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Peter Menard
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Username: Peterm
Post Number: 830
Registered: 07-2002
State College, Pennsylvania,United States
| | Posted on Friday, February 13, 2009 - 01:36 am: |
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Tom: from my selfish perspective it looks great. Not too far, not too close. Just right. |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3689
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 03:45 pm: |
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TOM - As long as they have lockable doors where we have the auction ...
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Ron E
Advanced Member
Username: Ron_e
Post Number: 895
Registered: 03-2005
Orlando,United States
| | Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 02:18 am: |
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If this location isn't settled, I can suggest Salem, Va. It's near Roanoke, 45 minutes south of Natural Bridge, with numerous motel/hotels right off I-81. Run roads in Va. or head west into W. Va. Either way, I'll probably make it. |
Stephen Scovel
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Username: 2slow
Post Number: 102
Registered: 09-2003
Stafford,USA
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 03:50 am: |
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The Natural Bridge Inn between Roanoke and Buena Vista,, VA caters to motorcyclists, just to toss another onion in the pot. They offer a 20% internet discount to anyone on a bike.
http://www.naturalbridgeva.com/cycle.html |
Mike Miller
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Username: Miller205
Post Number: 489
Registered: 09-2004
Yorktown, VA,USA
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 05:00 pm: |
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Stephen, we have done Natural Bridge Inn for a coupla years in the recent past. The facilities, food and staff left much to be desired.
"Never ascribe to treachery or deceit that which can be explained by stupidity or incompetence."
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Paul Ward
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Username: Wpward
Post Number: 2688
Registered: 08-2002
Wabasha, MN,USA
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 07:25 pm: |
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Yeah, and a mouse chewed through Christian's $200 earplugs there.  |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3690
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 08:52 pm: |
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PAUL - BTW, Christian and I ate enough ribs for you at Jim & Nicks when he was in town ...
RedBird-97STD 120,000+M SweetTreat-02ABS 50,000+M
FroST-97ABS 1,000+M http://www.unclephil.us/
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Paul Ward
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Username: Wpward
Post Number: 2689
Registered: 08-2002
Wabasha, MN,USA
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 09:04 pm: |
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Yeah, I got the message. Lucky man! |
Stephen Scovel
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Username: 2slow
Post Number: 104
Registered: 09-2003
Stafford,USA
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 09:10 pm: |
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Mike, thanks for the heads up on Natural Bridge, I'll cross themm off my list.
Steve Scovel |
Andeeee
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Username: Purm1300
Post Number: 114
Registered: 02-2005
Guelph,Canada
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 02:11 am: |
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Uncle Phil,
Is there a PPP 2009 in the works?
After leaning for several days last spring on the PPP, I'm NEEDN" some more!!!!
Even if Friendstoc doesn't set a date or place, I'm up for some Tennessee asphalt in May.
Maybe the "MODEL HUSBAND" can break out and finally get his taillight fixed...LOL
I may have to call Debbie to spring him for a few days...
Andeeee |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3708
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 11:16 am: |
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ANDEEEE - It depends if Jason up in Kentucky does a Triple J or not. Last time we talked he was thinking about it. If he don't, I reckon I will ...
RedBird-97STD 120,000+M SweetTreat-02ABS 50,000+M
FroST-97ABS 1,000+M http://www.unclephil.us/
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Andeeee
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Username: Purm1300
Post Number: 115
Registered: 02-2005
Guelph,Canada
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 10:49 pm: |
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A Triple J sounds like a GREAT idea. Jason...are you listening.
He gave me some great routes to ride in eastern Kentucky last fall.
They were fabulous.
Dates.......We need some dates. I am in the process of juggling vacation time so I am off for Friendstoc and/or PPP or maybe now..the JJJ.
MODEL HUSBAND!!!!!!!...are you in????
Andeeeeeeee |
Tom Wright
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Username: Twvtr
Post Number: 1650
Registered: 10-2002
Roebling,USA
| | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 01:36 am: |
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I'm waiting for final commitment from wisp but the dates are tentatively May 15-17. I should have the commitment and hotel details within a few days.
The dinner menu will follow shortly after.
Tom |
John Westerman
Junior Member
Username: Flight2k
Post Number: 33
Registered: 05-2004
Lovettsville,United States
| | Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 05:02 am: |
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I'm in for the weekend. Is anyone riding from the Northern Virginia area that would like to ride together Friday? |
Tom Wright
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Username: Twvtr
Post Number: 1655
Registered: 10-2002
Roebling,USA
| | Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 06:14 pm: |
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Ok, here's an update. I've had it with Wisp not responding to my requests. I had talked with them on the phone, had the room arrangements and a dinner plan. They were supposed to email me the contract and some additional information.
I have called at least 3 times a week for the past 3 weeks they keep telling me it is on the way or has been emailed. I've checked my junk folder and there's nothing. Yesterday I sent them an email and asked them to respond in case they had written down the wrong email for me.
Nothing.
So, I'm scouting other locations. Lodging is not a problem. It's the dinner that requires us to stay in a larger resort type place.
I have a few places I'm checking with and I'll post on my progress. Reasonable room rates, clean rooms, good roads food nearby, and a room for the dinner.
Sorry for the lateness of this. I was really held up with waiting for Wisp.
Tom |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3712
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 07:13 pm: |
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TOM - I just appreciate your willingness to do all of the legwork. Maybe a motel somewhere that has a restaurant that would rent out a back room or something? Good luck in your efforts.
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FroST-97ABS 1,000+M http://www.unclephil.us/
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Tom Wright
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Username: Twvtr
Post Number: 1656
Registered: 10-2002
Roebling,USA
| | Posted on Friday, March 6, 2009 - 12:51 am: |
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After 3 weeks, an hour after I posted I got an email from Wisp. I'm still looking to hold FriendSTOC VI at another location.
Has anyone had any experience with The Village Inn in Harrisonburg, Va.?
http://www.thevillageinn.travel/
I haven't contacted them yet but it looks like a nice place to hold the event. And it's within ST distance of the BRP, Skyline Drive and West Virginia. |
Reg Siemens
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Username: Reg_siemens
Post Number: 3034
Registered: 07-2003
Winnipeg,Canada
| | Posted on Friday, March 6, 2009 - 02:40 am: |
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Ditto what Phil said...thanks for doing this! |
Tom McCrea
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Username: Tom_mccrea
Post Number: 643
Registered: 05-2003
Hurlock,USA
| | Posted on Friday, March 6, 2009 - 12:21 pm: |
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Tom,
Jan's brother lives in Grottoes and is only a few miles from Harrisonburg. I'll ask him to check it out.
I am sorry to say that this will be the first FriendSTOC that I will miss as we have already made plans for that weekend. I will be happy to do what ever I can to help, although we will be traveling for most of April. |
Tom Wright
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Username: Twvtr
Post Number: 1662
Registered: 10-2002
Roebling,USA
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 03:40 pm: |
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I spoke with Kevin at The Village Inn http://www.thevillageinn.travel/ located just outside Harrisonburg, Va. Very friendly, accommodating people.
The issue that the weekend of May 16th is a big college graduation weekend and availability is limited. But the weekend of May 29 -31 is open for us.
They will also partition off a section of the restaurant, we can order off the menu and by the time the shortened version of the auction begins we should have most of the restaurant to ourselves.
Room rates are as follows:
1 Queen single occupancy = $74
1 Queen shared = $85
2 Double or Queens = $89
Most rooms have microwave, refrigerator, TV, etc.
I forgot to ask about internet access.
Please let me know if:
This date is okay?
The location is acceptable?
You plan to attend?
I haven't committed to the date with them yet.
Please post your thoughts.
Thanks,
Tom |
Paul Ward
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Username: Wpward
Post Number: 2695
Registered: 08-2002
Wabasha, MN,USA
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 04:26 pm: |
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If it's 5/29-5/31, I'm in! I may or may not be staying at the same hotel though, so don't count me for that. I'll figure it out later. |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3716
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 04:56 pm: |
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TOM - Sounds like a winner to me. I'll send me shorter look alike so the auction won't run as long ...
RedBird-97STD 120,000+M SweetTreat-02ABS 50,000+M
FroST-97ABS 1,000+M http://www.unclephil.us/
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Andeeee
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Username: Purm1300
Post Number: 116
Registered: 02-2005
Guelph,Canada
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 10:01 pm: |
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Those dates work for me!!!!
SOOOOO!!!!!.....has an arrival date and location been set for the PPP OR JJJ????
Can you tell its been a loooooonng hard winter up here in Canada!!!!
BAMA......Are you making an appearance this year??????
Andeeeeeeeee |
Tom McCrea
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Username: Tom_mccrea
Post Number: 645
Registered: 05-2003
Hurlock,USA
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 10:04 pm: |
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Dang, I can make it with the date change. Jan and I will plan to attend, but we will impose on her brother for lodging since he is only ten miles away. |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3720
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 11:12 pm: |
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JASON - Are you out there buddy? Triple J still on?
ANDEEE - It will be one or the other!
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Jason S
Advanced Member
Username: Number9
Post Number: 1100
Registered: 09-2004
USA
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 12:34 am: |
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Reg Siemens
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Username: Reg_siemens
Post Number: 3042
Registered: 07-2003
Winnipeg,Canada
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 01:22 am: |
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Hmmmm....two long days from Winnipeg. Will depend how many model husband days I blow in Big Bend/Hill Country this April. 
With my new HyperPro springs finally installed it would be great fun chasing Jason around... |
Dan Baynes
Advanced Member
Username: Dan_baynes
Post Number: 869
Registered: 03-2003
Williston, Vermont,USA
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 02:30 am: |
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I am "All In" as the texas hold-em folks might say.
Right now I am down in Moe-Beel, AL, enjoying the 75 deg. temps and not missing the "sugaring season" in VT one bit. |
Uncle Phil
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Username: Phil_d
Post Number: 3723
Registered: 08-2002
Nashville, TN,USA
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 11:49 am: |
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JASON - Well? .....
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Tom McCrea
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Username: Tom_mccrea
Post Number: 646
Registered: 05-2003
Hurlock,USA
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 12:25 pm: |
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Hey UP, have you realized that it is only 20 miles to a place where you can get some PIE?
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