Gathering in N. FL Oct. 7-10

[Farside]

Nick And I Are Booked For Thursday Thru Sunday !
Look Forward To Seeing You all In Tallahassee .

Awesome Bert It will be a good time for all

[High-Stepper (Thomas)]

This is going to be a great time! Can't wait to meet everybody.

[Farside]

This is going to be a great time! Can't wait to meet everybody.

Yep, it will be a great time. I like your enthusiasm 

[pocket aces]

Looks like Keith has put together a Big Valk party in Tally!! 
Really looking forward to it. 

[Farside]

Looks like Keith has put together a Big Valk party in Tally!! 
Really looking forward to it. 

Sure hope so, Gald you can make it. Now if the Oct. weather will be dry for those days it will be a blast. 

[_Sheffjs_]

Looks like Keith has put together a Big Valk party in Tally!! 
Really looking forward to it. 

Ruh Roh.  I guess I have to bow out seeing I don’t have a Valkyrie 

[Farside]

Looks like Keith has put together a Big Valk party in Tally!! 
Really looking forward to it. 

Ruh Roh.  I guess I have to bow out seeing I don’t have a Valkyrie 

  You are grandfather'ed in Jerry

[Steel cowboy]

Kieth we should get a survey going as to what bikes, we are bringing to the ride. I’m still up in the air, Valkyrie or wing.

[Farside]

Kieth we should get a survey going as to what bikes, we are bringing to the ride. I’m still up in the air, Valkyrie or wing.

Well really I'll leave it up you all. I thought I'd bring my Valkyrie cause Tallahassee hasn't seen many of these gorgeous ladies   Heck, I know one rider who will be on a Harley.  Some of you know who I'm referring too  I thought of riding my F6B but decided against it I'll be on Renegade❗️

[Farside]

Morning Gents, I have secured 3 more rooms so those that still are toying with the idea of coming should register. Staybridge Inn 850-219-7000. 

[MIZZY]

Mizzy here,

Reserved my room yesterday. Staybridge said they had one double still available. Hope to meet up with the Tampa group for the ride up on Thursday.

[Pappy!]

Any left?

[Farside]

Any left?

Hey, Might be one left. If not there may be someone that has to back out. Stay in touch

[Farside]

This will be on the Friday ride, The ride on the "Forgotten Highway". I bet some of you didn't know that there was a Civil War battle fought in FL. How about a Lighthouse in the Big Bend of FL?  

[vikvalk]

2 more from the first coast booked. Shannon & Yvette

[Farside]

2 more from the first coast booked. Shannon & Yvette

That is great and we look forward to meeting ya'll. The weather, fingers crossed, should be great

[Jims99]

2 more from the first coast booked. Shannon & Yvette

I’ll be meeting up with Sixlow if y’all want to join us. Glad you’re going, haven’t seen you in a long time.

[VP]

Good evening all, I'm blessed to be living in this area now. Moving from Ohio in 2017. Unfortunately I had to switch from Valks after 23 years and putting more than 100K miles on them to a lighter bike due to health and storage problems. But I want to welcome all of you to the "Forgotten Coast" and and urge you to not miss "Cooters" at St Marks for an outstanding bacon cheeseburger, or grilled shrimp wrap, with a cold beverage.
If your in the mood for a little higher end fare Harry's in Tally is an excellent way to end an evening.
Ride safe and enjoy the coast
Vern (VP)

[Farside]

  Welcome to the area Vern. Feel free to come up for a visit or make dinner on Thursday nite.
 
  Well folks we are only a month out from our Tallahassee Gathering. I hope you are looking forward to it,  as much as I am.  I've planned our Dinner on Thursday night at a great place less than a mile from the hotel. Just east of I-10 called "Backwoods Crossing". Great food and atmosphere. You can look them up, the menu will handle what you desire and I've never been disappointed. 
   On Friday the frist day of the ride we'll be on the "Forgotten Hway". Not sure what times everyone wants to get out so times can easily change but a good target scheduled. If those folks that want to take their own ride elsewhere that is fine, won't hurt my feelings.
I'd like us to meet after breakfast 8:15 discuss the ride further if needed and KSU 8:45AM. Little traffic our direction to St. Marks Lighthouse. I know one person said they wanted to meet up with us on Friday. This run will get him closer to us if he wants to meet at the St. Marks Lighthouse around 10-10:15. Leave from there on the "Forgotten Hwy" west and planning lunch at "The Half Shell Dockside" in Apalachicola.
  Leave after lunch heading back to Tallahassee on some nice back roads thru Nat'l Forest for some of the ride but going to skirt around Tallahassee area to get back to the hotel. Now these Times are not exact but as I said a good target. I think you will enjoy this ride and pretty sure the Saturday ride will surprise some of you too! 
 

[VP]

Not too far from the lighthouse in St Marks, heading west on 98, is a turn that will take you to Shell Point Beach. This is the area that I live and it's a nice ride and only about 15 minutes off 98. South off 98, then left off Spring Creek onto Shell Point Rd and it will take you right to the pavilion on the beach. There is usually a food truck there on the weekends. We'll try to make the dinner as we miss seeing the fat ladies and the associated riders.

[Farside]

Not too far from the lighthouse in St Marks, heading west on 98, is a turn that will take you to Shell Point Beach. This is the area that I live and it's a nice ride and only about 15 minutes off 98. South off 98, then left off Spring Creek onto Shell Point Rd and it will take you right to the pavilion on the beach. There is usually a food truck there on the weekends. We'll try to make the dinner as we miss seeing the fat ladies and the associated riders.

Growing up in Tallahassee I have been to most all area's N-S-E & W of Tallahassee. As a teenager I had friends who's folks had places at Shell Pt. A quaint costal community. Curious how you found your way there for retirement I also enjoyed eating at Spring Creek Restaurant near by years ago too.
  I hope you can make the dinner and visit with some really good folks, don't be shy 

 

[VP]

Spring Creek Restaurant closed. House in OH sold in 1 day instead of 6 months as planned, had vacations planned including an Inzane. Came to FL as I was tired of putting Valk up on blocks 5 to 6 months out of the yr due to snow. Started out in Carrabelle and ended up in Shell Point. Had to sell my 2nd Valk due to health and storage problems, now in a situation where I'm probably going to have to sell the bike I stepped down to, an 1800 VTX, due to the same problems. It's a bitch getting old and having to pay for the sins of youth . If We don't make the dinner we'll definitely try to meet up at the Lighthouse as on the for east coast Valk riders showed us around the Port Richey area when we were checking out that area and as I mentioned earlier we do miss the get-togethers.
Enjoy..
Vern

[_Sheffjs_]

My ride is getting new boots and fresh liquids!     

[Bronxboy]

My ride is getting new boots and fresh liquids!     

Are u and Sherry coming?

[_Sheffjs_]

My ride is getting new boots and fresh liquids!     

Are u and Sherry coming?

Duh

[Bronxboy]

The Barber Vintage Festival is going on Oct 8th - Oct 10th  Maybe a day trip up into Birmingham AL
It's probably only 300 miles away on some back roads that Keith probably knows.

[Magman]

What is the route back to the hotel after lunch Friday in Appalachicola? Thanks, Steve

[Farside]

The Barber Vintage Festival is going on Oct 8th - Oct 10th   Maybe a day trip up into Birmingham AL
It's probably only 300 miles away on some back roads that Keith probably knows.

  I will not make that ride Nick. I already have to much committed to this weekend. Now I've been to Barbers 3-4 times now but if next year I'd consider.  

[Bronxboy]

The Barber Vintage Festival is going on Oct 8th - Oct 10th   Maybe a day trip up into Birmingham AL
It's probably only 300 miles away on some back roads that Keith probably knows.

  I will not make that ride Nick. I already have to much committed to this weekend. Now I've been to Barbers 3-4 times now but if next year I'd consider.  

Yeah I get it, will just stick to the plan. 

[Farside]

What is the route back to the hotel after lunch Friday in Appalachicola? Thanks, Steve

Steve,
    Leaving Apalachicola take 98E to Green Port. There take 65N to 12E to 90E to 267N to 12E to 319S. Then taking back roads to hotel from northend of Tallahassee to the east side of Tally. Timing is everything especially when I have dinner scheduled at 6PM at a neat place called The Red Shed.  Yes there could be some variation according to time of day

[Farside]

  Don't break the speed limit getting to Tallahassee   but I've reserved the meeting room at Backwoods Crossing on Thursday 7th arrival at 6pm. I've used this room in the past and think it's a good idea. This is a laid back restaurant with a nice menu. It is big enough for the group and we can walk around visiting and be noisy without worry other patrons of the restaurant.  
  All the hotel rooms are reserved 15 total. So I know that 15 will be there but some coming 2-up which is welcomed. I'm figuring about 18-22 total folks if all make the dinner. If more that is fine.
  With that said is there anyone NOT going to dinner I do need to give them a number so they will have a menu printed out for us.
  Looking forward to a great trip, I hope you all are too!  

[Farside]

  Just a teaser Guys.    Our RTE in the Pan-handle this AM was Awesome. You say; Why that is NO TEASER Well how about the 58 degrees starting out   Got home and it did warm up to 80.  So we are only 2 weekends away from our Tallahassee Gathering and if we can get a replay of this weekend I guaranty a wonderful time in Tallahassee. Stay tuned...... 

[MotoRod]

I had to wait till now to speak up.   I can make the ride.  I have secured reservations.  Is there anyone leaving Thursday out of Daytona Beach or close by I can ride with to the event?    I'll be getting to Daytona on Wednesday.   
Rod

[Jims99]

I had to wait till now to speak up.   I can make the ride.  I have secured reservations.  Is there anyone leaving Thursday out of Daytona Beach or close by I can ride with to the event?    I'll be getting to Daytona on Wednesday.   
Rod

. I’m in Ormond, leaving Thursday and meeting up with Sixlow and his gang in palatka to head over. Not sure what time yet, but Mikes an early riser.

[MotoRod]

I had to wait till now to speak up.  I can make the ride.   I have secured reservations.   Is there anyone leaving Thursday out of Daytona Beach or close by I can ride with to the event?   I'll be getting to Daytona on Wednesday.    
Rod

. I’m in Ormond, leaving Thursday and meeting up with Sixlow and his gang in palatka to head over. Not sure what time yet, but Mikes an early riser.

I'm on Beach side, give me a call or email when you know and I'll go with you guys.  865-850-4875 williamsrod41@gmail.com  I am hoping my bike starts when I get down to Daytona.  Its been a few months since I rode her.  Gas is drained and on charger. 

[agrady1995]

Well, I'm off work on the 8th-10th... What is the lineup? I can head there after work next Thursday or I can get an early start on Friday... Going to head back on Sunday and I'll be camping out to save money..

is there an itinerary? Messages are going all over the place. How many are going?

[Farside]

Welcome to the area Vern. Feel free to come up for a visit or make dinner on Thursday nite.
  
  Well folks we are only a month out from our Tallahassee Gathering. I hope you are looking forward to it,  as much as I am.   I've planned our Dinner on Thursday night at a great place less than a mile from the hotel. Just east of I-10 called "Backwoods Crossing". Great food and atmosphere. You can look them up, the menu will handle what you desire and I've never been disappointed.  
   On Friday the frist day of the ride we'll be on the "Forgotten Hway". Not sure what times everyone wants to get out so times can easily change but a good target scheduled. If those folks that want to take their own ride elsewhere that is fine, won't hurt my feelings.
I'd like us to meet after breakfast 8:15 discuss the ride further if needed and KSU 8:45AM. Little traffic our direction to St. Marks Lighthouse. I know one person said they wanted to meet up with us on Friday. This run will get him closer to us if he wants to meet at the St. Marks Lighthouse around 10-10:15. Leave from there on the "Forgotten Hwy" west and planning lunch at "The Half Shell Dockside" in Apalachicola.
  Leave after lunch heading back to Tallahassee on some nice back roads thru Nat'l Forest for some of the ride but going to skirt around Tallahassee area to get back to the hotel. Now these Times are not exact but as I said a good target. I think you will enjoy this ride and pretty sure the Saturday ride will surprise some of you too!  
  

Agrady.....Yes, to your question. See the message above. This is a planned ride on Friday & Saturday. I have restaurants lined up for lunch & dinner. About 15-17 bikes and some will be 2-up. Could be as many as 18-22.  

[sixlow]

Welcome aboard Rod, I plan on meeting Jim and Shannon at the Raceway gas in east Palatka about 9 30 on Thursday morning, then meeting Thomas in Fort White and stopping for lunch possibly in Mayo. Taking our time and enjoy the ride.


200 US-17, East Palatka, FL 32131

[MotoRod]

Welcome aboard Rod, I plan on meeting Jim and Shannon at the Raceway gas in east Palatka about 9 30 on Thursday morning, then meeting Thomas in Fort White and stopping for lunch possibly in Mayo. Taking our time and enjoy the ride.


200 US-17, East Palatka, FL 32131

Thanks I'll be there.  Looks like I'm going to follow Jims99/00 from Daytona to meet you guys.  I'm not sure when he wants to leave yet?

[Farside]

  Another teaser for those coming up for the Tally Rally. ( I like that Mike )   Well what if the temps are like last weekend up this way. You might appreciate this even more!