Trader Posted July 9, 2012 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2012 I figure I'm going to leave around 6:00 am....that'll get me to Toronto around 8:30-9:00 or so. Anybody want to hook up and ride to Port Dover? I lived in Hamilton and Dunnville for over 30 years but never made it to Dover for a Friday 13th! Now I'm almost 5 hours away I'm going to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted July 9, 2012 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2012 I would have loved to meet you and ride to Port Dover, but have just had a minor surgery in the area that takes all your weight when riding. May have to take a couple of months off m/c riding. If i am able to drive by then, I will probably take the car. I doubt it though. 4 hrs of sitting on the tush may not be a good idea for now. Will watch this thread, and if you are meeting any of the guys from Toronto area, i will try and come by to say hi. Abdul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 9, 2012 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2012 Sorry, no available time off to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naugh-T Posted July 9, 2012 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2012 Hope your ok Abdul No we wont be going Naugh-T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecount Posted July 10, 2012 Share #5 Posted July 10, 2012 Surgically removed the TAXMAN out of the Assets! :rotf: Get well my friend! There will be more Port Dover extravaganzas in the future. I would have loved to meet you and ride to Port Dover, but have just had a minor surgery in the area that takes all your weight when riding. May have to take a couple of months off m/c riding. If i am able to drive by then, I will probably take the car. I doubt it though. 4 hrs of sitting on the tush may not be a good idea for now. Will watch this thread, and if you are meeting any of the guys from Toronto area, i will try and come by to say hi. Abdul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted July 10, 2012 Share #6 Posted July 10, 2012 I am fine, thanks,Rhonda....nothing serious. We are like cars...things start going as the car gets older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted July 10, 2012 Share #7 Posted July 10, 2012 All the best to you Abdul. Have a speedy recovery.Port Dover will not be the same.Ray:fingers-crossed-emo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted July 10, 2012 Share #8 Posted July 10, 2012 Okay...'nuff about me. You guys are giving me PIA....literally. This thread is about Trader looking for company to ride to PD. If no one is going from around here, and Trader wants to make a stop for coffee around Scarboro, we can do that too. Abdul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted July 10, 2012 Share #9 Posted July 10, 2012 A little tip for a faster recovery .....although its probably a little late now ...Don't sit on the surgical tools while the doctor is trying to operate.:rotfl: Hope you recover quickly Abdul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted July 10, 2012 Share #10 Posted July 10, 2012 Hey Trader, I can't go cause I have to work. But I don't start until 3:30 PM so if you feel the need for a coffee break as your passing through Burlington call my cell. The number is in my profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted July 10, 2012 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2012 Abdul and I went to the Port Dover event in June and I'm sure this event will be even busier, so be prepared for BIG crowds. Can't join you as I am out of town. Abdul, sorry to hear your riding is being "curtailed" a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 10, 2012 Share #12 Posted July 10, 2012 I wasn't planning on going, even Lou's invite for breakfast didn't intrigue me enough, but if it's company you want, it can be arranged. I spent the day with worse people, can't remember when, but then the memory isn't what it used to be,,, have I met you before? So where and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted July 10, 2012 Share #13 Posted July 10, 2012 Hi steve I am up for the ride.I have to make a detour on the way to see a friend along the way.Let me know and we can meet.Oh yeah and there is that Carl guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted July 11, 2012 Share #14 Posted July 11, 2012 Okay...'nuff about me. You guys are giving me PIA....literally. Yah but as long as your okay we can talk about something else. All the best buddy. Not going to Dover but with the temps it is going to be busy. Maybe I will ride down after work. should still be a few riding around. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 11, 2012 Share #15 Posted July 11, 2012 So, how about we meet at Saddlebum's for coffee about 10 am. Don't know if we should tell him or surprise him. Maybe we'll catch him sleeping:happy65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted July 11, 2012 Share #16 Posted July 11, 2012 So, how about we meet at Saddlebum's for coffee about 10 am. Don't know if we should tell him or surprise him. Maybe we'll catch him sleeping:happy65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted July 11, 2012 Share #17 Posted July 11, 2012 Phantom Wife & I are still planning to go to Dover with another couple from work.Will be pulling trailer for extras and probably parking on side streets where there will be more room and some SHADE which will come in handy I think! Sorry to hear that a lot of you won`t be able to go!I think it will be EXTREMELY crouded which neither of us really like but will try to make a nice day of it anyways! Will try to take lots of pictures and post later.Have new program to try and re-size pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted July 12, 2012 Share #18 Posted July 12, 2012 I think I am going to meet up with trader and leave from my house.we have been invited to make a stop at my friends place in Windham Centre wich is on the way to Dover for coffee.He has a big farm as i am told.Anyone who rides with us is invited.The more the merrier .:bighug: That includes Carl too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted July 12, 2012 Share #19 Posted July 12, 2012 I think it will be EXTREMELY crouded . Phil go early to beat the rush and heat. Then you can leave when it gets uncomfortable. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted July 12, 2012 Share #20 Posted July 12, 2012 Haven't seen this posted so I'll pass it on just in case. Highway 6 is under construction from Jarvis to Port Dover. They (Port Dover) have said that there will be no construction on Friday, but that doesn't mean the road will be in good shape. If you come down on Hwy 6, turn right (West) on # 3 (Also called Talbot Rd.) in Jarvis to Cockshutt Rd. and turn left on Cockshutt. That will take you into Port Dover the "back way". This also means that you don't have to fight your way through the crowds going up the hill on Main St. to find a parking space. Makes leaving easier too. By the way, Cockshutt changes names a few times as you enter Port Dover ( Silver Lake, Patterson and Chapman). If you want to get further away from the "downtown" area, turn right on St. Patrick or St. Andrew (After crossing the bridge over the river in Port Dover) and follow that for a while then left up to Main Street. Better chance of getting a parking spot up there. The weather is expected to be clear and hot so remember your sunscreen and stay hydrated. The crowd starts to get huge by about 10 or 11 so the earlier you get there, the better. I'm going up with a group from the Goldwing Club and we're leaving from the 2X4 Diner in Wainfleet at 7:00 a.m. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mover Posted July 12, 2012 Share #21 Posted July 12, 2012 The Hwy 6 construction south of Jarvis that Darthandy is referring to was about 4kms of potholed gravel when I drove it (in a pickup truck) on the Canada Day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 12, 2012 Share #22 Posted July 12, 2012 Haven't seen this posted so I'll pass it on just in case. Highway 6 is under construction from Jarvis to Port Dover. They (Port Dover) have said that there will be no construction on Friday, but that doesn't mean the road will be in good shape. If you come down on Hwy 6, turn right (West) on # 3 (Also called Talbot Rd.) in Jarvis to Cockshutt Rd. and turn left on Cockshutt. That will take you into Port Dover the "back way". This also means that you don't have to fight your way through the crowds going up the hill on Main St. to find a parking space. Makes leaving easier too. By the way, Cockshutt changes names a few times as you enter Port Dover ( Silver Lake, Patterson and Chapman). If you want to get further away from the "downtown" area, turn right on St. Patrick or St. Andrew (After crossing the bridge over the river in Port Dover) and follow that for a while then left up to Main Street. Better chance of getting a parking spot up there. The weather is expected to be clear and hot so remember your sunscreen and stay hydrated. The crowd starts to get huge by about 10 or 11 so the earlier you get there, the better. I'm going up with a group from the Goldwing Club and we're leaving from the 2X4 Diner in Wainfleet at 7:00 a.m. Andy The Hwy 6 construction south of Jarvis that Darthandy is referring to was about 4kms of potholed gravel when I drove it (in a pickup truck) on the Canada Day weekend. Just rode Hyway 6 last night, everything was in perfect shape, no issues or potholes and didn't see any equipment, but then it WAS dark at 10pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted July 13, 2012 Looks like just the 3 of us riding together...but hope to meet others at Tim's at 2:00. Everybody knows Carl...So watch for us! I"Il be wearing my "indiana jones" style hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted July 13, 2012 Share #24 Posted July 13, 2012 Man, I wish I had found out about this before this week. I'm only 6 +/- hours away whether I travel through Ontario or New York. And I want to get started on my Canadian map. Not to mention meet some of the odd individuals I read on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted July 14, 2012 Share #25 Posted July 14, 2012 Not to mention meet some of the odd individuals I read on here Those are the ones a little closer to Toronto or on the South side of the 401. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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