8/24 whidbey island fun run

[dr.feltersnatch]

Sunday august 24th a few of us are cruising up whidbey island. Everyone is meeting at albertsons on mukilteo speedway at 11 then heading over the ferry and up the island. We will be stopping at ft. Casey and deception pass then up to anacortes and back down i-5. Come join us!

[q-tip]

Shit, I don't know if I can make this, I haven't driven whidbey in a couple years.....

 

Remember the 510 is shorter than 14' so its a cheaper ferry ride!!!

[hobospyder]

White bike will be me if I come out. Datto no run

 

Why is it when there's a meet I can go to I can't drive my datto?

[dr.feltersnatch]

Whats wrong with the datto?

[hobospyder]

Gas tank needs cleaned out, king pins, wheel bearings, suspension bushings steering components. Mainly gas tank for now though

[guyster]

I should be able to join up when you get off the ferry. (I gotta move the car to our place on Whidbey as it's in Seattle, currently.)

 

I've had my 120Y on the ferry several times. Each time it's been a hassle with the booth attendant about the "less than 14 foot" measurement. They have lines drawn that your car needs to fit inside and if the booth attendant even bothers to get out of the booth to look, it's obvious. Usually, they just peek out and say no, and if you miss a line they say no. Then I've had to insist and they come out with a rolling measure device, which doesn't feel good for anyone (not even me, who got my way). Last time, the booth attendant told me there's a sticker I can get for my window that a supervisor gives me after properly measuring the car. Oh, and the one time I held up the service manual to the page that states the length (155"), she wouldn't even look at it. All the while, people behind you are getting pretty pissed off and afraid they'll miss the ferry. Anyway ... maybe this time it will be different!

[q-tip]

Where do you get off making someone do their job :lol:

[hobospyder]

Gas tank needs cleaned out, king pins, wheel bearings, suspension bushings steering components. Mainly gas tank for now though

also brakes. I think that's it for mechanical work needed the rest is all looks and accessories so don't need to drive

[hobospyder]

Never a good time trying to keep money in your pocket and not the states. Even if you're in the right

I should be able to join up when you get off the ferry. (I gotta move the car to our place on Whidbey as it's in Seattle, currently.)

 

I've had my 120Y on the ferry several times. Each time it's been a hassle with the booth attendant about the "less than 14 foot" measurement. They have lines drawn that your car needs to fit inside and if the booth attendant even bothers to get out of the booth to look, it's obvious. Usually, they just peek out and say no, and if you miss a line they say no. Then I've had to insist and they come out with a rolling measure device, which doesn't feel good for anyone (not even me, who got my way). Last time, the booth attendant told me there's a sticker I can get for my window that a supervisor gives me after properly measuring the car. Oh, and the one time I held up the service manual to the page that states the length (155"), she wouldn't even look at it. All the while, people behind you are getting pretty pissed off and afraid they'll miss the ferry. Anyway ... maybe this time it will be different!

[dr.feltersnatch]

last time i took the dime on the ferry they gave me the discount on the way over but not the way back.

[hobospyder]

So is it cool for me to roll the bike? I don't have my s10 this time and can bring my actual camera (my phone takes better pictures but is way more expensive and useful) and try to snap some shots as we're going (hooray idiots on motorcycles)

[guyster]

PM'd with Dr. Feltersnatch and here's the plan for once the ferry docks in Clinton: Hwy 525 becomes a two-lane highway, so for us to caravan together, we'll need to regroup as y'all will likely be split up when boarding the ferry. About two miles after you pull out of the ferry terminal is a strip mall on the right called Ken's Korner. You'll see a Les Schwab on the corner and a Red Apple toward the back. I'll be there waiting in the Les Schwab parking lot. I believe they're closed on Sunday. Once the ferry traffic has passed us by, we can get back onto 525 in a line for the bang-a-lang. If y'all want me to map out a couple cool stops on the way to Deception Pass, let me know. Otherwise, we'd basically drive straight through to Oak Harbor until we reach Deception Pass (about 45 miles), then stop.

[dr.feltersnatch]

So is it cool for me to roll the bike? I don't have my s10 this time and can bring my actual camera (my phone takes better pictures but is way more expensive and useful) and try to snap some shots as we're going (hooray idiots on motorcycles)

absolutely. would love to have ya.

[dr.feltersnatch]

PM'd with Dr. Feltersnatch and here's the plan for once the ferry docks in Clinton: Hwy 525 becomes a two-lane highway, so for us to caravan together, we'll need to regroup as y'all will likely be split up when boarding the ferry. About two miles after you pull out of the ferry terminal is a strip mall on the right called Ken's Korner. You'll see a Les Schwab on the corner and a Red Apple toward the back. I'll be there waiting in the Les Schwab parking lot. I believe they're closed on Sunday. Once the ferry traffic has passed us by, we can get back onto 525 in a line for the bang-a-lang. If y'all want me to map out a couple cool stops on the way to Deception Pass, let me know. Otherwise, we'd basically drive straight through to Oak Harbor until we reach Deception Pass (about 45 miles), then stop.

i was planning to stop at ft. casey as well but if you know any other cool spots that would be good too.

[guyster]

i was planning to stop at ft. casey as well but if you know any other cool spots that would be good too.

 

No, that's great. I forgot that you mentioned Ft. Casey in your original post.

[bananahamuck]

We are headed south to Drayno's  BBQ so you won't have us to push around.

[hobospyder]

Aw c'mon nanners

[dr.feltersnatch]

Hopefully there will be no pushing of any datsuns.

[hobospyder]

Hopefully there will be no pushing period, I'm lazy

[hobospyder]

And just realized I'm going to have to wake up early on my one day off

[guyster]

And just realized I'm going to have to wake up early on my one day off

You're catching an 11 AM ferry and driving there from Marysville ... how early will you have to wake up to do that? Are you a pole dancer in the evenings or something?

[Rjawm]

I should be able to join up when you get off the ferry. (I gotta move the car to our place on Whidbey as it's in Seattle, currently.)

 

I've had my 120Y on the ferry several times. Each time it's been a hassle with the booth attendant about the "less than 14 foot" measurement. They have lines drawn that your car needs to fit inside and if the booth attendant even bothers to get out of the booth to look, it's obvious. Usually, they just peek out and say no, and if you miss a line they say no. Then I've had to insist and they come out with a rolling measure device, which doesn't feel good for anyone (not even me, who got my way). Last time, the booth attendant told me there's a sticker I can get for my window that a supervisor gives me after properly measuring the car. Oh, and the one time I held up the service manual to the page that states the length (155"), she wouldn't even look at it. All the while, people behind you are getting pretty pissed off and afraid they'll miss the ferry. Anyway ... maybe this time it will be different!

 

As someone that lived on Orcas Island for 5 years and even had a job working at the ferry ticket office there, I say fuck 'em all, both the workers and the other riders.  If the State of WA didn't make it such a bumblefuck to get on the ferries it wouldn't be an issue.  And, I'm sorry if I offend a pro-union person, but this is a case where the union makes for lazy employees that seem to think that their job duties are defined by what they feel like doing that day, not what the job description says.  The anger of other riders is misplaced in blaming you, plus it's not your fault they didn't plan ahead and show up with plenty of time to make the next ferry.

 

*Stepping down off the off topic soapbox now*

 

Seeing as I live in the last 2/3's of the proposed route, any chance of a planned stop in the Burlington/Mt. Vernon area?  If not I totally understand, as I am admittedly kinda flakey on showing up for meets.

[guyster]

Seeing as I live in the last 2/3's of the proposed route, any chance of a planned stop in the Burlington/Mt. Vernon area?  If not I totally understand, as I am admittedly kinda flakey on showing up for meets.

"OH MY GOD, A SMALL CAR, MY HEAD JUST EXPLODED." 

 

Anyway, maybe join at the ferry then bail back at home. You'd still be doing the full circuit, but the first leg is you, alone, on I-5.

[hobospyder]

You're catching an 11 AM ferry and driving there from Marysville ... how early will you have to wake up to do that? Are you a pole dancer in the evenings or something?

well if you want me clean and dressed i should probably get up at 930 or so. my daughter and nanny aren't going to be home starting tomorrow so i'll probably be sleeping until about noon for friday anf saturday. i work swing shift and get off at 11pm, 1am or 3am depending on how long of a shift i work the night prior. 

[guyster]

^^ Was just flipping shit. See you there!