cheapSTOC 2008

[lddave]

I am lazy and the owners have been great to deal with and I like riding in the area so back to Junction again.

CheapSTOC 2008
May 2-3-2008
Junction, Texas
Legends Inn 325-446-8644 / 877-445-8444
www.thelegendsinn.com (http://www.thelegendsinn.com)
The rates with tax included are
Single $39.00
Double $44.65
Click here to Attend (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=174&day=2008-5-2&c=1)



48 hour cancellation policy, credit card needed to reserve rooms.
Tell the motel you are going to be with the cheapSTOC group for these rates.
There is a KOA campground in town for those who want to camp.

[sherob]

WOOT!!!!!! I can go... if the SO says :rolleyes:

[Coop]

There aren't going to anymore of their moronic call backs this year are there?

[sherob]

There aren't going to anymore of their moronic call backs this year are there?

I don't think they'll call you back... heck, I'd be surprised if they took your reservation over the phone when you call them :D

[clmixon]

This sounds doable, I am probably not gonna be able to make Mooshine cause of work but this.....I think I can see a light.

Chris :06biker:

[sherob]

This sounds doable, I am probably not gonna be able to make Mooshine cause of work but this.....I think I can see a light.

Chris :06biker:

That'll be cool... haven't seen your mug in a while ;)

[lddave]

There aren't going to anymore of their moronic call backs this year are there?

I received no call backs last year maybe your past motel behavior has you on the callback/harassment list.

[Speedracer612]

Sounds like a party!

[Dketchum]

JJust plugged in Friday the 2nd as VA..I might actually make one of these things!

[Coop]

I received no call backs last year maybe your past motel behavior has you on the callback/harassment list.

Denial doesn't make mean last year didn't exist. Several people who had reservations at that motel had their reservations cancelled by the motel. The owner said it was because the motel was unable to contact them at the last minute to verify their reservations, but the reservations were covered by creditcards. That is not an honorable way to do business. Will it be more of the same this year?

[msnyder755]

All shirts that are too be worn on Friday night must carry the Coop seal of approval.

Should be fun again...hopefully I won't get sick this year

[Coop]

All shirts that are too be worn on Friday night must carry the Coop seal of approval.

Should be fun again...hopefully I won't get sick this year

You looked like you were on your last leg Mike. I don't know how you made it home, unless that Tex-Mex place cured you.

[lddave]

Denial doesn't make mean last year didn't exist. Several people who had reservations at that motel had their reservations cancelled by the motel. The owner said it was because the motel was unable to contact them at the last minute to verify their reservations, but the reservations were covered by creditcards. That is not an honorable way to do business. Will it be more of the same this year?

Coop my reply was an attempt at a joke, if your dealings with the motel last year were so distasteful stay some where else or stay at home. The Legends is only a suggestion stay where ever you want. I get no discount or free room no matter where people stay.
Only rule for cheapSTOC IS NO WHINING.

[Medicine Bear]

Only rule for cheapSTOC IS NO WHINING.


Does that include our ST's? :D

Fred :03biker: :confused:

[lddave]

Fred STs are the only thing allowed to whine at ST events.

[DHTracker]

This sounds like a cool trip, About 5 hours from Ft. Worth? I noticed the Two Wheel Texans are planing for Junction the week prior to on dual sports. I have a dual sport as well, just don't think it would be as fun and fast as my ST.

[ChucksKLRST]

This sounds like a cool trip, About 5 hours from Ft. Worth? I noticed the Two Wheel Texans are planing for Junction the week prior to on dual sports. I have a dual sport as well, just don't think it would be as fun and fast as my ST.

I am going to be riding in the TWT dual sport ride with my KLR ,and then will try to make it back down for CheapSToc with the ST. Not sure if I can, but will try.You should try the TWT Dual sport ride also. The Ride book is worth the entry fee by it's self. I really have to earn alot of Kitchen Pass points to pull off back to back weekends. in Junction. If I can get back down for CheapSToc, anybody willing to share a room :D

[STill Fiddlin]

I have marked out the weekend on the calendar and got my kitchen pass. Hope I behave and do not get it revoked before then. This was the first STOC event I attended with Fred (Medicine Bear) and J Reviere- neither on 2 wheels this year (unless Fred is making unannounced plans) - 2 years ago. Maybe not "the mother of all STOC events" but it's certainly the mother of my connection with many of the folks who have been at this for a long time, and got me going to later events. Highly recommended!

Cheap is good!

[sherob]

Look forward to seeing you again, Keith! Hope it doesn't rain again this year :rolleyes: Take it easy coming down too :p:

[hscoggin]

This is a Friday and Saturday, right? Just wondering. I expected it to be a Saturday/Sunday, but then I checked my calendar...

This sounds like fun - I like that area, too. I doubt my wife would be up for a two-day trip that far, but maybe I can talk my way out of the house for a few days on my own.

[lddave]

Thumbing thru Ride Texas magazine and saw that cheapSTOC made the coming events on the Junction, Texas add advertisement.

[gec343]

Coop my reply was an attempt at a joke, if your dealings with the motel last year were so distasteful stay some where else or stay at home. The Legends is only a suggestion stay where ever you want. I get no discount or free room no matter where people stay.
Only rule for cheapSTOC IS NO WHINING.

In defense of COOP, it seems to me he was just giving a heads up to people. It would be more than a little disheartening to have a credit card hold and then find the room not available, patricularly after a long ride.:03biker:

[keithq]

OK, OK, I'll go. ;)

(Anyone want my smoking room in exchange for a non?)

[lddave]

Glad you decided to make it this year Keith. I called the motel last night and was told that there were 15 rooms reserved so far.

[keithq]

OK, I lied. I can't make it. When I went to put it on my calendar in Outlook, strangely enough, there was already another conference I'd signed up for.

Dang, either I'm getting old or I have too full a social calendar.

But, TexSTOC is settled. Maybe I'll see some of you up there in September.

[Sfroza]

OK, I lied. I can't make it. When I went to put it on my calendar in Outlook, strangely enough, there was already another conference I'd signed up for.

Dang, either I'm getting old or I have too full a social calendar.

But, TexSTOC is settled. Maybe I'll see some of you up there in September.

TexSTOC looks more like ArkSTOC.

[sherob]

TexSTOC looks more like ArkSTOC.

LOL!!! :D

[Coop]

TexSTOC looks more like ArkSTOC.

It's a clever way to temporarily increase the DNA in Arkansas. AND well worth the trip.......the roads are awesome.

[msnyder755]

Looks like I will be out for Cheapstoc....work gets in the way yet again. I could take vacation time but saving it for WeSToc and the MotoGP race in Indy. If the schedule changes I will definately be there but for now....not

[lddave]

Michael sorry to hear about work gettting in the way of you attending cheapSTOC .

[ROBDOG]

As a new member what is itinerary / map / logistics /meeting points/ etc.
Sorry OCD kicking in.
Thanks, Rob

[STill Fiddlin]

I believe Dave again squandered the entire logistics budget with his initial post.

My experience has been: Meeting point is Legends Inn, and possibly a named place for dinner if anyone wants to. Maps - BYO, or tag along with someone else.

Very friendly bunch, but no rules. A margarita machine draws some attendees like moths to a flame; so that's a sure-fire ice breaker, if you like *that* kind of crowd :).

[lddave]

As a new member what is itinerary / map / logistics /meeting points/ etc.
Sorry OCD kicking in.
Thanks, Rob

Rob here is itinerary for cheapSTOC.
Great riding in a cheap location having a good time with some great people .
The central meeting location is the Legends Inn
Some are arriving Thursday but most on Friday with most leaving Sunday.
cheapSTOC is very informal I will have some suggestions about routes, eating places, and an interesting place or two that people can visit.
There will be a Saturday night group dinner with some wearing their obnoxious loud shirts.

[lddave]

Some of the interesting attractions that can be visited during cheapSTOC are
Fort McKavett, Fort Lancaster, Caverns of Sonora, Devils River, Devils Sinkhole, Lantry home of Judge Roy Bean, Lone Star Motorcycle Mus. and the newly added attraction the Polygamist Compound in Eldorado .

[Marshal_Mercer]

There aren't going to anymore of their moronic call backs this year are there?
Coop:

I'm in Junction several times a year. When I go, I stay at the Day's Inn, 111 Martinez Street, Junction TX 76849, 325-446-3730. They are at the other end of town from Cooper's BBQ and the DQ. Nice view of the Llano River from the back-side rooms, and easy access to US 10.

The bridge into town is still being repaired but traffic is permitted to cross, single file.

Have a good CheapSTOC.

Marshal

[msnyder755]

Michael sorry to hear about work gettting in the way of you attending cheapSTOC .

...did I mention I hate when work gets in the way of riding.

[Sfroza]

It's a clever way to temporarily increase the DNA in Arkansas. AND well worth the trip.......the roads are awesome.

Did you mean DNA or IQ?

[TOS]

Tried to reserve a room at the Legends Inn about 1 hour ago. They had 3 non-remodeled rooms left. I asked for other recommendation from Legends. Made reservations with "The Hills" motel, $40.00/night/dbl.
Phone for The Hills =325.446.2567
Tim

[lddave]

Just checked the price of regular gas in Junction it is $3.39 to $3.50 so one fill up on the ST will cost me as much as the motel room for one night.

[lddave]

At the pervious cheapSTOCs I have riden non honda bikes
and since my dualsport buddy is not going to Junction with me I decided to ride the ST. New rear tire, battery, oil change, and some cleaning up and it is almost ready to go.
See you all in Junction.

[Medicine Bear]

Looking forward to it, Dave. Thanks for the update on the gas prices. If I take it easy I can make Junction on one tank. Who's going up on Thursday besides me?

Fred :03biker: :confused:

[sherob]

I'll be there late Wednesday night ;)

[STill Fiddlin]

I plan to get there late Thursday. Forecast looks good (http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USTX0667)

[Medicine Bear]

Looks like I'll get to test out my new mesh jacket...

Ninety-one and it's barely May.

Fred :03biker: :confused:

[sherob]

LOL!!!! I guess the Stich will be staying home and old faithful Motoport will be making the trip :) I haven't seen 91 since August last year :D

[Medicine Bear]

LOL!!!! I guess the Stich will be staying home and old faithful Motoport will be making the trip :) I haven't seen 91 since August last year :D

Rub it in, Rob. And don't forget to tell us how you don't have to drive 300 miles to get to good riding country! :D

See you at CheapSToc. BTW, I won't be competing in the Loud Shirt Contest this year so you might actually win. But never count Coop out...

Fred :03biker: :confused:

[sherob]

The funny thing about the 91 degrees, Fred... it was when I left Katy in August... BUWAAHAAAAAHAAA :D

[jheck10]

Anyone headed to CheapSTOC from Austin on Friday afternoon?

[lddave]

LOL!!!! I guess the Stich will be staying home and old faithful Motoport will be making the trip :) I haven't seen 91 since August last year :D

Rob I use to wear my Areostich Roadcrafer year round. I just told people that ask if it was hot I would tell them it was Air Conditioned.

[Imrubicon]

Anyone headed to CheapSTOC from Austin on Friday afternoon?
I am still up in the air but it looks like I may be going .
Anyone camping ?

[Dketchum]

I am still up in the air but it looks like I may be going .
Anyone camping ?

I am probably going to camp at the KOA..I will not be arriving till Saturday. It's only a 120 mile ride to Junction and I couldnt get out of work Friday.

[Sfroza]

Anyone headed to CheapSTOC from Austin on Friday afternoon?

I should be in the Austin area early on Friday afternoon, since I am leaving from south of Houston Friday morning.

Rich

[Sfroza]

Just a head's up to let you know that the lady at the hotel is calling folks up to confirm their reservations.

I wouldn't want coop to be shut out two years in a row.

[ChucksKLRST]

I had a room that was reserved by Fred D, but he cannot make it. I still have the room in his name but need some one to share it with me. Friday night and Saturday night. I should be in early afternoon on Friday. If interested come find me.

[sherob]

Just a head's up to let you know that the lady at the hotel is calling folks up to confirm their reservations.

I wouldn't want coop to be shut out two years in a row.

Uhh... don't worry... he made it :o:

[Dketchum]

As usual screwed by work. 16 hours yesterday, back at it today..no end in sight.

Only 13 more monthe of this crap, then I am done.

Enjoy yourselves. :(

[STill Fiddlin]

Uhh... don't worry... he made it :o:Rob, I thought it was your turn to call and cancel his reservation this year :)

It was great seeing everyone - wish I could have stayed another day. But, since I shifted my stay there one day earlier, I can say that riding around there on a Friday is a lot more fun that a Saturday (if you've only got one day). I may try to do that next time I get out that way.

Pic of Legends (see a moderator hard at "work"), 336 overlook, and, also, love bug season - have to clean some stuff now.

[Imrubicon]

I made it
it was around 2 as I wandered around on the way there,.
I got a room and its not bad the people are nice people.
someone was complaining about the lack of wireless on the end but it is not the hilton LOL
not bad rooms for 40 through,
ride safe all

[msnyder755]

Glad you guys had/are having a good time....Wish I could have made it.

If Keith hadn't said the bug thing I swear he was dual sporting.....LOL geesh

[msnyder755]

What about the loudest shirt....who was it? who I must know who?

[ChucksKLRST]

Just to let everyone know that I am home safe and sound. Left at 7:00 and rolled into my garage at 11:30. 288 miles in 4.5 hours. Ran most of the open road at about 85 to 90. Hit a couple of triple digits a time or two. Had a real nice tail wind and the bike ran smooth as glass. Top speed for this trip was 111 mph. Had a great time and will be looking forward to seeing every one at WESTOC next month.

[Coop]

The loud shirt winner was an FJR rider from Conroe who also sported some flashy shoes. Granted he didn't have much competition this year. Fred's shirt looked a little reserved to be called loud and Mollie tried to win dressed as a duck hunter. I forgot to bring mine.....it's an old age thing....you'll understand someday Michael. Of course, Dave wore the same shirt he's worn for the past two years and that's going nowhere. LOL!!

PS..On the way home I stopped at a bakery to pick up a roll. As I was leaving a lady said,"It is nice to see a gentleman your age still enjoying riding." OUCH!!

[STill Fiddlin]

... As I was leaving a lady said,"It is nice to see a gentleman your age still enjoying riding." OUCH!!Was it the "gentleman" or "your age" part that hurt more? :)

Good seeing you, and thanks for breakfast and supper - I owe you!

[Coop]

Was it the "gentleman" or "your age" part that hurt more? :)

Good seeing you, and thanks for breakfast and supper - I owe you!

I'm not sure, but I'm filing a grievence with the LOLA (Little Old Ladies of America)

[rockmantex]

I got home around 1:30. I enjoyed the weekend, had some great rides, met some good people and also met Coop. I found out the "B S king" is from the same home town as me. I look forward to next year.

Steve
03 ST1300
06 WeeStrom
07 SV1000

[Coop]

I got home around 1:30. I enjoyed the weekend, had some great rides, met some good people and also met Coop. I found out the "B S king" is from the same home town as me. I look forward to next year.

Steve
03 ST1300
06 WeeStrom
07 SV1000

Coop thinks....BS king? Hmmm!! Ahh!! It must mean Breakfast and Supper king!! What about lunch? I'm pretty strong on lunch too!! LOL!!

Wait a minute, that could possibly mean something quite different!! Coop composes an ad for the Bryan newspaper...Wanted painting contractor to secretly paint house burnt orange.

It was nice meeting you Steve!! I just hope that Dave has things a little more organized next year. I found out today that I was the only rider aware of the 7pm curfew and the 9am wakeup.

[msnyder755]

[I] I found out today that I was the only rider aware of the 7pm curfew and the 9am wakeup.

What? :eek:

[Simmons1]

CheapSToc was a great weekend as always. Dave's low key approach makes for a fun but relaxing weekend for Linda and I.

We left about 8:30 Friday morning and routed through Hico for Linda to pick up some coffee at the store across the street from the Coffee Kup. Our next stop was in Llano at the DQ up the street from Coopers. Coopers was out as there were about 200 Harley's in the parking lot and we didn't want to be there all afternoon for lunch. We arrived in Junction at the Legends around 3:30pm.

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The Legends scene:

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Coop showing off how he maintains his physique:

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More Legends:

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Since there was no formal ride planned for Saturday, everyone headed out their own separate ways for they day in small groups. Linda and I decided to head over to Sanora and tour the Caverns of Sanora. We had a nice time with the exception of the 98% humidity in the cave.

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After the tour we had a quick lunch in Sanora and made a loop down to Rocksprings and then back to Junction. On the way back Linda took a couple over the shoulder pictures of Ralf in action on his ST.

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After we arrived back it was time for a little more bench racing and then dinner at Isaacks.

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The ride home today was uneventful. On the way home stopped in Strawn for one Mary's Cafe's world famous Chicken Fried Steaks. It was awesome.

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I am glad I only ordered the medium sized plate!

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[sherob]

I made it home a bit ago... tried a different way back this time :D

[Sfroza]

I made it
it was around 2 as I wandered around on the way there,.
I got a room and its not bad the people are nice people.
someone was complaining about the lack of wireless on the end but it is not the hilton LOL
not bad rooms for 40 through,
ride safe all

True, it is not the Hilton, but when I checked their website they claimed that they had wireless internet connection. They also claimed to have wireless internet on the sign outside where they welcomed us to Cheapstoc.

When I made my reservation, they did not tell me that the room they were giving me did not have wireless in it. If they would have told me that my room did not have wireless when I made my reservation, I would have gladly paid more for a room that did have wireless or I would have stayed at a hotel that did have wireless. I have an aircard and since Junction is out in the middle of no where, that did not work either.

I needed wireless for my job, not for random surfing. I brought my laptop because I had to do work over the weekend that required the use of the internet. Since the hotel claimed to have a wireless internet connection, I depended on them to be able to provide it. I got some of what I had to do sitting outside the office, where the internet connection was OK, but the lack of internet connection really put me in a bind and I was finishing up the work I had to do late on Sunday night.

When I asked on Saturday to be moved into a room that had wireless, the hotel said that I would have to pay for an additional room. Since I had already paid for a room with a wireless connection, I did not feel it was right to have to pay for another room just to get what had already been paid for.

It is not an honorable way to do business to advertise that your hotel has a service, in this case a wireless internet connection, and then take a reservation without mentioning that the room does not have that service.

I will be staying at the Day's End hotel up on the other side of I-10, if I stay in Junction again.

[Imrubicon]

No offense intened .
I too was on call and working for a little bit.
I just have learned that wireless in those out of the way speck on the map may mean they have a little bleed over from the wireless next door at the starbucks .:D
I dont think I will stay there for anything other than cheapstoc either I just dont expect much from small town hotels and there for are not disapointed.
I spoke with them about getting a booster as their wireless was weak even in the office.
I also was sitting out by the office for a little bit to send emails.
I have found data service out that way I put my phone in airplane mode to save battery life for when I stop in a towns

True, it is not the Hilton, but when I checked their website they claimed that they had wireless internet connection. They also claimed to have wireless internet on the sign outside where they welcomed us to Cheapstoc.

When I made my reservation, they did not tell me that the room they were giving me did not have wireless in it. If they would have told me that my room did not have wireless when I made my reservation, I would have gladly paid more for a room that did have wireless or I would have stayed at a hotel that did have wireless. I have an aircard and since Junction is out in the middle of no where, that did not work either.

I needed wireless for my job, not for random surfing. I brought my laptop because I had to do work over the weekend that required the use of the internet. Since the hotel claimed to have a wireless internet connection, I depended on them to be able to provide it. I got some of what I had to do sitting outside the office, where the internet connection was OK, but the lack of internet connection really put me in a bind and I was finishing up the work I had to do late on Sunday night.

When I asked on Saturday to be moved into a room that had wireless, the hotel said that I would have to pay for an additional room. Since I had already paid for a room with a wireless connection, I did not feel it was right to have to pay for another room just to get what had already been paid for.

It is not an honorable way to do business to advertise that your hotel has a service, in this case a wireless internet connection, and then take a reservation without mentioning that the room does not have that service.

I will be staying at the Day's End hotel up on the other side of I-10, if I stay in Junction again.

[lddave]

I left Junction about 7:30 and had a easy ride to Uvalde then highway 90 back to the house. Stopped in Gonzales for some $3.25 a gallon gas and looked at the pirates on their harleys. Stopped in Eagle Lake for a large but mediocre BBQ sandwich.Rolled the ST into the garage unloaded stuff cleaned most of the bugs off and started getting it ready for the Nevada trip at the end of the month.
Thanks to all that showed up and made this a fun weekend for me.

[lddave]

I posted my photos from cheapSTOC here.

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