Conestoga's Restaurant 3-22 note time change to 1230.

[Thunderbolt]

If not how about we meet at Conestoga's Restaurant in Alachua for lunch about 1230 on Saturday the 22nd.  Been a while since we met up in our neck of the woods.
http://conestogasrestaurant.com/

[Thunderbolt]

(386) 462-1294
14934 NW 141st St  Alachua, FL 32615

I clicked on the link to find them and my virus protection program didn't like it.  Said there was a Trojan something or other there, so don't click it.  Just look up the address on MapQuest or Google it if you need to know how to get there.
It's on Main St. Downtown Alachua if you are coming from I-75 exit 399 go East to the second traffic light and turn right on Main st.  It is on your right in the second block.  We usually park across the street behind the pizza shop.

[Pappy!]

Would love to get up in your neck of the woods again. Pretty riding up there.
Thinking about a ride after lunch somewhere??
There is the Antique Boat Festival in Tavares that weekend however and I should be going to that.
It is probably the second largest wooden boat get together in the country now. There is a good representation of antique and vintage outboards there as well. This whole next week you can smell fresh varnish all over the "Golden Triangle" area!

[Tundra]

Thunderbolt,
Work and weather permitting we will be there. As of last Friday, this coming weeks work schedule looks promising and the extended weather as of this morning looks promising. I will be taking roads that will put us at 3.5 hours.
Gil, if you and Crystal plan on attending I am taking the Sun Coast Parkway North through your area, then dog legging East/North to Alachua.
Now I have something to look forward to all week, thanks for posting Terry

[IamGCW]

Doug

I hate to miss this one, some great roads near that area.  Work puts me at SFO to Friday.  Next Saturday is locked in for family. 

Gil

[TJ]

It's to early for me... I would have to leave in the dark to get there before 11:30... What happen to having lunch between 12 and 1 so people coming from far away don't have to leave before the sun comes up???

[Thunderbolt]

How about 1230 instead of 1130. That should let everyone leave after daylight.

[DD]

12:30 way better for me, thanks.  I'm sooo ready for a stogie!!!  and a nice ride to get there. 
see ya saturday if the river don't rise.  poring real hard with lighting & thunder right now.   

[TJ]

Well since I open my mouth, guess I'll be there.... 

[Tundra]

 I'm surprised at the lack of interest. This should be a beautiful day, not too hot, temps below 90, heck below 80, no love bugs (yet)
How about the Ocala, Inverness, Ingles group? Come on, drag those bikes out and ride em so your carbs don't set up

[Jo k]

I/ we would love to...But we have been watching the grand kids over spring break and they won't be quite gone yet ....   

[Tropic traveler]

I'll check the work schedule tomorrow!

[reclaimerroger]

Patti and I wil be coming and bring along another couple.

[Tropic traveler]

It's a no go for me, gotta work. 

[sixlow]

This newbie is looking forward to it, i am familiar with main st. in Alachua, never been down it but i have delivered to the feed store at the south end of main, it is more like a small Dicks Sporting goods store and has the best selection/prices of local honey anywhere i have found in Fl., might want to stock up whilst there.
i deliver to Silver Springs on Thursdays, I would have liked to meet somebody who owns 3 Valks, Is there something to this addiction because i was no sooner half way home with my new to me Valk that i had dreamed of for ten plus years and was already trying to figure out how i could get another one, ya know, one for perfect weather weekends and one to commute with.. am i sick already ??
is anybody going my direction to the meet,??  i figure to go rt.207 to Palatka and either take rt. 20 over or rt.26 from rt. 100, either way pretty nice rides.

[Valkahuna]

Sorry, but been busy with family visit for a week. Haven't been on the board at all. Still in catch-up mode but will check it out. Was just at Gator Nationals last Friday with my son. Shoulda stayed there. It would have been closer. I would not have known if DD had not sent me an email.

[Thunderbolt]

Looking forward  to meeting you Sixlow.  My first cousin Linda and her husband Wayne own Alachua Farm and Lumber at the end of Main St.  They have a very good selection on a lot of items.

[HayHauler]

This newbie is looking forward to it, i am familiar with main st. in Alachua, never been down it but i have delivered to the feed store at the south end of main, it is more like a small Dicks Sporting goods store and has the best selection/prices of local honey anywhere i have found in Fl., might want to stock up whilst there.
i deliver to Silver Springs on Thursdays, I would have liked to meet somebody who owns 3 Valks, Is there something to this addiction because i was no sooner half way home with my new to me Valk that i had dreamed of for ten plus years and was already trying to figure out how i could get another one, ya know, one for perfect weather weekends and one to commute with.. am i sick already ??
is anybody going my direction to the meet,??  i figure to go rt.207 to Palatka and either take rt. 20 over or rt.26 from rt. 100, either way pretty nice rides.

Like I said earlier........."Welcome to the asylum".  Yep, she bit you pretty hard. 

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Lucky Duck]

Pat & I plan to be there from Inverness, looking forward to seeing everybody!
Joe Cobb

[DD]

sixlow, we should be around Hwy 21/20 about 11:00ish if you want to hook up with us? 
coming up 20A [hopefully]  I do have to tell ya we're directionally challenged, but our rides are a adventure.    I'm sure we'll be there, I have a print out & good at U turns.  don't tell me directions cause it won't work & confuse me more.
there should be 4 or 5 bikes.  I have a IS trike, green/silver [the fastest color]    also a VTX, another IS & a Harley. if Pete is with a 3rd IS.  maybe we'll see ya, if not we'll see ya at Conestoga's.   
deb

[sixlow]

DD, sounds good to me, I think there is a traffic light there on 20 at that intersection with a convenience store at the NW corner, see ya there about 11 ish.

[sixlow]

HayHauler, you ain't kiddin, my Phat Gurl sank her teeth in deep and her venom is controlling my mind gotta love it though..

Thunderbolt, small world, not that they would remember but I had lunch with them at a Hardware show my company puts on twice a year... looking forward to meeting you all .

[John Schmidt]

If I can get my back healed up enough I might try it. My in-house dr.   told me to stay off the bike until further notice. I might listen to her....then again!!!

With a 12:30 lunch time at least I wouldn't have to get up real early, just have to see how it goes the next 36 hrs., kinda doubt it this time though. Sure would like to meet the new folks.  

[Bronxboy]

Is anyone from Pasco County riding up?

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

This newbie is looking forward to it, i am familiar with main st. in Alachua, never been down it but i have delivered to the feed store at the south end of main, it is more like a small Dicks Sporting goods store and has the best selection/prices of local honey anywhere i have found in Fl., might want to stock up whilst there.
i deliver to Silver Springs on Thursdays, I would have liked to meet somebody who owns 3 Valks, Is there something to this addiction because i was no sooner half way home with my new to me Valk that i had dreamed of for ten plus years and was already trying to figure out how i could get another one, ya know, one for perfect weather weekends and one to commute with.. am i sick already ??
is anybody going my direction to the meet,??  i figure to go rt.207 to Palatka and either take rt. 20 over or rt.26 from rt. 100, either way pretty nice rides.

Hi Sixlow, You Must Have Passed By My House Out Here In The Forest ,East Of Silver Springs, And  Seen My Three Valkyries On The Front Porch.
Hopefully I'll Be Able To Ride Up To Conestoga's On Saturday.

[sixlow]

Bert , if you see tire stripes coming to a stop in front of your place today , then you can be sure I saw your 3 Valks on the porch, hope you can make it tomorrow.

[Bronxboy]

I am in the New Port Richey area and would like to tag along. Are there any riders going up from my neck of the woods?

I just did Gatornationals & Daytona last week, Time for some more miles !!

[billyboy]

I am in the New Port Richey area and would like to tag along. Are there any riders going up from my neck of the woods?

I just did Gatornationals & Daytona last week, Time for some more miles !!

I'm going up from St. Pete early around 7:00 am. If you want to meet up somewhere
we can do that. Probably the Suncoast Parkway to 54 or 52 then head up north from there.
I know Doug wants to go, hoping to hook up with him and ride together. I'll PM you my phone #. 
    Be safe. 

[Valkahuna]

Hope you all have a great day! 

Family obligations keep us from making this one. 

[billyboy]

Looks like I'll be meeting up with Bronx Boy at 41 and 54 around 7:30 and head north from there.
Anyone want to hook up that will be the place. Then up to 52 and to the super slap (yuck)      to exit 399
and to ground zero.     See ya there.    

[Bronxboy]

Never ate there before, I looked up there menu and it looks like a Great place to chow down !!

[DD]

the Stogie is worth every mile!!!    
we plan our trips north around stopping for one, going & coming.  your going to LOVE it!
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and the ride.  All be safe

[Tundra]

Billyboy,
I'm leaving my home at 8:30, see ya up there. I won't make your meet, I'd have to leave at 6:30 to meet you at SR54 at 7:30.
I get up at 3:30 every day and look forward to the little sleep I can grab on the weekend. Look forward to riding back with you.

[Bronxboy]

Billyboy,
I'm leaving my home at 8:30, see ya there. I'd have to leave at 6:30 to meet you at SR54 at 7:30.
I get up at 3:30 every day and look forward to the little sleep I can grab on the weekend. Look forward to riding back with you.

If U guys want to leave a little later so we can all ride together that's fine by me? Just let me know so I dont leave too early.

[billyboy]

I'll be there around 730-800. Should be a good time.    
  Doug  I'll be going up the same way, 49 st to 480 if your up early. Look for you at the corner.

[Bronxboy]

Good Day, Hope everyone got home safe.
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[reclaimerroger]

Couldn't bring up the pics.

[billyboy]

Nor me.      What the sam hill's going on around here.   

[John Schmidt]

Probably using the wrong procedure on the pics from Photobucket. If you pull up the folder with all the pics in it, go to the one you want and a little black "gear" looking thing will pop up at the top right corner of the picture. Put the cursor on that and the drop down window will show a half dozen choices, one is "get links." Open that and another drop down window comes up and click on the bottom one listed. Wait a second and it will say "copied." Close that window and go the this VRCC site and click "paste." When you "preview" the post, it will show the picture. But, you can post a number in a row on the same entry. Just move the cursor down to a point below the pic just entered.

[Bronxboy]

Sorry see if this works

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