Selden Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I am definitely out this year, as I have an annual checkup scheduled for September 21, and will be flying to CA on the 28th. FART is technically possible, but crams too many activities into too short a time. Edited August 9, 2016 by Selden Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Sorry to hear that Seldon. Hope to meet you at START in the Spring! Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just a heads up, if you are headed North out of Atlanta to the FART and the HOV lane says it is turning into a toll road that requires a Peach Pass, believe them. They will find you. If you ignore the bill, they will turn it over to a collections agency... Link to comment
Kinsley Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just a heads up, if you are headed North out of Atlanta to the FART and the HOV lane says it is turning into a toll road that requires a Peach Pass, believe them. They will find you. If you ignore the bill, they will turn it over to a collections agency... The sad part is that motorcycles are Free...if you have the pass. So why send a ticket...just let motorcycles use the lane Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just a heads up, if you are headed North out of Atlanta to the FART and the HOV lane says it is turning into a toll road that requires a Peach Pass, believe them. They will find you. If you ignore the bill, they will turn it over to a collections agency... The sad part is that motorcycles are Free...if you have the pass. So why send a ticket...just let motorcycles use the lane Ahhhhh the joys of living in HotLanta Link to comment
Slumgullion Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Speaking of Hotlanna I'm in looking to escape the joys of urban living. Im rooming with Chris K and arriving Thursday. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Well, we've finished the routes. The links that follow will allow you to download the routes (.GDB or .GPX, as needed): FART 2016 - Event Routes.gdb FART 2016 - Event Routes.gpx Keep in mind when Receiving Routes From Others ... Your maps and preferences may be different than those of the person you received them from, so to be sure you ride the intended route. You must ensure the following. Map Version & Settings: - You don't need the latest routes, but it's wise to ensure the map version in YOUR device is the same as the version in YOUR BaseCamp. - In YOUR BaseCamp AND device, turn off all Avoidances & select Fastest Time To ensure the Routes are as intended: - Open the GDB or GPX file in your software, then make duplicates of each route (usually a right click will show the option). - Change the color of the Duplicate route (usually double click, then go to “Info” and look there) - Note the mileage - Then Re-calculate the Original route. - The mileage should stay the same. - If the route mileage is different, look for the color you changed the Duplicate route to. You will need to add a Waypoint or Via point to the Original route to make it match the Duplicate route. - Once the two routes are the same, delete the Duplicate route, then load the Original route onto your GPS. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Speaking of Hotlanna I'm in looking to escape the joys of urban living. Im rooming with Chris K and arriving Thursday. Excellent! Looking forward to seeing you again, Joel. I'll update the list soon. Edited August 12, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Sorry Randy, I see I missed adding you last week. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Am I missing anyone else? Sign-ups have been kinda slow for this event. I assure you all great riding and a cool little town with several food options within walking distance. Paging all the folks who often attend these events (in no particular order): Steve (Slyder_Steve) Lone_RT_Rider's SO Mitch (Joe Frickin’ Friday) Burt Christopher (Ids_OK) Dan (S.O.B.) Michelle (S.O.B.'s SO) Shannon (TN-R11_Girl) Will (fathom) Kay (fathom's SO) Steve (RightSpin) Dick (folkdancer48) Bill Murray Steve (SockMonkey) Mark (Stretchmark) Christine (hoontang) Tim (tallman) Beth (tallmans's SO) Debbie (foot's SO) George (Nice n Easy Rider) Bill (roadscholar) Claire (JustFrank’s SO) Kirsten (KTsRidin) Jennifer (KTsRidin’s SO Ken (narcosis) Rogera (and yes, I know you're now in Texas, but does that really matter?) Keith (OoPEZoO) know you're busy with kids, but it'd be nice to see ya ... its the shortest trip for you yet. Andy (gamecock) Paul (racer7) Becky (racer7’s SO) Jake Chuck (Panhandle Chuck) Rick (ERdoc) Ron-M Glenn Reed ... who usually signs up late Edited August 12, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 OK, I have the routes loaded, still 6 weeks to go....... Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 OK, I have the routes loaded, still 6 weeks to go....... Link to comment
jimwms Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 In! Hope to arrive Thursday. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) In! Hope to arrive Thursday. Out-Freaking-standing! Glad to have you back, Jim. What's the chance of getting Itchy to come? Edited August 13, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
jimwms Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 In! Hope to arrive Thursday. Out-Freaking-standing! Glad to have you back, Jim. What's the chance of getting Itchy to come? Thanks, Craig. Will be great to see everyone and meet new friends. I sent Itchy a birth announcement about my bike and suggested he join us for FART. We'll see! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hey Keith and Glen, we can do a mini pied piper run. We can meet up along the way. Well ......... Link to comment
Burt Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Am I missing anyone else? Sign-ups have been kinda slow for this event. I assure you all great riding and a cool little town with several food options within walking distance. Paging all the folks who often attend these events (in no particular order): I sold my bike in April, and have given up riding. I dropped my bike off at our local dealership to sell on consignment the day I was supposed to leave for START. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Am I missing anyone else? Sign-ups have been kinda slow for this event. I assure you all great riding and a cool little town with several food options within walking distance. Paging all the folks who often attend these events (in no particular order): I sold my bike in April, and have given up riding. I dropped my bike off at our local dealership to sell on consignment the day I was supposed to leave for START. Well, sorry to hear that Burt. You'd said you were going to stop riding before, but showed up to an event after that. I was thinking there might still be a chance the same would occur. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Am I missing anyone else? Sign-ups have been kinda slow for this event. I assure you all great riding and a cool little town with several food options within walking distance. Paging all the folks who often attend these events (in no particular order): I sold my bike in April, and have given up riding. I dropped my bike off at our local dealership to sell on consignment the day I was supposed to leave for START. Well, sorry to hear that Burt. You'd said you were going to stop riding before, but showed up to an event after that. I was thinking there might still be a chance the same would occur. I got to see Burt again a few weeks ago. We'd both met at FART last year. We had a great visit and Burt is as busy as ever. I can confirm he sold his bike and now the tire changer. He did hold out that there was a * slim * possibility he'd ride again. Thanks for everything Burt and hope to see you again - maybe on that bike left in storage in your garage. If nothing else, that's one way to get it moved out. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Mitch (Joe Frickin' Friday) Planning to be there; I'm just procrastinating signing up and reserving a hotel room (don't know why). Please don't take it personally. Link to comment
greiffster Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm just procrastinating signing up and reserving a hotel room (don't know why). It's called..."pulling a Glenn" Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Mitch (Joe Frickin' Friday) Planning to be there; I'm just procrastinating signing up and reserving a hotel room (don't know why). Please don't take it personally. No worries, I'm not taking it personally. I just want to make sure we all get to see as many of our friends as possible. Happy to hear you are coming. Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Just a heads up, if you are headed North out of Atlanta to the FART and the HOV lane says it is turning into a toll road that requires a Peach Pass, believe them. They will find you. If you ignore the bill, they will turn it over to a collections agency... The sad part is that motorcycles are Free...if you have the pass. So why send a ticket...just let motorcycles use the lane I wish they would standardize the toll road passes. I had my EZTag in my suit pocket. That is probably what they used to find me. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Just a heads up, if you are headed North out of Atlanta to the FART and the HOV lane says it is turning into a toll road that requires a Peach Pass, believe them. They will find you. If you ignore the bill, they will turn it over to a collections agency... The sad part is that motorcycles are Free...if you have the pass. So why send a ticket...just let motorcycles use the lane I wish they would standardize the toll road passes. I had my EZTag in my suit pocket. That is probably what they used to find me. Maybe, but they also have license plate readers along the way. Link to comment
Ron-M Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi Craig, Hate it, but not a good weekend for me to make the trip this Fall. Hopefully in the Spring. Ron Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi Craig, Hate it, but not a good weekend for me to make the trip this Fall. Hopefully in the Spring. Ron Bad timing is a pain. All of us are subject to it. Hope to see you in the spring. Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ty: Talked with my Prof for one of my courses, so I will be heading out to the FART Thu morning and will hopefully be in by lunch time. Counting down the days. Mike Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ty: Talked with my Prof for one of my courses, so I will be heading out to the FART Thu morning and will hopefully be in by lunch time. Counting down the days. Mike Awesome! Link to comment
steve.foote Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'm in. Reservations made, arriving Wednesday, leaving Sunday. Link to comment
terryofperry Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It will be good to see you Steve. Terry Link to comment
steve.foote Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 It will be nice to see everyone again. It looks like a great location. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Well, we've finished the routes. The links that follow will allow you to download the routes (.GDB or .GPX, as needed): FART 2016 - Event Routes.gdb FART 2016 - Event Routes.gpx Keep in mind when Receiving Routes From Others ... Your maps and preferences may be different than those of the person you received them from, so to be sure you ride the intended route. You must ensure the following. Map Version & Settings: - You don't need the latest routes, but it's wise to ensure the map version in YOUR device is the same as the version in YOUR BaseCamp. - In YOUR BaseCamp AND device, turn off all Avoidances & select Fastest Time To ensure the Routes are as intended: - Open the GDB or GPX file in your software, then make duplicates of each route (usually a right click will show the option). - Change the color of the Duplicate route (usually double click, then go to Info and look there) - Note the mileage - Then Re-calculate the Original route. - The mileage should stay the same. - If the route mileage is different, look for the color you changed the Duplicate route to. You will need to add a Waypoint or Via point to the Original route to make it match the Duplicate route. - Once the two routes are the same, delete the Duplicate route, then load the Original route onto your GPS. This information tends to get lost as the discussion grows longer and longer over time, so I've copied/pasted it all to the bottom of the first post in this thread. If anyone is looking for route files, from now on just send them to the top of the thread. Link to comment
Nice n Easy Rider Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 We're in. Reservation made. I'll be coming up with my friend Mark Bayles who has ridden with me to several of our previous get-togethers. We'll be arriving Wednesday but need to head back Saturday as I have to fly out to Colorado on Sunday AM. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Link to comment
terryofperry Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Hi Craig. A friend of mine just bought an 1150 GS, he has a reservation at the Inn, arriving Wednesday leaving Sunday. His name is Tony. You can add him to the list when you get a chance. Thanks. Terry Link to comment
Bernie Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 GPS routes loaded. I sure hope I can get done with these two big jobs in time for FART. Looking forward to some slightly cooler temperatures and a little riding. Link to comment
terryofperry Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 GPS routes loaded. I sure hope I can get done with these two big jobs in time for FART. Looking forward to some slightly cooler temperatures and a little riding. Don't make me come down there Bernie, I can hand you tools if that is what it takes. Terry Link to comment
Kinsley Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The Saturday Night Dinner Where: Baywood Boys Barbecue & Catering Address: 41 N Main St, Sparta 28675 (up hill both ways ) When: 6:30 How Much: We are ordering from the menu Link to comment
K12rider Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Please put me on the list as a attendee to FART in Sparta I'm new to this group -- it was highly recommended by ENDOBOB. I'll be riding down from the DC area with ENDOBOB and MARCOPOLO on the 21th. I reserved a room with two beds for 4 nights -- so if anyone wants to share this room -send a private note to me. Look forward to the meeting you guys and the riding. Barry Moss Link to comment
Endobob Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Please put me on the list as a attendee to FART in Sparta I'm new to this group... Barry Moss I just met Barry this past weekend. He has not been to one of our BMWST events as yet, however, he has been a long time rider, has both a K1200RS and a GS, and has done extensive long distance riding. No question about it, he will fit right in with our group of riding enthusiasts! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Please put me on the list as a attendee to FART in Sparta I'm new to this group -- it was highly recommended by ENDOBOB. I'll be riding down from the DC area with ENDOBOB and MARCOPOLO on the 21th. I reserved a room with two beds for 4 nights -- so if anyone wants to share this room -send a private note to me. Look forward to the meeting you guys and the riding. Barry Moss Barry, welcome to the group, these are always a good time! See you there. Ride well, John Link to comment
ltljohn Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hey all you folks headed down from the mid Atlantic area. What route are you taking? I would like to try and meet up along the way. I will most likely be coming down I81. Look at your route and make suggestions. John Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 you should be careful about who you associate with.... Link to comment
_Brock_ Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm in. Me and my bottle of Town & Branch will arrive Friday. Not sure if I'm staying one night or two. I'm passing through on my way to another ride that starts just north of Sparta, in Wytheville. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks, Mitch. BTW: Could you do the same with the dinner plans? Thanks. Edited August 22, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 We're in. Reservation made. I'll be coming up with my friend Mark Bayles who has ridden with me to several of our previous get-togethers. We'll be arriving Wednesday but need to head back Saturday as I have to fly out to Colorado on Sunday AM. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. At least you don't have a long ride home. Glad you can make it most of the event. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Please put me on the list as a attendee to FART in Sparta I'm new to this group -- it was highly recommended by ENDOBOB. I'll be riding down from the DC area with ENDOBOB and MARCOPOLO on the 21th. I reserved a room with two beds for 4 nights -- so if anyone wants to share this room -send a private note to me. Look forward to the meeting you guys and the riding. Barry Moss Welcome aboard! We're very subdued ... till on the road. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm in. Me and my bottle of Town & Branch will arrive Friday. Not sure if I'm staying one night or two. I'm passing through on my way to another ride that starts just north of Sparta, in Wytheville. You've had a bit of bad luck getting to one of these for a while. Good to have you back, Brock. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi Craig. A friend of mine just bought an 1150 GS, he has a reservation at the Inn, arriving Wednesday leaving Sunday. His name is Tony. You can add him to the list when you get a chance. Thanks. Terry Excellent! Any friend of yours is ... well ... uh ... hmm ... well, we'll welcome him anyway! Link to comment
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