Below is a link to the M.G.N.O.C National Rally in Oregon
cut and paste it into your web browser

http://www.mgnoc.com/pdf/mgnoc_national_oregon_rally.pdf

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Miller Canyon

 

In May, we camped two days at Chickahomny Lake, with the idea of seeing what exist around the area. Our dual sport sidecar makes a great way to explore, especially Northwest back areas.

Miller Canyon, ever hear of it? We hadn’t until we went into Riley, Oregon, three miles down the road from camp. When we spotted the name on a sign post, we just had to head that way. The paved road turned to gravel, and at the opening to the canyon we passed through a cattle gate and the gravel turned to dirt and rock. . . Perfect.

A huge burn had left it’s scar on the land about 10 years ago, so some of it doesn’t have any trees, which makes for some really great views from the top of the many ridges. We could see snowcapped mountains in the distance, as well as, dust roads in the ravines. Other areas have big Ponderosa Pines and all of it has sage brush. The occasional creeks are lined with tall green grass and willows. Mallard ducks share the marshes with the black angus cattle.

The cattle are owned by the Silvercreek Ranch Co. which has 100’s of acres and doesn’t want anyone trespassing, but at least there is an ATV area near. Most of the roads are open to vehicles. We took as many side roads as allowed and found several old hunter campgrounds and a couple of older corrals.

We must of missed a couple of turns because we came out about thirty miles east of where we thought we would, in Burns, Oregon. We’ve never been lost, we just don’t always know where we are.

Riding the sidecar rig in this rough country can be challenging, especially on the two-ruts roads. As passenger I try to keep my side of the rig on the ground, but I’m not always successful. But, hey, that’s part of the fun. Paul and Pat Lux

 

 

 

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Want to feel the power of the press?

 

The club needs someone to step up and be the newsletter editor.  The pay is great! (Kind of like the stimulus package from D.C. that us “citizens of the world” are feeling the benefit of) – OK, the pay is nothing – but unlike the “stimulus” package, you won’t go into “hock” in the future (on the other hand, print your own money if you like – it’s not like it isn’t being done by others).

If you’re interested, make sure you contact Jerry (otherwise his coaching days could be severely cut)……

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The Prez Says…

After a very long winter, spring has finally come and along with that, I'm seeing many motorcycles on the road and a few sidecar rigs. I haven't been out riding yet. I kinda got roped into coaching my granddaughter’s fastball team, and between coaching, practices etc., and playing ball myself, I haven't got much time left. I'll have to get my priorities straight and get the sidecar rig on the road.

 

Upcoming is the Chelan rally and the Yakima UNrally. I'm hoping to make both rallies.

 

Our Footnotes editor, Jack, says this will be his last issue. First of all I would like to convince him not to resign, but if I can't I would like to thank him for all his hard work with Footnotes and help with the rallies. Jack, you're still going to help with the rallies, eh? It gives you an excuse to come to Canada for the beer. (Editor’s Note:  If there’s beer, I’m there)

 

I will need someone to step up and do the Footnotes. We might have to cut it back to 2 issues a year and if most of the issues can be emailed to the members, it could cost next to nothing to operate the club. Maybe no more dues????? (just some thoughts). I'll play it out and see what happens. Give me some feedback.

 

Thanks again Jack.

The Prez

Jerry

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Chelan Sidecar Rally May 14-17 Chelan WA

For details on this local rally, check out:

www.chelanrally.com

 

  The website has lots of details concerning this Northwest event.  Make sure you check it out if the timing is good for you.

 

The area is super and if you’re not camping there are a few B&B’s that are excellent.

 

See you there!

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Memorial Weekend UNRally

 

WHERE:          Yakama Nation Resort RV Park

280 Buster Road

Toppenish, WA  98948

509-865-2000 or 800-874-3087 (fax 509-865-1801)

www.yakamamuseum.com (not the park site, but will get you info)

 

Things to do at the RV Park: Gift shop, Museum, Library, Theater, Exercise Room with his/her saunas, heated outdoor pool & spa, restaurant, laundry room, TV room, Playgrounds, Basketball/volleyball courts, Horseshoe pit, Mile-long jogging/walking track, Legends Casino, Potluck Saturday Nite in group picnic shelters

 

WHEN:            May 22 – 25 (3 nights)

                        If you are RV’ing, contact the Park directly, telling them you are with Bigfoot and you’ll get the group rate (this is also true if you plan on reserving any site before, during, after our three nights of Friday/Sat/Sun, May 22/23/24)

 

We (a.k.a. Bigfoot Sidecar Club):

 

1. Have reserved the “group” tent area and both picnic shelters and those attending without pre-registrations will be able to have a tent space. ($17/night for 2 people – one tent)  Identify yourself at registration as being with the Bigfoot Sidecar group to get this rate. Don’t count on Jack or Jerry to be at registration. There’s little shade so bring your canopy!

 

1. There are TWO remaining, specific tent sites not yet reserved of the initial 6 sites (T5 – T10) that YOU can reserve by pre-registration (by forwarding $17/night for all three nights (if you’re staying for less than the 3 nites, you’re not getting one of these 6 tent sites; you’ll have to contact the park directly or take an open area in the “group” site) for 2 people/one tent to me, Jack Fassel, checks made out to Jack Fassel, sent to Jack Fassel, U.S. Funds to Jack Fassel at Jack Fassel’s Address: 17250 S Terry Michael Lane, Oregon City, ,OR  97045) 4 people can share each site for an additional $5/person/nite.  Deadline for these reserved sites:  May 15^th, 2009.  First reserved with $51 check (for 2 people) or $5/more extra person, first served.

 

Requiring a motel?

Try:                                    Bestway Inn/Suites 509-865-5800

Best Western 509-865-7444

El Corral 509-865-1874

 

Note:  The Park has a no alcohol policy.

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USCA National (and Bigfoot Rendezvous)

 

When you check the website for this rally (address in Calendar of Events), make sure you keep scrolling down, down, down for details for the rally – lots of details – Pre-registration deadline is May 25^th, 2009 – and there’s some good savings if you do pre-register.  

 

Also, the “who’s who” of sidecars should be there (you can see specifically who at the website)

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2009 Calendar of Events

           

            May 14-17:  Chelan Rally: Check out the website (www.chelanrally.com)

 

May 22-25:  Yakima “UNRally”, moved to Toppenish, Yakama Indian Nation RV Park, We have the tent area on both sides of the shelters (holds 25 tents), plus 5 tent sites, plus one teepee

 

June:  25-28: Bigfoot Sidecar Rendezvous held @ The United Sidecar Association’s National Rally in Lake Tahoe.  (www.sidecar.com/rally) Deadline for pre-registration is May 25^th.

 

            Sep 4-7 :  25^th Kootney Kampout, Mirror Lake, Kaslo B.C.

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 From Fall 2009 News Letter

A picture is worth a thousand words; so here’s 6,000 of them at Hope.

First Column: Ah, cowboy coffee – according to Chris (a.k.a. “Schemdley”), the grounds qualify as

breakfast food;  sidecar games                                          Dinner & a rig

                                                            

 

            Cookin’ that Salmon                                                                                                  The Toews

                                           

                                                                                       

                sidecar games                                                                                 Closest evidence of a group meeting

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                         

                                       

Ears across the Border

Connor, Arielle and I got to the Timberline

Campground Friday evening. Louise Wright was already settled in for the night and Bill McMonnies was sitting by the campfire. I spent a few hours swapping stories with Bill then headed to the Combi-camp. It rained some over night but Saturday wasn't too bad. Jack & Dan (his step brother from Seattle) showed up on their solo rigs and were seriously considering sleeping in the club house, but eventually wound up in tent town. Sherry and Chris showed up in the afternoon but couldn't stay because their hot water tank at home had burst. They left us wieners and other food before the left. Joan, Dick and Louise prepared the corn and wieners etc. (Thank you). We all ate and ate. (and Jack & Dan drank and drank – must have been some good wine.) Thanks to Bill for paying for corn. We had a small turnout, maybe due to the not so good weather. It did rain, but it is nice to have the room to keep dry and warm. Again Jack has pictures. I'll say no more.

The Prez

Opinions expressed in Footnotes are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the

opinions of The Bigfoot Sidecar Club, nor its’ officers, members, or anybody living or dead, North or South of

the US/Canadian blue line, nor those that don‘t understand the finer points of hockey, nor those that own, and

admit that they own (much less drive) a mini-van manufactured by foreign or North American domestic

company, nor by those crazy enough to believe that three wheels are more stable than four. None of this

material is copyrighted since we can’t figure out if we’d use U.S. copyright law or Canadian copyright law or

some UN sanction yet to be declared by people we don’t know.

Mirror Lake (Kootney Kampout)

My granddaughter, Arielle and I left a few days early. We spent one night in Kelowna visiting relatives. The next  orning we headed to Vernon and from there we tooled Hwy 6 east. The weather was fine. I always enjoy this Hwy; not too much traffic, nice twisting roads and very scenic. We got to Mirror Lake late in the afternoon. Ron and Chris Guick, Rod and Angie Hooper were there setting up camp. We set up the Combi-camp and were set for the night.Friday evening was spent in Kaslo and upon return to the campground, sitting around the campfire, sharing thoughts and stories. Saturday some went to Ainsworth Hot Springs to spend a few hours relaxing. When we got back to Mirror Lake it was time to make the annual Chili. Chris and Angie brewed up some mild and hot chili. As always the food was excellent and after washing the pots etc. we sat around the campfire and again more thoughts and stories. We didn't have a lot of people come this year for many different reasons, but the ones that did come,enjoyed the weekend. Thanks again to Chris and Angie.

The Prez

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Footnotes

C/o Jack Fassel,  17250 S Terry Michael Lane,  Oregon City, OR 97045

(503)631-8981

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

The BIGFOOT SIDECAR CLUB

C/o Jerry Kotanko

6115-216 Street RR11, Langley, BC Canada V2Y 2N6

Phone: 604-534-6473 (after 6PM)        Email: jenako@shaw.ca

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17250 S Terry Michael Lane,  Oregon City, OR 97045

Phone: 503-631-8981        Fax: 503-343-9522        Email: sidejack@yahoo.com

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