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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: leafman60 on April 17, 2015, 06:37:22 AM
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May 1-3
Anybody planning to attend?
Fabulous rally in a great location.
http://bmwmcoga.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=243122&module_id=168530
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All we need is Manfredo to complete this group. Everyone else is registered.
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PYoung is on a luxury trip in China but will return soon. I'm working on him to go as well.
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Might see you guys on the road up there, we are having our annual "New Triumph Bonneville Forum Rally" that weekend in Maggie Valley, NC. You do not have to own a Bonnie to attend and anyone is welcome. Location is the Tanglewood Motel.
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Might see you guys on the road up there, we are having our annual "New Triumph Bonneville Forum Rally" that weekend in Maggie Valley, NC. You do not have to own a Bonnie to attend and anyone is welcome. Location is the Tanglewood Motel.
We need to get together somehow!
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Past GMR-
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I went last year for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. Left Saturday afternoon. Food Friday night and Saturday morning was nothing to write home about. Bland Chili, Pancakes and cold syrup. The facilities are a little long in the tooth as well. Riding was good though. If you want to see 70+ BMW motorcycles it's the place to be. Some nice looking bikes, but I think I'll pass this time.
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I went last year for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. Left Saturday afternoon. Food Friday night and Saturday morning was nothing to write home about. Bland Chili, Pancakes and cold syrup. The facilities are a little long in the tooth as well. Riding was good though. If you want to see 70+ BMW motorcycles it's the place to be. Some nice looking bikes, but I think I'll pass this time.
Amazing how diametrically opposed impressions can be!
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I am going on my 03 R1150R...just can't completely trust the Cal II yet.
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Generally don't go for the BMW aspect. I tend to know enough folks to have a rally inside a rally and enjoy the ride as it is usually my first outing of the season.
Lovely country.
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This will be only my 2nd rally, looking forward to it.
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I've been thinking about these rallies and maybe we need to cut back on the lavish indulgence of food.
The GMR and the Swamp Scooters rally events have turned into a gluttonous spree of food and more food! We gotta cut back!
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Problem is that PYoung is getting back from a week of steamed rice with chopsticks and he'll probably want big food!
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Will we have enough Guzzi folks to establish a Guzzi Central camping area?
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Will we have enough Guzzi folks to establish a Guzzi Central camping area?
That will be great. BMW Rallies are very well organized and well attended but large rallies are just not my cup of tea. Due to health I'm not going to be able to attend. However a Guzzie Central camping area would work for me. :BEER:
Matt
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Why not just wait until September and come to our North Georgia Guzzi camp out at Two Wheels of Suches? Or do both?
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Why not just wait until September and come to our North Georgia Guzzi camp out at Two Wheels of Suches? Or do both?
North Georgia is always on my list. ;-T :BEER:
Matt
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I plan to stop at Willville for the night on Thursday, maybe meet Manfredo there and should be at the rally site on Friday afternoon.
Why not just wait until September and come to our North Georgia Guzzi camp out at Two Wheels of Suches? Or do both?
I'm planning on both.
I went last year for the first time. I wasn't too impressed. Left Saturday afternoon. Food Friday night and Saturday morning was nothing to write home about. Bland Chili, Pancakes and cold syrup. The facilities are a little long in the tooth as well. Riding was good though. If you want to see 70+ BMW motorcycles it's the place to be. Some nice looking bikes, but I think I'll pass this time.
I'm not riding close to 2,000 miles for the food, believe me. (that steak is pretty good however) ;-T But the camaraderie and the great roads getting to and from the rally make it worth the effort.
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I've got it on my list of things to do for that weekend.
I'll be on my '03 Guzzi.
Stephen
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Too far.
:winer
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I just got back from China, still dealing with jet lag, but I immediately registered for this
feast rally. Bruce, Nick, and I had a great time last year. Looks like we will have enough Geese in attendance to make a good dent in that pile of steaks, oh, and get in some riding. I'll be on the Stelvio.
Peter Y.
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Hang a Guzzi Banner...would love to meet you there.
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Looks like Calimero is coming too. We may qualify as a national Guzzi rally!
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Weather is shaping up to be beautiful for the rally. I hope that holds!
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Good to hear about the weather. Last year it was a tad chilly. I seem to recall darn near freezing (35F) on Sunday when I headed home. Thank goodness for heated gear and the Stelvio's huge charging system. I'm leaving on Thursday, spending the night in Ashville (great craft beer breweries there!), then on to Hiawassee on Friday. You will see the Big Girl parked on the grass so throw up your tent nearby.
Peter Y.
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Too far.
:winer
Ha!
For someone I see in the MGNOC newsletter just earned his 250,000 mile badge. :bow
I have, btw, filed a protest with FW, as I don't think those off-road miles should count. ;D
Wish I could make it down there, but I am contributing by feeding Nick lunch on his way south.
Best to all.
Bill
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Good to hear about the weather. Last year it was a tad chilly. I seem to recall darn near freezing (35F) on Sunday when I headed home. Thank goodness for heated gear and the Stelvio's huge charging system. I'm leaving on Thursday, spending the night in Ashville (great craft beer breweries there!), then on to Hiawassee on Friday. You will see the Big Girl parked on the grass so throw up your tent nearby.
Peter Y.
The temp in Hiawassee this morning was in the 30's!
Lows in the 40's are predicted for the weekend and highs in the upper 60's-lower 70's.
Folks should bring cool weather gear.
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Wish I could make it down there, but I am contributing by feeding Nick lunch on his way south.
Best to all.
Bill
Bill, I wish you'd just come on with Nick and ride down to meet with us all. It'll be a good time.
Life is too short! Avail yourself of a rare opportunity to gaggle with other geese!
Come on, Bill!
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Life is too short! Avail yourself of a rare opportunity to gaggle with other geese!
Come on, Bill!
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I'll even share some distilled cheer to ward off the chill...or treat snake bite.
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I'll even share some distilled cheer to ward off the chill...or treat snake bite.
Im glad u reminded me to bring a little of that.
Should be good weather for a campfire and Kermit chair.
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I have, btw, filed a protest with FW, as I don't think those off-road miles should count. ;D
Actually, they should count as DOUBLE miles.
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Weather for Hiawassee this weekend is still looking great!
For the steak dinner on Saturday night at the campground, we Guzzi folks are going to all try to sit together.
We could also do something like a group ride down to Riders Hill in Dahlonega, maybe for lunch.
Looks like we're going to have a good crowd of Guzziasts there!
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I plan on arriving in Hiawassee Thurs afternoon.
I have to go to Easley tomorrow for business so I'm packing up tonight and riding up in the morning.
From Easley I can make it to camp before dark.
I am towing a trailer because I have to carry heavy parts to Easley and didn't feel I could lash them down to the bike with enough hope that they wouldn't fall off.
See you there.
Stephen
2003 EV Touring
Ladson SC
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Hi Stephen,
Find a nice flat spot near a bathroom and make sure there is room for company. I'll make sure to have enough adult beverage to make this worth your while. It will be good to see you again.
Peter Y.
kicking the tires and lighting the fires tomorrow. Big Girl is restless.
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Met several of those attending...it was a great rally...plan on doing it again. steve
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Wow, we had three days of beautiful skies and no rain. That is, so far in 2015, the longest stretch of non rain days this year. There were some 640 attendees, mostly on BMW bikes. This was, after all, a BMW rally! We did have SIX Stelvios. Heck, that's practically a Stelvio National Rally all by itself.
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Some of us rode to Riders Hill and posed for a photo.
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Leafman60 was there to lead the gang through the twisties of North Georgia.
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You can't complain to the cook when you cook your own steak.
Peter Y.
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I landed home tonight.
My trip was 1700 miles and included riding other than the GM Rally. That was a fine rally. Many friendly folks. Good times! Good crowd of Guzzi bikes too! Pictures and more later.
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What a motley crew.
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Thank you for posting. Gives me that much more inspiration to do my physical therapy and get back on my scooters. ;-T :BEER:
Matt
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Thank you for posting.
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What a weekend! Won't forget this one ::)
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Thanks for the pictures Leafman! Great weekend guys.
Now I just need to knock off 25 more pounds. 😓
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Manfredo, David, Bruce Lawson, Nick from NJ
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cave man TV
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the same rowdy crowd taking a break
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Slow Race...NGC