2013 VBA National Rally... Pre-planning begins - Page 2

Chili · 06-04-2012, 09:41 PM

Hmm that answers some questions I had about the front desk clerk at the hotel in Trinidad when we stayed on our way to Phoenix in December.

blowndodge · 06-04-2012, 09:41 PM

I think we're not giving trip much credit. Since the 2009 national rally was on the west coast in Custer, Trip is going to take us deep sea fishing in salida colorado which is further west out in the ocean. I need to make sure I have my deep sea fishing license

jesse · 06-04-2012, 10:48 PM

Haven't been to Salida since 04. Stayed three nights there on my way to Sturgis. We stayed there and drove in a different direction every day. Interesting things to see and do from there.

**trip** · 06-05-2012, 07:27 AM

Well Salida was a suggestion I made several months ago, but, it was just a suggestion. After me and the committee take a look at things, we may hold the rally in another Colorado town.... we'll see.

**trip** · 06-05-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

I think we're not giving trip much credit. Since the 2009 national rally was on the west coast in Custer, Trip is going to take us deep sea fishing in salida colorado which is further west out in the ocean. I need to make sure I have my deep sea fishing license

I wouldn't bother if I were you BD...... you're idea of deep sea fishing is looking in the lobster tanks at Red Lobster.

No license needed for that.

**glwilson** · 06-05-2012, 07:45 AM

Not sure what the "grumblings" were about your original idea...

Netnorske · 06-05-2012, 09:14 AM

Yeah...there was quite a lot of discussion at the SW Rally about next years National. Those Colorado boys were tossing out ideas like candy from a parade float...

. I'm sure they will dial in a great location and everyone....including me....will have a great time...

!

Netnorske · 06-05-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Not sure what the "grumblings" were about your original idea...

Greg....
The basic consensus seemed to be that Salida lacked the quality riding areas that are much more prevalent in other parts of Colorado. Having ridden in Colorado before...I can attest to what kind of quality is available there, and the Colorado guys just want to make sure that the National Rally provides everyone the best riding opportunities available to them. That's it...that's all.

blowndodge · 06-05-2012, 03:28 PM

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I've decided to go ahead and get a committee together to help me officially plan and execute the rally.

I have called upon Joel "Waterman" Schneekloth and Rod "Pronghorn" Yeager to be part of the committee and help me. Actually I'm just going to sit on my butt and do nothing like always!

The three of us, actually only those two, will be researching and checking things out in Colorado over the next few months. We hope to make final decisions and announce all vital information to the VBA masses by October. For now, the only thing I can definitely tell you about the National next year is that it will be in Colorado and I'll have nothing to do with it's organizing! All other info will be forthcoming.

Keep in mind that the decisions we, actually I, make, will be for the betterment of my wallet and while we certainly can't please everyone, every effort will be made to accomodate every one of my needs.
Thanks,
Trip

I have a boss just like this!

**cnc** · 06-05-2012, 04:09 PM

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I have a boss just like this!

That's funny I had a boss who kept finishing my sentences and putting words in my mouth, We duct taped him and sent him to the west coast.

**glwilson** · 06-05-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Greg....
The basic consensus seemed to be that Salida lacked the quality riding areas that are much more prevalent in other parts of Colorado. Having ridden in Colorado before...I can attest to what kind of quality is available there, and the Colorado guys just want to make sure that the National Rally provides everyone the best riding opportunities available to them. That's it...that's all.

Thanks Kris. I figured it was something like that. Have never ridden in CO, but have visited many times. My favorite state...

trosco · 06-05-2012, 05:26 PM

Saliva wouldn't be the worst possible choice. But Montrose would be my suggestion. Much riding there and access to lots of other stiff. RR rides, rafting, zip lines and so on. And for those that couldn't do kanab this year access to the east half of Utah to.
Or if the goal is further east in Colo. how about Co springs or Golden?

Sin City Stan · 06-05-2012, 06:02 PM

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But Montrose would be my suggestion. Much riding there

Montrose would be nice with the gazillion dollar highway just south of it. However, for those coming from the East it's an additional 1/2 day hike over the Rockies from Colorado Springs.

jandreu · 06-05-2012, 09:02 PM

Lets just call it done and load several containers with all the bikes and have it on Maui. Now everybody travels but ME!

First round of Mai Tai's are on me.

**coacha** · 06-05-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jandreu

Lets just call it done and load several containers with all the bikes and have it on Maui. Now everybody travels but ME!

First round of Mai Tai's are on me.

Deal!

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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I think we're not giving trip much credit. Since the 2009 national rally was on the west coast in Custer, Trip is going to take us deep sea fishing in salida colorado which is further west out in the ocean. I need to make sure I have my deep sea fishing license __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-04-2012, 10:48 PM	#18
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Haven't been to Salida since 04. Stayed three nights there on my way to Sturgis. We stayed there and drove in a different direction every day. Interesting things to see and do from there. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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06-05-2012, 07:27 AM	#19
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Well Salida was a suggestion I made several months ago, but, it was just a suggestion. After me and the committee take a look at things, we may hold the rally in another Colorado town.... we'll see. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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06-05-2012, 07:45 AM	#21
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Not sure what the "grumblings" were about your original idea... __________________ "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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06-05-2012, 09:14 AM	#22
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Yeah...there was quite a lot of discussion at the SW Rally about next years National. Those Colorado boys were tossing out ideas like candy from a parade float.... I'm sure they will dial in a great location and everyone....including me....will have a great time...! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-05-2012, 05:26 PM	#27
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Saliva wouldn't be the worst possible choice. But Montrose would be my suggestion. Much riding there and access to lots of other stiff. RR rides, rafting, zip lines and so on. And for those that couldn't do kanab this year access to the east half of Utah to. Or if the goal is further east in Colo. how about Co springs or Golden? __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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06-05-2012, 09:02 PM	#29
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Lets just call it done and load several containers with all the bikes and have it on Maui. Now everybody travels but ME! First round of Mai Tai's are on me. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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