You're invited to a pnw ssr spring tour

[skeet]

May 14 & 15- NCW Geologic Tour and Iron Seat RallyJoin us for a 140 mile tour which starts in Chelan and follows the “other Columbia River Channel” formed during the Great Missoula Flood. The tour starts at 1pm Saturday May 14th at Lake Chelan and takes us to Grand Coulee Dam. After a break for some sightseeing, we’ll follow the former Columbia River channel past Steam Boat Rock State Park along Banks Lake. Then on to the dramatic Dry Falls State Park where 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, flood waters flowed over a falls 3 times higher than Niagara. From there we travel along the scenic channel to Soap Lake with the not yet completed 60’ lava lamp. We’ll finish around 6 pm in Moses Lake for dinner and dine together at a very nice waterfront seafood restaurant. Because of the length of the tour, you might consider staying Saturday night at Moses Lake near I-90 before your return trip to the Seattle area Sunday morning. You may also consider staying Saturday night at Ellensburg or Wenatchee. Some of the group will return to Chelan Saturday night to complete the trip for a total of 200 miles. Contact Skeet through the SSR Fanatic email system for complete details, maps, driving instructions, motel recommendations and phone numbers. If it is projected to rain that weekend, we will cancel the tour by Wednesday May 11 as this is a top down scenic tour.

[Flassh]

Thanks, Tom and Karen

This sounds like a great tour.

Ray and Iris are in.

[tickledpink]

Thanks Tom & Karen !!!

This looks to be another outstanding NW SSR FANTASTICS Adventure......... I plan to own NEW radios (that work) for this one! I'll see about having the group stay in one of the newer Motels that you talked about in Moses Lake......

Sue

[ABLUR05]

This sounds beautiful, Nicolette and I look forward to seeing everyone!

Thanks,
David

[tnmieng]

Darn I have 2 issues right now!

1/ my SSR is down right now originally to have warranty work gasket replacement on my transmission housing. They then discovered I need a new clutch plate and flywheel. This has been a re occuring problem as under warranty they replaced both at 16 k and now at 32 k it needs it again. I have contacted Sinister in Fl who is rumored to have a final solution to this problem. The repair shop will put in the parts at no extra cost once I locate the parts needed.

2/ my other hobby involves dragon boat racing and our team is racing in Rainer that week end.

Well keep me advised to any other planned events for us NW SSR's Thanks

p.s. has anyone else experienced this clutch problem?

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by tnmieng

Darn I have 2 issues right now!

1/ my SSR is down right now originally to have warranty work gasket replacement on my transmission housing. They then discovered I need a new clutch plate and flywheel. This has been a re occuring problem as under warranty they replaced both at 16 k and now at 32 k it needs it again. I have contacted Sinister in Fl who is rumored to have a final solution to this problem. The repair shop will put in the parts at no extra cost once I locate the parts needed.

2/ my other hobby involves dragon boat racing and our team is racing in Rainer that week end.

Well keep me advised to any other planned events for us NW SSR's Thanks

p.s. has anyone else experienced this clutch problem?

It's the LS7 setup, as in Corvette Z06.

Part numbers:
The clutch kit is p/n 24248985
Flywheel is p/n 12571611
Slave cylinder/bearing is p/n 24237634.

I'll be doing mine one day soon though I haven't had issues like some have had. I did smoke it good getting into the garage recently....




Oh yeah, I'd like to attend this event but my current situation doesn't leave room for a commitment yet. At a minimum I think I can at least make an appearance for part of one day.

Time will tell.

[TMZSSR]

This sounds great and its the weekend of my birthday, count us in.

[Cdubya]

I've put it on the calendar and it looks likely I'll be there for the whole trip. Keep me posted!

[turnheadz]

we'll be there skeet - it sounds fabulous
So am I right in assuming that it will be overnite in Chelan on the friday and then Moses Lake on the saturday?

[HALSSSR]

Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise again>>>Toni and I shall be there!!
Good job Tom & Karen,you guys always put together great events! Thanks!!

PS: Hey Tim,May 14th is Toni's birthday!

[TMZSSR]

My birthday is May 15th, we figure we will stop in Leavenworth Sunday on the way home, have always wanted to see that town, it sounds similar to Solvang,CA.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by TMZSSR

My birthday is May 15th, we figure we will stop in Leavenworth Sunday on the way home, have always wanted to see that town, it sounds similar to Solvang,CA.

WE stopped there on our way to the Oregon Coast run two years ago. Beautiful spot, hadn't been there for years.

Stayed at the Baravian Lodge. Nice place, clean, excellent full breakfast included.

Leavenworth Hotel, Motel, Resort - Bavarian Lodge

I'd recommend the Andreas Keller Restaurant- we really liked the authentic Bavarian cuisine - live music when we were there.

You might run into a couple of Fanatics who live there with more suggestions. Lots of other places to stay, and no shortage of restaurants.

Larry and Lynelle - EZ Money

Brian and Becky - SMKNSSR

Hopefully they can join us for the weekend.

[skeet]

Sandy- I have a more complete description of the trip, stops and motels with phone numbers which I will a email everyone expressing interest in the tour. Thanks to everyone for their great response already! I hope you get your pride and joy put together soon. We'll have a great time as we alway do when SSR Fanatics get together.

We're really looking forward to sharing this area with all of you.

Tom and Karen

[Delphia]

Hey this sounds like a fabulous adventure - please add us to the list too!!

Cheers,
Delphia

[skeet]

So far there are 10 SSR's expressing interest in the tour or at least asking questions. I just sent you each a message asking you to send me your email address. The Fanatic message system limit would not let me put the complete tour info on that system. So, if you'll send me a message with your email, I'll send the tour info to you. I'd be glad to make the tour with any size group so the number doesn't matter too much. The more the merrier however!!!

I received a great idea from Double-D. He apparently knows someone who may be able to arrange a tour of the 150 car collection in Moses Lake. I've heard about it but have not seen it myself. We'll have to see what can be arranged for a time as we have a fairly full schedule on Saturday already with a 140 mile cruise plus another 180 miles for those driving from the Seattle area Saturday AM. We'll just have to see what develops.

Please mention this tour to your SSR friends as it is beautiful drive, educational and of course, always fun when SSR folks get together.

Skeet

[turnheadz]

because of our distance, I think we'll come in Friday and stay Saturday night too. I would be interested in staying where other fanatics are also bunking down.

[DonSSR]

Would like to come subject to making sure we can get time off from work. Will start working on that now. How far (miles & time) from Vancouver, BC?

DonSSR

[tickledpink]

We really want you to come to this........... you absolutely LOVE driving fast !!!!

TP

[HALSSSR]

Originally Posted by skeet

So far there are 10 SSR's expressing interest in the tour or at least asking questions. I just sent you each a message asking you to send me your email address. The Fanatic message system limit would not let me put the complete tour info on that system. So, if you'll send me a message with your email, I'll send the tour info to you. I'd be glad to make the tour with any size group so the number doesn't matter too much. The more the merrier however!!!

I received a great idea from Double-D. He apparently knows someone who may be able to arrange a tour of the 150 car collection in Moses Lake. I've heard about it but have not seen it myself. We'll have to see what can be arranged for a time as we have a fairly full schedule on Saturday already with a 140 mile cruise plus another 180 miles for those driving from the Seattle area Saturday AM. We'll just have to see what develops.

Please mention this tour to your SSR friends as it is beautiful drive, educational and of course, always fun when SSR folks get together.

Skeet

Hey Buddy: I sent you a PM with our e-mail address so you can send us the info you have etc? Thought maybe you didn't receive it?! Anyways at your leisure,May 14th is a ways off ,but coming fast as these days seem to be flying by so quickly! Thanks Tom

[tickledpink]

actually Skeet drives this way when Mrs. Skeet is at work !!!

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Most I hear from are planning to stay in Moses Lake Saturday night after a dinner at your great "waterfront restaurant" so the party can continue on without driving very far. Tom, will you please post the Motels you think we should choose so more will commit to the fun and make reservations !!!



TP

[turnheadz]

Sue, I know you like Best Western Moses Lake Hotel| Best Western Lake Front Hotel| Moses Lake, Washington we also stay with them a lot too

[tickledpink]

I'm not a Motel/Hotel customer usually, so I have NO idea what people like: ie the Roslyn Red Neck Rooster Ranch and Mouse Breeding Motel (not a GOOD CHOICE on a day that's 104 and we had to bring our own fans)........... I am in the sad process of selling my darling Hi-Lo trailer......... my motel on wheels !

I do know we all enjoy staying together, so if that is what you'd recommend to us all, let's get the info out there !!!

[dennis nm]

I live in Moses Lake, I have only owned my ssr since last year, I plan to attend sometime during the rally, Dennis nm

[tickledpink]

How nice to have a new SSR from Moses Lake - we lost Ole Yeller (Brian and Sarah (DDS)) from Moses Lake last year when they moved back to Colorado. You are guaranteed to have the time of your life when you meet this NW SSR group driving TOPLESS - wearing nothing but their PERMAGRINS !!!!!

Keep in touch for all the details from our grand LEADER Skeet (Tom) and his fabulous co-pilot, Karen !!!!


TickledPink

[BERYFUN]

Looking forward to visiting with everyone and having nice sunshine!
Brent and Marcia
BERYFUN!

[skeet]

The North Central Washington Spring SSR Tour is really shaping up to be a great event. Tickled Pink Sue (the well known cat herder) has graciously agreed to handle the list of who might be coming and I have the details concerning the trip.

Friday Night- For those who want to come to Chelan Friday night, I suggest the Best Western Lakeside Lodge in Chelan, located on the western end of Chelan overlooking the lake and Lakeside Park, 2312 W. Woodin Avenue- I did not make any group booking as I'm not sure too many will come that early. The phone number is 509-682-4396. Let Sue know if you'll be in Chelan Friday night and we'll get together for beverages, maybe even dinner on the new Campbell's Resort deck

Saturday Breakfast- Again, let Sue know if you will be in town for breakfast and we'll see about going as a group.

Tour Starts at 1pm From Don Morse Park in Chelan, 916 W. Manson Road on the left just past the Lakeshore Drive-In. All SSR's will receive turn by turn directions for our tour plus a map. The drive is approximately 140 miles starting at Chelan and ending at Moses Lake about 5:30.

We'll pass through Mansfield after a 6 mile climb from 800' to 3,100' in elevation. On to Grand Coulee with an opportunity to take a fuel and potty break and spend about 30 minutes at a small park overlooking Grand Coulee Dam where there is a great outdoor photo display providing a history of the dam.

After traveling along Banks Lake, we'll take another break at Big Wally's in Coulee City for fuel, restrooms and a great ice cream shop. (nowhere beats Tickleberrys at Okanogan Falls, BC however! right Ray?)

The next stop is Dry Falls Overlook and the Dry Falls State Park. We'll travel along the Sun Lakes chain of lakes to Soap Lake where we will stop briefly and regroup. The last leg takes us to Moses Lake. The whole trip is a focus on the geology and geography of several former channels of the Columbia River formed during the Great Missoula Flood which formed most of Eastern Washington.

Motel Units are reserved for Saturday night at the Inn at Moses Lake, located at the eastern intersection with Highway 90 at 1745 Kittleson Road, 509-766-7000. I have 12 room reserved with a rate of $89.99. If you will book soon and we need more rooms there, we can probably reserve a few more. There is great parking for our "babies". Mention the PNW SSR Group for the rate and reserved rooms.

Dinner We have reservations at Michaels on the Lake a very nice restaurant (with great seafood, believe it or not). We have reservations for 7 pm. It's located at 910 West Broadway and I have made arrangements for a reserved parking area for SSR's only.

Sunday AM Breakfast- We'll talk about that at dinner Saturday night.

Possible Surprise Event- More later on that but if it can be arranged, I'll think you will want to take part after breafast.

What You'll See ground hogs, rabbits, deer, coyotes and 1 or 2 bears (smoke in color) and the evidence of the Great Missoula Flood that formed the area.

What you Won't See Any stop lights, Starbucks, Macy's, big green WADOT overhead exit signs or more than about 30 other vehicles.

What you'll get Fresh air, sunshine and a greater appreciation of the massive forces of nature that formed the north central park of our state as a result of the Great Missoula Flood. Oh and one more thing, a great time with your SSR friends, old and new!

I hope you can join us- Tom and Karen Walters, Skeet on the Fanatic site

[tickledpink]

If you have questions, either PM or email me - Tom and Karen are busy at work, so I will get back to you:
NEW INFORMATION from Tom & Karen regarding Chelan Friday night:
Best Western Lakeside in Chelan - appears full or a 2 night minimum stay
Campbells Resort in Chelan- said they had only one room remaining but you can try- 509-682-2561

The following are mid level motels in Chelan- in terms of age and quality but they both have rooms available at this time:
Apple Inn Motel 509-682-4044 $60 for a queen,$70 for a king, depending on availablity when you call
Midtowner Motel 509-682-4051 $55 per night one queen bed per room

Possibly some folks will simply drive over to Chelan Saturday AM.

Saturday, May 14: Inn at Moses Lake (509) 766-7000 - Complimentary continental breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 6:00-9:00 every morning. They offer a wonderful variety of fresh pastries, eggs, biscuits and gravy, waffles, breads, fruits, juices, cereals, teas, hot chocolate and of course, fresh coffee. Do mention PNW SSR Group - great rates!

Hosts with the MOST: skeet - Tom & Karen: Chelan, WA - Reserved ML 5/14

Flassh - Ray & Iris: Summerland, BC - Reserved ML 5/14
Delphia - Delphia: N. Vancouver, BC - Reserved ML 5/14
BERYFUN - Brent & Marcia: Lynden, WA - Friday Chelan - Reserved ML 5/14
tickledpink - Sue & Linda (guest): Bellevue, WA - Friday Chelan - Reserved ML 5/14
Cdubya - Chuck: DesMoines, WA - Reserved ML 5/14
Nice Eh - Roy & Sandy: Edmonds, WA - Reserved ML 5/14
dennis nm - Dennis: Moses Lake, WA - meeting at Dry Falls
Virginia Rayner - Dave & Virginia: Mercer island, WA - reserved ML 5/14
JOHN317 - Art & Gloria: Redding, CA - Friday Chelan - reserved ML 5/14
Jester - Mark: Woodinville - reserved ML 5/14
hdflsf - Art & Lucky: Mulkiteo, WA

and two more incredible surprises to hopefully be added in the next few days !!!!


Sue

[JOHN317]

Put Art and Gloria on the list. We love sightseeing in the PNW. We will have to scrub Girots to do this one as we can't do both. Sorry Sandy.

[tickledpink]

Hi Art and Gloria !

Love to have you join us for the Chelan to Coulee run with Tom & Karen !!! (It's sort of "FUN WITH DICK & JANE" when you are with the Walters!). They do an incredible job of planning for sure!

If we can keep you here in the north a bit longer, its but a few weeks to Griot's and lunch with a bunch more NW SSRs !!! Why you might want to move into our Pacific Northwest to get out of the sunshine and heat of California!!!

Please let me know when you have registered so I can note that on our FANTASTIC post !


Sue (the assistant)

[DOUBLE-D]

Tom I have just been updated on the car museum, the cars are being sold and removed so not many of them will be left by the time the run is planned. sorry for the bad news. we will be in mosses lake this weekend with my truck and trailer bringing another one back to Utah.weather permitting,dead mans pass can be brutal in winter.