I've been to Winnipeg a couple times and I feel like it could make for a good meet location. One that hasn't been done yet. I welcome suggestions but am considering hosting it sometime next year (tentatively June).
Tentatively interested if I don't head east for my brother's graduation (also June). I can always use an excuse to visit Canada.
I'm marking this one tentative. My hope is for 2025 to be a western US trip or 2 - whether it falls on a meet weekend is not a priority either. I've already been to the Peg once and it's meet-worthy. The TCH itself with it's trolling us like it's the UK M- Motorway system already is a minor one :-D
You don't want to hold it in January, eh, so Winnipeg can live up to it's nickname "Winterpeg"? :bigass:
Almost tempted to fly there for this. Could be a nice trip for my 27th birthday.
Definitely interested in this one.
Interested.
I'm planning on attending the Extra Miler Club annual meeting in Tulsa on July 12 (have been to all of them since the Ontario, California meet in 2006, which I missed due to a broken ankle), so I hope a Winnipeg meet won't conflict with the EMC Tulsa meet.
Quote from: oscar on November 17, 2024, 09:22:47 PMInterested.
I'm planning on attending the Extra Miler Club annual meeting in Tulsa on July 12 (have been to all of them since the Ontario, California meet in 2006, which I missed due to a broken ankle), so I hope a Winnipeg meet won't conflict with the EMC Tulsa meet.
I was thinking things would work out since there's enough space betwee
Quote from: oscar on November 17, 2024, 09:22:47 PMInterested.
I'm planning on attending the Extra Miler Club annual meeting in Tulsa on July 12 (have been to all of them since the Ontario, California meet in 2006, which I missed due to a broken ankle), so I hope a Winnipeg meet won't conflict with the EMC Tulsa meet.
Heh. I'd be doing both as well. Hope to see you at both.
Quote from: Rothman on November 17, 2024, 11:06:12 PMQuote from: oscar on November 17, 2024, 09:22:47 PMInterested.
I'm planning on attending the Extra Miler Club annual meeting in Tulsa on July 12 (have been to all of them since the Ontario, California meet in 2006, which I missed due to a broken ankle), so I hope a Winnipeg meet won't conflict with the EMC Tulsa meet.
I was thinking things would work out since there's enough space betwee
Between the two instances of quotes? :bigass:
In my case, it could be literally anytime, because I don't have such things as a job or priorities.
Quote from: LilianaUwU on November 21, 2024, 05:31:12 PMQuote from: Rothman on November 17, 2024, 11:06:12 PMQuote from: oscar on November 17, 2024, 09:22:47 PMInterested.
I'm planning on attending the Extra Miler Club annual meeting in Tulsa on July 12 (have been to all of them since the Ontario, California meet in 2006, which I missed due to a broken ankle), so I hope a Winnipeg meet won't conflict with the EMC Tulsa meet.
I was thinking things would work out since there's enough space betwee
Between the two instances of quotes? :bigass:
In my case, it could be literally anytime, because I don't have such things as a job or priorities.
Interesting.
So to keep this going - what do people think they would want to see around the Peg?
Quote from: Alps on December 14, 2024, 02:24:27 PMSo to keep this going - what do people think they would want to see around the Peg?
Looks like a lot of bridge projects have happened or are in the middle of construction?
https://winnipegsun.com/news/provincial/city-announces-start-of-winnipegs-second-season-with-road-construction-underway#:~:text=Among%20the%20key%20projects%20this%20year%20include,and%20continuing%20repairs%20on%20the%20Main/Norwood%20bridges.
I might take some time to see the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, in terms of non-roadgeek stuff.
Quote from: Alps on December 14, 2024, 02:24:27 PMSo to keep this going - what do people think they would want to see around the Peg?
There are a bunch of bridges around town. The Forks area downtown is a pretty neat park next to the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. There are the Winnipeg city routes. Some really intricate interchanges. Looks like there's a project for building MB-190 west of the Perimeter Highway.
Quote from: Rothman on December 14, 2024, 04:11:43 PMI might take some time to see the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, in terms of non-roadgeek stuff.
I would highly recommend that. My husband and I visited Winnipeg in the summer of '23 as part of our vacation that year. The Museum of Human Rights was excellent... definitely one of the highlights of Winnipeg and of our vacation in general.
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on December 15, 2024, 07:25:28 AMQuote from: Rothman on December 14, 2024, 04:11:43 PMI might take some time to see the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, in terms of non-roadgeek stuff.
I would highly recommend that. My husband and I visited Winnipeg in the summer of '23 as part of our vacation that year. The Museum of Human Rights was excellent... definitely one of the highlights of Winnipeg and of our vacation in general.
My parents visited there. Not sure if they missed it, but it didn't seem that Canada fessed up to their war crimes...
Quote from: Alps on December 14, 2024, 02:24:27 PMSo to keep this going - what do people think they would want to see around the Peg?
There's a few bridges that seem to be out near Sanford, just southwest of Winnipeg, including on MB 334. A bit late to see the old bridges, but maybe this counts as old alignments?
Wait a minute...thought Alps posted somewhere that he couldn't host this one.
I was just about to post on here to ask if anyone was still interested. I have never been to Winnipeg, but it sounded like a couple of people have. Theoretically, we could still hobble something together?
Quote from: Rothman on January 30, 2025, 04:10:36 PMWait a minute...thought Alps posted somewhere that he couldn't host this one.
I was just about to post on here to ask if anyone was still interested. I have never been to Winnipeg, but it sounded like a couple of people have. Theoretically, we could still hobble something together?
Post has mysteriously disappeared.
Quote from: Rothman on January 30, 2025, 04:10:36 PMWait a minute...thought Alps posted somewhere that he couldn't host this one.
I was just about to post on here to ask if anyone was still interested. I have never been to Winnipeg, but it sounded like a couple of people have. Theoretically, we could still hobble something together?
Definitely still interested.
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Quote from: Alps on January 30, 2025, 06:00:30 PMQuote from: Rothman on January 30, 2025, 04:10:36 PMWait a minute...thought Alps posted somewhere that he couldn't host this one.
I was just about to post on here to ask if anyone was still interested. I have never been to Winnipeg, but it sounded like a couple of people have. Theoretically, we could still hobble something together?
Post has mysteriously disappeared.
What post?
(exactly)
Quote from: SSOWorld on January 30, 2025, 08:33:45 PMQuote from: Alps on January 30, 2025, 06:00:30 PMQuote from: Rothman on January 30, 2025, 04:10:36 PMWait a minute...thought Alps posted somewhere that he couldn't host this one.
I was just about to post on here to ask if anyone was still interested. I have never been to Winnipeg, but it sounded like a couple of people have. Theoretically, we could still hobble something together?
Post has mysteriously disappeared.
What post?
(exactly)
One where Alps said he wasn't able to host the meet anymore. I presume it's not as mysterious as he says.
Quote from: LilianaUwU on January 30, 2025, 09:41:17 PMQuote from: SSOWorld on January 30, 2025, 08:33:45 PMQuote from: Alps on January 30, 2025, 06:00:30 PMQuote from: Rothman on January 30, 2025, 04:10:36 PMWait a minute...thought Alps posted somewhere that he couldn't host this one.
I was just about to post on here to ask if anyone was still interested. I have never been to Winnipeg, but it sounded like a couple of people have. Theoretically, we could still hobble something together?
Post has mysteriously disappeared.
What post?
(exactly)
One where Alps said he wasn't able to host the meet anymore. I presume it's not as mysterious as he says.
It doesn't exist
Because I should at least be able to plan the meet based on the information given, even if I'm not sure about attendance.
I checked, the Des Moines NCUTCD meeting (which a few of us attend) is June 11-13. The most natural fit for a meet date would be June 7 for the few of us, but there are certainly other factors in play. I will create a poll and see what dates are winning.
Quote from: Alps on January 31, 2025, 06:21:20 PMBecause I should at least be able to plan the meet based on the information given, even if I'm not sure about attendance.
I checked, the Des Moines NCUTCD meeting (which a few of us attend) is June 11-13. The most natural fit for a meet date would be June 7 for the few of us, but there are certainly other factors in play. I will create a poll and see what dates are winning.
June 7 has won. I now need to finish planning it out based on the discussions here and in the date poll.
Quote from: Alps on February 14, 2025, 10:00:44 PMQuote from: Alps on January 31, 2025, 06:21:20 PMBecause I should at least be able to plan the meet based on the information given, even if I'm not sure about attendance.
I checked, the Des Moines NCUTCD meeting (which a few of us attend) is June 11-13. The most natural fit for a meet date would be June 7 for the few of us, but there are certainly other factors in play. I will create a poll and see what dates are winning.
June 7 has won. I now need to finish planning it out based on the discussions here and in the date poll.
Thanks a ton for taking that on. Alps!
Maybe any meet goers would like to join the Discord server I cobbled together for that reason?
Shit, I forgot I already committed to taking a friend to see his hometown Blue Jays against the Twins on the 6th. I probably can't make this meet now.
Initial thoughts for meet:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fzoZ2Ek8KEeb5FTg8
(11:00-12:30) Start in St. Boniface (French Quarter). Can park vehicles on side streets to consolidate.
(2:00-2:20) Drive out to 100 (route can be adjusted) and head west on 2 to pick up a clinch on 424 on the way out to a nice old bridge on 248.
(3:00-3:20) Come back into town on 26-1 and head up 101 to look at unfinished 190.
(4:30-5:00) Continue up 101, with a couple of diversions for recent construction projects on 6 and 59. Head south on 59 and across the river to stop at Kildonan Park and walk to the water for bridge views (will look at path access).
(5:30) Head back to where we started via a couple of old downtown bridges - if we have time, and as people desire, we can stop at either or both to walk them.
Quote from: Alps on March 08, 2025, 01:35:25 PMInitial thoughts for meet:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fzoZ2Ek8KEeb5FTg8
(11:00-12:30) Start in St. Boniface (French Quarter). Can park vehicles on side streets to consolidate.
(2:00-2:20) Drive out to 100 (route can be adjusted) and head west on 2 to pick up a clinch on 424 on the way out to a nice old bridge on 248.
(3:00-3:20) Come back into town on 26-1 and head up 101 to look at unfinished 190.
(4:30-5:00) Continue up 101, with a couple of diversions for recent construction projects on 6 and 59. Head south on 59 and across the river to stop at Kildonan Park and walk to the water for bridge views (will look at path access).
(5:30) Head back to where we started via a couple of old downtown bridges - if we have time, and as people desire, we can stop at either or both to walk them.
Sounds great to me.
BTW I'm going to need a couple of "yes" for this meet to happen - I see a lot of interest so far but no one has confirmed. If it's "yes but not on June 7" please let me know if June 14 would work better.
The thread title says June 7th. That's what works for me. Thought there was something else going on in your neck of the woods on the 1st...
I'll say yes for now, but closer to the date I feel like it may change thanks to me being broke as hell.
Well, I think the only recent interest has been expressed by Alps, Liliana and me, and Liliana's now a maybe. Give people until the end of the month to raise their hand?
Makes me wonder what I'll do if the meet is outright cancelled...probably will still head out there.
Quote from: Alps on March 16, 2025, 09:28:29 PMBTW I'm going to need a couple of "yes" for this meet to happen - I see a lot of interest so far but no one has confirmed. If it's "yes but not on June 1" please let me know if June 8 would work better.
Right now, I'm a "yes" with days off confirmed from work.
Quote from: Rothman on March 16, 2025, 10:45:04 PMThe thread title says June 7th. That's what works for me. Thought there was something else going on in your neck of the woods on the 1st...
Yeah I got the dates wrong - fixed.
Quote from: LilianaUwU on March 16, 2025, 10:46:18 PMI'll say yes for now, but closer to the date I feel like it may change thanks to me being broke as hell.
Let's talk as we get closer. I'd love to get you out there.
I've announced it on Discord, but I regret to say I won't be able to make this one. I'll need to get myself out of poverty before I can go anywhere this far.
This seems to be falling apart, then. Who's left?
Quote from: Rothman on April 14, 2025, 10:42:42 AMThis seems to be falling apart, then. Who's left?
You and Brandon have more or less confirmed here. Open to others. I'd hate to "fall it apart" just yet.
I'm still interested, but need to do some more trip planning next week to give you a firmer answer.
Please count me in. I have most of my itinerary to Winnipeg (via Ontario) planned and reserved.
Quote from: oscar on April 27, 2025, 02:27:05 PMPlease count me in. I have most of my itinerary to Winnipeg (via Ontario) planned and reserved.
Sounds like Oscar, Brandon and me are definites, then?
If there had been a chance, it's gone. Mother nature told me to "get a roof".
Quote from: SSOWorld on April 27, 2025, 07:52:42 PMIf there had been a chance, it's gone. Mother nature told me to "get a roof".
Hail damage?
Quote from: Rothman on April 27, 2025, 04:05:06 PMQuote from: oscar on April 27, 2025, 02:27:05 PMPlease count me in. I have most of my itinerary to Winnipeg (via Ontario) planned and reserved.
Sounds like Oscar, Brandon and me are definites, then?
And me. We're on.
Quote from: Rothman on April 27, 2025, 09:00:51 PMQuote from: SSOWorld on April 27, 2025, 07:52:42 PMIf there had been a chance, it's gone. Mother nature told me to "get a roof".
Hail damage?
yep, on top of already planned window replacements
I had a little trouble (since resolved) with lodging reservations in the Winnipeg region for meet weekend. A front desk clerk blamed that on June being wedding season. You might try to make your lodging reservations sooner rather than later, just in case.
Quote from: oscar on April 30, 2025, 09:14:13 PMI had a little trouble (since resolved) with lodging reservations in the Winnipeg region for meet weekend. A front desk clerk blamed that on June being wedding season. You might try to make your lodging reservations sooner rather than later, just in case.
I didn't have any trouble at all. My reservations are set. Just made them a couple of days ago.
Quote from: Rothman on April 30, 2025, 09:30:39 PMQuote from: oscar on April 30, 2025, 09:14:13 PMI had a little trouble (since resolved) with lodging reservations in the Winnipeg region for meet weekend. A front desk clerk blamed that on June being wedding season. You might try to make your lodging reservations sooner rather than later, just in case.
I didn't have any trouble at all. My reservations are set. Just made them a couple of days ago.
My reservations are set as well, and I had little issue with doing so.