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Stewadi
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 11:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am looking at coming out from Washington to attend the Homecoming in July. I will be heading to Michigan first to visit my dad and then over to Wisconsin. As I am not familiar with the Milwaukee area and don't really want to spend $150.00 bucks a night at the host hotel, I hope you can help with suggestions for someplace to stay. I would prefer someplace close to the festivities but not too expensive(if you know what I mean). Any help would be appreciated!!
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No_rice
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well, the host hotel rooms should only be i think $90 a night if i remember right.
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Cyclonedon
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

look at motels in the Racine / Kenosha, Wisconsin area since Summer Fest will be going on in Milwaukee during the Buell Homecoming week. It's close by and fun riding to the events from there. I live in Northern Illinois and I will be riding to all the events which will be only a short drive for me.
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Crusty
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 06:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Stewadi; there's a Motel 6 in Brookfield (same town as the Host hotel)with rooms for $66/night for 3 adults.
The Super 8 in Racine that we stayed in last summer for Homecoming wanted more than the Sheraton in Brookfield!

(Message edited by Crusty on February 05, 2008)
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Mikej
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 08:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There's also a SelectInn and a couple of other hotels/motels nearby.
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Buelliedan
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bring a tent and sleep in my backyard?? thats not a joke BTW.
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Stewadi
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for the suggestions. I just checked the Sheraton site and for the dates of Homecoming the least expensive room was $132.00 a night.

Crusty. The Motel 6 on West Bluemound looks like the ticket, More my price range and only 3 miles from the host hotel. Thanks

(Message edited by stewadi on February 05, 2008)
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buelliedan,

I may take you up on that offer!
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Stewadi
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 01:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buelliedan,

Thanks for the offer. I may just have to see as it gets closer.
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Kuuud
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 02:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You must call the Sheraton and mention the Buell group to get the rate.
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Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 02:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd call them to see if they even have any rooms left at the negotiated rate. There were a finite number of rooms if I recall reading somewhere.

You may as well reserve your room - you can cancel the day before arriving.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 04:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buelliedan - you may end up with lots of folks after an offer like that, LOL. How much acreage do you have? I'll bring the weedwacker-margaritamaker : )
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dan you got room for a travel trailer?
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Buelliedan
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Grumpy
This is my parents house which is about 2 miles from Hals. They have 3/4 off an acre so there should be plenty of room for tents but I will be bringing my own trailer so I don't think there will be room for another unfortunately.

I would just park your trailer at the host hotel unless they tell you to move it. Maybe even Hals will let you park it there if you ask nicely. : )

The one thing everybody needs to understand is we will not have any bathroom or shower facilities available at my house. There is a creek in the backyard if you are really hardcore!! ;)

(Message edited by buelliedan on February 05, 2008)
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No Shower?? Not even a garden hose ala Pulp Fiction style???



LOL
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

park the trailer in East Troy right in the Buell Parking lot : )
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Toona
Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 10:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Made my host hotel reservation tonight. WOO HOO! Can't wait. One more thing off the "Bucket List"

(I forgot to ask how many more rooms were left)
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Buelliedan
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I can probably manage a garden hose. Might even be able to provide a portable RV type toilet and a shower curtain or something like that.
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Bads1
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dan,

Surely Mom and Dad don't want a bunch of stinky bikers out in the back yard. Remember.....If you sprinkle when you tinkle be a sweety and wipe the seaty.lol
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Buelliedan
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mom and dad were the ones who got me into motorcycles.
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Bads1
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So do they have one of every model of Buell's lineup in the garage to.lol Dan its going to be nice to see you again. When was it 2003 the last one you came??? I think it was.
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Buelliedan
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No they rode Hondas!! Oh the shame!

I think my wife and I were there last in 05, That was the year my wife Cil got into Fuel magazine and credited her husband DON for getting her into Buells!
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 03:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can rent a port-a-jon for about $40 a week
Just an idea
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Buelliedan
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was thinking about a bucket myself.
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