2010 Rally

**coacha** · 04-27-2009, 10:31 AM

Of course the discussion for next years South Eastern Rally was brought up on Saturday night and on the ride home on Sunday. With a year to plan, or a little bit more actually, I thought I would throw out the first pitch and see where it goes from there. Dates would probably be some time in early June, like we used last year and this year for the national rally.

A couple of ideas were mentioned:

1. Return to that basic area and do some different routes or areas. Maybe not specifically Helen, but it may not be a bad place because we would be doing a Friday and Saturday ride for this rally.

2. Going up to Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley or something like that. We could hit some historical sights and such as part of our ride agenda.

Just some food for thought. We will not be having a National Rally in 2010, so we can make this an arrive on Thursday, ride Friday, ride Saturday with a cookout/banquet on Saturday night, and leave Sunday thing. If you can't get there till Friday night or Saturday, that is cool too.

Mull it over and post your ideas and we will get some planning going. I'm ready to put a ticker in my signature already!

rhunt4 · 04-27-2009, 11:15 AM

I do like the three day Ideal, as for where need to think. no laughing

gghost · 04-27-2009, 03:18 PM

Raleigh sounds good.....ouch, quit throwing things.

Todd · 04-28-2009, 09:08 AM

I like the Shenandoah Valley idea...let me throw out the Big Meadows area...they have a real neat lodge and a campground...

http://www.visitshenandoah.com/lodgi...dows-lodge.cfm

**coacha** · 04-28-2009, 09:22 AM

You NC, VA people can help out with the areas we should look at. I figure we have about 13 months to plan it all out and get it as close to perfect as we can.

**coacha** · 04-28-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

I like the Shenandoah Valley idea...let me throw out the Big Meadows area...they have a real neat lodge and a campground...

http://www.visitshenandoah.com/lodgi...dows-lodge.cfm

That is cool. So we would have to go half way up Skyline to get there or is there a way to get to it without doing what would be a great primary ride? Just a thought.

Todd · 04-28-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

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Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

I like the Shenandoah Valley idea...let me throw out the Big Meadows area...they have a real neat lodge and a campground...

http://www.visitshenandoah.com/lodgi...dows-lodge.cfm

That is cool. So we would have to go half way up Skyline to get there or is there a way to get to it without doing what would be a great primary ride? Just a thought.

Nah, you can go up I-81 and get there without traveling the whole Skyline Drive....or go up the east side several ways and jump on Skyline closer to the area.

**coacha** · 04-28-2009, 02:11 PM

That's good. I like that idea. I wonder how far out in advance we would have to make reservations for this. I bet they fill up fast.

Todd · 04-28-2009, 02:29 PM

They do fill up fast...I am not sure how far out you would have to go.

As a side note..the whole lodge is constructed of Chestnut which were abundant in the early 1900s (and before) in the area before the blight was introduced into North America pretty much wiping out the American Chestnut. they have a cool bar downstairs and serve white lightnin' liquor in their drinks if you want....lots of times have live bluegrass or mountain music....

It was the first weekend trip my Nomad ever went on ( 2 weeks old)...so it's a great spot to me.

MikeInFla · 04-29-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

they have a cool bar downstairs and serve white lightnin' liquor in their drinks

SIGN ME UP.... I CAN'T GET ON THE LIST FAST ENOUGH!!!

**coacha** · 04-29-2009, 08:41 AM

LOL Mike. I'll hook you up with one of our kids here at school, seems we have some that bring it to take a little of the edge off of their day.

MikeInFla · 04-29-2009, 10:05 AM

We know how kids have it sooooo rough ::)

When I was a kid.... never mind, we all have stories that would make the kids today cringe.

Like.. We didn't have cell phones, there was no texting, email, blog's or I'M's. Internet? what's that? We got out of line and the teachers would spank our azz, call our parents and get spanked again.

OK my little rant is over... what's the kids name I can call?

**coacha** · 04-29-2009, 10:43 AM

I'll look it up on the expulsion records.

trosco · 04-30-2009, 09:06 PM

Hey All, I'm in. Lived in Winchester VA on Northern tip of Shen Valley. Tons of great riding. Skyline only a small part. Road south from Winchester area to Jefferson's home is great, trip to Radio Observatory has great roads both ways and a fun visit, Seneca Rocks is a must see and......ok I will take my pill and calm down.
Would be happy to be in on planning if you all want the help

**coacha** · 04-30-2009, 09:17 PM

Ross, sounds like you may just the person to help with that along with our VA members.

04-27-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2010 Rally Of course the discussion for next years South Eastern Rally was brought up on Saturday night and on the ride home on Sunday. With a year to plan, or a little bit more actually, I thought I would throw out the first pitch and see where it goes from there. Dates would probably be some time in early June, like we used last year and this year for the national rally. A couple of ideas were mentioned: 1. Return to that basic area and do some different routes or areas. Maybe not specifically Helen, but it may not be a bad place because we would be doing a Friday and Saturday ride for this rally. 2. Going up to Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley or something like that. We could hit some historical sights and such as part of our ride agenda. Just some food for thought. We will not be having a National Rally in 2010, so we can make this an arrive on Thursday, ride Friday, ride Saturday with a cookout/banquet on Saturday night, and leave Sunday thing. If you can't get there till Friday night or Saturday, that is cool too. Mull it over and post your ideas and we will get some planning going. I'm ready to put a ticker in my signature already! __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-27-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	2010 Rally I do like the three day Ideal, as for where need to think. no laughing __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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04-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	2010 Rally Raleigh sounds good.....ouch, quit throwing things. __________________ gghost
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04-28-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	2010 Rally I like the Shenandoah Valley idea...let me throw out the Big Meadows area...they have a real neat lodge and a campground... http://www.visitshenandoah.com/lodgi...dows-lodge.cfm __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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04-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#5
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2010 Rally You NC, VA people can help out with the areas we should look at. I figure we have about 13 months to plan it all out and get it as close to perfect as we can. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-28-2009, 02:11 PM	#8
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2010 Rally That's good. I like that idea. I wonder how far out in advance we would have to make reservations for this. I bet they fill up fast. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-28-2009, 02:29 PM	#9
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	2010 Rally They do fill up fast...I am not sure how far out you would have to go. As a side note..the whole lodge is constructed of Chestnut which were abundant in the early 1900s (and before) in the area before the blight was introduced into North America pretty much wiping out the American Chestnut. they have a cool bar downstairs and serve white lightnin' liquor in their drinks if you want....lots of times have live bluegrass or mountain music.... It was the first weekend trip my Nomad ever went on ( 2 weeks old)...so it's a great spot to me. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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04-29-2009, 08:41 AM	#11
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2010 Rally LOL Mike. I'll hook you up with one of our kids here at school, seems we have some that bring it to take a little of the edge off of their day. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-29-2009, 10:05 AM	#12
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	2010 Rally We know how kids have it sooooo rough ::) When I was a kid.... never mind, we all have stories that would make the kids today cringe. Like.. We didn't have cell phones, there was no texting, email, blog's or I'M's. Internet? what's that? We got out of line and the teachers would spank our azz, call our parents and get spanked again. OK my little rant is over... what's the kids name I can call? __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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04-29-2009, 10:43 AM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2010 Rally I'll look it up on the expulsion records. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-30-2009, 09:06 PM	#14
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	2010 Rally Hey All, I'm in. Lived in Winchester VA on Northern tip of Shen Valley. Tons of great riding. Skyline only a small part. Road south from Winchester area to Jefferson's home is great, trip to Radio Observatory has great roads both ways and a fun visit, Seneca Rocks is a must see and......ok I will take my pill and calm down. Would be happy to be in on planning if you all want the help __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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04-30-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2010 Rally Ross, sounds like you may just the person to help with that along with our VA members. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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