Once again that time of year when the bikes “rest and refresh†themselves, in preparation for some hard spring riding, has hit the Northeast. Even though there will be those days where the road calls and the temperatures will demand you ride, the road salt and sand have begun to accumulate, and soon the intersections will look like a tropical beach. That can only mean two things…
1. the posts here will be increasing, the music trivia will begin, and the moderators will wield the hammer of smiting ® more frequently.
2. the MID WINTER NH RALLY is scheduled, reserved, and beginning to take requests for sleeping quarters.
WHO: Lee (the_other) Aunt Cathy (Aunt Cathy) and myself (RobBA05) will host
WHAT: The BA.COM Mid Winter Rally
WHEN: January 16, 17, and 18
WHERE: Wilmot NH at Camp Wilmot
WHY: Because winter in NE $ucks for riding motorcycles, but is great for Snowmobiles, skiing, sledding, shopping, cozy fires, great and PLEANTIFUL food, conversations by a roaring fire, clandestine drinking, bashing into snow banks with a “borrowed†vehicle, and spending time with your friends from BA.COM.
HOW MUCH: usually under $40.00 per person for the entire weekend…MEALS INCLUDED
For those who have been before, you know the rules!! And you know the promises made regarding the weather conditions, snow cover, and availability of things to do…or things to not do…
For those who have yet to make it…
Rule #1. You MUST bring your appetite!
This is and IMPORTANT rule and will NOT be ducked, compromised, or otherwise skirted in ANY way!
Rule #2. This is a Church Summer camp that we rent for pennies (well for
d@mm little) as such, it is a bit dated and will NOT be like some ski chalet in Vale, It looks like every Hollywood summer camp ever filmed in any movie, complete with cots, and cabins, and a dinning communal hall.
Rule #3. As this is a Church run camp, they have rules that we try to respect, and if we MUST um…skirt them a bit… then we do it with at least the utmost respect and we do not flagrantly advertise that we are…um…skirting them…
Their rules are few and simple…
1. No drinking of alcohol…
2. No smoking in any of the buildings (they really would prefer none on the grounds)
Now in years past this meant that that jug of “Sunny-Dâ€
that was brought and put in the fridge was OFF LIMITS to the younger guests (not the yute’s the YOUTH) further that cup of “hot cocoa†might not be a good thing to share with your 8 YO son or daughter…and if we continue to maintain this same “adherence to the rulesâ€
we should be just fine…but if you insist upon stacking cases of “adult beverages†just outside the door “cause its colder out thereâ€â€¦
then perhaps you should re consider joining us…
Discrete does not mean you leave your 5th of rum/vodka/whiskey or whatever, stacked on the counter but drink it from a coffee mug…
For those who smoke…we have found that sitting in the barn, in front of the gianormous fieldstone fireplace, with a roaring fire going (while lil’ m and Mark play guitar) is a GREAT place for a cigar…provided you stay down wind of lil’m. None will be allowed in any other buildings.
The promises for the weather…NONE!
Last year we had FEET of snow and sledding, 5 snowmobiles, and generally pleasant weather to be out of doors enjoying those things…
The year Prior was Grey and snow less (poor Dwight flew all the way from Sunny CA to ride a Snowmobile in NH and not a flake was to be found)
Your little ones are WELCOME…but remember they may end up duct-taped to the wall if found be deserving…
Really though…this is designed to be a FAMILY event when you can bring your S.O.’s and wee one if you wish…
Things to bring…Pillow
Sleeping bag or other bed linens
Cards
Puzzles
PRE MIXED Sunny-D, lemonade, hot cocoa, SODA, cranberry juice, cider, or other
non-alcoholic beverage. (a name tag on these
non-alcoholic beverages helps to keep the young ones from mistakenly drinking from them…and helps the older ones know which drinks are the special ones) all empties go home with you
Snow toys
Winter in New England wear!
Outside snow ball fighting, sledding, snow-mobileing, skiing wear!
Boots
Your appetite!
Your Family (including your dog if you wish)
Good walking shoes (incase you decide to hit the outlet stores)
Your ability to chill and relax
Twizzlers
Swedish Fish
Snack type foods
Sunscreen
Things NOT to bring…Fake maple syrup
Expectations
Anyone who can’t eat six times their weight in 48 hours
The scars, photos, or other evidence of your recent “lap band†or gastric by-pass surgery.
A Keg
Prohibited narcotics
Bazookas, or other WMD
Swim Wear
Attitude
Your girlfriend AND your Wife (unless they ALREADY know the other will be going and are OK with that…)
Your Husband AND Boy friend (see exception above)
Screech from Saved by the Bell
Wild animals (particularly those known to occasionally eat people)
Ja Ja Binks
Optional NOT to bring items…but totally your choice
Shorts
Sandals
Anchovies
William Shatner’s Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds album
Steven King’s The Shining
Little Stewie…Brian is OK though
I believe you man. Really. 
Heck Southwest even says they Fly into Manchester too! Dang. 426 bucks for two of us. I'll be asking when ya'll are rolling by that pseudo aeroport should the need arise!
