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Title: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: oldbike54 on February 29, 2016, 11:52:19 AM
 Withrow Springs State park , just North of Huntsville AR this coming weekend . Weather dependent , but the forecast is looking good . Delrod , Rocker , Guzzistajohn , Lowryter , and possibly Darren Williams , Jay , and if we can Lure out Wes Stephens and Luap . WOO HOO . Withrow is a beautiful place . Build a fire , cook some dogs , swap a few lies about how fast we are . Will keep a weather eye out , let me know guys .

 Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 29, 2016, 12:02:00 PM
Otay Panky. I spent the weekend with the better half, even took her to see the revenant. I should be clear for a campin' trip.

Ozarka John
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on February 29, 2016, 12:45:05 PM
Otay Panky. I spent the weekend with the better half, even took her to see the revenant. I should be clear for a campin' trip.

Ozarka John

 Sounds good , this is a bit spur of the moment , but Doug is Jonesin , and we gotta keep him happy :laugh:

 Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: LowRyter on February 29, 2016, 12:47:31 PM
for sissies like me, you're just 20 miles south of Eureka Springs and Huntsville has a motorcycle friendly motel for $55  nite five miles from the park.

http://themadisonmotel.com/

Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 29, 2016, 01:01:42 PM
This ones not bad, finding out Friday about camping Saturday was cutting it close
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on February 29, 2016, 01:21:58 PM
This ones not bad, finding out Friday about camping Saturday was cutting it close

 There is a reason why that EVT and the Black Jackal stay packed  :laugh: Heck , Doug would probably go twice a month given the chance  :bike-037:

 Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 29, 2016, 01:39:05 PM
for sissies like me, you're just 20 miles south of Eureka Springs and Huntsville has a motorcycle friendly motel for $55  nite five miles from the park.

http://themadisonmotel.com/

Hey, if Leo decrappio can snuggle up in a horses carcus and stay warm I'll be ok in a down sleeping bag :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on February 29, 2016, 01:41:34 PM
Hey, if Leo decrappio can snuggle up in a horses carcus and stay warm I'll be ok in a down sleeping bag :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 Wait ... did Leo like REALLY do that ? Bet he didn't do it twice  :rolleyes:

 Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: delrod on February 29, 2016, 07:25:07 PM
I am up for it . My wife is practically pushing me out the door, don't know what's up with that
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: wymple on February 29, 2016, 08:38:25 PM
A month too early where I have to deal with up & down weather.
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on February 29, 2016, 10:24:40 PM
A month too early where I have to deal with up & down weather.

 Cedar Vale then ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Hymes Inc. on March 01, 2016, 12:16:45 AM
Cedar Vale then ?

 Dusty

Low 60's today, low 30's tomorrow. But camping sounds soooo good.
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: fubar guzzi on March 01, 2016, 08:26:37 AM
Id attend however Im attending a wedding Sat.,free beer ya know!!! :evil:
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on March 01, 2016, 10:06:34 AM
Id attend however Im attending a wedding Sat.,free beer ya know!!! :evil:

 Yeah , but it's coors  :laugh:

  Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 02, 2016, 09:33:39 AM
woooohoooooo! I was just reminded Barb is having an all girl party at our house Saturday and the weatherman says temps in the 60's I'm free as a bird! Let's go camping !!!!!!!!!! :thumb
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 02, 2016, 06:41:02 PM
Dusty,

Go ahead and drop the "possible" on this! It's about to become reality!
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: delrod on March 02, 2016, 07:31:21 PM
Me too barring unforeseen events
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: SmithSwede on March 02, 2016, 08:45:50 PM
I'd love to, but it looks like I'll be in Houston till mid-afternoon on Saturday.  Don't think I can make it.
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 02, 2016, 09:15:41 PM
I'd love to, but it looks like I'll be in Houston till mid-afternoon on Saturday.  Don't think I can make it.

Too bad Holmes, we'd love to see 'ya.
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on March 03, 2016, 09:11:18 AM
 Not feeling all that great , hoping for a big recovery before tomorrow .

  Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 03, 2016, 09:15:45 AM
Not feeling all that great , hoping for a big recovery before tomorrow .

  Dusty

Don't think the pollen will get much better. Hope you get to feeling better brother man!
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: PJPR01 on March 03, 2016, 04:41:25 PM
I'd love to, but it looks like I'll be in Houston till mid-afternoon on Saturday.  Don't think I can make it.

If your schedule permits, shoot me a PM...I've got a round of golf till about 11 am or noon, but free after that if you want to enjoy a nice Café Macchiato on your Guzzi at Fellini's café near Rice Village or Town & Country.

Cheers,
Paul
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on March 03, 2016, 04:44:37 PM
If your schedule permits, shoot me a PM...I've got a round of golf till about 11 am or noon, but free after that if you want to enjoy a nice Caf� Macchiato on your Guzzi at Fellini's caf� near Rice Village or Town & Country.

Cheers,
Paul

 You're gonna do what and then drink a what ? Some of you guys are gonna lose your red suspender privileges ... LOL .

  Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: PJPR01 on March 03, 2016, 05:21:34 PM
You're killing me Smalls!  Not much of a loss since I never owned a pair yet...I figure I need at least another 20 years before I "qualify"!  :)

I'll have you know that this nice little Italian café is also a gathering place for Vespas and Guzzis from time to time...Ok..maybe we'll put a thimbleful of  Grappa in the coffee to make it more official!

Next time you're in town I'll treat you to a round of golf....just think, maybe Guzzi could start making golf carts and diversify their portfolio a bit!  :)
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: tazio on March 03, 2016, 05:49:54 PM

...just think, maybe Guzzi could start making golf carts and diversify their portfolio a bit!  :)

or even snowmobiles. Worked for Harley(sort of)...
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: rudyr on March 03, 2016, 07:36:38 PM
Put me and Rose down.Rudyr
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 03, 2016, 07:41:14 PM
Put me and Rose down.Rudyr

Cool Rudy! Look foreword to seein you two! Maybe we can go over to eureka springs for a double mocha Chaka what ever the $&@? !!!


Aw hell, let's get a brew
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on March 03, 2016, 08:02:55 PM
 Hopefully I will be feeling better by Saturday , not looking good . Rudy will keep you guys entertained , or Rose will . WOOF .

 Dusty
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: delrod on March 03, 2016, 08:08:42 PM
I am on track to leave home Sat am. It is a three hour ride down so I can probably be there in 5. I will get one site at a substantial rate discount that will cover two of us. Looking forward to it
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 03, 2016, 08:09:13 PM
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/withrowsprings/

Here's a website with the 10-20 in case anybody's wondering.

Come on Dusty, you can't be sickly! This was your idea!!!
Title: Re: A possible Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 03, 2016, 08:14:08 PM
I am on track to leave home Sat am. It is a three hour ride down so I can probably be there in 5. I will get one site at a substantial rate discount that will cover two of us. Looking forward to it

I know how you roll on the discount Doug :grin: I'll head out in the morning too. Barb says she'll start getting ready for her all girl soirée about 8:00 so that'll be my queue to make tracks! :bike-037:   
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 04, 2016, 05:58:52 PM
Looks like my Cagiva riding buddy Kevin's going to join us!   This has the makings of a NAR :thumb:
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: rudyr on March 04, 2016, 06:17:33 PM
Did Rose &I miss something?  We're here at wit how springs, don't see any motorcycles! Rudyr
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 04, 2016, 06:37:04 PM
Did Rose &I miss something?  We're here at wit how springs, don't see any motorcycles! Rudyr

It's SATURDAY night Rudy. Sorry you misunderstood. Hang out till tomorrow.
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: fubar guzzi on March 04, 2016, 07:24:55 PM
Hey Dusty      roses are red violets are blue     glad iam not as sick as you !!!
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 04, 2016, 07:36:25 PM
Yea, he's a sick dawg allright!
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: oldbike54 on March 04, 2016, 09:04:37 PM
Hey Dusty      roses are red violets are blue     glad iam not as sick as you !!!

 Thought maybe I was getting better , maybe not . Oh well , at least I played at working today  :rolleyes: Tomorrow will tell , gonna go to bed here in a few ...

 Dusty
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: cj750 on March 05, 2016, 11:34:26 PM
A few pix from Saturday.

Campsite & some of the bikes:
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20007_zpsqcxryced.jpg)

It was difficult to capture the non-stop action and excitement.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20024_zpsksdgxm6t.jpg)

Rose the Rally Dog is really cool:
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20021_zpsjkpjgyja.jpg)

Leroy brought his beautiful red LeMans:
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20014_zpssgywpcxe.jpg)

John looking cool on his Triumph:
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20013_zpssfcowhzv.jpg)

Here's a neat bike you don't see every day:
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20010_zpsnqv6m9hy.jpg)

Dusty and Rocker having a super-secret Moderator conference.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20025_zpsme7mrd7l.jpg)

I enjoyed meeting Kevin and Leroy, and seeing a lot of familiar faces. Couldn't have asked for better weather, this time of year. It was a nice day to be out on a bike.
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Guzzi/Withrow%20Springs%20State%20Park%203-5-16/aaGuzzi%203.5.16%20009_zpskne4u3od.jpg)

Title: Re: An Ozark gathering
Post by: LowRyter on March 06, 2016, 10:11:56 AM
what a deal.
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: rocker59 on March 06, 2016, 11:39:25 AM
So, about ten bikes/riders in attendance.  More than half were Guzzis, so I guess the Withrow Springs deal is now the earliest Guzzi campout in the area, beating Fools on a Hill by about three weeks.

Here are a few pics I snapped with my Galaxy phone.

Our escort rider, Jay.
(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-6pgPR5B/0/L/20160305_173117-L.jpg)

Kickin' tires with Dusty
(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-cgbJhhd/0/L/20160305_172859-L.jpg)

My V7 Special
(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-h67Xm3j/0/L/20160305_172848-L.jpg)

(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-kWd2PPB/0/L/20160305_171302-L.jpg)

rudyr and Guzzistajohn
(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-MP39DjB/0/L/20160305_171008-L.jpg)

Rose
(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-jrr98nS/0/L/20160305_171052-L.jpg)

(https://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2016-March-6-Withrow-Springs/i-svqkHgH/0/L/20160305_185528-L.jpg)

Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: Guzzistajohn on March 06, 2016, 02:38:39 PM
1st Ozarks Wildguzzi event of 2016 is in the books. (or whatever it's written on) I think we're calling it "The Fools In The Gully Rally"

Fun time and it's always good to have an official rally dog!


JS
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: delrod on March 06, 2016, 03:00:08 PM
I enjoyed seeing everyone, let's do it again soon
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: rocker59 on March 06, 2016, 03:14:11 PM
I think we're calling it "The Fools In The Gully Rally"

I like it!

Having the thermometer on the new V7 is fun. 44 degrees when I left the campground last night. I watched it climb to 57 degrees while riding home. Warm on the ridges, cool in the valleys.
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: oldbike54 on March 06, 2016, 06:36:19 PM
 Thanks fellas , it was fun  :thumb: Cedar Vale is next ...

 Dusty
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: leroysch on March 06, 2016, 09:59:07 PM
I enjoyed meeting everyone..and it was a great day to ride....even if part of the prep work was to de-fringe the bike... :wink:
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: PJPR01 on March 07, 2016, 09:36:34 AM
Thanks fellas , it was fun  :thumb: Cedar Vale is next ... Dusty

Looks like a fun gathering...I presume the usual 3 am campfire discussions were underway!   :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: oldbike54 on March 07, 2016, 10:08:40 AM
Looks like a fun gathering...I presume the usual 3 am campfire discussions were underway!   :grin: :grin:

 No , unless you count the discussion had with a couple of cats and an obnoxious open piped MC rider doing laps on a nearby highway at that time  :shocked: I did see an apparition , well , she resembled a ghost , dressed all in in a white sweat suit with one of those white LED sticks hanging about waist high casting an eerie glow about her personage .

 Dusty
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: fubar guzzi on March 07, 2016, 10:23:30 AM
ah come on guys I know yall missed me!!!  :undecided:
Title: Re: An Ozark gathering - Withrow Springs State Park - March 5, 2016
Post by: oldbike54 on March 07, 2016, 05:53:29 PM
ah come on guys I know yall missed me!!!  :undecided:

 You weren't there  :shocked: Are you sure ? :laugh:

 Dusty