Finger Lakes Thread - Nomaddict's Rally 6/18-21/09

[beezer]

Ok, first of all I'd like to thank you guys for holding out on volunteering for this job http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/>
I was played http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
So now that you see how easy I am you can also see I'll need input in regards to Routes which Ole Dawg will be in charge of and also a motel where we can have our group gathering.
My plan is to find a place in the middle of the 4 main Finger Lakes of the New York State Finger Lakes Region. I need someone to bird dog a good place to stay for a group of 25-50 rooms. The first day after the greet and eat after everyone rides in we will have 2 groups at this point depending on their size. One group will have a ride leader and go around the 2 lakes to the East for their first day's ride around Skaneateles and Owasko while the other group and their perspective ride leader will head West around Seneca and Cayuga. The following day we will flipflop these so everyone gets 2 nice days of beautiful lake scenery and countryside.

That's my thoughts on a nice get together. It may not be all twisty and turny but it will be a beautiful ride.

[beezer]

Here's a map that I brought over from Trip's thread that seemed like a good tool

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[Top Cat]

Sounds like a good plan Beez. I have ridden the finger lakes region and it is as you say a beautiful ride.
I'll help you guys any way you want. Let me know.

[beezer]

Sounds like a good plan Beez. I have ridden the finger lakes region and it is as you say a beautiful ride.
I'll help you guys any way you want. Let me know.

That's great TC. I knew I could count on you :)

[radco]

Ok, first of all I'd like to thank you guys for holding out on volunteering for this job http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/>
I was played http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
So now that you see how easy I am you can also see I'll need input in regards to Routes which Ole Dawg will be in charge of and also a motel where we can have our group gathering.
My plan is to find a place in the middle of the 4 main Finger Lakes of the New York State Finger Lakes Region. I need someone to bird dog a good place to stay for a group of 25-50 rooms. The first day after the greet and eat after everyone rides in we will have 2 groups at this point depending on their size. One group will have a ride leader and go around the 2 lakes to the East for their first day's ride around Skaneateles and Owasko while the other group and their perspective ride leader will head West around Seneca and Cayuga. The following day we will flipflop these so everyone gets 2 nice days of beautiful lake scenery and countryside.

That's my thoughts on a nice get together. It may not be all twisty and turny but it will be a beautiful ride.
Beez,, a few years ago we stayed at the RAMADA in New Hartford,,, THEY WERE VERY biker friendly..we had 50 bikes..They gave us the maint area to park our bikes,1 way in and had a GATE,,Next to the POOL :).... Thats all I know of the area...followed otheres on the rides... BUT may be able to get a BUD in Rochester to give me some info.......Rich

[beezer]

Dirty Steve lives between Owasko and Skaneateles and said Auburn is the most centrally located place with 4 hotels. I hope they are biker friendly in regards to commaraderie in the parking lot like they were in Elkins.

[radco]

Ill be getting a call from Ramada tomorrow,, so I will have info on prices,, so it will beanother option,, Osweago was a nice ride from there..as well as the Baseball hall of Fame... a Hotel CLOSER is a BIG +.. Im game for what ever happens :)...and my ride will be about 8/10 hrs to get there..SO VERY doable http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Rich

[fish]

I can't believe how many hotels motels are booked for the weekends of the 19th. and 26 of July. I'm not sure how far in advance Kawagirl had to made reservation for Elkins but the sooner the better.

[beezer]

Ill be getting a call from Ramada tomorrow,, so I will have info on prices,, so it will beanother option,, Osweago was a nice ride from there..as well as the Baseball hall of Fame... a Hotel CLOSER is a BIG +.. Im game for what ever happens :)...and my ride will be about 8/10 hrs to get there..SO VERY doable http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Rich

Just so you realize, Oswago is not Owasko.

[beezer]

I can't believe how many hotels motels are booked for the weekends of the 19th. and 26 of July. I'm not sure how far in advance Kawagirl had to made reservation for Elkins but the sooner the better.

I understand Larry but this is just getting off the ground and we have no idea how many will be coming to even get that involved yet.

[radco]

Ill be getting a call from Ramada tomorrow,, so I will have info on prices,, so it will beanother option,, Osweago was a nice ride from there..as well as the Baseball hall of Fame... a Hotel CLOSER is a BIG +.. Im game for what ever happens :)...and my ride will be about 8/10 hrs to get there..SO VERY doable http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Rich

Just so you realize, Oswago is not Owasko.
Oooops ::)

[fish]

10/4 sheriff :)

[Top Cat]

We will be fine. I have talked to Steve and he is going to be very, very helpfull. He knows the area well. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[radco]

I assume this will be a WEEKEND thing?or WEEK Day? I have 3 weeks vacation so I'm Game for any time.My only bad time would be the second or 3rd week of June, I do a ride to www.naturalbridgeva.com (http://www.naturalbridgeva.com) to hook up with my old Sabre group.. It is ALL brands now, so if anyone want to go down there with me YOUR WELCOME http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif,, and Ill post here when I have the 09 Dates....and no matter what State we do it would be great to pick up member on the way down http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif...As Far as Up State NY,, GREAT Roads,Tons of Deer http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif and alot of Wineries ::) Rich

[beezer]

That creates a dilemna Rich. There are school workers that want to come to the rally. The first and second weekends are tied up for them and the last weekend is too close to July 4th and people will be taking a week vacation for the 4th. My tenure as RL runs out in July so I can't plan for that month. This leaves us with the 3rd weekend which will probably be a meet and greet on Thursday evening after people ride to get there on Thursday.

I asked Trip why he's changing RL's in July and he said it's too hot to ride then and he'll do what he pleases on when to swap the RL,ARLs out. To me I can understand his thinking since he lives in Texas but it's not right for our area. I don't have control of this so the 3rd weekend is the only logical time to have this rally (unless of course I stay home for my Mom's 78th birthday). I hope you understand.

[Top Cat]

Beez, whats the deal with switching RL's? Do you only want it for a year or is this something Trip is mandating? I mean if we think you are doing a good job, and from what I have seen so far I do, if we want to keep you on I think it should be up to our group not Trip.
Buy the way, that gnome lookin at the map is awesome. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[beezer]

It's Trip's Idea to swap them out every year TC unless the group wants to keep the current RL.

[v0lusia]

I am about a 40% possible..... I have family in the area and could combine a visit.

[radco]

I am about a 40% possible..... I have family in the area and could combine a visit.
If you go down maybe we can get a group to meet up in Ma. or along the way ..Im in MAINE near BANGOR.......Rich

[v0lusia]

I am about a 40% possible..... I have family in the area and could combine a visit.
If you go down maybe we can get a group to meet up in Ma. or along the way ..Im in MAINE near BANGOR.......RichSounds like a plan

[beezer]

That would be great guys.

[radco]

Just got done talking to a Bud who lives in the area,, He will be getting me some info on Food places and Hotels,,Plus ride info....So We should have some more info soon, I invited him to pop in here so we can get first hand info... HOPE no one minds if he and maybe his wife joins us for a ride or 2....Bill Ride 1800 VTX and Ive ridden with him since 04... Cool guy and SAFE rider,,,,,,Rich

[beezer]

Friends are welcome Rich.

[radco]

Beezer,, Bill Knows the area and Deals with several Hotels,,He is willing to help as long as NO ONE feels like he stepping on their toes,, I told him I thinkall are cool with any help we can get. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif... ARE WE THERE YET???

[beezer]

a motel around Ithaca would be great

[radco]

a motel around Ithaca would be great
Beez I just e mailed Bill. and will see what he comes up with,,,,,Rich

[beezer]

Thanks Rich. Please make sure to let him know everyone appreciates the legwork. Dirty Steve and TC will most likely do a followup. :)

[Top Cat]

Cindy and I rode down along Cayuga lake last Monday. What great scenery. This is going to be a fun get together.
Steve knows the area very, very well. He is going to be invaluable as far as info goes.

[beezer]

We gotta take what we can get and unfortunately we're stuck with the best http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[radco]

Merry X mas everyone,,LOOKS like My friends from Rochester will be with us :)... I will meet up with him in Natural Bridge Va and head up to NY..from there.. SO My Game Plan is Bristol Va June 13/14... Natural Bridge Va June 15 to 20 is my Sabre Group meet up... Ill stay till the 18th hit NY the night of the 18th or Day of the 19th,, you ending the meet Sunay the 21??? or are people buggin out Monday??? Rich

[beezer]

I'll probably leave Sunday

[radco]

Bump and Grind TTT http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif.. so far still looking good.. will problybe up on the 19th.. I will leave Natural Bridge Va, the 18th,, Probly grab a room the night of the 18th,, or if the ride is good hit NY the night of the 18th.....Rich

[rooster1]

Iam thinking of going. Do you think there is anyone in Pa for me to hook up with for the ride up? I will be coming from S.E. Pa.
Rooster1

[fish]

your most likely be going right past me, well just about

[Top Cat]

Where are we staying. Beez reserved us a room but I don't know where :-[

[beezer]

I didn't reserve any rooms yet. It appears we only need about 5-10 rooms.

[lost]

New guy here. This sound interesting and I can do that week end if it's 20, 21 as I'm understanding it.

Just found this organization and didn't know before this. If so that's at least one of me unless my keeper can get the time off and ride along on her Honda if they're allowed.

[fish]

I'm sure there will be more info. shortly. Yes we have to get the ball rolling

[beezer]

New guy here. This sound interesting and I can do that week end if it's 20, 21 as I'm understanding it.

Just found this organization and didn't know before this. If so that's at least one of me unless my keeper can get the time off and ride along on her Honda if they're allowed.

Of course she's allowed.

[beezer]

I'm sure there will be more info. shortly. Yes we have to get the ball rolling

We got a few dives picked out Larry but haven't settled on any yet http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[Top Cat]

Hey lost, by all means bring your wife , mine is coming and she is riding her Honda.
Beez, I sent you a PM.

[beezer]

got it TC :)

[radco]

Looking like a bust for me that weekend,,, :( I really need to hit Fla and see mt father in law,,,,,

[radco]

Hi Ho, BUMP and Hi Ho, GRIND Bump and GRIND it off to Thongs R Us I go

[fish]

::) didn't you go back to work yet ;)

[radco]

::) didn't you go back to work yet ;)
Yea back to work full time,, The Doc wasn't thrilled but I need a full time pay check :).. I also do after hrs modeling @ Thongs R Us http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[cheriann]

I also do after hrs modeling @ Thongs R Us http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

<marquee>WOO HOO!!!! HUBBA, HUBBA!!!!!</marquee>

[radco]

I also do after hrs modeling @ Thongs R Us http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

<marquee>WOO HOO!!!! HUBBA, HUBBA!!!!!</marquee> Well you may change your story to Oh Crap I have to puke LOL

[spazz]

Is it time to go yet!!!!!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Can't wait, only 11 days till Cheri and I take off. First to Conn. then through RI., Mass., NH., and ME., then back through NH., then VT., into NY over to the Finger Lakes to meet all of you.

[ringadingh]

I too am looking forward to meeting up with everyone, meeting some new faces, and spending some time with the friends I already know. If you get there first make sure you get the beer real cold. ;)

[cheriann]

Is it time to go yet!!!!!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Can't wait, only 11 days till Cheri and I take off. First to Conn. then through RI., Mass., NH., and ME., then back through NH., then VT., into NY over to the Finger Lakes to meet all of you.

Unless all that "together" time with you makes me lose my mind! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif ;)

[fish]

??? What if Spazz loses his mind being together with you :-/ :-/ http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif ;)


I'm pulling for you Spazz http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[cheriann]

??? What if Spazz loses his mind being together with you :-/ :-/ http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif ;)


I'm pulling for you Spazz http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

LOL!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Oh boy, I can see I will have NO BACKUP at this event!!!!!
Chaz will just get his precious "male ego" stroked so badly that by the time we get back home, I will have to do some retraining!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif ;)

[beezer]

wimmen,sheesh http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[spazz]

I know, what does she think I am an ape or something. ::)

[beezer]

We're all in the same boat spazz http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

You can dress us up but you can't take us anywhere http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[cheriann]

We're all in the same boat spazz http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

You can dress us up but you can't take us anywhere http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

LOL!!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif