GRIZZLY BEAR BLAT 2012? (cross-post)

[Alaskossie]

This message was just posted on Blatchat by Evotell:


THE GRIZZLY BEAR BLAT
Ourselves and Super 7 Cars Inc. the Canadian Caterham importer are floating the idea of doing a Blat from Calgary – Vancouver. This trip will take in some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, be 800 miles and 10 days long.

At present we are floating the idea to see how much interest there would be for such a trip.

Proposed time scale August 2012.

THE GRIZZLY BEAR BLAT
Fly into Calgary and collect car from container port
Start Calgary (ride the Olympic bobsleigh)
Visit Lake Louise
Columbia Ice field
Jasper (Trip up mountain)
Revelstoke: (White water rafting)
Frazer Valley
Kelowna
Track day at Mission
Vancouver
Trip to Whistler Mountain
Ferry to Vancouver Island
Afternoon at Super 7 Cars Factory

Return to Vancouver, where car will be dropped at container port
Fly back to wherever.

YOUR THOUGHTS PLEASE

[HOTTTCAR]

Lana and I are in. Sounds like a blast. We should have our car finished by then.

[Birkin42]

I did a 3 week trip from Calgary to Vancouver, down to SanDiego, out to Vegas, and back to Calgary on a sport bike many years ago. This was on top of trucking the bikes from Ontario to Calgary and back. The drive through the Rocky's was spectacular.
Through a few other trips out west I've hit most of your destinations, but not driving anything exciting.
These all sound like great stops on a pretty epic trip.

At this point, my car is far from finished. It may be possible to get it done by then, but that will depend on how busy work is as well as family life.
Logistics of getting out as well as my wife and 4 year old daughter would not make it easy.
I'd say the odds of me making it would be small, but if the stars align, I'd love to attend.
Please keep me in the loop.
Not that I need more motivation since I am still very anxious to get the car done, but a goal never hurts.

[chrisc]

sounds pretty interesting. Are we ever going sailing again says my long-suffering spouse!

[WestTexasS2K]

I would love a trip like that. I would be interested in more info and possible cost.

[lancylad]

Count us in.. Its on our schedule as of now.. :party:

[JohnCh]

Anyone know if Evotell is opening this up to all manner of Se7ens, or is this a Caterham-only affair?

Thanks,
John

[lancylad]

I simply presumed it would be all types of 7, David from Super 7 cars was at the get together in Vancouver last year which was all types of 7 cars, he had a blast and was open to any meeting that included all 7's. I hope that is still the case.

[slomove]

How tempting....only 4000 miles (http://goo.gl/maps/HK9B) :hurray:

[JohnCh]

I have it just a bit easier :) Only 700 miles to Calgary and just 100 miles back from Vancouver Island. Hope this one happens.

-John

[Terry]

Hi Guys

I floated the idea of the GRIZZLY BEAR BLAT on Blatchat last week. Our original intention was to see how much interest there was and make a decision after 1 month. So far the interest seems quite strong. All being well we will commit to doing it and then put a leadership team (volunteer victims :D) together to make it happen.

Kind regards

Terry

[scannon]

Hi Guys

I floated the idea of the GRIZZLY BEAR BLAT on Blatchat last week. Our original intention was to see how much interest there was and make a decision after 1 month. So far the interest seems quite strong. All being well we will commit to doing it and then put a leadership team (volunteer victims :D) together to make it happen.

Kind regards

Terry
Terry,

Is this an all LSIS inclusive event or just for Lotus and Caterham 7s? I've heard that the last time the lads came over from across the pond it was Lotus and Caterham only.

[Terry]

Terry,

Is this an all LSIS inclusive event or just for Lotus and Caterham 7s? I've heard that the last time the lads came over from across the pond it was Lotus and Caterham only.

It's open to all 7 type cars. :hurray:

[Alaskossie]

Scannon,

The 2005 "How the West was Driven" Tour from UK (Houston, TX to San Francisco via Colorado) was primarily Caterham/Lotus, but was not exclusive.

There were several very fast Westfields with V-8 and V6 power there, as well as Robin Hoods, other Westfields, etc. And a number of the locals who joined for parts of the blat drove Birkins, Westfields, Superlights, etc. Superlight even had a support vehicle and trailer along for everyone's use.

It was great fun. That's the way it should be.

[Terry]

Scannon,

The 2005 "How the West was Driven" Tour from UK (Houston, TX to San Francisco via Colorado) was primarily Caterham/Lotus, but was not exclusive.

There were several very fast Westfields with V-8 and V6 power there, as well as Robin Hoods, other Westfields, etc. And a number of the locals who joined for parts of the blat drove Birkins, Westfields, Superlights, etc. Superlight even had a support vehicle and trailer along for everyone's use.

It was great fun. That's the way it should be.

If we do this, that's how it will be done. :hurray:

[JohnCh]

Skip’s question got me thinking so I just looked through the participant list I have from USA2005 and came up with the following breakdown for the 61 cars. Not sure the spreadsheet is 100% accurate, but it should be close. It was a good mix of cars, which is the only way to do a tour :)

Caterham – 41
Westfield – 6
Birkin – 6
Ultralite – 3
Lotus – 3
Sylva – 1
Robin Hood – 1

-John

[Alaskossie]

Correction to my post #14 above: Ultralite, not "Superlight."

[lancylad]

Make this one Happen Terry.. this could be one hell of a great run. We are definately in..

[Terry]

Make this one Happen Terry.. this could be one hell of a great run. We are definately in..

All that pressure and its only April 2011 :cheers:

[lancylad]

No worries mate, we know you can take it!!!:cheers::cooldude:

[Hudson]

Thanks Terry! add me to the list. I'll ship the car and join the party.

Ed
The owner of an East coast seven with most of it's miles from tours in the West.

[JohnCh]

The owner of an East coast seven with most of it's miles from tours in the West.

I think your car has logged more miles from the confines of transport trucks than it has on the actual tours ;)

-John

[Hudson]

I think your car has logged more miles from the confines of transport trucks than it has on the actual tours ;)

-John


Absolutely correct :)

[Croc]

I am keen for this too. Anyone want to share a truck/container out of the east coast?

[Caterham99]

I just found out about this a few days ago. My wife and I visited this part of North America many years ago and we have always wanted to return. The chance to do it in a 7 is just way too good to pass up.

Count us in, would not miss it for the world !!!

[slomove]

Is there a place with information and updates or where one could sign up?

[chrisc]

Last weekend's gathering
http://gallery.me.com/chriscampbell1#100010

[Caterham99]

Thanks for the photos!!! A very nice collections of 7’s in a beautiful setting. Hope I can join you for a blat.

[Croc]

I saw on the Blatchat that Terry has set the dates for the Grizzly Bear Blat:

6th August 2013 Meet Calgary
20th August 2013 End Vancouver


Plenty of time to start thinking on how to get the seven there!

[Terry]

I saw on the Blatchat that Terry has set the dates for the Grizzly Bear Blat:

6th August 2013 Meet Calgary
20th August 2013 End Vancouver


Plenty of time to start thinking on how to get the seven there!

Hi Mike

Yes, I'm sure it will be a blast. I mentioned on Blat Chat that many in the UK have shown interest but no one is yet committed to come. How about you Mike?

[Terry]

This list will be updated each time someone commits to the Grizzly Bear Blat.

1. Evotell (Terry)
2. Mark M
3. Mike M
4. Hudson (Ed)
5. Lancylad
6. Caterham99 (Phil)
7. Croc (Mike)
8. Johnch (John)
9. Rzempel (a strong maybe)
10. Hotttcar
11. S1Steve
12. Z3 Stalker
13. YOUR NAME GOES HERE

Tell your friends and lets make this a great event

[Terry]

Anyone know if Evotell is opening this up to all manner of Se7ens, or is this a Caterham-only affair?

Thanks,
John

All types of 7's

[lancylad]

Its in the diary already.. good to go!

[Terry]

Is there a place with information and updates or where one could sign up?

Does that mean I can add you to the list?

[Terry]

Lana and I are in. Sounds like a blast. We should have our car finished by then.

So do I add you to the list?

[Croc]

Count me in please Terry!

[Terry]

Count me in please Terry!

Done:hurray:

[JohnCh]

I'm in as well.

-John

[rzempel]

Can I put myself down as a strong "maybe?" I'll go if I'm not otherwise occupied, but it's too soon to have any idea how August will be.

[Terry]

Can I put myself down as a strong "maybe?" I'll go if I'm not otherwise occupied, but it's too soon to have any idea how August will be.

Yes, Mr KMOO if you dont know what you're doing, then you must be doing nothing.:confused:

[HOTTTCAR]

So do I add you to the list?
Yes, we are in.....Just got everything back from powdercoat and we are in the middle of final assembly. Less than one month left to completion.

[S1Steve]

Betsy and I talked it over and we would like to attend. It 2,361 taking I-80 one way, so the S1 or maybe something newer will get shipped back and forth.

Looking forward to see the sights, Steve

[Croc]

Hi Steve - us eastcoasters can band together to negotiate a shipping discount. If we get enough we may fill a truck.

This is the scenery I remember well from my drive up the Icefields Parkway and I bet a local like Terry can combine it with some brilliant backroads (no pressure Terry! :D).




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[rzempel]

Yes, Mr KMOO if you dont know what you're doing, then you must be doing nothing.:confused:

Well....not exactly. I retired in March, so "doing nothing" might be how some see it--but I may be starting a new venture soon and don't know how that is going to play out over the next year or two.

Randall

[midgetracr]

Just heard about this. Denise and I are very interested. Love that part of the world and would like to attend. If we have not sold our LS3 V8 powered Stalker and/or have a new project running we will probably be able to participate. Please include us in your communications.

Thanks

John and Denise Meyers midgetracr at sbcglobal.net

[Terry]

Just heard about this. Denise and I are very interested. Love that part of the world and would like to attend. If we have not sold our LS3 V8 powered Stalker and/or have a new project running we will probably be able to participate. Please include us in your communications.

Thanks

John and Denise Meyers midgetracr at sbcglobal.net

Hi John

Glad to hear that you are keen to attend the GBB. Please keep an eye on this topic. Once you know for sure that you are coming I will add you to the list.

[redgoose]

redgoose here..would be interested, but a little confused as to dates. is it 2012 or 2013..

[Terry]

redgoose here..would be interested, but a little confused as to dates. Is it 2012 or 2013..
2013

[XR4Bill]

Hi Terry,

the boss and myself are interested in joining the blat, but it all depends on my schedule, which at the moment is up in the air. We know each other from the CSCC Auto X, I raced a Merkur XR4Ti.

cheers,

Bill.

[lancylad]

No worries,, you have untill 2013 to sort it out!! Congrats on the 2nd place at the Auto X last week..

[redgoose]

redgoose (ron k) (green r500) if im still breathing in 2013 COUNT ME IN

[XR4Bill]

No worries,, you have untill 2013 to sort it out!! Congrats on the 2nd place at the Auto X last week..

thanks Steve,

will try to figure something out in time for next year.

Bill

[Toyotus 7]

This seems like a completely awesome trip. I'll definitely try to make it. If I could add one suggestion......How about taking it all the way to Tofino on Vancouver Island? Some of the nicest roads in the Canada are on the Island. Reaching the unecumbered Pacific Ocean at Tofino or Uculet would be a nice finishing touch.

[lancylad]

Sounding better all the time...

[Z3 Stalker]

Terry,

Put me down for this adventure, I should be there schedule permitting.

Stewart

[Jackal]

I sure am digging the sound of this trip. 2013 gives me plenty of time to have the car built and all the bugs shaken out. Should even have a "backpack" built for Beatrice.

[lancylad]

Get the car ready for the Vancouver Island Blat next year!!!

[Jackal]

Get the car ready for the Vancouver Island Blat next year!!!

My goal at the latest, is for the first CSCC event of the summer Auto-x season.

[lancylad]

The Alberta crew are looking forward to seeing your machine on the road...

[XR4Bill]

My goal at the latest, is for the first CSCC event of the summer Auto-x season.

Get after it Duane, we are waiting!

We have another Westfield in Calgary now as well by the way. He is also into Auto X.

cheers,

Bill.

[lancylad]

Wait while I get my 1.9 on board....winter project!

[Terry]

Hi Terry,

the boss and myself are interested in joining the blat, but it all depends on my schedule, which at the moment is up in the air. We know each other from the CSCC Auto X, I raced a Merkur XR4Ti.

cheers,

Bill.

Hi Bill

Good to hear from you.

[Terry]

This list will be updated each time someone commits to the Grizzly Bear Blat.

1. Evotell (Terry)
2. Mark M
3. Mike M
4. Hudson (Ed)
5. Lancylad
6. Caterham99 (Phil)
7. Croc (Mike)
8. Johnch (John)
9. Rzempel (a strong maybe)
10. Hotttcar
11. S1Steve
12. Z3 Stalker
13. redgoose (ron k)
14. YOUR NAME GOES HERE

Tell your friends and lets make this a great event