2010 ST.N National - Who's Attending?

[R Doug]

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Well, it's time to get the ball rolling on this.  I need to contact the hotel to attempt to get a block of rooms set aside or at least set up a group rate with a deadline for each person attending to call in and get their room.

Before I contact the hotel, I would prefer to have a feel of who's how many are going.  

Please vote and announce your intentions at this time.  This poll will be up for 40 days before it expires.  You may change your vote at anytime during the duration of the poll.

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[maddjack]

I am going , I will reserve vacation as soon as they let us do it, as I said before if you need or want help with this let me know

[Cablebandit]

Presumably.  It will all depend on the employment situation at the time.

[Scratch33]

Definitely in.  

[JReazor]

I'll be putting the vacation request in right after the first of the year.

[Mr.Black]

Yup.

It will be my first major adventure on two wheels since the "Club" days of old.

Looking forward to meeting many of you wackos.

[malbojah]

I'm in. And if my sister is feeling well enough, she'll be riding down as well

[Flyer]

There's a room @ The Brier with my name on it! Merry XMas to me!  
All that remains is to wrassle the time off...

[Mr.Black]

I just contacted the Inn and they are in the midst of becoming a Quality Inn. The woman I spoke to had no info on rates yet for the summer season. She did acknowledge that one member of the group of which I spoke had just made a reservation. My guess is Flyer.

Im curious, will a rep from ST.N be contacting the Inn for a group rate?

I am definatly looking forward to the adventure.

John

[R Doug]

I just contacted the Inn and they are in the midst of becoming a Quality Inn. The woman I spoke to had no info on rates yet for the summer season. She did acknowledge that one member of the group of which I spoke had just made a reservation. My guess is Flyer.

Im curious, will a rep from ST.N be contacting the Inn for a group rate?

I am definatly looking forward to the adventure.

John

Thanks for calling them Cookie.  I do plan on calling them and setting up a group rate. (as per the first post in this thread)  

[Mr.Black]

Thanks for calling them Cookie.  I do plan on calling them and setting up a group rate. (as per the first post in this thread)  

Uh. Derrrrr.  

[garry]

Doug: I posted the name and contact info of the manager in the Brier Inn thread.

I probably won't be attending the National even though it's only a short day ride away. The mid-week nature of the meet means burning more vacation days than I can afford. Maybe I can work out a little comp time with the boss at work, but at this point, I can only afford to do 3-day weekends in 2010 (only 5 moto days to work with all year) in order to maximize trip length versus vacation days used.

[jimmy]

I'm in.

[R Doug]

Doug: I posted the name and contact info of the manager in the Brier Inn thread.

Got it, thanks!  

John Walz
manager@brierinn.com
304-645-7722

I probably won't be attending the National even though it's only a short day ride away. The mid-week nature of the meet means burning more vacation days than I can afford. Maybe I can work out a little comp time with the boss at work, but at this point, I can only afford to do 3-day weekends in 2010 (only 5 moto days to work with all year) in order to maximize trip length versus vacation days used.

It won't be the same w/o you.  

[Formerly Known as Bigfoot]

Presumably.  It will all depend on the employment situation at the time.

Ditto here.

[sprint_st]

Missed riding WV this year.  Ain't going to happen next summer.  See ya in Lewisburg!!!

[Jetpilot5]

By some incredible fluke, I have that week as vacation.  The wife has already given her blessing too, so while it's still a long way off and anything can happen, I plan on attending.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Presumably.  It will all depend on the employment situation at the time.

+1

[Hickey]

I want to go.  It is going to depend on my work schedule, which I can't predict right now.  Hopefully I'll have a mild March and April, so that I can get things done early and quickly.  Then June would be free and open for travel.

[Oilhed]

I'm in (pending vac approval in March)

[Grove Rat]

It'll be my first national but part of a 12 day trip to Alexandria, Va before heading back to Texas. Can't wait.

[Bender]

Sign me up for an absolutely positively maybe.    
If I'm not working then and have the money, I'll be there.  

[Papa Lazarou]

I hope too, finances willing.

[Mr.Black]

I hope too, finances willing.

You taking the bridge or the tunnel?

[Papa Lazarou]

You taking the bridge or the tunnel?

walking

[bungie4]

Man, after spending time at the Brier in Lewisburg in 08 it really hurt to click on 'Darn, can't make it'.  The week following the National is the Canadian FJR meet at Mont Tremblant, and I'm leaving that meet to head out to the East Coast (Cabot). I don't think theirs anyway I can swing that much time off.

I rode Tennessee this year, and I still like WV by a long shot! TN has some spectacular roads, but getting to them is no different than anywhere else. WV *ALL* the damn roads are great everywhere!

[Mr.Black]

walking

Hold your breath for a long time?

[propeller]

As I said in an earlier post,
France and I enjoyed Lake Placid so much that we've booked that week vacation as soon as we heard about the National!

Count us in!!!

[Papa Lazarou]

Hold your breath for a long time?

Nope. Been a zombie for the last 16 years. Works for me.  

[maddjack]

I hope too, finances willing.

declare yourself a 3rd world country,maybe you'll get an aid package  

[Papa Lazarou]

declare yourself a 3rd world country,maybe you'll get an aid package  

I'm a third world country.


Mmmmmmmmmmm, feels good.

[Mr.Awesome]

I wasnt able to get a road trip in this year with life happening. But I am deffinetly going to make it to this one.  

[02VFR]

I am planning to attend.  My schedule at work might be changing in February/March so I will know more after that..

[Diablo Rojo]

I am a definite maybe, depending on work.

[SEUSADAVE]

Yep. I'm in.

[chornbe]

I'll be putting the vacation request in right after the first of the year.

+1

I'll be there with at least one guest/pillion.

My brother and guest will likely attend, too.

[Stargzrgrl]

I'm a definite maybe.  Need to make sure the grandparents aren't planning a vacation that time of year as well.

[farmer fred]

I'm really going to try and make this one.  Hell, it's great riding all the way from my house.

[MK96xj]

It is too close for me to make excuses.

I'm in.

[Huron52]

I want to go.... but I can't say for sure right now. I think I have company coming (they ride) and they would like to go .... Then with Canadian FJR rally the week after...



 Can I say maybe?

[sprint_st]

Huron,
Don't worry about a bunch of FJR drivers up there in the flat lands.  Com' on down to West By God Verginny!!!  You won't regret it.
Rod

[Huron52]

Rod

 Quebec isn't flat or straight.... I have been to WV several times and enjoy going back everytime I do.  This is just in the timing.... It's do-able to do both... It's just when the company is dropping in.
  As for hanging out with the STN crowd.... they are a hoot!
Tom

[bassjones]

I was planning a Memorial Day week trip up to the UP, through Wisconsin, but I might just have to change plans.  I've never been to a meet so this is intriguing to me.

[sprint_st]

Rod

 Quebec isn't flat or straight.... I have been to WV several times and enjoy going back everytime I do.  This is just in the timing.... It's do-able to do both... It's just when the company is dropping in.
  As for hanging out with the STN crowd.... they are a hoot!
Tom

Tom,
Just pulling your leg a bit, should have inserted an   or something.  WV is my favorite place to ride and the STN crowd is the best!!! Definitely would enjoy seeing you there.  As soon as I saw Lewisburg AND STN National, I knew that's where I wanted to be.
Rod

[falconati]

Depending on where I am with my install at work, yes.

[cb400]

I should be able to make my first national, considering it's practically in my backyard.

--jeff

[jimmy]

 Quebec isn't flat or straight....

Or smooth!!    

[02VFR]

My work schedule came out for next year; I am off so count me in.
My buddy from work will be tagging along also...

[bungie4]

Or smooth!!    

Lots of the 3 series roads were repaved in the last year. Try 327! Most fun I've had on a Canadian road all year!

[st2sam]

My work schedule came out for next year; I am off so count me in.
My buddy from work will be tagging along also...

Good news Phil, it'll be nice to see you again.
I wanna ride your Duc a bit, and you can try out my Connie...

[02VFR]

Good news Phil, it'll be nice to see you again.
I wanna ride your Duc a bit, and you can try out my Connie...

Deal....

[Oddball]

Unless I am lucky enough to find a job that will conflict I'm in, but would most likely going the camping route to save money.

Although that was the plan last year and at the last minute I was able to find some great members here that let me split the cost of the rooms with them.  

[Acadian Rider]

Unless the sky falls, I'm in.  Voted first option.  

Trying to get Sue to come pillion but no guarantee yet.  


 

[Mr.Black]

Unless the sky falls, I'm in.  Voted first option.  

Trying to get Sue to come pillion but no guarantee yet.  


 

Even if the sky falls in. You have a Wee, ride over the pieces of sky scattering the road!!!

[squeezer]

Well, if I skip the weekend the wife is planning in New York for her 50th birthday, I can come.

And then I could go to lots more rallies because I'd be single again!



(Maybe I'll be able to catch up with you all at ESTN.)

[Condor]

I will be there. Somebody has to represent Wisconsin.

[mxvet57]

I will be there. Somebody has to represent Wisconsin.

not to mention bring some cheese.

[cjgauthier]

Well, if I skip the weekend the wife is planning in New York for her 50th birthday, I can come.

And then I could go to lots more rallies because I'd be single again!



(Maybe I'll be able to catch up with you all at ESTN.)

       Celebrate early and maybe she'll let you go.   Did you remind her that she just had a birthday last year?    

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Not to mention that she'll be fifty for a WHOLE YEAR, whereas the National is only there for a week. How can she argue against that??

[squeezer]

Not to mention that she'll be fifty for a WHOLE YEAR, whereas the National is only there for a week. How can she argue against that??

To be honest, she probably wouldn't if she hadn't already booked rooms and invited friends for the party.

Did you remind her that she just had a birthday last year?    

I'll bring that up.    Besides, I like sleeping on the couch. It's comfy and you don't hear the dogs snore. They're in our room.

Ah, I'll get the stars aligned one of these years. I seem to make it to other rallies. I'm just on a bad luck scheduling streak with STN.

[blackbat]

The wife and I will be there. Will look into where to stay this weekend. Can' wait to ride again. At least a foot of snow here in western MD:beerchug:  

[Huron52]

It's beginning to look more like I will be there!

[Playinthestreet]

I'm in.

Ya think that spark plug will stay in for the entire trip??

[Acadian Rider]

It's beginning to look more like I will be there!

Another big mileage summer for you Tom?  

[cjgauthier]

Unless I am lucky enough to find a job that will conflict I'm in, but would most likely going the camping route to save money.

Although that was the plan last year and at the last minute I was able to find some great members here that let me split the cost of the rooms with them.  

            Start a room sharing thread.   We are a generous and caring group, not to mention cheap. There are many among us that will split a room, offer floor space for your Thermarest, or even share a bed.
                NO SPOONING!        

[maddjack]

            Start a room sharing thread.   We are a generous and caring group, not to mention cheap. There are many among us that will split a room, offer floor space for your Thermarest, or even share a bed.
                NO SPOONING!        

You do know you can start the thread  

[02VFR]

                NO SPOONING!        

   

[staedtler]

ok, so i'm planning on it... i'm right now on google earth planning a route.
(i've never been to that part of the country)
looks like i'll slab it from SA to Memphis (spend the night), and from there on 40 to Knoxville, then 81, make a left on 77 and then a right on 64 to Lewisburg...
is there a more intersting way to get to Lewisburg from Knoxville? or is it pretty much a decent ride...
i was thinking on droping over to deals gap from Knoxville in my way (out of curiosity more than anything), is it worth it? (but i on't wan't to burn a whole day just by doing that)...in other words, seems to be about 300miles from
knoxville to Lewisburg, but if the secondary roads are too slow, i might as well make that ride worth while...

any suggestions?

I remember meeting this guy 'reaper' at last years national, he's in Memphis...(maybe we tag along from there)

Reaper, where are you?

[Huron52]

Another big mileage summer for you Tom?  

Maybe just average....

[Spanky]

I am  new to STN, but I have been riding for a while. I booked my room last night and I am looking forward to meeting everyone. It will be nice to put some faces to all the crazy posts  

[Mr.Black]

            Start a room sharing thread.   We are a generous and caring group, not to mention cheap. There are many among us that will split a room, offer floor space for your Thermarest, or even share a bed.
                NO SPOONING!        

I have met you. You are WAY to fuzzy for me to get that close to.

[falconati]

time requested off work ..approved

[chornbe]

time requested off work ..approved

W00T

[falconati]

Now I just need to get a GPS on my ST3...

[Oilhed]

Now I just need to get a GPS on my ST3...

I do!

[chornbe]

Made my reservations at the Brier Inn tonight. Nights of the 14th, 15th, and 16th. They're giving a 5% discount for ST.N. Every little bit helps.

[R Doug]

I just booked my room for the 11th - 16th.  I'm going to call Jo (manager) this weekend to confirm a discount for us and set up a code we can use when calling in.  I asked for John (the guy Garry posted about earlier) but I was directed to speak with Jo.  

Chris, who did you talk to in order to get a discount?  

[chornbe]

I just booked my room for the 11th - 16th.  I'm going to call Jo (manager) this weekend to confirm a discount for us and set up a code we can use when calling in.  I asked for John (the guy Garry posted about earlier) but I was directed to speak with Jo.  

Chris, who did you talk to in order to get a discount?  

Whoever answered the phone. It was a woman. Didn't catch her name.

"Hi. I'm calling to reserve a room. Question, first... you're honoring the group rate for Sport-touring dot net, right?"

"One moment..." [click, click, shuffle, click] "Yes sir, it's a 5 percent discount."

"Thanks. Ok, I need to reserve for...." and so forth.

They have it written down or "in the system".

I specifically said "group rate for sport touring dot net" and she came back with "yes, we have a group rate for sport touring".



Doug, you're bunking in there early, huh?

[R Doug]

Thanks for the reply.  I'll talk to the manager because the lady I spoke to said she didn't see anything set up for sport-touring.net.  There appears to be a communication problem on their end.

I am getting there early.  I have a lot of day loops I want to do from the area from Sat. - Tues.  

[chornbe]

Thanks for the reply.  I'll talk to the manager because the lady I spoke to said she didn't see anything set up for sport-touring.net.  There appears to be a communication problem on their end.

I am getting there early.  I have a lot of day loops I want to do from the area from Sat. - Tues.  

Awesome... maybe I'll talk to the events coordinator and get there early, too. I already have the whole week sched'd off work.  

[Huron52]

Ok then! sounds like we are almost there....

                        (as he sits by the phone/ computer with credit card in hand waiting for the special code)

[maddjack]

Doug when are they converting to a Quality inn?? As a AMA member I get 10% off  there and same for my AARP at Quality Inns

[R Doug]

The switch in hotel flag is a few months away.  

(you qualify for an AARP membership!?   wow, you're old!)  

[maddjack]

The switch in hotel flag is a few months away.  

(you qualify for an AARP membership!?   wow, you're old!)  

Shut up or I'll beat you with my walker  

[Scoop]

My wife and I are planning on it.  Still waiting to see how the holidays are going to work out, but it's almost certain that we will be there.  

[ScooterPie]

I'm so excited to

1: have the best excuse EVER to skip a chemo treatment  
2: ride my scooter over 1400 miles round trip
3: visit WV for the first time  
4: take zillions of pictures  

and

5: have oodles of fun!  

Lake Placid was super cool, even in the pouring rain.  I'm looking forward to a drier ride and more crazy people.

[chornbe]

I'm so excited to

1: have the best excuse EVER to skip a chemo treatment  
2: ride my scooter over 1400 miles round trip
3: visit WV for the first time  
4: take zillions of pictures  

and

5: have oodles of fun!  

Lake Placid was super cool, even in the pouring rain.  I'm looking forward to a drier ride and more crazy people.

Looking forward to seeing you again.  

[malbojah]

oh god, she registered...we're all screwed now!

[blackbuell]

Sandy and I will be there. Not sure what we'll be riding though it might be something shiney and new.

[Gulfsail]

I've scheduled my vacation and I'm looking forward to riding in WV again.

[R Doug]

I'll be calling the hotel soon now that we have a very good feel of a possible head count.  Some folks are already getting discounts by mentioning STN while  others (like me) are left at regular room rates.

Once I can establish an official group discount code, I'll post up the details.

[chornbe]

I'll be calling the hotel soon now that we have a very good feel of a possible head count.  Some folks are already getting discounts by mentioning STN while  others (like me) are left at regular room rates.

Once I can establish an official group discount code, I'll post up the details.

Thanks, Doug!

[Chips]

Looks like the stars are aligning and I'll likely be able to make this. This will probably be part of the last official father-daughter activity before she flies the coop so it's doubly exciting for me. We'll ride down the Friday prior to Greer, SC so we can particiate in BMW Perfomance Driving School's Car Control clinic on 6/14 and 6/15 then ride up to this shindig. I'll know for sure by mid-February.

[chornbe]

Looks like the stars are aligning and I'll likely be able to make this. This will probably be part of the last official father-daughter activity before she flies the coop so it's doubly exciting for me. We'll ride down the Friday prior to Greer, SC so we can particiate in BMW Perfomance Driving School's Car Control clinic on 6/14 and 6/15 then ride up to this shindig. I'll know for sure by mid-February.

Awesome! The kiddo's a good egg. Glad to see she'll be attending.  

[SLK50]

  Would anybody thinking of going down early ( Sat? ) be interested in sharing a room to save some money?

  It looks like I'm on my own for this trip and I would like to split the room costs in order to get a few extra days in Lewisburg. Hopefully I'll get to ride some of R Doug's routes.

  I'm not fussy, prefer a non-smoker.

  I'd be leaving ( return trip home ) early Thurs. AM

[blackbat]

Just made reservation with Jo. 5% discount for 6/14--6/16. No problems, just mention STN. Now what rides to make. Know the area a little bit. Used to do a lot of caving in WV. Can' wait to meet everyone.

[ConPilot1]

  Would anybody thinking of going down early ( Sat? ) be interested in sharing a room to save some money?

  It looks like I'm on my own for this trip and I would like to split the room costs in order to get a few extra days in Lewisburg. Hopefully I'll get to ride some of R Doug's routes.

  I'm not fussy, prefer a non-smoker.

  I'd be leaving ( return trip home ) early Thurs. AM

I'd be down for that. I smoke, but do it outside only. Same here, non fussy single rider.

[Mr.Awesome]

Vacation time aproved!!!!!!  Will not miss this one.

[R Doug]

Congrats on the new job!

[bassjones]

I'll be calling the hotel soon now that we have a very good feel of a possible head count.  Some folks are already getting discounts by mentioning STN while  others (like me) are left at regular room rates.

Once I can establish an official group discount code, I'll post up the details.

Can you edit the first post and put it in there so it's not hidden?  Or maybe just start a new thread with the announcement of the discount code?

[R Doug]

Can you edit the first post and put it in there so it's not hidden?  Or maybe just start a new thread with the announcement of the discount code?

All new updates will be posted here....  

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,49627.0/topicseen.html

[Papa Lazarou]

If I can attend, and given recent financial events this is getting more remote, can I ignore people I meet who are ignoring me?

[R Doug]

We'll get name tags made up that will have people's real and screen names on them.  As Paul said, you can ignore them in person as you do on STN.  

If the people who are ignoring you on STN are true to themselves, they should avoid you in person.   Therefore, no extra effort will be required for you to avoid them.  

[Fudge]

I am making plans to attend also.  

[falconati]

We'll get name tags made up that will have people's real and screen names on them.  As Paul said, you can ignore them in person as you do on STN.  

If the people who are ignoring you on STN are true to themselves, they should avoid you in person.   Therefore, no extra effort will be required for you to avoid them.  

All joking aside, I think nametags for at least 2 days would be really helpful!  I'm terrible with names...

[Grove Rat]

Unfortunately I'm not only having to scratch the rally , but also my entire 12 day vacation trip.

I just hate when work gets in the way.....

[Papa Lazarou]

Looks like I shall have to cry off this one. £5K on the dog, etc. Piss.  

[LtDaninBoca]

Anyone looking for somebody to split a room? I'll be riding up from Florida....Please PM me to introduce yourself and we'll work out details... Thumbsup

[SLK50]

  I'm looking to split a room, too. My previous roomy has become non-committal due to work.
I was hoping to find someone to split room costs which would allow me to extend my stay.
I could arrive as early as Saturday and stay through Wednesday evening. I need to leave
for home on Thursday morning.
  Five nights split would cost less than three night alone. If anyone is interested, let me know.
As I've said before, I'm not fussy but prefer a non-smoker.
  And FWIW, I snore so earplugs are advised.  

[Condor]

I just canceled my hotel reservation. Work has gotten in the way again. Maybe next year.

[Scoop]

Looks like I shall have to cry off this one. £5K on the dog, etc. Piss.  

   What did you do, have it gold plated!!

[Scoop]

On another note, my wife and I will also not be attending, contrary to previously held beliefs.  Sadly, the addition on the house is likely to be happening right at the same time.  Happily though, said addition includes a large garage and bike cave.

[chornbe]

On another note, my wife and I will also not be attending, contrary to previously held beliefs.  Sadly, the addition on the house is likely to be happening right at the same time.  Happily though, said addition includes a large garage and bike cave.

Sweet. Ongoing pictures and discussion requested.  

[Scoop]

Definitely, as soon as the digging starts!

[Huron52]

On another note, my wife and I will also not be attending, contrary to previously held beliefs.  Sadly, the addition on the house is likely to be happening right at the same time.  Happily though, said addition includes a large garage and bike cave.

Sad to hear you are not coming to the national.  But a   :thumbsup:for the large garage .

When do you think the frost will be out of the ground?  

[Flyer]

 £5K on the dog, etc. Piss.  

 What did you do, have it gold plated!!

My guess is Canine STD.  

Sorry you can't make it Scoop.
OTOH, I look forward to checking out your Cave Cooler, next time up your way.  

[Scoop]

Sad to hear you are not coming to the national.  But a   :thumbsup:for the large garage .

When do you think the frost will be out of the ground?  

Frost is out now, I think.  People up the street are building a house and have the hole dug already.  I am waiting for drawings so I can get permits so I can start.  Stupid draftsman we had screwed us up and now we are behind about a month.  Oh well, more riding and garage dreaming while we wait.  The weather here is awesome.

[Scoop]

OTOH, I look forward to checking out your Cave Cooler, next time up your way.  

It will be open to all comers.  A place to park, have a brew and BBQ, laundry and a shower!  Bike maintenance and a wash included!

[Papa Lazarou]

   What did you do, have it gold plated!!

Absolutely.  

[chornbe]

All joking aside, I think nametags for at least 2 days would be really helpful!  I'm terrible with names...

I always bring a box of labels and a few Sharpies to these things. I'm the same way with names.  

[Mr.Black]

I always bring a box of labels and a few Sharpies to these things. I'm the same way with names.  

Shit. We'll need a whole box alone just for all of your freakin' names!!!!!

[R Doug]

FKA... AKA...  



 

[chornbe]

Stop picking on me...



 

[Mr.Black]

Stop picking on me...