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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1050 on: December 28, 2016, 08:38:36 AM »
 Fellas , no matter when we have CV , it will conflict with something . Are they even having the LA state rally next year , and the moto gp race in Austin , well , considering the volatile nature of gp racing who knows how long that will last  :shocked: Seriously Gliderjohn has already expressed concern that moving it back a couple of weeks will lead to conflict with the Kansas state rally , so you can see my dilemma here . As I stated earlier , CV was never intended to be anything more than a small regional rally , but we have grown , and continue to grow , so we keep having it . Was just offering the folks jonesing for a national gathering that was centrally located and had a physical plant capable of handling a large crowd someplace to go .

 Anyway , will need to make a decision in a week or so , logistical details need to be worked out with the town , and some of the attendees are making reservations . Speak up now , or forever hold your peace .

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1051 on: December 28, 2016, 09:14:59 AM »
I'm leaning towards moving Sedur Vale back a bit. 

Yes, it might make for two rallies in Kansas close together.  But nothing else ever happens in Kansas, right?   Ought to make them Kansas boys happy to have twice the action.  :cheesy:
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1052 on: December 28, 2016, 09:41:38 AM »
Back and forward...is that the same as sooner or later?

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1053 on: December 28, 2016, 09:50:38 AM »
Back and forward...is that the same as sooner or later?

:-)

 Danged engineers  :laugh: Back = later ,

 Mike , the dates might depend on your being able to make it , being one of the original 6 , and travelling the greatest distance .

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1053 on: December 28, 2016, 09:50:38 AM »

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1054 on: December 28, 2016, 10:04:01 AM »
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I'm leaning towards moving Sedur Vale back a bit. 

Yes, it might make for two rallies in Kansas close together.  But nothing else ever happens in Kansas, right?   Ought to make them Kansas boys happy to have twice the action.  :cheesy:

My concern is mainly for people riding in from out of state that would probably like to do both rallies but may end up having to choose between one or the other if they are close together. Whatever your opinions concerning MGNOC the Council Grove rally carries in the tradition of Kanas hosting longest stretch of Guzzi Rallies in the USA.
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1055 on: December 28, 2016, 10:11:51 AM »
I'm due in the spring, so pick a date and I'll do my best!

cheers

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1056 on: December 28, 2016, 11:14:00 AM »
That's a good point John.   Looks like the 46th Annual Kansas Moto Guzzi Rally is scheduled for June 2-4, 2017.

It doesn't matter to me personally--I may go to both events anyway.   
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1057 on: December 28, 2016, 11:27:30 AM »
 Looks like maybe May 5-7 would be the very latest workable dates . Basically 2 weeks later than the last 4 years . No way to predict the weather that far out . We want to respect the other events , but at some point a decision must be made . There were no LA rallies the last two years , due to either rain or lack of a promoter . The goal here is to balance the wants of the folks that have supported CV for the last 4 years , while giving consideration to Guzzi folks from colder climates who might like to attend . The decision will be made Fri of this week .

 A couple of points , there is a small motel in town , and also a small hunting lodge with dorm style housing . Also , the pavilion is enormous , rain will not present any real issues . The town works with us to make the rally work , we just need a good head count . Thanks

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1058 on: December 28, 2016, 11:41:14 AM »
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we just need a good head count . Thanks

That will be your toughest job. Getting a bunch of Guzzi people heading in the same direction is like herding cats. :smiley: When Ron was doing the Virginia rally he told me that he figured attendance on 3X the pre registrations. That's what makes it so tough. You want and attendees expect to eat. When George does the Iowa rally, he makes it plain on how many he is prepared to feed. If you don't pre register, or just show up.. you might have to fend for yourself for food.  That makes perfect sense to me..
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1059 on: December 28, 2016, 12:00:50 PM »
Dusty:

You--or somebody--needs to post a few pitchers of Cedar Vale, including the pavilion.   Give the folks who haven't been there a sense of what the scene looks like. 
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1060 on: December 28, 2016, 03:22:13 PM »
Sorry to disagree but LA Rally alive and well and was held last year.
1 week before Cedar Vale. We conned Mark  Perry into becomming LA State Rep and crowned him head Coon Ass and King of Homer.  We we're about to anoint him with hog fat and parade him naked through the town square, but Colleen Welch stopped us.

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First or second weekend in May works for me and I might even convince some of the LA bunch to come along.   

PS I'll bring the hog fat. :evil:
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1061 on: December 28, 2016, 05:25:49 PM »
Dusty:

You--or somebody--needs to post a few pitchers of Cedar Vale, including the pavilion.   Give the folks who haven't been there a sense of what the scene looks like.

Pavilion:



Lots of space for parking, camping, etc.



« Last Edit: December 28, 2016, 05:27:54 PM by cj750 »
Then again, when I was watching Predator I didn't think two members of its cast would become governors, either. So you never know.

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1062 on: December 28, 2016, 06:45:45 PM »
 Thanks Jay  :thumb:

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1063 on: December 28, 2016, 06:49:22 PM »
Ewwww.   Jay posted a picture with a blue Triumph amidst the glorious Guzzis. 

Is it really ok for Limey iron to attend a Guzzi rally?
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1064 on: December 28, 2016, 06:58:18 PM »
Ewwww.   Jay posted a picture with a blue Triumph amidst the glorious Guzzis. 

Is it really ok for Limey iron to attend a Guzzi rally?

  :laugh: That is Guzzistajohn's Tigger , and his Lemansaha also . That pic was before a certain Iowegian had an unfortunate event on the Tigger . Details in the older Cedar Vale megathread  :evil:

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1065 on: December 28, 2016, 07:00:12 PM »
Is there a Cedar Vale thread???
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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1066 on: December 28, 2016, 07:08:27 PM »
Is there a Cedar Vale thread???

 Uh , well yes there is . Sorry Luap , couldn't resist  :embarrassed:

 For those of you who haven't been paying attention  :laugh:

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Re: Cedar Vale Kansas - Not a Rally - April 22-24 2016
« Reply #1067 on: December 28, 2016, 08:24:03 PM »
Uh , well yes there is . Sorry Luap , couldn't resist  :embarrassed:

 For those of you who haven't been paying attention  :laugh:

 Dusty

thank the Guzzi gods for merging the new thread with the old cedar vale thread. This was Dusty's attempt at a coup d'état   :evil: wanting to have multiple Cedar Vale threads going at the same time.  :grin:  :laugh:
But the talk of fried fish and hush puppies kind keeps me reading.  :food:
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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally megathread merger
« Reply #1068 on: December 29, 2016, 10:55:23 AM »
 OK folks , I've been on the phone with the mayor of Cedar Vale (yes , we have her cell #) There are 3 houses available for rental over the weekend , the motel will work with us , AND , there is a rancher just outside of town with a bunkhouse that will work with us . So , that should eliminate any concerns about lodging . The town will open the pool house which is next to the park for added restrooms .

 So  who is in ? Will be calling City hall re setting up a pay pal account for deposits .

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally megathread merger
« Reply #1069 on: December 29, 2016, 11:01:21 AM »
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So  who is in ?
Well somebody's gotta be first. 2 from Indiana. When's it going to be?
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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally megathread merger
« Reply #1070 on: December 29, 2016, 11:19:17 AM »
At least 1 from NJ!

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally megathread merger
« Reply #1071 on: December 29, 2016, 11:26:41 AM »
Well somebody's gotta be first. 2 from Indiana. When's it going to be?

 
At least 1 from NJ!

 Now we're talkin'  :thumb:

 OK , and I hope this doesn't cause any problems with the CV loyalists . We are gonna move the dates to May 5-7 , and of course there will be a few there on the 4th . Actually , Davedel44 and I will be there on the 3rd (Wed) getting things set up .

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1072 on: December 29, 2016, 11:46:52 AM »
Before I commit to going, Dusty, are you going to have an expresso machine by the pavilion?

And what blend?  I'd like Medaglio D'oro Perugia "Dark Blend."
 
I prefer this blend because it packs a sweet and bright fusion of orange and chocolate notes with a lingering caramel and wine-like berry finish.
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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1073 on: December 29, 2016, 11:56:54 AM »
Before I commit to going, Dusty, are you going to have an expresso machine by the pavilion?

And what blend?  I'd like Medaglio D'oro Perugia "Dark Blend."
 
I prefer this blend because it packs a sweet and bright fusion of orange and chocolate notes with a lingering caramel and wine-like berry finish.

 Uh , no . You'll get regular old Kansas coffee , and be grateful for it  :laugh:

 Actually , if someone can figure out how to do it ...

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally megathread merger
« Reply #1074 on: December 29, 2016, 12:21:22 PM »
Well somebody's gotta be first. 2 from Indiana. When's it going to be? 

Make it three from Indiana.  I've modified my '17 Riding Calendar and will be there if my health holds.

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1075 on: December 29, 2016, 12:31:17 PM »
Confirming as well here... signing in from Mexico in between rounds of golf...

Prefer theApril dates but will make the May one as well...

Prescott...I'll bring the Nespresso machine if you bring the voltage inverter so we can have coffee while changing your spark plugs at sunset on the OK/KS state line!!

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1076 on: December 29, 2016, 01:21:34 PM »
Pretty Darn sure I can make it from Rochester NY.

Bob Wegman, have you experienced the Midwest in the springtime? :bike-037:

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1077 on: December 29, 2016, 01:27:28 PM »
Pretty Darn sure I can make it from Rochester NY.

Bob Wegman, have you experienced the Midwest in the springtime? :bike-037:

 Southeastern Kansas will be very green by May . It is much prettier than one might think . We can go South into Oklahoma down HW 99 , it will remind you of parts of Wyoming . There are even some good roads in the area . We are putting together a points of interest list .

 Rich , we are looking forward to showing off NE Oklahoma and SE Kansas to you folks 

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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1078 on: December 29, 2016, 01:50:45 PM »
Third weekend in May is always the IL rally.
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Re: The Cedar Vale KS Knotanational Knotarally May 5-7
« Reply #1079 on: December 29, 2016, 02:05:55 PM »
Third weekend in May is always the IL rally.

 Nothing I can do about that .

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