Bernie Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 One more hurdle overcome to be able to make the event. I need a few more things to happen to be able to make it. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 One more hurdle overcome to be able to make the event. I need a few more things to happen to be able to make it. Get on that, Bernie. Link to comment
StretchMark Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Finally made my reservations for Friday and Saturday night. I'm hoping work in Charlotte on Thursday will be the end of my week and I can catch up with folks early Friday morning. Christine may not be able to make it, but if she does, it would be a late Friday arrival. Hope I can make this happen! Link to comment
gamecock Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Trying to make this happen but I probably used up my wife's good will when I took the trip to Red Lodge for the UN. This FART may be too soon after. Happy wife, happy life. Link to comment
Chris K Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Trying to make this happen but I probably used up my wife's good will when I took the trip to Red Lodge for the UN. This FART may be too soon after. Happy wife, happy life. Just tell her you need to show off that new to you GS! She'll understand. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 One more hurdle overcome to be able to make the event. I need a few more things to happen to be able to make it. Get on that, Bernie. Yeah really! A START/FART without Bernie? Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Finally made my reservations for Friday and Saturday night. I'm hoping work in Charlotte on Thursday will be the end of my week and I can catch up with folks early Friday morning. Christine may not be able to make it, but if she does, it would be a late Friday arrival. Hope I can make this happen! Yes, many folks will want to see you there ... not me, but many folks! Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hey all ... FYI I put La Cucina Italiana on the FART16_W1b_140/277 (LaCucina - Mtn City TN) route as a back-up place to eat. I just found out they are only open for dinner (open 5:00pm) so don't count on them as a lunch backup. Furthermore, they will be closed from September 14th thought September 22nd. There are other places to eat in Mountain City, if necessary. Sorry about the error. Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) One more hurdle overcome to be able to make the event. I need a few more things to happen to be able to make it. Get on that, Bernie. Yeah really! A START/FART without Bernie? Ok,ok, stop twisting my arm. I can't ride that way. I hope to get out of here on Saturday, IF FedEx delivers my new fuel tank for my F550 before Friday and so I can get the monster to the truck shop for it's bi-annual vacation (reconditioning). Edited September 14, 2016 by Bernie Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Assuming I can get my poor, neglected bike in order, it looks like I can pull this off after all! If the hotel's full, I'll string my hammock nearby and borrow someone's bathroom :-) Still working out the details, but I'll most likely arrive Weds afternoon, and may need to leave Sat. Looking forward to seeing you all!! Christopher -The Lurker from Alabama Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We have a proposal effort going on that looks like it will run over the weekend (due 30 Sept). I was really looking forward to finally making one. Link to comment
papnan2 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm out, just freed up a room this afternoon Link to comment
greiffster Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yeah really! A START/FART without Bernie? Ok,ok, stop twisting my arm. I can't ride that way. I hope to get out of here on Saturday, IF FedEx delivers my new fuel tank for my F550 before Friday and so I can get the monster to the truck shop for it's bi-annual vacation (reconditioning). FART '16 - Feel the Bern! Link to comment
toddfjc Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Craig - I invited John M to FART with us. He's a good riding buddy of mine and will be on his new GS. Please welcome him to the group! Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm out, just freed up a room this afternoon Eagads, you haven't been having good luck about coming to these, have you? Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) We have a proposal effort going on that looks like it will run over the weekend (due 30 Sept). I was really looking forward to finally making one. So you're Red Teaming it this weekend? Well, being that the last one of those I did last April resulted in our losing our contract, I wish you better luck than we had. Sorry you can't make it. If things change and you get freed up instead, it's like you have far to ride to come visit. Edited September 15, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Assuming I can get my poor, neglected bike in order, it looks like I can pull this off after all! If the hotel's full, I'll string my hammock nearby and borrow someone's bathroom :-) Still working out the details, but I'll most likely arrive Weds afternoon, and may need to leave Sat. Looking forward to seeing you all!! Christopher -The Lurker from Alabama I doubt the motel will be full, but a quick call and you can find out. Hope you can make it. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Craig - I invited John M to FART with us. He's a good riding buddy of mine and will be on his new GS. Please welcome him to the group! Got it, thanks. Another GS, eh? It must be a thing ... Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm in, reservation made. Planning to arrive Weds, leave Sat (for now). See y'all soon! Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 I'm in, reservation made. Planning to arrive Weds, leave Sat (for now). See y'all soon! Awesome! Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 So you're Red Teaming it this weekend? Well, being that the last one of those I did last April resulted in our losing our contract, I wish you better luck than we had. Sorry you can't make it. If things change and you get freed up instead, it's like you have far to ride to come visit. Freakin' industry day was 25 August, RFP drops same day, only the customer laptop is allowed to process, maximum 15 people allowed on the project, accesses finally granted for the majority on 8 Sept, accesses to the laptop for the majority given on 12 Sept, which leaves us 18 days to put together something that we don't do,......gee, thanks business development for volunteering us for this Link to comment
Charles Elms Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Count me in! First time for this event. Arriving Wednesday and leaving Saturday. Link to comment
Slyder_Steve Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Well, work has done it again--conference scheduled Wednesday-Friday. Going to miss this one fellas! See you at the START. Ride safe! Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Count me in! First time for this event. Arriving Wednesday and leaving Saturday. That's fantastic, Charles! See you then. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Well, work has done it again--conference scheduled Wednesday-Friday. Going to miss this one fellas! See you at the START. Ride safe! That really sucks, Steve! Hopefully we'll get to meet up for a quick Coffee Club ride before it get too cold. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 So you're Red Teaming it this weekend? Well, being that the last one of those I did last April resulted in our losing our contract, I wish you better luck than we had. Sorry you can't make it. If things change and you get freed up instead, it's like you have far to ride to come visit. Freakin' industry day was 25 August, RFP drops same day, only the customer laptop is allowed to process, maximum 15 people allowed on the project, accesses finally granted for the majority on 8 Sept, accesses to the laptop for the majority given on 12 Sept, which leaves us 18 days to put together something that we don't do,......gee, thanks business development for volunteering us for this So BTDT I couldn't take it anymore. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Glenn is really stretching it to the wire on this one! Come on Glenn, let's ride! Link to comment
Christo Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hello all, As it turns out, I might be able to attend. It would only for the 1st or 2nd day, as I have to be back home by the 24th, and even that depends on family issues and work. So I am 'tentative'. I've never been to an event like this, so I could use some pernters. I've read through the whole thread a while back and downloaded the gpx into Google Maps to see the routes, but I don't have any fancy devices, only my phone and a Garmin I don't yet have mounted, but I can make due. For us 'stragglers', do you guys meet for breakfast in the morn and then head out in a group or groups? What's a day like? Sorry if this has been answered. I don't recall reading it in the thread. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Glenn is really stretching it to the wire on this one! Come on Glenn, let's ride! Sorry Scott, not gonna make it to this one. Factors have consipred such that it doesn't make sense. On the bright side, y'all might have clear weather! Or at the very least, it will be much more difficult to blame on me if you do get rain. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 The initiation rites involving the goat just take a few minutes. After that, the secret handshake and the tattoo. Just kidding. Totally informal, introduce yourself, no one but Craig bites... Hard. Link to comment
greiffster Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Sorry Scott, not gonna make it to this one. Factors have consipred such that it doesn't make sense. Did it ever make sense? Not to mention, isn't this the closet START/FART to your neck of the woods, in a while? Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hello all, As it turns out, I might be able to attend. It would only for the 1st or 2nd day, as I have to be back home by the 24th, and even that depends on family issues and work. So I am 'tentative'. I've never been to an event like this, so I could use some pernters. I've read through the whole thread a while back and downloaded the gpx into Google Maps to see the routes, but I don't have any fancy devices, only my phone and a Garmin I don't yet have mounted, but I can make due. For us 'stragglers', do you guys meet for breakfast in the morn and then head out in a group or groups? What's a day like? Sorry if this has been answered. I don't recall reading it in the thread. Hello and welcome aboard! Before I describe events like these, let's run down a few generalities. I see you've been on the Board a little while already. Since you're obviously hanging around the board some posting and now trying to join in on a ride event, you might want to consider a new member introduction under Motorcycle Talk. Tell us all something about yourself. Do you have a first name we can call you or do you go by Christo? As for the Ride Event ... FART ... and other such local ride events ... Despite appearances, they are not formal or very organized at all. Basically, it's this: 1. Organizers set up a room block for particular dates and post a Topic 2. They create and distribute "recommended" routes 3. Prospective attendees chat and get excited about it, 4. People show up, chat in the parking lot, introduce themselves, lie about their ride in or their bike's performance, 5, Folks go various ways for dinner then return to the parking lot to continue their lies and drink various adult beverages, make ad hoc plans for the next day's ride (groups of 2-5, generally ... these plans usually include the plan for breakfast), then folks trickle off to sleep at varying times. 5. People wake up and mostly follow the plans made the night before ... mostly. Sometimes, ad hoc plans are made right there in the parking lot with anyone appearing to be leaving at the same time. 6. Individuals and ad hoc groups leave to ride at various times throughout the morning. 7. Individuals and ad hoc groups return from their rides at various times throughout the afternoon. 8. Steps 4-7 are repeated, though the dinner on Sat night is generally a group affair (though with separate checks). There you have it. Nothing really organized ... it's too much like herding cats. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 The initiation rites involving the goat just take a few minutes. After that, the secret handshake and the tattoo. Just kidding. Totally informal, introduce yourself, no one but Craig bites... Hard. THAT'S A LIE! I only nibble ... a bit. Link to comment
Christo Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hello and welcome aboard! ... Thank you Craig for the great run down! I can picture it already. I appreciate the advice on setting up a new member intro. I should do that. Will you or anyone be checking this site for PMs or posts during the event? Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 As for the Ride Event ... FART ... and other such local ride events ... Despite appearances, they are not formal or very organized at all. Basically, it's this: 1. Organizers set up a room block for particular dates and post a Topic 2. They create and distribute "recommended" routes 3. Prospective attendees chat and get excited about it, 4. People show up, chat in the parking lot, introduce themselves, lie about their ride in or their bike's performance, 5, Folks go various ways for dinner then return to the parking lot to continue their lies and drink various adult beverages, make ad hoc plans for the next day's ride (groups of 2-5, generally ... these plans usually include the plan for breakfast), then folks trickle off to sleep at varying times. 5. People wake up and mostly follow the plans made the night before ... mostly. Sometimes, ad hoc plans are made right there in the parking lot with anyone appearing to be leaving at the same time. 6. Individuals and ad hoc groups leave to ride at various times throughout the morning. 7. Individuals and ad hoc groups return from their rides at various times throughout the afternoon. 8. Steps 4-7 are repeated, though the dinner on Sat night is generally a group affair (though with separate checks). There you have it. Nothing really organized ... it's too much like herding cats. Nice summation Craig! Christo, Here are the "Check In" threads from the most recent get togethers in that area, they might give you a little preview: START 2016 FART 2015 Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hello and welcome aboard! ... Thank you Craig for the great run down! I can picture it already. I appreciate the advice on setting up a new member intro. I should do that. Will you or anyone be checking this site for PMs or posts during the event? Someone will ... I will probably be very busy standing around the parking lot ... lying ... perhaps biting ... a bit. Link to comment
Nice n Easy Rider Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Unfortunately I won't be able to make it after all. Had to see the doctor on Saturday who confirmed that I had torn the muscle on the right side of my back under the shoulder blade. Apparently this began with a bad fall (face plant) in July which I finished off with some as yet unidentified movements last week. The doctor told me the only treatment would be rest. I've been trying that and I was hoping the pain might subside by Wednesday but it appears there is no chance of that. The only relief I get is a combination of pain killer and muscle relaxant but riding under that combination would definitely be a bad idea. My friend (and intended roommate in Sparta) Mark Bayles will still be coming up and he may be bringing another Mark with him. I'm sure you'll all give them both the usual BMWST warm reception. Hope to see everyone next Spring if not sooner. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Sorry Scott, not gonna make it to this one. Factors have consipred such that it doesn't make sense isn't gonna happen. Did it ever make sense? Not to mention, isn't this the closet START/FART to your neck of the woods, in a while? FIFY Yes, it is a good bit closer than any in my time on the board. Y'all have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the dry weather! (Christo, I'm known as Chief Rain Cloud, since it tends to rain for a day or more if I attend...) Link to comment
terryofperry Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Bummer, I was hoping to see you Glenn, been awhile. I'm really gonna miss ya ......and riding in the rain. Terry Link to comment
Christo Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Nice summation Craig! Christo, Here are the "Check In" threads from the most recent get togethers in that area, they might give you a little preview: START 2016 FART 2015 Thanks Glenn! I will check those threads out. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Bummer, I was hoping to see you Glenn, been awhile. I'm really gonna miss ya ......and riding in the rain. Terry I'm sure I can find you some rain, Terry! Link to comment
terryofperry Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Bummer, I was hoping to see you Glenn, been awhile. I'm really gonna miss ya ......and riding in the rain. Terry I'm sure I can find you some rain, Terry! Sounds good Steve, we can look for some on the way up. Long range forecast is really good. I'll send you an email on what time and where we are meeting in Waynesboro. Terry Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately I won't be able to make it after all. My friend (and intended roommate in Sparta) Mark Bayles will still be coming up and he may be bringing another Mark with him. I'm sure you'll all give them both the usual BMWST warm reception. Hope to see everyone next Spring if not sooner. Sorry to hear this. Take care and get well. Happy to hear Mark will still make it (still out on Sat or staying thru to Sun?). Hope to see you soon as well. Edited September 16, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 OK, it's officially time for me to say once again ... PEOPLE, STOP GETTING INJURED OR SICK! That's all supposed to happen to other people, so we can all go ride together, right? Link to comment
steve.foote Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Sounds good, Terry. It should be a great ride up. Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Well, I am packed and the bike is ready. So I am leaving in the morning, should be able to make it there by Wednesday. I will try not to be late. Link to comment
Slyder_Steve Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Well, work has done it again--conference scheduled Wednesday-Friday. Going to miss this one fellas! See you at the START. Ride safe! That really sucks, Steve! Hopefully we'll get to meet up for a quick Coffee Club ride before it get too cold. Sounds good Craig! Link to comment
Endobob Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Well, I am packed and the bike is ready. So I am leaving in the morning, should be able to make it there by Wednesday. I will try not to be late. Bernie, after riding with you for many miles, I know you are a very slow, careful rider, however, I still can't believe it will take you that many days to get to Sparta from Jacksonville! Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Well, I am packed and the bike is ready. So I am leaving in the morning, should be able to make it there by Wednesday. I will try not to be late. Bernie, after riding with you for many miles, I know you are a very slow, careful rider, however, I still can't believe it will take you that many days to get to Sparta from Jacksonville! Link to comment
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