The Dragon : April 15-22-05

[Gramps]

as a few of you know, a group of us went out to ride the dragon last june


we are planning on taking the trip again next year. some dates have already been talked about, and spring is looking like the time everyone is intrested in so far.


we are going to do a few things diffrent this year as far as hotels and time at the gap. we are going to try to find a house on a nearby lake to rent for the week. this would allow for some relaxation between dragon slaying events :)


if you are intrested in going on this trip now is the time to start planning and saving your pennies. i know a few of you missed this trip last year but expressed some intrest in the next trip. so post up and lets get this thing planned.

:D

[Cleveland]

:? what is the dragon?

[Quick636]

www.tailofthedragon.com

I'm down for just about anytime as long as my boss lets me have the time off work :D :lol:

I need to find out Beth's school schedule as well. What tentative dates are we talking about so far?

[Quick636]

Beth's spring break is March 21st through the 25th, and the weekends before and after that obviously.

[Gramps]

note taken


those dates may be a wee bit early because of the unpredictable weather in March

we'll see though

[Gramps]

i checked on houses on lake fontana today


it looks like they are averaging in the $750 range for the week for a three bedroom two bath that sleeps 8

just starting to look though

[Wahooman]

Searching tonight for information.....was thinking April or early May to ensure good weather, but I would like to be there more spring than summer this year.
I will also start searching for houses out that way. I know wahoowoman wants the house thing so they can relax while we ride......not driving down to Mertyl Beach again....TOO FAR ;)

[Quick636]

May 5th is Beth's last day of finals. The 6th would be the earliest that her and I could leave.

[dgoldan]

I don't know. I hear he's kind of a hard ass! :shock: :lol:


I'm down for just about anytime as long as my boss lets me have the time off work :D :lol:

[Wahooman]

Emails sent to several places...found some sweet locations with great activities and amenities. This will also play a part when we go depending on availability of lodging and also what is going on at the Gap---I don't want to be sharing the dragon with 100 cobra mustangs or anything like that ;)

[~Barn~]

I'll be watching this-here thread pretty carefully. Since MotoGP at Laguna has a 5 year run contracted, I might skip-out on that, and see about something like this.

I know you guys raved about it last time.

:really starts thinking that frames sliders are a good investment:

[Player 2]

:really starts thinking that frames sliders are a good investment: :lol: You and me both

I'll definitely be keeping an eye here as well. Life should be a bit more relaxed by next spring....

[Wahooman]

Found some great looking properties and waiting for some phone calls and emails. As Gramps and I have spoken we are looking at mid April for the trip...week long. As far as my plans.....several days of riding divided up with doing some more of the local activities in the area. It is beautiful there and want to enjoy some of that too (or so I say that now, probably won't get off the bike once I am there)
- whitewater rafting, fishing(one property has this on site), casino nearby (Barn I am thinking of you bro), horseback riding, boating, hiking, etc....LOTS to do. Have to have a place the ladies can do some things while we are riding a few days. Anyway I will keep everyone posted on details....as will Gramps I am sure.
Tentative Dates I am thinking about:
Depart on April 15th or 16th. In NC until the 21st or 22nd and head home.
Any further ideas welcomed......this is gonna be TWICE as good as last year! :D

[Player 2]

I think that sounds like a great plan Wahoo!!

[~Barn~]

If there are casinos there, I don't even wanna take my bike.

[Player 2]

doh! :lol:

[Wahooman]

Oh, Barn you can take your bike I will just introduce Britney to the Dragon for ya :D

[Gramps]

so far our dates of 15-22 look clear

the honda s2 club is usually the first planned event and it looks like they have planned for the 22-24 of april

so we are full on for the 15-22

this is one of the houses i have been looking at:


http://graham.main.nc.us/~bclaybon/rental1.html


this will give everyone something to look forward to while we can't ride on these snowy nasty winter days :)

[Quick636]

I could stay there for a week... :lol:

[Gramps]

hey wahoo


we need to start narrowing down the house choices


i don't want to have to camp :lol:

[Quick636]

Well, as Tom and I have discussed I probably won't be attending the gap this year. Kinda bummed about it, but in the long run it will work out for the better.

[Wahooman]

Alright.....
I have messages into 5 different places for lodging (renting a house) This willl be MUCH cheaper and LOTS more room. So soon as I hear from them I will get you all more details.
I am curious who all is still thinking or planning on this. All I know right now is Myself, wife, Gramps, wife, and ???????????
I can't wait to get some better photos this year and more video action!

[Keyser Soze]

I plan on attending...not sure about the woman yet...looks like just me.

[~Barn~]

I'm still planning on this also. Am I going to need to rent a truck or something, to get the bike out there?

[swademaster]

I would like to go, but probably won't get too. Have to talk the wife into it first, then find the money to be able to afford it, and find talk one set of Blake's grandparents into babysitting for the week. Not totaly impossible but could be challenging. If I don't go I have a trailer that I might loan out.

[Player 2]

I'm planning on it at this point... :D

[Gramps]

barn

don't panic about a trailer or truck yet


we will see how many actually are still going come late march

:D

[Wahooman]

I will be returning phone calls tomorrow to a few places that left me messages. After we decide on our lodging situation and we decide to book the place I will need more of definite "yes" or "no" in order to calculate costs. I know situations can come up, but if you plan on going and say you are going once the place is booked I need that commitment. The people that go, the cheaper as well (at least for lodging and gas money out there) As Gramps said, don't panic on trucks or trailers at this point. We will see how many bikes are going and my initial though is that we can handle it (Tom and I) then we can plan on vehicles to transport people. Should have more details next week.

[?]

I'm planning to go....... trailer available, no truck.

[Quick636]

Well, don't count me out yet.

If at all possible, I will be attending this years dragon slaying.

[Gramps]

look at the bike in the back of this truck :(


looks like he had a bad day on the dragon. i hope my r1 doesnt come home that way :cry:

[swademaster]

. i hope my r1 doesnt come home that way :cry:

What??? When did you get an R1?

[Sully]

I was just talking to Amazzon about "The Dragon" this afternoon... I could be sooo down for this...and she can meet me there! I really need a vacation.... I'll stay tuned to this topic.... any idea on cost yet ? 8)

[Gramps]

sully that sounds great

we will know more about the cost in the next week of so, we will let everyone know then
:D


swade, i got the r1 last week

can't wait to ride it a little

[Canuck]

Now that is a good picture of an R1 :P

[Gramps]

hey you........canuck


i got something for ya........






:doublefinger:






:lol:

[~Barn~]

Welp, I lost my job today, so all my plans are unfortunately put on hold. Hopefully things will turn out okay, so I can still go on this.

[Gramps]

sorry to hear it Barn


everything will work out fine! :)

[rainman]

Damn, Barn! Ditto the sorry to hear-it. I'm trying to lose mine now, but need to find a better paying one first.

At least you've got those moderator checks to hold you over the dry spell. :roll:

[Player 2]

Welp, I lost my job today, so all my plans are unfortunately put on hold. Hopefully things will turn out okay, so I can still go on this.
Holy shit Barn, sorry to hear that. Must have been something in the air last Friday... I got fired too :shock:

Gonna try to do the work from home thing from here on out. Let me know if you wanna meet up sometime... You need to come join us for poker again!

[~Barn~]

Thanks for the condolences (sp?) fellas. And sorry to hear about your episode too, Jon.

What a drag. :no:

[Boy Scout]

Welp, I lost my job today, so all my plans are unfortunately put on hold. Hopefully things will turn out okay, so I can still go on this.
Holy shit Barn, sorry to hear that. Must have been something in the air last Friday... I got fired too :shock:

Gonna try to do the work from home thing from here on out. Let me know if you wanna meet up sometime... You need to come join us for poker again!


Sorry to hear that Jon. Damn, guys, hope this isn't contagious.

[Wahooman]

Well if I could just get someone to call me back I will have the lodging information....I hope to know more here very soon :|

[swademaster]

No chance of me going now. I found out on Wednesday that there will be no work the week between Christmas and New Years. I will have to use up most of my vaction to cover it and this will not leave me with enough time to go slay the dragon. Maybe in '06.

[Player 2]

Welp, I lost my job today, so all my plans are unfortunately put on hold. Hopefully things will turn out okay, so I can still go on this.
Holy shit Barn, sorry to hear that. Must have been something in the air last Friday... I got fired too :shock:
Gonna try to do the work from home thing from here on out. Let me know if you wanna meet up sometime... You need to come join us for poker again!
Sorry to hear that Jon. Damn, guys, hope this isn't contagious.
No worries Nate. I'm actually happy to be home and "self employed" again ;)

Makes for a lot more free time now for things like the Dragon and a vacation to Florida...

[Wahooman]

Alright we have the house reserved that we will be staying at. Well, we are deciding between two of them but both will work out nicely. Indoor garages on both, full kitchens, large homes, deck, bbq, hot tub, game room, etc......just depends on which one we go with. What I need is definite people wanting to go. Right now I will say $150 reserves your spot at the house for all 6 nights! Yes, it is very CHEAP! So start responding but once you pay and say you are going.....you have PAID. I will not get to a month before departure and then someone cancels and everyone has to come up with more $$. The amount could change depending on the nubmer of people going, but this will reserve your spot. You can talk to myself or Gramps (Tom) if needed. :D

[Quick636]

You know I'm in... 8)

[Keyser Soze]

I'm in there like swimwear 8)

[Player 2]

swade, i got the r1 last week
can't wait to ride it a little
Ahh shit... I guess you're gonna have to show me how they're really ridden :lol:

I'm in for the Dragon. I'm not planning on getting a full-time job again so at this point there's nothing in the way for me going...

[Gramps]

so whoever gets the money to one of us first gets the biggest bed :lol:


hey Jon i'm still getting use to the thing, it's going to take me a while before i can actually ride the thing like it needs to be ridden


i'm gald you guys are still planning on the trip it's going to be a blast

the house is going to save everyone a bunch of money on lodging and on food. we can grocery shop when we get there and cook our meals as we go. that will save mucho dinero.

hey thanks in advance guys for helping us with the house deposit. most of the money has to be given up front :D

[Wahooman]

Tom we won't even make you pay....tent in the back yard for you monkey lovin :lol: :lol:

[Boy Scout]

Alright we have the house reserved that we will be staying at. Well, we are deciding between two of them but both will work out nicely. Indoor garages on both, full kitchens, large homes, deck, bbq, hot tub, game room, etc......just depends on which one we go with. What I need is definite people wanting to go. Right now I will say $150 reserves your spot at the house for all 6 nights! Yes, it is very CHEAP! So start responding but once you pay and say you are going.....you have PAID. I will not get to a month before departure and then someone cancels and everyone has to come up with more $$. The amount could change depending on the nubmer of people going, but this will reserve your spot. You can talk to myself or Gramps (Tom) if needed. :D
Count me in for this trip, too.

High speed internet at either of these houses?

[Cleveland]

High speed internet at either of these houses?



got pr0n?

[Wahooman]

Alright we have the house reserved that we will be staying at. Well, we are deciding between two of them but both will work out nicely. Indoor garages on both, full kitchens, large homes, deck, bbq, hot tub, game room, etc......just depends on which one we go with. What I need is definite people wanting to go. Right now I will say $150 reserves your spot at the house for all 6 nights! Yes, it is very CHEAP! So start responding but once you pay and say you are going.....you have PAID. I will not get to a month before departure and then someone cancels and everyone has to come up with more $$. The amount could change depending on the nubmer of people going, but this will reserve your spot. You can talk to myself or Gramps (Tom) if needed. :D
Count me in for this trip, too.

High speed internet at either of these houses?
I would doubt it, but I can check for ya......just can't live without that online porn can ya :lol: :lol:

[Gramps]

sounds like this is going to be an exciting trip


me in the back yard in a tent making monkey love


the rest of ya in the house looking at porn with nate

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

the gap may never be the same

[Cleveland]

the gap may never be the same


what gap? your gap? i dont like where this is going. :gay:






:lol:

[Wahooman]

Cleveland, I might be staying home this becomes a tent/porn/Tom's Gap type trip :lol: Should be a good time. We will work on getting more details together as time gets closer for departure, i.e. Trailers, travel, food, etc......

p.s. Good ride to Estes on Saturday with ya!

[Boy Scout]

got pr0n?

I would doubt it, but I can check for ya......just can't live without that online porn can ya :lol: :lol:
I didn't want to have to drag all my DVDs along, but if I must...I guess they don't take up that much room :D

[Cleveland]

p.s. Good ride to Estes on Saturday with ya!

Yes! That was a good time. I'm glad we were able to take atvantage of the weather. Estes is always a beautiful ride, I could never get sick of those mountains. I hope we have a few more nice days like that. :cheers:

[Sully]

I'm soooooo IN... but could someone give me a rough estimate on the entire trip cost ??... and how do I get my bike thurrr ?? :?

[Gramps]

sully-

costs for the house for the week will be 150.00

that will reserve your spot

as far as getting the bikes there, don't worry

we have a few trailers available at this point, so plenty of room

the gas cost getting out there and back will be the biggest expense. it will cost somewhere in the range of 200.00 per person probably.

then figure in food. which we are going to grocery shop when we get there and cook at nights so the food cost will be minimal. maybe 75 for the week.

then figure in a few incidentals and some souviniers and you are at about 600.00 for the week tops. pretty cheap vacation if you ask me

and it will be great times. good riding and good people to be out there with. :D

[Sully]

:up: Sounds GREAT! Thanks!

[Wahooman]

AAAAAAAlrighty Then! The house has been booked on my credit card. Talked with the owner (Ron) for about 35 minutes today, a great guy. His website is Tail of the Dragon (http://www.tailofthedragon.com)
He lives my the homes, they have 2 rentals. Also Kill Boy lives there as well......Kill Boy Website (http://www.killboy.com). Kill boy will be at the Gap Saturday and Sunday and can take photos of us and possibly some video. If you have not seen his work he is AWESOME! I am waiting to hear from him specifically today or tomorrow so it is set up with him. Ron will try to ride with us to for one day. He is extremely friendly and can't wait to meet all of us. He was in Colorado this summer for some trail riding and loved it here. The house should be great and have game room, hot tub, indoor garage, etc... He did state that the trees will just be starting to leaf out, which means seeing through corners will be GREAT! Also he stated that the red/blue (cops) will not be even patrolling at all during this time. I know myself and Gramps are stoked for this trip. We will get a number of people who are going to figure in total cost of the house. We will then also figure the traveling, trailers, cars, etc.... I think the trip will be a little less than what Tom stated above, but fuel will be the biggest expense expecially with our prices right now, maybe they will go down. The house has 7 single beds and a couch. He said they have had huge groups and people set up tents, bring campers etc.... I am not worried about sleeping, as a sleeping bag works for me. Probably take some air mattresses too! Anyway that is the details I have right now....Oh, we can also go to Tail of the Dragon Wharehouse right there and get discounted clothing and other stuff since we are staying at their lodging..... :D

[Quick636]

Awesome, thanks for hooking this up Curtis.

I know for myself money is a bit tight until after christmas, but I can get you the 150 right after the holidays if that is ok. (Still waiting on Tom to figure out what happens at the store during that time also...)

Let the countdown begin!! :D

[Player 2]

No doubt! Thanks for fronting the $$ for this. It'll probably be after the 1st of the year before I'll have it to give to you since I lost my J.O.B. :(

[Gramps]

i think i'm getting a little chubby just thinking about riding this road again









yep it's confirmed-------chubby


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Boy Scout]

Sounds great, Curtis! Only 122 days left! :yay:

[Wahooman]

Alright.....from the talk of Tom in the tent with monkey love going on and now "chubby" talk I am a little worried. After the first of the year is fine for payment. Keyser is also doing that as well. To my count we have 7 riders so far....possibly more. That will be GREAT!
Nate was the first to get me money...its in my hand.
SOOOOOO, for being the first to get money he wanted first pick of beds. I believe this is only fair, so Nate you will be sharing a bed with Tom, and most likely it sounds like in a tent in the back yard :lol:
Just FYI, all of the beds from what I can tell are singles. Don't know why they set the house up this way, but I don't care as long as there is a place for a sleeping bag. Like i said I will take a air mattress or two. There is also a couch of course.
The countdown begins and more detail to come at a later date. ;)

[Boy Scout]

I believe this is only fair, so Nate you will be sharing a bed with Tom, and most likely it sounds like in a tent in the back yard :lol:
I think I'll pass on the Tommy Tent in the back yard, although I would consider sharing my DVDs if he asks nicely :lol:.

Only 121 days left!

[swademaster]

i think i'm getting a little chubby just thinking about riding this road again


He said it's little

[Wahooman]

:pointlaugh:

[Gramps]

2005 calendar of events is posted on the gap website


looks pretty clean for april :up:

[Wahooman]

Yea, in talking with Ron he said this was good time and he will be adding events as he gets information from groups.

[?]

Awrighty, then! I'm still in, and the house sounds great. Can't wait - I've been wanting to get out and ride the dragon for years; saw it once from a cage... SLAP! ...doesn't count!

WAY cool that there's not alot of big events in April, and it won't be "supervised" riding.

I should have a trailer to share, but my car's probably not up to pulling two bikes and everything at 85+ straight through.

Thanks for setting us up, Curtis! So, how do you want me to get the $150 to ya?

[Gramps]

105 days left

plenty of time for the 4" of snow on the gap right now to melt

:D

[?]

Yeah, I checked - Blizzaks don't come in sportbike sizes..... :wtf:

Hope they don't sand it like they do Coal Creek and Golden Gate! :o

[Wahooman]

Looks like a Busa Bash going on 15-17th, could be cool to have some other bikes around. I went to their forum and read some messages trying to get a feel for the type of riding they do...but not much information. Anyway I can't wait!! :D

[Wahooman]

I think I am goint to contact Ron and let him put up our dates and Colorado Sportbike Club on the calendar. I don't think this will impact the police watching it anymore or anything....what do you guys think? I think it would just be nice to have it up there and possibly bring out some more sportbikes?? THoughts?

[Gramps]

yeah cool with me

it would be pretty neat to see it on the official calander :up:

[Cleveland]

Geriatric Sportbike Club is probably a better description for this group. :lol:

[?]

Cool with me - it's nice to know who's gonna be there, and for others to see that we'll be there. Looks like Homeland Sport Bikes are there the same week with prolly a bigger group.

Looking forward to this!

http://homelandsportbikes.com/pictures/pic23.jpg

(Hope we get more clear days than these)

[Wahooman]

Just keeping everyone excited about this trip........CANT WAIT!!! I emailed Ron to put our trip on the Deal's Gap calendar so keep watch. This is going to be SWEET! So far it is myself, Gramps, Nate, Klassic, Keyer? Taz? Sully? Barn?
Come people get in soon so we can plan ahead!

[~Barn~]

Lemme see if I can give you my $150 here in late Jan, early February. If I won't be able to make it, I'll know with a couple months to spare, so I think that would be okay, if I need to cancel.

I *have* to think I'll get employment by then.

You did say there are casinos there right? Like actual casino casinos with Craps and stuff like that?

[Wahooman]

Lemme see if I can give you my $150 here in late Jan, early February. If I won't be able to make it, I'll know with a couple months to spare, so I think that would be okay. I *have* to think I'll get employment by then.

You did say there are casinos there right? Like actual casino casinos with Craps and stuff like that?
Let me do some research on the casinos....be right back.....oh this is gonna be FUN! :D

[Wahooman]

It would be Harrah Casino in Cherokee. Looks like video craps is what they offer and lots of other games. It won't be any vegas, but still loads of fun. Just search for North Carolina casinos and you will see Harrahs. ;)

[~Barn~]

Well, I guess I don't need live action craps, so long as they have some Hold 'Em tables.

I'll take a look at their site.

[Player 2]

That would be nice! Get to ride the Dragon AND take Barn's a$$ out in Hold'em ;) :lol:

[Sully]

Wahooman will you or Gramps be at Breck's on 1/12 to give my $$ to ? If not, how should I get it to you ? 8)

[Wahooman]

I will be at Brecks with clothing, collecting money, drinking, etc.... :D
Oh....check out this link everyone.....
Colorado Sportbike Club Returns to Deals Gap (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/calendar.html)
I am going to have him add a link to our website as well 8)

[Boy Scout]

Oh....check out this link everyone.....Colorado Sportbike Club Returns to Deals Gap (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/calendar.html)
Nice! Is it time to head east yet?

[Wahooman]

Looks like we could have 3 sportbike groups there for some of the time while we are there....Ron did update the link as well back to the CSC home page ;)

[Gramps]

i was ready to go yesterday :D


are we there yet?


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Gramps]

95 more days ladies

:D

[snatfinder]

I wish I was going... I need to get a few more miles under my belt first though... Hopefully there is a 3rd episode.

[Player 2]

TONS of miles you could put on during our week there... ;)

[Wahooman]

Alright Sully paid last night ;) THe group is growing and this is going to be one amazing trip!!!!
People still planning on going:
Keyeser
Barn?
Taz?
Alex?--you know you want to go bro!
anyone else. I am going to cut off the list at the beginning of March so we can plan driving, trailers, etc....
if you decide to go after this you are still welcome to go, but will have to arrange your own transportation if we don't have room already with our plans in place ;)

[sprtbkbabe]

HA!!!!!!!!!!


The Mini's are coming in right after you.

If I could only get a customized trailer to fit the S Coop, I'd bring the bike with ya guys and stay for a couple weeks :viking:

[Player 2]

Taz?
I'm still in! I'll get with ya when I get back to CO early next month. If you need the $$ before that, let me know and I can PayPal it over to you....

[Wahooman]

Taz?
I'm still in! I'll get with ya when I get back to CO early next month. If you need the $$ before that, let me know and I can PayPal it over to you....
No worries John.
Oh, something that has not come up before and we can discuss more later. I would ensure you have a new set of tires on the bike. We took extras last year and Gramps had to mount up a rear tire at the dragon. Tires probably won't get as hot, but if you have a new set on you will be fine. I am probably going to use some DOT this year :twisted:
Also as far as gear. I highly recommend full gear! The safety factor is huge and want everyone to be safe. If you don't have full leathers that is fine, you are not going to be eliminated from the trip. But I would ensure you have some good protection......as always stated, dress for the crash not the ride.
Knowing who is going I don't think any of this will be an issue. Oh, if for some reason you don't feel like wearing a helmet....don't plan on loading your bike up on my trailer, but again, I don't see this being an issue ;)

[Player 2]

Yeah, I've gotta work on getting pants and boots before we head out. I've got an extra jacket if anyone needs (although it is mesh/leather) and an extra pair of gloves...

If anyone runs across any good deals on leathers or boots, lemme know!!

[Keyser Soze]

I'm still down Curtis...I'll be able to get you the cash this week. You gonna be at Brecks?

[Wahooman]

Yes I should be there....I also have a hoodie for you. I didnt realize you had ordered one, but I do have your XXL one from the 2nds order.

[Keyser Soze]

Sounds good...didn't realize I ordered one either..but sounds good to me...

[Quick636]

What size you wear in boots Taz?

[Anonymous]

Ok guys ... in the interest of properly-divided forums and what not, I think this thread needs to move to the Trips and Touring forum. This is open to anyone who wants to go, from what I can tell, and is a bit farther-reaching than the northern group. ;) I'll leave the shadow topic in this forum however.

[Feathered upstart!]

:lol:

[Wahooman]

Thanks Ralph...maybe even more will see it there...good idea, thanks ;)

[Sully]

Hey Wahoo.. did Amazzon call you about coming up to meet us during that time ?

[Quick636]

Well count me out for sure now, with what happened to my car this week and just work in general I just ain' gonna make it this year. :(

[Wahooman]

Sully I did not hear from her yet. Jason you will be missed, but no worries round 3 next year...or some trip anyway. Bad luck with the car, but it will be back up and running soon....i know a great auto shop that is working on it ;)

[amazzon]

Hey Wahoo,

I am planning to go on this lil trip :) I didn't sort thru the thread...I may stay a couple/few days :) (gotta work)...lemme know how much I'll owe. . I'll trailer the bike and meet ya'll there :)..will be nice to see ya'll!

[purevol]

would be rad to do the dragon! its a bit of a trip, trailers with bikes? or like riding all the way there and back? thats a bit of a hike!

[Gramps]

read the thread newbie

:D

[Wahooman]

Hey Wahoo,

I am planning to go on this lil trip :) I didn't sort thru the thread...I may stay a couple/few days :) (gotta work)...lemme know how much I'll owe. . I'll trailer the bike and meet ya'll there :)..will be nice to see ya'll!
TJ that would be fine. Sully said you were planning on coming up. Fine with me. As for costs....don't really know yet, but it would ve VERY minimal if you are just staying a couple days or so.

[Wahooman]

would be rad to do the dragon! its a bit of a trip, trailers with bikes? or like riding all the way there and back? thats a bit of a hike!
We are trailering them out...renting a house......etc......its all in the thread. Your avatar and sig line have me ???????

[Player 2]

What size you wear in boots Taz?
I wear a 13... :shock:

[Gramps]

80 days and counting people

:yay: :headbang: :multi:

[Quick636]

80 days and counting people

:yay: :headbang: :multi:

:321: :lol: :D

[Keyser Soze]

:headbang: So who's all going so far?

[Boy Scout]

:headbang: So who's all going so far?
1. Nate Harrington :yes:

[Player 2]

:headbang: So who's all going so far?
1. Nate Harrington :yes:
2. TaZ8U :D

[Wahooman]

1. Nate Harrington
2. TaZ8U
3. I will see if I can make this one....Wahooman X 2 with the wife.

[Gramps]

:hibye:

nate
taz
wahoo and bling bling
gramps and lil diddy

[Keyser Soze]

nate
taz
wahoo and bling bling
gramps and lil diddy
Keyser Soze

[busagirl]

Ok well if TJ is coming and Sully is going and Busa Bash is happening, I may just have to come along for this ride! :D

Reean

[Sully]

nate
taz
wahoo and bling bling
gramps and lil diddy
Keyser Soze
Sully-licious :lol:

[amazzon]

Ok well if TJ is coming and Sully is going and Busa Bash is happening, I may just have to come along for this ride! :D

Reean

Wooo wooo! That would be fabulous... :D !

[?]

Great to see this "little ride" is catchin' - 78 days........

WoaHaHaHaHaHa......WoaHaHaHa!


nate
taz
wahoo and bling bling
gramps and lil diddy
Keyser Soze
Sully-licious
klassik

[Wahooman]

Here is a link to the house we are staying at. They have added a quicktijme movie (very short) and floor plans of the house. I have talked to Ron and he can't wait to see us out there.
GOOD TIMES ARE GETTING CLOSER! 8)
Tree Tops (http://www.thetreetops.com/treetops.html)

[~Barn~]

:shock:

Damn!... that place doesn't suck!

[?]

Uh,... yeah, that'll do. Nice job hookin' up on that one! What a great location, too - right on Cherohala by the Kilmer forest. 8)

The Dragon waits......

Could it be only 72 days?? :D

[Wahooman]

Yea, I have a call into him, thought all the beds were twin size, but according to the floor plan they are full size. Either way it will be sweet.
I do have claim on the down stairs room though (full bed one)......figured that is my reward for setting this up. I also am given Gramps and his wife the option of the other down stairs room for them, unless they want to do something else, figure that is only fair as well. We can probably do some bed moving if needed as well, but we can figure that out later as we get closer or get there. Oh if you don't want to sleep inside you can join Tom and Nate in the tent too :lol:
CAN'T WAIT!

[Boy Scout]

I also am given Gramps and his wife the option of the other down stairs room for them...if you don't want to sleep inside you can join Tom and Nate in the tent too :lol:
Tom get's a bed with his wife AND a tent with me? Isn't he just special :D. I'm guessing that the lower-level suites are reserved for the house chef's? I'll have to bring my old dinner bell along so you can ring those of us up in the deluxe suites when breakfast is served :lol:

Seriously...this looks awesome! Great job, Curtis!

[Wahooman]

I also am given Gramps and his wife the option of the other down stairs room for them...if you don't want to sleep inside you can join Tom and Nate in the tent too :lol:
Tom get's a bed with his wife AND a tent with me? Isn't he just special :D. I'm guessing that the lower-level suites are reserved for the house chef's? I'll have to bring my old dinner bell along so you can ring those of us up in the deluxe suites when breakfast is served :lol:

Seriously...this looks awesome! Great job, Curtis!
I have no problem cooking for the group......that is if you like mac-n-cheese, cold cereal, and tv dinners :lol: No really we will eat like champs out there. Once we get closer we can plan dinners and stuff. It will be so nice with the house having a full kitchen to prepare the meals. This will save money and easier in the long run. As for Lil' Diddy shackin up with you, Tom is a very generous that way :lol:

[Wahooman]

Anyone still thinking about this trip? :lol: No one posting up to keep me updated on how many days are left! YIPPEEEE

[Gramps]

65 more days


just to keep everyone up to date :D

[Wahooman]

Even Gramps in his old age can keep us up to date :lol: Thought maybe everyone had forgotten about this trip or something ;)

[Gramps]

no one has forgotten about it


we are all just ready for it to get warmer so we can actually ride again



april can't get here fast enough

8)

[Keyser Soze]

T minus 5,529,600 seconds and counting

[Boy Scout]

T minus 5,529,600 seconds and countingSounds like a lot of work countdown from 5M :o...I'm not sure Gramps is up to it. Gramps' counting abilities aside, 64 days sounds a whole lot better than 5, 529,600 seconds. And let's not forget that the precision of the Wahoo Clock (the master clock for this trip) is limited to +/- an hour or so :lol:.

[Keyser Soze]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Fastdog/KillBoy%20Pics/Killboypics008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Fastdog/KillBoy%20Pics/Killboypics010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Fastdog/KillBoy%20Pics/Killboypics012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Fastdog/KillBoy%20Pics/Killboypics014.jpg

:hump:

[Gramps]

these pictures are good


but pictures don't even begin to do it justice


wait until you ride that twistie asphalt :D

[Gramps]

61 days


:D

[Gramps]

57 more days until :P

[Gramps]

24 more days by my calculations :D

[Gramps]

temp was 80 degrees on the dragon today

should be just about right :D

[Quick636]

:doublefinger: :D

[olso9]

No, i haven't heard it

[~Barn~]

No, i haven't heard it

Dude!.... You just responded (poorly I might add), to a thread whose last reply was in March.

:wtf:

[Player 2]

:pointlaugh:

But hey, now that the topic is back on top, keep your eyes peeled for the Dragon '06 thread coming soon :up:

[Vance]

:pointlaugh:

But hey, now that the topic is back on top, keep your eyes peeled for the Dragon '06 thread coming soon :up:

I wanna go! I wanna go!

[Player 2]

Start saving then!

[Mother Goose]

things that make you go... hmmmmm

[Cleveland]

:shock:

[Dietrich_R1]

Ahhh... The DRAGON!!!!!

I've been there 3X... What a blast! A corner 'bout every 50 yards... :)

Are you also going down to do TWO (Two Wheels Only)? I've "heard" it is even better than Deal's Gap.

Last time a friend was behind me & then disappeard. I turned around & there were a couple people helping him up & one of his shoulders was 'bout 6" lower than the other due a broken collar bone. I asked him what happened & he said, "Dam & I was just getting in the groove!". I replied, "NO, I'ld say you just went into the ditch!!!!" :D

Watch out for COPS!! My advice is to dress in-cognito. Basically don't look like you go fast!

HAVE FUN!!!!
Dietrich

[Mother Goose]

"BRING OUT YER DEAD!!!"........

[Player 2]

What a time to bring back a post from the dead. We head out for the Dragon Friday morning :D