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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ronkom on May 21, 2015, 10:35:39 AM
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wildguzzisti,
A message from our rallymasters, Kurt & Sue Nordstrom follows below.
I am doing the rally tshirts this year, if you have a momet, please go to: http://jfritzius.wix.com/vamotoguzzi
and check the design out. I am getting mixed messages on the proper Italian translation of "Mandello Eagles Soar Over The Blue Ridge" so that part isn't set in stone yet. The shirts can be ordered separately if you can't attend the rally. The download for the rally registration form, and more general rally info is all on the jfritzius website.
Ron Komoroski
Dear Fellow Guzzists,
I am sending this email out as a reminder that the 2015 Virginia Moto Guzzi Rally will be held June 26th - 28th, 2015 at Willville M/C Camp in Meadows of Dan, VA.
We only found out recently that the Grand Pooba of Moto Guzzi Frank Wedge had forgotten to post the rally information on the MGNOC web site.
Because of this error I have decided to extend the reduced pre-registration rally fee through the month of May.
So if you were sitting on the fence or hoped to attend but forgot to get your registration mailed now is the opportunity to get the "check in the mail."
As a reminder only pre-registered folks will be guaranteed meals.
If you have already registered, I thank you.
Hope to see you at Willville,
Kurt & Sue Nordstrom
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Preregistered and rarin' to go!
Pics from last year:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojohand/sets/72157645451885081
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I had a conflict but now I'm 50/50. When is the last day to still get in on the food even at the higher fee? Or has that already past?
Thanks.
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I had a conflict but now I'm 50/50. When is the last day to still get in on the food even at the higher fee? Or has that already past?
Thanks.
The 14th (Sunday) I think. http://jfritzius.wix.com/vamotoguzzi
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I had a conflict but now I'm 50/50. When is the last day to still get in on the food even at the higher fee? Or has that already past?
Thanks.
Two nights tent camping + Fri. & Sat. night’s meals - $65.00 postmarked by 6/14/2015
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Dean, you old fart....are you going?
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Dean, you old fart....are you going?
Yep, see you there Nick.
Just deciding which one to ride the Breva or the EV. A short hop for me, just up the mountain from the lake.
Dean
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Would it be OK to just drop by on our way north for a few hours? Probably have 2 bikes, only one a Guzzi
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Would it be OK to just drop by on our way north for a few hours? Probably have 2 bikes, only one a Guzzi
Sure it would. There are a number of folks that do just that, and a few Guzzi locals too that don't camp or come there for meals. Kick some tires, shake some hands, take a few pics, meet a few of the Guzzi faithful... :thumb:
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Yep, see you there Nick.
Just deciding which one to ride the Breva or the EV. A short hop for me, just up the mountain from the lake.
Dean
I plan to be there on Wedn. afternoon sometime. See you there.
Nick
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I plan to be there on Wedn. afternoon sometime. See you there.
Nick
Will probably show up Thursday AM to find a good camp spot.
Dean
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wildguzzisti,
A message from our rallymasters, Kurt & Sue Nordstrom follows below.
I am doing the rally tshirts this year, if you have a momet, please go to: http://jfritzius.wix.com/vamotoguzzi
and check the design out. I am getting mixed messages on the proper Italian translation of "Mandello Eagles Soar Over The Blue Ridge"
Hope to see you at Willville,
Kurt & Sue Nordstrom
Mandello Eagles Soar Over The Blue Ridge => L'Aquila di Mandello vola sul Blue Ridge . OR If you want to use the Eagles as plural =>
Le Aquile di Mandello volano sul blue ridge.
Hope this helps
Ciao
Marco
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I'm not going to make the Rally and this ride has been posted before but one more time won't hurt.
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=72963.0
:boozing:
Matt
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Would it be OK to just drop by on our way north for a few hours? Probably have 2 bikes, only one a Guzzi
Absolutely!
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My wet camping stuff from the National is dry now and ready to pack up for the Virginia rally .... !
Lannis
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Should be there Friday, mid-day...
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I hope to make it up on my Norge, If I ever get it back. Dealership has had it again going on 2.5 weeks again trying to fix same issue, I have a loaner to ride. I live about an hour away. Hoping to drop by on Saturday. BK
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Weather is ugly here in Western NC and Southern VA this morning with severe T-Storms in the area. Supposed to pass through by noon, with scattered showers after that. I don't mind rain, but severe T-Storms I avoid. Will wait and see...
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Weather is ugly here in Western NC and Southern VA this morning with severe T-Storms in the area. Supposed to pass through by noon, with scattered showers after that. I don't mind rain, but severe T-Storms I avoid. Will wait and see...
Clear skys and sunshine so far at Willville.
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Clear skys and sunshine so far at Willville.
So it was YOU that done it!! It's cause you don't have a Karma bell. Maybe George will send you his.
The rally was wonderful. The weather was challenging. Torrential rain and lightning around midnight Friday, rain all day Saturday on and off, another cloudburst at dinnertime Saturday, and wind howling like a banshee in the pine trees and stressing the tent guy ropes Saturday night as the "front" came through.
Ah, Virginia in the summertime. But the ride up was nice, the ride home was lovely, and the hanging out and socializing in between was worth all of it.
Lannis
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Got back from my first Moto Guzzi Rally this afternoon. Met some cool people and saw same really nice bikes! I had a great time despite the rain and am already looking forward to next year.
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Had an excellent weekend! Thanks to Kurt and Sue and Ron and Alice and Will. Despite rain, thunder, lightning, fog, and whiskey, we survived.
Many pictures and captions here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojohand/sets/72157655237814225
Some samples:
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/359/19269553365_8dae88963a_c.jpg)
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Lots of great video and pics. :cool:
Thanks. :thumb:
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So it was YOU that done it!!
If I hadn't brought the cold rain, it would have just been hot and miserable.
Which way do you want it?
:weiner:
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I had a great time, good to see old friends.
A little worried about next years Virginia rally. The rumor has it that it will be at Buena Vista again. I sure hope they have done something with the restrooms and showers. If not I might miss that one.
Dean
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I had a great time, good to see old friends.
A little worried about next years Virginia rally. The rumor has it that it will be at Buena Vista again. I sure hope they have done something with the restrooms and showers. If not I might miss that one.
Dean
Dean, I'm with you on the facilities at Buena Vista, and the shade and cooler weather at Willville makes a big difference as well.
Holding the rally in a great motorcycle-only campground seems to make much better sense that having it in a city owned park.
May I ask what specific rumors you've heard about a move back to Buena Vista?
Not necessarily from who, but what, and why the relocation from Will's is being considered?
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Dean, I'm with you on the facilities at Buena Vista, and the shade and cooler weather at Willville makes a big difference as well.
Holding the rally in a great motorcycle-only campground seems to make much better sense that having it in a city owned park.
May I ask what specific rumors you've heard about a move back to Buena Vista?
Not necessarily from who, but what, and why the relocation from Will's is being considered?
Steve, read Ron's future of the rally thread. I think he covered both Buena Vista and Willville for the next rally chairman.
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Ah, I'd missed it.
Thanks George!
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Big problem at Willville is there is no adequate cooking facility so both meals are catered which brings the rally
fee up. I've got some feelers out to see what else can be done but don't hold your breath. A number of community
organizations would cook for us but the rally goers would have to drive to either the VFW hall or the community
center to eat (about 1-2 miles away). I don't think that would go over too well.
Also the VFW hall would do breakfast on Saturday morning if they knew they'd get enough people to make it
worth their time and effort. They do an all you can eat breakfast for the Beemer rally here for $7.00 per person.
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Photos from my trip down to the Rally and "long way" home trip afterwards. Just under 1000 miles total, had a great time.
http://s100.photobucket.com/user/Amboman4/library/VA%20Rally%20Trip%202015
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More good stuff. Thanks Charlie :thumb:
I'd paid my money and made my plans, but a medical issue with my Dad changed things, so I'll live vicariously thru you and Joe Sokohl's pics. :cool:
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I am happy to read the 2015 VMG rally was a success. I wanted to come, but I wanted to ride up on my own bike, not the loaner I have had for 3 plus weeks now. While it was nice of the dealership to give me a loaner... ( this is the 3rd time my bike has been at the dealership for the same problem ) I have only ridden the loaner twice. I believe in the Guzzi brand, but if I can't have it serviced properly whats the point of having it. I am fed up. They have had that bike about as much as I have now since I purchased it in March. Sorry for my rant. I am happy everyone had a nice time. BK
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More good stuff. Thanks Charlie :thumb:
I'd paid my money and made my plans, but a medical issue with my Dad changed things, so I'll live vicariously thru you and Joe Sokohl's pics. :cool:
Sorry you couldn't make it this time, Steve, and hope your dad's issues clear up. Guzzis in the Blue Ridge in a few weeks?
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More good stuff. Thanks Charlie :thumb:
I'd paid my money and made my plans, but a medical issue with my Dad changed things, so I'll live vicariously thru you and Joe Sokohl's pics. :cool:
Missed seeing you.
Dean