bj66 Posted July 24, 2015 Share #51 Posted July 24, 2015 I'm starting to get anxious! If things work out I may head out next Wednesday. I go through Newell on the way so I may have to have some blueberry pie on the way out. If I stop, I'll warn them that several of us will be stopping by on the 3rd for more pie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted July 24, 2015 Share #52 Posted July 24, 2015 I just was skimming through the thread, and it looks as though there should be about 10 or 12 of us counting the 5 that are in Phoneman group. I think one of my buddies is coming over from Spearfish on his wing also. Typical farmer, wears his pliers on his belt holster wherever he goes.......going to be quite the group!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted July 24, 2015 Share #53 Posted July 24, 2015 How many are coming in each group? It would be nice to give them a heads up at the Blue Line. Not expecting them to reserve us a spot or anything. Just don't want them to run out of pie . I always stop there for lunch on way out so I will give them a heads up. I leave about 6:30 a.m. and it works good. Usually at campground and set up by 2 in afternoon. If anybody wants to stop by the iron horse campground, I probly could find you something to drink. Not much of a drinker, but I'm sure I'd have a Mikes Hard Lemonade in cooler. If you stop to visit, at the gate they will require you to leave 20 bucks or something like that. When you leave they will give it back. Keeps people from staying over for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 24, 2015 Share #54 Posted July 24, 2015 How many are coming in each group? It would be nice to give them a heads up at the Blue Line. Not expecting them to reserve us a spot or anything. Just don't want them to run out of pie . I always stop there for lunch on way out so I will give them a heads up. I leave about 6:30 a.m. and it works good. Usually at campground and set up by 2 in afternoon. If anybody wants to stop by the iron horse campground, I probly could find you something to drink. Not much of a drinker, but I'm sure I'd have a Mikes Hard Lemonade in cooler. If you stop to visit, at the gate they will require you to leave 20 bucks or something like that. When you leave they will give it back. Keeps people from staying over for free. Tip and Puc will be doing the Pie Butt 26.2, there is 2 confirmed for your count BJ. As far as leaving 20 bucks at the gate and getting it back on the way out,,, WOW,, thats a first!! Must be just far enough from the Rally that they are still operating under "normal" South Dakota code of ethics or something.. I know the Rally folks normally operate under the pirate code of "take what cha can, give nothing back" policy Cant wait to meet you BJ (and others)! ANYONE reading this who has never been to a Sturgis Rally and always wanted to go - DO THIS ONE!! Being the 75th it promises to be a real hummmm dinger:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureFar Posted July 24, 2015 Share #55 Posted July 24, 2015 VentureFar is confirmed for dinner and pie. I'll be hungry around 6 pm. Old folks like Puc probably ate around 4pm during the blue light special but U.S. Youngin's don't eat they early. VentureFar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 24, 2015 Share #56 Posted July 24, 2015 VentureFar is confirmed for dinner and pie. I'll be hungry around 6 pm. Old folks like Puc probably ate around 4pm during the blue light special but U.S. Youngin's don't eat they early. VentureFar.. SPEAK TO THE PATCH BROTHER,, SPEAK TO THE PATCH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted July 24, 2015 Share #57 Posted July 24, 2015 Puc, I think one of the main reasons they do it, is that they noticed several people coming in and using the showers etc. that don't stay there. Iron Horse has to haul all their water into the campsite. That in itself is a full time job. It comes from city of Sturgis and I'm sure owner pays for water. So it is a way to keep people honest. You get your money back when you leave. After awhile when you use the honor system and get taken advantage of, you go to plan B. The owner is a good guy and he's fair, I trust my farm crops to him. He is my agronomist. Some people wreck it for the others I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 25, 2015 Share #58 Posted July 25, 2015 Puc, I think one of the main reasons they do it, is that they noticed several people coming in and using the showers etc. that don't stay there. Iron Horse has to haul all their water into the campsite. That in itself is a full time job. It comes from city of Sturgis and I'm sure owner pays for water. So it is a way to keep people honest. You get your money back when you leave. After awhile when you use the honor system and get taken advantage of, you go to plan B. The owner is a good guy and he's fair, I trust my farm crops to him. He is my agronomist. Some people wreck it for the others I guess. I can TOTALLY understand that BJ.. Obviously your Argonomist has a got a really good head on his shoulders. Kind of like Freebird and what he has done for this place we all call home. It is amazing how just having to put a tiny little bit of skin in the game creates a better experience for all those who are willing to do so. Whether it is intended to work that way or not, it seems like it always works out that way. Also, concerning the water situation, years ago I was out Cow Towning in S.D. and noticed a big tanker truck attached to big overhanging hose thing with a sign next to it - so much $$ to refill your tank.. Got talking with one of the local town folk who turned out to be the Mayor of the town. Come to find out, the truck tank was that South Dakota's really neat little cow town's water supply. I was telling him how odd that was to see after coming from living on the shores of Lake Michigan. I can only imagine what could happen if someone, like your farmer friend, wasnt watching out for his own best interest - especially with thousands of people from all over the planet descending on SD. I DONT BLAME HIM ONE LITTLE TINY LITTLE BIT BERNIE!!!! I will say this my friend, I have met some of the most AWESOME people EVER out in your State! MY KIND OF FOLKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted July 28, 2015 Share #59 Posted July 28, 2015 Unless something drastic comes up, I'm heading out tomorrow morning. See ya there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share #60 Posted July 28, 2015 We're heading out Thursday and barring no problems will make the Blueline pie run Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted July 28, 2015 Share #61 Posted July 28, 2015 We are heading out Thursday also, should be there by mid day Friday. hope to see yall there. Bill and Lucretia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted July 30, 2015 Share #62 Posted July 30, 2015 We are riding up on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 30, 2015 Share #63 Posted July 30, 2015 Welcome VentureRiders to So. Dak. I'm heading West to Sturgis on Monday. You Varmints [ Puc's words I believe ] that are coming from the East, consider Jumpen on US Hwy 14 at Rochester, MN. Shoot across Minnesota Farm Country , more calm than the Super Slab [ I-90 ]. When you hit SD , 20 miles in is my Hangout. Brookings, SD. Haller on My Cell , can stop have a brake at My Cycle Shop / Man Cave. Got 4 Yama's, 3 Harleys and a 67 Bezzer T- Bolt. Have a Soda or Barley. Talk Smart for A bit , share Stories ETC. Fridays My 50th Anniversary with 1st Wife [ guess only one ] . I'll be around though , except later PM. Sat & Sun as well Except 8 to 11 on Sun at Church. Will Try make the Pie-Butt At Newel. Ride Safe ! ! Lookout for the Other Guy Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 30, 2015 Share #64 Posted July 30, 2015 Welcome VentureRiders to So. Dak. I'm heading West to Sturgis on Monday. You Varmints [ Puc's words I believe ] that are coming from the East, consider Jumpen on US Hwy 14 at Rochester, MN. Shoot across Minnesota Farm Country , more calm than the Super Slab [ I-90 ]. When you hit SD , 20 miles in is my Hangout. Brookings, SD. Haller on My Cell , can stop have a brake at My Cycle Shop / Man Cave. Got 4 Yama's, 3 Harleys and a 67 Bezzer T- Bolt. Have a Soda or Barley. Talk Smart for A bit , share Stories ETC. Fridays My 50th Anniversary with 1st Wife [ guess only one ] . I'll be around though , except later PM. Sat & Sun as well Except 8 to 11 on Sun at Church. Will Try make the Pie-Butt At Newel. Ride Safe ! ! Lookout for the Other Guy Hoss AWESOME INVITE HOSS Thanks a gazillion my friend! If Tip and I dont get caught up CTFW in those GORGEOUS South Dakota prairie breezes of yours (WE LOVE South Dakota non ick-spressway riding) we may very well stop in for a quick howdy!! Either way, THANK YOU for the shout out and we look forward to at least meeting you at the end of the first EVER - Pie Butt 26.2 ride!!! By the way,, just wrote your phone number down on my list,,, *1967* sure inspired some great memories!!! Had a 67 Cougar back in the day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, see how easy it is for me to get side tracked THANKS HOSS:thumbsup: Puc Oh my goodness,, I almost missed the most important part of this reply!! HAPPY 5OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO YOU AND YOUR LOVELY BRIDE!!!!!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureFar Posted July 30, 2015 Share #65 Posted July 30, 2015 Monday night dinner is really taking on a life of its own! Will be great to meet so many new friends. Ride safe. VentureFar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 30, 2015 Share #66 Posted July 30, 2015 Monday night dinner is really taking on a life of its own! Will be great to meet so many new friends. Ride safe. VentureFar... Got that right baldy (),,, sitting here writing down phone numbers - looks like an AWESOME possible group of varmints dont it brother!!! :guitarist 2: I am more excited about riding the Pie Butt and seeing everybody than I am about the Rally ,,, almost more exited than even eating the Pie,,, well, almost:think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureFar Posted July 30, 2015 Share #67 Posted July 30, 2015 This morning my knee feels pretty good. As long as I don't kick any roadkill I will be ok. VentureFar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted August 2, 2015 Share #68 Posted August 2, 2015 I am staying in Piedmont, between Sturgis and Rapid City. ASAP I get camp set up I'll be up to Newell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted August 2, 2015 Share #69 Posted August 2, 2015 We had issues at work delaying our departure. Plans changed some. Using Patrolman46 rig to haul or bike to Piedmont tomorrow. May not make the Yamaha shop meet but looking forward to the meet in Newell tomorrow evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted August 3, 2015 Share #70 Posted August 3, 2015 All you folks heading for Sturgis Ride Smart, Stay Safe and have a great time. Also try and keep MikealiasMike out of trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted August 4, 2015 Share #71 Posted August 4, 2015 Had a good time tonight. Wish we would've met sooner, got kind of late. Puc has evidence of the meeting. He will be posting some when he has a chance I'm guessing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 4, 2015 Share #72 Posted August 4, 2015 Had a good time tonight. Wish we would've met sooner, got kind of late. Puc has evidence of the meeting. He will be posting some when he has a chance I'm guessing..... Did you tape the memory card to @cowpuc forehead so he don't loose it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted August 5, 2015 Share #73 Posted August 5, 2015 We rode to Hewlett Wyoming this morning. Basically coming in from south via Deadwood then Sundance Wyoming. Most people come from north through Belle Fourche SD and Aladdin Wyoming. The bike coming from north was unbelievable. Literally solid bikes for almost 40 miles. The bikes were sitting on hwy 212 backed up for 3 miles waiting to get into Stonehouse bar. I've never seen anything like it. Can't imagine what Hewlett looked like this afternoon. What a zoo. Going basically in reverse, our traffic wasn't too bad. I wish I had a go pro. Literally couldn't pass a vehicle even if you wanted to in 40 miles. Solid bikes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share #74 Posted August 6, 2015 The pie was GREAT. Just out of the oven Peach. Nice pile of ice cream on top melting just right. Those that didn't make it, so sorry and those that did. enjoyed the visit a lot! I'm back home now/ Safe and sound. As for that Owl guy, perhaps next time he can unload his bike from the trailer and join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted August 6, 2015 Share #75 Posted August 6, 2015 Just got home this afternoon. Last I heard on Tuesday/Wednesday the official count was 1.3 million. Glad to be home where it is quiet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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