Pelican get-together in Kelowna in spring? anyone interested?

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

Saturday, May 17, 7pm until ?, at the Starbucks in Chapters Bookstore in Orchard Park Mall. nice empty parking lot as mall is closed but Starbucks/Chapters open till ten. Orchard Park is the big mall in the middle of Kelowna on the east side of the main drag ( Harvey Ave. ) between Cooper Rd. and Dilworth Dr. I'll be there rain or shine and hope to see as many of you as possible.

on the map Knox Mtn. is in the upper left and Orchard Park is lower center.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=kelowna&ie=UTF8&ll=49.89 7841,-119.451771&spn=0.063028,0.138016&z=13

thinking it's time to get us interior (and coastal welcome of course) pelicans together. I'm thinking Kelowna. it's looking like the May long will work best for all. Kelowna is central and easy highway access from most of the interior, Knox mtn hill climb runs that weekend as well. any thoughts/interest?

I'll be pm'ing all the pelicans I know around here. please post if you're game. suggestions welcome. Don.

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

I'll be happy to join in.
Thanks!

Kevins911 · 01-25-2008, 02:16 AM

I'm in for sure

Kevin

CanuckRS · 01-25-2008, 02:45 PM

How about the May long weekend in Kelowna....That's when the Knox Mountain hillclimb is run and a couple 911s from Alberta will be running..

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

sounds like a plan stan!
I like the idea.

andrew83944 · 01-26-2008, 01:13 PM

Hello all
We coastal guys are planning a cruise up that way on May 17th to co-incide with the Knox Hill climb.
I'll pm some contact info
Regards
Andrew
Secretary
Canada West Region

CanuckRS · 01-26-2008, 03:49 PM

I think it would be Great if the Alberta and BC guys come out to support the Porsche guys that are running Knox Mountain...Last year there were 3 running...I know that at least 2 will be there from Calgary and we're working on getting a few more out to take on the hill...

CanuckRS · 01-26-2008, 04:04 PM

Here are pictures of the Porsches at Knox last year...

My buddy from Calgary...

One from BC...

One from the US...

Not a Porsche, but a Beautiful Real Rawlson Can-Am car...

And the King of the Hill, Porsche powered TUI Supervee...

Hope that wets your appetite...

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

knox mountain is fun. where else can you see a porsche, go-cart, 4X4 pick-up, can-am car, camaro, datsun 510, formula vee, sunbeam tiger, MGA, MGB, tuner car, RX-7, lotus elan, etc...... all go up the hill one after the other! if you walk up to one of the upper corners you NEVER know what's coming next! a few vids.

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-2835062153556693963&q=knox+mountain&total=62&start =0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=4640071054110179421&q=knox+mountai n&total=62&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex =2

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=5288288903902463044&q=knox+mountai n&total=62&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex =5

cool in-car

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=5348215755990371007&q=knox+mountai n&total=62&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex =8

in-car oops...

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-3104549066859059167&q=knox+mountain&total=62&start =20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

Thanks,
Great Vids, that first one..... John can drive!
I'm only an hour away and never been to this event? I'll look forward to it.

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

so, the May long seems to work best. when shall we do this. I was thinking maybe Sunday evening? racing will be done then.

Charlie V · Charlie V's Garage

The coast guys are targeting Saturday.

We are making this a 1 day trip. Because of this, wanted Saturday if it turns into a long day. The old farts (like me) need to rest up before heading back to work on Monday.

Just suggestions here.....

Can we do something for Saturday lunch?? Or - an earlier dinner get together??

Let's see what we can make happen - should be lots of fun.

silver911 · 02-10-2008, 11:53 AM

Great idea, I'm in. Looking forward to spring already.

jeffgrant · 02-10-2008, 07:22 PM

Wish I could go, but that's our yearly fishing trip weekend...

dagriff · 02-12-2008, 11:51 AM

I went there in '06.
I left booking the hotel to late, the only one we could get in was full of loud drunk "kids". It's traditionally a party weekend.
So book early!!

Ps. If anyone has some pull with the organising club, perhaps they can get some parking spots reserved?

dentist90 · dentist90's Garage

Always good to get a bunch of Porsche people together!
Is there a particular hotel that is a favorite? I've been to the OK Grand several times, but it is a bit on the pricey side.
I'm gonna try to clear up my schedule and get down there. May long is 17th-19th this year, right? I know I have to be back to work on tues, but I guess everybody else does too ( hi again, Charlie V!)

Derek

Charlie V · Charlie V's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by dentist90

Always good to get a bunch of Porsche people together!
Is there a particular hotel that is a favorite? I've been to the OK Grand several times, but it is a bit on the pricey side.
I'm gonna try to clear up my schedule and get down there. May long is 17th-19th this year, right? I know I have to be back to work on tues, but I guess everybody else does too ( hi again, Charlie V!)

Derek

Derek, look forward to seeing you again. I'll email you re 2008 Canada West Weekend.

haycait911 · haycait911's Garage

see revised first post. D.

Barry R · 05-02-2008, 10:21 PM

7 of us from Edmonton will be in Kelowna May 17 and 18th on the back end of a week driving trip., whats the lastest? Still getting together? when?, were?

TIA
Barry

Jeff Alton · 05-03-2008, 02:50 PM

If I get my car re assembled after paint, I will make the trip!!

Cheers