CampSTOC '09 Event Information

[georgeorge]

CampSTOC V '09
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Date:
May 15th-17th, 2009

Cost:
FREE! to tent camp...lots-o-room... no campground reservation required... just Click here to Attend (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=184&day=2009-5-15)


Rental Cabins

Rental #1 - Tom Mac 04a
Rental #2 - SteveST1300
Rental #3 - Taken....sorry
Rental #4 - open ($60/night)-(bare cabin....no heat or plumbing)
Rental #5 - Jim Dixon

Please use the polls to let us know who is coming for each dinner so we know how much to get..

Friday:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63822

Saturday:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63823

We are asking for $5 per head for each meal to cover the costs.

Place:
Water's Edge Campground
Lebanon, CT
(Campground Link) (http://www.watersedgecampground.com/)

Campground Information:
(Campground Link) (http://www.watersedgecampground.com/)


Alternate Lodging:


Agenda:

Pizza at Todd's House Thursday Night
Breakfast at the Athenian Diner in Middletown or at The Blue Colony Diner in Danbury or on your own
Chili Dinner at the campground on Friday Night
Hamburgers/Hotdogs cookout at the campground Saturday Night
Sunday Breakfast at the Rec-Hall at the campground 9:30-11:00AM

Suggested Routes
(Thanks Trekker/Sandman/SilverBullet):
Route 1 - Bone's GPS file : ctstoc.fateback.com/routes/CampSTOC 09 Mohawk Trail.gdb

The Mohawk Trail ride (286 miles) goes up to the northwest corner of Mass and includes the best stretches of the MA 2 (Mohawk Trail), lunch at the Golden Eagle (on the famous Hairpin Turn), and nice sections of MA 8. This longer ride is mostly 2-lane numbered state roads. Breakfast nearby at McD's on Rte 32 in Willimantic.

Route 2 - Bone's GPS file : ctstoc.fateback.com/routes/CampSTOC-09 Central Mass.gdb

The Central Mass ride (252 miles) circles Quabbin Reservoir with an optional (and very nice) loop north of MA 2 through state forest lands. Early lunch at a small diner or later lunch at Bub's BBQ in Sunderland (motorcycle friendly). This ride combines 2-lane numbered roads and back roads. Breakfast about an hour into the ride at the Vanilla Bean (motorcycle friendly, an event in itself).

Route 3 - Georgeorge's GPS files : ctstoc.fateback.com/routes/campstocbriansaturday.gdb or
ctstoc.fateback.com/routes/campstocbriansaturday.gpx

Here's the Saturday ride that I'll lead. It's basically the same route I lead at the first Con-STOC back in '06 except reversed. I historically lead the simple ride for couples who are not into riding too hard or newbies who don't want to push it. The ride let's us leave the campground a little later than everyone else (10:00AM) and get's us back somewhere in the area of (4:00-5:00). That let's me set up for dinner on Saturday night before everyone else starts to roll in from their rides. This ride is 127 miles and puts us at the Vanilla Bean for lunch at around 12:30ish. We'll do a quick stop at Dunkin' Donut's at a gas station on Rt. 6 about 15 minutes into the ride.

Route 4 - Karen's GPS files : http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46406&d=1242179101 or
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46407&d=1242179101

The Hilton route:

It is 271 miles, includes shore line in 3 states, photo ops on 4 islands, a tour of my personal fish tanks, lunch at Evelyn's and ice cream at Dock Side in Padanaaram, MA.

I have some of the most surprisingly "traffic free" shore line roads in New England. I am staying out of the traffic/ tourists traps entirely. So if you want to see the famous stuff, go ride with someone else. If you want 40+ miles of scenic coastal bluff riding, island hopping and some of the most intensely beautiful windy roads we have to offer....I have that.

Kickstands up at 7:20 please (If I say that we should be rolling by 7:30). We go South through the farm lands and into Mystic stopping for Breakfast in Preston. Mystic is best enjoyed before 9:00am because of the tourists and we should be long gone by the time their hangovers catch them! A ludicrously scenic ride up River Rd and head back inland to avoid accumulating beach traffic. We will follow the Pawcatuck River up into the sod farms of Washington County, climb the largest hills RI has to offer (some of them are 3-400 footers!!) and swing into Twisted Throttle for a picture in front of the sign. Then its on to the coast in Narragansett for about 8-10 miles of bluff past houses so big you can't fathom they aren't actually hotels, and over the bridge to Conannicut island. From Connanicut we will access Beaver Tail Island which has views to knock your socks off, and no one knows where it is, so there is no traffic!!! Across the next bridge (please have your ez pass ready) to Aquidneck Island where we will attempt to avoid as much of the Newport traffic as we can by closing our eyes and pretending we can't see it. Over the bridge to the mainland for another 10 miles of bluff riding and lunch. We will cover a lot of coast line in Westport and Dartmouth, MA including Horse Neck and a stop on Gooseberry Island, (25-30 more miles of it in fact!) we will stop into Padanaaram long enough to get an ice cream cone and then start an inland trek home. In the interest of time I have put in about 15 miles of highway across the top of Providence but then its back to farm roads and peacefulness. My house is less than 1/2 a mile off the rout, so we can swing in and enjoy a flush toilet and look at my fish tanks (They are worth the efforts, I promise!) before pulling back into the campground before dinner.

Mike and I road this yesterday and must have needed about 20 u-turns. Here's to hoping we did them all for you guys and there won't be any next Saturday. I know for sure we have ourselves and 1 other planning to join us. I hope to bring at least 2 more of ya with me... who's in?

(http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=418860&postcount=231)

[Kempo-STer]

Let's get this party started...

1st suggestion is possibly starting it on Thursday the 14th?
What do we think about that?
Even if it does not start "officially" until Friday. Certainly the campground is open for business as well as my house/yard/hot tub for entertaining purposes. So should you desire getting in on Thursday, Brian and I will certainly be around..


So everyone knows and need to gauge the shlep up north,

I left Willville on Saturday morning at about 8:45 and got home and 7:30pm..
Stop for lunch and fuel and that was it..Also a good 2 hours of that was the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Roanoke until I picked up 81. I was also being very good with my speed at around 50. I figured that cost me an hour travel time...
So use that to gauge..


I also will be interested in hearing what people will be interested in terms of rides etc...

Riding in the Northeast although fun has its challenges with regard to urbanization etc....It does not have the expanse that the Southeast does but it still can be interesting..
The can be a few "touristy" or interesting stops blended in to get a flair for the local stuff..or you can do some hard miles spreading out to NY, or MA or RI..

It won't be boring I can guarantee that and you'll have a good time...We always do:D

[mstgsaly269]

Ok Looks Like I will be doing this one with rich next year as of now... I have a few Questions.. do you want us to make a reservation, or will you have a area set aside for us all already?, what will be the rate( I want close to the potty as possible) and after driving 1049 miles one way to get there, will I get a butt massage when I get there?LOL

[motomac]

I will probably be there on Thursday. Don't know whether Gail will be with me or not. If she is I'll have to get a cabin.

[Gene]

Thanks Todd and George ! Lisa and I will most likely be up thursday.

[dannyk]

Depending on snow conditions I plan on attending. :biker:

[georgeorge]

Ok Looks Like I will be doing this one with rich next year as of now... I have a few Questions.. do you want us to make a reservation, or will you have a area set aside for us all already?, what will be the rate( I want close to the potty as possible) and after driving 1049 miles one way to get there, will I get a butt massage when I get there?LOL

No reservation nessesary and cost to tent camp is FREE. I'll have plenty of room for tents. If you want a cabin on the other hand..... book em early (by Oct of this year) and I will have to charge the normal rate minus 25% which means $60/night (that's this years rate so it could be more by 2009).
There is a bathhouse with showers within 50 Ft. of your camping area.

[Kempo-STer]

No reservation nessesary and cost to tent camp is FREE. I'll have plenty of room for tents. If you want a cabin on the other hand..... book em early (by Oct of this year) and I will have to charge the normal rate minus 25% which means $60/night (that's this years rate so it could be more by 2009).
There is a bathhouse with showers within 50 Ft. of your camping area.

How come I don't get a 25% discount!! ***???:p:

[SteveST1300]

Brian PM sent not wasting any time! ;)

[Trekker Dave]

How come I don't get a 25% discount!! ***???:p:

Maybe because Brian pleasures..... I mean repairs... your bike???? I'm just sayin.:D

I'm in for this. Especially chili. :drool1::eat1:

[Carl_T]

Dawn and I will be in on this one. :)

[sirepair]

SWMABO and I are a definite *MAYBE*!:hat1:

What is it with women? She complains that I don't plan things, then when I try to plan something I get "That's a whole year away! How can I plan for that??":nuts1:

Wish me luck!!

[Carl_T]

Made the Reserve call, we are definitely in.:07biker: :03biker: :06biker: :biker: :04biker:

[Kempo-STer]

SWMABO and I are a definite *MAYBE*!:hat1:

What is it with women? She complains that I don't plan things, then when I try to plan something I get "That's a whole year away! How can I plan for that??":nuts1:

Wish me luck!!

Easy Pat..

Just leave now and you're covered:D

[Kempo-STer]

Don't forget to click on the attend thingy in the first post..

Also, is the Etch a sketch GPS going on the CAMPSTOC V T-SHIRT! LOL

[Blrfl]

Hmm... Gotta investigate ways to get there that don't involve a whole lot of Interstraight 95.

--Mark

[Kempo-STer]

Hmm... Gotta investigate ways to get there that don't involve a whole lot of Interstraight 95.

--Mark

Anticipating a lot of that one Mark...

Most everyone coming form South is gonna want to swing around NYC...Stayed tuned..I've ordered a new Motorcycle Skyway to be built..of course I think I was sleeping when that happenned:D

[blueSTormer]

Wow. You go to work one day and the earth moves! You guys work FAST.
Although it IS one year away, I may already have a conflict with my niece's graduation in AZ. Maybe Mark and I can go for a ride.:D
Hopefully, her graduation is late May. I don't want to miss this. Why you will even see me pitch a tent and sleep on the ground, (well, maybe on a cot....and an air mattress...and maybe an electric heater....)

[motomac]

Also, is the Etch a sketch GPS going on the CAMPSTOC V T-SHIRT! LOL
Make mine L LS in black!!! LOLouder!!!

[georgeorge]

Maybe one of these days I could put together a shirt design. Still plenty of time for that.

[Kempo-STer]

BUMP...

It's amazing how 7 months SCREAM BY!!!!!!!

Let's start chatting this one up...

[Kempo-STer]

Mellow,
dont see your name on the attendee list...Dont MAKE me come and get you!:p:

[Mellow]

Mellow,
dont see your name on the attendee list...Dont MAKE me come and get you!:p:

Yes sir... aye aye sir...

[Landon]

BUMP...

It's amazing how 7 months SCREAM BY!!!!!!!

Let's start chatting this one up...

Ok...I'll start. What kind of temperatures can we expect this time of year? I remember Willville was a little chilly one night.

[georgeorge]

Ok...I'll start. What kind of temperatures can we expect this time of year? I remember Willville was a little chilly one night.

I would say daytime highs are in the 65-70 range that time of year here and nightime lows would be 45-55 range that time of year.

[Kempo-STer]

Average temperature for May and June from www.Weatherbase.com:
May: 58
June: 67

I would expect the nights to be in the low to mid 50's range.

[Kempo-STer]

Also gang-STers, (Hey I like that..Gang-STers!:D)

If we are following CT STOC format, then what traditionally happens for the early arrivers on Thursday afternoon/evening, people are welcome to crash at (not into) my house on Thursday.
Inside somewhere or outside in your tents works either way.
Have hot tub and caveman TV going.:cf1:.We usually do pizza that night as well..

We generally get the party started then and have some type of organized ride/route on Friday..

Figured I'd leave that one out there for those that are beginning to plan. I live only 8 miles from the campground...

[Boo]

Also gang-STers, (Hey I like that..Gang-STers!:D)

If we are following CT STOC format, then what traditionally happens for the early arrivers on Thursday afternoon/evening, people are welcome to crash at (not into) my house on Thursday.
Inside somewhere or outside in your tents works either way.
Have hot tub and caveman TV going.:cf1:.We usually do pizza that night as well..

We generally get the party started then and have some type of organized ride/route on Friday..

Figured I'd leave that one out there for those that are beginning to plan. I live only 8 miles from the campground...

Todd & Brian
And may I add you guys did a heck of a job hosting CT STOC 2008
A Happy Holiday Season to you.

[SteveST1300]

Only 5 months to go AAGGGHHH!

[Karen]

I hate to commit to this, I fear for what catastrophic thing will happen to my ST the week before the event this time.

My husband has already said... I will go with you to the long ways off ones (Finger Lakes etc..)... but you are a big girl and can go alone to the 2 that are in Lebanon this year! Sweet, I get to come with out my babysitter!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's a party pooper anyhow. Be warned-> I am coming solo! A most excellent situation.:D:D:D:D:biker::D:D:D


I just realized those green smilies are nearly the same color as a Phantom suit... weird.

[Kempo-STer]

I hate to commit to this, I fear for what catastrophic thing will happen to my ST the week before the event this time.

My husband has already said... I will go with you to the long ways off ones (Finger Lakes etc..)... but you are a big girl and can go alone to the 2 that are in Lebanon this year! Sweet, I get to come with out my babysitter!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's a party pooper anyhow. Be warned-> I am coming solo! A most excellent situation.:D:D:D:D:biker::D:D:D


I just realized those green smilies are nearly the same color as a Phantom suit... weird.

Yes Karen...
No tipping over or breaking any limbs please...(Also I hope you are not in the middle of finals then)


Also, maybe since there some Southern boys coming up for this that may not have a lot of chances to ride in and around New England, I am thinking of a longer more far reaching ride for one of the days...Either Friday or Saturday..
Maybe hits parts of Eastern NY, Mass, Vermont (up 22 in NY, over Mohawk Trail, up into Vermont on Route 9 etc)...Have to take a look at that

[STBNE]

Oooo this sounds soooo tempting...I'm still tentative ,but if I can get away I'll be there...with all my new camping gear...gee me a motocamper?If I make it I'll come up the day before as in past years...however I will want to set up at the campground...that way only the bears will hear me snore:rolleyes:I'll be more comfy in my own tent than on your living room floor:p:

[Trekker Dave]

Dean & I are thinking of riding north from Lebenon for one of our day rides this time around... and maybe back down to the shore for seafood. You gave us such a great initial tour last fall Kempo, we feel ready fly out of the nest on our own! :D

[Karen]

Dave I might be willing to try and come up with a rout for y'all. Of course I am prone to stopping to look for fishies at every water crossing, so maybe I am not a good one to follow.
I do guarantee I can find a fantastic seafood place with a nice view that isn't on a main drag. I work too closely with the fisherman to not know where all those holes are.

[STBNE]

Dave the Dock and Dine on the CT River in Old Saybrook was excellent!Dining room with a view of the river.Food was excellent albiet a little expensive...but worth it.I was there during CTSTOC'07:D

[George]

I've been to each so far. Don't know about CT tho. A month after Moonshine (which I will attend) all of the east to explore again. But May was too early this year, some of the mountain roads weren't even open yet.

[Landon]

I've been to each so far. Don't know about CT tho. A month after Moonshine (which I will attend) all of the east to explore again. But May was too early this year, some of the mountain roads weren't even open yet.

I am glad you said this as I was "thinking" about taking a week and heading to Niagra Falls, then Maine, then back to CampSTOC on the way home. Sounds like it may be to early in the year for that.

[George]

I am glad you said this as I was "thinking" about taking a week and heading to Niagra Falls, then Maine, then back to CampSTOC on the way home. Sounds like it may be to early in the year for that.

We gotta watch the weather, Landon. I was there in early May, this is gonna be 3 weeks later.

[Karen]

I am glad you said this as I was "thinking" about taking a week and heading to Niagra Falls, then Maine, then back to CampSTOC on the way home. Sounds like it may be to early in the year for that.


The Falls will still be frozen they don't thaw until Mid July:p:

[Kempo-STer]

You'll be allright late May..

[BHazz]

Hi Everyone,
I see that we will have upto 4 rides. Based on past experience, how long should I expect the rides to last, both time and miles?

If you are looking for any routes, I have taken a basic route from Moto-Maps and worked up a route that starts at the Waters Edge camp ground (going clockwise) hittings routes 32 and 102 east. The furthest point out extends to the RI coastline on Rte. 1a and comes back around on Rte 138 West. It's about 150 miles -- 4 hr 15 min ride time.

If there is any interest and someone wants to lead this ride. I will fine tune the trip and create a Garmin, GPS file. I'm too slow to lead rides.

http://haslam.smugmug.com/photos/442387003_mSHUz-O.jpg

[BHazz]

I'm wondering why so quiet here?

The ST1300 is new to me so I'm a little excited for this trip. It would be nice to have a few more facts to dream about this looooong winter.

Bruce

[Trekker Dave]

I'm wondering why so quiet here?

The ST1300 is new to me so I'm a little excited for this trip. It would be nice to have a few more facts to dream about this looooong winter.

Bruce

Winter blahs for many northeaster's maybe? These things take on a life of their own.... you'll see.

[Kempo-STer]

Bruce you woke me UP!!! LOL

My Saturday plans are similar to CT STOC...(Including staying up around the fire until 3AM with Karen (we have a title to defend!)

I think I'll be taking the Southern boys on long rip into MA/VT/NY and back into CT on Friday

Then Saturday, less miles and more scenery...same route I took the Upstate NY boys on.(Except not losing an hour at Dunkin Donuts waiting for some whakky Goldwinger:rolleyes:)..Including Devil's Hopyard, Gillettes Castle, Mystic Area, Rhode Island/Watch Hill mansions, Paddy's for lunch at the beach...The rendezvous with the other groups in Devil's hopyard worked well too..

[Gene]

Don't forget I need Rhode Island to add in another state on my map !!

[Kempo-STer]

Bruce,
traditionally:

Thursday:
Early birders gather at my house on Thursday after work....where the shennanigans begin..
We get pizza, have a fire..hot tub is open, I get drunk...folks that want to stay either somewhere in my house, pitch a tent in the yard, whatever...

Friday:
Up early meeting somewhere for breakfast and head out to point TBD...
I like to get my group together early so we know what we are doing and where we are going....
Friday night we went back to my house for Michele's world famous Chili and then back to the campground for Shennanigans

Saturday
Ride, eat and shannanigans..
Campfire, dinner at the Campground...I'll get a big slide show together..

Sunday morning, meet for breakfast at the campground rec hall and we kiss good bye...

[Trekker Dave]

Then Saturday, less miles and more scenery...same route I took the Upstate NY boys on.(Except not losing an hour at Dunkin Donuts waiting for some whakky Goldwinger:rolleyes:)..

I know right? Pffftttt! Wingers! Oh wait.... he was with me..... :o: Ummm... good donuts weren't they.

Don't forget I need Rhode Island to add in another state on my map !!

Gene, don't worry dude. We'll get you RI somehow... Dean & Leveredge know of some cheap seafood place they want to get to. I guess it's down that way.

[motomac]

[QUOTE=Kempo-STer;622347]
(Except not losing an hour at Dunkin Donuts waiting for some whakky Goldwinger:rolleyes
Couldn't have been me I don't do Dunkin Doboys.

[Kempo-STer]

Don't forget I need Rhode Island to add in another state on my map !!

Don;t worry man..I got you covered for RI on Saturday...

[JCorwin]

Bruce,
traditionally:

Thursday:
Early birders gather at my house on Thursday after work....where the shennanigans begin..
We get pizza, have a fire..hot tub is open, I get drunk...folks that want to stay either somewhere in my house, pitch a tent in the yard, whatever...

Friday:
Up early meeting somewhere for breakfast and head out to point TBD...
I like to get my group together early so we know what we are doing and where we are going....
Friday night we went back to my house for Michele's world famous Chili and then back to the campground for Shennanigans

Saturday
Ride, eat and shannanigans..
Campfire, dinner at the Campground...I'll get a big slide show together..

Sunday morning, meet for breakfast at the campground rec hall and we kiss good bye...

So does that mean you won't be drunk Friday and Saturday nights? :rolleyes: Say it isn't so!! :beer8:

[georgeorge]

So does that mean you won't be drunk Friday and Saturday nights? :rolleyes: Say it isn't so!! :beer8:

Are you kidding?.... He's puttin' on a 3 day clinic! Gettin' Drunk 101

[BHazz]

All this chatter is bringing me to life. Thanks!

Todd,
Those rides sound interesting. Will they be posted ahead of time?

Staying up until 3.00am and riding early the next day, I don't know, I'd fall sound asleep in the saddle.:D

Bruce

[Kempo-STer]

All this chatter is bringing me to life. Thanks!

Todd,
Those rides sound interesting. Will they be posted ahead of time?

Staying up until 3.00am and riding early the next day, I don't know, I'd fall sound asleep in the saddle.:D

Bruce

Hey Bruce...

yeah all this stuff gets put out there way in advance...

By the way..all your yet to meet 'ST Friends' are all nuts (except me)..Go to the forum page and scroll down to CTSTOC and glance at all the pictures just to let you know the trouble you're getting into..LOL

As far as 3 AM and riding the next day..do your push ups :D:D

[Kempo-STer]

So does that mean you won't be drunk Friday and Saturday nights? :rolleyes: Say it isn't so!! :beer8:

must you ask???

[Kempo-STer]

I know right? Pffftttt! Wingers! Oh wait.... he was with me..... :o:
.

its all good...we love the Paul-STer anyways...:cool:

[JCorwin]

must you ask???

Ok, I'm there!! Bones and I will have to bring a larger bottle of fine Kentucky bourbon this time. The Russells Reserve proved to be quite popular.
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[TPadden]

Hey Bruce...

yeah all this stuff gets put out there way in advance...:D:D

Don't forget the scenic downtown Hartford historic mansion rush-hour tour; there is one pre-ride requirement:

An "always" vote here: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35895 :bow1:.

[BHazz]

Don't forget the scenic downtown Hartford historic mansion rush-hour tour; there is one pre-ride requirement:

An "always" vote here: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35895 :bow1:.

H'mmm, downtown Hartford in rush-hour traffic, that's a tough pre-ride requirement. Can't I go to the dentist, instead?:)

[Karen]

My Saturday plans are similar to CT STOC...(Including staying up around the fire until 3AM with Karen (we have a title to defend!)



Come on Todd... I lasted on Washington until 4:40...we can do better than 3:00am this time. And no BHazz we don't have to ride Sunday... we live in this state. All we have to do is get our sorry, hung over (or still drunk) butts home. Its only 20 miles for me. I think I was still hung over on Monday last time. I could easily arrange to leave my bike there for a day or two and ride home pillion. I should have done that last fall as it would save me laying the ST down in the driveway of the campground on the way out, or should I just blame that on the heavily loaded bike and a broken foot?

I am also pondering putting on a ride rout that will wander off in the general direction of Narragansett and Newport, RI- Westport, MA up over by the cape bluffs etc...

[Kempo-STer]

H'mmm, downtown Hartford in rush-hour traffic, that's a tough pre-ride requirement. Can't I go to the dentist, instead?:)

It's a long (and funny) story...We will be sure to put in an Urban route through downtown Hartford's finest neighborhoods for specifically for those arring in an M1 Abrahms TANK!:rocket1: (No Tom the ST is not THAT heavy so don't say it! :p:)

[Stump]

I'll be there... all the way from Las Vegas, Baby

[Mellow]

I'll be there... all the way from Las Vegas, Baby

Nice....

[georgeorge]

Very nice
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[BHazz]

I'll be there... all the way from Las Vegas, Baby

A quick mapping with Streets and Trips indicates about 2,700 miles (from Las Vegas to Lebanon, CT) with plenty of interstates. That's one long haul, baby.

Bruce

[motomac]

And from San Diego, 2,953 miles for Carole and I.

[TPadden]

And from San Diego, 2,953 miles for Carole and I.

OzarkSToc's half-way. :bow1::D:D

[motomac]

OzarkSToc's half-way. :bow1::D:D
Yup, and we'll be there tooooooo!!!!

[TPadden]

Yup, and we'll be there tooooooo!!!!

Okily Dokily :D!

[George]

Mac, you can only count from Canton, so Carol gets the distance award. :D

My miles will be about 330 miles short of yours (2615), door to door, but I'll be coming from the midwest, not the southwest.

Given the number of events available this year, gotta ask who's gonna attend the most?

[motomac]

Well dang George, how do you think I'm going to go get Carole??? So I go from Canton to Sandyeggo and back to CT and Carole gets the distance award. I guess there's some logic to that!!! LOL, she deserves some kind of an award, putting up with me!!! See you in TX.
Who's gonna attend the most as to me and you or everyone? I am going to be going to a couple here and there. I don't know if I can match '07(14). I've got 17 on my calendar, but I don't know if I'll make all of them.

[Kempo-STer]

I'll be coming from 8 miles away:D

I think Brian gets the mileage award .02 miles:bow1::p:


Don't forget to use the attendee thingymabob...

Michele's gonna FLIP when we need to break the 10 pounds of Chili mark for dinner! LOL

[Karen]

Todd.... seriously holler if she wants help with that preparation. While you have me beat with 8 miles, I am probably less than 30 and I am a good cook. :rolleyes:

[Mark]

Todd.... seriously holler if she wants help with that preparation. While you have me beat with 8 miles, I am probably less than 30 and I am a good cook. :rolleyes:

Even Sea Kitten cooking?
:)

[Karen]

Even Sea Kitten cooking?
:)


The sea kittens I chase run the gulf stream and aren't here yet that time of year. But for you Mark...I'll get one imported from the Carolinas!

[ThreeWheels]

Did this get renamed again ?

I'll try to make it this year and bring a child.

[Kempo-STer]

Did this get renamed again ?

I'll try to make it this year and bring a child.

MAN for a guy with time his hands you sure are slow LOL..:p:

No it did NOT get renamed...CAMPSTOC will be held in Lebanon (as will CT STOC in Sept)

[Bones]

CampSTOC :cf1: Woo-hoo!

[alan]

Ok, I'm getting serious cabin fever, another 8 inches of snow in my area,

Only 105 days till CampSTOC

It seems so far away.:mad:

[georgeorge]

Take a deep breathe... Count to 10... Relax. It will all be fine.
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[Kempo-STer]

It seems so far away.:mad:


Well Alan you are in Michigan and we are in CT so yes, it is pretty far away!:p::D:D

[Stump]

But my route takes me 6010 miles ... only a few "other" places to ride to on the way.... :D

A quick mapping with Streets and Trips indicates about 2,700 miles (from Las Vegas to Lebanon, CT) with plenty of interstates. That's one long haul, baby.

Bruce

[Kempo-STer]

But my route takes me 6010 miles ... only a few "other" places to ride to on the way.... :D

Now thats good...

"I'm not lost, I'm just re-calculating":D

[SteveST1300]

As an infamous scribe once said "is it May yet"

[blueSTormer]

And to think I rooted for the Cardinals! My niece is graduating in Phoenix in May and it was going to be on the weekend following CampSTOC, but they couldn't leave well enough alone.....OH NOOOOOOOO!!!! Now I'll be in Phoenix that weekend.:mad::mad::mad:
......I mean.....it's not my niece's fault that the date was changed.....and I'll be very happy to share her day with her......but I thought I had this all worked out....

[BHazz]

But my route takes me 6010 miles ... only a few "other" places to ride to on the way.... :D


Hello Stump,

That's a lot of riding. I am curious as to your route.
Will you travel mainly highway(like route 80)?

Bruce

[Stump]

Hello Stump,

That's a lot of riding. I am curious as to your route.
Will you travel mainly highway(like route 80)?

Bruce

My route is in this thread... (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=624642&postcount=1)

Only a little round about... :D

[George]

And to think I rooted for the Cardinals! My niece is graduating in Phoenix in May and it was going to be on the weekend following CampSTOC, but they couldn't leave well enough alone.....OH NOOOOOOOO!!!! Now I'll be in Phoenix that weekend.:mad::mad::mad:
......I mean.....it's not my niece's fault that the date was changed.....and I'll be very happy to share her day with her......but I thought I had this all worked out....

Phhhtttttttttttt! Send'er a card from Connecticut. She'll be thrilled. :D

[blueSTormer]

Phhhtttttttttttt! Send'er a card from Connecticut. She'll be thrilled. :D

Hi George. So where in the world are you going to be that weekend? Maybe we can meet in person.

[HaChayalBoded]

I may show up as long as there isn't any Kaw tipping in the evening hours....I'll be on the Connie

[Karen]

We're too busy tippin' beers to tip the kaw's....


Maybe we should add a BMW tipping event to this? (I know where the ugly one will be parked!)

[Mellow]

I think Brian mentioned something about Kempo-Tipping... but, I could be wrong.

[georgeorge]

Kempo has been known to tip himself.... to lean on a tree that isn't there!

[HaChayalBoded]

if you wanna have some fun, wedge something into the horn button to keep it depressed. When the owner turns the key he falls off the bike. tee hee

[georgeorge]

if you wanna have some fun, wedge something into the horn button to keep it depressed. When the owner turns the key he falls off the bike. tee hee

you're evil! Don't do this to Karen.... she has a hard enough time keeping the bike up!
I should talk... I almost dropped her bike last week loading it up on the trailer! I think her bike just WANTS to be on it's side!

[HaChayalBoded]

think thats evil, we used to turn each others fuel switches off, which gave just enough juice to get moving, then quit, or shut each others engines off at red lights just before it goes green.

I one upped a friend of mine. I took a stamp sized remote latch switch and tapped into the kickstand switch. I would kill my friends bike remotely, tee hee.

One friend refused to carry tools and spares with him, said it was a waste of space and if something happens he'll just call AAA. I told him, dude, 99% of stuff that happens can be fixed in a parking lot, he shrugged.

First night in a hotel, I let the air out of his tires.

In the morning he was like ****, can I borrow your bike to go to walmart and get a pump?
me:nope, why didn't you bring that mini 12v compressor I got you.
him:didn't think I'd need it.
me:thats why their called emergency supplies
him:can I borrow the bike or not
me:nope, I have a pump though, here ya go. Oh and here are your valve stems
him:*******
me:this is for the time I rode 50 miles at 3am to come patch your tire

[Karen]

you're evil! Don't do this to Karen.... she has a hard enough time keeping the bike up!
I should talk... I almost dropped her bike last week loading it up on the trailer! I think her bike just WANTS to be on it's side!

See, its not just me! She's old, she get tired and needs to lay down sometimes.

[CBOrwig]

Well it looks like I can attend. I may not be the only one there riding a 'Wing. My wife, Margie, wants to come and the ST isn't setup for 2up yet. I want to get a backrest and a rear rack for it sometime in the near future.

[Diggers1300]

Virginia and I just signed up for this! Can't wait- we'll be able to check off several more states!

In the planning stage now. Will there be lectric at the campsite?

Is a license required to fish? Steve1300 are you bringing your fishing gear?

[motomac]

Virginia and I just signed up for this! Can't wait- we'll be able to check off several more states!

In the planning stage now. Will there be lectric at the campsite?

Is a license required to fish? Steve1300 are you bringing your fishing gear?
Yahooooooooooo!!!! Yeah there is lectrics.

[Mellow]

This event will be a hoot that's for sure...

[georgeorge]

Virginia and I just signed up for this! Can't wait- we'll be able to check off several more states!

In the planning stage now. Will there be lectric at the campsite?

Is a license required to fish? Steve1300 are you bringing your fishing gear?

Yes... lectric on site and no... no license required.... we own the lake.

[Karen]

Yes... lectric on site and no... no license required.... we own the lake.


Yeah, but there are no tuna in it. **pout**

[Mark]

Yeah, but there are no tuna in it. **pout**

Sounds like Karen needs to think about stocking the lake... :cool:
I think tuna in the lake might be a bit over the top though...
:rolleyes: ;)

[georgeorge]

Sounds like Karen needs to think about stocking the lake... :cool:
I think tuna in the lake might be a bit over the top though...
:rolleyes: ;)

Yeah, they'll get eaten by all the bass!

[Kempo-STer]

Kempo has been known to tip himself.... to lean on a tree that isn't there!

I swear it was there! The fact that I had beer, home made wine and tarantuala tequila in me did not help one bit! (although I did not feel the softball size rock I fell on either so that was good:()

[Kempo-STer]

Maybe we should add a BMW tipping event to this? (I know where the ugly one will be parked!)

I think Nelson would get very upset!:p:

[Kempo-STer]

HOLY CRAP!

I just checked out the attendence list and we are up to 64!

I gotta get my butt in gear..

As a reminder, those arriving Thrusday, we usually hang out at my house (I live 8 miles from the campground), get some Pizza, have a fire going..you are all welcome to find some space in the house, set up tent in the yard, garage whatever...

Friday we ride, have Chili dinner at the house around 5:30 and then head over as a group to the campground with a stop at the liqour store for whatever you delight in..Brian usually brings his truck and we throw it in the back. We will have coolers/ice ready back at the camground.

As far as the riding goes..
My current thoughts are leading a group out early on Friday for a longer ride swinging into Northwestern CT, Berkshires/Mohawk trail of Mass, maybe a quick swing into Southern Vermont and coming back down into CT via route 32 and through the middle of Mass..Lots of good twisty roads..

Saturday will be more relaxed shorter sightseeing (good for couples) traditional ride that we have done before through some rural areas around the campground, down to Gillette's Castle for a little sight seeing, down to the shore, stop in Mystic, off to Watch Hill Rhode Island and Misquamicut Beach and finally back up through rural areas to the campground...This ride is not a twisty road ride but more of a look around and smell the coffee type.

I personally like to form my groups early so I and the collective know who is riding with whom..nothing worse than trying to figure that out the morning of the ride. It also lets the group stay small...In this area of the world, there is population and the recommended group size is 7 bikes or less..
I like to reach out to the guys that have never been here before and take them around. Its lets the veterans go and do their 'thing' while the folks new to this part fo the country would rather take their time and take it all in..

[alan]

I plan on arriving at the campground on Friday evening between 5 and 6 so will probably miss the chili.

I have never ridden a bike out east, so I want to pick up some states for my motorcycle map. I am hoping to ride up to Maine on Saturday morning, then loop through New Hampshire and Vermont and then back to the campground.

I'm looking forward to the trip! And meeting people.:)

[Kempo-STer]

I plan on arriving at the campground on Friday evening between 5 and 6 so will probably miss the chili.


No you won't Alan..

We dont start eating much before 6 and will have it on for awhile..
We are 10 minutes away from the campground..

Just plug in 480 Wall Street, Hebron CT into the GPS and come on over:D..
We'll ride over to the campground when we are done..

[Mellow]

No you won't Alan..

We dont start eating much before 6 and will have it on for awhile..
We are 10 minutes away from the campground..

Just plug in 480 Wall Street, Hebron CT into the GPS and come on over:D..
We'll ride over to the campground when we are done..

Can't find it.. lot's of wall st, cir, plz, ln etc...

Got some coordinates? LOL

[Kempo-STer]

Can't find it.. lot's of wall st, cir, plz, ln etc...

Got some coordinates? LOL

Try Route 316. (Same as Wall Street)

I'll put out the Mr. Incredible signal as well ;-)

[Mellow]

Try Route 316. (Same as Wall Street)

I'll put out the Mr. Incredible signal as well ;-)

Nope, that didn't find an address either.

[alan]

MapQuest found Wall St without any problems. So that's where I'll head when I get to town.

Thanks

[Mellow]

MapQuest found Wall St without any problems. So that's where I'll head when I get to town.

Thanks

Thanks Alan.

I event put Mr Incredible in Mapsource and it couldn't find it.

[SteveST1300]

Hey Todd fire up that etch-a-sketch and give Joe the coordinates so he can find the place.

[Kempo-STer]

Hey Todd fire up that etch-a-sketch and give Joe the coordinates so he can find the place.

No kidding...LOL...Maybe if Joe put his head back on his shoulders..:D

[Mellow]

No kidding...LOL...Maybe if Joe put his head back on his shoulders..:D

Dude... that was worse... :ban1:

[billxp]

N41 41.296 W72 21.668 (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=N41+41.296+W72+21.668&ie=UTF8&ll=41.688353,-72.360281&spn=0.002047,0.004828&t=h&z=18)

Castle Todd (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=N41+41.296+W72+21.668&ie=UTF8&ll=41.688353,-72.360281&spn=0.002047,0.004828&t=h&z=18)

[Kempo-STer]

Dude... that was worse... :ban1:

Well its your avatar not mine LOL

Here is a visual (I think) showing the relationship/directions between my house and the campground..

[SteveST1300]

Or you can use Bill's coordinates!

[billxp]

Must I do everything :)

Waters Edge Family Campground N41 38.281 W72 17.570
(http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=N41+38.281+W72+17.570&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=35.547176,79.101563&ie=UTF8&ll=41.638058,-72.292829&spn=0.016389,0.038624&t=h&z=15&iwloc=A)
From Castle Todd to Waters Edge Family Campground (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=%2B41%C2%B0+41%27+17.76%22,+-72%C2%B0+21%27+40.08%22+(41.688267,+-72.361133)&daddr=Baltic+Rd%2FCT-207%2FExeter+Rd%2FLebanon+Rd+to:N41+38.281+W72+17. 570&geocode=FcscfAIdU9uv-w%3BFX9XewIdlVuw-w%3BFYFYewIdH-aw-w&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=41.66036,-72.325865&sspn=0.065535,0.154495&ie=UTF8&ll=41.658421,-72.328491&spn=0.065537,0.154495&t=h&z=13)

[Carl_T]

Billy, I think you are one house to far North (the driveway is going up on the wrong side of the house), and the map program agrees (when I punch in the street address). This should be the entrance to Toddly's driveway.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=N41+41.266+W72+21.667&ie=UTF8&ll=41.688353,-72.360281&spn=0.002047,0.004828&t=h&z=18

N41 41.266 W72 21.667

If I remember right the driveway runs up along the treeline ending on the south side of Todd's place.

Could be wrong for sure, but think I'm likely right.

[billxp]

Carl I just went by my tracks on the gps not the address.

[Carl_T]

Heck it wouldn't be the first time I've been mistaken, but doesn't Todd's driveway go up on the right side of his house? Toodles which house is it?

[blueSTormer]

Carl, you have it right. There is a nice 480 sign at the driveway entrance (east side of the road). But isn't it a kick how the GPS programs and Goggle maps disagree about the coordinates.

[billxp]

According to google its 184ft difference between the 2 points.

184 Feet (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=%2B41%C2%B0+41%27+15.96%22,+-72%C2%B0+21%27+40.02%22+(41.687767,+-72.361117)&geocode=&dirflg=&saddr=N41+41.296+W72+21.668&f=d&hl=en&sll=41.688353,-72.360281&sspn=0.002828,0.004828&ie=UTF8&ll=41.688026,-72.360589&spn=0.001414,0.002414&t=h&z=19)

If you get lost hmmmmm I don't know what to say :D

And I think my coordinates are for the driveway entrance. Yeah that's the ticket. :)

[billxp]

Its going to be a great day Saturday someone ride over there and check it out.

[Kempo-STer]

Its going to be a great day Saturday someone ride over there and check it out.

Yeah COMEONOVER:D


6 posts on which side of the house the driveway is on...:crackup:crackup:shock:

[Mellow]

Well, CT eludes me once again... Mom is having a knee replacement on 5/11 so I'm taking that week off to stay with her at the hospital and watch the dog as well as hang with her a few days when she gets out.

Sorry guys but Mom's knee surgery trumps CampSTOC.

[Karen]

Well, CT eludes me once again... Mom is having a knee replacement on 5/11 so I'm taking that week off to stay with her at the hospital and watch the dog as well as hang with her a few days when she gets out.

Sorry guys but Mom's knee surgery trumps CampSTOC.

Darn...I was really looking forward to meeting you. Best of luck to Mom.

[Mellow]

Darn...I was really looking forward to meeting you. Best of luck to Mom.

Thanks, if I have vacation left the end of the year I'll try for CT-STOC again...

[Karen]

Thanks, if I have vacation left the end of the year I'll try for CT-STOC again...

I shall save a wee sparkly fish sticker for you, just in case!

[Carl_T]

Yeah COMEONOVERWhat? you aint gonna say which house just 'cause you want some company to go riding Sat? :clap2: :D

It's the "Ninja Driveway" Billy, hard to find, comes up on you fast :p:

[Kempo-STer]

hard to find, comes up on you fast :p:

Sounds like one of my body parts:D

[Carl_T]

Mus' be that right hand side eyebrow of yours :D

[Karen]

I figured it was his back hair.

[Kempo-STer]

I figured it was his back hair.

Thats not hard to find

[Mark]

The sea kittens I chase run the gulf stream and aren't here yet that time of year. But for you Mark...I'll get one imported from the Carolinas!

Hmmm...
I might just have to make it...
:D

[Mark]

Thursday night sounds good Todd.
Please hold some floor or yard space for my sleeping bag or tent (no tent if I use floor space :)).

Looking forward to riding with you on Friday.

I will probably have to pass on Saturday/Sunday rides as Chris and I will visit Erin in Warwick during the day... but, we'll be there in the evening and mornings.

Will there be any trouble staying Sunday night at the campground?
Chris will fly out on Monday and I'll start my trip back to AZ.

[TPadden]

Thursday night sounds good Todd.
Please hold some floor or yard space for my sleeping bag or tent (no tent if I use floor space :)).

STAY AWAY FROM THE FRIDGE!!!!!!

The belching, farting, snoring room is the one with the TV :D.

[Mark]

STAY AWAY FROM THE FRIDGE!!!!!!

The belching, farting, snoring room is the one with the TV :D.

hmmm... and if I'm near the frig I'll get trampled right?
:D

[TPadden]

hmmm... and if I'm near the frig I'll get trampled right?
:D

NO - you'll step on me :(.

Tom

[Mark]

Well somebody'll get trampled... :D

[TPadden]

Well somebody'll get trampled... :D

Got to add: don't sleep near the hot tub either, the weather channel forecasts Tsunami :rolleyes:......

[Mark]

Got to add: don't sleep near the hot tub either, the weather channel forecasts Tsunami :rolleyes:......

Yeah... from the thread it might be a Todd tipping or a Karen showing how the sea kittens look... at 4am...
:crackup

[Karen]

Seriously Mark... you going to come clear from the desert?!?!! Hot Damn! First beer is on me!

Now I gotta go get a sea kitten..... I will be in Maryland looking for some in 2 weeks, but I don't think one will last in the fridge that long, and they just aren't the same after you freeze them. (That and its a tag and release mission, do you think they would notice one sticking out of my back pack?)

If you want a real bed (and a chance to do some laundry) for Sunday, I have a spare bedroom, just promise me you won't go fishing in my living room. These sea kittens are mine.
http://twilighterror.smugmug.com/photos/514627428_RVh7Y-M.jpg

[Mark]

Yeah... seriously... :)

Thanks for the offer Karen; but, I sneeze and get watery eyes around cats and then it turns bad... The critters tolerate me and I think they're okay; but, breathing comes 1st. I'd love to come by and see that tank though!
Chris and I grew up in Santa Barbara, both swimming and me fishing (shore/pier/little boats/1/2 day boats/all day boats).

I'll take that beer! :beer3:

I don't eat *any* fish in AZ because I completely agree with you on the taste of fresh fish.
So truST me I'm not worried about it... I thought the tease was pretty good though... :)

20 days until 'on the road again'!!! yeah!!!

[georgeorge]

Will there be any trouble staying Sunday night at the campground?
Chris will fly out on Monday and I'll start my trip back to AZ.

No problem at all Mark.... glad you can make it!

[Mark]

No problem at all Mark.... glad you can make it!

Excellent!

Mark
P.S.
That lake looks really nice in the website picture... how many hours did it take you to photoshop it? JK!!! :D

[georgeorge]

OK...... Cabin renters! The time has come to call in with your payment for the rental units. At this point #2, #3, and #5 are rented and so I'll leaves #1 and #4 available for anyone in our group for one more week. On Monday morning I will open it back up to the public, so if you want one..... get on it before it is gone. The number to call the office with payment is 1-800-828-6478 and the office is open between 9:30-5:00 during the week.

Thanks,

[SteveST1300]

OK Brian will call and make payment! Thanks for letting us know. See you soon.

[Tom Mac 04a]

Rental paid for trailer #3...
Hope the weather is like this weekend!
see you there.
Tom

[ThreeWheels]

I'm out guys. Can't make this one.

[Tom Mac 04a]

2 weeks left to go...

It's a short north for me only abt 80 mile ( with a nice ferry ride of an hour+ )

Light packing, Have to remember to bring the bedding for the trailer tho... and the wine for those evenings.

[Mark]

Don't say 2 weeks!
I leave AZ in 10 days! :)

[alan]

Well I've got the cat sitter all set to take care of my spoiled babies. I'm ready to head out, time is moving too slow.

[Tom Mac 04a]

Well I've got the cat sitter all set to take care of my spoiled babies. I'm ready to head out, time is moving too slow.

When you get home does yr cat play pissy for the first hour or so like mine?
Mine howels at me with her back turned... just like my bride! :rolleyes:

[alan]

When you get home does yr cat play pissy for the first hour or so like mine?
Mine howels at me with her back turned... just like my bride! :rolleyes:

My house cat will act like he has been punished and will be all over me with head butts and he will want to just sit in my lap. My garage cat doesn't like me, so she's no problem.;)

[Kempo-STer]

Okay we got 2 weeks to go! :D

Time to start gearing up..

First regarding Thursday,
I am trying to get a handle on who is staying at my house on Thursday?
Not a big deal but I loast track, here is who I know off the top of my head..
Gene (and Lisa), Mark, Stump, Dave (FL), TPadden..
In the Past Benny has rolled in as well as Steve...

Am I missing some peeps for the Thursday pre-party? (I think I am?:()
All are welcome, we get pizza, have a fire, hot tub is open, drink a few, find a place to crash in the house/yard/garage..

The only spots that are reserved are the sleeper sofa for Gene and Lisa and a spot in the garage by the beer fridge for Mr Padden:D..

I have a couch, a queen air mattress, a single mattress, and a cot if anyone needs one...

I also know of a few who are arriving at the campground on Thursday, setting up and riding over to the house (probably with Brian)
Jim and Big Al to name a few..

So chime in about Thursday if you will be here...

I am working on a route for Friday as well as Saturday and forming a group of newbies into the area to show them around..This lets the veterans go 'do their thang':D;)

Also of interest to anyone about the area:
http://www.visitconnecticut.com/current_category.2519/companies_list.html


We will be working on getting info on who is going to be eating Firday as well as Saturday so we know how much supplies to get...

[DeanR]

Hi Todd, I've been thinking for a while about arriving Thursday. Not sure yet. If yes, I could do either your house or the campground, either would be fine. I'm interested in hearing about rides for Friday, as it may influence my decision due to riding the following weekend in Vermont, Rt 100/Mohawk Trail area for my Yamaha group's annual east coast get together.

[Kempo-STer]

Hi Todd, I've been thinking for a while about arriving Thursday. Not sure yet. If yes, I could do either your house or the campground, either would be fine. I'm interested in hearing about rides for Friday, as it may influence my decision due to riding the following weekend in Vermont, Rt 100/Mohawk Trail area for my Yamaha group's annual east coast get together.

Dean-o...
If you can make it Thursday, come one down! Campground or my house works..either way..

Friday I will be doing exactly that...Quabbin, Rt 9/Hogback MT in VT and Mohawk trail....

[TPadden]

....This lets the veterans go 'do their thang':D;)...

I really like listing a RTE for lunch Friday and/or Saturday. Gives the wanderers or late starters a target ....... just a suggestion:D.

Tom

[Trekker Dave]

I really like listing a RTE for lunch Friday and/or Saturday. Gives the wanderers or late starters a target ....... just a suggestion:D.

Tom

Good idea.... that way it can be a "Meet ya there" kinda thing.

[Karen]

Todd... save me some Pizza for Thursday night. But I will return to my own home for bed time. I have something I need to do Friday mid day, but will be back to pester folks early afternoon.

I will have a rout planned for Saturday. I was thinking of lunch at Jim's Dock in Wakefield, RI...But I do need to check to see if they are open for the season yet.

[Mark]

The only spots that are reserved are the sleeper sofa for Gene and Lisa and a spot in the garage by the beer fridge for Mr Padden:D..


That's outstanding Todd!
I'll take the bed in the master bedroom...
;)

[DeanR]

Karen, I'm in for the seafood run, and I can only assume that you're the 'go to girl' to find the good stuff !

[Karen]

Ok, I am starting to write a rout... I was going to look at the other routs planned. There are 4 listed, but the links don't work?

Dean you are of course welcome to join me!

[Stump]

hey Tod, just checking in. I'm still good for getting there Thursday. I'm currently on schedule, in Florida now hoping these storms will fall apart when I head up through Georgia to get to the southern edge start of the BRP on Monday.

Looking forward to the rides you are planning in New England for us Newbies!

To date I'm 3371 miles into the trip.
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[Kempo-STer]

That's outstanding Todd!
I'll take the bed in the master bedroom...
;)

OKay but I've known to spoon and fart a lot..just a warning...and I sleep naked!!:o4::butt1:

[Kempo-STer]

Todd... save me some Pizza for Thursday night. But I will return to my own home for bed time. I have something I need to do Friday mid day, but will be back to pester folks early afternoon.

I will have a rout planned for Saturday. I was thinking of lunch at Jim's Dock in Wakefield, RI...But I do need to check to see if they are open for the season yet.

You got it Karen...

FYI my lunch stop on Friday is the Goldeneagle Restaurant in North Adams, MA and I am doing Paddy's at Misquamicut Beacn in Rhode Island on Saturday..

[Kempo-STer]

hey Tod, just checking in. I'm still good for getting there Thursday. I'm currently on schedule, in Florida now hoping these storms will fall apart when I head up through Georgia to get to the southern edge start of the BRP on Monday.

Looking forward to the rides you are planning in New England for us Newbies!

To date I'm 3371 miles into the trip.
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Gregster..Following your progress in another thread..You got some great riding ahead of you in the Southeast..
I expect you to arrive with a huge grin on your face..

BTW, if there is anything you want me to hang on to for you and mail it back when you get home no problem...

I got you singed up for the Kempo Klan group at Campstoc:D

[Gene]

We heard about your spooning habit :rolleyes: you don't sleep walk NAKED at home do ya ????

[Mark]

OKay but I've known to spoon and fart a lot..just a warning...and I sleep naked!!:o4::butt1:

After due consideration I think the floor in another room will be fine...

P.S.
Oh yeah!
I just heard Chris on the phone setting up her flight!
:D

[TPadden]

You got it Karen...

FYI my lunch stop on Friday is the Goldeneagle Restaurant in North Adams, MA and I am doing Paddy's at Misquamicut Beacn in Rhode Island on Saturday..

Golden Eagle - N42 42.512 W73 03.815

Paddy's - N41 19.340 W71 48.530

[SteveST1300]

Todd looks like you have a full house so maybe I will just add a night at the campground for Thursday. 2 more in casa Kempo might be tough.

[Carl_T]

Looks like Dawn and I may be able to make it Fri. night/Sat. night :)

[BDonald]

Kempo, I will be there for pizza and will stay at the campground, if I can find my way around. I also want to go for the Friday or any other ride. This is the first time in the NE other that to Brookfield where my son lives and that was in and out in a p/u.

Bob

[Kempo-STer]

Kempo, I will be there for pizza and will stay at the campground, if I can find my way around. I also want to go for the Friday or any other ride. This is the first time in the NE other that to Brookfield where my son lives and that was in and out in a p/u.

Bob

You got it Bob...:D

[Trekker Dave]

Todd, Paul & I should be coming by your place Friday night & staying at the campground. :D

[Kempo-STer]

Todd, Paul & I should be coming by your place Friday night & staying at the campground. :D

Okay feed the bird then. :D
(Firday's meal will be served at the Campground..More to follow on that)

If you are coming on Thursday then we will be hanging at my house..

[Kempo-STer]

I've added a couple of Polls to sign up for the Firday and Saturday meals...
(BTW they are BOTH being held at the campground)

Please use the polls to let us know who is coming for each dinner so we know how much to get..

Friday:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63822

Saturday:
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63823

We are asking for $5 per head for each meal to cover the costs.

[richd]

Kempo,

I'll be at your house Thursday for pizza. I can bring the truck earlier in the day if you need to get stuff to the campground. Let me know.

Rich

[Kempo-STer]

Kempo,

I'll be at your house Thursday for pizza. I can bring the truck earlier in the day if you need to get stuff to the campground. Let me know.

Rich

Thanks Rich...No need for the truck..

[MikeP1300]

Pizza? That's it, I'm coming.

Finally, my plans have solidified to the point I can say, YES!!

I should be leaving, way south Lousyana, Sunday am. Trying to stay off the slab as much as possible.

Dang, I need a long ride.

I'll be stopping in DC on the way home for a rendezvous with the wife for 3 days. Anybody from DC listening?

[Kempo-STer]

I'll be stopping in DC on the way home for a rendezvous with the wife for 3 days.

3 DAYS! My NEW HERO!!!!:bow1::bow1:

Oh and...:worthless

(Sorry I had to say it LOL)

[MikeP1300]

What? is 3 days excessive? It will be expensive!!!!

[Kempo-STer]

What? is 3 days excessive? It will be expensive!!!!

You need to think like me (a fifteen year old)


Don't worry, one night around the campfire and you'll understand:rolleyes:

BE afraid..Be VERY AFRAID!
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3770&d=1127220423

[Diggers1300]

Not sure what time we'll be rolling in on Thursday, but we'll be staying at the campground and come by the house if we get in early enough.

[Kempo-STer]

Not sure what time we'll be rolling in on Thursday, but we'll be staying at the campground and come by the house if we get in early enough.

Sure thing Steve...
Hope to see you there..

IF you or anyone need anything for the trip or just to get a hold of me my phone numbers are:

Home: 860-530-1771
Cell: 203-376-8162
Work: 860-702-7720

[Carl_T]

You posting up any routes Todd?

[billxp]

Here is a gdb file of some local Points of Interest.

Some I have visited in the past at CTSTOC.

I could post up some past CTSTOC routes.

[Kempo-STer]

You posting up any routes Todd?


Yes Carl. I've been tied up with the logistical stuff.

I've got a group already formed and a route for Friday and Saturday.
I just finally bit the bullet and went out at lunch today and bought Streets and Trips :-)

My Friday route has is long and loaded and it is a bit of a stretch, but the group that I am talkign have never been around here so packing in as much as possible.

Carl, you'd be proud of me, kickstands up at 7!!
Heading from my house up to the Quabbin Reservoir in MA,
then to Hogback Mountain in VT, then the Mowhawk trail, a photostop at the Golden Eagle/Hairpin. (They are closed during the week for lunch!) More on that in another post...

And then Lunch at the Charlemont Inn on the Mohawk Trail in Charlemont.

After that, we have a couple of hours to get back before Friday afternoon traffic starts to build and I'd like to be back around 5ish so I was forced to put an hour of slab back down Mass.


Saturday is my more traditional scenic/sightseeing ride,
Gillette's Castle, Devils Hopyard, Stonington POint, Ride through Mystic Village, Watch Hill, RI, Misquamicut Beach RI for Lunch and then back up though rural Eastern CT back to Campground...

Northeast riders has a bunch of routes we can probably 'borrow' as well.:D

[billxp]

Well here is what I came up with from past routes.

Some I've taken others I have not.

Use at your own risk.

[Carl_T]

Just checking on ya :p:

HOLY HAT Hanna! STreets and Trips????? that's a big jump from the etcha-sketch :)
Carl, you'd be proud of me, kickstands up at 7!!:hyp1:???
Todd....??? Is that really you typing???????????????????????

Mine Goot mon! Me chest is swellin' with pride me boy!!!!! ;)

Nice set of routes Billy :)

[AgSTreak]

Here is a Map Source route of some of the best roads in Western CT hill country. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to take a small group, 5 bikes maximum, on this route. I reserve the right to improvise as my whim dictates:D.
These are fun roads with a dam crossing, covered bridge, several waterfalls (Kent Falls should be spectacular after the recent rains).

I still have to scout a few roads so I will post a route update.

Plan: Kickstands up at 7 AM, Breakfast at the Athenian Diner, lunch in Litchfield.

[AgSTreak]

At the first few CTSTOCs a group of us met at the Blue Colony Diner for a ride in to Water's Edge CG. Is anyone interested in a similar ride Friday morning? We'll be taking many of the same roads on the Saturday ride I posted earlier.
I plan on being there for breakfast at 8:30.


The Blue Colony Diner is in Western CT right at Exit 10 off I84 in Newtown.

[Carl_T]

Looks super John!

What's the dogleg to the end of 109 by 202 and back for?

[AgSTreak]

You have to try it, to understand. Feedback from last years ride was incredibly positive about that stretch (Shuey and others will remember it). At speed. that stretch of road is like a roller coaster. Some nice twisties, elevation changes, off camber turns and of course sweepers. We took that road at the first CONSTOC, in the pouring rain at a sedate speed.
This year I've added a waterfall and a hairpin turn on E Flat Hill Rd. The turn is sharper than the map shows.

I could have just said that a STOC event without a u-turn would be sacrilegious.:D:D:bannana:bannana:headbang:

[TPadden]

.....Plan: Kickstands up at 7 AM, Breakfast at the Athenian Diner, lunch in Litchfield.

I'll probably just hang around the campground and chill or read a book - my kickstand hasn't been up at 7 AM since about the time Linda Lovelace found Jesus (1976) :bow1:.

Tom

[motomac]

I'll probably just hang around the campground and chill or read a book - my kickstand hasn't been up at 7 AM since about the time Linda Lovelace found Jesus (1976) :bow1:.

TomLOL, Tom these youngsters never heard of Linda!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kempo-STer]

LOL, Tom these youngsters never heard of Linda!!!!!!!!!!!!

Untrue:D

[Karen]

Ok, my rout is drawn. I moved lunch to Massachusetts. I have 271 miles and am about to go ride it to get a time on it.

In rough detail... South to Mystic, East to Hope Valley and Naragansett... across the bridges to both Connanicut and Newport, up over the Mass boarder to Westport and Padanaaram for lunch (and ice cream) on the beach. Home is North of Providence, we will jump on 295 for 7 exits to save traffic and time, then across and South through some beautiful land. Pass my house(its on the way) to see the fish tanks and back to the campground.

[George]

Linda is long gone, and now Marilyn Chambers. RIP, girls.

[AgSTreak]

Linda found Jesus when she tried suing to get some more cash from her famous movie. Does anyone under thirty know the title, how much she earned from it and how much the film grossed world wide.

[Tom Mac 04a]

<Kick stands up at 7>
Damn, the bride is gonna kick my butt! She thought this was the Hilton trip. :)
(her idea of camping is Hilton on generators)

[Karen]

LMAO: I am leading the Hilton trip. As in all the folks going on the trip are from Hilton, NY. (That is the town I grew up in!)

I haven't declared a kick stands up time, but will after I ride the rout tonight.

[AgSTreak]

Rode the planned routes from the Blue Colony and from Water's Edge. I found one unpaved road which requires updating the map. Route 6 back to the campground is no fun so another change was needed. The updates are below.
The day was on the cool side but the riding was near perfect. The weather for CAMPSTOC should be near perfect for Friday and Saturday.

For anyone who is planning to join me at 8:30- The Blue Colony Diner is in Western CT right at Exit 10 off I84 in Newtown.

[JCorwin]

Hey there friends.......looks like I won't be making it to CampSTOC. My sisters scheduled to have her twin boys either Friday night or Saturday morning, so chances are I'll be watching my 3 yr. old nephew Sam most of the weekend/ and or shuttling him to the hospital to visit his baby brothers. If possible, however, I'll drop by at some point either Friday or Saturday night for an ice cold root beer with all my buds. :D

BTW, Todd, your avatar never ceases to make me smile :)

[TPadden]

BTW, Todd, your avatar never ceases to make me smile :)

It's photoshop-ed; he drinks that Mick Ultra swill ;).

[Karen]

Linda found Jesus when she tried suing to get some more cash from her famous movie. Does anyone under thirty know the title, how much she earned from it and how much the film grossed world wide.

I am over 30 and I have no idea what you are talking about!

[Kempo-STer]

It's photoshop-ed; he drinks that Mick Ultra swill ;).

not when I am on vacation LOL

[motomac]

I am over 30 and I have no idea what you are talking about!

Linda Lovelace was the pornstar in Deep Throat. She got paid a pittance for the movie and it is probably still making money.

[Karen]

Linda Lovelace was the pornstar in Deep Throat. She got paid a pittance for the movie and it is probably still making money.
Suddenly it all makes sense... I am not sure I have ever seen a porn flick unless you count Rock Horror Picture Show

[Kempo-STer]

GANG...PLEASE for those that are planning on eating on Friday night, USE THE SIGN UP POLL...

We are at 36 people signed up for dinner yet there are close to 70 who are coming?? :(:(

Real hard to plan and know how much to buy for....

[TPadden]

... I am not sure I have ever seen a porn flick

Me neither; Motomac, who is the expert in that field, assured me that Linda's passionate artistic portrayal of meaningful love was instrumental in the submarine forces maintaining sanity and keeping their finger off the "launch button" in an otherwise insane world.

[billxp]

I'll probably just hang around the campground and chill or read a book - my kickstand hasn't been up at 7 AM since about the time Linda Lovelace found Jesus (1976) :bow1:.

Tom

OMG I swear your trying to get this thread deleted LOL

Might be a record :)

:d1::d1::d1:

I sit and wait:popcorn

[alan]

GANG...PLEASE for those that are planning on eating on Friday night, USE THE SIGN UP POLL...

We are at 36 people signed up for dinner yet there are close to 70 who are coming?? :(:(

Real hard to plan and know how much to buy for....

I signed up for both nights. This is sounding like the Moonshine firemans chili dinner, a big disconnect between the number signing up and the number actually showing up. Hope it works out OK.

[George]

I signed up for both nights. This is sounding like the Moonshine firemans chili dinner, a big disconnect between the number signing up and the number actually showing up. Hope it works out OK.

I think Kempo is more worried about too many showing up.

[georgeorge]

GANG...PLEASE for those that are planning on eating on Friday night, USE THE SIGN UP POLL...

We are at 36 people signed up for dinner yet there are close to 70 who are coming?? :(:(

Real hard to plan and know how much to buy for....

And here we have the problem with using the poll option for planning purposes. I just bought the ingredients for food for saturday night, enough to feed an army! Gonna have Burgers, Dogs, Macaroni salad, Potato salad and Baked beans. I figure we'll start cooking on Saturday night at around 6:00 and we'll just keep cooking till about 8:00 or until everyone is back and fed.... whichever comes first.

[motomac]

Me neither; Motomac, who is the expert in that field, assured me that Linda's passionate artistic portrayal of meaningful love was instrumental in the submarine forces maintaining sanity and keeping their finger off the "launch button" in an otherwise insane world.My wife and I saw it at the drive-in in Groton CT!!!

[georgeorge]

My wife and I saw it at the drive-in in Groton CT!!!

Drive-in on a bike.....at a porn movie?!!! Dude, that's ballsy!!!

[motomac]

Drive-in on a bike.....at a porn movie?!!! Dude, that's ballsy!!!

No, we were in the '69 VW bus.

[georgeorge]

No, we were in the '69 VW bus.

Ahhhh... the 4 wheeled ride with a couch! Then you later moved on to the 2 wheeled couches!!! I get it now.

[TPadden]

My wife and I saw it at the drive-in in Groton CT!!!

Groton - isn't that where submariners train - now you're saying it was a training flick not an art flick ????????:confused:

Figures ..... Groton (New London) is the BIRTHPLACE of the submarine force :D:D:D

[motomac]

Groton - isn't that where submariners train - now you're saying it was a training flick not an art flick ????????:confused:
There is a shipyard that does work on old and new submarines in Groton and I was on Skipjack in overhaul. I think it's called Electric Boat. They may have changed its name over the years, but it and Newport News in VA are the only builders of submarines in the US.

[Trekker Dave]

GANG...PLEASE for those that are planning on eating on Friday night, USE THE SIGN UP POLL...

We are at 36 people signed up for dinner yet there are close to 70 who are coming?? :(:(

Real hard to plan and know how much to buy for....

Agreed! Come on gang. Todd & Co. have no way of knowing how much to prepare to be sure there is enough OR that they haven't wasted money getting too much. They are doing us a favor.... let's all do the same.

[Karen]

There is a shipyard that does work on old and new submarines in Groton and I was on Skipjack in overhaul. I think it's called Electric Boat. They may have changed its name over the years, but it and Newport News in VA are the only builders of submarines in the US.

It is still called Electric Boat. My husband works there!

[Mark]

It is still called Electric Boat. My husband works there!

I have pictures!
:)
Last April I was there and I got picture of the tower and tail while taking pictures of of the Coastie's masted ship...
Very cool!

[Karen]

The Hilton route:

It is 271 miles, includes shore line in 3 states, photo ops on 4 islands, a tour of my personal fish tanks, lunch at Evelyn's (http://www.evelynsdrivein.com/) and ice cream at Dock Side in Padanaaram, MA.

I have some of the most surprisingly "traffic free" shore line roads in New England. I am staying out of the traffic/ tourists traps entirely. So if you want to see the famous stuff, go ride with someone else. If you want 40+ miles of scenic coastal bluff riding, island hopping and some of the most intensely beautiful windy roads we have to offer....I have that.

Kickstands up at 7:20 please (If I say that we should be rolling by 7:30). We go South through the farm lands and into Mystic stopping for Breakfast in Preston. Mystic is best enjoyed before 9:00am because of the tourists and we should be long gone by the time their hangovers catch them! A ludicrously scenic ride up River Rd and head back inland to avoid accumulating beach traffic. We will follow the Pawcatuck River up into the sod farms of Washington County, climb the largest hills RI has to offer (some of them are 3-400 footers!!) and swing into Twisted Throttle for a picture in front of the sign. Then its on to the coast in Narragansett for about 8-10 miles of bluff past houses so big you can't fathom they aren't actually hotels, and over the bridge to Conannicut island. From Connanicut we will access Beaver Tail Island which has views to knock your socks off, and no one knows where it is, so there is no traffic!!! Across the next bridge (please have your ez pass ready) to Aquidneck Island where we will attempt to avoid as much of the Newport traffic as we can by closing our eyes and pretending we can't see it. Over the bridge to the mainland for another 10 miles of bluff riding and lunch. We will cover a lot of coast line in Westport and Dartmouth, MA including Horse Neck and a stop on Gooseberry Island, (25-30 more miles of it in fact!) we will stop into Padanaaram long enough to get an ice cream cone and then start an inland trek home. In the interest of time I have put in about 15 miles of highway across the top of Providence but then its back to farm roads and peacefulness. My house is less than 1/2 a mile off the rout, so we can swing in and enjoy a flush toilet and look at my fish tanks (They are worth the efforts, I promise!) before pulling back into the campground before dinner.

Mike and I road this yesterday and must have needed about 20 u-turns. Here's to hoping we did them all for you guys and there won't be any next Saturday. I know for sure we have ourselves and 1 other planning to join us. I hope to bring at least 2 more of ya with me... who's in?

[Kempo-STer]

My wife and I saw it at the drive-in in Groton CT!!!

Hence Motomac's FIRST 'tankslapper'....HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

[George]

I wanna go with Karen!

(BTW, Derek went to Mystic from Chicago on his first long ride, on my ol' 77 CB-750-F. Took a friend to her senior prom.)

[Kempo-STer]

I wanna go with Karen!

(BTW, Derek went to Mystic from Chicago on his first long ride, on my ol' 77 CB-750-F. Took a friend to her senior prom.)

Thats a good ride George..now it sounds like a great reason as well..

[Kempo-STer]

Hey Tom if you are going to do some hanging at out the campground, a great thing to go see is run down to the Nautilus Museum down in Groton..I'll grab the link later.

[Mark]

Hey Tom if you are going to do some hanging at out the campground, a great thing to go see is run down to the Nautilus Museum down in Groton..I'll grab the link later.

Very nice museum (we took Erin there last year).
Send them to Fort Turnbull too... the cannons not so much unless you like big cannons; but, if the Coastie's sail ship is there it is a sight... and the sub works across the river are cool if there is something being built.

[billxp]

Submarine Force Museum (http://www.ussnautilus.org/index.html)
1 Crystal Lake Rd
Groton, CT 06340


Fort Trumbull State Park (http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325200)
New London

[Trekker Dave]

Karen, I would like to ride along with your group, and will also have my Wing-Nut buddy Paul with me. Got room for us?

[Tom Mac 04a]

Karen > I hope to bring at least 2 more of ya with me... who's in? <

Sounds like a good ride for Saturday... Got room for the bride and I ?
(2up/1bike)

[TPadden]

The Hilton route:... who's in?

Karen,

I'll actually try to get my kickstand up at that un-Godly hour for the ride. That ride description was too "artistic" to miss! :D

Tom

[Kempo-STer]

Are the routes and poi references consolidated somewhere so we don't have to plow through 230+ posts to find them all? :hyp1:

No..

happy reading:a13:

[Mark]

Fort Trumbull State Park (http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325200)
New London

DOH!
Trumbull vs. turnbull... and the wrong city too... :o:

[Carl_T]

Check from Page 20 on Greg

[DaveST]

If you are just wondering around the shore of RI I think the family and I might be at George's for lunch this 16th, Sat. It was pretty good years ago, but I've not been there in ages. I'm not sure I'll have the bike. Not a bad destination anyway.
http://www.georgesofgalilee.com
If you are interested.

[steve3b3]

It looks like I've got to back out of this one.
My sister and brother-in-law are coming up for a shower for my future Daughter-In-Law, and I couldn't leave my B-I-L stranded at my place while the ladies are gone.
If I can convince him to load his Vulcan in the back of the pickup, maybe I'll see you folks on the roads this weekend.

Steve:04biker:

[Karen]

If you are just wondering around the shore of RI I think the family and I might be at George's for lunch this 16th, Sat. It was pretty good years ago, but I've not been there in ages. I'm not sure I'll have the bike. Not a bad destination anyway.
http://www.georgesofgalilee.com
If you are interested.

LOL Mike and I ate at George's Saturday. We ate at the take out window, not indoors, but... $5 for onion rings! For $21 we got 1 cheeseburger, 1 Chicken sandwich, 1 bottle of water, a small fries and onion rings. The cheeseburger was puny... Poor Mike was starving after his $5 onion rings and burger. Personally I though the food was proportioned small and over priced. Additionally they allowed smoking at the picnic tables and we were down wind.. Pooey!

[DaveST]

LOL Mike and I ate at George's Saturday. We ate at the take out window, not indoors, but... $5 for onion rings! For $21 we got 1 cheeseburger, 1 Chicken sandwich, 1 bottle of water, a small fries and onion rings. The cheeseburger was puny... Poor Mike was starving after his $5 onion rings and burger. Personally I though the food was proportioned small and over priced. Additionally they allowed smoking at the picnic tables and we were down wind.. Pooey!

Menu didn't seam THAT bad. Like I said I've not been there since I lived in Plainville, early 80's. I quess on the shore is expensive.
I quess we will not see you there?

[Karen]

LOL nope we are headed to Evelyn's in Tiverton, RI.

There was a steady stream of folks paying for valet parking to eat indoors while we were there... perhaps the indoors menu is better?

[Karen]

GRN, look up Big Als route from CTSTOC to Curtis's. He lead me on a phenomenal path last fall.

[schlep1967]

Okay I'm in. I will probably miss all the good rides Saturday morning but I will get to meet all you crazy people. I will hopefully see you before noon Saturday.

[Mark]

Well it isn't *event* information; but, I'm in Amarillo TX instead of Tempe or Tucson!

Looking forward to Thursday!

Mark

[Carl_T]

Well, I can't find any route info here that I can do anything with,

Well, if you'd break down and get that GPS which you know you're going to get one of these days anyway, you'd be able to use the little buggars ;) :p: