Home from the Central Rally

[bluetongue]

Just thought I would start a thread so everyone can post when they get home. We arrived home about 30 minutes ago.I talked Marla into riding straight thru so we could sleep in our bed and not some motel.
I want to thank everyone who attended the Rally. Marla and I had a blast even with the rain out on Saturday. Everyone we met where great folks to ride and to socialize with.

I want to extend a my gratitude to Watchman and Rick they are to awesome guys to lead and tail gun for us. The rally would not have been the same without them.

Lw did a great job setting up the dinners for Friday and Saturday night he was a huge help in organizing the Rally

[vroc13091]

Rolled in a few minutes ago.

Stopped off for a great lunch at the Loose Wheel Biker Bar in Sherman Texas.

Chris & Bob left the group from there since Sherman is home for them..

SWB and I split in Dallas about three hours ago. All should be home by now.

Blue Tongue pretty much said it all. I can only add that putting faces to names and getting to visit and know those on this forum in person is what it is all about. I have met lots of nice folks at both this Central gathering this week and the Eastern Rally last week.

All I can say now is that we need to this this a lot more often.

[scion0]

Rolled in a few minutes ago.

Stopped off for a great lunch at the Loose Wheel Biker Bar in Sherman Texas.

Chris & Bob left the group from there since Sherman is home for them..

SWB and I split in Dallas about three hours ago. All should be home by now.

Blue Tongue pretty much said it all. I can only add that putting faces to names and getting to visit and know those on this forum in person is what it is all about. I have met lots of nice folks at both this Central gathering this week and the Eastern Rally last week.

All I can say now is that we need to this this a lot more often.



We hope to make it next year! Glad it went well.

[billmac]

Everyone was so nice and friendly at the Central Rally. Thanks from Cheryl, Ms. Bea and I to all the staff who made the rally a fun time.

We left E.S. about 10am and got to Fort Worth about 7pm. (We stopped to see the Pea Ridge Civil War museum).

[pablo]

Julie and I got back about 11:15 this morning. We enjoyed meeting everyone and experiencing Eureka Springs. The ride yesterday from ES to Rogers was pretty wet, but exceptionally beautiful, as was the ride from Rogers to Ft. Smith. In Oklahoma we dodged thunderstorms, but only had to stop once in Eufala due to extreme weather. We made it to Denison, TX and hoteled up for the night; easy ride home this morning from there.
Pablo

[dan]

Hi guys, Got home around 1 this afternoon but we did pull out early, somewhere around 6:30. We hit a little bit of rain but nothing to bad. I was wishing I had some rain gear like BillMac. For those of you who don't understand, Bill's rain gear is a Ford Pickup with his bike in the bed of it. That is one expensive rain suit. Every body I met at this function was just great. Had a great time. OH and by the way guys!

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[billmac]

I was wishing I had some rain gear like BillMac. For those of you who don't understand, Bill's rain gear is a Ford Pickup with his bike in the bed of it. That is one expensive rain suit.

Dan, so you liked my air conditioned rain suit? Worked great! lol

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn295/mcdonell8/Oldcomputerpictures043.jpg

[mike]

What a great time and a beautiful area. Thanks to all who worked to make this happen.



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[jussmatt]

Glad y'all are making it home safely!! Looking forward to joining y'all next year!!!

[trip]

I'm very glad that everyone enjoyed the rally and got home safe and sound. My thanks to Bluetongue and LW for planning and hosting a successful Central Rally. In looking at some of the pics, I can tell everyone had a great time.

I really hated it because I couldn't attend. Thursday and Friday of last week, I had annual budget and planning meetings at work that I just couldn't miss. The hospital I work for is leaning heavily on our internet resources for next year, so it was imperative that I attend these meetings. In short, the timing just didn't work out for me this year. I entertained the thought of riding up to ES on Saturday and returning on Sunday, but it's 8.5 hours for me and it rained on Saturday anyway. I regret that I couldn't meet some of you guys and gals in person.

Thanks to all that attended and made the Central a success.

[lw]

Not home from the rally yet.

Our vacation started with the rally and from there became a "throw a dart at the map" event, with stops at Little Rock, Memphis, and now Vicksburg. After visiting the National Military Park tomorrow I'll ride the Natchez Trace Parkway from Jackson to Natchez before heading back to Houston on Friday.

I tried uploading unedited vids from the Friday "short ride" without success, soI'll try again this weekend from home.

[scion0]

Not home from the rally yet.

Our vacation started with the rally and from there became a "throw a dart at the map" event, with stops at Little Rock, Memphis, and now Vicksburg. After visiting the National Military Park tomorrow I'll ride the Natchez Trace Parkway from Jackson to Natchez before heading back to Houston on Friday.

I tried uploading unedited vids from the Friday "short ride" without success, soI'll try again this weekend from home.

Wow, now that is a vacation! Be safe on your way home and looking forward to the video.

[billmac]

Not home from the rally yet.

Our vacation started with the rally and from there became a "throw a dart at the map" event, with stops at Little Rock, Memphis, and now Vicksburg. After visiting the National Military Park tomorrow I'll ride the Natchez Trace Parkway from Jackson to Natchez before heading back to Houston on Friday.

I tried uploading unedited vids from the Friday "short ride" without success, soI'll try again this weekend from home.

Dang LW, You kept it a secret that you were going to vacation more after the rally. No wonder you smiled the entire rally.

Also thats the reason your batteries last so long, your camera is toast. It probably roasted in one of those fire calls you responded to.

[dbone]

We had a great time . Everyone was very nice Everything has already been said about the rally and good times.

Again, I want to thank Jim for leading us and Rick as tail gunner on some great organized rides. It would not have been the same without u 2.

Charley is already for next year and I put some Scootworks Phar risers on yesterday and I'm ready. BTW great risers.

danny & charley :)

[kingcruiser]

We got home from the rally Sunday afternoon and left the next day to fly up to Minnesota to see Donna's parents. Got back from Minnesota today and will try and post some pictures. Had a great time at the rally and met just a bunch of good people. Like others have said, "We need to do this more often".

[socwkbiker]

Made it home but I'm still at the rally in my mind. That was a great experience and I agree, we need to do this more often!

[lw]

Add us to the the rollcall of the "made it home" delegation.

After waking up in Vicksburg and touring the National Military Park I rode to Clinton, MS and entered the Natchez Trace Parkway. The roadway is superbly maintained and traffic was very low probably due in part to commercial vehicles being prohibited. While this 86 mile section betweeen Clinton & Natchez didnt contain much in the way of twists and sharp curves the ride was excellent with the scenery being split between treelined/canopy and farmland. I recommend the route for a nice leiurely escape if you happen to be going in that direction anyway. Leisurely is the keyword as the posted speed limit is 50 mph which was advertised as "radar enforced" although I didnt see a single LEO on my ride.

After arriving in Natchez I decided that I really didnt want to spend another night on a motel bed. We pressed on westward on 84 crossing the Mississippi River into Louisiana riding on to Jonesville, LA before the light faded. I loaded Lucille onto the trailer there, and got behind the wheel for the beeline home through Jena, Winfield, Alexandria (via 167) , Lafyette, and Lake Charles before finally re-enterring the Lone Star State and making the last hundred miles to Pasa-get-down-dena.
It sure felt good to snooze in my own bed again.

This was our first rally but it will absolutely not be our last. As soon as the dates are set for Custer, I'll be making reservations, and look forward to seeing y'all again.

uploaded a few pics from the rally to photobucket. Will do the rest tomorrow. Still trying to get vids uploaded or broken into uploadable bites.