Gomer, is the idea to "cook out" after the ride and before those whom are not camping head out? And if so what are we looking at, fire pit, grill, convection oven, fully catered service??? Just curious, so I can figure out what to bring. James, what do you like? Me, not wanting to show up short or empty handed.
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High Lord Gomer
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Dave, yep. We can probably talk Barbara into letting us use the gas grill she uses. There is also 110 power there if we *need* it for something, but not generally available to the public.
Linus, you need to come over Friday night to the "pre-staging" party.
Linus, you need to come over Friday night to the "pre-staging" party.
Dave, if you are talking about games, empty handed is fine. If the party is as good as it sounds like it might be, we won't need to worry too much about Playstation.
If you are asking about something else, then you might have to clarify as I am a bit slow today.
If you are asking about something else, then you might have to clarify as I am a bit slow today.
High Lord Gomer
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You're already on the list, Mister! (tm)
BTW, can you give us rough odds on you doing something stupid in London?
Is that the London where they talk funny? (Oops, I guess that doesn't really narrow it down much, does it?)
BTW, can you give us rough odds on you doing something stupid in London?
Is that the London where they talk funny? (Oops, I guess that doesn't really narrow it down much, does it?)
That's fine if ya like. El Senior Poole desires nothing in return and was not concerned about whether you came "empty handed" (just try to bring your own riding pants).....but I will come later for your first born.
Gomer, are you bringing your clothing this time?? I can pack some extra gear if you promise not to bust the seams.
Gomer, are you bringing your clothing this time?? I can pack some extra gear if you promise not to bust the seams.
Thanks Dave! I'm trying get the stars to align so I can make it. Dang work.
Sounds like it's gonna be a good one.
Named after someone not so famous? :debil:
Meat processing plant in town? :moon:
Hell....why would you name ANYTHING Gomer? :)
I've GOT to make this ride to get some more of this! ;)
Sounds like it's gonna be a good one.
Because you don't like it? :silly:
Named after someone not so famous? :debil:
Meat processing plant in town? :moon:
Hell....why would you name ANYTHING Gomer? :)
I've GOT to make this ride to get some more of this! ;)
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Hey Guys, This weekend ridefest under the stars thing sounds pretty cool. Got room for two more -- Hank and FlyinBryan2. Will show up sometime on Saturday and do the camping adventure. Hope we beat the deadline -- love surprises.
Have ridden many poker runs in the past but never a night one. Hey Gomer, I know lights are recommended but are turn signals required???
Pray for the drought to return.......I'm sick of rain!!!
Happy St Patrick's Day to All -- can we bring some green beer, if there's any left????
Have ridden many poker runs in the past but never a night one. Hey Gomer, I know lights are recommended but are turn signals required???
Pray for the drought to return.......I'm sick of rain!!!
Happy St Patrick's Day to All -- can we bring some green beer, if there's any left????
OOOoo another flynbryan....I'll have to meet this person. And guys what is determining the final destination of the ride? Rain(excessive) leading up to the weekend or just a forecast of rain for that weekend? Need to know for the fiance....shes not a big fan of Manchester(not exactly fourwheeler friendly. :)
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Good news and bad news...
The surprise: Barbara has said that the DRN and GOR attendees will ride for free. Everyone will still need a membership, so if you haven't been there in the last year, you'll need to fill out the paperwork and it will be $10 for the membership for the next year. To show our appreciation, I'm suggesting that we all bring a shovel and try to do a little work on the trails Sunday morning. Not long, but 50 people working for an hour will make a huge difference.
The bad news: I just checked intellicast and they are predicting rain for Chester every day (except Saturday) from now through Sunday. If that holds true, we won't be able to ride at TNT at all. If we have a fairly dry week, the trails will likely still be unridable after this weekend's rain. The tracks would be good, but probably not the trails.
The alternative: If we do get the rain predicted, the only place in the state that will be fit for riding is Machester State Forest southwest of Sumter. It is about an hour east/southeast from Columbia. It is basically nothing but sand there and you can ride there even if it is pouring rain. It has an MX track that is 3/4 of a mile long with jumps that have worn way down and whoops EVERYWHERE! It is tough to ride, but the trails are the real attraction. There are 3 loops in the woods, 2 miles, 8 miles, and 9 miles. I rode there 2 weeks ago and the trails were still in pretty good shape after the work they did in preparation for the enduro. Some whoops in the woods, but not too many. I'm not big on riding near trees, but I really had a good time there. It costs $5 per person per day to ride there. The only problem is that you can't camp there, so we'll need to find someplace close (like BScottR's back yard).
We're also open to other suggestions if anyone has them. I figure that we should be able to make a definite decision on the weekend's festivities Thursday morning.
The surprise: Barbara has said that the DRN and GOR attendees will ride for free. Everyone will still need a membership, so if you haven't been there in the last year, you'll need to fill out the paperwork and it will be $10 for the membership for the next year. To show our appreciation, I'm suggesting that we all bring a shovel and try to do a little work on the trails Sunday morning. Not long, but 50 people working for an hour will make a huge difference.
The bad news: I just checked intellicast and they are predicting rain for Chester every day (except Saturday) from now through Sunday. If that holds true, we won't be able to ride at TNT at all. If we have a fairly dry week, the trails will likely still be unridable after this weekend's rain. The tracks would be good, but probably not the trails.
The alternative: If we do get the rain predicted, the only place in the state that will be fit for riding is Machester State Forest southwest of Sumter. It is about an hour east/southeast from Columbia. It is basically nothing but sand there and you can ride there even if it is pouring rain. It has an MX track that is 3/4 of a mile long with jumps that have worn way down and whoops EVERYWHERE! It is tough to ride, but the trails are the real attraction. There are 3 loops in the woods, 2 miles, 8 miles, and 9 miles. I rode there 2 weeks ago and the trails were still in pretty good shape after the work they did in preparation for the enduro. Some whoops in the woods, but not too many. I'm not big on riding near trees, but I really had a good time there. It costs $5 per person per day to ride there. The only problem is that you can't camp there, so we'll need to find someplace close (like BScottR's back yard).
We're also open to other suggestions if anyone has them. I figure that we should be able to make a definite decision on the weekend's festivities Thursday morning.
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One thing to keep in mind is if we do go to Manchester we will need to get permits. They are $5 a day. Also, there is no camping on-site at Manchester. We can camp down the road but we'd still have to load and go.
I would suggest that as long as the weather is ok for Saturday that we set up there as the base camp.
Ivan
I would suggest that as long as the weather is ok for Saturday that we set up there as the base camp.
Ivan
I know a drought is worse but man this rain is getting old, old, old. I shoulda kept my boat for the back yard. I cleaned my bike up to sell and there is no way I'm gonna ride with you guys this weekend. Don't even try it. Can't twist my arm. No really try! I think I just got out of my commitment this weekend but that doesn't mean I'm gonna ride my clean almost new bike and have to spend 3hrs cleaning it again. Of Course, Manchester won't be so bad. NO,NO, NO, I'm not riding. FlynBryan, Gomer don't try to talk me into it!!! ;)
Jim
Jim
