OK, central PA... lets do this.

[vtlion]

This weekend.  Saturday morning I want to ride.  I don't particularly care where... just a couple of hours of twisties.  Maybe out 144 to Renovo if the conditions are right (anybody know).  If not that, then 26 to huntingdon perhaps.  Early afternoon we can head back to State College and cookout at Spring Creek Park with some of my lab-rat buddies.

Any takers? 

Destinations?

[bargovic]

Why dont you do the group ride the following weekend too:

http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24531.0

[vtlion]

I'd love to, but I definitely don't have time or cash for camping.  If I can manage a multi-day road trip at all, it will be Skyline and the BRP in VA.  If I find myself with the time to do it, I might scoot out to the rally just to say 'hi' and head back.

Anyway, I'm talking about this coming weekend.  Summer is here and I need to meet some riders who would be good for a short scoot around the area now and then, as this is usually all the time I have.

[pdg108]

Argh!  Why this weekend?  My family is visiting.  (Rare once a year event.)So I won't be able to make it.    One of these days I'll be able to make it down and meet up.  man...

[LPC2104]

The more I think about it the more I think I might be able to do it.  What time are you planning on heading out?

[LPC2104]

Speaking of central PA riders.  I already asked VTlion if he was the rider on the older blue GS500E that I've seen in state college a couple times.  He isn't.  Are you here mr older blue E?

So anyway, I rode to work this morning and I passed an older silverish GS500E.  Didn't get a great look but I know it was a GS500E. 

Are you guys here or lurking?  It'd be nice to get a little ride together.

[vtlion]

LPC.

Was thinking about doing a morning sortie.  I want to get out before the temps and the sun get too high.

We can meet at the Barnes and Noble on Benner Pike if that is convenient for you.  You've got my number, give me a buzz.

[LPC2104]

LPC.

Was thinking about doing a morning sortie.  I want to get out before the temps and the sun get too high.

We can meet at the Barnes and Noble on Benner Pike if that is convenient for you.  You've got my number, give me a buzz.

Crap.  Too many things went wrong today.  I'll be locked up tomorrow.  I don't have much going on after tuesday of next week so anytime after then I should be good.  Sorry to get your hopes next.  I'll give you a shout if I go out before then (tuesday).  Ride safe.

[vtlion]

How about something tied into Arts Fest?  It starts in a few weeks.  Might make it worth rolling down from an hour or two out.   

[vtlion]

One more try... then I give up.

July 15 or 16.  It is the weekend of Arts Fest and it also just happens to the conclusion of my 31st lap around the sun.  So anybody interested in a scoot?  Afterward I will man the grill if anybody wants to chip in for some burgers/dogs/steaks, etc.

[LPC2104]

If I'm going to be around I'm game.  What did you have in mind?

[vtlion]

Late morning run up to Renovo on Saturday, then back to State College for some burgers or something.  We can cook at my place, head down to spring-creek park and barbecue or head over to ArtsFest for some overpriced chicken-on-a-stick and funnel cakes.

[LPC2104]

Renovo sounds good.  Count me in.

Anyone else in central PA want to make the trip???

[vtlion]

Paul "pdg108" looks like he might be in on it.  I'm trying to find some other locals, but many of them aren't in town over the summer.

Did I mention that my latest batch of homebrew should be ready to drink by then? 

[pdg108]

Yep, I'm in.  Homebrew and burgers sounds awsome to me, but I'm pretty easy to please.  Of course there also something to be said about over priced funnel cakes. 

[bargovic]

Paul, got ur PM thanks.

I'd like to meet up and ride with u guys. I cant do the 15th, got a pedal bike ride planned that day. I could do the 16th, sunday.

[LPC2104]

Paul "pdg108" looks like he might be in on it.  I'm trying to find some other locals, but many of them aren't in town over the summer.

Did I mention that my latest batch of homebrew should be ready to drink by then? 

I've talked to some people at work and I think 2 want to go.  Both harley riders so mentally prepare yourselves for the no helmet no gear stuff.  Another guy is thinking about it and he's my friend with the ninja500.

What kinda of beer did you make?  I can probably get some irish red and english ale from my last batches that I've bottled.  I got a kegerator and changed the tower to support two corny kegs so I mainly keg now.  I'm making some raspberry wheat, english ale, and another batch of IR to be ready for my friends wedding late august.

[pdg108]

Paul, got ur PM thanks.

I'd like to meet up and ride with u guys. I cant do the 15th, got a pedal bike ride planned that day. I could do the 16th, sunday.

I'm open on the 16th (Sunday) too.  What does everybody say? Sunday or Saturday? Leave it up to the weather?

[vtlion]

pdg, I suppose I could go Sunday, but I would rather do it Saturday.  I would definitely take either day if the weather is looking much better.

LPC, Any respectable rider is welcome.  Your gear is your own business.  Just be warned, I'm done dealing with idiots who pass on corners, stunt on streets, harass other motorists, weave in traffic, generally draw bad attention to the group etc.  I want us all to have an enjoyable ride and get back in one piece.

LPC, I made a steam-style ale.  Pretty standard stuff, just grabbed some light malt and crystal20 off the shelf at the brewstore.  Threw in home hallertau and a pack of ale yeast.  It is a really uncreative batch, but I've never tasted a bad batch of homebrew.  If want to bring some brew over to my place when we meet up I can toss it in the fridge to chill it down while we are riding.

[LPC2104]

Just be warned, I'm done dealing with idiots who pass on corners, stunt on streets, harass other motorists, weave in traffic, generally draw bad attention to the group etc.  I want us all to have an enjoyable ride and get back in one piece.

I guess no wheelies for me then.   

On a serious note, I've never rode with the 2 harley people but they are a husband and wife duo and I'd be shocked if they rode like idiots.  The guy on the ninja is as careful as I am and that's saying a lot.  If the 2 guys from Billtown come up I'd personally like a quick review as to how to ride in a group as I've never done it before and I'm not crazy at the thought of people staggering too close to me in a corner.  I'm a rookie and my braking/line taking will prove it.  I like some space in the corners, but we can cross that bridge when we get there. 

Either day should work for me.