Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
in leiu of finding some giant tubes we can all ride down or a handbasket to ride in, and against my best judgement, i'm deciding to be democratic about ben country quatre. but really i just need a bail out.
so stoke up some quality planning
i might even count the votes.
Last edited by the dreaded ben on Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:07 pm; edited 1 time in total
joeball
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:55 am
Joined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 6037Location: Ether
My 25 cents:
-The sooner we hit a ferry the faster the quality of the ride increases.
-Day 2 is a mess since we all break camp at different times and have different levels of function due to the previous nights poor decisions, thus longer day 2 rides can be a pain and harder to make sure folks know the route.
-Penrose (or scenic beach) would be my pick since we get to quieter streets quicker, the route can be scenic, the distance (~30miles) is a happy medium, there is a shower, and it doesn't mimic any of the route from last year.
jeff
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:03 pm
SOC pussyJoined: 05 May 2006Posts: 4501
When is this happening?
the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:08 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
sat 5.9.09
we can also reverse tourstyle and do the long flat day first.
derrickito
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:37 pm
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i vote for getting the hard part out of the way first.
i really should be voting the other way around, because we all know ill find a way to get a lift back.
ripper
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:56 pm
evilmikeJoined: 19 Apr 2006Posts: 640Location: Capitalist Hill
GODS, during the best weekend of seattle beer week?
fuck you, ben.
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joeball
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:59 pm
Joined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 6037Location: Ether
ripper wrote:
GODS, during the best weekend of seattle beer week?
fuck you, ben.
Also Ben hates all our moms. Day 2 (May 10th) is mothers day again.
the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:11 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
i'm sorry,
just a sec, let me just change my birthday for you.
ah there we go.
the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:15 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
would 5.2.09 work better for everyone?
DESIGN BY COMMITTEE!
maybe we should all drive out there in pontiac azteks!
langston
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:19 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 5547Location: Columbia City
the dreaded ben wrote:
would 5.2.09 work better for everyone?
!
yes. All of our moms who actually see us on Mothers Day thank you.
mork the delayer
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:24 pm
Joined: 06 Apr 2006Posts: 548Location: Providence, RI
joeball wrote:
My 25 cents:
-The sooner we hit a ferry the faster the quality of the ride increases.
-Day 2 is a mess since we all break camp at different times and have different levels of function due to the previous nights poor decisions, thus longer day 2 rides can be a pain and harder to make sure folks know the route.
-Penrose (or scenic beach) would be my pick since we get to quieter streets quicker, the route can be scenic, the distance (~30miles) is a happy medium, there is a shower, and it doesn't mimic any of the route from last year.
Penrose sounds good. I haven't been there, for one. Alsom we can go through Tacoma on the way back, right?
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mork the delayer
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:25 pm
Joined: 06 Apr 2006Posts: 548Location: Providence, RI
Oh shit I forgot Joemma Beach is right around there. Can I change my vote to Joemma Beach?
Ben, seriously, Joemma Beach!
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:31 pm
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
mork the delayer wrote:
Oh shit I forgot Joemma Beach is right around there. Can I change my vote to Joemma Beach?
Ben, seriously, Joemma Beach!
i was thinking about this too, but there's no group camp at joemma beach.
you should talk to me tonight about it's feasibility to house 50 allstars , as i've never been there.
mork the delayer
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:54 pm
Joined: 06 Apr 2006Posts: 548Location: Providence, RI
the dreaded ben wrote:
mork the delayer wrote:
Oh shit I forgot Joemma Beach is right around there. Can I change my vote to Joemma Beach?
Ben, seriously, Joemma Beach!
i was thinking about this too, but there's no group camp at joemma beach.
you should talk to me tonight about it's feasibility to house 50 allstars , as i've never been there.
Yeah I've never been there either, I just like saying the name.
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lantius
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:03 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
the dreaded ben wrote:
i'm sorry,
just a sec, let me just change my birthday for you.
ah there we go.
this is a problem that can be solved with a t-800 series.
mcrawfor
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:11 pm
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mork the delayer wrote:
Yeah I've never been there either, I just like saying the name.
It doesn't read as well as when you stand in the kitchen screaming "Yo I'mma Biitch!" at the top of your lungs.
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mork the delayer
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:24 pm
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mcrawfor wrote:
mork the delayer wrote:
Yeah I've never been there either, I just like saying the name.
It doesn't read as well as when you stand in the kitchen screaming "Yo I'mma Biitch!" at the top of your lungs.
What you hear on my rantings is not my responsibility.
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jimmythefly
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:49 pm
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Joemma doesn't take reservations, but has better sunsets. If everyone could fit at the two biker/hiker sites that might work Ok. Penrose has the group site, which I see as a big plus. Also Penrose has a better beach for swimming/wading.
The route down to the Key Peninsula looks fun. I personally know there are some extr-hilly hills in that area, especially once you leave the Key Peninsula Highway. Which you'll want to do because it has zero shoulder + drivers going to and from their meth labs.
There's construction on hwy16 at Burley-Olalla road, I don't think we can cross there -though it might be finished my May. I know the map is preliminary, these are just things off the top of my head. I would be fun to at least to a quick side trip through banner forest(corner of Banner Rd. and Olalla rd -close to the ferry) on the way out or back.
Or, on the way back you could cross the Narrows bridge, then ferry to Vashon and ride it and then ferry back to West Seattle or Downtown. Fun.
lantius
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:55 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
i'm holding my answer until i get to scout the long way 'round whidbey.
i agree though that the ride to the ferry is going to be very similar to last year.
mork the delayer
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:33 pm
Joined: 06 Apr 2006Posts: 548Location: Providence, RI
jimmythefly wrote:
Joemma doesn't take reservations, but has better sunsets. If everyone could fit at the two biker/hiker sites that might work Ok. Penrose has the group site, which I see as a big plus. Also Penrose has a better beach for swimming/wading.
The route down to the Key Peninsula looks fun. I personally know there are some extr-hilly hills in that area, especially once you leave the Key Peninsula Highway. Which you'll want to do because it has zero shoulder + drivers going to and from their meth labs.
There's construction on hwy16 at Burley-Olalla road, I don't think we can cross there -though it might be finished my May. I know the map is preliminary, these are just things off the top of my head. I would be fun to at least to a quick side trip through banner forest(corner of Banner Rd. and Olalla rd -close to the ferry) on the way out or back.
Or, on the way back you could cross the Narrows bridge, then ferry to Vashon and ride it and then ferry back to West Seattle or Downtown. Fun.
WA-16 construction south of Port Orchard is still on, however there is a fairly clearly marked detour from both directions. I'd rate it as accessible. Also, +1 for ride across Vashon for return trip.
Remember the Hood Canal Bridge will be non-crossable in May. This pretty much rules out that spot on US-101, but not Scenic Beach, which is actually in Seabeck, don't know why there's a Google Maps return for it on the Olympic Penninsula side of the Hood Canal.
I don't care which weekend Ben chooses. It's his party. But I'd rather know sooner rather than later so I can get that weekend off.
Alex
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:59 am
Joined: 18 May 2006Posts: 3128Location: Roosevelt
I like tour style for a ride, but it seems long for a ben country, especially the 72 mile portion of the loop. It sounds like a great July or August tour.
Scenic Beach State Park isn't on the list, but seems like a natural option. It can be long on Day 1, short on Day 2, has a group site.
I like the tradition of doing it closer to Ben's birthday, but I'll go whenever the damn thing is.
alex
mcrawfor
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:14 am
Joined: 09 May 2006Posts: 1039Location: Ballard
Ben, is this officially changed to 5/2? If so, you should edit the original post. kthnxbye
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tehschkott
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:47 am
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Everytime I see Joemma I think it says Jo'Mamma.
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joeball
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:49 am
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tehschkott wrote:
Everytime I see Joemma I think it says Jo'Mamma.
Yes, and every time I see fatasian I see Fantasia
Hayduke
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:20 am
Joined: 01 Feb 2006Posts: 677Location: Seattle, WA
BtAH,
It would be great if you could have the ben country over here this year so I could come too. I am right next a huge lake and there is a great beach. I can almost guarantee that no one will bitch about a huge bonfire and the weather will be sunny, very sunny, by then. (ignore the sandstorms) We are located out in the Al Anbar province just south of the Euphrates River. The locals love to party too as long as you don't mind a little random gunfire into the air.
fatasian
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:21 am
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joeball wrote:
tehschkott wrote:
Everytime I see Joemma I think it says Jo'Mamma.
Yes, and every time I see fatasian I see Fantasia
lol. playing socom i heard that all the time, along with fat as ian.
tehschkott
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:23 am
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joeball
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:35 am
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Ben Country 4 The Sandbox
There was a gun at Ben Country 1.0, it was awkward.
the dreaded ben
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:12 am
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
is the weather supposed to be better the 2nd or the 9th?
ro
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:47 am
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Let's go to Steamboat Rock, since I will be taking the thumper it doesn't matter about hills, distance, etc.... and the next day...Idaho!
Spealunker
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:40 pm
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joeball wrote:
Ben Country 4 The Sandbox
There was a gun at Ben Country 1.0, it was awkward.
nice route, that. I lived in Mukilteo for about 8 years as a kid, right on 5th St. there. We'll have to hit Whidbey Island Coffee (just above the ferry landing) before we board.
in true dictatorial fashion, i'm disregarding the popular vote and choosing what is best for you.
Benevolent dictatorship? How is this any different from the US federalist republic system? Well, besides the meaningless approval ratings. Will we get an approval rating vote on the regular thread?!
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NO
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You should probably make sure they use lots of really big images. That's considered a best practice.
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