KawaNOW WESTERN REGION RALLY

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Sounds great Trip.....

We'll start a "Western Region Rally" thread where westerners can suggest & discuss options!

Then our trusty co-leader can prepare a Poll !


This might be a nice central location! Coronado... rode out there today!!!

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Message from Wolf:

I noticed you are our ralley leader. Just an idea incase you wanted to do it outside of california. Mesquite, NV would be fun and Casa Blanca has a nice pool and buffet.

Thanks Wolf..... let's hear what our compadres think!!

Is that near Vegas at all?

[blowndodge]

Yes Nico I know you crashed your Nomad first!!! OK? I said it!

Ok.. Blown Dodge ...... now that you've had your little outburst of an attempt at nonsensical levity........ let's get down to task.. eh????

How many members do we have in each Western Region state?

Depending on how adventurous the californians wanted to get, we could do it at Zion NP in southern Utah. Mesquite, NV is on I-15 about an hour or so NE of Vegas. I don't really care where it is. I am going to make every reasonable effort to attend. If I have to trailer the bike and bring the family I'm prepared to do so. Or maybe I'll just cram these two in the saddlebags http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

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Aww.... look at the little wolf cubs... or is it pups ? :)

[blowndodge]

Be careful Wolfman, that's how Nico and Ponch started!!!

Is anyone else going to join the fun or is this going to be a threesome?

[Todd]

Is anyone else going to join the fun or is this going to be a threesome?

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<marquee>OK..cooooooooooooooooooooooooooount...me in</marquee> :) :) :) :) :) Thats what I like to hear Todd! Like I always say - The more, the merrier!

[Todd]

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[Todd]

[quote:hm3h7k6v]<marquee>OK..cooooooooooooooooooooooooooount...me in</marquee> :) :) :) :) :) Thats what I like to hear Todd! Like I always say - The more, the merrier![/quote:hm3h7k6v]

Hey, if there is anyway for me to make it...I will. When I first got this bike and road it about 800 miles one weekend I told my wife that it would see the Pacific one day with me.

Be careful Wolfman, that's how Nico and Ponch started!!!

Italians are very affectionate!

So... what's the count? How many will be voting??? Other than The Wolf's suggestions....... ??

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I figure....maybe I can go to this rally....on my own bike...only if I could strap our 4yr old in w/me??? Would this work?

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[Idaho]

Count me in. As to suggestions about where to meet, that is a tough one. When you look at the map logic seems to point toward northern Nevada. Maybe Elko? Trashy little gambling town. We should be right at home.
IDaho

Ok... we're getting close to the time for my trusty Co-Leader to construct a Poll...... as to Date, Place, etc......... ready Blown Guy???


p.s. One suggestion: Since your Grand Ultimate Former "God" Leader of all that is good & evil is recovering from smashed ribs, how about we make this first rally a little closer to So. Cal...... ??

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[blowndodge]

Just let me comfortable............ok, I'm ready,,, go ahead Tiger!!!!

Just let me comfortable............ok, I'm ready,,, go ahead Tiger!!!!

Have another cup of Java and try that again.....

[blowndodge]

Ok... we're getting close to the time for my trusty Co-Leader to construct a Poll...... as to Date, Place, etc......... ready Blown Guy???





Don't tease me

You love it :)

[blowndodge]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm dang! your good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I knew you'd like if you just relaxed a bit...... LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[blowndodge]

I take it all back!!!!

Yes you did!! And not bad I might add!! http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u272/DrNickDC/haoc1.gif

Gotta take RobE to school...... bbl

[socwkbiker]

Would you two like to be alone?

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[blowndodge]

No,,, I'm done!!

Would you two like to be alone?

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I've been worried about you for a while...... this just confirms it.

[Todd]

YIKES!

[beezer]

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I knew you'd like if you just relaxed a bit...... LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Is there anything you 2 aren't telling me???? Go ahead...I'm sitting down....

This is all well and good BUT what about the Northern Region "Canada".hmmmm or do we have to kick butt like in 1812?

<grin> CC

[blowndodge]

Considering the French connection I wouldn't wave the mighty sword to visibly!! LOL ;)

You know we could set a meeting in Idaho or colorado and I bet even the 50 mile a day Nico would attend!!!!

Chef... where you been... over on Delphi??? BD... who, what, where, when, why?

SWB....... hey big guy!

Hey!!! Are we gonna plan something here??????

[Idaho]

If you take into account our fiesty Canadian friends then Boise might be a good choice. I would recommend mid to late June. Long days and great weather.

There's a vote for Boise...... BD.... track this stuff if you would my trusty co-whatever!

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Boise is cool. The southern cals can come stay at my house and we'll ride up together (6 hours or so). If we did Mesquite, NV we could all ride up the virgin river gorge (through AZ) to St. George, Utah and back to mesquite (about 80 miles round trip) Or we could plan our rally around another Rally ( they do a mini Street vibrations in Sparks, NV in June) Laughlin is in April.

Accually any place for a gathering is great with me. The farther the better. Cheers from your Canadian Connection.... I was in San Diego once (Nico) with the Canadian Navy nice City.

[lw]

This is all well and good BUT what about the Northern Region "Canada".hmmmm or do we have to kick butt like in 1812?<grin> CC

Kick butt?????? Easy there compadre, I think you might be out-gunned these days. Texas wasn't part of the US of A when that little scuffle took place, but we can sure understand your natural desire for independence. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[socwkbiker]

WM, ixnay on any talk about virgins around beezer. You know how he gets. http://www.custardpie.co.uk/images/23/21137_big.jpg


Boise is cool. The southern cals can come stay at my house and we'll ride up together (6 hours or so). If we did Mesquite, NV we could all ride up the virgin river gorge (through AZ) to St. George, Utah and back to mesquite (about 80 miles round trip) Or we could plan our rally around another Rally ( they do a mini Street vibrations in Sparks, NV in June) Laughlin is in April.

Accually any place for a gathering is great with me. The farther the better. Cheers from your Canadian Connection.... I was in San Diego once (Nico) with the Canadian Navy nice City.


You're always welcome!!

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[Todd]

WM, ixnay on any talk about virgins around beezer. You know how he gets. http://www.custardpie.co.uk/images/23/21137_big.jpg


[quote:v2era8se]Boise is cool. The southern cals can come stay at my house and we'll ride up together (6 hours or so). If we did Mesquite, NV we could all ride up the virgin river gorge (through AZ) to St. George, Utah and back to mesquite (about 80 miles round trip) Or we could plan our rally around another Rally ( they do a mini Street vibrations in Sparks, NV in June) Laughlin is in April.[/quote:v2era8se]

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[beezer]

[quote author=socwkbiker board=general thread=1189394408 post=1189606156]WM, ixnay on any talk about virgins around beezer. You know how he gets. http://www.custardpie.co.uk/images/23/21137_big.jpg

why? did I miss one http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

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OK.... we need to get serious here.... we're being put to shame by the Easterners..... http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/>

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Let's sort this out, put together an e-mail, notify all Westerners, and show Trip that we indeed are the premier region in the universe! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I NEED A SECRETARY!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[Todd]

Last west coast get together............

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I'm there! :)

Those D*mn Easterners are kicking our butts in more ways than one!!
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[blowndodge]

Now I'm getting excited about that ride wolf talked about! I'm there boys next June if it gets put in cement! It's all good here.

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How about meet at Casa Blanca on Thursday evening June 19 2008, check in - hang out at the pool. Friday Morning ( my birthday) ride up to Zion National Park, tour park, ride back to Mesquite (200 miles round trip) hang out at pool/casino. Check out Saturday morning return home.

Good way for the Californians to knock out 4 states in 2-3 days! http://www.nps.gov/zion/



Umm........I just checked with The War Department and was informed that we will be going here anyway as a family and she will be driving the car and I can ride my bike. So everyone is invited to attend our family vacation and if it so happens that others show up I will be allowed to go for a ride while she hangs out at the pool with the kiddies.

Now I'm getting excited about that ride wolf talked about! I'm there boys next June if it gets put in cement! It's all good here.

I'm in... whatever it is.. fill me in.....

[trip]

I put up a Rally 2008 page on the website tonight.

Region Leaders, when information is available for your 2008 rally, email it to me at danceswithnomads@kawanow.org or post it here on the forum and let me know so I can post it on the website.

Thanks,
Trip

I put up a Rally 2008 page on the website tonight.

Region Leaders, when information is available for your 2008 rally, email it to me at danceswithnomads@kawanow.org or post it here on the forum and let me know so I can post it on the website.

Thanks,
Trip


Yes Sir! Will do! :)

[blowndodge]

[quote:ivx92qgx]Now I'm getting excited about that ride wolf talked about! I'm there boys next June if it gets put in cement! It's all good here.

I'm in... whatever it is.. fill me in.....[/quote:ivx92qgx]

<marquee>Remember your talking to Trip, not Ponch!!</marquee>

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[beezer]

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[Idaho]

Nothin new here.

[blowndodge]

put that baby on the grill!!! Nice catch Idaho

[Idaho]

Hey BD, I can't stand to eat them. Just enjoy catching them. Tying flies. Whipping the water to a froth with my awkward casting techniques. IDaho

[blowndodge]

pass them this way! I love to eat fish.......

[vulcanvixen]

Any place with no stop signs or traffic lights works for me!!!!!!!!!!!

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[ponch]

Hey Nico, So when and where?


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Blowndodge will be putting a poll together real soon..... looking like maybe Nevada or Utah..... stay tuned!!

I sure hope it's far enough north for us up here in the NW???

[beezer]

I sure hope it's far enough north for us up here in the NW???

I hope it's far enough East for me too in the NE??? :'(

[beezer]

bump to bring it back to the top for youse guys

[Idaho]

Hey, VC, Nico seems to be asleep at the wheel, or handlebars. Maybe we could plan a NW region rally. That way he could limp to some place close to LA and we could enjoy the scenery here in the NW. Lots of great roads to tour on.

Yeah Nico, that was a shot over the bow. What's up?
IDaho

Hey, VC, Nico seems to be asleep at the wheel, or handlebars. Maybe we could plan a NW region rally. That way he could limp to some place close to LA and we could enjoy the scenery here in the NW. Lots of great roads to tour on.

Yeah Nico, that was a shot over the bow. What's up?
IDaho


You're right guys.... I'm dead in the water here.... from the PSW.... Salt Lake with a stop in Vegas would be great..... from the PNW??

What month is best for everyone?

LET'S HAVE SOME CONSTRUCTIVE INPUT HERE RATHER THAN BASHING YOUR SELFLESS, CARING, GIVING, ULTIMATE LEADER!!!!!



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[bluetongue]

I thought you loved the bashing.

I thought you loved the bashing.


<marquee>Oh yeh.... I forgot!!!


SMITE ME!!!</marquee>

[socwkbiker]

Nico couldn't respond. He was too busy with his buddy...
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[socwkbiker]

A relative Nico?

We are all brothers.......

[socwkbiker]

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That's gay

[Idaho]

Too many hard, sweaty, male body parts in one place there Nico.
I give up. At least I met half of VulcanCouple in Richland, Wa. Guess we can consider that the NW Rally. Actually I'm going to head to Ohio on my Nomad next summer, that will probably preclude me from meeting all of nut cases anyway. :-0 So, where is the Eastern Rally?
Idaho

It's looking like somewheres in W Va. Will post exact place soon.

[Idaho]

Hey kawgirl, Just visited your planning site and found that info, thanks. May not make it to W.Va after getting to Ohio from Idaho but I may be able to meet up with a few folks on the road. Did that a couple of years ago on my Volusia. Met several VolusiaRiders and had great times.
Idaho

What do they call a 10 yr old girl in W. Va. that can run faster than her brother???

[Idaho]

Fast? Careful Nico.

lol

OK.....STOP THE SILLYNESS!!!!
We're supposed to be getting a rally together on this string....THEN we can all be cuckoo!!!

Nico & I talked this morning about Salt Lake City...we have a son up there who'd be happy to put us all up there.,,or put up w/us there...and seems like there are nice places to ride around there!!

http://www.motorcycleroads.us/ut.html

June/July? How many going to go? All that good stuff!!!

we can't let the others kick our arses!!!!

[blowndodge]

a Virgin???

BD....you are correct!!! what do you think about Salt Lake City?

[blowndodge]

The Morman Tabernacle Choir

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lets try to make a decision before december when I have to put in my vacation time for 2008 (please)

If we do SLC I can plan the ride. There are plenty of canyons and scenic areas although the scenery is completely different than sounthern Utah. Just tell me how far you want to go I'm guessing a good day ride like a ride up to Evanston, Wyoming on Mirror Lake Highway (the road goes over 10,000 ft above sea level) or maybe just some good old back country canyon carving like the Alpine Loop (go up American Fork canyon come down Provo canyon). A ride up Logan canyon to Bear Lake is a good ride too. So is a ride up to Morgan on I-80 and come down East Canyon. Unfortunatley, there are way more roads than we have time for. A lot of the good motorcycle roads in Utah close during winter and don't open up until after Memorial Day.

We need to plan ahead too....does late June early July sound good? Speak up all you westerners!!!!!

both yes

we could even squeeze in a motab choir concert for BD

speak now or forever hold your peace

lol....went to their website...concerts are only shown thru Dec of this year!!!

they sure are ALOT cheaper then Van Halen....$15 compaired to $150!!!

(my poor 15 yr old son wants to go in late Nov...He goes nuts that I know all their stuff...tries to find songs I can't "sing" to!!)

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Thanx wolfie! Gonna go rest my still aching like h*ll ribs in the recliner!! 'talk' later!

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. ;) Like maybe have it in Baker City Oregon or some place like that. It's close to WA,OR, ID, Western Montana, North CA/NV, All with in 600 miles of that spot. I know seattle is like 400 miles. Portland is like 160+ I think. Boise is not far either another 170 +. So it's pretty close for all. What do you think Idaho?? NW meet n greet?

"Hey, VC, Nico seems to be asleep at the wheel, or handlebars. Maybe we could plan a NW region rally. That way he could limp to some place close to LA and we could enjoy the scenery here in the NW. Lots of great roads to tour on."

I can hit baker in a day. small town though not much to do. Nice little cafe there called the oregon trail motel & resteraunt. Cheap too and free breakfast if you get a room.

I hear ya. It's not very big. Does have some great riding up the hells canyone scenice byway. I was trying to find some place in the middle for all of us. Just a thought I'm open to anything.

A few months ago I read an article in some mag (I think it was american rider) about a sweet ride called rattlesnake pass. The pics were awesome. I think the road came out of enterprise oregon?

Hay how bout we rally some where closer for Canadians like Utah or Montana.Now I know there may not be a lot of us here but I feel like 911 brought us closer and i would love to get to know my American Brothers.

salt lake city works 4 us....kinda looks like the middle too...no?

Ya, Salt Lake sounds good.

cool...plus blowndodge was REALLY looking forward to the Mormon tab choir...don't want to disappoint him!!

Here you go Wolfman.

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[Idaho]

NW Meet, now you're talkin. I actually got to ride in the area that you are talking about just this week. Beautiful country. I rode across the Blue Mountains to Wallowa, Lostine and Joseph (Named for Chief Joseph) to Wallowa Lake. I believe that road continues on past Wallowa Lake into Hells Canyon. Great roads, smooth pavement. Have some pic on my cell phone cameras but will need to transfer them tomorrow. I can get to that area from Pocatello in about 7 hours.
IDaho

[blowndodge]

Utah is cool for me! My bro's and all! Nico, VV and I (Sue shush or we leave you behind!) could make that ride easy. Providing Nico has a lot of naps along the way! I'm in boyz and girlz.....

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is this what you are saying bd?
feeling very hurt....

You obviously won't get any complaints from me if its in utah. Its a long haul in one day from cal. It was 711 miles from where I lived in SLC to my barracks on Camp Pendleton. A mid-week rally would work too - might be more enjoyable to split the ride up and back into 2 days.

Thanks kawgirl that was it.

[blowndodge]

big Baby!

A few months ago I read an article in some mag (I think it was american rider) about a sweet ride called rattlesnake pass. The pics were awesome. I think the road came out of enterprise oregon?

We just rode to enterprise about a month ago. Man the riding up there is awesome. Oregon has a some good places to stay even if the town we stay in is small who cares. Just so long there is good riding locally where we go for this. I say in OR/WA or ID. but if you all decide on UTah thats cool too.

big Baby!


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[Todd]

We are all brothers.......

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[vulcanvixen]

My vote is southern Utah (Bryce, Zion, etc.), or Oregon......or BOTH!!! Haven't been to either yet, and have wanted to for a long time. Hmmm......decisions, decisions........

Like I said earlier: The wife wants to go down to Mesquite for my birthday anyone is invited. Just let me know in advance if you're comming and I'll trailer my bike down and we can tour through Zion. Otherwise I'll just drive the car with the wife and kids.

My vote is southern Utah (Bryce, Zion, etc.), or Oregon......or BOTH!!! Haven't been to either yet, and have wanted to for a long time. Hmmm......decisions, decisions........

I'm up for both! I only managed to put about 4500 miles on my bike this year I need to get out a liitle more!

OK... at least there is some dialogue going on... we can do without beer or Vodka to enjoy Utah... If we leave So.Cal...... head up through Vegas to Salt Lake.... then through Idaho to Oregon, and back down Cali. coast... I could definatly live with it...... can't afford it.... but could defintaley live with it!!


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Well just a warning - the ride between SLC and Baker City, Oregon is extremely boring. To enjoy Utah you need to ride east of I-15. Now the road between boise, ID and Lewiston, ID, thats some good riding! I got out today for a quick putt 50 miles or so boy was it great!

Yeah the wife and I went up to the local dealer since they were giving shiitt away and serving food. We ended up some how doing a 150 miles and now where home. Was supposed to be a quick ride up and back but seen some new roads next thing we knew it were almost 65 miles from home so we thought best to head back LOL.

[Idaho]

You guys need to get out more. I put over 2000 miles on my bike in the last 9 days. Put 350 miles on today. 6221 miles total since the last week in July. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

LOL Hey in the 16+ months I have owned my new 06 Nomad I have over 12,000 Mile on her now. So I guess i can say she is not a garage queen for sure...

[Idaho]

Wolfman is correct about there being some awesome roads with great scenery and perfect pavement around Boise. The kind of roads that a passenger can enjoy the view and the driver can enjoy the fun of rolling on the throttle with the bike laid over on its side. North from Boise through Horseshoe Bend and on to McCall and New Meadows, or northeast to Idaho City and into the Stanley Basin and the Sawtooth Mountains. Lots of great camping in that part of the country. It would be fun to pack small tents and sleeping bags and do a camping rally. Could even do that in the Uinta Mountians of Utah. Never been there but the pictures I've seen are beautiful. Capital Reef State Park in Southern Utah would be another great choice. Have friends who have tried to get me to go there for years. The creative juices are flowing now..........

"right on. My wife will like that. We're planning on cruising down to Laughlin in April so that will be an all day ride on the freeway." Wolf


I think we have our answer! Laughlin in April it is!!!!


An you thought I could never make a decision..........


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[naugaman]

So will this be around the same time as the Laughlin River Run? If so, plan on spending a lot of money for motel rooms. I cannot remember but I think the week before the River Run is an old car show. May want to check the Laughlin events and see when would be a good time. Just a day trip for me from Vegas.

We have a friend that is in charge of advertising and also one of the main writers for "Quick Throttle" magazine... (it's Full Throttle back east).. the one that you can pick up at all the dealers and shops (not in Texas) I know she covers the Laughlin run every year..... will ask her if she has any connections on rooms and things....

btw.... was going to ask Trip if it's ok if she does a write-up on KawaNOW! I know if we do do our get-together there she'll cover it for the mag.

I think I posted this before possibly in the laughlin thread but they do want over two hundred dollars per night minimum of a three night reservation. I'm planning on making reservations in searchlight at el ray's motel they won't take reservations until january. They are alot cheaper and only require a two night stay. We are planning on riding down thursday to searchlight hang out friday in laughlin and ride back Saturday. I cleared it through grandma and grandpa and they are going to watch the boys. Should be a nice get away for the wife and I. We are also planning on going down to mesquite, NV around june 20 for a weekend get-a-way.

[Idaho]

Sorry you guys, to rich for my meager budget. I will ride down to the toolies of Utah to visit Wolfman this next spring. Idaho

your welcome anytime. Have an extra bedroom/bathroom if you need to crash.

[naugaman]

Say Wolfman, instead of staying in a dumpy motel in a wide spot of the road called Searchlight, why not find a nice hotel to stay in at Vegas? From my house in NW Vegas to Laughlin is a meager 110 miles and I get there in less then 2 hours. I made two runs down last spring and it was very enjoyable. If you have never been to the River Run, you may get tired of seeing the same things over and over and did I say, over again.

As a suggestion, why not make the starting point for the Western Rally in Vegas. The rooms will be much cheaper. Then maybe Idaho can come down. With him living on such a meager budget. With the price of the rooms in Laughlin during River Run for 3 nights with the poker run and other small event passes, the rate was about $450.00. But went up the closer the event got. That does not include the concert ticktes.

Just my two cents.

good idea I'll talk to the wife about it. If idaho comes we can get a room with three beds and split the room three ways. I have a friend from work that wants to come too.

[naugaman]

I also have a friend in SLC that rides an 06 Nomad. He bought his after I let him ride mine around the block. Well, an hour later he came back. Anyway, he has been wanting to make it down for the River Run. Maybe by that time next year, there could be a small group of Nomad riders heading South on I-15. I may even ride up to St. George or Cedar City to meet up with the group.

[hangon702]

Ya gotta visit sin city http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

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Home of the Western Region Rally!!!!!!!!!! June 19, 2008 !!!

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Was just informed Miss Nevada may be at our Western Region Rally in Mesquite, Nevada!!!!

For further info check the "Lighter Side" !!

What thread? ???

[rewindgy]

Pretty well anywhere is a haul from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. JUst say where and when and I'll see if I can get off work! I've done Salt Lake in one long day, it's a bear in the heat but oh well.

ok boys and girls were and when is this being held again? way to many post to figure it out?

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http://www.bestwesternmesquiteinn.com/Images/mesquite-nevada-hotel.jpg


http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/MesquiteLandfill.jpg Blowndodge lodging.




Home of the Western Region Rally!!!!!!!!!! June 19, 2008 !!!

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As of now we are set for Mesquite, Nevada on June 19, 2008.

The only thing that may alter the date is if several of the Easterners plan on making the voyage.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Nico (on behalf of the Wolf)

ok cool we will have to pass. Sorry..

[socwkbiker]

You're passing up the chance to stay in a landfill? Wow, how times have changed. Why in my day........ http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Doesn't Nico look like he could be a bell boy or Butler at that landfill???

Doesn't Nico look like he could be a bell boy or Butler at that landfill???


Anything to serve my CME. :)


Nico, Guardian of the Meek; Righteous enforcer

[Todd]

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[blowndodge]

Nico's already done that disappearing act before!!

[Todd]

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MORE INFO COMING SOON!

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http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/MesquiteLandfill.jpg Blowndodge lodging.




Home of the Western Region Rally!!!!!!!!!! June 19, 2008 !!!

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As of now we are set for Mesquite, Nevada on June 19, 2008.
The only thing that may alter the date is if several of the Easterners plan on making the voyage.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Nico (on behalf of the Wolf) [/quote:gggprcnf]

[blowndodge]

Your so good...........I'm putting in for that time at work!

Your so good...........I'm putting in for that time at work!


We can use an official endorsement!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Here is the info for the upcoming Western Region Rally: The Rally will be held at Casa Blanca Resort and Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, off of I-15 exit 120 on the SE side of I-15. We have 15 rooms blocked for the night of June 19 and June 20. Rooms will be 49.98 + 9% tax for Thursday night and 74.98 + 9% tax for Friday night. Each room has two queen beds and can accommodate 1-4 people so if you are interested in doubling up with someone to save money you are more than welcome to do so. The block release date is May 19th. Any rooms not reserved by then will automatically go back to the hotel. To book a room you will need this master confirmation number: KawaNOW group # 18929. This will let the reservation desk know that you are part of KawaNOW so you will get the group rate. You will book your room on your own credit card and will also be given a personal confirmation number. To make reservations call: 1-877-438-2929. Come join us for a great time, to meet new friends and relax. We will meet Thursday evening and hangout and get acquainted. Friday we will ride from Mesquite, through Zion National Park in southern Utah and back to mesquite (about 200 miles round trip.) We will check out on Saturday and return home. Bring a swim suit, they have a nice pool. There is also a buffet and café at the hotel. Check in will be June 19 at 4:00 pm and check out will be June 21 by 11:00 am. Any individual rooms cancelled within 21days of arrival will result in forfeiture of 1st nights room rate and tax. If you would like a complete copy of the contract or have any questions whatsoever please email me at wolfman@kawanow.org

[shnyroq]

I'm in Ventura, CA and really want to try to make this and meet some of the interesting people on this site. My wife's family is having their regular camping trip around this time, so hopefully I can fit both in. How many from So. Cal are going and are you planning on riding up together?

SHNYROQ

I'm in Ventura, CA and really want to try to make this and meet some of the interesting people on this site. My wife's family is having their regular camping trip around this time, so hopefully I can fit both in. How many from So. Cal are going and are you planning on riding up together?

SHNYROQ

Blowndodge, myself, Vulcan Vixen for sure.... probably more... we can ride up together....


Nico

[blowndodge]

Nico did you realize this is 2 nights only and you and I are riding 800+ miles RT ?? That don't count the riding during the two days there. Just askin'

[shnyroq]

[quote author=machodc board=general thread=1189394408 post=1195143898

Blowndodge, myself, Vulcan Vixen for sure.... probably more... we can ride up together....


Nico[/quote]

Sounds good - sticking to the I-15 is about the only option, right?

[wanderer]

Nico did you realize this is 2 nights only and you and I are riding 800+ miles RT ?? That don't count the riding during the two days there. Just askin'

Whiner http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif It will be more like 3000 miles round trip for me, but, I'll be there!

[blowndodge]

Merlot??? but of course!!!!

[ds06nomad]

Hmmm.... when? where? destinations? duration? I'd love to; it's just a matter of clearing it with the Supreme Allied Commander and getting her blessing... And no, I didn't read thru 11pgs of chatter. Just give me the facts, baby!!!

I'm from California, for the poll, that is...

Daryl

[blowndodge]

All must read through all 11 pgs of chatter! There are no short cuts! Unless your talking about Nico's dimunitive size..... June 19th and 20th in Mesquite NV

Nico did you realize this is 2 nights only and you and I are riding 800+ miles RT ?? That don't count the riding during the two days there. Just askin'

What are you suggesting, oh noble one??

[cactusjack]

Don't you just love how these hotels jack their rates up for Friday and Saturday nights and practically give them away Sun-Thu? I know, some people would b**ch if they were hung with a new rope...yeah, I'm one of those people. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Is anybody else from the Phoenix area riding up there and would like to go as a group?

[vulcanvixen]

[quote:zezhv6gs]Nico did you realize this is 2 nights only and you and I are riding 800+ miles RT ?? That don't count the riding during the two days there. Just askin'

What are you suggesting, oh noble one??[/quote:zezhv6gs]


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[blowndodge]

Nico will probably make it to Mesquite faster on that thing then his "undersized" 1500

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[blowndodge]

sorry honey..............

sorry honey..............

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I can only hope you were thinking about Hunny...
as in the above picture....

[wanderer]

Merlot??? but of course!!!!

That's "whine", like a puppy, not "wine" like a drink. :)

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http://www.bestwesternmesquiteinn.com/Images/mesquite-nevada-hotel.jpg


http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/MesquiteLandfill.jpg Blowndodge lodging.




Home of the Western Region Rally!!!!!!!!!! June 19, 2008 !!!

http://rarechips.itcstore.com/sup/RA/rarechips/images/Mesquite_Star.jpg


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


As of now we are set for Mesquite, Nevada on June 19, 2008.

The only thing that may alter the date is if several of the Easterners plan on making the voyage.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Nico (on behalf of the Wolf) [/quote:154eunwe]



Is it June yet????

Definitly not. Just went for a morning ride. 38 degrees. Needed gloves.

Definitly not. Just went for a morning ride. 38 degrees. Needed gloves.

That there is cold... I don't care who you are! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Crisp but not cold.

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http://www.travelwest.net/parks/zion/photo_gallery.html

Thanks nico. GREAT MAP! Be there or be square.

Thanks nico. GREAT MAP! Be there or be square.


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Great Zion link also![

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Directions from Las Vegas

Zion National Park is a comfortable 160 miles from downtown Las Vegas, about a two and half hour drive. Heading north on Las Vegas Blvd. you will merge onto I-515 and from there take exit 76B onto I-15 heading north towards Salt Lake City. From I-15, take the UT-9 exit, Exit 16, toward Hurricane and Zion National Park. You will follow UT-9 until you reach Springdale, which is located at the south entrance of Zion. Check the Zion National Park map below for more details.

Directions from Los Angeles

Zion National Park is 427 miles from Los Angeles, about a six and a half hour drive. Heading north on Los Angeles Street you will merge onto US-101, from there take I-10 towards San Bernardino. From I-10 you will merge onto I-15 north towards Barstow and Las Vegas. From I-15, take the UT-9 exit, Exit 16, toward Hurricane and Zion National Park. You will follow UT-9 until you reach Springdale, which is located at the south entrance of Zion. Check the Zion National Park map below for more details.

Directions from Phoenix

Zion National Park is about 394 miles from Phoenix, Arizona, about a seven hour drive. From Phoenix you want to take I-10 west toward Los Angeles and from there take exit 143A merging onto I-17 towards Flagstaff. From I-17 take exit 340A onto I-40 towards Winslow and Albuquerque. From I-40 you need to take the exit toward AZ-89 toward Page and the Grand Canyon. Turn left onto Country Club Drive and then merge onto US-89. After about 200 miles US-89 curves to the right, turn right and continue to follow US-89. From US-89 you will turn left onto UT-9. You will follow UT-9 until you reach Springdale, which is located at the south entrance of Zion. Check the Zion National Park map below for more details.

Directions from Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is located 307 miles from Zion National Park, about a four and a half hour drive. Take I-15 south towards Las Vegas and from there take exit 17 towards Toquerville and Hurricane. Turn left onto UT-17 and then take another left onto UT-9. You will follow UT-9 until you reach Springdale, which is located at the south entrance of Zion. Check the Zion National Park map below for more details.

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Awesome Wolfie!! Gonna be a great time! Who will be put in charge of keeping Blowndodge under control?



http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u60/augherman/DDJPG0004.jpg ????







http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i318/bradlek_2006/FemaleBodyBuilder2.jpg ???????

IT will be in charge of BD. BD will ride B*tch on his own bike!

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IT will be in charge of BD. BD will ride B*tch on his own bike!

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It's for his own good. He's used to it anyway. ;)

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[wanderer]

Where are the directions from Oklahoma?????

[ds06nomad]

I wanna see the landfill. (Geez you guys are nutz!)

[wanderer]

Hey Wolfman!

What kind of facilities are at the Casa Blanca for the bikes? Also what floor is the block of rooms on?

I don't know but I will find out

Hey Wolfman!

What kind of facilities are at the Casa Blanca for the bikes? Also what floor is the block of rooms on?



This was the response I got from Casa Blanca:

You can park your motorcyles in the open parking lot at Casablanca, or there is a covered and security-patrolled parking garage just north of the hotel and across the street where you are welcome to park your bikes.

The room numbers are assigned by the Front Desk close to the arrival date of your group; if you have preferences, please let me know and I will do my best to try to accommodate them--no guarantees but I will try!

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[blowndodge]

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JUNE 19, 2008 Mesquite, Nevada

[naugaman]

Be ready for the heat. It will be close to 110 by that time of the year.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

[unwind2]

Be ready for the heat. It will be close to 110 by that time of the year.

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[cactusjack]

Be ready for the heat. It will be close to 110 by that time of the year.

In Phoenix, people don't say it's hot outside until it goes above 110. When we first moved here, a native would ask "how do you like Phoenix". If it's under 110 and you say "it's hot", they laugh at you. Even the weather people on TV don't say it's hot under 110.

It's cool here!

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Call me optimistic but I'm hoping for mid 80's http://www.ask.com/weather/c?q=weather+in+Mesquite%2C+NV&wdtl=s&wshdop=1&wreg=1&wcwid=23037&wsw=1&qsrc=8&o=0&l=dir

Zion should definitly be cooler but still warm http://www.ask.com/weather/c?q=weather+i....rc=8&o=0&l=dir (http://www.ask.com/weather/c?q=weather+in+Springdale%2C+UT&wdtl=s&wshdop=1&wreg=1&wcwid=31551&wsw=1&qsrc=8&o=0&l=dir)

[unwind2]

I remember one summer I was on assignment in Vermont. A local radio station was having a give away. When the temp hit....can't remember seems like upper 80's and that temp was announced on the the radio the 1st caller would win a window air conditioner. They were giving away 5 units. Didn't give away the air conditioners that summer.....in fact it was their 3rd rainiest summer on record. .....so they would probably really be hot in Arizona.....but Arizonians would freeze their arsh off in VT in the winter and the Vermonters would say 'it's not cold'. LOL

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[beezer]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/1beezer/71484417_a9bf4ce234_m.jpg I can't wait

Zion!



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June 19, 2008!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kus2_zion-national-park_travel?from=rss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4skx24Vr6Oc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVm9fBjGRz4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzcTB8qOf60&feature=related

[naugaman]

It is always a nice ride up through Zion.

I'm there! :)

[naugaman]

Hey Nico, will you have your bag done by then? That last post of your bike looks like you still have some work to do on it. OK, the rally is 7 months away. Pleanty of time.

My reservations are made http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/sjmarsing/boogie.gif

[rlfaubion]

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Angel's Landing Zions
Above left is trail leading up 1,500 ft. to the top..
Below is two views from near the top of the landing

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This is a killer of a climb with narrow trails. Shear cliffs on either side with safety chains to hold onto in some precarious places

Wow! That looks like a lot of fun.

Was there a couple of summers ago before my knee surgery. Didn't try that hike but the river walk is great.

[beezer]

in my last life I rode my trials bike up that trail

Our Rally Leader!!!!!


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<marquee>June 19, Mesquite, NV & Zion, Utah!!</marquee>



Meet the Wolfman & our CME Blowndodge in person!




Thumb wrestle Nico for a beer!!


Bob for apples with Sue & Judi!!!


And much more!!!!!!


(KawaNOW babes pending)

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[Todd]

Picture Post Wh*re !!!! VIOLATION!!!

[beezer]

those pics are too big, now you did it

[Todd]

You'd think a Staff Member would set a good example and follow the rules................errrrr....oh wait, it is El Nico

D*man "quote" function should automatically resize..... gonna have to talk to Proboards about that!!!

[beezer]

that would make it alot easier

Pouring rain here in So. Cal.... flood watch! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[Todd]

Pouring rain here in So. Cal.... flood watch! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Thought about you SoCal guys this morning when watching the news......

No Mudslides..No Mudslides... Stay safe. :-/

Are there any kawanow babes (significant others) attending the rally besides Sue, Judi and Candace?

Are there any kawanow babes (significant others) attending the rally besides Sue, Judi and Candace?


BD... bring your girl.... double dog dare ya! ;) ;)

I tripple dog dare ya

[Todd]

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I woulda been but it's hard to be on both sides of the country on the same weekend. Oh well, maybe next year.

[blowndodge]

She won't go. I even installed the passenger floorboard lifts oldtimer sent me and I doubt it will make a difference. she is scared sh*tless of motorcycles.

She won't go. I even installed the passenger floorboard lifts oldtimer sent me and I doubt it will make a difference. she is scared sh*tless of motorcycles.


Tell her I'm going... she'll go. ;)

have her drive the recovery vehicle

[beezer]

she looks scared sitting on your lap, Nico looks happier sitting there http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

she looks scared sitting on your lap, Nico looks happier sitting there http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

:-/

[jmorrow]

she looks scared sitting on your lap, Nico looks happier sitting there http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

A comparison pic would be needed to see who looks happier... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I don't know who actually looks happier but one thing is for sure: BD looks equally happy in both pics!!
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[jmorrow]

Nico looks as if that's right where he wants to be. That's the biggest smile I think I've seen on his face. Looks as if he is feeling all warm and fuzzy. I do believe he looks the happiest. LOL http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

It is a toothy little grin isn't it?

[jmorrow]

It is a toothy little grin isn't it?


BD & Nico look quiet happy together. They even look a little alike. Are they Related???? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Nico looks as if that's right where he wants to be. That's the biggest smile I think I've seen on his face. Looks as if he is feeling all warm and fuzzy. I do believe he looks the happiest. LOL http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


God will get you for this! ;)


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[blowndodge]

Your beautiful in the morning

lol....I'm worried about you!!! :)

[jmorrow]

[quote:cgkod2gx]Nico looks as if that's right where he wants to be. That's the biggest smile I think I've seen on his face. Looks as if he is feeling all warm and fuzzy. I do believe he looks the happiest. LOL http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


God will get you for this! ;)


[/quote:cgkod2gx]

So, that's why it was thundering outside on a clear day..... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif ???
But, you have to admit that BD and Yourself look like the cat that swallowed the Canary (oop's got caught look)..... :-[
I know you admit nothing....I think....

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Hi everyone

If you are planning on attending the rally, please shoot me a PM and let me know. Thanks.

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Who is this guy????


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[beezer]

he was the singer for 3 Dog Night

[socwkbiker]

Who is this guy????


http://www.aliciapatterson.org/APF001972/Hougan/Hougan09/Hougan03.jpg

Looks a lot like our boy WM.

You guessed it SWB! :)

June 19, 2008!!!


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[socwkbiker]

http://www.mapofutah.net/utah-map-html/map-st-george.gif

Beware! Nico's showing you where he intends to bury the bodies!