STN National 2009 June 16 & 17 in Gunnison, CO!

[stefrrr]

Woohoo!

Discuss.

I guess it's time to start looking for accommodations. Who wants to be the point person? Chances of me going are pretty small - basically, I'll only know after the beginning of May.

I'll be happy to do the advance planning, but I probably won't be there this year.  

Damn typos.

[Huron52]

Hey that is a great idea you have there but can we have the national June 16 and 17  2009?

[martee99]

Having never before attended a STNNational before, what sort of debauchery should I expect? And where is Gunnison?

[twist]

Having never before attended a STNNational before, what sort of debauchery should I expect? And where is Gunnison?

Colorado, I fixed the thread title.

Most people arrive on Tuesday, stand around and talk about stuff.  Then we have a group dinner Tuesday night.  People make plans for the rides on Wednesday.

Wednesday morning most people go riding, some in groups, some solo.  Wednesday night people come back and stand around and talk more.  There's no planned group dinner, but people will go off in small groups to various local eateries.  Then they come back and talk some more, late into the night.  Be sure to talk loudly near DreadheadV2.0's window when he's trying to sleep.

Thursday morning most people leave.

[martee99]

What about topless volleyball?

[stromgal]

Yes, but it's men-only.

[1KPerDay]

Trust me... you don't want to see that.

[Hickey]

I've noted the date in my calendar and when the "official" hotel is selected I'll make a reservation.

Then it is just a matter of waiting to see if I can actually make it there.  Which is going to depend on the weather in Illinois during April and May.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed, because this is the perfect excuse to get out to the Rockies on a motorcycle.

[cyclebabble]

I know stupid question, but why is it mid-week?  

Just wondering.

Chris

[twist]

I know stupid question, but why is it mid-week?  

So people can take the whole week off (9 days with the weekends) and get to the National and back.  This way you can take advantage of 2 weekends instead of just 1.

[cyclebabble]

So people can take the whole week off (9 days with the weekends) and get to the National and back.  This way you can take advantage of 2 weekends instead of just 1.

Well that makes sense.  Sheesh, I should have thought of that!  

Thanks!!

[Sandbag]

 I'm going to try to make it.. That is my busy season but I want to see Colorado.

[arkansawyer]

I camped 3 nights last summer at the Tall Texan in Gunnison.  It's a nice place.  Showers, coin laundry, and a few cabins.  Mostly retired people in RVs so things are pretty quiet.  Open pavillion next to the bathrooms/showers.
It might not be a good match if you're really wanting to stay up all night and make noise.

Do ride CO92 N from Blue Mesa Reservoir to Crawford.  Please be careful-it's a long drop if you mess up.  The Black Canyon is worth the trip and admission fee.  CO149 over Slumgullion Pass with stops at Clear Creek Falls and Windy Point.

I remember seeing some signs near Blue Mesa Res for cheap cabins-$40 or so.  I haven't been able to find them on the internet.

[xsrider]

I will be there.  

[Leanintree]

I hear I better be there... somebody better buy me a drink on my birthday the 16th though (and the wife too for our anniversary on the 15th).
Leanintree

[Gun Slinger]

If I'm able to remember that day... I'll buy you one. Tab with lemon.
right?

[Bunbun]

Myself and Dove will be attending!

Bun

[bluestrada]

Woohoo!

Discuss.

I guess it's time to start looking for accommodations. Who wants to be the point person? Chances of me going are pretty small - basically, I'll only know after the beginning of May.

I'll be happy to do the advance planning, but I probably won't be there this year.  

Damn typos.

Hi..Being new to the ST Group... tell us more about the National ... How many attendees in years past..?  Is it a good spot to find vendors and good deals?

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Hi..Being new to the ST Group... tell us more about the National ... How many attendees in years past..?  Is it a good spot to find vendors and good deals?

There are no vendors or deals, and nobody is selling anything.  It's a just a meet.

[greench440]

Usually around 70 attendees, loosely organized around the nightly barbecue/campfire/alcohol binge. We usually pressure some "sponsors" to donate swag to be given away too.

It usually looks something like this