter route and slower pace than last time mr.fish tank.
Check weather Friday night

you sounded like my mom now..

... calling me by my name....ROFL

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10-15-2015, 11:24 AM

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+1... I wont be making it either if the forecasts stands. My 911 tires and suspension dont do well at freezing temps, not to mention the occupant! LOL

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10-15-2015, 11:54 AM

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Okay everyone please stand by , no need to post if you can or can not make it until Christien posts an update .

Everyone please hold off posting for now due to consideration of weather decision, we will update shortly.

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10-15-2015, 12:05 PM

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We're going with the raindate. The forecast for this Sunday keeps getting worse, and the forecast for next Sunday keeps getting better. So it's official, Sunday the 25th!

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10-15-2015, 12:12 PM

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We're going with the raindate. The forecast for this Sunday keeps getting worse, and the forecast for next Sunday keeps getting better. So it's official, Sunday the 25th!

Christien how would you like people to update you wether they can make or not make the new date ?

may change our numbers for lunch /drive etc . is there anyway to use the registration link to opt in/ out of the rain date ?

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