Great Idaho Run....Poster made by Bish. - Page 8

Bish Wheeler · #**141** (**permalink**) 06-01-2002, 10:38 AM

Just spoke with Randy Ragsdale in Boise. He is the fellow who co-ordinates the Idaho Exotics. He said they will "meet us in the motel parking lot at 0830 on Saturday morning" for the run to Sun Valley.

Randy told me he expects 7 or 8 Cobras and quite a sampling of of other cars i.e. Panteras, Vipers, Aston Martins, Ferraris etc. to join in the run and/or the dinner at Benn Crowe Inn that evening.
He said it was a little difficult to know for sure who will be there.
I understand that!!! But any way, should be fun.

Bish

Walt Tomsic · #**142** (**permalink**) 06-01-2002, 12:18 PM

Flight Leader,

once again, you demonstrate why you are THE "Flight Leader"!

Well done!

Slabness

Bish Wheeler · #**143** (**permalink**) 06-02-2002, 11:12 AM

As far as I can tell, here's who is going and the Cell #

Zderf 206 660 0927
Fred H 253 906 6996
Rich and Mich 425 348 8940
Steve and Penny 253 226 2619
Dennis and Kathie ?????????????
Steve Rauch 425 241 7867
David Last Smart enough not to have one!
Perry and Bev 604 786 7070
Jay and Dolly Emerson 206 571 5288
Mark and Rita Laine 206 427 7554
Kevin and Dianne 206 387 0258/206 387 9986
Keith and Patti 253 405 6400
Walt and Deni 253 279 6688
Clay Jones ????????
Lee Pardini and Pat Karnay 253 208 7862
Paul Martin (Boise) 208 336 0223
Yours truly (if I don't have a nervous break down) 360 708 5350

Fred, Dennis and Kathie Jeager and Steve and Penny Toth will meet us in Moxee City as they are taking the southern route (SR 410) from Tacoma.

I'm hoping that Gary Akin will decide that his knee has mended enough to go.

Neal Meldrum is chase #1 425 417 7935
Zack Wheeler is chase # 2 in the truck and trailer (# TBA)
Craig Vincent is chase #3 253 405 8989

Everone should try to make it to the XXX by 1100 hrs, gas tank full. We will have a brief meeting to hand out the packets, the "T" Shirts, start the Poker run (Ante up) and check the radios. I would like to be on the road by 1230 latest.

Questions? Now is the time.

Bish.

jayem · #**144** (**permalink**) 06-03-2002, 08:25 AM

Bish, Instead of each person bringing 50 lbs of tools lets consolidate. Is some one bringing a spare tire? Which brand of
radio should I buy? Thanks, Jay.

Bish Wheeler · #**145** (**permalink**) 06-03-2002, 08:34 AM

Jay,

I think any 14 ch. FRS radio will work. Radio Shack has them. Probably the best of the bunch is the Kenwwod. Don't know where to get them but Rich and Zderf just bought them so they would know. You're right we have plenty of tools so other than those who said they were bringing tools there is no need. I don't have a good suggestion for a spare tire. I think it would be easier to buy one along the way if need be.

Bish

Zderf · #**146** (**permalink**) 06-03-2002, 08:34 AM

Bought this one just for the trip...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...157395-1437413

Works just fine...

Zderf

Bish Wheeler · #**147** (**permalink**) 06-03-2002, 06:56 PM

We have lost the truck and trailer for the run. Sorry guys, but my son is a contractor and he is up to his eyeballs in 3 different construction jobs, needs the truck and can't get away. We still have two chase vehicles so all will be well.

Bish

Fred Hamilton · #**148** (**permalink**) 06-04-2002, 07:00 PM

Weather is getting a little iffy so this brings the big QUESTION?
Those that have tops who are bringing them. I'll respond later.

Blue Cobra · #**149** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 09:26 AM

Tops? Tops? I need no stinking tops?

I got the gold card though......

Zderf · #**150** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 09:45 AM

I'm more concered about the temps. 50-60's tops for the Sun Valley run. Saturday and Sunday will be on the chilly hilly side. So I'm packing November stuff!!!

Brrrrr.

Zderf

Bish Wheeler · #**151** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 01:38 PM

Yeah, may be a bit cool, but bet it will seem warmer 'cuz the air won't be full of WATER. Gotta 'member, SV is at 6000 feet. Talked to Adam in Boise last night, said it was 85 yesterday and headed for 70/75 the next couple of days. Will seem hot to me. Just made a run to Bellingham to the closest NOVUS outfit (to plug a "hole" in the wind screen) and got a bit wet on the way back!

Just a minute ago I got a call from Randy Ragsdale, my contact guy with the Idaho Exotics, saying he is pretty sure 20 cars will be on the run on Saturday. 8 cobras, 3 Panteras, 2 Vipers, 3 Ferarris, 3 Lotus's, AC Bristol, well you get the idea. That group wants to run out the red carpet for us and some of them will probably show up at the Motel on Friday night.

See ya in the morning.

Bish

Rich · #**152** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 01:58 PM

Not to be a spoil sport, but here's the latest weather forecast for Ketchum ID...
Saturday and Sunday Mostly cloudy. A chance of mountain snow and valley rain showers and afternoon thunderstorms. Much colder with lows 30 to 40 and highs 50 to 60.

I wouldn't give this report too much credence as the forecast has changed every day this week. However...I am packing the Gore-tex jacket.

Rich

Bish Wheeler · #**153** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 02:03 PM

If the SV run becomes impossible, Randy and his group have offered an alternative run that while shorter, may offer a good fall back position. I will give the details in Richland.

Bish

Dsprint2000 · #**154** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 02:14 PM

Some day...............

Anyhow - you all have a great time and be careful out there! Looking forward to photos of the trip!!!!!!! Praying for BLUE!

David

Rich · #**155** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 03:24 PM

Bish,

I didn't say snow or thundershowers would make the SV trip impossible... just an inconvenience. We're gonna have so many great stories!

Rich

Zderf · #**156** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 04:24 PM

Quote:

STATE FORECAST FOR SOUTHEAST IDAHO STATE FORECAST FOR SOUTHEAST IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE POCATELLO/IDAHO FALLS ID
5:45 PM MDT WED JUN 5 2002

.TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR IN THE VALLEYS AND PARTLY CLOUDY OVER THE
MOUNTAINS. VALLEY LOWS 40 TO 50. MOUNTAIN LOWS 40 TO 45.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. VALLEY HIGHS 75 TO 85. MOUNTAIN HIGHS
70 TO 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. VALLEY LOWS 45 TO 50. MOUNTAIN
LOWS 30 TO 45.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE VALLEYS AND PARTLY CLOUDY OVER THE
MOUNTAINS. VALLEY HIGHS 75 TO 80. MOUNTAIN HIGHS 65 TO 75.

.EXTENDED FORECAST...
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY CHANCE OF SCATTERED SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSHOWERS. COOLER WITH VALLEY LOWS 35 TO 45 AND HIGHS 65 TO
75. MOUNTAIN LOWS 35 TO 45 AND HIGHS 55 TO 65.

So whats it all mean? Guess it does not matter.... were go'in come %$# or high water...

Zderf

Rich · #**157** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 06:22 PM

I forgot one thing...

How do you get to XXX? I've only been there once.

All I really need is the off ramp from I-90.

Rich

NealM · #**158** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 09:00 PM

Take I-90 to the Front Street exit (Exit 15?). Stay to your right onto Front and turn left at the first light on to Gilman Blvd. The XXX is on your immediate left.

Cheapest gas is Costco. Get of at the state park exit (14) and turn left over I-90. Follow the road for 2 miles and the station is on your right.

Rich · #**159** (**permalink**) 06-05-2002, 10:29 PM

Neal,

Thanks man!

Rich

Zderf · #**160** (**permalink**) 06-06-2002, 08:54 AM

Raining like a cow, flat rock, you know.. right now. Hey Rich, wet up your way? I've got a high speed umbrella I'm going to try too get down to XXX.

Damn...

Zderf