The decision has been made to host the DSM Invasion 2011 in beautiful Prince Edward County. Details are still being finalized with a few local members around here.

As per the poll, the date will be August 13th, 2011.

I will be organizing this event this year in conjunction with the local guys around here (Giz and Eric) so we can make this event a blast.

There is no event scheduled this weekend at Shannonville.

The final meeting spot will be announced with the route.

Hope you are all looking forward to this invasion. The cruise will be just as exciting as last year, and hopefully it won't rain!!

Look forward to event details being posted within the coming weeks. Book the day off on your calendar this year boys, it's going to be a blast!

Convenient for me! Close, AND i'm not working that weekend (assuming I dont get called in). Any questions about the area can be directed to me!

People out west - Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Brampton... where is our meeting spot going to be?

I would suggest somewhere along the 401 in the east end of Toronto. That way nobody has to back-track and we are all together for the long leg of the 401.

We can set up initial meeting spots west of that but I think there should be a big one leaving Toronto to get the whole group together at once

Maybe the Canadian Tire at McCowan Rd and Sheppard Ave East? Or should it be before there? Just trying to think of a place that won't have that busy of a parking lot.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4630+Sheppard+Ave+East,+Toronto,+ON+M1S+3V5&aq=&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=35.856218,107.138672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=4630+Sheppard+Ave+E,+Toronto,+Toronto+Division,+Ontario+M1S+2V7&ll=43.790862,-79.25005&spn=0.039034,0.104628&z=14

How about meeting in Trenton so one of us can show you the way into the County???

Ghislain

wow that will be trek.
can't wait

I think what will happen is, once we get the final destination and meeting time figured out, we will set up 3 or 4 meeting points and time it appropriately. Based on the last one I think we are getting better at the route and timing thing

Google maps says 6 hours and 20 minutes total of driving for me! Then I think of the 500+ kms and cost of gas haha. Oh well, it will be fun.

Probably should put a gas station pit stop once we get up there.

Where do you live, in London Ontario ?
Its about 2.5 hours from Markham, and Markham isn't 4 hours away from Mississauga.

Yeah, so about 3 hours from Mississauga. I'm in one of the new condos by Square One

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Square+One+Shopping+Centre,+City+Centre+Drive,+Mississauga,+Ontario&daddr=County+Road+1&geocode=FQktmQIdVMFA-yFsVCHVIrAa6Q%3BFSaDnwIdaEZl-w&hl=en&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=43.996519,-77.321777&sspn=0.148435,0.41851&ie=UTF8&z=12

It's still less than a tank of gas even from Oakville and beyond. Unless your cruise isn't tuned or you're having too much fun

It will also go by pretty quick if the 401 isn't clogged up.

Yeah, sorry. I don't know what I'm talking about! I get around 305 miles per tank. The needle is right on the empty line at that point.

If you know how long it is to Oshawa from your place, the total drive time to Wooler Road (Trenton, ON) is 1 hour @ 120km/hr pretty much to the dot.

It's going to be great.

You know what boyz; I know that it might be a little farther than you would maybe like but this cruise should be pretty good.

Prince Edward County has lots to offer. Take the cruise with us on Saturday, stay the night in the area and spend Sunday cruising into the county to visit the Wineries, Museum heck visit the beachs.

There is a multitude of B&Bs, hotel, camping. Make a week end vacation out of it.

Ghislain

Free Camping at my place (Well the girlfriend's), about 20 minutes west of Trenton! Lots of parking, fridge for beer. BBQ for cooking things. Firepit for bonfire. Out in the country, we can be loud as we want pretty much.

Don't say I didn't offer! I'll give directions to those interested.

That is the spirit Adam; we have to show 'nem city slickerz how we rool!!!

P.S. Boyz; we ain't got running water or hydro. You'll have to "do your business" into a porto potty.

Disclaimer: some of you pretty city boyz will be a hot comodity so you might have to please Coldbourne Downtown Core "Belle".

Just be aware that she ain't got no theets and that she never shaved her armpit; even if she "Fitty Five".

She might not be pretty but she faine!!!

GizThaWiz!!!

About a 6 hour drive for us up here, we still havent decided if were going to make it.

Hahaha you know what they say about a woman with no teeth? Hah I'm sure you guys can figure that out.

For those desperate, I guess I could lead you to the "downtown" core where da parties at!

Could be a fun time, pm me if interested. Just got running water last week!

Seriously!?


Ghis> The idea of a weekend getaway sounds great. Touring the country side and checking out some wineries sounds like a plan. Just hope I have my damn car fixed by then.

The woman says to shop around and get a shop that will give warranty.

I don't want to drive the Civic over there with those kinds of nice back country roads.

I'm sure one of the many of us DSM'ers out here would be more than happy to have you as a passenger (if the gf/wife/etc. comes along I hope she's small cause you know full well how small DSM back seats are!)

Haha no I have good cold country well water, for twenty years or how ever long we've lived out here.

I'm down....

Don't know if the EVO will make the trek though

That lucky Grenon!!! I still have to go out to the well for my water. Maybe one day the progress will gome down my way.

HillBellyGiz!!!

this will be my first attending since I bought my spyder 3 years ago, cant wait!

Update:

The route is being finalized this weekend. We're not going to unveil the route until the day of the invasion.

Expect meet locations and timing to be given by the end of the weekend.

Cheers;

Ryan

Oh yeah; should be fun.

Ghislain

Sneaky...

Update:

We've got the route planned, we're just ironing out some fine details as in where to stop and eat. I will be putting up a tentative timeline when I get home tonight from work.

How many people are coming? Start the list:

1: Ryan Laliberte
2: Ghislain Goudreau

1: Ryan Laliberte
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki

1: Ryan Laliberte
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte

1: Ryan Laliberte
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte
5: Reza Mirza

1: Ryan Laliberte
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte
5: Reza Mirza
6: Ju Chen
7:
8:
9:
10:

Lucky number seven.

1: Ryan Laliberte
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte
5: Reza Mirza
6: Ju Chen
7: Jay Pham
8:
9:
10:

1: Ryan LaliberGay
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte
5: Reza Mirza
6: Ju Chen
7: Jay Pham
8: Eric Kellar
9:
10:

After party at my place peoples! PM if you want to camp out at my house. BBQ, hot tub, beach, fire pit, etc.

1: Ryan LaliberGay
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte
5: Reza Mirza
6: Ju Chen
7: Jay Pham
8: Eric Kellar
9: Garrett Logan
10:

1: Ryan LaliberGay
2: Ghislain Goudreau
3: Rob Strelecki
4: Salomon Ponte
5: Reza Mirza
6: Ju Chen
7: Jay Pham
8: Eric Kellar
9: Garrett Logan
10: Kobie-wan-Kanobi (in the Slaab)

I really like the turn out so far.

I just came back from checking a Conservation Area where we are planing to stop for lunch.

It has a big paved parking lot, good shaded picnik area plus a few unshaded picnik tables. Large grass area and a bunch of big threes.

I'm sure you can check it out on line; Macauley Mountain Conservation Area in Picton.

Plan is to access the Conservation Area through #8 rd rather which will avoid driving through the "Downtown". The Conservation Area is about 1 minute drive from Downtown if someone needs to go and buy something.

Remember that the area has lots to offer if someone wants to make it a week end trip. Lots of Wineries to visit, campgrounds and pretty decent beachs. B&B are plentifull:

http://prince-edward-county.com/

Other point of interest is the RCAF Museum for those who might be interested:

http://www.airforcemuseum.ca/

Ghislain

F^ck! I have a wedding on the 13Aug, just got another working tsi too. Hurry up and figure cloning out apple!

Ghiz, I think your natural calling was marketing/tourism!