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Woo hoo!
Dates posted for Neslon 09.
http://islandrat.org/events.htm

Thank You Mr. Z,



jh

I wouldn't be adverse to doing the same exact trip again next year. It was most excellent. The only thing I would change is that friggin pizza in Kelowna.

Oh yeah, and a slightly more direct route to Duke's.

I received an event update e mail from Mike Gebler, Island Rat yesterday. I presume everyone attending last year got the same message. I'm thinking leaving here about the 4th of July and arriving in Nelson about the 16th ???

jh

Yeah, got it too. Leaving around the 4th (or maybe just after) could work for me. Alternatively we could do the reverse of last year's trip. Go to Nelson then the coast.

I didnt get the email
BUT I did finally get my shirt....its the tan collectors edition

Karen wont make it this year either...seems as though going to the Phillipines is more important to her

My shirt is finally on its way. Mike thought I took a 2XL at the event. NOT.

I just called Mountain Hound to make my res....Fresia is still there but shes not the manager.
Shes back to teaching and working two jobs on top of that....whew!

I hope Bob was saving his dimes....he owes her ice cream




Im starting to think Im overly excited about this....

ok so now that I have been exposed here on the web with another lady of the house...I need a loan for my ice cream date..I am definetely in for the run(my third!)..hopefully will have sold america and decision on what to ride will be made for me..my 2008 Rocket3 Touring!!!No email for me either!!!must be quiker to Montana than here in the lower 48

bob...you know your riding the Rocket up there.

Got my 2008 shirt today, finally. Not the best color or design, but at least it's big enough.

and it showed up the same year the run happened....barely

Just received this email about the event:

Quote:

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Happy 2009 all,

This is the first notification that the 7th Annual RAID is a go for July 16-19, 2009 in beautiful Nelson, BC. So book your rooms soon. Mention this is for the Kootenay RAID to the hotel, so they have a handle on attendance for victuals, security and everything else required to make this a success.

New Grand Hotel www.newgrandhotel.ca
1-250-352-7211
Toll Free 1-888-722-2258
Fax 250-352-2445

Island RAT is again taking the lead to organize attendance and events for this RAID, with valued assistance from other Packs and dealers in Western Canada and the North-West US. Last year’s RAID was well received and much of the credit for its success goes to Mike Gebler, CPO and former Island RAT Pack Leader (ret.). I would be remiss in not giving Danny Rickaby of the New Grand Hotel in Nelson credit for ensuring that the facilities and food in Nelson are up to their usual standard.

To register for the Raid please contact: Danny Rickaby danny@newgrandhotel.ca

That is it for now. There’ll be more details, notifications, forms, instructions and whatever else strikes my fancy coming out in the next while. Please note the new email address if you have any questions, concerns, want to volunteer, or whatever.



Vern Vogt

Island RAT Pack Leader

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I got that one too

FJ & I are talking about meeting up in Nelson & touring back through BC to Washington after the rally, or 2008 in reverse. Now if we can get Celt to join up & show us the road

jh

Oh good, now I don't have to proceed with my plan to cajole the crap out of you until you agree to go.

Only "a bit scared" ,that in itself is very scary .
theres lots of hotels in Nelson right ?

If'n there's anymore "cajoling" going on, I may be forced to donate my bed at the "Hound" & find a single room somewhere in Bohemiaville.

Glad to hear you're planning on making it Gordie, you could maybe show us the way to the ocean, it's mostly west right.

jh

speaking of rooms...I already got my res for the Mountain Hound, had a nice little chat with Fresia (?) and she remebered us...well...Bob and the guys that were with him

so,"Z", what nites did you register for??Are you riding non-stop up??Starting to plan my summer travels and want to co-ordinate with all!!Is Karen part of the riding package now??Or are you the batchelor on a weekend terror again??

I booked for the 16 thru 19 just to make sure I have my res. That can easily change but I figure at the very least Ill be there Thu to Sun.
Karen will be in the Philipines so Im a bachelor again (like that makes a difference).
No idea on routes yet. I figure thatll get worked out as we get closer.

Folks who attended Nelson last year should have received this message from Vern. It'll soon be posted on the sites mentioned, for those in the area.......

jh

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Good evening everyone

Finally, the registration for the 7th Annual Kootenay RAID is ready. I am sending this first to those of you who attended for the 2008 RAID in order to give you first kick at registering for this year’s event. As you are aware, there are limits to the number of people that can be seated in the banquet room at the New Grand Hotel, so you are getting first dibs. In a week or so I’ll send these documents to surrounding Dealers and Pack Leaders, and ultimately will post it on www.triumphrat.net and www.sport-touring.net, so everyone who is interested in coming will surely hear about it.

First, a bit of an introduction of who I am and why I am doing this. My name is Vern Vogt, Island RAT Pack Leader, from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I joined Island RAT in mid 2006 after I bought my 2004 TBS and subsequently found from Savage Cycles that there was a readymade group to ride with. I was Co-Pack leader last year, and have since taken over from Mike Gebler, who organized the RAID in 2008, as Pack Leader. And whom I am relying on greatly to keep me from the obvious pitfalls. My wife Debra and I have attended the last two Kootenay RAIDs, as well as numerous local events put on by Island and Western RATs. Mike’s schedule did not permit him to take on the organization of the RAID again this year, and I decided it was a good thing that should carry on. This is why we are working with Danny Rickaby of the New Grand in Nelson to pull this RAID together. With support from Savage Cycles of Sidney, BC, Western Pack of Langley, and a host of other individuals and dealers who will be acknowledged at the RAID during the banquet in an amusing and short sermon.

Triumph is making changes in the way they are marketing their products and are moving away from direct involvement in the organization of RAIDs. Therefore, if these events are to continue, it’s contingent on local dealers and RAT Packs to make them happen. So Island RATs and friends are doing it again. We hope RAT NA will be able to make a presence in Nelson, but the RAID goes on as a non- sanctioned event.

Danny Rickaby of the New Grand has asked that you book online at http://www.newgrandhotel.ca/reservation.htm . Place the word Triumph09 in brackets beside your name (i.e. Johnny Wayne (Triumph09)) so the RAID discount applies and to assist with the admin. The New Grand Hotel is full, but Danny is making arrangements with other local hotels for bookings to accommodate all.

There are more details in the attached Intro letter. And the Registration form should be completed and mailed to me as soon as possible.

Finally, if you wish to volunteer your services, your offer will be gratefully (and instantly) accepted. This is definitely a group effort so we can all share in the glory when the dust settles and people are talking about what a great time they had. Look forward to seeing you in Nelson!!

Vern Vogt

Island RAT Pack Leader
islandratpack@islandrat.org

I have room at the Hound again for thurs-sun but no email from the island rats ..sent an email today asking to be put on email list and to receive my registration form ...will again leave wednesday,visit in Chelan and arrive on thursday..may be able to travel west with the group..more will be revealed!!.My America is back on consignment at Triumph of Tacoma..Finding it hard to ride after the Rocket!!Will I be an honorary member on this site without an America????

got an email from Vern this am and am now ready-set-go!!!

If you want the Hume-idor, you're on your own. I'd rather go back to the Best Western.

We're getting duplicates. Time for a bump!

FYI, Seattle-area boys, Freedom might have a conflict for the week after Nelson, so we might come out that way the week before, like last year. We'll probably look for a different route this time, though.

Or if he has a conflict before and after Nelson, I'll probably still go out there the week after as originally planned.

coolio....your always welcome.

Hey, if Freedom doesn't make it, you got a couch or a chunk of floor I can use?

Floor is the best I can do for you, we live in a 1bdrm...the couch is a good option, its new and big. The upside is I have a garage and internet and an indoor bathroom and a kitchen and a sink and ....LOL...Im being a fool. Yeah....if you need a place to crash your welcome here.