Eastern Region Rally

This is a twofold request.

First- Headcount for the rally. So far I have:

Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd
davidJones1
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546
callman + wife

These are the ones I can recall off the top of my head. Please post if you are coming to the rally so we have a headcount and I will know if I need to call the hotel for more rooms.

Secondly, what kind of rides are you interested in? Scenic, historic, tour, all day, half day, etc. Here is an example of the area riding. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/SouthEast/WV/WV_2.shtml
Another is a ride to the Cass RR area and take a ride on the train then cruise back to the hotel. http://www.cassrailroad.com/

[dui546]

The Cass RR sounds like a great idea. We know people who have done that tour and spoke very highly of it. It would be a good time.

Scenic, historic, tour....they all sound great. Keep in mind, some of us are going to have nice long ride in getting there. BUT...its all good.

Simply put, I am totally looking forward to the rally get-a-way (or run-a-way) weekend. My vacation is already in and approved.

[Todd]

Kawgirl...I am sorry I have not gotten back with you yet....I will do some more research tommorrow and let you know what I find out too.

I like the idea 1/2 to 3/4 day rides.

[Todd]

None of these should be an issue for our group.


West Virginia's
Laws & Codes

Helmet - Required
Eye Protection - Required
Rearview Mirror - Required
Brakes - Required At Least One Wheel
Handlebar Height - Max. 15" Above Seat
Passenger Seat - Required for passenger
Passenger Footpegs - Required for passenger
Passenger Handhold - Not Required
Turn Signals - Not Required
Speedometer/Odometer - Not Required
Headlight Use Daytime Burn - Required
Periodic Inspection - Required
Headphones - Not Prohibited

None of these should be an issue for our group.


West Virginia's
Laws & Codes

Helmet - Required
Eye Protection - Required
Rearview Mirror - Required
Brakes - Required At Least One Wheel
Handlebar Height - Max. 15" Above Seat
Passenger Seat - Required for passenger
Passenger Footpegs - Required for passenger
Passenger Handhold - Not Required
Turn Signals - Not Required
Speedometer/Odometer - Not Required
Headlight Use Daytime Burn - Required
Periodic Inspection - Required
Headphones - Not Prohibited



A passenger seat is required for a passenger? Communist state.

I guess some states are more stringent than others. The nerve of them!

[coacha]

I'm seriously thinking about the rally.

[davidjones1]

hope you can make coacha if you do decide to come drop me aline I live right off I-75 in tenn I would be happy to ride along with you and any one else thats coming threw.

Come on aboard coacha. I know I will ride over to Todd's part of the state and we will ride on to W Va together and anyone else who wants to join in our caravan.

[dui546]

My wife is attending with me and we will be riding in from the Virginia Beach area. We will both be on my Nomad so that passenger seat will be required...right Todd? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Just kiddin...thanks for the look at the law in WV. I thought they were pretty much parallel to ours in Virginia.

Our primary route looks like 64 West to North 81 to 33 West. Mapquest has it listed as taking 5 hours and 45 min and a total distance of approx 340 miles. I figure we will make the journey in 8 hours taking some breaks and having lunch. It is pretty much a straight north-west route. I'd be happy to meet up with anyone along the way. There is definitely something to be said about safety in numbers.

I am working on motivating a couple of Nomad riders from this area.

[Todd]

My wife plans to come to Dui.....so I guess I had better keep my passenger seat on too LOL. I thought the only one that really could possibly matter would be the headphone thing. That was from a West Virginia Riders site.

Mapquest has it interstate from here too at about 5.5 hrs....BUT...I am thinking that I am taking the smaller roads up...which it puts at about 6.5 hrs.

[socwkbiker]

Your rally has been added to Motorcycleevents website!

http://www.motorcycleevents.com/calendar.php?cmd=detail&id=17066

All hail your prettier CPD! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Your rally has been added to Motorcycleevents website!

http://www.motorcycleevents.com/calendar.php?cmd=detail&id=17066

All hail your prettier CPD! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif



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[fish]

Myself and the wife ( baby blues mother ) would like to come but we don't know how our butts will hold up on the new nad with stock seats. We have not had a chance to go more then 60 miles with it. Its about a 350 mile trip for us.

[dragon57]

Wish we could make it, but I'm riding out to Austin, Tx, to the ROT Rally June 12-15, so. I'm already taking a week off.
Sorry; would love to meet y'all.
Have fun!

So here is an updated list.
Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife
We're gonna have a great time on those mountain roads!

[dui546]

I was checking out the elevation of the area on google maps. The scenic riding will be really kewl. I think I will also be taking the smaller roadways. I will probably catch route 10 at Smithfield and take it to Richmond (parallel to 64). Will then take 295 around Richmond to route 33. Route 33 looks good (running through several small towns) all the way from Richmond to Elkins. Getting there and back will be part of the fun.

[unwind2]

Strange.......require burn head light day run but not at night...haha http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[coacha]

If I decide to come, it will be wife and I coming for sure. I know she wouldn't let me go by myslef. The route up through Tenn to meet up sounds good.

Strange.......require burn head light day run but not at night...haha http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif


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[buckeye]

I'll be there if work trip doesn't get in the way, won't know for a couple weeks. I'd be coming solo (wife doesn't ride). Sounds like a great time, looking forward to meeting all of you. Looks like about a 5-6 hour trip for me.

[davidjones1]

I will be bringing my wife also and hope to know if I have two or three of the local nomad riders - friends along they have to wait a couple of weeks to put in for the time off.
ride safe.

I updated the list in the earlier post. Let me know when you find out about your friends.

[davidjones1]

will do

[vaccam]

I plan on attending at least Friday and Saturday. Not sure about the wife just yet, she said maybe. I will probably trailer the bike down from Maryland unless I can find someone local to ride with.

Sounds like a good time.

[Top Cat]

TRAILER? He said TRAILER and the censor didn't bleep the nasty word out. What gives? ;)

[vaccam]

Did not mean to use a bad word, guess I will have to rethink that last post. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

I come from riding a VN750. I have riden 4 hours before on it, but not when I expect to ride further in the same day.

You'll have to excuse me, my longest ride on my Nomad has be 23 miles.

[davidjones1]

WELL we will have to help you out with some great rides in WV vaccam I am looking into haft day and full day rides should be a fun time for all hope you can make it.
ride safe.

[vaccam]

Sounds Great! Looking forward to it, and thanks again, kawgirl, for all the effort you and the others have put into this.

[coacha]

It is going to be over 800 miles for me if we decide to come. I'm thinking at least 2 days both ways. Does that qualify for Iron Butt status?

[dui546]

I am looking at adding a good portion over 1000+ miles in the saddle on the rally weekend. I've ridden 450 miles each way to Pennsylvania (Virginia Beach to north of Pittsburgh) and back in a 3 day period. I did approximately 980 total miles with the middle day being a rest day. It was my first big trip on my Nomad and I totally loved it. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif I also learned what extras I was needing.

I did not have highway pegs at the time and I wish I had them. They are installed now. I also added the luggage rack. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif I am definitely looking at installing the "break-a-way" cruise control for this trip and possibly a pair of auxiliary head lights. Other than a stand up luggage bag for the rear luggage rack, I think I have everything covered.

I am also planning on taking my wife on several early spring rides at a couple of hundred miles each trip to get her prepared for the journey. We are essentiallly a NC border city and enjoy taking rides toward the Outer Banks, Elizabeth City and surounding county areas. Maybe we can meet up and have lunch with some of the NC KawaNow members.

[unwind2]

It is going to be over 800 miles for me if we decide to come. I'm thinking at least 2 days both ways. Does that qualify for Iron Butt status?

Well.......maybe we could have a Nomad butt status. ;)

<blockquote>Maybe we can meet up and have lunch with some of the NC KawaNow members. </blockquote>

Here, here, I'll eat to that! It will be a closer ride for me than Todd. I haven't seen any other NC Nomadders chime in on the board. Where are you guys?

[coacha]

I've done 165 miles is the longest round trip I've had so far. Of course, I've only had it since the middle of November.

I already have highway pegs on it. I'm looking at adding a tour pack or a luggage rack with a bag; cruise control of some kind, extra lighting is definitely going on soon.

[lw]

quote]Well.......maybe we could have a Nomad butt status. ;)

Or maybe a "travel trophy" for furthest distance travelled to attend.

[mrfuni]

kawgirl...
Thinking about it, but it would be over 2,000 miles round trip from SW Fla. If I can get the time I can take a few days each way. Maybe join up with other riders since I'll be flying solo. Can't commit yet, but considering it. Joe

[coacha]

kawgirl...
Thinking about it, but it would be over 2,000 miles round trip from SW Fla. If I can get the time I can take a few days each way. Maybe join up with other riders since I'll be flying solo. Can't commit yet, but considering it. Joe

I'm in West Central Florida, so you could come up to my neck of the woods, then we could head up to Tenn to meet up with another group and roll in to WV as a heard of Nomads!

[mrfuni]

Thanks for the invite cocha...Longest ride on the Nomad so far (new 11/07) was 175 miles. Will have to work up to a trip like this. Have you given thought to the first leg of the trip or straight through to Tenn? .. Joe

[coacha]

I have to decide if I'm willing to test the "super slab" as they call it or take back roads. Back roads=more time on the road. Tenn from here, depending on where, is a little over 8 hours by car. By bike, don't know.

[Todd]

Thataboy CoachA !!!!!

Thataboy CoachA !!!!!

Nyum.

[Todd]

[quote:rapzspfz]Thataboy CoachA !!!!!

Nyum.[/quote:rapzspfz]



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Self appointed Eastern Promotional Direction...!!! Where's my check???

[quote:pamxfeeh]

Nyum.



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I got it right here....

[Top Cat]

I have to decide if I'm willing to test the "super slab" as they call it or take back roads. Back roads=more time on the road. Tenn from here, depending on where, is a little over 8 hours by car. By bike, don't know.

Just for the record coacha, your Nomad will go just as fast as your car http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

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[coacha]

[quote:ae3azyql]I have to decide if I'm willing to test the "super slab" as they call it or take back roads. Back roads=more time on the road. Tenn from here, depending on where, is a little over 8 hours by car. By bike, don't know.

Just for the record coacha, your Nomad will go just as fast as your car http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:ae3azyql]

LOL, thanks for that information. I was wondering if that were the case. ;)

[davidjones1]

COACHA you and whom ever is welcome to come up to my place the day before (wednesday) and spend the night, if I know in advance I can have up to three rooms to let those who need a haft way point spend the night. plus I have 22 acre's of land so there are plenty of spots to camp if that is more to the liking of some, this goes out to anyone that would like this, I plan on leaving out thrusday early a.m. my PLACE IS JUST ABOVE CHATTANOOGA. in the town of Cleveland tn. you can pm me, also here is my phone if any of you would like to call 423-505-9443.
ride safe.

[mrfuni]

Coacha,
Looks like Crystal River to Columbia SC 420 miles, and Columbia to Elkins WV 449 miles. Then the rally riding...(can you spelll m-o-n-k-e-y b-u-t-t) That's a lot of riding. What do you think? I'd have to tack on an extra day from Naples to Crystal River.
Joe

[callman]

Hello Kawgirl, I just found out about the group and the rally yesterday at my local dealer. Me and my wife would love to come. Probably Late Thursday through Late sunday. I have only had my 2005 Nomad since September 7, last year but i managed to ride through the mountains around Elkins two weeks after the purchase.

Sweet, callman!!! Welcome to the forum and have fun hanging out with us. I'll add you to the list for the rally. I odn't think I have family around Hurricane. I'll have to check with my folks on that one.

Just curious callman. How did the dealership have the site and rally posted or did someone there come across the site and notice the info on the rallies? Do tell us. I think that's great.

[fish]

Myself and the wife ( baby blues mother ) would like to come but we don't know how our butts will hold up on the new nad with stock seats. We have not had a chance to go more then 60 miles with it. Its about a 350 mile trip for us. My wife said she is up to ride. I'm willing to put off shoulder surgery and get more shots, so its sounding better as far as going. We still have a little dog thats diabetic and not doing to good.

[callman]

Rex Vanater, Member #288, and Joe Townsend, Member #278, One or the other or both own the shop. I was discussing the need for good weather and a ride with Rex and he told me about the group and the rally.

That's good to hear fish and callman. I hope your little dog gets along okay fish.

[coacha]

david and mrfuni, I am seriously considering this as a 25th anniversary trip. The wife wants to do a long ride on the bike as an anniversary celebration, even suggested Boston (NFW!). I have to talk to her about it and make sure the weight room is covered for football.

[mrfuni]

Coacha
"make sure the weight room is covered for football"
Don't get that one, but congrats on 25. I just celebrated 28!
Joe

[coacha]

I'm the head football coach at my school.

[davidjones1]

congrats on your anniversary's its great to have someone that loves the same things like riding.
my wife and I will have our 24th anniversary on monday.
ride safe.

[coacha]

Congrats david. Our 25th is in August, so we have to celebrate it early due to 2-a-days for football.

[dui546]

I find it interesting that a lot of us are pretty close to the same stage of life...our 25th anniversary is going to be in October. I have two daughters that are 23 and 21 and a grandson who is 3. My Nomad (as it seems for quite a few of you also) was "my gift to me."

My wife and I are taking a cruise out of Tampa and going to visit my Uncle in Tampa/St Pete area on Feb 8th and 9th. Our cruise departs the 10th and runs through the 17th. I checked the map and that is pretty close to Crystal River.

If I never got divorced the first time.... it would be going on 32 yrs...

[coacha]

If I never got divorced the first time.... it would be going on 32 yrs...

Well...condolences or congratulations on that :-/

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[coacha]

Too funny!

[davidjones1]

Thank you coacha, your right dui it does seam that we are all at this stage of our lives what I fine to be very cool is we have some real great people on here that are still doing what they love into the 60's-70's. I have three daughter's 21-19-15 NO GRANDKID'S have a good time on your cruise. (and yes the nomad was my grift to myself)

[fish]

This past October we were married 25 years also. 2 boys,( that I know of ) 24 & 22 no grand children. correction I was married for 28 years but i guess the 1st. time around doesn't count this time.

[coacha]

4 boys here: 21, 17, 15, 8.

[audiogooroo]

4 boys here: 21, 17, 15, 8.

Three boys for me (four for my wife if you count me)
26, 23, 16.
Tell you what coacha, there's a special place in heaven for our wives!

[coacha]

[quote:q1a1i2br]4 boys here: 21, 17, 15, 8.

Three boys for me (four for my wife if you count me)
26, 23, 16.
Tell you what coacha, there's a special place in heaven for our wives![/quote:q1a1i2br]

You got that right. Between all the games she has seen that the boys have played in and all the ones I've coached, she has been to probably over 1,000 or more in 25 years. She'll get a sky box in heaven for sure.

[audiogooroo]

[quote:sczyioea]

Three boys for me (four for my wife if you count me)
26, 23, 16.
Tell you what coacha, there's a special place in heaven for our wives!

You got that right. Between all the games she has seen that the boys have played in and all the ones I've coached, she has been to probably over 1,000 or more in 25 years. She'll get a sky box in heaven for sure.[/quote:sczyioea]

I hear ya man.
Been quite a boys club for Tracy around here for a long time.
But once they hit their teens and on up, they take pretty good care of momma. I don't think she'd want it any other way.

Besides, if I would have had a daughter, once she started dating (I think around the age of 30!) I'd wind up in prison!
Afraid she'd meet someone maybe a bit too much like me when I was younger. :)

[davidjones1]

with three daughter's I have grayed way early... well thats what I tell them. I Have always just kept the gun's out for the boy's to see lol.

[coacha]

I had my niece living with us for the last 2 years of high school. I told her that when the boys came over, I'd be cleaning my 9 mm.

[unwind2]

Married 34 years this February. Two boys ages 28 and 24. One grandson who will be one year old also in February. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[donoller]

two boys 45-47, one grand son 18. all ride, grandson going into the navy in august

[unwind2]

Looks like we can all get the AARP discount at the motel in Elkins. ;)

[fish]

Looks like we can all get the AARP discount at the motel in Elkins. ;)Don't be a wise ass. they send me info. to join all the time.

[callman]

Hell, looks like I'm the youngster at 39. Thats what my wife says anyway, she turns 51 in 3 days.

[kawgirl]

Come on now, I got us better than AARP discount. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Finally, not being a not so old fart pays off!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[davidjones1]

WAY TO GO KAWAGIRL.

[ed]

Hi Everyone
Great choice to have the rally in Elkins. I rode down there a couple years ago and I enjoyed riding those roads more than anywhere else.And there is a lot to see everywhere you go.
I hope I will be able to make it, should be able to know in a few weeks.Anyone that has the time should stop and see the bridge
at the New River Gorge its right on St Rt 19 I think its Fayettville.
I have a few pictures posted at:
easternrally.snapfish.com/snapfish
I am not sure if I did it right let me know if you could see them?

[kawgirl]

I have crossed that bridge many times on my way to visit my granddad and great aunt before they passed away. It is a neat site and you're right about all the things to see in the area around Elkins.

The link works if you copy and paste it. I see you have the best color Nomad too. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[ed]

Yeah, I did have the best color! But now I have a custom paint w/ ghost flames.
I don't know about copy and paste I only started play'n with a computer a few months ago.
I am kinda shocked you were able to see my pics.

[vaccam]

I added our locations to the list in case people want to try to meet up on the way to the rally. I could not find a location for Geoffrey.

Michael

Kawgirl - Greenville, NC
Unwind2 + hubby - Dyersburg TN
Todd + wife - Greensboro, NC
davidJones1 +wife - TENN
Towering - Lexington S.C
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife - Virginia Beach, VA
coacha (possibly) - Crystal River, FL
fish + wife (possibly) - Palmerton PA.
buckeye (possibly) - south central Ohio
vaccam - Fri & Sat - Gaithersburg, MD
callman + wife - Hurricane, West Virginia

[skyhookman]

They printed a good article in the March addition of Rider Magazine, on West Virginia.

[unwind2]

They printed a good article in the March addition of Rider Magazine, on West Virginia.

Yeah. I just got my March Rider too. It talks about the New River Gorge Bridge being the biggist steel span bridge in America and used to be the World until before China built one a little bigger 3 yers ago. The title of the article in Rider is 'West Virginia is for Riders - Falling in Love with a lot of Great Roads'.

BTW - Kawgirl - great idea posting attendees starting locations! ;)

[vaccam]

BTW - Kawgirl - great idea posting attendees starting locations! ;)

unwind2, Not that it matters, but that would be me.

[unwind2]

[quote:097qejj8]
BTW - Kawgirl - great idea posting attendees starting locations! ;)

unwind2, Not that it matters, but that would be me.[/quote:097qejj8]

Opps! Sorry about that....Great idea Vaccam! :-* :-* :-*

[kawgirl]

vaccam, thank you for doing that. It looks like we have a good sized group heading to the hills! Woo hoo!!

[vaccam]

No problem. Like I mentioned I could not find a location for Geoffrey. Maybe someone can add his location to the list.

[buckeye]

Late again on the tread (out of state for couple days) 6 kids 46, 45, 41, 38, 35, 27; 16 grand kids; 7 great grand kids. Nomad is my getaway, keeps me feeling young. The four oldest kids are girls, when the oldest turned 16 and started to drive I bought a 1968 Camaro Covertable (red). When the next one turned 16, she got the Camaro and so on down the line. They thought I was the greatest Dad in the world and didn't find out until years later how I always knew where they were. I always had people caming up to me and saying "hey Bill, I saw your red convertable over at such and such a place) The girls learned they couldn't get away with anything, but didn't know how I knew! I can switch from possible to probable for Rally. Just need to clear a couple things then made reservation.

[unwind2]

Late again on the tread (out of state for couple days) 6 kids 46, 45, 41, 38, 35, 27; 16 grand kids; 7 great grand kids. Nomad is my getaway, keeps me feeling young. The four oldest kids are girls, when the oldest turned 16 and started to drive I bought a 1968 Camaro Covertable (red). When the next one turned 16, she got the Camaro and so on down the line. They thought I was the greatest Dad in the world and didn't find out until years later how I always knew where they were. I always had people caming up to me and saying "hey Bill, I saw your red convertable over at such and such a place) The girls learned they couldn't get away with anything, but didn't know how I knew! I can switch from possible to probable for Rally. Just need to clear a couple things then made reservation.

Had to chuckle when I read that brought back memories. We lived with our grandparents. My grandfather would get onto my brother once in a while telling him he knew he'd been driving too fast. Finally let him in on his secret. Grandad was a retired salesman and had lots of big parts catalogs for when he went around to factories. He stacked them neatly in the trunck on one side in a box. If my bro came back with the catologs strewn all over the trunk.....busted.

[kawgirl]

Gotcha down buckeye.
Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife

[unwind2]

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[davidjones1]

can June get here any faster...... please
ride safe

[dui546]

Is there going to be any KawaNow gear available for on sight purchase at the rally? It would be really kewl to have a shirt of two commemorating the event. Any thoughts?

[kawgirl]

I'm working on that one dui. Just haven't had a chance to slow down much with work and such. I hope to dig all that out this week or next. I'll keep you and everyone else posted.

[davidjones1]

maybe we can do a pre-order sheet or something for shirts and or patch's just a thought.
ride safe

[kawgirl]

That's the way I would do it. I'll let you guys know something soon.

[Top Cat]

Kawgirl, if you have shirts can I buy one even though I can't make it to the rally? I will take a sharpie and write on it
"I was there in spirit" honest.
If you do have shirts made, please have Grey or Black available, I need all the sliming effect I can get. :-[

[coacha]

I'm in for at least two shirts and a couple patches for the wife and I. I can't wait. I'm actually taking this trip instead of to Branson with a group from around here.

[dui546]

I'm in for at least two shirts and a couple patches for the wife and I. I can't wait. I'm actually taking this trip instead of to Branson with a group from around here.

I am in for at least two shirts also. A ball cap would be nice to cover up my helmet hair at breakfast, lunch and dinner. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif I agree with you about the "I can't wait" statement. I've been bragging about this trip to a few of my coworkers and I am really looking forward to it. My wife and I are leaving for a 7 day Carribbean cruise this Friday that departs on Sunday. We are spending two days visiting my uncle in Tampa before we depart. She is excited about the cruise and has our bags packed and staged in the guest room. ::) I am far more excited about the Elkin's rally. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

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[kawgirl]

Okay guys. I have your requests down and will keep them in mind when I talk with the shirt guy. Yes TC, if I get this off the ground, you can order one or two. If I do this, I will take pre-order and payment ahead of the rally. Looks like I gotta get that trunk painted and mounted to the bike to carry everything!! :)

[Todd]

If I may make a suggestion......if you get it set up.....have folks call or mail in their orders to the supplier and have them shipped to their homes prior to the rally. No need to tie up room hauling them. Just a thought.

[kawgirl]

I will see if they will do that. Great idea.

[beezer]

Kawgirl, if you have shirts can I buy one even though I can't make it to the rally? I will take a sharpie and write on it
"I was there in spirit" honest.
If you do have shirts made, please have Grey or Black available, I need all the sliming effect I can get. :-[


When is that baby due TC. http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[Top Cat]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif I knew I was going to get some static for that slimming comment. Figured it would be you or BD. Thanks for not disappointing me BEEZ.
About the baby, I think I'm having an Elephant and it is coming out head first. There is a HUGE trunk showing already http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ed]

I just got word that I got the time off for the rally !!YEEHAW!! I just called reserved a room.
!!!SEE YALL THERE!!!

[kawgirl]

Glad to hear that kowboy. I'll add ya to the list.

[kawgirl]

Here's the updated list.

Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife
kowboy

[lw]

Looks like I gotta get that trunk painted and mounted to the bike to carry everything!! :)

A trunk would be a nice addition, otherwise you could have the T-Shirt guy ship them to the Rally HQ for you?

[jayc]

Refresh my memory. When and where is the rally being held.

[racinchef]

Sounds like a lot of fun. I am seriously considering attending alone. Will have to see how things work out for getting my bike. I have it on layaway and have until May 1st to get it paid off. Would like to keep my Valkyrie, but that remains to be seen.

[kawgirl]

Refresh my memory. When and where is the rally being held.

You can find all the info here.
http://www.kawanow.org/rally2008.htm

[kawgirl]

[quote:xug3exmo] Looks like I gotta get that trunk painted and mounted to the bike to carry everything!! :)

A trunk would be a nice addition, otherwise you could have the T-Shirt guy ship them to the Rally HQ for you?[/quote:xug3exmo]

I'm still tossing around ideas. I'll know more once I talk to the shirt guy. Thanks for the suggestion.

[unwind2]

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/Unwind2/611815767_l.gif

Just made my reservations!

[chawnyboy]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif I definitely would like to go down to the Rally, It's a little to early to book holidays right now, towards the end of March I will know, I'm sure there will not be a problem on this end, hopefully there will be a room left.

[kawgirl]

I'll call and see if we need to block off more rooms. Will post when I find out something.

[jayc]

Just curious. What's the weather usually like in WV around that time of year?

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/Unwind2/611815767_l.gif

Just made my reservations!

SPEED SCROLL

[callman]

Little early for a forecast but look for low 80's and pretty humid. Rains have usually subsided by then. let's hope.

[kawgirl]

Thanks callman. How familiar are you with the roads on the area?

[coacha]

Well, we had state testing yesterday so business in discipline was a little light. So to pass the time, I mapped out a scenic route from Florida to WV, using no interstate. Mileage is around 980 or so. Good use of time, lol.

[classic1]

Made reservations last night for myself and my wife for the Eastern Rally. WVa is a great place to ride. We've taken numerous day trips to the Seneca Rocks area and to Blackwater Falls.

[unwind2]

Made reservations last night for myself and my wife for the Eastern Rally. WVa is a great place to ride. We've taken numerous day trips to the Seneca Rocks area and to Blackwater Falls.

Cool......see you there! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[kawgirl]

Great! I added you to the list. Here is the updated one.

Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife
Kowboy
Classic1 + wife

[unwind2]

Eastern Region Rally!!!! Good Roads.....Good Bikes....Good folks..... Good door prizes........Good Grief Don't Miss It.....See Y'all There!

[kawgirl]

Rally Update

So far, we have 12 rooms available out of 20. I can block more if these get booked. There is room in the parking lot for us to have room to wiggle such as a cookout. There is a Western Steer right across the street. Stay tuned for more updates.

[callman]

I am pretty familiar with the roads. The wife and I go to Buchannon at least once a year and I have worked on highway projects in the area. I am a land surveyor by trade. I cross the Highland scenic highway (route 150) which is about 35 miles south toward Marlinton every time I'm in the mountains which is at least three times a year. You guys will love it.

[kawgirl]

I am pretty familiar with the roads. The wife and I go to Buchannon at least once a year and I have worked on highway projects in the area. I am a land surveyor by trade. I cross the Highland scenic highway (route 150) which is about 35 miles south toward Marlinton every time I'm in the mountains which is at least three times a year. You guys will love it.

I'm not sure, but I think I posted somewhere else that my grandfather and great aunt lived in Buckhannon before they passed away. Used to cross the New River Gorge Bridge a few times a year. Not had the chance to ride the bike in West Virginia. Lookin' forward to that and meeting the Easterners there. I'll drop you a PM a little later about roads.

[callman]

I plan on going up a week or two before the rally to scout out the road conditions. There is an irish inn and pub called the Brazenhead Inn a few miles south of Elkins the wife and I have been wanting to check out.

[kawgirl]

That sounds great.

[coacha]

I think wife and I are going to camp on the way up and maybe there too. Are there any camp grounds near by the motel everyone is staying at?

[towering]

I like to see a ride that goes across the new river gorge bridge

[callman]

hey coach, take a look at this. http://www.campjellystone.com/camp-resorts-detail.php?campgroundID=72

[kawgirl]

Here's another link. http://pegasusfarmcampground.com/directions.html

There is another one listed but no website. Cheat River Campground

[ed]

I know they have camping Blackwater Falls I guess maybe 30 miles,and at Audra state park probably a little closer

[ed]

Hey Kawgirl I had an aunt and uncle pass away that lived in
Buckhannon too. Could it be Cousin Kawgirl?

[kawgirl]

Never know Kowboy. I'm from the McClain family in that area. My aunt married a Hyer. Any kin?

[coacha]

Thanks guys. We are looking forward to the trip!

[ed]

No, not that I know of they were my mom's bro + sis Allen is their name. I still have 1 uncle there.I was born in Weston.

[callman]

You didn't have anyone residing at the hospital in Weston did you? lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston_State_Hospital

[kawgirl]

Not to my knowledge. LOL

[callman]

I took my wife by there around midnight one night we stayed at super 8 motel in Weston. she had never seen it and i thought i would mess with her a little bit. Don't go a round that place late at night, I wound up freeking myself out. Damn that place is scary!

[ed]

Yeah, my grama worked there when I was little I didn't understand what was wroung with those people. But now I think I can relate! !!!LOL!!!

[oledawg]

We got our Res. in. Looks like the wife & I and my buddy & his wife if they get back from Fla. in time. Can't wait, we go to WV every yr. for at least a wk. I love the roads,the grub, and the people. The folks are very down to earth and sociable. Not to mentiom "Biker Friendly"to the Cruiser & Touring Rider's.our intent at this time is to stay in Elkins till Sun. then head to the Charleston area for a few days before heading home. Looking forward to meeting some of you follks. "C'mon Spring"

[coacha]

You didn't have anyone residing at the hospital in Weston did you? lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston_State_Hospital

That place looks creepy. No thanks if you intend to go there as a side trip.

[unwind2]

:'(Trying to update headcount ....if we don't have you down or put you on the list and something changes just PM me or kawgirl..er....NCkawgirl.

Here's the latest:
Kawgirl
Unwind2 & hubby
Todd1 & wife
Davidjones1 & wife
Towering
Geoffrey
DUI & wife
Coacha & wife
Fish & wife (tentative)
Vaccam - Fri & Sat
Callman & wife
Kowboy
Classic1 & wife
Mark
Old Dawg & wife (tentative another couple with)

Eastern Rally....Elkins, WV....is it June yet?

[oledawg]

I just heard that all the Eateries in the Elkin's area are starting to order more food in to be delivered in early june to accomadate the Rally. Some say they may havta slay A herd of cattle to feed them "Nomad Raider's"? Let's "BRING IT ON" Eat,Sleep,& Ride till the Sun goes down. YEEEEEEE HAW

[Top Cat]

[quote:ve0h1s1q]You didn't have anyone residing at the hospital in Weston did you? lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston_State_Hospital

That place looks creepy. No thanks if you intend to go there as a side trip. [/quote:ve0h1s1q]

Don't think you would like this coacha?
Fall Fest was held at the Weston State Hospital. Guided daytime tours were offered as well as a haunted hospital tour at night, a haunted hayride and a treasure hunt starting on the hospital front porch.

[buckeye]

Yesiree Ole Dawg, I'm for the ridin' and the eatin' part. You know what they say "when KawaNow meets ---KawaNow eats! Might even partake of a beer or three when the riding's done.

[kawgirl]

No side trips to the hospital. Nico will be at the West Coast Rally. :)

[Todd]

Yeah, but I'm coming!!!!!! Kickstand down/ignition off/bottle cap twisted/beer turned up!!!!

[unwind2]

I guess we can serve the Nomads some seafoam so they don't feel left out.

[coacha]

No side trips to the hospital. Nico will be at the West Coast Rally. :)

Agreed! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[beezer]

Yeah, but I'm coming!!!!!! Kickstand down/ignition off/bottle cap twisted/beer turned up!!!!

I'm getting a visual here and I like what I see http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[oledawg]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif Yea but can ya Sing. ::) http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
Yeah, but I'm coming!!!!!! Kickstand down/ignition off/bottle cap twisted/beer turned up!!!!

[coacha]

I think I'm gonna have to start a countdown to the weekend.

[kawgirl]

OH YEAH!!!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[donoller]

wish i could be there but other comitments

[dui546]

I am starting to see more Nomads on the roadway in my area but, sadly, there are only a couple of us on the KawaNow list. I was hoping to get a group heading to the rally from the east coast. I guess I will just have to start stopping them and giving them the link to the website -- Not. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[unwind2]

I am starting to see more Nomads on the roadway in my area but, sadly, there are only a couple of us on the KawaNow list. I was hoping to get a group heading to the rally from the east coast. I guess I will just have to start stopping them and giving them the link to the website -- Not. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Hey...if that lady-cop in the commercial can pull folks over and tell them they need insurance thru AARP-you could surely tell Nomad riders about Kawanow. ;)LOL

I'd love to meet up with some folks to ride over from the West TN area....but wouldn't work for us as we're coming from different directions. Hang in there it's just Feb people joining all the time and the list of folks coming to the Eastern rally keeps growing-yea haw! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[oledawg]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif 13 Day's till Daylight saving time ::) 24 Day's till "SPRING" ;)
Can ya say Yaaaaa hooooooo! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[kawgirl]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Yaaaaaaaaa-hoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[coacha]

Yeah, I think it is now 118 days till the rally! May be off by one or two.

[unwind2]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif 13 Day's till Daylight saving time ::) 24 Day's till "SPRING" ;)
Can ya say Yaaaaa hooooooo! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif


Daylight Saving Time....Daylight Saving Time....Daylight Saving time....Yaaaaaaaaaa Hooooooooooo!!!!!!

[oledawg]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif NOW, ...Thats a YAAAAAAAHOOOOOO!!!!!!! Ta top all http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Yaaaaaaaaa-hoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Todd]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Called an guaranteed my room for the Eastern Rally http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I am planning to go up Wednesday and stay Wednesday night also !!!

[socwkbiker]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Called an guaranteed my room for the Eastern Rally http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I am planning to go up Wednesday and stay Wednesday night also !!!

You see this BD? That means you and your boytoy can have an extra night together. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Todd]

[quote:n4b362ao] http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Called an guaranteed my room for the Eastern Rally http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I am planning to go up Wednesday and stay Wednesday night also !!!

You see this BD? That means you and your boytoy can have an extra night together. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:n4b362ao]

I'm taking my wife just in case BD or someone like BD gets any ideas!!!! No room in the Inn.

[socwkbiker]

Todd, don't know why, but BD wanted me to give this pic to you:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2274925868_7b4fd80af3_o.jpg

[Todd]

Todd, don't know why, but BD wanted me to give this pic to you:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2274925868_7b4fd80af3_o.jpg


Now that's a case of the redass!! I think I see your naked reflection in that picture SWB ??? ??? ??? ???

EEEEEWWWWWW, that is downright nasty. LMAO

[mobboss]

Kawgirl:
There is a 95% chance I will be there. I hope to have my camper sold and Nomad bought by the first week in March. Elkins is only 150 miles from me, so I will probably head down on Wednesday. As soon as the camper is sold, I'll have my bike.

[wompus]

I'd like to add my name to the list of atendees.
Mike "WOMPUS" Nieznany and my wife Montene.

[callman]

Welcome aboard Wompus.

[unwind2]

Wompus great! We'll add you to the list. Mobboss hope you can make it! Todd I made my reservation for Wed night also.

Note to all: I hope Kawgirl doesn't mind my mentioning but if you noticed she has not been on the board a whole lot lately, her dad was just recently released from the hospital and they have arranged hospice care at home. She is spending a lot of time helping her parents out between trying to work. I know she will appreciate thoughts and prayers.

[kawgirl]

Thank you for the message Unwind2. Of course I don't mind. I'm glad to be able to pop in when I can.

[kawgirl]

Here is the updated attendee list.

Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife
Kowboy
Classic1 + wife
Mark
Old Dawg & wife (tentative another couple with)
Mobboss
Wompus + wife

[ed]

Kawgirl, Sorry to hear about your Dad.That can be a rough time for all! Keep thinking spring weather!!

[misunderstood]

Real sorry to here of your difficulties lately. Hang in there. Dave

[kawgirl]

Thanks guys. I left a detailed message on the off topic board.

[unwind2]

New Member from WV ....Jr and his wife plan on joining us in June at Elkins. Welcome Jr we'll add you and your better half to the list.

Look at the list grow! Elkins - June - Nomads ........let's roll!

[davidjones1]

starting to look like a party! kawgirl I hate to here that we have you and your father in our prayers.
ride safe

[davidjones1]

unwind are still wanting the muffler mod? just let me know.
ride safe

[kawgirl]

Thanks for posting that Unwind2. Here's the updated list.

Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife
Kowboy
Classic1 + wife
Mark
Old Dawg & wife (tentative another couple with)
Mobboss
Wompus + wife
Jr. + wife

Let me know if there are any additions or corrections. Looks like I need to get more rooms blocked off. Woo hoo!

[kawgirl]

Thanks davidjones1. Yeah, Unwind, we can hook ya up with that muffler mod! :)

[jr]

My wife just confirmed our room in Elkins !!!! we are on our way http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif BE SAFE.

[coacha]

wife and I have our camper and we are heading your way!

[jr]

Hey coach, Where ya gona camp?

[coacha]

Don't know yet. There were a couple places that were mentioned earlier in the thread and I will check one of them out.

[mark]

Confirmed room reservation today for wife and myself...see y'all in WV

[kawgirl]

woo hoo!

[beezer]

bump

[coacha]

Is it June yet? Dang calendar.

[Todd]

I am going up Wednesday a day early if anyone else wants to ride along through NC.......

[kawgirl]

If all is going well at the time, I will probably roll up the road with you Todd. More than likely will stay with family Wednesday night. I have to work that part out. LOL

[chspence]

Chris & Bonnie reserved rooms Super 8 for Friday & Saturday.

[kawgirl]

Looking forward to meeting you. Here is the updated attendee list.

Kawgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
davidJones1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
dui546 +wife
coacha (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vaccam - Fri & Sat
callman + wife
Kowboy
Classic1 + wife
Mark
Old Dawg & wife (tentative another couple)
Mobboss
Wompus + wife
Jr. + wife
Chspence + wife (Friday & Saturday)

[dui546]

We are also leaving on Wednesday and plan to ride until we decide to stop and get dinner and a room. I will check the map and figure out a potential stopping location.

[unwind2]

unwind are still wanting the muffler mod? just let me know.
ride safe

I'll let you know. Told hubbie wanted to do this..he is mumbling something about he read in one of the motorcycle mags that on down the road ....like year or two later it has latent effects on the bike...thought about writing into motorcycle consumer news and ask if they have heard of this causing engine problems after a prolonged period of time. :-/ ???

[vroc13091]

Kawgirl Wrote:

Here's the updated list.

Cowgirl
Unwind2 + hubby
Todd + wife
Davidson's1 +wife
Towering
Geoffrey
DUI546 +wife
coach (possibly)
fish + wife (possibly)
buckeye (possibly)
vacuum - Fri & Sat
call man + wife
Cowboy
Classic1 + wife
Mark
Old DAG & wife (tentative another couple with)
Mob boss
Wimps + wife
Jr. + wife

Let me know if there are any additions or corrections. Looks like I need to get more rooms blocked off. Woo oho!


=============================
Hey Kawgirl!!!

Please put me down for a late afternoon arrival on Friday riding over from DC. I'll be leaving for Texas early Sun AM


This will be a great opportunity for a rest stop on the return leg of my June tour from Texas to Ft. Wayne, IN (4 day Conference) then Niagara Falls, Philly and DC.

Looking forward to putting some faces to the names here.

C all Y'all there!

[kawgirl]

I gotcha down! I need to call Super 8 and make sure folks are still getting the reduced rate.