Home from the SE Rally?

**goose** · 06-17-2012, 03:05 PM

Deborah & I just made it home, want to again say "Thank You" to all who had a hand in putting this together we enjoyed seeing and meeting good friends!

+We went through Cades Cove after breakfast this morning and almost was breakfast for a 400lb Black Bear....

bigdave · 06-17-2012, 05:46 PM

Glad you had a good time and made it home safe. Wish i could have made it

SkinnyPedal · 06-17-2012, 05:47 PM

Sheri and I are home now. Had a GREAT time!!!

Enjoyed meeting everyone. Can't wait to see yuns again. The best rally we have ever been to.

Goose/Deborah, wish we could have went with yuns. We would have loved to seen the bear.

As Goose said, Thanks to everyone and all their efforts to make this happen.
Thanks for havin us.

Rick/Sheri

PS. Richard and Ciara, I typed this real slow... LOL

classic1 · 06-17-2012, 07:57 PM

Sheila and I got home about 6:00. 1135 total miles. And again we had a great time. It was nice to see everyone again and meet new people.

**Kawhead** · 06-17-2012, 08:16 PM

We took I believe it was 74, with Kawgirl and Trossco, out of Townsend back toward Gatlinburg to I-40 and it was another fabulous ride!

It was nice to get together with everybody again and meet the new members. I realize we're all at a point in our lives where if it's not one conflict it's another and it's not easy to make an event like this, but man, that was a great time. It doesn't matter what size the crowd is, we never have a bad rally. These rallies are a great place to relax, stay busy or find a happy medium.

Well, I'm a little tired now. The bike's unloaded and some of the laundry is in the machine and I gotta call daddy. Y'all don't forget to call your daddies!

I'll get back later after my nap!

And a beer.

VulcanE · 06-17-2012, 09:55 PM

Diana and I got home about an hour ago, (7:45), and wanted to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who took part, and put it all together. We had a great time. It was great to see old friends, and make some new ones.

**nomadtom69** · 06-17-2012, 10:07 PM

Got home about 10:30am enjoyed the company of everyone there and the memories we all shared . Hope to meet up again very soon .

kawgirl · 06-17-2012, 10:32 PM

I rolled into my garage around 8:40 this evening. I had a BLAST at the rally! Thanks to all who put it together! Can't wait til the next gathering.

Goose, I'm glad you guys stayed off the bear's menu!! WOW!

I know Coach and Tammy still have a hundred or so more miles to go at this writing.

kawgirl · 06-17-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyPedal

Sheri and I are home now. Had a GREAT time!!!

Enjoyed meeting everyone. Can't wait to see yuns again. The best rally we have ever been to.

Goose/Deborah, wish we could have went with yuns. We would have loved to seen the bear.

As Goose said, Thanks to everyone and all their efforts to make this happen.
Thanks for havin us.

Rick/Sheri

PS. Richard and Ciara, I typed this real slow... LOL

Did you use your right hand or your left hand to type this slow message?

SkinnyPedal · 06-17-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawgirl

Did you use your right hand or your left hand to type this slow message?

Uuu... Let me check... Right, no lef no no It was Right

kawgirl · 06-17-2012, 11:42 PM

Oh yeah, my total miles were a little over 1200. Will have to look at the ODO again for exact mileage.

Coach has the run on total miles. Interesting to see what it is.

**nomadtom69** · 06-18-2012, 12:06 AM

I actually got in 500 and I live in Maryville thats for Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.

trosco · 06-18-2012, 01:17 AM

Hey all, great time with great folks at great place!!! And that was true for all three of the regionals that I got to on this ride. The perfect end to fabulous trip. Safe and sound in Charlotte NC this eve at 7pm.

**coacha** · 06-18-2012, 01:20 AM

We got into the driveway around 11:40PM. Trailer is unloaded and bike is gonna get left outside for the night, too tired to unhook the trailer and move the mower.

Ross called earlier today concerned that we were in a parking lot of a hospital for an extended period of time. Our son lives in an apartment across the street from the hospital clinic and we parked in the lot instead of going down the hill of his driveway. I appreciate the concern for our safety.

I want to thank everyone for coming and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. I want to give special thanks to Tom and Goose for leading the rides and coming up with the routes. Thank you to Dick and Cliff for putting up with the slow flatlander on Tuesday. Thanks to Tom, Mike and Shelia for sharing a prerally ride on Thursday morning. Thanks to Ron for finding the Lodge. Even though we were spread out a little, I really liked the accommodations...and we even got to make S'mores! Thank you to Terri and the ROK people for all the freebies and to all of you that brought door prizes.

It was great to see everyone again, meet some new members and make a bunch of memories that will bring a smile to my face for years to come.

killswitch3612 · 06-18-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and chat in Townsend.We got back to knoxville before noon and took my Dad to lunch for Fathers Day. Later Sunday I took Shelley out to a parking lot for a riding lesson.

06-17-2012, 03:05 PM	#1
goose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 1,206	Home from the SE Rally? Deborah & I just made it home, want to again say "Thank You" to all who had a hand in putting this together we enjoyed seeing and meeting good friends! +We went through Cades Cove after breakfast this morning and almost was breakfast for a 400lb Black Bear.... __________________ 2014 Nomad 1700(Satin Black&White) 2007 Nomad 1600(Black Beauty) 2008 Versys 650 2003 Bandit 1200 CMA GateKeepers, Southern Cruisers#034, Patriot Guard Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-17-2012, 05:46 PM	#2
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Glad you had a good time and made it home safe. Wish i could have made it __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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06-17-2012, 05:47 PM	#3
SkinnyPedal Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 158	Sheri and I are home now. Had a GREAT time!!! Enjoyed meeting everyone. Can't wait to see yuns again. The best rally we have ever been to. Goose/Deborah, wish we could have went with yuns. We would have loved to seen the bear. As Goose said, Thanks to everyone and all their efforts to make this happen. Thanks for havin us. Rick/Sheri PS. Richard and Ciara, I typed this real slow... LOL __________________ *One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries!* Last edited by SkinnyPedal; 06-17-2012 at 06:27 PM.
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06-17-2012, 08:16 PM	#5
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	We took I believe it was 74, with Kawgirl and Trossco, out of Townsend back toward Gatlinburg to I-40 and it was another fabulous ride! It was nice to get together with everybody again and meet the new members. I realize we're all at a point in our lives where if it's not one conflict it's another and it's not easy to make an event like this, but man, that was a great time. It doesn't matter what size the crowd is, we never have a bad rally. These rallies are a great place to relax, stay busy or find a happy medium. Well, I'm a little tired now. The bike's unloaded and some of the laundry is in the machine and I gotta call daddy. Y'all don't forget to call your daddies! I'll get back later after my nap! And a beer. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-17-2012, 09:55 PM	#6
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Diana and I got home about an hour ago, (7:45), and wanted to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who took part, and put it all together. We had a great time. It was great to see old friends, and make some new ones. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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06-17-2012, 07:57 PM	#4
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Sheila and I got home about 6:00. 1135 total miles. And again we had a great time. It was nice to see everyone again and meet new people.
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06-17-2012, 10:07 PM	#7
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Got home about 10:30am enjoyed the company of everyone there and the memories we all shared . Hope to meet up again very soon . __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16 Last edited by nomadtom69; 06-18-2012 at 12:06 AM.
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06-17-2012, 10:32 PM	#8
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	I rolled into my garage around 8:40 this evening. I had a BLAST at the rally! Thanks to all who put it together! Can't wait til the next gathering. Goose, I'm glad you guys stayed off the bear's menu!! WOW! I know Coach and Tammy still have a hundred or so more miles to go at this writing. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-17-2012, 11:42 PM	#11
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Oh yeah, my total miles were a little over 1200. Will have to look at the ODO again for exact mileage. Coach has the run on total miles. Interesting to see what it is. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-18-2012, 12:06 AM	#12
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	I actually got in 500 and I live in Maryville thats for Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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06-18-2012, 01:17 AM	#13
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Hey all, great time with great folks at great place!!! And that was true for all three of the regionals that I got to on this ride. The perfect end to fabulous trip. Safe and sound in Charlotte NC this eve at 7pm. __________________ 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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06-18-2012, 01:20 AM	#14
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	We got into the driveway around 11:40PM. Trailer is unloaded and bike is gonna get left outside for the night, too tired to unhook the trailer and move the mower. Ross called earlier today concerned that we were in a parking lot of a hospital for an extended period of time. Our son lives in an apartment across the street from the hospital clinic and we parked in the lot instead of going down the hill of his driveway. I appreciate the concern for our safety. I want to thank everyone for coming and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. I want to give special thanks to Tom and Goose for leading the rides and coming up with the routes. Thank you to Dick and Cliff for putting up with the slow flatlander on Tuesday. Thanks to Tom, Mike and Shelia for sharing a prerally ride on Thursday morning. Thanks to Ron for finding the Lodge. Even though we were spread out a little, I really liked the accommodations...and we even got to make S'mores! Thank you to Terri and the ROK people for all the freebies and to all of you that brought door prizes. It was great to see everyone again, meet some new members and make a bunch of memories that will bring a smile to my face for years to come. __________________ 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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06-18-2012, 11:22 AM	#15
killswitch3612 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: maryville tennessee Posts: 27	Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and chat in Townsend.We got back to knoxville before noon and took my Dad to lunch for Fathers Day. Later Sunday I took Shelley out to a parking lot for a riding lesson.
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