Annoymous book etiquette kk

[LuckyGrownup]

Hi, I have only been in the MOA for a year. I am listed on page 97, right hand column, 4th down with the codes c,kk,ws,wt. How come nobody has called me yet for kk ? Is it 'etiquette' to call other people in my area for kk ?

[RoboRider]

There are other posts about the book. Few people get calls, and I think more are for help. I for one support a change to the book codes. The idea, for example, is that you DON'T use the book for a 'free night sleep." Yet, I have such accomodations and would be more than happy to supply a free camping/sleeping space.

You seek kk, but few will ever call. Maybe we should have capital letters. Like KK means call me, and capitals for camping/lodging mean no problem to come by for free sleeps.

[i-scream-stop]

That would be great, but I don't think anyone actually PLANS to use the book, it is looked at as a tool. It is like those wrenches and tire plugs in your bag, you have them just in case.
I have a back yard (not the cleanest) with a fire ring and wood and plenty of covered parking if it was needed, but I don't have a campground ready for steady flow of travelers if you know what I mean.

[glenfiddich]

Rob, that is a fantastic idea! I think there ought to be a way to differentiate members who only want to be contacted in an emergency from those offering something along the lines of the Tent Space thread on ADVRider.com

When planning a route I often note the kk and camping space entries which sound really inviting, but the verbiage from MOA makes it sound like calling one of those members for camping space or to meet for coffee and a discussion of local roads is Discouraged with a capital D.

I have 150 forested acres in Vermont. I listed kk, camping space, workshop with tire changer, truck with trailer...and would love someone to call me, but so far nothing.

Pete

[SQUAREHEAD]

I live at the bottom of the Beartooth Mtns. I get a few calls form people in need of help.

I also have back yard that I would let someone camp, but like the other poster said, I am not running a campground!

Stop by for some coffee, sure.....

[motorradmike]

I'm currently working out a route that will take me by all your guys houses for camping in your back yards.
The route is messed up by repeated side trips to brewmeister's house for another beer but beer with me, I'll publish the route when done.

Seriously, I think "Camp in back yard" would be a good addition to the book.
I would've offered this to some BMW guys I saw passing through but they went by too fast.
For those of us who Guerrilla camp, sanctioned back yards are way better.

[HONDARIDER]

I'm always looking for a destination in Vermont when riding north from the Benningtpon area...thinking of running Rt.100 from MA to Canada...can I stop by for a visit?

Rob, that is a fantastic idea! I think there ought to be a way to differentiate members who only want to be contacted in an emergency from those offering something along the lines of the Tent Space thread on ADVRider.com

When planning a route I often note the kk and camping space entries which sound really inviting, but the verbiage from MOA makes it sound like calling one of those members for camping space or to meet for coffee and a discussion of local roads is Discouraged with a capital D.

I have 150 forested acres in Vermont. I listed kk, camping space, workshop with tire changer, truck with trailer...and would love someone to call me, but so far nothing.

Pete

[glenfiddich]

I'm always looking for a destination in Vermont when riding north from the Benningtpon area...thinking of running Rt.100 from MA to Canada...can I stop by for a visit?

Absolutely! Barley and I will be camping the last weekend in April so that's out. And we still have a couple of pregnant ewes about ready to pop, so be prepared to find us busy and slimed if the lambs arrive. But absolutely!

Oh, one last thing. A few friends with big touring bikes (Wings with traction control, etc) are unable to make it up our dirt road. I see you have a GSA in the mix, so no trouble there.

PM me when you're thinking of coming up.

Pete

[braddog]

That would be great, but I don't think anyone actually PLANS to use the book, it is looked at as a tool. It is like those wrenches and tire plugs in your bag, you have them just in case.
I have a back yard (not the cleanest) with a fire ring and wood and plenty of covered parking if it was needed, but I don't have a campground ready for steady flow of travelers if you know what I mean.

That's the way I personally would use the book. To date, I haven't had a real reason to use it. It's also why I have "emergency" listed in mine. When I first joined the MOA, I had 4 kids all living at home, my wife and I both worked full time, so while I certainly would've been open to helping someone that needed it, I absolutely wasn't available 24X7 for camping, wrenching, etc.

Now that the kids are almost all gone, it's a different story. This thread reminds me that perhaps I should update my status.

[RoboRider]

I also think anonymous should be optional. I would have no problem listing my moniker and name in the book.

I recently read the club history and that of the anonymous book in the MOA mag, but I think the time to make some changes to it have arrived, given the large number of MOA members now.

I don't see why it can't be anonymous, and non anonymous for those who wish, and have the designation (like the capital letters) that let it be know calls are welcomed.