TentSTOC 2008

[Mellow]

Just
Countdown
Til

The 1st Annual
:tent3:
Tent STOC
:cf1:

Date
September 4-7, 2008

Place
Arches National Park, Utah (http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/camping.htm)

Devi's Garden Campground
Group Site 2 (Juniper Basin)
(I've reserved the group site for the days of 4-6, leaving on the 7th
Reservation number 2-4943940)

Click HERE (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=173&day=2008-9-4&c=1) to attend

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34659&stc=1&d=1219015411

[Mellow]

Looks like Arches has a couple group camping areas, one will handle a minimum of 11 people at $3/night and up to 35 people and the other larger one will handle up to 55 people.

Might be a great way to go for this one if we have enough interest.

[Finewest]

email from my boss today...

"Subject: Time Off

If you know you are needing time off, let me know. If you already
requested time, please resend it.

I will be gone August 20 - Sept 9 so no time off for anyone then."

So there goes TentSTOC... bummer.:(

See ya at SeaSTOC II!

[motomac]

Hmmm, I wonder if I'll have any vacation left for this one???!!! Klr and I will be there!!!

[roginoz]

I should be able to make it. It's the weekend before the Indy MotoGP and IndySTOC, but there ought to be plenty of time to get home and wash clothes... The new tent and sleeping bag should be broken in by that time.

[rbs]

I need to complete the planning for our Alaska trip, and if we can be back by then we will attend.

Had already planned a stop in Moab on our return.

[George]

this is a piece of cake for me. I'll prolly make it.

[pala4evr]

:popcorn only a day's ride from phx. 450 miles, thinking maybe

[sherob]

I might come up for the weekend... Motel6STOC for me :D

[rbs]

I might come up for the weekend... Motel6STOC for me :D


Directionally challanged Rob? It's DOWN for you!

[sherob]

Directionally challanged Rob? It's DOWN for you!

LOL!!! Yeah... down left... LOL!!! :D

[dannyk]

I plan on being there, then ride to wiSToc from there. :biker:

[STill Fiddlin]

Assuming I have vacation left, I'm going to have to pick between this and Nat/TexSTOC... I seem to have a bunch of unvisited states that vicinity, so this is tempting.

[Mellow]

It's a tough choice... both great areas to ride.

I feel an obligation to do NatSTOC but I also feel an obligation to do TentSTOC...

[George]

TentSTOC, Indy moto-GP, NatSTOC, what else would fit into an early fall trip?

[motomac]

Well, unfortunately, NNESToc is the same weekend. I am torn between the two. I would love to have one of those "This Bike Climbed Mt Washington" stickers for the KLR. And I would also like to do some reconnoitering around Moab on the KLR. Decisions, decisions!!!???

[ST Dan]

Assuming I have vacation left, I'm going to have to pick between this and Nat/TexSTOC... I seem to have a bunch of unvisited states that vicinity, so this is tempting.

I'll be there! that will fill in the rest of the states for me! except AK and HI anyway... ;) :06biker:

[BigTom]

Quote by motomac
I would love to have one of those "This Bike Climbed Mt Washington" stickers for the KLR. And I would also like to do some reconnoitering around Moab on the KLR. Decisions, decisions!!!???

Well, Mac. That climb up Mt. Washington isn't so much compared to the red rocks around Moab. Just my HO.

I'm thinking I might need to try this one, pending everything else that seems to get in my way (I'm not going to say the word in this delicate company of retired folks)

[pretbek]

email from my boss today...

"Subject: Time Off

If you know you are needing time off, let me know. If you already
requested time, please resend it.

I will be gone August 20 - Sept 9 so no time off for anyone then."

So there goes TentSTOC... bummer.:(

See ya at SeaSTOC II!

Woohoo! Boss is out, let's partay! Take all that time off, he will never know. :p:


2100 miles for me to get there, mostly through the twisties of Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska. Well, the Zumo records its datapoints of the trip log every time you change direction, so I guess I could get through Nebraska with 2 or 3 datapoints.

I wish I had to endure the agonizing hardship of retirement like Coop, John A, O and Motomac. Then I could probably be there. Gosh, it must be a blast riding in Colorado and Utah!

[Finewest]

Woohoo! Boss is out, let's partay! Take all that time off, he will never know. :p:


2100 miles for me to get there, mostly through the twisties of Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska. Well, the Zumo records its datapoints of the trip log every time you change direction, so I guess I could get through Nebraska with 2 or 3 datapoints.

I wish I had to endure the agonizing hardship of retirement like Coop, John A, O and Motomac. Then I could probably be there. Gosh, it must be a blast riding in Colorado and Utah!

You know, I might be able to make it after all... I'm in a new job now and this is far enough away so I could say like my cat died, or something and go.

If you never been to Utah Dennis you should really try to make it! Unblievable color and imagery! Bring a camera!

[BigTom]

New Job? New Job?

You have your Grandparents funerals, your parents funerals, and sibling funerals. You ought to be able to get about every third Wednesday, Thursday, Friday off, Fred!

I have a really good friend that works in a 'service' job that is Tuesday through Saturday. He's been at it for 25 years, is a highly thought of employee...One drawback to the job is "NO SATURDAY OFF WITH OUT VACATION THE PRECEEDING WEEK! NO EXCEPTIONS" He was/is also a season ticket holder for the WSU Cougars. He went to his mothers funeral once a year (Husky Game) for years. Until he had to go twice in the same year:)

Edit/Add Hey! Go in today and tell your boss that one of your buddies suggested this action. Then when you really start pulling it, they will know you are sincere!

[Putt]

I might come up for the weekend... Motel6STOC for me :D

Moab.... Crikey, I will have to take 5 weeks of vacation... Two weeks to get there, one week there, two weeks to get home....


There is a nice Motel 6 right in Moab..
Have stayed there, Rob.


Putt...

[Hunter]

Definitely considering this one. I was thinking of going down via the Beartooth and Chief Joseph Scenic Highway but getting into fall; what are the chances of running into weather on those very high passes. I would think that in early September one should still be OK but a friend of mine said that he would not ride it except July and August and that has got me wondering.

What are your thoughts??

[ST Dan]

I went through there the end of Aug. last yr, went through Beartooth at about 8am...it was 36 degrees, there was about a 1/8 inch of snow off the road but the road was clear though....they say you get snow there any time...worse case scenario you have to go around....

[extrapulp]

I have never been to one of these 'STOC' events and am curious what all is involved.

Thanks

Brian

[dannyk]

Nothing really involved, pack your gear, get to the site and set up, ride when and where you want, tell some stories around the campfire at night. Its all about camping and riding and sharing your experiences with others and making new friends. :biker:

[wrk101]

Got snow on Beartooth one year on Labor Day. Summer is pretty short there. Moab is a whole different thing, been there many Septembers, great weather.

Last time through I camped at the Portal RV Resort. The tent sites all had a covered table area. They also have a spring fed pond, which was pretty nice since it was 100 degrees that day (end of June).

[Finewest]

I have never been to one of these 'STOC' events and am curious what all is involved.

Thanks

Brian

NUDITY!!! Nah... Just kiddin'! :22yikes: :crackup

Pretty much hangin' out and shooting the bike bull and ridin' and eatin'. What could be better!? :hotpepper

[dond]

:cool: Should have my hitch this week for my Bushtec. Then I may show up with the "Big Top". :tent3:

[George]

I think I'm still in for this. Was planning to head to the midwest after, might get to WiSTOC, IndySTOC, and Nat/TXSTOC after that. Can I get another month off?

Oh, wait, I'm _retired!!!_ Guess I can...

GO RIDE!!!

...anytime I want. :D

Then again, can I afford $5/gal for another 7,000 miles? (doing the math: 7000miles/45mpgX$5.00=$777.77) plus a few hundred more for incidentals, like food, camp grounds, etc. Also, that's about 2/3rds use out of a set of tars. And an oil change. And, and, and... there's always a hidden expense.

Right now I need a left mirror and complete mirror cover/turn signal.

Don't ask.

[bobmac]

As of now I am planning on attending. I will be leaving Boise the morning of the 3rd. Don't know if my wife will be able to attend at this time.

Ride safe.

[MileHigh]

I would really like to attend but, being a newbie, got a question.

The tent, air mattres and sleeping bag part is easy.

What do you do for food?

I have gone on overnight trips on the dirt bike where all you needed was some beef jerkey, a can of beans and some hot dogs but, this is for several days.

I have seen some of the camping posts where people have small one burner stoves but, where do you store food for several days?

I feel like the young pilgrim Jeremiah Johnson .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS57w67-clc

[Mellow]

Food... well, Moab isn't far away... they have lots of places to get food then get some snacks to bring back for campfire talk.

[George]

The tent crew runs the gaumet from gourmet to gummy bears (me.) Do whatever feels good. I've often said I'm not a camper, I just happen to sleep in a tent.

Common practice is to pick up some dinner toward the end of the day's riding, bring it back to camp and consume as appropriate.

[MileHigh]

Food... well, Moab isn't far away... they have lots of places to get food then get some snacks to bring back for campfire talk.

I saw that. Is that what most people do?

Grab either breakfast, lunch, dinner nearby in town?

That is what I was kind of thinking. Just wondered if I needed to bring the single burner Coleman and a couple bottles of LP.

[Mellow]

I saw that. Is that what most people do?

Grab either breakfast, lunch, dinner nearby in town?

That is what I was kind of thinking. Just wondered if I needed to bring the single burner Coleman and a couple bottles of LP.

Some will bring more stuff... I usually bring a single burner just in case I want to bring some soup or stew back or make coffee.

But, no problems with eating in town, not at all..

[dannyk]

I saw that. Is that what most people do?

Grab either breakfast, lunch, dinner nearby in town?

That is what I was kind of thinking. Just wondered if I needed to bring the single burner Coleman and a couple bottles of LP.

Would be nice for morning coffee. :)

[Putt]

Would be nice for morning coffee. :)

Also nice for sterilizing items for use in snakebite situations:eek:



Putt...

[MileHigh]

Would be nice for morning coffee. :)

My thoughts exactly! :D

Now I just gotta find the old aluminum percolator out in the shed.

Pretty sure I will attend. About a 9.9 on a scale of 10. Still waiting to hear when the "monster in law" might come out.

If she comes to visit at the same time and, is packed with the usual "weirdness" I might just go any way!;)

[MileHigh]

Also nice for sterilizing items for use in snakebite situations:eek:



Putt...

You heard the old joke about the guy that got a snake bite on his.....ah....lower bit.

Partner, after heading into town and hearing from the local doctor "you have to suck the poison out," comes back and tells his friend "Doctor says your gonna die."

[kalexander64]

I'm camping in Golden Gate State Park on my way out. What's the most sceninc way to cross the Rockies traveling west bound? Overnighting in Glennwood Springs on the other side, so I've given myself nearly all day to soak up the scenery and curvy roads.

Kevin

[MileHigh]

I'm camping in Golden Gate State Park on my way out. What's the most sceninc way to cross the Rockies traveling west bound? Overnighting in Glennwood Springs on the other side, so I've given myself nearly all day to soak up the scenery and curvy roads.

Kevin

I-70 Glenwood Canyon "Million Dollar Highway" is kind of nice.

Putt will probably have a more scenic route. Give him a PM.

I-70 is the fastest and, the Glenwood canyon is nice but, you are clipping along at a pretty good speed on the highway.

Stop in Glenwood for a soak in the hot springs.

http://www.redmountaininn.com/frames.htm

Inexpensive hotel on the outskirts. Nice place.

[Mellow]

Yeah.. Putt will have some good info... It's tough to not find a good road going through central colorado.. or southern or western... eastern? blah... but the rest of the state is a hit.

[Putt]

I'm camping in Golden Gate State Park on my way out. What's the most sceninc way to cross the Rockies traveling west bound? Overnighting in Glennwood Springs on the other side, so I've given myself nearly all day to soak up the scenery and curvy roads.

Kevin

Hmmm... If you were gonna ride from GGSP to Moab,
This is a nice route: Around 500 miles or so, so a kinda long day,
but you could break it up by staying in Montrose instead of
Glenwood Springs, or mayby by-passing the first part of the route
and entering from Glenwood Springs on Rt.82 maybe??

Ok, I 70 to just West of Frisco, catch Co 91 South to 82.. Take a right on 82, follow that to Carbondale (takes you over Independance Pass, thru Aspen etc.) At the junction of 82 and 133 in Carbondale, take a left and stop at the diner on your right, food is not too bad... Follow 133 to 92, hang a left, follow 92 to US 50 (enjoy the ride and the view of the Black Canyon). Catch US 50 West to Montrose, spend the night... Or, hang a left on 550 and go to Ridgway and go right on 62.. Follow 62 West to 145, follow 145 to 141 and bear right.. Follow that back to US 50, hang a left at
Gateway, pick up I-70 Westbound again at Grand Junction for a few miles,
cross over into Utah and look for the Cisco Ut. exit (rt6) that will take you to 128, hang a left, and follow that to Moab....

Now, you could by-pass 141 and just take Co 90 on over to Utah and then up to Moab, but you really don't want to do that :)

Putt...

[kalexander64]

Actually, I need to clarify...I'm stopping at TenSToc on the homeward side of a significant asphalt safari through CO UT and NV. I'm arriving at GGSP on Friday, 29 Aug and heading for Glenwood Springs on Saturday the 30th. On Sunday I'll leave Glenwood Spring via I70 to Ely, NV to stay with a friend for a few days and ride around over there. From Ely, it's on to Arches for TentSToc. On Sunday after TentSToc, I head for another CO State Park just pass Salida, but will get there via Durango and Montrose.

Must find and ride as many curvy/scenic roads as is safely possible.

Looking for any suggestion on the finest curvy asphalt that CO and UT have to offer. I know what looks squigly on the map but always looking for suggestions.

Kevin

[wrk101]

Highway 12 in UT between Torrey and Bryce Canyon. It is the finest motorcycle road in the USA.

US50 in Colorado over Independence Pass, then sidetrip to Leadville. After Labor Day, the road through the Rocky Mt National Park is nice, you end up in Estes Park, CO. Before Labor Day, Estes Park is kind of a zoo, after the crowd is gone, it is pretty nice.

[kalexander64]

Thanks for the 12 tip in Utah.

East of Arches, just over the state line in CO, what is 141 like from, Gateway down to Vanocorum?

And also, a question to those more experienced riders of the CO mountain passes, what will the temps be like in early Sept.? A fleece under the jacket or pack a heated vest?

Kevin

[Mellow]

141 is VERY nice... here's some pics I have from 2005

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58265034_XMHFi-M.jpg

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58265035_9kF4e-M.jpg

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58265040_ApA2G-M.jpg

[Putt]

Thanks for the 12 tip in Utah.

East of Arches, just over the state line in CO, what is 141 like from, Gateway down to Vanocorum?

And also, a question to those more experienced riders of the CO mountain passes, what will the temps be like in early Sept.? A fleece under the jacket or pack a heated vest?

Kevin

As Mellow posted, GREAT scenery... Not a lot of twistys, but there are some great sweepers, and the road surface is good.. Just watch out for the cows..

Putt....

[kalexander64]

Nirvana awaits.... have stared at the pictures for about 10 minutes now....

Not sure if it was on this website, motocampers or advriders, but I remember reading/seeing some comments and photos that looked like something from a Road Runner cartoon...sick hairpins without guardrails, drops offs that make your blood run cold, and WAY down below is a road leading you to next moutain that you climb back up... heavenly....

...Sorry, was day dreaming... anyhow, I think they were saying it was down by Mexican Hat, UT. Does that sound right to those of you familiar with the area? Please point me in the direction of the Road Runner and Wille E Coyote roads.

In case you havent guessed, I'm more than a little bit excited about this ride. NW Ohio is appraoching dry lakebed flat. I've flown over this area dozens of times...but to ride though it...

Kevin

[Mellow]

That would be the US 163 Monument Valley

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58247760_iehfL-M.jpg

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58247758_Vxd6v-M.jpg

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58247762_A6rof-M.jpg

[Putt]

Nirvana awaits.... have stared at the pictures for about 10 minutes now....

Not sure if it was on this website, motocampers or advriders, but I remember reading/seeing some comments and photos that looked like something from a Road Runner cartoon...sick hairpins without guardrails, drops offs that make your blood run cold, and WAY down below is a road leading you to next moutain that you climb back up... heavenly....

...Sorry, was day dreaming... anyhow, I think they were saying it was down by Mexican Hat, UT. Does that sound right to those of you familiar with the area? Please point me in the direction of the Road Runner and Wille E Coyote roads.

In case you havent guessed, I'm more than a little bit excited about this ride. NW Ohio is appraoching dry lakebed flat. I've flown over this area dozens of times...but to ride though it...

Kevin

That could be Ut 261... Mokee-Dugway road...
33182



33184

33185

Cuts between 163 and 95 just North of Mexican Hat..
It's a good gravel road, just watch out on the hairpins for vehicles coming the other way..


Putt..33183

[kalexander64]

The pictures I had seen before were Mokee Dugway, but Mello's pics look pretty darn good as well. Looks I have no choice but to ride BOTH routes to compare the most Road Runner & Coyote looking road.

Love quandries like this. :D

Kevin

[George]

If ya follow the correct route, you can get a pic of this as well:33282

See youse guys in Moab in September. I'm gonna go north-west, up the Lake Mead shore road, thru St. George then west across the canyon lands. Lots to see that way.

D'Oh!! EAST across the canyon lands.

[AzDesertRider]

If ya follow the correct route, you can get a pic of this as well:33282

See youse guys in Moab in September. I'm gonna go north-west, up the Lake Mead shore road, thru St. George then west across the canyon lands. Lots to see that way.

Hey George, is that lake shore road paved?

[George]

Hey George, is that lake shore road paved?

Yessir. Pick it up just north of Hoover Dam at the Lake Mead visitor center, follow it up thru Overton (stop at the ice cream parlor on your left) to I-15 just past Logandale. The only way to go from there is i-state to Littlfield, AZ. I recommend staying with I-15 thru Virgin River Gorge, prolly the best stretch of interstate anywhere.

From St. George, follow state route 9 thur Zion Park and on east from there.

See ya at TentSTOC.

[Putt]

If ya follow the correct route, you can get a pic of this as well:33282

See youse guys in Moab in September. I'm gonna go north-west, up the Lake Mead shore road, thru St. George then west across the canyon lands. Lots to see that way.

Ship Rock maaybe???


Putt..

[George]

Yes, Putt, that's Shiprock, up close and personal.

[Putt]

Yes, Putt, that's Shiprock, up close and personal.

Often wondered if there was a way to get closer....

Putt...

[Putt]

I would really like to attend but, being a newbie, got a question.



What do you do for food?





If worse comes to worse.... Think Donner Party.... :eek:


Putt...

[Mellow]

If worse comes to worse.... Think Donner Party.... :eek:


Putt...

Yeah... trust me.. this group will sleep in a cold icy river but go hungry? No way.. LOL

[George]

"Really Good Jerky 1/2 mile Ahead"

:D

[kalexander64]

Folks,

Does anyone know what the water situation is like at the group camp site in Arches? Is a spigot close by or are we talking a collapsible container?

Kevin

[dannyk]

http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/camping.htm

[travlr_45]

I'd be very interested in doing this, I'm sscheduled off for that week already, but have tentively commited to another ride in west virginia. if that doesnt pan out I may head that way. coming from south ga. would be a long ride. be nice if anyone long the way wanted to hook up for the ride there. beats riding alone

[Finewest]

...It be nice if anyone long the way wanted to hook up for the ride there. beats riding alone...

You haven't ridden with my friends! :eek::(:D

[dannyk]

These are the campgrounds listed on the site for Arches, looks like only water is at Devils Garden, and no showers period. Need to decide on a campground so all can congregate at one spot. There is also a burning ban in Utah, notice included



The Devils Garden Campground is a great place to begin your exploration of Arches.

The Devils Garden Campground is located eighteen miles from the park entrance and is open year-round. Facilities include potable water, picnic tables, grills, as well as both pit-style and flush toilets. There are no showers. Bring your own wood or charcoal for the grills. Some sites will accommodate RV's up to 30 feet in length.
Telephone and on-line reservations for both group and individual sites may be made through www.recreation.gov. Reservations are not accepted by the park, and the park does not maintain information about site availability.
Individual Sites
The campground has 52 individual sites which are $15 per night and will accommodate up to ten people. Up to 28 of the individual sites may be reserved for nights between March 1st and October 31st. Reservations must be made no less than 4 days and no more than 240 days in advance. There is an additional $9 booking fee for reservations. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, or call (877) 444-6777, (877) 833-6777 (TDD), or (518) 885-3639.
The remaining 24 campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis each day beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the park entrance station or visitor center.
Group Sites
The campground has two sites for groups of eleven or more people. The Juniper Basin campsite will accommodate up to 55 people; the Canyon Wren campsite up to 35. The group camping fee is $3 per person per night, with a $33 per night minimum. No recreational vehicles or trailers are permitted in the group sites.
Group campsites may be reserved year-round. Reservations must be made no less than 4 days and no more than 360 days in advance. There is an additional $9 booking fee for reservations. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, or call (877) 444-6777, (877) 833-6777 (TDD), or (518) 885-3639.
Unreserved group campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of arrival.

Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Southeastern Area
Moab Division of Fire Management
Price Field Office, Moab Field Office, Monticello Field Office
For Immediate Release Contact Info: Heather O’Hanlon
June 8, 2008 Phone: 435-259-2184
Email: hohanlon@blm.gov
Fire Restrictions To Be Implemented In Southeastern Utah
Utah … The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Utah State Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (DFFSL) have implemented fire restrictions on three major river ways. The hot and dry weather has dried vegetation and raised fire potential.
The river corridors that will be under fire restriction include; the Green River (from Swasey Beach to Canyonlands National Park), the Colorado River (from the Colorado/Utah border to Canyonlands National Park) and the San Juan River (from Bluff to Glen Canyon National

[Uncle Phil]

Best I remember there's a 'commercial' campground in Moab proper on the main drag as you head away from the park through Moab - almost at the end of town on the left. It had all the basic amenities and nice shaded camping spots that we used the last time I did the Arches. With a nice steak house diagonally across the street! If the Moab Diner is still open (up toward the park end of town), it's a mighty fine place for grub also.

[Putt]

Best I remember there's a 'commercial' campground in Moab proper on the main drag as you head away from the park through Moab - almost at the end of town on the left. It had all the basic amenities and nice shaded camping spots that we used the last time I did the Arches. With a nice steak house diagonally across the street! If the Moab Diner is still open (up toward the park end of town), it's a mighty fine place for grub also.

Moab Diner.. Thats right on 191 if I remember correctly.. Good food...

Putt...

[Putt]

Best I remember there's a 'commercial' campground in Moab proper on the main drag as you head away from the park through Moab - almost at the end of town on the left. It had all the basic amenities and nice shaded camping spots that we used the last time I did the Arches. With a nice steak house diagonally across the street! If the Moab Diner is still open (up toward the park end of town), it's a mighty fine place for grub also.

Moab Diner.. Thats right on 191 if I remember correctly.. Good food...

Campgrounds in the area:

http://www.google.com/search?q=moab+camping&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Putt...

[Putt]

Bump...

Need to start talking this one up, it's getting closer..

Putt...

[Mellow]

Yup, I sure hope I can make this one... Just not sure at the moment but it's very high on my list of next rides so ...

I've been a little pre-occupied with forums updates and such, are there any outstanding items that need to be covered?

[dannyk]

Which campground?

[Mellow]

Which campground?

We need a min of 11 people at $3/person to reserve the Juniper Group campsite.. looks like 14 are planning on showing up with another possible 11+...

I've added a poll to see how many are Tent camping vs. a lodge/cabin/hotel in the area... Then we'll see what we have to work with.

[dannyk]

I'll be camping. :biker:

[AZST]

I'll be camping.

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[dannyk]

bbump

[kalexander64]

My guest and I will both be camping.

Kevin

[AzDesertRider]

camping

[George]

I'm campng. 11 at $3 means a few less for a few more bucks each. Make the reservation. I've paid that much for ONE tent at Golden, Colorado a few years ago.

[ST Dan]

camping too...do we need to make individual reservations?

[Mellow]

camping too...do we need to make individual reservations?

I'll give them a call today to see how this is done.

[Diggers1300]

Virginia says, "No Showers?! Oh @*#*^% no!"

Looks like we will be moteling it if we go. :(:(

[Mellow]

I just reserved (res # 2-4943940) for 9/4-6,
leaving on the 7th.

I paid the min of $33 / night which covers the 1st
11 people, not including entrance fees. Give them
the res number above so they know where you
belong.. LOL

[Putt]

Folks,

I will rent a room, anyone who wants to use the shower will be more than welcome...

Putt...

[bygdawg]

I want to go, but alas I the school year has started. I just can't break away right now. Someone take lots of pictures and tell me what a great time I missed. :-(

[dannyk]

Folks,

I will rent a room, anyone who wants to use the shower will be more than welcome...

Putt...


Thanks putt, someone will probably take you up on that, :biker:

[Mellow]

Folks,

I will rent a room, anyone who wants to use the shower will be more than welcome...

Putt...

:please1: Yes sir... very kinda of ya. :run1:



:shower1:

[BigTom]

Danny K at tent SToc?

Big Tom is clearly reconsidering his options. My buddy Ray is going to make a pass at the 200 mph club at the Salt Flats the week before. I'd like to think I'd be able to stop in on the way back. Just another one of my short cuts:)

He may not have his Haybus in shape for the run, in which case he will postpone a year. In which case I might just run up to Moab, anyway.

I had a great experience Forest Service camping this weekend at 666SToc. My first effort with an inflatable bed. Puts me back on the list of liking to camp!

[Putt]

Ok,
Youse guys have a shower... room is reserved for the night(s) of the 4-5-6th and 7th....
Motel 6 at Moab, just a hop-skip-and a-jump from the entrance to the park..



Putt

[Mellow]

Ok,
Youse guys have a shower... room is reserved for the night(s) of the 4-5-6th and 7th....
Motel 6 at Moab, just a hop-skip-and a-jump from the entrance to the park..



Putt

One thing to remember, the group camp ground is about 18 miles +/- from the park entrance.

[Mellow]

I've already got 3 give-aways for the 1st 3 campers I see...These are great little lights.

http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58327590-M.jpg

http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102

[ST Dan]

Dannyk is going to be there a few days early...and I'm taking the long way there, thru OR, CA, NV and AZ....he's not going to get all three, is he???;)

and thanks for the shower offer Putt, sure a few of us will need them!!:rolleyes:

:D

[Mellow]

Dannyk is going to be there a few days early...and I'm taking the long way there, thru OR, CA, NV and AZ....he's not going to get all three, is he???;)

and thanks for the shower offer Putt, sure a few of us will need them!!:rolleyes:

:D

LOL... nah.. the 1st 3 unique campers.. .oh.. ah.. wait.. that's not what I meant.. .ah.. oh heck.. how about I make sure he doesn't get any of them? LOL

[RockyMtnRay]

I've been curious about these STOC events and this seems like a good, reasonably close one to check out. Plus there are some hikes in Arches I've haven't done yet and September is an optimal month for getting great sunrise photos over in Canyonlands NP, particularly of the Mesa Arch (http://www.wildnatureimages.com/Photos_of_Mesa_Arch.htm).

So unless the passes between Colorado Springs and Moab get closed by snow/ice, you can count me in! Oh and I'll be tenting at the campground

[Mellow]

Cool, see ya there, it's not long now...

[Finewest]

MAN! I WANT TO GO! I WANT TO GO! SHOOT...! IT'S GONNA BE HOT, HUH? GEEZ, I'M A SISSY! ...MAN! I WANT TO GO! SHOOT...

[Putt]

I've been curious about these STOC events and this seems like a good, reasonably close one to check out. Plus there are some hikes in Arches I've haven't done yet and September is an optimal month for getting great sunrise photos over in Canyonlands NP, particularly of the Mesa Arch (http://www.wildnatureimages.com/Photos_of_Mesa_Arch.htm).

So unless the passes between Colorado Springs and Moab get closed by snow/ice, you can count me in! Oh and I'll be tenting at the campground

Might have to take the Southern Route, Ray..
I am leaving that option open :)
(Down thru Farmington and then up 191 to Moab...)


Putt...

[RockyMtnRay]

Might have to take the Southern Route, Ray..
I am leaving that option open :)
(Down thru Farmington and then up 191 to Moab...)


Putt...

Yep...I had to do exactly that in mid-May of '07 for a trip to Dead Horse SP (just a bit west of Arches). IIRC, the central Colorado mountains got about a foot of snow the night before I left and passes like Monarch had over a foot of new snow...and stayed icy/snow packed for a day or so afterwards. But even the "southern route" on that trip wasn't ideal...it was rather chilly and there was some new snow along the road even in New Mexico.

When I got up this mid-August morning and looked at Pikes Peak ( I have this killer view of Pikes Peak from my home (http://www.rockymtnray.us//images_general/pikespeak/PikesPeak_Sunrise_05252002A_1.JPG)), even I was surprised to see a pretty heavy coating of snow down as low as about 10000 feet. And CDOT's road report is currently showing snow and snow pack conditions on several of the passes...even as low as Vail Pass at 10,600.

I do a lot of hiking/backpacking during the summer and have learned over the past 10 years that by the end of August/early September there's about a 4 in 10 chance of a fairly serious snowstorm in the Colorado high country (over 10,000 feet).

OTOH, there's also a good likelihood of 90+ temperatures at the lower elevations in that same timeframe. So for this trip I'm planning on packing both the shorts and the heated clothing/fleece! And I just finished installing heated grips and a heated seat on my STeed! :)

[edit]
P.S. Here's a link to the top story in today's Colorado Spring's Gazette (http://www.gazette.com/articles/gutierrez_39402___article.html/peak_won.html) about the miserable winter-like conditions experienced yesterday by the runners in the Pikes Peak Ascent

[BigTom]

I don't mean to be telling you boys any of your business, but if you are going to go as far south as Farmington, you might as well go to Safford, AZ and bust the 191 where it's best:) You will never regret that ride:)

[nm6r]

It looks like the Blue Crew will be camping in Utah!

Is the campground big enough for all of us and Hope?

Ray

[Mellow]

It looks like the Blue Crew will be camping in Utah!

Is the campground big enough for all of us and Hope?

Ray

Yes, we'll just need extra cooling vests.. LOL

[MileHigh]

I am now a definite yes. Will be in tent. Looks like 14 so far for tent spots.

Joe, do we (I) need to call and reserve another spot?

Also, what are GPS cord's for spot?

Putt, might take you up on the shower bit. :p:

[Mellow]

I am now a definite yes. Will be in tent. Looks like 14 so far for tent spots.

Joe, do we (I) need to call and reserve another spot?

Also, what are GPS cord's for spot?

Putt, might take you up on the shower bit. :p:

I reserved the min amount which was 33 for that group area, I think it will handle over 50.

So, no reservations necessary. I don't know the coordinates of the campground but on the first post there's a link to the Nat'l Park website/map.

I put a map on the first post too.

[MileHigh]

I put a map on the first post too.

I should have just looked at your map. :doh1: I was trying to find the Juniper campground on the NPS site.

Probably once in the park, the sites & attractions will have decent signage. Also, the traditional map/brochure that is handed out, at the gate, will show it better.

Thanks Joe!

See ya all real soon!

[Mellow]

Yeah, should be easy.. one main road. When you check in I'm sure they'll tell you any particulars. Be sure to write down the reservation number so overall we don't pay more than we have to.

[RockyMtnRay]

I too thank Putt for his generous offer to let us use his motel shower but there might be some problems if all of us took him up on it.

Moab is very popular with bicyclists, hikers, backpackers, back country campers, etc. who get pretty pungent and, as a result, there are a whole bunch of businesses in the town (http://www.discovermoab.com/shower.htm) that provide public shower facilities at a pretty reasonable cost per shower (typically around $3.00~$4.00). Most are right along the main street (US 191) and some are just a mile or two from the turn off into Arches NP.

I'm personally planning to swing by the Slickrock Campground every day or so to use their showering facilities.

[nm6r]

I'm personally planning to swing by the Slickrock Campground every day or so to use their showering facilities.

We will probably just dry clean daily.

Ray

[Mellow]

We will probably just dry clean daily.

Ray

Hey, we can use the evaporating gel handcleaner... :rolleyes:

[Putt]

Getting pretty close now, will be having some folks leaving already
by the end of this week... Ride safe guys/gals...


Putt...

[Diggers1300]

Looks like Virginia and I are officially on for this! Just got the time off confirmed. We are gonna make this trip sans Uni-go so we'll be motelling it. We'll see ya'll at the campground Friday late afternoon.

[Putt]

Looks like Virginia and I are officially on for this! Just got the time off confirmed. We are gonna make this trip sans Uni-go so we'll be motelling it. We'll see ya'll at the campground Friday late afternoon.

You check on a room yet Steve??
About a week ago, the only place that had anything open was the
Motel 6 in Moab... Maybe something opened up??

Putt...

[nm6r]

Getting pretty close now, will be having some folks leaving already
by the end of this week... Ride safe guys/gals...


Putt...


Isn't it still two weeks away?

Ray

[Mellow]

Isn't it still two weeks away?

Ray

Some are hitting the coast first I think... man, sounds like fun...

Ray, on a side note... I know you said you two were going.. and I'd love to see you two again but I'm a bit worried that the trip might make your throat worse than it already is, especially since the actual issue doesn't seem that clear..

Are you sure it's a good idea? Again, please take this as concern because I'd rather you not show up vs you show up and this turns into something worse.

[nm6r]

I just wanted to make sure I wasn't somehow confused. I originally told Hope it was on Labor Day weekend. She promptly corrected me on when Labor Day weekend was.

I was thinking the same thing about my throat. I think I'm on the road to recovery and have two weeks to change my mind. OTOH, I just don't see how it could get any worse. I subject myself to allergens of all sorts each week. A good ride is good therapy.

BTW, it's not contagious. I was on a job and a contractor asked me something. I had to get close to him to answer and explained I have laryngitis. He jumped back and said, "I don't want it!"

Ray

[Mellow]

I just wanted to make sure I wasn't somehow confused. I originally told Hope it was on Labor Day weekend. She promptly corrected me on when Labor Day weekend was.

I was thinking the same thing about my throat. I think I'm on the road to recovery and have two weeks to change my mind. OTOH, I just don't see how it could get any worse. I subject myself to allergens of all sorts each week. A good ride is good therapy.

BTW, it's not contagious. I was on a job and a contractor asked me something. I had to get close to him to answer and explained I have laryngitis. He jumped back and said, "I don't want it!"

Ray

Yeah, I would have had a hard time getting any campground reservations the weekend before... another reason I don't typically travel on holiday weekends if I can help it.

You already have Hope, so you don't need another wife..LOL.. I was just concerned about ya.. I'm sure you'll make the right choice and I hope you get even better faster as I don't get to see you two enough - it's only been twice..

[rbs]

Just in case you guys missed it, Kat and I totaled our bike in Ft Nelson BC on the 20th of July, so needless to say we must withdraw from this great event.

We still have yet to make one of these....well maybe next year!

[RockyMtnRay]

A change of plans for me...found out yesterday that I will not be able to get away on Friday the 5th so will have to cancel my participation in this get-together. :( (I've changed my attend status RSVP to "No")

Perhaps I'll be able to make it to another STOC next year. And I'm still planning to go to Utah this summer/fall, most likely to camp at/photograph Goblin Valley SP with some riding over to Escalante on UT SR12. Watch for a trip report if I make it.

[MileHigh]

Getting close, only 10 days left to go. My new tent showed up Saturday and, picked up a JetBoil yesterday for coffee.

Making a special treat for everyone. Beef Jerkey from home. :drool1:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/album.php?albumid=255

[Diggers1300]

You check on a room yet Steve??
About a week ago, the only place that had anything open was the
Motel 6 in Moab... Maybe something opened up??

Putt...


Reservations at the Motel 6 in Moab are confirmed!

[AZST]

I am still camping. :):)

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[dond]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=GJT&llon=-110.272088&rlon=-108.949588&tlat=39.607917&blat=38.287917&smap=1&mp=1&map.x=144&map.y=182

[kalexander64]

Well Folks,

Pathetic...worse than kid at Christmas time waiting for this ride to satart. I head west on the 27th on a 11 state, 6k+ mile ride. With any luck, I'll make it past idiot cagers on cell phones and see you all on the east bound leg of the trip at Arches. Going to be an incredible trip, ride safe and see you all there!

Kevin A.

[Mellow]

You too Kevin, I'm sure you'll have some great stories. Have a great trip and see you in just a few days.

[George]

Weather? Monsoons should be about complete, but...

Grand Canyon has suffered some sever storms in recent weeks (see Linda's posts at stocrallies.com.) Weather is _overhead!!!_ in Kingman as we speak (two incidents of lost power in the last hour.)

OTOH, Arches is at pretty high altitude, 10 days from now is at the winter end of monsoon season, and _I don't care!_

See ya there in a few days (leaving home a week from tomorrow.)

[Mellow]

weather smeather.. I'll be there.:hat1:

[kalexander64]

Uh oh.... Flag Staff and the Canyon are on part of my ride route... So while the south rim is where all the traditional touristy stuff is, what's the north rim like? I'm very inclined to camp on the north rim simple because it is so much more remote...but is it TOO remote?

Kevin A.

[George]

Uh oh.... Flag Staff and the Canyon are on part of my ride route... So while the south rim is where all the traditional touristy stuff is, what's the north rim like? I'm very inclined to camp on the north rim simple because it is so much more remote...but is it TOO remote?

Kevin A.

North Rim is much prettier (my opinion) and the roads are better in that area. No good roads on the south rim and too much traffic. Neither is remote, there's plenty of civilization. Weather shouldn't be an issue. See ya at Arches and/or on the road.

[nm6r]

We toured the south rim on our way to WeSToc this year. We haven't been to the north rim and wanted to but it looked like it added a LOT of time to get there and back. If time is no object, go for it.

Ray

[Finewest]

A Ray of Hope going to be there!? I'm going! ;)

[Mellow]

A Ray of Hope going to be there!? I'm going! ;)

LOL.. toga toga toga....

that's good news Fred.

[nm6r]

We'll see ya there Fred!

Ray

[Finewest]

Aaahhh guys! I'm sorry! I was just pulling Ray's leg. I won't be able to make it. I'm in the middle of the busy season for my company. They make school athletic uniforms and this is the football uniform purchase time. I'm swamped!

I really really want to go man! You guys are going to have so much fun! And what a place! Excellent choice! Bring cameras! Get up real early, and skip dinner for pictures! Trust me! LOL.

Damn! I hate my job! I hate money! I hate time! I WANT TO GO!!! :(

[NoBull]

Wife and I are in, leaving this Sat. Probably there by Friday night?? No schedule on this one so well see how it goes. Looking forward to meeting all yall...

[ST Dan]

Hello from Bozeman, ST Dan and myself pulled in this evening, gonna do lolo pass and US 12 tomorrow into lewiston and head towards crater lake. Dannyk

[Mellow]

Ride safe guys... see ya in Arches.

[Diggers1300]

Were gonna leave Wed afternoon but Gustav will be here then. Have to play it by ear but may have to cancel. We'll see...

[George]

Ray Nagan says, "GET OUT NOW!!"

Hope to see ya there.

[Putt]

New tars for the STeed Tuesday morning, then heading on out... Should pull into Arches sometime on Thursday... Might stretch it into a 2 night trip... or not...

Putt...

[Putt]

Looks like I may have to bail on this one...


Putt...

[George]

Looks like I may have to bail on this one...


Putt...

Explanation?

I'm leaving Tuesday sometime, be there Thursday fur sur. Maybe Wednesday. ReSTored has the duty this trip.

[Mellow]

Looks like I may have to bail on this one...


Putt...

Well, that just plain sux... Hope everything is okay.

[dond]

Sorry Putt. Best to ya.

WX looks real good for the trip. Got the Bushtec packed and ready. TH morn....zoooooooooooom. :biker:

[NoBull]

Sorry to hear you had to bail Putt, was looking forward to meeting you.

[Putt]

Explanation?

I'm leaving Tuesday sometime, be there Thursday fur sur. Maybe Wednesday. ReSTored has the duty this trip.

Mom passed away Sunday morning...

Putt...

[Mellow]

Mom passed away Sunday morning...

Putt...

Sorry Larry, you have our prayers.

[Putt]

Sorry Larry, you have our prayers.

Thanks Joe,
Dad passed away in April, they were married 71 years and tighter than a
barnacle on the hull of a ship.. We knew that after Dad passed that it would
not be long till Mom joined him.. All is well, they are together again....

Putt...

[MNwing]

Putt, sorry to hear about your Mom, Sounds like they had a wonderful life together and are now together forever.

[motomac]

My condolences.

[George]

Condolences, Putt. You and yours are in our prayers.

[Mellow]

Heading out after work today.. should make it to Ute Lake SP in NM for the evening.. or further if I sneak out sooner.. but, we'll see.

Will see y'all in a day or so, ride safe!

[Finewest]

Damn! You guys have a good time! Shoot! I wanta go!!! This sucks! Take lots of pics. I'm going next year!!! FOR SURE! :(

[Mellow]

Damn! You guys have a good time! Shoot! I wanta go!!! This sucks! Take lots of pics. I'm going next year!!! FOR SURE! :(

That being the case grasshopper, your mission, should you accept it, will be to choose a location for next year's TentSTOC... no real requirements. Just find a location.

I love passing the buck...

Start a TentSTOC 2009 thread if you like.. :cf1: :popcorn :nanner1:

[Finewest]

That being the case grasshopper, your mission, should you accept it, will be to choose a location for next year's TentSTOC... no real requirements. Just find a location.

I love passing the buck...

Start a TentSTOC 2009 thread if you like.. :cf1: :popcorn :nanner1:

Ooohhh, how freaky! How fun! I got just the place! But it's in California... I was just up there a couple of weeks back doing my Angeles Crest ride and thought this would be a nice ST camping place... Called....

BUCKHORN! (http://tchester.org/sgm/places/buckhorn_campground.html)

Up in nice cool higher elevations (6-7k feet) in the Angeles National Forest Backcountry; a feel of Sierra alpine and next to the Angeles Crest Highway running sweet ridin' curves east and west. And I understand they may have the eastern end open by then.

But... I understand that a lot of you guys come in from all points east, west, south and north, so maybe a more "centerlized" location would be better. I'll kick it around...

Is Tentstoc a western states thing?

[Mellow]

Ooohhh, how freaky! How fun! I got just the place! But it's in California... I was just up there a couple of weeks back doing my Angeles Crest ride and thought this would be a nice ST camping place... Called....

BUCKHORN!

Up in nice cool higher elevations (6-7k feet) in the Angeles National Forest Backcountry; a feel of Sierra alpine and next to the Angeles Crest Highway running sweet ridin' curves east and west. And I understand they may have the eastern end open by then.

But... I understand that a lot of you guys come in from all points east, west, south and north, so maybe a more "centerlized" location would be better. I'll kick it around...

Doesn't matter where it is, as long as it's not in the same place 2 times in a row.... :clap2:

[RickA]

The bike has a fresh oil change, the tires and brakes are good, and the camping equipment is packed. Guess I am just about ready. I am planning on leaving here Thursday and arriving at the campground about mid-day Friday. Looking forward to meeting some new folks

Rick

[nm6r]

I am planning on leaving here Thursday and arriving at the campground about mid-day Friday.

That's our plan too!

Ray

[George]

Damn! You guys have a good time! Shoot! I wanta go!!! This sucks! Take lots of pics. I'm going next year!!! FOR SURE! :(

Fred, am I supposed to take the West Coast banner with for this event? It's a long way from the west coast. Also, I'm gonna be on the road for a month.

Either way, I'll have it at SeaSTOC in a few weeks.

[George]

I'm just getting in the shower (after pulling the starter off "the Hulk" for a look see). All packed, be leaving here in an hour or so. No rush, only 6 or 8 hunnert miles going the long way.

I might have to leave there on Saturday to make it to Cody and meet LT Rider for the Pony Express handoff on Sunday. It'd be doable in a day on straight roads, but who wants to go that way!?

[Putt]

I thought maybe, just maybe that I might be able to get the tars changed on
the ST and still maybe make it out to Moab, but can't get the bike into the shop till Saturday... You guys have a good time...

Putt...

[nm6r]

I thought maybe, just maybe that I might be able to get the tars changed on
the ST and still maybe make it out to Moab, but can't get the bike into the shop till Saturday... You guys have a good time...

Putt...

Tires, shop? Putt, isn't there someone with a HF or No-mar tire changer near by? Ya can't let a little thing like tires get in the way.

Ray

[Putt]

Tires, shop? Putt, isn't there someone with a HF or No-mar tire changer near by? Ya can't let a little thing like tires get in the way.

Ray

Actually, no one close.. I had them scheduled to be put on today, but had the funeral and all so that kind of prevented that.. If I could have had them put on tomorrow, I still could have made it out there with one less day of travel time (no big deal), but nope, can't get-er-done till Saturday... I guess
it is time to go visit my friendly HF store....

Putt...

[Finewest]

Fred, am I supposed to take the West Coast banner with for this event? It's a long way from the west coast. Also, I'm gonna be on the road for a month.

Either way, I'll have it at SeaSTOC in a few weeks.

I don't see why not! It'd be great to see Joe's and the rest of the guys sigs. on it. My heart's really with you guys on this event! Sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun! Except for the heat! And if it turns out to be in the mid-70's all the time I'll be pissed! LOL!

Ride safely George! And see ya at Seastoc II!

[ST Dan]

Hi all,

dannyk and I are in Hatch, UT! we could be at the campsite tomorrow, but we'll probably get there early on thurs. see you all there!!!!

:D

[MileHigh]

Sounds like it is going to be a lot of fun! Except for the heat! And if it turns out to be in the mid-70's all the time I'll be pissed! LOL!

Ride safely George! And see ya at Seastoc II!

Come on Fred, looks like it's going to be beautiful!

http://forecast.weather.gov//MapClick.php?FcstType=text&site=GJT&textField1=38.581489361702&textField2=-109.54531073446

Leaving at "O" dark thirty tomorrow morning. See everyone tomorrow afternoon.

[Finewest]

Come on Fred, looks like it's going to be beautiful!

http://forecast.weather.gov//MapClick.php?FcstType=text&site=GJT&textField1=38.581489361702&textField2=-109.54531073446

Leaving at "O" dark thirty tomorrow morning. See everyone tomorrow afternoon.

That's almost Fred Comfort Zone! LOL. Ride safe guys! And have a great time!!! :clap2:

[Mellow]

I'm in Moab,UT. Got here around 5pm. Arches was full so I'm at the KOA.

Got rained on a bunch. A deer wanted a ride on the back seat but it was just a little too slow.

Man the weather is nice!
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[nm6r]

A deer wanted a ride on the back seat but it was just a little too slow.

Another example proving my theory.

Ray

[AzDesertRider]

Yup, heading out at o-dark-30

See y'all at Arches.

[Mellow]

Another example proving my theory.

Ray

I'm afraid to ask but not smart enough to stop myself... so??
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[Mellow]

Yup, heading out at o-dark-30

See y'all at Arches.

Ride Safe.. see ya in a few hrs.
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[STill Fiddlin]

Have fun, be safe everyone. I can't escape work for the past couple months - no immediate end in sight... :work2:

[AZST]

Departure: 15 minutes

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[dond]

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/NGSPOD04/107919~Space-Shuttle-Blast-Off-Posters.jpg

[nm6r]

I'm afraid to ask but not smart enough to stop myself... so??
Posted via Mobile Device

All deer hits are claimed as, "There wasn't time to stop. It was just all of a sudden there." There has even been the occasion where the deer hits the side of the bike. Also, everyone tends to slow down when in deer territory.

So, if you are riding fast enough, you won't hit a deer. You will already be past where the deer crosses.

Ray

[Finewest]

Aaahhh man! Those dudes are already gone... Damn... I want to go! GOD SPEED OH ST CAMPERS OF THE UTAH TRAIL AND SKY! :clap2:

[nm6r]

We are just about to head out the door ourselves.

TentSToc here we come!

Ray

[Finewest]

We are just about to head out the door ourselves.

TentSToc here we come!

Ray

God Speed Ray and Hope! Ride safe! :clap2:

[George]

I'm in the Moab library. Saw two 1300s go past the Pancake Haus about 10 this morning headed north. I went riding, just got back here, nowheaded to the park.

I gotta leave here tomorrow morning, tho, to meet LT Rider in Helena, MT on Saturday for the Pony Express Handoff. Then, Casper, WY, Lincoln, NE, Pierre, SD, Bismark, ND, and St. Paul, MN.

Maybe I'll visit Aerostich on the way and get a zipper repaired. Also, plan to finally visit Bob's Java Hut in Minneapolis.

After all that, I'll be WiSTOC in Spring Green, then to Adam C's.

Catch some of youse guys on the road.

[RickA]

I made it to Richfield Ut today. I'll pull out early tomorrow and should make TentSTOC by noon.

Rick

[NoBull]

Leaving Twin Falls Id in a few minutes, in Arches early afternoon...Save me a spot...

[NoBull]

Im home, thanks guys. Great meeting you. Until next time...

[Diggers1300]

Great seeing those that we have previously met and meeting a few new faces. Virginia and I and back at the hotel and those that haven't left already are leaving tomorrow morning. We are taking the long way back to Texas via the Grand Canyon, Four States, and a nice meandering ride back through Durango.

Here is a pic at the park and one on the way that I couldn't pass up.

[Mellow]

Back home, got here about 3 hrs ago, just unpacked and resting. Great weather the entire trip even if I got a little rain here and there. The actual even couldn't have been any better. Great seeing everyone. I'll get some pics up here in a few.

[AzDesertRider]

Home Safe n Sound

Awesome Event not just the location, but because of the people that attended. It was great to see, ride & just hang out with each & every on of you!! Joe, thank you soooo much for putting this together..:bow1: :yr1:

1,772 sMILES. Low 35 deg High 113 deg, both today.

Pics to be sorted & put in an album later.

[Putt]

Sigh.....


Putt...

[Mark]

Sigh.....


+1
1111

[dond]

http://travel.webshots.com/album/566599847hvVeJo?vhost=travel :p::D

[AZST]

This was a good time. Utawe. :yes:

Arches is an amazing place...and a fantastic place to camp. Perfect weather the whole time we were there.

1448 miles. 35 degrees (Bryce National Park) for low 110 for high. Like Bob mentioned, this temp range was today.

Great seeing all who attended.

--Bryan
04ST1300A
:04biker:

[nm6r]

We're back home too. Got back about 8:30pm Sunday night.

Good times.

Ray

[Diggers1300]

Glad ya'll made it home safe! We are still on the road. Stopped for the night in Flagstaff.

Grand Canyon----- AWESOME! Nothing else to say about it.

Ya'll had some temperature extremes. How about this one...

54 degrees coming down from North Rim.
94 degrees going across the Navajo Bridge.

40 Degrees in less than 30 minutes!

Later!!

[dannyk]

Back home for now, arrived home at 11:40 monday night, low 34, high 107. The camping and people were great, the area, what can you say, every turn saw more scenery. I took somewhere around 1200 pictures on ST Dan's and my trip, got lots of work to do now. :biker:

[Finewest]

I've been checking out Mellow's and Mark's (MileHigh) TentSTOC picture galleries and they are outstanding pictures!

Oh man oh man I so wish I had gone. SCREW THE HEAT! Such a beautiful place and your campsite was totally PRIMO!

Man! You guys got to make this a yearly event and destination! I'm going next year if you do or don't! :clap2:

[nm6r]

Here are my pictures from TentSTOC 2008 (http://nm6r.spaces.live.com/?lc=1033).

Did anyone get a shot of our dumpster diving diva in action?

Good times!

Ray

[Finewest]

Here are my pictures from TentSTOC 2008 (http://nm6r.spaces.live.com/?lc=1033).

Did anyone get a shot of our dumpster diving diva in action?

Good times!

Ray

Oh heck Ray, now you're just rubbing it in!!! Way cool pics dude! Love the hiking scenes!

[Mellow]

Here are my pictures from TentSTOC 2008 (http://nm6r.spaces.live.com/?lc=1033).

Did anyone get a shot of our dumpster diving diva in action?

Good times!

Ray

Nice, where was that shoe tree? LOL

[AzDesertRider]

Here are my pictures from TentSTOC 2008 (http://nm6r.spaces.live.com/?lc=1033).

Did anyone get a shot of our dumpster diving diva in action?

Good times!

Ray

Awesome pics.. Ray & Hope.

Very sorry to have missed the "dumpster diving Diva in action" :D There must be some kinda good story to go with that statement.

[nm6r]

Nice, where was that shoe tree? LOL

The shoe tree is about 20-30 minutes east of Fallon, NV on hwy 50. We saw it as a unique roadside attraction on PBS. We caught a glimpse of it on our way to TentSTOC and just had to get a better look on our way home.


Awesome pics.. Ray & Hope.

Very sorry to have missed the "dumpster diving Diva in action" :D There must be some kinda good story to go with that statement.

I used one of my saddlebags as a beer cooler Friday afternoon. Hope later found a styrofoam cooler in one of the dumpsters. :cool:


Ray

[AzDesertRider]

I used one of my saddlebags as a beer cooler Friday afternoon. Hope later found a styrofoam cooler in one of the dumpsters. :cool:


Ray

Ah, that explains two things... I had asked Hope how you guys hauled that styrofoam cooler on the bike, she just laughed & said "we didn't" :p:

[Diggers1300]

After a day of riding in the rain from Amarillo, we are home safe.

Good friends, awesome scenery and great riding! What more could you ask for?

[nm6r]

What more could you ask for?

How about a silly video from TentSTOC?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_6UmjtPRwo

I wonder who that is?

Ray

[Finewest]

How about a silly video from TentSTOC?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_6UmjtPRwo

I wonder who that is?

Ray

Somebody taking a dump in the bushes? :confused:

[nm6r]

Go full screen and you'll see.

This was an experiment zoomed in at 12x without a tripod which explains the poor quality.

Ray