Let's Go To Portland!
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PC at 06.8.07 - 1:25 am
Fuck Vegas.
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Can we plan it, when it is for sure going to rain?
It would be a pity, if we went all the way up to Oregon and it didn't pour on us.
sexy06.8.07 - 2:48 am
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Rain is fine. That's why the good lord gave us sealed cartridge bearings.
Come on, man. Portland!
PC06.8.07 - 2:53 am
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I will be going to Portland several times over the summer, anyway. It would be fun to go up there with some of you.
tern06.8.07 - 8:31 am
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I'll be in Portland from the Aug 17 to Aug 24. I'm bringing my bike if you want to plan it around then.
brassknuckle06.8.07 - 9:15 am
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I love how the zoobomb pile actually gets it's own like tourist marker thingy... that's fucking awesome.
FuzzBeast06.8.07 - 11:15 am
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OK, now we're talking. Anybody ever go up there on the train before? Can bikes be brought?
PC06.8.07 - 2:26 pm
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the train is slow as fuck and the price adds up when a bunch of people take the train. it makes more sense to carpool in a fuel efficient car and do it in one day. It's about a 13-15 hour drive if you just go straight up I-5.
brassknuckle06.8.07 - 2:37 pm
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Slow as fuck = smell the roses. Good scenery between here and Portland, no?
Anyway, let's talk lodging. I am the total opposite of a comfort snob, but others may feel differently. Who's got leads? Low-key hotels? Motels (no lobby to have to take your bike through)? Party-oriented backpacker hostels who don't care if there are twenty of you coming in at 4 AM and you all have bikes?
PC06.8.07 - 2:43 pm
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if not the netherlands then portland........ I love portland..........
Roadblock06.8.07 - 2:56 pm
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OK, where can one camp?
PC06.8.07 - 3:34 pm
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I'm going to call this the No Naysayers / Swarm The Northwest Ride and Trip. Get wet, see the sights, ride your bike, drink some Bike Route Rye, go home again.
No Naysayers!
Portland!
PC06.8.07 - 3:50 pm
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I'm having surgery Monday and will be out of commission for 6 weeks as they will have to cut through a couple of muscles to get to the problem. If we can do this in late august, I'll drive. I can fit 3 more people in my car and I have a good friend in Eugene who is a cyclist who can introduce us to some riders up there. I've been waiting for someone to suggest this...
Let's spank this bitch!
Samhain06.8.07 - 6:01 pm
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I like the hostel idea, if it is all of us occupying a dorm. I have heard nightmere hostile stories, about the other travelers.
Smelling the rose on the train, I have taken that Coast Starlight many of times, and it don't smell nothing like floweres. 13-14 hours on ain't bad.
Believe it or not (quit read now Hobsmob) I perfer taking the greyhound that route, much quicker, but they are ass holes about bikes. Box it and pay extra. If there is a bus line that serve the immigrant community that goes up there like Transporte Intercalifornias, that would be great, they are way more laid back and let you throw your ride in the luggage compartment, no problem. They are 10% cheaper then Greyhound.
FYI (I said quit reading CHS) the Coaststar light train ride from Settle to Portland is cool. It is fine all the way to oakland. Oakland to Los Angeles is so much longer then a bus. 12 hours train vs 6 hours bus.
sexy06.8.07 - 6:14 pm
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man, I've been planning to go to portland, I've got some free airline tickets I gotta use up, this might be a good time. just pay for boxin my bike, or stash it on a rack with one of you fools...
FuzzBeast06.8.07 - 6:20 pm
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I have stayed in many a hostel, both here and abroad, and have never had any problems with other travelers. If we can get a dorm to ourselves (many hostels offer this), even that won't be a problem.
I was also thinking about Greyhound. Other options include renting a van (or vans) or chartering a bus (Green Tortoise?), and yes, carpooling.
All this will depend, of course, on how many brave, adventurous, sexy people want to come on this trip.
Let's whip this mule!
Portland!
PC06.9.07 - 3:15 am
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There is always the Green Tortoise. I've taken that bus up there before.
brassknuckle06.9.07 - 3:39 am
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August it is then. Somebody- whoever started this mess.. PC? Step up and pick a weekend, post it on the calendar, do my laundry, & make a sign up list.
Somebody find out if there are any Bicycle events up there the dates we end up planning to go.
Starlight Coast works for me baby.
Aslo, we should stay in Hostels...
Hook it up Daddy!
Joe Borfo06.9.07 - 9:52 am
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How about the weekend of August 17-19? I know a ton of people up there, so i'll see if there are any rides that happen regularly.
brassknuckle06.9.07 - 10:51 am
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OK, does anybody have any objections to the weekend of August 17-19? Anybody have any better ideas for a date? Speak up now.
Let's have a virtual show of hands, also, of who is interested in doing this. No obligation, no salesman will call, just a show of interest. Then we can have an idea whether it is worth it to charter the Tortoise, ride the Amtrak, rent a van, carpool, hop a freight, or what.
Once the date is settled, I will post the ride/trip, which will make it official and thus inevitable. Then you guys who have friends in Portland can make some discreet inquiries about a possible friendly collision between our Zeppelin of Love and whatever metaphorical vehicle those guys up there have. IOW, if there are no events planned up there we can start one.
Show of hands...
PC06.9.07 - 1:06 pm
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I'm down. I have a couch up there I can surf on.
Roadblock06.9.07 - 1:16 pm
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as long as we're there for zoobomb, I'm cool, always wanted to try that.
FuzzBeast06.9.07 - 3:10 pm
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Yes I would like to go. Don't know if something specail is that weekend.
Count me in.
sexy06.9.07 - 3:54 pm
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still working on the hall-pass from the wife... but pretty sure o.k
I've got a place to crash at too.
Let's have a Portland Ridazz night?
Joe Borfo06.9.07 - 4:25 pm
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Now that's what I'm talking about. Portland Ridazz. Do they have an equivalent up there? They will, when we're finished with them.
Hands up so far:
Roadblock
Little Sexy
Borfo if he can get permission (*makes "whip-crack" gesture*)
Fuzzbeast
Brassknuckle(?)
And of course, my own hand, which would be up if it weren't typing right now.
We have got two months to make this happen (assuming an August date), so those of you who are on the fence...get off the fucking fence. Spandex roadies and the uncliqued are welcome. But no naysayers.
Let's dry-hump this ottoman!
Portland!
PC06.9.07 - 7:13 pm
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Yeah i'm in. I'll be there that weekend already.
brassknuckle06.9.07 - 11:08 pm
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Anyone want to ride there? Tour I mean.
We can aim to meet these other folks up there.
Eric Hair06.10.07 - 11:56 am
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OK, ladies and gentlemen, I believe we are close to achieving critical mass on this thing, if we haven't already.
Does anybody have any objections to the date that has been kicked around, to wit: August 17-19?
Let's stick the firecracker in this cat's ass and light the fuse!
PC06.11.07 - 1:56 am
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Oh shit, it's Sunset Junction that weekend. Any objections to the weekend before or after?
http://www.sunsetjunction.org/streetfair_schedule.html
drrobocopmd06.11.07 - 1:08 pm
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no offense but fuck a sunset junction. you are now absolutely required to pay $12-$15 to get in! just so I can walk through my own neighborhood! what do you really get? you get a massive sweatty wetty while walking through hordes of other people with swetty wetties. way over rated and just criminal to straight charge you to get in. as if they dont make enough from booth space rentals.
Roadblock06.11.07 - 1:18 pm
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I'll have to wait to see what my $$/work situation is like a little closer to the depart date.
here are some estimated travel expenses:
Amtrak is $89 each-way and the ride is 29.5 hours.
If the bike storage is anything like taking Amtrak South ... it is super easy!
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The trip by van would be 14+ hours if we drove straight through.
I'm guessing van would cost $80+ a day, could seat 5 + bikes and and the gas might be around $350-$400?
another option is to get a van that can hold 7+ passengers and tow a trailer for the bikes.
A trailer will reduce speed and milage but can securely hold the bikes and costs only $10-$20 a day extra. A trailer could also carry bikes for others traveling by light car or plane.
either way I think $100 - $150 per person if well spent would cover the travel costs of a shared van/ trailer plan.
trickmilla06.11.07 - 1:34 pm
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Oh, and i second RBs comments on Sunset Junction
unless there was some amazing not-to-be missed music act it is totally passable at this point.
Sunset Junction is for people NOT on vacation.
trickmilla06.11.07 - 1:36 pm
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Totally off topic, but sunset junction is a pile off shit. I always thought it was state law that you couldn't charge admission to a public street, hence the "suggested donation". I'm not 100% sure this is true, but it does seem to make sense. In years past i would pay whatever i had on hand ($0-$5) to get in and they always let me in. I never minded giving what i had, but I really don't think sunset junction is worth more than a few bucks. Last year, they were refusing to let me in when i had only a couple of bucks on me, so i resorted to sneaking in (which is incredibly easy to do there). I've heard Garcetti's office issued permits last year that allowed them to charge admission, but i never cared enough to look into it. I do remember there was an LA Weekly article a couple years back where the LAPD threatened to pull the alcohol permits if they didn't start posting "suggested donation" signs.
In any case it's not worth passing up a trip to portland to go to Sunset Junction.
brassknuckle06.11.07 - 1:44 pm
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You can drink on the train...
What? Don't judge me!
Starting a little ditty for those left at the Sunset-Jnkshn:
"Portland Ridazz, yeah they ain't ashamed,
ridin' in the summer rain and feeling no pain..."
Well, I need help finishing it. Help me
Elliott - oh where did you go?
Joe Borfo06.11.07 - 2:00 pm
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I'm not opposed to renting a van either.
Joe Borfo06.11.07 - 3:34 pm
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I caught the Starlight up the coast and was fun. Good view, can stroll around(not sitting in car,van) and hit the bar cart.Take a nap and have a few more.
Im in , train ride for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXK61TOahBc
deesimple06.11.07 - 10:48 pm
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OK, we have got a couple of votes for the train and a couple for renting a van or trailer. As time grinds on and we get a better idea of how many people are actually going to do this ridiculous thing, we can also look into the possibility of
chartering a bus. Who knows? It might work.
I would sure like to do the train, but I am aware that this would add to the in-transit time on both ends of the trip. It would also be nice if everybody could go the same way, just for the sake of conviviality, solidarity, a shared experience, and all of that shit. But that's another one that may have to bend to the realities of people's work schedules, finances, whip-cracking life partners or spouses, etc.
Portland Ridazz, oh yeah they ain't ashamed
Ridin' in the summer rain, and feelin' no pain
Swarmin' the Cascades like some sexy bees
Lookin' real smart in their dungarees
My my, poke you in the eye
A Clif bar and some Bike Route Rye
Sunset Junction was just too lame
Portland Ridazz got no time for games
Fuck, writing songs is hard.
PC06.12.07 - 1:10 am
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So far, these folk say yay:
Going:
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1 Roadblock
2 Sexy
3 Joe Borfo
4 Fuzzbeast
5 Brassknuckle
6 Samhain
7 Ruinedbyidiots
8 Deesimple
9 Eric Hair
10 Drrobocopmd
11 Ingipet
12 Fuzzbeast
Uncertain:
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13 Trickmilla
If you are not on this list and you want to go, please say so.
Joe Borfo06.12.07 - 11:36 am
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I forgot PC, but he's like Jesus and were his 12 disciples.
And I'm Judas...
Joe Borfo06.12.07 - 11:39 am
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jesus christ elliott looked like shit...
kyber06.12.07 - 11:42 am
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Great lyrics PC, now let see you lay some music for it.
I agree, Sunset Junction is no great lose.
The Train is alright, the first couple of times, but I have take that Coast Starlight too many times already in my life. It nothing I look forward to again. I don't know how much they pack that train these days. In the past, you where able to have two seats to yourself and it made it more comfortable, last couple of times I road it, they had the thing full of people. Driving is so much quicker, the bus is really not all that bad, expect for the Greyhound employees attiude towards you.
Joe Borfo, you track record says you should just put yourself in the uncertain catorgory.
I would really consider, travel time in all of this. Are we leaving thursday and arriving home monday night, tuesday morning?
If we leave friday and arrive Saturday, then do we leave Sunday for Monday return, that in reality is one day in Portland, not really worth the travel to go for just one day.
Lets think about this.
sexy06.12.07 - 12:21 pm
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conservative cost of renting a 15 person cargo van between 12 people with only one driver. I called avon and got a rate of $90 a day, with 150 free miles .24 cents extra per mile.
say four days at $360 plus $64 collusion insurance, must have liablity yourself, insurance coalision is 16 extra a day. = $420
an extra 1400 miles = $336
plus tax $63
rental rough estimate $819
gas for 2000 miles at 8gpm should be about $850
that is $1670 divided by 12 people= $140 per person
that is not including a u-haul trailer for the bikes.
This is a rough esitmate.
I'll get the trailer info later, got go, TOO HIP
sexy06.12.07 - 12:59 pm
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It looks to be about a 16-17 hour drive, stopping for gas and food.
goggle said 14 hour 37minutes
sexy06.12.07 - 1:01 pm
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me and a buddy are going to portland, than to seattle where we are meeting up with a friend and riding to vancouver.. anyone interested in doing the ride with us? we plan on taking afew days getting to seattle (train) and than two days getting to canada (its around 180 miles i think?) and then chillin in vancouver for two days, then riding back... whos game?
paigerockin@hotmail.com
jasonnthejets06.12.07 - 1:09 pm
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If we were to do the train (or driving for that matter), I was thinking leave LA on Thursday morning > arrive in Portland Friday afternoon > Leave Portland Sunday afternoon > arrive back in LA Monday night.
Or, if being in Portland for Zoobomb is a priority for a significant portion of the crew, leave Monday morning and get back to LA on Tuesday night.
That would be a pretty long weekend, but isn't it worth it? We're going to go all that way, we might as well spend some quality time up there. In fact, I'm all for making it even longer if people want to and are able to.
In terms of cost, going by the figures presented by our accountant Sexy David, I think the Coast Starlight and the rental trailer will end up penciling out about the same. Round trip on the Starlight with the V185 promo code is about $160. So there are pros and cons to both approaches:
Driving Pros:
Get there quicker
Flexibility--leave when we want, stop whenever and wherever
Driving Cons:
Somebody has to drive the fucking thing
Finding a place to park the fucking thing
Picking up and returning the fucking thing
Freeway tedium
Liability
Whole lotta hydrocarbons
Train Pros:
Scenic
Kick back and let the engineer drive, sleep when you're tired
More environmentally sound
Train Cons:
Takes longer
Is it really OK to bring bikes unboxed?
Sexy might start killing people if he doesn't get two seats to himself (this may apply to driving as well)
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Let's do this.
PC06.12.07 - 1:21 pm
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A bus is actually more enviormentally sound then train for that matter. I don't think our van would be worse then a bus , not sure.
The train was never on schedule from oakland on to LA when I took it.
Take that in consideration, It always took longer then scheduled.
Parking the Van I doubt is going to be a problem. Remeber we have bikes and can park it wherever there is more space available.
I am, all for a longer time, if that works for people.
sexy06.12.07 - 1:33 pm
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Yes! One vote for a longer time!
When I say environmentally sound, I'm talking about generating a vehicle trip versus getting on a scheduled train or bus that was going to make the trip whether or not we were on it.
PC06.12.07 - 1:50 pm
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me personally wouldnt mind taking the train.... like rolling through the backyard of america. any one up for freight hopping our way up? :)
Roadblock06.12.07 - 1:55 pm
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tempting. but hopping with a bike in you hands.. sounds more than risky.
I can't make up my mind car or train...
Whatever's cheaper?
Joe Borfo06.12.07 - 2:01 pm
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So far, these folk say yay:
Going:
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1 Roadblock
2 Sexy
3 Joe Borfo
4 Fuzzbeast
5 Brassknuckle
6 Samhain
7 Ruinedbyidiots
8 Deesimple
9 Eric Hair
10 Drrobocopmd
11 Ingipet
12 Fuzzbeast
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13 Trickmilla
14BillyB
Put me down as a definite MAYBE. I would absolutely love to go, but am in the same boat as Borfo (*whip cracking sound*).
Actually, the wife would love to go as well, but we will have a newborn by then, and I'm pretty sure she won't want to travel all that way just for a weekend.
I've got some friends who just moved to Portland and were actually the ones who told me about Midnight Ridazz.
Regardless of whether or not I make it - I'll let them know you're coming.
BillyB06.12.07 - 2:49 pm
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i was talking energy efficenicy.
All this talk about trains and cars,
I thought it was us who say
We Are The Cyclist
sexy06.12.07 - 2:50 pm
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What about chartering a coach?
Anyone contact Green Tortoise? They specialize in adventures like this. And they are Bike Friendly. And they are eco-conscious.
the reverend dak06.12.07 - 3:36 pm
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you can add me to the "maybe" list. depends on dolla$$ and $ponsors.
the reverend dak06.12.07 - 3:37 pm
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I can also dig the idea of a Thursday evening departure and Monday morning head back home after eating a No Name, or for some, even a Cock-n-Balls...
Joe Borfo06.12.07 - 3:39 pm
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I haven't contacted Green Tortoise yet because I don't know how many of us there will be, but I have them down on the maybe-think-about list.
PC06.12.07 - 3:44 pm
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Why don't you add this to the Ride Calendar to make it feel more official?
(Whip Cracking Sound)
Joe Borfo06.12.07 - 3:57 pm
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Their quote system seems simple enough: http://www.greentortoise.com/charter.quote.request.html
someone doit, doit. do it.
the reverend dak06.12.07 - 4:03 pm
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I want to camp. Let's camp.
Turtle Charter sounds cool if the price is right.
Joe Borfo06.12.07 - 4:12 pm
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Does anybody know a place to camp that isn't a million miles away from Portland proper?
PC06.12.07 - 4:14 pm
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there are plenty of backyards to camp in!! Contact zoo bomb, shift www.shift2bikes.org or www.bikeportland.org
Say the Ridazz are making a visit to our lovely town, and for sure you'll get a big welcome and some help with places to sleep.
And yes we got our own midnight mystery ride. Come up for our august 10 ride.
http://www.yeabikes.net/midnight/
princess sela06.12.07 - 5:09 pm
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I'm probably in; I had shoulder surgery on Monday and the doctor has ordered no riding for 6 weeks . As long as I don't do something totally stupid (only 30% likely or so) I will be healthy enough to go. I'll take my car, which can hold 3 more ridazz (if someone has a 4 bike car mounted rack) or 2 comfortably with bikes in trunk. This is a BRILLIANT idea!
Samhain06.13.07 - 2:24 am
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If Joe Borfo is going to be there I feel I should bet there as well.
Although I too am freelance, and subject to severe financial realities from month to month. I feel I should be firmly implanted in the maybe column.
In theory I should have a place to stay by that time, I just need to contact my friend, if not I'll have to stay in Trenway's tub.
franz06.13.07 - 2:48 am
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As it happens, I was looking at the Zoobomb site last night to try to get an idea what was happening up there. Then I checked out the links, saw the Midnight Mystery ride thing, and got excited.
Then I saw that it happens the second Friday of the month (a week before our tentative date) and I wasn't excited anymore.
Then I realized that there will probably be enough of us to put on our own freaky ride and invite all the Mystery people and other Portlandians to come along, and I got excited again.
Then I went off and did some other crap, and then I went to bed. Thank you, dear diary, for being such a good listener. I <3 U! XOXOXOXO
Love,
PC
PC06.13.07 - 3:17 am
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Yeah, however, I'm looking at flying up for myself, I have a free round trip plane ticket that has to get used up, however, if people end up driving I'll try to time it well enough to meet y'all or something... and I am definitely down for camping.
FuzzBeast06.13.07 - 3:45 am
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PC, if you must know, you are the subject of a scientific experiment in which we have set this up to peak your emotions for long periods of time. Wait until the trip really begins and tell us how you are feeling, for this must be recorded for our records. We are the cyclistsssssssss........
Joe Borfo06.13.07 - 9:40 am
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Speaking of posting a ride ... if the date is locked in we should
set up a MR. ride in portaland. And try and get a bunch of portland headzz to come ride with us...
trickmilla06.13.07 - 10:13 am
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Franz I hope you can make it. Try to get that crazy skidmarkus on board too.
And, oh - avoid almost getting shot this time, yeah?... thats cool.
Joe Borfo06.13.07 - 3:41 pm
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borfo, clown ride is already in the works for aug MR.
brassknuckle06.13.07 - 3:41 pm
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Awesome! Looking forward to it BrassKnuckleHead... LOL, ok I'm sorry, had to say it.
... wassup!
Joe Borfo06.13.07 - 3:47 pm
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looking forward to it.... you're LEADING IT Borfo!
Roadblock06.13.07 - 3:58 pm
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No, it's Dan's and Dak's ride. I'll help with whatever is needed, of course.
I'm already working on my costume!
Joe Borfo06.13.07 - 4:14 pm
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PC, or anyone. Got any Ideas for the Portland Ride? Doesn't have to be a theme, but yeah - Should be fun to work this all out.
Joe Borfo06.13.07 - 4:30 pm
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I propose that there be at least one "Ride Your Bike All The Motherfuck Over Portland Ride."
Another idea: The Hoobomb Ride. In this ride, we all procure little kids' bikes and then gather in the middle of a level road. When the signal is given, we all mount the bikes, put our feet on the pedals, and immediately proceed to fall over. Then we throw the bikes into a big pile and start the after party.
Swarm The Powell's?
The Beaver Song?
PC06.14.07 - 2:57 am
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how about the "oh shit it's raining ride..." we ride in big ass raincoats, fisherman's hats, galoshes, and at the end throw spiraldemon in the river.
FuzzBeast06.14.07 - 3:23 am
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I hate it when people put out idea and then have no intention of following through on the idea. Lots of that around here.
Saying that, and having no intention of following through on it,
I will put out an idea, it just an idea..............
"LA stereo type ride" we find out what the portland people interpetation of how they stereo type people from LA, and that be the theme of the ride. Think of how much fun they will have making fun of us.
Or somebody could bring a stereo of Los Angeles music.
Just a thought................
How to find out what they think of LA people or even riders for that matter. Find a message board that riders from portland frequent and troll it, with a thread about :"I was just in LA and................."
sexy06.14.07 - 10:56 am
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I definitely plan on following through on the Ride All The Motherfuck Over Portland Ride.
I don't think you'd have to troll to find out what Portlanders think of LA. Just ask them. Prediction: it will have something to do with bikinis, Paris Hilton types with little yappy dogs, or gang members.
PC06.14.07 - 3:52 pm
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Sounds like everything I love about LA
sexy06.14.07 - 9:07 pm
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I'm down to go if it happens.
Will camp, take train, charter, whatever.
Lay it out, how it's going to be.
~B
Mook06.15.07 - 12:12 pm
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Don't forget, people, this is a real trip that is really going to happen. For real! No ball-dropping on this one. I am going to put out one last call for objections/suggestions about the date and, if none are heard, will post it as an Official Really Real Ride with the date as August 17-19
not counting travel time to and from. OK? OK!
PC06.19.07 - 4:48 pm
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thats a short time, but okay.
sexy06.19.07 - 6:34 pm
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You want to stay longer? That's fine with me; I just don't know how other people feel about it.
PC06.20.07 - 2:54 am
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Longer in which direction? Like, start earlier or leave later?
Roadblock, are these rides editable once they have been posted?
PC06.20.07 - 3:39 pm
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my vote- we leave thursday afternoon or evening. We depart from Portland back hom on Monday morning? I'm flexible.
Joe Borfo06.20.07 - 3:58 pm
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I proxy my vote to Borfo. But we still haven't decided on how we are getting there, or is it every rider for themselves?
sexy06.20.07 - 4:19 pm
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Borfo: that was my original plan. Or, in any case, leave early enough to get there on Friday morning or afternoon, and then leave for home on Monday so that people who want to experience Zoobomb on Sunday night can do so. So the 17th-through-19th plan means spending the 17th through the 19th
in Portland.
What I'm asking is if anybody wants to extend it so that we can spend even more than three days up there. Speak up, peoples!
PC06.20.07 - 4:51 pm
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Oh, and Sexy, we'll figure out a way to get there. Preferably one that gets as many people traveling together as possible. We've got two months, so no need to rush into a decision. Right?
PC06.20.07 - 4:53 pm
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I'm so glad I caught this thread. Portland was my last home and I've been trying to scheme a way to get back up there with my bike for some months now. I'm totally in. Are we for sure leaving on Thursday and returning on Monday? I want to get the days off work ASAP so I know for sure I can come.
This is such a good idea. Before I moved to LA people gave me so much shit about coming to car-central cityscape LA. Most people up there really have no idea what is going on down here. This is the perfect opportunity to show P-Town what LA has to offer!!
Fader Freak06.20.07 - 7:54 pm
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Are we for sure leaving on Thursday and returning on Monday?
Not absolutely for-sure-for-sure on that yet. But it looks like we will definitely be staying at least that long. In other words, if there are any changes they will be to make the trip longer, not shorter.
PC06.21.07 - 4:35 am
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Assuming I have some scratch at the time, I am totally down for this. I think I'd prefer taking a bus/train to a van, but I don't really care. I am down to camp, couch surf, motel, squat, whatever. If I can afford to go, I can stay as long as people want basically. The longer the better really. What I'm saying is I'm down for whatever.
monovsstereo06.21.07 - 8:21 am
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UPDATED INTEREST LIST:
Roadblock
Sexy
Fuzzbeast
Brassknuckle
Ruinedbyidiots
Deesimple
Eric Hair
Drrobocopmd
Fuzzbeast
Samhain
franz
Mook
Fader Freak
monovsstereo
Joe Borfo--maybe (whipcrack)
Samhain--maybe (recovering from surgery)
Ingipet--maybe (facing the awful spectre of employment)
Trickmilla--maybe (work/$$$)
BillyB--maybe (whipcrack)
Dak--maybe ($$$)
Also, I got a solid, definitely confirmed "maybe" from LaHarr the other night.
I am going to contact Green Tortoise about a charter, however, keep in mind that there are probably DOT regulations that would prevent them from being able to drive us straight up there without stopping. This is where Amtrak and Greyhound have the definite advantage. Although, Greyhound has the significant disadvantage of being profoundly, soul-crushingly depressing.
Portland!
PC06.26.07 - 4:43 pm
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I am going Dammit!
And my wife is coming too...
Yeah, Riding The Dog is depressing, but we might as well stick with the theme. Portland is depressing too.
NO NAYSAYERS!
FUCK VEGAS!
BONG HiTS FOR BORFO!
Joe Borfo06.26.07 - 4:49 pm
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just hit the amtrak site up.... portland is 29hr by amtrak??!
Roadblock06.26.07 - 5:23 pm
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The weekend of August 17 to 19 is looking good for me right now.
BillyB06.26.07 - 8:42 pm
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Yes, yes...29 hours by Amtrak. But think of it as that much more time for relaxation, conversation, conviviality, joie de vivre, scenery-watching, scenery-chewing, eating, drinking, sleeping, off-key singing, charades, snifter-raising, quiet games of whist, and other assorted motherfucking-assed fun and pleasure.
See, it's all in how you look at things.
PC06.27.07 - 3:18 am
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Yeah, I think the only way I'm going to be able to do this crazy thing is if I fly, I have some tickets I have to use before the end of the year, and, well, this seems like the best thing to use them on, I just have to figure out how I'm going to get my bike there. If it turns out that the train tix (or whatever method decided upon) roundtrip are cheaper than the 100 it's going to cost me to fly my bike both ways, I'll gladly join you foos on whatever form of transport you decide on.
FuzzBeast06.27.07 - 3:35 am
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If you do decide to fly, there are some interesting and clever how-tos out there on the interwebs regarding ways to avoid the ridiculous airline bike fees (usually by partially dismantling the bike and stowing it in ordinary luggage or non-bike-shaped bags).
PC06.27.07 - 3:44 am
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well, southwest (who I have my free tix through) doesn't have a "bike fee" it just goes as oversized luggage, as long as it's boxed, and being that a fixed gear is probably what I will be riding, reassembly will only take me a few minutes.
FuzzBeast06.27.07 - 4:08 am
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how much is a southwest flight up in this bitch and when is your flight fuzz I might just be your cabin mate.
29hours is just a little too much for me. that's 2 + extra days to invest in this trip. I'd rather spend that time in portland..... that's just unbelieve-able that a train could take that long...... whats wrong with this country.
Roadblock06.27.07 - 11:31 am
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I know some of us can be kinda stinky but come on RB, this is as much about the trip as it is about the destination. Besides, what's the rush?
420LaHaRR06.27.07 - 11:57 am
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Its not the destination. grass hopper its... uh. um... shit..
what was I talking about...?
Joe Borfo06.27.07 - 12:02 pm
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are you guys all doing the amtrak?
hmmml..... 2 days 8 hrs of travel time?
I do love sightseeing but damn is there a spot to blaze on that thing????
Roadblock06.27.07 - 12:58 pm
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Personally I like the Turtle Bus idea the best. I'm sure they are "green".
Can they fit our bikes tho...?
Joe Borfo06.27.07 - 1:37 pm
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they had a smoking car,I tried it and got caught. Lucky me, they didn't do anything, but warn me. That was 13 years ago. Today climate, you might see something different happen. Breaks are way too short to get off and get alone for a minute. I don't even think they have the smoking car anymore.
sexy06.27.07 - 2:09 pm
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enhanced brownies might be the trick for the train rides ;-}...
420LaHaRR06.27.07 - 2:12 pm
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I found United Airline for $254 round trip. Last time I used United, they didn't have a bike fee either, but that was three years ago, would have to check. Southwest didn't show the most friendly rates.
sexy06.27.07 - 2:15 pm
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so whats wrong with the hippie charter bus?...
Joe Borfo06.27.07 - 2:18 pm
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hippie charter bus sounds killer to me, I didnt actually read the thread or understand what a turtle bus was until now. so..... is this the plan everyone is going in on a hippie bus? how much is it?? I'm in it to win it. might have another person too.
Roadblock06.27.07 - 3:44 pm
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The only potential problems with the hippie bus (Green Tortoise) are:
1) that the bus only has one driver, and that driver is probably subject to DOT regs regarding how long he can drive without an eight hour sleep break. So driving all the way up in one shot may be impossible. (Greyhound can do it because they're a huge company with multiple depots where drivers can swap out; and of course Amtrak has scheduled crew changes.)
2) possibly because of 1), I've heard that the Tortoise doesn't really specialize in trips where they shuttle you from point A to point B, wait a few days, and then shuttle you back. But this could all be bunkum for all I know.
One thing I was thinking of was to inquire as to whether the Tortoise might want to do a trip where we go up to Portland and "camp" in the bus every night (the buses have little individual beds for each traveler). There would still be the only-one-driver problem, though, probably.
We will find out all of this for sure, very soon. Meanwhile, keep the train in mind. And like I said, resign yourselves to the fact that we're going a long way and it may take a relatively long time. Adjust attitudes accordingly, and
relax and enjoy it. Trips always go better that way.
Portland!
PC06.27.07 - 4:00 pm
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is there a date? all i read was HOW everyone's going, no WHEN...
SKIDMARCUS06.29.07 - 3:15 am
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Hey! No one said you could talk, cubbie.
Joe Borfo06.29.07 - 8:00 am
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I don't know why PC hasn't posted it on the calendar yet but, I'll put it here:
Trip to Portland August 17-19th
Who - Anyone who likes bikes
What - A trip to Portland to meet and explore the bicycle community, to do a Midnight Ridazz ride, to camp, and to have fun.
When - AUGUST 17-19 , 2007
Where - Portland, Oregon
Why - Portland has a huge bicycle community. The streets are very bike friendly. Let's show Portland that L.A. has Ridazz too.
How- Amtrak, or Chartered-Bus is being discussed. Camping and hostels arrangements are being discussed. See message board.
Message Board (click here to discuss this ride.)
Joe Borfo06.29.07 - 8:36 am
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One more thing. I can rent and drive a 15 passenger van, a U-haul trailer hitched for the bicycles, and I can drive it. All that I ask is that people chip in for the price at the end. If we have more than 15 peeps, then we can arrange for another vehicle to follow, caravan style.
This is just an option. I am of course willing to Amtrak or Charter-Bus.
Joe Borfo06.29.07 - 10:01 am
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oh no...
...you better bring a few extra pairs of shoes Borfo.
SKIDMARCUS06.29.07 - 1:45 pm
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sounds like Borfo's idea is the quickest and cheapest.........
Roadblock06.29.07 - 1:54 pm
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OK, OK. You guys win. Quick and cheap. Now, ain't that America? Somethin' to see! Home of the free! Little pink houses, for you and me!
Actually, since we seem to be going this route, Soapbox last night pointed out to me some of those party buses that you see going up and down Hollywood Boulevard on Friday and Saturday nights. They hold about thirty people, and just from eyeballing them they look like they'd be legal to drive with a class C license. Maybe something to keep in mind if we ultimately get more than fifteen people. Or as an alternative to van-plus-trailer: people in the front rows; bikes, luggage, tools and shit in the back rows?
PC07.2.07 - 12:41 am
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PC, regarding the hollywood buses. Get the info yo.
I cant think of something stupid to add. It's early for me.
Joe Borfo07.2.07 - 9:12 am
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I'll be there. I'm helping my son move to college. I can help with van costs.
marino07.4.07 - 12:40 pm
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PC,
We will rent two Diesel Vans, and I we can hook them up all the way with bio-deisel baby. Will that make you happier? And I'll drive real slow and sing a lot and really tell dumb jokes... I bet you cant wait...
Where's Cry-Baby?
Joe Borfo07.8.07 - 5:33 pm
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What is it that I can help you with? Do you need me to regulate your conversation reguarding your transportation choice to this destination?
Work it out children, planes, train, or fart filled vans, the choice is your.
Although I'm sure you would all love me to come on this trip, I will not be going.
Be nice to one another, no matter how you get there, you will be getting there. Golly gee, I'm sounding like chief justice Roberts. What a smuck.
CryBaby07.9.07 - 9:47 am
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Don't be such a crybaby, CryBaby. What else were you going to do that weekend? Eating instant oatmeal and watching the man from next door do pushups on top of your mommy must get old. We'll let you ride a Zoobomb bike.
PC07.9.07 - 1:33 pm
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hey everyone. i would like to get in on this trip if i could. i can kick in gas money and/or my part of the truck rental or whatever. is there a certain person i should be talking to?
what are the days again? i have to ask off time from work.
goldenticket07.10.07 - 5:46 pm
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so far, the cost estimate for transportation, is; train $170, rental van $180 and minimal and $254 for plane, per person round trip
Thats what it would cost to kick in to go on this trip
sexy07.10.07 - 7:01 pm
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Goldenticket: you could talk to me (peeeeceeee at yahoo dot calm) if you have questions you don't want to ask here. But really, if you want to join, all you have to do is post up, which you have already done. So unless you tell us otherwise, I am considering you to be on the interest list. Little Sexy has already filled you in on the projected per-person cost of transportation. Figure in some lodging, food, Bike Route Rye, souvenirs and such, and you're definitely looking at a couple hundie. But it's going to be worth it.
If you're not going, though, I think CryBaby could use some company. You could take him to Sunset Junction and buy him a small ice cream or something.
Nah. Come to Portland.
PC07.11.07 - 2:01 am
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thanks for the info sexy and PC. yeah im down for sure. and when i asked the days i meant with the travel time just forgot to throw that part in. when will we know those days and how we are going to get there? also is known where we are staying when in portland? or are we going to camp or is that still up in the air?
goldenticket07.11.07 - 11:21 am
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I'm planning on (hoping we all agree) us all departing Thursday night, after work, from LA. - And then back home Monday morning.
I am hoping we can get some cars together perhaps and do a caravan thing if the Van/Bus rental thing doesn't pan out. I can see us working this out. A carpooling idea with several vehicles. Don't you agree?
I am camping. Hear me snore.
Joe Borfo07.11.07 - 12:39 pm
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with that being said. Beside Joe Borfo, who is willing to drive, and if you are, what can your car carry?
Who is oppose, and how will you be getting to Portland if not a car caravan?
I know some people want to do the train, some rent vans. I know Fuzzy will be flying willing already. Brassknuckle will be in Portland already, and may make an appearance for 10 minutes (he so Hollywood)
I don't have a car to drive, but would like to do the carpool caravan..
sexy07.11.07 - 1:11 pm
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I've got a hybrid that can carry 4 passengers fairly comfortably. And a decent bike rack that can hold 3 bikes max. And two bikes can be broken down into the trunk. Not much room for extra luggage though.
Perhaps I could borrow my mom's minivan than can seat 6 people, I'll try to ask and see in advance. Still, the bike storage space is an issue. It has no racks.
So, If Sexy wanted to drive my hybrid, and If I can drive the minivan that covers 12 people. Also, if anybody else has a pickup truck that can haul the rest of the bikes and a couple more heads, that might be all that we will need, depending on the final head count. No rental fees, just Gas Money and Hand Jobs.
Joe Borfo07.11.07 - 1:26 pm
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the leave thursday night come back monday plan sounds good to me. so that way i only have to miss 2 days of work. im up for camping but dont have gear but can make it work.
i have a car but i just got it fixed and not sure if it could handle a trip and if it broke down i would have to spend money i dont have. so i would like to ride with someone if possible.
goldenticket07.11.07 - 1:42 pm
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Yes, lets borrow Mom's minivan! I love it. I wish I could drive the mini van, but I understand, Mom wouldn't trust me, as she shouldn't trust her boy who changed his name to Joe Borfo.
Hi Mom, this is Joe, your son Joe Borfo, can I borrow the minivan?
sexy07.11.07 - 1:43 pm
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The following folks need a seat in a Car:
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1. PEEEECEEEE
2. Roadblock
3. Sexy
4. Ruinedbyidiots
5. Deesimple
6. Eric Hair
7. Drrobocopmd
8 .Samhain
9. franz
10. Mook
11. Skidmarcus
12. Fader Freak
13. monovsstereo
14. Joe Borfo
15. Golden Ticket
Those who have other arrangements:
16. Fuzzbeast- Flying
17. Brass Knuckles- Already will be up there
MAYBE Going:
18. Samhain
19. Ingipet
20. Trickmilla
21. BillyB
22. Dak
23. NeverClever (Daniel)
24. Kakihara (E.)
25. Alayha
26. LaHarr
27.MARINO - Are you going to go with us? You are helping your son (28?) move up there, but I wasn't sure what you meant about helping out.
Not going: CryBaby
If I can get the minivan I've got 10 seats available besides the 2 drivers (myself and, hopefully, Sexy).
We will need a pickup or another type of car that can haul more bikes and possibly 3 more peeps.
If the maybe list ever makes up their minds perhaps we can drum up another vehicle. But I'm not going to worry about it until I hear from them as a confirmed.
Who is considering going and is not on the list?
Who is on the list and has changed their plans?
Who else is willing to volunteer their vehicle?
How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man?
Joe Borfo07.11.07 - 2:22 pm
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Yes I will drive your car, and yes I going to be..........oh never mind.
It actually sounds as if the minivan might be better with six or seven, but eight, might be pushing it... Do you have trailer hitches on either car. We could rent a u-haul trailer for the bikes.
Another consideration is Mr. 6'7" what would be best for somebody that size? I would imagin the middle seat behind the driver and passenger in the second row of the van, so he can have rooms for those legs.
I like this idea, it sounds much less expensive then a rental or train ride.
What does everybody else think? Hello,,,, are you there. Hello
Hello
sexy07.11.07 - 2:29 pm
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Mini-van can only seat 6 besides the driver. plus my car that equals 12 heads. We can strap RB on the roof.
I doubt anyone is going to keep up with this thread. Slowly but surely, we'll figure it out.
Joe Borfo07.11.07 - 2:40 pm
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are you sure, six in the car? that sounds cramped. What do you think you are the MTA!
sexy07.11.07 - 2:42 pm
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"Another consideration is Mr. 6'7" what would be best for somebody that size? I would imagin the middle seat behind the driver and passenger in the second row of the van, so he can have rooms for those legs."
for the record im tall as well at 6'5"
goldenticket07.11.07 - 2:56 pm
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Quick and Cheap in America never claimed anything about comfort. Buy BUY BUY!
Joe Borfo07.11.07 - 2:59 pm
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I'm gonna get myself tazered riding out of the airport!
Anyway, what're the dates? I needa put in for my plane tix.
FuzzBeast07.11.07 - 3:45 pm
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We plan to be in
Portland from Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 19.
PC07.11.07 - 4:26 pm
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I dunno, man...I'll bet it would end up being a lot simpler just to rent a big passenger van/vans, plus a trailer or somebody's truck for the bikes. But what do I know? I'm just an entomologist.
PC07.11.07 - 4:29 pm
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sexy, skan here yeah man it totally sounds betta to rent a passenger van comfort it aint that close and besides we aint broke thats make it happen pc ,sexy keep me posted
skano07.11.07 - 5:16 pm
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Well I'm too damn lazy to look it up. But yeah... Fine with me. (scratches nuts)
Joe Borfo07.11.07 - 5:58 pm
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joey im not on the list yet add me..4 sheeeezzz
skano07.11.07 - 6:21 pm
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i did some research yo check it a 15 passenger van will cost $475 for the 4 day rental plus $360 for the extra miles portland being 1000 miles away and i asume $200 for the petro a total of $1000 devided by 14 comes out to like $75 dollass a piece.
now there is also a 8 passenger suv with unlimited miles for $505 plus petro.. i havnt gotten to the bike trailer yet
there is a nice travel louge next to portland state, it is very nice and has a nice bar undaneath it central to every thing,,,
skano07.11.07 - 7:17 pm
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15 passenger van, unlimited miles, $149/day
http://www.allriterentacar.com/otherrates.asp
They also have a weekend rate of $219 Fri-Mon noon but we probably don't want to spend all of Friday on the road. Yes? No?
Uhaul trailers are $20-30/day.
I think I'd rather fly though $200 RT but I could chip in for cargo space to haul our bikes.
marino07.12.07 - 4:29 pm
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Weekend rate sounds great but that would conflict with leaving on Thursday evening and returning Monday evening. Would be nice to have three whole days to explore Portland... ah phooey.
I cant think straight- I'll chip in, help rent, drive whatever... just tell me what to do. But don't call me Shirley.
Joe Borfo07.12.07 - 4:36 pm
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Thursday evening sounds good. We need to be in Portland Fri early afternoon. Count me in + 1.
marino07.12.07 - 4:43 pm
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Van-Pool List as of 7-12:
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1. PC
2. Roadblock
3. Sexy
4. Ruinedbyidiots
5. Deesimple
6. Eric Hair
7. Drrobocopmd
8. Samhain
9. franz
10. Mook
11. Skidmarcus
12. Fader Freak
13. monovsstereo
14. Joe Borfo
15. Golden Ticket
16. Skano
17. MARINO
18. MARINO's son
19. Bigsexxy
Flying:
20. Fuzzbeast
21. Brassknuckles
Not Confirmed:
22 Samhain
23 Ingipet
24. Trickmilla
25. BillyB
26. Dak
27. NeverClever (Daniel)
28. Kakihara (E.)
29. Alayha
30. LaHarr
Joe Borfo07.12.07 - 4:59 pm
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Fuzz, when do you land? I get into portland at 3:45pm on the 17th and then have to get to my friends house to pick up my bike which i'm shipping up there.
brassknuckle07.12.07 - 5:17 pm
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Add me to the 'maybe list.'
I was thinking about it just now, and the only thing stopping me from exploring new places with good friends is the fact that I have to work. How about a fuck you to work?
So yeah, I may just call out and come with you kids.
kyber07.12.07 - 7:01 pm
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lets rollllllllllllll
skano07.12.07 - 10:11 pm
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Dan, havent put in my flight yet was going to do that next week, I'm going to fly w/ my bike, so i'ma need to put it together (fixie, takes what, 10 min or so?), why you askin?
FuzzBeast07.12.07 - 10:27 pm
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Fuck work, and fuck being in Portland for fewer than three full days. We're going to do it right. Come with us.
And unless you've got frequent flier miles that you have to burn, fuck flying. Road trip! No compromise! Hold the line! Fifty-four forty or fight!
PC07.13.07 - 2:01 am
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True, but maybe you could save those miles for an Amsterdam trip?
Joe Borfo07.13.07 - 10:42 am
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I'm still down. Kel wants to come too. I think the big van w/trailer is the best way to go.
Are we booking rooms somewhere, camping, or sleeping in a park?
Mook07.13.07 - 3:18 pm
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Lodging hasn't been decided on yet. I have slept on some gnarly surfaces and under some nutty circumstances, but I'll be honest with you: I like being able to take a shower in the morning. Ultimately, it's up to the group. Like I said in the ride post, I want to try to get as many people as possible to do these things together, so that we can have...togetherness and stuff.
PC07.14.07 - 2:57 am
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Oh and borfo, my miles are in the continental us only (southwest ony does US)
FuzzBeast07.15.07 - 5:37 pm
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whoa!
i dissappear off the interweb for a few months after moving from LA to portland and i find this going on.
fuck-to-the-yeah
come north you roman legions, show gaul how the fuck the city on the hill does it
and if you're going to ride around downtown, be mindful of where the max tracks are so you don't eat shit
don't ride too fast and far or you'll wind up in the sticks
bicigol07.16.07 - 1:36 pm
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so we are pretty sure we are leaving on thursday the 16th after work and coming home monday or early tuesday?
goldenticket07.16.07 - 5:16 pm
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Definitely leaving Thursday; I don't know about after work. Probably leaving Portland on Monday (definitely no earlier).
PC07.17.07 - 3:33 am
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in agreement. Any new ideas on transport and camping/lodging? who is not yet on the to go list?
Joe Borfo07.17.07 - 9:57 am
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Cole also said he's going... Who else did I miss?
Joe Borfo07.17.07 - 3:39 pm
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I think it would be a good idea to camp out somewhere. A quick Google search renderd several places in and around the Portland town.
Since the group is starting to get up to +30, a group campground might be what fits the bill.
My $0.02
Mook07.17.07 - 4:07 pm
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I know I'm only on the "maybe" list but what about renting a big ass RV?
420LaHaRR07.17.07 - 4:55 pm
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Camping is fun, but the thing is that everybody would have to bring sleeping bags and shit, which means that much more luggage in addition to the bikes.
And the thing about RVs is that they don't sleep that many people comfortably, considering their size. For thirty people, it would have to be a couple of big-ass RVs.
PC07.17.07 - 5:14 pm
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RV?! You can't fit more than 5 passengers in an RV, Laharr.
Charter Buses are limited by the driver's driving time.
A Rental Van holds 15 people.
Marino found the price is 150 per day unlimited miles
So we rent two of those and split the costs rental/gas/insurance. Yes?
Camping, easy & cheap. Hose off in the public Showers. Who really needs a tent? Sleeping bag & plastic tarp = 10 lbs... What am I missing here?
Joe Borfo07.17.07 - 5:27 pm
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Is there going to be a trailer with that passenger van? The van holds 15, but don't forget luggage and 15 bikes.
I have a couple of friends up there that are emailing me some camping info so i'll post it as soon as i have it.
brassknuckle07.17.07 - 5:46 pm
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Just as a suggestion for the rental van.
Reserve ASAP. We tried getting one for Vegas and everyone in the whole county were booked like 2 weeks prior.
richtotheie07.17.07 - 6:08 pm
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420LH Rv's are major expensives. If you can find a big one, that is not too expensive, I'm down.
J.B. What about your Mom's mini-van and and your car, and then rent a passenger van.
I like to shower and sleep on soft cleans beds.
sexy07.17.07 - 6:12 pm
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" I like to sleep in clean beds"...
Goddammit! Where's Cry Baby?
Joe Borfo07.17.07 - 7:19 pm
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Many campgrounds have shower facilities, and air mattresses are pretty fucking soft... and well, they're as clean as you want em to be. 'sides, you wash your sheets every day at home?
FuzzBeast07.17.07 - 7:44 pm
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the two passenger vanz idea sounds best and oh the travelodge will do just fine....booking! is the ?
skano07.17.07 - 7:45 pm
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all though camping sounds delightfully lush.
skano07.17.07 - 7:50 pm
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Guys, guys. We're going to a
city here, not the outback. One of the advantages of cities is that they have plenty of buildings, with beds, bathrooms, and showers in them, in which lodging can be arranged. Wouldn't it make sense to take advantage of this? Also, wouldn't you rather wake up every morning already in the central city than to have to keep going back and forth between the city and the campsite?
Thirty sleeping bags or air mattresses = a lot of cubic feet of storage space. Plus it's one more thing to have to bring with you from your house to wherever the van is and back.
PC07.18.07 - 12:21 am
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Cry baby is probably sleeping in a clean crib right now.
Yes, I sleep on clean sheets every night.
sexy07.18.07 - 12:30 am
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I'm asserting my right to CAMP! You and sexy can go sleep in a clean fluffy bed. I'm going to sleep in the mud and rain, with beavers and other critters and smell like a hippie if I damn well feel like it. No Naysayers! No Naysayers! RA RA RA!!!
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 12:32 am
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Well Joe
I guess you got me. You get to sleep in the mud, and me, in a clean, comfortable bed. Well alright, I think we are all happy now.
lets do this.
No backing out of because you have to go to this and that.......... or your $ situation, which you proved to me tonight was a total bullsh*t excuse.
sexy07.18.07 - 12:52 am
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I don't think extra stuff like sleeping bags and shit will be a problem. Bikes arn't too efficent on space, ( a lot of space in the main triangle to stuff stuff)
Whatever the choice is for transportation, and lodging, the space needs to be booked/reserved soon before someone else does.
~B
Mook07.18.07 - 2:19 am
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I drive a rig for SWIFT and we have a terminal in Troutdale.
Is there a direct riding route to get from there to Portland, or is the public transit system the same one utilized in the inner-city area?
This is all complacent on myself actually being in the area at the time. Last time I was in the area, I dropped off one load, then I was assigned another within two minutes of finishing the previous.
I'm not going to let that happen again.
bentstrider07.18.07 - 9:54 am
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I'm sorry, I... could you please rephrase that? Isn't the 5 a direct route? That's really awesome if you are offering to help with something, but I don't comprehend what you are asking? (not sarcastic)
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 10:13 am
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Riding from Troutdale to Portland does not look too far -
MAP
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 10:43 am
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I should've added that I wanted to ride down to there from the Troutdale terminal.
As already known, a tractor rig is as big as a tank.
No chance I'm going to get screamed at for parking in the city.
So, if someone could give me some info as to getting there via bike route or public transit, then that would be extremely helpful.
BTW, the terminal is located right next to the Troutdale Muni Airport, which could be seen off the 80.
I'm also out of SoCal and my first mass ride was the Vegas run on the Fri the 13th.
This shit gets better everytime.
bentstrider07.18.07 - 10:53 am
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cool beans. I'll see what I can find. do you plan on camping too?
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 11:15 am
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bentstrider,
This MAP may partly help you, its two recommended bike routes from the Portland airport to downtown. I'll see what I can find elsewhere on bike routs from Troutdale.
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 11:25 am
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bentstrider,
one more thing; From Toutsdale Airport, take to the streets to the Gresham - MAX light rail station, which will take you all the way to portland. Check out this
map page. - I think that should get you where you need.
Hey Guise,
Check out this
40 Mile Loop"- Bike trail around Portland area. Might make for an interesting bike ride one of the days?
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 11:38 am
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(7/18) updated van pool list:
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1. Prude Cat-lover
2. Roadblock
3. Sexy
4. Ruinedbyidiots
5. Deesimple
6. Eric Hair
7. Drrobocopmd
8. Samhain
9. franz
10. Mook
11. Kel
12. Skidmarcus
13. Fader Freak
14. monovsstereo
15. Joe Borfo
16. Golden Ticket
17. Skano
18. MARINO
19. MARINO's son
20. Bigsexxy
21. Fluffer - (spiraldemon)
"Maybe"
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22. Samhain
23. Ingipet
24. Trickmilla
25. BillyB
26. Dak
27. NeverClever (Daniel)
28. Kakihara (E.)
29. Alayha
30. LaHarr
31. Kyber
32. Cole
(other means of transport)
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33. Fuzzbeast
34. BrassKnuckles
35. bentstrider
Remember that we leave Thursday 16th and return Monday 20th.
Portland.
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 11:59 am
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MARINO,
Could you reserve two vans? Or do you want me to reserve one? And you could reserve the other?
joe.borfo@gmail.com We need trailer hitches on the backs of both? Do we need two uhaul trailer hitches, or one?
UHAUL
- is this what we would need. Should I book it now?
I'm assuming those who rent under the Van must be the driver.
if we get 30 people it should be @ 40 bucks per head? Right? Sexy knows my math sucks.
Anyone?...
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 12:39 pm
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Are we absolutely sure we want to be sitting in a 15 passenger van for many hours relying on Borfo to drive? Ask yourself,.. "Stuck in Van while Borfo Drives, or I volunteer to carpool?", ... Think about it.
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 2:15 pm
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I'll go. I have a place to stay....transportation would be nice. I'll get a piece of the cost, van or carpool. My truck is old and getting close to retirement.
tern07.18.07 - 2:17 pm
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We are going to zoobomb right?
franz07.18.07 - 2:33 pm
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Zoobomb won't know what hit 'em. Live the dream!
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 3:03 pm
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UPDATE -
Marino is looking at the Vans today.
He did the estimate and were looking at $100 bucks per person. slightly overestimated. Better- if we fill the vans.
">
> Gas: 2,000 miles / 15 mpg = 133 gallons
> 133 gallons x $3 = $400
> Insurance $30/day x 5 days= $150
>
> COST for one van
> 1 van rental : $600
> Gas $400
> Insurance $150
> Trailer $100
> ________________
> Total : $1,250
>
> $1,250 / 15 people = $83
>
> Considering that we may not be able to fill every seat, $100 person
> would not be unreasonable.
>
>
>
> Marino"
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 4:04 pm
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100 per person is totally fair
so leaving sometime thurs and coming back sometime monday. or still up in the air? i want to put in for the days at work as soon as i can
also i dont care if its camp or hotel or whatever but like others have said we should get something locked up ahead of time and not wait until the last minute
goldenticket07.18.07 - 4:11 pm
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some of us camping some of us lodging is perfect .
skano07.18.07 - 4:13 pm
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Okay, I must be confirmed, if I'm gonna go. Who do I pay?
tern07.18.07 - 4:17 pm
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I mean, I would bring the hundred bucks, or whatever it is, to Sins and Sprockets on Friday, but I'm afraid Borfo might forget I gave him the money, and spend it on drinks after the ride :D
tern07.18.07 - 4:44 pm
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So, who's going?
1. tern
2......
tern07.18.07 - 4:46 pm
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looks like its just you Tern.
sexy07.18.07 - 6:09 pm
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Hey sexy and franz...
Blow my colon.
tern07.18.07 - 6:14 pm
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If you pay my 100 bucks and buy me dinner anything you want!
franz07.18.07 - 6:20 pm
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haha.. scroll up.
No money will be due until next month.
We should set a time-line for the maybe list to come to conclusion, We need to know how many seats we will have/need.
I am going to set it in stone that we depart Thursday and return Monday. So there.
Someone please help me research camping/lodging alternatives and then we will book it.
If you haven't aknowledged that you are going, please do so.
Thanks for helping.
-Rev. Joe Borfo
Joe Borfo07.18.07 - 6:21 pm
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Tern Last time I showed you my colon, you got all weird on me.
sexy07.18.07 - 11:44 pm
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Two more confirmed to add to the list, Nicole and Jordan from Tren Way!
And a few Maybes.
Joe Borfo07.19.07 - 1:15 am
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I vote for "Stuck in van while Borfo drives."
Hooray! Democracy works after all! Take that, anarchists!
PC07.19.07 - 4:31 am
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Attention Please:
23 Confirmed
12 "Maybe"
Marino has been doing the work researching. It turns out we can only rent 12 seat vans to go to Portland. The current confirmed list is covered for transport once he and I book these vans.
I suggest we ask "Maybe" List, to give a definate yes or no by next week? Perhaps those on the maybe list can arrange their own rental/carpool? I will be glad to help once we discover there is a need for another vehicle, however we have to get things booked or it may not be available later on.
LIST OF THINGS WE NEED TO DO:
-Van rental reservation
-Camping spot(s) reservation
-Collection of rental money
-Artwork for t-shirts/patches
-Itinerary for trip
Thanks for your help.
More info to come.
Joe Borfo07.19.07 - 12:20 pm
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I believe this is the most recent confirmed list. Anyone else that should be added or pulled off?
(7/19) updated van pool list:
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1. PC
2. Roadblock
3. Sexy
4. Ruinedbyidiots
5. Deesimple
6. Eric Hair
7. Drrobocopmd
8. Samhain
9. franz
10. Mook
11. Kel
12. Skidmarcus
13. Fader Freak
14. monovsstereo
15. Joe Borfo
16. Golden Ticket
17. Skano
18. MARINO
19. MARINO's son
20. Bigsexxy
21. Spiraldemon
22. Mixtemotions
23. Jordan from Tren Way
24. Tern
Flying or Driving on their own
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24. Fuzzbeast
25. Brassknuckle
26. bentstrider
brassknuckle07.19.07 - 12:20 pm
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Jordan and Jason from Tren Way are currently maybes
Joe Borfo07.19.07 - 12:29 pm
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Okay let's just stick with confirmed.
(7/19) updated van pool list:
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1. PC
2. Roadblock
3. Sexy
4. Ruinedbyidiots
5. Deesimple
6. Eric Hair
7. Drrobocopmd
8. franz
9. Mook
10. Kel
11. Skidmarcus
12. Fader Freak
13. monovsstereo
14. Joe Borfo
15. Golden Ticket
16. Skano
17. MARINO
18. MARINO's son
19. Bigsexxy
20. Spiraldemon
21. Mixtemotions
22. Tern
Flying or Driving on their own
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23. Fuzzbeast (flying)
24. Brassknuckle (flying)
25. bentstrider (driving)
brassknuckle07.19.07 - 12:35 pm
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I'm super excited about camping... it's gonna be rad rad rad! Borfo, I'll help look for places. Where in Portland are people looking for lodging? Where are we gonna ride!? Are people planning routs? Aww. I hope we do the van thing! I don't mind helping w/ driving if we need it. ok... I am WAY too excited about this! back to work!
mixtemotions07.19.07 - 12:36 pm
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Borfo and I are going to set up an email conversation for anyone interested in this ride to get things moving a little quicker.
If you want to be on the email list, send me and email. My email address is in my profile. Also, tell me what your handle is on the board so i know who i'm talking to.
brassknuckle07.19.07 - 12:46 pm
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awesome...i was always on the 'maybe' side of the fence, but since i am on that list i am going to go ahead and
Y E E H A W !
2 things:
1~i will start on some graphics...we can hook up shirts, patches, bandanas, panties, WHATEVER YOU WANT SWEETHEART! i have access to a MASTER screenprinter at my house so no sweat to handmake all..
2~BRAD aka B-RAD (Team Cubcamp - WP Race) is coming...he used to live there. I am not sure if he is on this forum or not. he has a 52-mile route already planned he's gonna drop on yall...
SKIDMARCUS07.19.07 - 12:48 pm
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I think he said it was a 32 mile route, but it did go through all neighborhoods in Portland.
franz07.19.07 - 12:53 pm
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As much as I would really really love to go, I probably can't.
My boss gets all weird (read: angry) when I take off because he has to do my job himself, and he owns this company. So...yeah.
Am I entitled to vacation? Yeah, I just try not to rock the boat too much. Sometimes I wish I were a sociopath.
kyber07.19.07 - 1:23 pm
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Wait, so now everybody has to set up a Google account to talk about this ride? Wouldn't it be easier to just tell anybody who's going to check this site once a day to keep updated?
PC07.19.07 - 1:29 pm
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we're still gonna post stuff on here, but we have a bunch of email conversations going on about it already so it was an easy way to get everyone that is already emailing about it on the same page. A lot of people are checking email more often than this site. Any important discussions will still take place on here.
brassknuckle07.19.07 - 1:33 pm
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Um, however, what
would be a good idea is to compile a list of everybody's email address who is on the confirmed OR the maybe list. That way, people can be "pinged" immediately if necessary.
PC07.19.07 - 1:35 pm
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OK, OK, I'll get a stupid Google account. Can you set these stupid Google group things not to archive, in case people need to exchange phone numbers and addresses and shit?
PC07.19.07 - 1:37 pm
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This is your baby PC. We're just molesting it a little.
Skidmarkus, does B-rad need in the vanpool too?
Joe Borfo07.19.07 - 1:38 pm
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yeah the group is set as completely private. You have to join it to see anything.
We can keep it on here if that's what everyone wants. we were just trying to find a way to get everyone on the same page since a lot of people check their email more frequently than the board. I'm cool with it all staying here.
If you want, the group is there, so we can use that to exchange contact info and do everything else on here. That way we can keep contact info completely private.
brassknuckle07.19.07 - 1:42 pm
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Brad has his own transport he's going early to ride in Eugene.
franz07.19.07 - 1:56 pm
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If you keep busting my balls about it, I'll eventually cave in and go....
kyber07.19.07 - 2:02 pm
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you've got no balls to bust if you're tied to your job
spiraldemon07.19.07 - 2:03 pm
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I can't be that tied to my job, I'm being paid to post on the MR forum haha
kyber07.19.07 - 2:06 pm
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I made reservations both with AVIS and BUDGET for 12 passenger Vans. But they don't allow hitches. :-(
Anyone has a reliable pick up truck with a hitch ?
Or
How many bikes can we fit on a full size (4x8) truck bed?
marino07.19.07 - 2:45 pm
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(Reposting cuz prev one got f**d up)
Has anyone yet told the
zoobomb forum that WE ARE COMING!!!
If not, now is a good time.
They have
Rev Phil
We have
Rev Borfo
Maybe we can start a church.
Here is one
for sale in Portland. 20,000 sq ft for a million bucks.
We'll sell midnightridazz.com to Helen's Cycles and buy it.
marino07.19.07 - 6:26 pm
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I've emailed rev phil a couple of times but haven't heard back.
brassknuckle07.19.07 - 6:30 pm
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I'm so stoked we have Marino on our team.
Joe Borfo07.19.07 - 9:52 pm
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For Saturday?
Ride Name: Tour De Fat 2006
Description: New Belgium Brewing is back!
Bike Parade thru downtown with a Police escort starts at 11 am.
Bands and Beer start flowing when we return 1 hour later @ Noon to 7pm.
This fund-raising benefit event for PUMP and our friends the BTA is a 'must' for all cyclists to attend.
'A Ballyhoo of Bikes n Beer!' says it all.
BIG Rating: Gonzo
Meeting Place: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, just north of the Hawthorne Bridge, right next to McCalls Restaurant.
Meeting Place Map: none
Meeting Date: Saturday 08/18/07
Meeting Time: 11:00 am
Contact Instructions/Info: www.newbelgium.com for details.
Joe Borfo07.19.07 - 11:48 pm
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We have got to get in on that parade. With our brightly colored patches proudly flying. Out of our way, hippies! We're from LA, and we're lost!
And, mm-hmm, yes, I had already planned and still plan to make some noise on the Zoobomb forum, which seems to serve the same function that this one does (people talk about a lot more than just Zoobomb on there, IOW). So let's do that, too.
PC07.20.07 - 5:11 am
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so on Friday, we could invite the whole city to join us while we ride all over the frigging town getting lost?
The Cult Ride - hosted by LA Ridazz ?... (i dunno)
but seriously, we should let the community know we mean business. I have a ton of adult diapers. We could do The Depends ride?... what do you say?
Joe Borfo07.20.07 - 10:31 am
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Why is it you have adult diapers?
Why is it that Kyber isn't on the confirmed list?
Why? Why? Why! Why.
what would the cost be to ship bicycle by UPS or postal. vs, a trailer or a u-haul? Who would be able to get away with not having there bikes for a few days before and a few days after the trip? What could we do with the boxes while we are there? brassknucles
sexy07.20.07 - 10:55 am
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Shipping bikes would be way more expensive than uhaul trailer. I deal with UPS daily, I should know. Plus I used to work in UPS. You DONT want to ship your bike that way...
Why I have diapers should not be a question for Borfo. I have a ton.
The real question is. Does anyone have a truck with a trailer hitch? We will need to do this because most of the rental van companies wont let us haul a trailer. All we need is one person to volunteer thier car/van/truck with a triler hitch so that we can attach the bike trailer to it. The cost of the rental and gas will be covered in the per person price.
Come on. Somebody help us.
Our last resort would just be to put trailer hitches on the vans behind the van rental company's back.... ? eh?
Joe Borfo07.20.07 - 12:15 pm
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I'm actually shipping my bike up there, which according to a buddy will cost me around $50 (unless you guys have room for one extra bike in the trailer). There may be a way to pack all the bikes together and ship them, but my guess is it's still going to be pricey and take a week. Most people prob don't want to be without their bikes for that long. If you do decide to go that route, don't forget that i will be in Portland all week so I can probably take care of shipping everything back to LA.
The other side of it is, the truck hauling the trailer will take longer to get to Portland (has to drive slower). The cost of gas will be a lot and there is also the cost of the uhaul trailer rental. I really don't know which will be cheaper.
Anyone?
brassknuckle07.20.07 - 12:24 pm
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One other thing, I spoke to one of the Shadow Battalion guys who recently moved up to Portland. He's getting people together to ride with us up there and he's also looking into camping situations. He said they'll probably just camp with us if that's the route we go.
brassknuckle07.20.07 - 12:27 pm
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What about renting a U-Haul moving type van? You all could sit in back along with your bikes, should hold at least 15 people? Not too many windows though, and maybe hot, no ventilation, but if you travel at night, there's not too much you can see anyway in the darkness...just a thought. One good sized van could hold all thirty bikes.
dave07.20.07 - 12:59 pm
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that sounds like a lot of fun and extremely safe.
brassknuckle07.20.07 - 1:05 pm
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Ha ha ha. Train ain't looking so inconvenient now, is it?
PC07.20.07 - 1:46 pm
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These are the people on the confirmed list that we haven't heard from in a while.
Drrobocopmd
Fader Freak
Monovsstereo
Can you let us know if you're still confirmed, maybe or not going. A couple of people i talked to who were on the list said they didn't know how they got on it, so i want to make sure we're are renting the right size/number of vans.
Also,
Franz
Golden Ticket
Skano
Can you email me with your contact info. Email address is in my profile.
brassknuckle07.20.07 - 2:19 pm
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FUCK! SHIT PISS!!!....
(just sing the song .. that will make it all better):
Portland Ridazz, oh yeah they ain't ashamed
Ridin' in the summer rain, and feelin' no pain
Swarmin' the Cascades like some sexy bees
Lookin' real smart in their dungarees
My my, poke you in the eye
A Clif bar and some Bike Route Rye
Sunset Junction was just too lame
Portland Ridazz got no time for games
Doesn't matter how we get there
Doesn't matter whats the time
All we want to do is ride until the zoo
And the all people keep holding their line
oh yeah the people holdin their line
oh yeah... yeah yeah yeah yeah..
(instrumental)
Now sexy hes a friend of mine
He drinks a lot of liquor and then hes fine
But when hes got no bed we all can hear him whine
And then this is the song we sing....
oh yeah this is the song we sing....
(everybody)
Portland Ridazz, oh yeah they ain't ashamed
Ridin' in the summer rain, and feelin' no pain
Swarmin' the Cascades like some sexy bees
Lookin' real smart in their dungarees
(one more time)
Portland Ridazz, oh yeah they ain't ashamed
Ridin' in the summer rain, and feelin' no pain
Swarmin' the Cascades like some sexy bees
Lookin' real smart in their dungarees.....
Looking real smart in their dun... ga.. reeeeeess...
oh yeah.
There, that's much better now.
PORTLAND!
Joe Borfo07.20.07 - 2:19 pm
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Open source songwriting is the best!
PC07.20.07 - 2:22 pm
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...did I say "the best"? I meant "the worst." I don't know how my typing hands could have made such a mistake.
Anyway, I have an idea for those adult diapers of yours: the CryBaby Ride! Isn't it about time somebody did a ride honoring that poor neglected kid? It sucks for him that he won't be able to ride in his own ride, but I think he's used to life not working out for him by now.
Adult diapers with huge safety pins, pacifiers, onesies, booties...you get the idea. The CryBaby Ride!
PC07.20.07 - 2:41 pm
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I can get those big baby bottles! put beer in em. or something like that.
W@@@@@H!
Joe Borfo07.20.07 - 4:20 pm
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PAGING:
Drrobocopmd
Fader Freak
Monovsstereo
Skano
We would like you to email
joe.borfo@gmail.com
with your email and phone number and
your solid confirmation that you will be riding in the van.
Thank You.
Joe Borfo07.20.07 - 6:03 pm
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Wow PC, I'm really honored that you are going to have a ride named after me. Works great with all you naysayers going up to Portland, to whine about the hippies. I'll find it interesting to see if you still can handle rolling around in your diapers. It like riding a bike, you never forget, but by the list of people going to Portland, its looks as if most of you will all have to learn to ride a bicycle the first time. Riding around in diapers should be perfect for all of you, since you are all full of shit already. Placid Casual. is that the pet name your lover gave to you after he/she left in disguist with your ductile performance in bed?
Somebody get a pacifier for Gimpy Joe Borfo. I think he is still lashing out about the pain from his jacked-up ankle, that causes him to ride like a penguine.
Maybe I should I go up to Portland to be part of this ride. Oh no, I'm not going with the likes of all of you. I would end up in the insane asylunm after driving with "the cyclist" who complain about all the drivers around town driving too fast and then your lead foot driving, risking the life of the worthless (those going from LA) and the worthy (all the innocent bystanders on the road being victimized by your too fast and lack of cordination non-driving skills. Just because you ride a bike sometimes (alot of you are velorutionary posser), don't think the rules of the road don't apply to you. If the speed limit says 70mph, that applies to the left lane also. Don't tail gate my driver if he is in the "fastlane" traveling at the fastest speed that laws allows.
Another thing. The way you all ride bicycle, no you don't have a right to the lane, your all just too dangerous to be on the road, even in a bicycle lane. Better yet, you should all stay home and play with your legos. You can build things, and then tear it down, like you are tearing down society
CryBaby07.20.07 - 6:17 pm
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somebody go put acid in Crybaby's bottle.
Joe Borfo07.20.07 - 8:18 pm
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Franz
Drrobocopmd
Bentsrider
Please email me. My address is in my profile.
We are getting ready to make our reservations on a hostel as well as the vans so we need to confirm everyone who is going.
If anyone is not on the following list and is planning on going, please email me ASAP so we make sure we rent the right size van to fit you as well as your bike, and so we can make sure to get you a space at the hostel.
Here is the confirmed list. Again, if you're not on it and want to go, email me right away.
(7/21) Confirmed List
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1. Brassknuckle
2. Fuzzbeast
3. Borfo
4. Fader Freak
5. Golden Ticket
6. Kel
7. Marino
8. Marino's Son
9. Mixtemotions
10. Monovsstereo
11. Mook
12. PC
13. Roadblock
14. Sexy
15. Skano
16. Skidmarcus
17. Spiraldemon
18. Tern
Need you to contact me ASAP
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19. Benstrider
20. Drrobocopmd
21. Franz
brassknuckle07.21.07 - 10:20 am
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doesnt marino's son have a name ?
mandingo07.21.07 - 12:45 pm
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whats it matter to you dingo? you're not going. Arm-dildos = (pussies)
Joe Borfo07.21.07 - 12:59 pm
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Alright, my dis is not limited to the armadillos. It also extends to:
420 LaHarr
Kyber
Cole
Rev. Dak
Esther
Jr.
Trickmilla
Eric Hair
Can you say ,"bawk bok bok bok BOK! BOOK bok BOooOOK!" ?
I knew you could.
Fellow Tren Way, not a good way to represent! .. tsk tsk.. cheap.
Joe Borfo07.21.07 - 1:20 pm
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[mocking voice] I am SO important! The world will surely crumble if I do not stay at home and perform my job tasks of employment! I cannot go to Portland with my bicycle! Look at me, I am SO crucial and needed! [/mocking voice]
PC07.21.07 - 2:36 pm
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"doesnt marino's son have a name ?"
His name is Ulysses. Please use that.
marino07.21.07 - 5:07 pm
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Two more reasons to go to Portland.
Naked Jousting.
marino07.22.07 - 5:13 pm
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for some reason, the way his balls are sandwiched on that seat looks MIGHTY uncomfortable.
FuzzBeast07.22.07 - 7:07 pm
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If anyone else is interested, let me know. We are locking in the vans on Weds and need to know how many people need rides so we can calculate the cost for everyone and figure out how many vans. Email me, the address is in my profile.
Confirmed List
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1. Borfo
2. Franz
3. Golden Ticket
4. Kel
5. Marino
6. meandmybluebike
7. Mixtemotions
8. Monovsstereo
9. Mook
10. PC
11. Roadblock
12. Sexy
13. Skano
14. Spiraldemon
15. Tern
16. the reverend dak
17. Ulysses
18. Brassknuckle
19. Fuzzbeast
20. Skidmarcus
21. Fader Freak
22. Benstrider
brassknuckle07.23.07 - 9:58 am
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i thought this was the conclusion borfo,,,seriously the a train ride great if you can afford all week .the vans the vans,,,are ,are best bet
oh yeah pc ive been confirmed ....
(cubbie heheh)
skano07.23.07 - 11:49 am
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my bad i repliad to an old postin,,
skano07.23.07 - 11:56 am
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Attention:
We made a rough miscalculation on the van rental price.
The price per person will now be $255
VAN COSTS - weekly rental
Rental - Base Rate
$599.99
Insurance ($32.45/day x 7 days)
$227.15
Cost per mile over 1050 miles ($0.25)
$237.50
Surcharge (13.6102%)
$113.98
Tax (8.25%)
$78.50
MPG
10
Miles
2000
Gas price / gallon
$3.30
Total Gas Cost
$660.00
For two vans, the cost is $3834.24. That is working out to about $255 a person.
This is the best we can do. Price-wise, this is still the best option of all the different transportation methods that we've considered. We will be doing a collection. Details will be posted soon. Come on folks. We can do this. Portland!
Joe Borfo07.23.07 - 1:05 pm
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correction: the final price is actually dropping because more people are joining up. approximately 6 more spaces left in the van. hurry up!... because we are going to cap this soon so that we can get things rolling!
Last chance to go to Portland! All Aboord!
Joe Borfo07.23.07 - 1:20 pm
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hey hey hey slow down, i am NOT in a van! i am rolling with b-rad in the BIKE-TOW-TRUCK!
ALSO, i will have some muhfuh GRAPHICZZ soon!!! you guys are going to trip...it could work on a bandana, shirt, etc but what about screenprinted RAINSUITS!??? i am making myself one, you can pick one up for like $20 at Surplus Store on Venice Blvd. Thoughts?
SKIDMARCUS07.23.07 - 1:34 pm
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Just a reminder: we need you to confirm if you are staying in th Hostel - we have 15 spaces reserved. Please respond, those of you who haven't.
There's offers for places to stay from folks on the
Zoo Bomb Forum
Joe Borfo07.23.07 - 1:38 pm
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Thats cool Marcus, remember Franz and Fuzzbeast put together this artwork for shirts or patches and shit, but nothing has been talked about how to make them, that cool you have artwork, but how are we going to screen this shit? any we need to come up with money too right?
Joe Borfo07.23.07 - 1:42 pm
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Borfo wrote:
That is working out to about $255 a person.
This is the best we can do. Price-wise, this is still the best option of all the different transportation methods that we've considered.
Not compared to the train, it ain't. Just (nay)sayin'.
Did those fifteen beds actually get reserved? I never heard the followup on that.
PC07.23.07 - 2:05 pm
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I want in on this crazyness!
I can call around to see about more places to stay in portland, but no promises.
e-rock07.23.07 - 9:58 pm
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please email me e-rock with your info so I can get you on the Van list.
joe.borfo@gmail.com
Joe Borfo07.23.07 - 11:03 pm
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That's a lot of loot, I don't know if I can swing it.
kyber07.23.07 - 11:59 pm
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Kyber,
Haven't you heard?
If there's a WILL, there's a WAY!
Joe Borfo07.24.07 - 12:29 am
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So tell me to fuck off for throwing this monkey wrench in this at this time.
With the price of the Van(s) being what they are and the cost for gas, would it be cheaper, to say, take cars. Do people have cars that will go 2000 miles and are they willing to take them? What kind of mileage do you get, how many people can you fit in them? At cost of $169 - $250, would it be cheaper to ride in cars with bike racks on the back, say three people per car. If somebody has a gas guzzling truck and it cost more, could we include that in everybodies cost, to carry more bicycles and maybe have one less car. (did I just say "one less car")
A friend of mine is having a hard time committing due to finicial restraints. If we drove there car we, equated the cost to be about $120 per person, just us two, if there was a third it would be $80-$90.
I don't mean any disrespect for posting this to Brassfuckles, Marino or drunk Borfo. I know you all have been working especially hard to put this together. I'm just thinking outside of the box we have created. This is if people can use their cars.
There is also the issue of having all these people in enclose space of a van, in which there might be no windows. I know for myself, It is going to be a bit difficult to be in the back of the van. If we will be taking a van. I will be pleading to sit in the front. Most of us are big drinkers. I know for myself that my drinking, makes me more closterphobic.
I talk with borfo, and he would be willing to take his car.
If you think this is a possible alternative. Realistically, take note what kind of kind of mileage you will be getting if you are offering up your vechicle, and caluculate the cost at say 3.30 a gallon for gas.
There is also always the train for those who where interested in that.
This is all a suggestion.
Yeah, fuck you too.
sexy07.24.07 - 12:45 am
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Instead of this being post #312 on this thread, I think it would be about #154 post if Joe didn't do silly thing like he just did. I guess that what makes this board so special. Joe's stupidity. I thought you had to get to bed. Go to sleep Joe, you won't be so tired at whatever you do in the morning
sexy07.24.07 - 2:49 am
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Hey, I've got an even better idea. Let's all drive our own cars up there, leave the bikes at home, and spend the weekend driving around Portland! Think of it: traffic jams! road rage! circling around looking for places to park! Fuck bikes, anyway! I AM alternative transportation!
PC07.24.07 - 3:08 am
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*if* carpooling is the alternative plan I can fit 4 people and 3 bikes. My car get's 32 mpg so it'd round out to $50-60 per person for gas etc, and would definitely make it there and back...
just putting out my two pence
e-rock07.24.07 - 1:44 pm
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awesome! Stand by for last minute Portland goers!
Joe Borfo07.24.07 - 2:19 pm
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e-rock pls send me email add,,scanzbond@yahoo.com ,,price wise your caro sounds best.
skano07.24.07 - 2:55 pm
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thats cool...
If we keep working the vans so they are full it will be @ $170 per head.
but if people keep bailing on the van, then we will only need one van and then it will be even cheaper. Fuck it, we've got a month to figure this shit out.
Portland Ridazz, oh yeah, they aint ashamed...
Joe Borfo07.24.07 - 3:02 pm
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That's the spirit, Skano. Seriously, fuck driving a bunch of cars up there. The more cars, the more confusion and hassle and people getting lost and separated...not to mention the isolation of everybody in their individual cages, and the need for parking, and...
PC07.24.07 - 3:33 pm
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I should be able to go, though I just got a new job... I can drive. I get 30+ MPG and can fit 3 more comfortably. I should be able to borrow a bike rack and fit everything else in the trunk.
Team Honda represent!
Samhain07.25.07 - 4:24 pm
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I'm feelin' ya, borfo.
But, I'm still in it, if it can happen.
Thanks for all of the logistics help.
I wish there was something I could do to make this happen--and happily.
tern07.25.07 - 11:22 pm
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Looks like someone detonated an IND.
Improvised Naysaying Device.
kyber07.25.07 - 11:27 pm
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I hear people are starting to get all sensative about this planning stuff. Cut it out and lets have some fun. How ever we get up there, we get there. It will be a good time. Where is the people from San Diego, did we let them know we wanted them to come up there with us. How about Las Vegas. Better get to down to let them know.
sexy07.25.07 - 11:41 pm
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if i end up going i'm down to carpool with ya E-Rock. I'm down for the ride in the honda. u can fit 3 bikes too? that's rad! email me at dropgearz@yahoo.com if u wanna discuss details.
t.bone07.26.07 - 2:26 am
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anybody who wants to fly Alaskan Air has roundtrip for $220 at this time.
sexy07.26.07 - 10:51 am
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Hey!! There is a big thrift store near my house with a bunch of mini "zoo bomb" bikes. We could get some and drive up to the top of gmr and badger bomb all the way down on mini bikes!!
I want to try this so bad that I feel like jumping the gun on zoo bomb. There's an enormous hill right behind my house!
Anyone want to go on Saturday during the day?
tern07.26.07 - 6:39 pm
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Listen up shitbags.
I'm in. Submitting my paperwork for vacation tomorrow. Thanks for the "bok bok boking."
Who's got room for me in the vaaann.
kyber07.26.07 - 8:08 pm
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hey mister U lock....I'm glad you're going. But, if I talk a little shit to you, don't reach for your back pocket--my U lock is on a sabbatical at the moment.....lost and found on the last West Side ride. It wouldn't be a fair fight [laughs].
tern07.27.07 - 12:29 am
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Is there room for one more? I'm interested. Hit me back.
Chato07.27.07 - 10:04 pm
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This is the "no naysers" so, sign up, give me your info and help me figure out how to fit everyone in two vans a pickup truck and some other offered rides. I have no idea what im doing.. but I'm doing it.
Joe Borfo07.28.07 - 1:41 am
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I realize I probably shouda mentioned this earlier... but y'all should just plan to come up a couple weeks later for the
WEST SIDE INVITE
West Coast Bike Polo Championships weekend!
It usually is in May but this year bc the North American Cycle Courier Championships were in May in SF, they switched it to Sep... it's gonna be FUUUUUUUNNN!!!!!
bike peeps from all over the country with mallets.......
redridinghood07.28.07 - 12:40 pm
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Yes, lets go another time................
sexy07.28.07 - 3:56 pm
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Hell with all the planning we just went through.
sexy07.28.07 - 3:58 pm
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yoyoyoy0 wait up kids all that planning,,ur off it now, naw its still on lets ride..........
skano07.28.07 - 4:37 pm
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i just read this freaking thread for the first time,it took like 2 hours,but you guys sound like you are putting on the '08 beijing olympics!! good luck.and the worst thing you can do when planning something and on the last stages of it,is give people new options.good going sexy.he'll almost single handedly fuck shit up every time.
mandingo07.28.07 - 5:19 pm
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And a little Dingo shall lead them! That's the wisest thing I've ever heard that guy say.
PC07.28.07 - 5:22 pm
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"I realize I probably shouda mentioned this earlier... but y'all should just plan to come up a couple weeks later for the WEST SIDE INVITE"
yeah its kinda too late. i know i already got the planned dates off for work. but maybe ppl that go up will dig it and want to come back for that.
goldenticket07.28.07 - 5:23 pm
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The van ideas sound nice and all, but I was going to try and work it into one of my OTR layovers.
I'll see if there's any freight going up there during that particular date.
One of us IE people has to get up there.
bentstrider07.29.07 - 12:50 pm
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OTR, IE, TMA (too many acronyms)
marino07.29.07 - 2:50 pm
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OMG! Bentstrider you are our hero! You can do it!
Joe Borfo07.30.07 - 1:57 am
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Too many acronyms is the story of my life:)
But, FYI, OTR is Over-The-Road, IE is Inland Empire(East of LA County proper).
I'm still in the process of getting a load that will at least take me through there.
The general idea is to use company fuel and equipment to make this happen.
Kind of wish I was an owner-operator with a Peterbilt.
I could fit six and bikes while hauling a 53 footer.
As a company driver, I gotta stick to the rules.
Not to mention the commercial vehicle enforcement getting all up in your face should a truck inspection happen.
On to the issue at hand.
I'm still wondering if I'm going to be the sole IE-guy there.
If so, I'll probably ride my EZ-1 recumbent and use my profile image as a battle flag.
bentstrider07.30.07 - 2:00 pm
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BentStrider,
could you email me? - see my profile.
We would REALLY benefit by you being able to haul some bikes.
We are having a meeting this Saturday. Before or After Sins & Sprockets... Aug 4th - see to the right.
Sign up with our
Planning Forum. or shoot me an email!
Joe Borfo07.30.07 - 2:29 pm
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Thanks to everyone who badgered me about going to Portland, I was able to get time off from work--indefinitely.
How'd I swing that? Well, it was easy. I quit my job.
So now not only am I going to Portland, but I'm also going to spend an extra week exploring the pacific northwest.
How's that for "no naysaying?"
kyber07.30.07 - 3:15 pm
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Damn, You go Kyber!
Fuck, I feel like such a wimp now...
Joe Borfo07.30.07 - 4:02 pm
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Fuck portland, Now what am I going to do for disount supplements?
Go get that job back.
sexy07.30.07 - 9:03 pm
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good for you kyber. i'll be up there that whole week too.
brassknuckle07.30.07 - 9:44 pm
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CONFIRMATION FOR PORTLAND:
Currently we have the Following 22 people confirmed for the Vans.
Borfo
e-rock
Franz
Golden Ticket
Kel
Kyber
Marino
Mixtemotions
Mook
PC
Roadblock
Roadblocks Friend (Name?)
Samhain
Sexy
Skano
Spiraldemon
tbone
Tern
the reverend dak
Ulysses Pascal
Spook
Andrew
It is $185 per person. We have 2 more spaces. If those fill up the price will drop to $150 per person.
If any of you on this list are not going, or thinking of going up by a different method, I need you to let me know ASAP,
The rest of the details (When money is due, Departure time, Where to drop off Bikes, etc.) will be sent out by the end of the week.
PORTLAND ... RIDE ON!.
-Reverend Joe H. Borfo
Joe Borfo07.31.07 - 12:06 am
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Sexy is officially out. He is not going.
sexy07.31.07 - 9:53 am
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Hey Bentsrider, can you send me or Borfo your email address and phone number. Thanks.
brassknuckle07.31.07 - 10:23 am
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I'm excited, I'm excited, I'm excited, I'm excited!
Joe Borfo08.6.07 - 3:23 pm
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I'm so excited about going to Portland.
last night, I dreamt of mini bikes.
and girls.
spiraldemon08.7.07 - 10:24 am
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world naked bike ride Portland 2007
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3294835311342482234&q=poodle&total=7380&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2
tern08.10.07 - 8:40 am
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oops...the above adress will bring you to a movie of a narcoleptic poodle.
Here we go:
World Naked Bike Ride Portland 2007
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5125179372136938256&q=world+naked+bike+ride+portland&total=36&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
tern08.10.07 - 8:47 am
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what's the final list of Ridazz going to Portland?
spiraldemon08.13.07 - 4:29 pm
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Karla and I are taking the Greyhound like a couple of rock stars.
.K
onethirtynine08.13.07 - 5:25 pm
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Serious? Let me know so we can coordinate.
I've got 27 total, Fluffer. If anybody else can make it up, please do. And let me know!
Check it out! -
Article on us
Joe Borfo08.13.07 - 6:14 pm
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As you wish Fluffer:
1.Bentstrider
2.B-Rad
3.Skidmarcus
4.Brassknuckle
5.Fuzzbeast
6.Over the Hill
7.Borfo
8.e-rock
9.Franz
10.Golden Ticket
11.Kel
12.Kyber
13.Marino
14.Mixtemotions
15.Mook
16.PC
17.Roadblock
18.Eva
19.Samhain
20.Sexy
21.Spiraldemon
22.Tern
23.Ulysses Pascal
24.Spook
25.Salomon
Yes, Sexy is coming. We thought we were in the clear, but alas. Portland beware...
Joe Borfo08.14.07 - 10:58 am
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We have room in the car for one more person since Kyber graciously took the last van slot to help keep the price of the van down for evrybody. Please note that the last slot will make it 5 people in the Honda, do-able but not terribly comfy. If anybody who thought they couldn't go finds out at the last minute that they suddenly can, you're welcome to a slot.
Samhain08.14.07 - 11:53 am
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hey Borfo,
when I say "jump"
you say, "how high?"
spiraldemon08.14.07 - 12:00 pm
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I was thinking if the main travelling group and I met up along the 5 someplace, we could get a photo op around my entire truck.
Hell, we should do one when we get up there.
Kind of like a SWAT-Team-esque group shot.
bentstrider08.14.07 - 12:08 pm
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Borfo, that was a pretty good article. I can't wait to get up there and represent.
SPOOK08.14.07 - 12:32 pm
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Bentstrider - That Swat Team photo-op would be so HoTT! As long as we are looking super sexy in our short-shorts with beads of sweat on our flanks as we huddle in closer and closer- "click!"
Joe Borfo08.14.07 - 1:37 pm
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Let's take it on Friday after everybody has arrived. We can get the Truck, Van and Car with all 28 or so people in the shot. Also, we need one with our gracious hosts...
Samhain08.14.07 - 2:13 pm
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I'm driving up Thursday and a friend of mine might be flying up, we're staying with a bud of mine in Aloha, OR. See you all there!
krinkle08.14.07 - 4:21 pm
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We're trying to find a common place to meet. Can someone come up with a location and time?
PC?
Joe Borfo08.14.07 - 7:37 pm
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a popular photo spot along the I-5 is Weed, California.
Yes it is a city and the local health food market, had a great chili dish, last time I went through.
There is also the rest stop, that the area wanted to call itself, I believe. Jefferson. The area was between California and Oregon.
sexy08.14.07 - 9:00 pm
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Lucky Lucky Fuckers....I will be at work, got stuck by da man
deesimple08.14.07 - 9:10 pm
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Sexy,
We have a spot in the car for you if you can get somebody to help you out schedule wise. If you get clear at the last minute we have room for you and your bike...
Borfo should have given you my contact info.
Samhain08.14.07 - 9:26 pm
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Is Kyber still making it a one-way trip? Karla is taking the bus up with me but she was gonna try to take Kyber's spot in Jude's car on the way back down. What's the word, Jude?
.K
onethirtynine08.14.07 - 9:39 pm
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If Sexy gets clearance, the spot is his since I offered it to him first; if not, it belongs to Karla. Either way, that's it for the car - we're full...
Jude
Samhain08.14.07 - 9:51 pm
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Sexy is not going. He tried but it's not working out.
Kyber is now in the Van on the way up. However, I promised a Zoo-Bomber for the free seat on the way back. He is going to be offering boarding for many Ridazz. I'ts the least I could do. Perhaps Samhain / Jude would consider taking either one back since sexy isnt coming and I can take the other...
Let us know.
Joe Borfo08.14.07 - 10:50 pm
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I'll take Karla or LE-OH!... I'm happy there's room for everybody. Let's spank this bitch!
Samhain08.14.07 - 11:05 pm
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We've got just over a day to get to 400 posts; this one is 380.
Do I hear 381?
Samhain08.14.07 - 11:42 pm
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PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!PORTLAND!!
/381
SPOOK08.15.07 - 12:41 am
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Well here's something to stimulate convo:
What's the first thing YOU want to do when you arrive in Portland?
My bus gets in at the Greyhound station at 9:30am on Friday. I haven't had any alcohol in about 6-8 weeks. What better way to break that break than with a fine brew from the City of Roses? I think I'm gonna head over to have breakfast at the
Bridgeport Ale House and enjoy a cask-aged IPA or a stout float. Bridgeport Ale House is on SE Hawthorne and opens at 11:30am.
.K
onethirtynine08.15.07 - 1:48 am
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first thing I want to do is be reunited with my bike, then as I'm coming in in the afternoon, probably find dinner... wherever.
FuzzBeast08.15.07 - 1:58 am
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Oh, and if you do want to spot me on the freeway, look for the Swift semi with the Bianchi sticker on the drivers side.
I'll know who/what to look for.
bentstrider08.15.07 - 2:10 am
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I'll be partaking in that drooling, dreamless sleep that is the reward for staying up all night...
Samhain08.15.07 - 2:17 am
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Joe Borfo wrote:
We're trying to find a common place to meet. Can someone come up with a location and time?
PC?
You talking about a place to meet on the way, for photo shoots and lunch and shit, or a place to meet when we're all tearfully reunited in Portland?
If you mean the former, well, if it weren't so far out of the way I'd say we stop in San Francisco somewhere for a proper lunch and some caffeine. But that ain't gonna happen. Anybody know a cool spot in Sacramento?
If the latter, well...I'm still not even clear on what time we're going to hit Portland. If we get there at 1 or 2 AM, we'll have to find a place to hunker down for the night or impose upon our hosts; if we end up camping somewhere for the first night and get there in the morning, then I dunno...get breakfast and dick around downtown until it's time to meet up with the airborne squadron (Fuzzbeast,
et al). At which point we should perhaps go and find out whether that Lucky Lab place actually has any Bike Route Rye on tap...
Or were you talking about something else?
PC08.15.07 - 3:29 am
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I'm pretty sure it's the latter... but you guys do whatever fun things you need to do on the drive up... I'll just be spending 3 hrs trapped inside a pressurized aluminum can hurtling though open space at 500 mph 35000 feet above the ground...
FuzzBeast08.15.07 - 4:47 am
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borfo... you should bring the Obnosticator (tm)... show those portland people what real hooliganism/childishness/bunny suit wearing mayhem is all about.
FuzzBeast08.15.07 - 4:50 am
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but of course.
and yes PC it is always assumed - the latter.
Joe Borfo08.15.07 - 9:47 am
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Does anyone have room for an acoustic bass ??
marino08.15.07 - 9:48 am
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you came in that thing?
you're braver than I thought
spiraldemon08.15.07 - 10:41 am
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I'm basically still on the way up there.
Essentially, I'm enroute to No-Cal today to pick up a load going into Portland. It's like a "baby-steps" thing and I'm getting paid for it too.
As far as my lodging arrangements go, the terminal I park the rig at has showers and the rig itself has two bunks inside.
For those that don't know much about the rigs flying down the freeway, it's almost like living in an RV.
Depending on what I'm picking up and how many hours I'm legally able to run, I could reach Troutdale by either late Thursday or early Friday.
Either way, the first thing I'll probably be doing before all the fun starts is hitting one of the 24Hr Fitness places downtown.
Get my usual cardio/resistance sessions in for the day.
bentstrider08.15.07 - 11:13 am
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I'm so stoked....are we there yet?
kyber08.15.07 - 11:33 am
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Hello Samhain thanks for letting me know their is space in your car.
The first thing I want to do in Portland is find their stash of Wild Blue Berries. Yummy. Wild Fruit Anyone ? And, of course some good stretching after all those hours of sitting on our butts.
KataCyklsLA2NY08.15.07 - 12:26 pm
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Yo! If you guys are getting into town late, you could meet up at Roxy which is a great all-night diner at 1121 SW Stark St. Awesome cheap food and a punk fucking rock jukebox. Another great spot is Montage which is under the Morrison St. Bridge in SE Portland. It's a really cool Cajun-style spot and it's open till 4am. Perfect for group seating and it's cheap too! Those are my two favourite after-hour eateries in Ptown.
.K
onethirtynine08.15.07 - 6:09 pm
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Midnight Ridazz arrival expected -
http://pdxpipeline.wordpress.com/tag/midnight-ridazz/
http://bikeportland.org/2007/08/13/las-midnight-ridazz-set-to-swarm-portland/
richtotheie08.15.07 - 8:36 pm
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I won't have a place to live when I get back from Portland so I'll be bringing along a fairly large backpack to accomadate all the things I need for living, It's a Northface pack nothing huge but if anyone wants to argue about we can have a makeout fight.
Need to finish moving all my things out and find places for my bikes and then find a nice backyard to stay in tonight closer to the Van.
franz08.15.07 - 8:37 pm
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Fuck Trenwaayyyyyyyyzz
400-------________---___--__-_____-Cubz-
franz08.15.07 - 8:38 pm
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Perhaps I should have used the 400th post platform for a more positive message of unity. But I didn't and so I stand by my statement and for good measure I'll also add the flufferz to that list of fucked.
franz08.15.07 - 8:41 pm
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PC -
Anybody know a cool spot in Sacramento?
Me -
Hell yeah!!! Those are me old stomping grounds!! Whatever you do, keep it downtown, it's got alot better of a vibe than the burbs. I also would suggest the very bike friendly city of Davis. Davis also has a college run station that rocks the air waves.
User108.15.07 - 9:30 pm
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This shows that being homeless does cause you to lash out at people for no apparently reason.
sexy08.15.07 - 9:33 pm
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F*@#%$! Al
gets in the way, again.
sexy08.15.07 - 9:34 pm
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Well, I finally got my load going up that way, so I WILL BE THERE.
Only gripe is that I have to get the trailer unloaded directly at the place I'm going to, as opposed to dropping and forgetting it.
Nonetheless, I'll link up with you guys for whatever operations are being staged.
This is also going to sound kind of old, but I'll most likely be taking public trans or riding my bike from the Troutdale terminal.
I've already got a mapquest fix on that hostel most of everyone will be shacked up at.
So if that's the rally point, cool.
If not, look for an EZ-1 recumbent, or Folding mtb that says 'HUMMER', parked outside either a gym or a JackInDaCrack.
bentstrider08.15.07 - 9:42 pm
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I bet the Cubbiez didn't make any patches for the trip.
Joe Borfo08.15.07 - 10:43 pm
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Didn't yo momma tell ya ta look both ways before crossing da street Dave? LOL
User108.15.07 - 10:48 pm
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Bullshit. Here's the heavily guarded prototype patch being tested on one of our models...
Samhain08.15.07 - 10:51 pm
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That one was deemed unsafe for night riding.
Here's the beta version.
Samhain08.15.07 - 10:55 pm
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I told all the Portlanders that we would be wearing yellow patches. For the love of all that is holy...don't make a liar out of me.
PC08.15.07 - 10:55 pm
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that's what you get for having a cubster do it...
Joe Borfo08.15.07 - 11:00 pm
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Ummm... I talked to the person who volunteered to make the patches. The status of this particular mission is "Fucked"...
Maybe we can make them out of El Pollo Loco bags! They have SOME yellow in them...
Samhain08.15.07 - 11:01 pm
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Franz was doing it but I believe his impending homelessness interfered with production a bit... Portland Arts and Crafts store friday at lunch!
Samhain08.15.07 - 11:16 pm
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You do visit the Portland Forum Rich. Stop lying my brethren ! In response to your ? I think Marcus and Franz are/were working on therm.
KataCyklsLA2NY08.15.07 - 11:19 pm
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Yellow patches, huh.
In that case, a trip to BestBuy and duct tape will solve some of the problems.
I've already got "tag-up" markers in my hip pack, so mobile illustrations should be covered as well.
bentstrider08.16.07 - 3:41 am
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I can't believe I'm awake right now. Fuck Portland. Jesus.
PC08.16.07 - 6:32 am
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If anybody wants to drive (not my car, I don't have one) up to Portland on Friday morning and return to LA, by Tuesday morning, let it be known. I would love to go, but can't leave LA til, Friday morning.
sexy08.16.07 - 6:01 pm
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Just fly it, Sexy
$175 w stop , $235 non stop
or
$400 RT
Although you could find ride on the way back.
WTF. We'll raise half the money.
ScHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
from the
zoobomb forum
-- friday --
all day: free streetcar rides!
11am -- streetcar party @ sw lowell & bond (?)
5:30pm -- grillin' the yurt pool party (byobetc) @ kittenshack
6:30pm -- Tiago's art show (byobia) @ Space Monkey Coffee (5511 SE 72nd & Harold)
7:30pm -- dropout ride (byobetc) @ col.summers
9:30pm -- bike parade from kittenshack to the clinton street
11pm -- rad (byobiyd) @ clinton street ($?)
11pm -- buffalo's 5 minute performance (byobiyd) @ wynn's
-- saturday --
all day: free streetcar & tram rides!
11am -- tour de fat bike ride, starting north of the hawthorne bridge (which end?)
12-6pm -- tour de fat (byobiyd) @ waterfront park
8pm -- awesomefest (including such bands as here comes a big black cloud) (byobiyd) @ satyricon ($6)
9:55pm -- here comes a big black cloud plays
later -- possible ne block party
night -- Midnight Ridazz Follow the Leader Ride (byobia) @ ?
-- sunday --
all day: free streetcar & tram rides!
noon-early afternoon -- brunch potluck @ hawthorne hostel (does anyone remember the times for this?)
afternoon -- bike polo (byobkdl) @ alberta park
8:30pm -- zoobomb meets (byob) @ roccos/pyle
-- monday --
6pm -- monday funday (byobkdl) @ col.summers
-- tuesday --
6:30pm -- pedal potluck picnic (no alc) @ alberta co-op
8pm -- barbeque (byobetc) @ watershed
10pm -- bar tuesday @ the vern (does this still happen?)
-- wednesday --
evening -- potluck?
-- thursday --
7pm -- bike-ken-do (byobkdl) @ overlook park
evening -- movie screening (byob) @ recyclery
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marino08.17.07 - 12:41 am
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So where is the Kittenshack? I'm in Portland and will be trying to get to as many events as possible. BTW it's long drive from LA to Portland. :)
15.5 hours. :)
krinkle08.17.07 - 1:19 am
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Well, ended up getting held up in Redding, but Portland is only 430 miles from this point.
I plan on getting there finally by 1500(3PM) and parking the rig at the Troutdale terminal.
I'll be free Friday night, but I got to deliver to a local Sears on Saturday morning(I never stop working!!) which should leave me free for the remainder of the weekend to link up with the rest of y'all. Let's just hope my work doesn't send me anymore pre-plans for at least a day.
I feel like an on-call paramedic sometimes.:(
bentstrider08.17.07 - 1:21 am
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Stopped by the Kitten Shack tonight at about 9:30 PM, the LA Ridazz were off on a ride and I got mixed drunken answers about where they were and when or if they'd return.
I took it all in stride and hung out for a while before I headed back to my base in Beaverton.
Hopefully I'll see some LA Ridazz tomorrow.
krinkle08.18.07 - 12:46 am
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TO ALL THE NO-NAYSAYING RIDAZZ FROM LAST SUMMER'S PORTLAND TRIP:
Kelly Peach says "hiiiiiiiiiiii!"
onethirtynine04.13.08 - 5:41 pm
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HI KELLY PEACH
PC04.14.08 - 12:17 pm
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Me too Roadblock! LA must avenge C-Murder's dominance on the Polo Grounds of the Bicycle Kitchen!
tallcans4tallbikes04.24.08 - 11:03 pm
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I want to go.
I don't miss the rain. But I miss the food. I was hard-pressed to find a restaurant that WASN'T vegan/local/organic/sustainable/delicious. It was DIFFICULT.
katiepoche04.24.08 - 11:20 pm
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vegan/local/organic/sustainable/delicious.
sounds too good to be true, especially the local/organic/sustainable/delicious.
HANDBONE04.25.08 - 3:59 am
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@katiepoche
I keep hearing that the rain is never, really that bad up there.
As opposed to hard rain, that light-sprinkle, foggy-mist is what tends to be up there for the most part.
As for the food, yes, the food is quite unique in this particular city.
It seems like they've got quite, an eclectic mix of tastes for vegans and carnivores alike.
bentstrider04.25.08 - 5:37 am
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I'm so sad I missed this trip. I miss portland a lot.
mullingitover12.1.08 - 9:32 am
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Whoah, I never saw bentstrider's comment from ages ago.
The rain was definitely tolerable. Sometimes if I didn't want to deal with raingear, I just wouldn't wear it. It helped that rarely was I ever biking anywhere longer than fifteen or twenty minutes away (Portland is small!). I'd still get wet after that long, but, like, tolerably, misty-wet, not soaked to the bone wet.
The worst part about the rain isn't the intensity of any one bout. It's that it lasts for ten months out of the year. You just come to expect it. But when it's not raining? The entire city freaks out.
People freak out.
Let's go to Portland!
katiepoche12.1.08 - 10:21 am
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we were lucky it didn't rain much on our trip, except the final night
spiraldemon12.1.08 - 10:25 am
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im not reading this entire thread....but....
coe coe and i have been talking about a trip to portland.
i say we plan it for summer! june or july!
Frozen Fingersss12.1.08 - 11:00 am
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I never had a problem with the rain in Portland, because most of the times that it rained in the city it was dumping fresh powder on Mount Hood. Plus I was drunk.
mullingitover12.1.08 - 12:05 pm
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You used to be a skier, or a snow-boarder, or something?
Or, did you just pay $40 for a lift-ticket to go make snow-angels??
bentstrider12.1.08 - 12:17 pm
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Ridazz Roulette!
Oh...and it's 
go to bed
I'm in! =)
Has anyone yet told the 
Things to do in Portland
Hey Sexy, look >>>>>>>>>>
YESS!!! I knew he would crack. 
