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Title: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: SLDMRossi on May 31, 2024, 09:34:10 AM

Sunday, June 2, 2024
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM

NEW ENGLAND ("Moto Guzzi and More") SPRING FLING

Woodstock Trading Post
(Formerly Sweet Evalina's Stand)
688 Route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281
www.woodstocktradin gpost.com

In the Northeast Connecticut corner. Park across the street by ourselves in the Post Office parking lot. Stop by, kick some tires, have lunch...and rev up the 2024 season!

Steven Rossi
CT-RI MGNOC State Rep.
(248) 470-5788

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: SLDMRossi on May 31, 2024, 08:33:36 PM

Was just informed...the new Woodstock Trading Post has changed its Sunday hours from the old Sweet Evalina's. They now open at...11:00 AM!

So for those who get there early, just hang out. We'll catch up with you...

SR

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: mechanicsavant on June 01, 2024, 06:32:15 AM

It’s a date !

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: Sprouty115 on June 01, 2024, 07:33:42 AM

Well how about that.  I'll swing by.

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: n3303j on June 02, 2024, 06:22:39 AM

On my way.

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: dave1068 on June 02, 2024, 07:07:41 AM

Ill be there representing RI...

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: steven c on June 02, 2024, 01:55:25 PM

Nice turnout on this fantastic day.
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Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: Sprouty115 on June 02, 2024, 02:53:53 PM

Yes, and it was great to meet some new folks and hang for a bit.

I snapped a few pics early, but bikes kept showing up and by noon the side lot was filled as well.


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Cheers,
Stephen
(White Eldorado...)


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Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: SLDMRossi on June 02, 2024, 04:04:35 PM

~ Just Dessert ~
The 2024 New England Spring Fling

Steven Rossi

   The always-anticipated New England Spring Fling finally arrived for an anxious group of deserving Guzzi guys and gals on Sunday, June 2…with the turn of the calendar page. And it couldn’t have come too soon after months of unpredictable weather surprises as the seasons rocked and rolled. So, we were overdue for a break…and were thankfully (finally) rewarded with one!

   The Northeast Connecticut corner arose to a spectacular clear and crisp morning with bright sun, low humidity and 60–to-70+ degree temperatures. It was truly picture perfect to frame what would be a great portrait of Guzzi’s gathered. As if it were a family reunion. At what’s now known as the Woodstock Trading Post…formerly, Sweet Evalina’s Stand…up on Route 169 in pastoral Woodstock, CT.

   As always, even with the best laid plans (this certainly wasn’t our first rodeo), there had to at least be one more surprise (as previously mentioned). That being, the new Stand>Post owners pushed their opening hour back to 11:00 AM. So our published 10:00 starting time meant that some early arrivals were left to idle away an hour or so ahead of time. Which wasn’t too hard with what would ultimately be 21 Mandello del Lario-made machines on hand!
   
        It was an Italian eye candy extravaganza that included:

         Nuovo Falcone         Eldorado
         Eldorado            T3
         LeMans III            Strada 1000
         Jackal            1100 Breva
         Norge            Norge                        
                        1200 Sport         Griso                        
                        Stelvio “Classic”         California 1400
                        V7 III Special         V7 Stone Centenario
                        V85 TT            V85 TT
                        V85 TT Travel         V85 TT Guardia
                        V100 Mandello S

   There were license plates in our lot proudly representing the following states: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York and Maine (longest distance traveled…California 1400).

   In addition, we always promote our events as Moto Guzzi “and more” so here are an additional 17 brands and models which we warmly welcomed:
 
                        BMW R100S         BMW R100RT
                        BMW K1            BMW K1200
                        BMW R1200 GS         BMW R1200 GS
                        Excelsior-Henderson (old!)   Honda Dream
                        Honda Gold Wing GL1000   Honda CB1000
                        Honda 250         Honda CBR
                        Honda XBR 500         Royal Enfield Cont. GT
                        Triumph Bonneville Scramb.   Ural
                        Yamaha FJR

   And then, a brigade of “Blue Knights” arrived to fill the remaining, expansive side of the Woodstock Post Office parking lot with a worth of girth.

   Before we knew it, the fling had flung to 2 PM. Time to part ways and spring toward the idyllic New England hills, and head for home. Until I realized, I still hadn’t gotten around to eating lunch. So for the second time in the same day, I enjoyed…just dessert.


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Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: SLDMRossi on June 02, 2024, 04:08:20 PM

P.S. -- did anyone get a picture of the antique Excelsior-Henderson?!

SR

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: Stretch on June 03, 2024, 06:27:52 AM

No pics of the Excelsior-Henderson, but it and the Nuovo Falcone get my vote for the best sounding
bikes in attendance yesterday!   :cool:

Thanks for hosting!   Bikes, people, food, conversation, and weather were all top-notch.   :grin:

                                                                         -Stretch

Title: Re: Sunday, June 2 = New England Spring Fling
Post by: SLDMRossi on June 03, 2024, 08:35:10 AM

Thanks for coming from Maine...all the way to Connecticut. Much appreciated, that was great!

Go Guzzi...

Steven Rossi