BPC Dubs presents: 2012 Chuckanut Cruise on May 12th

[Dark Anghell]

Where: Cruise to Bellingham from Lynnwood via Chuckanut Drive
When: May 12, 2012 at 10:00 am.
Why: To enjoy a cruise with fellow European car enthusiasts and to support Childhaven.
Who: All European car enthusiasts

This is the 4th Annual Chuckanut Cruise brought to you by BPCDubs. The charity we are raising donations for is Childhaven.*

If you haven't had the chance to make it out to this drive yet, it is absolutely fantastic. Forests and trees line one side of the road, while the sound is on the other side. It’s a very scenic drive with amazing photo opportunities throughout the twisting roads. You don't want to miss the driving experience this road has to offer!

History of the cruise:
In 2009, the first year of this cruise we had over 55 cars in attendance and collected almost 400 pounds of food for Northwest Harvest.
In 2010, we had around 60 cars in attendance and collected over 250 pounds of food for Northwest Harvest.
Last year again, attracted over 60 cars, and all proceeds went to Paws

Where to meet:
Lynnwood Park & Ride
164th St SW & Ash Way, Lynnwood, WA

We will be meeting at the Park and Ride at 10am. We will be at the Ash Way park and ride for around an hour to give people the time to show up, park, mingle and have the chance to donate to Childhaven.

Map:


We will be meeting at this park and ride because it is convenient for people coming from either 405 or I5. We will have people available to help guide vehicles to the appropriate section of the Park & Ride to coordinate parking.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
1. Please have a full tank of gas upon arriving at the Lynnwood P&R
2. Please make sure you have used the restroom; we won't stop until we get to the The Weblocker Restaurant in Bellingham
3. Please bring a copy of the map and directions so that you are familiar with the route in case you are separated. We will also have printed directions at the event too. To make it easier on everyone, our group will also spread out throughout the cars to lead people to the Weblocker.
4. Please always feel free to ask questions.

Donations:
This year we have decided to raise donations for Childhaven.

Childhaven is located in Seattle and their mission is, to prevent and stop the cycle of abuse and neglect through scientifically-supported programs that protect and treat children aged one month through five years, and their families.

You can read all about their charity at www.childhaven.org/

This year we will be collecting donations in forms of cash, or personal checks made out to Childhaven. You can also donate online by visiting Childhaven website.

Route from the Lynnwood Park & Ride to Bellingham, leaving at 10:30am:

Google Maps directions

There are no planned group stops along the way since there are very few stopping points once we get off I-5 and onto Chuckanut Drive.

1:00 - 1:30pm: ** 1st Stopping Point: Lunch at The Weblocker Restaurant **
Arrive in downtown Bellingham via N. Forest St.*
Meet at:
The Weblocker Restaurant
734 Coho Way
Bellingham, WA 98225
They have delicious burgers and sandwiches, fish and chips. Etc. This is Tstmstr's restaurant. *
People are welcome to have lunch wherever they please, but this will be our first stopping point. If you would like to eat somewhere else, just meet the group at our final destination at Larrabee State Park.

4:00pm: ** 2nd Stopping Point: Larrabee State Park **
Address:
245 Chuckanut Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229

Map:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Larrabee

Once we arrive at Larrabee Park we will have the opportunity to take pictures, hang out, and enjoy the awesome PNW European car enthusiast community! There is a beach just a short walk away, so grab a frisbee to throw around. At this point in the day, people can hang out as long as they want and depart when they wish. You can either take Chuckanut Road back to the Seattle area, or hop on I5 for a quicker drive home.

The route that we currently have planned is 80 miles each way from Lynnwood to Bellingham.
Now that all of the fun informational stuff has been addressed, the serious stuff needs to be discussed.

**SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!!!**
This is without a doubt our #1 concern.
We all will be driving as a group, and as a group, we all represent the European car enthusiast community. No one is to do any burnouts, illegal lane changes, or any passing on the shoulder. Everyone needs to keep their speed under control and make sure that they are not following cars in front of them too closely, whether they are with our group or not. SAFETY is paramount; do not drive like an idiot! Please do not make us have to call the police on any vehicles that are not driving in a safe manner.

Please make sure that you are allowing other vehicles that are not part of our cruise to merge onto the highway. You don’t need to worry about being separated from the rest of the group. It is extremely unsafe to do this and we are not in a race to get to our destination, it’s called a cruise for a reason. Drive respectfully, safely, and courteously to everyone around you.

This thread will be modified as we make updates or clarifications.

Stay tuned for more BPCDubs cruises and events in the future.*



We look forward to seeing you all there. *Let's all get together for a great cause!


Some pictures from last year:

At the P&R:


On the way

Larrabee State Park

[Capt. Obvious]

In! I love this drive.

[rennis]

In! I love this drive.

Same. I missed the last two years...really excited for this one.

[huichox4]

IN!!! awesome drive... cant wait

[svander]

I'll be there.

[Jazzydub]

In like Flynn.

[rennis]

In like Flynn.

Go Hawks!

[tstmstr]

I will be at The Weblocker slinging food for everyone! My staff love the group and in the past everyone has been super nice and the girls ard def looking forward to it!!
Just remember if this is your first time here be patient and courteous to my staff. They bust there ass and are super good people, 60 plus people is a lot to take card of but we make it happen!!
Hopefully the weather is nice and warm and we will have the patio doors open!

A couple of pics from past drives.





This is the Powerhouse burger, it's the biggest burger we sell.

Not crazy big but super tasty!

[blue62]

Inittowinit! Will try and get the gf out in her car since it should be somewhat done by then

[Jazzydub]

Go Hawks!

Indeed.

The food at the Weblocker is worth the drive itself.

[20thgti187]

Same. I missed the last two years...really excited for this one.

Will be a long drive but I'm in

[Mr. Yellow]

Saw a old pic of my car (ginster) but that aside, are we avoiding the back roads or did I miss something here. Either way, I'm there.

[Bird]

I will be at The Weblocker slinging food for everyone! My staff love the group and in the past everyone has been super nice and the girls ard def looking forward to it!!
Just remember if this is your first time here be patient and courteous to my staff. They bust there ass and are super good people, 60 plus people is a lot to take card of but we make it happen!!
Hopefully the weather is nice and warm and we will have the patio doors open!

Looking forward to the oyster po-boy!!

Brian you're always a gracious host. Thanks for the support, and the great food.

[.Lindsay.]

Hmm, which car to drive?? Or do I just ride shotgun? Decisions.

Will be a long drive but I'm in

Just come down the night before, we'll get weird, then cruise back up. Problem solved.

[crabpot]

Hmm, which car to drive??

Roll in the new douchemobile.

[.Lindsay.]

Roll in the new douchemobile.

Will have to see how much I can get done to it before then. Don't want to show up in that if it's still in stock form, that'd be stupid. We shall see

[omega_supreme]

This is always an average drive with average people. Soo maybe. But the food is above average. Soo...

[crabpot]

Will have to see how much I can get done to it before then. Don't want to show up in that if it's still in stock form, that'd be stupid. We shall see

My car is still pretty much stock ...

[Dark Anghell]

My car is still stock ...

Fixed it for accuracy.

But have to agree with Crosby on that one! Bring the new car, it's purdy! Plus Crosby won't feel so lonely driving his SUV.

This will be my first year, pretty stoked for the drive, food, and perhaps some brewski's afterwards.

[EK20]

Had a great time last year. Hopefully will make it out this year too.

[rennis]

This will be my first year, pretty stoked for the drive, food, and perhaps some brewski's afterwards.

Find cheap accomodations in Bham. Drink heavily at Boundary. Un-profit.

[.Lindsay.]

My car is still pretty much stock ...

Driving a stock car on a cruise reminds me of posting in the sightings thread about seeing a stock vehicle. Not sure why, just seems silly to me. I personally like to drive/bring a car that I want to show off, but there's nothing to show off if it's still in stock form. However, it may not be staying stock for too much longer, just have to find time to research what I want to do... So we shall see

[20thgti187]

Just come down the night before, we'll get weird, then cruise back up. Problem solved.

I was thinking on taking the five min drive to Weblocker Hope I have enough meth (non smokable kind) to make the trip

[Bird]

Driving a stock car on a cruise reminds me of posting in the sightings thread about seeing a stock vehicle. Not sure why, just seems silly to me. I personally like to drive/bring a car that I want to show off, but there's nothing to show off if it's still in stock form. However, it may not be staying stock for too much longer, just have to find time to research what I want to do... So we shall see

Send Dion an email requesting pricing. Have all your part numbers ready.

[20thgti187]

Find cheap accomodations in Bham. Drink heavily at Boundary. Un-profit.

They have hourly rate hotels on Samish

[crabpot]

Driving a stock car on a cruise reminds me of posting in the sightings thread about seeing a stock vehicle. Not sure why, just seems silly to me. I personally like to drive/bring a car that I want to show off, but there's nothing to show off if it's still in stock form. However, it may not be staying stock for too much longer, just have to find time to research what I want to do... So we shall see

I drive my car on a cruise because I enjoy driving it and enjoy sharing time with people in the community ... regardless of mods.
But I admit, I would probably enjoy it even more if I had the means to modify it further.

Back on topic, this is a fantastic twisty and scenic drive with awesome food, all for a good cause.

[tstmstr]

Go Hawks!

Looking forward to the oyster po-boy!!

Brian you're always a gracious host. Thanks for the support, and the great food.

Thank you sir! We def try!! Look forward to seeing everybody!!

[crabpot]

Thank you sir! We def try!! Look forward to seeing everybody!!

Always awesome food and great service from you and your staff.

[rennis]

They have hourly rate hotels on Samish

Reserve a whole block of rooms man!

I hope I have enough meth to get there

I hope your bags keep enough air in them too.

When you going back to coils?

[20thgti187]

Reserve a whole block of rooms man!

I hope your bags keep enough air in them too.

When you going back to coils?

NEVER!

[Det. John Kimble]

Looking forward to the drive and a Powerhouse yummmm

[turboblaster]

This will be my first Chuckanut cruise. Can't wait.

[germanengineering g60]

Thinking...

[crabpot]

[Bird]

A little taste of the view and the road.