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[PhilG968]

Add another female companion to the list.

[SILVY968]

I will bring a big bag of charcoal and lighter fluid.
Brian

[seattledl]

looks like i'm not going to be able to make it either...

leaving things daveless


look forward to pictures though

[Rap]

Again, not to bust Anyones chops but but Newtown had more! What's up with that? Lol. No offense intended guys

[Simuse]

In the pacific northwest we tend to lean toward quality over quantity.

Still no confirms (or not) from ABrownWhite968 and timbits - might try to ping again....

[Rap]

zing. good one!

[PhilG968]

Looks like the weather is holding up for us!!!

[Simuse]

Yeah - looking like mid to upper 70's - should be nice.

So nice in fact that anyone who said they couldn't make should think again! We're meeting about 11:30 - Phil's done some body work that will be cool to check out, and if I recall Brian has done some extensive upgrades to his sound system / center console...don't miss your chance to see first hand and get ideas!

[Simuse]

Okay - I have sent a couple of PM's to our nonresponders and...well...no response yet. If you guys get the message and are coming (you should!) then pick something off the list if possible.

And here would be the list:

1. Beer - Everyone who wants to drink beer.
2. Non beer - Everyone who wants to drink non beer.

Then:

Hot dogs and hot dog buns - Phil (I suggest we drop to a dozen unless our non-responders respond).
Hamburgers and hamburger buns - Chris (also a dozen).
Charcoal and lighter fluid - Brian (I dropped your offer Phil)
Grilling utensils - Chris
Salads - Jake (your discretion on quantity)
Eating utensils - Jake

And since no one made a run on condiments I'll grab some mayo, mustard and ketchup. Anyone interested in a special condiment will be up to them unless you let me know...

AND - let me know if I forgot anything! I'm also going to PM everyone my cell number.

Good?

Edited by Simuse, 05 August 2011 - 05:48 PM.

[PhilG968]

Awesome, I look forward to it !!!

[Langley968]

Darlene & I have a B&B reserved in Fairhaven (area of Bellingham at the north end of the Chukanut Drive) for Saturday night. We are heading over the border tommorow morning already and maybe going for a drive to Mt Baker during the day.
Look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday around noon.

[SILVY968]

Quality, not Quantity, but still very cool to talk with other 968 owners. Both USA and Canada. Great bunch with excellent BBQ! Weather was a super day in the Pacific Northwest. Blue skies and the 14 mile road into the park, on the edge of the mountain overlooking the water was a treat in and of itself.

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Brian

Edited by SILVY968, 07 August 2011 - 08:22 PM.

[Langley968]

Darlene and I made a GREAT weekend out of the "1st Anual Pacific Northwest 968 Meet" (how's that for a "cool" title - hint, hint for the future...).

We crossed the border at noon on Saturday and drove up Mt Baker, where we saw lots of SNOW! I never imagined I would have picture of my 968 with snow in August! A late dump of snow in the season, plus a lousy spring and a late summer have resulted in the snow still being around! It was warm enough up there that some guys were snowboarding in their shorts and no shirt!

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We then drove to Fairhaven, which is a neet historical port area of Bellingham and checked into our B&B. We spent the evening doing "touristy" things...

On Sunday we arrived a little late (12:30) at Larabee State Park (we had a "higher" commitment first), where the others who did make it out, were waiting. Good to meet everyone for the first time, check out each others cars, exchange ideas and have some good food together.

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After Brian (SILVY968) left for the Seattle area and Phil left for Canada, we followed Chris (Simuse) and his wife south on the Chukanut Drive.

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At the end of that great driving road, Darlene and I continued on to Anacortes and the Deception Pass area.

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We want to thank Chris and his lovely wife for all the effort put into organizing this event.
After waiting at the border crossing for about thirty-five minutes (not bad for a Sunday evening), we finally arrived at home around 10:15 with another 420 "happy" miles on the 968.
I just finished off the left over salads as I am posting this...

For next time, we (me?) will have to plan a group drive in advance.

For those who did not make it out, see you next time...

[Rap]

Nice pics sounds like you all had a great time. Meeting new owners is a blast!

[Simuse]

Pics available and tagged to the event:

1st Anual Pacific Northwest 968 Meet

Here is a teaser:

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Edited by Simuse, 08 August 2011 - 11:08 AM.

[PhilG968]

It was great fun. Nice to meet new people and 968 owners, not just the regular Porsche crowd!
I'm in for the next version of this meet and agree, lets do a run next time.
Thanks to everyone for their hospitality !!!

[flash]

i'm looking into what's broken on the gallery - even i cannot create a new album

[banditsc]

There is an album up there now.. Upload away..

[Simuse]

Cool - thanks! Updated the link to point to the event and put the photos there - tired to delete the original set I put in my member gallery but says I don't have permission to do that.

[flash]

yeah - we protect the content by not allowing deletes by members - we'll take care of cleaning it up - no worries

still working on the glitch