Kinsley Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I am experiencing cigar envy...which is much cheaper than bike envy, or even bourbon envy. The problems start when all 3 are available Link to comment
vhntr1 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 This sounds like this is going to be a good time can't wait,looking forward to meeting all you guys. Mark Link to comment
questrider Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I haven't been to an Appalachian area event since it was called El Paseo back in 2006. Ten years gone. Where does the time go? This is on my radar. Link to comment
Endobob Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I haven't been to an Appalachian area event since it was called El Paseo back in 2006. Ten years gone. Where does the time go? This is on my radar. I attended most of the El Paseo events but don't remember you by your Board name. Can not find out much about you on your profile. Hope you show up at START 2017 - you will not be sorry you attended and will only be sorry it has been so long since attending one of the east coast BMWST events! Link to comment
tallman Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) I haven't been to an Appalachian area event since it was called El Paseo back in 2006. Ten years gone. Where does the time go? This is on my radar. I attended most of the El Paseo events but don't remember you by your Board name. Can not find out much about you on your profile. Hope you show up at START 2017 - you will not be sorry you attended and will only be sorry it has been so long since attending one of the east coast BMWST events! Ditto. You aren't the young man who rode the red K non-stop from Oklahoma, after work, through that weather, arrived with a huge smile, had fun, was never seen again, are you him by any chance? We thought you had a good time... Edited February 19, 2017 by tallman Link to comment
tallman Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I won't have my motorcycle back in time for this event . I shipped it out to California for a ride down into Baja. I won't get it back until sometime in May. There's a rumor that sometimes you can attend w/out a bike... Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 There's a rumor that sometimes you can attend w/out a bike... Or with a bike, sans key. There are many ways to START. Link to comment
questrider Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I attended most of the El Paseo events but don't remember you by your Board name. Can not find out much about you on your profile. Hope you show up at START 2017 - you will not be sorry you attended and will only be sorry it has been so long since attending one of the east coast BMWST events! My current username is not the same one I used years ago. Back then I made a mistake by using my last name as a username and since then my personal policy concerning the internet has become more of a private one. Thus, I have since changed every username I use publicly on all discussion boards including this one. Ditto. You aren't the young man who rode the red K non-stop from Oklahoma, after work, through that weather, arrived with a huge smile, had fun, was never seen again, are you him by any chance? We thought you had a good time... I regret to report that I am not the guy who burned the midnight oil from Oklahoma! Somehow, though, I do have a recollection of that story but I'm not sure if it's something I experienced first hand at the event or read secondhand here. I promise I am not purposely trying to be mysterious. My name is Brian and I disappeared for quite a few years so I expect most of you wouldn't remember me. I mostly lurked here on the board and was probably a bit meek at the two events I attended. But I did have a blast both times and met a few people whom I remember fondly. I haven't ridden my bike all that much in the past five years but I've kept it because of the sentimental value of it being the bike I've ridden to both coasts. I'll keep an eye on those upcoming dates in Maggie Valley with the hopes of getting back up on two wheels and meeting up with you fine folks again someday! Link to comment
tallman Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Third event, then, ok. Third event rules dictate you buy the third round for anyone who has been to all the events in Maggie Valley, or, was at the first El Paseo... Certainly hope your options include catching up with these folks. Number of first El Paseo riders will be a variable. Link to comment
questrider Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Third event, then, ok. Third event rules dictate you buy the third round for anyone who has been to all the events in Maggie Valley, or, was at the first El Paseo... Certainly hope your options include catching up with these folks. Number of first El Paseo riders will be a variable. Sounds like I need to show up with one of these. Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Tim, you are always welcome no matter how you get here, besides you have all the excuses in the world to show up in a truck or car. A car is just a trike with a sidecar, right? Link to comment
S.O.B. Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Please show up with one of those things! Link to comment
tallman Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 We're talking about it... Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Marty, Shawn - I was going to head back on Friday, but this is reason enough to request an extra day of play in the mountains. Let me know if you boys are serious and I'll stay put. That's if Ken doesn't smoke all of the primo cigars I'm going to stick under his nose. Well, the best laid plans. Unfortunately there is a high probability that I will be out of town on business. Please, raise a beer for me if you could. I'm out for now. I already comiserated with Jake. See you next time Marty. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 There's a rumor that sometimes you can attend w/out a bike... Or with a bike, sans key. There are many ways to START. Without a Key, do you really ever START? So many questions.... Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Nice one on that last classification Dave, very apropos. You and Tasker might think of meeting up and riding down together. You'll find that you two are like two brothers from another mother. In. In that case, I might make the long drive up for dinner on Saturday night. The Vette needs to stretch it's legs. I had not thought of that. I had signed up and recently decided to pass on riding the bike up/it might be elsewhere by then. I'll drive up for dinner, if fact I think I owe Jake a dinner! Marty, Shawn - I was going to head back on Friday, but this is reason enough to request an extra day of play in the mountains. Let me know if you boys are serious and I'll stay put. That's if Ken doesn't smoke all of the primo cigars I'm going to stick under his nose. Jake, you could spend the night at my joint on your way home or I'll drive up whenever it's convenient for you. No need to spend extra time. I can come anytime. Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Without a Key, do you really ever START? So many questions.... AFAIK, only one person can answer that question. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Without a Key, do you really ever START? So many questions.... AFAIK, only one person can answer that question. I offered to push around the parking lot, so a ride was possible Link to comment
Jake Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Jake, you could spend the night at my joint on your way home or I'll drive up whenever it's convenient for you. No need to spend extra time. I can come anytime. That's a gracious offer, not to mention the bragging rights of having a Jake Suite @ Marty Hill's. Will ping ya as the date nears as my plans are in flux. I'll probably do my usual stop-off earlier in the week at TWO. Mebbe we grab lunch or dinner in Dahlonega. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Anything is possible. Last time I had a sked was back in '91. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Better get the box, you'll get price break You'll be pleased to know I got the family discount... Does that go for the liquid beverage shown as well?! Link to comment
Jake Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 You have a keen eye my friend. While both items were gifts, SWMBO said only one of those two get to leave the house! Link to comment
cyclingkk Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Was thinking about this for a couple months...now IN with SO (Jennie) Keith Link to comment
jimwms Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Tasker?! Really?! That settles it; I'm in, arriving Thursday! Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 This sounds like this is going to be a good time can't wait,looking forward to meeting all you guys. Mark You'll have a great time, Mark! Looking forward to meeting you as well, neighbor! I haven't been to an Appalachian area event since it was called El Paseo back in 2006. Ten years gone. Where does the time go? This is on my radar. Then it's way past time you made another appearance We're talking about it... Tim, It'd be awesome if you can make the trip! Well, the best laid plans. Unfortunately there is a high probability that I will be out of town on business. Shawn, keep us in mind if things fall apart - you still gotta get the cobwebs outta The Vette! Was thinking about this for a couple months...now IN with SO (Jennie) Keith Look forward to seeing you both again, Keith! Tasker?! Really?! That settles it; I'm in, arriving Thursday! Great Jim! Link to comment
questrider Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I haven't been to an Appalachian area event since it was called El Paseo back in 2006. Ten years gone. Where does the time go? This is on my radar. Then it's way past time you made another appearance I suppose I should START thinking about riding down the razor's edge between the past and the future... Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I suppose I should START thinking about riding down the razor's edge between the past and the future... As the years went by, we drifted apart. Now Somewhere out of a memory... The timeless old attraction... To pass an evening with a drink and a friend. And to ride . . . Sunlight on chrome, The blur of the landscape [with] Every nerve aware . . . Is it April yet? Link to comment
Chris K Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I tried to make a reservation today but apparently the proprietors are currently on vacation. Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I suppose I should START thinking about riding down the razor's edge between the past and the future... As the years went by, we drifted apart. Now Somewhere out of a memory... The timeless old attraction... To pass an evening with a drink and a friend. And to ride . . . Sunlight on chrome, The blur of the landscape [with] Every nerve aware . . . Is it April yet? Dave, you really need to reduce your medication. Lol Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Dave, you really need to reduce your medication. Lol +1. I think the Rotator Cuff meds have kicked in. Link to comment
Chris K Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Reservation finally made. I will be arriving on Thursday and dragging Joel with me. Link to comment
questrider Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I suppose I should START thinking about riding down the razor's edge between the past and the future... As the years went by, we drifted apart. Now Somewhere out of a memory... The timeless old attraction... To pass an evening with a drink and a friend. And to ride . . . Sunlight on chrome, The blur of the landscape [with] Every nerve aware . . . Is it April yet? Dave, you really need to reduce your medication. Lol +1. I think the Rotator Cuff meds have kicked in. Whatever it is he's experiencing, I'm sure it's a rush. Link to comment
tallman Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 In that case, I might make the long drive up for dinner on Saturday night. The Vette needs to stretch it's legs. Marty, Shawn - I was going to head back on Friday, but this is reason enough to request an extra day of play in the mountains. Let me know if you boys are serious and I'll stay put. That's if Ken doesn't smoke all of the primo cigars I'm going to stick under his nose. Better get the box, you'll get price break You guys are killing me. If Doc doesn't pull the plug and my driver doesn't back out... Promise to put the windows down. See ya Thursday for dinner. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I tried to make a reservation today but apparently the proprietors are currently on vacation. Reservation finally made. I will be arriving on Thursday and dragging Joel with me. Thanks for your patience, Chris! Just a heads up on making reservations - Ken has been in touch with our host, and they are returning voice mails and email/web portal questions and reservations. Much like the Chuckwagon in Torrey, the Creekside closes for a few months during the Winter. So feel free to use the web portal to contact them and/or make reservations. Maggie Valley Reservations OR you can call and if there's no answer, don't panic. Just leave a message and you'll get a friendly call back. Toll Free: (800) 621-1260 8(!) weeks and counting! Edited February 28, 2017 by workin' them angels Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I suppose I should START thinking about riding down the razor's edge between the past and the future... As the years went by, we drifted apart. Now Somewhere out of a memory... The timeless old attraction... To pass an evening with a drink and a friend. And to ride . . . Sunlight on chrome, The blur of the landscape [with] Every nerve aware . . . Is it April yet? Dave, you really need to reduce your medication. Lol +1. I think the Rotator Cuff meds have kicked in. Whatever it is he's experiencing, I'm sure it's a rush. Context. All three of you seem to have it! Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Chris - Glad to have you and Joel with us again! Tim - that is great news, even if you have to ride with the windows up! Big effort on your part, looking ahead to your visit! Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hello everyone, here's a link for START 2017 Maggie Valley Routes The routes are coded to show direction first, then the route number (The lower numbers are the shorter routes), then part A or B with part A going to a restaurant and part B returning to Maggie Valley. Next in the name is the mileage of the route with the first number being the mileage for that part, then the total mileage for the day when both parts are combined. I tried to put known roads within the route name and the lunch location is in all caps. 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 do the following. 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(s) onto your GPS. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks, Ken. For some reason, when I download the GPX file onto my Mac, and go to open it, it somehow has turned into a TXT file. In the past, I've had the same thing happen, but managed to work through it. For the time being I'm stymied. Maybe a glass of wine will help. EDIT: Didn't even need the vino. When I download the file, it adds a second suffix (txt) after the GPX suffix. All I had to do was delete the second suffix, and import the renamed file into Basecamp. Edited March 5, 2017 by marcopolo Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Mark, I happy it worked out for you, but you might want the wine anyway Here's a Link to the folder which has a GDB file as well. I recommend people try the GPX first. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Hi Mark, I happy it worked out for you, but you might want the wine anyway Here's a Link to the folder which has a GDB file as well. I recommend people try the GPX first. Ken, I did indeed have the wine, in this case to celebrate man's victory over machine (at least that's what I told my wife ). Edited March 6, 2017 by marcopolo Link to comment
Bernie Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thank you, Ken..... you work is always appreciated. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 In! Arriving he 26th and leaving Sunday. Link to comment
Jake Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 In! Arriving he 26th and leaving Sunday. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) In! Arriving he 26th and leaving Sunday. It'll be good to see you again, Jake! Edited March 6, 2017 by RightSpin Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Room status update: I just talked with our Lodging hostess in Maggie and we've almost filled them up - there are only 6 rooms remaining. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Tasker?! Really?! That settles it; I'm in, arriving Thursday! Link to comment
Selden Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I thought we were going to make it to START 2017, but it looks like we'll be closing on a house in the Dahlonega area that weekend. After living in Atlanta since 1985, with a weekend cabin outside Dahlonega since 2003, we have finally decided to cut our ties to Atlanta. The new place is a quarter mile from a winery, and 3 miles from a network of Forest Service fire roads. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 cant' make this one folks, enjoy. this whole work thing is overrated. Link to comment
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