Talimena Ride

[nightmare]

Last year I put together a ride on the Talimena trail in Oklahoma and Arkansas, we had a great time couldnt ask for better riding partners. I am looking to do the same this year, kind of like a fall rally, 2 or 3 days. Some great rides, a full blown barbeque, live music and whatever else I can come up with. If you all are interested let me know, it will take place in either October or November. Lets all get together and celebrate the end of another great riding season!

[oldbikers]

Unless I have another heart attack I will be there this time. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[chainsaw]

Count me in. Can we go to my favorite BBQ joint?

[paul]

Not being able to make the ES, or the main rally this year, I'd love a shot at a fall rally. Will keep up with interrest and do all I can to make this one. Funny, I was just thinking about that ride for our honeymoon the week of the 23rd of May.

[billmac]

Nightmare, I had a great time last year and glad you are putting this together again. Count me in, and this time my wife and my son want to ride too.

[nightmare]

Count me in. Can we go to my favorite BBQ joint?
We sure can

[nightmare]

Not being able to make the ES, or the main rally this year, I'd love a shot at a fall rally. Will keep up with interrest and do all I can to make this one. Funny, I was just thinking about that ride for our honeymoon the week of the 23rd of May.
It would be great to have you there. Congratulations on the marriage!

[nightmare]

Nightmare, I had a great time last year and glad you are putting this together again. Count me in, and this time my wife and my son want to ride too.
That would be fantastic, look forward to seeing you again, bring them all, the more the merrier

[nightmare]

Unless I have another heart attack I will be there this time. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Dont say that, I expect you to be there

[socwkbiker]

Count me in. Can we go to my favorite BBQ joint?

Are you sure they'll let you in Al? As I recall that waitress was pretty hot for you ;) Or is that hot at you? lol

I plan to attend Nightmare. Last year's get together was a lot of fun. Have they improved the motels since we stayed at that "lovely" place last year? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[nightmare]

[quote=" "CHAINSAW"":vpve5vqh]Count me in. Can we go to my favorite BBQ joint?

Are you sure they'll let you in Al? As I recall that waitress was pretty hot for you ;) Or is that hot at you? lol

I plan to attend Nightmare. Last year's get together was a lot of fun. Have they improved the motels since we stayed at that "lovely" place last year? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif[/quote:vpve5vqh]
What was wrong with that fine establishment? lol We have a brand new one in town scheduled to open in 2 weeks

[taranis]

Count me in. Maybe I'll actually be able to meet up with you guys this year instead of blowing right by! ;)

[chainsaw]

SWB, your right, she wanted me. I didn't look like I had big bucks, did I? Just call me Sugar Daddy,not. Remember they were building that new motel at the west end of town. Got to be nicer then where we stayed for sure.

[oldbikers]

Al I think that is a Equal daddy (A cheap Imitation of a sugar daddy) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[socwkbiker]

Al I think that is a Equal daddy (A cheap Imitation of a sugar daddy) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

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

[chainsaw]

oldbikers, I like that, now your talking my language.

[revmrq]

I would love to go, but it will depend on the dates.

[wanderer]

I'll be there! Last year was great!

[chainsaw]

Wanderer, you have to promise to stay on the road this year. Ha Ha, just kidding.
Chainsaw

[socwkbiker]

Wanderer, you have to promise to stay on the road this year. Ha Ha, just kidding.
Chainsaw

LMAO! Yeah, no chasing rabbits this time.

[wanderer]

What!? You never heard of a Nomad dual sport? ::)

[chainsaw]

I have now. BTW, how was that Triumph for distance riding?

[wanderer]

The Triumph was great EXCEPT the handlebars. They suck! The Nomad is my true love though. The Triumph will just be a toy to play with occasionally, and to ride when there is a chance of rain. I don't like polishing all the Chrome on the Nomad. The Triumph has black engine cases, and very little chrome.

[nightmare]

It is great to see the interest in this again. Now all we have to do is pick the dates. Any suggestions ?

[chainsaw]

During a cool time of year. Fall might be nice with the trees turning etc.

[socwkbiker]

Good idea Al! Wait, did I just say that??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[lw]

Rode with a group from Houston/Pasadena to the Talimena the last weekend in October last year and caught the foliage in full "fallness" The temps were mild enough to be able to lose the jacket by noon if you chose to.
Trip was a blast and I'm looking forward to making it again at the next opportunity that works with my shift schedule.

[watchman]

Liz and I would like to ride down but anything later than October could be a no show for us.

[nightmare]

I think I have a good date for the ride and rally, October 16,17 and 18th 2009. On these dates are also the Robbers Cave Fall Festival which features a fantastic car show, 400 to 500 cars show for this every year. Also there are vendors of every kind live entertainment and a beautiful ride up there. We can make this a day event for us, and then the other days I have a ride across the Talimena trail and also a ride to the west to visit an old west movie set and ghost town. What do you all think??

[zoom45]

I'm in if it's not too cold. The last few October rides I did, we almost froze to death. I swore I wouldn't ride with it that cold again.
Zoom45

[wanderer]

I'm in! Where do I reserve a room at?

[watchman]

What do you guys consider cold? Rick, Teresa, Liz and I went to Memphis, TN October of 07 and it was 25 degrees F. when we left.

[zoom45]

Below the high 40's is pushing my limits. Seems every trip I do that time of year it drops to the 30's and the wind is blowing 40 mph and probably raining too.
Zoom45

[nightmare]

That time of the year here it is in the 70's to low 80's during the day and about mid 60's at night

[paul]

Well, we just got back and although we didn't get in as much riding as we would like, the Talimena Ride was one we did for sure. That is some beautiful riding. Well worth the trip. We went one day too soon. The next day there was a peak to peak rally. Mena could certainly use the business. There is still a lot of tornado damage although most of the town is back together.

[watchman]

Liz requested time off for the ride dates and travel time. So if her time off is approved and the weather is good we will be there. Now I guess I need to know exactly what motel everyone is staying at and get a room booked.

[bnewby]

Just tell me when!

[foztex]

Sounds like fun... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[dhomoney]

I think I have a good date for the ride and rally, October 16,17 and 18th 2009. On these dates are also the Robbers Cave Fall Festival which features a fantastic car show, 400 to 500 cars show for this every year. Also there are vendors of every kind live entertainment and a beautiful ride up there. We can make this a day event for us, and then the other days I have a ride across the Talimena trail and also a ride to the west to visit an old west movie set and ghost town. What do you all think??

Sounds perfect to me. I will do what I can to make it as well. I have been dying to ride Talimena.

[dhomoney]

Do we have set dates yet for the ride?

[Cajunrider]

Count me in Vic. I have a week of vacation scheduled in October. Hopefully the ride will hit one of my weekends off. If not, I'll try to reschedule the vacation.

[taranis]

Those dates sound good, the stuff to do interesting. Hopefully I am NOT on call that weekend!

[dhomoney]

So still the 16th, 17th, and 18th??????

[bluetongue]

The dates sound good for us. When someone pends down a motel post it please.

[coloradontexas]

getting married on the 10 th. hope i can make it. I rode to ES on october 17th last year, it was cold, rainy and miserable. Hope it works better this year

[paul]

Congratulations on the marriage.

[dhomoney]

Well I am down for this, just need the dates confirmed so I can submit for PTO.

[dhomoney]

Count me in Vic. I have a week of vacation scheduled in October. Hopefully the ride will hit one of my weekends off. If not, I'll try to reschedule the vacation.

This would be awesome and I could get you that beer I owe ya!!!

[Cajunrider]

This would be awesome and I could get you that beer I owe ya!!!

You got a deal, Dave. ;)

[revmrq]

I know the dates are Oct 16-18 What I need to know is where we will base out of, what city? Also if we have a base hotel for the run. I am trying to get the time off from school to come.

[nomadliz]

I'm off from the 14th thru the 20th so we won't have to rush to get there or return home.

[Cajunrider]

I'm off from the 6th to the 20th. I'm anxious for the trip. ;)

[oldbikers]

I am off all the time just ask Liz oh y'all were talking about work ;)

[rick]

love to joint you all but My first grandson is going to make his appearance around that time,so have a great time catch ya in the spring.

[bluetongue]

Well as much as I wanted to join yall on this ride I had forgotten about a prior engagement so I guess I will try another day.

[nightmare]

HI everyone, sorry about being slow on information about the ride, still healing up and putting the Nomad back together, IT IS Finally complete!!!! and looks better than ever!! As far as lodging we have 3 motels in town, Antlers Budget Inn that is were everyone stayed the last time, and the Highway Inn that just opened, they are a little pricey around $80 a night, Antlers Budget Inn is about half that and I am trying to work a deal for a rate of $30 a night for our members. The 3rd motel I would not recommend people have had bad experiences there. I am going to go talk with the Highway Inn and see if we can get a reduced rate. Will keep you posted on the motels, and the rooms I am trying to block for our event. Hope to see everyone there!!

[wanderer]

Hi Nightmare! Glad to here the bike is ready. I hope you and your wife are doing good also. As soon as you decide which motel is best I'll get a reservation. I'm looking forward to this get together.

[oldbikers]

Damn Victor I am glad to hear from you I was going to give you a call this week and see how you were doing I just got back from Hot Springs with a few of our members and we were talking about you last night.

[petenomad]

The wife and I would like to join up with you all on this event. We'll be coming down from the Kansas City area and would definitely hook up with others who may be coming from the North.

[Cajunrider]

Hey Victor, Any word on the base hotel/motel yet? I have vacation scheduled and we're ready to head back up there. We enjoyed our ride and the company on the Talimena weekend before last. Beautiful scenery.

[dhomoney]

Same here. My wife and I are dying for a Talimena ride. Let us know the hotel and we will be there.

[nightmare]

All right the info for the Talimena gathering has been updated under a new thread, all the info is there. The dates are Oct 16th 17th and 18th the base motel will be the Antlers Budget Inn located in Antlers OK the # is 580-298-1110 mention Kawanow to get the room for $40 flat. Check the new thread for all the details and activities