INZANE 18

[Willow]

Here's an interesting fact. 

Both locations are less than 850 miles for both Grumpy and Oss. 

Now that should be enough info for a decent Serkle!! 

Would that be a serkle or an ellipse?   

[f6gal]

Here's an interesting fact. 

Both locations are less than 850 miles for both Grumpy and Oss. 

Now that should be enough info for a decent Serkle!! 

Would that be a serkle or an ellipse?   

A Serkle is an off kilter circle... it is not bound by the normal definition of a circle.

[Danny McMillin]

Gettin' a headache!!!

[Red Diamond]

Second guess. Frankfort, Kentucky, 840 miles for OSS, 860 miles for Grumpy. Or Lexington

Narrowed it down to Lexington.

[Serk]

Here's an interesting fact. 

Both locations are less than 850 miles for both Grumpy and Oss. 

Now that should be enough info for a decent Serkle!! 

I'm even more confused now... I THOUGHT I had an idea based off of the newest info but it's way too close to Broussard to even be close to an Iron Butt...

It's under 1,200 miles from Ossing NY to Tampa FL, so it won't be the half way point between them, there's gonna be a lotta overlap.

Gonna go to bed and play with the data points given some more later while I pretend to work...

[f6gal]

Here's an interesting fact.  

Both locations are less than 850 miles for both Grumpy and Oss.  

Now that should be enough info for a decent Serkle!!  

I'm even more confused now... I THOUGHT I had an idea based off of the newest info but it's way too close to Broussard to even be close to an Iron Butt...

It's under 1,200 miles from Ossing NY to Tampa FL, so it won't be the half way point between them, there's gonna be a lotta overlap.

Gonna go to bed and play with the data points given some more later while I pretend to work...

Remember it's two locations... that could be causing your confusion.  If you draw the maps for each of the four start points, the overlap area should include both potential locations. 

FYI, the locations are not the same distance from Oss and Grumpy.   The 800ish miles is for the site furthest away from each of them. 

[Serk]

I plotted out all 4 data points, found the closest thing to a convergence point then plotted a point with an 85 miles circumference around that point. I still feel I'm off, but here's what I came up with using the latest hints:

[Willow]

I plotted out all 4 data points, found the closest thing to a convergence point then plotted a point with an 85 miles circumference around that point. I still feel I'm off, but here's what I came up with using the latest hints:

You've still missed at least one of the two cities.  You need to draw the ellipse indicated by the president's latest statement and then just knock off the corners that are not withing your earlier maps.  Too much evidence can either narrow down the target or just simply add confusion.

[Rams]

Second guess. Frankfort, Kentucky, 840 miles for OSS, 860 miles for Grumpy. Or Lexington

Narrowed it down to Lexington.

Won't even begin to join in trying to figure out where but, it would be a wonderful experience for all if you're right.    I ride new twisties every time I go out in every direction from Frankfort.    For those interested in distilleries, there are (at last count) 7 distilleries within about 50 miles.    All of them are located on twisty roads.   The Bourbon Trail is not for the weak of heart.   

Should this guess be correct, I'd be happy to help in anyway possible.   Just let me know.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I plotted out all 4 data points, found the closest thing to a convergence point then plotted a point with an 85 miles circumference around that point. I still feel I'm off, but here's what I came up with using the latest hints:

You've still missed at least one of the two cities.  You need to draw the ellipse indicated by the president's latest statement and then just knock off the corners that are not withing your earlier maps.  Too much evidence can either narrow down the target or just simply add confusion.

Now Trump is trying to figure the Serkle ? 

[Willow]

I plotted out all 4 data points, found the closest thing to a convergence point then plotted a point with an 85 miles circumference around that point. I still feel I'm off, but here's what I came up with using the latest hints:

You've still missed at least one of the two cities.  You need to draw the ellipse indicated by the president's latest statement and then just knock off the corners that are not withing your earlier maps.  Too much evidence can either narrow down the target or just simply add confusion.

Now Trump is trying to figure the Serkle ? 

F6gal is the president of the VRCC.  Donald is the President of the U.S.  I'm surprised you couldn't tell the difference.   

[The emperor has no clothes]

I plotted out all 4 data points, found the closest thing to a convergence point then plotted a point with an 85 miles circumference around that point. I still feel I'm off, but here's what I came up with using the latest hints:

You've still missed at least one of the two cities.  You need to draw the ellipse indicated by the president's latest statement and then just knock off the corners that are not withing your earlier maps.  Too much evidence can either narrow down the target or just simply add confusion.

Now Trump is trying to figure the Serkle ? 

F6gal is the president of the VRCC.  Donald is the President of the U.S.  I'm surprised you couldn't tell the difference.   

thankfully they are nothing alike   

[Serk]

thankfully they are nothing alike   

I really hope you're not trying to disrespect our president with that remark...

On the Serkle... am I getting at least a little bit warmer? (Tried to make it an ellipse but the tool was fighting me so just left it as a circle Serkle.)

[The emperor has no clothes]

thankfully they are nothing alike   

I really hope you're not trying to disrespect our president with that remark...

On the Serkle... am I getting at least a little bit warmer? (Tried to make it an ellipse but the tool was fighting me so just left it as a circle Serkle.)

I hope you are not trying to imply f6gal and the Donald are alike ?

[Serk]

I hope you are not trying to imply f6gal and the Donald are alike ?

I can think of very few greater compliments than to be compared to our president.

And that's as political as I'm gonna get in this thread.

[Willow]

On the Serkle... am I getting at least a little bit warmer? (Tried to make it an ellipse but the tool was fighting me so just left it as a circle Serkle.)

No.   (You'll need to work on that Serklipse.     )

[Serk]

On the Serkle... am I getting at least a little bit warmer? (Tried to make it an ellipse but the tool was fighting me so just left it as a circle Serkle.)

No.   (You'll need to work on that Serklipse.     )

*Throws hands up on exasperation*

I give up... for now at least...

[G-Man]

Here's an interesting fact. 

Both locations are less than 850 miles for both Grumpy and Oss. 

Now that should be enough info for a decent Serkle!! 

I'm even more confused now... I THOUGHT I had an idea based off of the newest info but it's way too close to Broussard to even be close to an Iron Butt...

It's under 1,200 miles from Ossing NY to Tampa FL, so it won't be the half way point between them, there's gonna be a lotta overlap.

Gonna go to bed and play with the data points given some more later while I pretend to work...

That's good to know.

[G-Man]

From MY OWN past experience, going back to the same place is never as good as the first time.  Still had fun, but.........

Even if it's the next city over, at least it's a different hotel, different restaurants, different local roads, etc.  Makes for its own memories.

Just my 2 cents.

[Gryphon Rider]

Wherever it is within that general area, I'm sure it will be a terrific time.

Right now I'll only give myself a 25% chance of having the magic combination of time and money to make it there.  It would probably be either a solo trip, or with Levi, if school is going well for him.  What will likely happen instead is a car trip to the west coast with all four of us; they deserve it.  If I can also do InZane XVIII, I'll be really happy.

[f6gal]

thankfully they are nothing alike   

I really hope you're not trying to disrespect our president with that remark...

On the Serkle... am I getting at least a little bit warmer? (Tried to make it an ellipse but the tool was fighting me so just left it as a circle Serkle.)

Warmer... Just move this Serkle South and East.

[Ken Tarver]

Blacksburg & Charlotte


Ken 

[Willow]

LOL, I'm not certain I understand the complexity.  With what F6gal told you draw two circles one eight hundred miles from Ossining; one eight hundred miles from Tampa.  The resulting common ellipse contains both possible sites.  Since she told you each distance was the most (to the furthest) and that the were equivalent, well within 1 mile, in distance you can eliminate the middle of the serklipse.  How many reasonable possibilities can there be?

 

[Dave Ritsema]

LOL, I'm not certain I understand the complexity.  With what F6gal told you draw two circles one eight hundred miles from Ossining; one eight hundred miles from Tampa.  The resulting common ellipse contains both possible sites.  Since she told you each distance was the most (to the furthest) and that the were equivalent, well within 1 mile, in distance you can eliminate the middle of the serklipse.  How many reasonable possibilities can there be?

 

The problem is always easier to solve when you already know the answer my friend. 

[Serk]

Okay, walked away from it for a bit and came back at it fresh... How's this Serkle look?

[Willow]

Okay, walked away from it for a bit and came back at it fresh... How's this Serkle look?

It's inclusive but by using a huge circle rather than an ellipse it contains a lot of ground that it doesn't need.  

[Serk]

Okay, walked away from it for a bit and came back at it fresh... How's this Serkle look?

It's inclusive but by using a huge circle rather than an eclipse it contains a lot of ground that it doesn't need.   

Sometimes to catch more fish you need to cast a larger net.

[Willow]

Sometimes to catch more fish you need to cast a larger net.  

Ah, but the Serk is not trying to catch more fish.  He's trying to catch fewer, to narrow down the options.

[Serk]

Sometimes to catch more fish you need to cast a larger net.  

Ah, but the Serk is not trying to catch more fish.  He's trying to catch fewer, to narrow down the options.

But my earlier casting attempts kept allowing one or two of the specific prize fish I was after to get away, thus the bigger net to catch the specific fish I'm after.

Now that they've evidently been caught, I can work on a smaller, more efficient net to minimize catching the unwanted smaller, less tasty fish.

[97BLKVALK]

Sometimes to catch more fish you need to cast a larger net.  

Ah, but the Serk is not trying to catch more fish.  He's trying to catch fewer, to narrow down the options.

But my earlier casting attempts kept allowing one or two of the specific prize fish I was after to get away, thus the bigger net to catch the specific fish I'm after.

Now that they've evidently been caught, I can work on a smaller, more efficient net to minimize catching the unwanted smaller, less tasty fish.

I truely enjoy the spirit that theVRCC shares.  I've already use a big net to capture time off for both dates and will use a smaller net when the details of hotel have been determined for Ground Zero

[BudMan]

  I've already use a big net to capture time off for both dates...

That's my approach too; I RETIRED!!!

[baldo]

I hope you are not trying to imply f6gal and the Donald are alike ?

And that's as political as I'm gonna get in this thread.

 

[markymark640]

I know I'm new and never been to an Inzane (yet), but I've been several Honda Hoots in Knoxsville in years past. There is a lot of nice roads in that area.

Anybody ever thought about the Fontanna Village Resort and Marina in Fontana Dam, NC  as a possible location for Inzane ?

Lot's of facilities, meetings rooms etc, Nice rooms in the lodge and they also have a Campground, and a BUNCH of cabins (1 to 4 bedrooms) in the village as well as :

Complimentary Wi-Fi
Restaurants ( and Bar ! )
General Store and Gift Shops
Outdoor Pools and Lazy River
Disc Golf
Putt-Putt Golf
Marina
Fitness Center
Miles of On-Site Trails Suitable for Biking and Hiking

And of course it's easy access to all the mountain roads:

The Dragon
Cherohala Skyway
Moonshiners 28 (Deals Gap to Franklin or the Highlands)
The Devil's Triangle
Blue Ridge Parkway
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Rt 64 East from Highlands to Lake Toxaway
or maybe a short ride over to Maggie Valley and the Wheels Thru Time cycle museum
or make the big loop from Fontana Village to Almond, Bryson City,  Cherokee,  up to 441, west back to Townsend and on to Walland, thru Happy Valley down to Chilhowee and South East back to Fontana Village

[rainman]

that would be great but It will never happen. no big city's around

[ksmith50229]

were hoping for the 10 to the 15    just incase we have snow days at school.

[fudgie]

Fitness Center

Now you just turned away most of the folks. 

[Serk]

Fitness Center

Now you just turned away most of the folks. 

[Pappy!]

WELL.....It looks like Grumpy, Bronxboy, Lesa, and I will be meeting up for less than an 850 mile ride, hopefully!
Am betting other Florida riders will be along as well. Hope John Scmidt can do this one.

[f6gal]

that would be great but It will never happen. no big city's around

We haven't always been in big cities.  But they need to have a decent sized hotel.

[markymark640]

I don't know about being in a BIG City, but this place has PLENTY of room, and because of it's location and available facilities, it has been used by MANY Car Clubs and Motorcycle clubs for their events.

I could go on and on about this place, but if anyone is interested, check it out.

Car and Motorcycle Events

http://www.fontanavillage.com/car-and-motorcycle-groups.html


Their Home page
http://www.fontanavillage.com