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Offline davedel44

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Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« on: August 27, 2015, 07:25:39 PM »
David Murrenlyn MGNOC LA Rep and Swamp Scooter committee member asked me to relay this news to Wild Guzzi Members. 2015 Swamp Scooters Rally in Lafayette, LA has be cancelled.

I hope this Rally will be reinstated.  I know a lot of Gusisti attended.

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2015, 07:38:49 PM »
Ne pas....merde...
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2015, 07:55:19 PM »
Doesn't surprise me after talking with them last week.

Overall, this may be better than trying to continue the rally with some half-assed version compared to what they've done in the past.

It was a great get-together.  Maybe some energetic soul will take the reins and revive it before it becomes a distant memory for everyone.

I give great thanks to the organizers and all the people who, no doubt, worked their butts off to make it happen. We all had a great time and made lasting memories of the place and people of Cajun Country Louisiana.






For those who want more of a walk down the Swamp Scooter memory lane-

2010
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/leafman60/media/Swamp%20Scooter%20Rally%20%202010/IMG_0582.jpg.html?sort=2&o=0

2012
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/leafman60/media/Swampscooters%202012/IMG_1303.jpg.html?sort=2&o=0

2013
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/leafman60/media/Swampscooters%202013/IMG_5780.jpg.html?sort=2&o=0

2014
http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/leafman60/media/Swampscooters%202014/002.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2015, 08:09:57 PM »
Hope it all works out.   What's with the wizard hats and end of time dancers???
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2015, 09:49:03 PM »
My son and I were looking forward to Swamp Scooter Rally.  We will make plans to attend the FL rally in Nov instead. 
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2015, 09:58:12 PM »
Quote from: bad Chad on August 27, 2015, 08:09:57 PM
Hope it all works out.   What's with the wizard hats and end of time dancers???

That's interesting.  He was a cool guy. Works every year. (Darrel?) That's him in pic 1 above posing in front of the scrambled eggs.

The get up was done to demonstrate for us a classic Cajun dance emulating two chickens.  His mask shows a beak.  He is dancing with his wife in special way to show the two birds flirting about etc.  Zydeco band supplies the music.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2015, 12:11:01 AM »
Quote from: Wild Bill Guzzi on August 27, 2015, 09:49:03 PM
My son and I were looking forward to Swamp Scooter Rally.  We will make plans to attend the FL rally in Nov instead.

Not a bad idea!!

Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2015
32ND FLORIDA ANNUAL MGNOC/CAMPOUT RALLY

The Rendezvous by The Chipola River, Scotts Ferry, Florida. Same place as the previous 10 years. Same rules also. ie Free rally, Free Fish Fry on Friday night (Florida MGNOC), Saturday Mystery Meal (Florida Poverty Riders and BMWOA). Coffee and snacks every morning provided by CMA riders of the Florida Pan Handle. Bon Fire continuously, games, field events. Rides to the Gulf Coastal towns. Camping is $5 per night, per rider. RV's will be at the campground rate. Contact MGNOC State Rep Jim DeGregoria, 850-871-2800. Email: guzzijim@bellsouth.net.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2015, 07:38:35 AM »
Quote from: Nick on August 28, 2015, 12:11:01 AM
Not a bad idea!!



Nick, you may need some of these to get home.

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2015, 07:46:09 AM »
Quote from: brlawson on August 28, 2015, 07:38:35 AM
Nick, you may need some of these to get home.

Yeah I know...The Fla. Rally may just turn out to be some wishful thinking on my part. Unless the Guzzi gang from the last SS rally decides to go ;-)
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2015, 08:07:35 AM »
So why was it cancelled?  It was a candidate on my short list to check out this year.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2015, 08:25:32 AM »
There's always the GA camp out last weekend in September :)

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2015, 10:15:50 AM »
Quote from: rtbickel on August 28, 2015, 08:07:35 AM
So why was it cancelled?  It was a candidate on my short list to check out this year.

Another thread about this is out there.  Basically, the organizers are tired of doing the rally.  Too much work, too few people to do the work.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2015, 10:17:08 AM »
Quote from: Nick on August 28, 2015, 12:11:01 AM
Not a bad idea!!

Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2015
32ND FLORIDA ANNUAL MGNOC/CAMPOUT RALLY

The Rendezvous by The Chipola River, Scotts Ferry, Florida. Same place as the previous 10 years. Same rules also. ie Free rally, Free Fish Fry on Friday night (Florida MGNOC), Saturday Mystery Meal (Florida Poverty Riders and BMWOA). Coffee and snacks every morning provided by CMA riders of the Florida Pan Handle. Bon Fire continuously, games, field events. Rides to the Gulf Coastal towns. Camping is $5 per night, per rider. RV's will be at the campground rate. Contact MGNOC State Rep Jim DeGregoria, 850-871-2800. Email: guzzijim@bellsouth.net.

Nick, that is no where near the same as what you saw at SS. 

We would be better if a group of us got together and went to Lafayette to camp and made our normal rounds in Cajun Country on that weekend of all the festivals etc.

I'm thinking of doing just that.

It's like a different country over there. I'm sure Jaqueline's heart is breaking to see her precious Nick too!

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2015, 05:28:55 PM »
I'm in  :1:
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2015, 05:43:52 PM »
The Florida campout is too late in the year for me to ride to and then ride back home.  But I'm still interested in something in Lafayette, LA if it is in the normal time frame.  So, keep us informed of your plans.

In that campground, all I need is a place to put my tent, a Port-A-Potty during the night and a place to take a shower during the day.  Everything else is available.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2015, 09:08:37 AM »
Leaf,

If your thinking of still making the rounds to the various festivals there are a few nice camping facilities in the area that might be worth a look.

Palmetto Island is nice and has up to date facilities. I'd be willing to pick up the tab on one of the cabins as a central spot for gathering, telling lies, etc. It's about 40 miles south of Breaux Bridge and a stones throw from Avery Island. Abbeville is close so supplies are readily available.

http://www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/parks/palmetto-island-state-park/

There is also a campground close to the interstate in Breaux Bridge that has nice facilities and would give Nick quick access to Jacqueline's fine cuisine.

http://rvparklouisiana.com/


We could also extend an invite to the MGNOC folk for supper one night as a thank you for fond memories past or maybe try to get Matt and his lovely wife to ride down if they could make it to prepare some of that fine Frogmore stew.

Anyway, it wouldn't take to much coaxing to get me to show up for an impromptu situation to fill the void for the tail end of the riding season.

You might even talk the Kernel into coming down as I see him whining on another thread. We can put together a distance award and let him and Nick arm wrestle for it.





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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2015, 11:36:01 AM »
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2015, 06:58:37 PM »
I'm working on something. 

Stay tuned.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2015, 02:03:47 PM »
Quote from: brlawson on August 29, 2015, 09:08:37 AM
We can put together a distance award and let him and Nick arm wrestle for it.
You are a troublemaker Mr. Lawson  :wink:


Colonel Y. knows that if I go...... I'll get it  :evil:

I hope that Mr. Leafman comes up with something good.  :food:
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2015, 09:39:05 AM »
Just musing; what about a NAR at North Toledo Bend state park to make up for the LA rally???
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2015, 09:49:05 AM »
I'm working on it, Nick. 
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2015, 10:30:04 AM »
NAR at North Toledo Bend state park sounds great to me. :thumb:
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2015, 12:29:50 PM »
Quote from: jcctx on September 01, 2015, 09:39:05 AM
Just musing; what about a NAR at North Toledo Bend state park to make up for the LA rally???

Joe what weekend are you thinking about.  5 weekends in OCT  1st GRIT 2nd OK NAR, 4th Harvest Classic and Leaf man has something brewing to replace S. Scooters.  Could be a very busy fall.
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2015, 01:46:27 PM »
Funny - I scrolled down the list of threads, eyeballed this one and went on past it.

A few minutes later I found an unfamiliar tune stuck in my head...I let it play for a few moments and came to the lyrics.

Leonard Skynard - " Swamp Music ".
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« Reply #25 on: September 01, 2015, 01:51:46 PM »
Quote from: normzone on September 01, 2015, 01:46:27 PM
Funny - I scrolled down the list of threads, eyeballed this one and went on past it.

A few minutes later I found an unfamiliar tune stuck in my head...I let it play for a few moments and came to the lyrics.

Leonard Skynard - " Swamp Music ".

 You ain't quite right Norm  :grin: Makes for a good fit here though  :laugh:

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #26 on: September 01, 2015, 02:21:58 PM »
I'm not concerned that people will think I'm weird - I'm worried they won't think I'm weird enough.
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That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #27 on: September 01, 2015, 03:17:48 PM »
Quote from: normzone on September 01, 2015, 02:21:58 PM
I'm not concerned that people will think I'm weird - I'm worried they won't think I'm weird enough.

Might want to change your screen name from the very mild and normal "normzone" to "Lupus Yonderboy" or maybe an ankh symbol or something?
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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #28 on: September 01, 2015, 03:35:01 PM »
 The rider formally known as Normzone  :laugh:

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Re: Swamp Scooters 2015 Cancelled
« Reply #29 on: September 02, 2015, 09:05:04 AM »
Lupus Yonderboy ? The leader of the Panther Moderns ?
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That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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