Connecticut Camping-ConSTOC [Archive]

georgeorge

05-10-2005, 06:23 PM

OK.....The shirts are ready for orders. I used Joe's Idea for getting shirtznthingz to do em for me. It takes ME out of the middle and for $12.95 it's a great price. Here's the details.

http://store.yahoo.com/shirtznthingz/constoc.html

The "Water's Edge" logo and your name will be smaller on the front left breast of the shirt and the ConSTOC drawing will be large on the back.

Carl....e-mail me with your shirt sizes and mailing address and I'll get yours to you. Thanks for the drawing.

AgSTreak

05-10-2005, 06:39 PM

Great idea Brian, if you can pull it off. Black and white stripe t-shirts with "I did hard time at ConSTOC" :D . Love to meet some of our ST brothers from this and other regions. :bow1: :bow1:

eddiemack

05-10-2005, 07:04 PM

You got my attention. Hopefully they'll be a conSTOC?

Bones

05-10-2005, 07:05 PM

Motorcycling. Camping. Fire pit. Good.

Kempo-STer

05-10-2005, 07:35 PM

Guys and Gals..Brothers and Sisters..

You've got to go. We'll have a great time..Once I get my bike I am going to attempt some type of camera mount (DVD camcorder) and maybe can get you guys copies of our rides and additional 'activities' from the weekend. Heck let's make it an annual.

In any case Brian's Campground is great and I only throw rocks at cars (woops sorry Brian :p: ) I have been a seasonal there for 6 years. If we have a smaller group I can host the fires at my site so it is only our group. Whatever, Its a beautiful part of the state and there are tons of great rides, and attractions to be had out here.

and..all right, I'll play along..just hope you guys can keep up with the Red bikes.... :biker: but don;t worry, we'll wait for you if need be.

Later
Todd

AgSTreak

05-10-2005, 07:51 PM

We can keep up with the red bikes, but only if we give them a real good head start. :D :D :D
It is in a really beautiful area of the state with easy access to Mass, NH, VT (OK, not so easy to VT) and RI.

Kempo-STer

05-10-2005, 08:01 PM

AgSTreak

05-10-2005, 08:20 PM

You had to mention the casinos. Bad news for you, farkling will keep you away. It's habit forming and sucks your wallet dry. :crackup :crackup :crackup
Welcome to the wonderful world of the ST. I can guarantee that your :biker: will get faster as your wallet gets lighter. Oops, I hope your wife doesn't see this, sorry. Your kids' college education isn't all it's cracked up to be. :rolleyes:

AgSTreak

05-13-2005, 06:45 PM

I'm in Brian if you're taking a head count.- john :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

Mellow

05-13-2005, 06:54 PM

I added a public poll so you can see who's in for Sept. 16th-18th

georgeorge

05-13-2005, 07:10 PM

OK...here's the scoop. I have put a hold on 7 sites in the Safari Field for the week-end of Sept. 16th-18. I can rent them at $20/night/site and because we will all be in tents we can actually fit 2 tents/site which would cut down on the cost to $10/night/tent. If anyone wants to bring along their significant other, please do.

On that week-end we will be holding our Annual Cook-out which includes Hot-dogs, hamburgers, Corn-on-the-cob, misc. salads. Adults $7.00. Also there will be a DJ following the cook-out on Saturday night. Then we will be having our Sunday Breakfast at the rec-hall which includes pancakes(reg or Blueberry) & Sausage or Keibasa, coffee and juice....or 2 eggs(any style), toast, sausage or keibasa, coffee, and juice.......all for $4.00.

Yesterday I put 100 miles on scopin' out some good roads for yuz guys. I try to give it a good mix of roads.

georgeorge

05-13-2005, 07:17 PM

I added a public poll so you can see who's in for Sept. 16th-18th

Thanks Joe...That'll make it easier for me!

georgeorge

05-15-2005, 12:53 PM

Hey Mongo...welcome to this board! I didn't even know we had another NE rider. Glad you want to make this one...now we need to get a few more. So far there's 4 of us....me, Kempo-STer, AgSTreak and Mongo.
Come on people.........let's make the Northeast look good! Carl.....1999.....Bones......others?

GRN

05-18-2005, 11:54 AM

Looks like I'm good to go... maybe take the week after for a little tour of Maine and some LL Salmon on a fly rod if anyone here digs that particular gig.
Off to the poll I go!................................... :04biker:

Bones

05-18-2005, 02:55 PM

I would like very much to make that trip. I'm doing a 3-day weekend in Maine a couple weekends before. Also, by that time school and my daughter's various activities have started again. That makes escaping for a 3-day weekend more of a challenge. Just not the best timing for me.

But I will try to make it!

GRN

05-19-2005, 09:07 AM

There will be many :04biker: weekends in that direction for the same cause from now 'til end of Oct... gate access to Kennebago... how hard do you want me to twiST man :twisted: ?

.................... :04biker:

Kempo-STer

05-19-2005, 09:18 AM

So far, we are the 'ST Magnificent 7'!

:bow1: :03biker: :03biker: :biker: :04biker: :03biker: :biker: :biker:

GRN

05-19-2005, 09:26 AM

Looks like we're short on blue... more room for me out front :D

:biker: :biker: :03biker: :biker: :03biker: :03biker: ........................... :bow1: :04biker:

georgeorge

05-21-2005, 07:03 AM

OUT FRONT?!?!?!?.....what are you nuts?......Your gonna get trampled by all us silver ones!
:biker: :biker: :04biker: :biker: .......................................... :03biker: :03biker: :03biker:

georgeorge

05-23-2005, 06:47 PM

Ok, I took another 65 mile ride for you guys to scope out some more useful roads for our rides at ConSTOC. I've heard many good comments and read many great reviews for a restaurant in Pomfret called "The Vanilla Bean" so I decided to go see about finding some good roads out that way. Man, there are some great roads out that way so I think I'll plan our Saturday ride so that we get to "the Bean" at about lunch time. Here's a link to their website.
http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com/

Kempo-STer

05-25-2005, 08:23 PM

Hey ConnStocers...

I'll be brushing up on my campfire cooking skills. Last year I got into cooking with a dutch oven in the fire pit..

Lots of fun..good food..

Looking forward to it..

georgeorge

05-30-2005, 08:38 PM

My plan is to try to get out and test ride this ride as our Saturday ride at ConSTOC. I've attached a scanned in map and I'll also give you guys the MS Streets and Trips 2005 file in case you want to download it to see the exact route. If anyone has any reason to not use any part of this route, please let me know so I'm not wasting my time riding it for some reason. Otherwise, I'm planning to try it out on Sunday 6/5/05. It is a total of 4 hours ride time and 122 miles with stop number 12 being The Vanilla Bean Restaurant for lunch. It's almost exactly 2 hours before lunch and 2 hours after lunch. So we should be back at the campground for about 3:00 or 4:00 which works well for me because then I have to cook at our annual cook-out. Stops 1 and 24 are the campground. 1 is the start and 24 is the finish.

Here's the MS Streets and Trips file:
http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/satride.est

GRN

05-30-2005, 09:01 PM

22 stops in 4 hours? Dude, your killin' me, that's like every 10 minutes or so... sounds more like jumping jacks than a ride to me :p: Must be the fear of the speed of :04biker: , and the rest of ya'll don't want to get too far behind :D

georgeorge

05-31-2005, 07:13 AM

No...NO......those aren't stops. Those are just waypoints to get the route planned. Only stop will be for lunch. Or pictures.

Kempo-STer

05-31-2005, 08:19 AM

Brian,
Maybe Michele and I will do the ride with you on Sunday. What time would you head out?

I was on 320 on Friday and I was think that was a nice road for CONSTOC..

Anything in mind for Sunday morning or will people be generally heading back?
Also, depending on what time everyone gets there we could do a Friday evening run...

GRN

05-31-2005, 09:37 AM

I have a pretty good rip home Sunday, but, would be up for an early morning ride/lunch/then head home if anyone is interested (if the weather cooperates).

georgeorge

05-31-2005, 04:11 PM

Sure...we could even do a ride up towards NH on Sunday if everyones up for it.

Todd on Sunday 6/5/05, I'll prolly leave here at around 1:00 to make the loop if you and Michelle wanna go. That would get us back here at the campground at about 4:00 or 5:00. Maybe we could stop at the Bean for a quick cup-o-joe and then get on with the ride home. I can't leave earlier because I am the egg-man (coo-coo-cachoo) until 11:30 then I have to pump-out the rentals and fill their propane tank. Should free me up at about 12:30-1:00.

rwl1955

06-07-2005, 02:13 PM

I could be attending CONSTOC. I don`t have to play Army that weekend

georgeorge

06-07-2005, 08:52 PM

cool...Hope you can make it.

Bones

06-10-2005, 09:18 PM

I'm in. :hotpepper

georgeorge

06-10-2005, 09:33 PM

I'm in. :hotpepper

Yes http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/banana.gif

georgeorge

06-10-2005, 10:05 PM

I've made 2 changes to the saturday ride so that:

1) I could include route 138 from 207 out to rt12. I rode 138 last night....What a ride!
2) I could include a stop in Manchester at Cycle Gear. If anyone wants to see stuff they carry it's at www.cyclegear.com.

The route is now 5 hours and 2 minutes long, but that includes an hour at the Vanilla Bean for lunch, so 4 hours ride time....126 miles. We will probably make better time than that, but that's what MS Streets & Trips is coming up with.

If you want to download the updated STreets and Trips file, it's HERE (http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/satride.est)

georgeorge

06-11-2005, 07:31 PM

I had Joe switch Bones' vote to yes, cause he's comin' :D . His username doesn't appear there, but the count is correct.

Here's the list of 12 so far:

AgSTreak
Alex
eddiemack
Fundyrider
georgeorge
GRN
Kempo-STer
Mongo
PhoenixRising01
rwl1955
SteveST1300
BonesinMass

Carl T had said he might join us for our Saturday ride. I'm gettin' psyched now!

georgeorge

06-12-2005, 09:30 PM

Would anyone like to get a ConSTOC t-shirt? I can arrange to get these made and we could hand em out in Sept. I'm not sure of the cost yet, But I am thinking that it would be between $15-$20. I'm thinking of putting the small pocket sized "Water's Edge Campground" logo on the front left breast and THIS (http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/shirt.pdf) large on the back. Let me know if there is any interest in this and if there is I'll begin working on gettin' er done! At least I could get prices first then I'll let you guys know the price before I start. Also if anyone thinks I should change something about the idea for the back, nows the time to let me know that too.

I don't need sizes or counts yet, I just need to know if there's any interest.

Kempo-STer

06-13-2005, 07:45 AM

T-shirts a great idea..
Only thing that I would like to see is to work in the ST Motorcycle into the theme of the T-Shirt somewhere..

georgeorge

06-13-2005, 07:58 AM

Yeah..I was thinkin the same thing. The problem is that I can only find photos of the ST1300 and not a drawing. The only drawing I've come up with is the one on Chris Parker's ST1300 Parking Only Sign. Here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3267&highlight=st1300+parking+signs)
Maybe if I could get his permission I could use the bike on our shirts in some way.

Kempo-STer

06-13-2005, 08:37 AM

Cool signs!..I emailed Chris and asked for a copy. I also gave him a heads up that you may be contacting him.

I told him to check out the thread.

eddiemack

06-13-2005, 09:03 AM

Shirts? Camping? Riding? ... couldn't get much better than that!

SteveST1300

06-13-2005, 12:08 PM

Looks like im in too. I will bo solo this time. Lets do it!

Bones

06-13-2005, 12:46 PM

Some guys swear by cooking over an open fire. Perhaps Kempo is in that group. Perhaps he cuts firewood with his bare hands, too...could be a handy guy to have around a campsite!

When I camp, typically I eat dinner at nice restaurants (payback for sleeping in a tent) then enjoy the open fire as a "Caveman TV."
:cf1:

What do you all plan to do for ConSTOC?

Kempo-STer

06-13-2005, 01:02 PM

I got into cooking on an open fire last year and am thinking to do this for the gang on Friday evening when everyone gets in...
Beverages will also be on me..(Especially after I spill it :D )
I'll get a list of preference as we get closer..

I will host the campfires at my site as you will be all situated right in front of my camper..Incidentally showers and bathrooms are right next to you as well.

We really don't rough it in these campers..Has everything the house...even central air which my house does not!

Saturday the campground has a cookout as Brian indicated..

You guys are going to have a great time! Now lets pray the weather is good.

SteveST1300

06-13-2005, 01:30 PM

Bones im with you although there is nothing like a good BarBQue. Looks good for me I am going to have to dust off the camping gear hasn't seen the light for many a year. :confused:

Carl_T

06-13-2005, 01:43 PM

Georgeorge, Check you Privat messagess.

georgeorge

06-13-2005, 08:25 PM

Ok....here's a couple different versions of the shirt.

1) THIS (http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/shirt.pdf) is the first one with no bike.

2) THIS (http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/shirt2.pdf) is a version with Carl T's drawing of a ST1300.

3) THIS (http://www.taritakorten.com/misc/shirt3.pdf) is a version with Chris Parker's drawing of a ST1300.

Let me know what you guys think. As I said....I would need to Chris' permission to use his and Carl has already given me his permission.

Carl_T

06-14-2005, 12:47 AM

Brian,
I've got a 3rd I just put together that I'll email you as a .pdf. I like it better than the others myself as personally I like a bigger bike. You can post it also for everyone to look at as a .pdf. I had the advantage of transparency in the original file to make the bike big enough to show up overlaying it on one of the .pdf files you posted.

I'll attach a smaller .jpg here for a sneak preview. Hope you don't mind.

Carl_T

06-14-2005, 01:18 AM

Brian,
The .pdf I sent you is 6.2 mb. so it is a LARGE download for email. I just wanted to give you a heads up that your email was not frozen, just downloading the big file.

georgeorge

06-14-2005, 07:00 AM

Carl....I love that one with the big bike. One thing I don't like though is that you can see the link where I had the small sign hanging. If I e-mail you one that has no small sign hanging or links, could you do the same thing with it and e-mail it back to me?

GRN

06-14-2005, 07:04 AM

Carl, really nice rendering man... the darker tone suggests that it's a :04biker: , a logical choice given how much faster they are! :D

I'm in for one.

Carl_T

06-14-2005, 08:29 AM

Brian,
I'll try and do that tonight or tomorrow night. I'm seriously jammed up with normal work and the show work.

Kempo-STer

06-14-2005, 09:37 AM

This is great Carl! I only hope you can join us.

BTW..Checked out the artwork on your website. Awesome stuff.. :bow1:
My 11 yr old daughter is a budding artist and I am trying to encourage by showing her your art work. She doesn't want to take lessons though :confused:

SteveST1300

06-14-2005, 09:43 AM

So are you going to get shirts made up? If so I would be in for one.

georgeorge

06-14-2005, 04:33 PM

Yeah....If there is enough interest, I'm gonna do the shirts. Once I have the final artwork from Carl, I'll look into my options for getting them made up, then I'll start taking the orders. So, for now just hang tight. Once I start taking orders, I will continue to take them for a while (maybe a month or so) so as to give everyone plenty of time to place their order.

AgSTreak

06-14-2005, 05:55 PM

Carl's design, please. Gotta say it, Carl, you are the man!!! :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

SteveST1300

06-14-2005, 06:57 PM

Carl could you do one making a U turn? ;) :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

georgeorge

06-14-2005, 09:27 PM

Well...I never did get out to test ride the Saturday ride on Sunday 6/5, so I decided to go out any test ride half of it tonight after work. I left at about 6:15 and hightailed it out route 6 and up 97 to get to the Vanilla Bean and start from there to do the second half. I got home at about 9:00, but I did stop at Roy Rogers for dinner (The Bean was closed). What a great ride. Now one of these days I'll get out and test ride the first half. Oh..the work I'm doin' for you guys......at least that's what I'm tellin' my wife! The new XM radio works well, but in areas where there is heavy tree cover, I was getting some dropped signals. Sounds like music in a can as you loose the signal. Maybe I'll try to move the antenna to on top of the top box. Right now it's on the dash, so it needs to "look" through the windshield to see the sky. Technically it's supposed to have a clear line of sight, not through a windshield.

Kempo-STer

06-15-2005, 01:14 PM

The new XM radio works well, but in areas where there is heavy tree cover, I was getting some dropped signals. Sounds like music in a can as you loose the signal. Maybe I'll try to move the antenna to on top of the top box. Right now it's on the dash, so it needs to "look" through the windshield to see the sky. Technically it's supposed to have a clear line of sight, not through a windshield.[/QUOTE]

Mount it on your helmet! :crackup

rwl1955

06-15-2005, 01:33 PM

Hey, what about us ST1100 riders for the shirt.

georgeorge

06-15-2005, 06:45 PM

Hey, what about us ST1100 riders for the shirt.

I hope you'll understand and not think that I'm being a jerk but, I'm only doin' One style of shirt. I wasn't going to have a bike on it at all in the beginning so as not to offend anyone, but the other guys wanted a bike on it so that's where we're at. I don't think that Carl has drawn a drawing of an ST1100, so if I were to find one somewhere else it would surely look different and not fit in. I could be wrong......hey Carl, by any chance do you have or want to draw an ST1100 also? Don't kill me for asking.

Carl_T

06-15-2005, 10:00 PM

Carl could you do one making a U turn? :crackup OK you guys are bad.

hey Carl, by any chance do you have or want to draw an ST1100 also? Don't kill me for asking. Death to the Infidels!!! :Chair1: ;) Sorry guys, I already have to much time in messing with it. It aint perfect, but it's better'n no bike.

Deep apologies to guys on the 1100's. Maybe think of the 1300 as family, kind of like a younger sibling. The 1100’s are good bikes, but no can keep working on this stuff. I normally have to say no to doing these things at all, but just hated to see yous high and dry without anything, kind of wanted to make up for not being able to attend the whole event.

Bones mentioned getting rid of the kickstand and Brian wants the link out. I can handle that. New windshields, different bikes etc. will have to be cut from the agenda though, sorry.

Carl_T

06-15-2005, 11:42 PM

I stayed up and did this. OK I lied a little and decided to do the windshield down angle and kickstand up Bones requested.

I initially nixed the windsheild moving, but decided to mess with it after all. I had no reference with the windshield down so I put it down at what looked to me like a visually nice angle. Even though it is most likely off some I think it carries as a decent enough representation of the bike anyway.

If any of you can't stand the windsheild in this exact position time to say so is now. I'll attach a picture of what it looks like at this point.

georgeorge

06-16-2005, 06:32 AM

Carl...that looks awesome.........so THAT'S IT! No more changes. That's what it's going to be. Now, as soon as I get back from EaSTOC I'll work on getting a company or two to get me some prices on say a dozen or so. Once I get the prices I'll start taking your orders. Thanks again Carl.

GRN

06-16-2005, 07:19 AM

Peter, if you can make this, are you going to hook up with Alex for the roll down? If all works out, Paul and I could hook up with ya'll in the vicinity of White River Jct for the rest of the ride...

fundyrider

06-16-2005, 02:39 PM

Peter, if you can make this, are you going to hook up with Alex for the roll down? If all works out, Paul and I could hook up with ya'll in the vicinity of White River Jct for the rest of the ride...
I don't think time will allow me to ride to CONSTOC via White River Jct., although it's only 200km longer than the more direct route, the reduced speed zones I would encounter would probably add 3or 4 hours to my ride, I can't leave until Friday morning if I come, so in order for me to get there by early evening I'd have to take the superslab, about 800km.
Peter :04biker:

Bones

06-16-2005, 02:42 PM

That's dedication, Peter :bow1:

Carl_T

06-20-2005, 03:27 PM

georgeorge

06-20-2005, 09:15 PM

Of course I can find a spot for you. I can't commit to being the escort though as my wife might want to join us. Never can tell with her.

Carl_T

06-20-2005, 09:21 PM

GREAT Brian! :bow1: We will be there. ~~~~ :biker: I was wondering about a spot since the beginning of the thread mentioned you putting aside about 7, and there are already more than that coming I think? Looking forward to good riding and good friends around the campfires. :)

PS, I hope your wife chooses to join in. :)

GRN

06-21-2005, 12:21 PM

Guys! if Brian can find a spot for us Dawn and I just got a time windfall where we can work it out so we can make this after all!

My daughter would like to know, if she drives the camping gear down in a car, is there anyone used to riding 2 up that would take her out on our rides on their bike???

The only things I ask is that anyone offering has two up experience and is comfortable riding their bike double. Also that they follow through if they say yes, and don't leave her sitting at the campsite alone.

Anyone willing?

She's 27 and I've taken her a number of times without any problems.

If no one wants to do this, she'll need to sit it out home, and Dawn will drive the car down instead.

Carl,

Have ridden w/pillion many many miles... but not since I got rid of the ST11 in fall of 2K. I had 4 years off, then got :04biker: last Sept, this weekend will only be the second time I've been 2 up with Judi since getting this bike (she's not big on something happening to both of us now that there is a little one on the scene). I've gotten used to riding with the same person for many years... the time off, new bike, and new body behind me might be a little uncomfortable... let's talk again in Aug. if you don't get any other offers.

If it ends up just being you and Dawn, ship the gear and leave the cage behind... won't cost much more than the extra gas to take the car. UPS & FedX ground are both pretty cheap for lighter stuff - tent and bags. OR, use it as an excuse to get a Givi :D

AgSTreak

06-21-2005, 06:00 PM

Carl you won't need a tent, I can bring an extra. You (and Steve) will probably wind up meeting up with me at exit 11 on I84 for the ride in, I know the least painfull route. Might even ride by Gillette Castle (tour is available??) if you'd like. It's a little out of the way but a lovely ride.

SteveST1300

06-21-2005, 06:29 PM

I have been wondering where we would meet now I can plan my route up.Thanks John. :03biker: :bow1: :03biker:

Carl_T

06-22-2005, 10:42 AM

Greg no need to step up if no one else offers.
Since Heather asked, I was wondering if any of the guys had a bunch of 2up time in on the 1300 itself, AND didn't mind double up riding.

Heather has not had a lot of pillion time in (though she has always been steady when I have ridden her) and I'd sooner have the combo be a rider with a good bit of 1300 specific two up time due to that.

I'll be riding Heather up to Lake George this year and other short rides, so it isn't as though she won't have any bike traveling fun if she can't come along, it's all good. Thanks for the offer anyway Greg, I do appreciate it.

John, Exit 11 sounds right to me.

Perhaps hold off on that tent yet. I think I have a little one tucked away though it hadn't been used in years so I have to look at it.

Also I suppose I just have to step up to the plate and look for reasonably priced sleeping bags that roll up tiny and small. That is the main problem since our present bags are cheapo-s that roll up huge. Also I was wondering if a good size backpack could be purchased and strapped on the rack behind the backrest. I know Honda has some tiny 10lb limit on that, but I'm sure it is strong enough to hold bags and tent at least.

The main problem comes in with adding clothing for two, plus rain gear, plus some warm liners for weather change to the camping gear. A bike holds this stuff WAY easier for one. The budget is out this year for clothing that doubles as rain gear, though I'll have to look at that also.

I'll have to check this stuff out. I can't believe more $$$, though if we get the bags etc., we'll likely use it.

Anyone know of any $50 bags that roll up to 6 or 7 inches thick by 12 inches..

A bunch of you guys bring gear on your bikes. Any ideas for carrying with a passenger? Any recommendations on space saving stuff, or essentials? It's been about 3 years since we've camped and never did on a bike. Heck I'm one of those sloppy packers that either brought the truck along with the SUV, or clipped a trailer on the back so I had 3 tents, (2 big ones one little) and about everything I could imagine I'd want for the week+. I'm not used to this space saving deal AT ALL. :D

GRN

06-22-2005, 11:28 AM

Carl,
what you need are compression bags... you stuff the sleeping bag into it, then crank her down. These are great for compact mobility, but leave the bags in them only long enough to make the journey, meaning don't store them that way, or you sleeping bags will lose their loft/insulation value. My 40 degre bags crank down to about the size of an average honeydew mellon, my 20 degree bags about a basketball or a little less... don't use them on our sub-zero down bags... feather no like comp bags :eek:

You could probably stuff 2 mid weight bags into one... think I have done that... as far as cost goes... not sure, will have to look around... I have typicaly bought a little pricier stuff 'cause it used to do a lot of miles on my back... it's amazing how heavy a 40# pack could have been for $1K less!

Let's talk about Heather again when we get closer - some of the variables may have changed, or may not.

AgSTreak

06-22-2005, 11:35 AM

Helen Two Wheels Stuff (see link) is great and the do it yourself straps work great with the ST rack. I made a set of the straps with limited talent using a sewing machine. I'm bringing the Extra tent, it has only been used once. Neither of my tents has been used much and surely both need a workout. Walmart has a fleece sleeping bag for warm weather (actually a fleece blanket with a zipper ~$15) combine them with a warm extra blanket over the top of the two of you and you have a great system that packs well. BTW Walmart also has a self inflating air mattress for old bones (yours and mine not from Mass) ~$30.

Helen 2 Wheels (http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Straps.html#Bungee)

GRN

06-22-2005, 11:37 AM

Carl, many sleeping bags like what you're after here:
http://www.SierraTradingPost.com/EUI/controller.asp?N=9000310&Ntk=All&Ntt=sleeping%20bag&Nty=1&D=sleeping%20bag&Ntx=mode+matchallany&track=true&sid=42B8AA001DA7E17F

Only draw back to the reasonably priced stuff is weight & bulk... you'll have to drill down on these a bit to see how they fit your needs.

rwl1955

06-22-2005, 12:25 PM

Carl
Check out campmor.com. They have brand name stuff cheap. I`ve bought lots of stuff from them.

SteveST1300

06-22-2005, 01:56 PM

Carl I have a large T-Bag that I used on my V65 you are welcome to use it if you want. I can ship it to you. Just let me know. It attaches to the back rest and luggage rack.

Carl_T

06-22-2005, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys, let me sort through some of this stuff this weekend and see what I come up with. STeve, I do have a T bag, I have to see how small or not it is. I'll let you know what I find. Even though I don't want to spend more $$ this year, it would be cool to be outfitted for some impromptu "travel light" camp out trips anyway.

SteveST1300

06-22-2005, 02:51 PM

Ok My T-Bag is like a large backpack it will hold :03biker: more than enough for the weekend. It holds more than my GIVI.

Carl_T

06-22-2005, 03:09 PM

Well then that sounds like the perfect thing for this time then STeve. I'll email you my addy, and give it back when the weekend is done.

SteveST1300

06-22-2005, 03:22 PM

No problem I will know where you live by then HE HE HE ;)

Carl_T

06-22-2005, 07:22 PM

Yes we will avoid any infamous tussle over the duffle. :p:

SteveST1300

06-23-2005, 12:27 PM

Whats the scoop on your show in NYC?

1999purple

06-23-2005, 05:49 PM

Hi, I would like to take part in the camp out,But i've never done both ,riding and camping. What do you need for this outing. I have tent already.Thanks Ed :03biker:

rwl1955

06-23-2005, 05:59 PM

Ed
Tent,sleeping bag and sleeping pad to start. Nice inflatable pillow also or you will be using your jacket.
I don`t think we will have to worry about cooking gear so that makes things a lot easier.

AgSTreak

06-23-2005, 06:35 PM

Glad you're coming, Ed. :capwin: It'll be great, talking around a campfire with a really great bunch of STers. The worst part of the R9 M&G is that you, Brian and I had very little time to talk (the rest was great). Ride, eat and talk, does life get any better? Maybe you'd like to ride over with us. Gillette Castle and the CT River valley are on the agenda.

1999purple

06-23-2005, 08:09 PM

AgSTreak, will have to work out meeting place and time.I should be able to get Friday off. If not plan to leave from work on Fri. afternoon. since I be leaving from N.Y.C. going up your way will fine Thanks Ed

Bones

06-23-2005, 09:09 PM

:cf1:
Ed: Camping on two wheels rules. Typically I bring:

tent
ground cover (cut to slightly smaller that footprint of tent)
sleeping bag (I put mine inside a plastic trash bag before it goes in the stuff sack…keeps it dry in case of rain on the ride, provides a refuse bag at camp)
Go-Kot (or air mattress or something so you don’t have to sleep right on the ground)
pillow (airline size…no, I didn’t steal it!)
minimal toilet kit (how good do you really need to look for motorcycle buddies?)
in-tent ear plugs (trust me, your buddies snore)
fleece jacket and lightweight shoes (you don’t want to wear your riding jacket and boots around camp)
fleece hat (keeps you warm at night)
fold-up camp chair ($6 at Mart of Wal…way better than a picnic bench)
towel
water bottle
tent bottle (for answering the call of nature in the middle of the night…empty Gatorade works great...do not confuse with #12!)
fire starter (no campfire, very bad)
head lamp (easier than a flashlight for setting up camp after dark or looking around in your tent)
snacks (grain bars, trail mix, etc.)
travel mug (a dozen uses)
some light rope (a thousand uses)
rubber snake or spider (optional but recommended)
There's less here than you think. It all fits (except sleeping bag) easily in a Baja Bag. I use lashing straps (not bungies) to secure it to the back seat. Practice packing a couple times…don’t want to be the last one ready to ride!

Carl_T

06-25-2005, 02:09 PM

Good info. guys.

STeve,
I'm sorry, things got so damn hectic here getting ready for the show that I absent mindedly forgot you wanted to know when it was. The reception was Thursday night and went well. I wish I'd sent you the invitation. A weeknight is tough to travel that much for though anyway.

The show continues on until July 8th, though the Gallery is only open 9am to 4pm weekdays and closed weekends (nuts I know, but I guess they cater to the local crowd that does business in the City). The info. is on the homepage of my site.

AgSTreak

06-26-2005, 07:13 AM

I'm glad your show is going and hope good fortune shines on its entire run, Carl.

We'll be meeting at the Commuter Parking Lot just off exit 11 on I84 (Sandy Hook, rt34 exit). Time is flexible. I guess Steve will determine that depending on his arrival. From there we can slab it, approximately 1 1/2 hours depending on traffic and construction. Or we can take a scenic route which includes Hadlyme Ferry crossing ($2.25 vehicle and driver plus .75 for passengers. Can Dawn swim? :D ) and some dramatic views of Gillette Castle on the CT River. Note: I still have to scout the route, though on M/S S&T's it looks good.

Carl_T

06-26-2005, 01:07 PM

WOW that castle looks prickley John :p: It sounds good to me. :bow1:

SteveST1300

06-26-2005, 05:39 PM

Sounds good to me too. I figure about 2-2.5 hours to get there from my house. You tell me what timw and I will be there. I don't have to worry about getting Maureen up as I will be by myself for this one. She is coming to NHFCSTOC. I think my only proble will be dealing with NYC traffic. Any suggestions John? :03biker:

Carl_T

06-27-2005, 10:55 AM

Oh yes thanks for the list Bones. Rubber spiders may make me wet myself (funny I suppose) :D However please no rubber snakes, as Dawn's fear of them goes way beyond funny into the realm of excessively cruel. So, ixnay on the akesnay. :(

allypurp

06-28-2005, 07:27 PM

Hi, I would like to take part in the camp out,But i've never done both ,riding and camping. What do you need for this outing. I have tent already.Thanks Ed :03biker:

I'd add these things to the list:

1. lighter (or kitchen matches in a waterproof container)
2. extra set of batteries for flashlight/headlamp
3. For cooler weather: extra gloves and warm socks (for around camp)
4. For warmer weather: small container of bug spray (unless you know there won't be bugs)

Optional:

1. flip-flops (or something to wear in the shower, unless your lightweight shoes can double for this)
2. Washcloth (if you like to use one)
3. Something to wear for sleeping only, especially if you'll be wearing your riding clothes more than once
4. something to read (don't forget the extra headlamp batteries)

DO NOT store your snacks in or around your tent

Bones

06-29-2005, 06:39 AM

I'd add these things to the list:

DO NOT store your snacks in or around your tent

Unless you like the company of squirrels, chipmunks, crows, raccoons, bears...

GRN

06-29-2005, 06:49 AM

Unless you like the company of squirrels, chipmunks, crows, raccoons, bears...

At least here on the east coast the bears generally eat your food... and not you. Two campers got chowed in their tent by a griz last weekend in Alaska... lots of other ways I would choose to go for sure

:eek: http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/27/bear.attack.ap/index.html

georgeorge

06-29-2005, 07:01 AM

Oh No!...You guys aren't bringing bears with you are you? There's not too many bear sightings around here. I'm not saying that they don't happen, but it's rare to see a bear out here. I'm 38 years old an have never seen a bear in CT.

Kempo-STer

06-29-2005, 08:35 AM

Hey guys...
Regarding the lists, a couple of things you DON'T have to worry about..

Bears...I've been there for 6 years and there are no bears to worry about
Firestarter...I've got all the wood and firestarter we need

Also, If anyone does not have the space on their bike, I can pickup anything you need and keep it at my camper until you arrive.
Just shoot me an email at todd.guay@cox.net

I'll be glad to grab it and hold it for you. (WHat did I just say??!! :eek: :D )

Brian,
If there is overflow of tents we can fit plenty on my site if necessary.

AgSTreak

06-29-2005, 11:11 AM

Sorry to post this, but a buddy, who is an avid hunter/fisherman, had a black bear cross the Farmington River near where he was fishing. :D

Carl_T

06-29-2005, 12:22 PM

We do have them in NY. If the water gets a bit scarce in the summer they make their way down to the Cities and towns from time to time. I saw a large shiny beauty cross the road in front of my truck a few years back. It was large and all muscle, much different from game farm bears.

We have a den a mile or so behind our house. A large male started coming around to our lawn eating chestnuts or something under the oak. In fear of my tiny dogs lives (who think they are great danes or larger and would get themselves killed for sure) :mad: I called around. No help from any authorities was forthcoming. The Bear was arrogant and not afraid of me and my waving arms, so from cover I stung it in the *** with an air rifle properly charged so as not to break skin, but enough to definitely hurt. It was heavily pissed, but left and not returned since. I've encountered them in the woods once when I was 16 and luckily it ran the other way startled. I've since put up a fence around the property for the dogs.

They are an animal you don't want to tangle with.

SteveST1300

06-29-2005, 12:37 PM

On my way home from NH last summer had one run accros the road in front of us. We were in VT at the time on our way to NY State. It was big and scared the C@&* out of me. :eek:

GRN

06-29-2005, 02:03 PM

I have them on my front deck regularly... only way to get them to go and not just circle around and come right back is to :rocket1: their :butt1: with a round of light load field shot... black bears have VERY tuff hydes, just scares the crap out of them. My experience having grown up with them in the Dacks, and living most of my life on their turf is that pissing them off is bad... if your going to interact you're generally better off showing them you mean business, like the old punch them in the nose theory - yes, it works. Tried kicking one in the :butt1: as he went bailing down the steps at the end of the deck once (I wasn't very awake...), he boogied big time... was back on the deck by the time I got out of the shower. Phase II, bird shot, worked like a charm. You can also get rubber slugs for shotguns but I have yet to find any.

Had a familiar one behind the shop two nights ago, when we made eye contact he split... usually the case. There have been some odd / uncharacteristic black bear events around here in the past few years, showing more predatory behavior towards humans... ex: two adult males together (odd) devoured a female hiker (very odd) a couple of summers ago. The bears were killed, the womans remains, shoes, etc. were found in their bellies, and DNA testing revealed that the two bears weren't even kin (very, very odd).

I love bears, very cool critters indeed... but when they position themselves one step from entering my house, lines get drawn.

Sorry about the :th1:

:)

Carl_T

06-29-2005, 03:08 PM

You can also get rubber slugs for shotguns but I have yet to find any. Man that would have to smart a whole lot more than my little pellet gun pumped only 3 times, ouch! Good to know about though. My Maxi wouldn't even qualify as a bear snack he's so little. I even keep an eye out for the local hawk when he's out playing.

Around here hunting has slumped a great deal compared to 20 or 30 years ago, and animals are a bit less afraid of humans than previously. I sure wouldn't want them comforatble on my deck.

Were you on the bike when you saw the bear STeve? Time to see how second gear feels at 8000RPM :D

Kempo-STer

06-29-2005, 03:23 PM

[QUOTE=Carl_T]Man that would have to smart a whole lot more than my little pellet gun pumped only 3 times, ouch! Good to know about though.

Any volunteers for the ouch test.. :D .I'll volunteer to pull the trigger :p:
It would give real meaning to our t-shirt slogan 'I did HARD time at CONSTOC'
:rolleyes:

GRN

06-29-2005, 03:57 PM

Any volunteers for the ouch test.. :D .I'll volunteer to pull the trigger :p:
It would give real meaning to our t-shirt slogan 'I did HARD time at CONSTOC'
:rolleyes:

reminds me of the ending segment of some skateboarder movie I saw back in college... kid took a dare to do 3 pretty radical things:

first shot himself in the face w/ mace... the laughter begins...

then had a "friend" who obviously had something against him light him up with a tazer, a lot, flipping around on the ground screaming stop, AAAAAAA STOP!... now on the floor close to pissing myself...

then, the genius put on a flack jacket with an extra plate of steel behind it, and turned a 357 on himself at point blank... he left the frame of the camera, the gun just dropped straight down... now crying in laughter on the floor out of control, funnyST thing I have ever seen/heard... the audio was great, the howles of pain throughout this segment made it... wonder where that dude is today?

We have to have something to do if it rains cats and dogs, right? I'll see if I can find some of those slugs ;)

Bones

06-29-2005, 04:09 PM

Hey guys...
If anyone does not have the space on their bike, I can pickup anything you need and keep it at my camper until you arrive. I'll be glad to grab it and hold it for you. (WHat did I just say??!! :eek: :D )

You are kind to offer, Kempo San...perhaps too kind.

I went to the Beemer rally at Pemi River in NH last summer (only ST1300 there). These two guys showed up riding GS1150's, followed by their wives (:eek: and all their gear!) in an Audi A6 wagon. They unloaded their stuff, said "Thanks, dear," and set up camp. For crying out loud, how hard can it be to load a tent, cot, sleeping bag, and campsite miscellaneous onto "the world's premier adventure tourer"? Two mornings later, their wives showed up, they loaded the Audi, said "Thanks, dear," and set out on their bikes.

It stops being motorcycle camping if you need more than you can turtle. My $.02.

Kempo-STer

06-29-2005, 04:39 PM

You are kind to offer, Kempo San...perhaps too kind.

I went to the Beemer rally at Pemi River in NH last summer (only ST1300 there). These two guys showed up riding GS1150's, followed by their wives (:eek: and all their gear!) in an Audi A6 wagon. They unloaded their stuff, said "Thanks, dear," and set up camp. For crying out loud, how hard can it be to load a tent, cot, sleeping bag, and campsite miscellaneous onto "the world's premier adventure tourer"? Two mornings later, their wives showed up, they loaded the Audi, said "Thanks, dear," and set out on their bikes.

It stops being motorcycle camping if you need more than you can turtle. My $.02.

Does that mean I have to pull my trailer out for the weekend?? :) Maybe I'll just disconnect the cable TV and not use the microwave or put the heat on..Not sure if the family will approve..especially the kids with no cartoon network...Just so you guys know where I am am vs where you guys are..
Here is a link to the campground map. I know Brian posted this before but this is the campground site map..

I am in campsite C9 and you are in the Safari field right in front of me.
(Look at the top right on the map)
Campground map (http://www.watersedgecampground.com/sitemap.htm)

Bones

06-29-2005, 07:12 PM

Does that mean I have to pull my trailer out for the weekend??

Hell, no -- you're not camping on a motorcycle! (Sponge Bob is on at 8:00, by the way...)

Kempo-STer

07-05-2005, 01:13 PM

Yes I know on Nick :D Shall I take the TV outside by the fire for a group viewing?? :p:

Carl_T

07-05-2005, 06:49 PM

Hey man, I was soooo ready to have Dawn drive the car down to the campout I think STeve saved us with his Tbag. :p:

We picked up 2 little mummy 30 degree sleeping bags tonight. they roll up real small with the cinch bag they come in. Gotta find a tight packing tent, that will take our air mattresses next. So long as there will be room for marshmallows somewhere on the bike, I'll be happy.

georgeorge

07-05-2005, 07:11 PM

we sell marshmallows! Don't pack em!

Carl_T

07-05-2005, 07:30 PM

OK, save a bag for us! Yummmeee :D

It is possible we may have to come in later on Friday (like at night) due to Dawn's work. However we are still shooting for getting Friday off and riding in with John. We'll know for sure a bit down the road timewise yet.

AgSTreak

07-05-2005, 07:42 PM

Carl, traffic will be lighter in the late evening, but you will be traveling on some mighty dark roads (parts of rt2 and most of rt66). Hopefully Dawn's schedule will work out and we can ride in together earlier.
Brian, I'll probably be scouting the route to your place this weekend so don't be surprised if a scruffy STowner comes knocking at your door :D .

georgeorge

07-05-2005, 07:45 PM

cool....be great to show you around.

AgSTreak

07-05-2005, 08:13 PM

It's a deal, I'll see you this weekend. I'll post more details as I finalize my plan.

Kempo-STer

07-05-2005, 09:07 PM

John,
Don't forget to say Hi to me as well! I am sure Brian will bring you by.

Carl,
I've got a queen size air mattress. You are welcome to use it and not have to bring one.

Carl_T

07-06-2005, 05:41 AM

Todd,
We likely may want to take you up on that one! I'll know in a week or so just how tight things will be. I still have to settle on a tent and a few things and then see how the bike packs, or doesn't pack, with the stuff we end up with.

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 07:35 AM

SteveST1300

07-06-2005, 09:51 AM

Hey John where are we meeting for the ride in to Con STOC? I am off on Friday SO I can meet you anytime you like. Drop me a note and let me know I will be away for a week starting later today off to jolly old England. I am all set except for a pad or air mattress I will take care of that when I get back. :D Talk to you all soon.

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 10:09 AM

Depending on when and where you guys hook up on Friday, I can also ride out to meet you for the ride in to the campground. I work in Hartford and usually head to the campground Friday afternoon. Either way let me know and I will try to join you on the way in. At least that way you won;t have to woory about navigation either.

Todd

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 10:22 AM

I know this is a bit early but in case John may be coming by the campground for a visit this weekend, Do NOT go under the gate. The gate has a sensor and lifts up for cars automatically. Problem on a motorcycle is it does not 'see' the end of the bike and shuts just as soon as you start through.
I learned this the hard way last year on my Virago. I looked up and the gate was at my Helmet still coming down! :eek: I proceeded to do the limbo on the bike. There is space to the right for the motorcycle to go through once you register. If I ride in with some of you on that Friday, it won't be a problem.

However JOHN just consider it a heads up for this weekend..(or down ;) )

Todd

AgSTreak

07-06-2005, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the tip. Of course I expected to meet with you Todd.
Steve, we're waiting for Carl to tell us about Dawn's schedule for that Friday. Ideal time for a meet up would around 9 or 10 AM. The trip to the camp would be about 3 hours plus a stop at Gillette Castle State Park. Perhaps Todd (and Brian?) could meet us there. It's a nice place for a picnic. We can talk about it this weekend.

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 10:59 AM

Cool..I see some twisting of my wrist to leave work early that Friday in order to do some more 'twisting of my wrist' :D with you.

Whatever your plans, I will adjust mine to yours whenever you firm them up.

While you're at Gillette's Castle, continue on rt82 and make sure you include a run through Devil's Hopyard State Park right around the corner. (Also a great place for a picnic with a little more picnic room than GC). The road through there is like a roller coaster; you can't really go that fast since it is narrow and twisty but the up and down changes of the road makes it really fun.

AgSTreak

07-06-2005, 11:13 AM

OK Todd. Let's meet and you can lead us through the Devil's Hopyard and back to the Campground. I was there, over 20 years ago and remember the narrow road. A picnic sounds good, but I haven't figured out where to stop for food yet. That's what a scouting trip is for.

georgeorge

07-06-2005, 04:36 PM

John...on the corner of 82 and 154, just before you cross the drawbridge over to the Goodspeed Opera house, there's a general store there that makes a mean sandwich. You might wanna stop there for your food. It's only about 10 minutes before your gonna get to Gillette Castle or Devil's Hopyard. I'm not sure when you get to that intersection which way you'll be coming from, but if your taking a right (which I think you probably will do) the store will be on the right just before the intersection.

AgSTreak

07-06-2005, 06:34 PM

Cool, thanks Brian.

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 06:45 PM

Brian,
Maybe you are available on that Friday to join me to hook up with the crew?

Once John has the comprades lined up and timings setup I will ride out as soon as I can and meet the gang as far out as possible.

Should be fun.

georgeorge

07-06-2005, 06:49 PM

I won't know until the date gets closer, but if I can...I will. I'd love to.

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 06:51 PM

I won't know until the date gets closer, but if I can...I will. I'd love to.

No problem..We'll play it by ear. One of these days we have to exchange phone numbers!

Carl_T

07-06-2005, 07:23 PM

Your time sounds good for Dawn and I John. If her job throws a monkey wrench in the works on it, I'll just let you know when we hear and you guys do it without us. However it is likely that will NOT happen. At least that's what it looks like so far.

I can likely meet up with STeve somewhere before Exit 11. I'm ordering a Eureka Tent that will take a queen mattress and fold to 7x18 inches. Everything else that size folds a lot bigger. It looks like we may get enough gear aboard for the two of us after all. I had no idea sleeping bags could be had that rolled and cinched as small as they do. You don't want to have to move in them though, mummy sacks.

AgSTreak

07-06-2005, 07:38 PM

Well, the picnic idea gets better and better. Hope you can make it, Brian. The Castle or the Hopyard would be a terrific place to get things started.
Todd if you'd like, meet us at exit 11. It's less than an hour away from Hartford.
We still have to set a time for meeting.
Right now we have:
Carl and Dawn (hopefully)
Steve
Ed (1999purple)
Maybe Bones (Come on guy, short ride down rt8)
Oh yeah and me. :D
Anyone else going my way, from western CT?

Kempo-STer

07-06-2005, 08:09 PM

Sounds good. Depending on the route inward we can include a bathroom break at my house in Meriden before heading back out. Just a suggestion thrown out to the group if you wish. (Also have a hot tub :D )

Finally got this picture posting thing working (yes I am in IT..scarry is in it?)
Hopefully my avatar appears..

I will push up a few pics of myself and recent travels so everyone can see my ugly mug..

AgSTreak

07-08-2005, 05:29 AM

Frank and I will be scouting some back roads to the CG on Sunday. Brain, we should arrive sometime around 12:30 - 1:00. Warm up a DVD player, I'll be carrying Tim's Three Passes Video. We will stop at the general store for lunch. Looking forward to seeing you again and, of course, meeting Todd.- john
:03biker: Ah yes, ride, eat and BS

Kempo-STer

07-08-2005, 08:40 AM

Awesome...I've got one in the Camper if nec (PS2)..I am sure Brian has more room in his Chalet than my camper but sounds good.
Looking forward to meeting you John...

georgeorge

07-08-2005, 11:27 AM

We can play it right in the rec-hall. I'll see you then.

Carl_T

07-10-2005, 11:25 AM

Just a quick note here since most who rode with us at Cobleskill check into this thread. Steve,Maurine, and family were nowhere near the bombings and all is well with them in London.

AgSTreak

07-10-2005, 07:45 PM

That's a relief, thanks Carl.

eddiemack

07-10-2005, 08:04 PM

oddly enough Steve was the first person I thought of when I heard about London. Glad he wasn't near the event(s).

AgSTreak

07-10-2005, 08:46 PM

Took the pre-ride to Water's Edge CG today and spent some time with Brian and Todd. I had a great time, thanks guys. Beautiful campground Brian, ConSTOC will be fun. Todd offered to lead the ride from exit 11 and suggested a stop at Hubbard Park (Castle Craig). This looks real good to me, I've seen the Castle Craig from below and wondered what was up there (see link below for some pics). From there we can visit Gillette Castle SP (took some pics today) and The Devil's Hopyard before heading to the campground. Know a good place for lunch Todd? :chef2:

Hubbard Park (http://www.thisisct.net/photos.html)

Kempo-STer

07-11-2005, 08:57 AM

John again great meeting you and erally looking forward to the NH trip..

Gang,
As far as the Castle Craig thing..the stop is right off the highway (RT691 exit 4) and a real fun ride to the top (twisty and turny) with some really good views and photo ops..
The entire stop there would take 20 minutes or so..depending on how long the stay at the top is. Many people travel 691 (connects I84 and I91) and often look up at Castle Craig and wonder how to get up there..

Incidently it really is not a Castle (unlike Gilette's Castle) but a lookout tower.

AgSTreak

07-11-2005, 11:34 AM

Brian, thank you for leading me back part ways. I'm still smiling about some of the roads you took.
:bow1: :bow1: :03biker: :03biker:

georgeorge

07-11-2005, 11:51 AM

Yeah out there in the backroads from New Britain to Southington, there's some nice twisty roads. I knew where they went, but I don't know them like the back of my hand so I went easy. I loved em too.

Carl_T

07-11-2005, 04:16 PM

I can already see this will be a lot of fun :)

georgeorge

07-11-2005, 04:29 PM

Hey carl...I'll try not to make too many u-turns! :D

Kempo-STer

07-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Me neither.... :crackup

Carl_T

07-11-2005, 06:46 PM

Uhhh.... what will I do without my U turns???? :confused: Aren't they part of riding a route? I thought they were deemed legally mandatory every 15 miles or so :cool: :oops: :D Didn't I 'member that from the written license test... No??? Jeeze you learn something new ever' day :rolleyes:

eddiemack

07-12-2005, 10:37 AM

Carl,.. I can use my Garmin to filter out u-turns. But that would take the fun out of it. I felt like we were in a Shriner parade during our Cat Skill ride... all of us riding in circles around various parking lots... Next time I'm throwing out candy to the kids....

Kempo-STer

07-12-2005, 12:28 PM

EddieMack...That was great :crackup

Brian..
Its official..MUST include at least one U turn in the route and CONSTOC candy :p:

Carl_T

07-12-2005, 02:06 PM

Yes a U turn will make me feel right at home, Eddie can supply the candy for that crack :mad: Actually it was damn funny :crackup I'm still chuckling 5 minutes later.

It's official from Dawn's Job, we are free Friday to meet up with you guys at exit 11, way cool. :D

AgSTreak

07-12-2005, 07:12 PM

Alright now, we shoot for 10:00, Sept 16th. Steve, is 10 OK.
I need to know who will be on the ride in (not right away)?
I'll lead the first leg of the ride. We can keep it short or I can take you on a slightly longer ride that will have you grinning from ear to ear (ask Ed).
Todd will lead the rest. Castle Craig for sure, Gillette Castle and Devil's Hopyard probable. Lunch will probably be in Meriden, Todd's call.
We can discuss the Sunday ride back around the campfire.
One more thing, who brings the candy?

1999purple

07-12-2005, 07:20 PM

Carl_T

07-12-2005, 08:08 PM

Sounds right to us John. What is near exit 11 on the map, so I can plug the route there into streets and trips and get a general traveling time estimate from our place to Exit 11?

Never mind John, I see Sandy Hook is there, though Streets and trips wouldn't bring it up on a search. It's telling me about an hour and a half, we'll stop somewhere for ten minutes to stretch on the way, so 10am is very doable for us.

AgSTreak

07-12-2005, 08:45 PM

At exit 11 take a right at the light (East or West bound) and you'll see a commuter parking lot on your immediate right. I'll be there a little earlier to greet you.- john

Carl_T

07-12-2005, 08:50 PM

Cool ~~~~~~~~~ :biker: :D

georgeorge

07-13-2005, 06:03 PM

1999purple

07-13-2005, 06:38 PM

Carl_T

07-13-2005, 07:03 PM

Ed,
Dawn will want to stop earlier on our route than Exit 10 I'm sure. She usually likes to stretch in about an hour or so or riding. I will likely gas up there though so I'm full for the rest of the day.

STeelersFan

07-13-2005, 07:47 PM

AgSTreak

07-13-2005, 08:01 PM

SF, I am in awe :bow1: :bow1: . We have two ST-owners coming in from our neighbor to the north :bow1: :bow1: . Glad to have you come and share some stories with us over a campfire and some liquid refreshment. Love this, we have some real milage gluttons on this site :D .

AgSTreak

07-14-2005, 05:31 AM

I ordered a couple of Tees last night. If they are as nice as the last pair I bought from them, I will be a happy camper. :) :) :) :)

GRN

07-14-2005, 07:00 AM

GRN,

So you are short on Blue? Maybe I can help. I'd be coming from Indiana, PA. about 460 miles. Anyone farther than that?

I'd love to come up to CT, but can't commit yet. My work schedule is hectic, but if I can swing it, I'll be there, it sure sounds like a great time.

Come on Blue :1st:

We have at least one, if not two guys coming from NB...

Hope you can make it... you'll like the roads up here a lot - I used to live in the pothole state as well.

Kempo-STer

07-14-2005, 10:16 AM

Brian,
Ordered my T-Shirt today. Good job on this and to Carl for the artwork :bow1:
Hey Carl, you get commissioned by this gang to make an Oil painting of the ST and I'm buying..

BTW, I am meeting 2ManyWheels today on his way up through Hartford for a trip he is taking to Vermont. He is on Mellow's former ST.

Really looking forward to my upcoming adventures. I will be in NH with my wife on the ST July 24 and 25.

Aug 5 -7 joining some friends on the board for some tent motorcycling..
Of course Constoc. Still working on NHFCSTOC..

Big Al

07-14-2005, 11:37 AM

OK!
You can add another Red Ryder :biker: to your motley list! - :hotpepper I'm in !!!
I conviced that you guys are going to be lots of fun to hang with!!!
Looking forward to that weekend! :)

georgeorge

07-14-2005, 11:38 AM

Cool...welcome aboard Big Al!

OK...here's where were at: 16 bikes!

1999purple
2 many wheels
AgSTreak
Alex
Big Al
CarlT
eddiemack
Fundyrider
georgeorge
GRN
Kempo-STer
Mongo
PhoenixRising01
rwl1955
SteveST1300
BonesinMass

Mellow

07-14-2005, 11:46 AM

Kempo-STer

07-14-2005, 12:04 PM

Mellow,
Spent some time on the phone with David last night. I read it to him from my owners manual...

I expect to meet him in a couple of hours on his way through Hartford. I am lending him my owners manual for his trip until he gets his.

Its good to have another local ST rider.

SteveST1300

07-14-2005, 02:19 PM

I just got back from England yesterday! Ordered my shirt today. Nice job on the design Carl! See you all soon.

AgSTreak

07-14-2005, 02:24 PM

Welcome back, Steve and welcome on board Big Al.

Carl_T

07-14-2005, 09:06 PM

Glad to hear you guys are safely back Steve. Are you going to be able to meet John at Exit 11 at 10AM for the winding meandering ride into the campsite in Sept?

eddiemack

07-15-2005, 05:12 AM

Carl,... What is this exit 11 that you speak? There's a lot of exit 11's....
a little light went on in my head and heard "ding".... then I thought... maybe I too someday will enter the state of exit 11!! And you know how I like to get up at 4:00am to ride!!

SteveST1300

07-15-2005, 06:51 AM

Carl I will be at exit 11. All we need is a meeting time. Eddie its exit 11 of I 84. Probably too far south for you. But as you like to get up early and ride we would love to have you meet us there!

AgSTreak

07-15-2005, 06:58 AM

Morning, Eddie. This would be exit 11 off I84 near Danbury (Sandy Hook) CT. It's a little out of your way. But insomniacs are welcome too, especially you and your double shots of espresso or whatever you keep pouring into that IV bag of yours.
Doh!! Steve beat me to it!! This answers the most important question- you bring the candy. :D

Kempo-STer

07-15-2005, 07:55 AM

EXIT11STOC!! Love it the more the merrier! :bow1:

AgSTreak

07-15-2005, 08:10 AM

Steve, the planned meeting is at 10:00. Looking forward to showing all of you STowners the roads in my neighborhood.

Kempo-STer

07-15-2005, 09:02 AM

John,
How many does that make for Exit11STOCConSTOC??

Carl_T

07-15-2005, 09:06 AM

Eddie,
Exit 11... where all is happy and good in the world. Route 84 Park and ride lot. 10Am, the glorious whine of the ST, John and Todd’s roads, Ferry rides, lunches chowed down in a State Park, Castles, and Campgrounds in the end. Make it if you feel up to it and can roll out of bed that early. Just fill that camel hump with go juice (not to much though or you’ll be shaking like my little Max from the caffeine). :D You are an early rising, far riding maniac (along with many others coming it seems) :bow1:

Todd, I think it's 4 bikes plus you and John for 6, unless I forgot someone??? Maybe Bones could be enticed?

1.John
2.Todd
3.1999Purple Ed
4.Eddie (if he can lever out of bed and fill the Camel hump in time)
5.1.STeve & Maurine
6.Carl & Dawn

John, can you and Todd get together and make up a Streets and Trips file of our Friday Route so I can drop it in the map part of the tank bag, or did you already do that and I just forgot like usual?

eddiemack

07-15-2005, 12:07 PM

Sounds like a doable slab ride to exit 11 for me. ... plus I can try out all my high tech gadgets. GPS, EZ Pass, etc... Can I assume there's only one park & ride off exit 11? East side? West side?
Most importantly what is the date of this exit11SToc?

Thanks guys!

Kempo-STer

07-15-2005, 12:38 PM

Eddie..
Where in the 'North East' are you coming from. Maybe we can link up on the way West down to exit 11.

Date is Sept 16th

Carl..
Not sure how to use Streets and Trips file. (someone needs to educate me)
As far as our departure from the Exit 11 meeting place..
We go east on 84 to Exit 27 (RT691) and then take exit 4 West Main Street.
Turn Right off exit and entrance to Hubbard Park and Castle Craig access road are 1/4 mile on left.
Approx time from exit 11 to first stop is 35 - 45 minutes (my guess)
Approx 34 miles..

I'll get an official planned route out next week...

SteveST1300

07-15-2005, 12:56 PM

Small correction I will be alone Maureen can not make it. :confused: Looks like a good group ;) I am really looking forward to it. I took the tips out of the Staintunes has a nice growl no no more whine :D :03biker: :03biker: :03biker:

AgSTreak

07-15-2005, 05:50 PM

I've attached an image of the proposed route to Hubbard Pak and the quick way to the ferry crossing. In keeping with tradition, we will start with a symbolic u-turn (see map). We will be arriving at Hubbard Park right about noonish. Perhaps we can have a picnic lunch there. If we push lunch back to far we might be intruding on Brian's plans for dinner. Again, lunch is Todd's call and so is the ride to Waters Edge from Hubbard Park.

eddiemack

07-15-2005, 06:12 PM

Kempo, I'll be whizzing down to exit 11 from Southern NH on Sept 16th, 2005 for the exit11SToc. What do kids eat for candy down there in CT?.... I'm really looking forward to riding with the crew again. Steve, are you saying I'll have to drink all the Monster & StarBucks Doubleshots by myself?... Oh the horror!

SteveST1300

07-15-2005, 07:04 PM

I will have room for my own cooler this time. I hope we can find somplace that sells a good selection of adult bevarages. Man I had some really good beers in the UK. Most in the 5% + range :D

AgSTreak

07-15-2005, 07:37 PM

You, just put a :D on my face Eddy. Come on down, glad to have you along. It's a haul for you buddy, but it'll be like old times. Be careful riding down. Looks like Exit 11 is turning into a STOC event!!!

Kempo-STer

07-17-2005, 05:32 PM

Hey Gang...
Steve..Adult beverages = good. No problem and will glad to escort you once we get settled in on Friday :D

Eddie..Let me know your intended route down..I plan on leaving around 9ish so will be glad to rendez-vouz..(I'm thinking you are going to eventually be doing 91s to 691 to 84) 691 is my first road once I jump on the highway...

Planned out and rode a route from Meriden to the campground on Friday..(It was fantastic fun)
Here is it and hopefully John you can do that Magic Map do-hickey thing with it..
Once we get down from Castle Craig..(15 minute ride to Lunch stop)
691 which becomes rte 66..
1. Turn Right on Rt 147 (South I think)..
Lunch at Lloyds in Middlefield (American casual with an outdoor deck for eating) - (if everyone is Ok with this)

Once we get underway..Next stop Gillettes Castle approx 40 mintues
2. Turn Right onto Powder Hill Road - (Ride by a ski area..Great valley views..enter into a huge orchard)
3. Left onto South Street - all orchard land..Beautiful
4. Right onto 157 (South I think)
5. Left onto Rt 68
6. Left onto Rt 17
7. Quick Right onto Maiden Lane - This begins some fun and unusual road patterns with very pretty New England countryside
8. Bear Right on Johnson Ln
9. Right on Haddam Quarter Road
10. Right on Foot Hills Road
11. Left onto Candlewood Hill Road
12. Candlewood Hill Road turns into Rt 154 which Parallels Rt 9 and the CT River. Again very nice NewEngland style scenery without the slab.
13. Left onto Rt 82 - cross CT river here and come out at Goodspeed Opera House - No need for Ferry.
14. Right onto River Road and access to Gillette's Castle State Park

Next Leg Gillette's Castle to Waters Esge Campground --approx 45 minutes
15. Head out from Gillette's Castle on Rt 148
16. Turn Right back onto Rt 82 (aka Norwich-Salem Rd)
17. Left onto Hopyard Road and into Devil's Hopyard State park - Now this is a fun roller coaster ride for MCs..Up and down and in and out and it will make you giggle...
18. Right onto Haywardville Rd
19. Left onto Lake Shore Drive becomes Lake Hayward Road
20. Left on Cabin Road
21. Right on Rt 16
22. Left on Rt207
23. Right on Leonard Bridge Road
24. 1/4 mile Left into Watersedge Campground.

Let me know what the colective thoughts are..No slab.. a lot of fun and beautiful roads..

Todd

AgSTreak

07-17-2005, 08:36 PM

Here is the updated map. Good job Todd :yr1: . This will certainly give our guests a goood taste of CT. I've added some time for the stops at the parks (45 mins) and 45 mins for lunch. We are scheduled to arrive at Waters' Edge about 4:30. Leaves some time for a stop at Devil's Hopyard to photograph the water falls. Again great job. :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

SteveST1300

07-18-2005, 11:20 AM

Will someone have a cooler available for us to cool the brews? I dont think i will get a large enough one on the bike :D The route you sent us looks good John thanks to all who contributed to it. Looks like we are in for a great weekend. :03biker:

Carl_T

07-18-2005, 11:34 AM

Carl, you get commissioned by this gang to make an Oil painting of the ST and I'm buying.. Heh, just noticed this Todd. Now that would be a fun painting, but it would end up one of your more expensive farkles, $3,500.oo and up, the more expensive ones representing up to few months worth of difficult work.

However, an original is not something everyone can have, and it also delivers plenty of joy to the people who can appreciate them, along with their family and friends.

If the number of Art collecting riders on ST's went up towards 250 to 500, prints would be viable. I doubt that's the case though.

Of course if you're serious just private message me, if you're kidding thanks for thinking of it. :)

Bones

07-18-2005, 11:37 AM

For what it's worth, Steve, your top case makes a very acceptable cooler. Mine has served that purpose. The best bike for that, however, is the PC800 Pacific Coast...I'll tell you that story around the campfire.

P.S. The ST is also a perfectly good firewood hauler...pack a couple lashing straps and load up that canvas bag o' wood!

Carl_T

07-18-2005, 11:39 AM

I'm going to have to go hunting for a store to find beer in the evening, as there's no room for a cooler with both of us. Glad to not be doing this on a Sunday evening, if I remember right I was working on a BB in CT and staying over. I tried to buy my helper an me a sixpack Sunday night in a market and they told me they had blue laws against selling beer Sundays. I think that was around Bridgeport and many years ago.

Kempo-STer

07-18-2005, 11:54 AM

Coolers...I personally have got 3 coolers..2 large ones and a mid size..
I can get as many as we need..Hey this a campground where all we do is drink, eat and burn stuff.. :beer3: :beer2: :cf1: :eat2:
No worries about coolers..The campground store sells ice.

As far as getting supplied..
I'll have a few available when we first get in. Nothing like a cold beer after some good riding.
We can make a run once we are settled in on Friday..I'll take the wife's car or have her follow us and we'll take the bikes :D . That can serve as the pack mule.

The laws in CT as still rediculous..Closing time is 8pm which has been recently updated to 9pm at the store owners discretion..
Also, no one is allowed open on Sunday.. :mad:

Kempo-STer

07-18-2005, 12:01 PM

Heh, just noticed this Todd. Now that would be a fun painting, but it would end up one of your more expensive farkles, $3,500.oo and up, the more expensive ones representing up to few months worth of difficult work.

However, an original is not something everyone can have, and it also delivers plenty of joy to the people who can appreciate them, along with their family and friends.

If the number of Art collecting riders on ST's went up towards 250 to 500, prints would be viable. I doubt that's the case though.

Of course if you're serious just private message me, if you're kidding thanks for thinking of it. :)

I would love to have one when I am wealthy..I guess you called my bluff for now..I am trying to get my daughter to take art lessons as I think she is really good for an 11 yr old. (what do I know)..You'll meet her and I'll make sure she shows you some of her pictures. She even had one at a gallery display. (proud dad)..BTW You're artwork and talent is incredible..really enjoyed you site.

SteveST1300

07-18-2005, 01:39 PM

I will be looking forward to hearing that one Bones. I am not sure that ice and the brake light wiring would mix well. ;)

campernh

07-18-2005, 01:52 PM

Hey Brian,
I won't know till after Labor Day if I can make it.
How late can we let you kno wif we can come.
I will bring Marsh"Mellos".
Thanks,
Brian :)

Bones

07-18-2005, 01:52 PM

Steve, just remember to remove any ice before you hit the sack and leave the box open to air dry overnight. So far, so good...even with that wacky Italian wiring!

I will be looking forward to hearing that one Bones. I am not sure that ice and the brake light wiring would mix well. ;)

GRN

07-18-2005, 02:50 PM

Steve, just remember to remove any ice before you hit the sack and leave the box open to air dry overnight. So far, so good...even with that wacky Italian wiring!

don't you mean that $#@&*%$#@#$!!!!!!!!! Itialin wiring? Not much you can do to break broke!

SteveST1300

07-18-2005, 03:18 PM

I will remember that Bones thanks for the tip. And yes you have to love those great GIVI instructions for the brake light kit! :mad: That was a fun install ;)

georgeorge

07-18-2005, 04:47 PM

Hey Brian....It'ld be great to have you here. Don't worry about the timing. I have a little pull here. You can wait till the last minute if you like.

1999purple

07-18-2005, 05:18 PM

:03biker: OK I'ts two mounths away and I can't deside beer or gear. Givi will hold two cases ,don't ask :D . Tent, chair , bag , straped to back seat. This mite work out. Looking forward to meeting up with everyone :03biker:.now wear do I but the kitchen sink.I know that I can make hot water. :eek: Order is in for Tee shirt.

Kempo-STer

07-18-2005, 07:18 PM

Again no one needs to bring beer or coolers, etc..don't waste space..we'll do a run..

BTW..Honda Top box..30 pack
Side cases: 18 pack cans each bag OR 12 pack each of bottles..

Not that I would know... :rolleyes:

campernh

07-18-2005, 08:39 PM

Cool,
One question, is there enough room for my barco lounger???
Did I spell that right?
Brian :hotpepper

Carl_T

07-18-2005, 08:40 PM

Todd,
I'd be happy to look at her Art.

We'll be testing out the camping gear and how to load it for two, next weekend with family. Wife and I will take the ST. (wish I could fit my captain chairs and any kind of lounger in the sidebags)

eddiemack

07-19-2005, 05:15 AM

Hummm feels like I'm in high school again with all the talk of a beer run and coolers. Maybe we should start thinking about a keg? I'm in!

Bones

07-19-2005, 07:13 AM

I've got some paper route money saved. Do you think we could get someone to buy it for us? I sure hope my parents don't find out. Hummm feels like I'm in high school again with all the talk of a beer run and coolers. Maybe we should start thinking about a keg? I'm in!

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 09:08 AM

Hummm feels like I'm in high school again with all the talk of a beer run and coolers. Maybe we should start thinking about a keg? I'm in!

Don't tell Brian about the Keg thing..They don't allow it...It could get me detention..

"It's against dee ruuules! You go to da penalty box for 2 minutes and you feel shame!"
Ok sports fans...What Movie is that from...The winner and quickest post gets a six pack from me in their choice of beer waiting for them upon arrival to Constoc....

Yes you need to be a Constoc er to qualify

Carl_T

07-19-2005, 09:19 AM

Guess I'll be buying my own beer :D

A Keg? man you guys plan for some serious liquid replenishment. :p:

Putt

07-19-2005, 10:56 AM

Don't tell Brian about the Keg thing..They don't allow it...It could get me detention..

"It's against dee ruuules! You go to da penalty box for 2 minutes and you feel shame!"
Ok sports fans...What Movie is that from...The winner and quickest post gets a six pack from me in their choice of beer waiting for them upon arrival to Constoc....

Yes you need to be a Constoc er to qualify

Slap Shot??

Putt...

STeelersFan

07-19-2005, 11:16 AM

GRN

07-19-2005, 11:36 AM

You guys are having way too much fun of this board! :)

After reading all the posts, I figured I had to try and make this event. So I checked my calendar and scheduled a few days vacation.

I'm coming from western Pennsylvania, and will eventually end up on I84.

Any chance I can join the group meeting at exit 11?

And to you experts... how many cans of beer can I get in my Givi 52L top box (including ice)?

Thanks,

Bruce Manecke

depends on how fast you drink... faster consumtion, means less ice, means more beer :D

I've been outta this loop on the exit 11 thing... what time? I'm a solid 3 hours of slab to Hartford, wasn't planning on bailing out of work 'til 1ish, maybe a bit later...

SteveST1300

07-19-2005, 11:56 AM

I think we are meeting at 10AM at exit 11 commuter parking lot. Man this is getting to be quite an event! :03biker: :D

AgSTreak

07-19-2005, 12:03 PM

Welcome to the asylum, it's going to be a great weekend :D . I'll be at exit 11 to greet you at 10:00. No drinking before the ride, you will need to be stone cold sober since we'll be navigating some tricky roads early on.
At Water's Edge, we can float the keg in the middle of the pond. If you want to fill up, a swim to the keg will be necessary and youll have to fill everyone else's glass before filling your own.

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 12:13 PM

Slap Shot??

Putt...

PUTT You win!..

Only problem is that you are now going to have to come to CONSTOC to accept your prize!

Putt

07-19-2005, 12:15 PM

I can see that Carrie Nation will have to shaparone
this meeting of the ST's....
:beer8: :beer2: :beer3:
Putt

Putt

07-19-2005, 12:18 PM

PUTT You win!..

Only problem is that you are now going to have to come to CONSTOC to accept your prize!

Kempo,
I will surrender my "prizes" :) to the ST'r that comes
from the farthest distance.... You guys have a great
time and ride safe...

Putt....

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 12:19 PM

depends on how fast you drink... faster consumtion, means less ice, means more beer :D

I've been outta this loop on the exit 11 thing... what time? I'm a solid 3 hours of slab to Hartford, wasn't planning on bailing out of work 'til 1ish, maybe a bit later...

Greg...
John has got the Map out a few posts back..
Exit 11 10AM route map (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2733)

Maybe you can meet up with us. (I'll be PMing you soon about Sunday)

Bruce: Glad you can make it! Hopefully you can meet up with us!

Bones

07-19-2005, 01:11 PM

And to you experts... how many cans of beer can I get in my Givi 52L top box (including ice)?

OK, Bruce, stuff that Givi to the gills and we will help you, uh, empty it. When we count up the empties, you'll have your answer.

Only too glad to help.

Bones

GRN

07-19-2005, 01:20 PM

Greg...
John has got the Map out a few posts back..
Exit 11 10AM route map (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2733)

Maybe you can meet up with us. (I'll be PMing you soon about Sunday)

Bruce: Glad you can make it! Hopefully you can meet up with us!

Todd, 10 am is an early morning departure/vacation day for me... not sure I can swing that approach - I can escape 1ish without taking any time off. Have to sit on some time to move my elderly Dad up from the Gulf Coast sometime here in the near future... will have to see how that works out. Hope we can hook up Sunday, not sure if Judi can make it or not.

Carl_T

07-19-2005, 01:30 PM

Bruce the I 84 exit 11 meet time is at 10AM Friday morning, If you can't make it that early you can always go on to the campgrounds and join in the other rides and stuff for the rest of the weekend, welcome aboard.

I would like to back John up here, please keep the beers for kicking back after the rides. There are a lot of us attending and what makes these rides fun is our doing them with full abilities, enjoyably but safely for everyone. Beers taste best hanging with friends after a good day's ride anyway.

SteveST1300

07-19-2005, 01:37 PM

Guys don't get worried no different than the last time we rode! John I hope you didn't think we would be drinking before NOON ;) Hey all kidding aside we all know about drinking and riding. All we want to do is keep it fun and safe. But as you all remember we were the only group at the bar at NESTOC. And never a drop during the rides! :D :03biker:

Carl_T

07-19-2005, 01:51 PM

Amen Steve :)

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 01:59 PM

Kempo,
I will surrender my "prizes" :) to the ST'r that comes
from the farthest distance.... You guys have a great
time and ride safe...

Putt....

I believe that will be between Fundyrider(Pete) and Alex.. :bow1: both coming from my home province of New Brunswick. (My parents came from and all my relatives currently reside in Grand Falls, NB)

This is going to be great...
And of course we shall not partake in mind altering activities (other than riding :cool: ) before its time..

Bones

07-19-2005, 02:05 PM

Of course we can still conduct that capacity experiment on Bruce's GIVI after the day's ride...all in the name of science.

AgSTreak

07-19-2005, 02:11 PM

Experimentation around campfire good!! :bow1: :bow1:

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 02:19 PM

Yes I believe we have very very important information on behalf of our fellow ST owners and for the greater good of ST's everywhere!

We must document for the Knowledge base of course all beer capacities both in bottle and cans all in the name of science and knowledge and the overall enhancement of the mighty ST...

Starring in this mission will be:
Bones... I believe by name you are the doctor of the ship...
I'll be Captain James T Kempo..(since this is my post I want to be the one to get the girls :D )
Carl will be the venerable first officer
AG Streak (aka John) will be the science officer Sulu, responsible for all mapping, routing and warp speed assessments..
Norman PCN is voted chief engineer in absentia since I can't understand any of his posts and need to read them 30 times before anything makes sense to me..(I'm not that bright)
Georgeorge is chief of security enforcing the no keg zone..(Brian gotta nominate your brother as fellow security dude since they are always the token dudes that get killed) Can't have that happen to you..

Again Very important mission here....

STeelersFan

07-19-2005, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the great replies, and of course, no alcoholic beverages until after the day's riding! I doubt if there will be room in the top box. But like BonesinMass said, once we get to the campground, I'm willing to volunteer the use of my top box as a beer cooler! :)

I do plan on meeting on Friday at exit 11, 10:00 A.M. Since that's about 365 miles for me, I will be leaving on Thursday, and very likely get a hotel room near the exit. That way, I'll be ready to ride at 10:00 A.M.

Bones

07-19-2005, 02:32 PM

Bones... I believe by name you are the doctor of the ship.

I'm a doctor, Jim, not a can counter!

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 02:38 PM

I'm a doctor, Jim, not a can counter!

Good...you pass out the aspirin in the morning :D

Carl_T

07-19-2005, 03:40 PM

Norman PCN is voted chief engineer in absentia since I can't understand any of his posts and need to read them 30 times before anything makes sense to me..(I'm not that bright) :crackup

as fellow security dude since they are always the token dudes that get killed) Can't have that happen to you.. "Captain.....I don't understand... that is not logical!!!" No cracks about my pointy ears causing a U turn propensity (by the way Sulu has charted the most awesome of U turns at the beginning of the Exit 11 ride!)... and where is Scottie who can squeeze us another ounce of power out of the many mighty Enterprise engines in a pinch? What is a mission without hearing Scottie exclaim "I canno' do ittt Cap'n!"

We shall go forth ferretting out any hint of intelligent life in the uncharted dark corners of Connecticut, even within it's very forests, castles, waters, and curvy curves~~~ :04biker: :biker: :03biker: afterwards to measure the beer case of the enterprise.

Good plan STealers Fan, I think 1999Purple mentioned he will be gassing up and eating breakfast in the Exit 11 area, maybe you can hook up for breakfast with him.

Bones, are you in for 10AM Exit 11???

Bones

07-19-2005, 04:17 PM

Bones, are you in for 10AM Exit 11???

It's completely the wrong way to get to Kempo Kamp from Bonesland, but I guess taking the long way is the sacred ST tradition. Unless I have a deadline to meet, I should be able to make it.

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 04:45 PM

It's completely the wrong way to get to Kempo Kamp from Bonesland, but I guess taking the long way is the sacred ST tradition. Unless I have a deadline to meet, I should be able to make it.

Eddiemack maybe coming down from NH via this 'ST Long Way' so maybe us 3 rendezvous on our way down to Exit11STOC

Carl_T

07-19-2005, 04:46 PM

Bones, outstanding! If I'm right this looks like the following Exit11STOC 10AM attendees to date.

1. AGSTreak_______John
2. KempoSTer______Todd
3. SteveST1300____Steve
4. Carl_T__________Carl & Dawn
5. EddieMack_______Eddie
6. Bones___________Bones (Scott)
7. 1999Purple_______Ed
8. SteelersFan______Bruce
and as a maybe yes?
9. Georgeorge______Brian ???

SteveST1300

07-19-2005, 05:01 PM

Ok Carl are you going to design an Exit 11 STOC T-Shirt? ;) Just kidding I just got mine in the mail yesterday they look real nice. :bow1: :biker: NICE JOB! Man this exit 11 meet has grown I think its great I can't wait for the tour of Conn. looks like a nice ride John. Hard to belive we already have 1 more bike than our NESTOC group and its just the ride in. :biker: :04biker: :03biker: :03biker: :D

Carl_T

07-19-2005, 05:43 PM

Ok Carl are you going to design an Exit 11 STOC T-Shirt? Just kidding :o4: O=========== :biker: "Makin' tracks outa here" :D

How cool of John and Todd to put together this ride. :bow1:

AgSTreak

07-19-2005, 06:24 PM

Todd you are absolutely right. It has been my experience that the leader is never the smartest guy in the group. Of course that doesn't say much for the rest of us. And d*mn if you aren't right about who gets the girl... It's always the guy who couldn't disarm a photon torpedo to save his or his crews' lives. On the other hand he does know his way around Romulan ale and can sweet talk a Virgillian Binar out of her green tentacles :D :D .

Kempo-STer

07-19-2005, 07:57 PM

Yes second the Carl and Brian salute. :bow1: :03biker: :bow1: :biker: .awesome..
Got my T-shirt as well..

Also bought each of my girls a 'My Daddy rides an ST1300' T-shirt

Should make a fun pic to post once I take it..

I believe my better half will join us for part of the ride in on Friday..The kids are in school by then. She will part with us at lunch I think and pick up the kids from school and meet us at the campground..

This is turning out to be quite a great adventure..To think it started with a idea between me and Brian...(I wonder where the original first post on this went..Its no longer there)

So looking forward to this and meeting all my new friends! You guys Rock!