regional rally - Page 2

cbutteris · 07-15-2013, 09:26 PM

I'm interested to see what Arkansas looks like. Will just have to see where I'm at and what work allows when the time gets closer.

From here, it looks like a pretty straight shot down I35. ?

**plumber63** · 07-15-2013, 11:19 PM

I'm interested also. Wanted to go to Estes but date didn't work.

mobandy78 · 07-16-2013, 05:23 PM

That's only about 230 miles for me. I could be interested in attending.

Not sure of your reasons for choosing Mountain Home, but if you haven't been to Eureka Springs, AR, there are some great riding roads there also... it's just a tad West of where you're talking. Eureka Springs is a very biker friendly town and most of their motels/hotels cater to bikers. There are several shops for the ladies and restaurants for all of us to enjoy. Just a thought... I don't want to infringe on your planning.

**Framer** · 07-16-2013, 07:23 PM

Eureka Springs is a great place to stay. I was there the first of June for 4 days. There are good road in just about every direction. Harrison looked like a good town too. It's about half way between Eureka Springs and Mountain Home. I don't think we can go wrong as long as we're in the Ozark Mountains.

**BudMan** · 07-16-2013, 07:34 PM

Nothing wrong with Eureka Springs. We had the 2010 South Central rally there.
Just looking for a different place.

**rayski271** · 07-16-2013, 07:58 PM

yep and eureka springs is in riding distance of mountian home where to have it is still open trying to find out how many rooms we might need and all that good stuff teri conrad was going to check to see if we might be able to get discounts at state park lodges i would like to keep it in the ozarks so its still in planning stage but ill let you all know

stretch · 07-16-2013, 10:37 PM

Never rode in Arkansas, so I am in. June 10 - 12 works for me if that is what you pick Ray.

cbutteris · 07-16-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jendesigner

Interesting One more souvenir I brought home with me was a nice paint chip in the front fender, (was able to buff out scratches). Was riding home on a river road early in the morning, saw two deer ahead and slowed down, when a third come out of nowhere, jumped my front fender and dragged his back hoof over my bike. Sat on the side of the road for a while after that one :-)

Hey, Jen. That was cuttin' it a little close. Glad she didn't try to join you on the seat!

Had a friend get cleared right off the seat by a deer and got hurt pretty bad. Safe travels.

**rayski271** · 07-16-2013, 10:55 PM

jen i have to agree with cal there way to close glad your ok

**jestephens** · 07-17-2013, 09:10 AM

Wow Jen!! That was a close call. I'm glad a chip in the fender is all the damage done (not counting your nerves).

On rally planning:
For what it's worth, [most] of the VBA rallies I've participated in were held the week before Father's Day. I remember because normally my dad and I go together, and the weekend we get home is Father's Day, a great way to end a father-son trip. - I'm not necessarily making that a request, but putting that out there for reference. It's been pretty reliable for weather and such

**GIBBY** · 07-17-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Wow Jen!! That was a close call. I'm glad a chip in the fender is all the damage done (not counting your nerves).

On rally planning:
For what it's worth, [most] of the VBA rallies I've participated in were held the week before Father's Day. I remember because normally my dad and I go together, and the weekend we get home is Father's Day, a great way to end a father-son trip. - I'm not necessarily making that a request, but putting that out there for reference. It's been pretty reliable for weather and such

Fathers Day 2014 is June 15th. So a combined NCR/SCR regional rally June 10-12 would work out well for you. Greg W. may have trouble with those dates though and I would sure hate to see him and Kendra miss another rally

See attachment for average weather conditions for Mountain Home, AR

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...,d.aWc&cad=rja

old dog · 07-17-2013, 08:11 PM

Ray count me in and a friend.

jesse · 07-20-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wanderer

I love riding in Arkansas, so, I'll be there!!

Gene, don't they have a room named after you at the Hub?
I thought you were here once a month for some type of rally.

Northwest Arkansas is a good place to ride, ask anyone who has been here.

**wanderer** · 07-21-2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jesse

Gene, don't they have a room named after you at the Hub?
I thought you were here once a month for some type of rally.

Northwest Arkansas is a good place to ride, ask anyone who has been here.

As a matter of fact, I'll be in Eureka Springs for a week starting this coming Saturday!

oldbikers · 07-26-2013, 07:27 PM

Ray, Dave I might be able to find my way to Arkansas. and maybe I can get off work

07-15-2013, 09:26 PM	#16
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	I'm interested to see what Arkansas looks like. Will just have to see where I'm at and what work allows when the time gets closer. From here, it looks like a pretty straight shot down I35. ? __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2013, 11:19 PM	#17
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 985	I'm interested also. Wanted to go to Estes but date didn't work. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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07-16-2013, 05:23 PM	#18
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	That's only about 230 miles for me. I could be interested in attending. Not sure of your reasons for choosing Mountain Home, but if you haven't been to Eureka Springs, AR, there are some great riding roads there also... it's just a tad West of where you're talking. Eureka Springs is a very biker friendly town and most of their motels/hotels cater to bikers. There are several shops for the ladies and restaurants for all of us to enjoy. Just a thought... I don't want to infringe on your planning. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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07-16-2013, 07:23 PM	#19
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Eureka Springs is a great place to stay. I was there the first of June for 4 days. There are good road in just about every direction. Harrison looked like a good town too. It's about half way between Eureka Springs and Mountain Home. I don't think we can go wrong as long as we're in the Ozark Mountains. __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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07-16-2013, 07:34 PM	#20
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Nothing wrong with Eureka Springs. We had the 2010 South Central rally there. Just looking for a different place. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-16-2013, 07:58 PM	#21
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	yep and eureka springs is in riding distance of mountian home where to have it is still open trying to find out how many rooms we might need and all that good stuff teri conrad was going to check to see if we might be able to get discounts at state park lodges i would like to keep it in the ozarks so its still in planning stage but ill let you all know __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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07-16-2013, 10:37 PM	#22
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	Never rode in Arkansas, so I am in. June 10 - 12 works for me if that is what you pick Ray. __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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07-16-2013, 10:55 PM	#24
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	jen i have to agree with cal there way to close glad your ok __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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07-17-2013, 09:10 AM	#25
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Wow Jen!! That was a close call. I'm glad a chip in the fender is all the damage done (not counting your nerves). On rally planning: For what it's worth, [most] of the VBA rallies I've participated in were held the week before Father's Day. I remember because normally my dad and I go together, and the weekend we get home is Father's Day, a great way to end a father-son trip. - I'm not necessarily making that a request, but putting that out there for reference. It's been pretty reliable for weather and such __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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07-17-2013, 08:11 PM	#27
old dog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 166	Ray count me in and a friend.
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07-26-2013, 07:27 PM	#30
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Ray, Dave I might be able to find my way to Arkansas. and maybe I can get off work __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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