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Cyote61
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 03:04 pm | 1st Post |
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OK Members, here is a tuff one for ya. I really think with the numbers of people we have on this forum now, that we should be ready to throw a great Rally together for all of the US and Canadian people that can make it. We need to pick the best central spot we can find and make it happen. I will volunteer our Ranch here in N. Ga for the first suggestion just to get the ball rolling and selecting a location. We have unlimited camping, good parking on pavement, great party facilities, Rec room, industrial size swimming pool and a gazillion miles of twisty roads. I know there are other places out there too, so start the input.
This past summer I attended a rally with the Venture Riders Forum out in Colorado. Same type of forum like Steve's but much smaller. That rally had about 85 members show from all over. Lots of west coast and Ont Canada, to Maine. I was impressed and we had fun.
Lets talk about it and see if we can get something in the works. Plenty of lead time for all who need to put in for vacation time this year or need time to save up their nickles for the trip. What thinks you
Forgot to mention we have dozens of motels close and lots of eating places.
THE NORTH AMERICA STEVE SAUNDERS RALLY WILL BE HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 25th 26th 27th 28th
HALF-FORK RANCH
175 HAMMOND RD SE
CALHOUN, GA 30701
 
Here's the current list (to my knowledge) of members booked at the Country Inn as of February 04, 2008:
- Wexman & better half
- Silverfox and Helen the Viking
- Tynkerbelle and Peterbylt
- 96aspencade & Mrs. 96aspencade
- Exavid
- Wrongway & wife Bonnie
- rcmatt007
- english bob & Mrs. english bob
- creekwalker
- snorebaby & Mrs. snorebaby
Website for the Country Inn, Calhoun: http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/gacalhou/services
Reminder: If anybody books just make sure you tell them you're with the Goldwing group and also PM me with the name used for the booking. That way I can keep track of how many rooms we have etc.
Please visit the events Forum and read the post there about rally information and list of those attending. PM Cyote61 with questions or for being added to lists.
Last edited on Mon Feb 4th, 2008 09:54 pm by Cyote61
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 04:31 pm | 2nd Post |
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 04:45 pm | 3rd Post |
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Well I think it's a brilliant idea Coyote, and good for you for volunteering your 'little' place as a venue 
why not ask Wingnut or Wexman to make this a 'sticky', so everyone can see it 'on top'
Come on you lot, let's see you beat the Welsh Meet N Greet for numbers! (there's enough of you over there after all) 
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DigbyODell
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 04:49 pm | 4th Post |
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Great Idea Cyote, however I think it should be more north central, to make it easier for our Canadian brothers. Just my $0.02 
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Cyote61
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 04:57 pm | 5th Post |
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DigbyODell wrote: Great Idea Cyote, however I think it should be more north central, to make it easier for our Canadian brothers. Just my $0.02 Good point digger. Got a suggestion as to location more north central. 
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SB in SC
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:02 pm | 6th Post |
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I'm in! Just let me know when/where. While I agree that N.Ga isn't the most central location, I like the fact of all the facilities available. Sounds like a great set up hosting a rally. Perhaps late spring would be a good time, before the temp/humidity is off the charts!
If it ends up being at Cyotes, I'd be glad to help organize. I'm fairly local.
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DigbyODell
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:04 pm | 7th Post |
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Well I don't have a ranch to offer, however there are tons and tons of Hotel/motels and camping areas all around here, and some of the most beautiful riding anyone could ask for. 
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98Wing-487
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:09 pm | 8th Post |
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Good idea Cyote61. The "corner of walk & don't walk, Iowa" is about as central US as you can get. Any good riding out that way Digby? All I remember is corn. 
With a continent as large as ours, alternating sites over the years may be a scenario. Example: This year Georgia, next year British Columbia. (Not to mention COW&DW, Iowa). Or something like that.
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Sir Slink
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:18 pm | 9th Post |
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This is the offer of the Century folks .Were in no matter where it is. Tom, thats a hell of an offer for everybody. Cyote has beautiful facilities I know I've been there and he's the greatest host you ever want to meet for you folks that don't know him.We'll come early to help out Tom
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Cyote61
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:25 pm | 10th Post |
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I just ran a bunch of mileage rings from our location here in N. GA If any one wants to know where we are just look 45 miles below Chattanooga TN on Interstate 75. Anyhow back to mileage. If you compare it to miles ridden from the places people came from to the Colorado meet, its about the same. More people came out to Colorado from the East, over 1300 + than did the west coast and north west, but quite a few bikes did come from there.
Trying to pick a place that is perfect is a tough game on these things. Kansas City is about as perfect as you can get for being centered. But then there is the need for facilities for camping, motels, meals, organizers, etc. What the Venture group did was rent a Moose Hall and cater food, but there was no drinking allowed except outside. That was ok and they put on a good rally, also spent quite a bit of money to do it so everyone was charged entry fee. These are all food for thought here.
If it takes place here on our ranch then no cost for the most part. Very private, lots of recreation things here on the place also. You've got the dragons tail out the back door and even lots better twisty's than the dragon tail closer. I've got a huge work shop if someone or ones want to put on a fixit workshop or a wrench day as they call it. The point is, I don't care where we end up having it, lets just make it happen. There is no such thing as the perfect location for everyone but a 2 or three day ride is not such a big deal to lots of us if it's going to be a good time.
Lets keep pushing this around and see where we can take it. And thanks for offers of help from everyone that wants to get involved. We'll need all the help we can get with tour guides and etc. Plus we gotta have a raffle of some kind to,
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DigbyODell
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:25 pm | 11th Post |
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| Check THIS out... Allready in the planned stage
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Cyote61
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:39 pm | 12th Post |
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DigbyODell wrote: Check THIS out... Allready in the planned stage
Yup, another good one! I'll go where ever the majority wants to go. 
You think picking a location is tuff that satisfies everyone, wait till we get to dates Yikes
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DigbyODell
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 05:53 pm | 13th Post |
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Cyote61 wrote: DigbyODell wrote: Check THIS out... Allready in the planned stage
Yup, another good one! I'll go where ever the majority wants to go.
You think picking a location is tuff that satisfies everyone, wait till we get to dates Yikes
I know.... Just a PIA to get started... But in the end a great thing
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Sir Slink
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 07:03 pm | 14th Post |
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Can't do Digbys,
Tom and I will be in in New England area on the way to Nova Scotia that kind of shoots us in the foot
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nightwizard40
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 07:28 pm | 15th Post |
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| If it goes to your place Cyote61, I like SB will offer as much help as I can in helping you get it set up also. Keep us posted!
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 09:16 pm | 16th Post |
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Thanks Cyote61 For your Great Idea and offer of Hospitality .
Being from South Ga Your location would be great for Me and I also could lend a Hand
But also willing to travel some extra distance for the northern and western members if another location comes up .
I am sure with some of the members Ive met so far you won't be lacking for help
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 09:17 pm | 17th Post |
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| i hope to be in washington DC memorial weekend and spend a week or 2 on the east coast. If its in my time schedule and things work out id drop on in and say hi . Id probably be riding My yamaha Vstar though as I prefer to pull my trailer with it. JB Last edited on Tue Jan 1st, 2008 09:27 pm by JBz
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 09:44 pm | 18th Post |
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| i also can offer some help if needed . sounds like you`ve got the right idea . count me in too. wayne Last edited on Tue Jan 1st, 2008 09:47 pm by wda-83wing
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 10:27 pm | 19th Post |
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Sir Slink wrote: Can't do Digbys,
Tom and I will be in in New England area on the way to Nova Scotia that kind of shoots us in the foot
Slink
Me, neither......... my brother and I hope to be in Nova Scotia by that time...... hopefully on the Cabot Trail.............
Hey, Slink....................... wanna meet up with my brother and I and our wives?
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Sir Slink
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Posted: Tue Jan 1st, 2008 10:33 pm | 20th Post |
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Cyote and wife my wife and i are all going. I'm sure the 4 of us can meet you folks somewhere up there.Looking forward to the trip
Slink
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