Central Rally 2011 - Eureka Springs, Arkansas in Spring!

[smileyman]

Ok folks. Those of you interested should check out www.eurekasprings.org and think about what you would like to do and when you would like to do it. All the attractions are linked there and I am doing some research on possible motels/lodgings we can use and abuse. The website has a calender to help us dodge the crazy spring festivals and hit a low traffic period so we can have the place to ourselves.

I have been looking at NW AR dual sport trails, know of plenty of highway loops, and will no doubt be able to color in all the details as winter crushes in on my riding time. Eureka and the surrounding areas have a ton of great attractions and I will post up some links as I find them...

What is everyone up for? Who can make it and when? Discuss!

[tommymac]

I am a maybe, I would prolly have to factor in 2 days of travel time so that may be a problem plus withthe baby on the way, not sure can disappear for 5 or 6 days.

[smileyman]

When is the due date Tommy? This might be the time to beg off, as the next 3-4 years will be hard to pull yourself away...

[tommymac]

When is the due date Tommy? This might be the time to beg off, as the next 3-4 years will be hard to pull yourself away...

jan 11th. She seems to be ok with me still doing trackdays and trips but will obviously have to scale back.

[t-homo]

I'm in for whenever.

[Cutty72]

I'd like to, depends on what job I'm at then, and how fundage is looking.

[smileyman]

jan 11th. She seems to be ok with me still doing trackdays and trips but will obviously have to scale back.

I understand completely. I never left mine. He was at the track with me. Fed him bottles between sessions in my leathers, pulled his stroller around with me storing tire warmers underneath, works great for heating formula.

[marko138]

jan 11th. She seems to be ok with me still doing trackdays and trips but will obviously have to scale back.
Thats what she says now. You'll be singing a different tune come Jan 12, guy.

[G-Rex]

Eureka Springs is 3 hours from me. Of course I'll be there.

I'm down for whenever. :D

[KSGregman]

I'll ride down for it...I go down to Arkansas at least a couple of times a season....fun roads all over down there!

[derf]

99% sure that I'm out, 1100 miles each way for a short weekend might be a little to much for me.

[Mr Lefty]

I should be in... it's a long day one way... so no big deal... just can't promise anything with the Labrador trip in Sept.

[HokieDNA01]

I might be in. Eureka springs is awesome.

[caveman]

jan 11th. She seems to be ok with me still doing trackdays and trips but will obviously have to scale back.

you better get this in writing my friend. Everything changes once that kid pops out. EVERYTHING

Thats what she says now. You'll be singing a different tune come Jan 12, guy.

Truth

99% sure that I'm out, 1100 miles each way for a short weekend might be a little to much for me.

WUS

[tommymac]

Thats what she says now. You'll be singing a different tune come Jan 12, guy.

Oh we will see about that, but if I keep it up I may need your couch for a few days :lol:

[marko138]

Oh we will see about that, but if I keep it up I may need your couch for a few days :lol:
Don't bring the authorities to my house.

[tommymac]

Don't bring the authorities to my house.

We will be safe there, figure I am outside of NY so they wont find me :lol:

[marko138]

We will be safe there, figure I am outside of NY so they wont find me :lol:
K doesn't know where I live so you should be safe for a few days.

[derf]

We will be safe there, figure I am outside of NY so they wont find me :lol:

Tin foil hat again

[ericr]

Eureka Springs is 3 hours from me. Of course I'll be there.

I'm down for whenever. :D

That goes without saying Trace, you've ridden farther for lunch!! :lol:

I'm definitely interested, will have to see when it gets closer if I can swing it.

[Gas Man]

14.5hrs for me... so 1.5 day to get there.

I think it would be cool if we could do day trips to KS & OK.

When in the spring are we thinking?

[t-homo]

14.5hrs for me... so 1.5 day to get there.

I think it would be cool if we could do day trips to KS & OK.

When in the spring are we thinking?

The terrain in KS and OK looks like this: __________________________________

[smileyman]

Actually the Talhemina Trail thru NE and E OK is pretty cool. Goes right by the Cherokee Casino too if your into that sorta thing.
I have scoped some rides to S MO to Branson and over to Peel's Ferry then back into Extreme NW AR, and another great route thru Jasper to Hwy 123 and 7.. Cant get to Arkansas without seeing Hwy 23, the Pig Trail either. I could keep you guys on bikes 11 hours a day.

[smileyman]

And as for the date, we need to look for a date before school lets out, maybe dodging Spring break. I was checking weekends from March 26 thru about May 14th. You guys check your schedules. Obviously March is still fairly cold and rainy...

[t-homo]

Why so early? I vote for first weekend of may. might even have some vacation built up by then so i can make it for more than just the weekend.

[smileyman]

May is always a great month. You got Cinco de Mayo, my B-day is the sixth, Memorial Day on the 31st...

[Mr Lefty]

May is always a great month. You got Cinco de Mayo, my B-day is the sixth, Memorial Day on the 31st...

and mine on the 3rd... Tigger's is some where in there too...

[caveman]

I don't know about what it will be like down there, but anytime you want to have a gathering on or around Memorial day is a bad idea. Too overcrowded. i am down too just gotta get some dates locked in for work and planning around for the kids. The wifey may want to make an excursion to one of the trips if I am gonna be going to Eureka in the spring and Little Switzerland in the fall.

[Gas Man]

May 14th weekend?

[smileyman]

Unless I change jobs or something unfortunate happens, and bother we are talking about my luck here, I can do almost any weekend.

You wanna stay in the 'haunted' Crescent Hotel? Dunno how bike friendly it is...

[G-Rex]

I'm good for any weekend since it is, well, very close to me. :D

Heck, I won't even need to take any time off work for once. LOL

[Mr Lefty]

mid may is probably bad for me... we have had the Special Olympics around the 15th of may the last two years (can't speak before that wasn't here) so I imagine I'll have to compete.. I mean setup for it again. all leave is pre-denied.

what about the same time frame we normally do it... first weekend in June?

[smileyman]

Cause Spring in Arkansas isnt in June, Duh!

Actually it really shouldnt matter a rally is a rally. Only those planning on making both would be put off. That and school being out will mean Arkansas camping and tourism picking up the traffic a bit. I still think First weekend of May would be good...

[t-homo]

Honestly, I can make any weekend so it isn't a big deal when it is to me.

[Mr Lefty]

well if it's early in May I can probably do it... just not mid may... but honestly I won't know until April for sure

[Gas Man]

What about heat & humidity in June? That might be ruffer.

[caveman]

14.5hrs for me... so 1.5 day to get there.

I think it would be cool if we could do day trips to KS & OK.

When in the spring are we thinking?

I am game

Actually the Talhemina Trail thru NE and E OK is pretty cool. Goes right by the Cherokee Casino too if your into that sorta thing.
I have scoped some rides to S MO to Branson and over to Peel's Ferry then back into Extreme NW AR, and another great route thru Jasper to Hwy 123 and 7.. Cant get to Arkansas without seeing Hwy 23, the Pig Trail either. I could keep you guys on bikes 11 hours a day.

Gas just wants to get more stickers for his windscreen. Thats why he wants to hit NE and OK. Flat or not, one toe in or one mile in, he isn't picky.

And as for the date, we need to look for a date before school lets out, maybe dodging Spring break. I was checking weekends from March 26 thru about May 14th. You guys check your schedules. Obviously March is still fairly cold and rainy...

Wont it be warmer down south there in late march and april? But I agree early May would be good.

May 14th weekend?

cuttin it kinda close to spring break time

Unless I change jobs or something unfortunate happens, and bother we are talking about my luck here, I can do almost any weekend.

You wanna stay in the 'haunted' Crescent Hotel? Dunno how bike friendly it is...

What is this 'haunted' Crescent Hotel you speak of?

I'm good for any weekend since it is, well, very close to me. :D

Heck, I won't even need to take any time off work for once. LOL

Lucky

mid may is probably bad for me... we have had the Special Olympics around the 15th of may the last two years (can't speak before that wasn't here) so I imagine I'll have to compete.. I mean setup for it again. all leave is pre-denied.

what about the same time frame we normally do it... first weekend in June?

What event are you competing in?

What about heat & humidity in June? That might be ruffer.

Truth on this. Humidity sucks

[Gas Man]

cuttin it kinda close to spring break time

spring break in May? in AR???

[Mr Lefty]

What about heat & humidity in June? That might be ruffer.

for you soft folks maybe... remember I'm coming UP from MS.




What event are you competing in?

Truth on this. Humidity sucks

The 5m drool and piss your pants relay... it's my best chance for a medal.

[caveman]

The 5m drool and piss your pants relay... it's my best chance for a medal.[/QUOTE]

Nice, real nice.:rofl::lmao:

[smileyman]

March is typically rainy season, April is still a touch chilly but not bad. Humidity isnt to bad in Eureka. It is higher altitude than most of Arkansas.
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka has been on several TV programs for being haunted. They have tours and you can request the most haunted rooms.

[Gas Man]

I'll take the least haunted room plz

[t-homo]

uhh, spring break is mid march. middle of may is when school is getting out.

[caveman]

March is typically rainy season, April is still a touch chilly but not bad. Humidity isnt to bad in Eureka. It is higher altitude than most of Arkansas.
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka has been on several TV programs for being haunted. They have tours and you can request the most haunted rooms.

Is this a hotel? or a motel? Prefer motel types as you are on the ground level and can keep an eye on the rides.

[smileyman]

It was just a Halloween point of interest. It is a hotel and probably not the most motorcycle friendly, but would still be good fun. I am on the lookout for lodge style accomodations either in or immediately surrounding Eureka. It really is a motorcycle friendly community. I am going to ride over and spec it out soon as I replace the Buells battery...

[Trip]

Let me know when you get a date and I will post it on facebook.

[smileyman]

Chime in folks that wanna come for sure, I will check on some lodging availabilty and post links to their site or pics.

[caveman]

again depending on dates and getting them early enough to submit for vacation days.

[t-homo]

Then we should just pick a date and stick with it. How does the first weekend of May sound? May 7-8 are Sat and Sun.

[smileyman]

7-8 are good for me. Anyone else?

[Gas Man]

If I can get those dates off of work I can do that.

[G-Rex]

Then we should just pick a date and stick with it. How does the first weekend of May sound? May 7-8 are Sat and Sun.

That works fine for me also!

[t-homo]

Sounds like we've got a date set if you want to put it in stone smiley. No use trying to figure out what weekends people can and can't go because it will never work out for every person.

[KSGregman]

I'm good with the first week-end of May. :dthumb:

[Cass]

There's a Best Western on 62, a mile or 2 east of the bavarian place... the BW is (or was) really motorcycle friendly. My Dallas group based a rally out of there several times. They moved to basing out of somewhere a little closer to 40 in the past few years though.

The other thing to keep in mind when you start talking early May... Mothers Day... just as an FYI, for those that are married or have small people in the oven.

Spring break shouldn't be an issue though :)

[smileyman]

Thanks for the tip Cass! Mothers day was May 9 last year, or the second Sunday. That may make May 8th this year mothers day. That wouldnt necesaarily kill it but...

Who would have a conflict with the next weekend? Friday the 12- Sun the 14th? If that ruffles too many favors the 7-8 it will be.

[caveman]

7-8 are good for me. Anyone else?

If I can get those dates off of work I can do that.


Damn, that works so well for me, its sick. You will love this Gas, those dates are right in the middle of a 7 off for me. hahaha I love this job. I won't even have to take vacation for this trip, unless I want to have two weeks off and really get some good riding in while I'm down there. Perhaps, Gas, we could make a pretty decent length trip of this. Man, this will be an awesome trip.:rockwoot:

[smileyman]

The Buell has a new battery, good regulator/rectifier, fresh oil, and good tires. I will check lodgings for rates, thanks again Cass, you coming?

Those who are down early can do Cinco De Mayo Thursday, My Birthday Friday, and then party all weekend on 2!

[Gas Man]

Like it cave. I hate you. You're dead to me!

[caveman]

Like it cave. I hate you. You're dead to me!

C'mon Son you can't use my line. And don't be jealous green is not your color

[Gas Man]

C'mon Son you can't use my line. And don't be jealous green is not your color
Actually the woman likes green on me... turns my eye green. Yes they change colors.

[t-homo]

I might try to take friday off. Ride down to springfield, mo for cinco de mayo, then ride down to meet up on friday, get some good roads in between, and be ready for the rally.

[Porkchop]

I'd be in, as long as im for sure not out west by then.

[Rangerscott]

10 hour ride. I'm in. I'll try to get a 4 day weekend. Leave early friday morning, get there around 5pm. Then be able to leave monday morning.

I really need to know if this is set in stone. I'm going to really hassle my boss on getting vacation time this year.

[smileyman]

everyone check out Eurekabw.com the Best Western in E.S. AR. This looks like the place. I will see about rates for groups. What is our head count to now? 7 confirmed?

[Rangerscott]

I'm a maybe. Its still on for May 7-8?

[smileyman]

Yup. It conflicts with mothers day sunday but i am trying to bring my baby momma along anyhow. Friday night, saturday night, home sunday anyhow.

If this Best Western is out of the price range I have a back up spot to check out that is around 40 bucks a night, but most folks splitting rooms should be happier with these accomodations.

[Rangerscott]

Ok. Ill get wih my coworker and hve a sit down with the boss. I'll try to get off wed to next wed for a full week off.

Ill share a room as long as we can spoon.

[G-Rex]

What is our head count to now? 7 confirmed?

Might help to specify who's in and maybe.

Since I don't know who you are considering confirmed, I'll throw my name in for a solid yes, but only if I get to try out the 1125R! :D

[smileyman]

No one touches Big Red. I'd rather spoon! J/K. I am sure it would show you a good time!

[KSGregman]

I'll be there.

[Amorok]

Count me in, I can make it.

[smileyman]

Kewl! Is everyone OK with the Best Wetern?? if so will call and barter for reduced group rates?

[t-homo]

I'm in for sure. Best western is good. better than a shitty hotel like we have run into in the past. rangerscott, i believe you need to room with kbubp or NTS.

[Rangerscott]

I'll room with who ever will put cream on my open sores. Also, I sleep nude so gila monster is off his leash. I can also pitch a mean tent so if any of the ladies need a place to sleep I got that covered.

[Cass]

dunno if i'll be in - will depend on a lot of things. sidenote though, I WAS in eureka springs last week ....though in a cage instead of on teh bike. flew up to the 'rents, couldn't exactly check the SV at the gate :lol:

i will say now that if I go, i'll either have a room for me and teh blonde, or I/we will split with G-Rex. I don't know any of the rest of you fukrs that well.












(ps - trace, is that cool?)

[tommymac]

Will be a tough call for me. I will prolly be going back to work in march and will loose out on some accumulated vacation time so between that and taking off for a week to leave the mrs with a newborn may be a bit much.

The fall trip I am like 99% for since I can make it there in a day. For Ak I would prolly make it a 2 day trip each way.

[smileyman]

Just send us a full size pic Tommy. We'll blow it up and pose you appropriately. That way you can be in two places at once!

[G-Rex]

i will say now that if I go, i'll either have a room for me and teh blonde, or I/we will split with G-Rex. I don't know any of the rest of you fukrs that well.

(ps - trace, is that cool?)

Sure, if by blonde you mean Meggles. ;) j/k

I know who you mean, and yeah, that's cool. :D

[Rangerscott]

dunno if i'll be in - will depend on a lot of things. sidenote though, I WAS in eureka springs last week ....though in a cage instead of on teh bike. flew up to the 'rents, couldn't exactly check the SV at the gate :lol:

i will say now that if I go, i'll either have a room for me and teh blonde, or I/we will split with G-Rex. I don't know any of the rest of you fukrs that well.

(ps - trace, is that cool?)


We can get to know each other.



I'll throw in $20 for ya Tommy. Don't let being poor stop you from becoming more poor.

[Cass]

We can get to know each other.



I'll throw in $20 for ya Tommy. Don't let being poor stop you from becoming more poor.


i've lived in tx for 8 years fucker, and have been on how many boards with you, and i STILL don't know you????? :lol: :lol: come on now.

I've never lived in the same state as Grex, and I've known that bastid since .... fuck.... 2000? and met him in person in like ... 03?

:shrug:

[Rangerscott]

Well fucker. Get your happy ass on your moped and head due north-west and we can talk about the times we never met. I'll make sure an adult is present at all times.


What other boards are you stocking me on?

[Hydrant]

X22 straight to the point. :lol

[tommymac]

planting the seed with the mrs. I just need to find a place to crash on my travel days. Going out I may push to make it to Tn and meet up with will, not sure about going home yet, so yo umay not need to make the card board cut out of me just yet LOL

[Cass]

Well fucker. Get your happy ass on your moped and head due north-west and we can talk about the times we never met. I'll make sure an adult is present at all times.


What other boards are you stocking me on?


:shrug:

not stalking you anywhere lol I don't even know what city you live in.

[smileyman]

So far we have confirmed :

Gas Man
Caveman
KSGregman
G-Rex
T-Homo
TommyMac?

Firm maybees on :

Ebbs
Hokie
EricR
Porkchop
Cass
Amorok

Date is May 7-8th with the lucky ones maybe getting there on the Friday night 6th?

Look around and see what sights you want to take in? Branson? Peel's Ferry? The Talhimena Trail? I can tell you twisty lovers that Hwy 7 and 123 and 23 make for ALOT of smiles but it can be a full day in the saddle too.

I am calling the Best Western about a package deal but I need a for sure head count, you, you and guest? you and sharing with??

I am starting to get all excited here...

[tommymac]

I would move me to a firm maybe for now, I will know more once the baby arrives

[the chi]

The terrain in KS and OK looks like this: __________________________________


Then you obviously havent visited Talimena...I spent summers there when I was a kid, it's beautiful and a nice ride, even in a car. While I wouldnt call the potato hills mountains, they have plenty of ups and downs. Used to have really nice canopy roads as well.

http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/images/seasonal/summer_th.jpg

We may be up for it. Havent talked to the hubby, but I need to make a trip out there to visit family in Stillwater, OK, and since it looks as tho we'll be postponing the honeymoon another year, we might be able to make it work.

[smileyman]

Eureka is the honey moon capitol of Arkansas. Want me to check the Best Western for a honey moon suite??

[ericr]

I won't know until it gets close to rally time. My issue is funds (still), if I have the money I'll be there.

[the chi]

:lol: No thanks. When we eventually go it'll be at least 7-9 days in Costa Rica...

[Gas Man]

I need to put in for vacay time

[smileyman]

I e mailed the BW for group rates. Havent heard back yet. I will call next week. BTW there are 2 Best Westerns there, I am shopping the Best Western of Eureka Springs...

[Rangerscott]

Any update on the spooning arrangements?

[smileyman]

I emailed the motel website but got no response, so I rode to Eureka yesterday to recon. Unfortunately I got so busy riding and reveling at the Pig Train Saloon that I didnt stop at the motel. I apologize, will try again Monday...

[Gas Man]

So basically you became selfish and decided against our rally recon. I understand.

[smileyman]

No, no, you got it all wrong. I was checkin out the roads and routes man. Completely in your best interest...

[Gas Man]

OIC... then TOP NOTCH man!

[Amorok]

Count me in as a yes, I'm coming. Scrapegoat may not make it this year but I will. Reserve me a room and stuff!

[smileyman]

Wilco on the +1. I will call BW Monday. See what they got to lock us down...

[Fleck750]

Might show up just to say hi. Not much interested in the drinking or motel highjinks, too many good roads to ride.

[Rangerscott]

Well I'm good for 5 days off this year. I'm stoked.

[smileyman]

I am trying hard to get the Best Western to give me a block rate. So far I have about 4 solids and 4-5 maybes. I am asking then for a 5-10 room group deal and will post up when they call back. If we get a good deal I am going ahead and reserving for me and the Mrs. for Friday and Saturday night 0ay 6-7.

the website is www.eurekabw.com and they are MC friendly andideally located...If the price is right..

[Gas Man]

Smiley, ask them if they'll give us all a AAA or HOG membership discount. I can provide numbers for it.

[smileyman]

Will do gas, if they ever return my calls. I am going to ditch them and shop around if I dont get contact today...

[Gas Man]

Best Western are the sponsored hotel for HD.

AAA is just good all over.

[Rangerscott]

Id already ditch them. Motels that want business will call back in no time.

[smileyman]

Just got a call from Jeff. AAA rate is $103.45 for a room (2 queens or 1 King). The website shows all amenities here

http://www.eurekabw.com/motorcycles_eurekasprings.htm

He said there was an FJR rally that same weekend 20-30 riders so if we wanted to block some rooms chime in quickly...I am in for a King Rm if this is the place. We need to get soem firm confirmations to make either one call or get all the members to reserve as soon as possible...

[Mr Lefty]

what about Iron horse stables... that's where I camped in 08 on my way to indy. motorcycle only I think... or at least friendly

[Rangerscott]

Eh. Anything cheaper? I just need a cot.

[smileyman]

Yeah, the Iron Horse is where you were at Ebbs. Before I shop around what is the price range? I thought some of you were doubling up with 2 queen sized so 50 a night really aint bad for hot tubs, swimming pools, bike wash, resturaunts in walking distance ect. If you all just want a cot or a tent, stay in my back yard, I wont charge ya...

[Rangerscott]

Why don't we just camp out at your place?

[smileyman]

I got one spare room but room for tents in the back yard...Elkins isnt ideally located but I like it.

[tommymac]

I got one spare room but room for tents in the back yard...Elkins isnt ideally located but I like it.

Someone will still bitch and moan about it so be prepared :lol:

[smileyman]

I looked at other spots in Eureka, this one seems to be primo as for location/price/amenities. We can chase FJR forum folks around the Ozarks so plus! Anyhow it beats my back yard, a kiddie pool, and a porta john. Although I am not completly adverse to a Smileypalooza...

[Rangerscott]

What's the age range here? Is it gonna be party all night kinda of thing? I think my dad wants to make the trip. He's no square but if we're all a bunch of mid 20 yr olds running nude down the street, I'm not sure if he'll enjoy it or he might. I don't know.

Also I'm not a super fast pace guy so don't expect me to be dragging knees. I can't risk going this far and wrecking. I'll keep up but I'll ride at my own pace. Then theirs my dad. He does his own thing and doesn't mind be left behind but I don't want him riding alone all day.

[tommymac]

What's the age range here? Is it gonna be party all night kinda of thing? I think my dad wants to make the trip. He's no square but if we're all a bunch of mid 20 yr olds running nude down the street, I'm not sure if he'll enjoy it or he might. I don't know.

Also I'm not a super fast pace guy so don't expect me to be dragging knees. I can't risk going this far and wrecking. I'll keep up but I'll ride at my own pace. Then theirs my dad. He does his own thing and doesn't mind be left behind but I don't want him riding alone all day.

Everyones encouraged to ride at their own pace and we even break the groups up into different groups so its easier to keep everyone together.

As for the nightlife I am 41 and as you can see in some of the pics I regress back to a 20 yr old LOL unless the mrs comes shes the voice of reason.

[smileyman]

I'm 40, my bed time is 10 pm although I may stay up an extra 30 to visit and get to know everyone. I dont drink much unless I am alone and bored. I ride slow with the Mrs on back, if she ain't I ride to get arrested...

[Gas Man]

Well I want to see the arresting... so maybe she'll have to barder to ride on the back of my Ultra. :D

[smileyman]

I'm in. I'll reserve Tuesday, someone else better come tho...

Penny? She would probably love to ride the glide...but she likes speed. I just cant do fast with worrying about orphaning my kid. She used to race me home from work, me on the YZF, her in the 350Z...

[Gas Man]

Well I dont go fast when I have a passenger. Ok I don't go fast regardless in the twists... I'm on a 2 wheeled RV. Plus I don't want to break the LCD tv in the side bag. But there really isn't much out there more comfortable, maybe a Wing.

[G-Rex]

I'm in. I'll reserve Tuesday, someone else better come tho...

Any specifics we need to know to reserve roomage?

That's the easy part. Which bike to bring? That is gonna be the hard part. Decisions decisions........

[Cutty72]

Any specifics we need to know to reserve roomage?

That's the easy part. Which bike to bring? That is gonna be the hard part. Decisions decisions........

You need to rig up a trailer to pull behind the busa to haul one or two of your other bikes!

[dReWpY]

Wilco on the +1. I will call BW Monday. See what they got to lock us down...

smiley strikes again

[smileyman]

Any specifics we need to know to reserve roomage?

That's the easy part. Which bike to bring? That is gonna be the hard part. Decisions decisions........

I told them we were the TWFix Forum and we would need 4 to 6 rooms. They said to let them know as we reserved so they could block us from the FJR forum rooms. Rates and motel info back a couple pages...

[Gas Man]

is that it? 4 to 6 rooms? hhmmmm

[Amorok]

Get me a room, I'm pretty much down with anything that has a bed.

And Rangerscott, I'm pretty slow too, you and your dad can keep pace with me.

[G-Rex]

I told them we were the TWFix Forum and we would need 4 to 6 rooms. They said to let them know as we reserved so they could block us from the FJR forum rooms. Rates and motel info back a couple pages...

I found that. Do we need to call them to make sure they get it blocked right or can we just reserve online? Sorry, I wasn't very clear with my question. LOL

Is May here yet? I'm ready to go! I'll leave OKC Friday afternoon and get there before the sun goes down. I'm ready!

[Cass]

You'll likely have to call for the rate, Trace

[dReWpY]

I'm prolly the slowest one on the board and I think my old man might join in on this and he is even slower then me so I'm sure no one will be left behind the group rides are very well put together and no one gets left behind

[derf]

I'm prolly the slowest one on the board and I think my old man might join in on this and he is even slower then me so I'm sure no one will be left behind the group rides are very well put together and no one gets left behind

What have you been smoking? We have the organization of a bunch of drunken retared squirrels



the group rides are very well put together

Totally false


and no one gets left behind

True, unless we want to leave you behind

[smileyman]

is that it? 4 to 6 rooms? hhmmmm

After all this talk we only had 6 that were sure...and i didnt know who would be sharing doubles??

better call in individually so they will know which forum your with...I did not get a group buy rate, just the HOG or AARP rate disc applies...

[dReWpY]

True, unless we want to leave you behind

i know i am constently being left behind by all you crotch rocket riders

[Rangerscott]

My father keeps asking me when this is so I'm pretty sure he wants to go. I need to double check that I can get this time off, dad can get the time off, and I'll get back with ya.

[Rangerscott]

Good gosh I'm excited about this. Ya'll have no clue to how excited I am to actually leave state for the first time in my life to go on my own trip. I'm gonna get on some websites and find the best deal on a whale foreskin riding suit.

[smileyman]

I called to reserve there last week and couldnt get an answer...Anyone else already called?

[dReWpY]

Good gosh I'm excited about this. Ya'll have no clue to how excited I am to actually leave state for the first time in my life to go on my own trip. I'm gonna get on some websites and find the best deal on a whale foreskin riding suit.

how old are you?

[Rangerscott]

how old are you?

What do you think?

[derf]

What do you think?

25

[Rangerscott]

There ya go.

[Gas Man]

25
Youngins!

[Mr Lefty]

Youngins!

i think were about the same aren't we?

[Gas Man]

i think were about the same aren't we?
You & I?

You're still young and vibrant.

[Mr Lefty]

You & I?

You're still young and vibrant.

i don't think you're much older

[derf]

i don't think you're much older

I thought Gas was 32 - 35
I thought ebbs was 29
Rangerscott is 25
Drewpy 35?
me 30

[G-Rex]

I thought Gas was 32 - 35
I thought ebbs was 29
Rangerscott is 25
Drewpy 35?
me 30

Young'n's.....:lol

[tommymac]

Young'n's.....:lol

dont ya just hate em :lol:

[smileyman]

I am 40 and faster now than when I was 26...

[Amber Lamps]

I am 40 and faster now than when I was 26...

Yea I used to be able to go for hours when I was younger too....:sorry:

[Mr Lefty]

i'm thirty... feel 18 in this damn nursing home lol

[smileyman]

Yea I used to be able to go for hours when I was younger too....:sorry:

LOL. You'll know more when you get here man.

[Amber Lamps]

LOL. You'll know more when you get here man.

Eww I don't need to know how long it takes you to ejaculate. Speaking of "cuming" some of you will be relieved to know that I won't be. That's my GF's graduation weekend and my birthday. Plus I'm going to bike week in Myrtle Beach for both flavors, half breeds can't play favorites, you know.:lol:

[dReWpY]

I call BS it ain't a rally unless the half breed shows up

[derf]

Eww I don't need to know how long it takes you to ejaculate. Speaking of "cuming" some of you will be relieved to know that I won't be. That's my GF's graduation weekend and my birthday. Plus I'm going to bike week in Myrtle Beach for both flavors, half breeds can't play favorites, you know.:lol:

awww, gonna miss those witty comments and cool man off colored jokes that only you can tell because all us white boys are too scared to actually say something.

[Amorok]

Don't worry, I'll bring a replacement.

[smileyman]

Eww I don't need to know how long it takes you to ejaculate. Speaking of "cuming" some of you will be relieved to know that I won't be. That's my GF's graduation weekend and my birthday. Plus I'm going to bike week in Myrtle Beach for both flavors, half breeds can't play favorites, you know.:lol:

Who said anything about ejaculation? I was just inferring that you will know more about 40 when you get there.
Sorry we'll miss you, these roads in the Ozarks are perfect GSXR territory.

[Rangerscott]

The father and I are in so far.

Smileyfart. Do we have an updated count?

[Amber Lamps]

Who said anything about ejaculation? I was just inferring that you will know more about 40 when you get there.
Sorry we'll miss you, these roads in the Ozarks are perfect GSXR territory.

You're faster now that you're older....faster, as in... Oh never mind.:lol: Oh and I'm 45 youngster, so mind your manners with your elders there boy!:wink:

[smileyman]

Hell I dont know who all has reserved. I will check when I call in. It is early days but I may have to leave the wife at home...

[derf]

Hell I dont know who all has reserved. I will check when I call in. It is early days but I may have to leave the wife at home...

awesome!

[smileyman]

I just left another mssg. Either they are throwing snoballs or at lunch...

[t-homo]

I'm out. Sold the bike.

[Amber Lamps]

awesome!

^^^^^^^^^Pssst...Smileyman watch your ass....:wink:^^^^^^^^^^


http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/Stupid%20Shit/102_5478.jpg

Just sayin'.....:lol:

[derf]

I'm not going to arkansas either

[Amber Lamps]

I'm not going to arkansas either

Oh well, you want to go to the Gap in May?

[derf]

naw, gonna try and go for a long weekend sometime in the spring though, just dont know when.

[Amber Lamps]

naw, gonna try and go for a long weekend sometime in the spring though, just dont know when.

Well, let me know now that I have a hitch on the car and aren't working 6 days a week. I can go almost whenever I want.:rockwoot:

[Cutty72]

I'm out. Sold the bike.

and a homo you are...

[the chi]

T - wtf??

[Gas Man]

i don't think you're much older

I thought Gas was 32 - 35
I thought ebbs was 29
Rangerscott is 25
Drewpy 35?
me 30

Derf is close enough... 32 in may

I'm out. Sold the bike.

Rae's right... WTF over?

[t-homo]

I only rode about 5 times last year because of shitty roads where I'm living now. Got a new job and moved back out into my own place. About to buy a new car since I'm still driving my first car. Decided the money could be used better elsewhere.

Planning on buying a new one next year. Probably something more along the lines of a v-strom.

[Gas Man]

Whatever you want homie!

[dReWpY]

I thought Gas was 32 - 35
I thought ebbs was 29
Rangerscott is 25
Drewpy 35?
me 30

damn i feel old now....
:didntdo:

[Rangerscott]

I didnt realize I joined a retirement forum.

[tommymac]

damn i feel old now....
:didntdo:

I hate you all :lol:

at least you guys saw I can still party as good as all you youngins :rockwoot:

[the chi]

Better if my partying is taken into account. At least you were still able to walk on your own. :lol:

[tommymac]

Better if my partying is taken into account. At least you were still able to walk on your own. :lol:

Well when you werent using me as a leaning post :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

Better if my partying is taken into account. At least you were still able to walk on your own. :lol:

Well when you werent using me as a leaning post :lol:

I think she was referring to me... and for the record... I can walk.... just have a slight limp.... just can't run... :lol:

but remember Tommy she thinks she's better than us all.. she said so while using you and I as a leaning post. :P

[tommymac]

I think she was referring to me... and for the record... I can walk.... just have a slight limp.... just can't run... :lol:

but remember Tommy she thinks she's better than us all.. she said so while using you and I as a leaning post. :P

Was that when the eifel tower pic was taken :lol:

[the chi]

Gawd, I'll never live that down. And it wasnt "better" than you all, it was "I'm not supposed to be as retarded as the rest of you".

:lol:

I was referring to you guys practically carrying me around, not you lefty. Tho that would have been a goodone if I'd thought of it. Dammit.

[derf]

There are a few ages I forgot to mention

Tommy 40
Chi 29 (again)
Tigger 52 (minus his gfs age, so really 35)

[the chi]

Hey asshole, this is the first time at 29...next year you can put "again" behind it. :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

31 may here

[smileyman]

Eureka Springs Best Western calls me back today. I am down for Fri the 6th and Sat the 7th. Says he hasnt heard from any other TWFers. Be sure to tell him your with Chris Smiley or be prepared to sleep outside.

[Gas Man]

31 may here
Well than F you and your healthy half working ass. :lol:

[dReWpY]

ok i want to play the im older game, but damn im only 26 lol

[derf]

Hey asshole, this is the first time at 29...next year you can put "again" behind it. :lol:

Really? You look plenty older than that

[t-homo]

Really? You look plenty older than that

bahahaha 21 here.


I might borrow a bike and come down for one day. Maybe stay and drink 1 night.

[dReWpY]

bahahaha 21 here.


I might borrow a bike and come down for one day. Maybe stay and drink 1 night.

i like this idea, the twfix drinking team

[Gas Man]

i like this idea, the twfix drinking team
sign me up for tt

[tommymac]

i like this idea, the twfix drinking team

All this without me, unacceptable :lol:

[t-homo]

All this without me, unacceptable :lol:

looks like it's time for a road trip.

[dReWpY]

u had better come tmac

[t-homo]

drewpy, trailer your bike behind the car and I will follow in that all weekend.

[dReWpY]

drewpy, trailer your bike behind the car and I will follow in that all weekend.

http://jokemail.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/funny-motivational-posters-32.jpg

i needed a good laugh for today...

[Gas Man]

drewpy, trailer your bike behind the car and I will follow in that all weekend.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Posting/ror.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Posting/U%20or%20thread%20sucks/badcall.jpg

[t-homo]

you miss 100% of the time you don't take a shot.

[dReWpY]

cant blame him for trying but not one person other then me has driven that car...
im not saying its not fully insured, its just if something happens to it, i will be the one that does it

[smileyman]

you miss 100% of the time you don't take a shot.

all I heard was take a shot. I'll take several.

[t-homo]

all I heard was take a shot. I'll take several.

Wait for the rally and there will be plenty

[Amorok]

sign me up for tt

You sure? I remember last time that didn't work out so well. Maybe you should leave it to the pros.

Scrapegoat should be there this year, so put him in with me.

[Gas Man]

I'm sure. Just don't ask me to drink 14 shots of Capt 100 in 2 hours or less and I'll be fine.

[Mr Lefty]

Or take your whale off roading! Lol

[Gas Man]

Wait till Uma sees what you said about her!! OMG

[Mr Lefty]

Wait till Uma sees what you said about her!! OMG

blame it on the Stroke...


see get out of jail free

[Gas Man]

blame it on the Stroke...


see get out of jail free
IDK... you might be pushin your luck there bud.

[tommymac]

Now I can be persuaded to give expert opinion either in favor or against ebbs there LOL

[smileyman]

Has anyone else reserved? I got a call back after my reservation and the guy, Ned, Jed, whomever says no other TWFix people have called in? If you are reserving be certain to tell them who your with. PM me your reservation name so I can track who all is in...

[derf]

Im gonna wait until the week before to decide if I go, not gonna make a reservation

[ericr]

I really will be last minute on if I can go now. I got let go from my job in Dec and I'm going to start back to school in the spring too. I'll have to see if I have money and time to go.

[Rangerscott]

I think my father is going to call in a reservation tomorrow.

[Rangerscott]

Forgot to mention It'll be my father, his friend, and I. I know the room for my father and I is set. Not sure if Mike has setup a room yet.

[Porkchop]

Man I still really want to go. It is 12h - 20m, and 720 miles.

The Honda scares me on that long of a trip though. Maybe if I can grab another bike by then. Or even have a dealer have a good once over on the viff. Im just scared to be driving through butt fuck Mizzou and break down. As much as I want to go I might just hold off and do the southern rally....

[Rangerscott]

Hell I think 5th gens have worse electrical horrors. Luckily Ive only dealt with the occasional light not coming on. Crossing my fangers for a good trip.

[smileyman]

I hate to outright bail but I may just commute from my house (an hour away) if we dont get some more on board for the weekend. My wife's medical bills are piling up and I may only stay Saturday night as it is. I already have reservations but would be willing to swap my queen for a twin room...Wife doesnt wanna ride that far into her pregnancy, so she will likely stay home.

[Gas Man]

Cave & I are coming for sure... I just worked the miles, along with a stop to see a friend in Kansas City, Missouri.

I think we will head south thurs afternoon, and stop in St Louis for the night. Then hd the rest of the ride Friday to ES, AK.

Leave sunday from ES, stay in KC, MS, then head to chicago via 35 to 80 in Des Moines, IA. Rolling back into town tuesday by lunch.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Detroit,+MI&daddr=St.+Louis,+MO+to:Eureka+Springs,+AR+to:Kansa s+City,+KS+to:des+moines,+ia+to:Detroit,+MI&hl=en&geocode=FSPthQIdhtIM-yl1HcsQAcokiDHSxLk1ToZ2Vw%3BFc-0TQIduUaf-in5ju36qbTYhzFb4Lsiyuo5vg%3BFR5wKwIdDaxp-inXyLgZttLOhzFW21NKPruS5w%3BFUXVVAIdeBlc-ikVNc8n5IzAhzEFHsNwe3d33A%3BFSHGegIdbqNr-innHmHBpJnuhzGy5JEmUSgAcQ%3BFSPthQIdhtIM-yl1HcsQAcokiDHSxLk1ToZ2Vw&mra=ls&sll=39.335225,-88.93972&sspn=8.816455,19.753418&ie=UTF8&ll=39.385264,-88.835449&spn=8.810049,19.753418&t=h&z=6

What is the booking info for the hotel???

[smileyman]

479-253-9551

www.eurekabw.com

[Gas Man]

Will check it out tomry on pc.

[Gas Man]

When I call do I need to tell them anything?

[smileyman]

Just that you are with the TWFix Spring Rally...

[marko138]

When I call do I need to tell them anything?
That you have the HIV.

[smileyman]

Tell them your paying for my room...

[Gas Man]

Check
check
check

now hold your breathe

[Gas Man]

Booked my room may 6-7
2 queen room (me and caveman)
AAA discount runs it down to $103 a night instead of $114

[Gas Man]

Who else is going???????

[tommymac]

Who else is going???????

not me :(

[marko138]

Booked my room may 6-7
2 queen room (me and caveman)
AAA discount runs it down to $103 a night instead of $114
Who's in the 2nd bed?

[tommymac]

Who's in the 2nd bed?

uh oh, someones gettin jealous :lol:

[Gas Man]

Caveman is...

Don't worry marko sweetie... you will be in my bed big boy... grrr


:lol

[the chi]

Wow. Even having met GM a few times, that statement makes me wonder...

:lol:

[Rangerscott]

What's the head count so far?

[marko138]

Wow. Even having met GM a few times, that statement makes me wonder...

:lol:
You should wonder.

[Amorok]

Count me and Scrapegoat out. With everything that's going on in regards to our pay some life circumstances are going to be a little more dire for both of us than planned, knocking this trip off the list of possibles. Sorry, I really wanted to come and he did too.

[Mr Lefty]

Count me and Scrapegoat out. With everything that's going on in regards to our pay some life circumstances are going to be a little more dire for both of us than planned, knocking this trip off the list of possibles. Sorry, I really wanted to come and he did too.

as of today they've extended it to thursday. so there's still hope the Gov can pay THEIR bills so we can pay OURS

[caveman]

:lmao:Who's in the 2nd bed?
You and Tommy were supposed to share that one.
uh oh, someones gettin jealous :lol:
I know Tommy he always forgets about you doesn't he?
Caveman is...

Don't worry marko sweetie... you will be in my bed big boy... grrr


:lol
Wait I thought you were gonna keep me warm on this trip like I kept you warm in the U.P. on the Lake Mich trip?
Wow. Even having met GM a few times, that statement makes me wonder...

:lol:

No need to wonder Rae. He loves men too. I can attest he's always tryin to touch my ass in public, but I am not into same sex PDA's.
:dvrofl::lmao::dvrofl::lmao::dvrofl::lmao::dvrofl: :lmao::dvrofl:

[smileyman]

Maybe its best if I dont spend the night...:tremble:

[tommymac]

:lmao:
You and Tommy were supposed to share that one.

I know Tommy he always forgets about you doesn't he?

Wait I thought you were gonna keep me warm on this trip like I kept you warm in the U.P. on the Lake Mich trip?


No need to wonder Rae. He loves men too. I can attest he's always tryin to touch my ass in public, but I am not into same sex PDA's.
:dvrofl::lmao::dvrofl::lmao::dvrofl::lmao::dvrofl: :lmao::dvrofl:

does this mean I have to go to PA and get marko now :lol:

[marko138]

does this mean I have to go to PA and get marko now :lol:
Don't bother.

[tommymac]

Don't bother.

You just dont want me comming over and drinking all your beer again esp if youre hiding some nugget nectar :lol:

[Gas Man]

What is the headcount??

[marko138]

You just dont want me comming over and drinking all your beer again esp if youre hiding some nugget nectar :lol:
That Nectar is GONE!

[tommymac]

That Nectar is GONE!

well get more son

[smileyman]

What is the headcount??

I think an astonishing 6.

We have you and Caveman
Rangescott and Dad + friend
Me (prego wife is out and I will likely have a wingman)
Porkchop if an iffy possible maybe
and Derf says he will wait till the week before.

Who else?

[Gas Man]

Really? That sucks...

I think Ebbs should be required to come.

[smileyman]

Word. Dude is doing a service tho, working with the Special Olymipcs that weekend. Or was that participating? I am not sure.

I may have a friend or two tag along with us, maybe even spend the night. Most of my usual riding buds are doing a track day that weekend.

My birthday is Friday and the family want to do something for me. So I guess I will come up early early Saturday. What is everyone's itenerary? Getting there for Friday night or Saturday? Riding Saturday and Sunday and returning Monday?

[Mr Lefty]

Yeah that weekend is a no go... however, I may be able to make an appearance if ya'll are still around Monday as I'll be driving through on my way to Oregon. (I MAY leave on Sunday but won't know until the week before)

[smileyman]

You know I will be around. Maybe just peices of me, but here I will remain...

[Gas Man]

Yeah that weekend is a no go... however, I may be able to make an appearance if ya'll are still around Monday as I'll be driving through on my way to Oregon. (I MAY leave on Sunday but won't know until the week before)
I won't be around...

[Mr Lefty]

I won't be around...

it wouldn't be until mid afternoon anyways... so most will probably be gone, so I may just forget stopping in and head straight through to Oregon.... I'll stop and say hey to Smilie on my way back when I'm not on a tight schedule

[Gas Man]

Smiley... you think we can hit the ozarks, OK and Kansas between half day on friday & all day saturday?

Or

what's the riding plan?