Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... - Page 12

**MAS Tequila** · 07-19-2010, 04:45 PM

Has a decision been reached yet?

I'm sorry I love Mo and miss Fred, but as you get older there are certain things you don't do. And camping is now one of them.

There are things ( like having to get up 2-3 times a night) that just don't work with camping.

Think about us old farts.

MT

Stump · 07-21-2010, 05:38 PM

Just let me now were and when to be tere and ill try to show up for this event , I just need time to plan the trip and to get my stuff together.

sneedvegas · 07-21-2010, 06:29 PM

I know I'm new here, but I think Maggie Valley is a great choice. My wife is from there and we were through there this past weekend. I-40 was experiencing problems so we went through Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville on the way home. Take it from a local, traffic is horrible in these three cities. You have to spend 30-45 minutes just getting out of town for a ride. Maggie is never crowded. They have good restaurants and hotels. There's a couple of leather stores and a motorcycle museum (Wheels Through Time). Plus, they have access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want a bigger city, Asheville is only 25 mins away. Also, Waynesville downtown is nearby and Cherokee is a pleasant ride. There's a local Kawa dealer (Waynesville Cycle) and plenty of medical and other services. Personally, I would like to go somewhere besides my inlaws', but I think you guys would like it.

sarge1057 · 07-22-2010, 06:27 AM

I just have to say what a good looking family you sure are a busy guy. I bet all the boys keep you on your toes. :)

**MAS Tequila** · 07-22-2010, 03:09 PM

I'm going to Maggie Valley the weekend of Aug 6-8. If anyone wants to come up and ride.

We'll be riding in about lunchtime and staying at the Applecover.

Derrick has rooms for $40.00 so bring it and let's ride.

MT

**krash** · 07-22-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sneedvegas

I know I'm new here, but I think Maggie Valley is a great choice. My wife is from there and we were through there this past weekend. I-40 was experiencing problems so we went through Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville on the way home. Take it from a local, traffic is horrible in these three cities. You have to spend 30-45 minutes just getting out of town for a ride. Maggie is never crowded. They have good restaurants and hotels. There's a couple of leather stores and a motorcycle museum (Wheels Through Time). Plus, they have access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want a bigger city, Asheville is only 25 mins away. Also, Waynesville downtown is nearby and Cherokee is a pleasant ride. There's a local Kawa dealer (Waynesville Cycle) and plenty of medical and other services. Personally, I would like to go somewhere besides my inlaws', but I think you guys would like it.

I agree with sneedvegas, Maggie Vally is a beautiful area and has everything close by.
http://maggievalley.org/

We also stayed at the Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center and it is a very nice place. 99 rooms and a conference center for up to 250 guests.
http://www.maggievalleyhotel.com/hotel-overview.html

And this looks like a nice camp ground.
http://www.creekwoodfarmrv.com/

sneedvegas · 07-22-2010, 06:31 PM

Sarge, Thanks for the compliments on the family. I'm on the go all the time with the kids and other things. I teach 6-9 Special Education, am working on my EdD in Organizational Leadership, pastor a new church plant, and coach middle school football. That's a lot for a fat lazy guy.

Stump · 07-23-2010, 09:59 PM

maggievalley sounds good ,just let me now and ill try to make it . Looking forward to meeting everyone face to face.

poppy · 07-24-2010, 10:12 AM

Maggie Valley sounds like a good option....How about a few more locals offer up their opinions??

Todd · 07-27-2010, 03:04 PM

How would everyone feel about the Cherokee NC area. Just a few miles from Maggie Valley and for those inclined they have Casino's and plenty of watering holes.

1600bluekaw · 07-27-2010, 03:53 PM

Cherokee sound like a great place. It has a lot of amenities a group our size would need. We are planning on making this our vacaction next year. We now call it "BIKATION". We would also like to make the Biltmore a place to visit either before the rally or afterwards. I am sure that many of the local county/state roads will be great to ride as well. Just let us know the final decision. Have bike & luggage will travel.

**MAS Tequila** · 07-28-2010, 01:45 PM

Every time I've been in Cherokee it has been crowded and busy.

Do we really want to have our rally in a casino town?

The amenities aren't quite as good as most think. It's a tourist trap.

But you know; whatever.

MT

usranger74 · 07-28-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

Every time I've been in Cherokee it has been crowded and busy.

Do we really want to have our rally in a casino town?

The amenities aren't quite as good as most think. It's a tourist trap.

But you know; whatever.

MT

10-4 on that! I hope we can find a better place than Cherokee.

Does it have to be in NC? If not, look at Townsend, TN.

Does anyone have an est on the size of this Rally? If it not to big, Fontan Village, NC I was once there for a conferance (with 250 others) and found it to be very nice.

kawgirl · 07-28-2010, 10:03 PM

Agreed on the crowded, busy, and expensive part of Cherokee.

Stump · 08-02-2010, 05:55 PM

Iam not big on crowds myself, Idon't like to gamble anymore , Iam no good at .But its up to you guys .

07-19-2010, 04:45 PM	#166
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Has a decision been reached yet? I'm sorry I love Mo and miss Fred, but as you get older there are certain things you don't do. And camping is now one of them. There are things ( like having to get up 2-3 times a night) that just don't work with camping. Think about us old farts. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2010, 05:38 PM	#167
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Just let me now were and when to be tere and ill try to show up for this event , I just need time to plan the trip and to get my stuff together. __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare.
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07-21-2010, 06:29 PM	#168
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... I know I'm new here, but I think Maggie Valley is a great choice. My wife is from there and we were through there this past weekend. I-40 was experiencing problems so we went through Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville on the way home. Take it from a local, traffic is horrible in these three cities. You have to spend 30-45 minutes just getting out of town for a ride. Maggie is never crowded. They have good restaurants and hotels. There's a couple of leather stores and a motorcycle museum (Wheels Through Time). Plus, they have access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want a bigger city, Asheville is only 25 mins away. Also, Waynesville downtown is nearby and Cherokee is a pleasant ride. There's a local Kawa dealer (Waynesville Cycle) and plenty of medical and other services. Personally, I would like to go somewhere besides my inlaws', but I think you guys would like it.
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07-22-2010, 06:27 AM	#169
sarge1057 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ,,,,,,,,,,,, Posts: 1,426	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... I just have to say what a good looking family you sure are a busy guy. I bet all the boys keep you on your toes. :)
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07-22-2010, 03:09 PM	#170
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... I'm going to Maggie Valley the weekend of Aug 6-8. If anyone wants to come up and ride. We'll be riding in about lunchtime and staying at the Applecover. Derrick has rooms for $40.00 so bring it and let's ride. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2010, 06:31 PM	#172
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Sarge, Thanks for the compliments on the family. I'm on the go all the time with the kids and other things. I teach 6-9 Special Education, am working on my EdD in Organizational Leadership, pastor a new church plant, and coach middle school football. That's a lot for a fat lazy guy.
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07-23-2010, 09:59 PM	#173
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... maggievalley sounds good ,just let me now and ill try to make it . Looking forward to meeting everyone face to face. __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare.
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07-24-2010, 10:12 AM	#174
poppy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah; 2004 Nomad 1500 Posts: 510	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Maggie Valley sounds like a good option....How about a few more locals offer up their opinions??
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07-27-2010, 03:04 PM	#175
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... How would everyone feel about the Cherokee NC area. Just a few miles from Maggie Valley and for those inclined they have Casino's and plenty of watering holes. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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07-27-2010, 03:53 PM	#176
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Cherokee sound like a great place. It has a lot of amenities a group our size would need. We are planning on making this our vacaction next year. We now call it "BIKATION". We would also like to make the Biltmore a place to visit either before the rally or afterwards. I am sure that many of the local county/state roads will be great to ride as well. Just let us know the final decision. Have bike & luggage will travel. __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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07-28-2010, 01:45 PM	#177
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Every time I've been in Cherokee it has been crowded and busy. Do we really want to have our rally in a casino town? The amenities aren't quite as good as most think. It's a tourist trap. But you know; whatever. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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07-28-2010, 10:03 PM	#179
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Agreed on the crowded, busy, and expensive part of Cherokee. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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08-02-2010, 05:55 PM	#180
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Discuss the KawaNOW National Rally for 2011... Iam not big on crowds myself, Idon't like to gamble anymore , Iam no good at .But its up to you guys . __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare.
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