THe NESTOC ST-Owners.com group ride. [Archive]

Carl_T

06-05-2005, 11:09 PM

I'm too beat to process the photos I have yet, or write much. I just wanted to say Dawn and I are home safe and start a place where the guys can say they are back OK, and post any pictures they may have also.

I will say we are pretty sure ST-Owners.com had the biggest group all coming in to NESTOC together, and The weekend was simply the best of the very best of times. We ran up Friday as a group with the subgroups meeting in my area.

While I heard a few other groups complaining they had boring rides that weren't so hot, our group got together again Saturday and simply had a blast on miles of good roads with some absolutely superb twisties and elevation changes, along with just stunning scenery. We spent 99% of the time blissfully riding rather than snapping photos, but we have a few photos between us I'm sure. Much of the best stuff was just soaked up in the flow of the ride.

Even though it's bedtime so I have to cut this short, I want to say, our hats are off to each and every one of you who spent the weekend riding with Dawn and I. Good riders all. Not only was the area very enjoyable, but the guys from ST-owners.com turned out to be truly wonderful, warm, enjoyable, people and outstanding new riding friends.

I can't say strongly enough, or enough times, that Dawn and I had the very best of times, and that goodness was made by each and every one of you that we rode and spent time with. We thank You.

The people here at ST-owners.com are indeed a special "good friends" sort.

Some of the guys went on to other riding areas, rather than home, so they probably aren't back yet.

I'll get a few of the pictures Dawn and I took up in the next day or two.

Bones

06-06-2005, 11:45 AM

NESTOC revealed in images.

GRN

06-06-2005, 12:38 PM

Hooked up with Eddie, Peter, and John yesterday on their way from neSTock, they sure did enjoy themselves by the sound of it... see ya next year!

:04biker:

Kempo-STer

06-06-2005, 12:53 PM

Bones

06-06-2005, 01:30 PM

OK...since you asked...

fundyrider

06-06-2005, 03:21 PM

AWESOME, I can't remember when I've had that much fun, the guys and gals in our group became instant friends, we're already looking forward to next years NESTOC so we can get together again, and thank you Carl for leading the group, it was fast enough to be fun but still be able to enjoy the sceanery.
The roads we ran rocked, sweepers, hairpins, up, down, there's nothing even close to roads like that in my neck of the woods, I'm not sure who to thank for mapping out the routes for this event, but my hats off to you. :bow1:
I just got in an hour ago,2 pm Monday, I was too tired to make it all the way home Sunday, I'll post again when my mind is in gear
:04biker: Peter

Kempo-STer

06-06-2005, 06:23 PM

fundyrider

06-06-2005, 06:50 PM

Hi Todd, Grand Falls is about 4 hrs north of me, if you'd like to hook up for a ride while you're in N.B. give me a shout, if I'm on my days off mabey we can get in a ride.
Peter :04biker:

eddiemack

06-06-2005, 07:45 PM

Oh,.. you guys with yur fancy digital cameras! I just dropped off a roll of film from the weekend (shut up!) I had them throw the pics on cd for me. I guess I'll have to wait to see what I took for pictures. I'd like to give a shout out to all my riding peeps. The weekend was truely one of the best times I've had in a long time. It's awesome when the riding and weather is top notch, but add to that all the people I had the pleasure of riding with and it just doesn't get any better!!

BTW: Scott,.. your pictures are killing me!

Ride safe everyone... hope to ride with you all again someday.

Carl_T

06-07-2005, 04:47 AM

Here are some pics. I have a few more that I'll put up later.

Glad to see those who have checked in home OK. :)

Eddie, post a few of those bellows camera pics. when you get them, I hope Sunday was good riding also. Steve and M. accompanied us down to the Papacton and we did the whole loop this time, before heading back home. It was as much fun the second time around and the other section had it's own cool character.

Bones, where did you take that Bambi/friend picture???

Carl_T

06-07-2005, 04:58 AM

Some mo'.

Man we had some super cell storms move through last night, I hope it missed the guys still out.

Ken

06-07-2005, 06:14 AM

What fun! Great pictures - funny captions, Carl. Thanks for sharing. I definitely need to join you guys next year!

georgeorge

06-07-2005, 06:51 AM

Yeah I gotta try and go with you guys next year. You guys are a hoot!......oh, wait.....that's in knoxville.......you guys are ahh.......a buffalo! That's in New York, right?

Bones

06-07-2005, 08:35 AM

Great pix, Carl. :bow1:

Yours sincerely,
Plastic Man

Mellow

06-07-2005, 08:37 AM

Those are great pics!... Looks like a perfect ride...

fundyrider

06-07-2005, 11:39 AM

Same here gang. Only had my ST weeks and all my plans had been made.

Will be in the loop for next year..Hopefully some of you folks will come visit Georgeorge and I at CONSTOC in Ct this September.

Love looking at the pictures...Keep them coming.. :bow1:
When and where is CONSTOC being held, the prospect of hooking up with some of the guys again sounds like fun.
Peter

Kempo-STer

06-07-2005, 12:19 PM

Yeah I gotta try and go with you guys next year. You guys are a hoot!......oh, wait.....that's in knoxville.......you guys are ahh.......a buffalo! That's in New York, right?

I'm with you Brian... :biker: :03biker:

Bytes_U

06-07-2005, 12:23 PM

One of the group photos. Reduced to 1200X619 (151kb)

Kempo-STer

06-07-2005, 12:27 PM

When and where is CONSTOC being held, the prospect of hooking up with some of the guys again sounds like fun.
Peter

Hi Peter,
It's in Connecticut in Sept. Georgeorge's (AKA Brian) family owns a GREAT campground that I am seasonal camper at. He has reserved a bunch of campsites basically right in front of my site.

There are a couple of message threads on it for more background along with a link to the Campground's website..
1st link is on the homepage where the STOC count downs are..Next there is the original thread called 'Camping in CT'
Here is the link..
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3759

So far we are the magnificent 7...If you decide to join us we'll have to call it the 'Great 8!'

Bytes_U

06-07-2005, 12:51 PM

A couple scenery shots...

Mellow

06-07-2005, 12:53 PM

When and where is CONSTOC being held, the prospect of hooking up with some of the guys again sounds like fun.
Peter

If you go to the home page and look at the countdown list on the left... I will always place a list of STOC events for the year there and will cycle off as the event is passed. I'll also add any future events and links to information there.

Just a little fyi

fundyrider

06-07-2005, 05:53 PM

Thanks Joe.

Carl_T

06-08-2005, 09:01 AM

Well guys, they said they were holding it in the same place next year so having a few more new buds join in from the forum would be great.

Bones you have some way cool photos there yourself. :bow1: I remember you taking a bunch, I bet you are hiding some in the wings. You know Plastic Man used to be able to do some pretty awesome things. We have to get up Eddies way at some point to ride those Vermont roads you guys were telling me about.

here are the straggler pics.

Bones

06-08-2005, 09:53 AM

Carl:
More great shots and editorial comments. Yes, I've got my slide film at the developer as we speak. I'll see if some are worthy of scanning and posting.

number9

06-08-2005, 10:40 AM

My pics are up

http://community.webshots.com/album/363962113ienNqH

GRN

06-08-2005, 11:21 AM

My pics are up

http://community.webshots.com/album/363962113ienNqH

To whom ever the blessed owner of the green 11 is in pic.#3, if you ever wanna get rid of it, you know where I am! Sweet bike... you guys are making me miss my 91!

GearedUp

06-08-2005, 01:19 PM

Thats one of 2 green 1100's that were there. Unfortunatly I know the owner isnt going to part with his newly purchased bike. He is very much enjoying the upgrade from the magna he used to ride.

Carl_T

06-08-2005, 01:34 PM

Cool pics. #9, glad to see your back home Gary.

I think John may come back home today or tomorrow.

GRN

06-08-2005, 01:56 PM

Carl, if you mean agSTreak, he's home, got a note a little while ago... his clutch is flakey and one of the Conn. guys he hooked up with for the week up here got sick so they rolled it back together... good idea.

Carl_T

06-08-2005, 06:46 PM

Yep, I meant AGSTreak. Good to hear he's back, sucks about the clutch though, I wonder what that will turn out to be. He'll update us at some point.

eddiemack

06-09-2005, 03:36 PM

okay... I'm going high tech here so anything can happen....
I'll try to post my pictures from the bellow camera.....

eddiemack

06-09-2005, 04:06 PM

lemme try again..... I think I'm getting the nag of it ... :mad: computers....

eddiemack

06-09-2005, 04:17 PM

one more set :D I'm switching to de-cafe!

Bones

06-09-2005, 04:20 PM

The influence of fine scenery and the presence of mountains, as depicted on a web post, appeases our irritations about !#$%& computers and reduces our bloodpressure.

-Rosco Emerson

Carl_T

06-09-2005, 05:23 PM

Very cool pictures Eddie. I especially like the tractor one with the incredibly handsome dashing individual on the left astride the ST1300 :rolleyes:

eddiemack

06-09-2005, 07:28 PM

Hey,.. if you look under one of those covered bridges you can depict Bones having Cake with Shirley!!! DOE!!! :hb2:

fundyrider

06-09-2005, 07:38 PM

Great pics guys, I've been off line a couple of days, video card up and died, but I'm back, let the bells ring and the banners fly, I'm here, I'm here(watched too much Bugs Bunny when I was a kid) :D
Peter :04biker:

Carl_T

06-09-2005, 07:43 PM

Yah, them Birthday guys think they are so special they'll eat cake about anyplace, and any number of times too. Next thing you know they'll be thinking family should give them presents and stuff. Come to think of it, I use Birthdays as an excuse to buy myself something cool. It's a National obsession I tell ya... your own Holiday, hrumphhh.

It was kind of fun going on a Birthday ride with Bones. :)

Oh yeah, you sure that was a photo of a tractor and not a stealth picture of the new 06 Hardley Ableson being road tested in remote NY?

Glad your computer fix was short and sweet Peter. Now if John's clutch can just get fixed as quickly all will be well again.

AgSTreak

06-09-2005, 09:59 PM

Truly a weekend of weekends. Beautiful roads, great weather and exquisite company. Who woulda thunk that the characters you meet here are just as lovable in real life. Thanks all, for the warm friendship and the delightfull conversations. A special thanks to the lovely women who added some really interesting perspectives on ST ownership. Kudos to Road Captain (not another u-turn) Carl. :bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

Bones

06-09-2005, 10:01 PM

Peter, you can never watch too much Bugs Bunny. :crackup

Eddie, don't you go messin' with my girl Shirley. You know, I bet she'd have jumped all over Hostess Night :eat2: ...assuming she ever sets foot in bars...or talks to more than one motorcyclist per year.

Carl, it was fun riding with you, too, even if it wasn't your birthday. So when is your birthday? We'll have to celebrate. PIGSTOC anyone? :pig1:

AgSTreak

06-09-2005, 10:15 PM

Sunday Peter, Eddie and I headed up RT30 towards Vermont to meet up with Greg and Paul. Beautiful road, no pictures, sorry. After meeting on a gorgeous section of RT4, Peter and Eddie went their separate ways home. Greg and Paul guided me along the legendary RT100 of Vermont (need a drool smiley). The road was a little rough but the scenery and the sweepers were most excellent (whoops no pictures here :o: ). Paul left us as we continued onto RT112 into NH. Greg led me in some fairly spirited riding onto RT118. Again a little rough but what twisties and sweepers (need a drool smiley). Again great company and warmth, thanks Greg and Paul :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: .

STPilot

06-09-2005, 10:17 PM

Hey, really nice job with the pix and posts guys!! Looks like you had a blast. I'm Jealous. Come on WeSToc !!!:hotpepper

Carl_T

06-10-2005, 01:13 AM

Thanks John, it feels great to know you guys had a good time (U turns and all) :)

Oh man, I'm not gonna get away from that pig roast thing.... am I. Fortunately My Birthday buzzed by in May already, so I won't have to rob Fort Knox to feed you voracious buggars until next year :D The big 60 next year, man that is just too wierd. If I'm lucky enough to get too old for two wheels (in a couple-three decades), I'll just have to get a sidecar rig.

Tim, I hope you guys have half as good a time as we had, you'll remember it a well if you do.

AgSTreak

06-10-2005, 08:16 AM

The Good-
NH roads and restaurants are excellent (Pegs in Lincoln and Frannies on RT3- breakfast Nirvana). Rode around Mt Washington only to find the road was closed to motorcycles (54 mph crosswinds) :mad: . It was still a spectacular ride :) . We road the Kancamagus several times with its awesome views, zen-like sweepers and a hairpin turn that was created in heaven. Had to do Rt118 again, even in the rain, thanks again Greg :bow1: !!

The Bad-
A good friend of the one of the guys in the group had traded his 1600cc cruiser for an 800cc cruiser because he couldn't handle the larger bike. Guess what, he can't handle the smaller bike either. He is the stellar example of a poser. Sell the bike and stick to cages, please!!

The Really Ugly-
A**hole almost got himself, his best friend and me killed by a highballing construction truck cause he won't lean his bike and takes turns ever sooo slowly. I slowed to 25mph in a 55mph zone to wait for him. I will not ride with him again! I was almost gratefull for the clutch problem and the slightly ill guy who had to ride to Americade. Clutch was enough of a worry that I skipped Americade.
The ride home was excellent, though I noticed the tailbox did make the ST more susceptible to truck wash at high speed.

GRN

06-10-2005, 08:53 AM

John, glad to see the STead out front where it should be...

Come on up anytime man... no posers here! Glad you liked 118, that's one of my favorites.

Bones

06-10-2005, 09:01 AM

Turn a motorcycle without leaning? I expect our friend physics will have a say in that. ( :shout1: Countersteer, man, or you will fall over!)

Some people just don't get two wheels. Get the guy a Motorclothes catalog so he can pose from the safety (our safety) of his own home.

Besides, John, you don't have to ride with him -- you can ride with us!
:mcrider: (Lean to the left, lean to the right, lean that ST -- out of sight!)

Carl_T

06-10-2005, 09:28 AM

Leo,

There were 55 listed bikes (a good number 2 up) and some more showed up and stayed in other Hotels. I think there is a pic or two of the parking lot washing area behind the Hotel, but there were some other bikes parked all around the Hotel, Dawn and I included.

listening to so many other bikes that sound just like yours was a bit eerie but cool :D

I was told by someone checking it out that our forum was the largest group hooking up before the event to ride in together. We met a smaller group riding up at the Sunoco Station we gassed up at, in New Paltz (the central start point where everyone was finally present), but they had their own rout up and wanted to stick to it.

I would not be the least bit surprised to find out there were larger groups formed up Fri. night for Sat. riding though. However our size was most excellent as it did not interfere with riding similar to "the pace", and everyone could ride well causing it to be a smooth, safe weekend.

We also used a riding arrangement/agreement that allowed leeway for individual differences within the group so no one needed to feel they had to push themselves too far, and everyone still had an opportunity to enjoy themselves within the group. Everyone stuck to that plan from what I could see in my mirrors, and from my observations it seemed to work well, and I've not heard feedback to the contrary.

John made an excellent sweep man as well, and he said his view was awesome coming off the long mountain down hills, where he could see us all stretched out and winding down.

So, I would not be surprised to see pictures of larger groups, though I doubt we’d find one our size that worked out better overall both in riding and in friendship.

Carl_T

06-10-2005, 09:43 AM

Wow John,

Your experience points out how a severe mismatch can become a serious group problem, I guess the clutch thing was not all bad after all. You missed out on some Aderondack/Americade riding, but from your pictures you didn't really miss out at all.

:mcrider: (Lean to the left, lean to the right, lean that ST -- out of sight!)

me like poem :)

We will have to torture Eddie some time, ride up his way together and check out those Roads John liked.

HEY! maybe Eddie can do the pig roast instead! That's IT!!!!!! Pig roast at Eddie's :pig1: :D (Eddie, sorry man I now "I suck", but I gotta find a way out from under this pig roast thingie somehow).

Kempo-STer

06-10-2005, 09:51 AM

Don't forget Georgeorge and I will be meeting some of you up at CONSTOC in September. Currently our number is 7. Fundyrider may make it 8..

Bones

06-10-2005, 05:29 PM

Don't forget Georgeorge and I will be meeting some of you up at CONSTOC in September. Currently our number is 7. Fundyrider may make it 8.. Bones may make it 9...working on it!!

georgeorge

06-10-2005, 05:41 PM

COOL...this is gettin good!

Actually I'm not in the poll results, so I'm 8, fundyrider would be 9 and bones would be 10!

AgSTreak

06-10-2005, 06:32 PM

Maybe we can entice Carl and Dawn up with a pig roast (or a few racks of ribs). Steve sounded like he might be interested and who knows, he might even talk Maureen into accompanying him. Ken, here's a chance to really give that new saddle a workout. Can you spell ConSTOC. Ribs, beer and casinos.

TZMNDVL

06-10-2005, 06:34 PM

Carl and Dawn, Scott, Eddie, Steve and Maureen,Peter, and John

A finer group of riders I have never met. Although the roads were challenging at times and scenic always, it is the people I met on this trip that will be most memorable. I must thank you all especiallythe ladies for helping me to introduce Elaine to the joy of group riding. She enjoyed this trip so much that she is already asking when we leave for our next trip, even after a 1000 mile weekend. My butt on the other hand waited until Tuesday to mount up again. Eddie I ordered the Corbin today. John, what can I say you got spoiled riding with a special group. may we meet again. Always lurking.

Stan :bow1:

eddiemack

06-10-2005, 06:45 PM

Carl,... you don't suck... that .wav did as it scared the bejeezes out of me.
I know a nice place in center ossippee that sparks up a good bbq... we can land
there for our roast! Plenty of riding space here in NH. Lower speed limits though :(
anyway.... sounds like John managed some eventful riding. A ride to the top of Mt Washington would be a cool photo op!! I promise to bring the bellows camera again.
Maybe get a pick of the sign stating highest winds ever recorded, 248 MPH.

AgSTreak

06-10-2005, 07:36 PM

Great to hear from you Stan. I'm glad Elaine had a good time and is looking forward to another group ride. Starting to sound like we're going to be heading north to VT and NH sometime.
Eddie, I think I've been by that BBQ stand if it's the one at the corner of rt25 and rt16.

Carl_T

06-10-2005, 07:40 PM

I know you don't think I suck, but I could just hear you sayin' it ;) yeah Eddie, that .wav woke me right up too, for quite awhile I might add, has your Son recovered yet? Man, Ribs sound awesome! 248MPH??????? That's bloody Tornado wind speed.

STan, it was a pleasure having you and Elaine along with us. We were kinda sore also, but hopefully the new Sargent seat will take care of that.

It looks like we'll have to schedule the NH VT ride around the CONSTOC camping event already in the planning. What are the usual riding temperature ranges in NH and VT during Sept? It's gonna be hard to figure how to stow camping gear and cloths for 2 people.

As for CONSTOC camping, Dawn and I may see if we can ride down early morning for a day ride and head back home. I'll have to check on the practicality of that though.

Bones

06-10-2005, 09:08 PM

Right back at you, Mr. and Mrs. Taz of Niagara. Glad you two were part of the crew.

Stan, did I mention I saw the Red Arrows perform at Westover Air Base in Massachusetts? Very impressive...must require some high grade mechanics to keep them flying. High grade accountants, too!

Elaine, just so you know I told some people at home that you claim to have seen me blush. No one believes it. :crackup Perhaps there's a challenge in there somewhere?
My lovely wife Sheila (it's HER birthday today :hb2: ) has given me the green light for ConSTOCK, so count me in.

Bones

06-10-2005, 09:11 PM

It's gonna be hard to figure how to stow camping gear and clothes for 2 people.

Looks like you'll just have to get Dawn an ST of her very own. Better hope for a successful run at the NYC art gallery. :rolleyes:

georgeorge

06-10-2005, 09:17 PM

My lovely wife Sheila (it's HER birthday today :hb2: ) has given me the green light for ConSTOCK, so count me in.

That's great.....hey Joe, can you change Bones' vote in the ConSTOC poll to "yes." I just like seein the numbers rise!

Carl_T

06-10-2005, 09:42 PM

Looks like you'll just have to get Dawn an ST of her very own. Better hope for a successful run at the NYC art gallery. She's made more than a few noises in that direction, a lighter smaller bike than the ST though.

Tell Sheila I said Happy :hb2: :) You guys must be the same Zodiac sign.

fundyrider

06-11-2005, 04:53 AM

Hey Bones, just picked up a copie of June's Rider magizine, flipping through the pages and low and behold, what do I find, a piece written by you, good article, you guys have some great roads.
CONSTOC is getting a good response, if I can get the time off I'll be there.
Stan and Elaine, good to hear from you, I agree completely, these are some of the finest people I've every met, I've only been on 2 other group rides and they were a nightmare, similar to what John experienced.
And for the record, it was my graphics card that failed, not video, :roll: I'm glad you guys already figured out that you have to listen to what I mean, not what I say. :D
Peter :04biker:

Carl_T

06-11-2005, 09:51 AM

If I can do it, I'll stop down for the Saturday ride, so may see you there peter.

Bones

06-11-2005, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the plug, Peter. Maybe someday I can write the New Brunswick favorite ride!

SteveST1300

06-13-2005, 02:04 PM

Hey did you notice several of the ST-Owners.Com group missed the group photo I wonder where they were :confused: :D :cool: I am in for ConSTOC but I will be solo Maureen has no more time off as we booked a short cruise in Dec. It will be a treat to ride solo :D although I will miss her sitting behind me :o: :03biker: