TyTass Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Note to Potential Attendees: The attached PDF (Guten Fahrt (download).PDF) is an version of the above notice but in Black & White (no graphic) for easy printing. If you download it and simply use as a pdf, the arrows by the lodging options are hot links to the various websites. Guten Fahrt (download).pdf Edited June 4, 2020 by greiffster Fixed school name 19 Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Yes thank you Craig, It would be wonderful if we can gather for a ride in memory and celebration of Ken's commitment to his fellow BMWST friends. @TyTass I love the thoughts you have under your post's signature. They express what many of us on the BMWST board hope to accomplish! "Spin a thread of precious contact Squeeze in all that you can find Spontaneous relations And the long enduring kind" 1 Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, Endobobdds said: I love the thoughts you have under your post's signature. They express what many of us on the BMWST board hope to accomplish! "Spin a thread of precious contact Squeeze in all that you can find Spontaneous relations And the long enduring kind" Those are a few lyrics from the song Time and Motion by the band Rush (lyrics by the late Neil Peart). The song is one of many written by Neil along a theme that of all things in life the most important are the connections we make and the love and respect we share. Time and motion Wind and sun and rain Days connect like boxcars in a train Fill them up with precious cargo Squeeze in all that you can find Spontaneous elation And the long-enduring kind 6 Link to comment
Whip Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks for setting this up. I will do my best to be there. 3 Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 OK, things have firmed up as much as I can know given the current environment and not knowing how many people to expect. So here is the current plan: The event will resemble a BMWST event as Ken would have planned (except no room block or group meal). Date: Saturday, June 27th. Ride Meet-Up Location: Lumpkin Valley High School Athletic Field Parking Lot (Dahlonega GA) Meet-Up Time: Up to rider groups formed (independently) and routes chosen Routes of a variety of directions and distances to be provided soon Remembrance Gathering Location: Two options depending on the number of people in attendance. (The properties may require that we observe social distancing practices, so know that in advance.) Remembrance Gathering Time: 2:00 pm (to be firmed up later) (the goal is to allow time for people to schedule a meal prior to the Gathering) The "event" will end after the Gathering (60-90 minutes). Note about Hotel Options: I will provide a list of Lodging options in the area in the final announcement (coming soon). For now, know that there are the usual chain hotel options (Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, etc) as well and a number of smaller historic Inns and B&Bs. Not terribly adistant is Amicola Falls State Park & Lodge. Two Wheels of Suches Motorcycle Campground is within 30 minutes ride of Dahlonega (and is at altitude so is much cooler). What I need to have an idea of is the number of people who think it's likely they might attend. Please respond with intentions. Thanks to all. 9 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 IN! Thanks so much Craig and others for your hard work on this! 1 Link to comment
Selden Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, TyTass said: OK, things have firmed up as much as I can know given the current environment and not knowing how many people to expect. So here is the current plan: The event will resemble a BMWST event as Ken would have planned (except no room block or group meal). Date: Saturday, June 27th. Ride Meet-Up Location: Lumpkin Valley High School Athletic Field Parking Lot (Dahlonega GA) What I need to have an idea of is the number of people who think it's likely they might attend. Please respond with intentions. Thanks to all. Thanks for putting this together. Sheesh, I live 5 miles away. There is no possible way, other than testing positive for COVID-19, that I can say no. My 74th birthday will be June 25. My wife and I may or may not throw a joint birthday party on June 27. Except for the mismatch between alcohol and riding, an "Irish wake" might be appropriate, but if you stay over Saturday night, that isn't an issue. I have a bottle of 120-proof bourbon from Zac Brown Distillery, made before they closed. The Quality Inn, 619 N Grove St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, is only 1.5 miles away. We used them for our daughter's wedding. Basic Quality Inn, no complaints. Also Bratzeit, a Swiss-German restaurant, is only about 3 miles away. They have a deck for outside dining. Unlike almost anything in Helen Bratzeit is the real deal. If anybody needs a place to stay, PM me for Friday or Saturday night. In order of priority, we have an enclosed garage with plenty of tools (and lots of space since I sold the RT), a guest room with a full bed on the main floor, and a futon upstairs. Both have access to their own bathrooms. I may go "Turkish style" and put my hand over my heart rather than shake your hand, but other than that, guests are welcome. Phone (which works some of the time) 706-300-0743. 2 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 IN! Oh, and thanks to all for doing this. 4 Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 52 minutes ago, Selden said: Thanks for putting this together. Sheesh, I live 5 miles away. There is no possible way, other than testing positive for COVID-19, that I can say no. My 74th birthday will be June 25. My wife and I may or may not throw a joint birthday party on June 27. Except for the mismatch between alcohol and riding, an "Irish wake" might be appropriate, but if you stay over Saturday night, that isn't an issue. I have a bottle of 120-proof bourbon from Zac Brown Distillery, made before they closed. The Quality Inn, 619 N Grove St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, is only 1.5 miles away. We used them for our daughter's wedding. Basic Quality Inn, no complaints. Also Bratzeit, a Swiss-German restaurant, is only about 3 miles away. They have a deck for outside dining. Unlike almost anything in Helen Bratzeit is the real deal. If anybody needs a place to stay, PM me for Friday or Saturday night. In order of priority, we have an enclosed garage with plenty of tools (and lots of space since I sold the RT), a guest room with a full bed on the main floor, and a futon upstairs. Both have access to their own bathrooms. I may go "Turkish style" and put my hand over my heart rather than shake your hand, but other than that, guests are welcome. Phone (which works some of the time) 706-300-0743. Thanks Selden. Those are very nice offers and great information, too. I appreciate the help. I'm thinking even some of us from ATL may come up an stay in town just to eliminate the 1.5-2 hour ride up/back. Are there any transportation in town like Uber, Lyft, or taxis? (I knew you lived in that area roughly, but not right there!) 1 Link to comment
RandyShields Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Craig, thanks for all your efforts. I plan to attend. Randy 5 Link to comment
Bernie Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Thank you Craig for planning this. If I somehow can make it, I really would like to be there. And I bring a Mask! And I may bring a tent and a sleeping bag. 6 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thanks Craig, DyAnne and I will be there. 6 Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I will try and make it. Thanks. 6 Link to comment
BamaJohn Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 IN In my eagerness to be a part of this gathering to honor Ken, I failed to consult my calendar, so I'll have to wait till FART. I already have reservations at TWO and a different event for that date. Ride safe, everyone! 6 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I plan to attend as well. Thanks to all who are putting this together. 6 Link to comment
Calvin (no socks) Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Ya'll know me.. I'm not much on planning... I usually just show up unannounced, be it 50 or 2500 miles. I'll be there. 8 Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Calvin (no socks) said: Ya'll know me.. I'm not much on planning... I usually just show up unannounced, be it 50 or 2500 miles. I'll be there. Yeah, we know! Actually no worries at all. Just looking for approximate numbers. 2 Link to comment
Selden Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 18 hours ago, TyTass said: Thanks Selden. Those are very nice offers and great information, too. I appreciate the help. I'm thinking even some of us from ATL may come up an stay in town just to eliminate the 1.5-2 hour ride up/back. Are there any transportation in town like Uber, Lyft, or taxis? I have never needed Lyft or Uber, but I assume they operate here. The only taxi service I am familiar with is Paddy's Taxi, 1963 Clay Creek Falls Rd, Dahlonega TEL: (706) 300-7143 Paddy's is about 2.4 miles from where we live, and about 3.4 miles from Lumpkin County HS. A sushi place, Hoka Hoka, is adjacent to the Quality Inn, and it's less than a mile downhill walk to downtown Dahlonega, where most of the restaurants should be open by June 27. The invitation to stay over is serious: After 2 months of social distancing, we're desperate for new people to talk with. 2 1 Link to comment
RandyShields Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, KDeline said: Kate and I will be there. Good. I want to compare your 1,000,000 mile award from the MOA to my recently received 100,000 award to see if they really look much different. 3 Link to comment
BamaJohn Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 6:24 AM, BamaJohn said: IN In my eagerness to be a part of this gathering to honor Ken, I failed to consult my calendar, so I'll have to wait till FART. I already have reservations at TWO and a different event for that date. Ride safe, everyone! This is embarrassing...as the song goes: first you say you will, and then you won't....then you say you do, and then you don't...." Today, a way to make it to BOTH events came to light...SO I AM IN AGAIN FOR THIS. My final answer! See ya there! 4 Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 12 hours ago, BamaJohn said: This is embarrassing...as the song goes: first you say you will, and then you won't....then you say you do, and then you don't...." Today, a way to make it to BOTH events came to light...SO I AM IN AGAIN FOR THIS. My final answer! See ya there! Until your plans change again … Yay! 2 2 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Depends on call schedule... 2 Link to comment
Jake Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I think I have some extra bourbon to swill. I think there is a spot of grass at TWoS calling me. I think you can count me as intending to be in. 5 Link to comment
Selden Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 8:41 PM, BamaJohn said: This is embarrassing...as the song goes: first you say you will, and then you won't....then you say you do, and then you don't...." Today, a way to make it to BOTH events came to light...SO I AM IN AGAIN FOR THIS. My final answer! See ya there! Good on ya. TWoS is only 15 very interesting miles from Lumpkin County High School. 3 Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 In tentatively. Thanks for this. 4 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Out: call schedule doesn’t work. 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Here's a link the Ken Video and information about making a In memoriam gift for those so inclined. 2 1 Link to comment
Selden Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Note: It's "Lumpkin County High School", not "Lumpkin Valley High School." Anybody trying to find the latter will have a difficult time. Address: 2001 Indian Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533 1 Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Selden said: Note: It's "Lumpkin County High School", not "Lumpkin Valley High School." Anybody trying to find the latter will have a difficult time. Address: 2001 Indian Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533 Ooops! I'll change the graphic and the PDF. I'm pretty certain that given there is one High School in Dahlonega and only one with a name even remotely close to that in the region, the difficulty would be a short lived one. And if not? Well, it's likely that person would have greater challenges than this one on a routine basis. Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) All ... slight edit in the High School name (Meet-up Location). Moderator note: Paging Greiffster! ......fixed, I think. Guten Fahrt (download).pdf Edited June 4, 2020 by greiffster 3 1 Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thanks Mike for updating the graphic. 1 Link to comment
Selden Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Here is another local tidbit for people coming up on Friday. Bratzeit has an informal gathering of gearheads Fridays, roughly 6:00 to 8:00. At this time, Bratzeit has outdoor seating only. They are very scrupulous about infection control during the pandemic. Easy walk from Quality Inn. 1 Link to comment
S.O.B. Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Michelle and I are in, arriving late Friday night and staying at The Smith House. 1 Link to comment
TyTass Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 So far a total of 40-ish people have stated a desire to attend. Of these: 8 are "Maybe INs" 2 are Ken's friends not on BMWST (so far) Selden may be able to elaborate further, but I believe that puts us well past capacity for any restaurant/catering facility for a group meal (given the COVID rules for restaurants), which is what I suspected and why I thought it best not to try to coordinate a group meal. Too many unknowns about capacity. So, we can simply eat the same way we ride ... in small independent groups! 1 Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 3 hours ago, TyTass said: So far a total of 40-ish people have stated a desire to attend. Of these: 8 are "Maybe INs" 2 are Ken's friends not on BMWST (so far) Selden may be able to elaborate further, but I believe that puts us well past capacity for any restaurant/catering facility for a group meal (given the COVID rules for restaurants), which is what I suspected and why I thought it best not to try to coordinate a group meal. Too many unknowns about capacity. So, we can simply eat the same way we ride ... in small independent groups! If you have me as a maybe, you can change it to IN. Thanks. 2 Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Just confirmed hotel in Dahlonega; so, I guess we're in. 1 Link to comment
Bernie Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I am in the process of making my routes . Also hoping to push the installation of a boiler into the week following the event. No reservation made yet, but I am not worried about that. 1 Link to comment
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