FIELD TRIP!!! Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory Tour and a Ride??

[SadieKate]

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.

[maillotpois]

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...

[SadieKate]

However, this is where I become a PITA: . . .

Become?

[SadieKate]

I just edited the original post. How many spaces should I put down for the Family Pois?

[maillotpois]

We'll be in for 2 spaces at least. The Big Pois will probably be riding...

[jobob]

What a great idea !

I think either Aug. 26 or 27 would work for me & the Mr.

[Trek420]

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.

[SadieKate]

Repeating for Trek420's benefit.

Is anyone interested in a bike ride before the tour? Would anyone like to take on the organization?

Two spaces reserved for the Bobs on the 267th and 27th. yippee!

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?

[maillotpois]

It was dots. He is so proud of it. My dermatologist/his ride buddy gave it to him for his b-day.

[maillotpois]

Gawd, my post just popped up again in front of me and I read "dots" as "clots". Guess I am a bit obsessed!!!

[SadieKate]

I bet some chocolate would hep.

[SadieKate]

Adding one space for Dachsund on Aug 26 or 27.