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When is it and where is it?

 :facepalm:


Baker City ... and that is final! The first or second week of September.

http://oregontrailmotelandrest.com

... end of choices. And yes, I will happily organize a deal on accommodation and an evening at the Brew Pub.

I vote for the second week. School will be in session then.

I thought you guys were going to figure this out at the main meet.

Perfect ... Friday the 13th Baker City !

We were preoccupied with the rye. Seemed much more important at that moment...

no no it was.   :bigok:

ditto,

I am watching this one carefully .

If you want to have it in Baker City that weekend, I have already obtained a group rate at the Oregon Trail Motel for a PNWRiders.com ride.  Singles are $38 and two beds are $48 (including tax).  Call 888-523-5882 for reservations and tell them you are part of "Steve's Ride".

PNWRiders is going to be there that weekend?  If so...f that.  But don't listen to me cause I more than likely won't be able to go this year.

 :lol:

So, what's new?

Our event is only scheduled for Saturday night but the group rate is good for the whole weekend.  I think there are enough roads in the area and bars in Baker City that we should be able to avoid making contact with you so don't worry about spoiling our weekend.  :twofinger:

Being anywhere near a bunch of PNWRiders is enough to stay away for a week on either side.

A baby daughter that is taking up the little free time I had.   :D

Congrats to you!   :thumbsup:

Thanks!  :thumbsup:

I have no trouble sharing the motel or pub with our PNW Overloards!  Besides, that is a hell of a rate. Does it include the breakfast too ??

I hear Mr. Sunshine ... but, he ah ... er  ... any other thoughts on this date?

Yes, it includes the breakfast.....which is a pretty light meal. I usually just use the coupon for a dollar off a regular meal.

I don't think the PNWRiders will be that big of group, we filled 10 rooms last year.

I should mention that the group rate is also available Sunday-Thursday nights for the entire summer for anyone on a motorcycle traveling through the area, just tell them that you are part of Steve's Ride and to check with Mark (the owner) if they don't know about the discount.

Thanks ....  :bigok:  I will be down there at some point. If the collective here at St.n can muster ... great. :o

Otherwise it is one my favourite routes and you may see me that weekend.

ST.n doesn't ride much anymore ...

And the Region 1 contingent was so strong!  :newcry:

I went for a ride yesterday (http://dantesdame.com/motorcycle-trips/european-rides/stein-am-rhein/)

Blame on something new called Sunshine Syndrome.

 :snork:

It all went to hell after you moved out of Region 1!  :lol:  We all had to console ourselves by having babies.

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Bubba and Blue!


 :lol:

Excuse me.. We still ride as much as we can. I plan on being in Baker city for this get together. I going to look for that dam bear again :augie:

Being without both a job and a rideable bike right now, I can hardly commit. Especially after my Weaverville plans fell apart at the last minute.  :facepalm:

But I shall try.... :D

BABIES!  Dante is next!   :cool:

That is just crazy talk !!

Ok ... back to Baker City.

Damn straight that's crazy talk  :eek:  We'll have no more of that!

Good news....I'll have a rideable bike by then. :bigok:

Bad news, I'll either be working a new job and unable to take Friday / Monday off, or I won't have a job, in which case I'll be sleeping under a tarp tied to the newly running bike.  :lol:  :crazy:

Cross my fingers and toes for you ... Actually more for the job than the ride.   :D

photos from past Baker City Sept rallies  ...


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a g'bye on Sunday morn
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we don't do rallies.  They are called meets.  The 1%ers do rallies.

and some of us do even less than others



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 :lmao:

You have just demonstrated why.

Give me a few years and I'll be back in the game.  Hopefully I'll be bringing the little one with me.  :D

My 10 year old son can reach the rear pegs of the GSA, but I don't think taking him that far is in the near future.

How old are yours?

She just started to crawl.... but she has really, really long legs  :D


Chris, you really do come off as a total ass online. If I didn't know you in real life, I probably wouldn't even give you the time of day. Fortunately, I *do* know you in real life and "understand" your replies a little more than the average STNer...  ;)

Hence the WERA board ban...  and the handful of folks over there that actually know CHris all standing up for him.

 :popcorn:

Anyone want a (slightly unreliable) roommate?

If this does actually turn out to happen on the second weekend in September.... pretty good chance I'll make it down for this one. It's been a while since I have hooked up with the group and I always enjoy Baker City. Probably bring the 800GS and do some dirt road exploring, if anyone else is bringing a dirty sort of bike, it would be cool to have at least a couple of bikes to help keep me out of trouble.  :D

I'll keep monitoring this thread.

Ron

OK so the date is Set! Be there or not  :bigok:


Guess I had better look into getting the time off and making reservations   ;)

http://www.oregontrailmotelandrestaurant.com

 :bigok:    I will likely book a room tomorrow.

Did you want a new thread stickied?

6months...I have a bit of time to wait.  :lol:

Just trying to live up to my screen name.   :twofinger:

um..yeah...6 more days and I'm back baby!   :cool:

If I use a bigger font does it overrule your statement?   :D

Font Wars !  :lol:  Perhaps mask my pronouncement ... but too late to overrule.   :wings:

Absotutely  :thumbsup:

 :lol:

Naw I wish I could go...date and location looks good to me.  :bigok:

Did you make me a new thread to sticky? I can't do ALL of the work around here...  :gerg:

 :banana: Maybe Chris could do a thread to sticky?  After all, he started this one and approves the date !

Just remember, Mr. Sunshine is best taken in small doses.   :csm:

This thread is useless without ... LINKS !!!

Banning makes the gall bladder grow fonder.

so wow all this complexity ... well i'm a seasoned sport-tourer and LOVE to take vacation time and tour the west US (especially northwest) 1 up or 2-up w my gal.  I live in san diego and would like to connect with other soCal sport tourers who like to ride multi-day tours to / through pristine (usually mountainous) places, do lots of sightseeing, swimming, hiking, etc along with the touring ... I also like to carve twisties ( I ride the sportier type of sport touring bikes) .  Anyone here know how to use this website well can perhaps give me a clue on how /cwhere to post / find others who want to tour and coordinate rides?  i'm such a newbie, and not very adept at using forums either....

Sincerely,

Ken (EvilKenEvil :)

yes and calls for new thread.

I'll post one up and you can sticky it.

And always wear sunscreen.  :lol:

Just for you...

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=308838&highlight=Mr+sunshine

That's how we roll here on ST.N.  If we didn't...how would we get our post count up?

You're in a good spot - the California contingent here is pretty strong. I think they do a monthly ride-to-eat. Another good place to start is Region One (https://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/board,21.0.html#.Udzm0fnqmAo). Welcome!  :)

stickied! (https://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,78800.0.html)

This is a group of people who have been doing this since 2004 - they just like to have fun with it now  :thumbsup:



As stefrrr said, Region 1 is the place to keep an eye out on. If you see a ride posted with Lawn Dart and miles you'll be guaranteed to run the "sporting" side of "sport-touring" :burnout"

I would go this year. It would give me a chance to wear my WCRM socks.

Bring pictures of my namesake.  You haven't posted enough here on the board.    :thumbsup:

I know,  that's why I haven't been posting much. Two young boys and work and little league and swimming lessons and school field trips... Children are so selfish.  :D.

Life sounds good ... and that is good.  :thumbsup:

Sounds like you ought to join in on this thread (https://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,78795.0.html#.Ud2m5j5gbUM)  :bigok:

But some of us Region 1ers are making a comeback. I sense it!

Are you going to make this one?

Yeah, I think I am. And I'm going to pick the longest route to Baker City I can find!  :bigok:

Think I'll still fit into my riding gear at 23 weeks pregnant?  :lol: Yeah, me neither.  Catch you guys another time.  :lol:

Maybe you should have a second set made for instances like this... it seems to becoming a common occurrence with you!  :D

:lol:  I know, right?   At least with the Teiz suit, there's no waistband and the waist velcro is adjustable so I actually can wear it pretty far along.  

I think Ghazi should put a fertility warning on his suits -- every time I've ordered custom fit gear, I've wound up pregnant within a month.

 :lol:  

A friend who was also a church musician for years with me said the same thing after three pregnancies in 5 years.... 'They oughta put a warning label on this organ.'  :p

Wow, conversation really dies down when we all reach an agreement on time and location.  :lol:

Maybe this will get things going again.

http://www.ktvb.com/home/Baker-City-residents-told-to-boil-water-before-use-217839741.html

 :crazy:

WHAT DID YOU DO???

Move it to John Day anyone?  :crazy:

Surely they'll resolve it in a month...

... so I just called the Baker City motel (Saturday, Aug 3).
There is a problem and it is being worked on intensely by the city, county and state.
article says 9 people got sick in mid/late-July.

While it's being resolved:
motel has bottled water for brushing teeth;
most restaurants have re-opened using paper plates.



I'm with stefrrr ^^^  we're still 6 weeks out.  
I'd say give it 3 weeks and then review status...

It should be fine right? It's the Wild West and they're used to this kind of thing.

I guess I should book a room if there are any left.

Seems that homeland security has failed Us again :facepalm:
THe Commies are trying to infiltrate out bodily fluids again
 
I call for calm and order!!!

Pure rain water, gain alcohol, fresh tires and a tank of fuel should keep the pinko's at bay

6 weeks till launch codes are issued

I'll bring the grain alcohol if someone else brings the rainwater.  We must maintain the purity of our precious bodily fluids.

Gawd I love that !!  :bigok:

What is the big deal?  :headscratch:  Its no different than traveling in Mexico or some other 3rd world country.  If Baker City was having a beer, liquor, or gas shortage than that would be something of concern.  :D

I like the way you think.  :thumbsup:

Mexico and the rest of the 3rd world are one thing, but this is eastern Oregon. I suggest we follow stefffrrrr's plan of a 3 week wait-and-see.

Rye grain alcohol is preferred.   I'll bring some,  then you won't need water.


I don't understand the big deal,  you can always drink Coors or Bud,  it's practically water anyways.

 :lol: :lol: :clap:
Now that there is funny

For a while, restaurants were closed. No water = NO PIE!

I'll bring the movie then you'll understand.  I'm pretty sure the Oregon Trail has a meeting room with a tv that I think we can use.

With this crowd I am betting a laptop is available, please put it on the spin.

Pretty sure I saw a barely used CRM-114 in the lobby.

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What was the recall code?  OPE?

We could probably get more people in front of a tv than a laptop unless some one brings a laptop projector.

I'll bring my 40th anniversary DVD.  :naughty: