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Guess I'm going to have to dig around for the pink boa...jut where of where did I put it.... lol

Well folks, Im a maybe this year, as I have been out of work since Nov. Urgh this job huntig stuff sucks, would rather be riding. But if I get a job soon, I'll put the dates on my calendar. More than likely come up Thursday night or Friday nite. Well stay in touch.

I did get out a couple weeks ago and went to Poppy's. They were getting the patio ready for the season. So once the weather breaks that place will be hoping again.

And scott, I'll look around for something interesting to stop or do.
Happy riding to all.

As for something to do, there's a new place in Bellvue.
It's called OFFSHORE BAR & GRILL.
It's big enough to accomodate a bunch of people inside and it has a 3 level deck out the back. Of course it's right on the river, so the view great. The food is very good and the beer is very cold. Could be a Thursday or Friday night destination.

John

I just went out on a little cafe racer I built over the winter. What a riot! Its a little toooooo small for me though. It's 45 and sunny here in Duluth. Just right...... June can't get here soon enough! Still open to a roomie, don't worry, I'm not any creepier than any one else here
Later!

Ann Marie- Good luck with the job hunting, hope it works out. You could always just blackmail Rick with some of those pink boa pictures (you know, the ones we didn't see) and have him pay for your room, food, gas etc.

John- That place sounds cool to me. Maybe like you said, a possible thursday or friday night dinner spot.

Jim- You would have to be pretty darn creepy to scare off any of this crowd!

They've backed off on the flood predictions here, so now i can think about important things like motorcycle rides.

Like Yota said,
Thinkin seriously about this rally.Maybe Yota and I will share a room, but No Spoonin.
Are there any campgrounds in the area or a hotel cheaper than $75 a night?????

There are a few campgrounds within 15 miles, there are also a few lower priced hotels in dubuque. Motel 6 is about 6 miles, and The Glenview motel is about 4 miles. Also there is the Swiss Inn. just down the hill from Timmermans.

All the hotels near Galena tend to be more expensive during that time of year, but you may find something cheaper on the Iowa side of the river. Last year we made the decision out on the deck to keep the venue the same, since it worked out so nicely. Maybe next year we'll find new digs. Gary (Darksider) is definitely the authority on the area, I'm in Chicago, so I really don't have much for you other than what I find on the internet. I can tell you however, that it will be a good time no matter where you stay. Hope you guys can make it!

Country Heights Motor Inn is in the Sandy Hook area of Wisconsin, very close to East Dubuque. Their phone number is (608)748-4866.

Sun shiney day! I landed a job in the Quad Cities area. So I don't have to move. I'll be starting in May, going to take a bike trip the week after easter with my new boyfriend too Nashville and see friends of ours in South Carolina.

So now I will really pencil in the weekend in for the Rally.
Will know after I get working if I can play hookie on that friday or not. If not I'll ride up that night.

Happy Riding to all. And if any in the area is getting together on a weekend to give a shout.

Great news! Congrats on the new job!

So, who's IN for the happy hour cruise friday evening? Want to get a head count so I can make the reservation, try to get us a group discount.

It looks like it will be Saturday morning before I can get there...

Whats involved? Dinner? drinks? and the big one...how much?
Sounds like it would be fun!
Later..

Diane and I are in,I'm thinking maybe I'll bring a fishen rod.LOL

Sounds like a plan I will try to take friday off from work.

the boat ride is nice, but not impressed with the food at all

Yeah, the food sucks, but the boat ride is cool, I keep going back and forth on the idea, and figured what the heck. Maybe ill contact the place hacksaw mentioned and see if they can set something up for us. Still gonna need a head count though.

Me plus one

On which ever is decided.

Once the weather gets a little nicer. I'll try to take a ride up that way and see what else is around.

If ya want a boat ride, there is the car ferry up in Cassville WI. Something to think of for Sat ride.

any food you can get in Dubuque that doesn't make you sick is pretty good

I mentioned you guys to the folks at Offshore.
They said reservations would not be required, but a "heads up" phone call would be appreciated. Here's the web site.
www.offshorebellevueia.com
I agree with everyone else about the boat. Good ride, lousy food.

How much draft beer = $15?
I'm in, lousy food or not!

I'm in , should be arriving Thursday. Wife will probably come down with me but she won't be doing any riding this year (bad back). Looking forward to seeing you all, as for Friday, I'm good with whatever and yes the cruise food does suck, but the beer is cold so there is a bit of an offset...
Rich

Jim- as much as you can drink in an hour!

Rich- good to hear you guys are coming. Lily should be coming, but she's not riding either.

Eddy and I are confirmed. See you all in JUNE !!!

Well guys I hate to say it but I am out, just got called back to work(guess my old job missed me). But no way I can take off that soon after going back. If something changes I will be there, but as of now looks like a no. Gonna miss seeing everyone this time.

You mean you accepted a job without negotiating time off for the infamous midwest rally? Are you insane?? Just kidding man, good luck with the new/old job!

Hey all, have been a lurker here for a while. Bought my triumph last year after reading stuff here. Am looking forward to seeing some others rides. I will be there on Friday for the river cruise for sure. Sounds like alot of fun.

Scott normally I would, but just getting called back I couldnt take the chance. Would still like to get a shirt so I could pretend I was there..

If you want to pretend something, shouldn't you be getting a harley shirt?!!

Well first week of work at the new job done.
New boss used to ride and is pretty cool.
sounds like I will be able to work out getting the friday of for the rally.

now for June just to get here.

Good news, glad it worked out for you.

Not sure if you're interested, but I started another thread about rally shirts HERE.

See you in June!

I'm working on my schedule and if I can sneak away from the crew here. Is anybody coming from the MI area? Would be fun to have a riding buddy.

Hope you can make it, if you happen to be coming through chicago early friday morning you can ride out with us.

That could work well, Scott. I'm working on the boss to get a weekend away with the other love of my life