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sunny · 01-10-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Just make sure you leave plenty of food out for the little ones.

and you wonder why your kids are so messed up...

**drgibson** · 01-10-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunny

and you wonder why your kids are so messed up...

Ummm who ever said I wondered?

sunny · 01-10-2007, 06:03 PM

you've been saving up for their therapy, right?

**drgibson** · 01-10-2007, 06:43 PM

I'm puttin' them on the government's dole.

**87gsxrnut** · 01-11-2007, 09:30 AM

MMMMMM . . . government fixes all . . .

- Nut

stp1971 · 01-11-2007, 08:43 PM

Ok people,, sory for the absence but this not being able to get on here at work and the fact that "J" has been on the computer working everynight until midnight is cramping my style. But anyways,, knee is good and I have a list compiled thus far.....

Reservations Made
-stp1971 & "J"
-Clone and BlackholeKelley
-Rainman & A2
-Gumby & MoMo
-BlaznBlu & Kruisinkiwi
-MisfitsGeek
-tnichols
-Rockhead
-S2Design & Crew
-Road Mama & morecarl
-Sunny
-drgibson & Mrs. D

Attendees Not Staying at the Hotel
-VolCntry
-Jerryzuki & Mrs. J

***Well here is what I am hearing from the Misfits camp. Looks like we will have probably Dr. B, Shifty, Everett Keith & Mrs. E, and a few others not yet decided.

If there is anyone I have missed please let me know so I can add you to the list. Looks like 12 rooms out of 25 reserved. Only 5 months to go so I figure as it draws closer they will be gone soon.

**intimid8er** · 01-12-2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

I'm puttin' them on the government's dole.

Would that be Elizabeth? Or Bob? Or both?

**drgibson** · 01-12-2007, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Would that be Elizabeth? Or Bob? Or both?

Both one for each.

bigboy · 01-13-2007, 08:30 PM

hello riders coming in from tennessee like to find more info about 2007 rides gatlinburg about 45 min from home. I own a 2006 vtx 1300 retro. 38 years old riding for a while.

tnichols · 01-13-2007, 09:17 PM

i think it may be time to put a locked sticky up with just the contact info, dates, and mabe some maps of the area we might ride. This will make it easier for new folks to get signed up.

By the way....we would be glad to have you along bigboy...here's the info.

Room reservations can be made now at the River Terrace Resort in Gatlinburg. Call (800) 521-3523 ext 7709, ask for Susan. We have 25 rooms held for June 7, 8, 9th, out on the 10th. Prices range from $79-89, depending on view and Jacuzzi. They will need a credit card to hold your reservation, but you won't be charged until you arrive in June.

Jerryzuki · 01-13-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboy

hello riders coming in from tennessee like to find more info about 2007 rides gatlinburg about 45 min from home. I own a 2006 vtx 1300 retro. 38 years old riding for a while.

Welcome Bigboy, I'd be one of the TN folks. Where are you, I'm a little north east of Knoxville.

Rockhead · 01-13-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboy

hello riders coming in from tennessee like to find more info about 2007 rides gatlinburg about 45 min from home. I own a 2006 vtx 1300 retro. 38 years old riding for a while.

Ok since your so close you can bring the ice

**drgibson** · 01-24-2007, 08:46 AM

Well in Sean's absence I'll go ahead and through this out. Here is my Idea for this years Ride Patch.

Jerryzuki · 01-24-2007, 11:29 AM

Looks great, I'll take two.

Rainman · 01-24-2007, 12:49 PM

How 'bout just a rocker we could put under the existing patch saying 2007 or Round 2 or something of that sort? I think Sean might have some left over from last year for the folks that didn't go last year.

I'm running out of room on my vest and I can see having a BUNCH of these patches before too long.

Just a thought.

**drgibson** · 01-24-2007, 12:50 PM

Maybe do both.

sunny · 01-24-2007, 02:18 PM

how about a color change from the red?

stp1971 · 01-25-2007, 06:29 PM

As much as I liked the original design,, I am kinda like Rainman,, vest is getting full already. I like the rocker idea. I also like the idea of a ride pin versus a patch. Maybe if we do a patch then could go with a different design this time. I'll give you a call Don on this. I got your message and will give you a ring.

VolCntry · 01-27-2007, 10:37 PM

Can't wait for this trip. I hate that I missed it last year.

Sean, you might want to check out state road 116 (I think). Jerry, you might be able to help me out here, I'm talking about the road that goes from Clinton Hwy over by Brushy Mountain to highway 62 (if you are coming from the Lake City area). This is about a 25 mile stretch and is VERY Dragon-esque. The only issue is that, unlike the Dragon, there is no one there to sweep the corners if there are pepples scattered. Therefore if a good rain comes, I would probably stay away from it. And I wouldn't recommend riding it if it's a rainy day. I can get you exact location and directions if you want. Or like I said, if Jerry wants to chime in here and voice his opinion on it.

Also, any poker players on this trip? Might be fun to get a Texas Hold'em tourney up for one of the nights. If they have a banquet room of any kind at the hotel, we could set up a few tables in there. Just a thought.

stp1971 · 01-27-2007, 10:59 PM

Not a bad idea. I will propose it to Rainman and see if we can check it out also. We will be doing the Dragon on the trip. Maybe as a side excursion trip one day and we will do something different for the actual longer ride. But that is still in the idea stage.

Well has anyone else made their reservations??? I am going to start pushing the Misfits on the next two meetings (two months) about getting their reservations made. Let's get these rooms booked now that way we can ask for more if we need it.

We have the entire covered parking garage to ourselves this year. Plus for extra peace of mind the seven rooms adjacent to the garage are all from here and the Misfits.

Let me know if I miss anyone on the list.

01-10-2007, 06:03 PM	#163 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	you've been saving up for their therapy, right? __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

01-10-2007, 06:43 PM	#164 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	I'm puttin' them on the government's dole. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

01-11-2007, 09:30 AM	#165 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,146	MMMMMM . . . government fixes all . . . - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

01-11-2007, 08:43 PM	#166 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,732	2007 Whiskey Run Peeps Ok people,, sory for the absence but this not being able to get on here at work and the fact that "J" has been on the computer working everynight until midnight is cramping my style. But anyways,, knee is good and I have a list compiled thus far..... Reservations Made -stp1971 & "J" -Clone and BlackholeKelley -Rainman & A2 -Gumby & MoMo -BlaznBlu & Kruisinkiwi -MisfitsGeek -tnichols -Rockhead -S2Design & Crew -Road Mama & morecarl -Sunny -drgibson & Mrs. D Attendees Not Staying at the Hotel -VolCntry -Jerryzuki & Mrs. J ***Well here is what I am hearing from the Misfits camp. Looks like we will have probably Dr. B, Shifty, Everett Keith & Mrs. E, and a few others not yet decided. If there is anyone I have missed please let me know so I can add you to the list. Looks like 12 rooms out of 25 reserved. Only 5 months to go so I figure as it draws closer they will be gone soon. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

01-13-2007, 09:17 PM	#170 (permalink)
tnichols Found second gear by accident Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki S50 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 307	i think it may be time to put a locked sticky up with just the contact info, dates, and mabe some maps of the area we might ride. This will make it easier for new folks to get signed up. By the way....we would be glad to have you along bigboy...here's the info. Room reservations can be made now at the River Terrace Resort in Gatlinburg. Call (800) 521-3523 ext 7709, ask for Susan. We have 25 rooms held for June 7, 8, 9th, out on the 10th. Prices range from $79-89, depending on view and Jacuzzi. They will need a credit card to hold your reservation, but you won't be charged until you arrive in June. Last edited by tnichols; 01-13-2007 at 09:19 PM.

01-13-2007, 08:30 PM	#169 (permalink)
bigboy Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	hello riders coming in from tennessee like to find more info about 2007 rides gatlinburg about 45 min from home. I own a 2006 vtx 1300 retro. 38 years old riding for a while.

01-24-2007, 08:46 AM	#173 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	Well in Sean's absence I'll go ahead and through this out. Here is my Idea for this years Ride Patch. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

01-24-2007, 12:49 PM	#175 (permalink)
Rainman Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: Honda VTX 1300 Retro Location: Walbrook Institution Posts: 61	How 'bout just a rocker we could put under the existing patch saying 2007 or Round 2 or something of that sort? I think Sean might have some left over from last year for the folks that didn't go last year. I'm running out of room on my vest and I can see having a BUNCH of these patches before too long. Just a thought.

01-24-2007, 12:50 PM	#176 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,258	Maybe do both. __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

01-24-2007, 02:18 PM	#177 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	how about a color change from the red? __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

01-25-2007, 06:29 PM	#178 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,732	As much as I liked the original design,, I am kinda like Rainman,, vest is getting full already. I like the rocker idea. I also like the idea of a ride pin versus a patch. Maybe if we do a patch then could go with a different design this time. I'll give you a call Don on this. I got your message and will give you a ring. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

01-27-2007, 10:37 PM	#179 (permalink)
VolCntry In Training Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M-50 (Blue) Location: Tennessee (Knoxville Area) Posts: 141	Can't wait for this trip. I hate that I missed it last year. Sean, you might want to check out state road 116 (I think). Jerry, you might be able to help me out here, I'm talking about the road that goes from Clinton Hwy over by Brushy Mountain to highway 62 (if you are coming from the Lake City area). This is about a 25 mile stretch and is VERY Dragon-esque. The only issue is that, unlike the Dragon, there is no one there to sweep the corners if there are pepples scattered. Therefore if a good rain comes, I would probably stay away from it. And I wouldn't recommend riding it if it's a rainy day. I can get you exact location and directions if you want. Or like I said, if Jerry wants to chime in here and voice his opinion on it. Also, any poker players on this trip? Might be fun to get a Texas Hold'em tourney up for one of the nights. If they have a banquet room of any kind at the hotel, we could set up a few tables in there. Just a thought.

01-27-2007, 10:59 PM	#180 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,732	Not a bad idea. I will propose it to Rainman and see if we can check it out also. We will be doing the Dragon on the trip. Maybe as a side excursion trip one day and we will do something different for the actual longer ride. But that is still in the idea stage. Well has anyone else made their reservations??? I am going to start pushing the Misfits on the next two meetings (two months) about getting their reservations made. Let's get these rooms booked now that way we can ask for more if we need it. We have the entire covered parking garage to ourselves this year. Plus for extra peace of mind the seven rooms adjacent to the garage are all from here and the Misfits. Let me know if I miss anyone on the list. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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