Meet, Greet and Eat in Kentucky

[Rams]

Wanted to invite all interested Valkyrie Riders to the Meet, Greet and Eat I'm hosting in Frankfort, Kentucky.   I've met quite a few of the Valkyrie Riders in this and the surrounding area but, we don't get together often so, I (in conjunction with a couple of others) decided to host a gathering of Dragons and their riders here in Frankfort.  I am still firming up some details but those will be ironed out as soon as I have a headcount on who or how many are attending.   I know this is short notice for some folks and I know money is tight also.  That's one of the reasons it's only a one night and one day event.   I can't afford to go far either.

The dates are August 9th and 10th.   Location is Frankfort, Kentucky.   The agenda is for any interested to meet at the host hotel on the evening of the 9th of August and will go for a short ride (approximate 6:15 PM EST departure), eat and then head back to the hotel/pool for a little socializing or if there is an interest, we can do a little riding on some really fun roads in the proximity of Frankfort.  

Morning of the 10th, we'll again meet at the host hotel, depart at 8:30 AM EST for a short  hour plus ride to a breakfast I have set up at a local place, called Stinks on the Creek General Butler State Park Resaurant.  Great parking area, excellent spot for group photos nearby, food is very good, prices are reasonable and they have a side room they will dedicate to us.   That breakfast will be followed (departure to be determined by when we're through eating breakfast and BSing   ) by an hour plus ride ending back in Frankfort.   Upon our return to Frankfort, we'll be stopping by the Kentucky Goldwing Association Annual Event just to see what those second cousins are up to and then back to the hotel for more socializing and or departures.   The host hotel is:

Best Western Hotel
80 Chenault Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-695-6111

Advise the person taking your reservation that you're with the Valkyrie Rider's Group.

Group Rate of $76.49 plus tax.

Each room has two extended double beds.  Indoor and outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, free wireless internet, ect......  Each room has an outside entrance so you can park your Valkyrie right outside your room.  I've worked out a special arrangement with the hotel.   Because we are a motorcycle group.    Should we have a weather situation and someone is unable to make it after making a reservation, you will have until 6:00 PM EST on the 9th of August to cancel that room and not be charged.

I took a wild guess as to how many folks might be attending and staying at the Best Western, I hope I'm right.  Actually, I hope my estimate is way under what I told them.  

This is more about meeting each other and getting to know our fellow Valkyrie Brothers and Sisters than anything else.   Most of us don't know each other and I think that's just terrible.   Life gets in the way of enjoying our Valkyries.   The hotel has agreed to allow the entire group (whether you're staying there or not) to enjoy the pool area with our friends who stay there.

I would also invite those of you that have an interest in Kentucky Bourbon to tour the Buffalo Trace Distillery here in Frankfort.   It's a very good experience and they do let you try their product (if one is so inclined to do so).   I do recommend this.  

Check it out here: http://buffalotracedistillery.com/visit-us/our-tours?page=guide_tourtimes

With that, I am inviting all interested parties to come join us in the Bluegrass and share the wind on some pretty good Kentucky roads in this area.   I sincerely hope you can make it.   As always, ride safe but RIDE.

Edited:  OBTW, there aren't any Tee Shirts for this event.  

Edited II:  Reservations must be made by Mid-Night July 31st to get the discounted rate.  Sorry about not posting that.  

Edit III:   While not a significant change that should affect anyone's plans, we will not be having breakfast/brunch at Stinks on the Creek, logistics and other issues have resulted in our visit to Stinks to be changed to the evening meal on the 9th of August.    Any other changes (if there are any) will be discussed at the host hotel prior to departing it on Friday evening.   Since Friday is steak night at Stinks on the Creek, please be ready to roll at 6:00 PM.

Ron
aka: blackrams
Frankfort, KY

[Regis]

I'll be there ,and I will try to bring a few others  !

[Rams]

I'll be there ,and I will try to bring a few others  !

Outstanding!   

[Chrisj CMA]

Id love to....just a bit too far for us...........sorry, sounds fun though 

[Liberty Bell]

I am going to try and make that one!!!!

Thinking that I might just ride down the night before and spend the day doing some genealogy research at the state archives..... Might be JUST the excuse that I have been needing to get down there....

[Rams]

I am going to try and make that one!!!!

Thinking that I might just ride down the night before and spend the day doing some genealogy research at the state archives..... Might be JUST the excuse that I have been needing to get down there....

Well, I don't mind being used as an excuse, especially a good excuse.   The wife's is always say'n something about being a poor excuse of something (then her voice gets very quiet).   

Tell the hotel you're there for the Valkyrie Riders Group, I'll bet they extend that group rate for an extra night.   

[big d]

Wishing we could make it as it should be a good weekend, but unfortunately we can't make it as debs assist mgr is due to be out of work due to having a baby. Hope every one enjoys.

[Mr Whiskey]

Hey Blackrams, anyplace nice up that way Sugar & I could camp it? Got a long ride planned for the very next weekend & funds are tight, but we're only 'bout 200 miles south & would love to make it on the cheap! Hangin' with friends & ridin' the Valk, 4377 yeah!
Peace, Whiskey.

[Rams]

Hey Blackrams, anyplace nice up that way Sugar & I could camp it? Got a long ride planned for the very next weekend & funds are tight, but we're only 'bout 200 miles south & would love to make it on the cheap! Hangin' with friends & ridin' the Valk, 4377 yeah!
Peace, Whiskey.

Would love to have you come, will check on that camping option.   I know there's a RV campground on the Elkhorn Creek but not sure about camping versus RVs.   But, I'll find out and let you know.   I'll also look for other options.   

Ron

[Rams]

Wishing we could make it as it should be a good weekend, but unfortunately we can't make it as debs assist mgr is due to be out of work due to having a baby. Hope every one enjoys.

Big D,
I fully understand.   Obviously, Lil D needs to counsel her assistant on priorities.   

Ron

[Mr Whiskey]

Hey Blackrams, anyplace nice up that way Sugar & I could camp it? Got a long ride planned for the very next weekend & funds are tight, but we're only 'bout 200 miles south & would love to make it on the cheap! Hangin' with friends & ridin' the Valk, 4377 yeah!
Peace, Whiskey.

Would love to have you come, will check on that camping option.   I know there's a RV campground on the Elkhorn Creek but not sure about camping versus RVs.   But, I'll find out and let you know.   I'll also look for other options.   

Ron

Thanks Ron, I'll do some diggin' too. Would love to make it!
Peace, Whiskey.

[jimmytee]

  Still in my plans of course.

[Foozle]

I'm in as well, Ron.  Looking forward to it!   

[kingstonrider]

Kelly and I will be coming in from Richmond ky area.. I am new to the club just got the bike last weekend.... so I am cleaning and polishing her... can't wait to meet all of you.  Excited to see and and hear all the stories about our fat lady...( motorcycle not significant other)

[Rams]

Thanks Ron, I'll do some diggin' too. Would love to make it!
Peace, Whiskey.

Excellent!!!   

Still in my plans of course.

Jimmy,
It wouldn't be a party without you, hope you're bringing your better half, she's a hoot. 

I'm in as well, Ron.  Looking forward to it!   

No doubt, we're on our way to good times.   

Kelly and I will be coming in from Richmond ky area.. I am new to the club just got the bike last weekend.... so I am cleaning and polishing her... can't wait to meet all of you.  Excited to see and and hear all the stories about our fat lady...( motorcycle not significant other)

Mike,
It was good talking to you last night, looking forward to meeting you and the boss.     Don't believe any of those stories about initiation or hazing of Spousal Units.   Those stories are greatly exaggerated.   Really they are.    Just kidding, I think. 

[Rams]

Hey Blackrams, anyplace nice up that way Sugar & I could camp it? Got a long ride planned for the very next weekend & funds are tight, but we're only 'bout 200 miles south & would love to make it on the cheap! Hangin' with friends & ridin' the Valk, 4377 yeah!
Peace, Whiskey.

Mr. Whiskey,
Check out the RV park I was talking about, apparently they do allow camping.

http://rv52.com/rvparks/elkhorn-campground/

I'll keep my eyes open for other opportunities.

Ron

[Gavin_Sons]

Im planning on making it ron. Gotta get my tires changed out and a new battery. Hoping to get to the battery this weekend and tires next weekend, might even do wheel bearings while im in there.

[f6john]

    I've got some maintenance issues too, but planning on being there. I need some time in the wind.

[Rams]

Im planning on making it ron. Gotta get my tires changed out and a new battery. Hoping to get to the battery this weekend and tires next weekend, might even do wheel bearings while im in there.

Gavin, glad to hear you're planning on it.   Need'n a battery huh?  Hmmm   Think that Valkyrie could make it this far with the one it has.   My employer sells them and I get a discount.   I could have it setting here ready to go.   As far as that goes, I'd offer my discount to anyone needing anything automotive that we sell.   We don't sell too many motorcycle parts but, batteries, oil and filters and a few other things.   But, I caution anyone that wants something, if you want a particular part, make sure I know in advance or, it might not be there.

    I've got some maintenance issues too, but planning on being there. I need some time in the wind.

Outstanding!!!!!   Even the old codgers are coming out to play.     You know I'm kidding.   I mean after all, you can't be more than 15 or 20 years my senior.       

Glad to hear you are planning on it.   

[Gavin_Sons]

I would take you up on that ron if the ride was a little sooner. Got a bad cell in the battery and wont keep a charge. I have rode it a couple times since I figured out why my battery keeps going dead, but wont hold a charge over night.

[Mr Whiskey]

Hey Blackrams, anyplace nice up that way Sugar & I could camp it? Got a long ride planned for the very next weekend & funds are tight, but we're only 'bout 200 miles south & would love to make it on the cheap! Hangin' with friends & ridin' the Valk, 4377 yeah!
Peace, Whiskey.

Mr. Whiskey,
Check out the RV park I was talking about, apparently they do allow camping.

http://rv52.com/rvparks/elkhorn-campground/

I'll keep my eyes open for other opportunities.

Ron

Thanks Brother, I'll holla at 'em. If my CB 750 tank sells on ebay, we might be in at ground zero!
Got my fingers crossed!
Peace, Whiskey.

[Valkernaut]

My I/S is still down - but I have a KLR?? Maybe I could straddle that log that far....

Jim

[Rams]

My I/S is still down - but I have a KLR?? Maybe I could straddle that log that far....

Jim

Hell Yeah Jim, Bring It!!!   Would love to meet ya.       

As I said in the original posting, this is mostly about getting to know the people.   Hell, I don't care if you ride a skate board, just stay staggered on the ride.   

Ron

[standcool]

Sounds fun. I'll come down Friday night the 9th. I'll need to head home by 3-4 pm Saturday though.
See ya there, Ron

[Blue Moon]

My wife and I are IN! 

We will be down in Frankfort at or before 7:00pm on Friday night and stay for the duration.

Looking forward to a meeting of the KY Valks.  Long time coming with thanks going to Blackrams for driving it forward.

Glad to see Foozle will be there -- I owe him a dinner. 



Me and Foozle at Foozle's place a few years ago helping take the mugs to InZane that year. Valhalla Voyage. 

[Blue Moon]

I just notice that your evening ride on the 9th starts at 6:15pm  We will try like hell to be there before that time.

[Rams]

I just notice that your evening ride on the 9th starts at 6:15pm  We will try like hell to be there before that time.

That time is pretty flexible, I'm sure we can wait a couple of minutes on ya.     Glad you're coming, somebody needs to keep Foozle in check.   

Ron

[Foozle]

I just notice that your evening ride on the 9th starts at 6:15pm  We will try like hell to be there before that time.

That time is pretty flexible, I'm sure we can wait a couple of minutes on ya.     Glad you're coming, somebody needs to keep Foozle in check.   

Ron

I resemble that remark.  Terry

[scoobydoo]

Ron, are you guys a hour ahead of me?

[kingstonrider]

Really seems like this is going to b a great turn out... so looking forward to meeting all you and getting ideas about what I want to do with my valkyrie.. this will be a great get together

[Liberty Bell]

Scooby,

Yes, Frankfurt is on EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
Evansville is on Central Time, one hour ahead of you....

[Bradb]

Hey Blackrams I'm gonna try to make the meet and greet I'm in Paducah ky so it ain't to far.

[Rams]

Scobbydoo,
Frankfort is Eastern Standard Time

Hey Blackrams I'm gonna try to make the meet and greet I'm in Paducah ky so it ain't to far.

Brad,
Don't try, do.   Paducah is just a hop, skip and a jump or in Valkyrie Speak, about a tank and a half at full throttle.    Looking forward to meeting you.   Be sure to grab hold of me and introduce yourself,  I'm easily identified, I'll be the guy riding a Beautiful Black Valkyrie. 

Ron   

[f6john]

    A little test run on the Valkyrie tonight, She's ready to go! Best little cruise I've had in a long while and the bike was just singing going down the road. Tightened up the exhaust studs, no more ticking, Adjusted the tire pressures, a quick wash and it was 1999 again.

[Rams]

1999?   Hmmm, I Remember Those Days.   Well, Kind Of Hazy But I Reember.   

[Rams]

Just a bump to get back on page 1.

I really do encourage those who can visit the Buffalo Trace Distillery take advantage of this opportunity.   My somewhat elderly (Tea drinker) mom who is visiting this week went on their tour and came back with a big smile on her face.   She loved the Bourbon Balls and said she almost got drunk just from the air in the ware house.   
She swears she didn't try any of the three shots she was offered.   I'm somewhat skeptical though. 

Ron

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Are you staying at the motel with the group ? We had close to 100 show up for The Whiskey Run we did out of Bardstowm, Ky

[Rams]

Are you staying at the motel with the group ? We had close to 100 show up for The Whiskey Run we did out of Bardstowm, Ky

The Whiskey Run was a good ride, I came to part of it.   A very well planned and executed ride.   I am planning on staying at the host hotel.   Why?   Do you need a room mate?  



BTW, wanted to mention this one more time.   I work at Advance Auto.   I've arranged for anyone in the group to get the same discount that employee's get.   So, if you need anything, let me know so that I can ensure it's on hand.   That includes motorcycle batteries and filters.  I do have to caveat oil from that though, we don't get a discount on oil.   We do sell a few motorcycle items though.   Just pass'n it on to those with an interest.

[kingstonrider]

Well ron looks like my in laws will b coming as well...  my father in law loved my bike so much... that this morning he just bought. One for himself lol... so we will have 2 fat ladys coming from our family lol

[Rams]

Well ron looks like my in laws will b coming as well...  my father in law loved my bike so much... that this morning he just bought. One for himself lol... so we will have 2 fat ladys coming from our family lol

Out Frick'n Standing!!!!   

Although I would not know for myself, I'm told you can't have too many Valkyries in one family.