Ct-stoc 2006

[georgeorge]

Here's the scoop with next years event. I've put together a small webpage to manage the event and to visit that page just go to:
http://www.free-webster.com/users/georgeorge/index.html

There will also be give-aways courtesy of:
http://ctstoc.fateback.com/constoc2005/newbanner.bmp (http://www.newenough.com/)

[newbornst1300]

Here's the scoop with next years event. I've put together a small webpage to manage the event and to visit that page just go to:
http://www.free-webster.com/users/georgeorge/index.html
Good job getting the planning started early Brian, we will definately be there.
Chris

[Mellow]

Excellent! Great Job!

I've added it to the STOC Events list and will also add it once we get the countdown module re-added.

[Carl_T]

It doesn't open for me.

[Bones]

It doesn't open for me.

Must be that Suzuki in your garage... :p:

(Actually it just takes a while to load...patience, Grasshopper.)

[STeve1300]

It doesn't open for me.

It must only work for ST owners:eek:

It just opened for me, try again.

PS Hi Carl!!!!:)

[Kempo-STer]

Great Job Brian!:bow1: :03biker:

One suggestion before we get to Constoc375 (when we are all dead and the ST will really hover)

I propose a NAME CHANGE to 'ConnStoc' or 'CTStoc' (My preference) because in reality 'Con' is not the abbreviation for Connecticut.

What say you my brothers and sisters?!


2 More things..
1. The RIDE television show PROMISED me they will be covering our event next year so we should be on TV...

2. More than likely we should be planning on separate groups next year as I am sure we will have more than 13 riders.

[rwl1955]

I`m in.
Hopefully there will not be another natural disaster that needs my attention.

[georgeorge]

Great Job Brian!:bow1: :03biker:

One suggestion before we get to Constoc375 (when we are all dead and the ST will really hover)

I propose a NAME CHANGE to 'ConnStoc' or 'CTStoc' (My preference) because in reality 'Con' is not the abbreviation for Connecticut.

What say you my brothers and sisters?!


2 More things..
1. The RIDE television show PROMISED me they will be covering our event next year so we should be on TV...

2. More than likely we should be planning on separate groups next year as I am sure we will have more than 13 riders.

Ok...I agree the name should be Ct-STOC and not ConStoc, so I'll update the Ct-STOC webpage.

Also the date has been set. It's Sept. 15th-17th, 2006. Hope everyone can make it.

[SteveST1300]

I'm in. I hope you can get us out into the western part of the state and maybe up into Mass. Just for something different. I will be there whatever routes you choose. Please send Trojan man his invitation now you know he can be very busy!! TROJAN MAANN:03biker: :D

[georgeorge]

We're definitely going into Massachusetts, Possible more. I'm contemplating putting together a trip that would get us to all 6 New England states and possibly New York. The problem will be that it is gonna be a long day if we stay off the slab. Possibly 10-12 hours ride time. If I can't make this work we will definitely go into Mass.

Maybe you guys could give me a thumbs up or down on whether or not you wanna do a long Saturday ride. It could mean leaving the campground as early as 6:00AM just to get back at a descent hour.

[SteveST1300]

Works for me after all we are coming up to ride so lets ride! Of ncourse this would depend on weather conditions etc. I dont think anyone wants to ride 10 hours in the rain! Although Trojan Man would stay dry in his gear ROFL!!:03biker: :D

[Bones]

I'm all in favor of riding all day, but I won't slab it just for the sake of hitting all 6 New England states in one day. I've been to all of them! Let's plan a long day on roads worth riding and as many states as we hit are fine.

From the campground I can imagine going north into central Mass, west on the Mohawk Trail, maybe south on 8A and 8, or 7 and 7A, or NY22, or 112 into Vermont...the list goes on.

What about a meeting place? Should we make the Blue Colony the established tradition or try something new?

[SteveST1300]

I agree Bones the back roads are the way to go!:03biker:

[STeelersFan]

Brian,

Great job on organizing this event, and great job on the web site.

I hope to make it, but I'm not sure yet. I will let you know.

My wife died of cancer in 2004, and I just got back into the dating thing. But, I did meet a great girl and things are progressing. So, I may just bring her along, or I may find my long riding days are limited. Just kidding, I have taken her on one 3 hour ride and she loved it (48F degrees, I let her have the Gerbings).

I'm just not sure how to haul all the gear. I may have to UPS some of the gear.

And, any chance this thread will beat the number of replies from last year's thread, what was that record setting number?

Bruce

[GRN]

I agree Bones the back roads are the way to go!:03biker:

what they said... slab, density, and stop lights are for the rest of life, let's ride!

[Kempo-STer]

Brian,

Great job on organizing this event, and great job on the web site.

I hope to make it, but I'm not sure yet. I will let you know.

My wife died of cancer in 2004, and I just got back into the dating thing. But, I did meet a great girl and things are progressing. So, I may just bring her along, or I may find my long riding days are limited. Just kidding, I have taken her on one 3 hour ride and she loved it (48F degrees, I let her have the Gerbings).

I'm just not sure how to haul all the gear. I may have to UPS some of the gear.

And, any chance this thread will beat the number of replies from last year's thread, what was that record setting number?

Bruce

Bruce..
Man I did not know and I am sorry to hear about your wife.

In any case, feel free to forward stuff to me if you'd like or of course like last year..
If there are thing you need that I have, they are yours to use so you don't have to bring (example would be the air mattress)

[SteveST1300]

Hope you can make it Bruce glad to hear you are getting back into circulation. I lost my step sister this year and I know what that was like I just can't imagine what it was like for you. Again on a happier note we will do what we can to make you long trip easier. And I think we may be able to beat last years count. :03biker:

[Bones]

Looking forward to seeing you again, Bruce. You're sure you want your nice lady friend to see the kind of folks you associate with? ;)

I suggest UPSing all the camping gear so you have your saddlebags and topcase free for Yuengling. :cool:

[steve3b3]

I can't believe that I missed this announcement!

I'm in! Brenda will probably opt out, since the Woodstock Inn is as close to camping as she wants to get.

Steve:04biker:

[Schavlan]

I just saw this, is it too late to vote ?

I like ConnSTOC. It rolls off the tongue much better than trying to say SEE TEE STOC.

I'll try to be there, but I'll probably make it a day trip.

[Kempo-STer]

I can't believe that I missed this announcement!

I'm in! Brenda will probably opt out, since the Woodstock Inn is as close to camping as she wants to get.

Steve:04biker:


Just an FYI to you guys with the 'hotel' wives, the campground rents some pretty nice trailers as well. I'm sure Brian can hook you up with pictures and prices...Basically all the amenities of home.

[georgeorge]

Just an FYI to you guys with the 'hotel' wives, the campground rents some pretty nice trailers as well. I'm sure Brian can hook you up with pictures and prices...Basically all the amenities of home.

If anyone interested in renting one, Here's a link to our rental park models and the prices. Let me know if your interested in any of these as they rent fairly well and need to be booked well in advance. I will be able to cut a discount on the price, but not as much as with the campsites because we hire someone to clean and prep the units after each stay.

http://www.watersedgecampground.com/rentals.htm

[Bones]

All the comforts of home? None of the "character building experiences" of camping on the hard, wet earth? EddieMack, are you there?

[georgeorge]

I forgot to mention....these things sleep 5 so you guys can group up and split the cost....just please, please, please, don't trash em. I would catch all kinds of hell if that happened.

[Bones]

No problem...we'll trash Kempo San's trailer instead. :eek:

[Kempo-STer]

No problem...we'll trash Kempo San's trailer instead. :eek:


Gee Thanks..:eek:

[SteveST1300]

Nice option but doesn't seem like it would be the same. I will bring the tent and will look for an anti Tornado dance:confused:

[Bones]

Work on your anti-rain dance, too, Steve.

Don't worry about your trailer, Todd...we'll exhibit appropriate decorum.

[Kempo-STer]

Work on your anti-rain dance, too, Steve.

Don't worry about your trailer, Todd...we'll exhibit appropriate decorum.


Not worried...I knew you meant it in good fun.

[newbornst1300]

If anyone interested in renting one, Here's a link to our rental park models and the prices. Let me know if your interested in any of these as they rent fairly well and need to be booked well in advance. I will be able to cut a discount on the price, but not as much as with the campsites because we hire someone to clean and prep the units after each stay.

This looks like a good option for us as it would be difficult to pack additional camping gear when riding two-up.
How far in advance do you require bookings Brian?

[georgeorge]

Well, it's first come first served, so the sooner the better. By June 1st, and don't hold me to that date, many of the rentals are booked for the remainder of the season.

[georgeorge]

Here is what I've come up with for a shirt design for next year. The back has a photo donated by STeve1300 and the front is made to look like the banner.
Let me know what you think.

[SteveST1300]

But its red:eek: :03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

But its red:eek: :03biker:


YES IT IS:D :headbang: :bow1: :biker:

[Bones]

YES IT IS:D :headbang: :bow1: :biker:

I don't get it...who wants a slow shirt?

[SteveST1300]

Thanks Bones I didn't want to be the one to burst (no pun intended) Trojan mans bubble:D

[georgeorge]

I've been toying with the idea of setting up our Saturday ride like this one.

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69770

Not the same places, but maybe some interesting stuff within a days ride from here instead of a twisties kind of ride. It might get some of the rider's S.O.'s some interest in joining in. Another good point to doing a ride like this is that I could give out the GPS coordinates for our stops and we could break up into several small groups and have those with GPS units take lead of each group. Give me some input. Yah or Nay. Would you rather ride all day or do a ride like this?

[steve3b3]

It must be cabin fever!
I set my new tent up in my living room yesterday, so I'm not such a Noob at CT/ConnSToc

Steve:04biker:

[Bones]

Steve, great looking tent. Don't leave any food inside it...don't want any bears in your livingroom!

[steve3b3]

Bones,

Did you notice the wildlife at the right corner of the tent?

Steve:04biker:

[SteveST1300]

Possibly more dangerous than a bear:D

[Bones]

Bones,

Did you notice the wildlife at the right corner of the tent?

Steve:04biker:

I missed the cat! Is it good at keeping bears away?

[steve3b3]

I missed the cat! Is it good at keeping bears away?

So Far!:D

Steve:04biker:

[steve3b3]

Possibly more dangerous than a bear:D

He's the alpha cat.

you've got to imagine The Wizard of Oz, and him singing
...If I were King of the FORrressst!

He keeps the other two in line.

Steve

[Bones]

We got my daughter a cat to go with our two Labs. Tina the cat took over. The male Lab (that's Winston in the photo) is OK with the cat, but the female (Sally) tucks tail and retreats whenever the cat is near. See her feet in the corner of the photo? C'mon, Sally, it's just a little kitty!

The cat seems to be good at keeping bears away because we haven't had any around recently. :D

[georgeorge]

Bump....four months till CTStoc. Get the beer ready!

[Kempo-STer]

If I had beer ready right now I don't think it would make it past memorial day..:beer3:


Yes let's start getting our attendee list going...I expect a bigger crowd this year..

Where's the banner?

[georgeorge]

We have 4 months to figure out the banner situation...It might make some other events first. And yes....I want more attendees. I have not received any e-mails from anyone in a while asking to be added to the list. Come-on people.....this is a great time at a great price. Let's ride.

By the way, I've just contacted shirtznthings to make the shirts for us again this year with the following design.

[SteveST1300]

No good its red I couldn't possibly wear that!:03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :03biker: :mad:

[georgeorge]

Just get it printed on a silver shirt!

[Mellow]

How's this look?

[Bones]

How's this look?
Your friendly writer requests an apostrophe be included in "Let's Ride" :)

[Mellow]

Your friendly writer requests an apostrophe be included in "Let's Ride" :)

LOL... ooops...

[Bones]

Where's the banner?

In my Givi box, ready for the ride to Lake Placid. I'll have it for NESTOC, then it goes back to His Honor Mr. Rocket Cowboy.

[Big Al]

I think both Brian and Mellow have done an excellent job.
But if I had to choose. I think Mellow's design works simply because it doesn't favor any color.

[Mellow]

I wasn't trying to compete with Brian, just offering another graphic given the limited tools at my disposal... I need to go to graphics arts tech institute to get some better skills.

[georgeorge]

I think both Brian and Mellow have done an excellent job.
But if I had to choose. I think Mellow's design works simply because it doesn't favor any color.

Al.....Don't be kissin the big man's butt! Besides, YOU OWN A RED ONE!:biker:

[georgeorge]

(Subliminal filters "OFF") Cooopp.....come to Connecticutttt.....COOOPPPPPP.....CT-STOC in CONNECTICUTTTTT!!!!! (Subliminal filters "ON") How about some Texans at CT-Stoc!!

[Big Al]

Al.....Don't be kissin the big man's butt! Besides, YOU OWN A RED ONE!:biker:LOL :crackup You got me Brian! I confess. . .
I guess, for my punishment, this means that I'll be designated beer boy at camp. :rolleyes: - Please go easy on me. :spank1: I'll do my best to make sure nobody's mug goes empty. :capwin: :beer8: :beer3:
Oh and Carl, I haven't forgotten you. Here you go bro. . . :pint

[Mellow]

LOL :crackup You got me Brian! I confess. . .
I guess this means that I'm designated beer boy at camp. :rolleyes: - Please go easy on me. :spank1: I'll do my best to make sure nobody's mug goes empty. :capwin: :beer8: :beer3: . . .
Oh and Carl, I haven't forgotten you. Here you go bro. . . :pint

I'll see if I can put a shirt design together ESPECIALLY FOR YOU!!!! :old1:

[Carl_T]

Thanks Al, :yes: Joe how did you get that photo of me? You forgot to put a black and tan strapped to the cane though.

[Big Al]

I'll see if I can put a shirt design together ESPECIALLY FOR YOU!!!! :old1:I don't mean to show off my graphical talent but, How's this for a shirt design?

[georgeorge]

The shirts are ready for purchase. Go to the CT-STOC homepage to get em. There is a link on the ST-Owners.com homepage or here it is again.
http://ctstoc.fateback.com/

Joe, If you'ld like to make your's available too, I have no problem with that. I'm not making anything from my design.

[georgeorge]

ShirtnThings (the company I've hired to make the shirts) is running a sale until July 17th. Any shirt (including CT-STOC) is 10% off.
This is the link to our shirts: http://shirtznthingz.site.yahoo.net/constoc2006.html


Here's their e-mail to me.


July Sale and 'Hot Items'


Take an EXTRA 10% Off anything in the store

Use Coupon Code SNTEM717 at Checkout Time

Hurry, the 10% off ends July 17th

[Kempo-STer]

Time to give this a bump...

There are a host of New STers in the New England Area...

Guys and Gals..Check out the website, get your CTStoc tshirts and for God's sake sign yourself up for the funnest weekend this side of NESTOC..

"The RIDE" (on NESN)TV show is suppossed to be covering this. They promised me last year..I'll be talking to them soon.

Brian and I will be organizing 2 rides...
One will be longer and tkae us into the Nroth West corner of CT, NY and through the Berkshires of MA..the other will be a bit shorter..

As always we can also plan a meeting point on Friday for the ride into the campground like last year. (Maybe the Castle in Meriden will be open)

Ok lets get going...

Rumor has it Trojan Man will be giving free supplies and there will be a blessing of the bikes by an ordained Cardinal....

Let the shannanigans Begin!!!
:bow1: :03biker: :04biker: :biker: :06biker: :06biker: :eat2: :popcorn :hotpepper :beer8: :tent6: :cf1: :beer2: :tent3: :butt1: :beer3: :woo :wind1: :twist1:

[Bones]

Kempo San, I'll be glad to offer my $.02 on your longer ride...my territory there. However I can help, lemmeknow...

[Kempo-STer]

Kempo San, I'll be glad to offer my $.02 on your longer ride...my territory there. However I can help, lemmeknow...


Absolutely...would not think of MA roads without you!:bow1: :03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

Hey Brian...

A thought for Saturday night shannanigans...

Another MUST this year is a huge slide show of all the previous year 05 - 06 STOC events and more..

Groups in the safari fields (where the tents were put up last year) often set these up..how great would that be to compile a collection of photos with descriptive captions and put them out there for our collective viewing pleasure..
Of course make it annual to document the last years adventures...

I'm on this! Bones, your penmenship could work wonders here..:D

[newbornst1300]

It is sure going to be great to ride with you guys again.
A slide show would be fantastic since we missed the early rides and need to catch up on some of the fun.

[georgeorge]

Some people......ahhhem....kemposan......need to clear out some PM's from their inbox so that others might be able to PM them without getting a Kempo's box is full error! Just a little hint.

[georgeorge]

Oh yeah....and bump.

[Kempo-STer]

Some people......ahhhem....kemposan......need to clear out some PM's from their inbox so that others might be able to PM them without getting a Kempo's box is full error! Just a little hint.

Darn it again...give me 5 minutes..


DONE..PM away

[Trekker]

Just wanted to throw my hat in as a possible attendee this year. Still looking at my calendar. I'll let ya'll know soon. I assume there will be plenty of camping space available? I would like to meet some of you characters!

[SteveST1300]

I have been waiting for this event to get some attention! Todd a longer ride sounds good to me. It's time to get the camping gear out again. Will we meet at the diner again on Friday? :03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

I have been waiting for this event to get some attention! Todd a longer ride sounds good to me. It's time to get the camping gear out again. Will we meet at the diner again on Friday? :03biker:


Yes and Yes...

First off for Friday Sept 15th,
we will definately meet up for the ride in. The Diner in Sandy Hook (Near Danbury) was a good place to meet. It accomodates the New York, NJ, PA as well as CT contingent.
A bit out of the way for the guys north of CT (MA, NH, VT) but heck you guys are New Englanders and STers..so I can't see it as a problem for tough guys as yourselves..:D

This is AGStreak territory and last year he ran us through some pretty good roads in Litchfield county. I'll chat with him again on this.
We did a alittle bit of highway last year and I will keep us off of that this year. I am going away for a week this Saturday so I won't be able to start any route planning until then.

For Saturday Sept 16th
Brian and I will divide and conquer..
Brian will lead a shorter ride which will probably leave later in the morning.
I will take another group that will leave earlier and cover more distance.
In the back of my mind is covering the northwest portion of CT..into NY (Carl's hood) moving north and then cutting back through the Berkshires of MA (Bone's hood)...

Saturday Night....
In case you missed this from my last post..

GUYS I WANT PICTURES from the period of CT-STOC 1 through this years's events..I want to put together a slide show for Saturday evening..
So send me some of your best (and worst) shots..
Best to do it by email: todd.guay@cox.net
Of course I can grab plenty from ths site but I am sure there are plenty that were not put up.
Bones: I'd like to get you wordsmithing talent to help me with this and I am sure we can put somethign together that can be quite entertaining and memorable.

More to come after Cancun!

[SteveST1300]

Todd I will start going through my pics I know I have some that didn't get on here. Work is kinda crazy right now with all this heat, no AC here:mad: I will try and get some pics off to you sometime next week. :03biker:

[newbornst1300]

Sounds like it is going to be another fun-filled event and I can smell that diner already :eek:
Sam would like to know if there are any other wives/girlfriends attending this one?

[georgeorge]

I believe there will be several wives accompanying their biker hubbys on this one. You guys can correct me if I'm wrong but Moreen will be with Steve, Mary will be with Bob, Michelle will be there with Todd, Wendy will be there with Nelson and Bill's wifey will be there I think (I forget her name ((Sorry Bill)). There may be others that I'm not aware of, but there definitely will be some women there.

[Kempo-STer]

Chris
Tell Sam no worries there...
(Bill's wife's name is Danielle)

Don't forget guys the official sign up list is here:
So send your name to Brian via email and he will add you..
http://ctstoc.fateback.com/
Right now there are 14...I sure there will be plenty more..This one will top 20 I am sure of it..We have at least 5 more from CT..Jeff C, RikkSter, MikeP, David S (2manywheels), Steve Shavlan..
Steve 3b3 where are you:D ?? I believe Paul is coming down from NH..Carl's name is not there..
Also have Brian(Northeast Rider) from Philly, hopefully Bruce (Steelersfan) can get here again as well as a few fellow New Jersians...

Steve:
No rush on the pictures as I can't do anything until I get back...maybe we will give it a deadline of Sept 1st or so....

[SteveST1300]

Brian I will be solo for this one again Maureen is not a camper! Actually she will not be able to get off work she has used all her time off for this year. :(

[Big Al]

There'll be at least one more better half coming to CT-STOC. I'll be acompanied by my girlfriend Lisa and possibly her 2 boys (ages 12 & 13). - I'm assuming there'll be other kids there for them to play with.

[Kempo-STer]

There'll be at least one more better half coming to CT-STOC. I'll be acompanied by my girlfriend Lisa and possibly her 2 boys (ages 12 & 13). - I'm assuming there'll be other kids there for them to play with.

Nelson has 3 girls ages 6, 7 and 11..
I have 2 girls ages 8 and 12....

Seems like no one around here had that chromosome available..(Isn't that a song by Paul Simon??....Chromosoooome..give me those nice bright colors..da da da...LOL:D :p: )

[Big Al]

Nelson has 3 girls ages 6, 7 and 11..
I have 2 girls ages 8 and 12....

Seems like no one around here had that chromosome available..(Isn't that a song by Paul Simon??....Chromosoooome..give me those nice bright colors..da da da...LOL:D :p: )Todd - Your still youthful and exuberant!:D Maybe #3 will be the charm.;) :)

[Kempo-STer]

Todd - Your still youthful and exuberant!:D

Always my friend..always..Life's too short not to be..

[/QUOTE]Maybe #3 will be the charm.;) :)[/QUOTE]

It better be!..otherwise road to trip to Salem for a witch hunt:p:

[Big Al]

Always my friend..always..Life's too short not to be..

Maybe #3 will be the charm.;) :)

It better be!..otherwise road to trip to Salem for a witch hunt:p:LOL - :crackup Todd - I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding any witches here in Salem. - If your looking for my house just turn left at the "Don't drink and Fly" sign and look for a house with a scarecrow in front. You can't miss it. :rolleyes: :D :p:

[GRN]

Brian & Todd,

Looks like you guys are going to have the same issue this year as we're having up here for NNESTOC with growth in the # of bikes attending, a good thing, but maybe worth considering two groups? My guess is you'll have 16 or more by the time it comes around... doing what I can to make it now that my plans to do the RCP have been shelved 'til next season.:cool:

[SteveST1300]

Its getting close I still have to check out my camping gear. I hate to rush summer to an end but I am looking forward to CTSTOC and NNESTOC.:STOC:

[Carl_T]

Hey Toddly of the flying fists and feet, have you guys scoped out a W. CT, MA route yet or what? My GPS is hungry.:p:

[Kempo-STer]

Hey Toddly of the flying fists and feet, have you guys scoped out a W. CT, MA route yet or what? My GPS is hungry.:p:


Of course not....Just got back from 8 Sunny days of marital bliss, food and beverage nirvana in Cancun baby:cool: ...

I will begin planning in earnest...

BTW DUDES...in case you missed my request..start sending me some pics of the last year's adventures for a slide show presentation extraordinare for Saturday evening.(send them to todd.guay@cox.net STEVE I got your first batch.....Calling the official ST wordsmith Bones..where are you??...gonna have a job for you...;)

[Kempo-STer]

Brian & Todd,

Looks like you guys are going to have the same issue this year as we're having up here for NNESTOC with growth in the # of bikes attending, a good thing, but maybe worth considering two groups? My guess is you'll have 16 or more by the time it comes around... doing what I can to make it now that my plans to do the RCP have been shelved 'til next season.:cool:


Already on it Big Bro of the north woods....
Brian will lead a group with a shorter trip and I will lead a longer trip...
We should easily hit 20 this year and I expect the longer ride to probably have 2/3 participation..

[Bones]

Calling the official ST wordsmith Bones..where are you??...gonna have a job for you...;)

Lemme guess...captions for said slide show extravaganza?
Heh-heh...:crackup

I think a joint venture with Carl would be in order.

[Kempo-STer]

Lemme guess...captions for said slide show extravaganza?
Heh-heh...:crackup


you got it...no one can match your mighty pen!!!:D

[GRN]

Already on it Big Bro of the north woods....
Brian will lead a group with a shorter trip and I will lead a longer trip...
We should easily hit 20 this year and I expect the longer ride to probably have 2/3 participation..

Similar here, 19 so far, 12 taking a slightly shorter route and relaxed pace option, and 7 on the longer sportier route. I hope my group gets to be no more than 8... keeping the pace that we did last year with 11 was exceptional and pushed the sweep position pretty hard, not sure we'll get that lucky again. If we get any more for the gringo ride, we may want to split it again, but that's Dave's call. If that happens I may take an "intermediate" group, and hand off lead of the sport ride to someone who knows the roads and is one up. Who knows... if I don't make it down, have a blast, ride safe :cool:

[CTYankee]

Nelson has 3 girls ages 6, 7 and 11..

Wendy and I will likely be solo that particular weekend. We're planning to enjoy the long route and a couple of days sans enfants...

[Kempo-STer]

Wendy and I will likely be solo that particular weekend. We're planning to enjoy the long route and a couple of days sans enfants...


Ok...tighten your camper's stabilizers and KEEP IT DOWN! :eek: :rolleyes: :hotpepper :spank1: :grin:

[SteveST1300]

Ok now I know I need the ear plugs!!!

[Kempo-STer]

Ok now I know I need the ear plugs!!!

yes....for Nelson...:p: :D

[Mellow]

Similar here, 19 so far, 12 taking a slightly shorter route and relaxed pace option, and 7 on the longer sportier route. I hope my group gets to be no more than 8... keeping the pace that we did last year with 11 was exceptional and pushed the sweep position pretty hard, not sure we'll get that lucky again. If we get any more for the gringo ride, we may want to split it again, but that's Dave's call. If that happens I may take an "intermediate" group, and hand off lead of the sport ride to someone who knows the roads and is one up. Who knows... if I don't make it down, have a blast, ride safe :cool:

Just an opinion of course... but anything in the 2 digit number to me seems a bit large for a group. I'd personally prefer 5 but 7 doesn't seem too bad. Might want to make a maximum number of 7 for a group and maybe have one group do the same ride but leave 30 mins earier? Again, just an opinion.

[GRN]

Just an opinion of course... but anything in the 2 digit number to me seems a bit large for a group. I'd personally prefer 5 but 7 doesn't seem too bad. Might want to make a maximum number of 7 for a group and maybe have one group do the same ride but leave 30 mins earier? Again, just an opinion.

Yeah, I hear ya on the smaller #'s man. Last years route worked out really well because we had a really good mix of twisty stuff that was broken nicely with some big sightline straits that made getting 11 bikes around very minimal traffic a breeze. That ain't gonna be the case this year... to keep my average pace requires regular double line moves on shorter lines, safe for 2-4 bikes, but even 4 was a task to keep together all the time last weekend, many passes were 2+2. We'll see... after last weekend I have considered breaking the sporting ride into 2 groups of 4, 5 minute gap, sacrificing my favorite Boney wingman to ride lead on the second if he's willing.

The more laid back group is Dave's call, twelve bikes, likely more by the time this goes down, is a lot at any pace. We do have a few who know the area who maybe willing to take lead if we break it. My favorite group to lead is 3, one in each mirror :D

[Kempo-STer]

Hey gang...

Going to try and hook up with Bones and punch our way through the longer ride this Sunday morning. Figured I'd open it up to the group..

I expect most of the ground being covered Sunday will be Massachusett's Berkshire area and northwestern CT and I expect to follow Bone's lead as it is his hood.

In fairness to Bones I am still waiting for him to commit and I will be going with or with out..I hope to have the pleasure of his company of course but going none-the-less.

Early plan is Pre-dawn departure and back in sometime mid-afternoon.
More to come on routes and timing after I hear from our favorite wordsmith..

[Bones]

Kempo San, I'm good for Sunday but home arrival at noon is crucial for me.

I'm interested in your ideas for how to get from Water's Edge to the Berks. Once we hit Mass, I'm full of ideas.

[Big Al]

I'd love to make it but, my STeed will be in the shop for some needed periodic maintenance this weekend. - Good luck and have fun. :)

[blueSTormer]

I'm coming back to RI on Saturday so an early Sunday ride will work for me.

[Kempo-STer]

Kempo San, I'm good for Sunday but home arrival at noon is crucial for me.

I'm interested in your ideas for how to get from Water's Edge to the Berks. Once we hit Mass, I'm full of ideas.


Cool Bones....Noon for you it is...what time do you usually head out on Sundays?

Looks like Bob is in (great Bob-STer), My guess is Nelson is coming (although I have not heard from him) and my buddy Norman will be joining us as well I think.

Your comment on the route out of Water's Edge on getting west of Hartford w/out slab or traffic is really the sticking point in my mind. I am open to suggestions from the collective..

Option 1. Head North up 32 into MA (looks close to Wilbraham) and then follow your lead west across springfield into the berks...

Option 2. Head east then north maybe via 207/38 and then north up 169 through Pomfret into MA around Southbridge..(then turn west here or stay north until route 2 then turn west)

Option 3. Head west immediately crossing the Hartford area somewhere south of the city and then turn north heading into the Berkshires...(actually retracing the trip into Water's edge from last years ride in)

Thoughts Bones?? Anyone else..

Bob,
I am thinking we meet/leave from the campground..we are probably less then an hour from Bones so we should time our departure accordingly.

[blueSTormer]

Bob,
I am thinking we meet/leave from the campground..we are probably less then an hour from Bones so we should time our departure accordingly.

Great, the campground sounds fine to me. It's now my turn to be the one that gets his sorry *** out of bed first. Let me know what time you want me to be there.:p:

P.S. Oh, isn't that cute, built-in censureship, so that means I can say ****,****,************ too.:D

[Bones]

I'm ready to roll around 5:00 am.

Option 2 sounds good.

32 up to Monson MA is pretty good, then there's some nice twisties (though often traffic) north of Palmer toward Ware.

From Ware, either 32A up the east side of Quabbin to 122, or 9 west and 202 north up the west side of Quabbin. Either way gets you to 122.

I like 78 north, west on Northfield Road (gray line on most maps) to 63, 10 across the CT River to US 5 south, 2 west (Mohawk Trail) to N. Adams, 8 south into CT, then somehow back to Water's Edge.

If we wanted to add some length to the ride, you can hop off 8 south onto 20 east, then 112 north to 116 west to 8A south to 9 west which brings you back to 8 south.

Lots of other options, but that's a great route.

[Kempo-STer]

I'm ready to roll around 5:00 am.

Option 2 sounds good.

32 up to Monson MA is pretty good, then there's some nice twisties (though often traffic) north of Palmer toward Ware.

From Ware, either 32A up the east side of Quabbin to 122, or 9 west and 202 north up the west side of Quabbin. Either way gets you to 122.

I like 78 north, west on Northfield Road (gray line on most maps) to 63, 10 across the CT River to US 5 south, 2 west (Mohawk Trail) to N. Adams, 8 south into CT, then somehow back to Water's Edge.

If we wanted to add some length to the ride, you can hop off 8 south onto 20 east, then 112 north to 116 west to 8A south to 9 west which brings you back to 8 south.

Lots of other options, but that's a great route.

Ok Bones Sounds good..(Except for Bob of course...Want some coffee Bob?)

How about you give us somewhere to meet in Monson on 32 around 5:30ish...
I figure 45 minutes into Monson from the Campground..4:45 departure...

OOOO Sorry Bob..Thats going to leave a mark....(You are welcome to come on down the night before and crash in the trailer and save yourself the extra hour)

[Bones]

Ok Bones Sounds good..(Except for Bob of course...Want some coffee Bob?)

How about you give us somewhere to meet in Monson on 32 around 5:30ish...
I figure 45 minutes into Monson from the Campground..4:45 departure...

OOOO Sorry Bob..Thats going to leave a mark....(You are welcome to come on down the night before and crash in the trailer and save yourself the extra hour)

5:30 sounds fine. There's an IGA grocery store on the left as you come into the downtown, big parking area there.

[Carl_T]

I'm off to the Lake George area, family camping for ten days. Glad you had a good vacation Todd, COOL :yes:

Between that and the homestead work I can't join you guys, but will be thinking about you.

I just may take the SV1K up with me and steal a day away to check out that Rt17 in VT that Eddie and Greg have told me about. Maybe try Bone's CR2 and also Tracy Rd. in NY. on an early morning, both during the weekdays though. Then it's home for more house fixing 'till CTSTOC.

For CTSTOC Dawn and I will be missing Fiday, and starting out from the House Sat. So we'll want to leave our house and hook up with you at some point during the Sat. ride.

[Kempo-STer]

Sounds good Carl...Enjoy yourself..CT Stoc will be here before you know it..
Have fun and be safe..kisses to Dawn

[100MPG]

I am new(ish) to this place and the ST1300 but this ride sounds great. Too bad I have things I must do before Sept 1st or I would jump in somewhere along the ride. Change oil, change DS oil, and numerous other things that I have been uputting off.

Enjoy the ride! (maybe the 3rd chore can wait a little longer...)

[steve3b3]

Folks,

I think I can make it.
5:00AM at an IGA on RT. 32 in Monson, right?

Steve:04biker:

p.s. I hope there's a Duncan Donuts nearby...

[Bones]

Steve, I think Todd and I were planning on 5:30 at IGA.

[steve3b3]

Steve, I think Todd and I were planning on 5:30 at IGA.

ZZZZZzzzzzz..

5:30 works too.
See you then.

Steve:04biker:

[blueSTormer]

Todd... I'm going to sleep at home on Saturday night and meet you at the campground at 4:45 on Sunday morning. I'll just think of it as an emergency call to the ER.:eek: OK?

[GRN]

Great, the campground sounds fine to me. It's now my turn to be the one that gets his sorry *** out of bed first. Let me know what time you want me to be there.:p:

P.S. Oh, isn't that cute, built-in censureship, so that means I can say ****,****,************ too.:D

Hey Doc, behave yourself man ;)

Cardinal, a weekday to do some of the passes in the Greens with you may very well justify use of a vacation day... could meet in Bennington for breakfast and work our way up from there, just a light twist will do :D

[Kempo-STer]

Steve-STer..cool beans man! See you Sunday..5:30ish at the IGA on 32 in Monson..

I'll be the one pulling into the parking lot weraing my pajama gear..Yes Coffee GOOD


Bob-STer..
See you at the campground..do you remember how to get to my site or I could meet at the gate?

If you want to come to the site I'll have a cup of Joe waiting..Let me know

[blueSTormer]

Bob-STer..
See you at the campground..do you remember how to get to my site or I could meet at the gate?

If you want to come to the site I'll have a cup of Joe waiting..Let me know
For a cup of Joe at 4:45 AM I'll be willing to wake up the neighbors, so I'll be at your front door.

[Bones]

Gentlemen:

It's about 4:00 am on Sunday. My dog's been flipping out, and it's just what I suspected: thunder and lightning. Looks nasty on radar. By the time it's past there will be way too much ground to cover with the time I have available today. Sorry, I have to bail on this morning's ride.

Bones

[steve3b3]

Gentlemen:

It's about 4:00 am on Sunday. My dog's been flipping out, and it's just what I suspected: thunder and lightning. Looks nasty on radar. By the time it's past there will be way too much ground to cover with the time I have available today. Sorry, I have to bail on this morning's ride.

Bones

Folks,

I was hopiing we'd get to do this ride, but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Next time!

Steve:04biker:

[steve3b3]

here's the weather radar

[blueSTormer]

RADAR, RADAR, We don't need no stinkin' RADAR. I rode through a soaking rain on the way to the campsite, but other than that, Todd and I had a good ride poking around Ct. We missed you two. Maybe we'll need to take the water hose to you during Ct-Stoc, just as a reminder of what rain feels like.:D :04biker: :biker:


After all, I need to live up to my name, now don't I!

[steve3b3]

If this years event is like last years, you won't need a hose!

Steve:04biker:

[SteveST1300]

Don't even think that!

[Bones]

I'll pass on being a lightning rod!

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:_aqfE4-m918ZQM:http://www.nsf.gov/geo/adgeo/geo2000/summary_images/lightningbolt.gif (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nsf.gov/geo/adgeo/geo2000/summary_images/lightningbolt.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.nsf.gov/geo/adgeo/geo2000/geo_2000_full_report.jsp&h=222&w=155&sz=18&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=_aqfE4-m918ZQM:&tbnh=107&tbnw=75&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlightning%2Bbolt%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3D en%26lr%3D%26rls%3DRNWE,RNWE:2005-02,RNWE:en)

Glad you guys had a good ride. I make a motion that we make blueSTormer an honorary AquaSTOC member for meritorious riding in the rain following a 3:00 am departure. Will someone second the motion?

(Incidently, I plan on being hosed for CT STOC around the campfire, but water won't be a part of it. Yeungling, certainly. Perhaps even a Martini.)

[Schavlan]

I don't think I'll be able to make it guys.
Maybe we can still ride together some other time.:sad:

[Big Al]

RADAR, RADAR, We don't need no stinkin' RADAR. I rode through a soaking rain on the way to the campsite, but other than that, Todd and I had a good ride poking around Ct. We missed you two. Maybe we'll need to take the water hose to you during Ct-Stoc, just as a reminder of what rain feels like.:D :04biker: :biker:


After all, I need to live up to my name, now don't I!Glad to hear you and Todd had a safe trip. - CT-STOC is only 3 weeks way now so start praying for some sunshine.:sun1:
:hotpepper:cf1: :beer2: :cf1: :beer3::hotpepper

[Kempo-STer]

Bob-STer and I covered some 200 miles around CT...Based what Bones said yesterday morning I stayed out of MA..Ironically, right after I called Bones we did not any rain at least in CT for the rest of the day. MA got the brunt of it.

Problem is, we really were not able to establish THE route..

Bones..I'll work with you on your ideas of getting west through MA. Route 32 was a pretty good back road and suitable for the group so that will be the route North out of the Campground..

More to come.

[Kempo-STer]

Housekeeping items...

If you plan going to CT-STOC this year, send an email to Brian and he will update the official list...
The attendee liST:
http://ctstoc.fateback.com/
Brian's email:
bkorten@watersedgecampground.com

Right now the list has 17 bikes..(Not including SO's etc)
There are a few more that I am pretty sure are going..AGStreak, GREG_ster?, PaulNH, Steve3b3..

SECOND..
The ride in.
Last year a bunch of us met in Southwest CT and made a day of the ride into Water's edge. We were treated to some nice roads led by AGStreak had a good lunch and a nice ride into the capmground. It also featured a stop and tour of Gillette's Castle.

Do we want to do this again?
I have the day off and can do the same thing. I think we can take essentially the same route (this time I can try to exclude slab)..Get us successfully up to Castle Craig as well and hit Devil's Hopyard. Maybe another touristy stop somewhere..Made for a really great day last year.

Who's in?

Bones is helping plan Saturday's long ride...
I'd like to get an update and breakdown of who is doing the shorter ride with Brian (Last time I talked to him he indicated around 160 miles) and the longer one into MA. Early indications are close to if not over 300.

So Chime in on 2 things
1. Friday Pre Ride?
2. Long Ride or Short ride

[Big Al]

My girl will be following me to the camp in her car with the kids on Friday.

Todd - What time were you talkin' about leaving and making it back in to camp?

[Kempo-STer]

My girl will be following me to the camp in her car with the kids on Friday.

Todd - What time were you talkin' about leaving and making it back in to camp?

Friday ride I'd like to get us in before traffic gets too bad. So pulling in before 5.

Saturday, early out between 7 and 8 and in around 5 or so..
This is the long ride..

For the shorter ride
I know Brian needs to get back way before 5 and he won;t be leaving as early however I am sure he will chime in...

[GRN]

Maybe another touristy stop somewhere..Made for a really great day last year.

Who's in?
Me if you promise that blonde will be there again... um um good :twisted:

If I can make it, I'll be in for a ride Fri, and as many miles as ya got for Sat.

[SteveST1300]

Im in for Friday and Brian AKA Northeastrider will be with me. What time at the diner?:03biker:

[Big Al]

As much as I hate to say it. . I'll have to pass on Friday morning's ride. :cry:
On the brighter side, I'll get to enjoy all that Water'sEdge has to offer in the meantime.

[Big Al]

Everyone!
How many of us going will have bike-to-bike comm?

[SteveST1300]

Long is fine with me but I will go with whatever the majority decides.:excited:

[Kempo-STer]

Me if you promise that blonde will be there again... um um good :twisted:
.

So you're in for CT-Stoc!! COOL!...

I'll make Brian wear a blonde wig LOL :D

[Kempo-STer]

Ok Let me start the parsing..

Friday Ride-in:
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Al (Big Al)
3. Steve (SteveST1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)

Saturday Longer Ride
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Steve (SteveSt1300)
3. Brian (Northeast rider)
4. Al (Big Al)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Steve 3b3
8. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
9. Nelson (CTYankee) and Wendy

Saturday Shorter Ride
1. Brian (Georgeorge)
2. Bob (BlueStormer) and Mary
3. Bill (XP) and Danielle

[GRN]

So you're in for CT-Stoc!! COOL!...

I'll make Brian wear a blonde wig LOL :D

Oh god... you're gonna have to do A LOT better than that bro.

Won't know 'til last minute, have a lot of stuff to get behind me at Casa Del North, and a final preride, and I have to get to Maine for a weekend with flyrods and Salmon... where did the damned summer go man :confused:

[Big Al]

Ok Let me start the parsing..

Friday Ride-in:
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Greg (GRN (tentative..must find blonde)
3. Steve (SteveST1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)

Saturday Longer Ride
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Greg (GRN)
3. Steve (SteveSt1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)

Saturday Shorter Ride
1. Brian (Georgeorge)Count me in for the longer ride on Saturday.

[Kempo-STer]

Oh god... you're gonna have to do A LOT better than that bro.

Won't know 'til last minute, have a lot of stuff to get behind me at Casa Del North, and a final preride, and I have to get to Maine for a weekend with flyrods and Salmon... where did the damned summer go man :confused:

I hear you man...flew by

[Kempo-STer]

Count me in for the longer ride on Saturday.

Thanks Al..I'll keep editing the original post..


Folks this will also serve as information to the break up of the groups..

For example if we wind up with 14 or so in one ride..than chances are we break it into 2 separate riding groups of 7..I'll keep you posted as we learn who is going on which ride..

[SteveST1300]

Todd what time should we meet at the diner?

[blueSTormer]

Mary and I are going to start this two-up group ride thing nice and easy (rollin',rollin', rollin' on the river).
I think I've got the solo nice and hard thing down ( hoot, yum, yum, yum, hoot, yum, yum,yum)(image of Tina shaking and strutting).:04biker: :p:
So count us in with the short ride group.

[steve3b3]

Todd,

Plan on me for the Saturday long ride.
I'll try to make it on Friday as well, but I won't know until the last minute.

Steve:04biker:

[newbornst1300]

Todd
Sam and I will be doing the Friday ride in and the longer ride on Sat.
Can't get enough of those scenic New England roads.

[eddiemack]

I guess I should check on this thread more often... Sorry guys.. (I've been hanging over at the Ducati site..) Looking forward to some 'camping.'

Ok Let me start the dribble..

Friday Ride-in:
1. Myself (ST Dork)
2. Greg (GRN (tentative..must find blonde)
3. Steve (SteveST1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)
5. Bones (The blonde)
6. Emack (Eddiemack)

Saturday Longer Ride
1. Myself (ST-Dork)
2. Greg (GRN) ?
3. Steve (SteveSt1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)
5. Al (Big Al)
6. Bones (The blonde
7. Emack (eddiemack)

Saturday Shorter Ride
1. Brian (Georgeorge)
2. Bob (BlueStormer) and Mary

[Bones]

Kempo San, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to you for considering my graying and receding and falling out hair as "blonde." I don't think anyone has considered me blonde since I was about 10.

[Kempo-STer]

Kempo San, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to you for considering my graying and receding and falling out hair as "blonde." I don't think anyone has considered me blonde since I was about 10.


No Problem Blondie..(Besides someone put the blonde comment next to your name not me) Someone has to wear a wig to entice Greggie to come down.:) BTW, your hair may be receding but mine is RETREATING!..:eek:

[billxp]

Ok we are joining the fun.
Todd put us on the list for the short ride on Saturday. I'll need more info about the ride in Friday to decide.

Also need info on what the hell I need to bring camping?????
We already have a tent, 2 sleeping bags (good to 40 degrees, better not get colder than that), 2 air mattresses and a light.

[blueSTormer]

Ok we are joining the fun.
Todd put us on the list for the short ride on Saturday.

Great choice Bill, Brian and I need more company for that shorter but sweeter ride. AND that gives us a chance to start up the festivities a little earlier.;)
Now we need a black bike to complete the color spectrum:04biker: :biker: :03biker: :D

[eddiemack]

Olives!

Ok we are joining the fun.
Also need info on what the hell I need to bring camping?????

[Bones]

Olives!
Is Max coming to CT STOC?

[SteveST1300]

Come on Bones you know Max is a Tequila drinker!

[Kempo-STer]

Latest numbers has us at 21 bikes
http://ctstoc.fateback.com/

[GRN]

Latest numbers has us at 22 bikes
http://ctstoc.fateback.com/

Hey dude, sorry to dissapoint, but working through the calendar last night I'm really only left with that weekend to do my final preride for NNESTOC...... pretty bummed, thought I was gonna be able to pull it off.

[Big Al]

Greg,
You will be surely missed. :cry:
We'll have a toast :beer3: around the campfire :cf1: in your honor. :bow1:

[Kempo-STer]

Hey dude, sorry to dissapoint, but working through the calendar last night I'm really only left with that weekend to do my final preride for NNESTOC...... pretty bummed, thought I was gonna be able to pull it off.


pre-ride SHMEEEE-ride...the hell you need all this pre-riding for anyway?...throw the route out there and lets go!

Anyway sucks you won't be down...We will certainly miss you. Brian..you still have to wear the wig.

[GRN]

Brian..you still have to wear the wig.

I thought he already wore one?

;)

[Kempo-STer]

Ok Gang...Here is the first shot at Saturday's long ride plan.

In short I have it at about 324 Miles and about 9 hours of saddle time.
I did it the hard way via mapquest section by section:eek: . Someone with Streets and trips feel free to load the sucker and see if it jives.

It takes us from the campground north into MA and runs us West across the top of MA via the Mohawk trail and down route 8 back into CT with additional riding in Northwest CT before we make our turn back east toward the campground.

The one downer is we've got about 10 miles and 15 minutes of slab cutting across Hartford. Unavoidable but it keeps us off of city streets.

Allowing for an hour for lunch and gas up (approx 160 miles from when we leave to gas stop) and another hour for misc stops, photo ops etc...
Thanks to Bones for the MA route.

If we leave at 7AM we should be back around 6.

Comments, concerns?

[Big Al]

I'll take a crack at converting it in MS streets and trips. - I'll also set it up on my Garmin Street Pilot and post the files here for everyone.

[SteveST1300]

Oh big Al i'm liking you more and more. I have been having some trouble with my Garmin program it shuts down on me in the middle of route planning sometimes, and I haven't had time to contact Garmin yet. Thanks man!:03biker:

[Big Al]

Oh big Al i'm liking you more and more. I have been having some trouble with my Garmin program it shuts down on me in the middle of route planning sometimes, and I haven't had time to contact Garmin yet. Thanks man!:03biker:I just got my Garmin street pilot 2820 and I'm eager to get to know it better. - The pleasure is all mine :D

[Big Al]

OK...
Attached is a zip file with an HTML page of the route for those of you who don't have "MS Streets & Trips".

Also attached is the actual route file for those of you who do have "MS Streets & Trips".

I'll be working on the Garmin NT Navigator route GPS files next, for those of us who wish to imort it into a GPS, but will probably not finish them until sometime tomorrow afternoon. - Enjoy

Todd if you have any questions or changes to add . . . feel free to let me know. :)

[georgeorge]

I thought he already wore one?

;)

I resent that remark!:Chair1:

[Big Al]

OK...
Attached is a zip file with an HTML page of the route for those of you who don't have "MS Streets & Trips".

Also attached is the actual route file for those of you who do have "MS Streets & Trips".

I'll be working on the Garmin NT Navigator route GPS files next, for those of us who wish to imort it into a GPS, but will probably not finish them until sometime tomorrow afternoon. - Enjoy

Todd if you have any questions or changes to add . . . feel free to let me know. :)OK. . Sorry for not uploading the Zip file. It's too large for this web site to accept. - I copied all the information into a MS Word .doc file and attached it instead.

[georgeorge]

If we leave at 7AM we should be back around 6.

Comments, concerns?

I gotta warn ya...the cook-out is at 5:30.

[Big Al]

georgeorge - We could always leave earlier if needed.

Bones - I got your PM. . . The .est file only works if you have "Microsoft's Streets & Trips" software installed.

[Big Al]

I gotta warn ya...the cook-out is at 5:30.Actually, according to the route schedule, if we leave at 7:00AM we will arrive back around 4pm-ish - So, we're good! :)

P.S.. That includes a 1hr stop for gas and lunch.

[SteveST1300]

Hey Al I assume your GPS map will be compatible with my 2610?

[eddiemack]

What are the plans for the Friday ride? Are we meeting at the Blue Colony Diner dumpster again?... Is there a Friday ride? Will bones be blonde or two toned? Will the ST-Dork amaze us with feats of strength? Will emack catch a buzz with Todds dog? Is AGstreak a FBI/CSI agent?... STAY TUNED!!!

[SteveST1300]

And what time at the Blue Colony dumpster? I need to know weather to come up on Thursday and take up ST-Dork's I mean Todds offer to spend the night Thursday. Or just ride up Friday morning. :03biker:

[blueSTormer]

So Brian, what are your thoughts about the short route. My one request would be Gillette Castle. Todd and I went by it on Sunday but didn't stop. I've never been there. I finally cleaned the bike today, taking off dirt from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Mass, Vermont, and NH. Isn't life grand!:D

[newbornst1300]

Ah!! the dumpster.... that brings up fond memories of meeting you guys for the first time. Sure going to be great to see all of you again only this time we are staying around for all the fun.

[SteveST1300]

Glad to hear it Chris we missed you at NESTOC! Looking forward to this get together, seem like its going to be quite an event!:03biker:

[georgeorge]

So Brian, what are your thoughts about the short route. My one request would be Gillette Castle. Todd and I went by it on Sunday but didn't stop. I've never been there. I finally cleaned the bike today, taking off dirt from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Mass, Vermont, and NH. Isn't life grand!:D

If you'd like to hit Gillette's Castle we can do that. That actually was one of the stops on the friday ride-in last year. Anyway, I'm at work right now but I'll be home in about 6 minutes:D and I'll post the preliminary Streets and trips file I am working on. It's a work in progress, so nothing about it is written in stone....yet.

[georgeorge]

OK, I'm home now. Here's a JPG of the route I'm going to start working with and also the Streets and Trips file for it. I know it's a little long at 160 some odd miles, but like I said it's not set in stone yet.

[blueSTormer]

Brian, heading northeast is fine with me, that Castle can be saved for another day. I see that we're headed back towards my neck of the woods. Cool! The distance seems fine and gives us enough time to get back and give you a hand in the preparations.

[Bones]

Ah!! the dumpster.... that brings up fond memories of meeting you guys for the first time. Sure going to be great to see all of you again only this time we are staying around for all the fun.

Did somebody call me?

[eddiemack]

yes,.. what time & place for Fridays ride?


Did somebody call me?

[Kempo-STer]

yes,.. what time & place for Fridays ride?


Regarding Friday's route..not sure yet guys..
I am working with AGStreakers on ideas.

I propose to John the same route in as least year since heading up north from Dumpster-Stoc will bring us into some the same roads we will cover on Saturday.

The exceptions being not to got o Gillette's castle since we been there done that and do head up to Castle Craig. This time I will make sure it is not closed:eek: :o:

Ct is not a very big state..so there is only so much new territory we can cover.
Stay tuned.


BTW...DON'T FORGET TO SEND ME PICTURES FOR THE SLIDE SHOW!! TODD.GUAY@COX.NET

If there are some in your collection that you have not posted..sned them to me.

[Big Al]

OK.. For those of you who have GPS units, attatched are some GPS file formats for Saturday's long ride group.
If anyone requires file formats such as (.mps .dxf .txt) let me know and I'll email them to you.

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Enjoy

[Kempo-STer]

Here the latest:

Friday Ride-in:
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Al (Big Al)
3. Steve (SteveST1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
8. Steve (3b3)
9. Paul (ST1300NH1)

Saturday Longer Ride
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Steve (SteveSt1300)
3. Brian (Northeast rider)
4. Al (Big Al)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Steve 3b3
8. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
9. Nelson (CTYankee) and Wendy
10. Paul (ST1300NH1)

Saturday Shorter Ride
1. Brian (Georgeorge)
2. Bob (BlueStormer) and Mary
3. Bill (XP) and Danielle

[SteveST1300]

Hey where does the Cardinal fit in?:03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

Hey where does the Cardinal fit in?:03biker:


His Holiness has yet to chime in...
I believe he is scheduled to come at some point on Saturday meeting us along the route somewhere but I hope he changes his mind and comes in on Friday.


Paging Carl???

[SteveST1300]

You must let his Holyness know that there may be non tent lodgings available.:03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

You must let his Holyness know that there may be non tent lodgings available.:03biker:


He knows...my trailer;)

[Kempo-STer]

BTW...

Planning on Pre-riding the Sat Long Ride the Sunday of Labor day weekend if anyone wants to come along.

[Big Al]

I might take you up on that offer. - I'll let you know in a few days.

[Kempo-STer]

I might take you up on that offer. - I'll let you know in a few days.


No problem Al-STer...
I Can you meet you along the way in MA so all you would have to do is head west...

[SteveST1300]

I would but will be heading to the Grand Canyon of PA for the weekend.:03biker:

[blueSTormer]

OK, maybe I can do the pre-ride over Labor Day weekend. But pleeeaaasseee, no 3 AM starts in the rain. If it's even possible, I got even greyer that morning. :22yikes: :scared2:
I know, it was my own choice, but I'm not sure that I will rely on my good "fortuna" like that again.:D
I really do want to ride the Berkshires with the group, as Mary and I are on the short ride for the main event.

[Big Al]

Hi All,
Here's the plan Kempo-STer, Bones and I have been working on for Friday morning's ride in.
The meeting point (and breakfast) is at the "Farmington River Diner & Deli" (Rte 8, just south of Jct23 in Otis, MA).
Lunch will be at the Lady Killigrew Cafe, 442 Greenfield Rd. Montague, MA (formally known as the Blue Heron Cafe)
Attached, is a .doc file with the turn by turn directions. The GPS files needed for your units. and the "MS Streets & Trips" file for your viewing pleasure. - Enjoy :)

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SUMMARY
Driving distance: 167.7 miles
Trip duration: 4 hours, 7 minutes
Driving time: 4 hours, 7 minutes
Cost: $13.84

[SteveST1300]

NOw thats four words I wanted to hear "The Farmington River Diner & Deli" It will be great food and great company I can't wait.:03biker:

[Bones]

Thanks, Al! :clap2:

The Friday route was laid out so as to minimally overlap the Saturday route. Rte 32, which gets us out of CT, is really the only one we do twice.

If we meet in Otis at the Diner and Deli at 9:00 we should be out of there before 10:00. There are some nice lay-bys along the way and if anyone really wants retail punishment we will be passing Yankee Candle's main store. There's a great no-frills BBQ place on 116 in Sunderland, which we can hit in time for lunch.
:eat2:

If we find ourselves running ahead of schedule, I can add in a loop or two to extend the route. In any event, we should arrive at Water's Edge in time to set up camp in daylight and clean up for the evenings shenanigans.
:beer2:

[SteveST1300]

Oh Bones you are talking my kind of food man I love BBQ!:yr1:

[PanAmerican]

Hi folks.

I'm riding my '05 out of Delaware for Cape Breton on Saturday, 9/16. If it's OK, I'd like to stop by CT-STOC on my way up and say hello. Hope to have dinner with you Saturday, spend the night camping, then continue north Sunday AM. Won't be there in time to participate in the rides but should be there by happy hour. :D

Regards,

Mike

[billxp]

Big Al

What version of S&T are you using. I can't seem to open them.

I'm still using S&T 2004

[SteveST1300]

Mike Just let Brian (GeorgeGeorge) know you are coming.:03biker:

[newbornst1300]

There are some nice lay-bys along the way and if anyone really wants retail punishment we will be passing Yankee Candle's main store. .


That is going to be brutal for us riding with our SO's. Maybe if we keep the speeds up they won't notice as we drive by.;)

[eddiemack]

Once you download the dbv files,.. you may need to open it in mapsource, select the route... go under 'Edit' 'Properties' and choose 'Recalculate' or else your Quest will choke. That is if you're still using the Quest. Good luck!


Big Al

What version of S&T are you using. I can't seem to open them.

I'm still using S&T 2004

[Bones]

That is going to be brutal for us riding with our SO's. Maybe if we keep the speeds up they won't notice as we drive by.;)

I'll try to keep it around 100 through that stretch. :wink:

Actually, I was thinking that YC has big, clean rest rooms, which the ladies tend to appreciate. (No, Eddie, I've never been in the ladies room.)

The BBQ place is less than 10 miles further along, so we could bypass parafin heaven entirely.

[georgeorge]

Mike Just let Brian (GeorgeGeorge) know you are coming.:03biker:

He already did.....come on up, Mike!

[billxp]

Once you download the dbv files,.. you may need to open it in mapsource, select the route... go under 'Edit' 'Properties' and choose 'Recalculate' or else your Quest will choke. That is if you're still using the Quest. Good luck!
Still using my Quest. No problems with the gdb and gpx files.

Just the S&T file. I want to compare it to the recalculated gpx file.

[Bones]

Well, BBQ lovers, I have sad news. Post-Labor Day hours are
shorter for the dedicated BBQ joints in my neck of the woods.

On Friday 9/15, Bub's BBQ would open 4:00 on Fridays, but it won't be open at all. I asked the owner about opening early for us and he said he would if he wasn't going to be in Georgia!

The other BBQ option is Holy Smokes (situated in a former church), which also opens at 4:00 on Fridays after Labor Day. We'd need a much bigger group for them to open early.

Since neither of these seems probable, I have another option. The Lady Killigrew Cafe is a cool and quirky sandwich place in an old mill along with a bookstore and some art galleries. Bistro seating with a view of the river as well as some outdoor seating. This place would be ideal for a group of 8 or a couple more. Interesting sandwiches on great sourdough bread or paninis. (There's a brewpub here, but we'll pass on beers.)

Whaddayathink?

[Carl_T]

Al,
The Saturday Mapsource files work fine, but I also have trouble with the ST&Trips file. It gives me “an attempt was made to access and unnamed file past it’s end” error message. I have the 12.00-1207-1200 version of ST&Trips bought a couple years ago so maybe yours is newer or something.

Just back from Vacation guys (pics here). http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=173774#post173774 Got a couple more pictures of Martini loving Mad Max there Bones.

I’m really up against it with weekend work on the homestead to remedy some problems, so whether Dawn and I will be able to make it to CT-STOC or not truly depends upon what I can accomplish labor day weekend and the one after. I hope to rent a backhoe for Labor Day and the following weekend and have things buttoned up by CT-STOC. However the homestead will be priority one if the “plan” gets an unexpected bump in the road, so I won’t know for absolute certain until the week leading up to CT-STOC. We sure as he** want to make it.

If things go right so we can come, we will likely hook up on Saturday in Canaan CT, to get in the cool sweeper run down Rt. 7 with you guys, then on into Water’s Edge with the group. We’ll probably take the same Rt. Home on Sunday in reverse. Dawn has gone through a small period of hip/back relapse and hasn’t been able to ride since NESTOC. She’s OK to do some riding to build stamina again now though, but we are keeping our portion of the route a bit short this time out. She should be plenty strong by NNESTOC time also.

[Big Al]

Hi folks.

I'm riding my '05 out of Delaware for Cape Breton on Saturday, 9/16. If it's OK, I'd like to stop by CT-STOC on my way up and say hello. Hope to have dinner with you Saturday, spend the night camping, then continue north Sunday AM. Won't be there in time to participate in the rides but should be there by happy hour. :D

Regards,

MikeMike,
The more the merrier. :) Especially the faster red ones.:D ~~:biker:

[Kempo-STer]

Carl..

This won't be the same without you or Mr. Pre-ride Greg.:o:

Sadness and melancholy...

[Big Al]

billxp/Carl-T,
I'm using MS Streets and trips 2006.
Let me see if I can save it again in another file ext or something. - I'll get back to you soon.

[georgeorge]

Carl..

This won't be the same without you or Mr. Pre-ride Greg.:o:

Sadness and melancholy...

I agree...we're gonna have to find new people to make fun of. Oh yeah...eddiemack is still coming!:D

[Kempo-STer]

The latest:

Friday Ride-in:
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Al (Big Al)
3. Steve (SteveST1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
8. Steve (3b3)
9. Paul (ST1300NH1)
10. Brian (Georgeorge)
11. John (AGstreak)

Saturday Longer Ride
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Steve (SteveSt1300)
3. Brian (Northeast rider)
4. Al (Big Al)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Steve 3b3
8. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
9. Nelson (CTYankee) and Wendy
10. Paul (ST1300NH1)
11. John (AGStreak)

Saturday Shorter Ride
1. Brian (Georgeorge)
2. Bob (BlueStormer) and Mary
3. Bill (XP) and Danielle

[Big Al]

Still using my Quest. No problems with the gdb and gpx files.

Just the S&T file. I want to compare it to the recalculated gpx file.OK Bill,
I've saved both Fri and Sat rides into another file format .stt but, had to rename the extention to .est to allow for upload. Just rename it back.
That's all I can do. I had no problem opening georgeore's S&T file for the shorter ride. If this doesn't work for you, I don't know what to tell ya.
Let me know what happens. - Thanks

[AgSTreak]

My turn to chime in. First of all I disagree with everything said so far.
I wouldn't miss this for the world (only a slight exaggeration). Sorry to hear you may not be able to make it Carl. It really won't be the same without you and Dawn. Agree with Todd, this is a truly deep felt sadness. I hope Dawn recovers quickly.
Please add me to the Fri drive in and the long ride on Saturday.

[Kempo-STer]

BTW...
Don't forget your CT-Stoc T-shirts here:
http://shirtznthingz.stores.yahoo.net/constoc2006.html

[eddiemack]

Whose your daddy?!!! Hey,.. Todd (ST-Dork).. Paul and I are probably going to hook up with your group for lunch Friday. No sense in us riding western mASS all weekend... so we're thinking of riding western NH/southern Vermont Friday morning and heading south to your lunch spot and the ride down to the campground with you guys. If the logistics for hooking up are too much let me know and we can simply bail on the group ride Friday. Do you know when and where you are planning to stop for lunch Friday? My GPS wants to know.
Carl... you bailer!!! Not fair!
GeorgeGeorge... do your cabins have a wet bar?


I agree...we're gonna have to find new people to make fun of. Oh yeah...eddiemack is still coming!:D

[Carl_T]

Careful Brian, the PhotoShop finger is twitching :p: There is still a possibility I can get things buttoned up in time, I'll know more in a couple of weeks.

Al I get a "map has a bad format" message on the .stt file. Thanks for trying anyway. The MapSource files worked, and probably translated correctly though.

Actually attached here is a ST&Trips file of what I see in MapScource. Al your newer program will likely open this up, and you can tell me if it's right. If it is, then Bill can download this one to check his GPS with.

I'll attach the file.

[Big Al]

Hi Carl,
I was able to open the file after I received this error msg.
I searched the internet for info but, found nothing. It looks like ver. 2006 isn't downward compatable with older versions of S&T. Probably due to the updated maps. That's my guess.

I did review the map and it's a perfect match to mine. Looks good. :)

[Bones]

[quote=eddiemack]Do you know when and where you are planning to stop for lunch Friday? My GPS wants to know.[quote]

Lady Killigrew Cafe
442 Greenfield Road
Montague MA
413-367-9666
http://www.theladykilligrew.com/

Park in the lot across the side street from the mill building. Planning to arrive about 12:30.

[Big Al]

[quote=eddiemack]Do you know when and where you are planning to stop for lunch Friday? My GPS wants to know.[quote]

Lady Killigrew Cafe
442 Greenfield Road
Montague MA
413-367-9666
http://www.theladykilligrew.com/

Park in the lot across the side street from the mill building. Planning to arrive about 12:30.I'm showing that location used to be the Blue Heron Cafe.

I've added it into the route using Main St. to Greenfield Rd and the same back into the planned route.

[Carl_T]

Thanks Al! Dastardly Microsoft anyway, I suppose it's a map version thing though.

I'm pretty sure Billy can open my ST&Trips files, so he can download the one I posted to check his GPS out. I know he had issues before getting his GPS to calculate the route the same as STeve, John, and mine. The older ST&Trips file should get him straightened away.

[SteveST1300]

Ok Carl you better get to work! It won't be the same if the Cardinal can't make it. You will be missed. :03biker:

[Northeast Rider]

probably not the place to post this, but.....
took 2nd in formula 2 stroke at gratten, mi in a WERA race this weekend, so new avitar from that race. just wanted to see what it looked like,
Steve ready to roll thursday
Todd, guess I'm seeing you Thurs nite as well, thanks
looking forward to the weekend and the ride.

[SteveST1300]

Brian I am cleared from work at 4PM. I still have a small problem out there but I think I can still make this work. I have been tapped for Jury duty Federal Court in Camden its a 2 week stint that starts on the 5th. Hopefully I don't get called in. And if I do I know what to say. Everyone is guilty they should all fry! I will keep you posted. The last day is the 15th so worst case is I may not be able to go up Thursday but we will see. These guys don't fool around no excuses for working etc. I just hope its a slow week in court.

[SteveST1300]

Al I downloaded your Sat ride maps are they the same map? or did I miss something.

[Northeast Rider]

[QUOTE=SteveST1300] Hopefully I don't get called in. And if I do I know what to say. Everyone is guilty they should all fry!



Just make sure you look em right in the eye, when you tell them they should fry.......:22yikes: :22yikes:

[Bones]

[quote=Bones][quote=eddiemack]Do you know when and where you are planning to stop for lunch Friday? My GPS wants to know.I'm showing that location used to be the Blue Heron Cafe.

I've added it into the route using Main St. to Greenfield Rd and the same back into the planned route.

Al, I'm planning to go north on 47, bear left on Falls Road, name changes to Meadow Road, to end and a right turn on Greenfield Road to the cafe. Falls/Meadow is a nice route along the river and through farm fields.

After the cafe we'll do Main Street back to 47 to end at jct 63.

I'll need a head count for lunch...not a big place and some advanced warning for the kitchen is appreciated.

[Bones]

probably not the place to post this, but.....
took 2nd in formula 2 stroke at gratten, mi in a WERA race this weekend, so new avitar from that race. just wanted to see what it looked like,
.
Looks great, Brian. Congrats on your race results! :hotpepper

[newbornst1300]

Brian I am cleared from work at 4PM. I still have a small problem out there but I think I can still make this work. I have been tapped for Jury duty Federal Court in Camden its a 2 week stint that starts on the 5th. Hopefully I don't get called in. And if I do I know what to say. Everyone is guilty they should all fry! I will keep you posted. The last day is the 15th so worst case is I may not be able to go up Thursday but we will see. These guys don't fool around no excuses for working etc. I just hope its a slow week in court.
Wow what a coincidence...Sam was called for jury Sept18 as well but they cancelled court trial just last week so she is off the hook for now and we dont have to rush home on Sunday. Hope you get out of it too.

[Carl_T]

Brian :yes: :yes: :yes: very, very, cool, well done! I'm certain it felt good indeed. There's nothing like a well earned trophy to put a big grin in place.

I hope to be riding a rented backhoe this weekend, whoopee (that's a sarcastic whoopee). Otherwise I'd be with you guys at the Canyon and sure of CTSTOC.

STeve make sure you fidget and twitch and look all around the room a lot, as well. Also mutter "GUILTY damn it" often and just loud enough to be heard along with a mouth, eye, and neck tick at the same time. It's embarrassing but you probably won't have to stay :p: :crackup

[eddiemack]

Paul and I should be there @ 12:30. Is that the right time?... We will continue riding with you guys to the campground.


I'll need a head count for lunch...not a big place and some advanced warning for the kitchen is appreciated.

[Big Al]

[quote=Big Al][quote=Bones]

Al, I'm planning to go north on 47, bear left on Falls Road, name changes to Meadow Road, to end and a right turn on Greenfield Road to the cafe. Falls/Meadow is a nice route along the river and through farm fields.

After the cafe we'll do Main Street back to 47 to end at jct 63.

I'll need a head count for lunch...not a big place and some advanced warning for the kitchen is appreciated.Bones - Thank you. I've updated my route for Friday. That area looks really good. Todd's post Pg10 #212 (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=174127&postcount=212) should give you an idea for the head count for lunch on Friday


Todd - :burger:pie1::chef2: :chicken::eat2: Where did you plan on having lunch for Saturday's ride? Inquiring GPS's want to know!

[SteveST1300]

Al I haven't looked bak through the post yet but did you post the Friday route?

[Big Al]

Al I haven't looked bak through the post yet but did you post the Friday route?Yes, I posted it here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=178502&postcount=368) and have sice updated any changes.

[rwl1955]

Hi All,
Here's the plan Kempo-STer, Bones and I have been working on for Friday morning's ride in.
The meeting point (and breakfast) is at the "Farmington River Diner & Deli" (Rte 8, just south of Jct23 in Otis, MA).
Lunch will be at the Lady Killigrew Cafe, 442 Greenfield Rd. Montague, MA (formally known as the Blue Heron Cafe)
Attached, is a .doc file with the turn by turn directions. The GPS files needed for your units. and the "MS Streets & Trips" file for your viewing pleasure. - Enjoy :)

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SUMMARY
Driving distance: 167.7 miles
Trip duration: 4 hours, 7 minutes
Driving time: 4 hours, 7 minutes
Cost: $13.84

Are you guys doing this ride this Friday, the 1st?

[Big Al]

No. - Friday, Sept. 15th

And you are welcome to come too. :D

[rwl1955]

No. - Friday, Sept. 15th

And you are welcome to come too. :D
***
Oops, thought you guys were talking about a preride this Friday.
I`ve been out of the loop for the past 3 weeks.
2 weeks in lovely Camp Ripley,Minnesota and one week on the DL w/an infected big toe courtesy of O dark thirty PT.
I`m to old for this crap.

[Kempo-STer]

***
Oops, thought you guys were talking about a preride this Friday.
I`ve been out of the loop for the past 3 weeks.
2 weeks in lovely Camp Ripley,Minnesota and one week on the DL w/an infected big toe courtesy of O dark thirty PT.
I`m to old for this crap.

Hey Bob,
Welcome back to the loop..
In summary here is the deal..
Friday Sept 15th
we have a ride that some of us are meeting up on day 1 of Ct-stoc. Meeting at 9am in Otis at the Farmington River deli I believe it is called on Rt 8 and then we all ride into the Campground.

Saturday Sept 16th.
We have 2 different ride options..1 is a 300 or so miler and the other is a 160ish miler

Now this Sunday, I am hoping to preride the Saturday Sept 16th ride. Leaving the campground (I hope) at 7am which is the same time as CT-stoc departure time.
You or anyone else is welcome to hook up..weather looks a bit unsettled but I think as the day progresses it should get better..


Bob,
You are currently signed up for CT-Stoc...Can you tell us of your intentions? Friday ride in...Saturday long/short ride etc...

[rwl1955]

Bob,
You are currently signed up for CT-Stoc...Can you tell us of your intentions? Friday ride in...Saturday long/short ride etc...
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I didn`t realize I was signed up for the CT-STOC. I won`t make the camping part. I might make the Friday ride thou.

[Steve M]

I'm thinking about riding down to join the longer ride on Saturday. I apologize for not searching the thread, but has a route been posted for this ride?

Steve

[PanAmerican]

probably not the place to post this, but.....
took 2nd in formula 2 stroke at gratten, mi in a WERA race this weekend, so new avitar from that race. just wanted to see what it looked like,
Steve ready to roll thursday
Todd, guess I'm seeing you Thurs nite as well, thanks
looking forward to the weekend and the ride.

Brian, congratulations on your race results and the new look. We'll have to celebrate your success at CT-STOC!
:capwin:

[Kempo-STer]

Updated:
Here the latest:

Friday Ride-in:
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Al (Big Al)
3. Steve (SteveST1300)
4. Brian (Northeast rider)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
8. Steve (3b3)
9. Paul (ST1300NH1)
10. Bob (RWL)
11. Brian (Georgeorge)

Saturday Longer Ride
1. Myself (Kempo)
2. Steve (SteveSt1300)
3. Brian (Northeast rider)
4. Al (Big Al)
5. Bones the blonde
6. Emack
7. Steve 3b3
8. Chris and Sam (NewbornSt1300)
9. Nelson (CTYankee) and Wendy
10. Paul (ST1300NH1)
11. Steve M

Saturday Shorter Ride
1. Brian (Georgeorge)
2. Bob (BlueStormer) and Mary
3. Bill (XP) and Danielle


I believe we are at threshold here for separating the Sat Long ride into 2 groups of 5 or 6. lAst year we rode around with 13 which was not too bad but 5 or 6 would be a easy deal...

What say you guys?

[Kempo-STer]

Here is Friday's route/ride info:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=173291&postcount=194

[Kempo-STer]

Saturday ride plans:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=172641&postcount=167

[georgeorge]

You're slipping...Mr. Kempo-san. You left me off the Friday ride in list. Are you trying to tell me something?:mad:

[Bones]

I believe we are at threshold here for separating the Sat Long ride into 2 groups of 5 or 6. lAst year we rode around with 13 which was not too bad but 5 or 6 would be a easy deal...

What say you guys?

I say yes.

[Kempo-STer]

You're slipping...Mr. Kempo-san. You left me off the Friday ride in list. Are you trying to tell me something?:mad:


Sorry Man..I copied and pasted form the wrong post..I'll fix right away
:bow1: :03biker:

[newbornst1300]

I say split the Sat long group into 2 as it is much easier with 5 or 6 bikes per group.

[Kempo-STer]

OK.Separate groups it is..Plus chances are if we are lucky we will pick up Carl and Dawn during our travels..

5 minute spread between groups to allow group B to catch up for group stops/photos and of course lunch?

Bones..Lead a group?

[billxp]

OK i'm hungry. :D

So whats for dinner Friday night after the ride in meet up join together etc etc.

I know we are doing a cookout Saturday.
Well thats if the 5 of us on the short ride actually save any food for the rest when you pull in around 8pm :p: