I miss my friend Nord. He left us way too early. He introduced me to this amazing road and loved to drive it. So,. . .

I'm hosting a Nord memorial run up to Artist Point on Mt Baker on Saturday, August 13th. I know Nord's thing was to do a breakfast GTG and drive up in the morning, but traffic always is horrible on the mountain in the morning. So I'm purposing an evening run with a pre-run BBQ at my shop in Anacortes. So here's the plan. . .

4pm - Meet @ my shop which is about 10 miles west of I-5, exit 230 (12796 Quantum Lane #14, Anacortes, WA 98221) where I'll host a BBQ consisting of some sort of flesh, chips, sodas and such.

5:30 - We depart and cruise up Chuckanut drive and onto the Mt. Baker hwy for a mildly spirited drive up to Artist Point. By the time the road gets good, most folks on the mountain should be heading down for dinner in the opposite direction. By the time we get to the top, there should be minimal people up there and should have a clean run back down.

Folks from down south (Kevin) should miss all the traffic so you all are out of excuses!! It would be nice to have a rough idea of who plans on attending so I have enough food.

Yes! I have a new machine that levitates a 914. Lift off in puyallup and set down at deception pass state park in the cranberry lake parking lot. Bypassing the non-existent weekend traffic thru Seattle.

Traffic is hell on the Deception Pass bridge that time of day.

Which one of the two?

I knew all that "traffic talk" was just a rouse. Glad you got it figured out Kevin!

That levatator is not operated by Hans solo.

Nate; I've been thinking the same thing this week. time to plan a Nord run. I have talked with some people in the chuckanut club and they are interested in being there as well. (this was Nord's club). the 6/7th doesn't work for most people, nor does the 27/28. I think a skagit co meet up would work great. go up hwy9 to 542. bellingham people could meet up at deming. lets figure it out.
Randy

just found out we already have something on the schedule.

The event is planned for August 13th as that is the day my calendar allows. I'm open to routes to the getting to the Baker hwy and meeting up in Skagit. It was traditional to have as many folks as possible from CSSC join in the annual Nord runs and it's open to them as well. I had actually planned on contacting them too, so maybe you could handle that since you're a member?? (pretty please)

It would be awesome to have a whole bunch of cars turn out in Nord's honor and keep this fun annual run going.

One of the biggest reasons why I chose to get another 914 was the frequent conversations I had with Nord.....he was my biggest influence on my purchase back into the 914 fold.
I'm in if I can get my nagging clutch issue resolved or I'll just drive my Volvo 240 wagon....but that wouldn't be much fun. Please don't laugh at me if I do Nord!

let me know what i can bring Nate

OK Nate; consider the CSSC notified. BBQ at 4. leave anacortes 5:30. I am thinking we might see 6-8 cars from this group. need to set up a meeting up on the mt baker hwy for bellingham people who don't want to drive to anacortes. I'm thinking the deming casino at 6:15? what say you?
Randy

Awesome! But the big question is will this machine be lifting a silver 914 located in a garage in puyallup that has been resting on jack stands for years to this event?

Super!! Thanks for doing that Randy. Yeah, 6:15 meet-up at the usual place CSSC would meet at for the Wednesday night runs would be great. Should be a good time!

What is the usual place? I'm new!

I will try to make it, might have to drive the 911 but will see, still a small chance I can drive the LE.

When we made the Wednesday runs up the mountain we would meet at the Nooksack Casino. I'm assuming this is what is now referred to as the Deming Casino now.

I'm planning on coming to the BBQ, Nate.

yes; the casino in deming, run by the nooksack tribe. casino/gas station/minimart. tough to miss.
Randy

I need to drop Julie off at the airport at 4:30 AM the next day. What time do you think we'd be done with the run?

I'm not a lock but will try to make it

Bump. . .

DAMN IT!!!

you do know that this is the same day as the seahawks first preseason game that starts at 1:30????


do you have a big screen at the shop?

will you host a game viewing before the run?

Not being a sports guy, I wouldn't know a thing about the Seachickens. . . I'm the guy who went to Costco during the Superbowl and got front row parking!! WINNING!!

we are still on with the chuckanut sports car club. looks like most will be meeting up at the casino. should be a good day.
Randy

I should be able to make it.

[ post=preseason game key word

come on Troy!...you gonna lay on the sofa and lick your nuts like a dog all day GO PLAY OUTSIDE

Mike

I have a wedding I HAVE to attend. Have fun.

That's one hell of a visual. . .

I'm scheduled to be on-call for a flight that day. If I don't get the call, I'll be there. So I'm what you'd call, tentative.

Ah, Anacortes!

I guess I need to get my a** in gear and fix my car~!

A friendly bump. Only 9 days away. . .

Please let me know if you plan to attend so I can be sure to have enough grub on the BBQ.

I'll be at the BBQ, but not sure about the Artist Point run. I'll bring some cole slaw.

I'm in. If it's too late to RSVP, I'll grab a sandwich or something. happy to bring something if it would help.

anyone coming from the south want to meet up along the way?

Juergen, you need any help getting the bumblebee ready?

ill be there and I'm bringing my brother. We're just coming for the bbq. Can I bring something?

I'm just off I-5 and 128th just as you come into Everett / Silver Lake. Let me know what time and I'll meet up with you guys.
Jsaum

i havent even tried to start the car this year

i'll get it running and make the run

Val and I will be there. And in a 914 this time!

Possibly up for meeting people on the way up if we can nail it down this week.

Well Im out unless someone has a spare seat. No driving (or riding) for me for a bit

you can ride bitch with me

I haven't been on here much lately, didn't know we lost Nord, sad news. I'll be there Nate...

Yeah, he passed suddenly 2 years ago of a massive heart attack. It'll be good to see you and your wife again (if she can come).

yes sir ill drive up with you Jim but we gotta make a pit stop for Jason and Fuel

be good to seeya troy glad you decide to come play outside

NATE; I'm in for the bbq. looks like a fair # of chuckanut ssc will be at the casino at 6:00 to meet up with the group.
Randy

for those coming from south of Everett, how about we meet at JSaum's i5 exit? the internet says 1 hour to Nate's shop from there. Plenty of gas stations to choose from. How about we plan to leave from the Chevron (214 128th St SW, Everett WA) at 3p?

I'm open to other ideas. If anyone is coming from east of seattle, let me know if you want to meet up earlier than that.

gotta freak n Bday party,,,try n to slide out of it like griffy into home base in 95

SOB

If you guys run Costco fuel you can stop in Burlington after annecortes. Like we did for nord's memorial. A full tank from Tacoma will get you to Burlington. If the new overpass north of marysville is still under construction, you might want to add a little extra drive time.

I'm right in the middle of repairing my firewall side clutch tube and stringing new SS fuel lines but if I can find a 110 volt mig welder soon I can make it. Otherwise, I will ride up on the second best option my BMW motorcycle.

Steve