though I haven't posted in awhile, I feel with the horrible event that occurred it is time to post once again.

Don and myself feel we should honor Thanos, not having a memorial for him, but having a gathering for him in celebrating his life, as we may not have met him, but he was welcomed on the boards and posted with cascade crew and other boards on TGO.
since he was born in Canada and ended his life in Canada, I feel its only proper to hold it here. I'm not only suggesting that this invitaion go out to the current members of the Cascade crew, but the previous members, and I will put in invite out to BCTFB as I feel this has hit the driving community, as it could have been anyone of us.

I've talked to a few people and November 2 seems to work for everybody, as well as it gives notice to any of the further members that wishes to attend. since we are hoping for a good turn out, we (don and myself) feel that it would be best that this be a potluck deal. If there are any further questions or concerns feel free to PM or email me at SSGTi@hotmail.com

hope to see all the locals and maybe some of the further away members

 

I'd like to offer anyone making the journey up form the US a place to sleep for the nite. My place is big enuff for quite a few people (so long as you don't mind the floor). I am about 1hr from Peace Arch Crossing or 30min from Sumas crossing


-Don

 

hey dude... i have to say..this is one gathering i REALLY hope i can make.. this whole incident has really woke my *** up.. im sure the crew will remember how i drove during the january dyno gathering..and it apears thanos and i had a lot in common as far as driving styles go..that being said..ive chilled my driving style..and from now on i think i'll keep the racing stuff on tha track.

where exactly is this gathering going to be held {doesnt know jack about canada} sorry.. and about how far { in miles or hours} is the gathering place from around portland oregon?

i plan on taking my transam..and am just trying to figure out how much $$$ i'll have to have set aside for fuel,food,hotel costs.

any idea about how long this gathering will take place? a weekend type deal?


thanks

RIP THANOS your in our thoughts buddy

 

not sure where you are located at.. but I am basically 15 minutes from the truck crossing or peace are... if you know where they are.. if not Jesse might beable to give you a better idea since he's been to my place.. and don is about 45 mins from me.. so basically this will be held around the boarder.. so no long drives once you reach the boarder.

hope to see ya here

 

anything i need in prep for corssing the border? *has never been to canada*

sorry just trying to get all my bases covered so i know what to expect.

 

yeah photo ID and birth certificate... at least thats all i need to go into the washington.. so that should get you into canada... just don't say your from the middle east or something and no weapons might get you in here easier....lol

 

Unless something comes up, I'm there.

I also have never been to Canada, and wish my first trip would be on a happier note, but celebrating the life of one of our fallen crew members makes it worth the *checks mapquest.com* 600 miles or so.. wow.. 600 miles.

Hey Jess.. feel like company for a couple nights?

-Joe

 

Well the members of GEN3 in Calgary, Im sure, will do what they can to help. Thanos lived here before his family moved back to Greece.

 

I would be honored to attend. I was not going to attend anything during my pregnancy but this is the exception. I probably would not stay the night but will stay for the day. I'll make a few dishes to bring as well to compensate for those traveling longer distances. I'm just north of Seattle and I have plenty of room for anyone that needs a place to crash on the way up to Canada. I don't have a copy of my birth certificate and I never needed it to get into Canada before. Is this a new thing?

It would be great to finally meet Don and the rest of you Canadians I have yet to meet.

 

i sure hope my passport will sufice to get me in and out of the canada.

don't know where my birth certificate is.

i will try to attend this.

 

Summer and John, the birth certificate thing is just to get back into the states... not 100% necessary, but they like to have proof in case of fradulent ID... if you have a secondary ID or something then that shall work fine, or your social security card...

I believe the passport will work as well though

It only went into effect last year, for obvious reasons I guess...


as for me, I'll be there

 

I have crossed a couple times, into Washington, with out my birth certificate... I streched the truth & said that I had to send away for my birth cert (a prossess that takes 6-8 weeks here). If you have a passport that's all you will need to gain entry.... they ask for a birth certificate as proof you are a resident of the country & a DL as picture ID... Passports show both.

Anyone wanting to come up Friday eve or Saturday is more than welcome to stay at my place.

 

I would love to attend this. Joe would it be possible to hitch a ride up with you? I don't really want to drive my iroc up there right now. I'd be glad to help you out with some gas money and a place to crash before we head up.

 

I'll be there.

There's room at my place in Vancouver if anyone needs it, but that's an even further drive.

 

I'll go for sure.My car is in storage now but i'll put some insurance on her for that week

 

I will definately be there

 

I can make it to this event, I'm about 15min from the Peace Arch border crossing. This is a really good idea to honor his memory.

 

Not a problem John. By then I'll be in Medford, so the 5 hours on up to you in one day would work fine for me....

Hit me up on MSN next time you are around.. since you are always "away".

-Joe

 

I would like to attend myself

still having issues with gas and such but I am willing to try


just need to find a place to stay and figure out how to get there


oh yeah and how to cross into canada

 

I am really going to try to make it too. I might possibly ride up with Schultzy, don't know yet.

 

Sounds like an excellent idea. Id like to go if the timing is right.

I know that a WSDL and a voter registration card will get you in.

You guys vote dont you ?

 

Just wanted to bump this back up to the top.... Worried that people would forget about this gathering by the time Nov rolls around. Hope to see you guys!!!!!

-Don

 

Absolutly! Might have to battle Mike S. and Lance for one of the couches though

I plan on making it, I'm ~1 south of the border and have plenty of floor space for people needing a place to crash.

 

I will definatly be there, I live right by Don and Shawn, just look for the primered beater
Rich

 

See you there, Rich!

Don - I have a voters card so I'll bring it along.

Canadian Don - I will have $ and cookies for you when I arrive. I did not forget about you.

Can one of you "sponsors" of this gathering post it on the Cascade Crew board so it gets more coverage? If that's OK. Maybe it's not. I dunno.

 

Hmm....Jess should bring me money too

 

still can't make a deff yes or no on the matter... need gas....

but you willing to house another if I can go?

 

Hey Guys,
Do you actually have anything planned for the weekend? Please give us a little more detail so we can finalize plans.

Thanks,
-Schultzy

 

people are more than welcome to stay at my house if they would like, seeing as i need a ride anyway and atleast one person has parts here, hehe

 

umm it already has been posted on the crew board.. just never seem to get any replies

as far as plans go.. we are planing a lunch at one of our local parks seems how there seems to be intrest in this... and neither of our homes would really accomdate everyone, and then heading out and going for a cruise on some our backroads, then seeing what everyone is up to.. basically all depends how long everyone is planning to be up here

 

I'd offer you to stay here, but don't know if the rents would go for that (still live at home...)

 

I'm a new member out of Vancouver B.C, Canada I would love to come out and show support. Keep posting the details

 

Shawn has it

Well if you make the 7+ hours (I'm assuming your at least an hour from Spokane?) to my place sure, shouldn't be a problem.

 

I'm about 30 min from boise idaho

not sure how far that would be from you but hey I might look soon


saving up for gas right now and see what I can do

 

 

I will need directions from the border to said park and hopefully they have covered areas in case it rains. Also, what time are we meeting?

I'd like to caravan if ya'll want to meet up at the gas station off of Jess's exit. Who's game?

 

as far as a covered area... I've already thought of that one,,, and checking what park would accomadate as all

as far as directions go... Jesse and I have been talking about meeting at the border

 

I am, looks like a few maybe staying at my place Friday so either the 76 station or you can just meet us at my place, which ever works better.

Jess

 

Well it looks like me and Lance will be heading up. Anyone else from Portland/Vancouver or south want to caravan?

Leave a light on for us Jess!

-Schultzy

 

I look forward to meeting those of you who I haven't met, see ya all here


Rich