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FANTASTIC!!!
However, this is where I become a PITA: The only date that works for us is the August 26 - 27 date. We're away both other weekends.
I won't be riding before or after the tour, unfortunately. I will simply eat my chocolate and watch you all ride...
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07-17-2006, 10:11 AM #1
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FIELD TRIP!!! Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory Tour and a Ride??
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http://www.scharffenberger.com/factory.asp
MP and I have been kicking around the idea of a tour. Due to one thing and another August 26th at 3:30 is the day and time.
Please let me know if you’d like to join us and how many. We can have up to 40 people.
A private tour would be best in order that space is guaranteed for everyone and I don't have to make individual reservations; the cost for a private tour is $35 and everyone would get a $1 back for the gift shop or 2 free small chocolates. We can share the cost equally. Tours are an hour long. Is this OK with everyone?
PetitePois makes the grade – everyone must be 10 or more years of age (there is no comment about mental age which is good because Bubba wants to come).
Is anyone interested in a bike ride before the tour? Would anyone like to take on the organization? Scharffen Berger does have a bike rack outside their factory but doesn’t guarantee safety of the bikes and theft has become a problem. We could ride ahead of time and leave bikes locked inside cars or on secure car racks. I'm leaning toward a Saturday date to have more ride time or shopping time or eating time (or all of the above).
One last thing: I leave for Oregon on Wednesday so post ASAP as I don’t know if I’ll have a WI-FI connection there. I’ll do my best to keep up.
Oh yeah, footwear. Because we are all such fashion mavens and the web site says closed toed shoes are required, I asked about Keen sandals. Probably won't past muster as you can still see the joints of the toes. You can bring them and ask, but have a back up pair of walking shoes in the car.Last edited by SadieKate; 07-17-2006 at 04:51 PM.
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07-17-2006, 10:57 AM #2
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07-17-2006, 11:19 AM #3
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Become?
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07-17-2006, 11:23 AM #4
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I just edited the original post. How many spaces should I put down for the Family Pois?
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07-17-2006, 11:58 AM #5
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We'll be in for 2 spaces at least. The Big Pois will probably be riding...
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07-17-2006, 12:00 PM #6
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What a great idea !
I think either Aug. 26 or 27 would work for me & the Mr.
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07-17-2006, 12:00 PM #7
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Where's the ride route? BC (before chocolate?) I might not be able to do both but would like to attend the ride at least.
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07-17-2006, 12:26 PM #8
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Repeating for Trek420's benefit.
Two spaces reserved for the Bobs on the 267th and 27th. yippee! Originally Posted by SadieKate
Trek - any spaces for you? And what's the ride plan?
Big Pois - somehow that name fits.
Particularly with that blue polka dot jersey. It was very hot that day; it was dots, wasn't it?
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07-17-2006, 01:21 PM #9
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It was dots. He is so proud of it. My dermatologist/his ride buddy gave it to him for his b-day.
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07-17-2006, 01:28 PM #10
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Gawd, my post just popped up again in front of me and I read "dots" as "clots". Guess I am a bit obsessed!!!
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07-17-2006, 01:39 PM #11
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I bet some chocolate would hep.
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07-17-2006, 03:17 PM #12
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Adding one space for Dachsund on Aug 26 or 27.
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07-17-2006, 04:07 PM #13
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Me too! Me too!
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07-17-2006, 04:10 PM #14
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Same time? Same place? Same channel? How many spaces? Bringing any guests?
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07-17-2006, 04:32 PM #15
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Just me, I'd bring the dog but choc's no good for her. 26th or 27th seems to be the popular date.
