Dennys "Meat and Eat" Check In / Pics / Reports

[garry]

Post 'em if you got 'em. Had a great time. Just got home (8:30pm). Still need to download pics and photoshop them, etc. I'm betting we had over 120 people show for this. Off the hook awesome weather and an even bigger turnout than last year. Thanks everyone for coming! And that pic of Yosh with the Belly Buster has to become a new avatar. Awesome!

[keystonejenks]

I'm so depressed that I couldn't make it. My wife will tell ya I was in a foul mood since my bike died Friday night.  I wasn't pleasant to be around this weekend.

[Rincewind]

Thanks very much for setting this up, Garry.  

And thanks to KeystoneJenks for the route up - bummer your bike fritzed on you!  We missed you but had a great time anyway.  

It was a gorgeous day for riding, I tell you what.  I took a few pics.

Here is Slowduc surverying at Tuscarora Summit, which is the top switchback on Rt 30 W of Chambersburg.



He's not really that Slow, by the way.  But my wife was real happy to learn I'd be riding with someone with "slow" in their name.      

So we headed North up 665 - farmland with a river - and then W on 944, which is a very fun road with some very nice elevation changes.  944 took us to Raystown Lake.  





We took a number of valley roads and some passes above Raystown, but we were both frustrated by a bit of traffic holding us up.  We made it to Clearfield about half past noon.



In time to see one of the big burger deliveries.



We finally finished our lunches around 2pm, and found many folks had already left.



So Slowduc and I headed up 879, and down 144.  We did some 322, but I got tired of that so I showed him 74 from Port Royal through Carlisle, which is some nice mountain riding for this area.  Then it was on to Harrisburg where we split.

458 miles for me, 7am to 7pm.  Nice riding with you Slowduc.    

[R Doug]

First off, let me say that the weather couldn’t have been more perfect for this weekend!  From the time I left to time I got home, the ski was blue, the sun was out, and the temps were just right.  Kudos to Garry for organizing another great event.  The restaurant was much better equipped for us this year.  The food was good and the company was great!

Last year, I rode up and back to the inaugural Region 6 Meet and Eat the same day and only had time to eat and (kinda) meet.  Since I wanted to meet more people, I decided to go up Saturday and stay the night.  Besides, I was able to get in some good riding north of the Clearfield area in PA’s scenic Elk Country!  I’ll start with some statistics.  The Tripometer (B) on my bike registered 646 miles and I was on the road for about 15 hours.

I started out Saturday morning when Paul (HeavenBound) arrived at my house from the Charleston, WV area.  I met Paul last year at the National, he’s a good guy and fun to ride with.  



On the way up, Paul and I had a quick stop at Ohiopyle, PA to see the falls on the Youghiogheny [yaw-ki-GAY-nee] River.  We spotted a man with his two boys threatening to toss them into the rapids if they didn’t behave.



Here’s a quick shot of Paul checking out the falls.  I think he said, “That’s nice, now I have to pee.”  



After 4 ½ hours of some nice back roads, we arrived at the Day’s Inn in Clearfield.



Since it was only 2:30 PM,  I decided to unpack, suit and fuel up, and go for a ride further north.  The roads north of I-80 are, shall we say, less traveled, and offer up some great scenery.  

Saturday afternoon / evening, I headed up 879 over to 144 to Renovo, then 120 to Wyckoff Run Road.  From Wyckoff, I hit 1011 back to 879 which took me back to the Hotel.  This was 126 miles and took me a little over 3 hours with stops.

Here’s a map of the PA Scenic Elk County north of Clearfield.



Rt. 144 is fascinating.  It’s a nice stretch of around 31 miles that pretty much puts you on top a ridge of a mountain to ride.  At times, the road scenery is open and the area feels vast.  Other times, you are enclosed on a tree lined road which makes you feel like you’re in a tunnel.  It has a mix of scenic straight stretches, fast sweepers, and a little bit of twisty parts.  Other than Wyckoff Run Road, 144’s few miles of twisties was it for the area.  Most of this area contained fast sweepers.  Of course, it matches the openness of the county up there.

Here are some shots taken along Rt. 144.







Route 120 is a canyon carving road which follows the Susquehanna River.



Wyckoff Run Road is a narrow two-land road which flows north to south following Wyckoff Run, a nice little stream which seems to be a popular fishing hole.  Unfortunately, I didn’t stop to take any pictures of this road.  I was too busy paying attention to the road and giggling like a school girl.  I’m positive someone else will post up some images of this road (Chris, do you hear me?).  

When I arrived back at the hotel, there was a nice little crowd showing.  There was quite a diverse group of bikes.







That evening, I shared dinner and made riding plans for the next morning with the following ST.Nrs:

•   Sam (st3sam) from Scranton, PA
•   Scott (SWRiverstone) from Harper’s Ferry, WV
•   Scott’s wife Holly
•   Ken (kendenton) From Southern Joisey
•   Chris (Tankhead) From Southern Joisey  

We eventually made it to the Bar and socialized with other ST.Nrs.  Then, it was off to bed for an 8:00 AM start.

On Sunday morning, the merry band of people listed above set out for a ride on the following:  879 to 1011 to Wyckoff Run Rd to Rt. 120 to Rt. 555 to 1011 to 879 to Denny’s!!!!

Here’s the gang after we were able to catch up with Sam who had already stopped, took a few pictures, ate breakfast, and took a nap.  





Here’s about the only image we were able to get of Sam all day.  Once he was planted on that ZX-14, there was no catching him.  



Here’s a shot of Scott, Holly, and Ken at the northern end of Wyckoff Run Road crossing the Susquehanna.  



Here’s another two along 120.





When we reached 1011 after going west on 120 and 555, we looked at the time and thought it was too early to head back to Denny’s for our burgers.  After all, we made a ton of time trying to stay in Sam’s draft.  

So, at the corner of 1011 and 555, Scott told us about an Elk viewing area just up the road.

Here are two shots from the intersection of 1011 and 555.





As we headed to the Elk viewing area, I spotted a few of the large creatures off Rt. 555.  So, I stopped and took a pic or three.  The only problem was, nobody knew I stopped and they sent Ken back to look for me.  I passed Ken on my way to the viewing area as he circled back for me, gave him the OK sign, and proceed to pass the turn-off for the Elk Viewing area.  Ken made it back to the group and I still wasn’t there.  By that time, I think they were ready to “Kick me Off the Island.”  

I don’t need no stink’n “Elk Viewing Area” to see real Elk…







Meanwhile, at the “Official” Elk Viewing Area, there were no Elk to be found.  But, the view was nice.



Before we started to head off to Denny’s, Scott had us line up our bikes near the overlook.  So, here you go!



Here are the pros taking shots of the bikes.



About an hour later, we arrived at Denny’s to find some of the others had already made it.  



Yosh (Stargzrgrl) pulls in on Jason's (McGyver’s) Blackbird and took the opportunity to strike a pose w/ me.  

C’mon Yosh, you can reach those bars!  



Some riding buddies of mine from the Morgantown (WV) area showed up on Sunday.

John (VeloFish), James (RideWV), and Bill G.



Of course, the Chi-town group was there Saturday and Sunday.  You gotta respect folks who are willing to travel 1200 miles round trip for a 15 lb burger.

Sandy, Rick, and Anna



Our Chi-town friends are all Ducatistas!



As the lot filled up, we went inside for some grub!



Here’s Paul and Sam waiting for their World Famous Burger!



Rick looks like he can’t wait.



Chris and Ken are anxious (well, at least Chris looks excited.  I think Ken was ready for bed).  



The kitchen was busy.



And finally, the waitress brings the table next to us the Belly Buster 16 lb burger order by Yosh and Jason for their Chicago pals.



Scott takes a pose with the famous Belly Buster.  



This is what was left of it on Jason’s plate.  I saw him w/ it wrapped up in a make-shift doggie bag strapping it to his KLR for the ride home.  



After eating, Paul, James, John, and I departed for home.  There’s a story there, but I’ll wait to tell that later.  In the meantime, I can only offer my deepest apologies to John for leaving him as food for the Turkey Vultures.  

While John was fixing his electrical demons, Paul, James, and I took a refreshing stop at Ohiopyle to hydrate and relax for a few minutes.  



In all, it was great weather, great people, great riding, and great food.  

I hope we can do it again next year!

[R Doug]

By the way... Rincewind, did you see any drool that I may have left on your bike?  I think I was able to wipe most of it off.  



I drooled over this person's Paul Smart too.    

[RickC1957]

Well I rolled in the garage at 10:30PM I pretty sure I'm sterile and blind for riding thru Ohio on the Turnpike....I think I glow in the dark from all the radar energy I absorbed from being zapped by Ohio State Troopers They hit us with everything K, Ka, POP and Laser...I hate the turnpike. But not a single performance award

[Scratch33]

That was a fine get together.  My friend & I did 798 miles total; Annapolis MD to Clearfield & return.   We met up with a longtime riding bud who rode there from Columbus on his brand-new Sprint ST.  Nice bike, though I found the ergos a bit much for my older bod.  We got up Sunday a.m. and did a big scenic loop around Clearfield; didn't get to Denny's until 1:30.  I liked the wings better than the burgers.

[garry]

Doug, the Paul Smart LE belongs to a guy from the Pgh RAT Pack (Jim). He also rides a 95 Triumph Trident.  Quite the eclectic group of bikes (and riders) in the lot. Thanks for all the pics and commentary! I was too beat last night to  do anything. I'll be posting my pics tonight.

[hovmaven]

Wow.  Sounds like a great time.   I need to hire a scheduler so I can make these events. . ..  

[Rincewind]

By the way... Ricewind, did you see any drool that I may have left on your bike?  I think I was able to wipe most of it off.  

No drool found.    A lotta of bugs, though!  My Tiger was far from the best looking bike in the lot - it's a bit on the ugly side, actually.  But to ride is to love it, especially at high revs.  

That Paul Smart was easily one of the best looking.  

One thing I was happy to see was all the Triumphs in the lot!  I believe they were the highest represented non-Japanese brand.

[Hoss]

Thanks for the pictures guys, sucks I could not make it!

One thing I was happy to see was all the Triumphs in the lot!   I believe they were the highest represented non-Japanese brand.

At our New England Meet and Greet there was a large contigent of Triumphs as well. Always good to see  

[R Doug]

Thanks for the pictures guys, sucks I could not make it!




At our New England Meet and Greet there was a large contigent of Triumphs as well. Always good to see  

I read that report and saw a banner worthy shot of the Triumphs lined up.  

[chornbe]

Unfortunately, I'm on the road and don't have my laptop with me. I'll post the pics I took over the next weekend when I get home. Great time!

[VIVID1]

Well I rolled in the garage at 10:30PM

I rolled in the door just after 11PM. I know, I live way closer to PA than you do I was supposed to be home by 10  

290 was a parking lot, the traffic wasn't hardly even moving, my clutch hand was killing me so I decided to ride the shoulder for a while. I did that until the rain started falling. I took the first exit to try and figure out why there was bumper-to-bumper traffic on a Sunday night at 10PM    no accident, just congestion   by the time I got on the highway again the traffic was moving.

I'll post some pics tonight. It was a good time and such great weather!
  

[kendenton]

What a great weekend!  I'll have a longer trip report with more pics posted in a couple days, but here are the highlights.

After a nice 400-mile scenic ride on Saturday, I hooked up with RDoug, Tankhead and a couple other folks to while away the evening swapping stories, watching Keri on Mythbusters, debating about Kaneman, and briefly checking out the in-hotel nightclub.

Sunday started with a spirited 115 mile loop (see RDoug's post for details), where I rode a nice pace with SWRiverstone and his wife Holly.  Sam on his ZX-14 had already acheived escape velocity, and RDoug was also somewhere far ahead riding what he called "20 over".  20 over what is not exactly clear though.  

We got to Denny's around 11:30, and were back out in the lot about 1:15.  FJRski and I hit the slab for home around 1:45, and 280 boring miles later I was playing with my son in the backyard.

Thanks to everyone I hung out with for making me feel like part of the family.

Kinda nippy at 6:45am


It was a battle between the perf jacket and the heated liner for the first hour or so.


The Cowtown Rodeo in Woodstown, NJ


One of several hairpins on PA125.  The tons of loose gravel on the road make it much more fun in a car though.


I've always been curious about a town called Jersey Shore in the middle of PA


This bridge on the southern part of PA414 is where the road turned from an ST-N road to an ADVRider road


Not quite 2 cars-wide, oceans of gravel, no lines and often no guardrail


Made to Wellsboro and saw the diner


The West Rim of the Grand Canyon of PA


PA144 north of Renovo


and south of Renovo - the best road of the day


Nice overlook on PA144


Downloading tracks from the GPS before it fills up


Arriving at the parking lot at the Days Inn


This beautiful Brutale was there in the morning, but never showed up at Denny's


Scott, Doug, Sam, Holly and I lining up for the after-breakfast ride (Chris was gassing up)


Regrouping at the start of Meddix Run


The STN banner shot at the Elk overlook




Arriving at Denny's


Oh my god, what is that sound coming up the hill?


The parking lot










A very cool KTM


Talk about the ugly red-headed stepchild of Ducati's design


The lovely I-80 parking lot


FJRski


Arriving at bucolic Salem County, NJ


Quick panorama of the lot (scroll to see it all)

[forester]

Wow - that looks like one hell of an event!  Too bad I couldn't make it.  Just getting over an illness, otherwise I probably would have come down to play.  I am very surprised it turned out to be even larger than it was last year.  I thought it was pretty damned big last year!

Nice job, Garry!  

[Chips]

It was another memorable event and thanks garry. I pulled into my driveway just before 9:00 with 750 miles on the trip meter for the weekend. I clicked a couple of pics that I'll post up tonight.

[keystonejenks]

The Cowtown Rodeo in Woodstown, NJ

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that a Muffler Man? I wonder if that one is documented. People hunt those things down. I know there is an undocumented one in Fulton County, PA that I know about but haven't had the chance to get back there and photograph it for people who track them.

[kendenton]

I do believe that is a muffler man.  I just googled it and found some hits on him, so he's not a secret.

I just wish his axe was still in his hands.

[garry]

Nice parking lot panorama!

[kendenton]

Nice parking lot panorama!

Thanks!  I wasn't as brave (foolhardly?) as some others who climbed the hill to get the aerial view.  I hope they post soon (I'm assuming they made it back down safely).

[fjrSKI]

Ken - glad to see you made it home in time to download, great pics as always.  That's a really neat trick, making it look like I can ride no-hands.  Traffic on I-80 s@%#.  Next time, we take to 2-laners all the way, that way our tires won't square-off.  (Like I'm worried!;-)  I pulled in with 500.1 miles on the GPS for the day, all of them with both bands on the bars, or alternatively, on a burger.  Great day, glad I made it.

[slowduc]

I'm so depressed that I couldn't make it. My wife will tell ya I was in a foul mood since my bike died Friday night.  I wasn't pleasant to be around this weekend.

sorry you were having all the bike troubles... we really enjoyed your route if that helps any!  you were along with us in spirit  

i couldn't find swriverstone before we left, so rincewind figured out a general route back toward lancaster and we went thataway.  74 is a fun road with lots of switchbacks.  i remember thinking in the middle of a 10mph, uphill, right hander "lean way forward, and ease onto the gas... no wheelie, no wheelie!"  

by the time we split in harrisburg and waved goodbye, i was pretty beat and went home as fast as i could on 83 without feeling in danger of getting a performance award... 83 moves pretty fast btw, so i just went with the flow    i think i ended up with around 450+ miles when i got back home.  i was in bed by 9  

rincewind, if you're looking for company on any upcoming rides, let me know... i need to venture up to PA more often anyway!

[keystonejenks]

sorry you were having all the bike troubles... we really enjoyed your route if that helps any!  you were along with us in spirit  

i couldn't find swriverstone before we left, so rincewind figured out a general route back toward lancaster and we went thataway.  74 is a fun road with lots of switchbacks.  i remember thinking in the middle of a 10mph, uphill, right hander "lean way forward, and ease onto the gas... no wheelie, no wheelie!"  

by the time we split in harrisburg and waved goodbye, i was pretty beat and went home as fast as i could on 83 without feeling in danger of getting a performance award... 83 moves pretty fast btw, so i just went with the flow    i think i ended up with around 450+ miles when i got back home.  i was in bed by 9  

rincewind, if you're looking for company on any upcoming rides, let me know... i need to venture up to PA more often anyway!

I'm glad you guys found Rt. 74 - that's a nice road!   Rt. 74 and Rt. 641 are probably 2 of my favorite roads in this area to ride.

[maddjack]

I had a great time yesterday ,I enjoyed seeing everyone esp those I haven't seen since last year.

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[AV8OR]

fun time....i need a bike again

[natronazx6r]

myself and a good friend posted photos here:

http://www.steelcityriders.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2757

please ignore the lame photoshop, my bike may be a POS but it doesn't leak oil  

[xbud]

 Thanks Gary, I had an awesome time, it was my first STN event.....So many intersting people, just not enough time to talk. Too busy riding.....Thank the waether gods for an amazing weekend.

  Thanks again Gary.

  Dave (Yellow ST4)

[st2sam]

I'm back, home by 6:00pm..(yesterday) I decided not to slab it all the way home after riding the shoulder for about 5mi. on the I80-East parking lot!
DOUG - you posted your "Ride Report" in the wrong section!
I'll post some pics when my therapy session is over...

[garry]

 Thanks Gary, I had an awesome time, it was my first STN event.....So many intersting people, just not enough time to talk. Too busy riding.....Thank the waether gods for an amazing weekend.

  Thanks again Gary.

  Dave (Yellow ST4)

Glad you made it out Dave. You can watch for rides here in Region 6 (usually trips to WV and OH) or lurk on the SteelCityRiders.com and/or BikerPlanet.net sites for other ride options. Or sign up for the Pittsburgh RAT Pack (yeah, those Triumph guys) mailing list on Yahoo Groups (group="pghratpack"). STN is having their Eastern regional meet in mid-May in Sparta, NC if you're looking for a multi-day road trip.

[R Doug]

Nice parking lot panorama!

+1

[SuperHans]

Wish I could have made this one. Had a blast at last years.

[garry]

Part of the Pittsburgh contingent meeting up at Kings on route 286 in Holiday Park/Monroeville:





Welcome to Dennys Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield:









Part of the BikerPlanet.Net posse:



Norm and Peter from ADVrider (Peter owns the Adventure):



Riders from SquidBusters.com:


R Doug with various STN peeps:



A couple parking lot pics:





The back room we had reserved:



The Pittsburgh RAT Pack representing:



The BURGERS!!!







Some post-lunch parking lot shots:









879 north of Clearfield:



The Medix Run Hotel at the Quehanna Hwy / SR-555 junction:



Near the end of 555 in Driftwood:



Downtown Renovo:





Along 120 east of Renovo:



The Hyner Overlook:





My riding, climbing, skiing buddy Bob at the Overlook:





Some gnarly looking trees at the overlook:



The access road to the overlook is nicely twisty, but narrow:



A selection of shots from along 144 south of Renovo:







Sun setting on Keystone Lake on the way home:

[SWriverstone]

Fantastic weekend, and what a way to break the (literal) ice of April! I didn't get too many pics, but here's what I got...


On the way up, lunch at the New Frontier Restaurant near Osterburg, PA.


The lunch specials. Fried chicken and waffles? (WTF???) I had to try 'em...


Mmmm!


Early Sunday morning: Doug, Holly, Sam, and Ken ready to move out.


The gang at Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area.


The bikes posing.


Faux dual-sport (left), authentic dual-sport (right). (Just kidding Ken! I love the Multistrada!)


Doug explains why his head, er...I mean his Givi bags are so shiny...  


Hot Ducatisti.


Nobody warned Jason that Olympia Dayglo Yellow rubs off on everything!


The scene inside Denny's.


Rock star Sam tries to avoid detection by the paparazzi.


Adoration of the Burger, Part I


Adoration of the Burger, Part II


Aerial view of the parking lot--I counted over 100 bikes in that photo!

Scott

[SWriverstone]

 
Scott

[st2sam]

A few pics..
My attempt at duel-sporting on a ZX14 (over 20mi. worth), yep I got lost. All-in-all not bad except the suspension travel is lacking a wee bit!


Hyner look-out is a great destination, all the roads in the area are great, but this early in the season most roads are dirty..

Hang gliders getting ready to fly. I was told it was just about a perfect day for it.

My main man (Doug) and excellent guide for a Sunday morning ride getting ready to attact "Wykoff Run"!

And last but-not-least, the head kielbasy who started what looks like to be an on going spring thing........

[scott-sts]

Fun read.  I guess the 2 most shocking aspects were (1) the size of that freaking burger and (2) Vivid is still a redhead?

[ZmZmOn2]

Wow, my 2nd M&E and had a blast.  Great to catch up with Vivid1, Rick, and Sandy. As well as meet lots of new people - the list I can't recall as of now.  Gary, many thanks for the initiative  

Rode back with Chips and fzmax - logged 704 miles for the weekend.  Thanks for the recommendations for the Sunday morning ride.  555 and Wycoff (?) Rd were fantastic. 144 will have to wait for another trip-looks too good to pass up.

[rasta]

A few pics..
My attempt at duel-sporting on a ZX14 (over 20mi. worth), yep I got lost. All-in-all not bad except the suspension travel is lacking a wee bit!


Hyner look-out is a great destination, all the roads in the area are great, but this early in the season most roads are dirty..

Hang gliders getting ready to fly. I was told it was just about a perfect day for it.

My main man (Doug) and excellent guide for a Sunday morning ride getting ready to attact "Wykoff Run"!

And last but-not-least, the head kielbasy who started what looks like to be an on going spring thing........

so how was the ZX-14 on a trip. How was gas mileage, hows rear tire holding up, etc?

[st2sam]

Holy hi-jack Batman!
Rasta, I'll PM you..............

[tankhead]

I first want to thank Scott and Holly for allowing me to do the Kaneman thing for the night.  I really do appreciate it.  The roads that Scott and Holly took me and Jeff(?) on were nothing less than spectacular.  A wonderful but hair raising ride on the uber twisty Route 26 was the Coo-de-gras (I am sure that is not the right spelling).  The next day Scott and I rode to Starbucks for coffee and food and then to a Buell/Harley dealership.  I ended up wishing Scott a nice day at work while I took a XB12Ss for a ride.  I took it to the Lowes next to the dealership, turned around, parked the bike, and picked up my Buell bag. I then headed to Gettysburg and took a few shots.  Headed south east and picked up 137-138 from 30 and I was amazed again that Scott can just pick the best roads.  Found my way to 95 over the Del Mem Bridge through Salem on 49 and home by 4:40 pm.  Here are some pics.  Thanks again: Scott, Holly, Doug, Sam, and Ken for sharing the road with me for the day it was wonderful.  Over 1200 hundred miles for 3 days.  I will post more of the trip in the days following but I am burned out.  Here's lookin' out. Oh well my files are too large.  Forgive my ignorance about posting pics.  How do I shrink the pic to get them on here?

[Scratch33]

So, did black Motoguzzi make it home okay?

[garry]

Oh well my files are too large.  Forgive my ignorance about posting pics.  How do I shrink the pic to get them on here?

Shrink them to a decent size (800x600, 1024x768) on your PC, then upload them to a free photo sharing service like PhotoBucket. PhotoBucket will generate the IMG tags needed to display pics in your posts. You don't want to upload them to the STN server directly as attachments.

[R Doug]

So, did black Motoguzzi make it home okay?

Yes, he called me when he got home.  

Here's where his riding "buddies" sucked....

Four of us headed off to Morgantown together.  We discussed heading south down 219 to 286 which would put us in the Indiana, PA area.  About 5 miles before the 219/286 intersection, we saw a friend of ours (Jesse) heading towards Clearfield.  Not knowing if he saw us, we pulled over to wait for him to turn around.  There was no need to try and catch him, he was hauling!

Anyhow, we got back on our bikes and started to head south on 219.  John, on the Guzzi, didn't make it far because his kickstand switch failed and killed his motor (he was bringing up the rear).  

With about 5 miles left on 219 before 286, we passed a few cars and became a bit fragmented.  In stead of stopping at 286, we headed about 1/3 of a mile and realized we were missing one.  We turned around to head back to see if everything was OK w/ John on the Guzzi.  We thought we made it all the way back to the spot we last saw him and concluded he must have taken a left and went 219 in stead of staying straight on 286.  

So, we turned around and took 219 to see if we would ever catch him.  

Well, we didn't go far enough backtracking to find John and he was broke down further north on 219 near Clearfield.  He said it took him nearly an hour after the help of people passing by before he got going.  Then, it acted up on him again around Indiana.  

John, WE SUCK!   Sorry to have left you behind.  

[Scratch33]

Yes, he called me when he got home.  

Good to read.  My friend and I pulled over and offered to help watch him fix it.

[rasta]

Holy hi-jack Batman!
Rasta, I'll PM you..............

And whaddabout the vibes, and oil comsumption and....                            No big deal, just a bad case of coulda, wouldas.

[SWriverstone]

Alright Chris---glad to hear you got to Gettysburg and found 137/138!   It was a pleasure having you over for the night, and that moment when we all stopped and just whooped and cracked up after the awe-inspiring Rt.26 was priceless! (Glad you got the Buell bag too.)

Garry's advice below is good for posting pics---but if you need any more info, just email or PM me. I'd be glad to help you (it seems a little complicated at first, but it's easy once you get the hang of it).

Scott

I first want to thank Scott and Holly for allowing me to do the Kaneman thing for the night.  I really do appreciate it.  The roads that Scott and Holly took me and Jeff(?) on were nothing less than spectacular.  A wonderful but hair raising ride on the uber twisty Route 26 was the Coo-de-gras (I am sure that is not the right spelling).  The next day Scott and I rode to Starbucks for coffee and food and then to a Buell/Harley dealership.  I ended up wishing Scott a nice day at work while I took a XB12Ss for a ride.  I took it to the Lowes next to the dealership, turned around, parked the bike, and picked up my Buell bag. I then headed to Gettysburg and took a few shots.  Headed south east and picked up 137-138 from 30 and I was amazed again that Scott can just pick the best roads.  Found my way to 95 over the Del Mem Bridge through Salem on 49 and home by 4:40 pm.  Here are some pics.  Thanks again: Scott, Holly, Doug, Sam, and Ken for sharing the road with me for the day it was wonderful.  Over 1200 hundred miles for 3 days.  I will post more of the trip in the days following but I am burned out.  Here's lookin' out. Oh well my files are too large.  Forgive my ignorance about posting pics.  How do I shrink the pic to get them on here?

[R Doug]

...awe-inspiring Rt.26

This road does not exist with out pictures!!!!    

[RideWV]

John...I just want to add my apology to the list.  This blows our "no man left behind" perfect record.  From now on we make sure there is at least one Japanese bike behind any Italian bikes that happen to be riding with us    Seriously though we really thought you had made the left staying on 219.  Next ride, your lunch is on me.

Other than losing John, great event.  Thanks Garry, great job!  I just wish I could have made it up on saturday to meet and talk to a few more of you.

James

[velofishy]

So, did black Motoguzzi make it home okay?

Thanks for stopping to help.  I wanted to thank you on-line, but couldn't remember anyones name.  I also want to thank the group of BMW guys, and the guy in the pickup who stopped. I owe you all a good lunch.  Sorry if I seemed cranky, I don't mind working on the bike, I just can't handle the heat anymore.  Good thing I had on my firstgear overpants cause I sweated so much my jeans were soaked.  It looked like my incontinence briefs had sprung a leak.

I learned I need to add one addition to my tool kit-- my reading glasses.  I can't see a *(&^^%damn thing up close without them and working up close with electrical connections was really tough.

Doug, RideWV, and James-- no worries.  You did everything you could be expected to do on that rabbit warren of roads.  It was an easy fix  (easier the second time  ).  

Funny, I just got the bench lift up in the garage and thought "I'll never have to bend down again to fix a bike.  Cool."  I jinxed my own damn self.

It was great seeing all the bikes together.  Now I can limit my wish list to a Buell, a multi-strada, a Bonneville, a Paul Smart, a KTM, a 748 . . .

You people aren't really helping things, you know.

Thanks again, folks

fish

[Mostrogirl]

Great weather!  Great People!!  Thanks a bunch!!!  Finally made it home at 10:30 and the sprinkles just started to come!

The Three Amigo's from Chiiicaaago


Makin New Friends!


"Yeah we made it"


Dinner Saturday!


Great Bikes!


Holly and Scott!


Give me a bite!


Hamburger Thief!


Beef Cake For Sale!!

[Scratch33]

Thanks for stopping to help.  

You're welcome, Fish.  Glad you made it home.

[iXXion]

Who's XX?

[Stargzrgrl]

Another FANTASTIC Meet and Eat!  

I had a fun time and it was nice to see old faces and meet new ones.  One of these days I will get to be able to talk to more of you all.  Anyone get a final head count?

Next time I'll ride my own bike though.  That Blackbird is soooo not made for a person of my stature!  

Oh, and riding behind a KLR with 8 lbs of aluminum foil wrapped bundle of hamburger is a BAD idea!  

And with that I leave you all with this:



 

[Scratch33]

Gaaaaaahhhhh!!!

[R Doug]

I love the new avatar Yosh!  

[garry]

Anyone get a final head count?

I tried to count the bikes around 12:30 or so, but got distracted by people talking to me in the parking lot. I figure about 110 bikes and since there were several pillions in the crowd (especially from Kissell Motorsports), I'm guessing around 120 people total.

[Allan]

I didn’t take many photos on the way up cause I was trying to make good time. But I figured someone would get a kick out of this.

My V-Strom in the back.

The rest of the group.

The Ye Old 96r







The 15 ponder Belly Buster





Some pics I snapped at and around Kinzua Dam

[kendenton]

I just finished my trip report for the weekend with a bunch more pictures and a lot of narrative that's only interesting to me  

http://www.kendenton.org/ducati/

[chornbe]

Got the pictures from Denny's (and the morning riding) unloaded from the camera.

There are more than I should post here, so here's a link. Enjoy

http://chornbe.com/motorcycles/rides/clearfield2007/

[Jesse]

Yes, he called me when he got home.  

Here's where his riding "buddies" sucked....

Four of us headed off to Morgantown together.  We discussed heading south down 219 to 286 which would put us in the Indiana, PA area.  About 5 miles before the 219/286 intersection, we saw a friend of ours (Jesse) heading towards Clearfield.  Not knowing if he saw us, we pulled over to wait for him to turn around.  There was no need to try and catch him, he was hauling!

Sorry to read about your woes John...don't let those guys forget it   I'm right with you on the glasses too...after years of not needing them, I can't leave home without them any more.

Actually, I remember meeting the group but I didn't realize it was you guys so I kept on going. A few miles earlier just after 286 meets 219 I saw a lone rider coming towards me on what I thought was a fizzer.  I thought it was you Doug until I saw the hard bags were blue.   When we met, I knew it was a group coming from Clearfield but none of the bikes registered so I didn't even slow down. What a shame!  I could have lent John my glasses!

A few miles later, just before Heburnia, I met a guy with a hi-viz Olympia jacket. Immediately I thought Garry!  We flashed lights but then I realized it "couldn't" be Garry since I knew he was planning some photographing and he would be unlikely to be so close to home at around 2:00 in the afternoon.

I rode on up to Denny's via the Lumber City detour (thanks, Natrona!) to find the place well and truly bereft of Meeters and Eaters. I had a nice Pennsylvania burger and a few cups of coffee and chatted to the waitress about how good Folgers tastes.... but I missed the buzz of the company. Next year...!

Glad to hear you all had a good time....let's get together before too long!


Jesse

[st2sam]

I just finished my trip report for the weekend with a bunch more pictures and a lot of narrative that's only interesting to me  

http://www.kendenton.org/ducati/

Holy-be-da-Jesus Ken, what a great trip report! C'mon, fess-up, your a professional.
I enjoyed meeting and riding with you, hope to see you in Sparta.............

[kendenton]

Holy-be-da-Jesus Ken, what a great trip report! C'mon, fess-up, your a professional.
I enjoyed meeting and riding with you, hope to see you in Sparta.............

  I do have a lot of time on my hands, I work for the state...

Enjoyed meeting you as well. Sadly I can't make Sparta - can't make time for that one.  Next year for sure.

[MacGyver]

Who's XX?

Mine. :P it's JRich's old ride now in my hands. Screaming for mercy ever since.

[Orson]

wow!  

Great thread

Good job everybody!

[natronazx6r]

Sorry to read about your woes John...don't let those guys forget it   I'm right with you on the glasses too...after years of not needing them, I can't leave home without them any more.

Actually, I remember meeting the group but I didn't realize it was you guys so I kept on going. A few miles earlier just after 286 meets 219 I saw a lone rider coming towards me on what I thought was a fizzer.  I thought it was you Doug until I saw the hard bags were blue.   When we met, I knew it was a group coming from Clearfield but none of the bikes registered so I didn't even slow down. What a shame!  I could have lent John my glasses!

A few miles later, just before Heburnia, I met a guy with a hi-viz Olympia jacket. Immediately I thought Garry!  We flashed lights but then I realized it "couldn't" be Garry since I knew he was planning some photographing and he would be unlikely to be so close to home at around 2:00 in the afternoon.

I rode on up to Denny's via the Lumber City detour (thanks, Natrona!) to find the place well and truly bereft of Meeters and Eaters. I had a nice Pennsylvania burger and a few cups of coffee and chatted to the waitress about how good Folgers tastes.... but I missed the buzz of the company. Next year...!

Glad to hear you all had a good time....let's get together before too long!


Jesse

no prob Jesse, glad it was a good ride.

[chornbe]

HAH! If that isn't a classic opening scene from a bad, Wings Hauser Sci-fi "B" movie, I don't know what is:

[R Doug]

Is anyone going to make a "merit badge," for lack of a better word, for this year's meet and eat?  I believe Scott made last year's.

[Stargzrgrl]

Hey all!  We made the front page of their website!    

http://www.dennysbeerbarrelpub.com/

[garry]

In the interest of trying something different than last years, I submit the following Photochopped "Belly Buster" (from the pic of Scott holding the monster burger) for use in something. I'm OK with last years design, but using the new burger.

[Stargzrgrl]

This is only an "idea" I started playing with in photoshop:




I think it's still a bit too big and I don't like the way the "ST.n" is cut off.

[chornbe]

I see my bike!!

[VIVID1]

Hey all!  We made the front page of their website!    

That is cool  

[R Doug]

playing off of Garry's image, here's another rough version to give ideas...

[kendenton]

kinda basic...

That's a winner!

[garry]

Here's a variation on Paul's theme (needs to be resized smaller), but I'd like to figure out how to put the PA "Keystone" in the background like a watermark or something...

[chornbe]

Garry, do a light grey, solid keystone behind the burger, but not big enough to fully enclosing the wording. I'll try to mock up what I'm envisioning.

[chornbe]

Like this (some cleanup of the grey area in the letters' open areas):

[garry]

That's great Chris. I'm digging it! Any chance you could center the "Region 6" (move left and up) to fit inside the bottom of the keystone? Resize to 128x128 (or close) and my idea is done.  What's everyone else think?

[Chips]

I like it. But you should crop and resize it to 90 X eighty-something to match the size of the previous one.

Edit: Perhaps the mods could give us a common place to link this and all the other banners.

[chornbe]

That's great Chris. I'm digging it! Any chance you could center the "Region 6" (move left and up) to fit inside the bottom of the keystone? Resize to 128x128 (or close) and my idea is done.  What's everyone else think?

Yep. I can do that. I'm home sick today, so time is wide open

[chornbe]

How are these?


512x512 @ 72dpi, png format, transparent background



128x128 @ 72dpi, png format, transparent background



90x90 @ 72dpi, png format, transparent background

[chornbe]

I suggested the grey keystone shape because grey will contrast nicely with the colors of the burger and with the black lettering, will fade nicely away into the background without overpowering the main graphic, and is one of the easiest on the eyes when it comes to eye strain over time. So... it won't hurt you to squint to see the graphics

( chornbe: designing for the web since before there was a web   )

PS... actually, I'm a programmer, not a designer, and yes, I'm looking for a job

[R Doug]

Great job guys!  Thanks.  

[tankhead]

Ummmm guys,
How in the heck can I do that.
I am soo ignorant about this kind of stuff.
tanks,
Chris

[R Doug]

Chris, save the images to some file or photo service and add them to your signiture under your profile like you would post an image in a thread w/ the " [ img ] web link here [ /img ]"

For example, here's what my signiture actually looks like...

==============================================================

-- Doug


[ IMG ]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/doog71/Merit%20Badges/clearfield.jpg[ /img ] [ IMG ]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/doog71/Merit%20Badges/STN06.jpg[/img] [ IMG ]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/doog71/Merit%20Badges/stn_reg6_mne_logo_90.png[ /img ]

[chornbe]

I used .2% of my bandwidth last month. I'll be happy to continue hosting this year's graphic.

Just put the following URL between the image tags in your sig.

http://actualriders.com/forums/uploads/7/stn_reg6_mne_logo_90.png

image tags look like [ img ]the_url_goes_here[ /img ] (without the spaces)

*edit* Hah! RDoug just kind of explained all that above. Sorry :)

[R Doug]

image tags look like [ img ]the_url_goes_here[ /img ] (without the spaces)

*edit* Hah! RDoug just kind of explained all that above. Sorry

   ... I first posted above w/o the spaces above and it actually put up the images (duh!).

[tankhead]

Well fter about twenty times this was the best I could do...............
Am I typing [img] myself?  'Cause when I type that and then this http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x154/tankheadxb9sx/stn_reg6_mne_logo_90.png  it doens't even allow you to click on it.  If I leave it as is I at least can click on it.  HELP

[chornbe]

Preceed that URL with the [ img ] tag


then add the [ /img ] after it.

(remember to remove the spaces so it'll work. I put them in there so it shows up.

[tankhead]

here is route 144 from the trip

[kendenton]

testing sig

[kendenton]

here is route 144 from the trip

http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x154/tankheadxb9sx/?action=view¤t=P1010267-2.jpg

And here it is from looking the other way:

[tankhead]

Ok  
I got the sig now for computer class part dues.
How do I get my pics on there like good ole' Ken did.  How do I get the pic from photbucket on to my computer so that it will pop up as a choice for attachments

[kendenton]

Ok  
I got the sig now for computer class part dues.
How do I get my pics on there like good ole' Ken did.  How do I get the pic from photbucket on to my computer so that it will pop up as a choice for attachments

Use the img tag -

Code:

[img]URL[/img]

[garry]

Ok  
I got the sig now for computer class part dues.
How do I get my pics on there like good ole' Ken did.  How do I get the pic from photbucket on to my computer so that it will pop up as a choice for attachments

You do NOT want your pics to be attachments. Just use the IMG tags provided by Photobucket and simply paste them in your message. Piece o' cake.

[tankhead]

here goes nothin'

Some pics from Gettysburg and the Hyner view

[tankhead]

Yeah we have lift off.  NICE

[tankhead]

Here are some more shots
Yes Doug one of them is of Route 26 and the stream is from Wycoff Rd.
Others from Hyner View

Route 26


me

Icy morning saddle

Wycoff Rd

[R Doug]

Alright Chris, thanks for posting.  Next time, make the images larger.    But hey, you posted images successfully!  One step at a time.    

(you may twofinger me back, i deserve it)

[tankhead]

Here are some more............hopefully larger (Doug)






See the free Buell messenger bag under the trunk bag.   I got it for test riding this

[st2sam]

Right on Jeff! (J/K)
Pics are just the right size now cause I don't need my bi-focals.

[R Doug]

Man, I need to plan a day trip to Gettysburg.  I've never been there and it looks awesome.

Perhaps I can work in that Route 26 you and Scott love so much.  

[SWriverstone]

Alright Chris! Glad to see you got the pics up.   I love the icy saddle pic, LOL. And nice Gettysburg pics. Sorry none of us got any pics of the awe-inspiring Rt.26...but of course we were too busy white-knuckling the grips.   (I plan to get some pics of it tomorrow.)

Don't know if you know it, but Ken (who rode with us on the Wycoff Run ride) lives pretty close to you. We're gonna have to plan a ride up there just to do some sightseeing (Cape May, etc.) since I've never been to that part of Jersey.

Scott

[tankhead]

Yes indeed come on over to Jersey, you and holly always have a place to stay.  I can take you guys on a scenic tour.  Down to Capemay.  NO TWISTIES near me like I told you before however it is beautiful (if you like the beach.)  Cape May lighthouse, Ocean Drive, boardwalks, beach.  Inland I can take you through Belleplain State Forest for some half decent roads, scenic. We would love to have you guys. Let me know how your weekend is exploring South Western PA.  And do post pics.  

[chornbe]

Hey, there are twisties. I distinctly remember two 90 degree turns in town in Cape May.

[SuperHans]

Man, I need to plan a day trip to Gettysburg.  I've never been there and it looks awesome.

Perhaps I can work in that Route 26 you and Scott love so much.  

If you plan on riding to G-burg in the future, post something up. I've been wanting to ride out that way.

[R Doug]

If you plan on riding to G-burg in the future, post something up. I've been wanting to ride out that way.

You got it!