Author Topic: Wisconsin state rally - Aug 5-7, 2016 (Read 24689 times)

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2016, 04:53:35 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on January 18, 2016, 01:56:33 PM

HHmmm...very tempting, just about 2 hours from my Mom's place near Hartford...might just figure out how to swing this!

Can't miss an opportunity for a summer time double brat and some sweet corn in Skansin!

Just a helluva a ride up from Houston...might have to make a 2 stager out of it!

Todd (RIP) came up from Youstan..

PJPR01 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2016, 06:42:51 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on January 18, 2016, 04:53:35 PM

Todd (RIP) came up from Youstan..

Hhmmm did he now!

Todd helped me many times here in town, maybe I should do an homage ride up

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2016, 07:56:29 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on January 18, 2016, 06:42:51 PM

Hhmmm did he now!

Todd helped me many times here in town, maybe I should do an homage ride up

Absolutely.

ccoli · « **Reply #33 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:24:50 AM »

In case anyone is on the fence, WMGR is running this rally as a full service event on a year by year basis. As long as Pyro Dan is willing to do it, we will continue. No guarantees once he retires.

Dean Rose · « **Reply #34 on:** January 20, 2016, 03:58:09 PM »

Quote from: ccoli on January 20, 2016, 09:24:50 AM

In case anyone is on the fence, WMGR is running this rally as a full service event on a year by year basis. As long as Pyro Dan is willing to do it, we will continue. No guarantees once he retires.

Buy you Moto Guzzi relays here.

http://www.dpguzzi.com/

Dean

Tom · « **Reply #35 on:** January 20, 2016, 04:46:06 PM »

I did!

Still haven't made the Wisconsin Rally. The National gets in the way.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 20, 2016, 07:08:41 PM »

Quote from: ccoli on January 20, 2016, 09:24:50 AM

In case anyone is on the fence, WMGR is running this rally as a full service event on a year by year basis. As long as Pyro Dan is willing to do it, we will continue. No guarantees once he retires.

Just out of curiosity...what is meant by a "full service event", trying to compare that other official MGNOC rallies I have been to...

I presume it means at least a couple 2-tree Double Brats with da Werks are included, but I don't want to assume, ya hey!

Thanks!

May have to go visit Dave and get one of these T-shirts he had stuffed in his saddle bags:

bad Chad · « **Reply #37 on:** January 20, 2016, 09:38:34 PM »

Quote from: Tom on January 20, 2016, 04:46:06 PM

I did! Still haven't made the Wisconsin Rally. The National gets in the way.

Tom, you have been to far more Natinonals than I, but some years the WI rally out pulls the Nat by a pretty good number of attendees! Been to many WI that topped 300, last year was just north of 240 as I recall, and good lord to they have the benefits!

ccoli · « **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2016, 10:21:01 AM »

Full service means that included in your registration is :
2 nights camping
2 dinners
2 continental breakfasts
Coffee, soda, adult beverages from the artesian taps ( many of which are microbrews )
Pin and cup
Awards
Sometimes even a few door prizes.
If conditions are favorable, a golf cart parade
Poker run, ice cream ride, lunch ride.

All this as opposed to a bring your own everything or Not a Rally.
It takes a lot of planning and a good crew of volunteers to make this happen.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2016, 10:43:30 AM »

Excellent...thanks for the additional info! Sounds like a must do Rally!!

Tom · « **Reply #40 on:** January 21, 2016, 01:00:39 PM »

Yeah....full service. Park your bike. Eat, drink, fall down into your tent. Next morning ride the pave whoop de doos. Park your bike. Eat, drink, fall down into your tent. repeat. I like those rallies.

guzzidoo · « **Reply #41 on:** July 20, 2016, 07:15:11 PM »

So Dan, what's on the micro brew list????

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2016, 05:20:41 PM »

Quote from: guzzidoo on July 20, 2016, 07:15:11 PM

So Dan, what's on the micro brew list????

Last year, there was something for everyone. Pick your style, you'll be happy.

(within reason, of course, but a crossroads in Wisconsin isn't a reason to build a micro brewery, it's a reason to build four micro breweries.)

And NA beer, root beer, various soft drinks, many times plate after plate of most excellent Wisconsin cheese.. the list goes on.
Miss this rally at your peril.

I've been everywhere, man.. Wisconsin rox.

twowings · « **Reply #43 on:** July 21, 2016, 08:25:55 PM »

I need a brat...

ccoli · « **Reply #44 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:39:26 PM »

Quote from: twowings on July 21, 2016, 08:25:55 PM

I need a brat...

50 lbs ought to suffice. Hope you can wait till we cook em.
All details are under control. Even have some special guest appearances planned.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:15:02 PM »

Quote from: ccoli on July 21, 2016, 09:39:26 PM

50 lbs ought to suffice. Hope you can wait till we cook em.
All details are under control. Even have some special guest appearances planned.

Luigi ?

Dusty

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #46 on:** July 22, 2016, 06:35:44 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 21, 2016, 10:15:02 PM

Luigi ?

Dusty

Tom · « **Reply #47 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:10:18 PM »

No, his brother Mario.

giusto · « **Reply #48 on:** August 01, 2016, 08:24:16 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 21, 2016, 10:15:02 PM

Luigi ?

Dusty

Wish I could make it....but not this year. Next year for sure.

Sounds like a good one!

John Ulrich · « **Reply #49 on:** August 01, 2016, 10:03:04 PM »

I start packing tomorrow. It's been a few years since I've made it and a new "stitch" has been on a hanger for 7 months awaiting it's first ride!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #50 on:** August 02, 2016, 06:18:42 AM »

Quote from: John Ulrich on August 01, 2016, 10:03:04 PM

I start packing tomorrow. It's been a few years since I've made it and a new "stitch" has been on a hanger for 7 months awaiting it's first ride!

We'll be looking fwd to seeing you, JU. I'm catching up on last minute things myself. Been so busy I haven't even had time to clean the California rust, dust, and corrosion off the Mighty Scura. Maybe you could give me a few tips?

Tom · « **Reply #51 on:** August 02, 2016, 01:01:30 PM »

Spray with 409. Let stand for a cup of coffee. Hose down. Take a weed blower and air dry. Concentrate on controls and any pivot pieces. OR not. Check lube levels and ride.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #52 on:** August 02, 2016, 03:51:48 PM »

Weather looks great..

It always rains at the Wisconsin rally, so they're going to get that over with Thursday night. Then..
FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 60.
SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Fuzzy · « **Reply #53 on:** August 02, 2016, 04:40:12 PM »

I suggest that people don't forget to bring whatever bug stuff you like to use. I wasn't thinking about it, consequently I was breakfast for the local mosquitos this morning.
You won't want to stand still very long without it.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #54 on:** August 03, 2016, 09:08:35 AM »

Oh for the days of just packing the motorcycle and riding to the rally.

When Dorcia goes, she loads the van to where nothing else will go in before she pronounces it ready.

The chook said, "Aaaakk, I'm a FREE RANGE chicken! Please tell me this is the last time you do this.."
You've got it, pal. Off to the Kid's at Lake Como, Wisconsin.
See you all this weekend.

2016-08-03_10-00-28 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

John Ulrich · « **Reply #55 on:** August 03, 2016, 09:40:57 AM »

I know the feeling. Here's a pix for the AZ packing with two bicycles inside....the motorcycle was towed.

Dean Rose · « **Reply #56 on:** August 03, 2016, 10:26:15 AM »

I really love my wife but so glad she has no desire to attend a Guzzi rally. We used to pack up like that just to have a picnic at the beach when we lived at Virginia Beach.

Dean

John Ulrich · « **Reply #57 on:** August 03, 2016, 12:19:12 PM »

Quote from: Dean Rose on August 03, 2016, 10:26:15 AM

I really love my wife but so glad she has no desire to attend a Guzzi rally. We used to pack up like that just to have a picnic at the beach when we lived at Virginia Beach.
Dean

Yup! been there last month on the week long trip with the van. Came home and left for two weeks in a Corvette with only two carry-ons and had more then enough with us.

Tom · « **Reply #58 on:** August 03, 2016, 01:01:55 PM »

Y'ep on the over packing. Had to put the wife on a baggage diet when we went on the "Honeymoon". I limited her to one carry-on. Had to explain to her about non-revenue travel and not checking in baggage. Whittled it down to 3 shoes and the ones she was wearing. No need for a hair dryer etc. Some basic outfits with interchangeable items. Letting her know that we would do laundry. There wouldn't be a need for a month's worth of clothes because I wasn't schlepping the bags through customs, check-in and baggage claims for 9 different airports.

ccoli · « **Reply #59 on:** August 04, 2016, 08:58:32 AM »

Hey, you guys have it easy! I have the wife, 2 grandkids and 3 other people's camping gear. Also have to bring a circus tent, 50 lbs of brats, a couple of Hungarian summer sausages and beer kegs, in case there's anything left over.
Not complaining mind you, this is what life is all about.
We're leaving within the hour.

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Author Topic: Wisconsin state rally - Aug 5-7, 2016 (Read 24689 times)

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