2006 NaSTOC (Sep 8-11) Eureka Springs, AR

[Mellow]

Location : Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Date: September 8-11, 2006

Camping:
Eureka Springs Kettle Campground, Cabins and RV Park (http://www.kettlecampground.com/home.htm)

I emailed the campground and asked a few questions:

Q1 - How many tents per site?
A1 - We have some large sites that will accommodate several tents.


Q2 - How many motorcycles per site?
A2 - We offer 'shared sites' for those families traveling together (usually two). That way each family pays a little less. (I take it this implies two vehicles so 3 or 4 bikes per site shouldn't be a problem)


Q3 - Not familiar with your peak season so how far in advance would people need to make reservations?
A3 - Other September events that are listed so far are; The
Banjo rally, 35th Annual Antique Auto Festival, The Jazz Festival and The 15th Annual Corvette Weekend. There are lots of things to do and see. Make your reservations as soon as you can.

Q4 - Would it be possible to group the sites together so we don't' disturb other campers coming and going?
A4 - Honda owners top our welcome list. The sooner you make your reservations, the better we can accommodate your group's needs. We are a family campground that is 'motorcycle friendly' as long as the motorcyclists are 'camper friendly'. We have Ride Maps for the area and have even provided a guide for rides in the past.

Q5 - Is there a nearby campground you could recommend as an alternate if too many people show up and you are full?
A5 - We work together with the motel across the street (Country Mountain Inn) to accommodate our larger rallies and meets.

Many clubs use us as a base with meetings in the pavilion.

Any additional info. would be appreciated. We have a motorcycle page on our website, www.KettleCampground.com (http://host426.ipowerweb.com:8080/webmail4/parse.pl?redirect=http://www.KettleCampground.com) that may answer more questions.

Thanks for checking with us and welcome to "Motorcycle Heaven".

Please write back or call (800) 899-CAMP (2267) for reservations or
additional help. We hope to see you in September.



Their website also has these coupons that can be presented at checkin time or when firewood is needed, I'll try to bring a few with me just in case someone forgets:

http://www.kettlecampground.com/images/img109.gifhttp://www.kettlecampground.com/images/img110.gif (http://www.kettlecampground.com/coupons.htm)

Motels (info from JW-1300 - John):
The Country Mountain Inn in Eureka Springs
Phone: 1-800-626-7120
Fax: 501-253-5145
email: cmi@arkansas.net
Website: www.countrymountaininn.com

Address: 4112 E. Van Buren (Hwy 62 East)
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

The motel has 42 rooms and I have set aside 35 of those. All the rooms are double queen rooms. They do have rooms with whirlpools for the asking. This motel is across the street from the Kettle camping grounds.

Prices: They have two rates: one for the weekdays and one for the weekend. The weekend nights are Friday and Sturday night. We get the weekday rates ($52.00) for both weekdays and weekends if we stay two nights during the week. A person will need to stay two nights other than Friday or Saturday night to get the $52.00 rate for Fridday and Saturday. If they do not, the Friday and Saturday night rate is $59.00 All prices are plus taxes (around 10 to 12%)

Those that want the motel need to call or email after April 2, 2006 and before July 1, 2006. They need to indentify themselves as part of the STOC group.

They have a person or persons that will come to the motel and do a BBQ dinner on Saturday night if the group wants that. They sell the BBQ by the plate and it's somewhere around $8.00 a plate. They say that it is "outstanding." The motel would need to know several days ahead, so that needs to be on the agenda first thing.

There is no liquor by the drink in Eureka, but there are liquor stores and people that want beer or liquor can bring it to the motel.

The motel also has a large meeting room if needed. I didn't ask if there was charge for the room, but I'd be suprised if there was.

Thanks for looking this up John!

[l8rg8r]

I'll be there :D

[Kirby]

Sounds good to me. I voted for Colorado just because I have been to
Arkansas before... :) Kurbster & KurbSTer

[ST_Jim]

I've been wanting to do Colorado for a long time. :D

But might it also depend on where the 2006 WeSTOC is? Wouldn't want to hold two events in Colorado in one year. Then again - why not? ;)

Jim

[George]

I've been to both CO and AR. I'll take AR. More good roads, less hassle.

Again, juST my opinion.

Oh, yeah, I'll be there, where ever.

George

[brooklyn boy]

even though i voted for colorado either place would work for me. in fact if we did arkansas we could do some panning for diamonds at diamond crater national park.
frank walsh
stoc#205
'98st1100alw
newington, ct

[SteveST1300]

I voted for Colorado because I have wanted to do a trip out west. But either location would be fine I am going to my first STOC event in June NESTOC.


Steve
STOC # 5079

[wpward]

I think a NatSTOC is a great idea. There are not many events planned centrally, if you take a look at my map (http://joanandpaul.net/Motorcycle/STOCevents/stoc05.html) . In fact, it's quite concentrated in the east!

[Don-STOC237]

I would think that if you wanted to have a centrally located "national" rally, you'd want to hold it in the central part of the US. This would tend to eliminate Colorado as a destination, since 2/3 or more of your potential attendees would have to cross the great plains to get there. Another consideration in that vein is that Colorado is one of the states where WeSTOC is held, and will potentially be in that neighborhood in 2006, since WeSTOC is due to go that direction next year. I'd suggest that a central STOC event be in Arkansas, Missouri, or somplace in the Mississippi River valley. Lotsa good riding in many areas thereabouts. IMO, YMMV...

[Mellow]

I would think that if you wanted to have a centrally located "national" rally, you'd want to hold it in the central part of the US. This would tend to eliminate Colorado as a destination, since 2/3 or more of your potential attendees would have to cross the great plains to get there. Another consideration in that vein is that Colorado is one of the states where WeSTOC is held, and will potentially be in that neighborhood in 2006, since WeSTOC is due to go that direction next year. I'd suggest that a central STOC event be in Arkansas, Missouri, or somplace in the Mississippi River valley. Lotsa good riding in many areas thereabouts. IMO, YMMV...

Don, how certain are you that WeSTOC will be in Colorado in 2006?

If the probability is high then I say we just make it Arkansas.... Fayetteville.. They are very biker friendly and between northern Arkansas and southern Missouri, wow..

[dennism]

I vote for Arkansas - Eureka Springs has lots of Hotel accomodations, restaurants, and great roads close by, in Arkansas, and Missouri too.

[Putt]

Been to Arkansas... Been to Colorado.... Been to Colorado, been
to Colorado, been to Colorado..... Ummm, I'll choose
Colorado anyday.....

Putt...

[Mellow]

Okay... here's the deal.

For 2006 I say we make the location Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Done!

After the event, we'll begin discussions for the next NatSTOC in 2007 and see where everyone would like to have it. There's no reason why this one can't move around from the Ozarks, to the Smokies, to the Rrockies, etc. etc. Maybe we'll even have a non-sturgis STurgiSTOC... LOL

If we sit around discussing where it will be we'll still be discussing the best place in 2025 when we have probes on the moons of Jupiter...

So... Eureka Springs, Arkansas it is.

Anyone in the area that knows the best hotels with big parking lots or have an incentive to host MC events please chime in here. If you want to discuss timing, I'm thinking May or June of 2006.

In order to make things easier for me and reduce liability issues (yeah, you knew that would come into play), I'm not posting maps of routes or even saying this event is sponsored by this site because it really isn't. I'll post this on any ST sites I'm aware of, well almost any.. lol. I'm not planning anything to the extent that the WeSTOC dis-organizers plan, that's just too much work for me and would take the fun out of it for me. They do an incredible job of that event and I'd like to attend all of them for as long as I humanly can. I'm just too darn tired to do it.

If this turns out to be big then maybe others would like to form a group and handle all the logistics but I feel it's enough for the first event to just say where it is, designate a main hotel and a campground (if big enough) and just show up.

Any comments are welcome...

[halfasteddie]

I like the Arkansas site better, I think you'll have more people make the trip if you can keep it as close to the middle as possible.I'm on the Alabama, Florida line and as much as I would like to ride Colorado, I've got to admit I'd have an easier time getting to Ak.
ed

[Austin city limits]

I would plan on being there,,, WHERE EVER,,, there is!!! :D

I have ridden Colorado more than Arkansas even though I live way closer to Arkansas... So,,, it sounds good to me!!!

The COG group moves their National all over every year... 1 year it was in Asheville NC,,, the year before that it was in Montrose Colorado,,, last year it was in Jonesboro PA,,, this year it is in Washington State... Keeping it in the middle is well and good but,,, for Left and Right Coast people it is a far piece to ride no matter where every year...

[Austin city limits]

Also,,, to increase t-Shirt sells I would recommend changing the name from the 2006 NAtSTOC to the,,,

NASTY 2006
National

Association

Sports

Touring

Yearly

:D

[Mellow]

NaSTy 2006.... I like it... LOL

[Don-STOC237]

Don, how certain are you that WeSTOC will be in Colorado in 2006?

If the probability is high then I say we just make it Arkansas.... Fayetteville.. They are very biker friendly and between northern Arkansas and southern Missouri, wow..

I'm not at all predicting that WeSTOC will be in Colorado, or anywhere else in 2006. I don't mean to give anyone any ideas that any given site has been chosen or even considered yet for 2006.

The request for proposals will be going out in the next week or so. However, given that WeSTOC hasn't been in the eastern part of it's territory for several years, it seems logical that it would be a definite possibility. That's the only point I would make.

[Mellow]

Don, no problem, but seeig the history of past locations it does seem your prediction will more then likely come true.

Anyway, we'll go ahead with AR for this year and I'm also pleased that we'll have a NatSTOC event during the first half of 2006 and the biggest STOC event (WeSTOC) that I know of in the latter half of the year... every six months someone gets to go to a big STOC event... I like the timing of it. I think the will create more interest and participation for both events and maybe spur more participation for all STOC events...

Just one big happy family.... :a13:

[Mellow]

Okay.. here we go...

May 9-13, 2006 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas!!!!!! :hotpepper

[Mellow]

It's Tuesday thru Saturday... I'm taking a que from the way WeSTOC does their planning. This give those far away extra time with the weekend to get to the event and since it officially ends on Friday, extra time to get back home.

Since, living closer to the event, we have the option to stay 'til Sunday if we like.

I'll plan on taking off almost the whole week and ride my *** off. I'll probably need a new set of tires half way through the week... yeah right...

[AgSTreak]

Arkansas sounds real good, I've been there and love the people. I'm with Terry, at least drop the "t" so we have NASTOC. I'm willing to do the naSTy.- john :hotpepper

[Mellow]

The naSTy.... I was thinking we'd want to keep STOC in the name but I sure like the way that sounds.. LOL

[Austin city limits]

May??? Early May??? Perfect time but,,, I won't be able to make it... Being that,,, I am a farmer I am 99.3% sure that time won't work... :( BUT,,, carry on and who knows,,, it could be REALLY wet and I could make it...

I am guessing that "Farmers" take up about .00504% of the ST population so,,, I can totally agree with not changing for Farmers... ;)

If we make up T-Shirts with the NaSTy 2006 even if I don't go,,, I want one though!!! :D

[georgeorge]

yeah...t-shirts could say something like "ST-Owners like to do the naSTy!" on the back and just naSTy 2006 on the front. Man, I wanna do this ride, but our camping season starts April 15th and I am gonin to be busy as hell till Memorial Day Weekend gettin the park ready for summer.
I would buy a shirt though.

Brian

[Blue STreak]

Is NaSTOC still in the works? I only recently discovered this site (been a long time ST mailing list member), and if it's going to happen I'll definitely plan to go.

Thanks,

[JW-1300]

I'll start planning for my 30 mile ride this week-end. Good choice. If your tires have "straight-line" disease, that can be cured that once your here.

[Kempo-STer]

yeah...t-shirts could say something like "ST-Owners like to do the naSTy!" on the back and just naSTy 2006 on the front. Man, I wanna do this ride, but our camping season starts April 15th and I am gonin to be busy as hell till Memorial Day Weekend gettin the park ready for summer.
I would buy a shirt though.

Brian


And to think I already ordered the banner with 'Let's Ride'
I could've picked "Let's Ride NaSTy"

[Mellow]

It's still a go.. It will be in Fayetteville, Arkansas and will be the week/weekend after WeSTOC '06 which is in Golden,CO - 800 miles away.

That way you can attend both if you want. I'll announce a date as soon as I know what the '06 WeSTOC date is.

[Blue STreak]

Great, thanks much.

I hope to make either WeSTOC or NaSTOC, and NaSTOC looks like a better bet right now.

[the_suspector]

Thanks Joe, will try to make it to one or the other. Have started talking to the better half about it now so there are no surprises? :eek:

[Blue STreak]

It's still a go.. It will be in Fayetteville, Arkansas and will be the week/weekend after WeSTOC '06 which is in Golden,CO - 800 miles away.

That way you can attend both if you want. I'll announce a date as soon as I know what the '06 WeSTOC date is.

FYI:

From: Don Feyma <donfeyma@st1100.com>
Sent: Sep 13, 2005 2:14 PM
To: ST114ME@aol.com
Cc: st1100@st1100.com
Subject: Re: [ST-Riders] When - (Where )is WESTOC 11?

WeSTOC XI will be held Sept. 4-6, 2006, in Golden Colorado.
This is pretty much at the extreme eastern edge of the WeSTOC territory,
so we expect ALL you right coasters to be there.

Don -- STOC 237

[Mellow]

Okay... Since WeSTOC next year is Sep 4-6, I'm making NatSTOC Sep 8-11. This gives anyone wanting to attend both a day to be from Golden, CO to Fayetteville, AR.

Also, NatSTOC will be VERY loosely organized compared to the great job the WeSTOC group does.

We can talk details as the event nears.

[Blue STreak]

Mellow:

I'm not sure what you have planned in terms of reserving a block of rooms, but...

As I understand it, the reason WeSTOC ended up Monday - Wednesday is because the availability of blocks of rooms on the weekend was already limited. If you're planning to reserve a block of rooms somewhere, you might not want to wait much longer.

Just a thought...

[Mellow]

Mellow:

I'm not sure what you have planned in terms of reserving a block of rooms, but...

As I understand it, the reason WeSTOC ended up Monday - Wednesday is because the availability of blocks of rooms on the weekend was already limited. If you're planning to reserve a block of rooms somewhere, you might not want to wait much longer.

Just a thought...

Well, they are in different areas so it might not be an issue. I'm hoping someone in the area can do some scouting. If blocking out some rooms is beneficial to someone then I'll give it a shot but we'll see. This will be, like most of my planned events, VERY disorganized and just an excuse for people to get together and ride.

Any suggestions are welcome and if anyone in the Fayetteville, AR area feels like doing some pre-NatSTOC legwork that would be great.

[JW-1300]

I'd be happy to do some legwork. I have not been to a STOC event, so I need some kind of a guess on the number of people. Also, I assume that some would want to camp? I suspect that the date is early enough, but should it be on a football game weekend in Fayetteville, there won't be a room available for a hundred miles in any direction. If someone could give me their best guess on the numbers, I'll see what I can come up with. Mellow-anything you need me to do here in the area, just yell.

[Mellow]

Thank you sir... I'll put a poll up on the beginning of this thread to see who wants to go and who's camping or hoteling it.

[Austin city limits]

So,,, it is now in Sept??? COOL!!! I can make early Sept!!!

Though,,, my attendance usually caused the COG annual meeting attendance to plummet when I said I was coming... ;)

Are we going to have,,,

I Did the NaSTy in 2006!!!

shirts for sale??? If so,,, we will sell,,, L O T S!!! :D

[Mellow]

So,,, it is now in Sept??? COOL!!! I can make early Sept!!!

Though,,, my attendance usually caused the COG annual meeting attendance to plummet when I said I was coming... ;)

Are we going to have,,,

I Did the NaSTy in 2006!!!

shirts for sale??? If so,,, we will sell,,, L O T S!!! :D

LOL... I do like that.... hmmm...

[number9]

Just an effort to keep this at the top of the page and on everyone's mind as I see disscussions about WeSTOC taking place around the net already.

[Mellow]

Just an effort to keep this at the top of the page and on everyone's mind as I see disscussions about WeSTOC taking place around the net already.
Thanks!.... Not sure if this will be a big event but I'm hoping that puttig it back to back with WeSTOC will make a big difference.

It's gonna be a busy year!... LOL

[number9]

I have posted it on the ST liST to see intrest. I think a national STOC event would (should) be awesome. It seems that of those who replied, some had never heard of it......said that it being back to back with WeSTOC is bad because they can't get a hall/work pass for 2 weeks straight.....OR.....they were glad it was back to back and planned to do both.

Either way, I know I will be there (good lord willing). If nothing else, just to say that I was at the 1st ever national STOC event. :D

[Don-STOC237]

Either way, I know I will be there (good lord willing). If nothing else, just to say that I was at the 1st ever national STOC event. :D

But, in fact, it won't really be the first ever national STOC event.

The first and only "national" STOC event, which was unnamed, was held in the Ozarks in 1995 with a bunch of liSTers attending, along with several of the STOC founders. The year after that, the first WeSTOC was held in Park City Utah, in 1996.

The largest, in terms of attendees, STOC event ever held was WeSTOC 6, in Kimberly, BC, with over 210 attendees.

Here's a couple of pictures from WeSTOC6

[number9]

You just busted my bubble Don :sad:

[Mellow]

Don, Great info.!... thanks for sheding light for those of us that are still newbies in the world of STs.

Personally, I think we can beat 210 bikes, I think the popularity of the ST will only get better in my opinion. In fact, I think Sport Touring in general is becoming a bigger market sector than it ever was before. How many ST-looking bikes are coming out now?

I've never really looked at numbers and tried to associate that with the success of an event. Some people call Sturgis a successfull event, I call it a mess...

To me, if only one or two people show up and no one gets hurt, it's a success. It might take years before NatSTOC ever has more attendance than WeSTOC or it might never happen. I think WeSTOC will always be the best organized/planned/setup/executed event ever and I applaud them for the effort they put into it.

For me, as long as I create a NatSTOC event, it will always be a very unorganized/come as you please/just show up type of event. If someone wants to do more to make it more then they are more than welcome to pitch in and help out but I'm more interested in meeting everyone and riding the area than I am in stressing over putting the event together.

I feel NatSTOC can serve as a great 'rolling' event that is hosted all over the country.

[Blue STreak]

I'd love to go to NaSTOC this year, but with WeSTOC as far east as it's likely to be, I figure this may be my only shot until retirement to make it. And I don't think I can get enough time to do both (unless someone wants to fund my retirement early. Any wealthy women on the list :rolleyes: ).

But maybe in 2007...

[Mellow]

I'd love to go to NaSTOC this year, but with WeSTOC as far east as it's likely to be, I figure this may be my only shot until retirement to make it. And I don't think I can get enough time to do both (unless someone wants to fund my retirement early. Any wealthy women on the list :rolleyes: ).

But maybe in 2007...

Sorry to hear that Bob but at least you'll make WeSTOC which will be great.

In 2007 NatSTOC just might move to the Smokies... 2008, the Rockies... 2009, who knows.....

[JW-1300]

I've volunteered to arrange the accomodations for this event. I'll be getting back to the list early in the year with suggestions for those that wish to camp. There are not a lot of quality camping locations that are close into the Fayetteville area, so it will be necessary to make your reservations early on in the year because they fill up in the summer and fall seasons. We can do the hotel / motel reservations later into the summer after we get a more accurate count on the attendees. If anyone as any specific needs or questions about the Fayetteville area, just pm me.

Looking forward to a great gathering in September.

[Don-STOC237]

Joe,

In no way did I mean to disparage the efforts of anyone trying to put on this event. I applaud you for trying to bring everyone together into a central location. I was just trying to provide some history about STOC and it's events for those new to STOC.

WeSTOC and NESTOC may be the largest and most well-organized STOC events, but there will always be room for additional opportunities to get the clans together. Your concept for NaSTOC goes back to the early days of STOC, where everyone just agreed on a place and time via the liST, and then showed up and had a great time.

I also agree that size has nothing to do with success, and I agree totally with your definition of a successful event. Safety is paramount to the success of an event.

If there's a way I can make it there, I'll be there. Good luck!

[Mellow]

In no way did I mean to disparage the efforts of anyone trying to put on this event.

Don, I know you better than that. I'd never take your comments as anything but helpful and appreciate the hiSTory lesson.

Now, we do need to get you a new Avatar w/Yellow 'stitch on... :eek:

[Killtimer]

Joe

Any way to put a "Definate Maybe" choice on the poll? I'd like to make it, but I'll have to wait till summer to decide for sure.

[Mellow]

Joe

Any way to put a "Definate Maybe" choice on the poll? I'd like to make it, but I'll have to wait till summer to decide for sure.

You got it..

[Don-STOC237]

Now, we do need to get you a new Avatar w/Yellow 'stitch on... :eek:

Gosh, this avatar is the only time I get to wear my old trusty compfortable Darien anymore. I guess I could use this picture, but I think it'd still be too wide for an avatar, and there's an awful lot of white in it. :eek: :D

[wishey1]

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got a stock number #5905.............thanks for all your help and info board to a newby.....what a warm Welcome I got!!!

So guys I'll bcnu for the "NAstySTOC" ralley in Sept.'06........yes, the party is coming to NW Arkansas, "The Natural State"........once "The Land of Opportunity" before yup, Billy boy........

Arkansas home of the Razorbacks and the only state--if walled in, could support itself, so says my 6th grade teacher........you got the only Diamond mine in the Continetal U.S here........and we grow enough rice, beans, and chickens to put a Mexican joint on ever corner. Oil fields to the So. around ElDorado.......Glen Campbell, John Daly.......I guess you could say we have got it all.....

As Lou Holtz fondly said of the area you will be visiting, "Well, it's not the end of the world, but you can see it from there"

Just bring the hot sauce, will ya.

wish

[wishey1]

Just thought I would pass along the info..... that will be a busy weekend for Fayettville......those Trojans from So. Cal are coming to town to play our beloved Razorbacks......Sept. 9 2006........Motel rooms will be hard to come buy and the price will be up some.....

Might be a chance to see a Great game though......to see the bright side.....

[Mellow]

Just thought I would pass along the info..... that will be a busy weekend for Fayettville......those Trojans from So. Cal are coming to town to play our beloved Razorbacks......Sept. 9 2006........Motel rooms will be hard to come buy and the price will be up some.....

Might be a chance to see a Great game though......to see the bright side.....

Hmmm...good info. Might need to change the town or will that matter? Do you have any suggestions for a better Arkansas town? I'd prefer one in the northeastern region just to make it a little easier for those coming from WeSTOC to get there a little faster.

[Mellow]

That's what I was thinking... It's supposed to be a biker-friendly place.

[Mellow]

And, there's a KOA there too so camping should be pretty easy to coordinate.

OKAY... I'll change all the info for Eureka Springs this week unless someone in the area knows a valid reason not to.

[wishey1]

And, there's a KOA there too so camping should be pretty easy to coordinate.

OKAY... I'll change all the info for Eureka Springs this week unless someone in the area knows a valid reason not to.




hahahaha....ok I see you have flew by me!!.....yes Eureka Springs is a cool place.......very quaint....."L'il Switzerland" they call it around here.....has a European feel to it.......should be available rooms.....I'll check on that......

[Mellow]

hahahaha....ok I see you have flew by me!!.....yes Eureka Springs is a cool place.......very quaint....."L'il Switzerland" they call it around here.....has a European feel to it.......should be available rooms.....I'll check on that......

Thank you sir!... I'll buy you a beer, when the riding day is over...

[Mellow]

Okay.. looks like we've moved the from Fayetteville to Eureka Springs.

I've posted a campsite link and JW-1300 was planning on scoping out the hotels. He already contacted the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and there aren't any 'Big' events on that time slot... well, NOW there is....

I've cleared the poll since this is a different location so if you are planning on going please update the poll.

Thanks, this should be fun.

[wishey1]

Thank you sir!... I'll buy you a beer, when the riding day is over...


ok.....as long as it's German beer........

......and I can buy the next 3 rounds.....LOL..........


........:) ..........

wishey

[wishey1]

And, there's a KOA there too so camping should be pretty easy to coordinate.

OKAY... I'll change all the info for Eureka Springs this week unless someone in the area knows a valid reason not to.


Hello All,
Just posting a couple interesting spots that might interest someone like me....
i.e. kinda 'rhinestone camper'.......lol.......you are kinda camping, kinda in a room.....hahahah.......a transition phase for someone who wants to "ease" into camping......:)

http://www.ridersrestmotel.com/camping.html

www.ironhorsestables.com

Best,
wsh


:biker:

[Blue STreak]

I'd love to come, but with WeSTOC in Colorado this may be the only year (at least until I retire) I'll be able to make WeSTOC. And I won't have time to make both. 2007's a whole new year, though.

[keithq]

So this is a 'national' event, but also a camping event, right?

You're towing an ice chest I imagine, so can I put a few beers and a steak in with your stuff!?

[Mellow]

Well, actually, it's not JUST a camping event it's just that I'm 99% of the time going to camp at any event... I hadn't found a host hotel yet, I'll check and see what's avail. and designate one but I'm proobably the wrong person to pick a hotel seeing as I'll be somewhere else... LOL

If someone else wants to pick one they know is of decent quality, just shout.

[wishey1]

Well, actually, it's not JUST a camping event it's just that I'm 99% of the time going to camp at any event... I hadn't found a host hotel yet, I'll check and see what's avail. and designate one but I'm proobably the wrong person to pick a hotel seeing as I'll be somewhere else... LOL

If someone else wants to pick one they know is of decent quality, just shout.


most famous in Eureka is the Cresant.....

http://crescent-hotel.com/history.htm

it is big too....if you want big....

[Mellow]

That one appears to be a little pricey... then again... I'm always looking for cheap-******* package.

[wishey1]

$165 per night.....
In Sept......ouch...

[JW-1300]

The Cresant is indeed an expensive hotel. Eureka has hundreds of motels. I have been waiting to get an accurate number of the people that intend to use a motel, then I will go over there and see what kind of a rate that I can come up with for the group. There are a lot of small motels that have maybe 15 to twenty rooms. I made the call that those staying in motels would want to all stay at the same motel. I'll check the poll around the first part of February and head on over there. I'll post the website (if they have one) and the number so everyone can make their own reservations. Looking forward to NASTOC in Sept.

[Mellow]

The Cresant is indeed an expensive hotel. Eureka has hundreds of motels. I have been waiting to get an accurate number of the people that intend to use a motel, then I will go over there and see what kind of a rate that I can come up with for the group. There are a lot of small motels that have maybe 15 to twenty rooms. I made the call that those staying in motels would want to all stay at the same motel. I'll check the poll around the first part of February and head on over there. I'll post the website (if they have one) and the number so everyone can make their own reservations. Looking forward to NASTOC in Sept.

Thanks brother!... appreciate the effort.

[Mark]

Yo Joe,

Have you decided which campground?
If so does the one you've picked allow multiple bikes per site?
If so how many per site?

Wanna share a site? (or does the wing's size preclude any other bike parking on the site? ;) )

Mark

[Biddyman]

Yo Joe,

Have you decided which campground?
If so does the one you've picked allow multiple bikes per site?
If so how many per site?

Wanna share a site? (or does the wing's size preclude any other bike parking on the site? ;) )

Mark

I'm interested in this too.

[Mellow]

Yo Joe,

Have you decided which campground?
If so does the one you've picked allow multiple bikes per site?
If so how many per site?

Wanna share a site? (or does the wing's size preclude any other bike parking on the site? ;) )

Mark

The campground is on the first post it's this one: http://www.kettlecampground.com/home.htm

I'll check with them on how many sites they have, how many tents/site and how many bikes/site.

I have no problem sharing with ya bro but I'll be on an RV site w/Electrical hookups and the typical RV hookups - they just added those to the Wing in 2005... :eek:

[Mellow]

I just added some info. on the first page of this thread... check it out and let me know if I need to get some more answers.

[Biddyman]

I just added some info. on the first page of this thread... check it out and let me know if I need to get some more answers.

How many you got on your site? I think Mark and I will be travelling down there from WeSToc.

[Mellow]

How many you got on your site? I think Mark and I will be travelling down there from WeSToc.

I haven't mentioned this on the MotoCampers site as this is a STOC event.

[Biddyman]

I haven't mentioned this on the MotoCampers site as this is a STOC event.

I guess I should have said on your campsite for NatSTOC.

[Mellow]

I guess I should have said on your campsite for NatSTOC.

The poll on the first post shows 10 people camping... looks like the start of a great party.

[texxter]

I am a maybe - I am really eager to go ride in Arkansas, hope I can make it.

[Mark]

The campground is on the first post it's this one: http://www.kettlecampground.com/home.htm

I'll check with them on how many sites they have, how many tents/site and how many bikes/site.

I have no problem sharing with ya bro but I'll be on an RV site w/Electrical hookups and the typical RV hookups - they just added those to the Wing in 2005... :eek:

As long as you have the Cappuccino Maker working I'm good with it... :-)

Mark

[Putt]

How many you got on your site? I think Mark and I will be travelling down there from WeSToc.

Don't forget to stop at the chalk pyramids in Kansas....
It will break up the trip a bit....

Putt...

[bobcj0]

I will be there! Only live like 1 hour away:D

[number9]

I will most likely be there and be camping.

[RetArmy]

I will be there also. I will be staying in a Motel.

[Mellow]

John just got this info. well, he got it a few days ago and I'm just now getting around to posting it.... I also added it to the first NaSTOC post as well.


Motels (info from JW-1300 - John):
The Country Mountain Inn in Eureka Springs
Phone: 1-800-626-7120
Fax: 501-253-5145
email: cmi@arkansas.net
Website: www.countrymountaininn.com (http://www.countrymountaininn.com)

Address: 4112 E. Van Buren (Hwy 62 East)
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

The motel has 42 rooms and I have set aside 35 of those. All the rooms are double queen rooms. They do have rooms with whirlpools for the asking. This motel is across the street from the Kettle camping grounds.

Prices: They have two rates: one for the weekdays and one for the weekend. The weekend nights are Friday and Sturday night. We get the weekday rates ($52.00) for both weekdays and weekends if we stay two nights during the week. A person will need to stay two nights other than Friday or Saturday night to get the $52.00 rate for Fridday and Saturday. If they do not, the Friday and Saturday night rate is $59.00 All prices are plus taxes (around 10 to 12%)

Those that want the motel need to call or email after April 2, 2006 and before July 1, 2006. They need to indentify themselves as part of the STOC group.

They have a person or persons that will come to the motel and do a BBQ dinner on Saturday night if the group wants that. They sell the BBQ by the plate and it's somewhere around $8.00 a plate. They say that it is "outstanding." The motel would need to know several days ahead, so that needs to be on the agenda first thing.

There is no liquor by the drink in Eureka, but there are liquor stores and people that want beer or liquor can bring it to the motel.

The motel also has a large meeting room if needed. I didn't ask if there was charge for the room, but I'd be suprised if there was.

Thanks for looking this up John!

[allypurp]

As long as you have the Cappuccino Maker working I'm good with it... :-)

Mark

I Mike and I show up, you'll have a very strong cup of dark roast coffee every morning.

[CrashTestDanny]

DennisH and I are going to be there but we already have reservations at the hotel where the Busa Meet is being held the following weekend.

http://www.eureka-net.com/pointewest/

[wengland]

Dude - perfect timing. 4 vacation days, two STOC rallies. Lovin it. Just lovin it. Now to score some cash for tahrs!

Thanks for hosting!

Will

[wengland]

How many you got on your site? I think Mark and I will be travelling down there from WeSToc.

Ditto!

Most likely be running BBG pace from Golden on the back roads - US 4x to US54 to US160 to Mo90 to Mo37 to US62 into ES. The idea is to hit Mo90 during the day; awaesome road, but I hate riding the ozarks in the dark. Did that for the Bull Shoals rally; damn spooky that was.

Figure leave 3:30AM Thursday, arrive ~7:30PM; just in time to pitch a tent and crack a cold one.

(detail map:

http://will.mylanders.com/mc/rides/mo_hiway_99/mo_hiway_99_detail.htm

[wengland]

I Mike and I show up, you'll have a very strong cup of dark roast coffee every morning.

Get the Jet Boil stove with French Press atachment - it is the bees knees for coffee in the morning. Strong, rich, dark, yummy. I use it everywhere I travel, even in the cage.

Best $80 I spent.

Which reminds me, I need to get more gas for it.

Will

[wengland]

One reservation made; assuming I get a full space, I'm happy to share.

"... Primitive Tent Site for you for the nights of September 7th, 8th, & 9th, departing on September 10th, 2006."

Will

[clmixon]

The Ar STOC is how I plan to end my WESTOC vacation, nice short hop from ES home at the end of the event. Looking forward to both events.

Chris :06biker:

[sherob]

I might have to swing by this on the way home from WeSTOC... :D

[Putt]

Yeah,
It might be interesting...

Putt...

I might have to swing by this on the way home from WeSTOC... :D

[George]

This has been bothering me for a long time and I'm finally gonna ask the queSTion. Why would you say "...ver 210 attending" rather than the exact number? This kinda thing happens ALL THE TIME in the news. It's great to do that when eSTimating, but once the event is completed, there ought'a be an exact number! Not picking on you, Don, juST wondering. ;^)

Yeah, I know, "Get a life, George."

George - STOC 004
in KIngman, Arizona

[Putt]

This has been bothering me for a long time and I'm finally gonna ask the queSTion. Why would you say "...ver 210 attending" rather than the exact number? This kinda thing happens ALL THE TIME in the news. It's great to do that when eSTimating, but once the event is completed, there ought'a be an exact number! Not picking on you, Don, juST wondering. ;^)

Yeah, I know, "Get a life, George."

George - STOC 004
in KIngman, Arizona

Sometimes you just have to guess at the figure..
At MoonSToc, a lot of the people did not show up at Terrys to register..
So an "actual" count was impossible.. We knew how many actually "registered" but had to make an educated guess as to how many actually
showed up.

Putt..

[HOOT]

Just made my reservations at the hotel. All I have to do now is wait !:roll:

[Don-STOC237]

This has been bothering me for a long time and I'm finally gonna ask the queSTion. Why would you say "...ver 210 attending" rather than the exact number? This kinda thing happens ALL THE TIME in the news. It's great to do that when eSTimating, but once the event is completed, there ought'a be an exact number! Not picking on you, Don, juST wondering. ;^)

Yeah, I know, "Get a life, George."

George - STOC 004
in KIngman, Arizona

I wrote "over 210" because I couldn't remember if the exact number was 212, 215, or 217. But I do know it was over 210. :D

[Mellow]

I estimate over 1 person will be attending NatSTOC... gee, I better show up.. :D

Don, don't worry about it, we all know the mind is the first thing to go and don't blame you for forgetting.. George would have remembered except he's older than you... :D

[allypurp]

Okay... here's the deal.

Anyone in the area that knows the best hotels with big parking lots or have an incentive to host MC events please chime in here. If you want to discuss timing, I'm thinking May or June of 2006.

Any comments are welcome...

FYI: This may be useful for future reference. Ponca isn't too far from Eureka Springs, and may be a good location for a future Campstoc, or whatever.

There are some very reasonably priced cabins at Ponca, called "Ponca Lodge", I think (?? ). If you don't know, Ponca is 14 miles W of Jasper, 25-30 miles SW of Harrison, and about 55 miles SE of Eureka Springs. I don't know a lot about Ponca Lodge, but apparently there are various sized cabins with: fully stocked kitchens (sorry, no food); wooden decks with table and chairs, a jacuzzi ( ? sp ), and a BBQ pit (I think). Many, if not all, of the decks overlook the Bufallo River, or a creek feeding into the Buffalo R. We stayed in a smalll cabin, which had a bedroom with a double/queen bed (?), a bathroom, and a kitchen/dining/living room all in one area (there was a large futon in the living area where one person, or 2 very close friends, could sleep). The cost of our small cabin was around $65 per night during the month of Nov.

I don't know if camping is availble at Ponca Lodge. But, there are several Forest Service Campgrounds, and maybe 1 or 2 privately owned campgrounds nearby. It's definitely a rural area. Other than campgrounds, cabins, and maybe a mom-and-pop motel, you won't see many businesses other than canoe rental places. The closest services, like restaurants and gas stations, are over the mountain in Jasper. Boxley may have a few services other than canoe rentals.

It's a great inexpensive place that you shouldn't tell too many people about.

[msnyder755]

Being new to the ST community and these events - what is the overall feeling if different types of bikes attend. I am planning on doing the WeSToc to NatSToc thing and a couple of buddies (one on a CBR1000 and another on a ZX6) are wondering about meeting up in Eureka Springs. Any Thoughts?

Also is anyone from the Central Texas area going to Golden?

[Mellow]

Being new to the ST community and these events - what is the overall feeling if different types of bikes attend. I am planning on doing the WeSToc to NatSToc thing and a couple of buddies (one on a CBR1000 and another on a ZX6) are wondering about meeting up in Eureka Springs. Any Thoughts?

Also is anyone from the Central Texas area going to Golden?
You'll find out fast, we don't care... Everyone here can pretty much appreciate all types of bikes even though it's not an ST.

[G-MAN]

To All,
I just got back from Eureka Springs. Yep, it's still there - the roads are too. BTW, I road a new one for me that I consider one of the best - 12/127/12 from 23 to the Beaver Lake bridge near the city limits of Rogers. It is about 30 miles of fun with some 90mph plus sweepers (for you expert riders). I must have ridden that road 10 times this week. It does have some farm houses that require attention and one stop sign where 127 comes back into 12 but the rest is pure heaven.

Another new road for me was 313. It runs from 21 up near the MO boarder to 62 in Green Froest. Beautiful!

A good friend of mine's name is Bubba so I had to try the food at Bubba's Pit BBQ. I know our Bubba had NO part in this establishment. On a score of 1 to 5 where 5 is the best ever, I would give it a 2 on food, 4 on service, 2 on parking (oh and bring cash - they don't take credit).

Had a really good 3 napkin Elk berger at the Road Kill Cafe. Parking is bad. Need to park next door at the school and walk.

Wednesday nite we had diner at "The Roadhouse". Just outside the eastern city limit sign. Parking and food are great and it's being managed by one of the girls from Iron Horse cafe. They have applied for their liquer license. Not bad prices either.

I found a new place to stay called "Rider's Rest". Only have 10 rooms but also have raised camp sites. Rooms are really nice with refrigerators. $45.00 per nite regardless of the number staying. (I would guess there is a limit) They have an open fire pit for the nite time story telling next to the BYOB bar area. Current parking is gravel but next week all bike areas are to be asphalted. Atmostphere is the about the same as Iron Horse Stable without the restaurant and the drive out of town. The location? It is the next motel down from Super 8 and almost across from the Kettle Campgrounds on the South side of the road.

[Mellow]

To All,
I just got back from Eureka Springs. Yep, it's still there - the roads are too. BTW, I road a new one for me that I consider one of the best - 12/127/12 from 23 to the Beaver Lake bridge near the city limits of Rogers. It is about 30 miles of fun with some 90mph plus sweepers (for you expert riders). I must have ridden that road 10 times this week. It does have some farm houses that require attention and one stop sign where 127 comes back into 12 but the rest is pure heaven.

Another new road for me was 313. It runs from 21 up near the MO boarder to 62 in Green Froest. Beautiful!

A good friend of mine's name is Bubba so I had to try the food at Bubba's Pit BBQ. I know our Bubba had NO part in this establishment. On a score of 1 to 5 where 5 is the best ever, I would give it a 2 on food, 4 on service, 2 on parking (oh and bring cash - they don't take credit).

Had a really good 3 napkin Elk berger at the Road Kill Cafe. Parking is bad. Need to park next door at the school and walk.

Wednesday nite we had diner at "The Roadhouse". Just outside the eastern city limit sign. Parking and food are great and it's being managed by one of the girls from Iron Horse cafe. They have applied for their liquer license. Not bad prices either.

I found a new place to stay called "Rider's Rest". Only have 10 rooms but also have raised camp sites. Rooms are really nice with refrigerators. $45.00 per nite regardless of the number staying. (I would guess there is a limit) They have an open fire pit for the nite time story telling next to the BYOB bar area. Current parking is gravel but next week all bike areas are to be asphalted. Atmostphere is the about the same as Iron Horse Stable without the restaurant and the drive out of town. The location? It is the next motel down from Super 8 and almost across from the Kettle Campgrounds on the South side of the road.

Good info. Thanks... I remember seeing the Riders Rest (I thought it was Riders Roost... but my eyes what they are.. :cool: ) I did remember it's close to the kettle campground.

Sounds like you had a great time...

[number9]

So what is the "event" plants like? When is everyone getting there and leaveing - ie. get there Thru night and ride Fri morning, or get there Friday sometime and ride Sat morning, etc...?

We should get a head-count or roll-call as to who all is coming and what their plans are like for example:


Number9 - Jason Spradlin - Thur to Mon - cabin
Mellow - Joe "Wingman" - Thur to Sun - tent
etc.......

[Mark]

Any body camping? :-)

I would like to stay on one of the tent sites with water (don't care about power).

Anyone else have room for another bike/tent or would like to go in on a tent site?

Mark

Edit... Been a while since the start of this thread... I didn't remember posting that I'd be camping... Sorry folks...
Now where is that sheepish grin... :o:

[Mellow]

I'm planning on being there Friday-Sun. Kinda depends on the first part of my trip and I plan on going to my parents place on the way from WeSTOC to NatSTOC - but, I'll bring tamalies!!!!

[Mark]

I'm all over the tamalies!!! :eat2: :D

Mark

[allandry]

I just called and reserved a room at the Country Mountain Inn.

The information regarding room rates says you should call by July 1 to get the weekend discount, but she still gave it to me even though it's after July 1. She did tell me that they have a lot of rooms set aside for STOC and very few have called and made reservations. For those of you planning to stay there you might want to try and make your reservations soon before they release these rooms.

Just an FYI - see you guys there...:D
Al

[Mellow]

I just called and reserved a room at the Country Mountain Inn.

The information regarding room rates says you should call by July 1 to get the weekend discount, but she still gave it to me even though it's after July 1. She did tell me that they have a lot of rooms set aside for STOC and very few have called and made reservations. For those of you planning to stay there you might want to try and make your reservations soon before they release these rooms.

Just an FYI - see you guys there...:D
Al

Thanks for the heads up Al!

[clmixon]

You'll find out fast, we don't care... Everyone here can pretty much appreciate all types of bikes even though it's not an ST.


Even Connie owners that get Yamaha Ventures! or ST guys that get Two Wheel RV's (Chris ducks and covers)

Chris :D :06biker:

[AZST]

Even Connie owners that get Yamaha Ventures! or ST guys that get Two Wheel RV's (Chris ducks and covers)

Chris :D :06biker:

Somebody wake Sherob up......

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

[JW-1300]

I recieved a call from the Country Inn people this week-end. The lady was concerned that there had been some misunderstanding about the quoted prices. I looked at my original post regarding this and although I could have maybe made it clearer, it is correct. There normal rates are: $49.00 for any night except Friday and Saturday night, those two nights are $59.00 each. They will give us a flat rate of $52.00 for all four nights (Sept 7,8,9,10), but you have to stay the four nights, or else pay the above "standard" rates.

If my original post misled anyone, I do apologize. The lady did not mention anything about attendance and I forgot to ask, but I do suggest that those that intend to stay at this motel do make their resevations soon. Eureka is almost totally dependant upon tourist, so when another group is looking for rooms, they go fast. There is a football game in Fayetteville that weekend (Ark vs USC ?), so motel rooms will be at a premium, even as far away a Eureka. This game is sold out, so there will probably be 30,000 strangers in town for the weekend all looking for motels.

Looking forrward to a great weekend of riding.

[bygdawg]

Okay. I just made my reservations for the 8th through the 11th at Eureka Springs Kettle Campground, Cabins and RV Park. After speaking with the campground attendant, I found out that the cabin has power but no water and two beds. I think he mentioned something about it being two floors. The cabin does have heat and air. He said that you do have to bring your own linens for the bed, showers, and the pool. A bathroom and showering facility is conveniently located just across the street from the cabins. Since their web page hasn't been updated from last years pricing, I got the cabin for $40 per night. Who all is planning on staying at this campground?

I will be heading out early Friday morning. I highly suggest a ride along Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 7 and 341. Additional information can be found here:
http://www.ozarkriders.homestead.com/backroads.html
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/ar.html

Pics. from our 05 trip to the Ozarks. We stayed in Harrison but traveled to Eureka and surrounding area:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5COzark+Motorcycle+Ride+2005

[Dketchum]

Okay. I just made my reservations for the 8th through the 11th at Eureka Springs Kettle Campground, Cabins and RV Park. After speaking with the campground attendant, I found out that the cabin has power but no water and two beds. I think he mentioned something about it being two floors. The cabin does have heat and air. He said that you do have to bring your own linens for the bed, showers, and the pool. A bathroom and showering facility is conveniently located just across the street from the cabins. Since their web page hasn't been updated from last years pricing, I got the cabin for $40 per night. Who all is planning on staying at this campground?

I will be heading out early Friday morning. I highly suggest a ride along Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 7 and 341. Additional information can be found here:
http://www.ozarkriders.homestead.com/backroads.html
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/ar.html

Pics. from our 05 trip to the Ozarks. We stayed in Harrison but traveled to Eureka and surrounding area:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5COzark+Motorcycle+Ride+2005


I plan on staying at the campground. I haven't made a reservation yet..You looking for someone to share the cabin or just giving a heads up?

[bygdawg]

Well...I'm open to splitting the cabin with you providing my Goldwing buddy doesn't attend. I emailed him to let him know that I was going and haven't heard back from him yet. If he backs out, I'd be happy to split the cost with you down the middle at $20.00 per night.

[sport_tourer]

I would love to attend NaSTOC, but would would need to share a room with someone. Looking for a non-smoking inidvidual to share. Females encouraged :D

Seriously, if anyone is interested in splitting a room, post here or better yet send me an email at sport_tourer@yahoo.com

I would be coming down from PA and would most likely arrive mid day on the 8th and part early morning on the 12th. Therefore, looking to split a room for the 8, 9, 10, and 11. Alernately, I could arrive late on the 7th and depart late on the 11th, making a room required for the 7, 8, 9, and 10. Am flexible in this aspect.

If someone wants to split a room, I am there!

Chris

[Putt]

I am gonna haul a tent from WeSTOC to NaSTOC on the back of
my St... I have not been camping for years...... Joe, if I can't sleep,
neither are you..............

Putt...

[Mellow]

I am gonna haul a tent from WeSTOC to NaSTOC on the back of
my St... I have not been camping for years...... Joe, if I can't sleep,
neither are you..............

Putt...
Camping? LOL.. I've got a Suite at the 4 Seasons... :D

[bygdawg]

Hopefully the weather will be much cooler than what it's been recently. It should be, since it's in September. I got the on-site cabin anyway because it comes with air and heat, and I can hide out if it rains. :-)

[Putt]

Fine... that means when I take the mufflers off the St at 01:00 and wind it up to 7 grand, it will echo off the walls of the room... Works for me.... The 1300 will fit through the doors, right??

Putt...

Camping? LOL.. I've got a Suite at the 4 Seasons... :D

[Mellow]

Fine... that means when I take the mufflers off the St at 01:00 and wind it up to 7 grand, it will echo off the walls of the room... Works for me.... The 1300 will fit through the doors, right??

Putt...

LOL... okay... I'll camp... boy, you Ill-i-noise guys are a little high-strung.:D

[motomac]

OK, I just made my reservation at the Campground. I also looked them up in my Trailer Life Campground Guide and it says they only have 15 tent sites. Don't know how mqny of you are camping, but it may get a little crowded and we'll have to take over some of the RV sites. So maybe I'll bring the Wing and the Bunkhouse!!!!!

[Mellow]

If you go by the poll, there's 53 planning on going and 19 of those camping.

Some will probably get the cabins.

I didn't really think this would take off like it has. I'll try to do a little research to see if there are some nearby campgrounds we can use as overflow.

Hard to plan stuff like this as you never know how many will actually show up, some cancel some change plans and some show up without ever letting anyone know... just the way it goes.

[STill Fiddlin]

I just got my reservation confirmation from Kettle in the mail yesterday. I'll probably have room for a squatter with a small tent, since I've just got a 2-man myself.

[motomac]

Joe, According to my campground guide there are 7 other campgrounds in Eureka Springs.

[Mellow]

Yeah, lots of RV campgrounds and one is even a KOA (http://www.koa.com/where/ar/04104/) which I'm not crazy about when camping but it will do in a pinch. And still close enough to the other one.

[Mellow]

Don't forget to use the 10% coupons from Kettle's website too..

http://www.kettlecampground.com/coupons.htm

[bygdawg]

I wonder if they'll honor that since I got the cabin at $5.00 off per night because their site wasn't updated??? Hmmmm...

[bygdawg]

BTW...We need to come up with a meeting place and time to grab some food so we can all gather at one location, unlike the chaos we had at the Hoot where everyone was scattered. What thinks the others???

[Mellow]

Sounds like a good idea but I don't know the area well enough to say what a good place would be.

Seems like that Friday Night would be a good time.

[bygdawg]

I agree. If someone who knows the area doesn't step up to the task, I'll make some calls and see what I can come up with. I think Friday night around 7'ish or so would be good. Ideas, thoughts, opinions????

[rwilley]

New kid on the block...but I was in ES the last week in June...our group stayed at the Country Mtn Inn...they have a fire pit and large gathering area northside of the motel...the rooms were good and the staff was very easy to work with...highly recommended...

Enjoy the ride...

[George]

I'm planning on camping at NATSTOC, just show up and pitch a tent. Who's willing to share their reserved site?

I'd think the "meet" point would be the main motel, Friday evening around 5:30/6:00. EasieST to find, many will already be there. JuST a thought.

<please pardon the capitalized STs, they are a habit I can't seem to break. Or maybe it's juST to irritate sensitive people. ;^) >

George - STOC 004
in Kingman, Arid-zona

[bygdawg]

Okay. I guess I'm taking the initiative on this one. This place said they had plenty of room and plenty of parking. What do you guys think about here at 7:00 Friday evening?

Here is the link:
http://www.eurekaspringsinn.com/restaurant.phtm

It looks kind of interesting.

Follow up suggestions would be:
http://www.piedpiperpub.com/
http://www.foresthillrestaurant.com/

I would just need to know a general number of who'd plan on making it so I can call ahead and let them know that we are coming as a group. Let me know what you guys think, and I'll set it up.

[Mellow]

I'm a cheapskate, everyone knows that... and this trip is killing me this year so I'm saving every chance I can. That being said, the last two make my wallet much happier than the first option... however, some people love their food, to me, it just keeps me going...

We can meet up at the country inn and head to whatever location you decide.. just pick.. you can't please everyone, so don't try..

And, thanks for going the extra mile.

[STill Fiddlin]

I'm planning on camping at NATSTOC, just show up and pitch a tent. Who's willing to share their reserved site?...
I've got a "tent site" reserved. I'm pretty sure there will be room for a 2nd small tent - you're welcome to it. Just make sure to put a name tag on your bike.

Dinner at 7:00 might work better for me - depends on how good a start I get Friday morning. I expect to be there 6-ish.

[bygdawg]

No problem. If 6ish works better for everyone, we could try to move it up. I didn't know what everyone wanted to spend for supper, but I tried to find a place that had meals for under $15.00 plus beer in case anyone wanted one of those. It doesn't really matter to me. I just thought, if we were going to have a large group, we'd have better luck getting seated if we gave advance warning.

[number9]

Just reserved my tent site. I told here I was part of the STOC gorup and she said she'd put my close to you guys.

Now I just gotta get the days off work approved.

[Mark]

Just reserved my tent site. I told here I was part of the STOC gorup and she said she'd put my close to you guys.

Now I just gotta get the days off work approved.


Cool Jason... I'm looking forward to meeting the East Coasters (hey anything East of Arizona!!!) that I've met on the boards and lists!

Mark

[hobo57]

OK, I'm jumping all the way and planning to attend both WeSTOC and NaSTOC.

It's amazing, when the summer started, I wasn't even considering a motorcycle. Now I'm planning a 3,000 mile vacation!

Looking forward to meeting you all and viewing your bikes and farkle upgrades.

Thanks, Mark (hobo57)

[Mellow]

OK, I'm jumping all the way and planning to attend both WeSTOC and NaSTOC.

It's amazing, when the summer started, I wasn't even considering a motorcycle. Now I'm planning a 3,000 mile vacation!

Looking forward to meeting you all and viewing your bikes and farkle upgrades.

Thanks, Mark (hobo57)

Excellent!:clap2:

[bygdawg]

Can't wait either. I'm looking forward to the ride through and around the Ozark area. I think I'll hit hwy. 7 for some scenic riding and def. 341. Let's all be sure to try to meet up somewhere for dinner Friday night.

[hobo57]

What is the final word for place and time to meet Friday pm for dinner?

[bygdawg]

I don't think there's been a final word, but I think we're going to try to meet at the Country Inn around 6:00 and probably hang out a bit to see if anyone else shows up and then go for a bite from there. Does this sound like a plan to everyone else??? I could really care less about where we eat, just want to meet some other STers.

[Mellow]

I don't think there's been a final word, but I think we're going to try to meet at the Country Inn around 6:00 and probably hang out a bit to see if anyone else shows up and then go for a bite from there. Does this sound like a plan to everyone else??? I could really care less about where we eat, just want to meet some other STers.

Works for me!

[hobo57]

OK. I've updated my Outlook calendar for 6pm on Friday at the Country Inn.

Now, which color is that event in Outlook Calendar? That unfortunate brown for "vacation" or the lovely cyan for "Travel Required"! (apologies to anyone lucky enough to use something not from M$).

[ChipSTer]

I've changed my outlook calendar labels so that BLUE (same color as my 04) says MOTORCYCLE instead of BUSINESS... :D
:cool:

[sparkinator]

Just got reservations at the hotel. The SO and I are looking forward to meeting you guys Friday evening. :D

[bygdawg]

How ya coming up Sparkinator??? I'm in North MS. I might could meet up with ya somewhere.

[sparkinator]

Planning on hittin' hwy 7 at Hot Springs and not getting off 'til Harrison. Plannning on leaving out about 7 Friday morning. Rode Hwy 7 last month to Ola and Luuuvvveed it. Just hope it doesn't give the SO too much of a good thang. She'd probably rather go Hwy 65. (Which means I'll probably go 65 up there and 7 back!!!!):)

I just hate to ride by some of those good roads and not take advantage of ALL of 'em, but I know iI'm going to have to be easy with her on the bike.

What route are you planning on takin?

[bygdawg]

78 West to 40 into Little Rock then onto 65 and 62 into Eureka. However, I def. plan on hitting hwy. 7 and 341 while I'm out there. I guess I'll see you in Eureka then. I thought you guys might be going that way, but then again, I thought you might be going North to go West. lol Ride safe.

[CanAm77Man]

Hi Guys. I know there is a meeting/diner planned for Friday night but I was wondering what other activities or meetings are planned for the rest of the event? Anything on Saturday? Thanks

[Mellow]

Hi Guys. I know there is a meeting/diner planned for Friday night but I was wondering what other activities or meetings are planned for the rest of the event? Anything on Saturday? Thanks

Well, nope... pretty much meet people at the hotel or campground and see what their plans are. This is about as loosely organized as an event can get but it sure made it easy for me to set up that way :spank1: .

Just show up at the hotel or campground and start talking to people and before long a group will develop and plans will materialize...

The basic purpose, as George would say, is to Go Ride!...

I should have some Tamales from my mom Friday when I show up... unless we pull off to have lunch... :clap2:

Hope to see you there.

[bygdawg]

I figured we'd all meet up Friday night...kind of a meet and greet type thing. And then, those that wanted to could meet up Saturday morning for a riding adventure through the Ozarks. I'm thinking Hwy. 7 and 341 in there somewhere. Also, there's a ferry north of there somewhere where you can take your bike across and ride into Missouri. I'm a little fuzzy about the location of that as it's been about two years since we went by there. As always, I'm open for suggestions for other roads in the area. Here are some pics. of some of the trails we hit when last there, if you care to check them out:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5COzark+Motorcycle+Ride+2005

[sparkinator]

I'm with ya bygdawg.

Wife says she ain't getting back on the bike once we get there until time to come home. (Quote: Why would anybody want to ride around up there, if you just rode up there??:eek: ) She is a trooper though, new to motorcycling and taking it in stride.

With that said, I'm planning on riding Saturday morning through early afternoon with a repeat on Sunday. Saturday night we're planning on going to the Passion Play (been twice and wouldn't want to miss it). Afternoon and evening planning on letting my wife drag me around to some of the shops downtown. By the way, called the chamber of commerce and there is a trolley that picks up from the hotel (Country Mountain Inn?) and runs into town (about every 1/2 hour) if any of the other wives were planning on sitting out on any of the day runs.

By the way, found a link to a pretty good loop at Eureka.
http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/motorcycling/suggested-rides.asp
hwy 23 on my map is listed as the pig trail :woo

[bygdawg]

Sounds good to me. I'm up for a ride early Sat. morning along 7 and surrounding area. Nice link too.

[hobo57]

Is anything planned for Monday, the 11th evening? Any banquet or farewell or anything?

Are we leaving on Monday or Tuesday?

Thanks, Mark

[bygdawg]

I'm outta there on Monday. BTW...anyone wanting to split the cabin with me is welcome to jump in. It has a bed downstairs and one upstairs. Total cost would be like $22 a piece per night split two ways. Plus, it has air conditioning and heat, but I doubt there'd be any need for heat in September. However, it is bring your own linens. So...anyone that's interested can pm me. It's a first come first serve offer.

[George]

That ferry is usually part of the HST BS (Bull Shoals, MO) ride which is the same weekend. Hope to run into a bunch of HSTAers somewhere along that route on Saturday.

I'm figuring on arriving Friday afternoon, after a blast over from WESTOC, dinner and social, then head for Bull Shoals on Saturday. Sunday, do 7 and some 'nother Ozark roads, relax on Monday, and head for Indiana Tuesday morning. Ought'a put me at my sisters in time for dinner.

Spend a week or so there, then up to Chicago to help Adam replace his alternator. Couple days in Chi, then bee line for Kingman. I have a dentist appointment here on the 25th.

OR...

Really take my time headed home and go some sights I've not seen before. I don't HAVE to back by the 25th.

Any suggestions?

George
in Kingman, Arizona

[ChucksKLRST]

I am thinking about going. It all depends on how I feel after WESTOC. Might just stay in Denver and visit with the Granddaughters and Kids. Still trying to recoup from a short stay in the hospital last week. What are the miles from Denver to E. Springs?
Gotta be at least 800+. Is every one planning on doing it in one day or making it a two day ride from Denver? :03biker:

[George]

Chuck, google maps says 861 miles. I'm figuring 2 reasonable days (Thursday and Friday.) I'd gladly accompany you back to Wichita Falls but I gott'a go east from there.

See ya in Golden,

George

[ChucksKLRST]

Chuck, google maps says 861 miles. I'm figuring 2 reasonable days (Thursday and Friday.) I'd gladly accompany you back to Wichita Falls but I gott'a go east from there.

See ya in Golden,

George

George, what route to you plan on taking from Golden to E. Springs.Thru Kansas or thru North Oklahona?

[George]

Figuring on just following my nose. Prolly mostly Kansas but I'm open to suggestions.

George
in Kingman, Arizona

[Diggers1300]

Just reserved my tent site. I told here I was part of the STOC gorup and she said she'd put my close to you guys.

Now I just gotta get the days off work approved.


Just found out I can make WeSToc and NatSToc.

Now, looking for someone with a tent site to go in halves on at NaSToc. Number9, what say you? Or does anyone else have a site to share?

Thanks for the consideration,

[number9]

Actually, yesterday I told bygdawg I would share his cabin with him. So as soon as I call and let them know at Kettle my tent spot should be open. I will reply back when I get a chance to call them.

[lt56chevy]

hey number 9 i was on 04 ST at georgetown memorial day weekend you stoped and talked to me im going to be in eureka springs sat 9th just looking around maybe see whats going on im staying at bentonville sat nite

[Doobage]

I didn't realize NaSTOC was this convienient. Looks like I'll have to do both WeSTOC and NaSTOC as well.

I'll be camping, and more than willing to split a campsite with someone.

Whahoo!

Joe is your parents yard still up for camping as a midpoint?

[Mellow]

Joe is your parents yard still up for camping as a midpoint?

Sure, it's probably the worse camping around but it's the best food.

[Doobage]

Excellent, I'll probably tag along on the way to NaSTy.

[Mark]

Doobage,

I sure hope Joe smoothed out enough of the farm so we can both pitch our tents!!! :-)

Mark

[Mellow]

Doobage,

I sure hope Joe smoothed out enough of the farm so we can both pitch our tents!!! :-)

Mark

doh.. .I knew I forgot something... that's okay.. there's hay.. .might be a bit squishy.. with the cows.. :eek:

[Mark]

doh.. .I knew I forgot something... that's okay.. there's hay.. .might be a bit squishy.. with the cows.. :eek:

Note to self... pitch tent next to bike rather than in any hay provided by Joe...

Mark

[Mellow]

George/Chuck,

You guys are more than welcome to tag along to TamalieSTOC at my parents place before hitting NatSTOC.

They don't have a lot of room but I'm sure we can figure something out.

Of course, if you don't like tamalies then we could probably find some buttermilk and pizza for you .. :spank1:

[bygdawg]

Buttermilk and Pizza...That's just wrong.

[sparkinator]

George/Chuck,

You guys are more than welcome to tag along to TamalieSTOC at my parents place before hitting NatSTOC.

They don't have a lot of room but I'm sure we can figure something out.

Of course, if you don't like tamalies then we could probably find some buttermilk and pizza for you .. :spank1:

Sometimes we should be thankful,... for the STOC's we don't get to attend:scared2:

[Doobage]

Don't worry about the rocks, I usually pick the few pointy rocks that line up where my tent will go and let the sleeping pad take care of the rest.

If there's lots of rocks, you might just end up with a rock totem as an added bonus.

And if there are lots of cows, we can play Cow bingo (you have to have had some country exposure to know what this is). Or a modified form of "frisbee" golf.

[bygdawg]

Just be careful not to tip the cows. They hate it when that happens. :o:

[Mellow]

There's a couple cows.. mostly goats..

[bygdawg]

10% discount says it's only good Monday through Thursday, so that won't help us out.

[msnyder755]

Hi Guys. I know there is a meeting/diner planned for Friday night but I was wondering what other activities or meetings are planned for the rest of the event? Anything on Saturday? Thanks

For anyone interested I came across this web page by chance and found some interesting stuff on motorcycling in Arkansas. I am trying to put some of these in mapsource to see what they look like. I am planning on heading to Eureka Springs after WeSToc and a short overnight in Wichita to visit some friends so I will be showing up sometime on Friday and must leave on Sunday to get home so I am trying to plan a ride for saturday and thought one or two of these may be worth doing. Anyone got any comments on these or other suggestions.
www.arkansas.com/outdoors/motorcycling/suggested-rides.asp

[bygdawg]

Hwy. 7 and 341 shouldn't be missed while you're out that way. I've done both and they're great, with 7 being a bit more scenic and 341 being a bit more twisty.

[msnyder755]

I know this is an informal event..show up meet folks and go riding but I was trying to plan a little bit for the time up there in AR and thought about doing ride like this.
12722

Does anyone else have any rides planned out already or is everyone just going to make it up as they go....this can fun too.

Curious about anyone input on these roads if you know them

Thanks

[Mark]

roads, rides....

I'm way to far away to have an opinion... My plan was to listen to the ride lies on Friday evening and join a small group on Saturday.
And then do it again Saturday night and Sunday...

Mark

[LDR1]

These are great roads 7&341 you need to ride hwy 23,21,16 and 14. all great 21 and 23 are right out of Eureka Springs. 16&14 and 341 are a little to the East toward the center of the state. but not to far to enjoy.

LDR1 Arkansas I call it home!!

:04biker:

[bygdawg]

Thanks for the information. I'm up for hitting everything I can within the time alloted between Friday evening and Monday morning. :)

[garry franklin]

Hi
I'm glad you guys are comming to this area.I've lived here and ridden here for a long time and I will be there early sat.morning.I would like to suggest a ride for sat. morning that would take Ar.21 south to clarksville then 309 across MT.Magazine then west to Ar.23 then north back to Eureka.This ride is a good example of 'backwoods" ridding is in arkansas.Mt. Magazine is the higest point between the Rockies and the Applacations.The ride passes Subiaco a very interesting Abbot from days past.I would like to leave the hotel around mid-morning travel at a decent pace and get back to Eureka around four or whenever,anyone who interested is welcome and I am not on any schedule,I am just looking for a good time and a good ride.
Just about any road you care to take out of Eureka is a good ride.I can't think of a bad circle.there is a lot of activity in every direction you go.The town of Eureka is a very motorcycle friendly town,there are signs at most hotels and bars that welcome bikers.
Anybody from NWA that is planning to ride over early Sat. morning I would like to meet up.I will be leaving Bella Vista by 7:00 A.M. and would meet you anywhere.Drop me a line garry.franklin@sbc.net or call 501-977-4156
Looking forward to a good meet,Garry

[STill Fiddlin]

Anyone from Houston area planning to ride up on Friday with an early start? I'm making a list and checking it twice this weekend.

[Bill Boyd]

Just joined this forum and am planning to attend NaSTOC . Have not made
any arrangements for lodging/camping . Anyone willing to share camping
spot/room/cabin ? Will be arriving Friday afternoon .

Thanks,
Bill Boyd
601 684-8089 H
601 248-0426 C

[LeeU]

Pick up a copy of "LET" RIDE" at any Arkansas welcome center. The 16 page booklet has info and maps on riding in Arkansas.

[Fat Monkey]

Are there any campspots left for Friday and Saturday night?

Fat Monkey

[number9]

How does this route look fellas? It could be shortened some if needed.

[sparkinator]

What program did you use to build the route?
I'm at work and can't open it. My streets and trips software is at home.

Sparky

[bygdawg]

I can't get it to open either.

[number9]

S&T 2004

Got the rear tire switched out today and new rear brakes put on. Dealer didn't have the rear pads, so I had to put a set of fronts on the rear - same pad, just thinner that the rears are, maybe different compound ? They will do until this rear tire goes though, which will be about 3000 miles.

You guys all packed up? I have almost got the bike loaded now and will finish tonight and heading out around 4pm tomorrow. Will make it somehwere around Paducah, KY and stop for the night. Should roll into ES around 2:00PM or so on Friday.

[bygdawg]

I hope to be there by the time you get there. I sent you a PM. I'll be leaving out around 6'ish Friday morning. Computer says it's a 7 hour trek for me.

[sparkinator]

I'm packing as I check threads. I'm heading out Friday around 6 also. Mapquest is saying 8 hours for me, plus I've got miles of twisties between me and Eureka Springs.

:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

Got the SO on the back and 2 other bikes coming up with me so I'll be there a little later than y'all. If I don't take it easy with her on the way up there, she's threatening to take the bus back home.

:rolleyes:

[number9]

Shoot, I wish it was only 7-8 hours. S&T says it is about 11-12 for me depending how much slab I do. I am going to try and take 62 from Georgetown all the way to the camp ground, but I gotta do it in 2 days. Don't know which way I will go home on Monday. Gotta work on Tues :mad: so I may have to leave at dark -o'clock on Monday and pull an iron butt home - right at 700 miles.

[sparkinator]

We're planning on heading back fairly early Monday. Gotta get back to check on the kids.

Don't envy you on your ride home. I pull a 600 miler every month, but I'm usually off the next day.

This is the first time my wife has been over 50 miles on a bike.

[STill Fiddlin]

I'm planning on going up Friday, 610 mi. by MapPoint (new S&T) - slabbing it almost the entire way, 10 hours w/o stops according to the computer. Probably do the same thing back, unless I feel like it's too much torture. In that case I'll leave Monday for a more leisurely 2 day return, but currently planning on sticking around until Tuesday.

Got a some routes from a guy at work, but have already converted them to MapPoint files. I can MapPoint if anyone wants them.

A couple of PDFs attached.

[sparkinator]

I don't think I can open that map point, but I shouldn't have any trouble opening the pdf.

[DA.]

Anyone have an interesting route in mind from the DFW area? I live east of DFW [Rockwall] and plan to leave early Friday morning. I am staying at the motel. Look foward to meeting everyone. D

[sparkinator]

Still Fiddlin

:D :D :D

I may hav'ta leave work early today after looking at those. I done got plum distracted.

Sparky

[number9]

Here are a couple more

[sparkinator]

I'm at work and can't open 'em Number9. :(

Is that Streets and Trips?

[number9]

Alright guys, I am out of here in about 30 min. See you guys there on Friday. :06biker:

[STill Fiddlin]

I'm working on a route that's pretty long - goes through Yellville and down hwy 14, based on a woman I work with who grew up there. But, it looks like it will be hard to make a wrong turn. Dang, lost again :)

[bygdawg]

Cool. I think there's a place North of us where we can cross over on a Ferry for anyone interested in that. I'm doing a bit more research on the matter. lol

[bygdawg]

I'm planning on doing these while I'm out there:

Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 7 is really nice, but 341 is about 24 miles of nice
sweeping curves.

AR123 from AR164 (N in between Russellville and Clarksville) This is my
second favorite highway. At Hagerville (AR164), you can go west to
Clarksville (AR21) or east to Pelsor (AR7). If you go east, it's 28 miles
of beautiful twisties. Zero traffic and cops. Good road surface. NOTE:
AR123 continues NE from Lurton (AR7) for about 11 mile of great new
pavement and... without warning, turns to gravel! AR154 from AR7 at
Centerville to AR9 at Oppelo. This goes over Petit Jean Mt. / Park. AR16 /
AR9 from Clinton to Mt. View. 1st leg to Shirley is the best part. AR263
from AR92 by Brownsville to AR14 by Big Flat. Has some really great parts
and some really bad surfaces (especially around Fox to Onia). AR58 from
AR14 (E of Mt. View - fun too) to AR69 at Sage. The folks at Sony
PlayStation must have designed this road. From AR14 to Guion is real wide
and has some 40 mph chicanes that you can FLY on. County deputies like to
hang around just N of Guion. It's gets a lot tighter from Guion to Sage.
THE HOLY GRAIL AR341 from AR14 by Big Flat to AR5 by Norfork. The 17 miles
starting from AR14 is the best part. The road surface isn't as good from
the last 7 or 8 miles. David Edwards, the editor of CYCLE WORLD wrote
about this highway in the Jan. '00 issue. In the Feb. '00 issue, "Tour
Arkansas" ranked in the top 10 (I think) in "101 Things To Do Before You
Die". Waaaaaaaaay before ANY other state! As you can tell Mt.View is kind
of an "epicenter" of good highways. Many of our best are within 25 miles
of Mt. View. There's a Best Western right in the middle of town (at the
intersection of AR5-9-14). There are a few more hotels / motels (most N of
the BW) and several fast food places. Heck, there's even a Wal-Mart near by.

[Mellow]

It was great to meet everyone.

We had 25 signatures on the Banner and I didn't think about it until it was too late so a few missed out. Sorry, I'll plan better next time.

Great campgrounds and facilities and the hotel was just across the street.

A big thanks to bygdawg for leading the ride on Saturday.

Another big thanks to Motorcycle Larry for providing some free stuff for give-aways..

Already thinking about next year's NatSTOC, maybe in NC....

[lt56chevy]

i came thru around 3 sat afternoon didnt see anyone rode around went to war eagle mill stayed in bentonville rode back thru eureka springs was nice riding in area going back soon just to ride more didnt know to sign banner as i rode thru didnt look either lol 04 ST1300

[Mellow]

i came thru around 3 sat afternoon didnt see anyone rode around went to war eagle mill stayed in bentonville rode back thru eureka springs was nice riding in area going back soon just to ride more didnt know to sign banner as i rode thru didnt look either lol 04 ST1300

Looks like you just missed us by just a bit.. I think people were filtering in back from the day's ride around 4pm... I got back by 5 and there were 3 or 4 others there.

[number9]

Just got home about an hour ago. Me and George Catt went exploring on Sunday and ended up riding about 15 miles of gravel roads. Didn't get to lean it too far, but I bet we were the only ST's that have ever been there :D

Found a GREAT road on the way home - MO76 just north of the camp ground. Rode in rain ALL day today - well, maybe 90%, but it felt like all day.

Thanks to all the fellas for the great company - was really nice meeting everyone.

PS. A BIG thanks to Joe for the push:clap2:

[bygdawg]

I just made it back in tonight around 6:30. I rode with Keith downHwy. 23 to 40, but then we split up, as he had to head on to Texas, and I had to head East. I suppose this was lucky for him, because I ran into a couple of gully washers on my way in. It rained so hard, that I got soaked even while wearing my Tourmaster full rainsuit. I had a big cross wind to deal with too. The Pig Trail would have been a great road had it not been for the rain. I also really enjoyed 123, 341, 16, 7, 4 and a few others that I can't remember. LOL Anyway, I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. I look forward to next years NatStoc. Heck...maybe I'll even make a few of the other ones. LOL Here are the links to the pictures page:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CNatSToc+Part+I
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CNatSToc+Part+II

Feel free to click and save any that you want to. Thanks again for a great time. I hope eveyone else made it back home without incident.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[Mellow]

Great pics... I was having so much fun meeting everyone I only took two pics... I was hoping someone did a better job than I did.

[bygdawg]

Oh...You may have noticed that your smiley enjoyed riding the ST's. I think he liked the silver one best though. :03biker:

[STill Fiddlin]

Jay - I got pounded just north of Mena, and again just after crossing into Texas, so never got to take the raingear off myself. Didn't get home to 11 last night - sat out most of the Texas deluge because the trucker spray on US75 wasn't worth the aggravation. The Talimena parkway is worth the ride, though it's probably a lot nicer when it's sunny and dry. Can't complain though - didn't see one car on it going my way.

[motomac]

Hi folks, I took a detour to the Gap on the way back to OH. Was humbled badly by several sport bikes, but held my own against some others. The ST now has earned the right to wear the dragon logo. Memphis TN was a blur of rain as I went through, but the rest of the ride to the Gap and return ride home was gorgeous. Was great to meet so many of the guys on the board at NatStoc. Nice pictures Jay. Just had to include the picture of Dan and Peg's arduous journey from northern MO to NatStoc with their ST on the trailer. 13293

13294 The second picture is of the 4 guys that stopped at the memorial for KentS. Dave, John, BJ, and Art. Thanks for stopping with me. Mac :06biker:

[George]

Got to Jasper, IN last night just after 8PM (CST). Spent an hour or so under an empty car port just north of Land Between The Lakes in S.W. KY yesterday afternoon. Some of youse prolly hit the same storm. WAY wet.

Afer leaving Jason and Dave on Sunday afternoon, I motored on east on AR 16 and other two-lanes til I got close to West Memphis. Found a cheap motel. On Monday, motored again across the Mississississississippi, past Memphis, and continued on good two-lanes til LBL. Took the "side road" instead'a The Trail and by-passed a lot of traffic.

Afer the rain, I stayed well west til the Ohio River forced me farther east. Made it to Jasper, finally, just as the rains were starting again. Spent today visiting family and catching up on mail.

Both WESTOC and NATSTOC were well worth the time. Too many good roads to list.

Next year, it'll be an even longer trip between WESTOC and NATSTOC. Can't wait. ;^)

George
NOT in Kingman, Arizona

[sparkinator]

Got home a little before noon Monday. Had to head out from Eureka at 4:30am to try and beat the rain. We rode in it for about an hour before we finally got ahead of it. Wanda even seemed to enjoy the ride back.

Those were 2 good rides on Saturday and Sunday. I happened on George and Jason at a little diner on hwy 23. Hooked up with them for the afternoon and man was that a good ride. George, I finished out 123 to 74 and followed it over to 7 and up to 62. That 123 will humble ya. ;)

Saturday turned into a real good ride. Jay, it sure didn't look like it was going to be over 400 miles when we were mapping it out!!! It's just hard to turn back when you're in the middle of so many good roads. Appreciate you leading the ride Jay. It was a blast.

Enjoyed meeting everybody and can't wait for the next meet.

[bygdawg]

LOL...Glad you made it back okay. It's funny how those trips seem to be a bit shorter when you're looking at them on a map, ey? I wonder how ol' Reg is making it. I don't think he was heading back to Canada until Wed. or Thur.

[number9]

Here are some of the few pics that I took on the trip. I have a bad habit of having so much fun riding I don't bother getting the camera out.

Some general shots of guys heading out (or already headed out) for a Saturday ride.

2 black beauties - a 1991 and 2006

[number9]

And a few more.