Ozark Guzzi Raid, 17-20 May 2018, Harrison Ark

[LowRyter]

I did my best effort to maintain 60-65 most of the way.  Honest, my best effort.

[twowings]

I personally witnessed you doing 67 at least TWICE...

[LowRyter]

I personally witnessed you doing 67 at least TWICE...

there are numerous accusations, but only a single warning ticket.

[Gliderjohn]

Sorry for posting so late. I arrived home around 4:30. Was surprised to not run into any rain until west of Independeance, KS. Had a miix of misty light rain to moderate rain until Augusta, KS. The Norge fairing and the Frogg Toggs did the job well.
Lost about an hour when I tried to go west south of Joplin and got myself into Oklahoma somehow and almost couldn't get out, was like the twilight zone. I don't think I was ever more than 20 south of the KS boarder but couldn't find a north road that didn't turn into dirt (had just rained heavily through that area so that was not an option) or were closed for various reasons. Finally found one.
Great weekend with great weather overall in a wonderful setting. Good people having good times. Some pictures:
The hotel Seville lobby:



Thursday night dinner at the hotel:



Break time during Friday's ride, put in 276 miles of curves.



How often do you see two white 8V Norges together?



A couple nice but none Guzzi's in the group:



My Norge and John L's Sport:



Chris's (Twowings) beautiful red Norge.



Tried to earn my chicken strips but still have a bit of rubber left to go:



The view from the parking lot of the Cliff House Cafe. Good breakfast with a great view:



GliderJohn








 

[SmithSwede]

Ok, I am now back in Terrell.  Long day back for me.   Breakfast at Ozark cafe (was not crowded!).  Explored the Jasper vicinity.  Then did 123.  Meandered down 7, then headed west for Mena.  Did Talimena Scenic  1 1/2 times, then 259 to Broken Bow and points south.

A solid 580 mile Sunday

Thanks to everyone for making Harrison work out.  Good times.

[LowRyter]

John, thanks for the photos.  I crossed posted a couple.

John Smith (aka Prescott), you're the iron man.

[SmithSwede]

Arkansas Wind-chimes.   This is located at Wayne's World off 74, west of Jasper.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Blasted off, and headed toward Arkansas right down through St. Louis.
2018-05-21_09-00-17 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Didn't get carjacked, mugged, or anything. 
Didn't stop at the unfortunately named Uranus Fudge company. "The best fudge comes from Uranus.." 
Uhh....no.
Here's the covered parking at the hotel.. Glider John shooting the.. uh, fudge  with the Kid.
2018-05-21_08-56-37 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Dorcia was a little hesitant to ride with the hooligans,  so we went north and west. Stopped at this campy picker's delight..
2018-05-21_09-00-47 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
and got the grand tour. There were a *lot* of antiques, automotive memorabilia, etc. on display. Interesting fellow.  He said the gays had ruined Eureka Springs,  so naturally we headed there for lunch, still following the dotted lines on the map. Smooth winding hilly..what's not to like?
A few pix from the next day. Sorry, I didn't take many on this trip.
IMG_20180519_094601362_HDR by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
We met up with some of the law breaking  hooligans here..
2018-05-21_09-01-46 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
when they were having an extended breakfast. We, of course, had been riding sedately and being passed by blue hairs in Buicks. 
IMG_20180519_103911119_HDR by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
The Kid had never been in the Ozarks before and was amazed at the smooth roads without frost heaves. 
Need I say it was a really good time? 
Thanks for the memories, and putting it on, John..

[twowings]

Nice pics, Chuck! Sorry our paths didn't cross but glad you got some twisty action...

[Guzzidad]

    Finally made it home to Tampa. Sunday was hot and we only managed 550 miles. Got an early start Monday with great weather. Once we made it past Pensacola it started to rain. That was probably a good thing. It kept the temps in the mid 70's. A little over 700 miles today. Bike is in the garage and I get to sleep in my own bed tonight. Good trip. Really enjoyed meeting other Guzzi enthusiasts.
      Steve

[LowRyter]

Blasted off, and headed toward Arkansas right down through St. Louis.
2018-05-21_09-00-17 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
Didn't get carjacked, mugged, or anything. 
Didn't stop at the unfortunately named Uranus Fudge company. "The best fudge comes from Uranus.." 
Uhh....no.
Dorcia was a little hesitant to ride with the hooligans,  so we went north and west. Stopped at this campy picker's delight..
2018-05-21_09-00-47 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
and got the grand tour. There were a *lot* of antiques, automotive memorabilia, etc. on display. Interesting fellow.  He said the gays had ruined Eureka Springs,  so naturally we headed there for lunch, still following the dotted lines on the map. Smooth winding hilly..what's not to like?
A few pix from the next day. Sorry, I didn't take many on this trip.
We met up with some of the law breaking  hooligans here..
when they were having an extended breakfast. We, of course, had been riding sedately and being passed by blue hairs in Buicks. 
The Kid had never been in the Ozarks before and was amazed at the smooth roads without frost heaves. 
Need I say it was a really good time? 
Thanks for the memories, and putting it on, John..

The pleasure was all mine.  We'll do it against next year.   

I used to live in St Louis, Illinois side.  Great town.  No worries.

Those old ladies can run over you.  Better than getting a 15+ warning from Mr Trooper like yours truly.

I have no idea where the antique (aka junk) store was.  There are still places there where I haven't seen.

Sorry you didn't embarrass  me in a race with the Mighty Scura. 
But I think you're just building it up.  You want a bigger purse.  sunday  SUNDAY!!    SUNDAY  !!!!

Chuck is the gentleman of the board.  His son Brad is a first class guy.  Thanks for your gratitude Chuck, helping me with a broke bike, inviting me to your family dinner and putting up with me.  (I ain't easy to take)

And Rocker, no one from Ar-Kansas ever made it.  Next year Dude.

[Unkept]

I had fun following along. :) Looks like a great time.

[Chuck in Indiana]

I have no idea where the antique (aka junk) store was.  There are still places there where I haven't seen.

It was at Berryville, on a ride from the brochure from the hotel. The (winding, technical, deserted) roads were poorly marked, and finding the Memory Lane museum was like a scavenger hunt.  The roads went up near Table Rock lake to Blue Eye, pop..uh.. not very many.  Definitely off the beaten path. There were many more buildings than the one I took a picture of. Interesting, if you like that kind of stuff. Dorcia loves auto memorabilia.