NatSTOC III

[Mellow]

Attention:
This year,
NatSTOC & TexSTOC
will be the same
event

This is pretty much identical to the 2006 event
so it makes things pretty easy

Location:
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Date:
September 19-21, 2008

Click HERE to attend (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=155&day=2008-9-26&c=1)

Giveaways from:
http://www.newenough.com/neml_images/banners/NE_234x60.jpg (http://www.newenough.com)

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



Motel:
The Country Mountain Inn in Eureka Springs
(Rate: 59.00 Double, 2 adults (King rooms available for a bit more)
Identify yourself as part of the STOC group. 48 hour cancellation.)

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

Saturday Night Dinner:
The Roadhouse Restaurant
6837 Highway 62 W
Eureka Springs, AR

http://www.texstoc.com/roadhouse_small.jpg (http://www.texstoc.com/roadhouse.jpg)

[STPaulK]

Ahhh, now that's more like it! I think it belongs there IMO!!!

[Rollon]

I love Arkansas! In the fall it should be beautiful.

Rick

[bygdawg]

I really liked that campground that we stayed at year before last, Kettle. I think we all had a great time in that area with the exception of the tent campers the night that it came that flood. I'm looking forward to it. :D I think I'll work the Talamina ride in this time. I did the Pig Trail last time, and some touring in the northern section of the state. I'd like to go up and cross the ferry as well. Oh well...I have lots of time to plan. :D Some photos from NatSToc 2006:

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

[Mark]

:)
Mark and I left before that flood hit! :D
Although he was at the hotel and I was camping...

Sure was a good time!

Mark

[bygdawg]

You guys better be glad. I was never happier to be in a cabin, albeit small. :D

[Mark]

You guys better be glad. I was never happier to be in a cabin, albeit small. :D

I think it was 'small' only because the snoring made it seem small...
:D

Mark

[bygdawg]

I'll take snoring or torrential rains any day. :D

[STindy05]

When I click on the Kettle campground site in post #1...the link does not work. Anyone have a correct link for the place?

[Mellow]

When I click on the Kettle campground site in post #1...the link does not work. Anyone have a correct link for the place?

Looks like they changed their site a little.. try again, I fixed the link.

[George]

Went thru there last summer. Kettle is alive and well.

Talimena is well worth the ride. Pretty lonely at the top when yur by yurself.

Lots of good roads in the area, I'm looking forward to it.

[bygdawg]

As it's only a hop, skip, and jump from the house, I'll be there, unless something catastrophic holds me up. :D

[JW-1300]

The infamous Bike, Blues, and BBQ is Sept 24-27 in Fayetteville. If you have never seen 50,000 HD's and a couple hundred thouand spectators, you're lucky, we see it every year. Make your reservations early, the overflow will reach out from Fayetteville a hundred miles.

[Mellow]

The infamous Bike, Blues, and BBQ is Sept 24-27 in Fayetteville. If you have never seen 50,000 HD's and a couple hundred thouand spectators, you're lucky, we see it every year. Make your reservations early, the overflow will reach out from Fayetteville a hundred miles.

Hmm... we may have to move this then.. I prefer smaller crowds myself.. Opinions?

[uptoblackwood]

I love to ride Arkansas.....but the BB&BBQ event is way over the top a big and noisy event. I have relatives in Fayetteville and they say it's a good money maker....but a mess. You might consider a date change.

Forest

[motomac]

I'm up for another go at Devil's Fork!!!

[Mellow]

I'm up for another go at Devil's Fork!!!

+1.. I liked that campground. Except, not any real close hotels I'm aware of.. would need to check them out.

[uptoblackwood]

+1.. I liked that campground. Except, not any real close hotels I'm aware of.. would need to check them out.
http://www.arkansas-adventures.com/devilsfork/index.html

[Mellow]

http://www.arkansas-adventures.com/devilsfork/index.html

Cool, there are also other hotels within 10 miles as well.

I'd still want to move the event the weekend prior or after this one just to avoid the additional MC traffic.

[STill Fiddlin]

I will probably try to make this. (The rain wasn't really that bad!) I missed TexSTOC this year, and I'm out of vacation now, but maybe I'll have saved up a couple of days by then. I'd like to get back to Arkansas.

[JW-1300]

I think that you'd be OK in Eureka if it was the weekend before or after. The crowd really doesn't start to come in until the Wednesday before and it's pretty well cleaned out by Sunday night. Last year all of the factory demo teams were here except Honda. I had to laugh at the Kaw boys. They had all of their bikes lined up for demo's, including the new "Conney". When the first group left the area all the conney's were gone and all the other bikes were setting. The smallest crowd was in the HD demo area.

[Mellow]

Both areas are great.. the Devil's Fork / Greers Ferry Lake area was nice for a campSTOC but, this isn't a camping event per se.. so, I want it to be easy, for those that don't camp, to attend.

Here's the plan, I'll keep the same location but move the date back to the weekend before the original date so it will end up being Sept 19-21. The best part about the Kettle Campground is people staying across the street at the hotel could just walk over and chat around the campfire.

[uptoblackwood]

Great!

[STindy05]

Both areas are great.. the Devil's Fork / Greers Ferry Lake area was nice for a campSTOC but, this isn't a camping event per se.. so, I want it to be easy, for those that don't camp, to attend.

Here's the plan, I'll keep the same location but move the date back to the weekend before the original date so it will end up being Sept 19-21. The best part about the Kettle Campground is people staying across the street at the hotel could just walk over and chat around the campfire.

So the Mountain Inn is right across the road from the campground?

[Mellow]

So the Mountain Inn is right across the road from the campground?

Yes sir, I can crawl out of my tent and probably yell at you to wake you up.. okay, it's not that close.. maybe 50 yards.

[motomac]

Yes sir, I can crawl out of my tent and probably yell at you to wake you up.. okay, it's not that close.. maybe 50 yards.

But, he will probably be tooooo busy collecting smiley face beach balls out of the pool area!!!!! LOL

[ChipSTer]

What about a KentS memorial run to 341? It would make for a long day, but not too many miles... Here is possible route (http://tinyurl.com/3czxdl)... Just a thought... since I cannot attend CampSToc or FriendSToc this year, maybe I'll be able to come to NatSToc... <crossed fingers> :D
:cool:

[motomac]

There were a few of us that did 341 the last time we were in Eureka Springs. I think Joe led a group, but they didn't find the memorial.

[ChipSTer]

If Joe was using the information that was in the KentS memorial thread, then I think he's got his curves confused... According to the descriptions, it was on 341, one mile north of CR74... I've attached a picture... :D I think one spot could be easily confused for the other... Especially when trying to find the place on a map...
:cool:

P.S. I suppose I can stop by there on my way to NatSToc instead...

[Mellow]

It's possible, I've been in that area a couple times since and the series of curves in that section are just about identical.

We'll see if we can do a better job this time around.

[Mark]

I wouldn't sweat the curve...
No matter which curve you stopped at Kent 'heard' you.

Just say a little prayer for him...

Mark

[ChipSTer]

True... But I would like to find the memorial... After two years it probably needs cleaning up a bit... And I'll already be in the area...
:cool:

[ChipSTer]

Here are three routes that I put together... I'm not putting these forth as 'official' rides, but I plan on doing the 'Kent Saxton Memorial Ride'... maybe... :D
:cool:

Feel free to use/modify them as you will...

All mileages and times are GOOGLE Maps estimate... YMMV!!!
Arkansas/Missouri Loop - 194 miles - 5 hours (http://tinyurl.com/yr5pzf)
Arkansas only Loop - 198 miles - 5 hours (http://tinyurl.com/2o4mep)
Kent Saxton Memorial Ride - 270 miles - 9 hours (http://tinyurl.com/2eoooj) (I will be putting this one in Garmin format soon)

[bygdawg]

I didn't do this last time, so I'm thinking I'll probably do it this time:

Talimena Scenic Drive across the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

[motomac]

The only way I can find Kent's cross is that there is a big stone face on the left of the curve. I imagine by now the orange tape on the guard rail is gone or faded so bad it blends in to the guard rail.

[ChipSTer]

I didn't do this last time, so I'm thinking I'll probably do it this time:

Talimena Scenic Drive across the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Here's a loop (http://tinyurl.com/2l5knw) that includes that road.... It's quite a way from Eureka Springs though... ???
:cool:

[bygdawg]

Looks like one could take the pig trail down and then cut across. There were a few that did it year before last, but I'm not sure the route they took.

[ChipSTer]

This is a loop that I call 'The Best of the Best' (http://tinyurl.com/22tkp9)... I may do this loop instead of the Kent Saxton/Push Mountain and just catch that route on my way to and/or from NatSToc... :D
:cool:

[LDR1]

I go up 341 ever now and then and try to keep it clean around KentS cross I will make a run up their before you guys go and clean it up and put another red ribbon on the guard rail and post the GPS position for you. Someone has the lat lon on this sight but I dont know who it was you might back track the posts and find it.


LDR1

[Louie Louie]

Whats NatSTOC? Same as CampSTOC? Looks mighty appealing. May be a good destination If I cant make it to Westoc.Its great to see all these rallies. Its not only Westoc like before!

[bygdawg]

NatSToc is the "National ST_Owners Meet." The last time we had it in Eureka Springs, we had a blast. Of course, last year when we had it in NC, we had a blast. I really like both locations. The Iron Horse Inn was awesome, and there's great riding to be had in both places. Here are some pictures from NatSToc 2006 and NatSToc 2007:

2006 in Eureka Springs, AR:
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

2007 in Steocah, NC:
http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CNatSToc%5F2007%5FPart%5FI

http://pics.midsouthspyders.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CNatSToc%5F2007%5FPart%5FII

[Mellow]

+ 1 on what Jay said.

This year we decided to combine NatSTOC w/TexSTOC since they were both real close together in terms of timing and location.

[TNST_Rider]

Well, I am finally planning to go for my first ***STOC event! Woot!!!!

I was hoping to go to Taos this year, but, well, the kitchen pass didn't materialize and I, grudgingly can understand why. :o:

HOWEVER - I've already got the green light for TexSTOC/NatSTOC!!! Room's reserved and working on my riding bud to go.

Not wishing my life away, BUT, yep, I'm looking forward to it! :)

Good Lord willin' and the crick don't rise (which, I understand, is a very REAL possibility :D ), I'll see some of ya'll in Eureka Springs come September...

[Mellow]

Well, I am finally planning to go for my first ***STOC event! Woot!!!!

I was hoping to go to Taos this year, but, well, the kitchen pass didn't materialize and I, grudgingly can understand why. :o:

HOWEVER - I've already got the green light for TexSTOC/NatSTOC!!! Room's reserved and working on my riding bud to go.

Not wishing my life away, BUT, yep, I'm looking forward to it! :)

Good Lord willin' and the crick don't rise (which, I understand, is a very REAL possibility :D ), I'll see some of ya'll in Eureka Springs come September...

Great News!.. Should be a nice event.

[DGM1962]

I plan on making this event!

Posting a couple fun routes that I have enjoyed in the past.

[sandman]

Unfortunately, I've had to take this trip off the calendar for this year.

Joe, I didn't see a way to remove my name from the attendees. Did the new software remove this capability?

Sorry I'm gonna miss this one, love Arkansas..

[Mellow]

Unfortunately, I've had to take this trip off the calendar for this year.

Joe, I didn't see a way to remove my name from the attendees. Did the new software remove this capability?

Sorry I'm gonna miss this one, love Arkansas..

Gordon, sorry you can't make it... I removed you... looks like I have a little calendar work to do.. .thanks for bringing that to my attention.

[bygdawg]

Are most of you planning on arriving on the 19th or arriving on the 18th and then doing some riding on the 19th? I'm debating on whether to take my personal day for Thursday or Monday.

[garry franklin]

Jay
Thanks for info on the Virginias, I forwared it to the rest of the crew and I think we will take in at least some of it. If for any reason the Indy trip gets cut short I'll head for Eureka And maybe get a chance to take the Talimena ride. Check out oklahoma byways "talimena" Hwy 101.
Talk to you soon.
Garry STark1050

[bygdawg]

I got my room booked at the hotel for the 19th and 20th. I should be there mid-day or so on the 19th. FYI: I think they still have plenty of rooms, and they even put me on the ground floor with a few other ST riders (not sure who). See you guys in Eureka.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[data1]

Hey guys, I'm new to the ST game. Just got an '96 model (see my intro). Do you have to be a member of STOC to attend Eureka? I'd love to come up for a day since I only live about 100 miles away. I got a buddy with a 1300 that would like to see what it's all about too. About how many bikes do you expect?

[Muchmore]

and they even put me on the ground floor with a few other ST riders (not sure who). See you guys in Eureka.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg


I requested a room right next to you big guy, where's Mixon so we can break out the karaoke. :)

[bygdawg]

I'm bringing the MP3 with all the hits. Maybe we can get Mixon to bring those nifty speakers of his with him. I'll also be packing some of Kentucky's finest for after riding. :-)

[George]

Hey guys, I'm new to the ST game. Just got an '96 model (see my intro). Do you have to be a member of STOC to attend Eureka? I'd love to come up for a day since I only live about 100 miles away. I got a buddy with a 1300 that would like to see what it's all about too. About how many bikes do you expect?

Data, no one has ever paid any dues for a STOC number, so no sweat. It's free, so why not get one. OTOH, nobody really cares. See ya there in about a month.

I got mine from the Founders, so I'm kind'a proud of it. They didn't _have_ to invite me. Now, it's more a way to track the growth of our favorite model bike. Current high number is 7653 Mohammed Nizam Elmi in Singapore. You could be 7654 (maybe not cause it currently says "duplicate.) But 7655 fur sur. Go to st1100.com and click on MEMBERSHIP/GET A STOC#

[spotz]

Should be able to make this, undecided about camping or motel at this time :confused:

[Muchmore]

Hey Tom, I think there is 3 of us going down from the KC area. Hope to see you there.

[bygdawg]

I'll be heading down early Friday morning and plan to be in Eureka by 3:00 in the evening.

[spotz]

Danny and company, Will keep an eye peeled for you all, Up in Iowa at the moment and me thinks will try camping of course I could just turnaround and go back home it's only like 90 miles.

[kts1911]

scince I was not at nat stoc last year I'm curious what all they planed. I with some other riders are coming down the 19th from KC. Hope to have a blast

[Mellow]

scince I was not at nat stoc last year I'm curious what all they planed. I with some other riders are coming down the 19th from KC. Hope to have a blast

I need to get with Kieth this week and see if he had any plans for a dinner. But, for the most part.. show up and ride is about all that's planned.

[motomac]

I'm going to be on the KLR, so ya'll will have to give me a head start!!! I intend to do Push mountain if nothing else. See those that show.

[Mellow]

I'm going to be on the KLR, so ya'll will have to give me a head start!!! I intend to do Push mountain if nothing else. See those that show.

Well, since you get up at 3am you should have a pretty good start.. LOL

[George]

I'm going to be on the KLR, so ya'll will have to give me a head start!!! I intend to do Push mountain if nothing else. See those that show.

Push Mountain for me, too. All else is optional.

[AzDesertRider]

Push Mountain?

[motomac]

Push Mountain?
341!!!

[Mellow]

Push Mountain?

341!!!

Doesn't look like much in the pics, but it's a fun road.

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58438688_PRbVh-O.gif

[AzDesertRider]

Thanks for the map, Joe.
Is she paved?

I'll be looking forward to riding Push Mountain.

Hoo boy!....
Just 09 Days, 22 Hours, 47 Minutes, 22 Seconds.Til TentSTOC

[bygdawg]

I hope it's in better shape than it was two years ago. It was pretty rough the last time I rode it. Perhaps we can get a local to give us an update.

[Mellow]

Thanks for the map, Joe.
Is she paved?

I'll be looking forward to riding Push Mountain.

Hoo boy!....
Just 09 Days, 22 Hours, 47 Minutes, 22 Seconds.Til TentSTOC

I hope it's in better shape than it was two years ago. It was pretty rough the last time I rode it. Perhaps we can get a local to give us an update.

I was on it last year. It's not perfect but it's still fun.

[motomac]

I will not be on the KLR after all. Carole sent me an e-mail informing me she will accompany me to NatSToc, so the Wing and trailer will be with on this run. The TAT will have to be postponed to another time.

[bygdawg]

I think I'll try to do the Talimena this go around. I've done bits and pieces of it but never the whole route. Also, someone tells me there's a free ferry North of Eureka that carries you from Arkansas into Missouri. I might give that a go.

[Mellow]

I think I'll try to do the Talimena this go around. I've done bits and pieces of it but never the whole route. Also, someone tells me there's a free ferry North of Eureka that carries you from Arkansas into Missouri. I might give that a go.

Bull Shoals Ferry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsBve3Q20o0

[motomac]

Several of us rode that ferry last time I was up there and a guy on a Boss Hoss was behind us on the same boat offering cold beer to anyone who would drink with him. Needless to say we made a rapid exit off the boat to avoid his drunken bunch!!! BJ, Art, Dave and another guy I think were with me. I didn't get a picture of beer hogs, but I did get a couple of the guys on the ST's. I even had one back then!!! Art was on the red Harley.

[bygdawg]

Very cool. Thanks for the link and the pics. Now, who has the GPS coordinates? lol

[Mellow]

Very cool. Thanks for the link and the pics. Now, who has the GPS coordinates? lol

I think this is it:
N36 29.535 W92 46.754

[George]

Jay, it shows on any decent map of Bull Shoals Lake. I've been over it several times. Relatively easy to find.

Talimena Drive from Mena, AR into OK is a really good ride. Also done it several times. This past spring, I left Rich Mountain Campground about 7 AM and rode a few miles of _really dense_ fog to the OK line. Couldn't even _see_ the Wilhamena Lodge as I passed by.

It's a pretty good trip from Eureka Springs to Mena, then another 70 or so across the Talimena Drive (AR-88 and OK-1.) All back roads better figure at least an extra day.

[bygdawg]

I'll be there early AM on Friday, so I figured I could do it then. It's surprising with the rising cost of fuel that they still do the "free" ferry thing. I figure I better take advantage while it's still free. lol

[Mellow]

I'll be there early AM on Friday, so I figured I could do it then. It's surprising with the rising cost of fuel that they still do the "free" ferry thing. I figure I better take advantage while it's still free. lol

It's only free to get on it... it costs $20 to get off. :shock::popcorn

[Muchmore]

We should be down late afternoon on friday staying thru monday morning, see everyone then.

[Doobage]

Don't pay the ferry man until he gets you to the other side.

[George]

"Free" is a relative term. LIke "free"ways and "free" shipping. :D Someone is paying somewhere. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

[bygdawg]

AS long as it's the tax payers from there, I'm okay with it. :crackup

[nyener]

Do I need to reserve a campsite ahead of time at the Kettles campground?

[Mellow]

Do I need to reserve a campsite ahead of time at the Kettles campground?

Yes..... I haven't had the time to do it myself yet.

Also, if there's overflow that is a KOA about 8 miles down the road.

[motomac]

I called and talked with Gay and told her to expect about 20 campers and cabin campers. If you are coming with an RV, you better reserve a spot. She didn't say how many cabins were available for that weekend.

[motomac]

Do you folks realize the weekend we are going to be in Eureka Springs there is a Bluegrass Festival there as well???:):):) Guitar pickers and banjo pluckers better bring 'em if ya gottem!!! YEEEHaaawwwww!!! I probably should have posted this on the TexSToc side of this thing!!!!:p::p:

[Mellow]

Do you folks realize the weekend we are going to be in Eureka Springs there is a Bluegrass Festival there as well???:):):) Guitar pickers and banjo pluckers better bring 'em if ya gottem!!! YEEEHaaawwwww!!! I probably should have posted this on the TexSToc side of this thing!!!!:p::p:

That's the weekend before.

[motomac]

That's the weekend before.
Actually, it was last weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just saw the 21-23 and thought Sept. Oh well........ Bring your git fiddles and banjos anyhow.

[bygdawg]

I'll be there for karaoke time. :D

[Muchmore]

I'll be there for karaoke time. :D

Meeee tooooo!!!!! We can get a whole bunch of singer sewing machines going in unison and sing my boyfriends back. :)

[bygdawg]

Who will we get for backup if Chris isn't there?

[uptoblackwood]

The web links to these/dual events is broken....in the highlighted links on the intro....

Forest

[Mellow]

The web links to these/dual events is broken....in the highlighted links on the intro....

Forest

oops.. thanks Forest, I'll get them updated in the next few mins.

[STindy05]

I called and talked with Gay and told her to expect about 20 campers and cabin campers. If you are coming with an RV, you better reserve a spot. She didn't say how many cabins were available for that weekend.

So do we need to call and reserve? Or did she say we were ok?

[STindy05]

Ok GUYS! I just called the campground and made my reservations. I asked how they are looking for that weekend and she said if you plan on coming you better get your reservations done. They have three different motorcycle groups coming that weekend! Better get on it. Oh...and I got a site that they let you have two tents on. Sorry the second spot is already spoken for, but she made it sound like some of the site can accomodate two tents and some cannot, better ask when you call.

[bygdawg]

It's probably the same with the motel across the street. I'd book quick.

[Mellow]

I know someone mentioned a vrod rally ... I wonder if the other two are NatSTOC and TexSTOC LOL

[STindy05]

I know someone mentioned a vrod rally ... I wonder if the other two are NatSTOC and TexSTOC LOL

I don't know...I told her I was with the STowners group. She put me by some others that said they were with STowners. So I image its us, Vrod, and some other group.

[Mellow]

I don't know...I told her I was with the STowners group. She put me by some others that said they were with STowners. So I image its us, Vrod, and some other group.

Uh oh... next to the stoners group?

[STindy05]

Uh oh... next to the stoners group?

Jealous?

[Muchmore]

I know someone mentioned a vrod rally

Ok no Hardley jokes after Tennessee's finest Bygdawg. :D

[bygdawg]

:confused: Who...Me?

[AZST]

Who will we get for backup if Chris isn't there?

There must be a kennel, SPCA or chalkboard nearby. :rolleyes:

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[bygdawg]

Hey! I think I'm offended. :o:

[Muchmore]

Hey! I think I'm offended. :o:

I think I'm laughing my rear off!!! :bow1:

[bygdawg]

:shrug2::ban1:

[Mellow]

You're both going in :shout1:Time Out..

[bygdawg]

One night of really good singing, and you're frowned upon for the rest of your life. Sheesh! A guy can't get a break around here. If you think the word good doesn't belong in the first sentence, don't bother replying or you probably weren't there. :crackup

[spotz]

Just made reservations at the The Country Mountain Inn in Eureka Springs Ray says only has 1 room left for the 19-21 so I guess I made my mind up about camping or not. room has two queen beds so if anybody needs to split room costs while at Eureka let me know and we can work it out.

[bygdawg]

Well...Skyboy can't make it, so I have a double queen on the ground floor that is non-smoking that I would be willing to split with someone if interested. PM me if interested.

[spotz]

Ok so I just cancelled my reservation which frees up a room should it be needed and will split a room with Jay

[nyener]

I just spoke with Gay at the Kettle Campground. There are 2 other motorcycle groups that will be there at the same time as us. I'm guessing that you should get your reservation in ASAP. :tent3:

[spotz]

Just and FYI for those coming up hwy 7 (the pig trail)from 40 it will be closed according to this


Officials said Thursday the road is expected to be closed 3-4 weeks.
“Work crews at this location on Highway 7 had traffic restricted to one lane and were beginning repair work from the damage suffered earlier this year when this week’s rain caused some cracking to the lane we had open,” Scott Mullis, AHTD District 8 engineer, said. “Because of the potential instability of the roadway, we decided to close the highway to through traffic.”
A detour route has been established to the east of Highway 7 that is routing traffic onto State Highways 16 and 27 between Pelsor and Dover.

[garry franklin]

Just and FYI for those coming up hwy 7 (the pig trail)from 40 it will be closed according to this


Officials said Thursday the road is expected to be closed 3-4 weeks.
“Work crews at this location on Highway 7 had traffic restricted to one lane and were beginning repair work from the damage suffered earlier this year when this week’s rain caused some cracking to the lane we had open,” Scott Mullis, AHTD District 8 engineer, said. “Because of the potential instability of the roadway, we decided to close the highway to through traffic.”
A detour route has been established to the east of Highway 7 that is routing traffic onto State Highways 16 and 27 between Pelsor and Dover.

The road closed is a portion of Hwy7 and the detour in itself is a good ride and will add about an hour. The Pig trail is Hwy 23 and it's open either way from I-40 is a pretty good ride. I perfer Hwy 21 that runs from Clarksville to Berryville

[lectricmojo]

Has there been any set time and place that EVERYONE is going to meet and like eat dinner (we call it supper in Arkansas) ??? I am thinking of riding up for the day on SAT, don't know if I will stay overnight or not (havent made reservations) besides,,, I can ride back home if I need to. I would just like to meet some of the group and get together if there is an official "get together"
thanks, Keith

[FigsST]

Just and FYI for those coming up hwy 7 (the pig trail)from 40 it will be closed according to this


Officials said Thursday the road is expected to be closed 3-4 weeks.
“Work crews at this location on Highway 7 had traffic restricted to one lane and were beginning repair work from the damage suffered earlier this year when this week’s rain caused some cracking to the lane we had open,” Scott Mullis, AHTD District 8 engineer, said. “Because of the potential instability of the roadway, we decided to close the highway to through traffic.”
A detour route has been established to the east of Highway 7 that is routing traffic onto State Highways 16 and 27 between Pelsor and Dover.

Highway 7 is not the Pig Trail. Highway 23, several miles west of Highway 7, is the Pig Trail Scenic Highway. The Pig Trail is only a 19 mile section of Hwy 23 near Mulberry River outfitters.

[Mellow]

Has there been any set time and place that EVERYONE is going to meet and like eat dinner (we call it supper in Arkansas) ??? I am thinking of riding up for the day on SAT, don't know if I will stay overnight or not (havent made reservations) besides,,, I can ride back home if I need to. I would just like to meet some of the group and get together if there is an official "get together"
thanks, Keith

KeithQ - Mr TexSTOC - is working on that and will post up as soon as he has the info.

[guardian_dfw]

:bigpop:

[bygdawg]

Sweet weather forecast for this weekend:
http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USAR0183?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

I'm planning on finding a joint that is showing the AL/AR game on Saturday night. Anyone wanting to join in on that is more than welcome. Be warned that I may shout "Roll Tide" a few times as well as "Kill those Hogs." This could be construed, by some locals, as fightin' words. :crackup

[keithq]

Go take a look. Updated the website just now with info on dinner Saturday night.

http://www.texstoc.com/

We are heading to the Roadhouse Restaurant, less than a half mile from the Inn.

[keithq]

Has there been any set time and place that EVERYONE is going to meet and like eat dinner (we call it supper in Arkansas) ??? I am thinking of riding up for the day on SAT, don't know if I will stay overnight or not (havent made reservations) besides,,, I can ride back home if I need to. I would just like to meet some of the group and get together if there is an official "get together"
thanks, Keith

Go here for the dinner info!

TexSTOC (http://www.texstoc.com/)

[Mellow]

Go here for the dinner info!

TexSTOC (http://www.texstoc.com/)

I updated the first post here as well.

[okckeith]

I have to work Friday. I plan on leaving Okla. City Saturday morning. Anybody else leaving Saturday? I will be coming back Sunday aftyernoon. Just seeing if anybody wants to ride together.

[clmixon]

Looks like I am gonna miss seeing y'all. Procrastinated and delayed so much that the storms caught me by suprise.

I am still taking the weekend off but with no room at the inn and being this tired post storm evacs I think I am just gonna sit at the house and veg....

Have a great time and take lots of pics.

Chris :06biker:

[MNwing]

I just canceled my room at the Inn, so if anyone is looking for a single, give them a call.

[bygdawg]

Looks like I am gonna miss seeing y'all. Procrastinated and delayed so much that the storms caught me by suprise.

I am still taking the weekend off but with no room at the inn and being this tired post storm evacs I think I am just gonna sit at the house and veg....

Have a great time and take lots of pics.

Chris :06biker:


Dejavu...anyone...anyone... Seriously though, get some rest and enjoy the down time.

[motomac]

Mixon, I owe you dinner, come your butt to AR!!!
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[clmixon]

Mac,

It's almost worth it but I am seriously beat. We have been doing evac shifts since 4 days before Gustav and just went back to regular ops on Monday.

I did an ironbutt in an ambulance on Thursday before Ike and almost another one Sunday.

I was actually considering just loading up and begging floor space or two trees for the Hennesy before the Sunday episode but I just don't feel safe to do it right now. Maybe I will wake up friday and have an urge to motivate, but not right now....

Chris :06biker:

Chris

[MNwing]

Chris,
Take care of yourself. I can't even begin to understand what you've been dealing with the past few weeks. Sure glad there people like you around, and bet those you've been helping are very thankful too.

[motomac]

Chris, I didn't realize you were still so involved. Completely understand. Maybe Bama or FL. Rest up my Friend. Thanks to you and all the others that worked to save so many.
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[bygdawg]

Mac,

It's almost worth it but I am seriously beat. We have been doing evac shifts since 4 days before Gustav and just went back to regular ops on Monday.

I did an ironbutt in an ambulance on Thursday before Ike and almost another one Sunday.

I was actually considering just loading up and begging floor space or two trees for the Hennesy before the Sunday episode but I just don't feel safe to do it right now. Maybe I will wake up friday and have an urge to motivate, but not right now....

Chris :06biker:

Chris

If you do, I can spare you some floor space, besides who's going to sing tenor without you around? :p:

[lectricmojo]

Go here for the dinner info!

TexSTOC (http://www.texstoc.com/)

thanks for the info... looks like a beautiful weekend..

[Muchmore]

If you do, I can spare you some floor space, besides who's going to sing tenor without you around? :p:

THAT WAS TENOR????? :D

[clmixon]

Hey,

Guess What?

Yep, I got a room.

After talking with Lana last night, she urged me to "get out of the house" so I did some checking and work said OK, "Get out of town" too...hmmm I see a trend here.

I am going to take it real easy coming up, probably just get in late Friday and then just visit around on Saturday and head back Sunday.

Soooo, I guess I will see y'all after all....OBTW, I am an alto, not a tenor.....

Chris

[bygdawg]

Ooops...You can imagine my embarrasment. :o: :crackup

[motomac]

Wooooooo Hoooooooo!!! Look forward to seeing you Chris!!!
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[STindy05]

Guess I will pack my rain suit then :D

[bygdawg]

Shhhh!

[MikeP1300]

I think there's another hurricane coming! Yeow! I just bit my tongue, on purpose.

We hope to head out around 5am, thrusday. Nice and cool for the ride up.

[George]

I'm leaving St. Anthony, IN at O-Dark Thirty Friday morning. See youse guys soon.

[roadlizard]

S.E.Ark rider heading to Eureka Springs for NatSTOC Thursday morning. Could meet prospective travel partners in Pine Bluff or Hot Springs to caravan toward Mt. Magazine, Ozark, the pig trail and on to Eureka Springs. Have ST1300 will travel. Any interested parties in this vicinity welcome.

[roadlizard]

Sorry for the miss information post. I will actually be leaving Friday morning.

DUH!

[DGM1962]

so is anything planned for this event?

[RideTN]

general travel plans here are to cross the mississippi near caruthersville and ride the two lanes across northern arkansas starting out friday morning.

[motomac]

Carole and I are coming in from Tulsa. We'll be coming across on 412 to some unmarked road on my map and head north to ES. Probably be there early PM. My GPS died 2 days ago, so I don't know where we are. At least we quit recalculating!!!
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[Mellow]

so is anything planned for this event?

There is a dinner Sat night. Other than that, just show up and ride, there will be lots of small groups getting together and it's hard to find a straight road in that area.

[motomac]

Carole and I arrived at 1130 at Kettle Campground. We came up 23 out of Huntsville and when we went through Eureka Springs there were SCOOTERS evertwhere. Even in the campground!!!
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[TNST_Rider]

<<heavy sigh>>

Still cooling my heels in Cookeville. Plan was to roll early this AM, then shifted to "around noon" due to my riding bud's schedule. Then he got hung with a mandatory "inventory" day - called it yesterday for today... Bike's loaded, fueled, electronics mounted and tested - now just waiting for "the call" to roll.

It's gonna be a late one tonight...

Hope to see ya'll in Eureka Spgs sometime tomorrow! Don't be loud in the AM, we prolly gonna be sleeping in at the Inn.

:rolleyes:

[Muchmore]

Maytag speedos are packed. I'm ready to roll. :eek: :wine1:

[bygdawg]

I made it home. :hotpepper It was a long day, as I didn't get started until around 9:00 and was hoping to be on the road by 8:00. Anyway, I had a great time. It was great seeing some familiar faces (you guys know who you are) and meeting a few new ones. A big thank you to the state employee that reduced my driving award to reflect that I was REALLY ;) only doing less than 15 over. :o: I don't suppose anyone has any connections with the AR state hwy. patrol??? If so, feel free to PM me. lol I'll post pictures later. As for now, I've ridden about 1,600 miles over the past three days, and I'm beat.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

[motomac]

After cooking scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast for a few, 3 pots of coffee and doing laundry, Carole and I left Kettle and headed west at 9:30. We made it to Elk City OK and Carole had had enough. The south wind took a bit of stuffin' out of her. She has her usual gob of pictures, but I don't think she is going to post them today.

She took pictures of 68 people at the banqet last night. I think that is the most I've seen at a non WeSToc event!!!
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[Papa]

Thanks Kevin, it was a great time. Met some interesting folks there as always, made some new friends and saw some friends again. I gotta get out more often.

[RideTN]

good to meet some of the folks who post here and looking at some of the gadget/farkle ideas.

[okckeith]

Just wanted to say how nice it was to meet everyone. I realy enjoyed myself. And met lots of wonderful people. I look foward to the next one I can make.

[clmixon]

BAck safe at 8:05 pm. Had a great time. 1456 miles with the loop including the loop Saturday with Dennis, Gail, Jason Mike, Allie and some others.

Chris:06biker:

[Rollon]

It was a great weekend! I was able to put some faces with the names, met many new people, and riding in Arkansas is always the best. Joe and I left a few mynutes before bybdawg. I found out that Joe never saw a motorcycle he didn't want to pass! We passed every motorcycle... every thing we saw with wheels headed north! Especially motorcycles. Had a great time

Rick

[Papa]

I have a picture,,,

[keithq]

Just wanted to say how nice it was to meet everyone. I realy enjoyed myself. And met lots of wonderful people. I look foward to the next one I can make.

And how nice it was to get that great award from Keith, TexSTOC Organizer!

KJQ

[keithq]

She took pictures of 68 people at the banqet last night. I think that is the most I've seen at a non WeSToc event!!!
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Hey, ask her to send me some and I will post them on TexSTOC.com

[STindy05]

Made it home safe, picked up the Pony Express bag from ACL on the way home and took it through Indy. Tired and heading to bed.

[okckeith]

And how nice it was to get that great award from Keith, TexSTOC Organizer!

KJQ

Thank God I didn't need it on my way home.

[motomac]

Keith, we're still over 1200 miles from home. She will get them posted, but she was so tuckered out last night, she crashed at 7:30.
Hey, ask her to send me some and I will post them on TexSTOC.com
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[womantriker]

Keith...et all..
This was my second STOC event with Mac (666 being my first.) Am overwhelmed with the numbers of members, the distances they come,
and their wonderful hospitality! Can't wait for the next one I can get to.
Florida in November is for sure, but my endurance will never meet Mac's..
he'll have to do some without me for sure!
Am posting pictures taken at the dinner....but I have many more! THANKS
for the efforts in organization....it was A BLAST!

womantriker (Carole)

[womantriker]

Here's the rest!
womantriker...(Carole)

[Mellow]

Wow, looks like a great one... thanks for the pics!

[bygdawg]

Any word on when NatSToc IV will be held and where? I do have one small request. Is there anyway we could not have it on the 3rd Sat. in September? Why?
http://www.trailoftears-remembrance.org/rideschedule.html
I will say that the weather was splendid this year, and I did not catch a drop of rain the entire time. :D Crossing the ferry was interesting, and I managed to find a few really nice roads that I had not ridden before, including the Talimena Scenic Byway.

[Mellow]

I haven't found a place yet... It's been on the Eastern side of the Rockies for a while... was thinking it's time to move it towards the West... for at least one year... I really liked arches NP... and the area, even though touristy, never seemed very packed. I think STurgis would also be cool... In fact.. yes.. just made the decision... STurgis it is... 3rd week in Sept might be tough, have to see historically what the weather is like.

[bygdawg]

I was thinking "NOT" the third weekend in Sept., but it won't really matter if it's in Sturgis in Sept., as I wouldn't be able to make that anyway more than likely due to the distance and being back in school. I'd have to do 1,350 miles on Friday, stay Saturday and do another 1,350 back home on Sunday. LOL Oh well...You can't make 'em all.

[Mellow]

Sorry Jay, there are many that haven't been able to make any of them because they've been situated in the southern states..

Don't worry, I'll make up another event just so you can join in... pick some names and a date... LOL.. you know me. :shock:

[bygdawg]

I hear ya. Sorry you couldn't make it for the supper Sat. night. It was by far the largest crowd for NatSToc in my last three years of attending.

[TNST_Rider]

As many others have stated - it was great to put a few names and faces together in ES. After all the "comments" I was glad to see I didn't get the dirtiest ST award! :rolleyes:

Bob (black Kaw Connie) and I headed out Sunday morning after some last minute visiting and breakfast. We hit the road officially about 10 AM or a little after and made it home late Sunday evening. I rolled in my garage in Cookeville, TN about 11:05 PM. My best estimate is 1,809 miles for the trip. Thank the good Lord that, while many of those were eventful miles, no mishaps, murdered wildlife (at least that we can take the blame for) and no visits with the friendly state employees of AR, MO or TN (can't say there should NOT have been some, though... :duck:)

We enjoyed a nice dinner Friday evening with Mike and Dave (btw - missed you Sat, Dave - we thought you might be coming back after the visit with the grand kids... ???) then a great ride with our own tour guide in Mike on Saturday! Bob and I played our way home across southern MO, then slashed across AR going SE on 14 before heading back up to cross the mighty Mississippi on I-155 into Dyersburg, TN for dinner. From there it was just "get home".

Thanks to Keith Q. and Joe for assembling this motley crew close enough and on a schedule which permitted me to finally get to attend a *STOC event. I hope to get to another one or three in the next decade or so... :rolleyes:

Looking forward to the pics. Bob shot lots of video on our runs so we may see if we can post some of the more intriguing clips for general review if we (er, "he") can work out all the technical details... :D

Now it's back to :work2:

and lots of :coffee1:

required this AM 'cause I am tired...

So, when can I go again, huh, huh, huh?????

Wife says it's her turn now. 4 days with the 3 young'uns - she deserves it!! (Thanks, Babe!!!)

Later - - -

[Mellow]

I hear ya. Sorry you couldn't make it for the supper Sat. night. It was by far the largest crowd for NatSToc in my last three years of attending.

I have to give Keith the big kudos on that. TexSTOC has always been an event many attend so when he stated the timing this year and how close to NatSTOC it was going to be it just made sense to combine the two.

[STindy05]

Not many pics...but follow the link to them...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25723677@N08/sets/

[Muchmore]

We had a great time also we stayed until Monday morning road most of the day sunday and went downtown for a nice dinner and music. Monday morning we had the thickest fog of all weekend there was 10-15 yard visibality until we got out of the mountins, but we made it just fine.

We had 758 great miles total, 1 broken mirror, 1 really chewed up back tire, 1 empty bottle of glade room freshener :drool1: lots of bottled water, beer, scrabble, Uno what more could you ask for?

[bygdawg]

I told you that guy looked like the milk man:

http://www-lu.hive.no/plansjer/engelsk/milkman.jpg


lol

Pictures coming soon.

[Papa]

It was a great weekend! I was able to put some faces with the names, met many new people, and riding in Arkansas is always the best. Joe and I left a few mynutes before bybdawg. I found out that Joe never saw a motorcycle he didn't want to pass! We passed every motorcycle... every thing we saw with wheels headed north! Especially motorcycles. Had a great time

Rick

Hehehe,, Rick, I guess we shoulda rode Saturday together, 141 miles home in 2 hours 10 mins. I gotta stop that. I saw one fuzz in Mountain home going the other way.

[bygdawg]

Pictures are up now:

http://pics.midsouth-mr2.com/listpics.asp?dir=Jay%5Fand%5FJennifer%5CMotorcycle %5CNatSToc%5FIII%5F2008

[lectricmojo]

wow, look at all those friggin STs !! I'm really sorry I didn't make it guys, it looks like it was a great turnout and a great time. Kudos to the organizers and everyone that made it there and back..

Maybe the next one :(

[bygdawg]

Ahhhhh Yes....Look at all the wonderful silver. :03biker::07biker::03biker::07biker::03biker:

http://pics.midsouth-mr2.com/listpics.asp?a=show&ID=35440

http://pics.midsouth-mr2.com/listpics.asp?a=show&ID=35443

Are you about to flip me the bird George? LOL
http://pics.midsouth-mr2.com/listpics.asp?a=show&ID=35464

[Rollon]

Hehehe,, Rick, I guess we shoulda rode Saturday together, 141 miles home in 2 hours 10 mins. I gotta stop that. I saw one fuzz in Mountain home going the other way.

That would have been fun! Maybe next time.

Rick

[Muchmore]

I told you that guy looked like the milk man:

http://www-lu.hive.no/plansjer/engelsk/milkman.jpg


lol

Pictures coming soon.

Yea, I guess by the fire light and whiskey you could mistake the Maytag Man for the milk man!! Great to see you again I am ready for the next round of music trivia.

[motomac]

Well after 4,659 miles, Carole and I are back in OB. She got her longest day ever on a motorcycle today(749). I fully intended to stop in Gila Bend for the day and finish with somewhere around 500 miles. When we got there she asked me how many more miles to OB and I told her about 250. She asked me if I could make it and I laughed and told her I think so. So off we went, stopped for water and gas in Yuma and off we went over the hills and desert and went through a range of temperatures today of 33 for a low and 104 for a high. We had a great time at Nat/TexSToc. Nice to see all the folks. Has to be the biggest non WeSToc event I've attended. Where was the Banner???!!! I know Carole has a bunch of pictures to post, but don't know when she'll get them sized and posted. Again great to see my old friends and meet some new ones. Looking forward to going to Marble Falls next year.

[bygdawg]

Yea, I guess by the fire light and whiskey you could mistake the Maytag Man for the milk man!! Great to see you again I am ready for the next round of music trivia.


Ahem...Don't you mean bourbon? :D

[George]

Not many pics...but follow the link to them...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25723677@N08/sets/

Landon, what am I holding in your pic #7??

Folks, made it home late yesterday (10 PM) after traversing AR, OK, TX, NM and AZ. Gave up the good ride when I hit the AZ line just north and west of Zuni Pueblo, NM. Slabbed it on I-40 the rest of the way. I-40 westbound is a great place from which to watch an Arizona sunset. :D

This 3 week trip followed a meandering path to Tex/NATSTOC. After TentSTOC, Pony Express, WiSTOC, and visiting family in IL and IN, I meandered west across IN, IL, and MO.

Finally got a pic of some deer in central IN. These three were standing in the road when I came over the hill. By the time I got the camera set, they were nearly gone. Saw a lot more critters this trip, some live, many dead. Armadillos, deer, coyotes, and skunks in OK and TX. I didn't hit anything this trip.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36197&d=1222277664

Later, I crossed the Mississippi from Illinois to Missouri. A local park provided this closeup of the high water.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36198&d=1222277664

I arrived in Eureka Springs late on Friday, met folks for a little chatter before hitting the hay. Thanks to Landon and friends for help setting up the tent. Saturday, rode over to see what Push Mountain Road was all about. Okay but too open for real fun. I prefer the tight twisties. Dinner on Saturday was a pleasure, with more than 50 at The Road House. Always great to visit with old friends and make some new ones.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36199&d=1222277664

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36200&d=1222277664

Once again, Keith did a great job. Lucky 13 was a great event. Too bad Joe couldn't make it to NatSTOC. :D
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36201&d=1222277664

Some folks at the campground. Jerry, holding the drink, is a scooter guy who camped near us. STO was in progress (Scooters To The Ozarks) was in progress at the same time. Lots of interesting scoots, but I didn't take any pics.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36202&d=1222277738

Kreis with the second iteration of his single wheel trailer. Raven, you would like this one.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36203&d=1222277738


Left fairly early Sunday, followed 2-lanes all thru AR and OK, nothing specific but many miles of gently undulating terrain until near TX. Best road of the day was 62 headed east out of Eureka Springs. Took this pic along the Illinois River in East OK. Not what we usually think of when Oklahoma comes into the conversation.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36204&d=1222277738

Spent Sunday night in a field off of US-270 near Seiling, OK.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36205&d=1222277738

It flattened out mostly after that. Lots of stripper wells still in operation in the old OK fields. Here's ReSTored getting a refill direct from the source. :D
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36206&d=1222277738

Did some outrageous dirt roads west of Hartley, TX. Trying to follow directions received from a local, I got into some open range cow country before finding the correct road. He had told me it was ruff, but I was still pretty shaken (literally! This road was used by heavy trucks as a short cut. It's mainly oiled and graded sand, plenty good surface 'til the trucks break thru and the sand is soft and deep. Only dumped her once, tho.)

Before finding that road, found a couple of these, resulting in u-turns.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36208&d=1222277800

Came about 8 miles west on this little track, trying to reach US-54.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36209&d=1222277800

This pic is 180° from the one above, resulting in one of many u-turns. http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36210&d=1222277800

NM was good, followed NM 104 up to Las Vegas, then more surface roads in the AM to Alba-q-q. Found some rain on the way to Las Vegas, this rainbow was the result. I only got damp.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36211&d=1222277800

A little I-state then NM 53 thru Indian lands. Hit I-40 at Sanders, AZ and slabbed it home. Done. 8,101 miles moved me back up to 9 on the mileage list.
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[Mellow]

Landon, what am I holding in pic #7??

Looks like a motomac biscuit.

[motomac]

Looks like a motomac biscuit.
Yup my biscuit(still warm from the oven) and a cup of coffee. Don't know if that coffee is mine or he still had some of that swill from the motel across the street!!!

[STindy05]

Its a biscuit for sure.

[bygdawg]

Yup my biscuit(still warm from the oven) and a cup of coffee. Don't know if that coffee is mine or he still had some of that swill from the motel across the street!!!

Seems as if I recall him saying that all of us "motelers" had paid enough to cover them serving him a little of that swill. lol While I didn't try the coffee, the OJ and cinnamon buns were pretty good, as were the bagels and cream cheese. :D Am I the only one that got a ticket coming back from AR? I guess I'm just lucky that way.

[George]

Seems as if I recall him saying that all of us "motelers" had paid enough to cover them serving him a little of that swill. lol While I didn't try the coffee, the OJ and cinnamon buns were pretty good, as were the bagels and cream cheese. :D Am I the only one that got a ticket coming back from AR? I guess I'm just lucky that way.

I had both motel and Mac coffee. I'm an equal opportunity leech. :D

Details on the ticket, Jay?? I did 8101 miles this trip with _no_ awards. :D

[bygdawg]

I was running about 85 in a 55 heading South down 62 toward 40 if my memory serves on the road numbers. I had slowed to about 80 right before topping the hill and managed to get to about 78 before he tagged me. He was sitting right against a rock wall which ran up pretty high on both sides of the road. He was also beyond the crest of the top of the hill. So, there was no way of seeing him before it was too late. He was real nice about the whole deal, and I had broken many AR hwy. laws before even starting up that hill. He said, "I saw you get on the brakes pretty hard son." I said yeah, but it was a bit late, eh. He asked me where I was headed and if I had any reason to be in such a hurry. I told him that I didn't really have a good reason other than wanting to make it back to Bama before dark. He said, "Well...I'm not going to give you a warning, but I will drop the speed down to reflect that you were running 10-14 over which will save you about $120, and you'll be able to keep it off your record. I figured I'd been beat, and I just took that ticket that he handed me while I was on my seat. He said, "now come on back son, if you ever want to try it again..." Okay...I'm making that last part up, but the rest is unfortunately true. Considering I had done triple digits earlier, I felt lucky that he had only clocked me at that speed and reduced it down. Another 100 yards or so and the Caddy on my rear would've gotten the ticket instead of me. :-(

[George]

I used a bunch of rabbits on my run west. Also, I consciously slowed before going over any rises while on the 2-lane. Gotta admit I broke my "no speeding" pledge once I got into NM. On NM 104, headed toward Las Vegas, I was running Texas speeds (70 is posted on most TX 2-lanes.) So I was +15 for many miles. ZERO traffic!!!

Also, once in AZ on I-40, ran +80 all the way to Kingman. Limit is 75. I was barely keeping up with traffic, including the big rigs.

Sorry to hear about yur ticket, but, nanner-nanner-nanner. :D

[bygdawg]

You know what they say...You wanna play...You're bounda pay someday. Here's my cash. I had a great time. :D

[Papa]

Lucky me.

[Muchmore]

Lucky me.

Lucky me, you too?

[mitch96]

Hi,
Mike Sumner and I finally made it back from TEXSTOC. Yes we took the long way around..From Florida up to Shreveport to get Uncle Dan and make it to Eureka springs. Then after the festivities, up to HWY 160 in Mo and thru southern Illinois, southern Indiana, southern Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and back to Florida... Some really neat roads in South eastern Ohio and ALL of West Virginia.. Made it to the AMA Motorcycle museum and found the largest rotatable (a word?) radiotelescope in the world in West Virginia. Also saw some awsome wind generators down route 32 in W VA.. Got some service in Virginia (tire, starter check starter, valve check, plugs, yada yada yada). Down to Tenn to a friends place and rode the Cherahola Hwy and the twisties of North Carolina...

Great trip.......... about 5600 miles for me.........

All in all a great three weeks off...........

mitch

[Papa]

Lucky me, you too?

Ya,,, :pray1::pray1: