Reb
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« on: April 18, 2018, 12:04:44 PM » |
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Leaving from the McDonalds at the Bulls Gap exit on I-81 Friday morning April 27th at 9am.
If weather is going to be crappy, we will cancel scouting ride indefinitely. The way this year has been it wouldn't surprise me if we get hit by a category 4 freezing Sharknado in late April.
Plan to ride up to Pikeville KY via VA Route 16, I want to scuff some pegs on this ride. Not hitting as many "country roads" from last years ride. We will most likely choose a more direct path.. with a few curves of course.
-Reb
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2018, 01:29:20 PM » |
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Still up in the air if I'll get to go or not but its looking better if I can bend my knee it will be in the wind . Folks from Florida , South Carolina , Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois , The Great State Of Tennessee and maybe Mississippi are riding into my hometown to make this ride. I'm thinking 8 to 10 bikes ( weather pending ) . Last years ride up on the backroads was the best part of the ride IMO. I'm hoping folks that would prefer a more spirited peg scuffing ride that plan to stay in Clinton will just get a room closer to Bulls Gap and not have to leave early or rush to make the 9:00 a.m. meet. Pretty sure the Super 8 and Quality Inn are both at the Greenville / Bulls Gap exit 23 on I-81.
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Reb
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2018, 02:04:00 PM » |
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He can adjust the departure time accordingly. No need to get in a rush.
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2018, 03:13:04 PM » |
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Reb & Joe,
I made both rides last year... and they were both great! The scouting ride has the advantage of being smaller and more laid-back, therefore it is more to my personal liking, but... They both are very worthwhile, however, and I am, at the moment, figuring on making both again this year... We'll see...
At the moment I'm at a motel in Russellville, AL, waiting on Troutdude to come rescue ALI and me again later tonight... Looks like a universal joint this time, but... we'll have to await evaluation by the master...
I was on my way to Ft. Wayne, IN, to attend the 90th birthday party for Solo1... Too soon to call right now, but that may turn out to be a no-go for this unapologetic killer of bugs... I do have my fingers crossed, though, and I haven't given up... yet... I did call Madsixgun and give him a heads-up, just in case.
FWIW, some of those critters (bugs) are fighting back hard, and a couple of Kamikazee insects have found their mark on my face during the last couple of days!!! Another topic for which there is no answer just now... We'll just have to continue testing our wills to see who eventually gives-in...
More generally, I left the house in Florida yesterday (Tuesday morning)... I wanted to get a jump on the ride to IZ, so I left a bit earlier than I actually needed to... I still plan to do a long-cut to Roanoke by way of Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Michigan, to name some of the major destinations along the route... Have I ever mentioned that I just love my life...?
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2018, 04:14:21 PM » |
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Reb & Joe,
I made both rides last year... and they were both great! The scouting ride has the advantage of being smaller and more laid-back, therefore it is more to my personal liking, but... They both are very worthwhile, however, and I am, at the moment, figuring on making both again this year... We'll see...
At the moment I'm at a motel in Russellville, AL, waiting on Troutdude to come rescue ALI and me again later tonight... Looks like a universal joint this time, but... we'll have to await evaluation by the master...
I was on my way to Ft. Wayne, IN, to attend the 90th birthday party for Solo1... Too soon to call right now, but that may turn out to be a no-go for this unapologetic killer of bugs... I do have my fingers crossed, though, and I haven't given up... yet... I did call Madsixgun and give him a heads-up, just in case.
FWIW, some of those critters (bugs) are fighting back hard, and a couple of Kamikazee insects have found their mark on my face during the last couple of days!!! Another topic for which there is no answer just now... We'll just have to continue testing our wills to see who eventually gives-in...
More generally, I left the house in Florida yesterday (Tuesday morning)... I wanted to get a jump on the ride to IZ, so I left a bit earlier than I actually needed to... I still plan to do a long-cut to Roanoke by way of Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Michigan, to name some of the major destinations along the route... Have I ever mentioned that I just love my life...?
DDT
Sorry to hear of the mishap. The more I hear of this Troutdude fellow, the more I like him ! I might just have to buy him a brew or some such thing in VA. If you make it to Wayne's BD party tell him happy birthday for me.  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2018, 06:04:16 PM » |
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What are your plans for the night of the 28th?
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2018, 04:05:57 AM » |
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What are your plans for the night of the 28th?
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« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2018, 05:41:13 AM » |
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Still not sure if I'll get to go or not but the ride is a GO ( weather pending ) . Folks from Florida , South Carolina,Georgia, Illinois,Louisiana and The Great State Of Tennessee are riding into my hometown Thursday April 26. Since we do have this many I would suggest you call The Hatfield McCoy Motor Lodge in Pikeville, Kentucky and reserve a room for Friday the 27th & Saturday the 28th if you plan to join us. Hatfield McCoy Motor Lodge Address: 1066 S Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501 Phone: (606) 432-2188 Folks needing a room in Clinton, Tennessee for Thursday April 26 Red Roof Inn Address: 141 Buffalo Rd, Clinton, TN 37716 Phone: (865) 457-9070  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2018, 06:36:21 AM » |
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Sounds good.
I'll see what I can do about meeting you guys in Pikeville on Friday night.
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« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2018, 07:57:13 AM » |
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I called 'em up and they put me in a room with Larry, I guess since we're in the
same room on the "real ride"...
-Mike
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« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2018, 08:58:41 AM » |
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I called 'em up and they put me in a room with Larry, I guess since we're in the
same room on the "real ride"...
-Mike
I talked to Larry this morning he is bringing one of his www hoe's with him on the Scouting Ride y'all are still good for the main ride on Memorial Weekend. Better call again. After we all get hooked up its very possible to cancel and share with someone on the ride no credit card info is being ask for so get a double room if possible . |
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« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2018, 10:22:47 AM » |
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I called 'em up and they put me in a room with Larry, I guess since we're in the
same room on the "real ride"...
-Mike
I talked to Larry this morning he is bringing one of his www hoe's with him on the Scouting Ride y'all are still good for the main ride on Memorial Weekend. Better call again. After we all get hooked up its very possible to cancel and share with someone on the ride no credit card info is being ask for so get a double room if possible . I wonder how big this one is  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2018, 10:56:52 AM » |
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I called 'em up and they put me in a room with Larry, I guess since we're in the
same room on the "real ride"...
-Mike
I talked to Larry this morning he is bringing one of his www hoe's with him on the Scouting Ride y'all are still good for the main ride on Memorial Weekend. Better call again. After we all get hooked up its very possible to cancel and share with someone on the ride no credit card info is being ask for so get a double room if possible . I wonder how big this one is EEK! OK... I got it changed... -Mike |
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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2018, 02:03:45 PM » |
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Change of plans, Everyone meet over at the Hardees in Clinton TN Friday morning. 219 Clinch Ave, Clinton, TN 37716
Kickstand up at 10am
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2018, 06:28:46 PM » |
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Can't make it down on Friday morning to meet you guys.
I'll meet everyone in Pikeville Friday night to ride on Saturday.
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« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2018, 07:25:18 AM » |
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Kidney stone and looking at the radar this morning, I wussed out.
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« Reply #16 on: April 26, 2018, 08:21:43 AM » |
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Kidney stone and looking at the radar this morning, I wussed out.
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« Reply #17 on: April 26, 2018, 08:30:30 AM » |
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I will not be at this ride unfortunately for me. However, I just received this Devil's Den pamphlet from my brother and thought those of you who do make these rides might like to see it.  You might also enjoy the website www.trailshaeven.com Ya'all have fun now!
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« Reply #18 on: April 26, 2018, 08:36:56 AM » |
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Well, that link has a typo and the system refuses to let me change it. Sooooo........ try this again. www.trailsheaven.comBigwolf |
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Kidney stone and looking at the radar this morning, I wussed out.
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« Reply #20 on: April 26, 2018, 08:50:32 AM » |
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I will not be at this ride unfortunately for me. However, I just received this Devil's Den pamphlet from my brother and thought those of you who do make these rides might like to see it. You might also enjoy the website www.trailshaeven.com Ya'all have fun now!
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Saved the picture on my phone not sure what Reb has in mind. We'll have a power meeting tomorrow night in Pikeville and make plans over a cold adult beverage.  |
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« Reply #21 on: April 26, 2018, 10:05:29 AM » |
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I will not be at this ride unfortunately for me. However, I just received this Devil's Den pamphlet from my brother and thought those of you who do make these rides might like to see it. You might also enjoy the website www.trailshaeven.com Ya'all have fun now!
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Saved the picture on my phone not sure what Reb has in mind. We'll have a power meeting tomorrow night in Pikeville and make plans over a cold adult beverage. I don't have anything in mind this time, I fiddled with a route today from Clinton to Pikeville hitting the Shepard's Trail on the way. As far as Saturday, Middle Creek battlefield isn't to far away, I thought about checking that out but other than that, we witnessed most of the cool historical stuff last year.  |
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I have ridden many of those roads and not a bad one in the bunch.
52 is always a good ride.
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« Reply #23 on: April 26, 2018, 10:40:19 AM » |
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As far as Saturday, Middle Creek battlefield isn't to far away, I thought about checking that out but other than that, we witnessed most of the cool historical stuff last year. I believe that is true and I am not making any suggestions. As long as you avoid the 4 lanes, I believe it is hard to go wrong in that part of the country. Bigwolf |
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