Freebird Posted August 8, 2013 Share #126 Posted August 8, 2013 Sorry about that Monty. I screwed up. Meant to just delete the poll until we could further explore the possibilities and accidentally deleted the entire thread. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted August 8, 2013 Share #127 Posted August 8, 2013 I Vote Cherokee, N.C. in the Great Smokey Mountains, Plenty of great roads and :7_6_3[1]:things to do. Close by Maggie Valley, Pigeon Forge, Gattlinburg, Casino gambling:mo money: a bunch of great venues for group events, camping, hotels and food. And close enough that I might even sign up for the event organization team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 8, 2013 Share #128 Posted August 8, 2013 I said...Paris Landing State Park would be a good place for a rally, because it has everything we want. The Boss Hoss International Rally is held here every year. Hotels cabins camping convention center for banquet Kentucky Lake (we could rent some pontoon boats & spend a day on the lake.) All close to each other. http://state.tn.us/environment/parks/ParisLanding/ There are also some beautiful roads to ride here. Here are a few... http://www.motorcycleroads.us/roads/tn232.html http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/517/Kentucky/The-Trace-(Through-the-Land-Between-the-Lakes).html Unfortunately, I'll be moving in a few months, so I won't be able to host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted August 8, 2013 Share #129 Posted August 8, 2013 I said...Paris Landing State Park would be a good place for a rally, because it has everything we want. The Boss Hoss International Rally is held here every year. Hotels cabins camping convention center for banquet Kentucky Lake (we could rent some pontoon boats & spend a day on the lake.) All close to each other. http://state.tn.us/environment/parks/ParisLanding/ There are also some beautiful roads to ride here. Here are a few... http://www.motorcycleroads.us/roads/tn232.html http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/517/Kentucky/The-Trace-(Through-the-Land-Between-the-Lakes).html Unfortunately, I'll be moving in a few months, so I won't be able to host. love that area, used to vacation every year in Murray. We took the boats to Kentucky Dam Village for a all you can eat dinner, not sure if they still have that. Great riding and very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted August 8, 2013 Share #130 Posted August 8, 2013 I Vote Cherokee, N.C. in the Great Smokey Mountains, Plenty of great roads and :7_6_3[1]:things to do. Close by Maggie Valley, Pigeon Forge, Gattlinburg, Casino gambling:mo money: a bunch of great venues for group events, camping, hotels and food. And close enough that I might even sign up for the event organization team. Oooh Man!!! I love that area! Picking a great road to ride in that area is literally like a kid in a candy store. They're everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missionary Rider Posted August 8, 2013 Share #131 Posted August 8, 2013 Just road the TN Baby Dragon, 232, last week. It was great! Just as fun was riding 233 and crossing the river on the ferry - a motorcycle first for me. It truly is a beautiful area. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 8, 2013 Share #132 Posted August 8, 2013 HEY! What are we here in Minnesoda? Chopped liver? Not one mention of the Pork in the Pines..... Here we are once again just fly over land. I am truly sorry Owl, I know how sensitive you can get, and I totally jonesed you fine folks that do the PIP. Please forgive me and my indiscretions, you Minnie sodians are some of my favorite lunatics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted August 8, 2013 Share #133 Posted August 8, 2013 I am truly sorry Owl, I know how sensitive you can get, and I totally jonesed you fine folks that do the PIP. Please forgive me and my indiscretions, you Minnie sodians are some of my favorite lunatics Well that's better. But Bubber won't be happy until you get your sorry butt back to another PIP Pig Roast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 9, 2013 Share #134 Posted August 9, 2013 Well that's better. But Bubber won't be happy until you get your sorry butt back to another PIP Pig Roast. Russell, As soon as I can afford it again, I will make it back up to the land of 10000 lakes. Unfortunately your going to have to put up with an unhappy Bubber until then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted August 9, 2013 Share #135 Posted August 9, 2013 Russell, As soon as I can afford it again, I will make it back up to the land of 10000 lakes. Unfortunately your going to have to put up with an unhappy Bubber until then Alright, but I ain't gonna be happy......:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 11, 2013 Share #136 Posted August 11, 2013 Are we or are we not going to have an IR next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted August 11, 2013 Share #137 Posted August 11, 2013 I'm waiting for input from the Guntersville state park people. I also have two local people working on this with me now. i've been calling bike shops, and places of interest. for possible ride locations & one of the big stops is the Barber Motorcycle Museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted August 11, 2013 Share #138 Posted August 11, 2013 I'm waiting for input from the Guntersville state park people. I also have two local people working on this with me now. i've been calling bike shops, and places of interest. for possible ride locations & one of the big stops is the Barber Motorcycle Museum Hope you have a lot of time to spend at Barber, last time I was there we spent all day there, but we did watch the races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted August 11, 2013 Share #139 Posted August 11, 2013 Sorry about that Monty. I screwed up. Meant to just delete the poll until we could further explore the possibilities and accidentally deleted the entire thread. My bad. Dang that HD is already got him confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted August 11, 2013 Share #140 Posted August 11, 2013 So to be able to help the next planners decide how to do an IR, let's give the some ideas. What's important to us as VentureRiders when we get together for 3 days. Are rides important? Is the food important? Is the overall cost a factor? Is it important to have local tourist traps available? Does it matter what part of the week it's being held? Does the month matter? Are the daytime temperature an important issue? Do we need to have draws and raffles? Do we need to have shirts and patches? Do we need to be on the same site, campers and hotelers? How much time should be left for just getting together, camaraderie? Should we plan something different for the women? How long should the rides be? Just some questions to start the thinking process. Some may get dealt with, some may not, but at least we have something to look at,, so type away and give your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted August 11, 2013 Share #141 Posted August 11, 2013 so to be able to help the next planners decide how to do an ir, let's give the some ideas. What's important to us as ventureriders when we get together for 3 days. Are rides important? Is the food important? Is the overall cost a factor? Is it important to have local tourist traps available? Does it matter what part of the week it's being held? Does the month matter? Are the daytime temperature an important issue? Do we need to have draws and raffles? Do we need to have shirts and patches? Do we need to be on the same site, campers and hotelers? How much time should be left for just getting together, camaraderie? Should we plan something different for the women? How long should the rides be? Just some questions to start the thinking process. Some may get dealt with, some may not, but at least we have something to look at,, so type away and give your input. thank you, just add this to our todo list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 11, 2013 Share #142 Posted August 11, 2013 So to be able to help the next planners decide how to do an IR, let's give the some ideas. What's important to us as VentureRiders when we get together for 3 days. Are rides important? Yes but not needed every day. Is the food important? Your asking that of this group? Is the overall cost a factor? Very Is it important to have local tourist traps available? no Does it matter what part of the week it's being held? Weekends are better for working folk. Does the month matter? Not to much but see below. Are the daytime temperature an important issue? Yes, some of us northern folk can not handle high heat. Do we need to have draws and raffles? A few are fun. Do we need to have shirts and patches? Not really Do we need to be on the same site, campers and hotelers? having everyone within staggering distance would be a real plus. How much time should be left for just getting together, camaraderie? Not sure of a number but it is necessary. Should we plan something different for the women? I think most of the women are there for the same thing as the men. How long should the rides be? there should be choices for different riding abilities Just some questions to start the thinking process. Some may get dealt with, some may not, but at least we have something to look at,, so type away and give your input. Just my thoughts added in RED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted August 11, 2013 Share #143 Posted August 11, 2013 Just my thoughts added in RED. :sign yeah that:except, patches are a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 11, 2013 Share #144 Posted August 11, 2013 So to be able to help the next planners decide how to do an IR, let's give the some ideas. What's important to us as VentureRiders when we get together for 3 days. Are rides important? Ya think??? Is the food important? We are an Eating club with a riding disorder... Is the overall cost a factor? Of course! We all want a bargain. Is it important to have local tourist traps available? Somewhat Does it matter what part of the week it's being held? Not to us retired people... Does the month matter? See above... Are the daytime temperature an important issue? YES!!! Around 80 degrees is perfect. Do we need to have draws and raffles? They are fun! Do we need to have shirts and patches? Absolutely Do we need to be on the same site, campers and hotelers? YES!!! How much time should be left for just getting together, camaraderie? About half of the total time Should we plan something different for the women? Yes, they like it! How long should the rides be? Around 150 miles or less. Just some questions to start the thinking process. Some may get dealt with, some may not, but at least we have something to look at,, so type away and give your input. Group activities such as campfires, games, etc should also be included, part of the fellowship. Besides the group rides, there should be self guided tours as well because sometimes people would rather avoid the large groups and do things by themselves or with a few others, and not be dialed into a particular time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted August 11, 2013 Share #145 Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Michael - Thank you for considering the Lake Guntersville State Park & Lodge for your 2014 Venture Riders Rally. We would look forward to the opportunity to host this group at our facility July 27-31, 2014. I have checked availability and we have both lodge rooms and camping available from July 27 – 31, 2014 that would fit your needs. Based on your arrival and departure pattern we could offer a special rate of $99.00, plus 12% lodging tax and $1.00 surcharge for our beautiful bluff side lodge rooms and a special rate of $85.00, plus 12% lodging tax and $1.00 surcharge for our parking lot side lodge rooms. Our bluff side rooms feature 2 queen size beds and terraces overlooking Lake Guntersville while our parking lot rooms feature 1 queen size bed and a patio. For the campers in your group we can offer water & electric sites for $17.00 per night and water, electric and sewer sites for $19.00 per night, plus 12% lodging tax and 25 cent surcharge. These rates include complimentary wi-fi in both the lodge and campgrounds. For those “down times” in your agenda we have many outside activities that your participants may enjoy. For those that enjoy the outdoors we have 36 miles of walking trails available. The trails are rated from easy to moderate to difficult. We can even arrange for one of our staff to lead an educational hike for your group. For the Golfers in your group we offer a championship course designed by Jerry Pate. Green fees are $32.00 per person which includes 18 greens and a cart. Additionally, with reserved tee times and booked as a group, a golf package can be created for your group to enjoy. We also have a zero-entry family pool that allows our lodge guests to skip the stairs and submerge slowly into the pool as they would the ocean. Dressing rooms and restroom facilities are also available and adjacent to our pool area. In addition, we have an indoor steam room and separate sauna in the lower area of the lodge. For those who would like to visit the downtown area of Guntersville the city of Guntersville can arrange a complimentary shuttle service with pickup and drop offs every half hour. Our downtown area features a number of charming shops and boutiques and our downtown merchants association often offers special discounts and incentives to our lodge guests. Another activity we can arrange at no charge is educational seminars led by Patti Donnellson our on-site Naturalist. Examples of programs we have done in the past are: Wetlands Walks, Nature Walks, Nature Crafts, Plant Identification, Tracks, Scat and Signs. Our Naturalist can tailor programs to fit your group’s interests. Lakeside, the Beach Pavilion offers a great place to play in the sand, enjoy a game of beach volleyball or take a dip in beautiful Lake Guntersville. The Beach Pavilion is located next to our beach area and offers showers, dressing rooms, a snack kitchen and shaded picnic tables. The State Park also has several piers available for fishing. Fishing license, worms and crickets can be purchased at our Campground Store. Just bring your pole! For your day trips we have several areas of interest in our area: · http://www.alapark.com/brochures/pdfs/Cathedral.pdf - 26 miles one way. · http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30549-d264873-Reviews-Noccalula_Falls_Park_Campground-Gadsden_Alabama.html - 37 miles one way · http://www.outdooralabama.com/oaonline/cheahaoao.cfm - 97 miles one way · http://barbermuseum.org/ - 80 miles one way · http://rattlesnakesaloon.net/Saloon/Saloon_home.html - 121 miles one way I have met with our CVB Director and she will be happy to organize additional itineraries of interest for your group. In addition we have a grant program that your group may quality for…..it will provide funds up to $5,000.00 based on the room nights your group uses while in Marshall County. These funds can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your group’s stay while in our area. This should give you an idea of some of the accommodations and activities we can provide at the Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge. We certainly hope to have the opportunity to host the Venture Riders at our wonderful facility. I have also talked to a few Bikes shops, that would be interested in setting up shop. But I have to check with the state park, to see, if vendors need a permit (?) Most of the management, ride also. I gotta tell you, I was quite surprised by the beauty of this place. OH and the road into it "You like swistees" ? If most people want shirts, I will us one of there local printers, to do the work ( already have a shirt design rolling around in my head ) I have a few friends that love to camp. so I'm going to invite more friends to come Edited August 11, 2013 by Brake Pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted August 11, 2013 Share #146 Posted August 11, 2013 This sounds like a fantastic place to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted August 11, 2013 Share #147 Posted August 11, 2013 Yeah and only one state away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsutley Posted August 11, 2013 Share #148 Posted August 11, 2013 Mike, It sounds like these folks are more than willing to offer anything one might need for a great time. It is just shy of 800 miles for me. Maybe a weeks vacation in Alabama would be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted August 11, 2013 Share #149 Posted August 11, 2013 Hotel sounds a bit rich....but camping would be the way I go anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted August 11, 2013 Share #150 Posted August 11, 2013 There going to try there very best to suit our needs, the more people that come the better, they will also post in the chamber of commerce, to get store owners to discount visits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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