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.5 klm, about six minutes sober. Google maps doesn't have a stumble option 
0.5km.what the hell you doing?crawling! .5km.=appx 1/3 mile.95 more days to go,can you guess what day it is? 
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FYI, apparently there's a day ride on Friday from Nelson to a bar in Idaho, near Sandpoint. Don't know that I'm planning on doing that. Planning on riding up on Thursday (at the latest). I can't see riding 460 miles to Nelson and turning around the next day and riding back across the border. But I may change my mind, who knows... http://www.kootenayratraid.com/Kootenay_Rat_Raid/Events.html
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ya i heard about that, not sure i am gonna feel like riding another 500k after just getting there , besides i have never been to Nelson so i am gonna want to check out local stuff, people, beer :-)
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ya i heard about that, not sure i am gonna feel like riding another 500k after just getting there , besides i have never been to Nelson so i am gonna want to check out local stuff, people, beer :-)
 Bring your sandals, abackpack and tie-dye shirt...otherwise you will look like a tourist!!
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ya i heard about that, not sure i am gonna feel like riding another 500k after just getting there , besides i have never been to Nelson so i am gonna want to check out local stuff, people, beer :-)
Bring your sandals, abackpack and tie-dye shirt...otherwise you will look like a tourist!!
I have to wear a shirt! 
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This is my first day to the forum. The first week of a triumph owner. The first month of motorcycle riding. All that being said it just so happens I already had the Friday booked off. Just need to schedule a couple more and see if Celt wants to come.
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It's now your responsibility to make sure he attends. 
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hey friar..we could both leave our homes and meet on thursday at Stateline(equal distance for us both)..and then thursday pm ride north to Nelson..then on Friday we could say "been there ..done that"..check out the milage..we are identical(maybe "Z',Karen and Brent/John would join up??Again..I am thinking outloud!!(lol)
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Hey Bob, John and I are leaving here on Tuesday, with thoughts of staying a night with Keith and heading over to Nelson on Thursday from Trail. I know it what I have done the last two years, but it is always such a nice time and good way to start the trip. We are still invited, right Keith? 
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Bring your sandals, abackpack and tie-dye shirt...otherwise you will look like a tourist!!
What about levis, a snap button shirt and neckrag Bob 
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Only if you want people to stare! Quote:
What about levis, a snap button shirt and neckrag
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OK Z, You win, button down collar and a sweater vest it is  jh
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There you go! 
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We are still invited, right Keith?
Wouldn't have it any other way, Brent!
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We are still invited, right Keith?
Wouldn't have it any other way, Brent!
Whoohoo! Party at Keiths Place, i will print the flyers 
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What's the weight limit and/or max occupancy on the sky deck?
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I don't know... let's test it out!
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Let's set up the video camera in the yard if it falls we may as well have something to laugh at while we recouperate. 
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No offence..but heights and me disagree..so I wont be there for the test!!!
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Let's set up the video camera in the yard if it falls we may as well have something to laugh at while we recouperate.
I don't know Brent, but my memory of Keith's skydeck perched high above the Colombia River valley would make it an event worth forgetting  . The time I was there I wore a bungee cord permanantly affixed to the house
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It's okay Bob... I'll have some safety harnesses set up for ya all, although no seat belts. If the sky deck gives way I don't want my guests going down with it, but we'll all sure look funny hanging there from the wall. Yep Brent, a video camera IS a good idea!
Seriously though guys, the sky deck is over built by a lot, I made sure of that.
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Just bumping the thred to my most favoritest rally EVER!
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Thanks for reminding me. I haven't registered yet.
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Thanks for reminding me. I haven't registered yet.
Same here... time to get cracking, I guess!
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Seriously though guys, the sky deck is over built by a lot, I made sure of that.
I don't think anyone's worried about the deck, it's the attendees who may be a wee bit "overbuilt"...
Wish I could attend, I've heard great stories of this by both Z and Brent.
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Are there any organized rides for the Saturday or the Sunday? I will not be able to arrive into Nelson until early evening Friday. Thinking of heading back home to the coast on the Monday. I'm thinking Celt might be coming with.
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There's usually a poker run but we also usually ride wherever. As you know, there are no bad rides in That part of BC.
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There is a poker run on Saturday.
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Are there any organized rides for the Saturday or the Sunday? I will not be able to arrive into Nelson until early evening Friday. Thinking of heading back home to the coast on the Monday. I'm thinking Celt might be coming with.
Have you booked a room in Nelson yet? It can be tough to find one that weekend if you leave it too late. Gordie's coming? Finally... someone to take a stroll down the alley with!
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Are there any organized rides for the Saturday or the Sunday? I will not be able to arrive into Nelson until early evening Friday. Thinking of heading back home to the coast on the Monday. I'm thinking Celt might be coming with.
Have you booked a room in Nelson yet? It can be tough to find one that weekend if you leave it too late. Gordie's coming? Finally... someone to take a stroll down the alley with!
Ya I am pretty sure he is coming. I think I'll book everything this weekend when I have some time.
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Finally... someone to take a stroll down the alley with!
That means something completely different to us Americans.
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Canadian minds don`t even go there! 
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Canadian minds don`t even go there!
Yes they do... they just take the long way. 
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Best western is booked! Just need to drop event form into the mail tonight. Nelson here I come!!!
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Best western is booked! Just need to drop event form into the mail tonight. Nelson here I come!!!
Looking forward to meeting you (and showing off a little of my 'back yard').
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Best western is booked! Just need to drop event form into the mail tonight. Nelson here I come!!!
Looking forward to meeting you (and showing off a little of my 'back yard').
Are you from the kootneys? I spent summers there as a kid fishing all over the Nelson area. Bear lake box lake 6mile lake kootney lake (lost ledge) ect ect ect I love it up there.
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Yup, Jason... I live right here in the Koots. Sounds like you know this area pretty good. Heck, maybe you can show ME a place or two but I doubt it. I'd love to go up to Lost Ledge/Meadow Creek for a ride during the Raid.
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Yup, Jason... I live right here in the Koots. Sounds like you know this area pretty good. Heck, maybe you can show ME a place or two but I doubt it. I'd love to go up to Lost Ledge/Meadow Creek for a ride during the Raid.
Yes! I have driven it by car. Never by bike. It is an awesome drive. Very similar to the sea to sky highway out where I live.
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Are there any organized rides for the Saturday or the Sunday? I will not be able to arrive into Nelson until early evening Friday. Thinking of heading back home to the coast on the Monday. I'm thinking Celt might be coming with.
Have you booked a room in Nelson yet? It can be tough to find one that weekend if you leave it too late. Gordie's coming? Finally... someone to take a stroll down the alley with!
Me too me too!!!
Count down boys and girls, there will be a good show from the Edmonton Crowd, about 12-13 Bonnie 100 riders will be heading out as well as Marty and i and his miss's the day after, i am really looking forward to it.
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Thanks for reminding me. I haven't registered yet.
Cheques in the mail. I double checked, our room is booked at the "Hound" under the name K. Park 
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