KW (Tri-Cities) Thread

[thorlius]

It was pretty weird actually. Not a single person in their group talked to a single person in our group (or vice-versa).

When we got there, there was one of each as four of us were pulling in (making it 5-1 team FR-S). We had the numbers on them the entire time and there was just a single empty parking spot between our cars and theirs.

The amusing thing IMO is that there is a ton of parking space in that plaza, and they happened to choose the exact spot where we did.

[Demandred7]

Just reminded me of this guy's #3:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=985

[mountainside]

Originally Posted by thorlius

It was pretty weird actually. Not a single person in their group talked to a single person in our group (or vice-versa).

When we got there, there was one of each as four of us were pulling in (making it 5-1 team FR-S). We had the numbers on them the entire time and there was just a single empty parking spot between our cars and theirs.

The amusing thing IMO is that there is a ton of parking space in that plaza, and they happened to choose the exact spot where we did.

A Gen Coupe would pull into that spot and then immediately move. It was kind of funny/sad. I kind of wish I had over to talk - there were a couple of Gens with some really sweet wheels. No dirty looks that I saw though, but lots of curious ones.

[Harbinger of Darkness]

Definitely had an awesome time on Thursday. Great fun and great company. What's everyone up too for the Canada day long weekend? I'm thinking a sunset cruise out to lake Huron is in order. :-)

[Rutter]

Originally Posted by Harbinger of Darkness

Definitely had an awesome time on Thursday. Great fun and great company. What's everyone up too for the Canada day long weekend? I'm thinking a sunset cruise out to lake Huron is in order. :-)

Count me in for that one!! I'm pretty sure you mean the 4th of July weekend though ;-)

[RedFR-s]

I am going to have to work Saturday and Sunday, but maybe not Monday. I have evenings off though, so I'd be in for a evening/sunset cruise.

[Slartibartfast]

Originally Posted by mountainside

Had a great time on Thursday! Definitely think we should do that meet at Song Batt's (sp?) before they close.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/242/1515...hai-Guy-Guelph

http://www.sombatthethaiguy.ca/index_files/menu.htm

"Sombat the Thai Guy" Mmmmm... Spicy Chicken, Cashew Chicken, Beef Basil, I could go on.

What do you guys think about this Thursday the 20th? It seems like Thursdays are the day of choice for most of us. (A certain Jedi would have to book an early dinner break) I know it was only last week we all met up at the Moose, but I suspect waiting until the 27th could be difficult. They close up on the 29th. They have been jam packed every day at lunchtime, since Sombat announced he was retiring. So I expect over dinner hour it will be busy, even more so in the last few days.

I can ask them if we need a reservation. They started a list of email addresses the other day, for people who want to be notified if the decide to reopen. They have 14 pages of emails already!

They don't have much of a beer selection, but the patio at Turtle Jacks can be inviting.

We could even walk over to the local Scion dealership and check out the Whiteout in the showroom with a Katskinz leather kit. (Sorry... shameless plug)


There is also a string of 3 low grip 90 degree corners on Curtis Rd to slide through if we want to go for a quick drive. *I am not responsible for any tickets you may receive, or crashes for that matter*

[thorlius]

I'll be heading up to Wiarton on the 28th right after work, then catching a boat onto Griffith Island for the long weekend, so I'd be nearby, but unable to meet up.

Grey Road 1 and surrounding area (between Wiarton and Owen Sound) is highly recommended for escarpment carving thrills. Hills, corners, and epic views. Extremely fun and scenic if it's a sunny day.

Anyways, since I make the trip to the Georgian Bay area of Lake Huron quite regularly, here's my 2 cents on getting up there and making it enjoyable:
-DO NOT take Hwy 6. There are OPP everywhere, slow drivers, traffic (especially on long weekends!), and way too many stops. It's an extremely frustrating road to drive on, despite all the passing lane additions they've built over the last 10 years.
-Instead, go north of Waterloo and go to Elmira-Drayton-Palmerston-Harriston, then pick some backroads to catch Grey 3, which runs parallel to Hwy 6.
-Grey 3 has very little traffic, only a couple small towns (Ayton, Keady) to cut through, lots of straight stretches to relax with cruise control set, and a few hills and good corners that you can have some fun with since there's next to no traffic even on long weekends. Follow that road north all the way to an intersection town called Jackson (Hwy 21)
-From there, you can turn right and head into Owen Sound, or left and then a right ~5 km down the road onto Grey 10 north (which becomes Hwy 6 in Hepworth) into Wiarton.

Of course if you were thinking more along the lines of Collingwood/Wasaga, or Kincardine/Goderich/Grand Bend, nevermind. :P

[ScottishJedi]

Friday evening would be better for me I can't do Thursdays I'm stuck at work from 330-midnight. But I've booked off every Friday in June

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by Harbinger of Darkness

Definitely had an awesome time on Thursday. Great fun and great company. What's everyone up too for the Canada day long weekend? I'm thinking a sunset cruise out to lake Huron is in order. :-)

I am not saying I can go yet, but, it sounds appealing. Which day were you thinking? Saturday? Sunday? Monday?

[Demandred7]

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[mountainside]

So - are we doing a meet tomorrow? I'm still down if there's interest.

Alternatively, there is a cruise night on Fridays at the St. Jacob's Antique Market. The Crazy Canuck there has amazing poutine, and it would be fun to show up with a ton of new imports.

[RedFR-s]

I'm out for tomorrow, retirement party I organized, unless you go to the Moose 'cause that's where I'll be.

[Rutter]

Originally Posted by RedFR-s

I'm out for tomorrow, retirement party I organized, unless you go to the Moose 'cause that's where I'll be.

I'm also out for this one, back to Murica until next Wednesday.