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Title: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 16, 2012, 05:34:36 AM
Ok, seems that there might be some interest in this so I'm opening this up to get a possible count.  I'm thinking of meeting at the Cracker Barrel in Ashland (just off 95) on a Sunday.  Don't have a date yet.  Will nail that down if we get enough people to attend.  There's been some talk of different shields (C14) so it could be that we swap them out on each other to see how they work on our setups.  I'll plan a ride as well once we see who wants to attend.  This is not a COG sanctioned meet/ride.  All bike types welcome, of course.  Another added benefit is that you get to meet me as well.  What's not to like?
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: W14 on April 16, 2012, 06:41:55 AM
I'm interested
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: Jim M. on April 16, 2012, 12:03:05 PM
I'm in!
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: roadie on April 16, 2012, 02:04:05 PM
i'm in.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on April 16, 2012, 02:54:42 PM
surrrrrrre
wait till I move to Ohio to do this.... :'(

ride safe

oh, that Cracker barrel sucks....only old farty blue haired church ladies go there.
Good Sunday brunch at the Hanover Tavern, on 301 @ 54 (it's not really a Tavern, it is a historic place, re-opened for theatre and food.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 16, 2012, 04:43:04 PM
I've ate there as well.  Good place.  Cracker Barrel has a large parking lot and it's somewhat easy to get to from 95.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: Caffeinated on April 16, 2012, 07:07:57 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: 556ALPHA on April 18, 2012, 05:45:26 AM
Good possibility based on which weekend,  have a lot of weekend work events coming up.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 18, 2012, 05:50:16 AM
surrrrrrre
wait till I move to Ohio to do this.... :'(

ride safe

oh, that Cracker barrel sucks....only old farty blue haired church ladies go there.
Good Sunday brunch at the Hanover Tavern, on 301 @ 54 (it's not really a Tavern, it is a historic place, re-opened for theatre and food.

It wasn't on purpose, you know....
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: Barry on April 18, 2012, 05:53:33 AM
In if I'm free...

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Post by: RFH87_Connie on April 18, 2012, 06:11:24 AM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: Tarheelbob on April 18, 2012, 09:47:54 AM
Sorry, I'm out. Moved to Asheville, NC. I'll think of you guys when I'm out-and-about this weekend in the Smokies.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: ZG on April 18, 2012, 12:23:50 PM
I'll be there in spirit...  ;) :(
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: Darknesses on April 18, 2012, 01:24:57 PM
I am in as long as I am free on that day.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: crashdb on April 18, 2012, 03:42:33 PM
As long as I'm not traveling for work, I'll be there.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 18, 2012, 04:51:20 PM
I'll be there in spirit...  ;) :(

 :)
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 18, 2012, 04:54:20 PM
I'm interested

Great!  I'll have you down for the general discussion on the Motorcycle Grand Tour of VA.  I'll talk about the scenic roads.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: reesedp on April 18, 2012, 06:57:02 PM
Hey Jim, I know a guy that owns a restaurant in Yorktown...  Best breakfast around....  I would love to join you and will be awaiting details.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 18, 2012, 07:36:40 PM
I actually went by there the other day...
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: W14 on April 19, 2012, 01:40:48 AM
JIm,

Already know I have commitments on May 19th and 20th.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on April 19, 2012, 10:09:58 PM
I am also in!  Throw us a date!!

Delayed reaction because I do not monitor this sub-forum and Jim was SUPPOSED to let me know if/when he created a thread..... bad Jim!
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 20, 2012, 04:41:26 AM
I was?  I have both short and long term memory loss.   How about the 13th of May around 11am?
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on April 20, 2012, 05:44:01 AM
I was?  I have both short and long term memory loss.

Yes!  But don't worry, I have CRS also...

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How about the 13th of May around 11am?

Date is fine, time is a bit early.  Some of us have to drive more than halfway across the state and are not as young as we used to be ;)   (And some are not morning people)  Of course, it is not like everyone will be there at the exact same time, anyway...
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 20, 2012, 06:14:48 AM
Early?  I laugh in your general direction.... ;)   You know, we could move this around on say a quarterly basis so that others can attend that wouldn't otherwise.  Maybe next time in the tidewater area and possibly after that a meeting in western VA.  Just throwing some things out for the members here.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: W14 on April 20, 2012, 11:15:21 AM
I am okay with time and place...but I am only 10 miles away. Is it still about windshields or a general meet and greet?
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 20, 2012, 11:30:27 AM
I imagine both...  Would be kind of awkward to not say anything and just start switching shields around.. ;)
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on April 20, 2012, 02:27:37 PM
Early?  I laugh in your general direction.... ;)

Hey, I am game for whatever and will adjust.  If it is too early for me to reasonably get there, I might go up the day before and visit family in that area.  Just let us know.

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You know, we could move this around on say a quarterly basis so that others can attend that wouldn't otherwise.  Maybe next time in the tidewater area and possibly after that a meeting in western VA.  Just throwing some things out for the members here.

All very neat ideas!

I imagine both...  Would be kind of awkward to not say anything and just start switching shields around.. ;)

LOL!!
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: ZG on April 20, 2012, 03:14:34 PM
Make sure you guys take some pics of the Connie's and folks to post up here, it's always nice to put a face with a name...  :)
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on April 22, 2012, 02:32:33 PM
Postponed gents....seems that's Mother's Day weekend.  How come no one brought that up?  My wife informed me of that today as I was all giddy with anticipation then was brought down to lower than a snakes belly in a wagon rut.  I've got to come up with another date.....stay tuned.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on April 22, 2012, 02:51:00 PM
Postponed gents....

:(

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seems that's Mother's Day weekend.  How come no one brought that up?  My wife informed me of that today

Why?  Because we are men, not women!  We don't have built-in calendars in our heads with every anniversary, birthday, holiday, incident, etc   :)
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: W14 on April 22, 2012, 06:05:06 PM
Thanks, didn't think about it until I had agreed to participate
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: 556ALPHA on April 30, 2012, 06:43:49 PM
Any update on a future date?
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on April 30, 2012, 07:21:39 PM
Any update on a future date?

Yeah, I don't want Mother's Day to ruin our fun forever!
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on May 16, 2012, 05:36:54 PM
I've got to come up with another date.....stay tuned.

Yeah, I don't want Mother's Day to ruin our fun forever!

OK, it is after Mother's Day.  What's the plan??!!
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: okxd45 on May 16, 2012, 05:51:47 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: VirginiaJim on May 17, 2012, 04:36:55 AM
I know, I know.  Unfortunately business for my company has picked up and I'm working more weekends installing systems.  I need to sit down with my wife and map something out but at night I'm so tired I just collapse on the couch.  I'm whining a bit, but I'll figure out something tonight.
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: okxd45 on May 19, 2012, 06:13:46 PM
I know, I know.  Unfortunately business for my company has picked up and I'm working more weekends installing systems.  I need to sit down with my wife and map something out but at night I'm so tired I just collapse on the couch.  I'm whining a bit,ut I'll figure out something tonight.


Yeah I hate making more money too........ ;)
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: stevewfl on May 22, 2012, 10:43:28 PM
Interested...hope its around the time I run the Connie up to Maine for a quick bite of lobster (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: maxtog on July 06, 2012, 07:10:55 AM
I need to sit down with my wife and map something out but at night I'm so tired I just collapse on the couch.  I'm whining a bit, but I'll figure out something tonight.

Time flies....
Title: Re: Forum get together in VA in Ashland
Post by: okxd45 on July 06, 2012, 11:01:47 AM
.......indeed. :D