I suspect that those who go on the Texas trip will have a chance to lay out their plans for the August trip to Dave's farm.

Some sort of organized truck sharing, etc.

After that trip is over, we can discuss the Blue Ridge Campground trip as by then folks may find it is either or with Dave's trip being only a month later on.    I won't be going to the Blue Ridge trip as I will still be in recovery from my heart surgery, so that one is up to you guys to pull together if you want it.

I am going to Dave's in August, even if it means just driving up in the Cube toting some firearms.

MMRanch wrote on 01/30/16 at 21:50:37:

I dunno about that dragon slayer bit, I'm more like a dragon survivor, crept through it nice and slow, ask poor lancer, he was behind me the whole way, probably wondering what was wrong with my throttle hand
Riding is definitely doable, though I wouldn't be able to bring my long gun I don't think (not sure about the law on that between here and there)
Also if Springman wants to go, we may be sharing the Ranger again

My arsenal is a bit limited....shotguns, a .22 rifle, handguns.  I don't have anything that will shoot a long distance.

No problem with the neighbors and noise.  Most of them shoot on a regular basis - on any weekend day you are likely to hear somebody shooting.

I own 25 acres, and we won't be shooting right next door to anyone's house.  There are plenty of hills to use as a back stop.

 

your definition of a 40 MPH sweeper and mine may differ
On the Dragon run I think everyone was ok with the speed I held through sweepers, it was the blind turns and tight twisties that made me Captain Slow
I have some sweepers around here that are 'suggestion' posted at 40, that I take at 55-60, and I know me and the scoot could take them faster, but it's hard to push it going in , same as when I ran the Dragon
the main limiting factor for me on the tight turns is fear, pure and simple, and it's hard to find places to practice with tighter turns around here
Maybe I should forget this one

Surgery is next week, but I'm going to be out of service for a while after that.

Dave's trip is likely the first one I'm going to try to go back on and that is likely to be driving up in a car.

I suspect there will be enough pellet guns for people to take turn shooting.

I reckon I'll sit this one out, there seems to be a fair bit of concern with my ability to keep up, and it's justified, considering my performance on the dragon
I'll miss the shooting, but no reason to drive or ride all that way just to do some shooting

sjaskow - FSO wrote on 02/02/16 at 09:12:25:


No Super Fast stuff......if anybody wants that we will just hook them up with the Assphalt Junkies.

You, me and Blinky rode on Route 10 once, and Route 22 cuts off to the west and is very similar.  Route 165 from Mt Olivet to the Blue Lick Battlefield near Maysville is a really nice road and is a bit more open with longer curves and smoother paving.  Just about all of the roads in that part of the county are great roads with little traffic...although you do come up upon some slow traffic regularly.

On the Ohio side the roads are very nice, and maybe riding up along the river and to Pleasant Plain for lunch at the Plain Folk Cafe' would be fun.

And if any of the local fellows want to meet up for a ride.....we just need to figure out a gathering spot.  We could meet at the Shell Station in Wilder where the Aasphalt junkies meet....and then when they ride off - we could go the other direction!

I looked at the Wilmington Mile website to see if they had a speed weekend in August...nope, that could be when folks go to Bonneville.

Does anyone have a suggestion for the dates in August?  The Waynesville event is scheduled for July 22-30 - so to give as much time between the two events as possible, it might be wise to schedule the event late in August.  This will also provide Oldfeller an extended healing period.....and provide the best chance for him to bring his bike.

Unless someone comes up with a conflict and has a suggestion for a better date.....how about Wednesday August 24 through Sunday August 28th?  If you want to arrive earlier that is fine....or stay a bit later is OK - I am still working and will likely have to spend a portion of the 22nd and 23rd checking on construction projects so that I can take off the last 3 days of the week - but you can arrive whenever it works out best for you.  If you only want to camp a night or two that is fine. We have plenty of open area to camp, we have a very large covered porch where you can set up a tent if you want to be out of the sun/rain, and if the weather is incredibly hot you can put your cot or sleeping bag in the garage and I will turn on the A/C.  We have a grill and outdoor shower that makes it just like being at summer camp!  For the folks from the local area - we can meet at my house or pick a stop along the way to gather.

August 24th - 28th is the tentative date

Rides can be planned as the event gets closer.  Trips to Rabbit Hash Kentucky, Natural Bridge, Blue Lick Battleground, a ride between Ohio/KY on the river ferry at Augusta, and maybe a trip to Brown County Indiana are possible.