So tell me....

rickyboy · 08-03-2014, 12:18 PM

What has everyone's summer been like?
Have you had a good riding season ...so far?
What are everyone's plan for next yr.?
Anyone planning/hoping to attend the National in Ark. next summer? Or would you Western Regional members like to hold our own rally? I'd want some suggestions and help if we were to do our own. ..... don't leave it up to me. We should start talking / thinking about it now so people can make plans. People will need to book vacation time from work.
I am hoping to make the National though!! It should be quite the event. But maybe a later rally or gathering of our own might be a good thing.
Think about it and give me your ideas.

usranger74 · 08-03-2014, 12:41 PM

Not a member of your region BNTL I for one don't see myself going to the Nat. Rally. It is a great place to ride in Sept and Oct but in late June not so with the threat of high RH, Temps and the treat of big time thunderstorms. Soooo, I hope you folks do have a regional meet as I need an excuse to visit Western Canada.

**BudMan** · 08-03-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Not a member of your region BNTL I for one don't see myself going to the Nat. Rally. It is a great place to ride in Sept and Oct but in late June not so with the threat of high RH, Temps and the treat of big time thunderstorms. Soooo, I hope you folks do have a regional meet as I need an excuse to visit Western Canada.

So the U.S National leader is out of the national rally?
What does BNTL mean?

**glwilson** · 08-03-2014, 09:07 PM

But None The Less.

So much for National Leaders...

Curtural shock I assume is the real reason. BNTL...

blowndodge · 08-03-2014, 12:53 PM

I'm thinking another combined West coast North west meet. Maybe last week in May? I'd still like Lake Tahoe or even the Redwood forest has nice accommodations. Kanab not out of the question or some place new that would be close to the middle of both regions.

waterman · 08-04-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Maybe last week in May?

You still want to freeze my ass off don't you?

dshelly · 08-04-2014, 10:00 AM

If I decide to go to Arkansas (not likely) I'd haul my bike in my truck. That way I could make it in two days each way.

But I'd rather ride the two days instead. Unlike Joel, I'm not afraid to ride in Late May/ Early June. (Wimp)

. Tahoe works for me. I could make that in two days riding..

waterman · 08-04-2014, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

If I decide to go to Arkansas (not likely) I'd haul my bike in my truck. That way I could make it in two days each way.

But I'd rather ride the two days instead. Unlike Joel, I'm not afraid to ride in Late May/ Early June. (Wimp)

. Tahoe works for me. I could make that in two days riding..

The last 2 times crossing the divide going west at that time of year I've had a major snowstorm on my tail and the second time it was around 20 degrees over the passes. Poor Audio drove thru the snow to get to Cortez.

cliffordgos · 08-04-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

You still want to freeze my ass off don't you?

I think May is a little early in the year and mid to late June would be best.

http://www.currentresults.com/Weathe...m-averages.php

"When South Lake Tahoe Has Its First & Last Snowfalls

The first snowfall of autumn for South Lake Tahoe arrives as early as September or as late as November.
The season's last snowfall typically happens in June, although about one in four years gets no new snow after May.
The resort city is normally free of snow every year during July and August.
How Many Snowstorms South Lake Tahoe Gets
Most days of snowfall at South Lake Tahoe leave at least three inches of fresh snow.
Snowstorms of over five inches a day occur 29 times a year, on average. Typically 15 of these storms are major blizzards that dump ten inches or more. Snow events this severe can descend on Lake Tahoe anytime from October to May."

cactusjack · 08-13-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

You still want to freeze my ass off don't you?

I rode over 700 miles in 100+ degree heat to get to Orofino. I am not interested in doing that again.

dshelly · 08-13-2014, 03:34 PM

Like I tell people that ask "how do you deal with the cold in Montana" I always tell them you can always put on more cloths but you can only take just so much off......

George · 08-13-2014, 03:42 PM

Here in Eastern Ontario for the most part it's been cool and wet, and when the weatherman says we're going to have a good weekend at the last minute he changes it to rain. In total I've probably put on 2500 kms this season compared to 11,000 for each of the last two years, but honestly that damn work thing has been getting in the way and now the wife's got us building a new house and we have to get it water tight before the snow flies all on weekends [more riding time gone] OK I finished my rant,

blowndodge · 08-13-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I rode over 700 miles in 100+ degree heat to get to Orofino. I am not interested in doing that again.

Ditto!! July and August are out for me.

Netnorske · 08-13-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Ditto!! July and August are out for me.

Pussy....

! It don't quit raining in the NW until after the 4th of July...

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Netnorske · 08-13-2014, 08:46 PM

Ricky, just another example of non-Canadian members crashing your thread....and how that would not happen if the Regional Boards were NOT connected to the main forum board. JUST SAYIN'....

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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	If I decide to go to Arkansas (not likely) I'd haul my bike in my truck. That way I could make it in two days each way. But I'd rather ride the two days instead. Unlike Joel, I'm not afraid to ride in Late May/ Early June. (Wimp) . Tahoe works for me. I could make that in two days riding.. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Like I tell people that ask "how do you deal with the cold in Montana" I always tell them you can always put on more cloths but you can only take just so much off...... __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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George Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilberforce, Ontario Canada Posts: 455	Here in Eastern Ontario for the most part it's been cool and wet, and when the weatherman says we're going to have a good weekend at the last minute he changes it to rain. In total I've probably put on 2500 kms this season compared to 11,000 for each of the last two years, but honestly that damn work thing has been getting in the way and now the wife's got us building a new house and we have to get it water tight before the snow flies all on weekends [more riding time gone] OK I finished my rant, next
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Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Ricky, just another example of non-Canadian members crashing your thread....and how that would not happen if the Regional Boards were NOT connected to the main forum board. JUST SAYIN'....! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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