We're keeping the date flexible on this one so we can try to out smart the weather. If the weather cooperates we'll run on Sunday, 18 February. If, by the 11th it looks like the weather wont cooperate, we'll push the drive back to the 25th. Whichever day we go, we'll be running Hwy 101 from Hoodsport to Quilcene. In and of itself this is a really short run, so I plan on tossing a run into the forest in the mix.



The Particulars



This is a run we tried in November, but we struggled with an absolute down-pour, making the drive a little more stressful and less fun than usual, and limiting the turn out.



The Meeting



Final RV point of Potlach State Park (yes I'm fond of meeting at Parks, they attract less attention).



http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp...dpark=Potlatch



Meet time will be around 10:00 with a departure around 11:00 as usual. Located 12 miles north of Shelton, Wash., on the state's western side. From Shelton: Drive twelve miles north on U.S. Hwy. 101 to park entrance. From Hoodsport: Drive three miles south on U.S. Hwy. 101 to park entrance.



The Drive



http://www.the-winding-road.com/modules/eg...vent.php?eid=11



The Food



Last time we tried this, we visited the A&W in Poulsbo. Unfortunately, they just serve Gas Station hamburgers and pour the Root Beer into paper cups. Please, if you someplace in Poulsbo, Kingston, or on Bain Bridge Island please let me know.

 

This sounds like a good drive. I might try and make this one.

 

According to the 7 day forecasts, the weather should be clearing by next Sunday, so I think we should plan on keeping that date. Too bad we haven't had a typical February, but I don't think we'll gain anything by pushing back to the 25th.



Again, this drive is on for the 18th.

 

Me and bmwgirl, will have to miss this one, as we will be at the practice day at Bremerton, never the less have a great and safe drive.

 

I've been asked by several people why we don't run on Saturdays. If there's enough interest, I'd be more than willing to schedule 2 runs a month, one on Sunday, and a different route on a Saturday. I'd have to be pretty sure we'd get at least 5 cars at each run, but I'm always up for a drive. I'm also in the process of working out my schedule so I can commit to the entire WWSCC auto-cross season, so hopefully there won't be TOO many conflicts there.

 

It'd be great to see your Rx-8 out at autocross. THey do really well out there.



I would be up for Saturdays, but if the drive doesn't conflict with BSCC or WWSCC autocrosses than Sundays are fine. Gives a day to get the car together

 

unfortunatly i will be in sea-side this weekend. be safe and have fun. by the way. thanks for posting this over here in austalia.......

 

I look forward to seeing everyone Sunday. I'm actually heading over to the peninsula this afternoon and making a weekend of it. See ya at the park.