OoPEZoO Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 That is a "working title", but here we go A few months ago, we gauged interest in putting together an event as an attempt hang out, ride some twisty roads, and beat the heat in the summertime. So after months/weeks/days/hours of research, scouting trips, and phone calls............John (ltljohn), Craig (TyTass), and myself would like to invite you to join us this summer for a riding get together in the higher elevations of the mountains of northern West Virginia. When: Friday, June 26th thru Sunday, June 28th 2009 Where: Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center located near Davis, WV For reservations call 800-622-4121 ("Press 1") Hours: 8am-4pm EST Group Rate: BMW Sport Touring Room rates are as follows Single: $87 ($81 + $6 resort fee) Double: $91 ($85 + $6 resort fee) (resort fee unwaiverable) Also possibly available, but NOT at a discounted rate: Exec King: $105 Eff Rm: $149.00 Cancellation Policy: Deposit: One night's rate Date: Individuals must cancel 72 hours to have deposit returned. Keeping with the theme of most events posted here, this is being billed as an open ended event with very little structure. If it catches on and we end up doing it again, we might try to plan a group dinner/cookout.......BUT for our initial installment, we just want you to show up and have a good time. Some pics of the facility Lobby Restaurant View from Restaurant or Lounge (shows pavilion, climbing wall, outdoor pool, and golf course The Lounge Snack bar Indoor pool and Jacuzzi Stock room photo, but Craig and I have both stayed there and it is accurate There are a lot of things to do in the area besides riding, so certainly feel free to bring the whole family. I think that pretty much covers the basics. I am on vacation this week (toughing it out on the ski slopes of VT), and have somewhat limited internet access and attention span, but I will do my best to field questions or concerns until I get back to civilization. I'm sure my cohorts will also be chiming in with other tidbits of information. Hope to see everyone there. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hmmm, with calendar issues still Unresolved for NH, and BRR III looking like a NoSox run (up for dinner), this may be a go. Thanks. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Keith, looks like a beautiful spot! My Plans to finally make it to Glacier NP this July may get in the way of those dates but, i've had plans fall apart before. Thanks for putting all the effort into this, it looks to be a great time. Pat Link to comment
tallman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Tee Hee. Maybe this is whi I haven't felt like buying a lottery ticket lately Beth has to be in Orlando that weekend. I may not be needed (what's new ), so I'm sorta in. Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Keith, looks like a beautiful spot! My Plans to finally make it to Glacier NP this July may get in the way of those dates but, i've had plans fall apart before. Thanks for putting all the effort into this, it looks to be a great time. Pat Pat, I'd hate to think that your plans to visit Glacier NP would fall thru. Well, actually ... hate is a bit strong. It's more like I would be bummed if your Glacier NP plans fell thru. Nah! How about ... dislike? Hmmm ... that doesn't really cover it either. Let's try this again. We would love it if you could come to WV and ride! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Pat, you should come THROUGH WV on your way to Glacier and spend a night there. You can buy me a beer then! Did it warm up any yet? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Wow! you guys are making feel a bit special! Stop it! Matt, what was the name of that beer again? It was very good. Yes, it warmed up enough to dump ten inches of snow yesterday. Pat Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You can buy me a beer then! Matt, what was the name of that beer again? It was very good. It was called ... the "beer-paid-for-by-someone-else" beer! Link to comment
tallman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You can buy me a beer then! Matt, what was the name of that beer again? It was very good. It was called ... the "beer-paid-for-by-someone-else" beer! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Pat, I think it was Magic Hat Lucky Kat. Something by Magic Hat Brewing. Glad the weather's gotten, uh, 'better' for you. Link to comment
Quinn Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm going to be such a social butterfly this year! The BRR in Maggie Valley, the MOA in Johnson City, and now this. All within 300 miles of my house. I may need to tear down a curtain to make myself a new ball gown. I'm in. Link to comment
Foot Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 This is a looks great! I will check with my better half for any conflicts. Alan Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Good stuff you guys!! I'll have to check my calender (there are jury trials already being set into the summer months and I think I've got at least one in June). But, will take a look at making it. How about you Christine?? Wanna go hit some more WV toll roads with me?? Link to comment
RT_Jim Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Uh oh - if both Shannon AND Christine are coming, that's it. I HAVE to come!! Those two party gals will get in too much trouble and someone has to watch, take notes, and be ready with bail money. Checking the calendar to be sure but probably IN. Jim Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey retired one: go for it... four more years... chris Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm going to be such a social butterfly this year! The BRR in Maggie Valley, the MOA in Johnson City, and now this. All within 300 miles of my house. I may need to tear down a curtain to make myself a new ball gown. I'm in. Ya know ... you've got us all expecting you to wear this ball gown! Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sounds great. Hope I'm free to attend. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I'm going to be such a social butterfly this year! The BRR in Maggie Valley, the MOA in Johnson City, and now this. All within 300 miles of my house. I may need to tear down a curtain to make myself a new ball gown. I'm in. Ya know ... you've got us all expecting you to wear this ball gown! +1 Link to comment
Foot Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey Chris you going to make it? 4 year is a piece of cake! Alan Link to comment
TomK Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Keith, Thanks for the excuse to get back down into WV. I hope to make it. If you're in Vt this week you've hit it right. Polar air is gone and there is plenty of snow on the mountains. Have fun. Link to comment
Albert Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 With this being only a couple of hours from me I'll be trying to make this one. There's some spectacular riding in the area. Good job guys. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I won't be able to take the weekend, but I'll try to ride up Saturday PM for dinner and take a loooong way home on Sunday. Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Excellent! Yes, it is that close to you that you actually have to look for a long way home. Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 This could work - any excuse to get out of the deep south in August and nicely spaced between the Un and Spring BRR and the Un. Count me in... Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Keith, Thanks for the excuse to get back down into WV. I hope to make it. If you're in Vt this week you've hit it right. Polar air is gone and there is plenty of snow on the mountains. Have fun. Thats right Tom......we did hit it right. If you are in Burlington, we are just up at Smugglers Notch. Early in the week was a little chilly, but yesterday and today were just perfect. Looks like the rest of the week will be just as good. Cheers.....now back to the libations and watching the snow fall Link to comment
Bheckel169 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 This is looking like an in for me. Bruce Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Cheers.....now back to the libations and watching the snow fall Sounds completely miserable! Enjoy, Amigo! Link to comment
ChrisNYC Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Put me down as IN, and I'll just have to lean on the boss ... ------------------ Chris (aka Tender Vittles ) Little '77 KZ400 in the Big Apple Black '99 RT for Everywhere Else, such as ... Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Lean hard! It'd be great to see you again! Link to comment
ednowicki Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I'm in! Also, I have a few local non-BMWST.com guys that may be interested. I'll inquire and let you know. Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Great Ed. Bring anyone you like. I invited a neighbor (who also not part of this board). He just recently sold his R1200C and bought an F800GS and is loving life on that nimble machine and can't wait to hit the good roads in WV. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 How about you Christine?? Wanna go hit some more WV toll roads with me?? I think you had better take Todd along....just in case. Link to comment
RickB Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 That is a "working title", but here we go A few months ago, we gauged interest in putting together an event as an attempt hang out, ride some twisty roads, and beat the heat in the summertime. So after months/weeks/days/hours of research, scouting trips, and phone calls............John (ltljohn), Craig (TyTass), and myself would like to invite you to join us this summer for a riding get together in the higher elevations of the mountains of northern West Virginia. I chance to meet AND ride with "The Rubber Chicken Guy"... Count me in please. I will be attending. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Cool......looks like we might be having a nice turnout. I just got back into town yesterday evening, but haven't been able to catch up with the thread till now. I had the pleasant experience of having my hot water heater fail while I was gone so I had some slightly more urgent issues to deal with........like a lightly flooded garage Oh well.....I'm back from vacation, the garage is dry, and the water is again hot.......so bring on spring Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Well, I'm not going to hit the Spring BRR this year ... so, I'm looking at trying this as a warm-up for Torrey in the Fall Will check schedules and try to make this work ... would be great to see all of you again! Link to comment
TyTass Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 It'd be great to see you there. Hope you can make it. Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow! We're starting to bring some folks out of the woodwork! This is GREAT! Link to comment
PRC Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well, negotiations are in full swing, and beings I'm gonna be missin out on the spring fling at the Maggie Valley Inn, I believe I'm gonna prolly make it back to WV after a 25 year hiatus (I hope they've purged the warrants)...so with that said, if ya'll can keep me outa Morgantown and Fairmont, I am in!!! Maybe! ...and no Matt, the sheep ain't skeered of me no mo Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am in!!! Maybe! We hope you can make it! ...and no Matt, the sheep ain't skeered of me no mo Aye, but we may be! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ...and no Matt, the sheep ain't skeered of me no mo That's good to know your technique has improved Pete, I guess it's because you started wearing a kilt? Rumor has it a sheep can hear a zipper at 500 yards Link to comment
PRC Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am in!!! Maybe! We hope you can make it! Thanks, I'm gonna do my darndest! ...and no Matt, the sheep ain't skeered of me no mo Aye, but we may be! Nahh, no need to be....wait, are those banjo's I hear??? ...and no Matt, the sheep ain't skeered of me no mo That's good to know your technique has improved Pete, I guess it's because you started wearing a kilt? Rumor has it a sheep can hear a zipper at 500 yards Humm...been out playing mythbusters again have you? Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 it was on the interwebs, it has to be true. Link to comment
Prakash Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I will try and make this event. But cannot confirm right now Link to comment
Foot Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I finally looked at my January OTL magazine and noticed that they are having their International Rally there 23-26 July? Looks like you might get some over lap. Alan Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 We checked dozens of groups (motorcycle and car rally schedules) to see who might be anywhere in the area. As best we could tell there was nothing in WV/VA/MD within two weeks. The RA rally is a month later in July, so I doubt that would cause any overlap. But thanks for lookin' out for us! Link to comment
Foot Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 OK I now officially need glasses! Sorry!! Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Too funny ... we did the same thing when we were originally comparing notes as to "when." Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Things are looking promising for this one guys!! Wondering if there's anybody else heading from my neck of the woods who I can link up with for the ride out or back? Link to comment
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