thatd be awesome! Wohooo new NY GS friend!I'd be more than happy to show you around VT and the mnts they're alot of fun...with alot of cool little places to stop.  I snowboard...a little..I haven't in a while I hurt my acl and standing with the correct posture hurts my knee like you wouldn't believe...but eventually u go numb  i like Mt. Snow and a close small local mountain (Wilton) but I've been to Jimminy and a couple others too

I just spent a week at Mt Snow last spring. I had an exam there and then just got drunk. I snow board also but i'm not as good as i am on skis. Just let me know when you want to ride. I rode to work today in the pouring rain just cuz I did'nt ride all week. You see, I'm a junkie! The funny part is that after riding all the way there which was 50 miles. My boss said what are you doing here today...I said ...uuuh you said when I left yesterday that you would see me tomorrow...did'nt you? He laughed and said Oh I never even thought about it. You don't have to stay if you don't want to. But I'm gettin my OT$$$$$$$$$!!

Quote from: pdg108 on August 24, 2006, 11:53:30 AM
I can't do it on the 2nd or 16th.  Hows the 23rd looking for everyone?  Personnally I think everyone should come to central PA, there are some great roads over here.

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ANTI, Congrats to you on your upcoming wedding! Does the wife-to-be ride too? 

PAUL,

Can you make the ride on Sept. 30th? Chris2P's internet has been down, and he's been unable to log onto the site, but he mentioned to me before that he wouldn't mind riding west to meet up with you or others on the site. I think it's a good idea to ride out your way. You can show us around... I also came across some web sites for possible ride destinations. Everyone can check them out and maybe we can decide on going to any of them. Here's the info:

1. The Kinzua Dam  http://www.allegheny-vacation.com/dam.html

2. Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon)  http://www.fallinpa.com/visitpa/fallDetails.do?name=Pine+Creek+Gorge  AND ALSO http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/oldgrowth/pinecreek.aspx

3. (Click on Days 1 through 6 for possible ride destinations. These are all along PA Route 6.)  http://www.visitpa.com/visitpa/detailRoadtrip.pa?id=4&day=4

4. And here's one more link... you can click on different areas of PA to get destinations.  http://www.fallinpa.com/fallinpa/drivingToursCentral.jsp

Let me know what you all think. The tentative date is for Sept. 30th as of now. I hope many of you can make it!!

So far we have the following that can (possibly can) ride Sept. 30th:

1. LadyJules31 (Julie from Allentown, PA)
2. Chris2P (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA-Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108  (Paul from Williamsport, PA-Not confirmed yet.)
4. koganti (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 (Jackie from NJ)
6. spotswood_suzuki  (Wayne from NJ)
7. Mr.7 (Will you be able to make it from Ohio?)

So far we have the following that can (possibly can) ride Sept. 30th:

1. LadyJules31 (Julie from Allentown, PA)
2. Chris2P (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA-Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108  (Paul from Williamsport, PA-Not confirmed yet.)
4. koganti (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 (Jackie from NJ)
6. spotswood_suzuki  (Wayne from NJ)
7. Mr.7 (Will you be able to make it from Ohio?)
8. Onlypastrana199 (Lissa from Melrose, NY)

1. LadyJules31 (Julie from Allentown, PA)
2. Chris2P (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA-Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108  (Paul from Williamsport, PA-Not confirmed yet.)
4. koganti (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 (Jackie from NJ)
6. spotswood_suzuki  (Wayne from NJ)
7. Mr.7 (Will you be able to make it from Ohio?)
8. Onlypastrana199 (Lissa from Melrose, NY)
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Sorry guys, but PA. is to far. Mabey I can get some of the ohio guys motivated to have a ride of our own, but they are a hard group of guys to get motivated. If you change your minds and decide to come through oh. PM me! 

Im def interested in the 30th. (Nick - Williamsport PA)

possibility that I will ride with my 5 others (my husband, my brother-in-law, cousin and 2 friends).  Definitely will confirm abt the others. 

Koganti & Spotswood Suzuki...want to ride together?

Sorry Jules,

  I would love to go but that is the first day of Archery season in PA and any man worth his salt will be hunting that day. I can't miss the first day it's a tradition.

Yep Jules, on the back. hehe, but she wants a scooter. That should be a riot.

  -Anti 

I totally missed this thread until Jackie pointed it out to me.  I am free anytime in September and would love to come.  (Matt from NJ)

If any fellow Jersians are meeting up and riding together, let me know.

Hi Jules et al,
Yes, I can make it the weekend of Sept. 30.
That would be great.
I bailed out of the June ride in PA at the last minute because I met this woman, see.... Well, that didn't work out, ugh, but I want to make it this time. I still regret missing that weekend because I never met Rich in person. Damn.
I heard the PA Grand Canyon is nice but too many dirt roads there. Anyone been there and can offer their take?
I'd go for a more cental PA location personally rather than so far north.
Thanks for organizing this Jules.
Also, I too, love the idea of a Toys for Tots Ride in honor of Rich, but we should do that around Thanksgiving. Yes, it will be cold but that's when people are in the spirit of the upcoming holidays. Just my thoughts.
Best wishes,
Todd  (trwhouse) in Lancaster, PA

Lima, I just PM'd you abt the New Jersey people riding up together but haven't heard from Koganti or Spotswood Suzuki.  What abt Amanda (Suzuki10)?

The whole area in and around the Canyon is awsome riding not to mention you can stop and see the Elk which is really cool!

Jules, will this be an overnight thing like it was in June or just a group ride for the day?  I know it will take some of us Jersey people a couple/few hours to get there depending on the destination.

1. LadyJules31   (Julie from Allentown, PA - One day ride...subject to change) 
2. Chris2P   (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA - Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108   (Paul from Williamsport, PA - Not confirmed yet.)
4. koganti   (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 +5  (Jackie from NJ w/husband,brother-in-law, cousin & 2 friends - Possible overnight.)
6. spotswood_suzuki   (Wayne from NJ - May not make it but we hope he does.)
7. Onlypastrana199 +1 (Lissa from Melrose, NY w/friend Nate - Overnight)
8. bargovic  (Nick - Williamsport PA)
9. LimaXray  (Matt from NJ)
10. Trwhouse  (Todd from L ancaster, PA)

Nice to see the list is growing. 

Please let me know if I've missed anyone. (Ginoe?? How about Jason, Steve, Sue, Amanda, Chris??) Are you guys around anymore? 

Mr.7, sorry to hear you won't be able to make it. If you change your mind, don't hesitate to join us!

freewheelburner, Jeff... you mean Hunting is more important than hanging out with your new riding buddies and having a great time on the open road?  I'm just pickin on ya... I understand. My dad is a hunter and so is my bf, so I am used to hearing excuses like this.  (Don't ya know you never get anything the first day of hunting season though?) 

koganti, Lissa, Nick, Todd & Matt, I'm glad to hear you'll be joining us for the ride! Should be a nice group we're getting together.

Jackie, glad u can make it too! As far as it being an overnight'er... I have no idea at this time. I guess it's up to each individual person as to who wants to make it a one day thing and who wants to make it an overnight thing. Depends how far you have to ride I guess. For myself, I would probly have to say a one day deal. But I'm sure others may want to do an overnight thing? 

Maybe each person who's going can post up if they want to do a one day trip or overnight stay next to their names? That would be helpful in the planning process. 

Maybe Nick and/or Paul can post up some decent places in that area for people to stay overnight for those that may want to make a reservation?

I'd like to do an overnight, my friend nate might be coming too, he lives in Endicott, NY so I'd prolly ride to his house, spend the night, then go ride with you guys, spend the night, and head back to nates again or ride home...its a loooong looong ways for me lol...stupid upstate

Jules, obviously you never went hunting with a world class hunter like me....I will bag a deer!

Man, don't check the thread for a couple days and see what happens?

I'm good to go on the 30th. 

I've been around the PA Grand Cayon a bunch of times.  There are some good roads around.  All of which make for very long rides.  For most people I would guess that doing it all in one day might be a bit much.  I can cook up a route with some different milages, starting around Williamsport.  There are some scenic spots to hit, and there are plenty of camp grounds around if people want to do that.  It will be getting towards the end of the camping season so I would expect them to be fairly empty.  So...

1. LadyJules31   (Julie from Allentown, PA - One day ride...subject to change) 
2. Chris2P   (Chris from Montgomeryville, PA - Not confirmed yet.)
3. pdg108   (Paul from Williamsport, PA)
4. koganti   (East Windsor, NJ)
5. jackiei26 +5  (Jackie from NJ w/husband,brother-in-law, cousin & 2 friends - Possible overnight.)
6. spotswood_suzuki   (Wayne from NJ - May not make it but we hope he does.)
7. Onlypastrana199 +1 (Lissa from Melrose, NY w/friend Nate - Overnight)
8. bargovic  (Nick - Williamsport PA)
9. LimaXray  (Matt from NJ)
10. Trwhouse  (Todd from L ancaster, PA)

Quote from: freewheelburner on August 29, 2006, 04:14:49 AM
Jules, obviously you never went hunting with a world class hunter like me....I will bag a deer!

  I've never gone hunting period. Fishing yes... but not hunting. I think it would bore me to sit in a tree stand all day, but I can imagine when you see a large point buck coming towards you, that you'd get excited about that. Deer meat is yummy. I wanna see pics posted when we get back from the ride, lol ... at least make it worth your while to miss this awesome GS ride we have planned. 

Paul, thx for planning a route for us and posting the info. I appreciate your help. Once we all get out there, we'll be in your hands as to where to go since it's your turf. 

Quote from: pdg108 on August 29, 2006, 12:36:15 PM
...I've been around the PA Grand Cayon a bunch of times.  There are some good roads around.  All of which make for very long rides.  For most people I would guess that doing it all in one day might be a bit much.  I can cook up a route with some different milages, starting around Williamsport.  There are some scenic spots to hit, and there are plenty of camp grounds around if people want to do that.  It will be getting towards the end of the camping season so I would expect them to be fairly empty...

I havent been up to the PA grand canyon yet, so sounds good to me!