Region 2 Spring Meet and Greet Location?

[Rocket_Cowboy]

But with all that trunk space in the ST, couldn't we just send you out for take out?

[cricketmrs]

I'd vote for that!  We could send Cricket along - I think he could pack half the planet in that massive "trunk" on his GT...    Maybe that'll get him to post - self defense... hee hee hee

[stinky93071]

Well if I am in town and free I might be up for this.

[S179]

Watching the posts. I agree Ft. Davis. date?

[soonerstan56]

I liked the Cloudcroft location last year,however it was late April,and if we go in early April I think Northern N. Mexico is kinda iffy weatherwise.
Later the Red River-Taos area would be great,not only weatherwise but also for off season lodging.
If we are going to plan it for early April I think farther south would be better.

Soonerstan

[Jetboy]

If Silver City holds out the Super 8 there is decent with a large parking lot and walking distance to a number of fast food and mom and pop type places.

[rocketbunny]

Ok. It's December.

Ft Davis is a good location, but a little sparse on amenities.

How about moving a few miles down the road to Alpine? I've stayed at the Alpine Inn. I know that there are 2 restaurants right by the inn (Mexican and Italian?). There is also a great German place (local landmark) a few miles away downtown that would work great for Saturday dinner.

[bikerider]

Alpine works for me.

[Fred]

Alpine works for me.

Me too. Alpine is a good central location if you want to make the Ft Davis/Macdonald Observatory loop, the River Road, or stop for a moment and let the quiet of Big Bend NP overwhelm you - or do all three!

[Rocket_Cowboy]

Alpine works for me.

Works for me too.

[GilaMonster]

Looks like 550 miles from Tucson.  Works for me.

[soonerstan56]

Only 26 miles south of Ft. Davis so no big deal and it does seem to offer more options for lodging.
Can anyone farmiliar with the area tell me if there are establishments that offer libations to wash down the road dust after a long ride?
Someone ,(ahem!) I know, who is interested in attending enjoys a frosty beverage at the end of the day.

Soonerstan

 

[Fred]

Only 26 miles south of Ft. Davis so no big deal and it does seem to offer more options for lodging.
Can anyone farmiliar with the area tell me if there are establishments that offer libations to wash down the road dust after a long ride?
Someone ,(ahem!) I know, who is interested in attending enjoys a frosty beverage at the end of the day.

Soonerstan

 

Yes - well I should qualify that answer. There's a good selection of frosty beverages available in the main grocery store and the convenience stores, which may be partaken in liberal quantities in respective motel parking lots - or so I've been told....am not familiar with established indoor facilities...., and as RB mentioned, there is a serious German restaurant in down town Alpine.

[rocketbunny]

Fred,

Where did you stay when you were in Alpine? The Alpine Inn is 1.5 miles away from what I think of as "Downtown". If there is an affordable motel closer in, I'd be interested. I was planning to call the Alpine Inn to negotiate on group rates tomorrow (and set up a block), but if you know of a better place?  

I know there's a Ramada and a Best Western, but I'm generally inclined to try to keep room rates for this meet in the "less than $60/night" range. The Alpine Inn was $55 when I stayed there last December.

Yes - well I should qualify that answer. There's a good selection of frosty beverages available in the main grocery store and the convenience stores, which may be partaken in liberal quantities in respective motel parking lots - or so I've been told....am not familiar with established indoor facilities...., and as RB mentioned, there is a serious German restaurant in down town Alpine.

[Fred]

Fred,

Where did you stay when you were in Alpine? The Alpine Inn is 1.5 miles away from what I think of as "Downtown". If there is an affordable motel closer in, I'd be interested. I was planning to call the Alpine Inn to negotiate on group rates tomorrow (and set up a block), but if you know of a better place?  

I know there's a Ramada and a Best Western, but I'm generally inclined to try to keep room rates for this meet in the "less than $60/night" range. The Alpine Inn was $55 when I stayed there last December.

Stayed at the Alpine Inn three-four years ago, and at the Motel Bien Venido last year. The Bien Venido is closer to downtown, but I'm not comfortable recommending it - it was barely ok; somewhat rundown. I think they may have been doing some remodeling?? Wonder if there are any ST-N'ers close enough to Alpine to check out the Bien Venido now?

Unless conditions at the Bien Venido have changed, I think the Alpine is the better of the two. Just my opinion....

[tjbrandt50]

Not a recommendation as such, but for informational purposes:

Last March I was in Alpine for a Concours event that was based out of the Antelope Lodge on the west side of town.  They have individual "cabins" with prices that were negotiated to the $40 - 90 range depending on size/amenities of each cabin.  There was a lighted central courtyard area with barbecue grills and tables available.  I don't remember their parking surface being very good other than the area in front of the main office.  I think one of the two liquor stores in town was within staggering, oops, I mean walking, distance.  I don't think the food establishments were very close, though.  I didn't stay at the Antelope, but spent a fair amount of time in one of the rooms helping prepare stuffed jalapenos for the grill.  The rooms were older, but seemed OK.  

I stayed at an "overflow" motel east and across the street from the Antelope that was new and very clean, if  a little sparse on comforts.  It also wasn't a very large place.  Can't remember the name off the top of my head, but I'll check later. ==>> La Loma Inn, 402 Peach Lndg, Alpine, Texas 79830, $45/night, call if arriving after 18:00.   Phone: 432.832.9567, 432.294.1625

Expect there's a good chance I'll be out there again this March, and April, too, now!!

Regards,

Tom
Kemah, TX
2006 Kawasaki ZG-1000