| 2nd Annual Eastern Meet & Greet - Front Royal, VA | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 25th, 2011 09:08 pm | 41st Post |
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ironmk, there are a couple of great guys up in the northern section of Ohio that come to it, maybe you guys could hook up and ride out together. If not, just call Chromo...... he'll ride up to Ohio and ride out with ya........ he's a riding fool! He rides 300 miles for breakfast! Not once..... 3 times a week..... This year I couldn't stay the weekend, but next year Im planning on it.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 26th, 2011 12:18 am | 42nd Post |
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jobe05 wrote: ironmk, there are a couple of great guys up in the northern section of Ohio that come to it, maybe you guys could hook up and ride out together. If not, just call Chromo...... he'll ride up to Ohio and ride out with ya........ he's a riding fool! He rides 300 miles for breakfast! Not once..... 3 times a week.....   I guess I have done that haven't I  See how things go and if Moms home ,or out running the roads, and I may be in Ohio visiting her just before the meet anyway.
____________________ Chromo I ride for FOOD 95 SE 1500, riding now, Purple (the fastest color) 88 1500 recovering from deer hit, Phantom Gray (Most expensive color ) 82 1100 riding sometimes, Red Also 80 1100 naked and 86 1200 Interstate, not running yet. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 4th, 2012 09:50 pm | 43rd Post |
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OK, so for those that will want to stay at a hotel, there's several to choose from. They range in price from $132 a night (the most expensive suite at the holiday inn, the cheapest at the holiday inn is $67) all the way down to $41/night. There are several Bed & Breakfasts there as well, but normally those are on the high end of the spectrum. Here's a link to the info. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g57755-Front_Royal_Virginia-Hotels.html As with last year, and since I can't confirm how many people will be there, they won't give any special rates as of yet. Last edited on Wed Jan 4th, 2012 10:02 pm by pcfix_3 ____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well.  I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 4th, 2012 10:15 pm | 44th Post |
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OK, Aug 10-13 Reserved at Elizabeth Furnace Campground 25 person group site. Info on how to get there: Getting There: ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP 15618 Fort Valley Road Fort Valley VA 22652 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 38.93167, -78.32083 38°55'54"N, 78°19'15"W From I-81: Take exit 296 off I-81. Turn east, on VA 55 for 1.4 miles. In center of Strasburg (traffic light), turn left to remain on VA 55. After 5.0 miles, turn right onto SR 678 in small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left. From I-66: Take Exit 6 (Front Royal) off I-66. Take SR 340/522 South for 1.3 miles until you come to a stoplight. Turn right onto VA 55 west for 5 miles to the small community of Waterlick. The recreation area will be on your left in about 3.5 miles. Entrance to the Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground is on your left.
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 12:41 pm | 45th Post |
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FYI .... Please note that there is no potable water available at the group campsite there. Either bring your own jugs of water, or a water purifier/boil you water, or obtain your water from the regular campground, a mile further south along the road. I just noticed this while posting campground reviews on a moto-camping site I belong to; At a Glance Reservations: Elizabeth Furnace Group Campground Reservation Information Fees: Site A $55 (max 50 people). Site B $30 (max 25 people). Reservations only. Open Season: Open year round Restrictions: Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Tent camping only. Standard Forest Service Rules and Regulations apply. Closest Towns: Strasburg, VA Water: No drinking water available Restroom: Vault toilets Operated By: Lee Ranger District: 540-984-4101 Just thought I'd point that out to you .... so make plans to have some kind of a large water container on hand, for water storage at camp! Dusty
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 03:56 am | 46th Post |
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Already in the works for the water storage, I plan on bringing several large collapsible containers for water. Oh, and another note for those that haven't been there yet, there are regular toilets and showers at the "family" camp sites that are not that far away. I'm going to go see if I can visit the site to see what else is needed sometime in the next few weeks or so. Last edited on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 03:58 am by pcfix_3 ____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 01:48 pm | 47th Post |
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Sounds like you're on top of it!  Oh ..... and the hot showers are over there as well, so you will have showers. 3 or 4 stalls IIRC. Last edited on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 01:49 pm by Dusty Boots ____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 27th, 2012 01:59 pm | 48th Post |
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BUMP! Let's make sure to keep this one on the calendars folks! Maybe the weather will cooperate a bit better this year! Looking forward to it!
____________________ John Murfreesboro, TN, USA 2003 GL1800A Candy Durango Red US Navy Retired (77-93) EWC(SW) Tennessee Traveler #1 Darksider # 817 (Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport Run Flat 195/55R-16RF) "Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." - James Truslow Adams |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28th, 2012 06:45 am | 49th Post |
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Is it time yet? I'm still waiting.
____________________ Chromo I ride for FOOD 95 SE 1500, riding now, Purple (the fastest color) 88 1500 recovering from deer hit, Phantom Gray (Most expensive color ) 82 1100 riding sometimes, Red Also 80 1100 naked and 86 1200 Interstate, not running yet. |
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29th, 2012 02:26 am | 50th Post |
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I can't wait either. The wife and I are already getting our camping gear ready. We will be bringing plenty of firewood too. Anyone want to step up and bring the marshmallows? I think a ride down skyline drive and maybe turning around at 211 or hwy 33 would be a nice group ride, what do you guys think? If the cost of entry would be an issue, the ride down fort valley rd to SR 675 over to hwy 11 and back up would be a nice short ride too.
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29th, 2012 02:27 am | 51st Post |
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Fort Valley rd is the road that the campground is on (for those that haven't been there).
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29th, 2012 11:48 am | 52nd Post |
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What cost of entry? Is that a toll road or through a pay to get in park? I'd bring Marshmallows but I don't think I could fit them on my 1500, you saw how I pack that thing down LOL
____________________ Chromo I ride for FOOD 95 SE 1500, riding now, Purple (the fastest color) 88 1500 recovering from deer hit, Phantom Gray (Most expensive color ) 82 1100 riding sometimes, Red Also 80 1100 naked and 86 1200 Interstate, not running yet. |
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29th, 2012 11:58 pm | 53rd Post |
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it's a pay to get in park and the entrance fee for non-commercial vehicles is $10 (same for bikes) but it's $10 for a 7 day pass which is the day you get it and the following 6 days.
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30th, 2012 12:41 am | 54th Post |
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The ride and views along skyline drive would be well worth the entry fee I would think, specially if your going to be there for a few days. I'm driving it back from there this time, and possibly to there as well. It's a slower ride but I don't want to rush anything when Im riding.....
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30th, 2012 12:51 pm | 55th Post |
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I saw 3 black bears towards the northern end of the Skyline, the last day I rode it. Here's another nice little ride, with a nice switchback included, to Luray, where you can take in the Caverns, or loop back to camp  .... http://g.co/maps/fu8e6or ..... for you civil war buffs, head on over to the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania area to view that sort of thing there and back - http://g.co/maps/ffzky
____________________ Ken - 1992 GL1500 Aspencade - Dorksider # 2 6th Officer/Road Captain - CMC, 034 Cannington Chapter Find your Path and share the Journey! "It's never too early to plan and never too late to go!" - Dusty Boots Hmm ..... wonder where that stretch of blacktop leads to ...... What has Dusty been up to Prevent/Repair those cracked 1500 trunk lids by installing a set of Rudy's Lid Reinforcement Panels to the underside of your trunk lid. |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31st, 2012 12:47 am | 56th Post |
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Dusty Boots wrote: I saw 3 black bears towards the northern end of the Skyline, the last day I rode it. that little ride is the second one that I proposed, I believe there is no entrance fees for that one. Oh, and I live in Spotsy so if anyone wants to visit down here for a day, just let me know, I drive/ride by some of the best walking trails out here. great place for a nature hike with some civil war info included. On a side note, I think I might have a place in my back yard where someone was buried back then. I have a pile of rocks about 2 feet high, 5-6 ft wide and about 15 ft long. Of course it could just be a pile of rocks though. lol.
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 4th, 2012 02:18 pm | 57th Post |
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The Semi-Official APRIL BUMP!!!
____________________ John Murfreesboro, TN, USA 2003 GL1800A Candy Durango Red US Navy Retired (77-93) EWC(SW) Tennessee Traveler #1 Darksider # 817 (Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport Run Flat 195/55R-16RF) "Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, 'This is the real me,' and when you have found that attitude, follow it." - James Truslow Adams |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12th, 2012 12:18 am | 58th Post |
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I'm going back up there weekend after next. Hopefully I will have some pics of the area to post.
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13th, 2012 04:55 pm | 59th Post |
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HI folks, Since I don't have a 12000 mile trip planned this year, perhaps a trip down to Front Royal is in order. I stayed there 2 years ago and rode the skyline on May 3rd in 75+degree weather and it was awesome scenery. I even posted a video of it on my site. Looked forward to another visit ever since so this event might just be what the doctor ordered. I will keep in the loop. And thanks for planning this event. Dan http://www.harleywing.ca
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18th, 2012 09:02 pm | 60th Post |
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We would be glad to have ya DJChopperD
____________________ I just got my bike back from the DR. All is well. I got my cookies at the First Eastern M&G!! (Darksider) Total Miles: 43,000+ and counting. Current rides: 04 GL1800 (my baby), 08 Suzuki SX4, 86 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Turbo 4X4 (My other baby). Previous Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000, USS Louisiana Gold (SSBN 743) |
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