Havoc, T62, Cache, and the rest of the PDX crew....Glenda & I will be meeting up with you all at 0700 at Shari's. Before that time, we need to exchange cell numbers, in case someone is lost/delayed/running late. If any of the Seattle crew needs a bed for Tuesday night, we could offer two. We will be riding with the group as far as I-5. We're going to go down I-5 to stay overnight in Redding, then a straight shot the next day to Watsonville. We've got lodging there for the 10th through the 13th.
You will LOVE Rt. 299 from Redding to Arcata, especially along the Trinity River. I rode that route last summer, just after I got the FJR...beautiful scenery, lots of twisties, and some great sweeping turns. You will NOT like Rt. 101 down the Coast....it's a nightmare of lumbering RVs and oncoming traffic rounding bends on the wrong side of the road. I had such a bad time of it last year, I swore never to ride it again.
We plan on getting all our gear stashed in the motel early on Thursday (in Watsonville), then hooking up via cellphone for some of LoBusa's itinerary.
I still have a complete Big Dog Pass setup for sale (my Sis couldn't get the time off) ....including Pit Pass, Red 2 MC parking, Special Areas Pass, and Grandstand seating (Turn 11) for Saturday & Sunday. It cost me $195, and I will sell it for the same. E-mail me if you're interested in the ticket, or if you need a bed for Tuesday night.
Only 17 days to departure.......is everyone JACKED yet?