AB Convoy to Kelowna

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » June 8th, 2006, 11:46 am

This is for anyone in Alberta who is planning to head to Kelowna on the morning of Friday June 23, 2006.

Firstly, here are some things you might want to consider bringing:

- FRS 2 Way Radio (If you want to communicate between cars while driving)
- Swim Suit (For pools and heading to the Beach)
- Large Towel (Good for lying on the beach)
- Digital Camera (Nice for getting photos and video for the website)
- Sun Screen (Unless you want to return looking Medium-Rare to Well Done)

For departure points, there will be 2:

For people coming from Calgary, we will meet at the PetroCanada Station at 16th Ave and Bowfort Rd NW (across from COP) at 5:00am. Leaving at 5:30am.

For people from other areas, you can bypass Calgary and meet at the large Petro Canada Station West of the city (Trans Canada hwy and Cochrane Rd/hwy22). At 5:45am we will stop there so that you may join the convoy. We will have our FRS Radios set to channel 5-11.

The Friday Schedule goes as follows:
* Friday, June 23rd 5:30am MST All MX-3s depart from Calgary (PetroCanada Station on 16th Ave and Bowfort Rd NW.
* 5:45am MST Brief stop at Hwy 1 & Hwy 22 Petro Station to join up with out of town MX-3s
* 7:30am PST (8:30am MST) Fuel up on Gas and Snacks in Revelstoke, BC
* 11:00am PST Arrive in Kelowna, BC.
* 11:30am PST Settle in Kelowna and find somewhere to eat lunch.
* After Lunch we will disperse to explore Kelowna, hit the beach, polish up cars, or sleep if want.

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » June 14th, 2006, 2:23 pm

Who can we expect to see at the various departure points?

Departure Point 1: 16th Ave & Bowfort Rd. Accross from COP NW
Depart at 5:30am from PetroCanada Station

Departure Point 2: Hwy 1 & Hwy 22. Cochrane Rd Turnoff
Depart at 5:45am from large PetroCanada Station.

Departure 1:
- James
- Mark
- Jen
- Darcy
- "Hoodzy"
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Departure 2:
- J-Team (Jacki & Jesse)
- Steve
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no brain no pain · Post by **no brain no pain** » June 14th, 2006, 6:07 pm

Well either one works for me but I will meet you guys at the first departure place.

Hoodzy · Post by **Hoodzy** » June 15th, 2006, 7:55 pm

u'll see me at dept 1

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » June 16th, 2006, 12:36 pm

Great! I've updated the list above.

Darcy · Post by **Darcy** » June 16th, 2006, 9:34 pm

We'll meet you at Departure Gate 1

If we're late (to be expected.. heh) I'll let you know and meet up at #2

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » June 17th, 2006, 12:01 am

Well just aim for 5:00am so that you stand a greater chance of getting there before we leave at 5:30am.

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » June 17th, 2006, 2:26 pm

Hmmm tempting...

Silktrain · Post by **Silktrain** » June 17th, 2006, 3:19 pm

C'mon man, DOOOO EEEEET!

rece · Post by **rece** » June 17th, 2006, 3:25 pm

Steve, Jackies bro will be joining from depart #2 in his green mx-3

Darcy · Post by **Darcy** » June 17th, 2006, 3:33 pm

schweet! Man, awesome work guys, best Alberta MX-3 convoy ever!

Should I go buy some FRS radios? How many do we have?

Darcy · Post by **Darcy** » June 17th, 2006, 3:54 pm

Just another thought...
To help us all reduce our paylods for the trip, can we plan on only bringing so many 'car essentials'?

Things we should have:
FRS Radios (7 needed) - [Mark (2), James (2), Darcy (2)]
Spare tire - [Mark]
Jack - [Mark, Darcy]
Lug nut remover - [Mark, Darcy]
Booster Cables - [Mark, Darcy]
Socket set - [Darcy]
Metric, imperial wrench set - [Darcy]
Pliers, screwdrivers, etc. -
Spare can o' gas - [Darcy]
Massive 5-day cooler - [Darcy]
Camera - [Darcy, James]

Anything else we should bring? Let's make sure we have everything covered and minimal duplicates.

Silktrain · Post by **Silktrain** » June 17th, 2006, 4:33 pm

Ok, I've got the 1 set of FRS radios and the booster cables. Also, my spare, OEM jack, lug nut remover....the rest of the stuff that doesn't see the light of day unless I'm going to Race City.

no brain no pain · Post by **no brain no pain** » June 18th, 2006, 9:24 pm

Well I don’t have any radios, but I have a lot of tools with me screwdrivers, wrenches (in my purse lmao! That was funny) duct tape… LOL, that is my way of fixing a car… and I have a spare tire, I have a jerry-can for gas, I would just have to fill it when I get to the gas station. I think that I am opposite most of you, because I keep everything you could ever possibly need in my car

Hoodzy · Post by **Hoodzy** » June 18th, 2006, 10:26 pm

i have no spare... i'll just have a can of tire repair/infator

i'll have cell phone and food