WetLeather Events 2009

last updated: 11/27/2009

This is a summary of the "official" WetLeather events for this year. There may be more information available on the WetLeather mailing list. Check/ask there if you don't find enough information here. Can't see this page? Try the obsolete browser version. There is also now a Google WetLeather calendar.

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Jack & Kaddee's Solstice Party

Seattle, WA -- 12th Annual Winter Solstice Party, 5pm, at Phil and Debb Kopp's house (as Jack & Kaddee are in Egypt). Beer, wine, spiral cut ham, meatballs and various munchies will be provided, but please feel free to bring something to share. Homo Sapiens only, por favor. [Directions] 

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Fish Fry

Vancouver?, WA -- 17th in a series -- Cajun fried fish and oysters, boiled crawfish, Southern hushpuppies, falafel, coleslaw and beer. That's all four major food groups: Cajun, Creole, Southern and beer. Details or info from Carol, or call (360) 600-4490. 

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Chase the Snake

Pullman, WA -- The 12th annual "Ride Great Roads of SE Wash/NE OR and/or the Idaho Panhandle". Late afternoon BBQ at John and Chris Thompson's. Details from Randall, or visit the Web page. 

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The 16th annual Goat Roast

Vashon, WA -- Yet another fuzzy little critter will be sacrificed to the solstice and your insatiable appetites. Details will be posted to the WetLeather mailing list. 

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18th Great Pacific Northwest Dryside Gather

Dworshak State Park, ID -- The GPNDG is the premier WetLeather event of the year — an extended weekend of up-scale camping on the central WA/OR border, surrounded by great motorcycle roads and scenic beauty. Thursday through Sunday -- Visit the informative Webpage. Bossed this year by Ed "gooz" Guzman. 

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Maryland-Style Crab Feast

Redmond, WA -- Fresh Dungeness crabs, steamed Maryland-style. Plenty of grilled hamburgers, hot-dogs and sausages for everyone, as well as beer, soda, trampoline, water slide, etc. Crabs for those who RSVP and pay in advance. More information if you're interested. 

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The 8th annual Pass the Oyster

Burlington, WA -- Pass the Oyster is the week before the Oyster Run when hordes descend on some of the greater and lesser known roads of Skagit, Whatcom, Island and Snohomish Counties. Starts at the Buzz Inn in Sedro Wooley for breakfast and ends with a BBQ at Brian's. Email Brett (vex at vexicon dot com) or Brian (suzukiarchitect at yahoo dot com) for more info. 

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The 16th WetLeather CookOff

Vashon, WA -- A potluck event -- beer/cider/sodapop provided, bring your own "food". This year's official ingredients are tomato, artichoke and dill. Costumes are encouraged, and a prize will be awarded. Info? Email Martin or Carol. 

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Seattle CYCLE WORLD Show

Seattle, WA -- The 29th iteration of this popular motorcycle show. To be held in the convention center (Qwest Field & Event Center), at the end of I-90. Website: tentatively here. Generally WetLeather does a dinner deal on Saturday night... 

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Pasta Veloce

Everett, WA -- Join us Saturday night at John & Kaffrun's for drinks, dinner, conversation, laughter, hot-tubbing, etc. You must sign up and pay up prior to Nov 25th. No exceptions! Limited to 70 guests this year, so sign up quick! See the Website here. 

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5th Annual Boxing-Day Party @ Black Dog Farm

Duvall, WA -- For the 5th straight year in a row, we (Lara and Jim) will be hosting a boxing-day get-together at our place. We'll have beer and wine, homemade chili (meat and vegetarian), etc. Xbox, an outdoor porch for herfing, and if the weather is tolerable, demo rides on the trials bike. Email jim for more info and directions.

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