NYD ride??

[Ron]

We missed last year. Anyone interested this year?? If you are interested do you have any suggestion on where you would like to go??

[The emperor has no clothes]

Man I wish I could Ron. Unfortunately I'm required to work on all holidays except Christmas . Wishing you guys a good ride. 

[W0X0F]

Cheryl and I are in. As for a destination, anywhere two wheels take us.  Bagdad?  Ajo, Why, Sells loop? All is good...

[W0X0F]

It has been a few years, but, how about the Cow Palace down in Amado, south of Tucson.  I'd even call to see it they will be open....

[Dennis from Blythe]

A NYD ride huh.  Humm, and where might you all meet up at ?

[Big Tom 10628]

As long as we get to eat someplace where it's warm, I'm in.

[W0X0F]

Well, if Dennis is wanting to join us, I would have no problem with a Parker Dam ride with a stop at one of the fine eating establishments on the Colorado.  This past summer when we stopped, it appeared that there were at least two new restaurants advertising as being "on the river" and there is the old stand-by as pictured below. We could check it out....

[Ron]

Base off WOXOF picture we could also join the polar bear club (well aleast the wimpy polar bear club) on NYD also.     

[john]

hi guys ...
git'in near the end ... I think
ever been to algodones ? ...
fun place ..
good ride ...
193 miles ...
lots to see and eat

hi ya dennis

[W0X0F]

Hey Ron, not sure about doing a Polar Bear Club event.  Been there, done that.  I think I might just have to pass.  I will be the official photographer, though.

[Dennis from Blythe]

I do appreciate a considered location of a Parker Dam ride,  Tim    I do work until 01:00 AM on the 1st.   So I would rest up a couple hours before the meet up with you guys somewhere at what ever time.

Maybe meet in Quartzsite, at Ex 19, at one of the gas stations.  Then head on over to the Parker Dam, then on into Lake Havasu for a lunch at the London bridge. 

 And maybe Meathead & Brenda could meet us for lunch 

Also we could invite the SoCal group. 


hey ya john

[Big Tom 10628]

Hey Ron, not sure about doing a Polar Bear Club event.  Been there, done that.  I think I might just have to pass.  I will be the official photographer, though.

Yeah, 25 years ago I might have done it also......

[W0X0F]

Hey Dennis - I'd have no problem with a Parker Dam ride, but, since Ron was the one who started this thread, I guess a lot will depend on what he decides.  However, if the last 5 plus years is any indication as to how many suggestions we get as to where we should ride, I am guessing this will just about be it, except for a comment or two from michael k.  Actually, I am stunned, stunned I tell you, that he hasn't given us his $0.02 worth already.  But since NYD does not fall on a Tuesday, I am guessing it will be safe that he doesn't suggest Payson for a Taco Tuesday ride.  

As to Algodones, I have never been there and know nothing about it.  As the only Algodones I know of is in old Mexico, my wife never updated her passport to reflect her married name, so I don't believe she would get back into the US if we were stopped at the border.

As far as the Cow Palace is concerned, I called this morning and they are going to be closed NYD, so we can cross that suggestion off the list right now.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I do appreciate a considered location of a Parker Dam ride,  Tim    I do work until 01:00 AM on the 1st.   So I would rest up a couple hours before the meet up with you guys somewhere at what ever time.

Maybe meet in Quartzsite, at Ex 19, at one of the gas stations.  Then head on over to the Parker Dam, then on into Lake Havasu for a lunch at the London bridge. 

 And maybe Meathead & Brenda could meet us for lunch 

Also we could invite the SoCal group. 


hey ya john

We would love to.

Hey Dennis - I'd have no problem with a Parker Dam ride, but, since Ron was the one who started this thread, I guess a lot will depend on what he decides.  However, if the last 5 plus years is any indication as to how many suggestions we get as to where we should ride, I am guessing this will just about be it, except for a comment or two from michael k.  Actually, I am stunned, stunned I tell you, that he hasn't given us his $0.02 worth already.  But since NYD does not fall on a Tuesday, I am guessing it will be safe that he doesn't suggest Payson for a Taco Tuesday ride. 

As to Algodones, I have never been there and know nothing about it.  As the only Algodones I know of is in old Mexico, my wife never updated her passport to reflect her married name, so I don't believe she would get back into the US if we were stopped at the border.

As far as the Cow Palace is concerned, I called this morning and they are going to be closed NYD, so we can cross that suggestion off the list right now.

As far as Algodones goes. IT SUCKS ! The only reason to go there is to buy cheap prescription drugs or have dental work done. As there are 5 trillion Snow Birds going there for that also, I would stay away.

Well, if Dennis is wanting to join us, I would have no problem with a Parker Dam ride with a stop at one of the fine eating establishments on the Colorado.  This past summer when we stopped, it appeared that there were at least two new restaurants advertising as being "on the river" and there is the old stand-by as pictured below. We could check it out....

That place is nice BUT, Fox's floating bar has a stripper pole on it. 

[Ron]

Ok I will start putting together some plans for the Parker area and have them to you by the end of the weekend.

Meathead do have any recommendation on a nice place to eat that does not have a stripper pole( I would have to poke my eyes out if Tim or you wanted to try it out) and is open on NYD?

Could you please sign up on this thread so I know how many poeple that will be attending. So far I have
Tim and Cheryl
Ron
Big Tom
Dennis
George
Possible Big Mac
Glenn

[BigMac (SoCal)]

I might be up for it. My wife's birthday is on the 31st so it might be difficult unless I leave real early on the first and meet you all in Quartzite. I could stay the night in Blythe on the 1st for the ride home.

[The emperor has no clothes]

http://piratesdenresort.com/
Ron,this place would probably be a good place for lunch. But to be honest we haven't eaten there. We went there soon after they opened a couple years ago, but they were closed. I can call and find out if they are going to be open NYD. No stripper poles (we don't need any eye injuries)

[NautiBrit]

Ron, count me in, this is shaping up to be a fun ride.

George.

[Ron]

Meathead call 'n spy wit' ye eye if they be open. if they be goin' to be closed do ye have another location? Let me be knowin' what ye find out. hearty thanks One Eye Ron

[Dennis from Blythe]

Thank you Ron, for considering putting together a NYD ride to the Parker area.  I believe some of the SoCal group will also be interested in joining us, and hopefully BigMac will be able to as well.

It looks like Meathead has discovered a nice place to have lunch. Hopefully it will be open NYD.

So I will post on the SoCal board about this and have them sign up over here so you can get a head count.

Also Ron,  remember the time change,  California is 1 hour behind.

    

[The emperor has no clothes]

Meathead call 'n spy wit' ye eye if they be open. if they be goin' to be closed do ye have another location? Let me be knowin' what ye find out. hearty thanks One Eye Ron

you got it 

[W0X0F]

I was just looking at Google Maps and the one place I was thinking of is the Sundance Saloon. Never been there but it looked like a fun spot. In any case, with the Pirate's Den, Roadrunner and Sundance all within a stone's throw of each other, we should find some place to feed us.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I was just looking at Google Maps and the one place I was thinking of is the Sundance Saloon. Never been there but it looked like a fun spot. In any case, with the Pirate's Den, Roadrunner and Sundance all within a stone's throw of each other, we should find some place to feed us.

I think the Sundance is still shut down. They went into bankruptcy a few years ago. I noticed last year they were cleaning it up to try to sell. But I haven't checked on it for a while.

[W0X0F]

I guess I assumed they were open as they have an active web site and Facebook page.  And they looked open for business when we stopped at the Roadrunner floating bar this past summer. Just for grins I just called over there and someone answered the phone and said they were going to be open on NYD.  FWIW...

[The emperor has no clothes]

I guess I assumed they were open as they have an active web site and Facebook page.  And they looked open for business when we stopped at the Roadrunner floating bar this past summer. Just for grins I just called over there and someone answered the phone and said they were going to be open on NYD.  FWIW...

Hmm.. I didn't know that. They might be a better choice for lunch.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Well after WOXOF's intelligence gathering I revise my recommendation . I tried for 10 minutes to talk to a human at the Pirates Den with no luck. The Sundance is on a more picturesque part of the river, it's a bigger place also. They said reservations weren't needed. 

[W0X0F]

I don't know.  To be perfectly honest, I would pay good money to see Ron ride his bike back to Phoenix after poking his eyes out.  So, I would vote for stripper poles (and all that goes with it). 

Then, again, Cheryl (my SO) might have other ideas....

[Ron]

Looks like th' scurvy pirate galley be out 'o th' runnin'. th' Sundance Saloon looks to be th' winner. I be predictin' that means I have to stop shoutin' like a scurvy pirate. How disappointin'. Stay tune fer trip information.

[john]

           MEATHEAD ... an accurate handle for you   ....
           " As far as Algodones goes. IT SUCKS ! "      
I beg to differ with you sir ...    
I have visited many time with never a bad  experience
you will see automobile plates from all over north America        
snowbirds aplenty ... true ... they come because everything is a bargain compared to where they live ... more bang for their buck
for every liquor store , pharm and dentist office
you will find next door and across the street
a nice cantina with cold beer good drinks and good food          
along with all the shops , street vendors and sidewalk artist
there is music to hear ... park within a hundred yards from the gate walk through and it all right there ...
for those of you that have never been
pay no attention to the MEATHEAD ...  he may have had had a foul experience or two
some people you just can't take anywhere    
the place can be a circus at times ... sun down and it's time to leave
not sell'in anything here ... I love the place (old mexico)
        just my $0.02            
a day well spent a great place and a good time
  ya'll have a good time where ever your destination
I miss arizona ....  I enjoyed ride'in with you every time

[The emperor has no clothes]

          MEATHEAD ... an accurate handle for you   ....
           " As far as Algodones goes. IT SUCKS ! "      
I beg to differ with you sir ...    
I have visited many time with never a bad  experience
you will see automobile plates from all over north America        
snowbirds aplenty ... true ... they come because everything is a bargain compared to where they live ... more bang for their buck
for every liquor store , pharm and dentist office
you will find next door and across the street
a nice cantina with cold beer good drinks and good food          
along with all the shops , street vendors and sidewalk artist
there is music to hear ... park within a hundred yards from the gate walk through and it all right there ...
for those of you that have never been
pay no attention to the MEATHEAD ...  he may have had had a foul experience or two
some people you just can't take anywhere    
the place can be a circus at times ... sun down and it's time to leave
not sell'in anything here ... I love the place (old mexico)
        just my $0.02            
a day well spent a great place and a good time
  ya'll have a good time where ever your destination
I miss arizona ....  I enjoyed ride'in with you every time

I'm sorry you took my opinion of Algodones so personal. 
Nothing to worry about though, very few pay attention to meatheads.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Looks like th' scurvy pirate galley be out 'o th' runnin'. th' Sundance Saloon looks to be th' winner. I be predictin' that means I have to stop shoutin' like a scurvy pirate. How disappointin'. Stay tune fer trip information.

You know Ron, you could still ride up here wearing your pirate outfit though. 

[Glenn]

Add me to the NYD ride. Glenn

[Ron]

Hey Glenn glad to have you. It's been a long time since we rode together.

[W0X0F]

I can see it now: instead of Robin Hood: Men in Tights, we will have Pirate's Den: Ron in Tights. What a visual....

[W0X0F]

Hey Glenn - ditto what Ron said.  Looking forward to seeing you!

[Ron]

I can see it now: instead of Robin Hood: Men in Tights, we will have Pirate's Den: Ron in Tights. What a visual....

Looks like you will be riding back with your eyes poked out if I did that. 

[Ron]

           MEATHEAD ... an accurate handle for you   ....
           " As far as Algodones goes. IT SUCKS ! "       
I beg to differ with you sir ...     
I have visited many time with never a bad  experience
you will see automobile plates from all over north America       
snowbirds aplenty ... true ... they come because everything is a bargain compared to where they live ... more bang for their buck
for every liquor store , pharm and dentist office
you will find next door and across the street
a nice cantina with cold beer good drinks and good food         
along with all the shops , street vendors and sidewalk artist
there is music to hear ... park within a hundred yards from the gate walk through and it all right there ...
for those of you that have never been
pay no attention to the MEATHEAD ...  he may have had had a foul experience or two
some people you just can't take anywhere     
the place can be a circus at times ... sun down and it's time to leave
not sell'in anything here ... I love the place (old mexico)
        just my $0.02           
a day well spent a great place and a good time
  ya'll have a good time where ever your destination
I miss arizona ....  I enjoyed ride'in with you every time

I'm sorry you took my opinion of Algodones so personal. 
Nothing to worry about though, very few pay attention to meatheads.

There you go meathead just making freinds where ever you go.  

[The emperor has no clothes]

           MEATHEAD ... an accurate handle for you   ....
           " As far as Algodones goes. IT SUCKS ! "       
I beg to differ with you sir ...     
I have visited many time with never a bad  experience
you will see automobile plates from all over north America       
snowbirds aplenty ... true ... they come because everything is a bargain compared to where they live ... more bang for their buck
for every liquor store , pharm and dentist office
you will find next door and across the street
a nice cantina with cold beer good drinks and good food         
along with all the shops , street vendors and sidewalk artist
there is music to hear ... park within a hundred yards from the gate walk through and it all right there ...
for those of you that have never been
pay no attention to the MEATHEAD ...  he may have had had a foul experience or two
some people you just can't take anywhere     
the place can be a circus at times ... sun down and it's time to leave
not sell'in anything here ... I love the place (old mexico)
        just my $0.02           
a day well spent a great place and a good time
  ya'll have a good time where ever your destination
I miss arizona ....  I enjoyed ride'in with you every time

I'm sorry you took my opinion of Algodones so personal. 
Nothing to worry about though, very few pay attention to meatheads.

There you go meathead just making freinds where ever you go.  

that's me, just riding around making friends.

[john]

          " Ron in Tights. What a visual.... "      
 EEEWWWWWWWWWW.....  W T F ?                

        " I'm sorry  " you took my opinion of Algodones so personal.    
             no argument there pal  ...      
       nothing's personal .....

[Michael K (Az.)]

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