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stickyfrog wrote:
Just spoke to Mike LM15 and we are going to leave Satsuma, FL around 8am on Thursday and take the shortest route here: https://goo.gl/maps/a8nuO Anyone else want to join us on the way let me know.

Also, I set up this thread The Official 2014 Fall Gathering Thread in ride reports. Maps are always enabled there and will show as soon as someone posts a geotagged pic there.

Doug or Rick let me know if I need to add or change anything in the OP.
what time do you estimate arriving?
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Are there any tentative plans for Sunday? I think most people are heading home, but when? And in what directions?

My parents and I are planning to head home on Sunday, but I'd be game for some riding towards the West and putting it on the trailer once we get out of the fun riding sections...
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I'm heading back on Monday so I'd love to do something on Sunday. If nothing else I'd like to head into Asheville for a nice brunch.
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I am up for some food
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old as dirt wrote:
stickyfrog wrote:
Just spoke to Mike LM15 and we are going to leave Satsuma, FL around 8am on Thursday and take the shortest route here: https://goo.gl/maps/a8nuO Anyone else want to join us on the way let me know.

Also, I set up this thread The Official 2014 Fall Gathering Thread in ride reports. Maps are always enabled there and will show as soon as someone posts a geotagged pic there.

Doug or Rick let me know if I need to add or change anything in the OP.
what time do you estimate arriving?
Google says 9.5 hours. Going to guess between 7 and 8 if we keep stops minimal.
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Looks like the weather forecast is holding steady. It's still supposed to be mid-70s and partly cloudy for the rest of the week.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNC0099

I'm done packing and ready to get on the road after work tomorrow. Can't wait!

Mark
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The Louisville group of Kenny (scooterdoo) and me are leaving ~ 8:30 am. Overnighting in Kingston and riding in with OAD and others on Thursday.

I am excited to be going again and looking forward to renewing fellowships.
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you guys have fun and behave!
I am not there to keep you all in line with my whip!

Seriously, hope everyone has a good time (I know you will) and I will be living vicariously through your photos and stories!
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you guys have fun and behave!
I am not there to keep you all in line with my whip!

Seriously, hope everyone has a good time (I know you will) and I will be living vicariously through your photos and stories!
and all the stories told will be about you since your not coming. Razz emoticon
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Thanks for the weather report Rick. Where and when are you riding in from?
Leaving home in the morning and heading up 441 to War Woman road then cutting across.
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stickyfrog wrote:
Just spoke to Mike LM15 and we are going to leave Satsuma, FL around 8am on Thursday and take the shortest route here: https://goo.gl/maps/a8nuO Anyone else want to join us on the way let me know.

Also, I set up this thread The Official 2014 Fall Gathering Thread in ride reports. Maps are always enabled there and will show as soon as someone posts a geotagged pic there.

Doug or Rick let me know if I need to add or change anything in the OP.
You will be a few hours behind me passing through Milledgeville on 441. I have to check out one of the routes with OAD Thursday PM so can't wait for you.
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Been a while since I packed the MP3 for a weekend ride. I think I have what I need:

rain gear
wine
corkscrew


what am I forgetting?
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Thanking about you guys today. Feeling sad that we can not be there. Best to all of you.

KevinK, Don't forget a BIG glass to hold it in. Do you buy yours in a cardboard box.
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KevinK, Don't forget a BIG glass to hold it in. Do you buy yours in a cardboard box.
Yeah, and I can never figure out how to use the corkscrew to open it. Every time I try, it ends up with a hole in the side and I have to hold it up to drain into my mouth.
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sanogeo1 wrote:
KevinK, Don't forget a BIG glass to hold it in. Do you buy yours in a cardboard box.
Yeah, and I can never figure out how to use the corkscrew to open it. Every time I try, it ends up with a hole in the side and I have to hold it up to drain into my mouth.
ROFL emoticon ROFL emoticon
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kevink wrote:
Been a while since I packed the MP3 for a weekend ride. I think I have what I need:

rain gear
wine
corkscrew


what am I forgetting?
Spare blinker fluid, but I think Ponydrvr is bringing extra.

It'll be great to see you again, Kevin!
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Be safe, ya'll.
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I hear Sticky is out with a blown head gasket.
That sucks.
No Hollybry and no Stickyfrog? How will you all survive?
Is anyone bringing more of that chocolate wine? I know OAD loved it last year.
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I hear Sticky is out with a blown head gasket.
That sucks.
Damn.!>! Really? Gobsmacked. What a letdown for JC and Snoopy!
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hollybry wrote:
I hear Sticky is out with a blown head gasket.
That sucks.
Damn.!>! Really? Gobsmacked. What a letdown for JC and Snoopy!
Snoopy is continuing on to the Gathering with LM15.
Too bad about Stickys scoot though...
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Sangeo, Holy, Sticky and now Georgia Girl not coming. Might as well pack up and go home. Not the same. Had to consume the allotment of wine and shine without enough help and may not be anyone capable of riding today anyway.
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"Sangeo, Holy, Sticky and now Georgia Girl not coming. Might as well pack up and go home. Not the same. Had to consume the allotment of wine and shine without enough help and may not be anyone capable of riding today anyway."

Hmmm... sounds like maybe the 4 of us are having our own kind of get together!
I will never tell..... 8)
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hollybry wrote:
"Sangeo, Holy, Sticky and now Georgia Girl not coming. Might as well pack up and go home. Not the same. Had to consume the allotment of wine and shine without enough help and may not be anyone capable of riding today anyway."

Hmmm... sounds like maybe the 4 of us are having our own kind of get together!
I will never tell..... 8)
I'm not at the secret meeting either -- honestly!
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Thanks to everyone that offered help and condolences. Just unloaded oily scoot and pushed him into his lair to lick his wounds. TN_Sooner has started a thread already for next spring. 2015 Spring Gathering - UPDATE - respond to questions page 3 It is on my birthday.
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Fall Gathering Pics (better late than never)
Here are a few pics from the Gathering. Great friends and great weather. Thanks to OAD and Fuzzy for the routes and arrangements and Ponydrvr for getting my scoot road ready. Hope to see you all in 2015...



http://kennydoe.smugmug.com/2014-Fall-Gathering/n-GdCc7
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Thanks, Kenny!

Did anyone ever look for the Dragon pics from our ride back to OAD's house on Sunday?
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pics
Kenny,

tks for the pics ...

Cheers, Bryan
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Sure rub it in. Great pics.
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Really good pictures Kenny. Thanks for doing that.
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Fantabulous Pictures Kenny!
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The fall gathering went by too quickly.
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It did indeed! But we can all make plans to attend the Spring 2015 Gathering. Something to look forward to.

I very much enjoyed seeing my old friends and meeting new ones!

Plus, thanks to Doug aka OaD, I got a safe tyre to ride back to Ft. Lauderdale on! So sorry that Sticky had that run of bad luck, but looking forward to riding up with him in for Spring 2015.

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CubsKing99 wrote:
Thanks, Kenny!

Did anyone ever look for the Dragon pics from our ride back to OAD's house on Sunday?
They're up. Starting on the third page.

http://www.photoreflect.com/store/ThumbPage.aspx?e=9393442&g=04RK02BX05
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