Poker run

[FJMam]

OK boys and girls,
If you didn't see it at OSB, here it is.

We're going to do a couple trial runs at doing a poker run.

For those of you who haven't done these I'll tell you what my experience has been.

At meeting point, 1st bike out starting time. Last bike ending time at final destination.

3 or 4 stops along the way. At each stop the rider picks a card from a deck.

At the end of the ride the best hand wins.

There are other prizes as well. worst hand, Came longest distance to participate, those sort of things.
Some times there's a raffle, show 'n' shine, skills contest.

The tatal distance is some where between 100 and 150 miles.
There is a participation fee (at a real organized ride).

If we get enough interest it's been thought we could get this together before Mid-September.

See my post at OSB
Would anyone like to help me with this?

We'd like to try this April 15th Sunday.

[lotsamtbottls]

i'd be willing to help you keshtie... just let me know what you need and i'll get it done!

[FJMam]

Thanks Tess. :clapping: :bow:


We first need to have a commited group of people for the planning.

Route, Start/Finish times.

General discussion of goals and such. If it's just us then we'll get it done either way. But that also says to me this may not fly. We'll see. :idunno:

Shall we plan a first discussion time and place? I see Sunday March 11th as my 1st chance. Or Tues. March 13th.

[TRON]

Ya know, one of this site's sponsors and OSB sponsor, who happens to have his banner on the top of this page has done a few poker runs for charity. You could check with him for some pointers. The last one I attended was at P-town and he had a local radio station involved along with some local businesses that made donations. Non-monetary donations were used for prizes...

I've attended a few poker runs in the past and was even lucky enough to win one at SBNW. I'd be happy to help in the planning.

[lotsamtbottls]

sundays tend to be better for me, since i dont have to work that night... i'll write down march 11th in my planner :)

[FJMam]

Thanks for the info Dan. We'll take that into consideration.


Yeah, there never were $ prizes at the runs I've done either. Which is just fine.

Tess, March 11th. Later in the day is better for me because I need some zzzz's when I get home @0730.

Anyone else??

[Rex Raider]

i'm in, 3/11 sounds good. (time & place)????

[Summer4ever]

I'll have to see about March 11th... the B/F's having surgery a few days before, so I might be playing nurse-maid that day... I hope I get to go and that the weather is good though! This rain/snow stuff is getting old. :wtf:

[lotsamtbottls]

march 11 is fine by me... later in the day is perfect since i'm a night-rider too :) that and im going out the night before for a friends birthday lol. pick a time and i'll be there!

[FJMam]

Ok kiddoes-----Sunday March 11th @ 6 pm.

"Game Day" in the Gilbert Shopping center-HWY 99 Eugene.

This is just a feel it out, preliminary meeting. All ideas and thoughts are open to discussion concerning a real "Poker Run" for ESB/OSB.

From this we can share what we figure out and grow from there.

Next we'll need to involve more of the OSB people beyond Bluegene.

Perhaps encourage some of them to meet too.

See ya!

PM me if you want my landline.

[2k2 banshee]

i am in if it is cool with you guys and girls :ride:

[FJMam]

OOOoooo, :frown: No room for being shy here. :yes: Especially when you ride a screaming RED beast!! :rad:


Of course you're welcome! :clapping: :clapping:

[FJMam]

Some of us will be at Game Day this Tues. 3/6 to tinker with some ideas. If you can't make the 11th. 6pm


See OSB post

[Rex Raider]

my baby will be up and running by the 11th, hopen for a sunny day.

[R6rider]

That sounds like a lot of fun and I would love to attend, but I was curious as to why we would do it at 6 pm when it is going to be getting dark. Wouldn't you want to do it in the light since it is on a sunday.

[FJMam]

:blah-blah :blah-blah The Mar. 11th date is just talk. Trying to get things organized for a trial ride on April 15th. :blah-blah :blah-blah


:thinking: We want to decide what/when/where before we do a fake ride. If we have enough interest and participation then we'll do a real State wide invite to a OSB/ESB Poker run. :ride: :ride: :ride:


(see first post this thread) :smilewink

[FJMam]

I'll duplicate this on OSB. Then watch that thread...OK?

These are ideas. Open for change, suggestion whatever.

K.I.S.S.

Keep it simple silly.....

1st run: 1 keeper of the cards. 2 decks different colors.
See how many show up.
Ride as a pack. Instead of spread out over time.
Circular route with Picnic/BBQ at end??????
Straight out ride???
Must have 3 stops between start and finish.
Stops need to be 25/30 miles apart with fuel.
Small ante/donation to winner's pot- $5.oo?

Date of run: Sunday April 15th

Routes-West of Salem/Corvalis to coast? Need in put for fuel,
cafes, turnouts. Personal favorites.

Other: 3 Poker rides? Based out of Eugene, Salem, PDX? Any and
all welcome.

Season start BBQ/Camping trip and Season end too?

We'll be talking about all this next Sunday the 11th so give us ideas etc!
Please!!!

[Rex Raider]

oldy but goody

[Rex Raider]

i ment HWY 242 NOT 282, MY BAD.

[lotsamtbottls]

that looks cool... dont know if i've done a couple of those smaller roads.

[Rex Raider]

oh ya, did i menion joey's has the best pepperoni pizza in the state if not the country.

[Rex Raider]

here's another one

[lotsamtbottls]

thats a great route for sure


keshtie, where are we meeting on sunday @ 6??

[FJMam]

:rolleyes: Just got home from work,sorry to keep you all wondering.

Yes we're meeting tonight. Even if it's raining. Cage it or carpool or put the pontoons on the scooter. :tongue:

Game Day turned out to be too dark :frown: to really look at maps and such. :idunno:

Rex Raider suggested Joey's Pizza in Springburg. 14th and A. Shall we try that???:lets-eat: Plus smokers can feel more comfortable. :tongue:

I'm game. :thumbup:
I'll recheck this again after I get some sleep- 3 pm ish. OK? :rolleyes: :sleep:

[Rex Raider]

one vote yes of corse, joey's is a nice spot, there a back room for smokers like me and the pepperoni pizza #1. it's on 14th. & south A. (the other main st.) across for the do it yourself car/bike wash.

[lotsamtbottls]

yeah joey's sounds good, hopefully i can find it. if i'm a little late showing up, no worries, i'll be there... i'm coming down from portland and heading straight to the meeting spot, so traffic might be iffy...

[FJMam]

:thumbup: Joey's Pizza @ 6:oo pm :lets-eat: :clapping:

I'll bring maps and notes.

Rex maybe you want to bring a few hard copies of your routes?

Tess, have fun dodging the motorhomes and fools coming home. :yes: :ride:

2k2 I hope you'll be there! :rad:

Everyone is welcome. Plz bring your ideas and smiles!! I know I'll probably have to ride there. Had to sleep thru the SUN this morning. :mecry:

see ya

[2k2 banshee]

I am there:thumbup:

[FJMam]

:rolleyes: Results of Poker run meetings. :rolleyes:

It was felt there just wasn't enough obvious interest to keep chasing this idea, for now. As the forum grows there will be more chance for these kind of things to be successful.

We felt that if some wanted to just free form their own Poker Rides that would be the easiest and most fun. :victory-s

So it's up to us individuals to do these if there's an interest. Watch the forums for postings. And ENJOY!!

Thanks to those that wanted to see this fly and supplied input and ideas. :clapping:

Keshtie

[Monkey Nutts]

Sorry to hear that.
On a personal note, I would have loved to have participated but 6:00pm on a Sunday night didn't see to be the optimal time on a day like yesterday. Maybe in the future we can work it out for an early afternoon ride?:blah-blah :2cents:

[Rex Raider]

the year is young and the clowds heavy, it will warm up soon then will all get togather and go ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM.

Rex Raider.

[FJMam]

Sorry to hear that.
On a personal note, I would have loved to have participated but 6:00pm on a Sunday night didn't see to be the optimal time on a day like yesterday. Maybe in the future we can work it out for an early afternoon ride?:blah-blah :2cents:

We haven't actually gone on any rides. These have been get togethers to plan routes and such. We had no solid plans in place yet. So you didn't miss anything.

If these Poker Rides happen I'm certain they will be full days starting in the AM.

So don't give up.'K? :)

[Monkey Nutts]

Sounds good! I was mixed up on my end.
We'll stay tuned for the first actual ride. :ride: [blonde]

[FJMam]

We may go ahead with the April 14/15th date. I'm changing shifts and don't know which end of the week I'll be working then. So maybe pencil it in for now and watch for a post....:thumbup:

I think this going to happen so though.

Happy riding! :victory-s

[Rex Raider]

here some more routes

[Rex Raider]

one of my faverites

[lotsamtbottls]

We may go ahead with the April 14/15th date. 14th is a no-go for me... i have to go play dressup at my friends wedding.