2nd Annual Iowa Ride In

[clintsdivco]

I'll be heading out tomorrow for Columbia, Mo to visit relatives and will be meeting up with Barry Thursday afternoon for the ride up.  Getting anxious about the Ride In.  We'll see you Friday evening.

Clint

[R J]

Bringing this to the top, it is tomorrow.

Iowa State Ride-In

June 6th 10AM ‘till the cows come home

Craig and Lynnette Little Hacienda

1786 Hwy 4 Panora, IA, 4 miles north of Panora or 2 miles south of Yale on Hwy 4, look for the 300’ cell tower, I’m right across the road, long Grey shed, small Grey house

Come out and enjoy Burgers, Brats and Dogs! Come and participate in Iowa’s 2nd Annual Biggest Tire Kicking event of the season!

This year there is an actual planned ride, we will be 'stands up at 10 AM and will be riding down to see the "Painted Rock" and then through the beautiful Iowa countryside to a small town cafe that serves a man sized buffet! From there we will tour some more of Iowa's scenic countryside on the way back to the "farm" and the cookout! This should leave us with plenty of time to kick tires and enjoy the afternoon/evening.

If you have questions you can email Mr Little at bcs_craig@hotmail.com Please RSVP before May 30th so they can get an approximate head count.

Lodging:
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The Lakeside Inn, Panora – 641-755-4240 Distance – 3.5 miles

Standard Double, King or Queen - $115.00

Room w/ Hot Tub & Fireplace - $150.00

Executive Suite - $175.00

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Lake Panorama National Resort Conference Center, Panora – 800-879-1917 Distance – 4.5 miles

Standard Double - $79.00

TownHouse - $190.00

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The Midway Motel, Guthrie Center – 641-747-2261 Distance – 13 miles

Standard Double - $40.00

This is a Mom & Pop Motel.

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Super 8 Motel, Stuart – 515-523-2888 Distance – 18 miles

Suite – 89.88

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These are prices for rooms currently available on June 6th. All prices are plus tax.

We also have a lot of lawn space so if anyone wants to camp at our house you are welcome to!

Bringing this to the top, it is tomorrow.

[clintsdivco]

Well, made it home safe and sound.  Had a great time meeting and visiting with everyone.  I really want to thank Craig and Lynette for their wonderful hospitality.  I still can't believe it quit the downpour just in time for a dry ride on Saturday.  I will send the pictures to those who requested them as soon as I can find my battery charger and get recharged to download them.

Thanks again to you Craig and Lynette.

[R J]

It was great meeting you also Bro.

Glad ya enjoyed yourself and had a safe trip back home.......

[T.P.]

Hey where did R.J. go ?       We had a GREAT TIME ! in Iowa. GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT FOOD, saw smoe old ones and met some new ones.  nice ride to the rock and to the red cabbage. wet, cold ride home for 285 miles. YEP ! we will be back next year. T.P.

[Black Dog]

Had a good time too 

When we left Steve & Laura's house, it was pouring.  That's why we didn't feel too bad about riding along with Laura, in the car.  She is recovering from back surgery, and was gonna take the cage anyway.  As luck would have it, the rain stopped, for the rest of the day, about half way to Craig's house.

Sorry we didn't make it back for dinner, but her back was acting up, and we headed back to their place.

Only took a few pictures, so here they are...

Steve's, Laura's, and my bike, all ready to go (Friday night)...



What we woke up to Saturday morning...



The hearty folks, at the 'Memorial Rock'...



The Rock...  Very touching...



The Danish, all you could eat, resturant...



We put a major hurt on that place...  Breaded Pork Chops, Meatballs, Sausage, Ribs, Chicken...  Yum 

Someone else will need to post pic's after that, as we headed back after lunch.

Thanks to Craig, and his wife for the fun day, and special thanks to my hosts, Steve and Laura K, for putting up with, and feeding this 'cheese head' all weekend.

It was great to see everyone, and I'm lookin' forward to my next ride...  Copper Harbor, with Michigans Misguided!

Black Dog

[fudgie]

Thx for the pics. I was wondering how the Rock was going to be painted. Looks good. Every year it gets better. This is 08's Rock. Gash it was hot that day.

[R J]

Thx for the pics. I was wondering how the Rock was going to be painted. Looks good. Every year it gets better. This is 08's Rock. Gash it was hot that day.

So what do you expect when ya wear BLACK......  Man dat holds da heat........

Light colors is best.

[fudgie]

So true but when we are riding it feels fine. Just the 1/2 hour looking around that was warm. My arms got tan from riding through Iowa that day. I do have a light colored head band on tho!