The Kansas state rally

[oldbike54]

 OK folks , the Kansas state rally is coming up . June 2-4 at the COE campground near Council Grove KS . This is the longest running Guzzi rally in the US , 46th annual I do believe . This event is now hosted by my very good friend Mr. J.B. Taylor , who is a true and real gentleman .

 For the extremely reasonable fee of $15.00 you get Fri and Sat camping , and a wonderful Sat evening meal prepared especially for the attendees by Mr. Taylor himself , who we all know is an excellent cook . No idea how J.B. provides all of this for 15 bucks , maybe he is part mechanic and part magician . For the early arrivals the COE will gladly accept a small camping fee , separate and in addition to the base rally fee . Mr. Taylor assures us that the park is modern , flush toilets and hot showers , no idea about internet access , but surely we can go a couple of days W/O a computer , right ?   

 You can contact J.B. directly at at flynguzzi@yahoo.com for more info , or shoot me a PM and I will forward the info .

 Come out and have a great time , J.B. (Jeff) assures us that you will have a good experience , and if not , take it up with Big Tony from Wichita 

 Dusty

[Daniel Kalal]

...the Kansas state rally...

two shots from 2003:

[twowings]

The venue is perfect! Hidden from town yet handy to everything...beauti ful setting...

[Gliderjohn]

I will not be able to attend this year but highly recommend it. Great rally in a beautiful area of Kansas with some really nice roads in the area.
GliderJohn

[Hymes Inc.]

Went last year with my dad. Very nice rally and wonderful campground. Was nice to meet gliderjohn and twowings. If anyone is going from the east I recommend highway 4 from Topeka. That was a really nice road with almost all new blacktop. Make sure you fill up in Topeka, no fuel stops for 100 miles.

[flynguzzi]

More news on the Kansas Chapter MGNOC Rally as follows:

The local Gold Wing club has volunteered to do Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfast for all attending.
For those who have never been to Council Grove Reservoir / Santa Fe Park, we put up signage along the roadway into the campsite to help those who have never had a chance to attend. Friday and Saturday campfire, and the Flint Hills 80th annual Rodeo is Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening @ 8:00pm in historic Strong City Ks. which is just 16 miles to the south of the campsite.

Will add more information as needed.  Thanks!  JB Taylor Ks. Rep 

[Gliderjohn]

If anyone is going from the east I recommend highway 4 from Topeka.

 :1: Even has curves!
GldierJohn

[Chuck in Indiana]

You know.. I been thinking.  This and Cedar Vale ought to be combined into one. That would give one more weekend in a busy rally schedule to go someplace else..

[Guzzistajohn]

You know.. I been thinking.  This and Cedar Vale ought to be combined into one. That would give one more weekend in a busy rally schedule to go someplace else..

As long as we hoist a tankard of ale for David Kasitz I think that would be OK<shrug>

[Chuck in Indiana]

Works for me..

[Guzzistajohn]

I think it may be an issue of rally attendees traveling to the same part of the country multiple trips. I can understand that with Iowa rally, Illinois rally, Wisconsin rally and Davenport vintage flat track and The Mile wish I could do 'em all, but not likely.

[oldbike54]

 There has been some discussion of combining the two rallies , we really don't yet know what the response will be . This is NOT an effort to choose one over the other , but these things take considerable commitment and work , and JB and the CV group are simply looking at combining forces to make a better experience for the attendees and hopefully reduce the work load for the organizers . Stay tuned , either way the two groups are supportive of each other .

 Dusty

[AMGeneral]

Jun 2 to Jun 4, 2017
46TH ANNUAL KANSAS MOTO GUZZI RALLY

Place: Santa Fe Trail Cove pavilion at the Federal Reservoir very near Council Grove, Kansas. Camping fee: Thursday is paid at the gate for early arrivals. Two nights stay is $15 per person. Modern toilets, showers, electrical hookups and water available. Saturday evening meal as usual! Town lodging information: www.councilgrove.co m, 800-732-9211: The Cottage House, 800-727-7903; Old Trail Motel, 620-767-5034; The Lodge, 785-499-5634 (7 miles from rally site). Little or no traffic, so getting from A to B is easy. For campout information contact: MGNOC State Rep Jeff Taylor, 620-341-0785, email: flynguzzi@yahoo.com.

[twowings]

Geezer FYI:  Since this is a federally-administered campground (Army Corps of Engineers, IIRC) they will honor your Senior Discount Card for National Parks if you have one...my extra days of camping last year were 1/2 price...

[Hymes Inc.]

I put in for vacation. Hopefully I get to go to this one. 

[Hymes Inc.]

I put in for vacation. Hopefully I get to go to this one. 

Got it.    Should be rolling in Thursday evening, see you guys there.

[wymple]

Got it.    Should be rolling in Thursday evening, see you guys there.

He will be dragging my old butt along as well.

[twowings]

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Dodged a tornado at K-177 and I-35 but I made it!! PERFECT ride up 99 and 177...roads to myself and NO law enforcement....
Guzzi heaven! 😎

[twowings]

  Kinda quiet here so far...   



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[Hymes Inc.]

Stopped in Bethany, MO for lunch. Getting closer.

[SmithSwede]

I had every intention of making this rally and was looking forward to it.  But I find myself in El Campo, Texas through Friday afternoon.   I've decided that is too long a schlep. 

Hope everyone has a splendid time.

[twowings]

Hope more people can make it...kinda lonely right now...until 2 hours ago I was the only bike...

[Chet Rugg]

I am cutting wheat any day through the weekend.   wont make it this year.   

[twowings]

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[Hymes Inc.]

Weather is perfect. Fishing has been terrible though.

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Junction City, KS Annual Biplane Fly-In

[oldbike54]

 Sorry I couldn't make it fellas , hope everyone had a good time .

 Dusty

[Hymes Inc.]

Had a great time. More pics to come.