Since there's no vogel next year

[mini-muffin]

By now most of you know the Lewis and Charlene are taking a well deserved break next year. I think they've earned a break, these events are stressful to put together plus the fact that Charlene got hurt this year was tough on Lewis. So Jeff and I decided to put something together for a replacement for next year.
Now I need to know how many are interested in going. I'll have to start making some of the arrangements now. We are going to have it in Asheville NC. I'm planning on setting it up through Asheville East KOA. These are the breakdowns price wise for staying:
RV sites $25 - $35, Tent sites $22 - $29, Kabins $30 - $70, Kottage-Lodge $90 - $125
They have the kottage lodges with bathrooms. All the kabins and kottages have ac. They have wifi as well as data ports available. If I set this up through KOA they recommend you start large gathering plans about a year in advance. So if you all would let me know if you're interested I can get started. I've already checked out stuff to do in the area, and ladies you'll like the fact that they have a craft place where you can buy the stuff they make. Not sure what exactly we'll do when we get there it's still in the early stages of planning. I'm not planning a ride to the dragon, but I'm sure if you want to go someone would be willing to get you there. Here's a link to the website to give you an idea of what it's like there.
http://www.koa.com/where/nc/33116/facilities/

I've been to this KOA and they are very biker friendly.
So let me know what you all think.

Margaret

[SaltyDawg]

Wow I think it's a great idea. I would be up for it. Haven't talked to the better half yet, but I'm sure she will go for it.

[royalstarjac]

Put us on the list! -Jack and Sheryl:cool10::cool10:

[BEER30]

What's a Rally without BEER !

I'm in !
Gene

[Lone Eagle]

Hey, Mini - I might be up for this as well. I'll keep watching the info on this. For us, it may depend on the timing if there is another annual gathering ie Ft. Collins of this year.

[MamaMo]

Had been looking at the KOA earlier. It looks like a nice place to have a meet. Plenty to do in the area. Think it is a go. We will try and be there. Like the idea of relaxing. Maybe riding some of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Gem mining:), shopping, Wheels of Time, tubing on the stream, etc.:cool10::cool10:

[mini-muffin]

I was looking at all you can do in the area too, then I thought maybe we should make it longer if we want to do stuff and relax. :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:
On a more serious note if you want to go to the Biltmore house you can get your tickets for that at the KOA office. I think they have tickets to some of the other area stuff that requires an entrance fee.


Margaret

[SaltyDawg]

Please don't mention the Biltmore in the presence of my wife:no-no-no:. That will be a wasted day for me. :rotf::rotf:

[mini-muffin]

Salty the Biltmore is nice, but if you do go I recommend taking a picnic lunch with you. The food is way too expensive, but once they get you in there you don't have a choice. They have the food in the middle of your trip through, so you have to get to the end to leave. They actually have some stuff you may be interested in.

Margaret

[Sleeperhawk]

I guess I can drag the Mechanic and myself to this event.

We can all ride up and down I-40 and play dodge ball with the truck drivers. :rotf:

Also, there is a very nice ride from Ashville to Lake Lure (which is where Chimney Rock is located, the place where the movie Last of the Mohicans was filmed). I would not do this ride on a Saturday though, very congested there.

:cool10::cool10:

[mini-muffin]

Hey we play hunt the Harley's on I 40. That's what we did on the way home from Vogel.

Margaret

[Skid]

Hey we play hunt the Harley's on I 40. That's what we did on the way home from Vogel.

Margaret


Hey I like that idea of hunting the harley.
Count me and Leslie in!!!!
:beer:

[ediddy]

Hey Mini-Muffin,

My wife and I would be interested. Keep me posted. We have been through Ashville three times in the past two years and let me tell you, you need to have reservations in advance to get a room anywhere. All three times every place within miles was booked up. The last time we went was in June of this year. We started on the blue ridge parkway in Cherokee NC and got off in Asheville around 4:30pm. We drove for miles stopping at every motel and asking for a room. We finally got to some place in Tennessee around 8:00pm and they had a room and it was 150.00 per night. We said if we ever go to North Carolina again we will make plans ahead of time as to where we will stay.

[Double D]

Sounds like fun. Couldn't make Vogel this year due to military training exercise. Count me and the wife in.:2143:

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

:thumbsup2: Sign Me Up, I'm In

[Snarley Bill]

if all goes well ,i will be there.bill :)

[kbran]

If nothing happens we will be there. Hopefully nanaof4 will be able to go this time.

[VTirelli]

Thanks for picking up the ball on this.........Sam and I are definitely interested if work schedules will permit, so as soon as we get a date we can give a definite answer.
as long as the Kabins have ac and private bathrooms, we're good to stay there, we're kinda funny that waym(Noo Yawkas, ya know)

[Squidley]

Sounds like this might be a good idea, Lonna and I went the BPW from Cherokee to Ashville. I like it :happy34: Get a date together and we can plan accordingly...thanks to you and Jeff for grabbing the bull :banana:

[Yammer Dan]

Gonna have Beer,Biker Babes and Maybe "Black Beauty" to give Skid something to try and keep in sight!! YEP ! Yep!

[mini-muffin]

Ok so do you folks want to start on a monday next year? Or just keep it starting on a wed?
I guess I should set up a quick poll so we can get started on reservations and such.

I'll work on that.

Margaret

[Skid]

Same dates Wednesday through Sunday sounds good. If anyone wants to come early that is good too. I would like to make a week of it...... I am looking into a West Virginia meet in the future. Maybe early June?

[Squidley]

I am looking into a West Virginia meet in the future. Maybe early June?


That would be nice...I'd like to get there on the bike :happy34:

[mini-muffin]

Which one would be better?
August 6 - 10 OR
August 13 - 17

I thought the first one might make it easier on some of the members who start work back at the schools. Not sure if it will help everyone though. Just let me know folks.

Margaret

[FROG MAN]

8/6-10 is good. That gives us time to do back to school shopping after we get back. Besides it's one less week we have to wait for the event.

[Sleeperhawk]

Which one would be better?
August 6 - 10 OR
August 13 - 17

I thought the first one might make it easier on some of the members who start work back at the schools. Not sure if it will help everyone though. Just let me know folks.

Margaret


I would go with the same weekend as Vogel, the 3rd weekend in August.
:)

[Skid]

I would go with the same weekend as Vogel, the 3rd weekend in August.
:)
13th to 17th of August 2008

[mini-muffin]

So far two for the 13 - 17 and one for the 6 - 10, still counting.

Margaret

[Yama Mama]

Which one would be better?
August 6 - 10 OR
August 13 - 17

I thought the first one might make it easier on some of the members who start work back at the schools. Not sure if it will help everyone though. Just let me know folks.

Margaret


Okay Mini you know which date I would choose.

Peggy

[Midnight Rider]

If its the 6-10 you can count Cinderella and I in!!!!

Dale

[Ruffy]

Me too, Me too!!!!

[FozzyUSN]

Depending on the date and when classes break for the semester, count me in. Sounds like a great idea.:thumbsup2::thumbsup2::thumbsup2:

[1rooster]

Seeing as how I live just outside Asheville.I might be able to make this one.If you need any leg work done let me know..Not that kind of legwork.LOL..I am very familiar with the area and could help out.If the Biltmore house is included you can get discount rates for groups.I hosted a car show there 2 years ago and they let us park the cars on the grass in front of the house to make pictures.Give me a holler if you need any local help.

[mini-muffin]

Thanks Rooster I'll probably take you up on that. I thought Jeff could hit a few of the places for me, but then he got the new job and he'll be here instead.


Margaret

[ADC]

Count me in,as long as work doesn't interfere again next year if it does I may have to quit,It was no fun sitting here reading about all the fun everyone had at Vogel.
Arthur

[RoadKill]

Which one would be better?
August 6 - 10 OR
August 13 - 17

I thought the first one might make it easier on some of the members who start work back at the schools. Not sure if it will help everyone though. Just let me know folks.

Margaret


6th -10th works best for me, if I'm able to attend, which I would like to. It will just depend on what all is going on next year.

[bongobobny]

I'll give you a very strong "Maybe" on that. If we do we will be interested in a Cabin...

The 13th - 17th would work slightly better for me.

[Moose]

The 6th through the 10th works best for me. I'd like to make this one as I'm always in school during Vogel.

[Double D]

The website looks nice but I guess I am just getting soft. After 24 years of Army life I swore that I would never go "camping" again. The cabins looks nice but I have already spent my time having to get up out of bed and get dress to go to the bathroom. Our family had an out-house until I was a senior in high school. We still plan to attend but will probably find a hotel/motel close by.:2132:

[Carbon_One]

Mini you already know Joyce & I had told you we'd be back. So here's my offical hat in the ring. Since I'm officially retired as of this week dates shouldn't matter.
Larry & Joyce

[mini-muffin]

5 for the 6th - 10th
3 for the 13th - 17th

Got till monday morning when I need to call and get the ball rolling.

Margaret

[Double D]

My vote is for 13-17:2143:

[SaltyDawg]

I don't really care which dates to be honest I would rather have it in September or October when it's cooler. But the plans are for both the wife and me to attend.

[Ruffy]

Mini, check the dates of availability in August.....slim pickins for those cottages then.

[FROG MAN]

Will this be another dry county with DNR curfew's?:rotf::rotf::no-no-no::no-no-no:

[mini-muffin]

Asheville isn't in a dry county. Haven't even gotten in touch with the KOA yet. They do have another one KOA West. Never stayed there, guess it's about the same.

Margaret

[emsrider]

Here is the Link (http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13972) to the poll that Mini-Muffin would like the votes for dates done on. Hope it helps.

[Riderduke]

I'm in. Dates don't matter just so there is ample notice.

[BEER30]

Just in case , I would like to propose a raffle to help raise Bail Bond monies to help retreive our notorious leader "FreeBird" out of jail . Just in case he get's out of hand again . I heard the APD are a lot less persuasive than "Park Rangers" ! :whistling:

Either hold the Bail Bond Raffle or hold the event where FreeBird and the gang can make some noise ! :cool10::cool10:

Gene

[tazmocycle]

the ride up to mt. mitchell is a good ride to do along the blue ridge. we can also do another ride to the wheels thru time museum so those that didn't make it can go. there's a lot of roads to be ridden all over that area. looking foward to it.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

Hey Mini,

Is this event still in the works or has there been a new thread started for this event. I've not heard or read anything about it in a while. If so please let me know where I can view current information on the event. I don't want to miss it if I can help it.

Bob

Tell Jeff I said Hello

[BOO]

It's on as far as I know.
I'm planning on going and I have an airline ticket for my wife that can't be sold back so I would say I'm going no matter what.

Jerry

[mini-muffin]

Hey Mini,

Is this event still in the works or has there been a new thread started for this event. I've not heard or read anything about it in a while. If so please let me know where I can view current information on the event. I don't want to miss it if I can help it.

Bob

Tell Jeff I said Hello

Yes there is another thread on this in the rally section here's the link.
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18309

It'll tell ya what's planned for the week.It will give you some lists for hotels. I tried to make sure they weren't too expensive. Also if you folks wouldn't mind heading over to the calendar and hitting on the event to RSVP it would be greatly appreciated. Then I'll know how many should be showing up. We'll be getting a t-shirt design up soon. Thanks.

Margaret

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

Yes there is another thread on this in the rally section here's the link.
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18309

It'll tell ya what's planned for the week.It will give you some lists for hotels. I tried to make sure they weren't too expensive. Also if you folks wouldn't mind heading over to the calendar and hitting on the event to RSVP it would be greatly appreciated. Then I'll know how many should be showing up. We'll be getting a t-shirt design up soon. Thanks.

Margaret

Thanks Mini Just what I needed to know