MORC 1st Annual Halloween Event: Sunday, Oct. 29

[gopherhockey]

So... Tuesday the 31st is Halloween. Anyone up for some kind of MORC group ride and Halloween event?

We've thought about this for a few years in a row now and nothing has really come of it.. maybe this year?

Thoughts:

Group Ride at ?
Bonfire at ?
Ride in your costume
Treats
Beverages
Scary people (like Bob, Ted and myself...)

Doesn't have to be *on* Halloween for those who are all grown up and have to take care of the kids....

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[wildkona]

It all sounds good, I'd be in, was looking for a Halloween event this year...
:banana:

[TrailSquirell]

my halloween event is pullin an 8 hour shift after school.... lucky me

[col200]

I think there are monsters in Theo at night anyways so let's just do a night ride through Theo! :D

[crux]

Ride at leb, all [censored], with a bonfire across the way at the camp grounds. It is a Tuesday evening so we should not have to much company over there for all the tricks.

[gopherhockey]

Ride at leb, all [censored], with a bonfire across the way at the camp grounds. It is a Tuesday evening so we should not have to much company over there for all the tricks.

I was thinking a ride somewhere close to a place that could hold a campfire would be the ticket. I haven't checked on the logistics of a fire over at the campsite yet, perhaps its time to do that...

[BKocka]

okay so this is what i came up with a while back, but didn't share it with anyone because i didn't want to get rocks thrown at my head.

night ride. costumes. lights have to be turned onto strobe.

yea..... start throwing the rocks.....

[gopherhockey]

night ride. costumes. lights have to be turned onto strobe.

yea..... start throwing the rocks.....

No rocks necessary. Definitely a night costume ride is the ticket...

Maybe even some scary stuff placed out on the trail if we had the time and really wanted to get fancy.

[BKocka]

No rocks necessary. Definitely a night costume ride is the ticket...

Maybe even some scary stuff placed out on the trail if we had the time and really wanted to get fancy.

dude.

I would totally be game for the logistics of an event like this.

[Wolfchimp]

A night ride would be cool. Count me in.

[Kayakoholic]

dude.

I would totally be game for the logistics of an event like this.

Me too. Especially if there will be a bonfire of the vanities afterwards.

[Kosk]

Definitely a night costume ride is the ticket...

Maybe even some scary stuff placed out on the trail if we had the time and really wanted to get fancy.


hmmm...sounds complicated...what's wrong with just bikes, beer, and fire? I vote River Bottoms, it's spooky down there at night. Bloomington is pretty cool, maybe they'd let us have a fire somewhere if we ask nicely?

[gopherhockey]

A couple of possibilities have come up:

1. Leb
2. Elk River
3. River Bottoms (as per Pete's last post)
4. Mammoth

In the past, ER has had the "boo blast" event and I think its easy to have a bonfire there. Trouble is the distance from the metro for many of us.

We would probably get more people at Leb, but we'd have to check with the county on getting a campsite.

Also, I assume the general opinion would be to have this prior to the actual Halloween day.

[Burke]

hmmm...sounds complicated...what's wrong with just bikes, beer, and fire? I vote River Bottoms, it's spooky down there at night. Bloomington is pretty cool, maybe they'd let us have a fire somewhere if we ask nicely?
There is at least one fire ring on the bluffs on the east side of the river bottoms. also picnic table(s).

[BKocka]

I think it is important to say that the costume thing, as fun as it could be, would best be an optional thing.

however i plan on dressing up like Trinity from the matrix, attaching spd cleats to the bottom of some spicey leather boots and riding the trail like that.

what?

[gopherhockey]

I think it is important to say that the costume thing, as fun as it could be, would best be an optional thing.

however i plan on dressing up like Trinity from the matrix, attaching spd cleats to the bottom of some spicey leather boots and riding the trail like that.

what?

You shouldn't tell a bunch of bikers you are dressing up like Trinity - all of a sudden EVERYONE will be buying lights and wanting to join in on the fun.

Costumes definitely optional, but encouraged. What a great photo op to have people dress up. The tough part is working them around the cooler (assumed) weather.

We better be careful though, if we keep having fun events like this people might start to think MORC isn't so stuffy after all.... :D

[BKocka]

You shouldn't tell a bunch of bikers you are dressing up like Trinity - all of a sudden EVERYONE will be buying lights and wanting to join in on the fun.

if thats what it takes to get people to come to this event, then so be it!

also an added thought.... It would probably be best to have this on Friday October 27th, so it doesnt over shadow the Grim Racer MTB race on saturday.

[dave t]

Maybe even some scary stuff placed out on the trail

Like some puddles, braking bumps, trail poachers, ramdomly placed logs, large gap jumps and a few lawyers lurking around a helmetless biker.

OOOOOOOOO Scary.

[Danimal]

Like some puddles, braking bumps, trail poachers, ramdomly placed logs, large gap jumps and a few lawyers lurking around a helmetless biker.

OOOOOOOOO Scary.

Wasn't there a big marijuanna bust down at river bottoms a couple weeks ago? I imagine there will be growers, dealers and coppers as well!

[gopherhockey]

Like some puddles, braking bumps, trail poachers, ramdomly placed logs, large gap jumps and a few lawyers lurking around a helmetless biker.

OOOOOOOOO Scary.

I was thinking maybe more along the lines of a guy with marker on his face looking dead in a chair along the trail... DOH! :crazy2: ;)

[Trouble]

hmm i cant think of anything relaly kool or fun we could do but ill so be in for whatever u people choose

[Magic]

Is Torey one of the scary people we'll see out on the trail?;) :p
No smoking on this ride little girl.:cool:

[ricogigante]

Spicy leather boots?
I'm in.

[Wolfchimp]

If it's on the weekend before Halloween, I can't attend. I will be out of town. I may plan on doing my own night ride at Mammoth on the 31st then.

[BKocka]

Spicy leather boots?
I'm in.

dude. you have me quoted in your signiture! YES! i love it.

[wildkona]

I'll be riding as Wolverine, might be hard with my claws though. I have a fog machine if we have any use for that.... Trinity is cool but as far as black latex/leather goes some chick should go as Celine from the movie Underworld!!!:fool:

[Danimal]

So what night is this going down? And where? I am going to dress up as Bob Shepard and tote a broken Gary Fisher. I need to find my lime green sweat pants though.:D

[BKocka]

it isn't forsure happening yet. It will be posted up if there is enough intrest.

[RichZilla]

In the past, ER has had the "boo blast" event and I think its easy to have a bonfire there. Trouble is the distance from the metro for many of us.

It would only be a far drive if you live in Rosemount or something.;) :p It's only 20 mins from the 494/694 corner...and yup, the fire wouldn't be tough. I may be able to get the compost site opened up for a better campfire/parking area. Much more private and no neighbors to be concerned about. Here's a sample fire from the last couple races we had there this fall.:)
http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/519/IMG_2786.jpg

[mtnbykr]

any decision on when/where??

my vote is for saturday oct 28 at leb.

the dulluth krew could/would/should come down for a ride.

if the night ride is at leb, we'd do a mamooth day ride, eat, then a leb night ride.

we are always in costume...

[Jackrabbit Slim]

I'm not sure how my Frank the Bunny costume would work on a bike...but I'm willing to give it a try.

[Kayakoholic]

I'll be on the ride. I'll be dressed as Sonic the Hedgehog and, I'll have my own lights!

[mtnbykr]

bump

plans??

[gopherhockey]

Yup, its now or never.. we need some decisions.

Maybe we don't try make it a huge ordeal this year and just have a costume optional group ride somewhere. Sure would be nice to have a bonfire and treats to go with all the tricks tho.

So far most I've talked too are in favor of the river bottoms as the location.

[crux]

Sunday looks like the best day/evening by the current forcast. (I know wait 10min.) one more Vote for Leb. John call it this morning so we have a definitive event.

[BKocka]

John lets just make it a non-big thing where people come, costume or no costume, and bring something to share and their legs to ride on.

ie- candy, bag of chips and salsa, etc.

and if the city of bloomington is okay with it- why not the river bottoms?

[ibismojo2001]

I'm game for this weekend (Sunday looking the best) at either locale. I am going to dress like a cyclist (or as my daughters say "Superman").:banana:

[gopherhockey]

If we aren't concerned about having a campfire and only want costumes and treats, I say we just set a ride for Sunday at the River Bottoms and do something more fancy next year if we have the time and energy...

Now we just need a time and meeting spot and maybe something to try get people to do the costume thing (prizes?)

[BKocka]

why wouldnt we be able to have a fire going??

[gopherhockey]

why wouldnt we be able to have a fire going??

We certainly could. Someone needs to contact someone to maybe get approval? And we need wood... ;)

I'm not that familiar with the 'bottoms as I haven't ridden it in years... anyone able to help out with this?

[gopherhockey]

http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/handouts/54/54cfiresrec.pdf

Brochure on outdoor fires in Bloomington...

[BKocka]

I contacted the city... they are all in a staff meeting. they will call me back shortly. I also contacted the DNR, left a message for tom- he will call me back tomorrow about it.

[Burke]

If you have a fire, make sure you're on Bloomington land. The trail goes through Fish and Wildlife preserve area, where fires are a strict no-no.

[BKocka]

from the looks of it we can have a fire... I will call and make sure. I did say i was master of logistics ;)

[ibismojo2001]

[quote=gopherhockey;184979]...And we need wood... ;)


I just cut down a bunch of buckthorn in the woods behind my house and was going to have it removed but if I can save some dough and just burn it, that "wood" be great.

Let me know. I could also use a hand ( and truck) moving it over there (I live off Cliff and 77).:D

[TML]

I did say i was master of logistics ;)

*rubs hands together in scheming way*
*light bulbs go off in event directors head*

Girl, have I got plans for you . . . ;)

[Danimal]

why wouldnt we be able to have a fire going??

Cause Smokey Da Bear says so!:D

[gopherhockey]

Before Briana said she would call I had sent an email to the city. This is what I got back (below). Briana, perhaps you can find out about the fire pit that someone mentioned.... perhaps if we knew exactly where it was it would help pinpoint what property it is on... ?


Hi John- Thanks for the email. Unfortunately, the river bottoms are difficult place for to give such an authorization because it traverses so many jurisdictions (City, State, Federal and Private land).

City code states (Section 5.21 (3)) "No fires shall be lighted or made in any park except in places provided for such purposes, and except for fires lighted by City employees engaged in cleaning the area." We do not have any authorized fire pits on City land in the river bottoms.

So, long winded answer, fires are not allowed.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!


Greg Boatman, Assistant Manager
Parks and Recreation Division
City of Bloomington
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, MN 55388

[ibismojo2001]

Maybe we could eat candy, light candles and sing Kumbaya:D

[gopherhockey]

Maybe we could eat candy, light candles and sing Kumbaya:D

Are you saying this ride is all about candy, or the singing... what is the focus of this ride anyway?

(kidding...) ;)

[BKocka]

John,

Scott was the one who mentioned that on the east side of the river bottoms there were picnic tables and a fire pit.

Best ask him about it- since I have only ridden there once.

[BKocka]

*rubs hands together in scheming way*
*light bulbs go off in event directors head*

Girl, have I got plans for you . . . ;)

that's what i like to hear! use me and my logistical ways, USE ME!:D

[gopherhockey]

Additional response to my question about a possible firepit:


Perhaps, but also may be a unauthorized pit that we just have not discovered yet. I am not aware of any fire pit authorized by the City on any park land. I have left a message with our Park Maintenance manager to see if I am mistaken, but I do not think so. Will be in touch if I hear differently.


Thanks!
GB
Greg Boatman, Assistant Manager
Parks and Recreation Division
City of Bloomington

[ibismojo2001]

Are you saying this ride is all about candy, or the singing... what is the focus of this ride anyway?

(kidding...) ;)


Probably the candy because you don't want to hear me sing:jumpy: ...

[Kosk]

If I recall isn't the place mentioned up by the over grown parking lot towards the east end? I thought I recall picnic tables and a fire ring there.....

Either way it sounds like we are taking the responsible approach and finding out for sure. Good job guys and girls.

I think our next trail project/proposal needs to include a proposed fire pit at the trailhead!

[BKocka]

I think our next trail project/proposal needs to include a proposed fire pit at the trailhead!

dude.

good idea. seriously.

on another note.... having a fire seems to be a popular idea. If this isn't going to work out at the river bottoms, what is our next plan of action? change locations to accomidate the fire, or keep it at the bottoms sans fire??

[gopherhockey]

I think our next trail project/proposal needs to include a proposed fire pit at the trailhead!

This could be the best idea I'veh eard all year! :D


on another note.... having a fire seems to be a popular idea. If this isn't going to work out at the river bottoms, what is our next plan of action? change locations to accomidate the fire, or keep it at the bottoms sans fire??

Perhaps we could contact Inver Grove Heights about Salem Hills?

[Kosk]

Perhaps we could contact Inver Grove Heights about Salem Hills?

I was thinking the same thing....

[BKocka]

done and done......... unless john beats me to it....

[gopherhockey]

done and done......... unless john beats me to it....

Its all you! ;)

[BKocka]

Just talked to Nancy Verby at Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreations about fire permits, etc. She forwarded my email to Mark- the superintendant of Salem Hills. He is out of the office for the rest of today but should get back to me tomorrow morning- the email was also forwarded to Tracy Petersen the Recreation Superintendent... so all the right people have been contacted... now we just have to wait to hear back.....

[jag]

if salem doesn't work, i rode by a fire pit tonight that looks like it is used daily by the lake - on the beach at theo. I bet the users don't ask for permission though. There is also a business with a dirt lot next to theo on SW side with easy access to the trail (States electric).

fire fire heh heh fire.

[Kayakoholic]

[quote=gopherhockey;184979]...And we need wood... ;)


I just cut down a bunch of buckthorn in the woods behind my house and was going to have it removed but if I can save some dough and just burn it, that "wood" be great.

Let me know. I could also use a hand ( and truck) moving it over there (I live off Cliff and 77).:D

I have a bunch of fireplace wood in my garage that's been sitting there for 3 years, unburned. I can load it in my trunk for a rager bonfire.

[BKocka]

baaaaaaah.

Alright, the City of Inver Grove Heights requires a fire permitt to burn. No biggie. I called the Inspections desk at City Hall and left a message for Debbie (who works in inspections). I told her I would like to nail down this information today (cost, fire requirments, etc.) so hopfully she will be quick to respond. I will keep you all posted.

[ibismojo2001]

Anybody check the LEB campground for firepit space??

[BKocka]

inver grove is giving me the run around....

[TML]

inver grove is giving me the run around....

James (kleincrazy) is Trail Steward and can usually contact Mark Borgwardt pretty quickly. Perhaps you could shoot him a PM and he could get a quicker answer/better answer.

Thanks for being on top of this Brianna.

[gopherhockey]

Anybody check the LEB campground for firepit space??

This might be our only hope at this point... I think all we'd need to do is reserve a campsite.

Parking might be an issue, however. We'd have to leave the Leb lot by 10pm - otherwise we could just ride over to the campground on bike.

[BKocka]

I'm thinking Leb might be the best choice. I have sent so many emails and left so many messages and they just keep on refering me back to someone else.

honestly, it's a bit ridiculous.

[krazykatie]

I vote...we settle at Leb! What time??

[ibismojo2001]

This might be our only hope at this point... I think all we'd need to do is reserve a campsite.

Parking might be an issue, however. We'd have to leave the Leb lot by 10pm - otherwise we could just ride over to the campground on bike.


We could all park on Covington or that other road??? across from the LEB entrance.

Do we need a head count for Sunday night at the campground site?? Time on Sunday??

I have some wood (lots of branches and trunks from 4" and under) and could haul it over sunday afternoon.

[crux]

Leb it is.

Bonfire / Fire rings are located at Jensen Lake as the campgrounds are closed for the season. Figure bringing out some grillables pre-ride. Ride over to the trail do a few laps and back to finish off a case that we cracked into last night.

[col200]

if salem doesn't work, i rode by a fire pit tonight that looks like it is used daily by the lake - on the beach at theo. I bet the users don't ask for permission though. There is also a business with a dirt lot next to theo on SW side with easy access to the trail (States electric).

fire fire heh heh fire.

I don't know about this year but isn't the "Homie Fall Fest" down at Theo? I'm 99.9% sure they've had fires (but...legal? I don't know).

[mara]

I've gone to many a bonfire at the sacrificial table in Theo. No clue on the legality, but we were pretty obvious and were never bothered.

Disclaimer: What do I know? Check for yourself and/or take a calculated risk. I would never advocate burning things if it made the city unhappy. :cool:

[BKocka]

okay so lets just go head with Lebanon.

I talked to Jeff at the City of Inver Gorve Heights (finally) and he said that Salem Hills doesn't have a provided fire ring, and in order to have any sort of fire in the city there has to be a provided one. Good information for future events. We would have to get a one time permitt from the city if we ever want to have a fire there.

[mtnbykr]

if so the dulluth krew is out. we had a guide for mamooth on saturday, thinking this was going down sat pm.

[transplant]

So this is on Friday night?

[gopherhockey]

Leb it is.

Bonfire / Fire rings are located at Jensen Lake as the campgrounds are closed for the season. Figure bringing out some grillables pre-ride. Ride over to the trail do a few laps and back to finish off a case that we cracked into last night.

Did you get any info on Jensen Lake - do we need to reserve it or anything?

Sounds like we might need to all drive over there post ride? Some could be over there early to get the fire and treats situated if they aren't doing a night lap.

We need to pick a time. I figure maybe some might want to do a daylight lap, and then some a night lap?

Do we lose an hour before the event? I suppose that would tweak the schedule a bit.

[Danimal]

I've gone to many a bonfire at the sacrificial table in Theo. :cool:

Hey Mara, what do you sacrifice... lettuce?
Seeing as how your a vegetarian, I'm guessing a good iceburg or romaine.:D :) :crazy2:

Blaaaahaaahaaa! How's it goin' girlfriend?

[crux]

Fire pit is a first come first serve. Figure early and setting up, or hit an early lap or two then head over for a bit of food then ride back for the night lap. I'm sur e that a steak would cook up good in the fire, not sure about a head of lettuce though.

Did you get any info on Jensen Lake - do we need to reserve it or anything?

Sounds like we might need to all drive over there post ride? Some could be over there early to get the fire and treats situated if they aren't doing a night lap.

We need to pick a time. I figure maybe some might want to do a daylight lap, and then some a night lap?

Do we lose an hour before the event? I suppose that would tweak the schedule a bit.

[gopherhockey]

Fire pit is a first come first serve. Figure early and setting up, or hit an early lap or two then head over for a bit of food then ride back for the night lap. I'm sur e that a steak would cook up good in the fire, not sure about a head of lettuce though.

I say we get a few people to go claim the fire pit early... I'd be up for it.

Now we need a time, some volunteers, verification on the wood, and some people willing to bring treats.

[manual63]

Hey Mara, what do you sacrifice... lettuce?

She might sacrifice you if you keep making fun of vegetarians like that....:p

Seriously, the table is an interesting thing. If you have not seen it, you must come see it sometime.

[wanderingrobots]

well now that the location has been worked out its onto costumes. Bikerfox anyone????

[gopherhockey]

well now that the location has been worked out its onto costumes. Bikerfox anyone????

I'm coming as Ron Jeremy...

.. ok maybe not. :crazy2: :p

[mtnbykr]

Now we need a time.....

and a day. sunday?? or??

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and a day. sunday?? or??

I thought this was to be on Halloween proper, Tuesday the 31st.

By Tuesday my new light should have arrived, and my costume should have long stopped squirming in its basement closet.

[gopherhockey]

So far the day is Sunday. I think we didn't want it on the actual day because so many people would be involved in other things - taking the kids out for treats, stuffing other kids faces with poisoned candy... etc.

The time is rapidly approaching... we need more people to weigh in.

I say we head out to the fire pit early afternoon and claim it. We need someone with wood to pull this off (or at least someone willing to bring some by) We need to decide if the ride will meet at Jensen, or if we want to meet at Leb and head over to the fire post-ride. Either way we need volunteers to watch the fire and guard our spot.

Andy, did they say how late we could keep the fire burning?

[TML]

I hear the calling for wood. I'd love to bring some but I'll be in Michigan for the weekend and can't guarantee when I'll be back on Sunday. If I do show up it'd probably be later if anything. :confused:

[ibismojo2001]

I have wood and live behind Penn Cycle off Slater in Eagan. I could haul it over to Jensen Lake Sunday afternoon (may take a couple trips as I have a midize SUV).

When I drop the wood off we could put up a reserved sign or something.

Day ride then eat then night ride then bonfire????

I probably will not be able to ride until about 6:30 ish, but I can drop the wood off earlier.

[gopherhockey]

Day ride then eat then night ride then bonfire????



That sounds like a plan.

How about this:

Meet at Lebanon at 4:00pm - do a lap, head over to grab a bite at the fire
Back over to Leb for a night lap at 7:00, then everyone over to Jensen to complete the event.

(at the same time we have someone keeping our spot reserved and monitoring the fire.. a few of us grab the location around 1-2pm just to be on the safe side?)

Bring your own food. Bring some to share. Post up what you are bringing if you like... might help attract more people. I say people in costume get first dibs on the treats!

We need costume judges.

[mara]

I'm likely in, although probably later. We finally get to have Sunday trailwork at Theo :banana:

Rumor has it the trail fairy may make a limited return appearance (for thirty seconds before getting too cold and needing sweatpants -- wimpy fairies!)

[BKocka]

when is this going down? i have to drive someone to the airport sunday.

[gopherhockey]

I changed the name of the thread to maybe get more people to post up. It doesn't sound like a lot of people are interested....???

[ryno lite]

I should be there. Sounds like fun!

[gopherhockey]

Lets try this:

Day Lap 4:00pm - Meet at Lebanon Hills Parking Lot. Costumes are not required but are recommended!

Jensen Lake Cookout & Bonfire

Night Lap 7:00pm - Convoy over to Leb from Jensen Lake, Ride, then return for more bonfire fun & festivities.

RSVP here if you plan to come. Please disclose costume if wearing one, and treats if bringing some to share. Also if you can bring wood.

Note: a few of us should head over to claim the firepit earlier. Post up if you are willing to help with the setup etc.

We need volunteer(s) to watch the fire during the day and night laps.

Again, costumes are not required but are recommended... we will be taking tons of photos, so this is your chance to hamm it up and get yourself a place in the MORC gallery... :evil:

Post up NOW if you think this agenda should be changed in any way...

[wildkona]

I'll be there as Wolverine:crazy2:

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So far the day is Sunday. I think we didn't want it on the actual day because so many people would be involved in other things - taking the kids out for treats, stuffing other kids faces with poisoned candy... etc....

Bah. I didn't read the later posts, and was still stuck on the initially proposed day.

Can't make Sunday. Out of town tonight until Monday evening.

I was hoping for Tuesday to give me somewhere to go to avoid the annoying little beggars in carcinogenic face paint that'll be wandering around drooling, tormenting my dog, and periodcially wetting themselves. Anyone else notice that on the morning after Halloween the sidewalks always smell like stale kool-ade urine?

[BKocka]

bahhhhhh i am so torn! I mean i said I was going to organize this event but now things are falling apart!

but Noah can get a ride to the airport himself that night -- so I will be there. I'd like to do a night ride, (for real this time) so John if I could barrow your extra light (or Bob) that would be cool. I can sit and guard the fire during the day lap if you'd like -- just tell me how to get there.

now for a costume... I can't find any cheap black spicey boots that I can drill SPD cleats into so Trinity is out.... any other ideas from you boys!?

[wanderingrobots]

put on flat peds and go as trinity.
or if your still in the sci fi genre go for one of the workers for the "nightwatch" dont know how many people actually saw thatmovie but everyone that did thought it was tight

[wildkona]

I have an idea-go with platform pedals:eyeroll:
if you need lights I have some cheap ones for $20 they are zefal hf-635 which are halogen/leds and have side beams

[ibismojo2001]

I'll be there for the night ride at 7 pm and will drop wood off in the afternoon say 2ish at Jensen Lake??????? Meaning I can help set up ( may have the little rugrats with me).

As far as the costume goes, I am gonna have to think up something up...

[crux]

Andy, did they say how late we could keep the fire burning?

I can show up early and help out. As for the fire as long as it is out when we leave it shoud be fine. They did not specify a closing time when i called.

[BKocka]

I will not ride leb in spicey-heeled-boots on platforms!

who do you think I am, wonder woman!?

no, just you know, trinity from the matrix.

ooohh I could be lara croft from tomb raider... i would need to get my airsoft pistols back.....

[bigwheel]

I'll be coming back from up-north on Sunday night, so it's doubtful that I'll be able to make it. If I can, I'll try to get there for the night ride or fire afterward.

[krazykatie]

I'll bring a bundle of wood and whip up a karrot kake to bring along. I plan on doing the day lap but need to get home early to the little one...its a school night. and I will not disclose my costume....

[KleinCrazy]

Ummmm.

The sun will be setting at 5:00 or so on Sunday due to changing back from Daylight Savings time.

This might cut the "Daytime Ride" a little short if it rolls out right at 4:00pm and that almost never happens.

Any ideas on this?

[gopherhockey]

but Noah can get a ride to the airport himself that night -- so I will be there. I'd like to do a night ride, (for real this time) so John if I could barrow your extra light (or Bob) that would be cool. I can sit and guard the fire during the day lap if you'd like -- just tell me how to get there.

now for a costume... I can't find any cheap black spicey boots that I can drill SPD cleats into so Trinity is out.... any other ideas from you boys!?

If you do the Trinity thing the light is yours to use. (we'll let you skip the boots during the ride)

We could move the day ride up to 3:30?

[BKocka]

oh so there are light contingencies?!?

that sucks.

now i have to find an actual outfit.....

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/e/e4/180px-TrinityMatrixCharacter.jpg

[chiquito]

Sounds like it will be a fun event. Sucks that I will not be able to make it. Enjoy guys!!!

[CookieMonster]

I'll be there and I will be in costume :cool: I think I can bring some treats too!!

[Kayakoholic]

I'll be there on the night ride and dressed as a kayaker. My neoprene spray skirt will help keep me warm. I'll bring the trail mix! It's a special Stikine River-in-Spring-Flood blend.

I'll be on the night ride since I'm pretty sure the Simpsons is going to be a repeat.

[Gus]

so then I would like to make it for the nite ride...is it leaving the trailhead from leb or jensen lake? where is jensen lake ? meetimg in the parking lot at 630 or so if at leb ? god I hope I can make this one. Ill know for sure tonight after i get home and check the schedule. if I go ill be going as mtn biker (fox gear)

[minnesota_freerider]

I want to try and make it for the bonfire and whatnot, but I won't be able to ride or anything because of my bum ankle, but the bonfire definately sounds like fun. I can try and make it up there early to help save the area, but I can't guarentee anything.

Dusty

[Trouble]

oh so there are light contingencies?!?

that sucks.

now i have to find an actual outfit.....

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/e/e4/180px-TrinityMatrixCharacter.jpg


AHHHH u totally stole my idea!!!:crazy:

[BKocka]

Torey we can both rock tirinity. OR be the other chick who wears tight clothes from the movie. ha. hahaha.

[steef]

My ex-wife went as Trinity last year. I'm really glad I didn't see it.

[gopherhockey]

Note slight time change

Day Lap 3:30pm - Meet at Lebanon Hills Parking Lot. Costumes are not required but are recommended! We need to start the ride promptly at 3:30, so get there as early as you need to have your bike ready to go.

Drive over to Jensen Lake Cookout & Bonfire

Night Lap 7:00pm - Convoy over to Leb from Jensen Lake, Ride, then return for more bonfire fun & festivities.

RSVP here if you plan to come. Please disclose costume if wearing one, and treats if bringing some to share. Also if you can bring wood.

Note: a few of us should head over to claim the firepit earlier. Post up if you are willing to help with the setup etc.

[BKocka]

so i bought my coustume last night..... Savers.... $9.52 got me full leather pants and an awesome and perfect long black coat.... now i need to get my air soft pistols back from my ex and this will be perfect haha!

[KleinCrazy]

Should be there in costume and I might make a big pot of Chilli for after the daytime ride.

[crux]

Will be there for the ride, just need to work on locating a costume. Where does one get a large pink tutu these days?

[Magic]

Will be there for the ride, just need to work on locating a costume. Where does one get a large pink tutu these days?

In Greg Hawes's closet! HAHAHAHAHA.:p

[gopherhockey]

Maura sent me this link.. some interesting costumes available:
http://funshop.com/

[ibismojo2001]

Maura sent me this link.. some interesting costumes available:
http://funshop.com/


Funny....I don't see that Ron Jeremy costume.....hmmmmmm:D

[Paul Swenson]

Funny....I don't see that Ron Jeremy costume.....hmmmmmm:D

Or the John Mark Karr costume...

creepy

[bigwheel]

Will be there for the ride, just need to work on locating a costume. Where does one get a large pink tutu these days?

Last time I had one of them was during the 1991 halloween blizzard, when we got 27 inches of snow. It must have looked pretty strange seeing two guys in tutus pushing a minivan out of the parking lot to leave the party.

We got our tutu material off of the wall after a friend's wedding. They used it as frilly stuff around the corners of the reception hall.

[Trouble]

im totally gonna make it but i wont get off work until 8PM :( no!!!! so hopefully depending on how long u all ride i can catch a lap if not see you all at the fire :P

[Danimal]

I have to work :( And I have no lights. Double whammy. Lights have made it on my Christmas list from Santa though. Have I been good?????

[jjrsds]

I'm in. Where at Jensen is the fire pit?

[Hellbender]

I'll be there for the afternoon ride and bonfire (not so sure about the night ride). I can bring some cookies along to share... Costume is weather dependent....I'm a southerner with little cold tolerance!

[Nickel]

I'll be there for the afternoon ride and bonfire (not so sure about the night ride). I can bring some cookies along to share... Costume is weather dependent....I'm a southerner with little cold tolerance!

We'll get you playing broomball...you'll want to be outside all the time ;)

[timmy]

Will be there for the ride, just need to work on locating a costume. Where does one get a large pink tutu these days?

In Greg Hawes's closet! HAHAHAHAHA.:p

You are just too funny Troy!

[gopherhockey]

Jensen Lake -

Interstate 35E to Eagan. Exit on Cliff Road. East on Cliff
Road 1.5 miles to Pilot Knob Road. South 0.7 miles to
Carriage Hills Drive. East on Carriage Hills Drive to
trailhead.

-OR-

From the south, 3.2 miles north of County Road 42
on Pilot Knob Road.

I'm not 100% sure where the fire pit is but there are like 3 places to drive in and park right in a row so watch for a lot of cars with bikes etc.

Map: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Parks/maps/LebHillsMap&DriveDirect2005.pdf

[ibismojo2001]

I did not see the firepit today when I was there but just read that it is in the shelter behind the restrooms (right side of road when you drive in)

I plan to be there at about 2ish with wood.


G

[gopherhockey]

I plan to be there at about 2ish with wood.



I'll try get there then as well to help reserve the spot.

If anyone else can bring some wood that would be cool.

Looks like the park closes at 10pm there as well, so we'll have to wrap it up by then... :cryin:

[Brinkmanners]

I'll be there for the afternoon ride, but not the bonfire or the night ride.

Tim

[gopherhockey]

BYOF Alert!

Please remember to bring your own food if you plan to cook something up. (i.e. hotdog on the fire)

Bringing food or treats to share is highly encouraged, but I don't want anyone counting on this.

Oh, and firewood....

Here is the latest calendar of unofficial events: (don't forget about daylight savings clock change today!)

Day Lap 3:30pm - Meet at Lebanon Hills Parking Lot. Costumes are not required but are recommended! We need to start the ride promptly at 3:30, so get there as early as you need to have your bike ready to go.

Drive over to Jensen Lake Cookout & Bonfire. If your costume didn't fit or wasn't appropriate for the ride, now is the time to put it on.

Night Lap 7:00pm - Convoy over to Leb from Jensen Lake, Ride, then return for more bonfire fun & festivities.

Appx Map to Jensen from Lebanon:

http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=4796+Johnny+Cake+Ridge+Rd,+St+Paul,+MN+55122&daddr=1350+Carriage+Hills+Drive,+eagan+minnesota&ie=UTF8&z=15&om=1


http://samizdata.net/~pdeh/pumpkin_puke_sml.jpg

http://www.culpritone.com/journal/JrnlImg/pumpkinvomit.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/41/78506325_8af428852d_o.jpg

http://www.theagitator.com/archives/PumpkinPuke.jpg

[gopherhockey]

I'll be camping out at the firepit around 2pm today. If nobody comes that will watch the fire I may not make the day ride... if I'm not there have a good ride and get some pictures. We'll all meet at Jensen sometime after the ride...

[dave t]

Jeez, John. More drunk pictures on the MORC site?:D

I might be able to make some part of the festivities.

[Benjamin Severns]

I'm going to try and convince my friend max that he needs to come with today, but i'll be there for the day lap, and the bon fire, though i'm not so sure i'll do the night lap due to my lack of lights....

[gopherhockey]

am at firepit.. its ours. to find it, go down the steps just east of the shelter and look to your left down by the hiking trail/lake.need wood tho!

[gopherhockey]

did I mention we need wood??

[gopherhockey]

...and a couple of signs to help people find the firepit would b cool.

[Pandl]

Dang vacations. Get me out of habits. This would have been fun. Too bad I just saw it.

John, did you get wood yet?

[krazykatie]

This event was a RIOT!! Already looking forward to next years...we're going all out!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/kdandkayla/halloween06005-1.jpg

[manual63]

Sorry, had to miss it. After two long days of trailwork, I couldn't muster the energy for this event. I hope you all had a great time!!

[gopherhockey]

This event was a RIOT!! Already looking forward to next years...we're going all out!



You got that right! What a blast. Katie, nice job carving the pumpkins!

Everyone who dressed up - great job! Will post some pics soon.

Another annual event is born...

[gopherhockey]

I posted up about half the photos I have. A simple search here, or check the MORC Event Photos section:

http://www.morcmtb.net/photopost/showgallery.php?mcats=537&si=halloween&what=allfields&name=&when=0&whenterm=&condition=and

There were more great pictures taken by others - can't wait to see em'!

[Brinkmanners]

Gotta ride Leb in the dark again. Love it !

John, thanks for organizing this.

Tim

[Brinkmanners]

It automatically appears under my name when I post a message.

I'm guessing the possibilities are:

A. Everyone knows I'm a novice and a poseur, so why not put it out there for the MORC world to see?
B. I've only been on the MORC site for a few months, so I haven't passed my probationary period or undergone some bizarre initiation rite.
C. I've let my MORC membership lapse, so I'm being punished by being labelled a beginner.
D. I've only done trail work once on the REI trail day, so I haven't advanced to intermediate or advanced Trail status.
E.________ Other
F. All of the above.

Thanks,

Tim
PORC'er, (Pudgy Off-Road Cyclist)

[bigwheel]

It automatically appears under my name when I post a message.

It means that you haven't posted much (based on post count).

[gopherhockey]

E.________ Other



Yup, its E:

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11975&highlight=post+count

[BKocka]

oh man so yea.... lots of fun last night! next year will be even better, I just know it... I am feeling pretty tired from all of my laps at leb yesterday.\

great photos you guys- fyi. I vote Ted be the winner of best costume.

[Brinkmanners]

There once was a newcomer to MORC
Who said, "hey guys, maybe this will work"
Sure, it will bore 'em,
Spamming the forum
Change my label, just call me a dork.

Tim just-trying-to-move-beyond-beginner-trail Brinkmann

[gopherhockey]

There once was a newcomer to MORC
Who said, "hey guys, maybe this will work"
Sure, it will bore 'em,
Spamming the forum
Change my label, just call me a dork.

Tim just-trying-to-move-beyond-beginner-trail Brinkmann

If you are going to be that creative about it, I'll allow the spam ;)

Only 9 left to get to the next level. Only ~5600 to beat shad and me.

[wildkona]

Had a blast yesterday. I posted some pics and in bout 30 minutes will have more at http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/xtremebikes/

Lets do it again next year...

[TML]

Looks like much fun was had. Wish I would have been back in town in time. :cryin:

[berrywise]

Had a blast yesterday. I posted some pics and in bout 30 minutes will have more at http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/xtremebikes/

Lets do it again next year...

That second photo couldn't have been comfortable to ride in :crazy:

[Magic]

That second photo couldn't have been comfortable to ride in :crazy:

I'd ride behind that, but it was really Josh!:crazy2:

[BKocka]

josh. oh josh.

the second photo.

hahahahahahaha. ha.

[Magic]

Nice costume you had there Brianna. I'm sorry I missed out on this ride and get together. So that isn't you in the second pic.

[BKocka]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/xtremebikes/Halloween%20Group%20Ride/Picture138.jpg

john is still all about the licking of things (ie rocks, pumpkings, etc.)... i personally think we need to make a montage of photos of his licking obsession.

[BKocka]

Nice costume you had there Brianna. I'm sorry I missed out on this ride and get together. So that isn't you in the second pic.

oh no you obviously caught me. ;)

slash..... eww.:sick: