March club meeting

[Enigma]

Ooo... I thing I can make this one! No class that night as my teacher is going to Korea.

 

[Scalp]

COASTAL CRUISER MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 08.

Head’s up guys, meeting coming up March 13. Meet as usual at the Spike Pub for grub at 6:00 pm and meeting starts at EBI at 8:00.

Agenda topics:
- Any new members signing up will receive the brand new March/April Toyota Trails magazine fresh off the press. Ink's still wet.

-Recent wheeling ….Martin S at Chilliwack Lake? Gary T near Hope? John G? Others? Road conditions in local mountains now?

-Congrats to Marcin for getting his turbo done. Also Granite Grinder for getting back on the road.

-Plans for wheeling? Gary T re: Stave Lake idea this month?

-Any news re 4WDABC ?

-Discuss plans for Churn Creek on May 17 Victoria Day long weekend.
Some members might go early on Friday May 16. Who is in for this? Weather is usually unpredictable: could be mild or could be windy and cold. Snow if we head up to the higher elevations. Decent tires needed for greasy switchbacks.

-Several club dues still outstanding, let’s git ‘m in this meeting.

-Moving ahead on Cruiser Days plans for July this year. Activate Committee. Marcin please bring in poster plans. Food services is not arranged yet. Radio Ads needed. Everybody take around posters. How much spend for prizes?

-Website update. What’s happening on this?

-Banner – Bill can get a 1’ X 8’ COASTAL CRUISER outdoor banner made for $125.

-Other business? New members? Calendars?

-Raffle…Unbeliveably rad fabulous prizes.

-EVERYBODY! COME OUT OF HIBERNATION AND BE THERE!
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See Queenie Vicky below, about to demonstrate some obscene act with that mace.

 

[dano82]

i have to work that night but im gonna try to come to the meet.....

 

[canucksafari]

I'll be there. Bill, perhaps we should invite Steve Dillan from the 4wdabc to the meeting after our discussion last time. Drew should also have some info on ham courses coming up? Right Drew??? I'll have a brief report on IVOAC about recent developments.

 

[canadianmedic2]

I'm off that night, I'll be there.

 

[Scalp]

I'll be there. Bill, perhaps we should invite Steve Dillan from the 4wdabc to the meeting after our discussion last time. Drew should also have some info on ham courses coming up? Right Drew??? I'll have a brief report on IVOAC about recent developments.

OK, Steve Dillan will be there for the meeting. And if you say a few words about IVOAC that's great. Drew, are you there?

 

[Fantom]

I'll be there, can we renew our 4WDABC membership as well? Sopel - bring cash

 

[canucksafari]

I'll be there, can we renew our 4WDABC membership as well? Sopel - bring cash

That was one of my reasons for asking Bill to invite Steve. I hate writting cheques. But seeing as Sopel's bringing cash, mayby he'll have enough to pay for mine too?

 

[prado t]

I have the BORNEO 2006 DVD if anyone want to watch it. Just the normal s***, coil sprung 42, 44s and 14BTs and 15Bs and all that other stuff , OH YA for JOHN (CANUCKSAFARI) I believe there is a NISSAN PATROL with a 14BT what?????

 

[canucksafari]

That be the TD4.2. Unlike certain engine builders, Nissan knew they got that one right and put it in everything from their 4x4s, forklfts, commerical trucks, and marine applications. It is only when they decided joing the modern diesel age that they came out with the ZD3.0 self destructing diesel foundly refered to as the "grenade" by the Aussies.

 

[Fantom]

Crap! I can't make it - I just found ouf my customers has an auction we are doing the sound on. Looks to be a 16hr day. Please have many beers for me.

 

[Scalp]

Too bad the Phantom can't make it; the bar girls will be disappointed!

 

[Scalp]

Any Coastal Cruiser member who wants an up to date membership list can email me and I will send you one in Microsoft Excel format.
~Bill

 

[Scalp]

Some members are getting tired of The Spike pub food for supper. If any of you know of a nearby better place for our suppers, bring your ideas to the meeting.

 

[Fantom]

Rhino's pub in Burquitlam (yes it is an actual name) has good food. Then again it is a pub and most pubs have the same stuff. I know that the Flying Fish in Port Moody is good - a bit price in comparison to a pub. St. Street grill on St. Johns is not worth going into, every time I was there the food sucked. St. James Well in New Port village (Port Moody) is decent - typical Irish pub fare, there are a bunch more places closer to Coquitlam Center, Milestones (a bit more $), Montanas (good food - fair price), Boston Pizza (pretty much like ever other chain restaurant - decent price). There are a couple of little restaurants in Port Moody I have not tried and there is a little Mexican place called Charlie's Place that I remember was decent (but that was a while ago so I don't know now).

 

[Scalp]

Thanks Mat, we'll come up with something.

Also, now that the wheeling season is about to get underway, members are encouraged to follow Tread Lightly principles when out in the bush, and respect their 10 trail guidelines. More info can be found at google by searching for Tread Lightly.

The March/April Toyota Trails article on page 4 lists them in more detail.
~Bill

 

[Enigma]

Isn't there a good Irish type pub around the corner (up near Eagle Ridge Hospital), the Frog and Nightgown I think its called?

 

[Scalp]

Frog and Nightgown sounds like a "different" kind of establishment (ala Elliott Spitzer?)
Anyone been there?
Jeff, get back to work!!

 

[Enigma]

Looking for a happy ending or something?

 

[kim]

Also, now that the wheeling season is about to get underway, members are encouraged to follow Tread Lightly principles when out in the bush, and respect their 10 trail guidelines. More info can be found at google by searching for Tread Lightly.

The March/April Toyota Trails article on page 4 lists them in more detail.
~Bill

That is interesting stuff, Bill. I note that the Toyota Trails Calendar chose some pictures that do not honour these principles this year. Why the disconnect, I wonder?