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looking to make this rally. plz confirm dates, start place and city. and finish location. i will be traveling a long distance to make this rally. so much planning will be needed. I will start travels from tulsa oklahoma and possibly ride down to fort lauderdale FL.!
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Scott, in an attempt to boil all this down, here are the pertinent posts within this thread: snekeptp (first to mention Rally dates), Quote:
Chy, Di, you are wonderful people and truly great friends.
I will be in GA this year and will, as most years in the past , take you to dinner on Sunday.
Date TBD.
Early May will be the norm.
nothing will be asked of you, as this will be a stop on a trip ,
"not a rally"
I will be stopping in GA and invite others to join me.
We found a camp round owned by a British couple who will keep us rowdy triumph riders away from others.
points of interest and maps may be provided , or not.
simply follow another bike and you will find another great road.
I am not going to a rally, I am going to see a friend!
on my way to see another friend who lives near another friend, on my way to my aunts house!!
any one want to stop by???
My friends live north of Atlanta,
my relatives live south of Atlanta, and I intend to play golf with my uncle, and a 4th will be welcome. if there are a large group of golfers we may have an 8th.
what ever works.
I am thinking this will be a short stop
possibly May 6,7,8
please voice your opinion
but please remember,
you are only responsible for yourself.
this is not an organized meeting.
just a stop on a trip
not to impose on any one.
PS, I will be towing my bike and sleeping in my car.
unless I find a really, really cheap motor home/toy hauler.
please beat me down if I am out of line.
but I am trying to relieve others.
and provide an outlet for an addiction of southern mountains.
anybody?
anybody?
am I out of line?
Larry regarding a Rally Dinner
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It kinda sounds like the start of a plan. Rest assured I will join you for a "few rides". And even a day of Golf, Hmmm got back into that after a 16 year layoff, about 2 months ago.
Never can tell might even find time to do a little 'smokin' (no not that kind, but the meat variety) just need a place to have a mini feast.
Shep1478,
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If there is going to be a 2011 get-together in early May, My wife and I could host a dinner at our facility (www.watersmill.com). I know my Dad (Larryshep) would be willing to smoke a ham and turkey! Due to date commitments at our facility, I think we'd only be able to host the Dinner on Thursday evening (ed. May 5th 2011 dinner), but our doors are open for all of you to come! And I'm sure we'd be able to talk my Mom into a few cakes as well!
I know it's early, but if we could get a date that I could block out on our calendar, that would be great.
Let me know!
snekeptp on Camping,
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I think this is the camp ground the guys found last year.
The owners said they would put us down by the river away from the other guests so we do not disturb anyone with our late night chit-chat.
etowah river campground
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Belinda's sister Susie. (ed. Yota's riding) y'all want in on the cabin?
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http://www.yahoolalodge.com/reservations
beanache on his generous offer accommodations
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Now that I have moved back from Arizona and live only 31 miles from Dahlonega, I find the Etowah River Campgrounds a nice camping option. I will be able to provide a 6x10 trailer for storage & security for distant riders, a big 3-4 person tent (unless my wife comes, I'll use the single), a popup 10x10 enclosed canvas shelter (maybe 2), A gas grill, 4-6 chairs (maybe 8) and I can bring a generator but the sites have electricity and water. I couldn't find if the campground offered showers. I will also be able to bring quite a bit of food and drink and coolers. If it is still on I am excited to hit the mountains. I have been up in them several times since I moved back East. I will be on my Tiger and leave the Bonneville America at home. Hope no one is offended. Will take May 5-9 off. It seems all plans are tentative. Hope things solidify.
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Rally dates:
May 2011
Easy part:
Rally concludes Saturday evening May 7th. As it has in the past, folks stay longer. Paul will be hosting his campsite through Monday May 9th.
Rally begins whenever you roll into town.
Sketchy part:
Officially, if we can get a confirmation from Jim and Larry about the Rally dinner then the Rally starts Wednesday evening (May 4th) on the square at Caruso's or Thursday morning (May 5th) should the Dinner be penciled in for Thursday evening.
Paul's dates for attendance are May 5-9 (Thursday through Monday). If you want to take advantage of his tent offer and/or security trailer.
SOOOOOOOO
We need to talk about rides.
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you mean we have to ride more once we get there? i'm getting too old for that! I figured we just sit around & 
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Thursday May 5th (afternoon-evening) sounds good for dinner, I'm sure Jim (Shep1478) will chime in soon to confirm this. As usual, Cajun Ham, Turkey and Sausage, plus some of Kath's sweet stuff and I imagine a surprise from Jim as well.
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Yea, definately can do a repeat of that ...only about 5 more weeks too...but I'm sure ready
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Okay Boys and Girls.. Here we go.. Thursday, May 5th at Waters Mill we'll be hosting Dinner!! Of course the devil is in the details. My Dad will be smoking up a Cajun Ham, a Turkey and of course sausage! I'll smoke over hickory two pork butts which we'll pull. Buns will be provided too for those who'd like them. We'll serve up everything "Buffet Style" in our main dining hall. There will be sides too, but I haven't got that far into it yet. Sweet Tea and Water will be provided. We no longer have a pouring license for alcohol, but you're welcome to bring your own beer/wine. No Liquor Please. We have a back cooler in our bar area to keep em cold. Also, we have a nice 60" Flat screen that's connected on our Server, so I would **really** like for you to send me a disk of past rides here in North Georgia. We can copy all the images to our server and stream them up to the TV during dinner. PLEASE PLEASE send Disks to: Jim Sheppard Waters Mill 765 Guy Waters Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 I know we're a little ways out, but.. Keep in mind our lot is graveled, so you'll need to bring a Kick-Stand support. Hours: We're thinking running it from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. This will give everyone a chance to get in and have a chance to eat and socialize with everyone. The website is: www.watersmill.comOf course all of these are suggestions and nothing is really set in stone. I'm open to all ideas'!
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I think Kath's sweets stuff is in the top 3 of motovating me to get to GA.  I do not understand how you stay that thin Larry.
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Dang Jim, Sounds like I am riding up Wednesday. What an amazing venue you have for us Thursday! Should we crop the photos you are requesting to a 16:9 ratio? I sure hope the Adams family can dine on Thursday. 
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Dang... What an amazing venue you have for us Thursday!
+1; AWESOME! 
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I scheduled off the 4th-15th, but I have to be back in Houston by the 13th. Plan on being there sometime on the 5th, for sure. 
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Di and I ran Wolf Pen today.. the things we do for you guys... jeez. Anyway, proud to report that it was a very nice run with very little gravel and though there are some rough spots, it was still a beautiful ride.
I'll be working Thursday and Friday May 5th and 6th so I won't make the dinner. Sucks to have to work for a living...
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If you'd like to crop them, that'll be fine. I believe the server will accept them if they're not. I just want to have a slide show up playing in a loop for everyone while they're eating!
Thanks!
Jim
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In fact, if you have video files, we can throw those in there too!
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Yota, some of us are pretty close.
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I won't be up until the morning of the 6th. My boss has informed me that I have to be in Irvine, TX until 4PM on the 5th. I am flying back after the training and will be up early.
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going up to the campgrounds tomorrow morning.. Gonna see if I can reserve a particular site. Leaving when I wake up. I'm drinking bourbon tonight. A lot of bourbon as I will be officially on furlough at midnight. Don't know what time I'm getting up but if any of you Georgians want to join me, give me a ring on my cell 8504998563 in the AM
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Well, I'm officially out. Knee surgery scheduled for April 21, so probably won't be on the bike for a little while. Two years in a row missing the Georgia Rally/not-a-rally sux.  You all have fun at this (non)Rally! I wish I could make it down there this year. Will
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That sucks Will. Heck, you could always drive there!
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yea, remember when Pete came with a broken leg?? it was great having him bring up the rear in his truck.something to think about there Will 
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Hey Newt, are you coming this year? Sure hope so.
thinking agbout that I would really like to know how many will attend, especially the Thursdey evening dinner. It will give me an idea of how big a ham and turkey plus cajun sausage to cook. For reference I usually use about an 18 lb fresh ham, a 18-20 lb turkey (they cook for about 18 hours) plus about 5-6 lbs of cajun sausage. Do we need 2 or 3 cakes.
Would hope for at least 20 people.
Perhaps someone will start a list of people planning to attend.
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mmmmmm yum yum !!!!! my mouth is now watering just thinkin about the food you and Mrs Shep fix.  i am not sure yet Larry and wont know till it happens?? dam job seems to get in the way sometimes  hahahahaha im pretty sure if i am comming i wont be there thur for dinner, if i am comming i will most likely be on the road thur night and get in late or early morn fri. so i will let you know as it gets closer and if it works out that i can, i hope you will save me a little of everything cuz i sure do look forward to that part of the trip every yr
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My plan is to attend, may show up Friday night or early Saturday morning with a bed roll looking for a place to lay my head.
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I hope the surgery goes well, Will. We will miss you at the not-a-rally. Hope to see you again someday. Be safe out there.
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I hate missing it again this year. I'm going to start banking leave time at work and plan on getting to NY in the fall...maybe look at Arkansas too?  Have a great time everybody! Will
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My plan is to attend, may show up Friday night or early Saturday morning with a bed roll looking for a place to lay my head.
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Hey Newt, are you coming this year? Sure hope so.
thinking agbout that I would really like to know how many will attend, especially the Thursdey evening dinner. It will give me an idea of how big a ham and turkey plus cajun sausage to cook. For reference I usually use about an 18 lb fresh ham, a 18-20 lb turkey (they cook for about 18 hours) plus about 5-6 lbs of cajun sausage. Do we need 2 or 3 cakes.
Would hope for at least 20 people.
Perhaps someone will start a list of people planning to attend.
Count me in for at least 4 persons servings of the sausage!
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Hey Ryan, Tag this thread with your sausage request eh?
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My plan is to attend, may show up Friday night or early Saturday morning with a bed roll looking for a place to lay my head.
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Thanks Ryan, I may take you up on that offer.Right now my plan is to stay at the campground, weather permitting.
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...Right now my plan is to stay at the campground, weather permitting.
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