November 2018 Seattle-Area Meet

have fun guys, the only view of the mountains i will get to see on the 17th is from my ship checking IDs.... if its a clear day

 

You're on a ship. From a mere mortal, that is epic.

Thanks!

 

Good attitude.

 

@RoninWanderer
@Boomer04 @hx989 @PacNWTaco @tonered @PugetSoundTaco @RChristopherSven

Just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the plan as of right now. Copied from Post #1:
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What: November Meet
When: 8:30am (for breakfast) or 9:30am on Saturday, November 17
Where: Stampede Pass to Greenwater

Breakfast: Meet at the Counrty Pride in North Bend (46600 SE North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045) at 8:30am
No Breakfast: Please be at the Country Pride by 9:30am (if you're running late or had last minute change of plans, please let us know)
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The route is the one @tonered shared in post #179. Basically I-90 to 410 via Stampede Pass.

I will be bringing some lunch/snacks, along with the basics (recovery gear, fuel, tools, RADIO, etc.) The route is easy breezy even for stock trucks, but I come prepared. Also, there may be spots along the route for some people to sling some dirt if they’re feeling a little frisky.

This is a family-friendly, stock truck capable, get to know some folks kinda run. Probably not going to take all day. Prepare for the weather and do your best to be on time. So far I count 8 vehicles, which may mean two tables at breakfast, and potentially two groups on the trail. Or we can, you know...just send it?

 

Sorry guys I’m not going to be able to join.

 

I'm coming from Bremerton so not sure I'll be there for breakfast. Will let you know if I do

 

im possibly moving into the area due to work relocation at the navy yard in January, just need to figure out if im going to San Diego first or not

 

I moved here from San Diego

 

navy?

 

Hey I might be able to make that depending on work. About how many miles is this trip? Seems like a fun time to get together with other tacos! I just bought a Go Pro 7 I could slam on my suction cup mount for some cool footage. If I'm not out biking I don't have any excuses not to come!

 

Is this just a gravel road? Any possibilities of snow? I'm about 50 miles away from the meeting point out in Bothell.

 

The route on post #179 will give you the best estimated distance I believe. Pretty much a gravel road with washboard and potholes. Snow is possible, there was some on 410 2 weeks ago. Probably only take a couple of hours.

 

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I'll be heading out for the breakfast.

 

Hi @CBenfell

Sounds good! I doubt we will make it for breakfast, depends on if the family is going. But the rest sounds good. I pick up my truck from Mule today and don't expect any issues

 

By the way, this is my second trip in the Taco and first trip with all the parts installed, really excited!

 

That's awesome! What all did you have done?

 

I might as well. Would be cool to caravan down

 

New suspension, gears, lockers, etc. Skids and bumper, winch, lighting and some electrical bits. Roof rack, air compressor and the CB of course. It's quite a lot actually, been in the shop on and off for over a month! The final touches (never really final) are happening today and I'll pick it up this afternoon. My shop is doing some trimming to the flares for the tires we put on. KM3's in 315/75/R16.

 

7.30a at the Bothell Landing parking lot?

https://goo.gl/maps/azjB65outMt

 

How much did that run you? I've done all that work myself and curious how much I saved in labor?