attendance: #'s 2, 3, 388, arriving late 5, so this recap only includes the 2nd half of the meeting notes.
seeing that I missed the sauna and cool dip, and the putting of ribs and meat pie courtesy #2 on the grill, I once again felt like johnny-come-lately. But better late than never (by the way #7, please read the posts more carefully, I never said not to make your preferences known if you couldn't attend the meeting, I said to post your preferences if you can't make the meeting so those considerations can be factored into the discussions at the meeting).
We immediately delved into deep conversation on important topics such as... beer (#2 will hopefully post a custom bottle that was unveiled), new sled technology, how to smuggle #388 back into the country, Cunningham sightings, the elevation of wyman's, #5's seemingly incriminating indescresion, best and worst roommates, and a breakout session comparing WPR meat pie meals: Club Odanak v. Relais La Cache v. The Forks. [the Relais won hands down for those keeping score].
So if you're still reading this, you are probably keenly interested in the important details that were discussed regarding the 2012 annual trip. Well your patience will now be rewarded. Here are some of the critical things that were agreed upon at this meeting for the upcoming trip:
- we will use snowmobiles
- we will travel outside of Massachusetts
- we will go fast, but we will always follow WPR code to "ride with safe spacing"
- we will go somewhere where there is snow and snowmobile trails
- we will use trailers to bring the snowmobiles and trucks to pull them
- we will dress warm and wear helmets at all times while riding
- we will eat food and drink fluids, some will contain alchohol (but not while riding)
- all [male] WPR members are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend
- we will not go on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd business days of any month
- #5 will not have to sleep on the floor on couch pads with gaps in between and nothing but a thin sheet to cover him at any point in time (unless he chooses to do so, and even then he will have a bed allocated to him for use at any time during that stay)
- accomodations will only be approved if there is a fondue pot available (does not apply to U.S. destinations)
- we will have lots of fun
Well, I think that about sums it up. Even though we have basically planned the entire trip this year at this meeting, we will more than likely continue to hold meetings just to get together, have a few, chat snowmobile, visit eachother and get ready.
Oh, and I currently have the Cote Nord presentation binder which I am carefully reviewing. I will bring it to the next meeting for the next reviewer before voting.
A big thanks to #3 for opening up his beautiful compound for the kickoff meeting again this year, it is greatly appreciated by the club.
There was a frost here on Saturday am. It's not long now.
I can not attend either (kids soccer practice and wife working until 8:30). Since #7 is breaking the rules, so will I. I'm lobbying for a trip to northern Maine, NH, or even south side of St. Lawrence, with 3 full days of riding and a travel day on each end (which could include some riding for those hard core riders). I'm also pushing for this to occur over a weekend (Sat -Wed, Th - Mon, Fri - Tues, you get the picture..) Just trying to not burn a whole week of vacation... 13
I will not be able to attend this evening. I have #2's mother as my guest for the evening. She's helping with my wounded Jr member who had his tonsils out this week.
I thought I would be able to come, but now I cannot. Insert response to lame excuse here _________________.
Just for sh & giggles I will put my 2 cents in despite #5's rule about being there at the meeting to get your trip preferences in.
I cannot attend if the trip is on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd business day of any month. That's the only deal breaker for me.
I prefer to go to Maine-Katahdin area out of cabins, a non progressive ride. Gaspe is always fun. Cote' Norde won't get any objections from me.
I'll pretty much go anywhere except out west.
good luck this evening and my apologies to #3, #2 and #5
The 1st issue of sno-tech arrived today. That means we need to have a meeting at my place on the South side of Rindge. Does anyone have any dates to suggest?
