2010 Location poll

[stefrrr]

1. Canaan Valley Resort - $86/night
In the northern part of WV, previous STNs have been held there.

2. Peaks of Otter - $115/night
Bedford, VA (MAP)

3. Brier Inn - $69-$74/night
Lewisburg, WV (MAP)


More information and discussions can be found in the other threads in this section.

Please vote if you plan to attend.

[Andrew]

Why can't I vote more than once??

After all, how else can I stack the pole

[SLK50]

  While I still feel Peaks of Otter is a great destination, I voted for the Brier Inn in Lewisburg.

  Lewisburg is an excellent hub for day rides and it has a wide variety of amenities to keep
everyone happy. The venue has also proven to be bike friendly.

[SWriverstone]

I had to vote for Peaks of Otter 'cause it was my idea.   But I'm happy to go to Lewisburg too---I just won't be organizing that one.  

Scott

[garry]

Why can't I vote more than once??

After all, how else can I stack the pole

Put more than one stripper on it????

[Huron52]

I have done this in a lot of polls.... but I'm not going to vote. I go where ever it happens if nothing else gets in the way.

 I have been to Lewisburg and it was nice. Price is right. Roads are great ... but if I had to pick (because I have never been there) Peaks of Otter

[shil]

If you like Peaks of Otter you should vote for Peaks of Otter.  You can still go to Lewisburg.

[Huron52]

If you like Peaks of Otter you should vote for Peaks of Otter.  You can still go to Lewisburg.

You know I could always vote and then get a couple of my friends to sign up and sway the vote my way.
 And then not go!


Oh darn... that's already been tried

Seriously thou ... They both look like good spots to hold a rally. I really can't decide.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I voted for Lewisburg. So - who gets to plan it once it's been decided?  

[twist]

I voted for Lewisburg. So - who gets to plan it once it's been decided?  

Well, you asked, and you are now pretty close, and you have prior experience doing this, so...

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Well, you asked, and you are now pretty close, and you have prior experience doing this, so...

 

D'oh!

[Sandbag]

The Peaks are in my back yard. I have to go with the Peaks.  There are more routes then you could ever ride in a month.  Although the parkway speed limit is 45 the parkway is far from the best riding in the area.  I have yet to be ticketed on the parkway & I run it at 55-65 all the time, just don't try it on the weekends. The only draw back is VA police are known to be less then leanant.

My second choice would be N GA, W NC, E TN  The roads are in far better condition then WV.

[R Doug]

I voted "I don't care."  But either of the two places that isn't CVR would be my preference.  

[maddjack]

I voted "I don't care." But either of the two places that isn't CVR would be my preference.  

You rebel!  
Really ,tell us where,I voted Peaks but all the locations are OK by me,I just want to ride and socialize at night
Twist,I think DD has done her time organizing,time for another batter to step up (no not me,I did enough with VROC in my Day)

[luvtoride]

bumpage!!!

[MacGyver]

This thread should get pinned and appropriately re-titled.

[stefrrr]

Is that appropriate enough for you?  

[JonS]

So, this year the national was in CO, a mere day ride away, but I didn't feel like going. Now, it's going to be 2 thousand miles away and I'm seriously considering attending.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

So, this year the national was in CO, a mere day ride away, but I didn't feel like going. Now, it's going to be 2 thousand miles away and I'm seriously considering attending.

  That's the way it goes: the grass is always greener

[SWriverstone]

Do we have an official organizer for Lewisburg yet?  
Remember: we have an organizer for Peaks of Otter. (Me.)  

Scott

[Sandbag]

Do we have an official organizer for Lewisburg yet?  
Remember: we have an organizer for Peaks of Otter. (Me.)  

Scott

   

[Huron52]

 

So what you are trying to say is after the poll is done... and lewisburg wins.
 We will have another poll to see who will organize it.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 

So what you are trying to say is after the poll is done... and lewisburg wins.
 We will have another poll to see who will organize it.

I certainly hope not  

Once the location is firm, someone local/bored/over-achiever will usually step up and assume responsibility. I am hoping that this happens here as well  

[SWriverstone]

Okay...I suggest that...

a) All the Canaan Valley voters raise the white flag and pick one of the remaining two options, and...
b) All the "I don't care" people get off the fence and pick a side!

 
Scott

PS - I also suggest that if nobody steps up to organize Lewisburg, WV...then the meet goes to Peaks of Otter by default.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

PS - I also suggest that if nobody steps up to organize Lewisburg, WV...then the meet goes to Peaks of Otter by default.  

I sincerely doubt that will be a problem, Scott...  

[twist]

Okay...I suggest that...

a) All the Canaan Valley voters raise the white flag and pick one of the remaining two options, and...

I suggest that all the peaks of otter voters raise the white flag and pick lewisburg.

[twist]

P.S.  I haven't even voted yet.

[maddjack]

I suggest that all the peaks of otter voters raise the white flag and pick lewisburg.

We will fight them on the beaches
we will fight them in the streets
we will fight them in the hills
 we will never surrender  (Quote Sir Winston Churchill)  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

We will fight them on the beaches
we will fight them in the streets
we will fight them in the hills
 we will never surrender  (Quote Sir Winston Churchill)  

There could always be a ".5" National  

[maddjack]

P.S.  I haven't even voted yet.

Procrastinator  

[maddjack]

So ,slightly over 2 weeks left to vote.

[stealth1]

I haven't been on this board long but would like to attend if possible.
Since I am unfamiliar with all the locations I voted I don't care.
I always end up going to Ar to ride since those are the closest good roads to my location.
I would enjoy a trip to the east.

[stefrrr]

Cool! Everyone's welcome at these meets (I should know, they let me attend!)
It's a good way to get to know possibly the best group of motorcyclists on the internet.  

[R Doug]

It's a good way to get to know possibly the best group of motorcyclists on the internet.  

Group hug.    

[stefrrr]

I'm either going to get more ignores or lose a few.  

[ConPilot1]

I'd go to Brier Inn for a National under the following circumstances:

1. there's no ritualistic kitten sacrifices
2. I get to split a room with Rude_Rydah Sammyseaman
3. Nobody from Idaho will be there

 

[R Doug]

So ,slightly over 2 weeks left to vote.

I changed my vote to Lewisburg.  I suppose I'm a bandwagon jumper.

[SWriverstone]

Well...the "non-Lewisburg" votes (meaning the Canaan Valley's, Peaks of Otter's, and the "I don't care's") still outnumber the Lewisburg votes!
 

Scott

[maddjack]

Well...the "non-Lewisburg" votes (meaning the Canaan Valley's, Peaks of Otter's, and the "I don't care's") still outnumber the Lewisburg votes!
 

Scott

Which means nothing Scott,just as many of those could be changed to Lewisburg as  Peaks of Otter.
I switched to Lewisburg,Peaks of just isn't getting the support .Maybe a ESTN could be held there in the future. My 2 coppers as one of the resident Asshats

[Papa Lazarou]

Well, I was going to come over but I'm not so sure now. The bestest person on STN, Stefrrr, is now off the Mejico. And Ray will no doubt be off fixing things.

Driving on the wrong side of the road without a chaperone seems a bit daft.  

[maddjack]

Well, I was going to come over but I'm not so sure now. The bestest person on STN, Stefrrr, is now off the Mejico. And Ray will no doubt be off fixing things.

Driving on the wrong side of the road without a chaperone seems a bit daft.  

Well if you do make it over and are around for the National i would be honoured to show you around if you like.

[Flyer]

I just this moment booked the time off. How fortuitous!!
I've never been to Lewisburg, but dig WV in general, so that's my bandwagonhopping for the day.  

[Rednick]

I'm new here,but I cast my vote for Lewisburg,WV. I have ridden the BRP many times and it is without a doubt one of the greatest rides anywhere,but some of my friends have told me they like WV better. I am looking forward to a ride there in 2010. Hopefully I will be able to schedule some time off when this event is scheduled! I have also heard that the locals and the police are much more friendly than they are in VA,although I haven't had any bad experiences in VA ( maybe I have just been lucky ! )

[R Doug]

I got bored last night and starting playing around with day trips from the Lewisburg area.  Keeping the routes at a distacne between 300 and 350 miles (give or take), I came up with a clover leaf style with four full days of riding.  

NE loop - 359 miles - Skyline Drive, BRP, Goshen Pass, US 250 east of Monterey, and a few 600 routes.

SE loop - 342 miles - Rt. 311, a fairly large section of the BRP, and a few 600 routes.

SW loop - 330 miles - Big Walker Mountain & Rt. 16 from Marion all the way to Beckley, WV!

NW loop - 288 miles - US 60 from Rainelle to Gauley Bridge, WV, New River Bridge (including Scenic Rt. 82 which goes under the bridge), the Highland Scenic Hwy, and a 600 route.  

It looks like it's going to be a fun week for me!  

[twist]

Well, I was going to come over but I'm not so sure now. The bestest person on STN, Stefrrr, is now off the Mejico. And Ray will no doubt be off fixing things.

Driving on the wrong side of the road without a chaperone seems a bit daft.  

I'm sure plenty of ST.Ners will be happy to be your chaperone  

[Papa Lazarou]

I'm sure plenty of ST.Ners will be happy to be your chaperone  

Thanks for the very warm offer.

I am a little star struck that stories of my beauty and intellect have crossed the Northern Sea to barbarian lands.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Thanks for the very warm offer.

I am a little star struck that stories of my beauty and intellect have crossed the Northern Sea to barbarian lands.

Hmmm. I haven't heard any of those stories yet  

I hope that you can make it, regardless!  

[maddjack]

Thanks for the very warm offer.

I am a little star struck that stories of my beauty and intellect have crossed the Northern Sea to barbarian lands.

If you show you may have to participate in our Pagan parking lot drinking ritual after the days riding is finished ,otherwise the barbarians may be offended

[maddjack]

I got bored last night and starting playing around with day trips from the Lewisburg area.  Keeping the routes at a distacne between 300 and 350 miles (give or take), I came up with a clover leaf style with four full days of riding.  

NE loop - 359 miles - Skyline Drive, BRP, Goshen Pass, US 250 east of Monterey, and a few 600 routes.

SE loop - 342 miles - Rt. 311, a fairly large section of the BRP, and a few 600 routes.

SW loop - 330 miles - Big Walker Mountain & Rt. 16 from Marion all the way to Beckley, WV!

NW loop - 288 miles - US 60 from Rainelle to Gauley Bridge, WV, New River Bridge (including Scenic Rt. 82 which goes under the bridge), the Highland Scenic Hwy, and a 600 route.  

It looks like it's going to be a fun week for me!  

Don't forget about 501 from Buena vista Va to Big Island, Doug,its in that general area

[Papa Lazarou]

Hmmm. I haven't heard any of those stories yet  

I hope that you can make it, regardless!  

Not a thread I want to be juvenile in. Big sorry.

I really hope to come over. Stef will be away but has offered , most generously, her bike. But I confess I will be a little unsure of the riding stuff in the US. I've done Yurp enough times, but it is much closer.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I really hope to come over. Stef will be away but has offered , most generously, her bike. But I confess I will be a little unsure of the riding stuff in the US. I've done Yurp enough times, but it is much closer.

What's to be unsure of? Stay on the correct side of the road and have fun!

Stef has offered her bike, but if you fly into Newark (NJ) (or something close), we can arrange to pick you up and house you for a night or two  

[ConPilot1]

What's to be unsure of? Stay on the correct side of the road and have fun!

Stef has offered her bike, but if you fly into Newark (NJ) (or something close), we can arrange to pick you up and house you for a night or two  

Pick him up on the KLR and make him ride bitch back from Newark  

[Papa Lazarou]

What's to be unsure of? Stay on the correct side of the road and have fun!

Stef has offered her bike, but if you fly into Newark (NJ) (or something close), we can arrange to pick you up and house you for a night or two  

Wow. And wow for the other offer.

(BTW, where are PA and Newark? I thought Newark was East of Nottingham. Y'know, near where  Thatcher grew up).

?


Pick him up on the KLR and make him ride bitch back from Newark  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Wow. And wow for the other offer.

(BTW, where are PA and Newark? I thought Newark was East of Nottingham. Y'know, near where  Thatcher grew up).

Where in PA do you want to be? Here's a map showing Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA (Philly's in the southeast corner of the state, just for reference). It's about 1 1/2 hours from one Newark to Philly.


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[Mrs. DantesDame]

Pick him up on the KLR and make him ride bitch back from Newark  

Haha - if I did that, I'd at least give him the back of the BMW  


For history's sake, I've picked up Bluepoof and Bombauer from the airport on the bike. But not at the same time  

[Papa Lazarou]

Haha - if I did that, I'd at least give him the back of the BMW  


For history's sake, I've picked up Bluepoof and Bombauer from the airport on the bike. But not at the same time  

So, you're not Chinese?

[Rude_Rydah]

Just to add to the incentive, I'd also be happy to pick you up at the airport in Norfolk, Va and let you borrow the 96 F4i (I'll even have the pink and purple repainted before then)

Start making plans, I'll glad chaperone you on our roads.

[R Doug]

Don't forget about 501 from Buena vista Va to Big Island, Doug,its in that general area

No fears Jack, it's included in the SE loop.  

[Papa Lazarou]

Thanks for the very generous offers from people--yes, I need to start making plans.  

[garry]

FWIW, I spoke to the manager at the Brier Inn last week about the National. Turns out they are becoming a Quality Inn next year and rates are going up. He gave me his business card and said to have someone contact him via email once we have firm dates and estimated headcount (number of rooms needed). He figured a group rate under Quality Inn should be about what the current regular rate is.

[mist]

Did the manager happen to mention if it was just a name change or a renovation?

[garry]

Did the manager happen to mention if it was just a name change or a renovation?

He didn't mention any renovation. I assume it was just being assimilated into the franchise or something. I could be wrong though. It was short conversation. I just wanted contact info and he was on his way out the door for the day.

[Papa Lazarou]

You have Quality Inns too?  

[maddjack]

The pickin ends this Wednesday kids , so if you didn't vote,Get off your ass and do it

[maddjack]

Last day to vote for location,Gee wonder who will win  

[stefrrr]

It's just a few more hours...

[R Doug]

It looks like we'll have to try Jim’s Drive In for dinner some evening!

#48 on the list of...

101 Unique Places to Eat in West Virginia

[maddjack]

It looks like we'll have to try Jim’s Drive In for dinner some evening!

#48 on the list of...

101 Unique Places to Eat in West Virginia

Nice resource there doug,I'll keep that link ,being I hate to eat