TEWKS Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 In grand fashion!! Thanks guys, great time!! A few pics. The obligatory parking lot shot. Eric & Bob heading out for some exploration. A real hehe road! Ray & Barbara. Their view. Dinner pics! Going North in the AM, see ya down the road! Post 'em if you got 'em! Pat Link to comment
Sellis Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for the pics, I left on Wednesday AM! Good seeing you again! Steve Link to comment
Kathy R Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for the photos What a great spot! Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm home! David and I took the long way home and I hit the door at around 12:20 PM. As expected, the temps crept back up the minute we dropped down into the foothills. We left the Pisgah Inn at around 75 degrees F and I pulled into the garage at 95 F. It still beats the 108 F on Monday night when I left work, headed for the UN. This UN was just incredible. Even though we had a few hicups (Thanks to the LSI for comping the beer night), I had great time! A huge thanks from both Matt and I to all of the people behind the scenes that made this happen. The roads, routs, BBQ, beer and ice cream all worked out well. What a great time! I can't wait for another event! Shawn Link to comment
Endobob Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm home! ..... What a great time! I can't wait for another event! Shawn Matt, Congratualtions - Happy it all went so well. Can tell you how disappointed I am that I could not be there this year. I too can't wait for another event! Anytime after my daughter's wedding on 9/10/11. Bob Link to comment
OverMyHead Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Back home at lunch time after a spirited ride across and down the mountain (thanks Ken ) It was a fantastic first UN for me. Great setting, great roads (and routes) and wonderful friends. Thanks much to Shawn, Matt and the folks who worked to make this such a memorable event. Just a couple of photos. If only they could have done something about the view... Our fearless leaders. Mmmmm. Brownies. David Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Dang, looks like I totally missed some of the best part! REALLY wish I could have stayed longer, but I'm glad to have been there if only for a day Thanks to Matt and Shawn and everyone else who helped to make this such a great UNevent Link to comment
dhanson Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Nice pictures, great looking spot for sure! Hope everyone had a nice ride going and coming. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Back in the garage by 4:30. Plenty of time for Danielle to make it to class on time. Lots of cops on 81 around Wytheville.......again, but we made it through unscathed. Shawn and Matt, thanks so much for putting in the effort to make this happen. I had a great time, and more importantly......Danielle had a blast and really enjoyed meeting everyone. I think she is hooked, and now fully understands why we spend lots of money for aftermarket seats Link to comment
rogera Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Back at the house at 5:30pm. Ditto to all the above. Link to comment
SageRider Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I won't be home for over a week still, but had to thank Matt, Shawn, and the rest of the UN-X volunteers for a fantastic event!. Great seeing old friends and making new friends. hope too see all again soon!!! Again, Great Job!!! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Half way home at 3:30, visiting friends in Va Beach. Heading home tomorrow. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Back at home at around 6.30. Great ride accompanied by Angel. I81 at one spot was more stop than go, so we got off and found some other roads. Matt and Shawn and all the volunteers, big thanks for a great event! Link to comment
Foot Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home at 7:00pm, Shannon and I really stretched out the route home! Matt, Shawn, Ken and Craig thanks for a fantastic job!!! Link to comment
SSTwin Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Adding my thanks to Shaun, and the whole UN team. This was my first UN Rallye and it was more and better than I imagined. Of course the roads and setting were fantastic, but the Inn, the food, the views, and the "gemutlichkeit" were also great. It was my first UN and I look forward to more great times and new friends in the future. Will post a few pics tomorrow. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 This UN was just incredible. Even though we had a few hicups (Thanks to the LSI for comping the beer night), I had great time! A huge thanks from both Matt and I to all of the people behind the scenes that made this happen. The roads, routs, BBQ, beer and ice cream all worked out well. What a great time! I can't wait for another event! Shawn Back in the barn about 930. Thanks to you too, Shawn. This was a great event and it was very rewarding to share "our" mountains with so many of you. Thanks for coming along! Link to comment
Kinsley Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 It was great seeing everyone and I look forward to seeing you all at future events. Here are a few pics. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home at 8:00 after 550 mostly-backroad miles. What a great time this past week was! Great to see so many people I don't get to see very often. I'll post pics when I finally get them uploaded to the computer. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home about 8:30 pm my time... 450+ miles; 12 hrs +\- Had a great day leading Foot through the twisties (musta been doing something right, 'cause everytime I offered to let him get in front be declined!). But was glad for the company! To my old friends... Thank you thank you thank you for the warm welcome, big hugs and soothing my very chafed soul! To the new friends I made this trip... Thank you for ignoring my ADD, introducing yourselves and making this trip even better than I had hoped!! (And Tewks... Thanks for starting this check in thread!) Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home as of 5:30 tonight, all's well. Busy as heck, will post more at a later date. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Just rolled in at 11:00. A lot of construction slow downs & a sore butt but that's ok. Great time, thanks again. Pat Link to comment
Ron_B Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home at 11:30 PM CST. Matt, Shawn, Et al, Yooz Guyz did reeel goood. Un X was Great! 'Nite. zzzzzzzz. Link to comment
DavidEBSmith Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home at 2 am, including a 3 hour layover at BMW of Asheville for a new seal in the final drive on Dennis' GT. And I'm currently the leader in their mileage contest Link to comment
terryofperry Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home safely First Un, everyone made me feel welcome. BIG thanks to Christopher for inviting me to room with him, could not ask for a better roomie. Matt, Shawn, Craig and all those involved deserve my appreciation. Great routes by Ken and what a wonderful guy, met him the Friday before the rally at the dealer and was so enthusiastic. Met Shannon and Foot at Pisgah, they were nice enough to chat a few minutes, enjoyed that. LesterV and his wonderful wife. Leaving out a lot of people so thanks to all. Terry Link to comment
Nice n Easy Rider Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 A bit late in reporting in but Quinn and I were home by about noon yesterday. Managed to avoid the worst heat - it was only 92 when I arrived. Had a great time - saw many old friends and made some new ones. Want to add my thanks to Matt and Shawn and all their helpers for putting on a really great time. Hope to see everyone again sometime soon. Link to comment
Armando Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home at 11:30pm last night. Lost about 3hrs in Roanoke looking for a replacement rear tire. The Road Attack went from having plenty of tread left to being completely bald at the center in 250 miles . No way it was going to last another 600 miles. Found the only tire in the right size at a small independent shop. I took it off and they mounted a new Shinko Raven. Never heard of the brand but beggars can't be choosers. Matt and Shawn - Great Un - Gracias! Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The Road Attack went from having plenty of tread left to being completely bald at the center in 250 miles . No way it was going to last another 600 miles. That's what happened to me on the way down Sunday morning. No way to really tell when the Road Attacks are going to give up the ghost. Link to comment
SSTwin Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ken, those are some fabulous pics. Really captures the essence of what the UN was all about. Here are a few more; Ken, why are these two "spouses" smiling?? Why is Frank smiling?? Bernie; our fearless ride leader; in search of our next cup of coffee! Bernie, Bill Barger,and brother Frank. Bernie and Bill Ford; you guys need (more) beer!!! Say hello to "Little Sh&t" Our hosts! Thanks! Link to comment
Kathy R Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home at 2 am, including a 3 hour layover at BMW of Asheville for a new seal in the final drive on Dennis' GT. And I'm currently the leader in their mileage contest Glad you traveled together. Good to know it got fixed. Here's the photo taken of E.B. at the shop. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 A little late, as usual, but made it home safe and sound in time for dinner, around 7. Terry and I hit the Pisgah Inn for breakfast, then I split off for 450 miles of curves through NC, SC, GA and back home, with only the last 40 miles on the slab. Big thanks to Shawn, Matt, and all their minions...especially all their minions! It was a great event, and great to see everyone! Cheers! Link to comment
Kinsley Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 We were all smiling...must have been something you said. It was great to see you guys again. Link to comment
Highway41 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Home about an hour ago. Thanks Shawn and Matt and especially Dianne's Mom for her cookies. Great location, great riding, great views, great time. And the rear tire held out in spite of Bernie's best efforts. Bill Link to comment
racer7 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Bill and I left Ths but didn't get back to Wilmington until about 1:30 this morning. We went south from LS yesterday and got a late lunch in Smyrna after finding a few more mile of twisties. Easy run back this morning and even cool compare to the past couple weeks. Great event- the location was about as perfect as you can get and well away from the lowland heat. The gps files and info package are bits of organizing class that set this rally above many other but the crew that attends is what makes it. And +1 for those cookies, especially the chocolate chip ones. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 In the hangar at 14:30 today, final drive is making some expensive sounding noises at 42K miles. Matt, Shaun, Ken and Craig thanks again for a great time. Great to see old friends and meet some new people. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Still on the road for another two weeks with Katherine, but we have to add our thanks to Matt and Shawn and all the others as well. It was a fantastic area to ride in and the location was ideal with warm days and cool nights. The Inn was quote nice and enjoyed the food. We and friends consumed their entire supply of Prosecco; they had to order a special case to keep up. It was all good. Thanks again for all the hard work. It was much appreciated. Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Made it home at 6pm Friday with the temp at 99 as I pulled into the crescent city. Tom and I stayed an extra day and ran the SW261 route which was OUTSTANDING. Glad we stayed for that, thanks for the advice, Ken. An excellent rally all around, thanks aren't enough for Matt, Shawn, Ken and Craig, they did an great job. Dave Link to comment
Angel Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Another late entry, Made it into the hanger at 6:15 pm Great return day riding north on the parkway with Paul. No traffic, great weather. Breakfast in Sparta, then back on the parkway to fancy gap where we got on 77 to north to 81. Most of the rest of the day was spent slabbing it north until we hit accident related traffic on 81. The slight detour took us away from the intended route, but we made the best of it. I had a great time seeing old friends a making new ones. cheers! Link to comment
GrayNFast Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Got the Concurs delivered to it's new home Thursday and stayed at my daughters house. Grandson ferried me home today by 3:00; Ahhhh, air conditioned four wheelers have their place. Great time and thanks for putting on such a well organized event. Maybe I have broken my falling down curse on the way to events. Dean Link to comment
HandyAndy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Kristina and I made it home by 8:30 this evening! Had a great ride back to where we left the van. I think I was slowing Kris down! We went up I77 for a while and the KLR was getting bounced around by the wind that 65mph was about as fast as I could go comfortably. Her little 250 hummed along dead straight at 70mph for a couple hours with no problems! I could hear her singing all the way through the intercom!! The smile says it all! Shawn & Matt, Thanks for a job well done once again! Kristina really enjoyed herself dispite having to put up with all us OLD Folk! Here are a few more pictures from the Un. The Ice Cream Social was a big hit! Has Richard found a replacement for that troublesome GT? Well he is smiling! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Andy, It was great watching you guys pull away on Thursday morning when she gave a bleat on the horn on that Honda. We both got quite a chuckle out of that, but she sure looked like she was having a great time riding with dad. How old is she? Link to comment
SK_in_AB Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Just a quick check in - no photos yet but the SD card looks like it has lots. In St. Louis tonight and watched the Cardinals with Dad. On through KC, Denver, and up to Calgary for Eta Monday PM. Huge thanks to Sean, Matt, and Ken for the planning, the venue and the routes. It was fantastic for me to meet a bunch of you. Maybe next year! Link to comment
OldBMWMaster Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 It seems our pics are too large to load here. The link to my Photobucket Album on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150356788294225.400422.526824224. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Just a quick check in - no photos yet but the SD card looks like it has lots. In St. Louis tonight and watched the Cardinals with Dad. On through KC, Denver, and up to Calgary for Eta Monday PM. Huge thanks to Sean, Matt, and Ken for the planning, the venue and the routes. It was fantastic for me to meet a bunch of you. Maybe next year! Glad you guys were able to catch a game! It was great to meet you and your dad! Link to comment
OldBMWMaster Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Barbie and I stayed one more night and left Little Switzerland Friday. We went through a horrific storm just East of Wilmington; but it was dry when we reached the island. The rain started after we got the bike unpacked; great timing. Here is a link to my photobucket for pics; http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/OldBMWMaster/2011%20UnRally/ Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 It seems our pics are too large to load here. The link to my Photobucket Album on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150356788294225.400422.526824224. Sorry, I'm not an Facebook. I'll just have to assume they were awesome pics based on the location! Shawn Link to comment
OldBMWMaster Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 It seems our pics are too large to load here. The link to my Photobucket Album on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150356788294225.400422.526824224. Sorry, I'm not an Facebook. I'll just have to assume they were awesome pics based on the location! Shawn It is a public album; no need to be "on" facebook to view them. Link to comment
gottago Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Our fearless leaders. These guys rock and everyone that made this unrally so much fun!!! Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Anyone who didn't see this picture coming... Link to comment
JustJean Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Michael are you eating ice cream??????? Link to comment
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