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We're very close to nailing down the hotel for InZane XX.
For our Serkle-drawing friend, he and his spawn will be riding further than they did for IZ XIX, but less than they would have, had they attended IZ XVI.
By the way, these mileages are not as the crow flies. They do, however, assume the quickest routes, per Google Maps.
Oops, I forgot to include the dates.
June 7-12 (early bird cookout is Sun, June 7)
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2019, 11:16:15 AM » |
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We're very close to nailing down the hotel for InZane XX.
For our Serkle-drawing friend, he and his spawn will be riding further than they did for IZ XIX, but less than they would have, had they attended IZ XVI.
By the way, these mileages are not as the crow flies. They do, however, assume the quickest routes, per Google Maps.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2019, 11:27:54 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2019, 11:37:41 AM » |
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Looks like I better get busy!  (no roofies though !) |
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2019, 11:40:13 AM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020:  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2019, 11:53:27 AM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020: Well, really, non-circularity is pretty much a hallmark of a Serkle. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2019, 12:33:12 PM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020:
I can help you out, Serk. I have information indicating we are not looking at Wisconsin or Chicago this time around.  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2019, 01:18:02 PM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020:
I can help you out, Serk. I have information indicating we are not looking at Wisconsin or Chicago this time around. And we have our first shrinkage! I made the assumption that most of Florida isn't in contention as well, although I could be wrong...  |
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2019, 01:34:30 PM » |
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Looks like I better get busy! Come on man, every one knows you don't figure it out from Sherlock Holmesian deduction, you just hack into their private email servers. No, that's how I verified my hypothesis..... But I'd narrowed it down before I brought out the sneaky sneak maneuver using deduction, logic and mapping tools.... |
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2019, 02:16:55 PM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020:
I can help you out, Serk. I have information indicating we are not looking at Wisconsin or Chicago this time around. And we have our first shrinkage! I made the assumption that most of Florida isn't in contention as well, although I could be wrong... Without cold water even. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2019, 03:13:34 PM » |
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Out of the states within the "Serkle," AL, GA, FL, SC, PA, IN, and IL have never had an InZane. Northern Alabama, central-to N Georgia, W South Carolina, W Pennsylvania, and S Indiana seems like would be pretty nice! Although not in the Serkle, Missouri would be nice too. - Leeds, Alabama has a Motorsports Museum that looks pretty cool I think if you find somewhere that's got good, fun roads and other sites to see, and then post some of the highlights of what else is around to do besides riding all day would bring in more people... hopefully. Just my unsolicited opinion --- but also willing to help with some of the research if desired. I fully intend to be at InZane XX, wherever it's at --- kitchen pass is already stamped! |
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2019, 03:15:54 PM » |
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Good come back F6 !!
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2019, 03:19:41 PM » |
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And we have our first shrinkage! I made the assumption that most of Florida isn't in contention as well, although I could be wrong...
Going back to an earlier clue (North of 30.355210), most of Florida was already excluded. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2019, 03:20:48 PM » |
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Good come back F6 !!
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« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2019, 03:41:23 PM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020:
I can help you out, Serk. I have information indicating we are not looking at Wisconsin or Chicago this time around. And we have our first shrinkage! I made the assumption that most of Florida isn't in contention as well, although I could be wrong... Without cold water even.  |
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« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2019, 04:53:43 PM » |
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Good come back F6 !!
I was originally gonna include a joke along those lines in my original commentary, but elected to leave the low hanging fruit (*Cough Cough*) for someone else to take advantage of. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2019, 05:30:43 PM » |
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VERY rough and very broad (And very non-circular) first Serkle for Inzane 2020:
I can help you out, Serk. I have information indicating we are not looking at Wisconsin or Chicago this time around. Drat... So much for my hunch... sigh. I was so sure the Windy City was on the short list, I could already feel the balmy breeze... If not there, then, I'm leaning towards western Pennsylvania... DDT DDT |
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« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2019, 05:57:01 PM » |
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Isn't there also something about legal carry? Not knowing the laws, so don't have a clue as which ones would be either included or excluded in the above. I just know it won't be Canada.
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« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2019, 06:36:51 PM » |
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Anywhere in North Georgia is very nice and all of western NC and East TN is in play for a day ride. Cant get better than that.
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« Reply #21 on: August 16, 2019, 06:43:43 PM » |
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Isn't there also something about legal carry? Not knowing the laws, so don't have a clue as which ones would be either included or excluded in the above. I just know it won't be Canada.
Nothing official, but from my pic the only state that'd really knock out of the running is Illinois...... |
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« Reply #22 on: August 16, 2019, 07:05:13 PM » |
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I figure somewhere near the center of the "Serkle"(Kentucky or thereabouts) but the Charlotte area can't be counted out. Forget anything south of northern Ga. in June, just too hot. By June you're getting temps in the 90's...actually by end of May usually. Need to stay in the hill/moutain country. Looking forward to a good extended ride by then, haven't had one in years.
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« Reply #23 on: August 16, 2019, 07:07:39 PM » |
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I figure somewhere near the center of the "Serkle"(Kentucky or thereabouts) but the Charlotte area can't be counted out. Forget anything south of northern Ga. in June, just too hot. By June you're getting temps in the 90's...actually by end of May usually. Need to stay in the hill/moutain country. Looking forward to a good extended ride by then, haven't had one in years.
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« Reply #25 on: August 17, 2019, 07:16:43 AM » |
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I was originally gonna include a joke along those lines in my original commentary, but elected to leave the low hanging fruit (*Cough Cough*) for someone else to take advantage of. At least you're still young enough to have some low hanging fruit.  (BTW it appears you dangled a preposition.) |
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« Reply #26 on: August 17, 2019, 08:42:50 AM » |
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I figure somewhere near the center of the "Serkle"(Kentucky or thereabouts) but the Charlotte area can't be counted out. Forget anything south of northern Ga. in June, just too hot. By June you're getting temps in the 90's...actually by end of May usually. Need to stay in the hill/moutain country. Looking forward to a good extended ride by then, haven't had one in years.
...whereever it ends up being, look forward to finally meeting you and shaking your hand sir! Likewise, however....the first thing you'll notice is I'm nothing special and don't claim to be. When stood beside many other members, I would come away wanting. I am looking forward to meeting you and many other good folk that I've only come to know via this board but not in person. I hope I get to correct that next summer.  |
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« Reply #27 on: August 17, 2019, 08:44:31 AM » |
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Likewise, however....the first thing you'll notice is I'm nothing special and don't claim to be. When stood beside many other members, I would come away wanting. I am looking forward to meeting you and many other good folk that I've only come to know via this board but not in person. I hope I get to correct that next summer. If it's any consolation, I am far better spoken and more eloquent with the written word than I am the spoken word... |
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« Reply #28 on: August 17, 2019, 09:33:49 AM » |
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I was originally gonna include a joke along those lines in my original commentary, but elected to leave the low hanging fruit (*Cough Cough*) for someone else to take advantage of. At least you're still young enough to have some low hanging fruit. (BTW it appears you dangled a preposition.)  maybe I’m something of an anomaly. But, the older I get the lower my fruit hangs.  How did this thread turn into a “shrinkage and fruit” topic ?  |
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« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2019, 09:43:02 AM » |
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I was originally gonna include a joke along those lines in my original commentary, but elected to leave the low hanging fruit (*Cough Cough*) for someone else to take advantage of. At least you're still young enough to have some low hanging fruit. :'( (BTW it appears you dangled a preposition.) |
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« Reply #30 on: August 17, 2019, 01:56:24 PM » |
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 Teal states have not had a previous InZane and are in the Serkle. Highlighted areas are less flat.Going by your map, PA wouldn't be in the running, it's further from any spot in PA that I've tested than it is from my house to Morgantown, WV. |
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« Reply #31 on: August 17, 2019, 05:03:00 PM » |
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The SW of PA was in your Serkle map... was the distance to Morgantown your limit?
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« Reply #32 on: August 17, 2019, 05:24:00 PM » |
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The SW of PA was in your Serkle map... was the distance to Morgantown your limit?
Yup... Apologies the graphic was rather crudely done, but by the parameters given: For our Serkle-drawing friend, he and his spawn will be riding further than they did for IZ XIX, but less than they would have, had they attended IZ XVI.
From Rowlett, TX to Morgantown, WV would be the maximum distance from Rowlett possible... |
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« Reply #33 on: August 17, 2019, 05:50:19 PM » |
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The SW of PA was in your Serkle map... was the distance to Morgantown your limit?
Yup... Apologies the graphic was rather crudely done, but by the parameters given: For our Serkle-drawing friend, he and his spawn will be riding further than they did for IZ XIX, but less than they would have, had they attended IZ XVI.
From Rowlett, TX to Morgantown, WV would be the maximum distance from Rowlett possible... The Serkle does have a very small corner of SW PA; however, I don't think there is a hotel in that small corner. The closest hotels appear to be in Waynesburg... which is outside the given mileage parameter. |
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« Reply #34 on: August 17, 2019, 05:56:09 PM » |
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The SW of PA was in your Serkle map... was the distance to Morgantown your limit?
Yup... Apologies the graphic was rather crudely done, but by the parameters given: For our Serkle-drawing friend, he and his spawn will be riding further than they did for IZ XIX, but less than they would have, had they attended IZ XVI.
From Rowlett, TX to Morgantown, WV would be the maximum distance from Rowlett possible... The Serkle does have a very small corner of SW PA; however, I don't think there is a hotel in that small corner. The closest hotels are in Waynesburg... which is outside the given mileage parameter. Additionally the graphic of the Serkle is a bit misleading as it is based upon direct distance rather than road (riding) distance. I'm pretty sure Pennsylvania is completely excluded from the true Serkle. |
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I can give you yet another leg up. While I am unwilling to eliminate all of Michigan I can tell you that nothing within fifty miles of Detroit is being pursued. |
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« Reply #36 on: August 17, 2019, 06:07:47 PM » |
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Additionally the graphic of the Serkle is a bit misleading as it is based upon direct distance rather than road (riding) distance. I'm pretty sure Pennsylvania is completely excluded from the true Serkle.
No, Serk roughly calculated riding distance (as did I). Freeport, PA is 10 miles closer to Rowlett than is Morgantown. But, as I said, there are no hotels there. So, obviously, with that bit of information, PA is essentially excluded. |
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« Reply #37 on: August 17, 2019, 06:49:58 PM » |
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Additionally the graphic of the Serkle is a bit misleading as it is based upon direct distance rather than road (riding) distance. I'm pretty sure Pennsylvania is completely excluded from the true Serkle.
No, Serk roughly calculated riding distance (as did I). Freeport, PA is 10 miles closer to Rowlett than is Morgantown. But, as I said, there are no hotels there. So, obviously, with that bit of information, PA is essentially excluded. Oops. Apparently not. Freeport is not within the Serkle graphic and Pittsburgh is closer to Rowlett than is Freeport. If Brian had used road distance the line would not be smooth. It's a good representation, though, and it appears the top locations being considered all al within the graphic.  |
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« Reply #38 on: August 17, 2019, 07:02:25 PM » |
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Additionally the graphic of the Serkle is a bit misleading as it is based upon direct distance rather than road (riding) distance. I'm pretty sure Pennsylvania is completely excluded from the true Serkle.
No, Serk roughly calculated riding distance (as did I). Freeport, PA is 10 miles closer to Rowlett than is Morgantown. But, as I said, there are no hotels there. So, obviously, with that bit of information, PA is essentially excluded. Oops. Apparently not. Freeport is not within the Serkle graphic and Pittsburgh is closer to Rowlett than is Freeport. If Brian had used road distance the line would not be smooth. It's a good representation, though, and it appears the top locations being considered all al within the graphic. Since the tool that I used previously that plots a circle based on road distance is no longer available I did a hybrid, eyeballing it as best as I could based on a few spot road distances. It's not perfect by any means... |
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« Reply #39 on: August 17, 2019, 07:11:11 PM » |
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Additionally the graphic of the Serkle is a bit misleading as it is based upon direct distance rather than road (riding) distance. I'm pretty sure Pennsylvania is completely excluded from the true Serkle.
No, Serk roughly calculated riding distance (as did I). Freeport, PA is 10 miles closer to Rowlett than is Morgantown. But, as I said, there are no hotels there. So, obviously, with that bit of information, PA is essentially excluded. Oops. Apparently not. Freeport is not within the Serkle graphic and Pittsburgh is closer to Rowlett than is Freeport. If Brian had used road distance the line would not be smooth. It's a good representation, though, and it appears the top locations being considered all al within the graphic. That should have been New Freeport... sorry for the typo. |
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