Author Topic: Official Western NY Rally Thread (Read 5972 times)

Ronkom · « **on:** April 04, 2019, 06:58:30 PM »

Working up my calendar for the summer. Is it on? June 7-8-9?
Ronkom

kingoffleece · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2019, 09:25:37 PM »

That's my understanding. I'm sure I saw an announcement from Joe a while back. Maybe on his race team facebook page?

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2019, 09:53:12 PM »

Yes, those are the correct dates.

xackley · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2019, 12:34:05 AM »

When, where, cost, planned events, food, sleep?

ChuckH · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2019, 04:35:39 AM »

This is good to know. I want to run up to Buffalo one of the days. I have read about a Naval Park in that city. They have a Navy cruiser (USS Little Rock), a Fletcher-class destroyer (USS The Sullivans) and a WW II submarine (The Croaker) there on display. Should be interesting.

kingoffleece · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2019, 05:35:06 AM »

They did a very nice job on The Naval Park-you'll enjoy it. As a bonus that whole area has been renewed. It was the original terminus for the Eire Canal and as such, it massively important to the early growth of the country. Lots of great exhibits and some early locks and such have been recreated in the original spots with original bricks. It really is worth a visit. Plenty of good spots to refuel (yourself) also.

You may know that for the first time in Naval history a new ship was commissioned along side the retired ship of the same name in someplace other that Norfolk. Last September the newest battle cruiser was here for that. Over 10,000 showed up!

By that point you're only a short ways away from the Falls, too.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2019, 07:50:23 AM »

I just posted an official link in the calendar and associated thread for Joe. As has already been said, the dates are correct. it's always two weeks after Memorial Day.

John Henry

kingoffleece · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2019, 09:39:39 AM »

In addition to the Naval Park you may want to put Ellicottville Brewery and Southern Tier Brewery on your to do list.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2019, 09:40:37 AM »

Quote from: Zoom Zoom on April 05, 2019, 07:46:29 AM

I spoke with Joe yesterday. He is on the road working so I offered to post this on his behalf:

June 6,7,8, everyone welcome to western new york rally. K.O.A. campground Westfield N.Y. 8001 ny-5 Westfield N.Y. dinner friday,saturday. bisquits and sausage gravy saturday morning. awards and 50/50 saturday evening. cold drinks and coffee all weekend.contact joe casey at. joe_casey@msn.com 716-560-0562.

I have linked this to the calendar as well. No doubt Joe will add to this thread if he needs to.

John Henry

June 6th is a Thursday. I know some folks arrive early, but shouldn't the correct dates be the 7th through 9th, Friday through Sunday?

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2019, 09:45:52 AM »

Thanks Charlie. I rechecked previous threads from Joe and you are correct. Changing it now.

edit: There are a fair number of people who arrive early. That is not a problem with the KOA. People are on their own for food on Thursday and may get recruited to help put up the Big Top when Joe gets there.

John Henry

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2019, 10:28:33 AM »

I spoke with Joe yesterday. He is on the road working so I offered to post this on his behalf:

June 7,8,9, everyone welcome to western new york rally. K.O.A. campground Westfield N.Y. 8001 ny-5 Westfield N.Y. dinner friday,Saturday. biscuits and sausage gravy Saturday morning. awards and 50/50 Saturday evening. cold drinks and coffee all weekend.contact Joe Casey at. joe_casey@msn.com 716-560-0562.

I have linked this to the calendar as well. No doubt Joe will add to this thread if he needs to.

John Henry

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2019, 10:35:17 AM »

Okay, I had the dates off by a day and in an effort to correct that, ended up having to start from scratch. This should soon be merged with the thread started by Ronkom and all should be good in Guzzi Land.

Thank You again for bringing that to my attention Charlie.

John Henry

dustybarn · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2019, 02:17:53 PM »

Quote from: ChuckH on April 05, 2019, 04:35:39 AM

This is good to know. I want to run up to Buffalo one of the days. I have read about a Naval Park in that city. They have a Navy cruiser (USS Little Rock), a Fletcher-class destroyer (USS The Sullivans) and a WW II submarine (The Grouper ?) there on display. Should be interesting.

Pretty sure it's Croaker they have in Buffalo, an SSK-conversion and sister ship to Cavalla, which is preserved in Galveston TX.

ChuckH · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2019, 06:06:47 PM »

Quote from: dustybarn on April 05, 2019, 02:17:53 PM

Pretty sure it's Croaker they have in Buffalo, an SSK-conversion and sister ship to Cavalla, which is preserved in Galveston TX.

Thanks for the info. I was not sure of the name of that sub. I've toured WW II subs in Mobile, AL, Manitowoc, WI and Muskogee, OK. Plus, my brother served on the Halfbeak back in the day and he thought of it as great duty. I'm absolutely amazed at the conditions those swabs lived in during their times at sea. I was a surface Navy sailor during my time. I'm not certain I could handle being a sub-sailor back then. I guess I'll never know.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2019, 07:18:43 PM »

Pass through Cleveland and tour the Cod. Still afloat. It is the only Gato Class still fully in tact. Sometime in the recent past they got at least one of the engines running.

ZZ

dustybarn · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2019, 09:46:10 PM »

Quote from: ChuckH on April 05, 2019, 06:06:47 PM

Thanks for the info. I was not sure of the name of that sub. I've toured WW II subs in Mobile, AL, Manitowoc, WI and Muskogee, OK. Plus, my brother served on the Halfbeak back in the day and he thought of it as great duty. I'm absolutely amazed at the conditions those swabs lived in during their times at sea. I was a surface Navy sailor during my time. I'm not certain I could handle being a sub-sailor back then. I guess I'll never know.

If you get down to Galveston, visit Seawolf Park. Cavalla (SSN/K 244) is there, as well as USS Stewart (DE 238), the only remaining Edsall-class destroyer escort.

Cavalla sank the IJN carrier Shokaku, and played a principal role in getting the (eventually ill-fated) nuclear submarine Thresher's reactor restarted in Puerto Rico in '61.

hidn45 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2019, 08:20:14 PM »

BTW, the National Comedy Center is now open in nearby Jamestown, NY, for those that enjoy that sort of thing.... ;^)

https://comedycenter.org/

kingoffleece · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2019, 09:12:59 AM »

It is The Croker. How in the world those guys got into that sardine can and fought is beyond me. Full marks for them all. It's TINY inside.
I'll try and stop down in the mornings to say hi and meet some new friends. This event is in prime soccer season and as a certified referee it's a real busy time for us.

Lannis · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2019, 03:28:44 PM »

Quote from: dustybarn on April 05, 2019, 09:46:10 PM

If you get down to Galveston, visit Seawolf Park. Cavalla (SSN/K 244) is there, as well as USS Stewart (DE 238), the only remaining Edsall-class destroyer escort.

Cavalla sank the IJN carrier Shokaku, and played a principal role in getting the (eventually ill-fated) nuclear submarine Thresher's reactor restarted in Puerto Rico in '61.

Two boats named "Cavalla", just so no one gets confused. The WWII sub SS-244 sank the Shokaku, decommissioned in 1969 and is on display in Galvestion ... the nuclear sub "Cavalla" SSN-684 you mention was decommissioned in 1998 and scrapped 18 years ago ...

I get claustrophobia just thinking about those old diesel fleet submarines ...

Lannis

guzzigarage · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2019, 07:24:42 AM »

the wny moto guzzi national owners club is getting closer.

mojohand · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2019, 01:29:59 PM »

When I went 12 years ago (!) -- had a great time. Visited the naval stuff in Buffalo, had fun with everyone in the vineyard, and traded bikes!

Some pictures

larrys · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2019, 01:37:55 PM »

Quote from: ChuckH on April 05, 2019, 06:06:47 PM

Thanks for the info. I was not sure of the name of that sub. I've toured WW II subs in Mobile, AL, Manitowoc, WI and Muskogee, OK. Plus, my brother served on the Halfbeak back in the day and he thought of it as great duty. I'm absolutely amazed at the conditions those swabs lived in during their times at sea. I was a surface Navy sailor during my time. I'm not certain I could handle being a sub-sailor back then. I guess I'll never know.

I went aboard the Dogfish at the sub base in Groton. You know what sub sailors call surface ships? Targets...

Larry

ChuckH · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2019, 04:52:00 AM »

I may have to miss the WNY Rally this year -- our granddaughter is graduating from high school this year and her graduation party is on Sunday, June 9. Our son, her God Father, is coming down from Michigan for the party.

I could head to Westfield on Thursday (tour the Cod in Cleveland on the way up), be at the campground that night, make a quick trip to Buffalo on Friday (see the Naval display there), back to the campground that night, hustle back home on Saturday for the party on Sunday. Tight, but maybe doable.

Howard R · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2019, 06:41:51 PM »

I won't be able to make this one, schedule conflict.

Likely the first for me this year will be Virginia.

Howard

guzzigarage · « **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2019, 05:50:36 AM »

preparations are well under way. hope to see all seen

kingoffleece · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2019, 08:00:21 AM »

Big soccer tourny weekend. I think I'm assigned both days. I will stop by with a door prize if at all possible.
As it most likely will be a rather quick turnaround if you see me please say something. It's always great to meet folks in person. I'm the bald guy with the big nose!

BillinPA · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2019, 06:22:26 PM »

Quote from: mojohand on May 13, 2019, 01:29:59 PM

When I went 12 years ago (!) -- had a great time. Visited the naval stuff in Buffalo, had fun with everyone in the vineyard, and traded bikes!

Some pictures

I remember that well. It was fun for me also, and I didn't trade bikes LOL

Loop Tonti EV · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2019, 08:23:35 PM »

Dad and I will be there sometime on Thursday. We're staying at Theater Motel. At 86 dad's not into camping anymore.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #28 on:** May 29, 2019, 09:01:55 AM »

Getting closer.

John Henry

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #29 on:** May 29, 2019, 04:36:13 PM »

Quote from: Loop Tonti EV on May 28, 2019, 08:23:35 PM

Dad and I will be there sometime on Thursday. We're staying at Theater Motel. At 86 dad's not into camping anymore.

Just made my reservation there as well.

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Author Topic: Official Western NY Rally Thread (Read 5972 times)

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