2007-12-01-TN, Crossville-Dickey's BBQ

[05ST1300ABS]

I am hosting a RTE at Dickeys BBQ in Crossville TN on Dec 1st around NOON. Its OK to come a little early as they are open at 10:30AM.

Dickeys is located just SOUTH of Interstate 40 that runs across Tennessee. Exit 317.
Hy 127 SOUTH about 1 1/2 miles. They have a National website but the prices vary slightly.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/messages?msg=29119.1

There are presently about 13 people signed up from MTF and you can add your name to the list by using the link above.

Their prices are real good and they have BBQ or Ribs. They have inside seating for 100 people so that shouldnt be a problem.
If you coming from out of town there are many major chain hotels and motels but you should reserve early as the fall season books up these rooms pretty quick.

There may be around 5 STs there as myself, Jason, Grizz, Joyce, and a new guy from Chattanooga may be there and Uncle Phil is thinking about it.

There are several from Etown KY and Louisville KY that may show up. Huntsville AL too.

If you can make it it would be great to see ya'

Ill keep a count over on the MTF forum and get you on the list.

[Uncle Phil]

See you there!

[Biker George]

I'm a maybe...but will give it a go if I can.

Regards,

-Geo

[ChipSTer]

Central or Eastern? :confused: I can't remember what time zone Crossville is in... I think it is Central... But it is pretty close to the line... :confused:
:cool:

[Uncle Phil]

CHIPSTER - Central - the change is at the Cumberland Escarpement as you head down to Spring City or Dayton or at Crab Orchard if you continue east on I40, if my memory serves me correctly.

[h2orider]

See you there!

[Uncle Phil]

QUESTION - Are any passengers/spouses coming? My wife would like to come unless she will be the only spouse there.

[05ST1300ABS]

Some of the ladies do show up when the weather is warm enough<
I can understand that if they dont have electrics as the ride home can get a little cool.

[ChipSTer]

CHIPSTER - Central - the change is at the Cumberland Escarpement as you head down to Spring City or Dayton or at Crab Orchard if you continue east on I40, if my memory serves me correctly.
That's what I was thinking (but I couldn't remember and I couldn't find a web site that showed it...) Anyway... Won't be able to attend due to bad tires (and the local Christmas Parade).... SWMoto is closed down until the 16th... :(
:cool:

[Uncle Phil]

CHIPSTER - If you had an ST1100, you could come up and we'd put on a set of my take-offs (I've got the HF tire changer and a static balancer). But I don't think the ST1100 tires fit on the ST1300 do they? :confused:

[ChipSTer]

CHIPSTER - If you had an ST1100, you could come up and we'd put on a set of my take-offs (I've got the HF tire changer and a static balancer). But I don't think the ST1100 tires fit on the ST1300 do they? :confused:
That's part of the problem... I don't think I would make it that far.... :D
:cool:
P.S. I don't think the tires are the same...

[Uncle Phil]

CHIPSTER - I have on reliable sources that you can ride at least 150 more miles with the threads showing ... :D

BTW, My lovely wife will be coming with me and is excited about meeting other riders and passengers.

[Jim.Randall]

List me as a probably - depends on the weather.

[Uncle Phil]

Let's hope that white stuff stays away for a little while longer! See you there!

[Uncle Phil]

QUESTION - The weather wienies are starting to mention rain for Saturday (which is not a particular problem for me). Is this a rain or shine gathering or would the plans change because of rain? Just wanting to know how to plan cause I'm looking forward to coming!

[ccryder]

Darn the luck, my Step-son is graduating college in LA on Saturday. Anybody care to bring some to go or at least a doggie bag ;+}.

Enjoy the ride.

Neil S.

[05ST1300ABS]

Congratuolations on the graduation.

Stop by and check them out on your next trip through Crossville.
Make sure you are really hungry.
Everything at DIckeys seems to be good.
The prices arent bad either.

[05ST1300ABS]

List me as a probably - depends on the weather.

Ill get you added to the list. Lets hope the weather guys are wrong with that rain thing.

[05ST1300ABS]

QUESTION - The weather wienies are starting to mention rain for Saturday (which is not a particular problem for me). Is this a rain or shine gathering or would the plans change because of rain? Just wanting to know how to plan cause I'm looking forward to coming!

yes it is rain or shine.
Attendance in not mandatory. I live close but I have ridden in 7 hours of rain to Columbia SC to see some friends about 5 years ago.

[05ST1300ABS]

WEATHER REPORT TO ALL

10 day FORECAST

Mon HIGH 55/ LOW 36
chance of rain 20 percent

Tues HIGH 47/ LOW 30
chance of rain 10 per cent

Weds HIGH 55/ LOW 37
chance of rain 30 per cent

Thurs HIGH 56/ LOW 42
chance of rain 10 per cent

Fri HIGH 62/ LOW 43
rain chance 10 per cent

SATURDAY HIGH 62/ LOW 51
rain chance 30 per cent

Sun HIGH 66/ LOW 40
rain chance 30 percent

MONDAY chance of rain 60 percent

SATURDAY looks great. Pack a rain gear just in case(riding jacket should suffice) I wish the Moonshine was this WARM...but then again, that is APRIL and this is DECEMBER!!

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USTN0122?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared

(Crossville TN - 38555)

[Uncle Phil]

It's packed and ready to go. I reckon we'll see you there!

[h2orider]

If anyone is interested in ridging over with us we’re going from Knoxville to Oak Ridge highway 62 down to Wartburg and 298 on to Crossville

There are three other riders coming with me possibly five

Uncle Phil it seems the last time we had dinner was at a barbeque place something you’re not telling us. Looking forward to seeing you

Kreis

[Uncle Phil]

KREIS - At least everybody at the table should be speaking English that we can understand this time ... ;)

[DAD]

Guess I'll come on up, sounds like fun and a nice ride, that is if you will allow a Beemer in the same parking lot. LOL:D

[Uncle Phil]

Well, it's off to the sack 'cause we gotta get an early start in the morning. It's a long way from Nashville to Crossville if you don't go in a straight line ... ;)

[Uncle Phil]

Off like a dirty shirt. Reckon I'll see y'all when we get there!

[Jim.Randall]

It was a good day. Particularly for December.

Thanks Russ!

[Uncle Phil]

Good time and good food! Thanks again Russ for setting it up.

[jasonJonas]

good meeting you today, phil. thought you were having problems finding the exit on the way out. :) sorry to have not met more st-owners there, but it's a little difficult making all the rounds when there's soooooooo many folks. fine day for a ride.

[05ST1300ABS]

It was a good day. Particularly for December.

Thanks Russ!

Thanks for coming down with Cliff and Mary, and Bill too.

I think the owner was pleased when 50 people showed up for lunch.

[05ST1300ABS]

Good time and good food! Thanks again Russ for setting it up.

jason made me do it. he wanted someplace to ride, and I wanted everyone to try out their BBQ.

it all worked out.

perhaps an ST get together in August...around the third week might be my next plan.

[05ST1300ABS]

good meeting you today, phil. thought you were having problems finding the exit on the way out. :) sorry to have not met more st-owners there, but it's a little difficult making all the rounds when there's soooooooo many folks. fine day for a ride.

thanks for bringing all the people from Kentucky.
It was great to see Greg, Pat, Darryl and Mark from Sonora.

A great turnout. SO many choices, and so little time. You and Deb will have to come back and visit the backroads of Crossville again.

[Uncle Phil]

JASON - I was just a practicin' my curving in a controlled environment! ;) Actually, Sharyn thought she'd lost her glove in the parking lot so I was going back to fetch it. Turns out I was sitting on it. :doh1:

[Biker George]

Sorry I missed; couldn't help it.

Glad you all had a great day for it...I was thinking about the group throughout the day and wishing I was there.

Regards,

-Geo