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Bogus Basin Run
We had a fine spring morning
to drive up to the Bogus Basin Ski Resort – a bit cool,
but no rain or snow, so the tops were down!. We had 15 Miata
on the run:
We gathered at Ridley’s at the base of the hill. We
had a leisurely drive and had to avoid lots of sand and cyclists.
As you can see we found lots of snow once we got to the 4000
foot elevation, but there was no snow on the road and only
a couple of puddles. At the top we met up with Steve Malone
who had ridden his bicycle up the hill and rode back down
with his wife Alea in her Miata.
We drove back down the hill after our photo op and some visiting.
We made our way through town to the Smoky Mountain Pizza in
Park Center. We all had a good lunch and a fine time. Thanks
to Annette Schmidt for arranging a great event!
Spring Drive – Saturday, April 13th
We took advantage of a rare sunny day to take a tops down
drive: Our visit order of business was to check out a 10th
Anniversary Miata for sale in Eagle as a favor for John of
Miata Club Northwest in Western Washington. All nine cars
drove up to the house to the surprise of the owners and the
guys checked over the car and the rest of us visited with
the owner. The car got a passing grade and John bought it
and picked up the next weekend.
From Eagle with Richard and Joyce in the lead, we went to
Deep Canyon off Highway 16. We took it west to Can Ada Road
then we went along the foothills to Middleton. West of Middleton
we went north on Emmett Road to Gem County. Then we went east
along South Slope Road just a couple miles short of getting
onto the route of the drive for the next weekend. We then
drove to Highway 51 east to Tom’s Cabin and went back
north on Emmett Road to Middleton. A few miles west of Middleton
we stopped at the Shell station for a pit stop and to disperse.
It was a beautiful day and a great drive even if we didn’t
know where we were going most of the time!
Bowling Bash Run
On a sunny but cold and windy April 19 morning, ten Miatas
met in the parking lot of the Home Depot on State St., for
the drive to Emmett Joining us in the parking lot were John
and Mario from Miata Club Northwest in John’s newest
purchase, a 10th Anniversary Blue. Although they couldn’t
make the run with us, we had a great visit and were let in
on a few gems from the up coming Back Roads to Bavaria.
After the traditional stop at the overlook on Freeze Out Hill
for a group photo, the 10 Miatas proceeded down the lovely
curvy road at a very moderate pace. There was tons of sand
on the road, and no one wants to take stupid chances with
sand. Once down the hill we drove through Emmett (with a detour)
and on to Black Canyon Road. It was a great run on Black Canyon
Road and all too soon we were in Horseshoe Bend and headed
back to Boise.
Nine Miatas went on to Westy’s for bowling. We were
early so we had lunch in the restaurant at Westy’s.
The food was good and our waitress was great fun. Everyone
had a great time, with some bowling much better than others…like
Tim! High game was Tim at 150, Turkey-Tim, Lowest Game Kathy
at 75, Most Strikes-Tim at 5, and most spares-Barb at 6. Winning
Team: Christy: Jay and Tim at 332. When we were finished bowling
everyone was anxious to get on with their day, so awards will
be presented at the next Miata Club meeting.
Spring Tech Day and BBQ –
Sunday, May 18th
We had a wonderful day at Bill and Debra’s house. The
day was hot, but there was a nice breeze to keep us from being
too hot. Bill Johnson got his discs painted, many CB’s
got tuned, cars got washed and some waxed as well as lots
of visiting and kibitzing. Sixteen cars in all made it: After
the obligatory group photo we all adjourned to the Baker’s
backyard for beer brats provided by Joyce and Richard and
great salads, sides and desserts provided by everyone else.
At dinner we had prize drawings. A set of tires went to Joyce,
car detailing certificates went to Bill and Stevensons and
a book on Miatas went to Blaine & Denise. It was perfect
end to a perfect afternoon. Thanks Bill and Debra for being
such great hosts!
Lowman Loop Drive and Picnic
- Saturday May 17th
It was the first hot Saturday of the year, so it was a perfect
day to make a drive through the mountains. We had 13 Miatas
making the trek. Trish joined us for the first time with her
week old new MX-5. She was able to entertain us at lunch as
she put her retractable hard top up and down.
We went north on Highway 21 past Lucky Peak dam. The water
being released from the spillway made quite a sight. We headed
on up the hill and did run into some traffic on the way to
Idaho City. There we made a pit stop where we were greeted
by a guy pulling a couple of ATVS from Nampa who owns a 1997M.
He was quite excited about meeting other Miata owners.
We got back on the road again towards Lowman. The road was
pretty good. We had been warned of lots of rocks, so we took
it easy. There was snow on the hillsides starting abut 4000
feet, but none on the road or even water running across. We
did come upon a bicycle club making a ride up the grade. Once
we got by them it was smooth sailing to Lowman. From Lowman
we took the Lowman/Banks Highway to our picnic site. The road
along the Payette had plenty of small rock slides. Larry wasn’t
able to dodge one of the rocks and sliced his tire. Two others
pulled over with him and helped change his tire. He had to
go the rest of the way home on his “donut”, but
he made it back home safely and is hoping to find a single
replacement tire.
We lunched at the Warm Springs camping area where we got a
chance to visit and stretch our legs a bit before heading
on. We continued west to Banks to Highway 55 where we went
south back to Boise. It was a great run!
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attracts a lot of attention, please adhere to all speed limits
and other traffic laws. Tours are scheduled rain or shine.
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roads only. Feel free to join or leave the group at your leisure.
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