Second chance Region 4 campout. Hocking Hills this time! Reserve now!

[sleazy rider]

Would there be any interest in a second camping excursion this fall?  I'm thinking Oct 1-3 to Hocking Hills State Park.  Get there Friday after work, ride the Triple Nickel and other fine roads in the area, then take Sunday afternoon to come home.  Hopefully, I'll have my Daytona back by then with some reliability installed.    For those with extra vacation days like me, I'll plan on arriving Thursday night, securing a good site for us and figure out a fun day for Friday.

Hocking Hills SP has electric campsites @ $28 per night and mini-cabins @ $40 per night.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/743/default.aspx

MY RESERVATIONS ARE MADE for Sept 30-Oct 3.

Attendees:

Tom
Scott
Dave

[G]

as much as i would like too my youngest plays on two soccor teams one of them a travel team i dont think i would be able to do this ,so the white whale will have to stay beached for now

[wibornz]

Well I do have about a month of vacation time built up.  I may be interested. I will have to check the vacation book.

[Max Wedge]

Definetly interested. After August, I am mostly free.   I have been thinking about doing the 555.

[Bender]

YOU BET .....

Now if the stars align properly.  

[CLAY]

Bow opener?  That'd be tough.  Seems like I might have something else then too- I'll be back.

[mxvet57]

 I have been thinking about doing the 555.

I may be there Sunday.

[sleazy rider]

This is just a starter topic.  Times and dates can be shuffled if needed.  I'd prefer late September/early October due to my commitments at work & home for the next 4-6 weeks.  Location is flexible too, if someone else has a better suggestion.  I just wanna go ride in the Hills region again sometime this year with this group.

[wibornz]

the dates are good with me.   Carla and I are going to ride 250 to skyline dr. the first part of the week and be back to the camp ground on thurs the first.  

[McHack]

I'm a possible maybe,  I cant do Friday night....  but, Saturday seems possible,  as of today...

Oh,  if anyone digs some good hiking while there,  I heartily recommend Cantwell Cliffs.

[sleazy rider]

Ok, I'm calling it.     I've reserved campsite #112 for Thursday evening to Sunday morning, September 30 to October 3.  Grand total is $89.25 for the whole shebang.  It's right across from the showers and has electricity.  There are six other sites directly adjoining it for anyone who is coming and can commit now.

Park:     HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
Facility:     H HILLS ELECTRIC
Equipment:     Tent
Arrival Date:     9/30/2010      # of Nights :  3
Site Name:     112      # Persons:  2
Occupant:     sleazy rider

Y'all come, hear?

[dentedvw]

I have been riding down there a bunch this year, and it's a hoot.
I might be able to make it this time.  

[pops66]

I will be calling on monday when I get home.

[Bender]

Ok, I'm calling it.     I've reserved campsite #112 for Thursday evening to Sunday morning, September 30 to October 3.  Grand total is $89.25 for the whole shebang.  It's right across from the showers and has electricity.  There are six other sites directly adjoining it for anyone who is coming and can commit now.

Park:     HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
Facility:     H HILLS ELECTRIC
Equipment:     Tent
Arrival Date:     9/30/2010      # of Nights :  3
Site Name:     112      # Persons:  2
Occupant:     sleazy rider

Y'all come, hear?

Will they let you put more than 1 tent on a site ??  I'll split a spot if they will...I cannot commit until really close due to work scheduling.

[sleazy rider]

Just tinkering around in Mapsource for some rides...

Friday's bonus early arriver ride suggestion:

Three States, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in a loop. 350 miles, 12 hours including food and photo stops.

[sleazy rider]

And for Saturday, I present the Triple Nickel:

200 miles, 7 hours including stops



 

PM for the actual Garmin gpx files.

[doogman4]

That's bow season. No way.  

Have fun.  

[sleazy rider]

Stay tuned.  I've got a possible weekend free on August 16-17.    Think northern Kentucky, ala Kincaid Lake State Park.  Basco and Stripes showed me some roads down there.  It's 4.5 hours from Detroit to the park.  Excellent camping facilities.

[Squijummonkey]

You've perked my interest. I don't have any classes on Friday, so it's perfect.  Now all I have left to do is check with Krell when he gets back =D  

[sleazy rider]

Will they let you put more than 1 tent on a site ??  I'll split a spot if they will...I cannot commit until really close due to work scheduling.

I think we can.  Will check their website and with the campground today.  


From the website:

Campsites accommodate a tent or tents with combined floor space under 200 square feet, or a camper and a tent
Parking pads fit 2 cars, or a car and a camper, or up to 3 motorcycles, and vehicle passes are available at some parks for extra cars
Each site accommodates families or groups of up to 6

My tent is a grand total of 20 square feet, so that leaves 180 sf for two other tents.  

[Reddog*]

Buump
Seeing what I can do to attend.

[McHack]

Well,  I'm upgrading the forks on the SV this weekend,   will have to wait & see how my schedule works out that weekend,  but I'd love to jump in on y'alls 555 run on Saturday,  I live in Pataskala so its easy for me to meet up w/ y'all.  

Just need a time & place.

[sleazy rider]

Campout is just a few weeks away! 

Get your gear packed and come enjoy the twisties, a campfire and a cold one. 

I'll have somewhat fresh tires, new brakes and windscreen installed on the Daytona by then.  Heck, I might even have the HID headlights installed too.  Teardown starts tomorrow to get 'er ready.

I've broken in the Escort 8500 too. 

[mxvet57]

I've broken in the Escort 8500 too. 

The last time i saw the Datona it wasn't going to fast.    

[wibornz]

Me and Carla are out.  We spent to much money on Justin and Courtney's wedding.

[sleazy rider]

The last time i saw the Datona it wasn't going to fast.   

It was in front of you during the ride to Leggs Inn.  

Oh, wait, that was the BMW.

[Ack535]

Let me see what I can do... A definate maybe for me!

Pete

[sleazy rider]

How about we stop at the AMA Museum in Pickerington, OH on the way home Sunday?  They open at 9AM.  Admission is a paltry $10 per person.

[Bender]

New chain and sprockets, and new rear tire ordered.... just for this trip.  

[sleazy rider]

Guess that means we'll have to do more miles while there to justify it.  

[McHack]

How about we stop at the AMA Museum in Pickerington, OH on the way home Sunday?  They open at 9AM.  Admission is a paltry $10 per person.

Well,  Pickerington IS on the east side of Columbus, & the museum is EASILY accessible from the I-70...

[Loki]

Ya know, you all can do a pre-trip camp check at on my lawn at the bonfire....

just sayin..always good to do a 'check-out over night in a controlled area pre-camp test thing'.

L;

[sleazy rider]

Ya know, you all can do a pre-trip camp check at on my lawn at the bonfire....

just sayin..always good to do a 'check-out over night in a controlled area pre-camp test thing'.

L;

   My rig is 48 state tested, but a campfire has it's attractions.

[Bender]

Ya know, you all can do a pre-trip camp check at on my lawn at the bonfire....

just sayin..always good to do a 'check-out over night in a controlled area pre-camp test thing'.

L;

If I forget something... at least it would be a short ride home.  

[bassjones]

And for Saturday, I present the Triple Nickel:

200 miles, 7 hours including stops



 

PM for the actual Garmin gpx files.

you must ride 550 too.  trust me!

[twotrackhero]

And for Saturday, I present the Triple Nickel:

200 miles, 7 hours including stops



 

PM for the actual Garmin gpx files.

  I'm really going to have to try and make this trip

[knolltop314]

Should be lotsa fun!!  

[sleazy rider]

Just an FYI for those thinking about coming without reservations - the campground is full up, as in NO SPACE left. 

I have three tents already committed to my site: me, Shadowfax and Bender.

Who else has made the cut-off?

[Reddog*]

Haven't made reservations yet for anything.
Hotels seem to be fairly full also. B&B's have higher weekend rates during Oct.
Starting to make me wonder about going there, could be full of pace cars looking at color

[ChuckFever]

could be full of pace cars looking at color

That's exactly what it is.

I called the park office about a week ago to inquire on why everything seemed to be booked so late in the season and she said there are a number of Fall festivals in the area that weekend and it is one of the busiest times of the year for them.  

FWIW...the site only let's you book 2 nights in a row if the reservation touches a Fri or a Sat. If you look on the date calender there are 3 electric sites available for Fri and 1 non-electric and 1 cabin (not bad price at $40.00) available for Sat. You have to make your reservation on the phone though to book separate sites for the 2 days.

I'm not going to commit until I see what the weather looks like. I checked the Almanac for those dates for the last 10 years and it's almost 50/50 between seriously crap weather (50's/30's) and very nice weather (70's/50's).

[sleazy rider]

The current forecast for Thursday, the 30th is high near 85 and a low of 35.  

Second update:  I got a reprieve from the district manager and don't have to be at Cobo on Saturday.  Campout at Loki's back on the agenda.

[sleazy rider]

Updated weather guess from the swami - all weekend sunny, 70ish for highs and 40ish for lows.  Bring a heater for your tent and your favorite antifreeze for the bonfire tire kicking.  All my camping gear is packed up and ready.  Routes are loaded in GPS, cash stashed and enthusiasm bubbling.

[Bender]

New tire mounted and ballanced... new sprockets on...partway back together...

Finish up after work tomorrow.. then start the packing.  

[sleazy rider]

Lunch in Ohio!

[mxvet57]

Lunch in Ohio!

But the window says breakfast.

Just saying.

[knolltop314]

Ed,
You could take some lessons from Tom on packing lighter .................
Just sayin'
 
 

Course I could take some lessons on closing up a tent ..................................

[G]

hope you all have your rain gear and your gribings heated cloths,  lansing suposed to get down to frezzing sat night with rain

[Shadowfax]

New PR2s on the Trophy --  
New Coils on the Trophy --  
Startup and cold idol problem fixed by new Coils -- BIG  
Trophy wired for GPS - Radar - Heated Vest --  
Find my 3 man tent --  
Check Weather -  
Still don't know if my son needs me to help him move this weekend --  

Packing up tonight just in case I can blast out of here tomorrow!!

[sleazy rider]

Got it all, G.  A wise, grizzled old vet like me plans ahead.  Even gots a heater for the tent.  

[Shadowfax]

Got it all, G.  A wise, grizzled old vet like me plans ahead.  Even gots a heater for the tent.  

Ahhh...did you bring TWO?

[CLAY]

Ahhh...did you bring TWO?

If there's two of you in the tent you don't need a heater.  

[Bender]

I have my own tent and my own heater.....  

Save me an electrical outlet.  

[mxvet57]

If there's two of you in the tent you don't need a heater.  

ZING

[Shadowfax]

If there's two of you in the tent you don't need a heater.  

I've roomed with Tom..you're right, if I stayed in the same small tent with Tom we wouldn't need a heater..but don't light a match either  

[Shadowfax]

I have my own tent and my own heater.....  

Save me an electrical outlet.  

Bender..when are you going down?  If I can go it will be early afternoon Friday if you want company...

[Bender]

pm sent....leaving after work.  Not sure when that is though....

[sleazy rider]

Fair warning to all.  The road to the campground is fun.  Very squiggly and lots of blind curves.  Watch for deer also.  Had three run in front of me going up the campground road!  No cell reception in the park.  I'm in Logan having breakfast.

[sleazy rider]

Home sweet home.

[McHack]

What time are you guys leaving camp,  Saturday morning?   I can't do the camp,  I've got a gig tonite in Reynoldsburg.

[mxvet57]

Home sweet home.

I see you didn't bring the inflatable Holiday Inn.

[Shadowfax]

Jamie has to work her store until 6 and I can't find anyone to watch Aidan after school yet.  If I can't leave until 7pm I'm not thrilled about dodging deer in the woods at midnight.  I'll consider leaving uber early in the morning if I can catch up with the you late morning on your route.  As was asked a post or two ago..any idea what time you'll be heading out Saturday morning?

[Shadowfax]

Home sweet home.

No Taj Ma Tent?

[sleazy rider]

Honestly, it depends on when everyone gets here.  If Scott and Dave are late night arrivals, I can't see getting out of camp before 10AM.  FYI, if you come looking for us, campsite 112.  Top of the hill, turn hard left and look for the showers on the right.  I'm on the left in the pictured tent.

Today has been fun so far.  Rode down near Portsmouth, the zigzagged my way NE back to the park.  

[wibornz]

Carla and me saw Bender and Shadowfox at Cabelas in Dundee. They were in route.

[sleazy rider]

They made it about 11:30 last night.  Scott has heater envy.  

[wibornz]

Looks like you guys will have a nice ride home.  And a bad ride is still better than no ride    I hope you guys had a great time.

[sleazy rider]

 Well, I'm two for two.    it's pouring just like the Su Casa ride.

[sleazy rider]

Iron Pony FTW!  I will be making a second trip there.  Got my Gerbing G3s and a balaclava to ward off the chill.  The place is huge and I had tear myself away from the clearance section.  Jackets for $29?  Boots for $44!

[wibornz]

I have been buying from Ironpony for years.  They have great prices.

[sleazy rider]

Home again.  Last saw Bender on his way west on I-96.  Scott dropped off at his place and I was last.  555 is a lot of fun.  The Daytona caught a little air under both wheels coming over one of the last large hills.    All in all, great trip, no casualties, no scares and good company.

[Bender]

Home, unpacked...and just finished a lerge plate of lasagna..

Had a great time... well worth the trip..

[Shadowfax]

Ok..the second night..even though it was pouring rain out was MUCH nicer after we stopped at Wally World and I picked myself up a nice little ceramic heater like Bender's.  Since I spent the first night with my tent wedged between Sleazy's and Bender's with their heaters humming away all night while I FROZE MY ASS OFF thinking of them all toasty and comfy right next door... night two was a HUGE improvement    

Saturday the weather was great for riding the 555 until dinner time when the rain started.  Iron Pony was awesome as Tom mentioned, knowledgeable staff and a huge selection of stuff.  Picked up a nice jacket for my 7 year old son, a new controller for my vest and some awesome Gortex lined Olympia gloves for the remainder of the ride home.  I see many day trips with Sleazy in my future..let's see, baloney sandwich for lunch at G&R in Waldo then Iron Pony and home  

Overall a successful and fun trip.

[McHack]

GAH, I couldn't make it... I had a gig Friday AND Saturday...  when I woke up Saturday AM,  there was just no way,  I was too dang sore....   Hope y'all had a great time!