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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oldbike54 on May 09, 2017, 11:26:48 AM
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OK folks , the Kansas state rally is coming up . June 2-4 at the COE campground near Council Grove KS . This is the longest running Guzzi rally in the US , 46th annual I do believe . This event is now hosted by my very good friend Mr. J.B. Taylor , who is a true and real gentleman .
For the extremely reasonable fee of $15.00 you get Fri and Sat camping , and a wonderful Sat evening meal prepared especially for the attendees by Mr. Taylor himself , who we all know is an excellent cook . No idea how J.B. provides all of this for 15 bucks , maybe he is part mechanic and part magician . For the early arrivals the COE will gladly accept a small camping fee , separate and in addition to the base rally fee . Mr. Taylor assures us that the park is modern , flush toilets and hot showers , no idea about internet access , but surely we can go a couple of days W/O a computer , right ? :laugh:
You can contact J.B. directly at at flynguzzi@yahoo.com for more info , or shoot me a PM and I will forward the info .
Come out and have a great time , J.B. (Jeff) assures us that you will have a good experience , and if not , take it up with Big Tony from Wichita :violent1:
Dusty
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...the Kansas state rally...
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The venue is perfect! Hidden from town yet handy to everything...beauti ful setting... :thumb:
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I will not be able to attend this year but highly recommend it. Great rally in a beautiful area of Kansas with some really nice roads in the area.
GliderJohn
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Went last year with my dad. Very nice rally and wonderful campground. Was nice to meet gliderjohn and twowings. If anyone is going from the east I recommend highway 4 from Topeka. That was a really nice road with almost all new blacktop. Make sure you fill up in Topeka, no fuel stops for 100 miles.
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More news on the Kansas Chapter MGNOC Rally as follows:
The local Gold Wing club has volunteered to do Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfast for all attending.
For those who have never been to Council Grove Reservoir / Santa Fe Park, we put up signage along the roadway into the campsite to help those who have never had a chance to attend. Friday and Saturday campfire, and the Flint Hills 80th annual Rodeo is Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening @ 8:00pm in historic Strong City Ks. which is just 16 miles to the south of the campsite.
Will add more information as needed. Thanks! JB Taylor Ks. Rep
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If anyone is going from the east I recommend highway 4 from Topeka.
:1: Even has curves!
GldierJohn
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You know.. I been thinking. :rolleyes: This and Cedar Vale ought to be combined into one. That would give one more weekend in a busy rally schedule to go someplace else..
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You know.. I been thinking. :rolleyes: This and Cedar Vale ought to be combined into one. That would give one more weekend in a busy rally schedule to go someplace else..
As long as we hoist a tankard of ale for David Kasitz I think that would be OK<shrug>
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Works for me..
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I think it may be an issue of rally attendees traveling to the same part of the country multiple trips. I can understand that with Iowa rally, Illinois rally, Wisconsin rally and Davenport vintage flat track and The Mile wish I could do 'em all, but not likely.
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There has been some discussion of combining the two rallies , we really don't yet know what the response will be . This is NOT an effort to choose one over the other , but these things take considerable commitment and work , and JB and the CV group are simply looking at combining forces to make a better experience for the attendees and hopefully reduce the work load for the organizers . Stay tuned , either way the two groups are supportive of each other .
Dusty
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Jun 2 to Jun 4, 2017
46TH ANNUAL KANSAS MOTO GUZZI RALLY
Place: Santa Fe Trail Cove pavilion at the Federal Reservoir very near Council Grove, Kansas. Camping fee: Thursday is paid at the gate for early arrivals. Two nights stay is $15 per person. Modern toilets, showers, electrical hookups and water available. Saturday evening meal as usual! Town lodging information: www.councilgrove.co m, 800-732-9211: The Cottage House, 800-727-7903; Old Trail Motel, 620-767-5034; The Lodge, 785-499-5634 (7 miles from rally site). Little or no traffic, so getting from A to B is easy. For campout information contact: MGNOC State Rep Jeff Taylor, 620-341-0785, email: flynguzzi@yahoo.com.
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Geezer FYI: Since this is a federally-administered campground (Army Corps of Engineers, IIRC) they will honor your Senior Discount Card for National Parks if you have one...my extra days of camping last year were 1/2 price...
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I put in for vacation. Hopefully I get to go to this one. :bike-037:
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I put in for vacation. Hopefully I get to go to this one. :bike-037:
Got it. :thumb: Should be rolling in Thursday evening, see you guys there.
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Got it. :thumb: Should be rolling in Thursday evening, see you guys there.
He will be dragging my old butt along as well.
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Dodged a tornado at K-177 and I-35 but I made it!! PERFECT ride up 99 and 177...roads to myself and NO law enforcement....
Guzzi heaven! 😎
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:popcorn: Kinda quiet here so far... :grin:
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Stopped in Bethany, MO for lunch. Getting closer.
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I had every intention of making this rally and was looking forward to it. But I find myself in El Campo, Texas through Friday afternoon. I've decided that is too long a schlep.
Hope everyone has a splendid time.
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Hope more people can make it...kinda lonely right now...until 2 hours ago I was the only bike...
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I am cutting wheat any day through the weekend. wont make it this year. :thumb:
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Weather is perfect. Fishing has been terrible though.
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Junction City, KS Annual Biplane Fly-In
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Sorry I couldn't make it fellas , hope everyone had a good time .
Dusty
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Had a great time. More pics to come. :thumb:
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Weather is perfect. Fishing has been terrible though.
You caught a catfish, so shut up.
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Our trip started off with my oldest brother going to ride some of the way with us.
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That's his HD Ultra something something. He Rode with us until St. Joseph, MO. Somewhere south of Centerville, IA a semi kicked something up and it hit me just below the knee cap, man did that smart.
Made it to the campground right at 6p.m. Thursday.
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Weather was perfect the whole time we were there. Did some meandering around but mostly just relaxed at the campground. Food was great and so was the company. Tried some fishing, which was terrible, caught one 2lbs channel cat. A few other pics I took.
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Got rained on when we left until Topeka, great weather the rest of the way.
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Falcone
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twowings went to the bi-plane fly-in, I went to see B-29 Doc in Wichita.
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About two minutes after I got home, the B-17G flew over my house and continued throughout the day...got a free airshow right in my front yard...
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It will be in Wichita Saturday.
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Sorry to have missed it but just got back from Colorado a couple of hours ago.
GliderJohn