| Author | Message | ||
     Tootal |
Well I took 3 weeks of vacation just in case there was a Buelltoberfest but now there is no way I can ride down with this shattered heel. The doc says I'm heeling faster than most but still doubt I'll be able to ride. I'll see how it goes. I have been driving with my left foot so I might drive down and sleep in the car. I should be able to make a campfire or two! | ||
| Buellerxt |
Are dates, site, and tentative plans set or is it all 'just out there'?  Thanks. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Well the site is always Suches, GA in the general vicinity of Two Wheels of Suches. We seem to have a couple of votes for October 16-18th, which suits me fine. Anybody else? | ||
| Pwnzor |
The calendar at TWoS is clear for the weekend of the 16th to 18th. I'm in, I'll be reserving a room now. I'll use it that weekend, Buelltoberfest or not. | ||
| Buellish |
I'm good with that weekend. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Sounds like October 16th to 18th is official then. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I hope I can make it happen. Haven't been to Suches for a LONG time. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Thread started in Storm Fronts: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 768974.html?1440685595 I think this is Buelltoberfest VI; the last one I could find was #5 back in 2011. | ||
| 86129squids |
"The calendar at TWoS is clear for the weekend of the 16th to 18th." That's pretty surprising! Given the awesome weather down there that time of year, I figured they'd be at least halfway full at the lodge- oh well, innkeeping isn't part of my skillset. Matthew- if you care to split that room, let me know. It'll be a longshot if I can make it, but I'd sure like to if at all possible. I'm OK with "no", if you'd rather not share a room with Sasquatch snoring. (I kinda feel like I should pick up some good earplugs for anyone who has to bunk with me.) Funny story, but my GF snores just as bad as me- she spent last weekend in Tunica with her buddy, let out a snore so loud and severe that her friend woke up with a scream, which woke my honey up screaming... yeesh. They had a good girl's weekend out though, objective met.  | ||
| Pwnzor |
Brad, my wife will be with me... so um... no. Sorry buddy. She likes to shoot whiskey though, so we'll be getting some of that done. | ||
| 86129squids |
 It's all good. If I make it, I'd be honored to meet her. I'll be watching other options for shelter. On one hand, I'd really enjoy tent camping if I would be there for at least 2 days on site- OTOH, C3, those lodge rooms and probably those dinky cabins would be more sensible for a short trip. We'll see. | ||
| Buellerxt |
Man, I'm tempted. It looks like a great place with great riding. If I go I'll first ride to N.C. to visit a riding friend. Would he be welcome on his Bergman? Thanks. PS: Come on, Tootal, join us. If I go I'll share my wife's experience with 'two' shattered heels in 2005. (Message edited by buellerxt on August 27, 2015) | ||
| Hughlysses |
Bring him on- I don't think anybody in this group cares what he rides. | ||
| Pwnzor |
Update: I ended up with room 3. It seems that #2 is already occupied that weekend. I warned Mary we are coming Buellerxt, bring your friend. Mary will be at the lodge after 2 tomorrow if anyone wants to call and reserve anything. | ||
| Crusty |
Do I need to reserve a tent site, or can I just show up? | ||
| Buellish |
Crusty,the tent sites are generally available,no reservation needed. http://twowheelsofsuches.com/ | ||
| 86129squids |
Show up, Crusty, you'll know what to do. For a first-timer, getting to C3 Central is a challenge... they've never improved the gravel driveway, at about a 7% or more grade. You'd have to motocross that XL... TWoS is awesome. I can show you where to set up camp, based on my friend Ed Nabor's advice. http://www.bmwrok.org/ed-nabors-award.html | ||
| Hughlysses |
BTW- this is apparently Buelltoberfest 7. I just made an "event" on Facebook for the meet and invited all the Badwebbers I could find. | ||
| Pwnzor |
You'd have to motocross that XL... Yeah... and don't park in the wet grass at the foot of the driveway. | ||
| 86129squids |
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| Buellerxt |
I called and spoke with Mary about a lodge room. She said she doesn't know what's available because she has been out. She took my name and number and said she'd call by Sunday. Cancellation is fourteen days. | ||
| Buellish |
I think Mary has the phone forwarded to her cell or land line,when she's not there and the lodging info is at TWO. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Tootal, I'm feeling for you today. We just had a new deck this week and I was checking out the remains of the old one to see what's salvageable for future projects, when I slipped, stepped sideways to save myself and trod on a plank with sticking up nails. Wasn't wearing my work boots just trainers. Now got holes in my right foot, fortunately not deep or dirty, but the bruising is the killer, no way I can ride like this, if the bike leans right at a stop I'd never hold it up. Should be fine in a few days, might get a tetanus booster this week though. | ||
| 86129squids |
Owie! That would make you even MORE grumpy... Heal well and quick, fellas! Grumps, you should be OK by BTF time... | ||
| Tootal |
Owwww! Been there myself! I even put a hatchet in my foot one time! I'm afraid I haven't been gentle with my feet over the years!! Getting plenty of rest now though!! Sure is boring though!  | ||
| Pwnzor |
I took the bottom half of a broken bottle right up through the bottom of my foot, while running barefoot on the beach. I was 5 years old. It still hurts. | ||
| 86129squids |
Yeah, you told me that story... glad you had a big brudder to catch you. Jeez we sure take some bad hits/wounds/breaks/bends sometime. I still wonder what my natural nose would've been like had I not bisected my sis' '68 Mustang dash with it, down to the metal at age 5, when a dumptruck driver ran a light in front of us and she hit the brakes... I flew from the right passenger backseat, face forward, Superman like. Our mom had a beautiful nose. Glad to be alive, kicking, swearing, living, loving and riding. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Ok youse guys, today I passed my Canadian motorcycle test, so I can now legally ride the Guzzi wherever my little heart desires. I've booked a cabin at TWO for Friday 16th and Saturday 17th & arranged work to be able to attend. Sooo, I'll be kicking off from here on the Thursday morning & hossing the Stelvio southbound for it's first long haul. Anybody who fancies meeting up on the way down drop me a line and we'll see what we can set up. I'll also have a spare bed in the cabin if anyone needs a roof. (wealthy nymphomaniacs get preference) See y'all soon. (Message edited by Mr_grumpy on September 23, 2015) | ||
| 86129squids |
"Wealthy nymphomaniacs"... with her own bike too, right? Well, maybe not, there are additional benefits to carrying the right pillion passenger, no? Great news, Grumps! I'll call dibs on that spare bed, contingent on how quickly I can build $$$, steam, and general goodwill with management in my brand-dang new job. Once I get close to the end of this month, I'll know how my finances are looking, and how my prospects for $$$ will look going through October. Shouldn't be a problem... please standby in the meantime. I've been thinking about it quite a bit- I'd really like to make it down if I can. Regardless of whether I can or cannot take the weekend off, you're welcome to stay/visit here at my shack in "Mur-vil" TN. Once you make it down to the area, there's almost an endless number of great routes to run... provided time allows. Western NC, East TN, and North GA are all magnificent- I can make suggestions as needed, as can many here. Fun stuff! I'd been wondering when things on this thread would pep up... got fingers crossed that I can do it. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
That's a deal Brad. I may well take up that offer of a place for the Sunday night, would love to stay longer but will have to get back up north for work. |
