Northwest/Southwest 2015

blowndodge · 10-12-2014, 11:41 AM

I've been talking/PMing and just basically calling some to see if in light of not attending the National in Arkansas in 2015 if some in our 2 regions would like to have a meeting in the middle at Lake Tahoe. Dave Degreve and I know that area well and there are more great rides than we'd have time for even if we spent an entire week there! Probably some of the most scenic rides out west.

Post here if your interested. Not that there is a minimum as we will all make our own reservations. Dave, Cliff, Grant, Melody, Marie and I are practically guaranteed to go no matter what. Hopefully we can stay at the same casino but not necessary! I'm thinking of Harvey's Casino. I'll look around to see the best biker friendly spot. this should not take anyone over 2 days to get there. Arkansas would be a 2 weeker for me and that's not going to happen until I retire. Then I'll live and ride like Ross!!

Just post your answer here.

cactusjack · 10-12-2014, 12:14 PM

Count me in, hopefully I'll be riding by then. Also, the wife and I are looking to buy a new house next year so that may affect my availability. Now that we are empty nesters we want to downsize.

Netnorske · 10-12-2014, 12:47 PM

Post up some dates and we'll see what shakes out!

blowndodge · 10-12-2014, 01:09 PM

Sometime in June 2015. That's why I posted this so I can get an idea...

Congrats Scott! As an empty nester I know the beauty of it!!

dshelly · 10-12-2014, 02:24 PM

I'm in, 600 miles one way closer than Arkansas for me.

blowndodge · 10-12-2014, 03:52 PM

I use Bookings and Trivago.com for my reservations. Take a look and give me an idea of what your willing to pay. I'd like not to exceed $100 a night. Should be able to get a nice place for that. I'd pay less if it's nice enough for us to drink and hang out at night. I put in 6/20/14 as a guesstimate date. I will stay Saturday through the following Friday. Give me some ideas.

landman · 10-12-2014, 06:07 PM

Tahoe is 1010 miles,eureka springs is 940 miles.i can add a few states to my map by going east.also the COG rally in cortez,co. is the week before the national so I could pull
a kris and attend two rallies

what to do..

**Rasta** · 10-12-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

Tahoe is 1010 miles,eureka springs is 940 miles.i can add a few states to my map by going east.also the COG rally in cortez,co. is the week before the national so I could pull
a kris and attend two rallies

what to do..

Well Bob, if they hold the east coast rally a week after the nationals then you could make all three

blowndodge · 10-12-2014, 11:12 PM

I would like to see all of you attend Bob, Rasta etc....

MarkG · 10-12-2014, 11:54 PM

It would be 450 miles closer, I already know I can't make the National with date conflicts. The wife is going to be traveling quite a bit next summer, if it was earlier in June before the high heat sets in it would be better.

dshelly · 10-13-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkG

if it was earlier in June before the high heat sets in it would be better.

Maybe for you, still chance of snow here in early June.

cactusjack · 10-13-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Maybe for you, still chance of snow here in early June.

Someone coming from my area has to cross the Sonoran and/or Mohave Deserts to get to Tahoe. Could be real nasty, although June might be better than July/August. Usually by mid June, it's over 110 here.

dshelly · 10-13-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Someone coming from my area has to cross the Sonoran and/or Mohave Deserts to get to Tahoe. Could be real nasty, although June might be better than July/August. Usually by mid June, it's over 110 here.

I definitely don't envy you there. I'd rather have to wear my leathers and long johns part way that be fried to a crisp in that kind of heat.

Dave · 10-13-2014, 10:00 AM

Harvey's would be fun. Plus, it's been "remodeled."

http://harveysbombing.com/

Dave · 10-13-2014, 10:14 AM

Might be somewhat busy two weeks before the 4th.

But the weather should be nice.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...nthly/USCA0584

10-12-2014, 11:41 AM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Northwest/Southwest 2015 I've been talking/PMing and just basically calling some to see if in light of not attending the National in Arkansas in 2015 if some in our 2 regions would like to have a meeting in the middle at Lake Tahoe. Dave Degreve and I know that area well and there are more great rides than we'd have time for even if we spent an entire week there! Probably some of the most scenic rides out west. Post here if your interested. Not that there is a minimum as we will all make our own reservations. Dave, Cliff, Grant, Melody, Marie and I are practically guaranteed to go no matter what. Hopefully we can stay at the same casino but not necessary! I'm thinking of Harvey's Casino. I'll look around to see the best biker friendly spot. this should not take anyone over 2 days to get there. Arkansas would be a 2 weeker for me and that's not going to happen until I retire. Then I'll live and ride like Ross!! Just post your answer here. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-12-2014, 12:14 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Count me in, hopefully I'll be riding by then. Also, the wife and I are looking to buy a new house next year so that may affect my availability. Now that we are empty nesters we want to downsize. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Last edited by cactusjack; 10-12-2014 at 12:16 PM.
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10-12-2014, 12:47 PM	#3
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10-12-2014, 01:09 PM	#4
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Sometime in June 2015. That's why I posted this so I can get an idea... Congrats Scott! As an empty nester I know the beauty of it!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-12-2014, 02:24 PM	#5
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	I'm in, 600 miles one way closer than Arkansas for me. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-12-2014, 03:52 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I use Bookings and Trivago.com for my reservations. Take a look and give me an idea of what your willing to pay. I'd like not to exceed $100 a night. Should be able to get a nice place for that. I'd pay less if it's nice enough for us to drink and hang out at night. I put in 6/20/14 as a guesstimate date. I will stay Saturday through the following Friday. Give me some ideas. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-12-2014, 06:07 PM	#7
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Tahoe is 1010 miles,eureka springs is 940 miles.i can add a few states to my map by going east.also the COG rally in cortez,co. is the week before the national so I could pull a kris and attend two rallies what to do.. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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10-12-2014, 11:12 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I would like to see all of you attend Bob, Rasta etc.... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-12-2014, 11:54 PM	#10
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	It would be 450 miles closer, I already know I can't make the National with date conflicts. The wife is going to be traveling quite a bit next summer, if it was earlier in June before the high heat sets in it would be better. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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10-13-2014, 10:00 AM	#14
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Harvey's would be fun. Plus, it's been "remodeled." http://harveysbombing.com/
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10-13-2014, 10:14 AM	#15
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Might be somewhat busy two weeks before the 4th. But the weather should be nice. http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...nthly/USCA0584
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