Official BC / Alberta Meet & Greet 2013 Thread

[Meltdownaverted]

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

I am too lazy to look through 31 pages of posts. Is there a complete itinerary anywhere?

August 17, 18 & 19th

Host Hotel is Hillcrest Mountain resort in Revelstoke BC Currently fully booked but feel free to call as you never know when something will free up can call 1 (855) 837 3320 and mention you are with the Camaro Group to get our group booking rate

Back up accommodations are available a short 10 minute walk away at the Revelstoke KOA they have camping cabins and since you wont spend too much time in your room anyway can be nice on the budget 1 (800) 562 3905


Wildrose Group
1) Meet at Davenport at 8:00am for a 8:45 departure to meet the Dogwood Group.
2) stop
3) stop @ train tunnels to stretch legs
4) Arrive Golden for lunch turn clocks back 1 hour.
5) Depart Golden at or before 12:30.
6) Driving time 2hrs 26mins approx; Arrive The Last Spike rest stop. Hopefully get some photos and await the arrival of the BC group.
7) When we are ready and have met everyone, head out in formation for Revelstoke, approx driving time 21 mins.

Dogwood Group
For the Dogwood group we will follow the same format as last year:

Start in Abbotsford 7 am Sharp.
Tim Horton's 1255 Sumas Way Abbortsford BC

2nd Stop: Chillwack 7:30 am
Tim Horton's 7670 Vedder Rd Sardis BC

3rd Stop: Top of the Coquihalla HWY rest stop. (potty break)

4th Stop: Meritt Greyhound Bus Depot
3999 Airport Rd. Merritt BC

5th Stop:Kamloops Costco parking lot. 11:00 am
1675 Versatile Dr. Kamloops BC
Depart for Salmon Arm High Noon

6th Stop: Salmon Arm Centenoka Park Mall.

7th Stop: Last Spike rest stop where we will meet the Alberta Crew.




We will all then travel together back to the Hillcrest where they will have the patio set for us for Appies and dinner.

Sunday the hotel has on a wonderful breakfast buffet, enjoy some eats and be ready to leave for Nakusp by 10:45am

Travel to Nakusp en mass for a dip in the hotspings and outside BBq with out own bevies remember to pack coolers SPEEDOs and bring along something to bbq after there will be a loop of an extra 200kms of driving if anyone wants or we can just head back to the ferry and hotel

Sunday night dinner on the deck and parking lot Party


Monday say good bye to all the new friends and old and head home

[Merc]

Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

August 17, 18 & 19th

Host Hotel is Hillcrest Mountain resort in Revelstoke BC Currently fully booked but feel free to call as you never know when something will free up can call 1 (855) 837 3320 and mention you are with the Camaro Group to get our group booking rate

Back up accommodations are available a short 10 minute walk away at the Revelstoke KOA they have camping cabins and since you wont spend too much time in your room anyway can be nice on the budget 1 (800) 562 3905


Wildrose Group
1) Meet at Davenport at 8:00am for a 8:45 departure to meet the Dogwood Group.
2) stop
3) stop @ train tunnels to stretch legs
4) Arrive Golden for lunch turn clocks back 1 hour.
5) Depart Golden at or before 12:30.
6) Driving time 2hrs 26mins approx; Arrive The Last Spike rest stop. Hopefully get some photos and await the arrival of the BC group.
7) When we are ready and have met everyone, head out in formation for Revelstoke, approx driving time 21 mins.

Dogwood Group
For the Dogwood group we will follow the same format as last year:

Start in Abbotsford 7 am Sharp.
Tim Horton's 1255 Sumas Way Abbortsford BC

2nd Stop: Chillwack 7:30 am
Tim Horton's 7670 Vedder Rd Sardis BC

3rd Stop: Top of the Coquihalla HWY rest stop. (potty break)

4th Stop: Meritt Greyhound Bus Depot
3999 Airport Rd. Merritt BC

5th Stop:Kamloops Costco parking lot. 11:00 am
1675 Versatile Dr. Kamloops BC
Depart for Salmon Arm High Noon

6th Stop: Salmon Arm Centenoka Park Mall.

7th Stop: Last Spike rest stop where we will meet the Alberta Crew.




We will all then travel together back to the Hillcrest where they will have the patio set for us for Appies and dinner.

Sunday the hotel has on a wonderful breakfast buffet, enjoy some eats and be ready to leave for Nakusp by 10:45am

Travel to Nakusp en mass for a dip in the hotspings and outside BBq with out own bevies remember to pack coolers SPEEDOs and bring along something to bbq after there will be a loop of an extra 200kms of driving if anyone wants or we can just head back to the ferry and hotel

Sunday night dinner on the deck and parking lot Party


Monday say good bye to all the new friends and old and head home

The Abby group made one little change were meeting at Horton's 1861 Sumas Way instead of 1255 Sumas Way. Sawdusty and Cat are staying at the Super 8 Motel in the parking lot of Horton's. I have contacted everybody this affects.

[iceman5730]

See you all tomorrow morning Maybe we will see Blowfish#2

[Merc]

Originally Posted by iceman5730

See you all tomorrow morning Maybe we will see Blowfish#2

Huh?

[iceman5730]

Secret

[Piper]

Oh joy Its only 11 hours away and now i am looking for a room in Revelstoke

[Merc]

Originally Posted by Piper

Oh joy Its only 11 hours away and now i am looking for a room in Revelstoke

I'm trying to find the room that was cancelled yesterday.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by Piper

Oh joy Its only 11 hours away and now i am looking for a room in Revelstoke

Sorry no rooms. Try the KOA they have camping cabins and there only a couple of blocks away.

[Piper]

Room is booked at the Sandman, Closest i could find. Guess i should pack now, get the car ready to go and maybe get some sleep yet tonight. See you all tomorrow!

[Fiery re-Creation]

Have fun everyone! Can't wait to see your pics!

[2012ZL1]

Originally Posted by iceman5730

Secret

Huh? spill the beans bucko..

[Little Red Zed]

Originally Posted by iceman5730

See you all tomorrow morning Maybe we will see Blowfish#2

I think he meant Little Red Zed again at BC/Alberta Meet & Greet #2

[RS Speedriver]

all is all waxed and buffed up. still packing last minute things as well. see you all tommorow morning. all deserts that I promised I have rdy for us as well for the wifes that will be joining us

[meSSohappy]

Currently in 100 m house having a coffee while counting bugs...1231...1232...I think I'm winning so far !!!! Gonna get to cache creek tonight. Will check in before bed !!