NEW Puget Sound/Seattle/Northwest area riders MEET HERE!!! thread
Mar 23, 2008 | 01:46 AM
#1701
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NEW Puget Sound/Seattle/Northwest area riders MEET HERE!!! thread
Evening PSAR
Well sounds like everyone had a busy day w/ the nice weather & all [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
We got the 2 porches 99% done they look good just hope the county thinks so, now just have to do a small one on the 3rd door & we're g2g [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Went & picked up the new couch today, it looks AWESOME!!! Got a few other things done in there too, it's looking like a house now, got a ton of boxes to take to the burn pile then it will look even better by the time PUD gets the power on all I'll have to do is flip the light switch & we'll be all moved in & ready to go!!
Ron & Trev spent last night in there w/ the new TV plugged into an extension cord from the garage playing Wii & PS2 GOOBERS!! They are doing it again tonight, I'd prefer heat lately so I'll stay in the bus thank you, there is a space heater up there that's it but it holds heat good so they are ok w/ it as long as they can play games & that TV is AWESOME too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] working on the surround sound now up there I think.
well have a good Easter & eat lots of Ham YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Well sounds like everyone had a busy day w/ the nice weather & all [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
We got the 2 porches 99% done they look good just hope the county thinks so, now just have to do a small one on the 3rd door & we're g2g [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Went & picked up the new couch today, it looks AWESOME!!! Got a few other things done in there too, it's looking like a house now, got a ton of boxes to take to the burn pile then it will look even better by the time PUD gets the power on all I'll have to do is flip the light switch & we'll be all moved in & ready to go!!
Ron & Trev spent last night in there w/ the new TV plugged into an extension cord from the garage playing Wii & PS2 GOOBERS!! They are doing it again tonight, I'd prefer heat lately so I'll stay in the bus thank you, there is a space heater up there that's it but it holds heat good so they are ok w/ it as long as they can play games & that TV is AWESOME too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] working on the surround sound now up there I think.
well have a good Easter & eat lots of Ham YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Mar 23, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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NEW Puget Sound/Seattle/Northwest area riders MEET HERE!!! thread
Interesting Article in My ARRA(Americans for Responsible Recreation Access) Newsletter....
Auto generate the letter from This link for email to the Governer
Contact Governor Gregoire to Urge Her to Veto Anti-OHV Provision
Budget Bill Passed by Legislature Forbids Spending on OHV Trails
A Conference Committee convened to reconcile differences between House and Senate-passed versions of a 2008 Supplemental Capital Appropriations bill, HB 2765, inserted language that bans funding generated from taxes on fuel used in off-highway vehicles (OHV) and OHV registrations from being used on planning, constructing or expanding facilities for OHV recreation for at least one year. The panel consisted of three House Members, Representatives Fromhold, Schual-Berke and McDonald and three Members of the Senate, Senators Fraser, Regala and Brandland. The Conference Committee inserted this language despite the fact that there was no public involvement or public legislative debate on the issue.
The exact language of the bill, which has passed the legislature and been delivered to the Governor, reads: "The department shall not plan for, or construct, new or expanded facilities or trails for off-road vehicles for recreation on state lands until after June 30, 2009, unless the project is already funded, has been considered as part of a landscape-level plan for recreation that has completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, which included public participation, and is the best alternative to protect environmental or trust resources and public safety from immediate risk."
Please click the take action button to contact Governor Gregoire to encourage her to exercise her line-item veto power to remove the anti-OHV provision. The State of Washington collects taxes and fees from OHV users for the purpose of providing for increased motorized opportunities. This last-minute provision, if allowed to stand, would mean that OHV'ers would continue to pay for this program but would not receive the promised benefits.
Send a letter to the following decision maker(s):
Governor Christine Gregoire (if you live in Washington)
Below is the sample letter:
Subject: Please Veto Anti-ORV Provision
Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here],
Please exercise your line-item veto authority to remove the provision from HB 2765 that bans new or expanded trails or facilities for off-road vehicles from being planned or constructed on state lands until June 30, 2009. This provision was added by the Conference Committee at the 11th hour and was never subject to public involvement or debate.
As you are aware, funding for the Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program comes from off-road vehicle permits and a portion of the state gas tax paid by users of off-road vehicles and non-highway roads (roads not supported by state fuel taxes). 70% of the funds provided to NOVA are earmarked for recreation facilities with the remaining 30 percent for education and enforcement. Last-minute language inserted by the Conference Committee in HB 2765 would exclude the very people who pay the taxes and fees from benefiting from this program.
The language in question begins on page 75 of the bill as delivered to you and reads, "The department shall not plan for, or construct, new or expanded facilities or trails for off-road vehicles for recreation on state lands until after June 30, 2009, unless the project is already funded, has been considered as part of a landscape-level plan for recreation that has completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, which included public participation, and is the best alternative to protect environmental or trust resources and public safety from immediate risk."
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Auto generate the letter from This link for email to the Governer
Contact Governor Gregoire to Urge Her to Veto Anti-OHV Provision
Budget Bill Passed by Legislature Forbids Spending on OHV Trails
A Conference Committee convened to reconcile differences between House and Senate-passed versions of a 2008 Supplemental Capital Appropriations bill, HB 2765, inserted language that bans funding generated from taxes on fuel used in off-highway vehicles (OHV) and OHV registrations from being used on planning, constructing or expanding facilities for OHV recreation for at least one year. The panel consisted of three House Members, Representatives Fromhold, Schual-Berke and McDonald and three Members of the Senate, Senators Fraser, Regala and Brandland. The Conference Committee inserted this language despite the fact that there was no public involvement or public legislative debate on the issue.
The exact language of the bill, which has passed the legislature and been delivered to the Governor, reads: "The department shall not plan for, or construct, new or expanded facilities or trails for off-road vehicles for recreation on state lands until after June 30, 2009, unless the project is already funded, has been considered as part of a landscape-level plan for recreation that has completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, which included public participation, and is the best alternative to protect environmental or trust resources and public safety from immediate risk."
Please click the take action button to contact Governor Gregoire to encourage her to exercise her line-item veto power to remove the anti-OHV provision. The State of Washington collects taxes and fees from OHV users for the purpose of providing for increased motorized opportunities. This last-minute provision, if allowed to stand, would mean that OHV'ers would continue to pay for this program but would not receive the promised benefits.
Send a letter to the following decision maker(s):
Governor Christine Gregoire (if you live in Washington)
Below is the sample letter:
Subject: Please Veto Anti-ORV Provision
Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here],
Please exercise your line-item veto authority to remove the provision from HB 2765 that bans new or expanded trails or facilities for off-road vehicles from being planned or constructed on state lands until June 30, 2009. This provision was added by the Conference Committee at the 11th hour and was never subject to public involvement or debate.
As you are aware, funding for the Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program comes from off-road vehicle permits and a portion of the state gas tax paid by users of off-road vehicles and non-highway roads (roads not supported by state fuel taxes). 70% of the funds provided to NOVA are earmarked for recreation facilities with the remaining 30 percent for education and enforcement. Last-minute language inserted by the Conference Committee in HB 2765 would exclude the very people who pay the taxes and fees from benefiting from this program.
The language in question begins on page 75 of the bill as delivered to you and reads, "The department shall not plan for, or construct, new or expanded facilities or trails for off-road vehicles for recreation on state lands until after June 30, 2009, unless the project is already funded, has been considered as part of a landscape-level plan for recreation that has completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, which included public participation, and is the best alternative to protect environmental or trust resources and public safety from immediate risk."
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mar 23, 2008 | 09:17 AM
#1703
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NEW Puget Sound/Seattle/Northwest area riders MEET HERE!!! thread
Thanks for the update on the latest silliness from the legislature LdyJay. Taxation without representation has been addressed in this country before IIRC.
Morning PSAR
Morning PSAR
Mar 23, 2008 | 11:08 AM
#1708
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From: Snohomish, Washington
NEW Puget Sound/Seattle/Northwest area riders MEET HERE!!! thread
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HappaRap
Hey Rod,
How bout them Cougs [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]</end quote></div>
How 'bout 'em!
They have a fairly good defense!!!!!!
ND was averaging over 80 points per game an their lowest total was 64, until yesterday!!
Bring on the winner of the UNC / Arkansas game!!!!
Hey Rod,
How bout them Cougs [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]</end quote></div>
How 'bout 'em!
They have a fairly good defense!!!!!!
ND was averaging over 80 points per game an their lowest total was 64, until yesterday!!
Bring on the winner of the UNC / Arkansas game!!!!
Mar 23, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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NEW Puget Sound/Seattle/Northwest area riders MEET HERE!!! thread
well we got the recon sold and went looking for bikes for ryan and this is what he got its an 01 yzf 250 Excellent condition. New plastics and graphic kit with seat cover. White brothers exhaust. Acerbis handgaurds and kickstand added. Magura hydraulic clutch
