Ride-2-Q again this year?

[The_Veg]

Who wantsta?

We had a real blast with this ride last year.

[SIBUD]

IN

For those who didn't make it last year, you missed a great time.

[alabeemer]

I remember hearing about this one. I would sure be interested in it if it comes together...standing by...:eat

[Visian]

it was fun. (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33397&highlight=Ride-2-Q) :nod

perhaps this time around we could center at some place like the ironhorse lodge (http://www.ironhorsenc.com/) and sample the Q in that neck of the woods.

i know some roads..... :evil

ian

[brprider679]

Missed it last year but I'd love to join in this year. Waiting for details.

[SIBUD]

it was fun. (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33397&highlight=Ride-2-Q) :nod

perhaps this time around we could center at some place like the ironhorse lodge (http://www.ironhorsenc.com/) and sample the Q in that neck of the woods.

i know some roads..... :evil

ian

Excellent location! :clap:clap

Isn't there a Q place in Maggie Valley?

[308nut]

All for it,

I'm IN


Wade

[Visian]

Excellent location! :clap:clap

Isn't there a Q place in Maggie Valley?

butts on the creek (http://www.mountainshops.com/wnc/butts_creek.html) is just one option. fair to middlin'....

there is also a big bbq contest, too. we could have a one-stop ride-2-q. (but that's usually in september and who can wait that long????)

there's a great place, 12 Bones BBQ (http://www.12bones.com/), in asheville, but they're not open on the weekends.

ian

[SIBUD]

It's about the ride, not the destination.

But you are going to have to dial down your speed by about 50% if I am ever going to have a chance of keeping up. :bow:D

[brprider679]

There is an excellent Q restaurant in Ennice, NC (close to Sparta, NC) off the Blue Ridge Parkway, called Saddle Mt. Restaurant. They serve "Lexington" style and are known as one of the better hidden bar-b-q gems in the area. If you want to add this one to the list I'll be glad to set it up. There is also a well known motorcycle camping spot close by called "Willville."

Might be a bit chilly to camp there depending on what month this event takes place. I'll also be glad to contact Will if the group wants to camp at his place.

[Visian]

There is an excellent Q restaurant in Ennice, NC (close to Sparta, NC) off the Blue Ridge Parkway, called Saddle Mt. Restaurant. They serve "Lexington" style and are known as one of the better hidden bar-b-q gems in the area. If you want to add this one to the list I'll be glad to set it up. There is also a well known motorcycle camping spot close by called "Willville."

Might be a bit chilly to camp there depending on what month this event takes place. I'll also be glad to contact Will if the group wants to camp at his place.

ya know, willville is another great option for the meeting.

last year we went to windy hill bbq, which was also just off the BRP, south of sparta. here's the ride report. (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35160)

ian

[brprider679]

Has anyone decided what date(s) we are shooting for?

[Visian]

But you are going to have to dial down your speed by about 50% if I am ever going to have a chance of keeping up. :bow:D

they don't serve chicken strips at bbq joints! :ha

[alabeemer]

it was fun. (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33397&highlight=Ride-2-Q) :nod

perhaps this time around we could center at some place like the ironhorse lodge (http://www.ironhorsenc.com/) and sample the Q in that neck of the woods.

i know some roads..... :evil

ian

That sounds good. Are many of those roads you know....paved? (Bud might want to know) :nyah
Throw out some dates...my schedule is already filling up. Man this thing called work is really gettin in my way! But I do love the Q!

[LTrider]

Count me in! I wanted to go last year,but didn't make it. Someone throw out some dates. The weather is starting to come around (57 today, 65 tomorrow.:clap) The mountains may be a little cool yet.:dunno

[Visian]

if we want guaranteed perfect weather, i suggest mother's day weekend... since that's the weekend after the georgia mountain rally (http://www.bmwmoga.info/gmr/index.php) (when it always rains).

i am up for earlier, though.

the leaves are back on the trees up there by mid-april, latest.

ian

(oh, and i can definitely see some opportunities for paved and non-paved route alternatives.....)

[lenrt1200st]

Ian,

This sound interesting!

I'd like to have a heads up on this ride. I live down here in Sandersville, GA and it's quite a ride to Atl. Is there a place/time to meet up w/ this crew near the N. GA mountains?

If its not too much trouble, if I miss you-all at the meet up, I'm ok w/ that, you just keep on gettin' it. I'll find my way home.:D Please advise.

thanx,

Len

[SIBUD]

if we want guaranteed perfect weather, i suggest mother's day weekend... since that's the weekend after the georgia mountain rally (http://www.bmwmoga.info/gmr/index.php) (when it always rains).

i am up for earlier, though.

the leaves are back on the trees up there by mid-april, latest.

ian

(oh, and i can definitely see some opportunities for paved and non-paved route alternatives.....)

The only day I know I won't be there is mothers day. :cry

[brprider679]

Mothers Day would be tough for me as well.

[alabeemer]

Mothers Day would be tough for me as well.

My mother is 85 and been after me to take her for a ride again ( I last took her on her 80th birthday). Hmmm...she likes Q too! (kidding you guys...just kidding...cause she doesn't care much for the offroad stuff :) )

[Visian]

Ian,

This sound interesting!

I'd like to have a heads up on this ride. I live down here in Sandersville, GA and it's quite a ride to Atl. Is there a place/time to meet up w/ this crew near the N. GA mountains?

If its not too much trouble, if I miss you-all at the meet up, I'm ok w/ that, you just keep on gettin' it. I'll find my way home.:D Please advise.


hey len - i ride through sandersville as i take the back way to bike week (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5500)... great little town.

if you'd like to ride-2-Q together, the best place to meet up is probably clayton, ga.

ian

[Visian]

The only day I know I won't be there is mothers day. :cry

Mothers Day would be tough for me as well.

yeah, i assumed many will say this.

i sure wish it weren't the case, because the weather is perfect that weekend, every year. :banghead

[SIBUD]

yeah, i assumed many will say this.

i sure wish it weren't the case, because the weather is perfect that weekend, every year. :banghead

So shouldn't the GA Mtn Rally be held that weekend to insure good weather? :D

[lenrt1200st]

hey len - i ride through sandersville as i take the back way to bike week (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5500)... great little town.

if you'd like to ride-2-Q together, the best place to meet up is probably clayton, ga.

ian
Ian,

Clayton, GA now I like the sound of that! I'll be looking for infor as the ride approaches.

Thx,
Len

[calmil]

I'd be interested in joining in again, not sure that i'll be able to provide the chocolate cake this year, but in the Willville camp area there are some other offerings which might complement the Q, including The Blacksnake Meadery http://www.blacksnakemead.com, Foggy Ridge Cider http://www.foggyridgecider.com, and Chateau Morrisette http://www.thedogs.com.

[Visian]

I'd be interested in joining in again, not sure that i'll be able to provide the chocolate cake this year, but in the Willville camp area there are some other offerings which might complement the Q, including The Blacksnake Meadery http://www.blacksnakemead.com, Foggy Ridge Cider http://www.foggyridgecider.com, and Chateau Morrisette http://www.thedogs.com.

i dunno cal... no cake, no joy. :nono (best-chocolate-cake-EVER... complete with MILK!!!)

http://www.visian.nu/images/ride2q/IMG_0146.jpg

[Visian]

So shouldn't the GA Mtn Rally be held that weekend to insure good weather? :D

:nod

this is an argument i've made many times before.... but then people point out posts like yours as a reason why not to! :ha

[SIBUD]

i dunno cal... no cake, no joy. :nono (best-chocolate-cake-EVER... complete with MILK!!!)

http://www.visian.nu/images/ride2q/IMG_0146.jpg

No question about it. That was a great cake!:thumb:thumb

Ride Well
Ride Often
Ride to Eat

[Visian]

No question about it. That was a great cake!:thumb:thumb


for those who weren't there, that stainless steel container was full of hot water. you dipped the knife into the water so that is sliced cleanly through the cake.

ol' cal came prepared! :eat

[DaveSlash5]

I missed the Ride-2-Q last year due to work, but if the date fits in with my business schedule this year, I will be there!
I did get up to Sparta and had some of that Windy Hill BBQ back in mid December though.
Speaking of the Georgia Mountain Reggata, where is the best BBQ in that area?

[308nut]

Maybe we can arrange the ride-2-q around the Asheville Bikefest that was just announced. May 13-16



Wade

[Visian]

Maybe we can arrange the ride-2-q around the Asheville Bikefest that was just announced. May 13-16



Wade

hey, that sounds like a good idea.

there just so happens to be a really good Q joint right near the rally.

http://www.12bones.com/ (Arden location... open on Saturday :thumb )

if we want to move the campground east a bit, i know a *very* good spot near Hot Springs that is smack dab in the middle of some of the best riding in the area.... :evil

ian

[DaveSlash5]

I found out about 12 Bones a few months ago. Two thumbs up for sure!
The Asheville area is blessed with good to excellent Q joints.

[Visian]

ok... it's time to get serious here... let's set a date and location.

after further reflection, i believe the ironhorse lodge may be a tad too far west for truly great Q (i could be wrong...).

i know of two good options (well, i know of more, but here are two good options!) for the magic combination of ridin', eatin' and campin'

Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground (http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/)

or...

Rocky Bluff Campground (http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc//recreation/RockyBluff.pdf) near Hot Springs.

Date: Wade's idea of May 14-15 sounds good to me... not too hot and hopefully not too rainy.

what say ye? :ear

ian

ps => this puts us closer to an *outstanding* place we missed last year: Phil's Dream Pit BBQ (http://www.philsdreampit.com/). (1 exit north of last year's rally...) i had the most excellent dry-rub ribs there.... :eat

pps => we're also close to The Fiddlin' Pig (http://www.thefiddlinpig.com/)....

[308nut]

I vote for phils love dry rub ribs




Wade

[LTrider]

Hey, I think I could actually make it May 14-15.:clapI'll put it on my calendar, and keep an eye on this thread. I love Q.:eat

[saddleman]

Ashville is only a couple hour ride for me but I'll be in Florida May 14th to watch a Shuttle Launch

[tbourque]

Big Mountain BBQ in Waynesville is probably the best in Haywood County. If 12 Bones is an option and the times work, defintely two thumbs up!

[Visian]

Big Mountain BBQ in Waynesville is probably the best in Haywood County. If 12 Bones is an option and the times work, defintely two thumbs up!

good lord, we have a place in clyde and i haven't heard about this place...

do tell more.... :ear

ian

[tbourque]

good lord, we have a place in clyde and i haven't heard about this place...

do tell more.... :ear

ian

Exit 100 from Smoky Mountain Parkway (23/74) go towards Hazelhood, about a block past the first traffic light on the right. Excellent brisket and all the other traditional BBQ dishes around here. Family restaurant (doesn't serve any alcohol - no brown bagging either). Open for lunch and dinner. They also do a very good job catering. We have hired them for the bank several times.

They were originally next to Clyde's restaurant but moved when all the development was going on for the WM shopping center.

[SIBUD]

Future Ride-2-Q destination.

I'm off to Max's season opening barbecue in Brunswick tomorrow. So this gets posted tonight. Curtis Barbecue is the destination but be sure to visit the website (http://www.curtisbbqvt.com/) since it has so many wonderful pictures. Lyman Foss knows Vermont better than the Census Bureau and he highly recommends this destination as one of the best to "pig" out on barbecue in the whole state of Vermont.

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RIBS

Full Slab $25.95
Half Slab $13.95
Medium $10.95
Small $6.95
Pork Stuffed Potato $7.95

CHICKEN

Half Chicken $7.95
Breast and Wing $4.00
Leg and Thigh $4.00
Combo* $10.95
(1/4 chicken and small rib)
Chicken Stuffed Potato$7.95

SIDES

Baked Potato with Butter $2.95
(Each additional topping $ .50)
Sour Cream; Chives; Vermont Cheddar Cheese;
Bacon Bits; Mushrooms; BBQ Sauce
Loaded Potato (includes all) $5.95

Small: $1.95 Large: $2.95
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Macaroni Salad
3- Bean Salad
Veggie of the Day

Baked Beans sm. $2.75 lg. $3.50
Sweet Yams sm. $2.75 lg. $3.50
Fresh Corn on the Cob $2.00
Corn Muffin $1.95
Potato Chips $1.00


Location: Chester, Vermont
Distance from Pownal: 62 Miles
Estimated Time: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes

For more information about today's destination, click here (http://www.curtisbbqvt.com/)!

908 Route 103 S
(802) 875-6999

Somehow Paul knows all of the good places to eat!

[308nut]

So we have some definite plans, need to add it to the calendar.


Wade

[Visian]

Future Ride-2-Q destination.



Somehow Paul knows all of the good places to eat!

um.... few people from the flatlands realize this, but the northern reaches of the state of mountainia are not exactly known for their q.

:ha

[Visian]

Exit 100 from Smoky Mountain Parkway (23/74) go towards Hazelhood, about a block past the first traffic light on the right. Excellent brisket and all the other traditional BBQ dishes around here. Family restaurant (doesn't serve any alcohol - no brown bagging either). Open for lunch and dinner. They also do a very good job catering. We have hired them for the bank several times.

They were originally next to Clyde's restaurant but moved when all the development was going on for the WM shopping center.

i stopped by Big Mountain last Friday, they moved again, but not too far.

exit 100, head toward hazelwood, take the first left *after* you see a big sign sign for asheville.

79 Elysinia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786-2000
(828) 454-0720

and... fwiw, they now have a billboard on US23/74 in the eastbound lane west of town.

i had a brisket sandwich, which was excellent. it was only late afternoon, so i'll have to go back and check out the ribs when they're in full swing.

ian

[308nut]

getting the itch, for a brisket sandwich,
need to ride, to restore my stride
The Q is callin, come on guys stop stallin.



I'm loosing my mind , help



Wade

[Visian]

The Q is callin, come on guys stop stallin.


ok, let's finalize date and time.

Date: May 14-15 (arrivals possible the evening of the 13th).

Place: Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground (http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/).

that much is good. we will be fretting over which Q joynts to patronize... Phil's Dream Pit (http://www.philsdreampit.com/) is a definite, imo.

and i will look after the roads. :burnout

ian

[The_Veg]

I have no idea whether or not I'll be able to go as yet...but I'm drooling just thinking about it! :eat:eat:eat:eat:eat:eat

[macstudley]

I talked to the owners of Blue Ridge M/C Campground to find out when they will open for the season. As it turns out they open for camping this weekend, but the kitchen won't open until May.

Mac McEnheimer

[racer7]

Thread has gone a bit quiet. How many in so far?

Good Q always makes a good ride reason, its two weeks after GMR, and its even close... Thinking of coming out to meet you guys..

[macstudley]

Tommy Pilgrim and I will be coming from Atlanta. In fact, we'll be at Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground this Saturday night.

Mac McEnheimer

[SIBUD]

I'm working very hard rearranging schedules to make it to my 2nd Annual Ride-2-Q.

Stayed at BRMC last year during the Rally and had a great time.

[SIBUD]

WOO WOO look like things are coming together nicely and I will be there after all!

[macstudley]

I was at BRMC last weekend and was told the kitchen may not open this year. We had dinner at Pisgah Inn on the Parkway, which is a nice twisty ride from the campground.

Mac McEnheimer

[Visian]

I was at BRMC last weekend and was told the kitchen may not open this year. We had dinner at Pisgah Inn on the Parkway, which is a nice twisty ride from the campground.

Mac McEnheimer

well, we'll be eating Q!

[DaveSlash5]

I missed the Ride-2-Q last year due to work, and this year I'll be missing it for the same reason! ARRRGH...

If anyone plans to stop in at the Windy Hill BBQ, I've got some bad news: THEY ARE CLOSING and April 22 will be their last day of business. Steve's Q and Cindy's sides and desserts will sure be missed (as those who sampled it last year will know). I might have to make a ride up there next week for one final Hogzilla.

[Visian]

I missed the Ride-2-Q last year due to work, and this year I'll be missing it for the same reason! ARRRGH...

If anyone plans to stop in at the Windy Hill BBQ, I've got some bad news: THEY ARE CLOSING and April 22 will be their last day of business. Steve's Q and Cindy's sides and desserts will sure be missed (as those who sampled it last year will know). I might have to make a ride up there next week for one final Hogzilla.

man, that is bad news. that hogzilla was one of the best in a long time, peach cobbler, too!

http://www.visian.nu/images/ride2q/IMG_0108.jpg

http://www.visian.nu/images/ride2q/IMG_0109.jpg

[SIBUD]

man, that is bad news. that hogzilla was one of the best in a long time, peach cobbler, too!

http://www.visian.nu/images/ride2q/IMG_0108.jpg

http://www.visian.nu/images/ride2q/IMG_0109.jpg

Peach cobbler, what peach cobbler?????? :scratch

Oh right, SOMEONE ate it all. :dunno:violin:dance:hug

Dang, I sure get hungry looking at that sandwich. It was really great. He was a Airhead IIRC with pics of the bike to show us.

[macstudley]

well, we'll be eating Q!

Where are we going to find a Q joint open for breakfast?

Mac

[Visian]

Where are we going to find a Q joint open for breakfast?

Mac

breakfast? BREAKFAST?

we don't need no stinkin' breakfast! :ha

i'm gonna suggest that saturday morning we head into waynesville and eat. :eat

from there it will be up nc209 to Hot Springs and beyond.

the hard part is getting everyone going early enough! :nod

(if it were me, i'd ride the 1.5 hours to Hot Springs and eat at the Smokey Mountain Diner, but.....)

ian

[macstudley]

breakfast? BREAKFAST?

we don't need no stinkin' breakfast! :ha

i'm gonna suggest that saturday morning we head into waynesville and eat. :eat

from there it will be up nc209 to Hot Springs and beyond.

the hard part is getting everyone going early enough! :nod

(if it were me, i'd ride the 1.5 hours to Hot Springs and eat at the Smokey Mountain Diner, but.....)

ian

Tommy and I won't make it in time for breakfast and it sounds like we'll miss lunch also since you're leaving straight from breakfast. Have you been to Duvall's on south Main St. in Waynesville for breakfast?

Do you have plans on which Q joint you're going to for dinner on Saturday? Hopefully we can rendezvous with you if you're not coming back to the campground before dinner.

Mac

[Visian]

Tommy and I won't make it in time for breakfast and it sounds like we'll miss lunch also since you're leaving straight from breakfast. Have you been to Duvall's on south Main St. in Waynesville for breakfast?

that's where i was thinking of.... or the pisgah inn if i can get people moving early enough.


Do you have plans on which Q joint you're going to for dinner on Saturday? Hopefully we can rendezvous with you if you're not coming back to the campground before dinner.

Mac

i *think* that for supper on saturday we're going to shoot for 12 Bones (http://www.12bones.com/) over in Arden:

3578 Sweeten Creek Rd Arden, NC 28704

phone 828-687-1395

i will call you off-line and twist your arm so that you and tommy get up EARLY so that you don't miss the ride.

in about a week, i am going to take a roll-call here, because the 12 bones place is pretty busy, and they do serve parties if we make a reservation.

ian

[SIBUD]

that's where i was thinking of.... Or the pisgah inn if i can get people moving early enough.



I *think* that for supper on saturday we're going to shoot for 12 bones (http://www.12bones.com/) over in arden:

3578 sweeten creek rd arden, nc 28704

phone 828-687-1395

i will call you off-line and twist your arm so that you and tommy get up early so that you don't miss the ride.

in about a week, i am going to take a roll-call here, because the 12 bones place is pretty busy, and they do serve parties if we make a reservation.

Ian



in

[SIBUD]

If you leave the campground and head west, just past the intersection with 215 there is a local diner where the "good old boys" eat breakfast in the morning.

Nothing fancy, just good old country cooking. DAMHIK :wave

Now how early do we have to get up to go to Waynesville and eat breakfast?

[Visian]

If you leave the campground and head west, just past the intersection with 215 there is a local diner where the "good old boys" eat breakfast in the morning.

Nothing fancy, just good old country cooking. DAMHIK :wave

Now how early do we have to get up to go to Waynesville and eat breakfast?

yes, i know that spot... intersection of 276 and 215. i've eaten there a few times myself.

the "gotta get up early" place is the Pisagah Inn, on the BRP. it's not far from BRMC, but it adds distance to our morning ride. if we can get rolling by 8, we can ride up there and have breakfast with a killer view of the south carolina highlands.

then, a set of twisty roads you won't ever forget will take us to Phil's by lunch.

i've noticed that 12 Bones does take out orders, similar to Ridgewood last year.

but we have to order ahead, so i am going to need a body count probably at the end of next week.

[kgadley01]

OK all...got bad news, or some of you may think its good news. I will not be able to attend the 2nd annual Ride 2 Q. I really hate that I can't make it, but it seems that my lovely wife would like the two of us to attend a Rodeo. yea you read that right. cow sh#@, horse sh$# and Cowboys that think they can ride. we all know what real men & women ride..Right? anyhow I've been out voted and can't make the ride. I hope to see many of you at the Georgia Mtn. Rally, and at the Great Chicken Rally. :eat

[Visian]

... it seems that my lovely wife would like the two of us to attend a Rodeo. yea you read that right. cow sh#@, horse sh$# ...

ummmm.... pete just made my sh$# list! :ha

we're going to miss you! :bottle

[SIBUD]

Sorry to hear you won't make it Kenny. We will raise a glass in your honor.

[kgadley01]

ummmm.... pete just made my sh$# list! :ha

we're going to miss you! :bottle

Ian, so sorry to be on your sh$# list. Now for the rest of the story! (page 2) Kenny has an appointment out of state the following week and has to leave EARLY EARLY Monday am. The ride to "Q" is just pushing things too much. I'm sure he will share his out of state trip upon his return and just maybe you'll take me off your sh$# list. We'll see, thanks "Pete"

[SIBUD]

So, what is the head count?

[racer7]

In

[308nut]

In, there are at least 5 or so from our local group that say they will attend

Wade

[rmarkr]

I was going to make it until I realised that I had signed up for another event up the road:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521168

See you all at the GMR - weather sounds promising.

[Visian]

I was going to make it until I realised that I had signed up for another event up the road:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521168

well, there's no accounting for taste! :ha

i think we should all stop by Rick's place and say howdy... I am pretty sure we'll be riding right past on NC 208.

hope to see you this weekend at the GMR, Mark.

ian

[PaulWitt]

Is there still open invitations?
I would love to attend.

[308nut]

Is there still open invitations?
I would love to attend.

Yes indeed sir, the more the merrier

[308nut]

So whats the latest head count,
where are we meeting Sat morning
where is the ride starting
where is the campground for Sat night and do they have cabins

???????????


Wade

[macstudley]

Ian,

I've decided to cancel on the trip to Cruso and save my $$$ for the Chicken Rally. Tommy and I weren't going to be able to leave Atlanta until Saturday morning, so we would miss the ride to lunch anyway.

Mac

[SIBUD]

Weather is looking good.

[Visian]

So whats the latest head count,
where are we meeting Sat morning
where is the ride starting
where is the campground for Sat night and do they have cabins

???????????


Wade

no idea on the headcount.

the ride starts at Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground (http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/) as soon as we can drag everyone's sorry asses out of their tent. contact the campground about cabins.

we need someone to spearhead this event next year. i nominate wade.... :nod :ha

i'll probably roll into the campground on friday afternoon... riding the airhead.

ian

[Visian]

bumparoo.

now i have a video shoot in Atlanta, scheduled for friday, so i won't be up there until later, hopefully still before dark.

ian

[SIBUD]

Another bump.

Leaving here on Thursday and visiting a friend at Oakdale, TN. Then onto BRMC on Friday.

[Visian]

see you there friday pm, bud.

doh! we should have listed this ride on our own damned events calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/calendar/all)!

[SIBUD]

Looking at the forecast for the weather between here and there as well as the weather for the weekend, I'm currently reconsidering.

A couple of weeks ago I went to the Blitz in the rain, rained while I was there and rained on me the whole way home.

Will check again in the morning to decide for sure. :dunno

[alabeemer]

But bud....we talkin' Q here man! I wish I could go...believe me...however we are headed to "the happiest place in the world" (disney) with the grandkids. you know...me and Mickey! You guys be safe and have fun...I know you will eat well! :thumb

[Visian]

you know...me and Mickey!

that's a mickey mouse excuse if i ever heard one! :ha

[SIBUD]

But bud....we talkin' Q here man! I wish I could go...believe me...however we are headed to "the happiest place in the world" (disney) with the grandkids. you know...me and Mickey! You guys be safe and have fun...I know you will eat well! :thumb

You know that Mickey can not cast a vote for you in the MOA election, right? :dunno:laugh

[capecodbeemer]

If you all are heading up 209 anyways why not have Breakfast at G.R.I.T.S country cafe on 209 in Spring Creek.
Also for the GS crowd (and those who treat thier RTs like a gs) a detour to Max Patch may be in order, a Mountain top Bald on the AT less then 8 (5 dirt, mud and some ballast stones) miles off 209. Think opening shots of the Sound of Music.

[Visian]

If you all are heading up 209 anyways why not have Breakfast at G.R.I.T.S country cafe on 209 in Spring Creek.
Also for the GS crowd (and those who treat thier RTs like a gs) a detour to Max Patch may be in order, a Mountain top Bald on the AT less then 8 (5 dirt, mud and some ballast stones) miles off 209. Think opening shots of the Sound of Music.

i really like GRITS.... eat there often. (GRITS stands for "Girls Raised in the South)

There's also a pretty good spot in Trust, and of course my personal fave, the Smoky Mountain Diner in Hot Springs. :eat

wonder if i can get people to ride that far before breakfast? :whistle

current plan is either duvall's in waynesville or Dean's Haywood Cafe @ 209 & I-40.

ian

ps => capecod... are you that guy i met one day on 209, riding the black ducati multistrada?

pps => don't *even* tempt me with Max Patch. it's hard enough laying out an all-pavement ride as it is!!!

[SIBUD]

Looks like I won't be there.

[Visian]

Looks like I won't be there.

crap, am i going to have to buy the booze, too???? :stick

[capecodbeemer]

ian

ps => capecod... are you that guy i met one day on 209, riding the black ducati multistrada?

pps => don't *even* tempt me with Max Patch. it's hard enough laying out an all-pavement ride as it is!!!

Hey Ian no I am on a Silver R12RT
and I wouldn't want to tempt you with MP :)http://capecodbeemer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Max-Patch-2010/P4250097/865920109_rmaeR-L.jpg

[308nut]

Changed Oil
Changed Tranny oil
Changed final drive oil
Adjusted valves
found gounding problem on Hall sensor (hope it holds no time for new one)
Cleaned "some"

Ready for Q



Wade

[alabeemer]

that's a mickey mouse excuse if i ever heard one! :ha

I had a BBQ sandwich for lunch today in honor of you guys...now go have fun! :clap

[racer7]

What a bunch of wimps!!

Here at BRMC since Ths with a great group of FJR guys from all over (about 55 of them) and only my RT and one other RT who happens to ride with the FJR bunch.

FWIW, I found NO rain riding the area until a brief 20 min shower Sat afternoon though it rained Fri night. Some of the FJR guys found some in alternate valleys but everyone has been out riding....

[Visian]

What a bunch of wimps!!

you must have gotten there late and *missed* the message. (and the beer). I stayed until 7:30, and figured no one was going to show.

ride report here..... (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=582269#post582269)

http://visian.smugmug.com/Other/Ride2Q/IMG1419/867855426_UuXJi-L.jpg

[racer7]

At that time Fri I was eating dinner at Ceviche in Waynesville, washing it down with some Highland Abbey Ale.

+1 on weather channel riders and, no I didn't see the note.

There were very few Hardleys at BRMC- only 3, one of which actually had stock pipes. Everything there was an FJR with the exception of a couple Triumphs, a Duc, a GS 1150, a couple R1200RTs (one mine) and and 3 V Stroms. Aside from the FJR guys meet, there was an ADV ride and a V Strom ride nearby. While riding around I also ran into car groups of Miatas, Porsches and MG-TDs and I didn't even go anywhere near the Dragon.....Did see a few small Hardley group rides, also.

Riding back to Wilmington on Sun was also nearly weather free- only about 15 miles of a shower band at the usual location about 30-40 miles inland from Wilmington where the ocean influence meets inland air masses.

Maybe next year......

[The_Veg]

No Weather Channel for me; I've just been fairly short on both time off and available cash lately. My life sucks.