Wykydtron
07-06-2007, 02:50 PM
I know it's early now but - time to make plans for the 2nd annual ClubSi/NissanPacific/NASIOC Baker cruise put on by yours truly. Last year I think we had about 75-80 cars, it will be even bigger & better this year. I read on forums & have been told by more then a handful of people, that last year's cruise (http://carster.com/blogs/news/10363) was the best they'd ever been on, so don't miss out.
http://nissanpacific.com/gallery/albums/baker/baker011.jpg
Date: Saturday, September 8th 2007, RAIN OR SHINE
Meeting Place: Burlington, WA. Cascade Mall parking lot, the southeast corner, sandwiched in between Sears and Macys in the mall, and Applebees kitty-corner in the lot. To get there, head towards Burlington. Coming north or south, you'll take Exit #230 and then an immediate right on SR20 - Go 3 blocks and stay in the right hand lane until you get to Burlington Blvd. Make a right turn, and make the last turn into the southwest corner of the Cascade Mall parking lot HERE:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/samhi/CascadeLoopJuly2006/pklot1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/samhi/CascadeLoopJuly2006/pklot2.jpg
General Info: Please be at the parking lot no later then 10:00 AM so those with cameras can snap some pics and everyone introduce each other & what not. Short and informal "driver's meeting" will be held once everyone's arrived, then we will head out towards Baker hopefully before 10:30.
-Bring an extra layer of clothes, "just in case"
-There may be a $5.00 per car fee payable to the National Forest Service when we arrive near the ski area upper "Heather Meadows" lodge, so bring cash!
-a picnic lunch and plenty of water/drinks
-a Motorola Talkabout-style "FRS" radio that's capable of using security codes - we will be on channel 07, code 04.
Rules: No overly aggressive driving will be tolerated - you will be asked to leave. That means NO DRIFTING. We're a bunch of driving enthusiasts going out on a spirited drive, not millionaires on a Gumball rally.
Consider: Fuel past Bellingham is CRAP not to mention expensive. there IS a Shell station in Maple Falls, but prices there are very expensive. There is a Chevron directly across from the Cascade Mall parking lot and you pass a Shell station at the intersection of SR20 and Burlington Boulevard just after you turn off I-5.
We'll all drive back and start splitting off whenever people have to head, but don't plan on being back in Burlington before 3pm. Some people have expressed interest in taking a detour on the way home and running the fabled, fun, twisty-yet-very-short Chuckanut Drive. Who knows... As long as everyone has fun, I'll be happy.
Hotel Information
Recommended
Chrysalis Inn
804 10th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 756-1005
The Majestic
419 Commercial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-2112
Others
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - more info »
1003 Goldenrod Rd, Burlington, WA
(360) 755-7338 - close call - Rated 4.2 out of 5.0
Category: Motels & Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites - more info »
1860 South Burlington Blvd., Burlington, MO
(360) 757-7100 - close call - Rated 5.0 out of 5.0
Category: Hotels & Motels
Cocusa Motel - more info »
370 W Rio Vista Ave, Burlington, WA
(360) 757-6044 - close call - Rated 2.5 out of 5.0
Category: Hotels & Motels
Sterling Motor Inn - more info »
866 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA
(360) 757-0071 - close call
Category: Hotels & Motels
Official "Who's Coming list"
??? “joe-z” '71 240Z
Isaac "backtrail69" as yet undecided BMW E30
Jay "Pacfwu" yellow Nismo S-tune 350Z
Marc "icsbnr32gtr" R32 GT-R with new turbos & lots of boost
Paul "OldSchoolBunta" STi
Sam "SamuraiSam" SR-powered "Sil-eighty"
Zach "1985zcar" green Kouki S14
Let me know if you're planning on coming, what you'll be driving. Please list your 'real' name, the make & model of the car you'll be driving, and a one line description.
http://nissanpacific.com/gallery/albums/baker/baker011.jpg
Date: Saturday, September 8th 2007, RAIN OR SHINE
Meeting Place: Burlington, WA. Cascade Mall parking lot, the southeast corner, sandwiched in between Sears and Macys in the mall, and Applebees kitty-corner in the lot. To get there, head towards Burlington. Coming north or south, you'll take Exit #230 and then an immediate right on SR20 - Go 3 blocks and stay in the right hand lane until you get to Burlington Blvd. Make a right turn, and make the last turn into the southwest corner of the Cascade Mall parking lot HERE:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/samhi/CascadeLoopJuly2006/pklot1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/samhi/CascadeLoopJuly2006/pklot2.jpg
General Info: Please be at the parking lot no later then 10:00 AM so those with cameras can snap some pics and everyone introduce each other & what not. Short and informal "driver's meeting" will be held once everyone's arrived, then we will head out towards Baker hopefully before 10:30.
-Bring an extra layer of clothes, "just in case"
-There may be a $5.00 per car fee payable to the National Forest Service when we arrive near the ski area upper "Heather Meadows" lodge, so bring cash!
-a picnic lunch and plenty of water/drinks
-a Motorola Talkabout-style "FRS" radio that's capable of using security codes - we will be on channel 07, code 04.
Rules: No overly aggressive driving will be tolerated - you will be asked to leave. That means NO DRIFTING. We're a bunch of driving enthusiasts going out on a spirited drive, not millionaires on a Gumball rally.
Consider: Fuel past Bellingham is CRAP not to mention expensive. there IS a Shell station in Maple Falls, but prices there are very expensive. There is a Chevron directly across from the Cascade Mall parking lot and you pass a Shell station at the intersection of SR20 and Burlington Boulevard just after you turn off I-5.
We'll all drive back and start splitting off whenever people have to head, but don't plan on being back in Burlington before 3pm. Some people have expressed interest in taking a detour on the way home and running the fabled, fun, twisty-yet-very-short Chuckanut Drive. Who knows... As long as everyone has fun, I'll be happy.
Hotel Information
Recommended
Chrysalis Inn
804 10th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 756-1005
The Majestic
419 Commercial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-2112
Others
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - more info »
1003 Goldenrod Rd, Burlington, WA
(360) 755-7338 - close call - Rated 4.2 out of 5.0
Category: Motels & Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites - more info »
1860 South Burlington Blvd., Burlington, MO
(360) 757-7100 - close call - Rated 5.0 out of 5.0
Category: Hotels & Motels
Cocusa Motel - more info »
370 W Rio Vista Ave, Burlington, WA
(360) 757-6044 - close call - Rated 2.5 out of 5.0
Category: Hotels & Motels
Sterling Motor Inn - more info »
866 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA
(360) 757-0071 - close call
Category: Hotels & Motels
Official "Who's Coming list"
??? “joe-z” '71 240Z
Isaac "backtrail69" as yet undecided BMW E30
Jay "Pacfwu" yellow Nismo S-tune 350Z
Marc "icsbnr32gtr" R32 GT-R with new turbos & lots of boost
Paul "OldSchoolBunta" STi
Sam "SamuraiSam" SR-powered "Sil-eighty"
Zach "1985zcar" green Kouki S14
Let me know if you're planning on coming, what you'll be driving. Please list your 'real' name, the make & model of the car you'll be driving, and a one line description.