Oyster run 2012??? Rumors???

77jester · 08-24-2012, 11:16 AM

I've been hearing rumors of this year being cancelled?? Something about the city of Annacortis shutting it down?????? Anyone else hear anythhing

1shinysideup · 08-24-2012, 12:59 PM

not here, as far as I've heard it's still on for the 23rd

*edit

top of page 2, still on.

http://www.cityofanacortes.org/counc...ile.asp?ID=939

yard sale · 08-24-2012, 01:38 PM

why would the city of anacortes shut down a cash cow like the oyster run? is not like people are getting raped & killed during the event year after year which is likely what it would take for them to decide they don't want the income it generates...

if you actually wanted to know why not ping someone on the city council or send email to the event organizers at info@oysterrun.org?

FireDave · 08-24-2012, 01:46 PM

Rumor is: it will be the same ol' shit, different day. Probably another traffic jam, with a couple thousand bikes, similar quantity of overly-leathered costumers, many tents selling things like chinese-made fingerless gloves and dew-rags.

I can't wait!

Are those guys cool or what? They're all standing around like girls at a prom, sizing-up each other: "Dammit, I thought I'd be the only one wearing black leather this year!"

loveabull · 08-24-2012, 01:49 PM

I'm from anacortes originally and I highly doubt this would ever happen. I haven't heard anything regardless so I'm pretty sure it's not true. All my family and friends live there and I would have heard about it if that was true. So no worries! It's still on

h_travis · 08-24-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by yard sale

It is not like people are getting raped & killed during the event year after year which is likely what it would take for them to take it into future consideration as to whether or not they want the income it generates...

if you actually wanted to know why not ping someone on the city council or send email to the event organizers at info@oysterrun.org?

fixd. Yeah until someone dies in the city limits during an oyster run, there will be an oyster run. Usually us bellinghammers plan an "anti-oyster run" ride up to Princeton bc the same day to get as far from that as possible. If I ever did go I would drive there and park a few blocks from town.

james1300 · 08-24-2012, 03:00 PM

Is it a 'Cruiser fest'? Whats to do there? Never mind.
http://www.oysterrun.org/index.html

KNanthrup · 08-24-2012, 04:40 PM

Are there good twisties in downtown anacortes?

77jester · 08-24-2012, 09:57 PM

just heard the rumor- figured someone would have the answer........ and could someone please tell me why anyone would ever wear chaps???? How embarrassing.

thrifty · 08-24-2012, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by 77jester

just heard the rumor- figured someone would have the answer........ and could someone please tell me why anyone would ever wear chaps???? How embarrassing.

Hey now!!!

Chaps are hot............................................... ...................... On women.....

Jeffytune · 08-24-2012, 10:31 PM

Of all the people we would think would understand what it's all about, this is the group I thought would I wouldn't have to explain it too.

Okay, the run is a chance for us "Cruiser" guys and gal to get together before the weather goes back to rain mode. I time to reflect on the riding season with friends and share our ride stories.
And, like Strugus, it's not about being at the rally, it's the ride there and the ride home, taking new roads and meeting new friends.

I guess you sport bikers just don't get it, you would if you could ride your bike more then 200 mile at a time....without a massage, 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties.

goslow · 08-24-2012, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by FireDave

Are those guys cool or what? They're all standing around like girls at a prom, sizing-up each other: "Dammit, I thought I'd be the only one wearing black leather this year!"

DeeG · 08-25-2012, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

Of all the people we would think would understand what it's all about, this is the group I thought would I wouldn't have to explain it too.

Okay, the run is a chance for us "Cruiser" guys and gal to get together before the weather goes back to rain mode.

So it rains, big deal. You don't ride in the rain????

Went to one Oyster Run.. That was enough. 8 miles of stop and go traffic just to get into town, bad music played loudly, overflowing port a potties, everyone selling the same cheap Chinese leather goods, and drunken bikers revving their engines to ear splitting decibels. Well, at least it kinda drowned out the 'music'. Even though I have a couple of 'cruiser style' bikes, its not my idea of a good time.

Bmwridr05 · 08-25-2012, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by FireDave

Are those guys cool or what? They're all standing around like girls at a prom, sizing-up each other: "Dammit, I thought I'd be the only one wearing black leather this year!"

Yea, Ive never seen sportbike groups, BMW groups, Duc groups etc, etc...ever pose in their costumes

FireDave · 08-25-2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

I guess you sport bikers just don't get it, you would if you could ride your bike more then 200 mile at a time....without a massage, 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties.

Hmmmm, might want to check that. How far is round trip: Windy Ridge/Seattle? Winthrop? Neah Bay?

Originally Posted by Bmwridr05

Yea, Ive never seen sportbike groups, BMW groups, Duc groups etc, etc...ever pose in their costumes

If this is posing, then call me guilty.

james1300 · 08-25-2012, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

Of all the people we would think would understand what it's all about, this is the group I thought would I wouldn't have to explain it too.

Okay, the run is a chance for us "Cruiser" guys and gal to get together before the weather goes back to rain mode. I time to reflect on the riding season with friends and share our ride stories.
And, like Strugus, it's not about being at the rally, it's the ride there and the ride home, taking new roads and meeting new friends.

I guess you sport bikers just don't get it, you would if you could ride your bike more then 200 mile at a time....without a massage, 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties.

Wadda ya got against 'Wheaties'? They ARE,'The Breakfest of Champions'!

Bmwridr05 · 08-25-2012, 08:13 AM

Nice, I have the same Vernal picture, also on a Bmw.

MichelinMan · 08-25-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

Of all the people we would think would understand what it's all about, this is the group I thought would I wouldn't have to explain it too.

Okay, the run is a chance for us "Cruiser" guys and gal to get together before the weather goes back to rain mode. I time to reflect on the riding season with friends and share our ride stories.
And, like Strugus, it's not about being at the rally, it's the ride there and the ride home, taking new roads and meeting new friends.

I guess you sport bikers just don't get it, you would if you could ride your bike more then 200 mile at a time....without a massage, 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties.

Wah... we need an excuse to ride to a place, drink beer, and see who has the most chrome or is in the most ass-kicking-ist 1%'er club.

And we sportbikers can and do ride for more than 200 miles at a time. But we don't feel the need to make a big production about it like the bagger guys as if it was some great life accomplishment.

The point of riding isn't to stand around and talk about riding (unless you're on a Ducati at Starbucks... or at the Oyster Run it seems).

I'll be out riding, but not up to Anacortes to get stuck in traffic with a bunch of loud ass Harleys and over-inflated egos.

Texasl · 08-25-2012, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

I guess you sport bikers just don't get it, you would if you could ride your bike more then 200 mile at a time....without a massage, 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties.

I have to stop after about 200 miles, but that's just for fuel. Nothing says I can't fuel up more than once (or twice or thrice) a day.

And, at my age it's more bran flakes and yogurt than Wheaties.

Jeffytune · 08-25-2012, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Bmwridr05

Yea, Ive never seen sportbike groups, BMW groups, Duc groups etc, etc...ever pose in their costumes

Your right, you sportbike guys never dress funny at all....

Sorta like.....


08-24-2012, 11:16 AM	#1
77jester Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 From: lynnwood, wa I Ride: 81CB900f, 80 CB900f	Oyster run 2012??? Rumors??? I've been hearing rumors of this year being cancelled?? Something about the city of Annacortis shutting it down?????? Anyone else hear anythhing __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 12:59 PM	#2
1shinysideup Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: 06 600RR	not here, as far as I've heard it's still on for the 23rd edit top of page 2, still on. http://www.cityofanacortes.org/counc...ile.asp?ID=939 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook* and Twitter Last edited by 1shinysideup; 08-24-2012 at 01:01 PM.. Reason: I learned how to google


08-24-2012, 01:38 PM	#3
yard sale snowshoe kitten... prrr... Joined: Mar 2006 From: 4to5 Blog Entries: 7 I Ride: slow in the fast lane like everyone else...	why would the city of anacortes shut down a cash cow like the oyster run? is not like people are getting raped & killed during the event year after year which is likely what it would take for them to decide they don't want the income it generates... if you actually wanted to know why not ping someone on the city council or send email to the event organizers at info@oysterrun.org? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
FireDave Railer Joined: Mar 2007 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: BMW K1200GT, KTM 990 Adv, Ducati SF	Rumor is: it will be the same ol' shit, different day. Probably another traffic jam, with a couple thousand bikes, similar quantity of overly-leathered costumers, many tents selling things like chinese-made fingerless gloves and dew-rags. I can't wait! Are those guys cool or what? They're all standing around like girls at a prom, sizing-up each other: "Dammit, I thought I'd be the only one wearing black leather this year!" __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by FireDave; 08-24-2012 at 01:54 PM..


08-24-2012, 01:49 PM	#5
loveabull Newbie Joined: Aug 2012 From: MOUNT VERNON I Ride: 2003 CRF250 and 2005 TTR230	I'm from anacortes originally and I highly doubt this would ever happen. I haven't heard anything regardless so I'm pretty sure it's not true. All my family and friends live there and I would have heard about it if that was true. So no worries! It's still on __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 03:00 PM	#7
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Is it a 'Cruiser fest'? Whats to do there? Never mind. http://www.oysterrun.org/index.html __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 08-24-2012 at 03:11 PM..


08-24-2012, 04:40 PM	#8
KNanthrup Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: '09 CBR1000RR. '95 R1100GS	Are there good twisties in downtown anacortes? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 09:57 PM	#9
77jester Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 From: lynnwood, wa I Ride: 81CB900f, 80 CB900f	just heard the rumor- figured someone would have the answer........ and could someone please tell me why anyone would ever wear chaps???? How embarrassing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 10:31 PM	#11
Jeffytune Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Beaverton I Ride: Harley FLHT	Of all the people we would think would understand what it's all about, this is the group I thought would I wouldn't have to explain it too. Okay, the run is a chance for us "Cruiser" guys and gal to get together before the weather goes back to rain mode. I time to reflect on the riding season with friends and share our ride stories. And, like Strugus, it's not about being at the rally, it's the ride there and the ride home, taking new roads and meeting new friends. I guess you sport bikers just don't get it, you would if you could ride your bike more then 200 mile at a time....without a massage, 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-25-2012, 08:13 AM	#17
Bmwridr05 Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chewelah,WA I Ride: 1985 R80, and others	Nice, I have the same Vernal picture, also on a Bmw. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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