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08-14-2014, 12:38 PM
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It's not that I mind the "non-Canadian" suggestions/banter ...I'd just like to see a little more Canadian content. 
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09-02-2014, 01:55 PM
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Well Rick, here's my 2 cents worth.
This has been a good riding season overall and I still hope to get a couple more weekend trips in before I put the big girl away for the winter. Only about 2,000 km away from hitting the 72 K mark so that is my minimum goal which would put me at an average of 12 K per year since I've bought her. (Not bad I think for someone in Canada who still has to work for a living!) The National Rally in Arkansas next year is definitely in the plans. I plan to use up 2 weeks of my 2015 vacation time for that. A Western Canada rally would be a fun idea, perhaps on a small scale. Let's say a 3 day event (Fri, Sat & Sun) over a weekend. That what our Volusia Riders group does and it seems to work out well for the majority. Perhaps somewhere in the interior of BC such as the Kootenays might be a fairly central location. That's all I've got for now.
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08-03-2014, 09:09 PM
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"But none the less". And yes, I don't see myself going. Like I said, AR is a great place to ride but not necessarily in late June. Also, I down' enjoy large groups. Antlers and the regional meets are more my cup of tea.
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08-04-2014, 06:29 PM
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how about Taos,New Mexico.
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08-10-2014, 12:28 PM
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No offense intended !!! .....but this thread has somehow turned from the possibilities for the Western Regional members, ..into the U.S. regional district's possibilities. I like all the ideas so don't get me wrong but where the hell are all the Western Canadian members.
I'm in no way trying to persuade Canadian members not to attend the National !! This is just a thought. So anyone who might think so,..."don't get your tit in a wringer" ..... I had an idea of maybe meeting the Eastern regional members halfway [ somewhere in Canada ....Kenora Ontario ???? ] for a full on Canadian National rally. What say you Norm ??? maybe put it out there for your eastern boys to consider. That's 1558.6 miles or 2504 Kms. from Vancouver to Kenora. [ for example ] Considerably less than the 2386 miles/ 3839.8 Kms required for west coast members to attend the Arkansa National. I know there are eastern regional members further away than Montreal Quebec ...but just as an example....According to H.D. Ride Planner,..... .from Montreal Quebec to Kenora Ontario is 1339 Mi/2154 Kms. ......a little less than 1425 Mi. or 2293 Kms. for a ride to the National. [ not much less mind you. ] Of course all U.S. of A. members would be welcome and encouraged to attend.   Just an idea !!
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08-13-2014, 01:15 PM
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08-14-2014, 08:44 PM
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Although I would like to go to Arkansas I think the 2 week trip will likely not work. If I take extended time in the summer it would maybe be to Europe. However we are considering the downsize on the house and getting out of the city so it's quite up in the air right now. I have no desire to travel through Sask/Man for sure unless they come out with auto-pilot.
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08-15-2014, 01:24 PM
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What !!!! ??? No cruise control ??? I've never ridden through Sask. and/or Manitoba but have done it in a car back in the 1960's while on vac. with the family. .... I think I could find the beauty there is in both of those provinces though. ..... I hear you about the downsizing and possible move but ya got any suggestions E.E. ??? This is what I want to hear.... or even if there's any interest in having a rally,.....anywhere. Thanks for at least posting your thoughts...I wish other Canadian members would.
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08-15-2014, 02:47 PM
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Ive never ridden through northern Ontario on a bike but would sure love to. Ive done it many times in cars/ trucks/ motorhomes and the scenery is among the best Ive ever seen along Superior. I'd be open to a meeting in the Kenora area, as long as its in July or August, because of the school year.
My son goes to school in Thunder Bay so I'll have to make the trip out there on the bike before long.
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08-15-2014, 09:52 PM
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Thanks for contributing Steve......that's one yes for the Canadian National Rally. Not including me. And August works for me!!!
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08-15-2014, 09:54 PM
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09-02-2014, 01:37 PM
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So just to bump this up,.....I know the riding season is coming to a close for some of us "northern folk" and riding and/or making plans might not be a priority right now but lets start thinking about nxt yr, ...... and maybe put some ideas on what you might want to do, out here. After a point it'll be too much work to start arranging things. At least for me, anyways !! If you have ever had anything to do with putting a rally or gathering together, you know what I mean.
So......get to thinking and suggest what YOU WESTERN CANADIAN's think we should do..... if anything at all.....but let "us" know ....
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09-02-2014, 03:35 PM
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..Consisdering...I'V BEEN EVERYWHERE..CROSS THE DESERTS BARE..BREATHED THE MOUNTAIN AIR...Yea..I'v been everywhere...
I'm paying attention to rickyboy's suggestion...BECAUSE..mid Sept.. is a better time of year for Motorcyling thru Arkansas...So I wont plan a ride that direction for the planned "national" If I'm -able- I'll be looking at a ride to Western Canada...(just gotta figure out what little home town bank, I can rent a safe deposit box from..til I come back into the USA...so I can leave my Six Shooter there ;>) ...
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09-02-2014, 06:35 PM
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