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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: LowRyter on January 27, 2018, 12:37:39 PM
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Ozark Spineframe and Guzzi Raid
Rally (Not-A-Rally) in Harrison Ark. :grin:
Call the Hotel Seville, 870-741-2321. It's known to be haunted. :wink:
Book during the weekend of 17-20 May 2018 (17th is Thursday when I plan to get there, dates are flexible).
Tell them you are part of the Motorcycle Group and get 15% discount. My Queen Room is $80/nite. :thumb:
https://www.choicehotels.com/arkansas/harrison/ascend-hotels/ar219?source=gyxt
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This isn't a "rally" in the sense that it's organized or affiliated with this site or insured or having t shirts or anything more than just showing up on your own and seeing who's there.
Since there were interests on Wild from guys that don't own Spineframes, nor Guzis for that matter, I just left it open and called this a generic "rally". It's pointed out that "rally" might imply some type of organization. Since many of you have not met me, the terms "organization" and "responsibility" don't associate with me.
This is just a deal about folks coming together in Harrison Ark on a particular weekend with a common interest to ride motorcycles (or not). Mention that we're part of the motorcycle group and get a hotel discount.
What you'll find are some of the best motorcycle roads anywhere whether full-on sportsbiking or cruising. Great scenery. Some hidden diners and restaurants in the countryside and small towns. Lakes and even a ferry crossing into Missouri.
The hotel is a restored 1920's era establishment. Restaurant, courtyard and oldest bar in the county. There are also several other name brand motels and camping the area.
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So a "nottanottanotta" rally then ? :laugh:
The Dust to Dawson event was started by a couple of Okies , and they still make certain that no one confuses it with any organized event .
Dusty
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Wow. That looks fantastic! On my calendar.
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We'll have the Mighty Scura there, and the Kid and Nora will have the Spot. :thumb:
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I think we have interest from about a dozen folks between this board and the V11 LeMans board. I am not sure how many folks have made reservation but mention that you're on a motorcycle and you should get a discount.
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We'll be at the Shady Grove campground south of town...
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Do they offer hotel tours?
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Great idea.
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Great idea.
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I dunno man.......that's like 85 miles away.
Looks like fun! It'll be the fanciest Guzzi campout I've been to in all these years.
It'll be good for Harrison too, they have been getting a little bad press lately.
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Hope to see you there, John.
You can show us all the "good" roads.
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I like it. I'm going to try to attend.
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https://www.arkansas.com/motorcycling/on-road/?routetype=On-Road
Study Material
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LowRyter: since you're hoteling it, let's exchange cell phones so we can meet up...
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LowRyter: since you're hoteling it, let's exchange cell phones so we can meet up...
you bet. I thought you already had my number but go ahead and PM me. I've got yours.
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Hope to see you there, John.
You can show us all the "good" roads.
Shhhhhhh. Keep it on the down low. Before you know it we'll have a road called "the possum trail" and ya-hoos will be rolling in from all over the place :angry:
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Looks great! Will see about making it.
GliderJohn
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Shhhhhhh. Keep it on the down low. Before you know it we'll have a road called "the possum trail" and ya-hoos will be rolling in from all over the place :angry:
Or just call them town names followed by "disaster" or a mountain ya gotta "push" on and that should scare folks away.
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Or just call them town names followed by "disaster" or a mountain ya gotta "push" on and that should scare folks away.
The Jasper Disaster.
Push (you off) Mountain. (been there, done that)
Twisted Lady.
Bear Creek Growl.
Ozark Moonshine Run.
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Looks like a good time. Have put it on my calendar :thumb:
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I am planning to be there at least a couple of days. Will be a nice ride over for me on the Stornello from Lowell, AR
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Just a reminder. In case you haven't made your reservations or adjusted your vacation schedule.
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There are some nice flat easy roads there in Arkansas
and my wife finds them all
She's such a great navigator
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Hope to meet you there KB
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I unfortunately won't be able to attend rally, however i will be in area this September. I fly and ride to different areas of the U.S. with a group I have been riding with over the last 20 years. this year we are heading to the Ozarks and plan to be in Harrison for a few
days. Looks like we are in for some great riding in area.
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Already booked a room. Looking forward to this one
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I'll be booking a room tomorrow. I'll be riding in from Florida and my friend from Wisconsin will meet me there.
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whoooaa !
This is really turning on.
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I was thinking that we might go to the Diner in Oark Ark for lunch on Friday.
And lunch ride on Saturday to Mi Pueblito (Mexican) in Mountain View Ark. And you might be interested in the Guitar Thumbpicking Workshop at the Ozark Cultural Center scheduled the same weekend. http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/calendar-of-events/details.aspx?id=155899
And I am open to suggestions from the locals for better choices. The lunch rides are approx 225-270 mile r/t depending on the route. All roads will be twisty and scenic with some routes more challenging than others. There is also a Ferry into Missouri across Bull Shoals Lake. Arkansas also has recommended rides and some that route to our lunch towns https://www.arkansas.com/motorcycling/
So far as Harrison goes, it looks like a Fiddler's Convention and Crawdad Days Music Fest is going on. So if you had a long ride to get to Harrison and want to hang in town rather than go for lunch rides, it looks like there is plenty to do in town. (And there's motorcycle poker run too!)
https://www.harrisonarkansas.org/calendar_display2.php?month=5&year=2018
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Reservation made! Looking forward to some great riding.
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If ya get down around Boxley, then watch out for these
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Just reserved my room. Will be looking forward to it.
GliderJohn
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I am at the end of trip planning. Meaning, you're on your own, there is no rally master, enter at your own risk!
Here are some maps that you can download and print (jpg). You'll have to work your own GPS, print the maps, etc. The routes to lunch are different, the return routes from lunch are the same.
Here are two routes to Oark.
Technical Route (Hwy 123): 155 miles to lunch, 253 miles total
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Alternate Route (Hwy 21): 120 miles to lunch, 218 miles total
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Here are two routes to Mtn View
Technical Route (Hwy 341): 130 miles to lunch, 207 miles total
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Peel Ferry Route: 144 miles to lunch, 222 miles total
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That map looks like a lovely bowl of spaghetti! :thumb:
GliderJohn
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Technical Route hitting 341 (Push Mountain) is a must do for those visiting Arkansas and haven't experienced it. Excellent road to get your lean on!
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so long as we're fixed on Ozark threads
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bump. :evil:
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Road those roads a coupple years ago great riding however,very very exhausting.Two hundred miles of those roads + I needed several hours of R+R,just sayin,start exorcisin now youll thank me!!!
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Road those roads a coupple years ago great riding however,very very exhausting.Two hundred miles of those roads + I needed several hours of R+R,just sayin,start exorcisin now youll thank me!!!
No kidding! Last May I rode two days with a group of motovlogger friends of my son around the Ozarks. Our group broke down to 4 bikes, a Street Triple, FZ1, FJ09 and my FJR. Wrestling that pig through the twisties trying to keep up with those young guys had me exhausted by the end of the weekend.
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hey guys.
here's a reminder. :popcorn:
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hey guys.
here's a reminder. :popcorn:
Put some bling on the Mighty Scura in preparation..
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Bling the Scura? Are you going to paint it? :wink:
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Bling the Scura? Are you going to paint it? :wink:
Got rid of a bunch of rusty/corroded hardware from sitting by the ocean for several years.
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Got rid of a bunch of rusty/corroded hardware from sitting by the ocean for several years.
so long as the governor is at 2k, the greenie should run right by it.
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I hope everyone is getting packed and ready.
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Governor removed.. :evil:
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I am in. Looking forward to this.
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Unless the weather goes totally to sh%# I plan on being there.
GliderJohn
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Governor removed.. :evil:
luckily, there are no straight roads. :huh:
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Guys I can be at Shady Grove Thur. But got to be at a Slap rally(Adv. riders) Friday at Bryed’s Camp grounds on the mulberry river. They feed good. Will try to ride up and see you’ll Sat. Where ever you may be. I’m going to start painting a house Monday so a lot’s depends on how that goes with the Boss(my wife).Rudy
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see ya when we see you, Rudy.
We plan to have lunch in Oark
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I’m in Lowell AR and planning to ride my Stornello over on Saturday. May bring my buddie on his Triumph. Looking forward to the ride!!
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Excerpt from my journal..
5-1-14
Got suited up in my cold wx gear, rolled Rosie out, punched the start button, and nothing. (!) Took 4 or 5 punches before the starter turned. Got to Andy’s and asked if he had some contact cleaner. Pulled the start relay, sprayed it, put it back in and it didn’t miss the rest of the trip. Booger freezing cold. Many stops for Andy to warm up. He had on long johns, bibs, chaps and Carharts. (!) His trunk hinge broke in Mo. He was walking to a hardware store and dropped like a shot duck. I thought he’d had a stroke. He said his legs were so effing cold they quit working. :grin: Checked him for a concussion and stroke..seemed as ok as Andy gets. :smiley: Made Hermann, Mo, 425 miles today. They’d rolled up the streets, but we managed to find beer and food.
5-2-14
I woke up last night and decided if it was as cold as it was yesterday, I was turning around for home. Fortunately, it was tolerable and it looked like the sun would be out farther south. 19 was a pretty road south of Hermann. Fortunately, the Hub was booked up and we went to the Seville, a restored 1929 hotel. Gorgeous, and cheap. The staff was outstanding, too. $2.00 draft Mother’s little helper IPA.. :smiley: I’d take sweetie there in a heartbeat. Covered parking. Met Karen from Memphis who was here checking on her mother’s grave. Plays dobro in a bluegrass band, speech therapist. Bought us a round. Interesting conversation.
5-3-14
I led in the morning, and had a GREAT ride hooning around in the mountains, blowing by road blockers, etc. :grin: It was the first time I’ve had Rosie where I could get rid of her chicken strips. 123 was a hoot. A memorable ride in perfect wx. Had late lunch at the Hub, sure glad we missed staying there.
5-4-14
Sent Karen on her way after (good) breakfast at the hotel. She said she’d be staying there every time she came back to visit her mother’s grave instead of the chain motels outside of town. I would, too. Took 62 across north Ar until we turned north and finally got on the slab. Hot hot ninetys (!) record heat, and here I was wearing my winter gear. Sweat some. :smiley: Stopped at Stan’s parent’s gravesite south of Effingham, and he put a rose on it. He said he was going to continue home, but Andy was flat too tired to go any farther. We ran up to Effingham and got a cheaper motel after Andy about had the big one when we inquired how much at a Holiday Inn express.. :grin: Nice dinner at Fridays.
Andy..
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I haven't gotten a roll call.
So don't be shy to add your name to the list.
PM me if you want to share your phone number.
(I've only deleted a few of you guys. Well, no more than 6 :evil:)
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Leaving Tampa Wednesday morning. One friend coming with me and another friend from Milwaukee meeting us there.
Steve
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Guzzi John (Springfield MO) gave me this amulet.
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I don't know the mystical meaning but it must be "special".
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Be kind to me fellas, I'm a lowly small block rider who has only a foggy idea of what a "spine frame" is.
So what is the plan for Saturday morning? Big breakfast at the hotel or a local restaurant?
I am leaving Dallas late in the day, so will arrive in Harrison late Friday night, perhaps very late. I am staying at the Hotel Seville.
Certainly interested in a local ride on Saturday if that comes together.
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I thought we'd meet for breakfast on Friday morning at Ozark Cafe in Jasper at 9 AM.
We'll play it by ear for Saturday, since most folks will be there Friday night,we should be able to figure it out.
http://ozarkcafe.com
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I was on Push Mountain This last Saturday 5/12/2018 lots of marble size gravel in the right hand turns, I was heading north, and some road break up in the north bound lane. But I stopped by a small convenience store at Lone Rock and that guy has got a crazy factory built bicycle in the store, sometimes you find the coolest stuff in the most normal places. Nima's pizza in Gassville is worth a bit of a ride especially if you take some back roads and stay off 62 as much as possible.
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Thanks for the head's up. I was thinking about Push Mtn heading to Mtn View on Saturday lunch.
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Thanks for the head's up. I was thinking about Push Mtn heading to Mtn View on Saturday lunch.
Loaded up and cannonballing down to Arkansas tomorrow, cod. (crack of dawn)
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Leaving Okieburg 9:00 am.... :bike-037:
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Left Tampa at 6:30 this morning. Little over 600 miles today, with 450 miles of rain. :sad: Holed up in a motel in Collins, Mississippi. Cheap room, restaurant and a gas station with beer right next door. Hope to be in Harrison by 6 tomorrow.
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I left today. Still in Oklahoma
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Just arrived at the hotel about a half hour ago. The riding weather could not have been more perfect.
GliderJohn
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Made it. Long haul from Grand Lake.
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:1: on today's riding weather...just damn near perfect!
Stopped to eat at Low Gap Cafe coincidentally as GuzzistaJohn was finishing his meal and as soon as I ordered, LowRyter came rolling up on the Greenie:
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Tour bikes OK ???
I'll be in late afternoon on Friday.
Tried (on Wednesday) to book a room at the Hotel Seville -but she said $198/night + taxes & fees.
I'll be staying at the Day's Inn near the Wal-Mart
Kevin
636.667.9816
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Staying at Shady Oaks Campground south of Harrison...nice, nice place... :thumb:
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From kballowe:
Tried (on Wednesday) to book a room at the Hotel Seville -but she said $198/night + taxes & fees.
I'll be staying at the Day's Inn near the Wal-Mart
Hmmm....with my AARP it was around $80 with taxes.
GliderJohn
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From kballowe:
Hmmm....with my AARP it was around $80 with taxes.
GliderJohn
Well, it was Wednesday.... she said they had only one room left.
I went and tried it online. Same price.
We've stayed at that Hotel a few times and the price has always been around $80. Business must be good.
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I'll be in Friday....got a room at the Seville at the blue collar (or bald/gray headed) rate. Looking forward to the oxymoronic combo of spirited riding and leisurely down time.
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Still in. Probably arrive at the Seville late in the evening Friday.
I have my aroma-therapy and yoga session scheduled for 6:30 am, but should be free for breakfast by 7:30.
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A little breakfast, then off to the twisties! :grin:
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I would so liked to have gotten over there to ride the Ozarks this weekend. Just got back from a Texas Hill Country ride/hike get-away with my wife in time for a memorial internment service for her mother tomorrow. Would much rather be riding than doing these type of things.
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Lock up your daughters and sheep!!
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I ragazzi sono tornati in città!
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Everyone present and accounted for.
Tomorrow breakfast at Cliff house at 9
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GliderJohn and I took the Peel Ferry over to Missouri and were both pleasantly surprised at how nice the roads were over there
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Anyone heard from Lowryter ? We were supposed to meet on the West side of Muskogee , he has apparently vanished :shocked:
Edit
Seems John's GPS is unaware that parts of Oklahoma exist , no idea how it routed him around Muskogee since he was traveling on the highway that comes right across town :shocked:
Dusty
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Three excellent days of riding, good food and drink, and the pleasure of Mrs. twowings' company for Saturday afternoon/night...met some new folks who are MUCH better riders than I'll ever be...perfect weekend!
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Got home around 2. I missed a road sign in Muskogee and ended up going south rather than west. Probably lost an hour but it was a good ride.
Put my rain gear on but only needed it to stay warm.
Looks like everyone had a good and safe time and ran their own rides. One ticket and I got a warning.
Sorry I missed you Dusty, the weather and getting lost just turned me around.
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No artsy photos. Just guys out riding on Day 1
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I was on Push Mountain This last Saturday 5/12/2018 lots of marble size gravel in the right hand turns, I was heading north, and some road break up in the north bound lane. But I stopped by a small convenience store at Lone Rock and that guy has got a crazy factory built bicycle in the store, sometimes you find the coolest stuff in the most normal places. Nima's pizza in Gassville is worth a bit of a ride especially if you take some back roads and stay off 62 as much as possible.
I encountered some rocks and gravel sprinkled like fairy dust on Push Mtn. Taken at a brisk clip it was no problem Very little traffic on Saturday. Also some sand on 123 northbound side. Again, no traffic.
Have to say it was great weather and great riding.
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Concours Jeff and I only made it half way home today. About 540 miles. We jumped on the interstate to make time. It was hot but no rain all day. Tomorrow looks like rain all day. Stopped in McComb MS for the night.
Steve
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So who received the performance award ?
Dusty
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So who received the performance award ?
Dusty
My friend Ken from Milwaukee, riding a new SV650 Suzuki. A little too fast within the Jasper city limits
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So who received the performance award ?
Dusty
My friend Ken from Milwaukee, riding a new SV650 Suzuki. A little too fast within the Jasper city limits
Give him our condolences . Four of us got pulled over just North of Murphreesboro AR a few years back , fortunately it was a trooper , no tickets .
Dusty
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I did my best effort to maintain 60-65 most of the way. Honest, my best effort.
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I personally witnessed you doing 67 at least TWICE... :violent1:
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I personally witnessed you doing 67 at least TWICE... :violent1:
there are numerous accusations, but only a single warning ticket.
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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:
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Thursday night dinner at the hotel:
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Break time during Friday's ride, put in 276 miles of curves.
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How often do you see two white 8V Norges together?
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A couple nice but none Guzzi's in the group:
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My Norge and John L's Sport:
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Chris's (Twowings) beautiful red Norge.
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Tried to earn my chicken strips but still have a bit of rubber left to go:
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The view from the parking lot of the Cliff House Cafe. Good breakfast with a great view:
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GliderJohn
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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.
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John, thanks for the photos. I crossed posted a couple.
John Smith (aka Prescott), you're the iron man.
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Arkansas Wind-chimes. This is located at Wayne's World off 74, west of Jasper.
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Blasted off, and headed toward Arkansas right down through St. Louis.
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Didn't get carjacked, mugged, or anything. :smiley:
Didn't stop at the unfortunately named Uranus Fudge company. "The best fudge comes from Uranus.." :shocked:
Uhh....no.
Here's the covered parking at the hotel.. Glider John shooting the.. uh, fudge :grin: with the Kid.
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Dorcia was a little hesitant to ride with the hooligans, :evil: so we went north and west. Stopped at this campy picker's delight..
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and got the grand tour. There were a *lot* of antiques, automotive memorabilia, etc. on display. Interesting fellow. :smiley: He said the gays had ruined Eureka Springs, :smiley: 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.
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We met up with some of the law breaking :grin: hooligans here..
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when they were having an extended breakfast. We, of course, had been riding sedately and being passed by blue hairs in Buicks. :evil: :boozing:
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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? :smiley:
Thanks for the memories, and putting it on, John.. :thumb:
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Nice pics, Chuck! Sorry our paths didn't cross but glad you got some twisty action... :thumb:
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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
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Blasted off, and headed toward Arkansas right down through St. Louis.
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Didn't get carjacked, mugged, or anything. :smiley:
Didn't stop at the unfortunately named Uranus Fudge company. "The best fudge comes from Uranus.." :shocked:
Uhh....no.
Dorcia was a little hesitant to ride with the hooligans, :evil: so we went north and west. Stopped at this campy picker's delight..
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/978/42254433451_582680d7c3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27nT1WF)2018-05-21_09-00-47 (https://flic.kr/p/27nT1WF) by Charles Stottlemyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/107188298@N06/), on Flickr
and got the grand tour. There were a *lot* of antiques, automotive memorabilia, etc. on display. Interesting fellow. :smiley: He said the gays had ruined Eureka Springs, :smiley: 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 :grin: hooligans here..
when they were having an extended breakfast. We, of course, had been riding sedately and being passed by blue hairs in Buicks. :evil:
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? :smiley:
Thanks for the memories, and putting it on, John.. :thumb:
The pleasure was all mine. We'll do it against next year. :thumb:
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.
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I had fun following along. :) Looks like a great time.
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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. :smiley: The roads went up near Table Rock lake to Blue Eye, pop..uh.. not very many. :smiley: 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.