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Offline mojohand

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Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« on: August 16, 2015, 08:08:57 AM »
Here's the MGNOC info:

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25TH OHIO PLAIN AND CASUAL MOTO GUZZI RALLY

(Labor Day weekend) Friendly Hills Grange Camp, 5880 Friendly Hills Road, (C.R. 418), Zanesville, Ohio 43701 is located 7 miles north of Zanesville and nestled right on the Muskingum River. Free Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and Saturday dinner available on site to purchase. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and awards for Guzzi riders. Tent camping or air conditioned dorm $10/night/person. Cabins $60/night, sleeps six. Hot showers. Limited RV hookups. Early and late arrivals welcome.

Contact: Andrea Ank, 330-898-7705, or Ohio MGNOC State Rep John Henry, 216-390-2727 or 440-636-9844.

To make cabin reservations or inquire about RV hook up availability, contact Friendly Hills at 740-452-0016. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.friendlyhillscamp.org

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Who else is going? Love this lovely rally at Friendly Hills Campground just north of Zanesville, OH. Airconditioned dorm rooms if you don't wanna camp; a pool if you wanna swim (I hear).

Pics from earlier years:

2014
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojohand/sets/72157647139555591/




2013
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojohand/sets/72157635333955255/




2012
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojohand/sets/72157634541505802/



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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2015, 08:13:36 AM »
Looking forward to it, especially seeing zoom_zooms new bike.  :thumb:
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2015, 09:04:20 AM »
Looking forward to it, especially seeing zoom_zooms new bike.  :thumb:

Zoom has yet another new bike?!
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2015, 10:39:00 AM »
I'll be there, probably on the Norge; Sandy's not coming (doing grandmother things); more room for beer on the bike :boozing:

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2015, 11:02:24 AM »
Planning on it. Putting a new transmission in the Lario as we speak. Normally, I go to the National Antique Airplane fly in over labor day weekend, but they've priced me out.  :evil:
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2015, 12:02:59 PM »
Thanks for the Great sendoff Joe about the Rally . A few notes of interest to Attendees , We have A GREAT Catered Breakfast with all the Fixing on Saturday that morning Anyone can afford .
 
  Come back after your Daytime adventure to the Local sites , and the Brave Riders can try the Triple Nickel RT 555.  Enjoy a HEARTY DINNER , TO FILL YOU UP.

Please spend some time Perusing The Door Prize Table of what you hope to win, and We will have again A FEW other Surprises to be announced when you get to the Rally.

  Rumors are that Phil Waters Owner Of CLEVELAND MOTO in Mentor ohio , who was there last year will be attending. Hope he brings the Whole Posse he had last.

Lastly This years rally is to honor in memory of the past Ohio Reps Jack and Joan Arnold who for many years they were good ambassadors for Moto Guzzi , So get your best thoughts together to remember them this event.

Bring your Motorcycle, Your wallet, Swim Suit and your pillow and if too warm to sleep, head up to the Air Conditioned Dorms .

Feel free to ride down for the day and chat with all if you can't stay the Nite.AND YES NO RALLY FEES TO ATTEND.

Hope to see all whom that have attended in the past and Welcome New Riders AT the BEST GUZZI RALLY IN OHIO!!!

Leroy in Cleveland


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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2015, 11:34:16 AM »
As someone here was muttering about young'uns not going to Rallies. Think it's time I showed up.
Looking forward to it. Now do I have to bring beer for everyone ?

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2015, 12:00:07 PM »
What kind of question is that? Of course you do.  :boozing:
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2015, 12:45:42 PM »
What kind of question is that? Of course you do.  :boozing:

What about Cleveland Steve He is a WET YOUR LIPS type of guy. Bring a bottle of Crown Royal for him.


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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2015, 12:46:53 PM »
Joe, thanks for posting. Internet has been down at home and I was unable.

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2015, 11:37:02 PM »
Joe, thanks for posting. Internet has been down at home and I was unable.

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2015, 07:39:57 AM »
Finally, this is the first year I will be able to attend. Can't wait!

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2015, 11:53:06 AM »

Did a drive-by in a cage a few years ago, and now plan to attend more appropriately wheeled on the Griso ... which I'll ride IHO and memory of Roberto.  Miss him.

Anyway, as I have (near-)religious objections to anything even resembling camping  :rolleyes:, I have a motel room reserved at the BW in Z'ville.

A slob in my own house (especially when, as now, Kathi is out of town  :thewife: :wink:), I am a neatness freak in other folks' homes and hotels.  If anyone is similarly afflicted (as to camping and fastidiousness) and wants to share the room -- 2 queen beds -- and split the cost ($207 for Fri & Sat nights; 1/2 = $103.50), PM me.   

Google maps says <13 miles to rally: https://goo.gl/maps/SbNpL

In the interest of full disclosure, Kathi defames me constantly by alleging that I snore.   :wink: On the bright side, I will have some decent Kentucky sleep meds with me.  :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing all.

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2015, 12:07:41 PM »
I am SO looking forward to this rally!  Everything is getting in order properly!  I want to see everyone's smiling faces and enjoy a nip or two off of Cleveland Steamer's Crown bottle!      And...maybe a hit off the Dickel bottle!  Already, I miss Jack Arnold.   This rally is in memory of Jack and Joan.  We will have awesome T-Shirts for sale, the same design and color Joan Arnold had for the Ohio Rally years ago.   

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2015, 12:39:15 PM »
Quote
This rally is in memory of Jack and Joan.

That's one of the main reasons we'll be there..
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2015, 07:29:58 PM »
Great riding in that part of the state. I hope to make it, if only for a day.

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2015, 06:03:20 PM »
I can make this event.  However, I'll be in the car instead of on the bike.  The situation is that I need to go to Athens (also in Ohio) on September 5 to pick up some parts for a motorcycle that I recently bought.  The parts are larger than I can carry on the Stelvio, so, I must drive the car.

Right now that would be the plan.  Looking forward to it.
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2015, 09:38:10 PM »
Did a drive-by in a cage a few years ago.....

Yes, you did, in 2012:




You also rode the Ballabio a few years before, when the rally was at the band camp...in 2006:



I think Wayne is amazed you made it in that rain, and Terry is impressed.

More from '06:
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2015, 03:19:18 PM »
Yes, you did, in 2012:




You also rode the Ballabio a few years before, when the rally was at the band camp...in 2006:



I think Wayne is amazed you made it in that rain, and Terry is impressed.

More from '06:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojohand/albums/72157594268507149

"Thanks for the memories," Joe!

Lordy, that WAS a wet ride.  I basically followed some hurricane-become-tropical depression from Atlanta to the rally.  Poured on me the whole way.  That Triumph rain suit "worked," but what a PITA to do anything off the Ballabio, e.g., the first letter in PITA.

On way back, stayed with daughter at at cabin in Davis, W.V.  She had hit a deer the day before in her Toyota SUV.  Not much damage besides a dead deer and a hood that would not operate.

In an effort to "help," I launched my not-insignificant corpus up while standing on the bumper, so, on coming down I might "uncrumple" some of it so it would close.   :shocked:

That worked.  On the SUV.

As for me, however, it led to broken ribs and a very painful ride home.  :cry:

On the Griso this time; looking forward to a drier ride to and from, but, if not, c'est la vie.

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2015, 08:07:55 PM »
Hmmmm... Leave on the 4th, 12 hour ride, stay the 5th, 12 hour ride home on the 6th. What do you think dad? This time I'm not push starting your bike across 3 states  :rolleyes:

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #21 on: August 27, 2015, 04:57:30 AM »
There will be some that are there on Thursday, FWIW. I agree that 12 hours is a long day. So you could leave on Wednesday, break up the ride into two days, arrive earlier Thursday, rather than later. You would also have two days to get home since Monday is a holiday if you choose.




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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #22 on: August 27, 2015, 03:54:49 PM »
I enjoyed my first time at the Rally last year, and fully plan on returning for this year's edition - though this time I plan on using my door prize from last year instead of staying in the dorm.  The other change for me from last year to this year will be making more of an effort to get there on Friday before dinner disappears.

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2015, 04:33:58 PM »
I enjoyed my first time at the Rally last year, and fully plan on returning for this year's edition - though this time I plan on using my door prize from last year instead of staying in the dorm.  The other change for me from last year to this year will be making more of an effort to get there on Friday before dinner disappears.

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Did we have a Tent or Sleeping Bag on the door prize table last year?  :shocked:

The food USUALLY lasts until about 8pm on friday night.


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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #24 on: August 27, 2015, 10:51:49 PM »
I'm ready.  This rally is special because I can ride up with minimal gear, sleep in a dry bed with no tent, have a hot shower, eat good food, and even go for a swim in the pool.  The plan is to ride my V7 this year.  If the weather gods do not cooperate I'll be forced to take the Stelvio due to the greater weather protection afforded by the Big Girl.  At any rate, Ohio here I come!

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2015, 05:11:29 AM »
You are well determined for your GUZZI RiDe.

Also feeling like missing the event next time... :sad:

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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2015, 08:53:30 AM »
Can't decide to tent it or not, do you need to book reservations for the dorm rooms?


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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2015, 09:30:10 AM »
Can't decide to tent it or not, do you need to book reservations for the dorm rooms?


Dean

No plenty of room , Many have put up their tent on friday and took down Sat if the weather looked iffy so they do not have to pack a wet tent to go home with, and moved up to the dorms that nite.

Hoping for Cleveland Moto to bring bikes for demo rides too. 

Leroy in Cleveland
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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2015, 01:35:04 PM »
Joe, that's got to be the largest Taco I ever seen.


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Re: Ohio Rally 4-6 September 2015 (Labor Day)
« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2015, 08:29:59 AM »
I enjoyed my first time at the Rally last year, and fully plan on returning for this year's edition - though this time I plan on using my door prize from last year instead of staying in the dorm.  The other change for me from last year to this year will be making more of an effort to get there on Friday before dinner disappears.

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