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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: rudyr on January 07, 2026, 04:52:59 PM
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Any one ready for another Ar. Rally same location, same fee donations. I’m thinking April.Rudy ps. Got to wild Guzzi a donation
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Sounds great,weather permitting!
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I'm in.
Last year's rally was fun.
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As of yet, not listed on the MGNOC website - When and where, please? Thanks in advance. :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
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Ok. I will send frank some money for Dues. All the donation I’m put out plus food I need at lease 10 to show up so I can get rich putting this Rally on ha ha. Just to see my Guzzi friends Rudy
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Some of the most beautiful roads I’ve ridden on.
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If I show up on an R90S would I be welcome? Not many airhead events in AR.
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As of yet, not listed on the MGNOC website - When and where, please? Thanks in advance. :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
We tend to fly under the radar, here in The Hills...
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If I show up on an R90S would I be welcome? Not many airhead events in AR.
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Yep
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Rally date is April 10 & 11 @ Petit Jean Ar. State Park, camp spot 55. I got get in touch Frank & Luap. Rudy
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Sounds fun to me, let’s see if I can get the cal III running by then. It will be a good shake down run before I head to Oregon. :bike-037:
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Didn't make it last year, I read that lodge might be closed? Where is the nearest lodging or hotel/motel?
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I well check about lodge. Cedar fall motel just down road or Morrilton & Russellville if you come up the back side of mt. Nice curves road and in bottoms. I like it better but view not much but fun. Front way to Morrilton real good view.Rudy
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Didn't make it last year, I read that lodge might be closed? Where is the nearest lodging or hotel/motel?
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Lodge rooms closed until further notice. There are a few cabins left, but they are expensive. https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park
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I'm in . Got a place at Cedar Falls Lodge.
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It’s too late to change location, nebo mt. has bed & breakfast but some rider don’t want to ride up. For me I enjoy it(about once a month) not for the fane of heart. They do have some kind of tent cabins down by the lake PJ. some stayed last year. Rudy
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The yurt sleeps 6 or 8 indoublebunks with mattresses.Bring yor own bedding..
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Fubar here---Fubar-- :violent1:ya that one I know its been awhile,been workin on my 98 EV takes a lot of time,anyway put me down as probable!!!Beside that--------------Happy New Year ya all :boozing:
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Fair warning...site 65 for me & the pooch.
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To be clear, the Lodge at the State Park (where the restaraunt is located) has no rooms as they are rebuilding. They do have a few cabins left for the dates of the rally. https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park
The Cedar Falls Motel is a seperate place. It's an older mom and pop place just down the road from the Park Lodge, and it still has a few rooms open: https://www.stayatcedarfalls.com/ (https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/17/40/1c/75/this-photo-doesn-t-capture.jpg?w=1400&h=800&s=1)
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To be clear, the Lodge at the State Park (where the restaraunt is located) has no rooms as they are rebuilding. They do have a few cabins left for the dates of the rally. https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park
The Cedar Falls Motel is a seperate place. It's an older mom and pop place just down the road from the Park Lodge, and it still has a few rooms open: https://www.stayatcedarfalls.com/ (https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/17/40/1c/75/this-photo-doesn-t-capture.jpg?w=1400&h=800&s=1)
We stayed there last year. Clean rooms. Very quiet. No issues.
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My wife and I are planning to come and are really looking forward to it! We’re planning to tent camp, but it looks like most of the sites are RV setups. Are any other tent campers planning to share sites, or will we be the only tent folks? Either way, excited to be there and meet everyone.
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We have site 84 and will be hammock camping. My wife, Holly, will be on the quota, and I hope to be on the cal III touring. :thumb:
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We have site 84 and will be hammock camping. My wife, Holly, will be on the quota, and I hope to be on the cal III touring. :thumb:
if I make it (and I plan to), I'll be tent camping too.
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If I make it+ I usually do I too will be camping---- :thumb:
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Is this the same place the "Fools on the hill" campout used to be at???
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Is this the same place the "Fools on the hill" campout used to be at???
This is a different location, the old fools on a hill event has a steep climb to the top, it’s called Mt Nebo. This is east of that location about 25 miles.
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This is a different location, the old fools on a hill event has a steep climb to the top, it’s called Mt Nebo. This is east of that location about 25 miles.
Thanks!!
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This also has a steep climb to the top,great views up there.
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Fubar here---Fubar-- :violent1:ya that one I know its been awhile,been workin on my 98 EV takes a lot of time,anyway put me down as probable!!!Beside that--------------Happy New Year ya all :boozing:
Long time no see. Missed hearing from you! :evil:
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If people don’t want steep mt. Ride, come up the south side, off Hi. Between Perry & Ola. I think around Casa & Odona. If want a curves and no bluffs come up from centerville on west side. If want to fly in airport just across the lake from the park. I will come pick you up. Come one come all. Feed Friday nite Sat. Breakfast & Sat. supper. Coffee water & tea.Rudy
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Year 2000,I did the Fools on a hill thing---it was Sat just about dark when I got there(short rally)!I had just bought a Convert(because of the hi/lo transmission)when I realized it was a snow covered road +steep, I thought I"d be camping by the stop sign at the bottom of Mt.Nebo.However not to be wimpy I had to find a way up the hill.The road was snow packed yes however a 4/6 inch bare patch ran up the middle.This was my first trip on a Guzzi+the bike had been in storage six years,I just road 500mi.but I knew nothing about pulling power,I was pulling a heavy loaded camper------This is what makes FUBAR--FUBAR(I am still gloating)!!! Putting the Convert in low range I thought if I could maintain 3/5 mph without stopping I could do it--watch for on coming traffic the road is narrow.Honestly I could have pulled 3 campers up that hill,yes there is that much power.I climbed to the top of Mt. Nebo without incident set up camp---turned on electric blanket/propane heater,made it to the fire to start tellin lies like your supposed to do.Life is great no!!---Laying in my comfy camper I got a panic attack,how the hell was I going to get to the bottom of Mt. Nebo? Every one knows a Convert freewheels plus the trailer with only rear brakes on ice down a mountain,looking at the situation I was in,hey it"s only about one mile.On the down hill side foot on brake,lo range I did not move--#1 a Convert does not freewheel it has back pressure,I had to give it throttle all the way down the mountain----I truly have a lot of respect for the Convert.Anyone who was there I would like to know your name as I was a newbee then, I did not know whom I was camping with just sayin----
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@fubar guzzi.... you the man.
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Planning on making this rally, provided I get the Ambassador put back together. The bike hasn’t bee ridden for 15 years…a work in progress. This is my first Guzzi (long time airhead rider) and will be my first Guzzi rally.
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Planning on making this rally, provided I get the Ambassador put back together. The bike hasn’t bee ridden for 15 years…a work in progress. This is my first Guzzi (long time airhead rider) and will be my first Guzzi rally.
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:popcorn: Here8s to you getting it running :thumb: even if it doesn’t you should still drop down and visit.
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Last year was a good time. The weather was delightful. This year circumstaces will have me in Washington state. Sorry, Rudy, I can't make it, but I encourage others to try.
Bill Lovelady IS
Eskimo Spy
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my friend John and I will be in site 81.
At least 3/4 of the camp sites are gone already. Popular place.
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Last year I camp up front where everyone could see me, this year I’m kinda in the back. I went to camp ground about 6 weeks ago and had 3 camp sites open. I got the best that was close to the toilet. Look for me in same camp area Rudy
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Last year I camp up front where everyone could see me, this year I’m kinda in the back. I went to camp ground about 6 weeks ago and had 3 camp sites open. I got the best that was close to the toilet. Look for me in same camp area Rudy
Rudyr I just sent PM to you about the Apr 10-11 rally. Could you respond about campsite availability for a ClassC RV? Preferably with H2O and 30 amp electric hook up? Thanks DRDWB
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all you need to know about camping is here:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park/accommodations/camping (https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park/accommodations/camping)
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all you need to know about camping is here:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park/accommodations/camping (https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park/accommodations/camping)
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We did get into the web site and found open sites in campground C for the dates, but campground B only has sites available for the 8th & 9 th, I was wondering if you guys have a group of sites together for the rally on the 10-11th.
Our plans ( weather permitting ) 1 get south enough from Minnesota to get warm, 2 is to meander around Arkansas or further south wherever necessary to accomplish goal one. And the rally dates just happen to coincide with the end of our trip before we head back north. So if we can meet some Guzzi folks along the way it would be great.
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My buddy and I will be camping in one tent,are the sites large enough to share ?We aren’t making reservations and would like to set up with someone ,if we come,always weather permitting coming from WI.
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Rally date is April 10 & 11 @ Petit Jean Ar. State Park, camp spot 55. I got get in touch Frank & Luap. Rudy
Still no info on National Guzzi site about Apr 10-11. Registration info, rides, meals, BEER included or BYO everything? Some info would be appreciated.
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No fee’s or registration come as you like. 50/50 & donations. Food better than mc Donell but not as good as tx road house. The lodge has a bar, don’t know the hours, can buy beer or what ever in Morrilton ( about 18 miles) Rudy
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No fee’s or registration come as you like. 50/50 & donations. Food better than mc Donell but not as good as tx road house. The lodge has a bar, don’t know the hours, can buy beer or what ever in Morrilton ( about 18 miles) Rudy
That’s covers about everything I need to know. Thanks. Just wanted to make sure this wasn’t a by invite only thing. Lately I’m not seeing as many Wisconsin, MOKAN, Iowa type formal rallies.
We’re hoping travel / weather permits us to check it out. We’ve spent a little time exploring Northeastern Arkansas and found absolutely great riding, now looking forward to checking this area out.
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Our reservation is confirmed at the https://www.stayatcedarfalls.com/
See all of you there.
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That’s covers about everything I need to know. Thanks. Just wanted to make sure this wasn’t a by invite only thing. Lately I’m not seeing as many Wisconsin, MOKAN, Iowa type formal rallies.
We’re hoping travel / weather permits us to check it out. We’ve spent a little time exploring Northeastern Arkansas and found absolutely great riding, now looking forward to checking this area out.
this is pretty good:
https://www.arkansas.com/publications/motorcycling-guide (https://www.arkansas.com/publications/motorcycling-guide)
So is this:
https://exploreharrison.com/motorcycling/ (https://exploreharrison.com/motorcycling/)
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Time is getting close looks like the weather is going to be good, for April that is. I got the hammocks out to make sure I have everything I’m supposed to. No getting to camp without a rain cover, or worse no coffee. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Bump
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Looking damp for the camp, so roadcrafter suit and a good tarp or two for the camp. Probably time for new tires too. Don’t trust these in the rain
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Sorry can’t make it this year.
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I know these time or not quite like old days. But I will be on the mt.I’ m trying to finger what foot to fix with how many my come. I’m thinking chil pie or hamburger and fixed. Brisket and gravy eggs(got lottes of egg) supper pulled pork and fixed. This is all kinda what on my mind. Look forward to seeing everyone. Rudy
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Sounds good to me, I’ll be there wet or dry. Sounds like Ace may make it as well.
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Hope to see everyone, I got a Jacky that needs to go to Ace. Haven’t ridden it in years ( got two one for parts). Was looking at it today. Rudy
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I know these time or not quite like old days. But I will be on the mt.I’ m trying to finger what foot to fix with how many my come. I’m thinking chil pie or hamburger and fixed. Brisket and gravy eggs(got lottes of egg) supper pulled pork and fixed. This is all kinda what on my mind. Look forward to seeing everyone. Rudy
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Me and the Missus will be there. Rain or shine.
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Mary and I will be there from Wed to Sat Am, so if you need help setting up we’re in site 83 or 84. Unfortunately we can’t stay the whole rally our vacation time is sadly coming to the end.
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Mary and I will be there from Wed to Sat Am, so if you need help setting up we’re in site 83 or 84. Unfortunately we can’t stay the whole rally our vacation time is sadly coming to the end.
You must be 83, I’m in 84 starting Friday.
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Close race for oldest rider award.
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You must be 83, I’m in 84 starting Friday.
We’re coming Wednesday- leaving Sat Am, they have us in a couple different sites and possibly moving to overflow while we’re there. Who would have thought State Park camp sites are full in April? But that’s how it’s been in all the parks we’ve stayed at in Arkansas, I can see why they have some great parks.
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We’re coming Wednesday- leaving Sat Am, they have us in a couple different sites and possibly moving to overflow while we’re there. Who would have thought State Park camp sites are full in April? But that’s how it’s been in all the parks we’ve stayed at in Arkansas, I can see why they have some great parks.
Worse case you can stay with us, if the camp will allow it. Not sure what the rules are in structure limits. We will have two hammocks set up
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my friend John and I will be in site 81.
At least 3/4 of the camp sites are gone already. Popular place.
:cool: I'm packing now. My only question is should I bring gear to make coffee?
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The rain chances have cleared out for Friday and Saturday.
I would bring personal coffee fixings if I was you always gotta have an emergency stash in case there’s not any around.
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The rain chances have cleared out for Friday and Saturday.
I would bring personal coffee fixings if I was you always gotta have an emergency stash in case there’s not any around.
Thanks.
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The rain chances have cleared out for Friday and Saturday.
I would bring personal coffee fixings if I was you always gotta have an emergency stash in case there’s not any around.
LOL - I bring my Keurig. It's easier to find 'lectric than it is to find coffee.
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We’re here at the camp ground site 9 until Saturday morning. On the way in Hiway 154 has road work going on, looks like they just put down fresh seal coat. Little yellow plastic tabs mark the center line, couple areas had to stop for flag person and follow a pace car single line a few miles. No big deal didn’t slow us down much. Nice Park I’m looking at a beautiful Lake view now from our site.
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I’m bring Mr coffee 12 cup pot. Milk sugar that’s it. Water & 2 gal unsweet tea. Rudy
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Arriving early Friday Afternoon
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Not going to make it this weekend. Had a bit of a delay with some parts and bike is still on the bench. The good news is there is light at the end of the tunnel…the old Ambassador is very close to being a reliable rider again.
FYI… I just cancelled my reservation for campsite 63 if anyone needs a spot.
Really sorry to miss but will see you some of you in Cedar Vale.
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When is CedarVale?
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I believe it's in May, advrider has a thread on it
https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/14th-annual-guzzi-gathering-cedar-vale-ks-may-14-17-2026.1829893/page-3#post-54675349
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Thanks!
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We’re here at the camp ground site 9 until Saturday morning. On the way in Hiway 154 has road work going on, looks like they just put down fresh seal coat. Little yellow plastic tabs mark the center line, couple areas had to stop for flag person and follow a pace car single line a few miles. No big deal didn’t slow us down much. Nice Park I’m looking at a beautiful Lake view now from our site.
I went to site 9 and it was empty, did you guys pull out early?
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I went to site 9 and it was empty, did you guys pull out early?
Unfortunately yes, traveling by RV, we watch the weather closely, Saturday and Sunday northern Iowa Mn predictions of sever weather, including straight line winds and heavy rains. So we enjoyed Petit Jean Wednesday and Thursday, drove through the park campsites hoping to see any early arrivals. We packed up and left the park around 11:30 saw a couple Guzzi’s looked like Brevas on our way out. Thinking next year we’ll try to schedule our vacation with the Arkansas rally in the middle. You have beautiful parks and awesome roads, we enjoyed 3 weeks of awesome weather, one day of rain. It started raining today by Joplin and been drizzling ever since. Hope the weather holds for the rally.
We’re going to try beating the weather and hope to get home late Saturday night, before the rough stuff hits.
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Some pics of Friday afternoon
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That’s an impressive fairing on the T,I thought I’d seen them all but that takes the cake,What is it?.
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LIKE the yellow Honda; Guzzis are cool, also!!!!!
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More pics of the general area.
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I left at 7:30 this morning and got home in KC at 3:00 PM. Only rode through heavy rain from Clinton on. About 2 hours worth.
Thanks for the vittles, Rudy!
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I left at 7:30 this morning and got home in KC at 3:00 PM. Only rode through heavy rain from Clinton on. About 2 hours worth.
Thanks for the vittles, Rudy!
We left at 6:30 and ran west to Arkansas 7, then north to Harrison and then 65 north to Interstate 44 East. Just a sprinkle near Branson.
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I left at 7:30 this morning and got home in KC at 3:00 PM. Only rode through heavy rain from Clinton on. About 2 hours worth.
Thanks for the vittles, Rudy!
Glad you made it home safe and didn’t have to ride the whole way in the rain. Holly and I got home just before the rain hit. Great meeting you at the event.
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We left at 6:30 and ran west to Arkansas 7, then north to Harrison and then 65 north to Interstate 44 East. Just a sprinkle near Branson.
Dodged the rain, good on ya. Glad you made it home safe and sound
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it was a very nice weekend with nice people. And Kevin.
Ha! just kidding Kevin.
I had a nice ride home and got to church in time too (Orthodox Easter). It was nice to have cars in front of me running 75 in a 60.
Thanks for the food, chairs, and company Rudy. See all of you soon or at least at the next Ar Rally.
Don
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It's a nice park, and there is ice cream to be had.
And who doesn't like ice cream ?
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