TyTass Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 GPS route files: Fart 2016 - Event Route.gdb Fart 2016 - Event Route.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. =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== 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
TyTass Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) OK, for those who can't see the presentation slides (graphics) ... What: Fall Appalachian Riding Tour (FART 2016) When: September 21st-25th Where: Alleghany Inn 341 North Main Street Sparta, NC 28675 1.336.372.2501 1.888.372.2501 (reservations only) alleginn@skybest.com Computer Reservation: Group Code: BMWST1 Block Hold: Until 30 days from event then motel can use block Group Rates: 1Q, 2F, 2Q, 1K Rooms $67.95 + tax (76.62/night) Suite/Apt $87.95 + tax / night 3rd person: +$10/night Cancelation Policy: 6 pm same day 90% hotel non-smoking Routes and other pertinent info to come We hope you can join us Edited May 6, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
Bernie Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 IN! Added to the calendar, see you in the fall. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) On the calendar. This is the same weekend as my FJR event (which is just up the road in Wytheville VA), so will most likely only be Wednesday and Thursday. Edited May 6, 2016 by Blind Squirrel Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 On the calendar. This is the same weekend as my FJR event (which is just up the road in Wytheville VA), so will most likely only be Wednesday and Thursday. What, are you having an affair with another group? Link to comment
marcopolo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) Tried to reserve online and got "promotional code entered expired" (had used BMWST1). Tried about six times. Will try again later, or call. Edited May 6, 2016 by marcopolo Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Tried to reserve online and got "promotional code entered expired" (had used BMWST1). Tried about six times. Will try again later, or call. Yes, I got the same last night. I sent an email to the manager, who is likely not in yet. I'll give him a shout over the phone here shortly and get this cleared up. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) My calendar is clear, I think I really need to make this one. Glad to see it is a bit further north 1 days ride each way. Count me as hopefully in!!!!!! Edited May 6, 2016 by ltljohn Link to comment
Rougarou Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm so close to Sparta I can almost spit on it (1.2 hrs away). May actually be able to make a gathering, looks to be one of my off Friday weeks. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) Tried to reserve online and got "promotional code entered expired" (had used BMWST1). Tried about six times. Will try again later, or call. Yes, I got the same last night. I sent an email to the manager, who is likely not in yet. I'll give him a shout over the phone here shortly and get this cleared up. Thanks, Craig. Clearly this manager has no idea how keen we all are around here, I mean making reservations four months out. Edited May 6, 2016 by marcopolo Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Will be coming from somewhere up north on the way home. Hope to make it, will know more in a few weeks. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I know this is a complete surprise, but I'm IN Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 On the calendar. This is the same weekend as my FJR event (which is just up the road in Wytheville VA), so will most likely only be Wednesday and Thursday. What, are you having an affair with another group? Yes, but this is the group that the affair is with! I started with them! Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 EricinIndy and I are in. Arriving late Wed. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Work schedule clear, home schedule clear, I am officially in! It will be great to get back down the Carolina. Link to comment
RandyShields Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 In. Arriving Thursday. The hotel is still not accepting the BMW promo code, but the AAA rate is the same, so I booked it using that. RandyShields Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 In. Arriving Thursday. The hotel is still not accepting the BMW promo code, but the AAA rate is the same, so I booked it using that. RandyShields They are experiencing technical issues. Everything looks good with our reservation, everything is active on their end. However, it still isn't working. John (Mgr) has forwarded this problem to his technical support company. I should hear back soon. In the meantime, please call in and use our code BMWST1. Using other codes will not register for them as part of our group (despite similar rates). Thanks. Hopefully they will have this cleared up quickly. Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) OK, The Group Code (BMWST1) and electronic registration is all taken care of, and I just checked to confirm it is working. FYI So far, only the following are logged in as part of our group: Me Kinsley BMW_Ken So, if you made reservations already, please call them back and ask them to enter you as part of our group (BMWST1). Thanks. It helps with tracking how many of our block we have filled. Edited May 9, 2016 by TyTass Link to comment
marcopolo Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Booked my room online with no problems. Thanks, Craig. Arriving Wednesday, and departing Sunday. Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I used the old fashion phone with no problem. Arrive Wednesday - depart Sunday. Link to comment
Bernie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Room reserved, arriving Wednesday evening. I hope I didn't jinx anything, as I have never reserved a room this early. See you all this fall. Link to comment
RandyShields Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Done. I will follow up to make sure they switch it. But, if the block gets full, folks should remember that the AAA rate is the same. Gives us some flexibility. Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Done. I will follow up to make sure they switch it. But, if the block gets full, folks should remember that the AAA rate is the same. Gives us some flexibility. That's true, the rates are no different. This place is popular with the motorcycling crowd. Basically the hotel is ours if no one else books. We're not a very big a group, really, so we don't reserve the entire hotel. Mostly this helps me track. Thanks. BTW: We have the conference room available to us the entire stay, in case of rain ... or perhaps a group meal. Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Done. I will follow up to make sure they switch it. But, if the block gets full, folks should remember that the AAA rate is the same. Gives us some flexibility. That's true, the rates are no different. This place is popular with the motorcycling crowd. Basically the hotel is ours if no one else books. We're not a very big a group, really, so we don't reserve the entire hotel. Mostly this helps me track. Thanks. BTW: We have the conference room available to us the entire stay, in case of rain ... or perhaps a group meal. Craig, Sure happy to see you are working on the FART'14 event I thought you had announced your retirement at the START dinner. Link to comment
Selden Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Unlikely to make it, as I expect to be on the left coast at a Google meeting in Mountain View. Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm in. Room booked, just hoping my room mate shows up. Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Done. I will follow up to make sure they switch it. But, if the block gets full, folks should remember that the AAA rate is the same. Gives us some flexibility. That's true, the rates are no different. This place is popular with the motorcycling crowd. Basically the hotel is ours if no one else books. We're not a very big a group, really, so we don't reserve the entire hotel. Mostly this helps me track. Thanks. BTW: We have the conference room available to us the entire stay, in case of rain ... or perhaps a group meal. Craig, Sure happy to see you are working on the FART'14 event I thought you had announced your retirement at the START dinner. No, this next event, FART (16 BTW), will be my last as co-host. Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 No, this next event, FART (16 BTW), will be my last as co-host. Link to comment
brianh70 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'm IN! Thursday through Sunday. Link to comment
JustFrank Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Frank and Todd are in and rooms booked to arrive Wednesday evening. Link to comment
greiffster Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Booked it. Nicol and I arriving Thursday afternoon. Link to comment
RT_Jim Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 You can officially add me to the list - IN!! Jim Link to comment
marcopolo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 You can officially add me to the list - IN!! Jim Nice to see you back, Jim. Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 You can officially add me to the list - IN!! Jim Nice to see you back, Jim. And this is a shorter ride than usual for us more Northerly folks. Link to comment
Foot Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 In Wednesday thru Sunday just Registered. Ltljohn will be rooming with me. Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 In Wednesday thru Sunday just Registered. Ltljohn will be rooming with me. Very happy you're going to make it (wouldn't be right without you) and very happy to have Ltljohn back again, but tell Debbie she'll be missed. Also tell her thanks for the preserves. Damned tasty! Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm always amazed how fast this group gets to 20-30 participants. Awesome! This group never disappoints. Link to comment
greiffster Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) I'm always amazed how fast this group gets to 20-30 participants. I'm not. Great venues, great riding, great people, great friends, great hosts, great bourbon. Duh? Edited May 21, 2016 by greiffster Link to comment
Endobob Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I'm always amazed how fast this group gets to 20-30 participants. I'm not. Great venues, great riding, great people, great friends, great hosts, great bourbon. Duh? Best riding, people, and motorcycle friends anyone can find anywhere! Link to comment
randy Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) it is a little bit of a ride, but well worth waking up early and finding this place Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Many years ago I went when it was first opening. We got an incredible tour, and I received my "admittance" papers. Many friends from this board gave the necessary/required "recommendation" for my admittance. Overall a very fun place. Look it up. Edited May 23, 2016 by randy Link to comment
** Chris ** Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I am officially bummed. I was looking forward to returning east this fall. September is a busy month for me so I am not going to make it. Maybe I can make it next spring! Link to comment
Foot Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Chris sorry you can't make it. I am looking forward to seeing you at the UN and Pre UN! Alan Link to comment
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