Hard to believe but the 28th of July isn't that far away, so I guess I better get some prliminary stuff on the board.
The Skagit cruise and BBQ is on July 28th. As we did last year we will stage at LOWES Home disprovement in Mount Vernon (College way exit) at 0900 and try to get on the road by 0930. We'll head East on College way to Hwy 9, then North to The South Skagit Hwy then East to Concrete where we will cross the river and continue East on Hwy 20, then South on Hwy 530 to Darrington. We stay on 530 to Arlington to I-5 then North to the Conway exit where we head West to LaConner.
We'll enter LaConner at around Noon from the south and do the parade like we did last year then find parking on the North side. The concensus from last year is that folks would like to spend some time in the shops of LaConner, so plan on spending a couple of hours. We will pick a time to regroup, do another parade lap and head out for my place and the BBQ. We should end up at my place by 2:30 +/-.
If you guys don't mind, I could use a contribution of $10 per car to cover the food, beer and furniture rental. Any one who would like to bring a desert or salad or other dish, please do. We can coordinate who will bring what.
I have quite a bit of room here, so anyone who wants to come up on Saturday night is welcome. Bring sleeping bags, tents etc. If we run out of beds there is lots of floor space. The new deck is completed and we have installed a "Clay Pigeon" launcher for trap shooting, so bring your Shot Gun if that kind of thing turns you on. We can do up some burgers, beer and music etc. on Saturday night and coffee on Sunday morning. There are also plenty of Motels up here. Let me know and I will get you the Phone #s.
Like last year, I need to get a general "Head Count" so I will have enough stuff on hand, so if you think you are gonna make the run, add your name to the list.
More later,
Bish
