Winnipeg road meet (June 7, 2025)

Rothman · February 14, 2025, 11:35:25 PM

Quote from: Alps on February 14, 2025, 10:00:44 PM
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.

Thanks a ton for taking that on. Alps!

LilianaUwU · February 14, 2025, 11:40:43 PM

Maybe any meet goers would like to join the Discord server I cobbled together for that reason?

TheHighwayMan3561 · February 18, 2025, 03:39:46 PM

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.

Alps · March 08, 2025, 01:35:25 PM

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.

Rothman · March 08, 2025, 03:20:26 PM

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.

Alps · March 16, 2025, 09:28:29 PM

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.

Rothman · March 16, 2025, 10:45:04 PM

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...

LilianaUwU · March 16, 2025, 10:46:18 PM

I'll say yes for now, but closer to the date I feel like it may change thanks to me being broke as hell.

Rothman · March 16, 2025, 10:57:10 PM

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.

Brandon · March 17, 2025, 06:16:17 AM

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.

Alps · March 17, 2025, 07:46:26 PM

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.

LilianaUwU · April 14, 2025, 01:05:34 AM

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.

Rothman · April 14, 2025, 10:42:42 AM

This seems to be falling apart, then. Who's left?

Alps · April 14, 2025, 09:34:50 PM

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.

oscar · April 14, 2025, 10:46:55 PM

I'm still interested, but need to do some more trip planning next week to give you a firmer answer.

oscar · April 27, 2025, 02:27:05 PM

Please count me in. I have most of my itinerary to Winnipeg (via Ontario) planned and reserved.

Rothman · April 27, 2025, 04:05:06 PM

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?

SSOWorld · April 27, 2025, 07:52:42 PM

If there had been a chance, it's gone. Mother nature told me to "get a roof".

Rothman · April 27, 2025, 09:00:51 PM

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?

Alps · April 27, 2025, 10:48:01 PM

Quote from: Rothman on April 27, 2025, 04:05:06 PM
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?

And me. We're on.

SSOWorld · April 28, 2025, 07:48:03 PM

Quote from: Rothman on April 27, 2025, 09:00:51 PM
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?

yep, on top of already planned window replacements

oscar · April 30, 2025, 09:14:13 PM

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.

Rothman · April 30, 2025, 09:30:39 PM

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.

Brandon · May 02, 2025, 01:41:17 PM

Quote from: Rothman on April 30, 2025, 09:30:39 PM
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.

My reservations are set as well, and I had little issue with doing so.

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