Kootenai Falls Cruise

Bob

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Hi,
Just wanted to invite everyone on this forum out to a cruise.
We are all gearheads at some level so we have a common call. We usually only see one another
at shows which is great but there is limited time to hang and usually no time to cruise.

Thats what this tour is about, drivin, hangin and eatin. The stops are to gather and
chat maybe a pic or 2 then off to the next stop.
I see this as a great time for those who like to drive their stuff. It might not be
great for the 1000hp muscle car or the trailered show car, I think this run is for
the machines that make up the bulk of Show and Shines but take home the least trophies.

So for the drivers

We gather at 3Mile at 10:30 or so, go through Bonners Ferry and maybe grab a
coffee or whatever at one of the Rodbender's supporters and through Elmira to Sandpoint
about 40 miles. We gather somewhere( I need to contact Home Depot yet) there for say an hour. Gives people time to hit Wally world or a favorite spot for lunch. maybe just hang out with the guy parked next to you find out what the fellow's runnin that passed you with the stunning exhaust note.
12:30-1oclock
In no time we'll be off down highway 200 about 30 miles to the Hydro electric dam with it's
great overviews, interesting sights and photo opps or 10 miles farther at the junction of
highway 56 there's a ice-cream cone stop lots of parking and some old, maybe 1930's
trucks that would make a great backdrop for group photos.
By 2pm we could be on our way up 56 to highway 2 and on to the Kootenai Falls for a bring your own
picknic-bbq. Maybe gather up for a cruise through Libby for the fun of it.
This'll be great fun with very little organizing,no trophies, no headaches just
like minded people gathering.
I've contacted Libby, Bonners, Cranbrook about this run but it wouldn't be limited to
anyone, the more the merrier!. I think we could fill the parking lot at the falls!
This event will be held July 24th. If you know of other clubs and/or individuals who would be interested just forward this note and/or they can contact me.
Fred Smailes
250.866.5112 or
worldheadquarters@live.ca

Fred, I don't think your event was showing on the calendar, so I took the liberty of doing it.
 
Thanks Bob!
I was just out today and did another run over the route.
The icecream stops are closed on sunday,,,,,,
The hydro electric dam is called The Cabinet Gorge Dam.
But the biggest reason for posting is The Ross Creek Cedars!!
15 to 17 miles up highway 56 from the highway 200 junction
is the sign to the Ross Creek Cedars. 4 miles up a paved winding road
is the BIGGEST trees I've seen since I was on Vancouver Island.
Some are 8 or more feet in diameter and 30ft around,, set in a
tiny valley with a creek wondering through,,pristine to say the least!!
There is a 1 mile walking path amoungest these giants to enjoy them.
This stop will surly be a highlight to anyone takes the time.

Would like to thank Bill Dewald of Creston for mentioning this spot to me.
Fred
 
I'm starting to get Emails from interested parties about the cruise.
Both The Rodbenders and the Ignighters have checked in to ensure
it's a go. I've been sending around Emails and getting positive feedback
talked to Gary Vanhorn of the Injectors in Sandpoint and thinks it's a great
idea,expecting some of their guys to join us at the Home Depot and cruise.
Still don't have my car running but I'll be there regardless, can't wait to see all the classics cruisin down the road!!
Fred
 
Great day great group!!
Most everyone enjoyed the run
Scenery is beautiful
I think the weather might have been too good
We did have over 20 cars but I was expecting quite a
few more. Probably took th opprotunity to put the boat in the lake,,,
Bonners guys want to make it an annual deal,,,we'll see.
We'll need to get more feed back as to interest before putting out the effort.
Speaking of Bonners , The Rodbenders are making they're DQ run Aug 4th i think
Most of us can go that far, usually a good time.
fred
 
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