What is this of which I speak? Announcing The Sierra Nevada Invitational Foothill Follies (S.N.I.F.F.) '07

Who? Netscum Friends of Jackson Netscum Bikers (TM)

When? The weekend of October 12-14, 2007

Where? Why, Jackson, California, again, of course, at the junction of two dotted green lines in yer RMcN (which is a very good thing).

Why? Shirley you jest!

This year, you can expect a lot of the same (especially the same kind of Righteous Fun). And a few changes as usual, none of which should detract even modestly from the merriment.

Well, last year we killed off another band, so this year we're bringing in Wingnut Adams, a local favorite in The Big Valley and Foothills.

As for the rest of the usual things that you can count on:

• Suitable refreshments including plenty of beer and other tasty beverages throughout the weekend (BYO hard likker);
• Friday night pizza for them what's here;
• Saturday nite BBQ dinner, catered by Carlos and Sherri
• What's charitibly called (in motel parlance) a "continental brekkie" Saturday and Sunday morning here at the house;
• The privilege of loitering on m' private property;
• Pretty decent accommodations for camping, if desired (or make your own room reservations, see below);
• An evening with Wingnut Adams on Saturday;
• A most excellent collectable T-shirt commemorating the event;

* The tab for the weekend is $75 per each (except for children which are $250 per each, see below).

Here's how we're going to do the T-Shirts (again). I am going to order shirts for everyone who gets their money in the mail and delivered to me in Jackson by September 15. Send your funds late or show up not prepaid and I won't have a most exquisite S.N.I.F.F '07 T shirt here for you to add to your collection.

So, for right now:

* Mark S.N.I.F.F. '07 on your calendar. In ink.

AND

* Make a note to send in your funds. Hell, in fact save yourself future grief and just get 'em on their way. And ensure you get that shirt. Please don't forget to indicate shirt size(s).

OK, so here's th' skinny. Just remit those funds ($75 per each) while you're thinking of it and you won't be slapping your forehead as you roll into town and missing out on the T-shirt.

c/o John Herrell

1 French Bar Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
209-223-0374

As for kids, they're $250 per each (under 21) except by prior arrangement (in which case it's negotiable). SO IT IS VERY MUCH IN YOUR FAVOR TO ADVISE ME. There will be a few kids around, but this is an adult party, not a family get together.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Again this year, there's a block of nice rooms set aside for us at the Best Western Amador Inn, 209-223-0211, under the group name: S.N.I.F.F. It's just south of the Hiway 49 / 88 split, and less than 1/2 mile from my house. Rates are going up around here, but once again I got 'em to hold it to $69 -- and with no fee for the room safe <g>. They do fill up, so don't procrastinate your reservation. (You can cancel right up to the day before or so -- something like that.)

As usual, there's space available here for those who want to camp.

October is usually just as good as it gets around here (and that's pretty damn good). The summer heat is gone. The winter cold's not yet here. With luck, the days will be around 75-85. It doesn't usually rain 'til Nov (but it could). A ride up 88 will deliver gorgeous fall colors, esp up in the Hope Valley. The oldest Thirst Parlor in Nevada (Genoa) awaits.

This is the primo time for riding in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Don't miss it.