Hibernation Season.

[artk50]

Is everyone sleeping out here? It is supposed to be nice (well nice for us for this time of year) next week. Anyone up for dinner about Wednesday?

[Stoker100]

Wed?

[sanjaun2]

I just maybe interested. My bike is back together and ipod installed. 30K done on the car today. I've earned a ride or two!!!!!! May even venture out tomorrow. I'll keep an eye out

[artk50]

I rode today and really wouldn't mind not going home this evening. It is supposed to be like this all week. So, if we would like to meet somewhere for dinner say on Wednesday, that would be cool. Post the when and where. I leave work at about 5 and should be able to be in Centralia by 6 or 6:30 depending on getting out of Beaverton and into Washington.

[sanjaun2]

Same here, Let me know where and i'll be on my way. Time/place doesn't matter

[reelman]

Just saw the weather report. I'm in!!! Art, is Marsha joining in on the fun?

Dan

[sanjaun2]

anybody know where yet? I'm getting hungry..... I need time to plan the longest route possible?????

[meese]

Easy, Brian. Put the LT on the boat, and then take it up the Inside Passage. Then ride down for dinner. Of course you'll have to ride back up to retrieve the boat, but that's all good. ;)

[artk50]

Well I guess that there are only 3 of us interested. Centralia sounds fine to me tomorrow at about 6 to 6:30. I do not know where we should meet however and would love to have someone say where.

I think everyone else has passed away.

[stevek1200lt]

Well there are some of us who are sleeping but just might be able to get to Centralia on Wednesday. We were just waiting to see if it would really be there or not. We will meet the folks there. Taking the long way would be about 15 miles

[sanjaun2]

Steve, Do you need to fill er up before you head out? 15 miles, You probably know of a good dinner spot. Any ideas? Or How about you Dan? Ken, I would love to take the route you suggested..... But at 3-4 dollars per mile on the boat, I think I'll stick to the bike only journeys for awhile

[sanjaun2]

A couple guys I work with say the Rib Eye Restaurant
1364 Rush Rd
Chehalis, WA
Phone: (360) 748-0288
Never been Any comments?

[reelman]

I have eaten at the Rib Eye a few times and it was good. It is right off the freeway, so you can't miss it. It sounds good to me.

Art, you want to swing by the Chevron so I can follow those high powered lights to Chehalis? Just name the time and I will be waiting.

Dan

[stevek1200lt]

I figured that from previous RTEs that you were refering to McMenamins at 112 N. Tower Ave. I guess that it was never really stated as such but it had been mentioned in the past. There are several good eating places in Centralia. The Olympic Club (McMenamins) is exit 82 East to Tower. Turn left (North) 1/2 block on right.
I have several other suggestions if you would like.

Steve

[sanjaun2]

I,m along for the ride and the company, anywhere works for me. You guys know the places best. I decent meal and good beer...

[artk50]

Actually the Rib Eye sounds good. I live just down the street from the Grand Lodge (McMenamins) and would rather go some place different, if that's okay.:)

I think that I can be at the Chevron station by about 5:30 if the traffic isn't to bad. I'll probably leave early just to make sure that get there.

So, does this sound like a plan?

[AlaskaFish]

So Art, are there any women joining us or is this a stag Dinner? Marilyn was just wondering. I'm sure we may be the only couple from the sounds of things.

John

[sanjaun2]

Nice hear to hear your going to make it John, Marilyn is always welcome I'm sure. How much trouble could we get into anyway? Do we need to make reservations? and what time are we shooting for at the restaurant?

[ErnieA]

This time of year work gets in the way. I'm thinking I might be heading up to Ride West in Seattle this or next weekend though. Have fun getting across the river Art. I spent 45 minutes from Columbia Blvd to Vancouver today at 3pm. It was worse at 5pm.

[reelman]

Hey Marilyn, I plan to go tomorrow night so you won't have to represent the gals all by yourself! The Rib Eye is a good restaurant, and this should be fun for a little mid week break. We will see you at the Chevron at 5:30.

Debbie

[meese]

All those wide roads and polite drivers, and no lane splitting. Bummer.

[Stoker100]

I could hook up with you in tacoma somewhere, sometime?
Let me know
larry

[AlaskaFish]

Marilyn says Thanks for the reinforcement Debbie! I'll pass the good news on to her for you. See you guys at the Chevron tomorrow!

John (for Marilyn)

[sanjaun2]

Larry,
I plan on taking the long way, Perhaps hwy 7 to Morton then hwy 508? to Chehalis. I'm still waiting to hear what time we are meeting at the restaurant to figure out when I'll be leaving.
Are you interested in a detour route? I will be taking I-5 home though. Yuk. I will leave Renton(work) somewhere between 1-2:30 and may stop by tacoma to change clothes. My # is 206-819-7020 in case you need it.

[Stoker100]

That's too early for me, so I will just meet you down there, we can ride back together
larry

[Stoker100]

Are we planning to meet at the rib eye?

[artk50]

Google says that it is 76 miles from Vancouver to Chehalis. Dan/Debbie, John/Marilyn and I are meeting at the Chevron station at 5:30ish (I need gas) and so we should be able to be there by 6:30 or 7. So, let's just call it 7.

Rib Eye Restaurants, Ltd (http://www.ribeyerestaurant.com/). 1364 Rush Road, PO Box 828, Chehalis, WA 98532. Phone: 360-748-0288.

Reservation's would be a good idea since there will be 8 of us. Dan/Debbie, can you do that for us?

Sounds like fun to me.

[reelman]

Rib Eye Reservations are made for 8 people at 7:00 pm under the name of "Reelman".

Dan

[AlaskaFish]

OK folks, I just got off the phone with the Rib Eye and we now have reservations for 7:00 PM for appx 8 of us. I told them that it could vary from 7 to 9, but anticipate 8. He said there shouldn't be a problem since Wed nights are not typically real busy.

They are made in the name of "BMW K1200LT Group" and my name: John Fisher, so we should be covered. Hate to ride a hundred miles and hear they had no room!

John

[artk50]

I guess that we better round up some more riders.

[AlaskaFish]

OK gang, this is strange, but I just got off the phone with the Rib Eye in Chehalis (which is reportedly at exit 72 off I-5) and they tell me that the only reservations they have are mine for the BMW group under my name: John Fisher. They say they have none under "Reelman"! So, Dan, is there another Rib Eye that we have reservations at? Or am I at the wrong one? Help!

FYI, I called the number Art had posted earlier in the thread here: 360-748-0288. Twice.

John

[reelman]

John,

I called and talked to the same person that took my reservation. She confirmed she had both reservations. I asked her to cancel one. We are set.

Dan

[artk50]

I tried to talk one of my coworkers into coming but he is a Harley rider and said that it was to cold and to far. I did call him names.

[sanjaun2]

Checking in here, Made it home and didn't buy anymore real estate! I had a great time and it was great to see everyone again. Now Its time to get some shut eye. Hope everyone made it home okay

[AlaskaFish]

Yep, the Southern NW contingent has made it home also. at least this third did. Pretty sure Dan & Debbie were home way before us as we saw them depart I-5 a good half hour before we got here. and Art was motoring by us as we hopped off the highway, so I'm sure he's home by now as well.

Marilyn and I enjoyed the company as well plus no one got wet tonight! Great time guys!

John

[meese]

I tried to talk one of my coworkers into coming but he is a Harley rider and said that it was to cold and to far. I did call him names.

Now that's funny. LOL.

[meese]

Brian,

I don't know how it is in WA, but here in CA you can take traffic school online. If you actually read all the material before answering the questions, it takes about three hours. Or so they tell me. ;)

Just in case you were wondering. :)

[Stoker100]

Great meeting all.
Let's do it again

[sanjaun2]

Well, Anybody know if we have traffic school in the state of washington to get out of a ticket?

[meese]

You could look here: http://www.dol.wa.gov/

But I imagine the court will tell you if you're eligible. Nothing to do but wait for the summons, I'm afraid.

[Stoker100]

You may be able to write to them and request the deferal. It is 100.00 and holds the ticket for one year. If you do not get another ticket in a year it's dropped, if you do your screwed, have to automatic pay for both!
call the court and ask, you don't have to wait!
larry