"Meet and Eat" Roll Call / RSVP

[garry]

Time to get a headcount of how many people plan on attending so that I can give Dennys a heads up on what to expect. I'm guessing there are a couple dozen non-STN folks riding up from Pittsburgh due to word-of-mouth on Pittsburgh area moto-forums.

Note that I have options for you to tell me how many NON-STN friends will be joining you. I expect anyone that is an STN member to vote for themselves.

Thanks! Can't wait to see ya'll in the parking lot of Dennys between 11am and Noon on Sunday, April 22nd.

[chornbe]

I'm there. I'm riding with others, but no pillion. The other riders will chime in themselves.

[googus]

I'm in, room already reserved at the Days Inn.
Greg

[R Doug]

Room reserved and I'm not sure if anyone is riding up with me or not.  

C'ya there.

EDIT to say I'll be there rain or shine unless we're talking about some freak of nature severe thunderstorm with hail the size of volleyballs and tornados.  

[tomballos]

Garry,

I am coming via back roads both ways, like last year.  This means I will be with the group Saturday night and departing before the Big Burger on Sunday.  I am in but not to eat.  So I didn't vote in the poll.

TomB

[Rincewind]

I voted probable.  I'd be riding up and back that day.  

If anyone from the SE PA area wants to ride-up with me, lemme know.  

[Allan]

I'm definatly going to be up sunday. My stay at the days in might be canceled though.

[Snowbird]

I voted "probable +2 friends." That means unless the day is a total washout, I will be there with a passenger. It also means that if all goes well at least one bike with a single rider will come along... but if the day is nice, as many as 10 people could accompany me. (That's how many came with me on a follow-up ride last year. Most of them say they'll come this year.)

Do you want further refinement once the weather forecast is clear?

[garry]

Do you want further refinement once the weather forecast is clear?

Sure. I believe I set the poll up so that you can change your vote as circumstances or 10-day weather forecasts dictate. I won't be contacting Dennys until a few days before so there's no rush to vote/RSVP.

To be honest, once we're north of 50 or so, it's a moot point. They will be crushed, but we'll have fun anyway.

[Stargzrgrl]

I'll be there.  

Just don't know if I'll be riding my own bike (front end needs work badly,) on a completely new ride or borrowing one of MacGyver's yet.  

[kendenton]

I'm a definite - room is booked.  I'll be back-roading it from NJ on Saturday, and slabbing it after lunch on Sunday.

[fzmax]

I'm in, room booked.

[Chips]

I'm a definite with 3 non StNers.

[johnpitts01]

I'm sure there is another thread, but where and when is this event?

[ZmZmOn2]

I'm riding in with Chornbe and Chips.  Looking forward to riding new (to me) stretches of asphalt in central PA

[happybusa]

 

Garry,
Definitely in again this year.
At least two of us will be staying over in Corning,NY and riding to Clearfield from there.
Time is scheduled and we are ready.

SullyBusa

[JETSET]

I'm in + 4 and the NJ crew lets just hope we get good WX I already put my request in.

[JETSET]

Garry,

I am coming via back roads both ways, like last year.  This means I will be with the group Saturday night and departing before the Big Burger on Sunday.  I am in but not to eat.  So I didn't vote in the poll.

TomB

Tom are going to meet in Scranton again?

[NJFJR]

Doesn't look like I'll be leading the way this time. Lotsa problems coming up, $$ being the worst one. I didn't even book a room yet. Looks like I'll be doing something else on the 21st.

[MilleRrrr]

I'm in from the Pittsburgh contingency.  any others can post up themselves

Just for the day

[JETSET]

Doesn't look like I'll be leading the way this time. Lotsa problems coming up, $$ being the worst one. I didn't even book a room yet. Looks like I'll be doing something else on the 21st.

That SUX I was looking foward to riding with you and sharing some Crown.I hope you find away to work it out if not.We'll get together on a local ride all you need is gas.I'll bring my syphon  

[squeezer]

Old rider, new forum member.  I'm planning to ride in for the eats.  

[slowduc]

I'm going to ride there and back on sunday... most likely w/ keystonejenks.  jj are you still going?

[natronazx6r]

i'm a definate unless my bike isn't back together. i voted definate for me + 3 for ryan, kristen and robb, they are all 95% on attending.

[SuperHans]

I voted probable.  I'd be riding up and back that day.  

If anyone from the SE PA area wants to ride-up with me, lemme know.  

I'm a maybe at the moment, might have to do the work thing. Let me know what your plans are, I'll join you if I can go.

[Rincewind]

I'm a maybe at the moment, might have to do the work thing. Let me know what your plans are, I'll join you if I can go.

I haven't come up with a plan yet.  I'll either take 322 all the way (3-1/2hrs, fast-moving).  Or maybe head north up 501 to Pine Grove, do 125 through Shamokin, then cross the Susquehanna by Sunbury and head West to Clearfield (probably 4-1/2-5hrs).    I'm pretty flexible on a start time.

[R Doug]

I haven't come up with a plan yet.  I'll either take 322 all the way (3-1/2hrs, fast-moving).  Or maybe head north up 501 to Pine Grove, do 125 through Shamokin, then cross the Susquehanna by Sunbury and head West to Clearfield (probably 4-1/2-5hrs).    I'm pretty flexible on a start time.

Sweet!  I'll be able to drool on your Tiger!!!!  (don't worry, I carry my own towel).  

[chornbe]

Sweet!  I'll be able to drool on your Tiger!!!!

Is it just me, or is that a scary statement?  

[R Doug]

Is it just me, or is that a scary statement?  

It's only you Chris.      

[Lon]

Probable.  Me + wife.  Note: if it's still icy/snowy, probably not

edit: er, WHOOPS!  Wrong event!

[chornbe]

It's only you Chris.      

LOL

Fine, fine... I've been told I'm a bit off kilter once or twice.

[tomballos]

Tom are going to meet in Scranton again?

Trevor,

What would work for you guys?  Is Scranton OK or does something a bit more south work better.  I think it was 2:00 when we left Pizza Hut last year and I was thinking if we could shave a couple hours off that we could spend a great afternoon hitting the back roads to Clearfield.  And still get there with plenty of time to enjoy the Crown.

[Rincewind]

Sweet!  I'll be able to drool on your Tiger!!!!  (don't worry, I carry my own towel).  

Just got my break-in service done yesterday, picked up the Triumph tailpack (great bag).  I'm really loving this Big Cat.  

But I'm thinking I should put a bike cover on it at Meet & Eat so you aren't tempted - you just got that FZ1!  

[garry]

Hey Folks, the 10-day forecast for Clearfield is now available on weather.com. It's looking cool but dry at this point. Anything more than a couple or three days out is a wild ass guess with weather around here, but I'm optimistic. You folks traveling on Saturday are looking to have a nice ride. Don't forget to vote if you haven't yet. I will be calling Dennys middle of next week with a rough headcount (<50, 50-75, >75). We don't need exact numbers here...

http://www.weather.com/outlook/events/sports/tenday/USPA0290?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_sports

[basco]

I wish it was later in the year or I would be going.

[Snowbird]

Sunday the 15th's projected snow storm may be an issue for me. Right now the roads between me and Clearfield are free of salt, sand and melt off. But, if this new storm changes all that into a sloppy, salty ride....  I'll probably cancel. 

On the flip side, I was able to ride a bit today.   

[JETSET]

Trevor,

What would work for you guys?  Is Scranton OK or does something a bit more south work better.  I think it was 2:00 when we left Pizza Hut last year and I was thinking if we could shave a couple hours off that we could spend a great afternoon hitting the back roads to Clearfield.  And still get there with plenty of time to enjoy the Crown.

Anywhere is good with me.We can meet at Pizza Hut againI think if we can get on the rode earlier it would be better.When we get to our meet place Rockaway mall we need to have our bellies full and tanks filled and keep on getting on to Scranton have an early lunch(anywhere) and stop for a snack sometime after.This way if the rodes aren't filled with gravel we can have a great ride to Clearfield I pm'd you.

[Allan]

Well, it's official.  I'm paying for a room whether I use it or not, so I may as well use it.

Now I just need to starve myself all week in preparation  

I spent the extra $10 to get a room I could cancel. Although unless the weather takes a big turn for the worse I dont think I will.

[VIVID1]

Looks like I'm going to make it although I think that this being my "first" ride of the season at 1200 miles is bit nuts    

[keystonejenks]

I'm going to ride there and back on sunday... most likely w/ keystonejenks.  jj are you still going?

Looks like a day trip is in order. We'll get you home earlier this time!    I have to buy a new battery for my bike (doing that tomorrow) and I'm good to go.

[ibthegator]

I am in and riding with Chips, FZMAX, chornbe and zmzmon2 and one other rider

[slowduc]

Looks like a day trip is in order. We'll get you home earlier this time!    I have to buy a new battery for my bike (doing that tomorrow) and I'm good to go.

good to hear i don't have to ride alone    pm me and we can work out the details.  also, if you've got the route planned, send it my way so i can get it programmed.

[tankhead]

I reserved the room and will be there for the greet but got a move out for the 5+ hour super slab ride home.

[R Doug]

Bump...  



It's getting closer.  Post up.

[R Doug]

So when I typed the original post I had no idea the intestinal bug was going to hit...in the last 24 hours I've had 1.5 diet Mt. Dews, and 4 slices of toast.

But fear not, I plan to ride still.  I just may not be eating very much.

Yikes!  Get that stuff cleared out and follow it up w/ something that will plug you up.  

[Rincewind]

I'm a maybe at the moment, might have to do the work thing. Let me know what your plans are, I'll join you if I can go.

Too bad you gotta work, ej!  It's gonna be a great day for riding.

I've got the day cleared and I'm looking forward to it.  I have no problem heading up on my own, but if anyone from this direction is looking to pair up, send me a line.  I'd be motoring out of the Ephrata area in the early morning.  

[keystonejenks]

What are the road conditions like out that way? I know that area got hit with snow last week.

[Scratch33]

Look in the 'official' thread - road conditions were covered yesterday or the day before IIRC.

[ruffcut]

 If youre comming up here out of the east you might want to know that it`s Blue and White weekend in State College  so 322 might not be a good idea unless you like sitting in traffic.
      The roads are fine as far as snow goes but we got dumped on the other day so watch for gravel.
  Watch your colestoral intake.  

[keystonejenks]

Much obliged on that heads up, ruffcut.  ixnay on 322.  

When are you heading up?

[Rincewind]

When are you heading up?

Sunday morning.  I'm gonna have to look at routes to figure out how early I've got to leave.

[keystonejenks]

Sunday morning.  I'm gonna have to look at routes to figure out how early I've got to leave.

I don't know if you're riding up solo. If you are you're more than welcome to ride with SlowDuc, my buddy Nathan, and me. We're meeting in Chambersburg at the Hess gas station on Rt. 30 between 8:30 and 9:00 located right here. Let me know, I'll shoot you a PM.

[slowduc]

yay!  i get to see wonna them new tigers up close!

[keystonejenks]

yay!  i get to see wonna them new tigers up close!

I'm not going to say who but somebody still owes me a phone number!  

[slowduc]

sorrry, jj!  i'll pm you!

[happybusa]

Thanks for the warning  **322** in State College
I'll adjust my plans, maybe 522? on Sunday morn.

JJ, I don't think I would make it to C-burg from Carlisle
for 9 am, but I  should see you at Dennys.

HappyBusa.

[chornbe]

Heading out in a little while to meet up with the gang and start meandering over to Clearfield. See ya'll there!



















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[keystonejenks]

Well, I'm OUT! Replace my battery last night and took the bike for a spin and was bitten by the electrical gremlins again.  The bike is virtually dead. I've been up since 6 this morning trying to sort out the issue. I'm about to put the bike on the back of my father-in-law's truck and take it to the dealer.  

Slow you have the route I planned in your GPS. It would makes sense for you and Rincewind to still meet up at Hess and ride up together. You'll enjoy the route. It will run you up right through Racetown.

Man I'm so ticked right now!!!  

[ruffcut]

  Mornin to ya. It`s 9 am and I`m about 40 miles from Clearfield.   Weve got 47 degrees and theyre calling for 72. There`s not a cloud to be seen. At least not out my kitchen window.

[Rincewind]

  Sucks about your Tuna, jenks.  

I'm still game for meeting up.  

[slowduc]

  Sucks about your Tuna, jenks.  

I'm still game for meeting up.  

i'm still in as well... do you know where to meet?
i'll pm you my cell # so we can get in touch if necessary tomorrow morn.  i'm still planning to leave around 630-700am which should get me there around 9 (conservative estimate).
see you tomorrow morning!

jj, sorry to hear about your bike problems  
if you can get that bike running, maybe we'll still see you there?!