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Travelling, Friends, and Trips
Started by PWG in Lowgap NC at 02-18-2010 4:56 AM. Topic has 31 replies.
  
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 02-18-2010, 4:56 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
 
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Folks! Here it is again. Plan accordingly. No off subject comments please. Just focus and prioritize.
NINTH ANNUAL HTTA AMISH RALLY LEWISTON/MILTON. PA
August 19th. through August 23rd.
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02-18-2010, 5:40 AM
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JB in SC
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Irmo, SC
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In!
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02-18-2010, 10:23 AM
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Gene McCall
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Re: Hearding cats
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Jerry, if you didn't talk so much maybe soneone else could get a word in! After much consideration, consulting the stars, working out 2 alternate plans, studying all maps available between here and there I have finally reached the conclusion that I, too, am in. Having said that I must, in all fairness, present some possible exceptions wherein I may not be present at the 2010 HTTA Amish International rally. Firstly, my demise, this must be considered since I am an old fart with one foot on a banna peel. Secondly, global warming could accelerate and Pa. will be partly underwater (which part to be determined later). And lastly, the end of the world as the result of a backfire from Phil's latest trike, reverse trike, whatever creation! Should I arrive (at whatever time & day) it is likely I will driving my little pick-up & towing the 83! There is a slim possibility one of my grandsons will be with me. Having dispensed these pearls of wisdom I hereby relinquish the floor to whomever.
Gene
My pictures are
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I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!
2000 ST1100 Hack
1983 GL650
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02-18-2010, 2:10 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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wtf? another bk? albeit
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
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Honda Magna BC
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02-18-2010, 8:45 PM
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nippongreen
Joined on 03-16-2006
Ottawa, Canada
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I'll say it again !!!
"I have made the Amish Rally my annual pilgrimage"
Even without my lovely translator......LOL
All The Best.......Keith........
79 CX 500D / 82 GL 500i / 79 CX 500 parts bikes x 2
01 ST1100
Chris's Bikes
84 Honda Shadow VT500/78 Honda 185 Twinstar
(ride safe).......SKYPE....(nippongreen)..
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02-18-2010, 9:06 PM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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02-18-2010, 10:35 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin
Joined on 03-19-2008
Appleton, WI
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Phil,
I am coming if at all possible, even though I almost didn't read the posting due to the title ... Hearding cats??? I didn't think cats listened.
Now herding riders I could see.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
'00 BMW K1200LT & trailer
'81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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02-19-2010, 3:56 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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i wish i could make it damn why do you guys have these meets so damn far away??? us west coast guys should forum up are own meets....
Lucky. What is stopping you from becoming the HTTA southwest chapter and having your own rallies? absolutely nothing. Get a banner made and announce the event.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
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02-19-2010, 3:59 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Stitch, you didn't get it. Nobody can herd cats. like setting a date for an event.
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02-19-2010, 4:15 AM
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DaveF
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Lawrenceville, GA
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I'm also in.
 PWG in Lowgap NC wrote: | | Stitch, you didn't get it. Nobody can heard cats. like setting a date for an event. |
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Heh-heh. I had a hunch the "misspelling" was intentional just to see if it would provoke a response. And it did! 
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02-19-2010, 9:57 AM
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RichNCT
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Connecticut, USA
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It is my intention to attend this event. Even if Gene is planning to come.  Besides, I want to hear the story of how far La Cosa made it before . . . (you'll have to wait to hear the story)
Refueling on The James Bay Road, 2009
Born to be relatively wild (for a grampa x 3)
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02-19-2010, 11:49 AM
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wildmanwill
Joined on 05-25-2008
Chester County, Pennsylvania
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I added it to my calendar already, but my attendance will depend on my work situation...which I will know better as we get closer to the actual dates.
1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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02-19-2010, 1:17 PM
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mcreviver
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Williamsport, PA
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I think I can make it. Is there a prize for shortest trip? The one for shortest post is claimed. JB won that one.
Ron in PA
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02-19-2010, 3:52 PM
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mr. softie
Joined on 03-14-2009
Beautiful Bucks County PA... I ride a 83 GL650I
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Now I dun herd about this hear rally, I kin set my sites on meetin wit' all youse cats again up in skeeterland! I kin herdly weight!
May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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02-19-2010, 4:26 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Heh-heh. I had a hunch the "misspelling" was intentional just to see if it would provoke a response. And it did!
Oh crap! I did misspell that, didn't I. OK I have corrected my mistake. Moo, Baa, Meow
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
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age 72
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02-20-2010, 3:19 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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and i thought you had to be a president of the HTTA to setup a chapter
Lucky, There aint no president of the HTTA.
no charter, no members, just us oldtimers who met on the net and loosely formed this group. We been around for over ten years now, trying to hold it together.
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02-20-2010, 10:00 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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Herding cats (from the Superbowl a couple years ago, I think.)
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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02-21-2010, 6:02 PM
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Matt_the_Rat
Joined on 11-11-2008
Northwest FL
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I'm seriously considering coming as well.
I'm FL and I can't get a away for a 10 day week's vacation in August. On a bike that woiuld take me a good 2 or 3 days each way. In the truck I can be there in 27 hours. If you other guys aren't too busy with the cat herding maybe you could lend a hand rolling it out of the truck.
I was raiseed up in Berks co. PA and haven't been back in 20 years or so. Florida is dreadfully short on mountains.
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02-21-2010, 7:13 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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Matt,
I'll help if I can make the short trek too.
Jerry
90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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02-22-2010, 6:02 AM
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DaveF
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Lawrenceville, GA
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| Matt_the_Rat wrote: | | ...If you other guys aren't too busy with the cat herding maybe you could lend a hand rolling it out of the truck... |
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No problem. An "anonymous" HTTA member of many years transports his bike(s) in the back of a truck. There are always plenty of folks pitching in to help unload/load. 
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02-22-2010, 7:06 AM
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Matt_the_Rat
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Northwest FL
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Alrighty then looks like i'm in.
So do I need to bring a net, or something for the cat herding?
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02-22-2010, 5:48 PM
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JB in SC
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| Gene McCall wrote: | Jerry, if you didn't talk so much maybe soneone else could get a word in! After much consideration, consulting the stars, working out 2 alternate plans, studying all maps available between here and there I have finally reached the conclusion that I, too, am in. Having said that I must, in all fairness, present some possible exceptions wherein I may not be present at the 2010 HTTA Amish International rally. Firstly, my demise, this must be considered since I am an old fart with one foot on a banna peel. Secondly, global warming could accelerate and Pa. will be partly underwater (which part to be determined later). And lastly, the end of the world as the result of a backfire from Phil's latest trike, reverse trike, whatever creation! Should I arrive (at whatever time & day) it is likely I will driving my little pick-up & towing the 83! There is a slim possibility one of my grandsons will be with me. Having dispensed these pearls of wisdom I hereby relinquish the floor to whomever.
Gene
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Whatever. :P
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02-22-2010, 9:18 PM
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Gene McCall
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Re: Hearding cats
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| JB in SC wrote: | | Gene McCall wrote: | Jerry, if you didn't talk so much maybe soneone else could get a word in! After much consideration, consulting the stars, working out 2 alternate plans, studying all maps available between here and there I have finally reached the conclusion that I, too, am in. Having said that I must, in all fairness, present some possible exceptions wherein I may not be present at the 2010 HTTA Amish International rally. Firstly, my demise, this must be considered since I am an old fart with one foot on a banna peel. Secondly, global warming could accelerate and Pa. will be partly underwater (which part to be determined later). And lastly, the end of the world as the result of a backfire from Phil's latest trike, reverse trike, whatever creation! Should I arrive (at whatever time & day) it is likely I will driving my little pick-up & towing the 83! There is a slim possibility one of my grandsons will be with me. Having dispensed these pearls of wisdom I hereby relinquish the floor to whomever.
Gene
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Whatever. :P
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Jerry, if you could be a little clearer on that reply. Surely, you understand that people of my generation tend to become confused by the modern habit of squeezing words together, such as "what" and "ever". In the normal scheme of things "what" would be considered as a query, as if the speaker did not hear correctly. The word "ever" normally would be used as a reference in time, such as "will he ever shut up". Now, having said that, I really must ask for an explanation on all the use of colons and semi-colons and parens at the end of statements. I am sure with your superior command of the English language you will have not have any problem explaining modern speech to me. Thanks in advance for all your kind assistance! I look forward to your response.
Gene
My pictures are
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I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!
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02-24-2010, 8:41 AM
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JB in SC
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| Gene McCall wrote: | | JB in SC wrote: | |
Jerry, if you could be a little clearer on that reply. Surely, you understand that people of my generation tend to become confused by the modern habit of squeezing words together, such as "what" and "ever". In the normal scheme of things "what" would be considered as a query, as if the speaker did not hear correctly. The word "ever" normally would be used as a reference in time, such as "will he ever shut up". Now, having said that, I really must ask for an explanation on all the use of colons and semi-colons and parens at the end of statements. I am sure with your superior command of the English language you will have not have any problem explaining modern speech to me. Thanks in advance for all your kind assistance! I look forward to your response.
Gene
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02-24-2010, 12:00 PM
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md jwk
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Westminster, Md
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What campground are you holding this at?
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02-24-2010, 1:14 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Hi md jwk, It is a large hunting camp that we reserve every year for a long weekend. Dorm style sleeping accomodations. Tent space outside. two bathrooms and lots of hot water. $10.00 per night per person payable on arrival, departure or any time between.
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02-24-2010, 1:17 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Damn, Brian is back.
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02-25-2010, 10:08 AM
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mcreviver
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"Dorm style sleeping accomodations. "
LOL. Think 'Beverly Hillbillies' before they arrived in California.
Ron in PA
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02-25-2010, 10:39 AM
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DavidfromWisconsin
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Ron!!! You have never stayed there! You might scare someone away if they believe you!
It is nice beds ... if you get there early enough to get one. Last time I was there I gave up my bed to sleep in my camper so someone else could have a bed.
I may bring a tent in case this year. Also, sleeping outside, you don't have to get up with Phil at 5am!!!
I still say it is the best water I have every had. At night it always cools down for good sleeping.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
'00 BMW K1200LT & trailer
'81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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02-25-2010, 1:03 PM
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mcreviver
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Why should I stay there? I only live ten miles away as the crow flies. Besides, you don't want to listen to me snore. And another thing, I have to be on my game to lead the rides. That requires a good night's sleep, especially at my advanced age. Agree, the water can't be beat.
Ron in PA
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