Author Topic: Georgia Mountain Rally 2015 Pictures, May 1-3 (Read 13354 times)

leafman60 · « **on:** April 17, 2015, 06:37:22 AM »

May 1-3

Anybody planning to attend?

Fabulous rally in a great location.

http://bmwmcoga.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=243122&module_id=168530

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brlawson · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2015, 07:47:34 AM »

All we need is Manfredo to complete this group. Everyone else is registered.

leafman60 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:09:39 AM »

PYoung is on a luxury trip in China but will return soon. I'm working on him to go as well.

menzies · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:11:06 AM »

Might see you guys on the road up there, we are having our annual "New Triumph Bonneville Forum Rally" that weekend in Maggie Valley, NC. You do not have to own a Bonnie to attend and anyone is welcome. Location is the Tanglewood Motel.

leafman60 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:15:37 AM »

Quote from: menzies on April 17, 2015, 08:11:06 AM

Might see you guys on the road up there, we are having our annual "New Triumph Bonneville Forum Rally" that weekend in Maggie Valley, NC. You do not have to own a Bonnie to attend and anyone is welcome. Location is the Tanglewood Motel.

We need to get together somehow!

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leafman60 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:21:55 AM »

Past GMR-

Gary · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2015, 10:18:47 AM »

I went last year for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. Left Saturday afternoon. Food Friday night and Saturday morning was nothing to write home about. Bland Chili, Pancakes and cold syrup. The facilities are a little long in the tooth as well. Riding was good though. If you want to see 70+ BMW motorcycles it's the place to be. Some nice looking bikes, but I think I'll pass this time.

leafman60 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2015, 10:34:53 AM »

Quote from: Gary on April 17, 2015, 10:18:47 AM

I went last year for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. Left Saturday afternoon. Food Friday night and Saturday morning was nothing to write home about. Bland Chili, Pancakes and cold syrup. The facilities are a little long in the tooth as well. Riding was good though. If you want to see 70+ BMW motorcycles it's the place to be. Some nice looking bikes, but I think I'll pass this time.

Amazing how diametrically opposed impressions can be!

hooah54 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2015, 11:28:30 AM »

I am going on my 03 R1150R...just can't completely trust the Cal II yet.

brlawson · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:25:32 PM »

Generally don't go for the BMW aspect. I tend to know enough folks to have a rally inside a rally and enjoy the ride as it is usually my first outing of the season.

Lovely country.

hooah54 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2015, 07:58:29 PM »

This will be only my 2nd rally, looking forward to it.

leafman60 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:55:48 PM »

I've been thinking about these rallies and maybe we need to cut back on the lavish indulgence of food.

The GMR and the Swamp Scooters rally events have turned into a gluttonous spree of food and more food! We gotta cut back!

leafman60 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:59:09 PM »

Problem is that PYoung is getting back from a week of steamed rice with chopsticks and he'll probably want big food!

leafman60 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2015, 08:28:48 AM »

Will we have enough Guzzi folks to establish a Guzzi Central camping area?

dilligaf · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2015, 09:52:01 AM »

Quote from: leafman60 on April 19, 2015, 08:28:48 AM

Will we have enough Guzzi folks to establish a Guzzi Central camping area?

That will be great. BMW Rallies are very well organized and well attended but large rallies are just not my cup of tea. Due to health I'm not going to be able to attend. However a Guzzie Central camping area would work for me. :BEER:
Matt

guzziknight · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2015, 12:09:59 PM »

Why not just wait until September and come to our North Georgia Guzzi camp out at Two Wheels of Suches? Or do both?

dilligaf · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2015, 01:41:02 PM »

Quote from: guzziknight on April 19, 2015, 12:09:59 PM

Why not just wait until September and come to our North Georgia Guzzi camp out at Two Wheels of Suches? Or do both?

North Georgia is always on my list. ;-T :BEER:
Matt

Nick · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2015, 03:11:00 PM »

I plan to stop at Willville for the night on Thursday, maybe meet Manfredo there and should be at the rally site on Friday afternoon.

Quote from: guzziknight on April 19, 2015, 12:09:59 PM

Why not just wait until September and come to our North Georgia Guzzi camp out at Two Wheels of Suches? Or do both?

I'm planning on both.

Quote from: Gary on April 17, 2015, 10:18:47 AM

I went last year for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. Left Saturday afternoon. Food Friday night and Saturday morning was nothing to write home about. Bland Chili, Pancakes and cold syrup. The facilities are a little long in the tooth as well. Riding was good though. If you want to see 70+ BMW motorcycles it's the place to be. Some nice looking bikes, but I think I'll pass this time.

I'm not riding close to 2,000 miles for the food, believe me. (that steak is pretty good however) ;-T But the camaraderie and the great roads getting to and from the rally make it worth the effort.

swbrenton · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2015, 11:49:18 PM »

I've got it on my list of things to do for that weekend.
I'll be on my '03 Guzzi.
Stephen

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2015, 08:43:42 AM »

Too far.

:winer

pyoungbl · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2015, 03:23:07 PM »

I just got back from China, still dealing with jet lag, but I immediately registered for this ~~feast~~ rally. Bruce, Nick, and I had a great time last year. Looks like we will have enough Geese in attendance to make a good dent in that pile of steaks, oh, and get in some riding. I'll be on the Stelvio.

Peter Y.

hooah54 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2015, 08:01:37 PM »

Hang a Guzzi Banner...would love to meet you there.

leafman60 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2015, 07:26:49 AM »

Looks like Calimero is coming too. We may qualify as a national Guzzi rally!

leafman60 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2015, 06:49:12 AM »

Weather is shaping up to be beautiful for the rally. I hope that holds!

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pyoungbl · « **Reply #24 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:21:33 AM »

Good to hear about the weather. Last year it was a tad chilly. I seem to recall darn near freezing (35F) on Sunday when I headed home. Thank goodness for heated gear and the Stelvio's huge charging system. I'm leaving on Thursday, spending the night in Ashville (great craft beer breweries there!), then on to Hiawassee on Friday. You will see the Big Girl parked on the grass so throw up your tent nearby.

Peter Y.

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #25 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:23:41 AM »

Quote from: Wayne Orwig on April 20, 2015, 08:43:42 AM

Too far.

:winer

Ha!

For someone I see in the MGNOC newsletter just earned his 250,000 mile badge. :bow

I have, btw, filed a protest with FW, as I don't think those off-road miles should count. ;D

Wish I could make it down there, but I am contributing by feeding Nick lunch on his way south.

Best to all.

Bill

leafman60 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:29:23 AM »

Quote from: pyoungbl on April 28, 2015, 07:21:33 AM

Good to hear about the weather. Last year it was a tad chilly. I seem to recall darn near freezing (35F) on Sunday when I headed home. Thank goodness for heated gear and the Stelvio's huge charging system. I'm leaving on Thursday, spending the night in Ashville (great craft beer breweries there!), then on to Hiawassee on Friday. You will see the Big Girl parked on the grass so throw up your tent nearby.

Peter Y.

The temp in Hiawassee this morning was in the 30's!

Lows in the 40's are predicted for the weekend and highs in the upper 60's-lower 70's.

Folks should bring cool weather gear.

leafman60 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:47:22 AM »

Quote from: Bill Hagan on April 28, 2015, 07:23:41 AM

Wish I could make it down there, but I am contributing by feeding Nick lunch on his way south.

Best to all.

Bill

Bill, I wish you'd just come on with Nick and ride down to meet with us all. It'll be a good time.

Life is too short! Avail yourself of a rare opportunity to gaggle with other geese!

Come on, Bill!

pyoungbl · « **Reply #28 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:57:53 AM »

Quote from: leafman60 on April 28, 2015, 07:47:22 AM

Life is too short! Avail yourself of a rare opportunity to gaggle with other geese!

Come on, Bill!

:+1

I'll even share some distilled cheer to ward off the chill...or treat snake bite.

leafman60 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 28, 2015, 01:04:29 PM »

Quote from: pyoungbl on April 28, 2015, 07:57:53 AM

:+1

I'll even share some distilled cheer to ward off the chill...or treat snake bite.

Im glad u reminded me to bring a little of that.

Should be good weather for a campfire and Kermit chair.

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Author Topic: Georgia Mountain Rally 2015 Pictures, May 1-3 (Read 13354 times)

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