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Wednesday, August 28 – Rally Day 3
■8-10am: Information Center and Registration open.
■8-5pm: Ride & Rafting Trip to Jackson Hole Wyoming
Several Months ago I started a discussion about a possible raft Trip we could do at this years COG National.
Colin (and team) approved it and put it on the 2013 COG National schedule. (see above)
The original discussion has gotten quite long so I opted to add a discussion to this Forum.
I'll attach a link to that discussion here: http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,35773.0.html
After negotiating/begging with Mad River rafting; the price has been reduced from $68 per person to $30 per person.
I told Mad River http://www.mad-river.com/ that I expect approx. 30 people to attend, and booked the event.
They told me that they can accomodate more,,,, "if I tell them well in advance".
So, I need to get a count of who hopes to go Rafting with us... so that I can arrange additional rafts/guides.
Please; * send me a note at ted@zggtr.org and tell me that you plan to go rafting with us.
* join in one of the discussions and ask any questions that you have!
* (Even if you can't go Rafting with us), "DO" plan to go to the National in Idaho Falls. It's gonna be GREAT!!!!!
NOTE: I'll add the information about this rafting Trip in my next notes.
Ride safe, Ted
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Da plan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,,,,, We will oficially sign up for the Raft Trip,,, in the 2014 COG National Registration Area.
I tentatively told them I expect 30 people.....
NOTE: (To help me get a better count)
Before the National if you plan to attend, "please" send me a note at ted@zggtr.org
and say "count me in for XX people"....
I convinced them that COG is a non profit organization,,, so the cost will be approx. $30 per person (half normal price)
I arranged for the smaller (8 man) rafts as they will give us more action.
Form into small groups and leave the Motel on Wednesday (Aug 28) morning.
NOTE: The Small groups aren't official, just form with people ya want to ride with, or anyone ya see that is going ,,, and GO!!
Plan to have your side stands up at about 8:00 AM.
Ride to Jackson from there.
(Ride time to Jackson approx. 1 1/2 hours).
NOTE: If you leave Idaho Falls at 8:00 , you should have Extra Ride Time for playing/sightseeing approx 1 1/2 hours.
Gather somewhere for lunch in Jackson at 10:30---11:00 AM. (I will find a place and post it)
Be at Mad River Outfitter at 11:30. Do not be late!!!! (I'll get the address)
Go to the Rafts at approx. 12:00.
Raft till about 3:00 PM.
After the rafting,,, Ride back to the Motel in Idaho Falls.
Ride time to Idaho Falls approx. 1 1/2 hours.
Nuther' note: I'll continue to refine the plan until we go,,, send me yer suggestions if you have any...
Ride safe, Ted
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The Ladies at Mad River sent me the names of 3 Restauraunts.
One is a Mexican Restauraunt, One is Home Cooking, and 1 is a Burger place.
(I'll Post the Restauraunt Names here)
Sanchez (307-734-5407)- Very tasty, inexpensive Mexican joint with outside seating
Nora's (307-733-8288)- Delicious down home cooking located at the bottom of the pass
The Bird (307-732-2473)- Best burgers and deck in town! Perfect fit for a large group
Does the group have a preference?
NOTE" I'm leaning towards the Burger Place as I'm afraid the other 2 might be a bit too heavy just before we go get in the rafts..... "AND" we may be a tad bit tight on time if we "enjoy" the riding too much between Idaho Falls and Jackson Hole...
Ride safe, Ted
PS: By the way, has anyone heard from Snarf??
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I made a list of those that I think will be there.....
I'll try to keep this list updated.
To help me, Please inform me if I missed, added anyone, or your plans changed.
2 Connie_rider "Me"
2 Bwilde
1 Fartymarty
2 Colin
1 Gf-in-Ca
1 Jr
1 Notsluggo
1 Jpavlis_Ca
2 Ranger Jim
2 D Gold
2 Virtualdev
1 Charlie_Gary_NWAD
1 Motovetro
2 Old Man on a Connie
2 Oldsawfiler
2 Rev Rider
1 Postrucks
1 Tim R
1 David F
2 Paulie
1 Tom V (Gumby)
1 Patrick K
1 Eddie M
1 Lane H
1 Tony P
1 Jay W
1 ZG
2 Ernie H
1 Jim C
1 Butch
2 Snarf
2 John C
1 Chris F
2 Jean W
3 Chuck L
2 Rasmith
1 Brian M
2 Bert L
1 Roadrunner/Spikey
2 Conversy
1 Maren (shezonit)
1 David S
25 27 30 36 38 39 40 42 43 45 47 48 51 54 5556585960 Latest Total
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Ok, sounds fun, add me to the list Ted!
I vote for the burger place, not sure I want to eat Mexican food and then wear my thong swimsuit bouncing up and down over rapids...
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I received notes from several more today. Will update my list later.
(Fer sum reazon, I guess they expect me to do some work while I'm at work.)
ZG,, some of you guys scare me "just a little".
You can ride on the same raft as Old man on a Connie..
You deserve one another..... <grin>
Keep those notes coming!!
We're gonna have a blast!!!
Ride safe, Ted
PS: Has anyone heard from Snarf?
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We still Need more
victimsfloatersbodiesvolunteersparticipants"COGgers" to raft with us!!
Wahoooooo,,,,,
"ZG" volunteered to drive the Vulture Wagon. (My truck and trailer)
That way if ya don't wanna ride back to the Motel,,,,, ya can put yer Connie on a nice safe trailer.....
I know that sounds shameful,,, but did I mention that there is a brewery to stop at on the way back to the motel?
keep those notes coming!!
Ride safe, Ted
Snarf???
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"ZG" volunteered to drive the Vulture Wagon. (My truck and trailer)
I did??
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but did I mention that there is a brewery to stop at on the way back to the motel?
Gonna need a bigger trailer.
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I did??
Well, I sorta inserted that volunteerism....
Figured I would hear from you. <evil grin>
My wife will probably drive the truck....
Gumby,,,, it's the only trailer I have....
Plenty of room for (err) hitchhikers in the back of the truck,,, can go get yer bike the next day.... <another evil grin>
Ride safe, Ted
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Gumby,,,, it's the only trailer I have....
Nah, I would rather ride ( minus passengers
Plenty of room for (err) hitchhikers in the back of the truck,,, can go get yer bike the next day....
). I like your thinkin' though 
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I've been away far too long. It's rough,, having to WORK fer a living!
I updated the list and the total is now 38victims,,, err Rafters!
Yahoo!!!!!!!!
BUT,, we need more people!!!!
C'mon and go with us!!
Ride safe, Ted
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PINGGGGggggggggggg
It's getting hot, more people may be thinking of getting in some cold water to cool off.
Here is a great way to do it.
So, I decided to see if I could get some morevictims,err rafters to go with us..
Ride safe, Ted
I've been away far too long. It's rough,, having to WORK fer a living!
I updated the list and the total is now 38 victims,,, err Rafters!
Yahoo!!!!!!!!
BUT,, we need more people!!!!
C'mon and go with us!!
Ride safe, Ted
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I'm bringin' White Water in a can
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Were this not such a long haul from Ohio, and were I not already taking some big trips this year..........this sounds like FUN!!!!!
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Pokey, not sure what trips your taking?
But of all the rides I've made, a COG National is the best!
If you can be there. Do it!
And,,, ya can go rafting with us while yer there.
Ride safe, Ted
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Pokey, not sure what trips your taking?
But of all the rides I've made, a COG National is the best!
If you can be there. Do it!
And,,, ya can go rafting with us while yer there.
Ride safe, Ted
Have a trip to NC/Tenn and Northern GA in June, I host a rally, and I always take a Fall trip somewhere too.............just can't fit in in this year.
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I do understand,,, wuz just sayin'...
And (gotta admit) I have a motive.
I need more help me hold "Colin's Head Under the Water" while we're raftin'.. <evil grin>.....
While I'm thinking of the (C.H.U.W.) Team, John C contacted me and I added 2 more names to the list.....
Keep them cards and letters coming!!!!
Ride safe, Ted
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Ted, i am still trying to talk the wife into doing this. What is the deadline to sign up?
Wooooo-Hoooooo the rally gets closer every day.
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Hi Snarf. Long time no hear.
The deadline is the day before we go get wet.
Right now, I'm collecting a list of interested people. I think we now have 43.....
The official sign up will be at the National (in registration) when I'll find out how many will actually go.
I need to check the list, but I think your name is already on the list?
(The list is at the start of this discussion....)
Tell yer bride that other ladies will be there. AND, if she goes, she can help us hold your head under the water...
(I love it when a plan comes together)...
Ride safe, Ted
PS: The (before and after rafting) Party is gonna be in your room...