National Rally 2009

ponch · 07-16-2008, 05:39 PM

How many here plan on going to the 2009 National Rally in Custer SD?

**glwilson** · 07-16-2008, 06:23 PM

I have intentions of being there. Have a few "things" to iron out on the schedule.

pirate · 07-17-2008, 08:19 AM

I plan on going to the rally next year. I won't commit 100% to it yet, as life always throws curves at me when I do. The national rally will be so close to me, about 425 miles, so it will probably never be closer.

phenrichs · 07-17-2008, 09:40 AM

I am absolutely going. My wife and I will be celebrating our anniversary at the Rally. I am getting a trailer to pull behind the Nomad. We wont be arriving until sometime Wednesday though.

kioti · 07-26-2008, 01:30 PM

Reservations are already made! This is my favorite place to ride and there are some awesome "back roads" that I like to ride.

The countdown begins. . . .

phenrichs · 07-28-2008, 09:41 AM

I saw that they have rooms blocked at the Bavarian Inn. I looked it up and unless they are giving us a price break they are $75 and up. I booked down the road at a little place called the Mile Hi Motel for $54. There is a restaurant next door on one side and a laundry on the other side. Custer is not a big place so it is actually only a few blocks from the Bavarian. (if you want to save a few bucks)

**glwilson** · 08-04-2008, 09:39 PM

For those in the North Central Region attending the KawaNOW National Rally next June 16th through the 18th; I have access to a premier log home rental in Custer for next year's national rally.

It is owned by a client of mine. It sleeps 8 in four separate bedrooms; each with separate bathrooms. This log home is around 2,000 square feet; with a open format; and all the amenities. It is in a great location just outside of Custer with a paved road to it.

Depending on how many wish to share the facility the rate could be far less than the motels mentioned thus far in the posts. ($600 per night divided by however many want to be included -- up to eight total)

The home is owned by a client of mine. If anyone is interested; let me know as soon as you can as I will either commit to it or not based on response. I am opening the offer first to the members of the North Central Region however commitment has to be soon -- otherwise the offer will be given to the KawaNOW national staff next.

Just so you know; this is a very expensive log home (nearly $1 million dollars); thus would be best for those that would prefer a more relaxed; mature approach to the stay in Custer. If you plan on being "rowdy"; this would not be an option for you.

Those interested; please PM me rather than post it. I will not respond to any posts regarding this offer. I will provide a link to pictures of the home to serious inquiries only.

Sincerely, Greg Wilson, North Central Region Assistant Regional Leader

socwkbiker · 08-04-2008, 10:18 PM

I'm actually glad you brought this up. I contacted the Bavarian Inn and they are supposed to give a discount for KawaNow members. If they're not, let me know and I will give them a call. Also, if any of you have been there, we are looking to schedule some meals at local restaurants.

While we plan to only have one "official" meal together, I'm very aware that it tends to happen that everyone goes to the same place. So, where do you recommend? What's good? Where should we avoid?

Thanks for your help!

**glwilson** · 08-04-2008, 10:39 PM

If you have not been to Custer and need some local advice on restaurants; I can ask my client what his recommendations would be. He likely would have some suggestions. I will let you know via PM and this thread.

Greg

**scion0** · 08-04-2008, 10:42 PM

I'll have to see how far that is from Peoria, IL and see if I can swing it. It would be great to attend.

ponch · 08-04-2008, 11:46 PM

I will tentatively say yes. At 46, I am fairly laid back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

For those in the North Central Region attending the KawaNOW National Rally next June 16th through the 18th; I have access to a premier log home rental in Custer for next year's national rally.

It is owned by a client of mine. It sleeps 8 in four separate bedrooms; each with separate bathrooms. This log home is around 2,000 square feet; with a open format; and all the amenities. It is in a great location just outside of Custer with a paved road to it.

Depending on how many wish to share the facility the rate could be far less than the motels mentioned thus far in the posts. ($600 per night divided by however many want to be included -- up to eight total)

The home is owned by a client of mine. If anyone is interested; let me know as soon as you can as I will either commit to it or not based on response. I am opening the offer first to the members of the North Central Region however commitment has to be soon -- otherwise the offer will be given to the KawaNOW national staff next.

Just so you know; this is a very expensive log home (nearly $1 million dollars); thus would be best for those that would prefer a more relaxed; mature approach to the stay in Custer. If you plan on being "rowdy"; this would not be an option for you.

Those interested; please PM me rather than post it. I will not respond to any posts regarding this offer. I will provide a link to pictures of the home to serious inquiries only.

Sincerely, Greg Wilson, North Central Region Assistant Regional Leader

08-05-2008, 12:28 AM

Mapquest says 930 miles from Peoria to Custer.

**glwilson** · 08-05-2008, 06:24 AM

Just a hop, skip, and a step. I am going to trailer my bike there and then ride it. It is simply too long of a distance for me to ride it there given the time available for me to attend.

phenrichs · 08-05-2008, 08:39 AM

Greg,
That is a great offer and a great opportunity for members to get to know each other. I would absolutely ask your client for local advice. I find the locals always know the best places. On our honeymoon we spent a week in Deadwood and the guy that runs the bed & breakfast tipped us onto a small italian place upstairs from one of the casinos.
I dated an italian chick whose parents came straight from Italy and this place in Deadwood was dead on for her grandma's cooking.
The locals are great for information.

Socwbiker, I have seen in other posts that members are being quoted rooms in the 80 dollar range while their site states rooms $75 - $150. It doesn't look like there is much discount.

**scion0** · 08-05-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meanstreak031

Mapquest says 930 miles from Peoria to Custer.

:'( Ouch, that is a long way (and I don't have a trailer). Maybe the next one that is say, a lot closer.

07-16-2008, 05:39 PM	#1
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07-16-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	National Rally 2009 I have intentions of being there. Have a few "things" to iron out on the schedule. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-17-2008, 08:19 AM	#3
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	National Rally 2009 I plan on going to the rally next year. I won't commit 100% to it yet, as life always throws curves at me when I do. The national rally will be so close to me, about 425 miles, so it will probably never be closer.
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07-17-2008, 09:40 AM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	National Rally 2009 I am absolutely going. My wife and I will be celebrating our anniversary at the Rally. I am getting a trailer to pull behind the Nomad. We wont be arriving until sometime Wednesday though.
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07-26-2008, 01:30 PM	#5
kioti Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lennox, SD Posts: 181	National Rally 2009 Reservations are already made! This is my favorite place to ride and there are some awesome "back roads" that I like to ride. The countdown begins. . . . __________________ Ride Safe Mike "Kioti" Gregg Peripheral visionary, wanderer, vagabond, pilgrim, rambler, roamer, nomad VBA #00380 VROC #11078 Lennox, SD AMERICA by GOD 2016 Kawasaki Vaquero 2009 Victory Vision - gone 2006 Kawasaki Nomad - gone 2002 Kawasaki 1500 Classic - gone "A Bumble Bee is considerably faster than a Super H Farmall" 2009 Black Hills Rally 2018 Black Hills Rally Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-28-2008, 09:41 AM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	National Rally 2009 I saw that they have rooms blocked at the Bavarian Inn. I looked it up and unless they are giving us a price break they are $75 and up. I booked down the road at a little place called the Mile Hi Motel for $54. There is a restaurant next door on one side and a laundry on the other side. Custer is not a big place so it is actually only a few blocks from the Bavarian. (if you want to save a few bucks)
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08-04-2008, 09:39 PM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	National Rally 2009 For those in the North Central Region attending the KawaNOW National Rally next June 16th through the 18th; I have access to a premier log home rental in Custer for next year's national rally. It is owned by a client of mine. It sleeps 8 in four separate bedrooms; each with separate bathrooms. This log home is around 2,000 square feet; with a open format; and all the amenities. It is in a great location just outside of Custer with a paved road to it. Depending on how many wish to share the facility the rate could be far less than the motels mentioned thus far in the posts. ($600 per night divided by however many want to be included -- up to eight total) The home is owned by a client of mine. If anyone is interested; let me know as soon as you can as I will either commit to it or not based on response. I am opening the offer first to the members of the North Central Region however commitment has to be soon -- otherwise the offer will be given to the KawaNOW national staff next. Just so you know; this is a very expensive log home (nearly $1 million dollars); thus would be best for those that would prefer a more relaxed; mature approach to the stay in Custer. If you plan on being "rowdy"; this would not be an option for you. Those interested; please PM me rather than post it. I will not respond to any posts regarding this offer. I will provide a link to pictures of the home to serious inquiries only. Sincerely, Greg Wilson, North Central Region Assistant Regional Leader __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#8
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	National Rally 2009 I'm actually glad you brought this up. I contacted the Bavarian Inn and they are supposed to give a discount for KawaNow members. If they're not, let me know and I will give them a call. Also, if any of you have been there, we are looking to schedule some meals at local restaurants. While we plan to only have one "official" meal together, I'm very aware that it tends to happen that everyone goes to the same place. So, where do you recommend? What's good? Where should we avoid? Thanks for your help! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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08-04-2008, 10:39 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	National Rally 2009 If you have not been to Custer and need some local advice on restaurants; I can ask my client what his recommendations would be. He likely would have some suggestions. I will let you know via PM and this thread. Greg __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-04-2008, 10:42 PM	#10
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	National Rally 2009 I'll have to see how far that is from Peoria, IL and see if I can swing it. It would be great to attend. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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08-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	National Rally 2009 Mapquest says 930 miles from Peoria to Custer.
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08-05-2008, 06:24 AM	#13
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	National Rally 2009 Just a hop, skip, and a step. I am going to trailer my bike there and then ride it. It is simply too long of a distance for me to ride it there given the time available for me to attend. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-05-2008, 08:39 AM	#14
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	National Rally 2009 Greg, That is a great offer and a great opportunity for members to get to know each other. I would absolutely ask your client for local advice. I find the locals always know the best places. On our honeymoon we spent a week in Deadwood and the guy that runs the bed & breakfast tipped us onto a small italian place upstairs from one of the casinos. I dated an italian chick whose parents came straight from Italy and this place in Deadwood was dead on for her grandma's cooking. The locals are great for information. Socwbiker, I have seen in other posts that members are being quoted rooms in the 80 dollar range while their site states rooms $75 - $150. It doesn't look like there is much discount.
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