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I could build a little cabin....
Sure - ill bring some wood.
Super, one can never have too much fire wood 
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...you're gonna feel a little pressure....
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I have quite a bit of wood also.
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I will arrive some time Tuesday. i am in franklin nc now. i have cooler , with drinks, food and a pop up shelter. my car is my tent so it can be moved when you arrive. i have 2 chairs and i think the 4 i got at walmart are still at chys. i did not bring any riding gear so i will not need to borrow any ones bike. i will chase in the car or stay at the site and drink my self silly. 
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I have quite a bit of wood also.
we should do this every weekend!
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I'm thinking..... Highlands NC on Thursday... Blue Ridge /Hiawassee on Friday and Chattswoth/ Ellijay on Saturday These are printable maps, might not be a bad idea if you plan on going on the rides...
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I'm thinking.....
Highlands NC on Thursday, Hiawassee/ Blue Ridge on Friday and Ellijay west on Saturday.
Well alright then, sounds like a plan. 
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Still getting things ready. I finally decided which bike to ride, and Moe picked up Vera Lynn's CDI from me today. Right now the plan is to depart around 6am on Wednesday and ride up with Moe. The Wife will leave around 7-7:30am and drive up to Port Orange and pick up Ryan's Wife Jennifer. We should all get into Dahlonega on or before 8pm. I checked the weather for the Rally and currently there is only a 5%-20% chance of rain between Wed and Sun.
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Heading out around 7 on Thursday night should be rolling in around 9.
See everyone in a few days.
John
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Rally points for planned rides..
Thursday and Fridays ride will be leaving from 1959 Highway 19 N, Dahlonega, GA.. otherwise known as the Chevron station just north of town past the high school.
Saturdays ride will be leaving from the pullover at the intersection of Torrington dr and Auraria rd just south of town on hwy 9 (towards Dawsonville).
All rides will be "kick stands up" at 1000 hours.. or 10 am for those civilian minded individuals. Show up with a full fuel tank and be ready to roll.
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we gotta ride 52 again? 
we should do this every weekend!
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Should be Riding
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Looks like it JR Chattswoth/ Ellijay on Saturday
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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for all you campers. the rain early this week has left the camp a bit soft. not to bad in a car , but will be tricky on 2 wheels. it should dry out alot today with the clear skys.
stay to the right in the grass as you come down towards the camp site in the camp grounds.
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since I'm getting in later friday (like 10pm) - should I just head straight to the/a site? (which site). Thanks!
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From the SW to the SE comes a voice hoping that all have a terrific time at this year's Georgia rally! (...and be sure to keep those shiny sides up, too!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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bike is loaded, back is shaved!
we should do this every weekend!
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From the SW to the SE comes a voice hoping that all have a terrific time at this year's Georgia rally!
(...and be sure to keep those shiny sides up, too!)
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Etowah river campground off Rider Mill rd in Dahlonega.
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FriarJohn, You look younger and cutier in person! I have been wanting to meet you for a long time now and finally did! Welcome to Georgia Rally 2012!
Di
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That sly dog. He snuck in to the Ga.rally w/o a peep. I hope you all have a safe and fun weekend. I really wish I was there. 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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FriarJohn, You look younger and cutier in person! I have been wanting to meet you for a long time now and finally did! Welcome to Georgia Rally 2012!
Stop it, you are going to ruin my rep... 
Now if only I could shake this fever I might leave the cabin and be sociable. 
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You sure kept THIS under your hat, didn't ya John?!  So, how'd the Rocket do on this ride? Great, I'll bet. (...have a great time back there, and we'll see ya in two weeks)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Um, I didn't ride here. Didn't have time to do this and SWTF so I flew to Orlando. Moe was kind enough to lend me Cinnamon Girl. We rode up to Dahlonega on Wednesday. I got sick yesterday so I'm chillin at the cabin while everyone else is riding. 
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Oh, I see. That's cool...and that was cool of Jim to give ya a loaner there too! (...hope you're feelin' better tomorrow too)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Oh, I see. That's cool...and that was cool of Jim to give ya a loaner there too!
Yes, when I was planning this months ago the title of my initial PM was "I need a HUGE favor..." 
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My gps says 11 pm. Sorry in advance if I wake ya!
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Good to see everyone. Here is a link to some photos and a video from the beginning of Saturday's ride. http://photobucket.com/BeanacheGARally2012
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home safe. had a great time cant wait til next year
we should do this every weekend!
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I'm home, had a blast as always. It is always so cool to see all of our brothers, sisters and friends in one place enjoying life.
Till next time, ride safe and ride often.
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502 miles and 26 baptist churches in 9 hours. We are home and already missing our BA.com family and those beautiful roads.
Two gas stops and no meals. Go Tigger Go!!!!!
See y'all next time. Ride safe.
Ryan
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Stopped for lunch in Dublin, GA. Cinnamon Girl is in the back of a U-haul after the back tire blew out at 65mph. I kept her upright. The complete tale will follow.
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back tire blew out at 65mph
Daaaaaang... well that just sucks.
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Home safe and had a fantastic time! Thank you everyone for welcoming a new guy. Y'all are the best group I've ridden with and it was great to finally be able to ride with some other Triumphs! I met some truly great people this weekend and can't wait to see everyone again.
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Da new yout.
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Home at last! Grand total for milage was 4,869.7! 17 states visited. Great week riding and hanging out with friends old and new. I won a trophy at the event in Lexington for the most miles traveled to get to the rally. Can't wait till the next time. See y'all soon.
The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese!
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Even though I didn't get to go on any of the rides with ya'll, it was great meeting everyone and being apart of things, even if only in a little way.
And thank you all for the congratulations! Nemo and I will be sure to bring our new little one out at the next rally ^_^
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We'll all be looking forward to seeing "Speedmaster Skynyrd Adams" at next year's rally I'm home safe after spending some time with my family and seeing my new niece (born last week). Can't wait to figure out where I'm going to ride to next.
Remember, always be yourself.
Unless you suck.
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John and I arrived home half hour ago. Safe and sound.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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rolled down blood mt cove rd @ 0719
yesterday morn. rolled into my driveway
@ 2327 last night.
•yesterday's total: 932.5mi
•trip total: 3205mi
•runs on wolfgang: 6
•bump starts: too many to count
• number of times the chicken dance went through my head: you don't want to know!
•!@(*^#%_()(&- at the coffee maker: way too many to count.
all hail the french press
and the pygmy goat on the balance beam
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