From the number of members that have expressed interest - we should have a higher turn out than our Carlisle trip last year - IF everyone who says they are interested is able to show up.
June 23rd is coming up, too! Check out Jetswing's
Countdown To The Meet Timer:
http://gs500.variders.com/countdown.swf
Also, here is what we have planned so far for ideas:
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Meet n' Greet - Get together with some fellow GStwin.com members! Show eachother our bikes, put a "face with the screen name", and have some fun!
Camping - We'll be camping at Sandy Valley campground. They have a game room, a swimming pool, a volleyball net, and a full service general store. Check their website for rates. We also plan on roasting some marshmellow's, doing a cookout, and maybe even a few drinks!
Group Ride - Imagine riding with a group of fellow GStwinner's! Check the Rally page for the route.
Sandy Valley Website:http://www.sandvalley.com
GSTWIN RALLY 06 OFFICIAL WEBSITE - PERTINENT INFORMATION (http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/)
We plan on having a blast! We had a great time at Carlisle, and we are hoping this to be just as much if not more fun that that! So come along and bring a riding buddy, your spouse, etc.! You don't need a GS to participate, just be a member or a friend of a member from GStwin and appreciate the "lovable little twin" GS500.
I'm going camping.... :cheers:
Unless something comes up coun me in (Nick). My fiance and I will probably both go. Looking forward to a group ride.
Not to familiar with that part of PA yet. Dunno if this will help any of the group ride planning:
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/pa.html#pm
Well, you will just have to make sure nothing comes up! :icon_razz:
Does she ride too, or is she going to ride 2up?
She has her license and rides too (hardly ever) but we only have the one GS, so 2up. Not sure how we would transport our camping gear. Probably would have to take a car and bike.
Nick has brought up an interesting point - one that we all might want to consider: Transport Camping Gear!
Personally, I plan on taking advantage of their tent rentals. Or possibly a cabin, I'm not sure which. I don't even own a tent, and the only one I have access to is a large one that would be impractical to carry on the bike. So you might want to consider either a tent or cabin rental. Check the website for rates, they are not unreasonable: http://www.sandvalley.com
We can go in on group cabin rentals. That would be fun, like girlscouts.
warning
<--- i snore (loudly)
I'll take that over farting loudly!
guys im gettin pumped. i just spent a buttload on gear and parts...
wait. how is this on the 23rd too? i cant make it on the 23rd!
Quote from: weaselnoze on March 20, 2006, 02:44:22 PM
wait. how is this on the 23rd too? i cant make it on the 23rd!
hahaha...what will we do without you for a day??? we are screwed!!! :laugh:
Quote from: weaselnoze on March 20, 2006, 02:44:22 PM
wait. how is this on the 23rd too? i cant make it on the 23rd!
Haha. Well, that is a Friday so I imagine some people will want to get there Friday night. You are not far from there anyways, you could make it over Saturday morning without a problem I am sure. But I'd rather be there Friday night, so I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn on Saturday morning and ride for 4 hours. I am sure others will want to come hang out Friday night too. :thumb:
get there saturday and miss the all important friday night?? that's just crazy-talk! :laugh:
uh oh. thats my gf's birthday and she threatened me if i wasnt with her the whole day. well i guess she has a choice :thumb:
so where exactly is this happening? where in Pennsylvania?
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hmm. that looks like its about a 8 or 9 hr ride from me. I'd be interested in going. can't say for sure if I'll be able to make it at this point, but defanatly interested.
try to make it...it's about 7 hour ride for me as well
BSD, definitely try to make it. Where do you live / which way would you be coming from? 8-9 hours sounds like a lot, but maybe if you could ride a couple hours and then meet up with another member, the right to and from would seem a lot quicker! :thumb:
so did anyone call yet and reserve the camp pads? or what not???
I think think I'm going to be heading up there friday, unless I can get someone to ride w/ me. [ya that's you guys in allentown and Points South]...What do you intend to schedule? Who's Jeff P? I noticed he's on the list now...YO where are you comming from? Seriously a 5hour bike trip by yourself is well boring
Packing list,
1. tent
2. RAIN GEAR
3. tools
4. matches
5. maps
6. beer
7. cell phone
8. All important documentations
insurance- regristration-and PA rule book of traffic laws :laugh: some of you might want to consider a box of donuts for negoiciation purposes :bs:
I just called yesterday and got confirmation that a camp pad is $24 a day. It can "comfortaly accomidate" 2x 4 person tents. If you are the "primitive" type {:cookoo:} send me a PM and we can share the pad or something.....I also need to know ASAP if there is a large number of campers so that it would be possible to get 2-3 pads next to one another.....AGAIN NEED TO KNOW VERY SOON SHOOT ME A PM OR E_MAl MustangMelvin5@aol.com
FYI-to campers the pad is gravel aka-bring something to sleep on and you get a full bathroom w/hot water/showers and toiletries.--they call that primitive :nono: man try back packing one time gee-wiz....guess I won't have to pack the shovel...unless were going to the twin's bar :2guns:
FYI to cabiners- there is 2 night minimum..Meaning Friday/Saturday kinda deal..unless your Amanda and want to go for the monthly lease option j/k again reserve one ASAP before they are all rented out and their $40 a day
For those of you that live close there is visitor's fee of $5.00 for the day>> waved if your "camping/cabing"
If your aiming to be there friday [before the sun sets haha] lets meet at that Kmart in Allentown @ about 5:00ish??....Anyone got directions to that anyways?
Ok the last tid bit. If your comming from the SOUTH Shoot me a PM or e-mail maybe we can organize a route/pick-up kinda thing...
UPDATE
I think I sent everyone a PM so read it and let the "group" know :thumb:
You comming to Sandy Valley? Friday/saturday?
Just trying to get a route/pick-up riding thing going.
LMK if interested down in allentown LMK via e-mail
JT [Jace009gs]
MustangMelvin5@aol.com
Quote from: Jace009gs on March 26, 2006, 11:00:03 AM
UPDATE
I think I sent everyone a PM so read it and let the "group" know :thumb:
You comming to Sandy Valley? Friday/saturday?
Just trying to get a route/pick-up riding thing going.
LMK if interested down in allentown LMK via e-mail
JT [Jace009gs]
MustangMelvin5@aol.com
arrrg...you spammer! i thought it was a "personal" message (i regret responding) :icon_razz: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
everyone got a personal touch.....but the ^^^ was the logist of the message
Is anyone interested in splitting a cabin with me? I know that is a scary thought :icon_razz: But they have them for $40 per night, 2 night minumum which is perfect. If no one wants to split, I'll just get one myself. I am not going to haul a tent all the way down there and renting a tent site would be about $34 per night anyways. So I'll spend the extra couple bucks and not have to deal with it :thumb: So for $40, you would have a cabin for two nights and not have to haul or pitch a tent.
So if anyone is interested, let me know THIS WEEK. I am going to call and make my reservations BEFORE APRIL 1st.
Quote from: Phaedrus on March 21, 2006, 04:43:21 PM
BSD, definitely try to make it. Where do you live / which way would you be coming from? 8-9 hours sounds like a lot, but maybe if you could ride a couple hours and then meet up with another member, the right to and from would seem a lot quicker! :thumb:
I'd be coming from Toronto, Canada. This is most likely the rout I would be taking if I were to come:
I'd be happy to meet up with other people along the way, better yet I should see if I can find someone from Toronto to come down with me.
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It looks like you will be going through my area. I am effectively between Syracuse and Binghamton, significantly closer to Binghamton. It looks like you will be coming down 90, onto 81, right? Depending on when you plan on leaving, I can meet you (and whoever you bring from toranto) around there. I'll be leaving Friday the 23rd in the afternoon. If you can be in or around Binghamton before say, 2pm, I can meet with you there and we can ride down :thumb: I'll be staying Fri and Sat night, leaving Sunday so if you stay until Sunday we can ride back to Binghamton if you'd like to. :thumb:
I would definitely be up for sharing a cabin. Unfortunately I don't know if I'm going to be able to commit this early. I'm gonna see if the wife is amenable :bowdown: but who knows.
Update - ok I'm officially retarded :oops: I just rememberd that my brother's bachelor party is that same weekend! Looks like I'm out.
jeff
I'm still trying to get my vacation days at work approved for this year... I don't know what their problem is. :mad: I asked to have off on Friday, June 23rd, so I can come up for Fri. & Sat. night. If I did that, I'd want to stay in a cabin too cuz I don't wanna lug a sleeping bag/tent around on my bike if I don't have to. If I don't hear back from management soon, I'm just gonna take off that day from work anyways. :icon_mrgreen:
are the cabins coed? ;)
this ain't no high school... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
lol sweet.
rich i'll share a cabin w/ ya!
Haha, it'll be like the hotel room where you "watched me sleep all night" :icon_razz:
Are you bringing your GF? I can't gaurentee the amount of privacy in there. It says it sleeps 2 adults, 2 children. So I am guessing there are 4 beds, likely bunked like most small cabins. I'll make the reservations for the cabin, and we just won't "mention" her :thumb:
Quote from: Phaedrus on March 29, 2006, 07:54:51 PM
Haha, it'll be like the hotel room where you "watched me sleep all night" :icon_razz:
creepy stuff, indeed... :o
Quote from: Phaedrus on March 29, 2006, 07:54:51 PM
Haha, it'll be like the hotel room where you "watched me sleep all night" :icon_razz:
Are you bringing your GF? I can't gaurentee the amount of privacy in there. It says it sleeps 2 adults, 2 children. So I am guessing there are 4 beds, likely bunked like most small cabins. I'll make the reservations for the cabin, and we just won't "mention" her :thumb:
well it looks like she wont be going now. which is good i guess. more alone time with my richie rich.
Quote from: weaselnoze on March 30, 2006, 02:39:34 PM
well it looks like she wont be going now. which is good i guess. more alone time with my richie rich.
:o :o :o :cookoo:
:laugh: Whatever. But at least now you got a solution to "how am I going to transport her and all of the equipment?" question.
What is everyone else's plans for lodging? Bring your own tent, rent a tent, cabins..?
i'd like to watch you sleep too rich...could i could?! pleeease? :dunno_white:
lol ok i guess this has gone a lil far...
I need to be in on the cabin. I don't even own a tent and camping crap.
Chris...sorry to hear your girlfriend isn't coming... :icon_twisted:
i dont think manny would be too keen on u sleeping in a cabin w/ other men. :icon_twisted:
couple questions.
whos doing campsites, have you started booking certain numbers? My GF and I are going to tent camp. So what area should i reserve in and by what date do you guys think?
Also, I cant ride two up and bring all our (aka her) gear, so shes going to bring a cage. is this frowned upon? lol
Quote from: bargovic on April 01, 2006, 07:32:00 AM
So what area should i reserve in and by what date do you guys think?
I am not sure who else is tenting, but I know Jace is. And the answer to the date would be "soon". You might even be the first to reserve a tent site. If you are, then post up what area you got the site in so the subsequent tenters can get one near you :thumb:
Quote from: bargovic on April 01, 2006, 07:32:00 AM
Also, I cant ride two up and bring all our (aka her) gear, so shes going to bring a cage. is this frowned upon? lol
Haha, of course not. The only thing frowned upon would be not coming :thumb:
Ok kiddies :icon_razz: I got my reservations in. Weazelnoze and I will be in "Cabin 32".
Call (570) 636-0206 to make your reservations. I have already informed them that there is a group of us coming, and that if possible, we would like to be slated next to eachother. So when you call to make your reservations, tell them you are part of the GSTWINS GROUP. She said do this as soon as possible, as the sooner you reserve the better chance we have of being all together, and the be3tter the chance you can even get in. She said the park often fills up around that time of year. So do this soon!
Total cost for mine and Chris's cabin was $80; $40 per night for two adults. June 23rd and June 24th are the nights we're staying. She said even if you get a cabin, "bring everything you need as if you were tenting" (like sleeping bags, etc). There is an electrical outlet in the cabins, but no water. There is a picnic table and a fire ring.
Just a note to everyone - you will want to check in AFTER 3pm (but before 10pm) on Friday. If you check in before that, they charge you a half day's rate.
Remember, make them as soon as you can and tell'em you are with the GSTWINS GROUP. :thumb:
cabin 32 ok got it....
My lazy bum had this great idea I was going to reserve a camp site last weekend....well u know that idea went to the bottom of the list of things to get done...anyhoot ya calling now
bargovic-hahahha leave the electirc curling iron at home :nono:
Phaderus-ya 3:00 I don't get off work until 3:30 :cry:i'm such a slave to the free market :icon_confused: I'm just shooting to be there before the sun goes down...
woooo just looked I got 6new messages....stay tuned Might have the pick-up friday route here in a few....
kiddie widdies :cookoo: haha i'm going to coin that word
N_E WAYS
Here's my route to Sandy Valley. If you want to ride LMK
1. Jet and Jace going to meet at the Halfway Valley Mall [exit 5 off of I-81] -afternoon--
2. Continue to Maryland route 64 East
3. At Emmitsburg following 15N up to Carlisle [yes that goes right by the last meet spot]--30miles
4.1 At Gettysburg merge onto 30E to York PA --
4.2 I-83 N to Harrisburg traveled 65miles so far
5. merge onto I-81
6. merge onto I-80
7. Arrive at Sandy valley
------Major Traffic expected because it'll be aroud 5:00 rush hour and what not that's why I'm trying to stay on the back roads.-----
a meet at Halfway Valley Mall is cool. i've driven thru there mant times. H-O-W-E-V-E-R! getting up at 5am is :bs: :bs: :bs: :2guns: :2guns:
anyway, sounds like a plan! let's hope i make it! :flipoff:
I was j/k....u by far I think are traveling the furthest distance. u know what?? after you get to good'ol Maryland you'r going to look like your avitor with a few bugs here and there :icon_razz:
Just thing your travling through 4 states...
VA, WV, MD, PA
we could take a detour through Ohio and if we miss the exit in Harrisburg well'll end up in New York...Maybe we'll catch rich and them on the other side of the free way...don't forget to wave :thumb:
All this talk makes me want to tinker and ride. I think ill go adjust my chain, and take a nice Sat. ride through these Susquehanna mnts. after all it is 60o this early in the season. woot!
Quote from: bargovic on April 01, 2006, 10:07:08 AM
All this talk makes me want to tinker and ride. I think ill go adjust my chain, and take a nice Sat. ride through these Susquehanna mnts. after all it is 60o this early in the season. woot!
yes, it's gorgeous out! keep it to yourself!!! :flipoff: :flipoff: :laugh:
(i'm stuck in the office now :cry: )
Quote from: Jace009gs on April 01, 2006, 09:37:17 AM
I was j/k....u by far I think are traveling the furthest distance. u know what?? after you get to good'ol Maryland you'r going to look like your avitor with a few bugs here and there :icon_razz:
Just thing your travling through 4 states...
VA, WV, MD, PA
we could take a detour through Ohio and if we miss the exit in Harrisburg well'll end up in New York...Maybe we'll catch rich and them on the other side of the free way...don't forget to wave :thumb:
thanks a lot for the "encouragement"! my will to go just dropped tiny bit... :flipoff:
Are we there yet?
i'll be going up early saturday morning and meet with the crew at sandyvalley. anyone else going up saturday?
You can't get there late Friday night?? I doubt we will go to sleep early! Put sleeping pills in her dinner and then get her to bed by 9pm...then get ur ass to Sandy Vally!!
I just did a map search and Sandy Vally is only 2 hours from me. That's exciting...I'm calling Monday AM to get our cabin. :thumb:
Do you think this is the kinda event a total noob should go to? It sounds like something I wouldn't mind checking out.
I'm from NJ, right off RT80, not too far from the gap, so this wouldn't be too far for me.
noob or not your welcome to join us. Most of our noobs on new bikes this time around vers. our Carlisle trip.
Ride with in your limits and we follow posted speed limits
Quote from: LimaXray on April 02, 2006, 01:48:24 PM
Do you think this is the kinda event a total noob should go to? It sounds like something I wouldn't mind checking out.
I'm from NJ, right off RT80, not too far from the gap, so this wouldn't be too far for me.
Lima - This is definitely a noob-friendly event! It is a pretty big group; there will be all skill levels. I've been riding for a couple of years now and I ride more like a grandpa than I did when I first started riding. So you won't be left behind anyway. And like Jace said - always, always always "ride your own ride". Everyone I've met from GStwin is awesome; we're a good group and we look out for eachother. Do try to make it. I'll add your name to the "interested" list. Next step: Figure out if you want to come Friday night or Saturday morning. I suggest coming up Friday evening with some of the other Jersey people and camp Fri and Sat night! You will have a lot of fun, and meet a lot of great people.
And no, you are not too far away. There are others on this board that are planning on coming from New Jersey. You might be able to ask one of them (or the group if they are coming in together?) if you can meet up with them and ride to PA with them. SuZuki10, un1261, and spotswood_suzuki are all from NJ. Maybe you could PM them and make arrangements.
Hope to see you there! BTW, this is also a budget-friendly event. Fuel, camping, and food is all you should really need to worry about. :thumb:
Yes...you must come. The more people we have riding, the badder we look. Like Rich said, these are all great people...very nice and fun to be with!! Can't wait to see you all!
Well then, I'll definately have to come!
I see some people are also bringing a car to carry their stuff. What is everone else doing? It's gonna be hard to carry a tent, sleeping bag, beer, etc on the back of a bike.
I could just rent a tent and rough it with what I can fit in a small backpack.
Hmmm... Theres this big tank thingy right in front of where I sit, maybe I can keep my beer in there or will it get warm? :icon_lol:
Quote from: LimaXray on April 02, 2006, 06:41:54 PM
I see some people are also bringing a car to carry their stuff. What is everone else doing? It's gonna be hard to carry a tent, sleeping bag, beer, etc on the back of a bike.
For carrying my stuff, here is my plan:
I am renting a cabin for both nights. Chris/Weazelnoze is splitting it with me on Saturday. This is only a couple bucks more than renting a tent (like $4 per night more) so that saves me from having to pitch, haul, or take down a tent. Easy and affordable! Of course it takes a little away from the "tent camping" experience, but I figure I can do that whenever. One less thing I have to haul! As mentioned, they do rent tents too! :icon_mrgreen:
I am not going to haul beer/food/etc. I'll just buy that stuff when I get there! I figure I'll get to Sandy Valley on Friday evening, drop off my crap in the cabin, and then go back out and get the food/beer/etc :thumb: There is also a General Store on the campsite grounds where we could buy our burgers, smores, and beer if we'd like too!
To carry the stuff I do have to transport - sleeping bag, change of clothes - I am using my bungee cargo net to secure an "overnight" luggage bag and the sleeping bag to the bike. The small stuff - cell phone, maps, wallet, hygiene stuff, etc - will go in my tank bag. If you don't have a bungee cargo net - it is one of the best and cheapest things you could get for your bike. You can prolly get it at your bike shop for about $5-6, they are expandable, and a great way to carry things!
Also - for you tenters - I was poking around at Walmart and they have a cheap $17 dollar "Junior" tent. It is for kids it says, but will accomodate anyone under 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide....best of all, it is very small and would be extremely easy to transport. If you want to go that route.
We can all go food shopping together when we get there, or just a small group could go in someones car. That's one way that having at least one car around will be helpful.
Let's make a grocery list now...
Marshmallows
Hersheys bars
graham crackers
hotdogs
buns
burgers
buns
water
soda
watermelon (if we have a car)
HUGE PACK OF TP!!
what else??
OH! AND...
From now until the trip everyone should steal extra ketchup packets from fast food places and bring them with you, so we don't have to buy that...lol.
Add to the list
Why am I following this thread? I don't know.
Be sure to get all your cooking stuff too. I went camping recently and here's some suggestions:
cooking oil
butter
pancake mix (add water, pour, cook!)
syrup
ICE
seasoning
pork chops (mmm, everyone loves pork chops. Easy to cook, too.)
fruit (apples, pears, oranges. Good healthy snacks that taste delicious :))
lunch meats (sandwiches are always good)
lettuce
mustard
ketchup (or catsup for you freaks)
canned goods (green beans, corn, pork 'n beans, etc...)
chips (snackage)
milk
macaroni and cheese (goes great with pork chops)
soup
boneless chicken (barbeque chicken grilled over open flame is DELICIOUS)
So yeah. Suggestions :)
Don't forget the little sticks for the marshmallows!
Could also use a TV, satellite dish, XBox, PS2 and some assorted movies and games. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm willing to rough it without the surround sound system.
Alpha you're making me hungry... not good, not good at all...
Aside from food - which is making me hungry :icon_razz:, there are also other things we should consider packing / bringing:
Map / GPS / Mapquest Print Outs
Contact information of other members going. (we'll work on this when we get a little closer). It would also be good to have the contact information for Sandy Valley on hand.
Emergency contact information on your person (just in case!)
Cell phone w/charger. The cabins have electricity, and some of the tent sites do too. A dead cell phone isn't very useful.
License, registration, proof of insurance. Cops love to pull over GS biker groups :icon_razz:
Rain gear if you have it or atleast something to keep your stuff dry. If it rains when we are there, I am sure there will be some room in the cabins to come in and hang out or put your stuff in there so it doesn't get wet.
Hygiene stuff (deodorant, toothpaste/brush, razor etc)
As mentioned, a bungee cargo net really is a fantastic device for cheap. You can't really go wrong with it.
Camera and either batteries (digital) or extra fiilm (film..) or a disposable camera!
Let's add to this as well. it is helpful for those who need to plan what they will need to pack in order to figure out how they are going to pack and transport it :thumb:
amanda, i doubt its only 2 hours from you.
Chris it's only 3hours for me...and I have to practicly dirve all the way accross and then up PA to get there. :bs:
If the buge net dosn't hold everything a great alternative is to get an internal frame back pack. I've been backpacking before for 15days and It's amazing how much "junk" they can hold...and you also realize how much "junk" you really don't need. Think about it.....you can eat everything with a spoon.... ;) who needs a knife to cut the steak? Hello were in the wood dime to act like savages....and the fork...ya the prongs break off and it's worthless. So ya long story short I will fit everything I need in it. FYI i'm refering to the ones with a hip belt and are a little more heavy duty than school back-packs.
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Marshmallows
Hersheys bars
graham crackers
hotdogs
buns
burgers
buns
water
soda
watermelon (if we have a car)
HUGE PACK OF TP!! ---cha-cha-CHARMIN :flipoff:
*Italian Susage*
*potatoes*
Da heck w/ it pick up a pizza from the town
what else??
OH! AND...
From now until the trip everyone should steal extra ketchup packets from fast food places and bring them with you, so we don't have to buy that...lol.
don't forget swim gear and a volleyball---LMAO Mr. Wilson
Reminder: I can not wait for this trip!
Quote from: SuZuki10 on April 05, 2006, 01:10:52 PM
Reminder: I can not wait for this trip!
fyi: you're making us more anxious :icon_razz:
Quote from: JetSwing on April 05, 2006, 04:24:49 PM
Quote from: SuZuki10 on April 05, 2006, 01:10:52 PM
Reminder: I can not wait for this trip!
fyi: you're making us more anxious :icon_razz:
BTW: GOOD! :icon_mrgreen:
We should all be anxious, according to Jetswing's countdown calculator:
http://gs500.variders.com/countdown.swf
We have only 79 days left.
For those of you that have not made your reservations, I strongly advise that you do so before the spring campers and vacationers take all the spots.
And for those of you who haven't totally committed to coming, I think you should just give in and come with us. We're gonna have a lot of fun :thumb:
Quote from: Phaedrus on April 05, 2006, 06:24:38 PM
And for those of you who haven't totally committed to coming, I think you should just give in and come with us. We're gonna have a lot of fun :thumb:
It's like, 1700 miles one way... Otherwise I totally would.
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 05, 2006, 06:34:10 PM
Quote from: Phaedrus on April 05, 2006, 06:24:38 PM
And for those of you who haven't totally committed to coming, I think you should just give in and come with us. We're gonna have a lot of fun :thumb:
It's like, 1700 miles one way... Otherwise I totally would.
you can totally crash at my place...and make it 800miles per day. not too bad huh? :laugh:
18 days and counting... :o
YESSSSSSSSSS
Just got off the phone with the little bitty at Sandy Vally...We're in cabin 30!! WHO TOOK 31?
It was funny b/c at first I didn't mention the group to see what price I might get..and the first thing she says is "ok I only have one cabin left" Then I say okay I'm going to be coming in with the GSTWINS group and she's like "ooooooooh ok let me see here...ok that's a motorcycle group? I remember the gentleman." Then all of a sudden she had more to offer...Did you sort of reserve a couple cabins Rich?
She also told me that she thought we were going to be a bunch of sets of twins...as in brothers and sisters that look alike...lol I said no, that's our motorcycles...cute little ol' lady! She's got a lovely smokers hack to boot.
PS When you guys call to reserve, she asks for a credit card right over the phone so be prepared unlike me who had to dig through my purse for 5 minutes. Or you have the option of sending her a check which you only have 5 days to get to her.
S.O. exactly how many do they have left? did you take the last one :o :2guns: :laugh:
I didn't ask...just mention GSTWINS GROUP and it seems to work wonders. I hope she doesn't think we are some big bad biker gang coming through. shaZam! now that I think about it, I bet we could have gotten a group rate! oh well...$80 is not too shabby for electric and being off the ground.
I can't wait to meet all of you in person! :kiss3:
Alright, I've been giving some thought to our GSTWIN GROUP RIDE on SATURDAY. How does this sound to everyone?
1. We'll start the ride sometime mid-late morning on Saturday FROM WHITE HAVEN, PA (Sandy Valley Campground to NESQUEHONING, PA (approx 20 miles).
2. We will ride FROM NESQUEHONING, PA to ORANGEVILLE, PA. (Approx 47 miles) using the directions from the Motorcycle Roads in PA (http://www.motorcycleroads.us/pa.html#pm) site. They claim it is "..a nice scenic ride up and over several ridges...""
3. Maybe we could grab lunch or something in or around ORANGEVILLE.
4. Ride back to WHITE HAVEN (Sandy Valley, Approx 47 miles).
Any input? Thoughts? Better ideas for routes? Anything? :)
Did anyone reserve a camp site yet? if so where are you near (site number/area)?
Quote from: bargovic on April 06, 2006, 08:29:04 PM
Did anyone reserve a camp site yet? if so where are you near (site number/area)?
Yes, some of us have our reservations made. Two cabins, to my knowledge. Not sure about the tenters. Refer to my previous post:
Quote from: Phaedrus on April 01, 2006, 08:22:29 AM
Ok kiddies :icon_razz: I got my reservations in. Weazelnoze and I will be in "Cabin 32".
Call (570) 636-0206 to make your reservations. I have already informed them that there is a group of us coming, and that if possible, we would like to be slated next to eachother. So when you call to make your reservations, tell them you are part of the GSTWINS GROUP. She said do this as soon as possible, as the sooner you reserve the better chance we have of being all together, and the be3tter the chance you can even get in. She said the park often fills up around that time of year. So do this soon!
Total cost for mine and Chris's cabin was $80; $40 per night for two adults. June 23rd and June 24th are the nights we're staying. She said even if you get a cabin, "bring everything you need as if you were tenting" (like sleeping bags, etc). There is an electrical outlet in the cabins, but no water. There is a picnic table and a fire ring.
Just a note to everyone - you will want to check in AFTER 3pm (but before 10pm) on Friday. If you check in before that, they charge you a half day's rate.
Remember, make them as soon as you can and tell'em you are with the GSTWINS GROUP. :thumb:
So yes, go ahead and make your reservations. If you are tenting, thats great- but still mention you are with the GStwins group. :thumb:
i like the route plan rich. didnt look into it but i noticed u mention lunch. so thats OK for me! :icon_mrgreen:
we're going to order cheese wiz chicken sandwiches again right??
oh hell yea. they werent good cheese steaks but they were excellent sandwiches!!
rich, i've plotted the route you've mentioned. click on the map for more info! :icon_twisted:
(http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/rally06_map01.gif) (http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/)
Wow Jetswing, that is AWESOME :thumb: Excellent job! Very helpful. Everyone should check it out: The GS NE Rally 06 page (http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/). It has all pertinent information in one convienient spot.
So does we have any more input regarding the Saturday group ride? :dunno_white: I just used the motorcycle roads as a rough guideline so we'd have something to work with. Jetswing, Weaselnose, and I seem to think it will work. So unless anyone has any objections, how about we use it? :thumb:
We need more input from everyone! This is a team oriented, community trip and we want everyone to participate and call this trip their own. I don't want everyone thinking I am making all the decisions..haha. I just want to make sure everything is getting done, is well planned out, and that everyone gets equal say.
Having said that, things that still need to be done:
- Confirmation from all members. If everyone shows up that has expressed interest, this will be bigger than the Carlsile Trip. :icon_lol: And those of you that showed up remember how awesome that was. The only thing we didn't get to do as much was hang out together and ride much. Hopefully, this meet will pick up where the last one left off.
- All members planning on going should get their reservations placed this month. If for some reason you HAVE to join us last minute (money problems? late notice?) we WILL find room for you somewhere. Also, don't let the cost of the tent/cabin be the reason you don't come. As I said, we will find a place for you and we won't leave anyone out that wants to participate. We're not strangers, we're a GS family :kiss3:
- If you don't want to camp with us Friday night, you can join us at 10am on Saturday at Sandy Valley Campground. We will depart around 10:30 for the group ride. We will also be camping and having our GSTwin party on Saturday night. As discussed previously, it will be campfire BBQ style with optional "drinks" :cheers:. Yes - it is going to be a lot of fun.
- Also, do not worry about being able to "keep up" on the group ride. Even if you are a noob, or just prefer an easy pace; that is fine. We mentioned it before but I want to rest any concerns about this. I know when I first started riding I was intimidated to ride with others because I didn't want to be "the caboose". Likewise, if you are a speed demon and want to carve the corners, more power to you. We are all at different levels and as with any group motorcycle ride; we each will "ride our own ride". Those that want to speed up ahead and drag knee will do so. Those that want to cruise and enjoy the scenery, can do so. There will be others at your riding level, no matter what level it may be.
- Feel free to bring whoever you would like. Spouses/SO's, friends, whatever. Even if they come in a car, nothing wrong with that. Just make arrangements for them on Saturday's group ride to either ride with you 2up or find something else to do until we get back to the campsite in the late afternoon.
- You don't have to have a GS to come, either. A few of our members won't be showing up on a GS and thats ok. As long as you are a member or a friend of a member of GSTwin.com and you appreciate the GS500, you are good to go!
- Any questions, input, or things you would like to add or ANYTHING at all - PLEASE contribute! Like I said, there seems to be just a certain few members contributing ideas but EVERYONE'S PARTICIPATION is strongly encouraged to make this the best GSTwin Event EVER! :thumb:
Quote from: SuZuki10 on April 07, 2006, 05:28:24 PM
we're going to order cheese wiz chicken sandwiches again right??
hell yeah philly cheese steaks
Quote from: weaselnoze on April 08, 2006, 12:10:20 AM
oh hell yea. they werent good cheese steaks but they were excellent sandwiches!!
oh... damn.
nice update rich thanks.
Hope theres more tenters coming. I called and booked my campsite today. Ill be in spot 56. The little old lady talked me into the water/electric site, and said im the first to book a tent site, everyone else is in a cabin.
I'm probably going to call tomorrow or sometime this week (soon) to book a cabin for Friday & Saturday night. My plan is to come up on Friday, but it might be Saturday. I'll letcha's know for sure when I find out myself, lol.
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Julie - Remember, I know where you live. Don't make us come get you :icon_razz: Get your butt there! :laugh:
Also, I know I've posted it but just to remind everyone - if you want to come but are worried about camping by yourself or don't know anyone else that is coming, don't worry. Remember you can bring a friend, a BF/GF, whatever.
It is coming together :thumb:
spot 56 :cookoo: hody do=da I got 57 so don't snore to loud O0
ya they talked me into the RV spot as well with the water/electric....someone with luggage space bring the 32' plasma screen and we'll just plug it in and someone else bring a few DVD's.....who got popcorn duty :cheers:
xbox - check!
Sorry guys I might not be going now... :dunno_white:
Got big changes in the works. :thumb:
Aw, Sue, what's going on? You gave a thumbs up so it must be a good thing? :dunno_white:
Don't back out on us if you don't absolutely HAVE to :thumb:
I bet she's going to that guys house who invited the whole GSTWIN website to his house! :laugh:
:dunno_white:
I missed that...where when?
Nope thinking of moving to a warmer local. Interview is Monday Next week. Keep your fingers and toes crossed. :thumb:
Bah, don't worry about it. There is a biker rally in Johnstown, PA (on the other side of PA).
Good luck with the potential for the new job. Always exciting starting fresh, and even better when the weather is nicer there! :thumb:
Hey I got me myself and I on a tent site [#57] Let me KNOW ASAP if anyone wants to share/split that site w/ me.... :bowdown:
from a different thread....anyone know what date in August the Carlisle bike week is?
I was thinking we should start a list of who has a site to share and who needs to a site to share
I plan on coming, but dunno if I'm gonna bring someone or come by myself yet. So I dunno if I'm gonna need a site to myself or if I can share a site, or are the sites big enough they can hold more people?
hey FYI the camping pad spots are big enough for 2 -4 person tents...
Hey guys, I'm unfortunatly going to have to bow out on this trip. I have to flag a regional race for the World Karting Association on saturday :2guns: :mad:. Next meet up I will be there...have fun and be safe :cheers:
Ok, here is an updated member roster that is accurate to my knowledge.
Pennsylvania:
weaselnoze (Chris) <--------- Coming Saturday only / reservations confirmed
LadyJules31 (Julie) <--------- Confirmed for Saturday, potential for Friday. Reservations un-confirmed.
pdg108 (Paul)
krateguy (Jeff)
Bargovic <-------------------- Tent camping reservations made for both nights. Bringing GF.
kalel3914 (Eric)
Trwhouse (Todd)
Fodder650
New Jersey:
SuZuki10 (Amanda) <--------- Cabin reservations made for both nights, bringing BF.
un1261 (Sue) <------------------ May or may not be able to come
spotswood_suzuki
LimaXray
New York:
Phaedrus (Rich) <------------ Reservations made and confirmed for both nights
ginoe (Gino)
Absolute Rescue <----------------------------------------------- BOWED OUT / NOT COMING
Maryland:
Jace009gs (Jason) <------------- Tent site reserved / confirmed for both nights
Delaware:
dmanben
Virginia:
JetSwing <------------------------ May or may not be able to make it
Canada:
Budget Speed Demon
Well Im moving only two hours south of this (according to google maps at least). And the thread has made it clear that noobs are allowed. So next up is to make sure that someone is home to watch the kids. And then I will make my reservation for a cabin. My GS and I could use a good group trip.
Awesome Fodder :thumb: Definitely try to make it. It will certainly be worth your ride. Where abouts are you going to be moving to in PA? Philly area?
Hey, if I'm able to make it would it be ok to bring my girlfriend? Think anyone would mind?
oh yea, i'm married, guess my wife would....lol :nono: :mad: :laugh: damn
You don't need to bring either of them... you can just bunk with me. Ha ha ha... :laugh: :icon_mrgreen:
In all fairness, Julie will have a cabin to herself... It would kinda make sense.... :cheers:
social butterflies :flipoff:
Quote from: LadyJules31 on April 14, 2006, 08:15:35 PM
You don't need to bring either of them... you can just bunk with me. Ha ha ha... :laugh: :icon_mrgreen:
Thats a offer hard to turn down! ;) :icon_mrgreen: :thumb:
But it looks like I'm out for that weekend. I have a date with the Summit Main course on the 25th. Unless the weather is bad and I take advantage of the foul weather insurance and can it :dunno_white:. If so, I will try and stop by and say hello. :cheers: :cheers:
Quote from: krateguy on April 17, 2006, 11:38:28 AM
Quote from: LadyJules31 on April 14, 2006, 08:15:35 PM
You don't need to bring either of them... you can just bunk with me. Ha ha ha... :laugh: :icon_mrgreen:
Thats a offer hard to turn down! ;) :icon_mrgreen: :thumb:
But it looks like I'm out for that weekend. I have a date with the Summit Main course on the 25th. Unless the weather is bad and I take advantage of the foul weather insurance and can it :dunno_white:. If so, I will try and stop by and say hello. :cheers: :cheers:
:icon_rolleyes: :icon_rolleyes: How did I KNOW you'd have some sort of excuse not to go, lol ... it's not like you didn't know about this a LONG time ago... :dunno_white: ;)
Quote from: LadyJules31 on April 17, 2006, 04:21:41 PM
it's not like you didn't know about this a LONG time ago... :dunno_white: ;)
Haha, yup. Hence the reason we've been planning this for so long. It was to make it so everyone would be able to work it into their plans :thumb: But I guess that is not always the case. :icon_razz:
Quote from: LadyJules31 on April 17, 2006, 04:21:41 PM
Quote from: krateguy on April 17, 2006, 11:38:28 AM
Quote from: LadyJules31 on April 14, 2006, 08:15:35 PM
You don't need to bring either of them... you can just bunk with me. Ha ha ha... :laugh: :icon_mrgreen:
Thats a offer hard to turn down! ;) :icon_mrgreen: :thumb:
But it looks like I'm out for that weekend. I have a date with the Summit Main course on the 25th. Unless the weather is bad and I take advantage of the foul weather insurance and can it :dunno_white:. If so, I will try and stop by and say hello. :cheers: :cheers:
:icon_rolleyes: :icon_rolleyes: How did I KNOW you'd have some sort of excuse not to go, lol ... it's not like you didn't know about this a LONG time ago... :dunno_white: ;)
:bs: I know, sorry guys but the chances for my track days are limited and this happens to be one of the weekends I can go.........besides...It's a track day! Nuff said! :nono: :icon_razz: :laugh:
I will still try and blow through on my big Buddha Loves You Bimmer and bum a beer :cheers: :cheers:
tick tick tick tick
hey rich u need a counter in your sig like maks girl has on PAC.net. that would be pimp
:laugh: Yeah really. I'll have to ask her where she got it.
somebody pump me up for the trip!!! i'm beginning to lose interest..............................
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/phaedrusGS/gs-stuff/jetswing.jpg)
Well first of all, think how much fun it will be to ride with a bunch of other GS's. I mean, really! This isn't just a group ride..it is a GStwin meet and greet. Not only the GS's, but think about the riders! It is us! The same people you read the posts of everyday. Put a face with the name! Not to mention how good it feels to spend a weekend riding, camping, BBQing, and hanging out. You need a getaway, we all do! That is what riding - and summer - is all about. How could you let yourself miss out on that? :thumb:
PLUS- there's gonna be girls there!! 8)
:thumb:
girls? what girls? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
u gettin some riding done lima bean? i've been told u need some miles under ur belt.. maybe u amanda and i could meet up before sometime for a leisure ride
lol damn it who has been talking about me behind my back!? :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Yeah I've been doing a little riding, but I'm at school so I don't get to see my GS all to often. I'm *comfortable* with riding on the street right now so I think I'll be fine by the time of the group ride. Actually I was thinking about calling up and getting a spot today because I'm pretty sure I'm going to go. But yeah, I would love that, I won't be around until the end of May, but we should definately meet up for a ride and maybe some quality NJ diner action :thumb:
lol alright. im on crutches till the end of may so that works out. im about an hour NW of philly. just so u have an idea
ooo crutches shitty... I'm about 2.5 hours north of philly and 45 minutes west of the GW
GW=Great Wall (of china)? sweet!
lol yeah thats the :laugh: :laugh:
Listen up gang--Official Camping Trip News--just in...
There will be a mandatory trip to get ice cream added to the weekend itinerary. I don't care when, how, or why...it's going to happen!
Thank you. :icon_mrgreen:
I'm with you on that Amanda. What is a group ride without an ice cream stop?? :thumb:
anyone else have other "it's going to happen" events we should know about? :icon_razz:
Someone will hook up with someone on this trip...it's going to happen. :icon_lol:
so you're bringing some extra lady friends for me right?
Sorry you have to book a tent or cabin for me to even consider that! Geez-get on it!!
lol amanda a matchmaker... hehe. you always hate my girlfriends!
Quote from: SuZuki10 on April 29, 2006, 04:04:31 AM
Someone will hook up with someone on this trip...it's going to happen. :icon_lol:
I think it will be Rich and Chris. :kiss3: :cheers: ;) (They ARE sharing a cabin and all...) :icon_mrgreen:
hey Julie!! I haven't seen you around here in a while, how are you doing? I can't wait to hang out again : ) Only ~2 more months to go :icon_mrgreen:
and Chris I don't hate your girlfriends...you hate all your girlfriends, eventually! lol
Quote from: SuZuki10 on April 29, 2006, 08:16:59 AM
Sorry you have to book a tent or cabin for me to even consider that! Geez-get on it!!
+1. Come on Lima, get on it. You are becoming a regular postwhore on the site, you might as well come meet a bunch of Gstwin people in person. :thumb:That goes for you, too, Jetswing. Stop goofing off and "get on it" like Amanda said :icon_razz:. There are a few others "teeter-tawtering" at this point, and I hope they are able to make it.
Also, Sue, what is your status? I know you got the job so I am going to assume you are out. Which is too bad for the trip, but VERY GOOD FOR YOU! :thumb: Three cheers for Sue getting a new job!
It is juuuuust about May, which means we'll be getting down to the wire in a few weeks. And starting sometime in early June, we need to start getting our "sub group" meeting routes together (like we did for the Carlisle thread). For example, the NJ people might want to meet somewhere and ride to the site together, etc.
We're also going to need someone to volunteer to lead Saturday's group ride. Many of us know what happens when I lead the group :oops:
Wooo... I just got myself a camp site!
I got one of the tent sites with water and electric near everyone else. So who's as excited as I am?
Awesome! I'm very happy to hear this...it's only a little bit away!!
I hope my saddle bags get here soon though.
Hi all,
Anyone interested in sharing/splitting a cabin for Friday and Sat nights? I'm not into the camping thing. :)
Let me know,
Thanks,
Todd
yoru saddle bags? what are you hauling? :flipoff:
The way I see it for me...I've got 58 days to drop the bottom end of the motor, install my machined shift dawg, install my clutch plates [the ones now are like tootallly worn out melted together :o] and then finish putting on my coat of primer so atleast the bike is the same color over all....this makeshift junkyard plastic is just not stylish....one side is black, the other metalic purple, the front is white...and that pinkish red for the fender.... HAVE NO FEAR I'll be there
Bump :thumb:
How is it looking out there folks?
Good...GREAT~ I got my bags, put them on and rode around with them...I'm gonna be able to fit lots of stuff in them! I would recommend picking them up for only $68 shipped at newenough.com---that's an awesome deal. They're big, but not ugly big...they're perfect for our bike. I'm so happy with my purchase.
uhh pictures! and what do u plan on filling them with?
Quote from: SuZuki10 on May 05, 2006, 11:51:51 AM
Good...GREAT~ I got my bags, put them on and rode around with them...I'm gonna be able to fit lots of stuff in them! I would recommend picking them up for only $68 shipped at newenough.com---that's an awesome deal. They're big, but not ugly big...they're perfect for our bike. I'm so happy with my purchase.
Hey Amanda! What's up girl? Forgive me if you already mentioned this in the thread... but what kind (brand) of saddle bags did ya get from newenough?
Amanda - Don't tell her till she confirms her cabin :icon_razz: She has been slacking off lately and last I knew had not yet made her reservations. Come on Julie, we got like 48 days (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/phaedrusGS/smilies/Poke.gif)
Sorry Jules...I'll give you all the info once you have confirmation on a cabin/tent. I'm looking forward to seeing you the most!! C'mon! :cry:
c'mon c'mon just get a cabin already! you know you want to do it! you won't be cool unless you do and look everyone else is doing it :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
heh heh i love peer pressure
Quote from: SuZuki10 on May 05, 2006, 05:12:49 PM
Sorry Jules...I'll give you all the info once you have confirmation on a cabin/tent. I'm looking forward to seeing you the most!! C'mon! :cry:
Umm... well... ok... I have confirmation of a cabin. :icon_mrgreen: Well, ok... not yet... but one way or another, with or without a cabin confirmation... I will be there at some point in time during the weekend ... at the least, for Sunday to ride with you all. If I come Friday or Saturday and stay overnight... I'll just sleep on my bike if I don't have a cabin. :cheers:
P.S.- What happened to my avitar Chris? :icon_confused:
:icon_rolleyes:
And again, for dramatic effect: :icon_rolleyes:
Julie - why are you still unsure? whats the deal? is there something we need to talk about? :icon_razz: Secondly, you won't need to stay on the bike or anything silly. I am sure there will be room enough for everyone, one way or the other.
Yeah...I'll kick Manny out and you can have his bed.
Quote from: Phaedrus on May 11, 2006, 08:29:05 PM
:icon_rolleyes:
And again, for dramatic effect: :icon_rolleyes:
Julie - why are you still unsure? whats the deal? is there something we need to talk about? :icon_razz: Secondly, you won't need to stay on the bike or anything silly. I am sure there will be room enough for everyone, one way or the other.
LOL, I was kidding about the bike... and basically just trying to make the point that I'll be there at some point in the weekend... just not sure yet if it'll be Sat. & Sun. or just Sun, that's all. I would love to be able to sit around the campfire and roast marshmallows and share ghost stores with you all Sat. night. :thumb:
(I've just been kinda busy with starting a new (2nd) job/business, taking classes on weekends, working (OT too), my bf, helping him build his house- which he's planning to move into in June sometime ... things like that is all.) :icon_rolleyes:
Quote from: SuZuki10 on May 12, 2006, 12:51:59 PM
Yeah...I'll kick Manny out and you can have his bed.
Ha ha, or he could share a cabin with Rich & Chris... how cozy. ;)
:icon_razz: Heh.
Julie, if you miss out Friday and Saturday - especially Saturday - you are gonna miss out on the most fun! Sunday everyone will be getting ready to head home. I'll prolly stick around and ride around a bit with ya, but I don't know about anyone else? Your BF is welcome to come, even if he doesn't ride. He can ride Buddha Loves You with you on the group ride :icon_razz: But even if he doesn't ride and you still come and bring him, atleast come say and meet up with everyone. I mean you are like what, 45-hour away?? :dunno_white:
jules. your avatar is on temporary suspension until you make a reservation. haha ok im just kidding. i was doing some spring cleaning and must have accidentally deleted it! send it to my email and i'll host it up for ya.
This thread almost made it to the second page so someone had to post something.
I hope that the excitement for this trip is not gone! I just faught with my boss at work today about giving me off that Friday. I'm not missing the first night!
Ok, hopefully all is going well with everyone.
Attention lurkers: are you still there? :icon_razz:
Is everyone that expressed interest going to be coming? We've got quite a list of interested, but only about half confirmed.
Jetswing - Are you still amongst us? :icon_mrgreen:
Twrhouse/Todd - Did you find anyone to bunk with yet?
LimaXRay - Did you decide if you are beinging anyone else yet or not?
If you are coming alone, and want to cut costs, you can always split with Todd. You got a cabin right? :dunno_white:
Everything is looking good so far on my end. Still need new tires before the trip tho....
Pretty soon we're going to have to start finalizing the details and whatnot. But we gotta get a better grasp on who is coming before we can completely figure it out :thumb:
No one is checking in to let us know who's coming. :dunno_white:
I'm so jealous that the people in San Fransisco get to meet monthly and we have to do it yearly.
I'm coming... probably alone cause no one wants to ride on the back of my motorcycle... go figure :dunno_white:
If anyone wants to share some spot space thats fine... I think I'm gonna get a tiny ass tent that I can fit in a backpack, so unless you're a female, I'm not gonna share tents with you, sorry guys.
Current Known Status
*** If any of this information is incorrect, please post up and correct it ***
Members confirmed for camping:
1. weaselnoze (Chris) <-- coming saturday morning and staying sat night/cabin
2. Jace009gs (Jason) <-- reserved a tent campsite for fri+sat
3. SuZuki10 (Amanda, and BF Manny) <-- reserved a cabin for fri+sat
4. LimaXray (Matt) <-- tent site for fri + sat
5. Bargovic (Nick) and GF <-- reserved tent site for fri+sat
6. Phaedrus (Rich) <-- cabin for fri + sat
7. Trwhouse (Todd) <-- wants to camp but needs a cabin! anyone want to split?
Members who will come to hang out / ride / BBQ / etc (not camp)
1. krateguy (Jeff)
2. spotswood_suzuki (Wayne)
3. Chris2P (Chris)
4. LadyJules31 (Julie)
5. ginoe (Gino)
Not too bad, but we also have...
Members who have expressed interested but not yet confirmed or checked in
pdg108 (Paul)
kalel3914 (Eric) <-- pending approval from "better half!"
dmanben
JetSwing
Budget Speed Demon
fodder650
Come on folks, we've only have a few weeks left. Even if you are not going to be able to come, or even if you are still unsure, post up your status so the rest of us know you are still out there :icon_mrgreen:
here's one addition I think worthwhile:
LimaXray = Matt :icon_lol:
Overnight not looking good, but I am still hoping to meet up with everyone on Saturday and spend the day riding and eating before heading back at night.
Wayne
I have to work that weekend. But I can ride my bike up Sat evening and hang out.
Chris
I will be there on Saturday for the day, but not sure about staying for the whole weekend yet (Fri-Sun).
P.S.- Chris (Weaselnoze), if you're going up on Saturday also, maybe we can meet up and ride there together since we're pretty close to each other?
ya anyone else riding up on sat morning lets get together and ride up. jules im gonna have a look see at directions pretty soon and we'll figure out a meeting point. could u PM me your whereabouts or even the kmarts?
Here's the address for Kmart for anyone that may want to meet up there on Sat. morning:
Kmart Stores: Allentown
4701 Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Chris, I'll pm you with my info. Jace, you have a pm too.
I have to work at 8am to about 1ish on that Friday...I'm so pissed about that...But I plan on heading over to Sandy Valley at least by 2:30....I guess we'd get there by 6 or 7pm with rush hour and all...maybe it's not terrible that I have to work, but hopefully time is good and I am not stuck on my bike for 4 hours in traffic. OY!
as long as ur there by sat morning ;)
i've got a trackday at PIR that thurs. this old man will need the entire fri to recover, i'll see you cats saturday.
jules & wease - maybe i can catch up with ya'll at the kmart saturday?
(i'll behave myself, i know there's a state trooper out there lurking :icon_twisted:)
YAY Gino!! I was wondering what your situation was! Ride Safe, and see you in a few weeks. :cheers:
This rain crap better stop for our weekend. :mad:
Quote from: ginoe on June 02, 2006, 07:01:54 AM
i've got a trackday at PIR that thurs. this old man will need the entire fri to recover, i'll see you cats saturday.
jules & wease - maybe i can catch up with ya'll at the kmart saturday?
(i'll behave myself, i know there's a state trooper out there lurking :icon_twisted:)
well im assuming that the ride is gonna be fairly early. 8-9? so us kmart cats should prob expect to meet pretty early.
Yeah, the group ride was decided to start at 10am from Sandy Valley. If it is a huge deal, I am sure we could bumpt is to 11am or something, if it works better for the majority of the group.
Gino - I am not sure what route you are taking, but Sandy Valley is actually north of Allentown. So to meet them in Allentown, I believe you would have to ride south and then back up with them? :dunno_white:
right, i did not consider that.
looks like i'll just super-slab it on rt 80w and head straight for winter haven.
are you staying saturday night? :thumb:
Quote from: weaselnoze on June 02, 2006, 08:34:13 PM
well im assuming that the ride is gonna be fairly early. 8-9? so us kmart cats should prob expect to meet pretty early.
Just and F.Y.I... It's about 45 minutes or so according to Mapquest to the campground from Kmart... taking the turnpike. Not the most scenic, but it's the quickest way there.
Start: KMART
4701 W Tilghman St
Allentown, PA 18104-3211, US
End:White Haven, PA 18661, US
Directions Distance
Total Est. Time: 46 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 44.35 miles
1: Start out going WEST on OLD US HWY 22 / W TILGHMAN ST toward OAKVIEW DR / OAK VIEW DR. 0.5 miles
2: Merge onto I-476 N toward SCRANTON AND NORTH (Portions toll). 37.9 miles
3: Take the I-80 / PA-940 exit- EXIT 95- toward HAZLETON / MT POCONO. 0.6 miles
4: Merge onto PA-940 W toward WHITE HAVEN. 3.9 miles
5: Turn RIGHT onto TOWANDA ST. 0.3 miles
6: TOWANDA ST becomes MIDDLEBURG RD. 0.8 miles
7: End at White Haven, PA 18661, US
Total Est. Time: 46 minutesTotal Est. Distance: 44.35 miles
Well, I thought to myself "Self: What are you going to use for a sleeping bag that is easily transported on the bike?". So I took to walmart and bought this for $10:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/phaedrusGS/gs-stuff/sleepingbag.jpg)
It is small and lightweight and fits on the bike nicely. While I was there I also noticed the "hiker's tents" for $35.00. They are the one-man tents that are light weight and will fit on the bike without much issue. Just in case anyone is interested.
Also, with regards to the route on Saturday's group ride, remember we are going to follow the route suggested by that motorcycle roads website located here:
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/roads/pa93.html
Jetswing altered the route from a one way ride to get us back using some map software, and planned out a nice little guide for us at:
http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/ (click group ride section)
So it says it is pretty scenic, and should be noob-friendly and friendly for those that will be riding 2-up. I think the pace is good the way we have ridden before (for those that have ridden with the NE GS group already). Moderatly paced, noob friendly, yet semi sporty.
Would anyone like to lead or atleast take turns leading the group ride? Someone familiar with the area? At this point, I am nominating Chris or Julie but anyone is welcome to step up here..
ditto on the sleeping bag. i got one myself
I gotta give props to whoever did that Rally page. That's really really nice work. I'm excited for y'all! I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories!
It was Jetswing that made the Rally page. He also did the design of the gstwin.variders.com FAQ. The guy's a web genius :thumb:
Ohhh fleece... very soft and cozy. :thumb: I may have to pick up one of those sleeping bags too... if I decide to stay overnight, which I might. (I inquired about a cabin but I'd prolly only stay overnight Sat. night if I do.)
I'll check out that route (website) in depth tomorrow and maybe take a ride up there sometime over the next 2 weeks to check it out & ride it. Maybe I'll take the lead, unless Chris wants it, or anyone else for that matter. I prefer to follow anyways, but I've been up that way before (just not in a long time).
i'll head up the group from kmart to sandy valley but im not gonna lead for the main ride. no way too much responsibility! lol
Maybe we can ride past the Lehigh Gorge State Park and check it out too??
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/lehighgorge.aspx
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/LadyJules31/park_lehighgorgeriverc.jpg)
Quote from: weaselnoze on June 04, 2006, 08:03:40 PM
i'll head up the group from kmart to sandy valley but im not gonna lead for the main ride. no way too much responsibility! lol
Ha Ha... the GROUP from Kmart to Sandy Valley is just me and you so far. :icon_razz:
Rich is a pretty responsible guy... He even went as far as to get us a police escort last time he lead our group ride. ;)
Quote from: SuZuki10 on May 05, 2006, 05:12:49 PM
Sorry Jules...I'll give you all the info once you have confirmation on a cabin/tent. I'm looking forward to seeing you the most!! C'mon! :cry:
K, time to fess up Amanda, lol. What kind of sadle bags did ya get... details & pics please. :)
Quote from: LadyJules31 on June 04, 2006, 08:17:40 PM
Rich is a pretty responsible guy... He even went as far as to get us a police escort last time he lead our group ride. ;)
Haha, yeah. Exactly my point. :laugh: I don't really have a problem with being the group leader other than I suck at it. For the good of the group, I'd rather play shepards dog or something. But if no one else steps up for the group ride, I'll gladly do it. Just y'all should know what you are getting yourselves into. Last time I led the group for what, 15-20 minutes? And in that time I managed to get us lost and "escorted" by police. Just think what mayhem I could stir up in a couple of hours :icon_twisted:
hey sorry it took soooooooooooooooooooooooo long to reply back....
I just clocked it yesterday I get 36.4mpg in my hoggy FZR :icon_rolleyes: so I might have to pit-stop for gas on saturday....110/36.4=??? I'll be right on reserve
Allentownians' -[chris/julie]--i'm leaning more towards heading out like 6am on saturday from here....should be like 9am i'll be in Allentown....what time is the Kmart/donut thing?
Quote from: Jace009gs on June 07, 2006, 12:45:49 PM
Allentownians' -[chris/julie]--i'm leaning more towards heading out like 6am on saturday from here....should be like 9am i'll be in Allentown....what time is the Kmart/donut thing?
I thought you reserved a campsite for friday night? Or was it just to saturday night? :dunno_white:
ya you have to reserve a minimum 2 night....but I work on that friday at 4:00AM till about 3 in the afternoon.....I might be a little to tired to ride 300miles after work....on friday
Gotchya :thumb:
Well, I am glad we have a group ride leader anyways. w00t! The backup can be Julie. :icon_razz:
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Members confirmed for camping:
1. weaselnoze (Chris) <-- coming saturday morning and staying sat night/cabin
2. Jace009gs (Jason) <-- reserved a tent campsite for fri+sat
3. SuZuki10 (Amanda, and BF Manny) <-- reserved a cabin for fri+sat
4. LimaXray (Matt) <-- tent site for fri + sat
5. Bargovic (Nick) and GF <-- reserved tent site for fri+sat
6. Phaedrus (Rich) <-- cabin for fri + sat
7. Trwhouse (Todd) <-- tentative friday camping / saturday ride, etc.
Members who will come to hang out / ride / BBQ / etc (not camp)
1. krateguy (Jeff)
2. spotswood_suzuki (Wayne)
3. Chris2P (Chris)
4. LadyJules31 (Julie)
5. ginoe (Gino)
I wanted to share this with everyone... please read it. Be safe!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=27299.0
hey guys i was just wondernig something.. my gf's bday is on friday (thats why we're not comin till sat). would anyone think it'd be a good idear to have some cupkakes and sing happy birthday on sat nite? idk its just a thought
I think that is an awesome idea :thumb:
Don't u think she would be embarrassed? She doesnt know us.
ah she may be a lil but its all in good fun.
Chris and Todd - did you guys get my PM abhout Friday? What do you guys think?
what the hell? secret messages? whatev! :bs:
:laugh: Whatever Amanda. I'll let you in on the secret 8)
Todd is looking to split a cabin with someone, but no one else has stepped up yet. I'll be the only one in the cabin on Friday night, because Chris and his GF are not coming until Saturday. So I was seeing if Todd wanted to split the cabin on Friday night. THat weay, Todd could come and hang out with us Friday night, stay the night, and do the group ride and hang out on Saturday. And then go home or bunk with someone else or something. That is what I wasn't sure about; if he wanted to go that route.
I just didn't want to clog up this thread with stuff no one else really cares about...hehe.
rich, i dont recall the message. what did you direct towards me?
Basically I was just confirming with you that you won't be in the cabin for Friday night. I know you have plans with your GF, but I wanted to doublecheck with you before I offered it out for Friday night. It is still yours Saturday night, obviously. :thumb:
ok thats fine with me!
Good thing I just read through most of this...I forgot I got cabin 30!
Here's a pic of my bags...they need to be adjusted and they are too big for the bike IMO, but I needed big for the 3 day trip ya know! (shoes and clothes...etc.)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/amandamk10/100_1122.jpg)
THEN this is how I first had them...the wrong way! lol
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/amandamk10/100_1127.jpg)
Nice bags Amanda ;) Nice seat, too. Haha. I dont thinkt hey are really "too big". The only thing I would have worried about on my bike is that my exhaust angle is higher than yours, so those particular bags would not have worked for me. Unless I wanted to burn a hole in them. :laugh:
What did you do to make the seat cover? It is really kool! 8)
Well I went to the craft store (you could even go to Walmart) and I found that awesome hawaiian print that matched my bike. I bought 1 square yard. Then, I took off the seat and just used a heavy duty staple gun to tack it on. I put it right over the black cover for when I want to take it off. You just have to make sure you pull all the ends tight when you staple it.
Quote from: SuZuki10 on June 11, 2006, 12:49:41 PM
Well I went to the craft store (you could even go to Walmart) and I found that awesome hawaiian print that matched my bike. I bought 1 square yard. Then, I took off the seat and just used a heavy duty staple gun to tack it on. I put it right over the black cover for when I want to take it off. You just have to make sure you pull all the ends tight when you staple it.
Very cool idea... but won't that rip your seat when you try to remove the heavy duty staples to take the cover off??
Did you get those bags from New Enough? What are they called exactly, or do you have the item # for it? Thx! :thumb:
P.S.-You said you attached them the wrong way the first time... how do you attach them? Just wondering.
Quote from: LadyJules31 on June 11, 2006, 05:55:52 PM
Quote from: SuZuki10 on June 11, 2006, 12:49:41 PM
Well I went to the craft store (you could even go to Walmart) and I found that awesome hawaiian print that matched my bike. I bought 1 square yard. Then, I took off the seat and just used a heavy duty staple gun to tack it on. I put it right over the black cover for when I want to take it off. You just have to make sure you pull all the ends tight when you staple it.
Very cool idea... but won't that rip your seat when you try to remove the heavy duty staples to take the cover off??
Did you get those bags from New Enough? What are they called exactly, or do you have the item # for it? Thx! :thumb:
P.S.-You said you attached them the wrong way the first time... how do you attach them? Just wondering.
1. It won't rip anything b/c they're on the underside of the seat in the hard plastic...they will just come straight out. If you look how the stock seat cover is attached you will see what I mean.
2. Yes they are from new enough... http://www.newenoughhp.com/nelson_rigg_standard_saddle_bag_page.htm
If I could go back in time, I would have gotten these...
http://www.newenoughhp.com/nelson_rigg_mini_saddle_bag_page.htm
I thought they would be too small though.
3. I put them on backwards in the second pic. They just get velcro'd together and the straps go under the seat.
Guess what?? In 2 weeks I CAN SHOW YOU THEM IN PERSON!!!! :icon_mrgreen:
OK everybody. I'm officially in. :) I just got confirmation from Jace009gs that I'll be sharing his camping spot. I'll be there Friday night, weather depending, if not Saturday.
Bargovic, maybe we can plan a ride down together, the Williamsport contingent?
More details to follow as the time draws near. :)
AWESOME :thumb:
Quote from: pdg108 on June 13, 2006, 10:26:43 AM
Bargovic, maybe we can plan a ride down together, the Williamsport contingent?
Yeah let me know when you have def plans. I plan on leaving around 4-5pm after work on friday to head over. I got my fiance coming in car to camp, but id def wouldnt mind havin someone to ride over with. PM or e-mail me if you want.
Quote from: bargovic on June 13, 2006, 05:49:58 PM
Quote from: pdg108 on June 13, 2006, 10:26:43 AM
Bargovic, maybe we can plan a ride down together, the Williamsport contingent?
Yeah let me know when you have def plans. I plan on leaving around 4-5pm after work on friday to head over. I got my fiance coming in car to camp, but id def wouldnt mind havin someone to ride over with. PM or e-mail me if you want.
Yep I was thinking the same thing, I will get a hold of you next week and nail down a time and place. :thumb:
Glad you're on board paul :thumb:
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Members confirmed for camping:
1. weaselnoze (Chris) <-- coming saturday morning and staying sat night/cabin
2. Jace009gs (Jason) <-- reserved a tent campsite for fri+sat
3. SuZuki10 (Amanda, and BF Manny) <-- reserved a cabin for fri+sat
4. LimaXray (Matt) <-- tent site for fri + sat
5. Bargovic (Nick) and GF <-- reserved tent site for fri+sat
6. Phaedrus (Rich) <-- cabin for fri + sat
7. PDG108 (Paul) <-- tentatively Friday night, confirmed for Saturday
Trwhouse (Todd) <-- tentative friday camping / saturday ride, etc. Awaiting confirmation?
Members who will come to hang out / ride / BBQ / etc (not camp)
1. krateguy (Jeff)
2. spotswood_suzuki (Wayne)
3. Chris2P (Chris)
4. LadyJules31 (Julie)
5. ginoe (Gino)
I can't make this trip because of work. Let me know when the next one is and I'll try to make it. Sounds like I'm gonna miss a great time.
Yeah, pretty much.
Ok, we got a week to go! w00t, w00t!
Let's just make sure everyone is on the same page. We've got quite a few members that won't be camping, so I want to make sure we have a plan for everyone to follow so no one misses out.
FRIDAY: What do you guys want to do? Maybe we can all go out somewhere? From what I have read, there is an A+W down the road, but everything else is fastfood. Don't forget the gameroom and stuff onsite. Any ideas / suggestions? We will all be getting there at different times, so it is probably hard to plan. But I assume everyone that is coming Friday night will be there by atleast 7-8pm?
SATURDAY: I think we should follow Jetswing's suggested itinerary for Saturday, but the site has been down for a couple days. :dunno_white: It is a good outline, though. We've got to remember to stop for ice cream somewhere along the route, it was deemed "Amandatory" by another member. *rimshot* HAHA. Yeah...
Jace has volunteered to be the group ride leader. For safety reasons, Noob riders should be in the middle and toward the back. The more experienced riders should be up in the front and at the very back. Remember to ride your own ride, even in a group setting :)
Anyway, we should start out the group ride at about 10am from Sandy Valley. Guests that will not be camping need to pay a guest fee of like $5 to Sandy Valley, but it will be worth it so you can come back and hang out with everyone after the group ride and be there for the Gstwin NE BBQ :) Anyone have any ideas of how we're going to work that? We can buy all the food and supplies from the general store on the campgrounds, but it will likely be expensive. Maybe we can start a list of who is responsible for buying what? Or just all chip in money for the food and buy it from Sandy Valley or a local grocery store? Any thoughts on this?
CONTACT INFORMATION: I PM'd my cell phone # to everyone that is listed as confirmed for going, so everyone should have atleast one contact but most of us have more. Maybe some others should PM out their cell #'s just in case another member needs to get ahold of one of you?. This come in very handy at Carlisle last year. I don't want anyone out there by themselves not being able to find the group! :)
As a side note, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to copy down the Sandy Valley phone # and some emergency contact information.
BIKE CHECKS: Now might be a good time to remind everyone to check their bike to make sure it is in good mechanical condition and up to snuff for the trip, and for the group ride. I just got my new tires, and I'll be doiing my oil change this weekend. Check your chain and adjust it if necessary - check your tire pressures (33 front / 36 rear for solo riding on the GS) - make sure all of your lights work - your brake fluid level is good -your oil level is good - all that sort of stuff.
If anyone has any fantabulous idears, PLEASE come forth :)
Rich ....I love your sense of planning, but chillax!! It's just camping. We can wing it! The girls can go food shopping as long as the guys give us money, then we'll come back and cook (as long as the guys give us money lol) My idea is going for ice cream. And that's all I have to say about that. THAT WAS A GOOD ONE..."Amandatory" haha :cheers:
Yeah, I am chillaxed. I just remember what happened to last summer's Hershey PA ride that no one put any planning into: Nothing. :laugh:
Quote from: Phaedrus on June 16, 2006, 06:17:32 PM
Yeah, I am chillaxed. I just remember what happened to last summer's Hershey PA ride that no one put any planning into: Nothing. :laugh:
:icon_razz: There was hardly any response to that Hershey, PA ride... Tim and I were the only ones that said we'd go.
I still thought it was a good idear though. :icon_mrgreen:
P.S.-I wonder if we're going to have any "surprise visitors" next Saturday at the Kmart again? (5.0) ;)
rich how is this gona work for me since im only camping sat? when ishow up on saturday do i have to pay a guest fee or what?
Chillax Weasel :laugh:
Seriously tho, you are all set. I reserved our cabin fo the two nights for 2 adults, you are not a "guest". Ever use "ghosties" when you played baseball as a kid? "Ghostie on third!". Well, Friday night there will be a ghostie on your side of the cabin. :laugh: They won't know if you are actually in there or not - and even if they did, they don't care, they are paid up. You'll just settle up with me when you come on Saturday. So when you show up Saturday, it will be like you were there all along. Like me and the others that are actually staying on Friday.
Quote from: Phaedrus on June 16, 2006, 08:41:11 PM
Chillax Weasel :laugh:
Seriously tho, you are all set. I reserved our cabin fo the two nights for 2 adults, you are not a "guest". Ever use "ghosties" when you played baseball as a kid? "Ghostie on third!". Well, Friday night there will be a ghostie on your side of the cabin. :laugh: They won't know if you are actually in there or not - and even if they did, they don't care, they are paid up. You'll just settle up with me when you come on Saturday. So when you show up Saturday, it will be like you were there all along. Like me and the others that are actually staying on Friday.
Could you please elaborate on this... I don't understand what you mean?? 8)
Ok, let's say you are doing a backyard baseball game. You have 6 people, 3 on each team. Let's say for example, that your team is at bat. You have one guy on 1st, one guy on 2nd, and then you are hitting. Let's say you hit the ball and make it to first base. The guy on 2nd makes it to 3rd, and the guy that was one 1st made it to second. Now you have all three of your players on the bases - but now who is going to bat? Most likely, you would take the guy from 3rd base and send him to the plate and call a "ghosty" on third. It is like saying "I know there is no one ACTUALLY there, but let's pretend there is for general purpose". So then the guy that was on third base goes to bat - hits the ball - and then the "ghosty" runs home and scores a run.
Quote from: Phaedrus on June 16, 2006, 09:04:16 PM
Ok, let's say you are doing a backyard baseball game. You have 6 people, 3 on each team. Let's say for example, that your team is at bat. You have one guy on 1st, one guy on 2nd, and then you are hitting. Let's say you hit the ball and make it to first base. The guy on 2nd makes it to 3rd, and the guy that was one 1st made it to second. Now you have all three of your players on the bases - but now who is going to bat? Most likely, you would take the guy from 3rd base and send him to the plate and call a "ghosty" on third. It is like saying "I know there is no one ACTUALLY there, but let's pretend there is for general purpose". So then the guy that was on third base goes to bat - hits the ball - and then the "ghosty" runs home and scores a run.
LMAO, I was just kidding about elaborating... I thought your first explanation was more than sufficient so I just wanted to mess with ya a lil bit. :icon_razz: :icon_lol:
We never used the word "ghostie"...we just yelled "invisible man on third!!"
CHILLAX!!! haha you like my word?
Well, "invisible man on third" just sounds...I dunno, too jerseyish. :flipoff: "Ghostie" is by far cooler terminology. Hell, "ghostie" is even cooler than "chillax", which my cousin says too, by the way :icon_razz:
I thought I'd be making the trip to PA by myself, but I invited a ghostie along with me to keep my company. :thumb:
Too bad ghostie can't fork over the 40 bucks he owes you!
Quote from: SuZuki10 on June 17, 2006, 05:32:19 PM
Too bad ghostie can't fork over the 40 bucks he owes you!
Ghostie only owes me $20, Weasie owes me the other $20. :laugh: That's ok tho, I made Ghostie wash/wax my bike and change my oil for me this afternoon, so we're square. :thumb:
lol ok so everything's cool. now im excited!
Hi Phaedrus et al,
Well I left Rich (Phaedrus) a message the other day that I won't be able to make it to the gathering next weekend after all...
I really was looking forward to seeing you all and getting to know you in person, but it will have to wait until our next PA gathering. Some other things came up in life and I have to ride that wave right now.
Have a great, safe, fun weekend and I hope we all have great weather, wherever we are!
Best wishes to you all, and please tell me what I missed! Believe me, if this weren't important, I wouldn't be skipping out on the GS Twins trip.
:)
Yours always,
Todd
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Members confirmed for camping:
1. weaselnoze (Chris, and his GF) <-- coming saturday morning and staying sat night/cabin
2. Jace009gs (Jason) <-- reserved a tent campsite for fri+sat
3. SuZuki10 (Amanda, and BF Manny) <-- reserved a cabin for fri+sat
4. LimaXray (Matt) <-- tent site for fri + sat
5. Bargovic (Nick, and GF <-- reserved tent site for fri+sat
6. Phaedrus (Rich) <-- cabin for fri + sat
7. PDG108 (Paul) <-- tentatively Friday night, confirmed for Saturday
So we have 10 campers..
Members who will come to hang out / ride / BBQ / etc (but not camp)
1. krateguy (Jeff)
2. spotswood_suzuki (Wayne)
3. Chris2P (Chris)
4. LadyJules31 (Julie)
5. ginoe (Gino)
And five "stopper bys" or coming for Saturday's stuff.
For those of you that won't be coming until Saturday, remember we're hoping to leave around 10:00-10:30am from Sandy Valley for the group ride, so you might want to be there before 10 :icon_razz:
And if you are not coming until later Saturday night (ie Chris2P? Krateguy?) we'll likely be back to the campground before or around 4-5pm I would imagine right guys? :dunno_white:
I think we're all pretty much set and all is good to go. Now it is just a matter of time :thumb:
Yo
5days and chump change till I'm bbq'n with the gang sitt'n back w/ a cold one 8)
Just to settle all disputes correctly baseball termonology infers the actual word "ghostie" as a figure that takes place of an impending run batted in. However all close calls go to the runner [that would be the ghostie] so the chances of throwing a ghostie out are slim to none.....
Just to let you all know my ghostie is leading our group ride...So if something should happen <<points finger>> he did it not me
I'm going to be there early friday since I have beautifully orchestrated a 5day weekend. :) However it will be after 3p.m. or right close to it. I figure I'll be up early saturday [like 8ish and that's sleeping in to me because of my work schedule] so Julie/Chris let me know Cuz I feel like a good bike ride down to Allentown on Saturday morning to grab some coffee and donuts and I'll be sure to bring one or two cops :icon_razz:
hummm 30% maybe the rain gear will be in a handy spot... :thumb:
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USPA1796?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
Kmart directions: from camp site to Allentown
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&pn1x=&a1x=&c1x=WHITE+HAVEN&s1x=PA&z1x=18661&un=m&cl=EN&qq=1ADqpk24ofB9AeGl9tUn2fXB%252fIjbq0tkBc1IYyRNHqg6iszyCXS9duW2lslMzC7XAjxaveE37LK97gCz7cXs85pwbRavs2cXd6EaTBzmjWMZwoogip%252fd29yheb64YXmZYxxV7jv4hUvPOzyljP7%252fT9FI1mKSOi%252fDAcsBYuuvukc5Wc7yAdXa8gzKe5eEGJIPhOziZPMLCOUKEIGt%252f0EBJB0kFpRE08pmD9rzGvlAaTvPuHjPPb4SNFxUlhw5fg4zvX%252bN7zKT4Iw%253d&ct=NA&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=WHITE+HAVEN&1s=PA&1z=18661&panelbtn=1&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=%252b9QPvK6airQ%253d&2g=xY4UA1uWFO8%253d&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=&2pn=&2a=4701+W+Tilghman+St&2c=Allentown&2s=PA&2z=18104-3211
ok I need to know Jetswing's plan of action for the sat. ride as I've been Amandatory approved to lead, yet I have no idea where I'm leading too. Anyone can get me a list of the road would be great since his little flash site has had a melt down or something of that sort.
Is I-476 a toll road? it comes up green on the map and not red like "normal" highways....
My pit stop on the way home sunday....anyone else?
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so what do we need for bbq..
fire pit..
charcole
lighterfluid
matches
Kc Master piece honey smoked barbecue sauce
beef, and other assorted foods
Amanda's got the saddle bags so I volunteer her to volunteer logistics or we need like the whole gang to carry and item each so nobody makes like 50trips
...................Wing-It from there...............
Hi Jace,
Yes 476 is a toll road. That's the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike, which is also a toll road.
Have a great trip.
Yours,
Todd
any other non-tax supported roads I should know about in that area? I know I-76 is out from harrisburg.....but...?
I would love to haul groceries for all of you guys, but if we're going to have at least one person with a car, then I volunteer them to bring a few of us to the store. I don't think I could carry as much stuff as we would need. They're not really that big.
I hope you're all praying for beautiful weather.
We should bring cards just in case! for strip poker :o
beware, I noticed today that sandy valley debited me a second time for my campsite. once back in april when i made the reservation, and once again the other day. Probably an honest mistake, and ill call em tomar, but u guys might want to check.
Also, my fiance will be taking the car to the campground, so she says as long as all the new people we meet from the internet aren't psychos like those people on dateline nbc, then shes game for going to the grocery store. lol.
cards? poker? I have chips.
pdg108 you still wanna ride out around 4-5 fri? i was going to see if theres any other options than rt 80 sometime this week.
Chris, are we still meeting at 9am on Saturday morning at Kmart?
Quote from: bargovic on June 19, 2006, 06:43:45 PM
pdg108 you still wanna ride out around 4-5 fri? i was going to see if theres any other options than rt 80 sometime this week.
That was my, plan. The weather is looking ok at the moment. I get done with work at 4:30 and could meet you at the park and ride of of exit 5 (Turbotville) on 180 at about 5:00 maybe 5:15 at the latest. Getting out to the campground any other way but, I-80 could be done but would turn it from a 1:20 ride to a 4 hr ride. :) Maybe we can cut a corner off and use rt54? But a whole lot more than that seems tough.
So has anybody thought about firewood? From personnal experiance the GS can only carry 6 or 8 peices of wood at a time. :) And usually campgrounds are stripped bare of anything remotely flamable. :icon_rolleyes:
Yeah i was looking at the map today. looks like 80 all the way is the best. Im going to leave work around 4pm on Fri. I work right in williamsport. Where were talking about meeting? i can be there around 5:00 - 5:15, and give u my cell phone before then. PM me.
Now i see where ur talking about. Turbotville community park? I was planning on goin down 15 to 80, but that park is not far from there at all. let me know if the park is still good for you.
OK, I'm going to come up after work saturday night. I think it'll tale me 2 hours to get up there from work so I sould be at the campground between 7 or 8 pm depending on how early I can sneak out of work.. Here's the thing. I got to work sunday morning so realistically I should camp out to get at least 4 - 6 hours shut eye before riding back. Do I need to reserve a campsite or can I "bumb up" at somones site? I'll provise my own tent and will pay you for the night to share costs. Is that possible at this campsite or do I need to book a spot? If we have thunderstorms all day, I might just drive the car up, not very fun but Ireally want to meet oher GSers! In which case I can bring up some provisions ie: firewood, beer, food. I can take a nap in the car before I take off. What do you all think?
Chris
Quote from: Chris2P on June 20, 2006, 06:47:24 PM
OK, I'm going to come up after work saturday night. I think it'll tale me 2 hours to get up there from work so I sould be at the campground between 7 or 8 pm depending on how early I can sneak out of work.. Here's the thing. I got to work sunday morning so realistically I should camp out to get at least 4 - 6 hours shut eye before riding back. Do I need to reserve a campsite or can I "bumb up" at somones site? I'll provise my own tent and will pay you for the night to share costs. Is that possible at this campsite or do I need to book a spot?
Well, they prolly like you to pay for a site for obvious reasons. BUT, they want you to rent a 2 night minimum. That would be silly to pay all that money for a few hours, I wouldn't do it. I am sure someone would be willing to let you bum off their site. Hopefully!! I know Matt (LimaXray) posted a few pages ago that he wouldnt mind sharing a site, but not a tent, with a guy. :laugh: If he doesnt poke his head in and post soon, you might wanna PM him and see if the offer still stands. :dunno_white: No hurt in asking!
Quote from: Chris2P on June 20, 2006, 06:47:24 PM
If we have thunderstorms all day, I might just drive the car up, not very fun but Ireally want to meet oher GSers! In which case I can bring up some provisions ie: firewood, beer, food. I can take a nap in the car before I take off. What do you all think?
Nothing wrong with bringing your car up to meet everyone. We've had members who have had to that before..(looks at you know who).. :icon_razz: I don't speak for everyone else, but I don't think it matters how you get there - just get there! You are part of GStwin no matter what you ride in with. You'll get to meet some of the best GStwinners in the northeast :icon_mrgreen: So whether you ride the bike or drive the car, or bum a tent site or nap in the car, be sure to come :thumb:
:laugh: yeah I still have some comfy dirt to share :laugh:
I got short changed :mad: no dirt only gravel on site 54....
oh man, i just set up my tent to air it out from last summer. I forgot how small it is. Ill have to sleep corner to corner in it again.
What are u guys bringing for rain gear? stuff to ride in the rain? or just stuff incase it rains while we are there. I dont think i have either, oh boy.
Well, "it is supposed to rain" all weekend. However, I'm not going to let that dampen my trip and I encourage others to take the same approach. :thumb: Besides, the chance that it will rain 100% for the entire time is unlikely. It has to let up eventually - if it even rains. I don't have any true rain gear myself; but my riding gloves are waterproof as is my cargo bag I'll be bringing much of my stuff in. Thats about it.
So dont worry Nick, I dont have true rain gear either.
BTW, last year on my way down to PA for the Carlisle trip, it rained the entire time from home all the way to Allentown, with about a half an hour to 45 minutes of that being thunderstorm. :icon_rolleyes: How annoying.
Heres the weather for the weekend:
http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/17821?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
30% or less usually means no rain around here. 40% usually means it hardly rains. And scattered t-storms are quick. I think it will be a nice weekend.
my bet is on afternoon t-storm after that cold front move through our area on friday evening...
yea my riding rain gear consist of zooming to the nearest over hang and waiting it out pretty much....<<for a down pour
Just remember to put your clothes and such in zip lock bags and it'll be nice and dry when you go to change into them at the camp site. I'm just now starting to gather my "junk" up and I'm seeing opportunities to leave some stuff at home....I'm getting a getto milk crate and just going to bunge it to my rear seat and my back pack carrying my clothes..........
On the good the rain may wash off the bug population growing on my front fairing/head light :bs:
Quote from: Jace009gs on June 21, 2006, 02:15:25 PM
I got short changed :mad: no dirt only gravel on site 54....
oh crap maybe I only have gravel too... hmmm, I'll just have to drink a whole lot before I go to sleep if that's the case
So yeah, the weather forcast is getting worse... oh well... I ordered some rain gear, but who knows if I'll get it in time... if not, I'll just deal with being wet all weekend
Sat is down to 20% chance of rain. that means no rain.
Today in williamsport, it said 80% chance of rain. I woke up at 7am, the ground was wet, not raining. and by 9am the sun was out
A wise man once said the best weather forecast is your window. :thumb:
We'll just have to play it by ear and make the best of it. We might have to adjust our ride time. If it is pouring at 10am or whatever, we can hang out and push it back a bit till it clears up. And when we get ready to cook out, we can fire it up early to fire it up late if necessary.
We'll be ok :thumb:
However, I am willing to bet money that the worst part of the storm - with the highest winds, thunder, and heavy rain - will be Friday night on my way down. Despite what the weather forecast calls for, I bet there will be a big dark cloud - just big enough to cover me and my bike - going about 60mph from Binghamton NY to White Haven, PA. :laugh:
Hey guys! Sorry for late notice but now there is a chance I can make it sat morning. I don't have a tent so fully realizing it's very late in the game I was wondering if someone would share a cabin sat night (i would come by myself)? If there is a possibility I am going to try to get out of other things I have to do sat.
Phaedrus had you done this six years earlier I would've ridden with you - I lived in binghamton for 4 years. But as I am not there anymore, is anyone riding up from the NYC area to keep me company if I end up being able to go (and be accomodated..)?
Hey sounds really cool what you guys are planning, rain or not
awesome, deff screw anything else you might have planned and come, I'm sure you'll have a much better time with us :thumb:
it's not the last minute, don't you worry... I don't know the status of the cabins, but I'm sure there are plenty of camping spots that can be shared. I don't have a tent either, but they have a good selection of cheap tents at walmart and I'll probably pick one up tonight. You can also rent a tent there
oh boy I'm getting excited!
baaaah im scrambling to finish my bike!!!
Quote from: GSinUS on June 22, 2006, 01:01:19 PM
is anyone riding up from the NYC area to keep me company if I end up being able to go (and be accomodated..)?
Hey sounds really cool what you guys are planning, rain or not
Check with Ginoe - PM him if necessary. He is coming from Rockland county last I knew, and he will be coming down Saurday morning. That is about as close to the city as any of us, I believe. "Cept maybe the jersey people but they are mostly coming Friday night. I also don't know about the camping. They do rent tents there for like an extra $8, and I am still unsire of the cabin size. I wish I had scoped them out in person a while back. Walmart does have a cheap little hiker's tent for like $35 and it is very small and fits one person and fits on a bike I think, and looks easy and quick to set up. So thats an option.
Do what you gotta do, just be sure to come! :thumb:
I don't have any raingear. :cry:
Rain, rain, go away... come again another day... GS'ers want to play. :cheers:
I hope it doesn't thunderstorm! http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/06/22/motorcycle.lightning.ap/index.html :o
P.S.-I have to go to John Yurkonic's tomorrow and renew my registration! (I haven't been on my bike in so long, I forgot it ran out in May.) :nono:
Rich, I have sort of a personal question for you, but I'm going to ask you on this open forum anyway.....
CAN YOU BRING YOUR LUBE? :icon_twisted:
I seriously need some chain lube on short notice. If it's possible, I need to borrow some b/c as soon as we get to PA, I have to take care of my chain. I'll tell u all about it on Friday. Chris said you would love to help me out. That's true isn't it? Your ice cream will be on me if you can help me out.
I love you all, see you Friday/Saturday. I'm sure I'll be up at 5am and posting on here until we leave like I did last year!
just to let ya-all know i'll be there before the rain [cross fingers and starts doing the rain dance] :flipoff:...so ummm yea I'm bringing my lawn chair and patio set with a big umbrella...if yo get here before the rain I might just let you stand under the umbrella and not get soaked :cheers:
I'm bringing my backpackers stove so I can have some pancakes saturday morning and eggs and whatever else the camp store will sell me to cook and eat..... :bowdown: then some instant oatmeal...tang....gatorade mix...pop tarts...... and cards got to have something to do :)
gosh I'm such a boy scout....
Are you seriously bringing the stove???
seriously check it out at the trip...it puts out 10,500btu's [aka the power of a full size grill] and it's 2.3lbs and folts up to the size of a mag lite :)
Gadget man is in the house....
seriously tho I go backpacking like 7-8 times a year with friends and family so I got all the "neat-o" junk
Anyone is welcome to cook on it sat/sunday morning...bring your own food tho cuz I just put my stuff on my bike and....there's not alot of room left...
So pancakes it is!!! or even french toast!!! I plan on gaining 10 pounds this weekend with the ice cream and food we will cook.
....**cough**.....Miller Light?
don't forget the smores
http://www.campingstation.net/xpertstove.html
FYi I can go from a block of ice to boiling 3c. of water in 4minutes flat 8) I only know cuz in Philmont New Mexico the water bottles had frozen over night from the high altitude so I just cut the plastic right off down the side and vola
I should be looking up more specific maps of our route on saturday......maybe play dodge the rain cloud :2guns:
I'm upping my post count via insomia
im game for miller lite!!
I've never had Miller Light. But if it is anything like that crap last year at the hotel..it's gonna have to be ICE COLD!! :icon_razz: I'm not much of a beer drinker (but drink tequilla like I was born to), but Labatt's Blue agrees with me. I'be be up for trying some miller lite. What the hell why not :cheers:
Amanda - Yeah, I'll see if I can squeeze in my can of chain lube. I did a "test pack" of the bike the other day and actually have some spare room, so I'll try to get it on there. :thumb:
I just got in from a night out with my girl at the Drive In movies. I have some things to do before I leave tomorrow too, so I should prolly go to bed now. But I'll checkt he thread in the morning before I head out just to see if I missed anything :icon_mrgreen:
Yeah...I'm sure you had some "things to do." You are leaving her for 3 days, you better do some things!!
It's 8am and I am at Manny's. We are going to start getting ready and leave my house by around 1:30ish.
PS. His brother is coming too. So Manny won't feel like the only outcast with a non-GS bike. Be prepared for extremely loud exhausts.
:mad:
i may not go due to a project at work has fallen behind schedule.
i was supposed to have yesterday & today off but had to cancel my trackday yesterday and i'm at work today. probably have to work the weekend too.
don't miss me too much.
So there's a 70% chance of 'strong storms' this evening, 80% chance of thunderstorms all day Saturday, but fortunately Sunday should be alright for the ride home. I swear it's because I'm planning on doing something outside this weekend. If I had no plans, it would be sunny.
Depending how the weather looks when I get home from work today, I may or may not come until Saturday. I know I know I'm a wuss. I don't mind getting wet or riding in the rain, but I think spending the night wet might make riding tomorrow miserable. If it's not too bad I'll come, but if there is flash flooding like they're predicting, I'll be there first thing Saturday morning.
Alright, thsi is my last post till I head out :) I'm heading down when I get ready, rain or shine. :icon_twisted:
Members confirmed for camping:
1. weaselnoze (Chris, and his GF) <-- coming saturday morning and staying sat night/cabin
2. Jace009gs (Jason) <-- reserved a tent campsite for fri+sat
3. SuZuki10 (Amanda, and BF Manny, and Manny's brother) <-- reserved a cabin for fri+sat
4. LimaXray (Matt) <-- tent site for fri + sat, might wuss out and not show up till Saturday
5. Bargovic (Nick, and GF <-- reserved tent site for fri+sat
6. Phaedrus (Rich) <-- cabin for fri + sat, and will be there fri + sat!
7. PDG108 (Paul) <-- tentatively Friday night, confirmed for Saturday
So we have 10 campers..
Members who will come to hang out / ride / BBQ / etc (but not camp)
1. krateguy (Jeff)
2. spotswood_suzuki (Wayne)
3. Chris2P (Chris)
4. LadyJules31 (Julie)
5. ginoe (Gino) <-- likely won't be coming
6. GSinUS <-- might be able to make it saturday morning
Matt - yeah, I feel the same way. At my old job where I worked weekends, the weekends were always beautiful. Now that I have every weekend off, it rains and is crappy the entire weekend. I'm just used to it. :dunno_white:
You can't always plan on the weather being good to you, so you just gotta live your life and make the best of whatever life throws at you :thumb:
I'm gonna go pack the bike and do some whatnots - I'll see you troopers there tonight, and the rest of y'all tomorrow. Let's make this the best GStwin meet n' ride to date!! :thumb:
So its pouring here in williamsport, and theres a big block of rain on the radar moving across the state. figures. I'm going to try to suck it up and still come tonite. Im hoping the rain is outta here by 4pm so i dont have to ride to the campground in it. If not i might try to wait it out and come later tontie or early sat. And my fiance is bringing the car behind me, that means ill have a case of yuengling when arrive, so being wet shouldnt matter.
bargovic, with that case of yuengling, you will be my boyfriends instant best friend for the weekend.
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MATT IS SUCH A WUSS!!!
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GINO!!!! COME ON! Maybe you could get out of working Sunday at least, and come down Saturday after work. PLEASE try!!
We are leaving by 1:30, so see ya'll there! :kiss3:
Well it's friday night and it looks like one hell of a storm is coming in. It'll probably be raining cats and dogs tommorrow. I'm bringing the bike into work with me saturday and I'm heading up to meet you all saturday evening. If it rains hard, what the heck, I used to love riding the gs in the rain! I'm too fat now for my old rain suit so I'll just get soaked! Well, you get wet when swimming too, so no harm done, RIGHT?? I'll bring a change of dry cloths.!!
Chris
i'm sure most of you cats have already departed :thumb:
i just got home from work, busted my butt to get things ready for golive for this coming monday. so no work for me this w/e (where's the dancing smilely?)
see ya'll at the campsite :cheers:
EDIT: went to walmart saturday afternoon, got a small tent & the sleeping bag rich recommended. packed the bike & off i went. got about 20mi out to paterson, nj & got hit with 'old testament' type rain. spent about an hour under a bridge for it to pass, it never did. i rode back home. sorry kids, i guess i'm one of those 'fair weather' riders.
sweet ginoe u rock! i'd like to share a beer with you since carlisle was a dry event. boooo. see u guys in the morning!!! rain or shine baby
Im probably not the first back. But first back to post. woot. Oh yeah and im soaked. well worth it tho.
I should add, i did the math for this weekend:
14 riders, 11 bikes, 325+ miles, 78 beers, 10 hours of sleep, and 0 showers. OK, maybe 2 showers.
Number two! Yep, little soaked. But dry already. Got to go hold down my couch!
Great ride yesterday all. Started alittle slow, but got more spirited as we went along. Nice to meet everyone that I didn't know. Amanda, please send me more information about the get together thursday night in Freehold. Manny, good luck on your test. Ride back went pretty smooth. Randy and I took the main roads back.....80-46-31 and home. Only hit light rain for the last 25 minutes of my ride and was home by 8:30. Can't wait for the next get together.
Wayne
Manny, Rich, and I all made it home. We got hammered with some rain at times, and then drizzled on for most of the way. So we are drying off now, and Manny is helping my dad put up the new TV. We'll probably fall asleep in front of it soon.
Great seeing all of you, and meeting the new people! We'll be waiting for our neighbors Dave and Tammy to sign on.
Wayne, I'll PM you when I know more about the times and meeting places.
Ok no pics??? What a rip!!!
I made it home without incident. I rode through about 30 miles of light rain (only about like it was when we left the camp) but after that it cleared up and wasn't bad. I was dry by the time I got home. 8)
I had a great weekend, it was really cool to see everyone again and meet the "new" people. The weather could have been a little sunnier - but we made out really, really well considering the forecast. I had a blast. The ride was cool, but my favorite part was just hanging out - like we did last night.
You can't go wrong when you spend your weekend with a bunch of motorcycles, campfire food, great people, and of course beer. :icon_razz:
Gino / Julie - You two missed one hell of a good weekend. The group ride was 98% dry. There was a brief time period where we rode into some rain but it lasted 5 minutes at best. And the little wetness we did have dried right up. It was cool and refreshing. Rain is what separates the bikers from the motorcyclists I guess :laugh:
But anyway, I had more fun on this meet than I did the Carlisle one, and that was a blast, too. Kudos to everyone who come, participated, and partied it up GStwin style! :thumb:
ohh trust me, there's pics. I think by tonight or tomorrow some should be up. At this point, we are all beat! I'm going to relax, I'll post mine later on.
can't wait to see the pics!!!
Actually I am just about to post pics. I was gonna put them in another thread in the general discussion section. More people will pay attention to them there, plus we can put a "56k warning" in the title. Kinda like we did for the Carlisle pics, and the other group did for their Deal's Gap weekend.
I'll have some up in a few mins :thumb:
EDIT: Ok, check this out:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=27861
Awesome Saturday, Wayne and I left Princeton at 6:45 AM and got to camp arournd 10 AM. Then spend about 5 hours of being lost in PA. It was fun meeting everyone. Only rain was one shower in the middle of the day and some rain when I was almost home. Wayne, make sure to bring your raingear everytime we ride from now on. :kiss3:
Randy
Quote from: rhenter on June 25, 2006, 01:08:55 PM
Wayne, make sure to bring your raingear everytime we ride from now on. :kiss3:
Yeah guys, thanks for wearing your rain gear. It kept all of us dry. :icon_razz:
That was my plan...........I knew if I bought the rain gear Thursday night and wore it....we would be safe.........amazing how it worked considering the forcast........sorry I couldn't stay around to keep you all dry on Sunday........sounds like you all got alittle wet getting home :icon_lol:
Wayne
*yawn* whats up guys? i didnt know everyone would have posted so soon. i just woke up from my nap. had an awesome time guys. thanks to all who participated! reb and i took the rain well although we were a bit cold by the time we got home. it rained heavily from the time we left till we got home. the driest part of the ride home was in the leigh tunnel. that was funnn. i'll get our pics up on the thread asap. who um took the dogs out?
just wanted everyone to know it was great to meet some new poeple! we had a good time at your after ride party. If i hade a bike i gues it would have to be a gs500 :laugh: we were happy to help out and if you plan any more rides with camping involved we would be there just for the good time hanging out. looking forward to seeing the sandy vally sadle bag fallout again i guess Rich will laugh about it now that its all over. i will check in again soon! email anytime
HEY!!! It's Dave from next door guys! I'm so happy you found us. Tammy and I already e-mailed each other.
Did you see the pictures? They are here...
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=27861.0
well Tammy didnt tell me you twol are allready emailing but thats great Thanks again for the good time. do you have Rich's incident pic posted?
HAHA... no, he has all those pics on his camera, and he isn't home right now. It'll probably be a while before I can get my hands on them.
I'm going to bed now. That was a long weekend for me! If you have AIM, put me on your buddy list--- YelaH10 (@aol.com is my email too)
ya i'd like to see big rich's pics
I was planning on being the first one to post when I got back, but my ADD kicked in and I got a little side tracked
But, yeah, it was a great weekend, I really had a blast. We'll have to do this again next year, but next time with three 30 packs :laugh:
Quote from: LimaXray on June 26, 2006, 04:01:59 AM
... but next time with three 30 packs :laugh:
Last crusade for the 30pack :bowdown:.....might have to go out-a-state :icon_twisted: or better scavenging...Me and Rich checked out the distributer......u should have gone down the 10mile road
:laugh: Yeah, I had the "small" 24 pack in my hands and the store clerk come right over and was like "whoah whoah, you don't want that one, that is for bars. You want the 30 pack". :laugh:
Talked me right into it.
Ok, I am a dork. But I took all of the Northeast GStwin photos from various meets and made our own album:
http://community.webshots.com/user/negs500
Check it out. And if anyone has pictures that should be there that are not already in there (especially from the carlisle ride, I know there are more) either send/post the pic or PM me for the password and upload it. :thumb:
AWESOME...that brought back so many memories! I don't know why, but I loved the Carlisle trip so much more. Maybe b/c I got sick on the camping trip when all of you got drunk!!~
you got sick?! ???
that really sucks, i had no idea, i've must have been too drunk to notice :icon_rolleyes:
You're not the only one...I wasn't going to tell you guys and bring down the mood, so I just kept to myself and layed on the air mattress like a big baby.