Cherohala Chill Out-May 14-16, 2010

[Landon]

Hey guys........... Chuck here. We are having our annual Tour de Tellico gathering at Cherohala Motorcycle Resort this weekend and I wanted to pass on some activities that may interest you......

Erik from Twisted Throttle is putting on an "I'm Packing" demonstration for Adventure Touring, Thursday afternoon (not sure of time just yet), if anyone is interested.

If you guys can come out on Sat. night, Buck has got RB Stone playing country, blues, and southern rock at 8:00pm. He has performed with Marshal Tucker Band, Trishia Yearwood, Charlie Daniels, and others.

Sunday Morning, CMA will be having a devotion and a Bike Blessing soon afterward.

Have a great weekend and I'm sure we'll see ya out and about!!!!!

Sounds like a good time. I am going to be back and forth between the two events. Cannot wait to meet everyone!

[bigdoghd]

Man seeing that table set up and everyone just hanging out..........I'm jealous!! I look forward to reading the adventures of who's leaving who's there! Just be safe!!!

[dan1551]

YEE HAW! Grandson arrived ...All are doing fine..SO feels better about going..getting ready to go ...May not get too far today depending on SO ,but at least were gonna be headed the right direction.......If weve got Wifi will let you know where we are tonight.... BIGDOGHD sent you a pm

[Mellow]

YEE HAW! Grandson arrived ...All are doing fine..SO feels better about going..getting ready to go ...May not get too far today depending on SO ,but at least were gonna be headed the right direction.......If weve got Wifi will let you know where we are tonight.... BIGDOGHD sent you a pm

Excellent on both counts.. congrats and see you soon.

[Trailace]

YEE HAW! Grandson arrived ...All are doing fine..SO feels better about going..getting ready to go ...May not get too far today depending on SO ,but at least were gonna be headed the right direction.......If weve got Wifi will let you know where we are tonight.... BIGDOGHD sent you a pm

Always feels better to leave when thing at home are OK. P^

[bigdoghd]

Thanks, Dan got the PM and enclosed my number also. Just looked at the weather again, good for me bad for you guys. I'd have to rearrange a ton of stuff that's being done at a house we are putting up for sale and "if" it's all rain it wouldn't be as enjoyable. Especially for my first time out.....probably end up under a picnick bench with a tarp on it at this stage. However judging by the comments on the forum and the group going, you guys are still going to have a gas, even if it does rain. Be safe all and enjoy!!

[Mellow]

Yup.. rain is just water.. most of us need a shower anyway as we forget to... LOL

Sorry you won't be making it but the bug is planted so I'm sure it's just a matter of time.

[Ironheadziggy76]

George and Deb made it in today around noon.

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The gang's all here!

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[bigdoghd]

Mellow, you don't understand. What you and the rest of your gang did is not a bug it's an infestation!!! LOL I just called and set us up as a hitch Doc, waiting for that to go through and then order mine out. Then I wasted half my day sitting at my desk, looking at trailers etc......thinking I like Aerodyne. My thoughts are that it takes time to set up a trailer.......why not just pack a nicer, larger tent and then all your creature comforts and save $1500.00 - $2000.00. Dam....watch I'll be hopping on the bike tomorrow and riding out. I do crazy stuff like that. Is REI open all night.....oh wait Walmarts is?

Keep the faith!! Praying for clear weather for you guys!!!

[Mellow]

Yep.. for very little $$ you can hit walmart and be set... maybe we'll see ya and maybe we won't.... ride safe if you do pull something crazy...

[Ripshod]

BigDog, don't be in a hurry to get it all at once. There's plenty of time and an infinite amount of gear out there. It will adopt you in good time.

So I just ordered up 25 burgers and a half-dozen each of brats and Italian sausages. I'll pick them up at the butcher tomorrow evening. I may have to bungee a cooler on top of all the other luggage (I'm also the official beer provider for the Ripshod/MacJohn contingent), but one way or another I'll get it there.

I think that if we put the cookout off till Saturday night it'll give us more time to plan and shop since at least some of us might get there later in the day on Friday and not necessarily in the mood to go shopping.

Here's wishing you all and the ones already on the road, a safe and not too wet journey. See you here.

[Mellow]

We could also split the cook out for Fri and Sat.. .just a thought.. especially since I'll be heading back home Saturday morning.;)

[bigdoghd]

Joe your leaving tomorrow and heading back on Saturday? That's a haul for two night stay, but then again I did 1200 mikes and wound up back in my own bed.

[Mellow]

Joe your leaving tomorrow and heading back on Saturday? That's a haul for two night stay, but then again I did 1200 mikes and wound up back in my own bed.

Between 400-500 tomorrow to Jackson, MS to meet up w/Trailace coming from Houston, then Friday, we'll have 440 or so to get there and hang out with folks...

Saturday we'll wake up and probably hang out with everyone for a bit before a 600 mile day back to the Jackson, MS area..

Not real long days, just 1/2 days.. LOL

[GroundHog]

Bigdog, since I'm pulling my cargo trailer do you need me to throw in an extra tent and sleeping pad for you? That would cut down on what you would have to pack...

[moodygne]

Well I made it to Maggie Valley(510mile). I only hit rain for 10 or 15miles. The trick to that is ware your rain sute and it won't rain. I will be over at Hunts tomorrow early. See you guys as you get there. Please ride safe.
Gary

[Black and Blue]

The GeeWizz's, Mr. Guy, Black and Blue, and Ironheadziggy76 ready to go tomorrow from Kentucky.

[moodygne]

The GeeWizz's, Mr. Guy, Black and Blue, and Ironheadziggy76 ready to go tomorrow from Kentucky.

Looks like you guys got a convoy.

[bigdoghd]

Bigdog, since I'm pulling my cargo trailer do you need me to throw in an extra tent and sleeping pad for you? That would cut down on what you would have to pack...


Groundhog.....that was very cool to offer. I keep looking at the weather, running solo and trying to get this spare house done. I would say it would be very doubtful, now if the sun comes up, it's less than 30 mins to pack and off I go.

I'm shocked at the run Joe is making for an overnight! I sure hope some one plans another one soon in the midwest! Like Joe said, I've been bit by the bug. It's killing me reading about everyone making the trip.

I have not done a ride yet, other than bring the bike from the shop to the house! :( Normally I would have trailered out by now and had a few thousand miles on based out of Az or Fla. Not this year.

[Mr. Jeff]

Bigdog, don't feel so bad, I'm stuck at home and had to see my dad and Black & Blue ride off to the camp out, at least you have a possibility of making it. :mad: Blasted school...

I'm still trying to find a proper place for a campout this summer in the midwest, some place with climbing rocks that I've never been to before... :D
(I have two bugs, Motocamping, and climbing)

[Trailace]

Bigdog, don't feel so bad, I'm stuck at home and had to see my dad and Black & Blue ride off to the camp out, at least you have a possibility of making it. :mad: Blasted school...

I'm still trying to find a proper place for a campout this summer in the midwest, some place with climbing rocks that I've never been to before... :D
(I have two bugs, Motocamping, and climbing)

There's no crying in MotoCamping. :p

Packed and ready to go, will leave after work and meet Mellow in Jackson, MS.

[moodygne]

Bigdog, don't feel so bad, I'm stuck at home and had to see my dad and Black & Blue ride off to the camp out, at least you have a possibility of making it. :mad: Blasted school...

I'm still trying to find a proper place for a campout this summer in the midwest, some place with climbing rocks that I've never been to before... :D
(I have two bugs, Motocamping, and climbing)



Great climbing on the blue ridge. I witched for hour or two. one day last year.

[Ripshod]

We could also split the cook out for Fri and Sat.. .just a thought.. especially since I'll be heading back home Saturday morning.;)

Well I'm sure we'll work out something. Happy trails.

[bigdoghd]

Mr Jeff

Search Starved Rock State park, it a pretty neet place plus it a very nice ride a long the river. I'm not a drinker any more, but there are some neat bars along the Illinois river. Also in Savanna Illinois is another one. You let me know if you come up and I'll show you around.

[bigdoghd]

There's no crying in MotoCamping. :p

Packed and ready to go, will leave after work and meet Mellow in Jackson, MS.


And I can cry if I want too, you just never mind!!!

[Mr. Jeff]

There has been no crying I'll have you know! Only incessant fuming and nostril flaring. P^:eek:

And to be quite honest, I find Blue Ridge a bit out of the way if I'm trying to plan something (call me a wimp) for the first time. Illinois is a pushing it. I'm looking for something within the Oklahoma/Texas/Kansas/Colorado/New Mexico/Arkansas/Missouri area (LOL).

Call me hypocritical or a pain. :rolleyes:

Immediately coming to mind as candidates: Wichita, Robber's Cave, The Great Sand Dunes

[Ironheadziggy76]

We're outa here! P^

[Chief]

Hope everybody has a safe and fun trip.P^ Wish I didn't have to work for a living.

[moodygne]

.Well they just made it to Hunts.Now we set around and tell lies

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[DBrent]

I'm on my way. I should arrive before 5 p.m. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. --Brent

[Mellow]

Rick and I made it about 1:40pm.

[SidecarMike]

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[moodygne]

Today 5-14-2010 We did Cherohala skyway, and the dragon and back.

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[motomac]

Rick and I made it about 1:40pm.

Wow, a Motocampers banner and I couldn't make the dance!!!

[Sharpie]

Looks like a great campground P^ Have fun.

[bigdoghd]

Weather actually doesn't look too bad? Glad everyone made it safe and sound!

[moodygne]

Black and Blue's tent.

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What a beautifull job of packing, black does. heres the inside of the tent

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[moodygne]

Dan's wife makes him cook. They are having tube steaks tonight.

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Dans wife gives in and helps said he can't cook good.

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[Maryland Roger]

Man, it looks like ya'll are having a great time. Thanks for sharing the pics. Please keep 'em coming.

[DBrent]

It was great meeting everyone. I arrived home safely. I'll post up pics and a story by tomorrow.

[moodygne]

It was great meeting everyone.It is great to put faces with names and handles. I had a great time,And I got to lead a trip . I have never done that before, on that trip we got to see a BEAR in the middle of the road. I left this morning at 9:20 am I arrived home safely at 6:20 pm.I will be praying that every one makes it home safely, as they leave at different times. Please let everyone know if you made it home.I now am on a mission to buy Two new tires (12,400) on the wing and the tires

[moodygne]

If anyone wants the pictures I took Pm me with your e-mail address and I will send them to you. If you have any pictures of the campout please send them to me At moodygne@yahoo.com

[tenn rider]

Enjoyed the short time I spent with you guys, hope to do this the next time with you guys. If you ever in this part of the country again, look me up and lets do some riding.
Todd Miles

[tenn rider]

Would like some pictures, enjoyed meeting you guys and hope to do this with you guys the next time.
Todd Miles

[Mellow]

Just got home about noon. I'll post a few pics when I get settled, great event, food and friends.. can't ask for more.

[Ripshod]

Wow, Joe. You got home just one hour behind me. I left about 10:30. Glad you all made it well so far. I'm just glad to have been there. Have pics, will post.

[Trailace]

I made it home around 1:00 it was great meeting everyone and riding with Mellow again.P^

I will post up some pics after I eat and do a little work.

[bigdoghd]

Looking forward to some pics....glad everyone made it home ok

[DBrent]

It was great meeting everyone. I'm looking forward to the next campout.

Here is my story and video: http://www.sojournchronicles.com/2010/05/riding-350-miles-to-camp-out-one-night/.

As a print journalist, I continue to experiment with video! :rolleyes:

Brent

[Landon]

I made it home around 4 today. Sorry I did not get to spend more time with you all at Hunts. But glad I got to stop in and meet some of your for a short time!

[GroundHog]

Made it home about 5:45 pm..I got to ride in some pretty heavy rain for about 2 hrs, but I had dried out by the time I got home..Great meeting everyone..

[Mr. Jeff]

Looks like a lot of fun!

[Mellow]

Here are some of my pics:
http://mellow.smugmug.com/2010/MotoCampers-Cherohala-Chill/12205411_f8h4Q#869007191_EqiDo

[bigdoghd]

Very cool pictures Joe. I hate to ask, how was the weather? Did you guys get rain at all when you were down there?

[Ripshod]

There was shower while we were having the cookout under the pavilion Saturday night, then a brief but soaking thunderstorm at about 10:30 right when we all went to bed. John left for Nashville about 10:30 Sunday morning as did I. He got a lot of rain on the way home but my run to Knoxville was dry and pleasant. It was all very hit-or-miss. I'm afraid that most of the attendees probably got at least a little rain on their way out. Except maybe Joe and Rick. They left Saturday morning. How was the trip home, Joe?

[Mellow]

Not too bad.. we did have some in GA for a bit and Rick got more closer to Houston but not bad.

[moodygne]

I left Saturday, because they said it it was going to rain all day Saturday and Sunday. I saw nothing but sun all the way home to pa.By the way. THEY said it would be sunny Saturday and Sunday in Pittsburgh, It rained Sunday morning. The THEY are the weather channel

[aysrav]

Sounds like a good time was had by all. Glad everything went well and everybody is safe.
Really liked the video by DBrent. Would be nice to see more like that.

[Whosoever]

Well……….for starters I want to thank and Praise the God Lord up above for a wonderful weekend….and the opportunity to meet sooooooooo many wonderful people. Great travel…a bevy of new friends, great food…….and a great deal of laughter………..what a wonderful way to spend a few days. I left at 8:30 AM on Sunday and got home at exactly 3:00 PM. I want to thank Ripshod for his great instructions of how to get through Knoxville….brother you were right on. Matter of fact I cut off two hours off my return trip! I did not hit heavy rain until I crossed the Virginia/Kentucky line on Hwy 23 but it only lasted for about 10 miles. Twenty minutes after I pulled into my garage the real rain hit my little town, (Man, WV) and probably drowned a few dozen frogs! My thanks again goes out to all who put this event together and especially to Rick (Trailace) and Joe (Mellow) for the insight to bring so many people of like interest together into one spot. And, to Jack and Lori Hunt, owners of Hunt’s Lodge, a pristine place to stay…these folks made all of us feel like we were “family”! Simply put……….this weekend for me was a Blessing! Pat

[moodygne]

There was shower while we were having the cookout under the pavilion Saturday night, then a brief but soaking thunderstorm at about 10:30 right when we all went to bed. John left for Nashville about 10:30 Sunday morning as did I. He got a lot of rain on the way home but my run to Knoxville was dry and pleasant. It was all very hit-or-miss. I'm afraid that most of the attendees probably got at least a little rain on their way out. Except maybe Joe and Rick. They left Saturday morning. How was the trip home, Joe?

" I want to thank Ripshod for his great instructions of how to get through Knoxville…."

How about giving the same instructions: I go 75 to( 40 to 81 )to 77 to 19 to 79

[Ripshod]

I want to thank Ripshod for his great instructions of how to get through Knoxville….

How about giving the same instructions: I go 75 to( 40 to 81 )to 77 to 19 to 79

That's very similar to Pat's route if, as I assume, you took 68 to 75. I just had him turn north off 68 a little sooner at Hwy 411. That joins 129 which makes a straight shot for I40 in KnoxVegas. That route runs parallel to I75, it's sort of scenic and it's divided four-lane the whole way with a lot of 55mph. A little shorter but probably about the same amount of time or a little more.

By sort of scenic, I mean you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the mountains over your right shoulder.

[Mellow]

I did want to throw out there a big Thanks to George G wizz for starting this event and following through with it.. .would not have happened without him.. Kudos!

Another thanks to Ripshod for all the food I missed out on.. You don't know how many times Rick and I were going to head back and have dinner with y'all then IronButt back home... There's just something about eating a lot of food and riding at night that probably wouldn't work out too well for me... Rick, well he never sleeps so he would have been okay...

[Ironheadziggy76]

I got home yesterday around 3:30 after hanging around and talking a little. Rain and fog most of the way home. It was great to finally get to meet everyone! P^

[moodygne]

That's very similar to Pat's route if, as I assume, you took 68 to 75. I just had him turn north off 68 a little sooner at Hwy 411. That joins 129 which makes a straight shot for I40 in KnoxVegas. That route runs parallel to I75, it's sort of scenic and it's divided four-lane the whole way with a lot of 55mph. A little shorter but probably about the same amount of time or a little more.

By sort of scenic, I mean you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the mountains over your right shoulder.

Thank you I am going back the first week in June.

[DBrent]

I want to second that route through Knoxville: SR68 to 411 to 129 to I-275 to I-75 north. I think it cut an hour off my drive home.

Brent

[VFR]

Nice pictures, Joe. That area is so lush & green it's amazing. I've driven all through there many years ago but have not made it on a bike.

[Ripshod]

On the map, Knoxville looks like the kind of place to avoid - like traffic could slow you down - but if the alternative is to turn southwest off I40 east of Knoxville and cut through Sevierville and Maryville to bypass the city, well, while it may be prettier in some places and have lots more t-shirt shops in others, it's much quicker to come on into Knoxville and beeline south, either on I-75 or the 129/411 combo. And I've said it before - don't even think of getting near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on a Sunday. Just don't.

Oh and about Hunt's Lodge. The owners are wonderful folks and I've never, ever seen a campground with an open, free ice machine. Just one of the many things that make it a great place to camp.

[TNLori]

First of all, let me say that Jack and I really enjoyed meeting everybody. It is weekends like we had with you guys that we had in mind when we even dared to dream about opening the campground up.

According to the check-in records, there were 22 people from MotoCampers here last weekend, plus one guy who was local that visited, but didn't stay, bringing the total to 23. I was informed Sunday morning that Jack and I are now considered members, so that brings the count up to 25 for the weekend. Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and California were represented. Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your adventure!

[Trailace]

Very cool pictures Joe. I hate to ask, how was the weather? Did you guys get rain at all when you were down there?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCsCTtFOk8c

YouTube- Chill Out Rain

[Yamifj1200]

I was so hoping to make it down to Tellico to meet you folks. I was up in Boone with the FJ rally folks and was not able to get away. Mabea next time... Glad to hear everyone who showed up had a great time.

Eric M

[Black and Blue]

Here's proof that Mr. Guy rode in the rain going home.

[dan1551]

HOME at 4:00 Monday We rode to Lexington KY when we decided we had experienced enuf rain for the day Hung around this morning til about 9 and left again in rain.After 2 hours it nearly stopped Got into it again at Evansville for an hour then clear til we got 25 miles from home ( downpour) ..The 411 tip was a good one! ...bad wreck in Knoxville ....
getting ready to unload the camera Overall was a great trip, mark us down for the next one.....Will have pictures on shortly!

[moodygne]

I am glad every one had a good time, and made it home safe. I have not heard from VAbob or G Wizz, but I think they they are on a mission to have an adventure. God Bless, and keep the pictures coming. ( I am hoping for one that I am in. Just for proof I was there)

[bigdoghd]

Ok ok I missed a good one, so when's the next one? I believe a group is being put together to go arond the lake leaving from my shop on June 25? Not sure on the date it's on the HD fourm under midwest. Leaving early that friday returning on sunday. Can't wait to hear where the next Motocampers trip is?

[Ironheadziggy76]

I am glad every one had a good time, and made it home safe. I have not heard from VAbob or G Wizz, but I think they they are on a mission to have an adventure. God Bless, and keep the pictures coming. ( I am hoping for one that I am in. Just for proof I was there)

The last I heard, they were going to head up the Blue Ridge Parkway. P^ I hope they get good weather.

Gary, you are lookin good on page 11 & 12 of May 14th on Killboy.com. P^

[dan1551]

I am glad every one had a good time, and made it home safe. I have not heard from VAbob or G Wizz, but I think they they are on a mission to have an adventure. God Bless, and keep the pictures coming. ( I am hoping for one that I am in. Just for proof I was there)

http://www.motocampers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=103&pictureid=1248

[Trailace]

I am glad every one had a good time, and made it home safe. I have not heard from VAbob or G Wizz, but I think they they are on a mission to have an adventure. God Bless, and keep the pictures coming. ( I am hoping for one that I am in. Just for proof I was there)
http://trailace.smugmug.com/2010/Motorcycle/Cherohala-Chill-Out/ChillOut6492/869714387_YLBgX-M.jpg

[Macjohno]

I got home in about 4 hours. Had to stop and put on the FroggTogs at Crossville, TN, I got blindsided by the same kind of sudden storm that hit us in the campground Sat. night. Rode through heavy rain and high winds the next 115 miles or so to Nashville. I had to use another helmet until this morning, it took that long for my HJC to dry out!
It was great meeting everybody, and that's one of the best campgrounds I've ever stayed in. Thanks to Lori and Jack for running a great place to stay, and thanks to everyone for making me feel more of a member and less of a lurker. I hope everyone had as great a time as I did! I'm ready to do it again anytime someone wants to get another campout going. I have a few pix I'll put up as soon as I get them downloaded from my camera.
JohnO

[dan1551]

I just put all my pictures in my albums.. Some are pretty good Take any you need

[G wizz]

We're Home!
Family emergency cut our tour through the Blue ridge Parkway short.
Got home at 5:00 today. Rain on and off all the way home.
Had a great time at the Chill Out.
Hunts Lodge ROCKS !

G wizz

[dan1551]

Glad to see you all got home safe I had to wonder what you were in weatherwise after some of it we rode through!:shower1:

[Black and Blue]

We're Home!
Family emergency cut our tour through the Blue ridge Parkway short.
Got home at 5:00 today. Rain on and off all the way home.
Had a great time at the Chill Out.
Hunts Lodge ROCKS !

G wizz

George
Glad to hear you and Deb are home safe. Sorry to hear about a family emergency. We are camped at the KOA in Tucumcari, NM. Windy as heck, but noooooo rain.:D About 2 days from home. Take care.

[Mr. Guy]

Sounds like almost everyone made it home safe, wet but safe.

Had a great time there and if I ever get back Hunt's will be the place I stay.

George, sorry to hear about your emergency, hope things turn out okay for ya. Take care of my bear, will ya. :rolleyes:

Take care everyone and Happy Riding, Guy

[Ironheadziggy76]

Glad everyone made it home safe and sound, or on their way safely.

Colleen and Ernie, keep us updated when you can.

[moodygne]

George
Glad to hear you and Deb are home safe. Sorry to hear about a family emergency. We are camped at the KOA in Tucumcari, NM. Windy as heck, but noooooo rain.:D About 2 days from home. Take care.


Let us know when you guys are home safe. I hope every thing is ok G Wizz. I will pray for you, and Black and Blue tonight.

[Ironheadziggy76]

Here are a few more shots from Saturday afternoon. P^

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[Whosoever]

I believe the only one who hasn't checked in is "TrainBagger". He told me he would be doing some more camping in the neighborhood earlier this week. Hopefully, he is ok. To all the rest of you .....thanks for checking in.....now that I've met each of you ....you are no longer just a name but a new and cherished friend. And to you George Wizz.....thanks for putting this all together! To Colleen and Ernie thanks for keeping us updated on your progress.....and Colleen...thanks again for Breakfast! God Love You All! Pat

[Black and Blue]

Well, not that it matters, but we are now at the KOA in Holbrook, AZ. Heavy winds, but rideable. Not very good gas mileage on the Wees, about 45 MPG in the headwind.:) Don't know how far we will get tomorrow if the winds keep up. Take care.

[moodygne]

Well, not that it matters, but we are now at the KOA in Holbrooks, AZ. Heavy winds, but rideable. Not very good gas mileage on the Wees, about 45 MPG in the headwind.:) Don't know how far we will get tomorrow if the winds keep up. Take care.

I will pray for good weather and a safe trip.

[Ironheadziggy76]

Well, not that it matters, but we are now at the KOA in Holbrooks, AZ. Heavy winds, but rideable. Not very good gas mileage on the Wees, about 45 MPG in the headwind.:) Don't know how far we will get tomorrow if the winds keep up. Take care.

It matters to us, we worry a lot!

[dan1551]

Well, not that it matters, but we are now at the KOA in Holbrooks, AZ. Heavy winds, but rideable. Not very good gas mileage on the Wees, about 45 MPG in the headwind.:) Don't know how far we will get tomorrow if the winds keep up. Take care.

Keep us posted ...good to hear from you! ....Alisa &DanP^

[Black and Blue]

It matters to us, we worry a lot!

Thanks,guys.:) Didn't come out the way I meant.:D Will keep you posted. I heard Guy had a tornado near home yesterday.:eek: They're alright though.

[moodygne]

Pictures from the tail.

Steve

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/tail005.jpg


George

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/tail017.jpg

Deb

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/tail020.jpg

Dan and Alisa

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/tail035.jpg

Bob From the back

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/tail024.jpg

A very Handsome Gent Gary

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/tail003.jpg

[moodygne]

I have 35 photos of the tail. More than one of each of you. If you want them e-mail me at moodygne@gmail.com and I will send them to you.

[Black and Blue]

Be safe. How's the tent in the wind? Is it quieter than sleeping next to us snorers?

PS Told my wife that you said I had to get a medical tattoo! I think she bought it...so now to design my back piece or full sleeve while I have permission....;) LOL

Hey, snorers don't bother us, that's why they make ear plugs.:D The tent is flexing real well in the winds. Hopefully the poles won't break. We are holding up in Barstow, CA. at the KOA here. The winds are wicked right now. Put on 452 miles today, but was hoping to get all the way home. An additional 240 miles or so, but couldn't do it. Not taking a chance this close to home. We'll wait it out and cruise on home tomorrow.
As far as that tattoo, we think that was your idea. We said medic alert tags. But if the wife wants to blame us, we accept the charges.:D Take care of yourself, Bob and we'll see you down the road.

Ernie and Colleen

P.S. Anyone heard from trainbagger? Hope he's alright.

[Mr. Guy]

trainbagger hasn't logged in since before the Chill Out. Hopefully just out riding and having fun.

452, longer than my long day this trip. ;)

Take care, Guy

[Ironheadziggy76]

I was talking to Trainbagger right before I left and I think he said he was going to be on the road until June.

[Black and Blue]

We're home Mom.

[Ironheadziggy76]

We're home Mom.

Good, now go to your room! :p

[Mr. Guy]

After you clean up the mess you made on those bikes! :p

[Black and Blue]

Wow!:eek: Maybe we should have stayed on the road.:D Hope everyone is doing okay. Enjoyed ourselves at the Chill Out. Not sure about all that traveling, but definitely glad to be there.P^

[G wizz]

Glad to hear you made it home safe & sound.
Did your puppys miss you?
Here, the pups sat in the driveway all day long, every day, watching the road, waiting for us to return.
Boy did we get the slobbery licks from 'em when we got back.

G wizz

[Black and Blue]

Glad to hear you made it home safe & sound.
Did your puppys miss you?
Here, the pups sat in the driveway all day long, every day, watching the road, waiting for us to return.
Boy did we get the slobbery licks from 'em when we got back.

G wizz

Boy, howdy. They are sticking to us like glue right now. Seems your puppies missed you too. Glad to have seen you two again. Hope to see you folks again down the road...soon we hope.

[Mr. Guy]

Hey, I just saw this and thought you all might like to see it.

YouTube- Cherohala Motorcycle Campout

Hope you don't mind me posting this Brent, I thought it is really well done.

Guy

[Mr. Guy]

Just came across one from Trailace too:

YouTube- Chill Out Rain

Guy

[Mr. Jeff]

Pst... I think both of those have already been posted on these forums somewhere ;):p

[Jack.Hunt]

I got good news and bad news. The good news is I found Larry's cellphone. The bad news is I found it with the lawn mower.:(

[Mr. Guy]

Oops.

[Black and Blue]

I got good news and bad news. The good news is I found Larry's cellphone. The bad news is I found it with the lawn mower.:(

..:D.., but not at Larry, but the way Jack wrote it. Sorry Larry about your c-phone.:(

[Jack.Hunt]

The SIM card actually survived. I didn't find any Micro SD card, I don't know if the phone had one or not. I was mowing around the tables near the road and saw it out of the corner of my eye just as it went under the deck. I thought "Hey, that looks like a .... oops, yeah it was."

[Mr. Jeff]

Duct tape!

Just taking a look from the case and circuit board, I'm going to say that it didn't have a SD card. P^

[moodygne]

Glad to hear you made it home safe & sound.
Did your puppys miss you?
Here, the pups sat in the driveway all day long, every day, watching the road, waiting for us to return.
Boy did we get the slobbery licks from 'em when we got back.

G wizz

My dog Buddy was so excited he was jumping around, kissing me, tail waging...............................(In his mind), I know he was.



http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp250/moodygne/Buddy082.jpg

[Black and Blue]

Found this pic of Brent's matching crocks that didn't make it in his video.

Colleen

Hey, I just saw this and thought you all might like to see it.

YouTube- Cherohala Motorcycle Campout (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlT_UpTUrUw&feature=player_embedded)

Hope you don't mind me posting this Brent, I thought it is really well done.

Guy

[DBrent]

Found this pic of Brent's matching crocks that didn't make it in his video.

Colleen

There's my Crocs! I couldn't find them when I started packing up. I think they wanted to go home with Talmadge, who was wearing them most of the time anyway!

Thanks for a good laugh, Colleen. --Brent

[Black and Blue]

Here are a few pics from the Chill Out. Starting with G Wizz receiving his bear from Mr. Guy at Ironheadziggy76's place. Then meeting up with Dan and Alisa Known as dan1551 before Tellico Plains. Then Motocampers setting up camp.

[Black and Blue]

More...

[Black and Blue]

More...First off we would like to thank Gary AKA Moodygne for taking us on the Cherohala Skyway and to Deals Gap ride on Friday. Thanks, Gary.

[Black and Blue]

more...

[Black and Blue]

more...Would like to thank Jerry and John for the burgers, the G Wizzes for the beans and cobbler, Dan and Alisa for the potato salad, and anyone else who we did not mention. Not to mention Jack and Lori for a fine campground.P^

[Black and Blue]

more...Some of the players.:D

[Black and Blue]

more... Well that's all. Sorry, we do not use a photo account.

[moodygne]

more. Well thats all. Sorry, we do not use a photo account.


Thank you so much for the pictures.

[Jack.Hunt]

I mowed again today, got rained on again today. But I had left the phone pieces on the table since I took that picture. Some guests set up camp there this evening and one of them brought the handful of parts to me and there was no sim card. I don't know if it blew away, if I mowed it again, or what. But it's gone and I threw away the rest of the parts. There was nothing left worth saving, just tattered fragments. Even the battery was warped up. Sorry.

[G wizz]

Don't worry about it Jack, Larry didn't need that 'ol sim card anyway.
Just give the rest of the phone a decent burial :D

G wizz

[TrainBagger]

Home again, home again. Good to be home again. After 21 days and just over 3k miles in Tn. and N.C. Really enjoyed the trip, and meeting everyone. I left Hunts and went over to the Kickstand Lodge in N.C. for an extended visit with friends there. There is little that compares to the beauty of the Smokies. I'll try to post a few pics later, but not tonight. I'm worn out! The last portion of my ride home today was in the hardest rain I have EVER ridden in. I'd have pulled onto the shoulder, but I couldn't see what was past the white line! Another of those tales that will be a lot more fun in the telling than they were in the doing!

[G wizz]

Jim,
Glad to hear you made it back home safe & sound.
Sounds like you enjoyed your trip, but it also sounds like your got wet like most of the rest of us on our way home.
Looking foward to seeing your pixs.

G wizz

P.S.
Great meeting you at Hunts, Really like your camper setup P^

[Trailace]

Welcome home can't wait to see some picture, 21 days is a long trip.

Is was nice meeting you at the Chill Out. :D

[Ironheadziggy76]

Jim, glad to hear you are home, it was great to meet you at the Chill Out! I think everyone who rode home got blasted with rain, Gary didn't get enough though, he's already made another rainy trip down! P^

One of my buddies was amazed at your trailer as I was showing him pics of it. P^

[Mr. Guy]

Hi Jim,

Glad to hear your home.

I was showing my wife pics of your trailer too and all she had to say was "Great, another project for you." :D

Gotta love it. Guy

[G wizz]

Someone posted a pic of the "Motocampers Banner" that was hanging over the picnic table shelter.
I can't seem to find it now. :confused: Anyone know where it is? :)
Thanks, Larry K. (aka: michigancamper)

Are you refuring to the were abouts of the Banner ... Or to a picture of the Banner?
I know where the Banner is ... and Belive Dan1551 took the picture of the banner hanging there ....

[dan1551]

Go to all albums, find the album for the chill out, your welcome to steal it right there ...