Confirmed Reservations: 2017 National Rally - Page 8

petenomad · 06-01-2017, 10:58 PM

The current plan is to come through Niagara Falls (Canada). After the rally, we are going to head to Acadia National Park for a few days. Likely do a whale watching tour and perhaps a lighthouse tour as well. Haven't planned the the route home yet - but I don't think it will include the Florida Keys.

Here's a bit of the after rally plan: To Acadia

jesse · 06-01-2017, 11:29 PM

With just a little routing you could color in the whole northwest.

petenomad · 06-01-2017, 11:38 PM

Yeah, we were originally planning on just doing a whirlwind ride to get all the states, but we wouldn't really see much. Decided to focus on just really exploring a few states instead.

davidjmurphy · 06-02-2017, 06:58 AM

Rasta after 40 or so days at sea I would probably snuggle with anyone. Not likely.lol

**Top Cat** · 06-02-2017, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by petenomad

My last name is PETErman. I also don't ride a nomad any more, but I think there's a lot of that going around.

Oh, I get that.
Yes a lot of members do not ride Nomads anymore.

turtle · 06-03-2017, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by petenomad

The current plan is to come through Niagara Falls (Canada). After the rally, we are going to head to Acadia National Park for a few days. Likely do a whale watching tour and perhaps a lighthouse tour as well. Haven't planned the the route home yet - but I don't think it will include the Florida Keys.

Here's a bit of the after rally plan: To Acadia

I like your route. If I could make a couple of suggestions ....

In Maine : when you get to Augusta take route 3 to Belfast (nice fast 2 lane road) then follow route 1 to Bucksport and Ellsworth then route 3 to Bar Harbor. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Augu...44.3876119!3e0
Belfast has a nice little harbor in downtown we usually take a break at.
Bucksport has the Penobscot Narrows Bridge https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...ect_Maine.html
OR you could use this on the way home.

In New Hampshire - take Bear Notch Road (instead of West Side Road) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.9...a=!4m2!4m1!3e0

In Vermont: If you're not staying in Burlington for the night, I would suggest this variation. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.9...32!1m0!1m0!3e0

I offer these to you in humbleness. I know you did not ask for my input but, I am offering it. Thank You ,Shawn

petenomad · 06-03-2017, 04:47 PM

Thanks, for the suggestions. I haven't really planned stops, was looking for some interesting roads. We'll explore a little before getting to Bar Harbor - hoping to have smaller crowds and maybe cheaper hotels if we are not arriving on the weekend.

turtle · 06-03-2017, 04:59 PM

We do almost all of our riding in these 3 states (Me., NH., Vt.). Let me know if I can be of help in any way. Roads, motels, places to eat, or whatever...

This site has great information as well http://www.newenglandriders.org/BestEasternMC.htm

petenomad · 06-03-2017, 05:08 PM

The Penobscot Narrows Bridge definitely looks like a nice change.
Will have to firm up if we are going to visit Shelburne or not. If not, could easily add the VT change.
Bear Notch - this is definitely the kind of thing a local would know better.

Thanks again.

**Badger: Black Hills** · 06-06-2017, 12:28 PM

Don't see Ruth and myself on the list yet. I did finalize the reservation. We will be arriving Monday (slight possibility of Sunday), one bike, double room, leaving on Friday. Looking forward to a great time with old friends and new!

davidjmurphy · 06-08-2017, 06:16 AM

Starting to panic,got here in Denmark last night and it looks that the vessel will not sail until Saturday or Sunday. 7-8 days to sail across the Atlantic depending where they start fishing in Canadian Waters. The vessel can hold 720-740 meteric tones of shrimp. Doesn't look good now but things can change. I'll have a better understanding of what's going on in a couple of weeks.

**Kawhead** · 06-10-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by davidjmurphy

Starting to panic,got here in Denmark last night and it looks that the vessel will not sail until Saturday or Sunday. 7-8 days to sail across the Atlantic depending where they start fishing in Canadian Waters. The vessel can hold 720-740 meteric tones of shrimp. Doesn't look good now but things can change. I'll have a better understanding of what's going on in a couple of weeks.

Hope you can make it. I'm so ready for a long bike ride. I enjoy the rides to and from the rally as much as the rally.

I wouldn't mind if a few procrastinators show up.

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davidjmurphy · 06-11-2017, 07:29 AM

Man I hope so,Just passing the Orkney islands 7.5 knot tide running here, the vessel slowed down to 4 knots. They should start fishing in Canadian Waters sometime on the 18. I am expecting a long trip and I am afraid I will have to cancel my reservations the end of this month,Murphy's Law. When you want a long deployment its short and when you want a short deployment its long. Oh well just a few more trips to,retirement again.

**Rasta** · 06-15-2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by davidjmurphy

Man I hope so,Just passing the Orkney islands 7.5 knot tide running here, the vessel slowed down to 4 knots. They should start fishing in Canadian Waters sometime on the 18. I am expecting a long trip and I am afraid I will have to cancel my reservations the end of this month,Murphy's Law. When you want a long deployment its short and when you want a short deployment its long. Oh well just a few more trips to,retirement again.

Make your money while you can....ride will be there when you retire!

jesse · 06-17-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rasta

Make your money while you can....ride will be there when you retire!

From the man who spends more time riding than he works!

06-01-2017, 10:58 PM	#106
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	The current plan is to come through Niagara Falls (Canada). After the rally, we are going to head to Acadia National Park for a few days. Likely do a whale watching tour and perhaps a lighthouse tour as well. Haven't planned the the route home yet - but I don't think it will include the Florida Keys. Here's a bit of the after rally plan: To Acadia __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by petenomad; 06-01-2017 at 11:14 PM.
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06-01-2017, 11:29 PM	#107
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	With just a little routing you could color in the whole northwest. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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06-01-2017, 11:38 PM	#108
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Yeah, we were originally planning on just doing a whirlwind ride to get all the states, but we wouldn't really see much. Decided to focus on just really exploring a few states instead. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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06-02-2017, 06:58 AM	#109
davidjmurphy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kentville Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 290	Rasta after 40 or so days at sea I would probably snuggle with anyone. Not likely.lol __________________ Keep your head up and your stick on the ice.
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06-03-2017, 04:47 PM	#112
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Thanks, for the suggestions. I haven't really planned stops, was looking for some interesting roads. We'll explore a little before getting to Bar Harbor - hoping to have smaller crowds and maybe cheaper hotels if we are not arriving on the weekend. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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06-03-2017, 04:59 PM	#113
turtle Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Berlin NH Posts: 59	We do almost all of our riding in these 3 states (Me., NH., Vt.). Let me know if I can be of help in any way. Roads, motels, places to eat, or whatever... This site has great information as well http://www.newenglandriders.org/BestEasternMC.htm __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500 Blue/Silver 2009 Classic 900lt Black/Blue Cardo Scala Rider Q2 multiset Tour Master riding gear
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06-03-2017, 05:08 PM	#114
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	The Penobscot Narrows Bridge definitely looks like a nice change. Will have to firm up if we are going to visit Shelburne or not. If not, could easily add the VT change. Bear Notch - this is definitely the kind of thing a local would know better. Thanks again. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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06-06-2017, 12:28 PM	#115
Badger: Black Hills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 200	Don't see Ruth and myself on the list yet. I did finalize the reservation. We will be arriving Monday (slight possibility of Sunday), one bike, double room, leaving on Friday. Looking forward to a great time with old friends and new! __________________ 2009 National, Custer, SD 2010 NW Regional, Kalispell, MT 2011 National, Maggie Valley, NC 2011 Rally in the Redwoods, CA 2013 National, Estes Park, CO 2013 SE Regional, Blairsville, GA 2014 NW Regional, Orifino, ID 2014 NC/SC Regional in the Ozarks, AR 2016 NC Regional, Hillsboro, WI 2016 E. Canada/NE Regional, Quebec 2017 National, Lake George, NY 2018 SC/NC, Custer, SD 2018 Antlers, OK Last edited by Badger: Black Hills; 06-06-2017 at 12:33 PM.
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06-08-2017, 06:16 AM	#116
davidjmurphy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kentville Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 290	Starting to panic,got here in Denmark last night and it looks that the vessel will not sail until Saturday or Sunday. 7-8 days to sail across the Atlantic depending where they start fishing in Canadian Waters. The vessel can hold 720-740 meteric tones of shrimp. Doesn't look good now but things can change. I'll have a better understanding of what's going on in a couple of weeks. __________________ Keep your head up and your stick on the ice.
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06-11-2017, 07:29 AM	#118
davidjmurphy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kentville Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 290	Man I hope so,Just passing the Orkney islands 7.5 knot tide running here, the vessel slowed down to 4 knots. They should start fishing in Canadian Waters sometime on the 18. I am expecting a long trip and I am afraid I will have to cancel my reservations the end of this month,Murphy's Law. When you want a long deployment its short and when you want a short deployment its long. Oh well just a few more trips to,retirement again. __________________ Keep your head up and your stick on the ice.
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