Interested in a get together, Sugestions

[Burnerboy]

I'd b up for a 100mile ride (even one way) for a RTE & meet, BUT anything farther than that, even my ole sphincter, muscle is screem'nnn NO! No!No!!!

Ronnie

2/8/24

[Jarhead1775]

I'd b up for a 100mile ride (even one way) for a RTE & meet, BUT anything farther than that, even my ole sphincter, muscle is screem'nnn NO! No!No!!!

Ronnie

2/8/24

you brought a smile to my face with that one Thanks!!!!!

[Bill J. from Austin]

I was in Frisco to see the Grateful Dead in 67, what a great time @ the Fillmore

Need I say more

I didn't see 'em until the early '70s, but I saw 'em several times, including the Watkins Glen Summer Jam with The Band and The Allman Brothers. And yes, psychedelics were frequently involved. Need I say more?









Was never a Deadhead, per se, but I liked 'em well enough. In fact, they sing about my shovelhead in one of their songs:

It's one hell of an understatement, to say she can be mean / She's temperamental, more of a bitch than a machine....

I started calling her The Bitch long before that album came out, but the moment I heard the song I thought 'Yessir, that's my baby!'

As for the get-together: I can do a motel if that's what's happening. If enough folks are coming, you might even get a break on room rates. I see it all the time, with all sorts of events.

The miles shouldn't be an issue by then. Like any other 'sport', a rider has to build up endurance for road trips. I should have enough time between now and then to build mine back up to something like pre-accident condition.

[Bill J. from Austin]

I didn't see 'em until the early '70s, but I saw 'em several times, including the Watkins Glen Summer Jam with The Band and The Allman Brothers....

Just found a decent scan the front page from the Daily News. First time I've seen it since that week.

[evermill]

Steve - You may want to check out the following forum for various gatherings that foks have already. I know some have been discontinued for various reasons, but believe at least the Maggiville and Arizona gatherings are still active. I'm not that far from you and can ride over. Thanks to folks on the forum I have got'in into visiting national parks.

Forum: TrikeTalk.com Gatherings

Member Regional Gatherings

[Jarhead1775]

Thanks Ed, I'll be sure to do that today. Good scoop. Roughly 483 miles from San Diego. Used to visit my dad down in Mesa. Was stationed in Yuma a couple times. Gets pretty hot like 90F by 0500. I plan on visiting as many National parks as I can. I just got the veterans card that gets you into the parks for free. Good chat. Maybe we can get together for a ride sometime.

[Bill J. from Austin]

I just got the veterans card that gets you into the parks for free.

Can you say more about that? I wouldn't mind snagging one of those.

[Burnerboy]

Bill J

I went too the Woodstock music festival in 1969 New York

and yep your correct psychedelics were totally involved ) I have a lot of great memories, of that weekend, and many stories to tell,

God, to be 19 years old again, (and know what I know now)

Ronnie

2/9/24

[DK Custom Products]

Can you say more about that? I wouldn't mind snagging one of those.

Here's a link to where you can get a free lifetime pass to all the National Parks. It will also give you 50% off to most/all federal government campgrounds, including COE campgrounds.

Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

We use ours multiple times every year.

Mary just made some campground reservations today for a weekend trip we're doing this March. 50% off with the card.

Kevin

[Jarhead1775]

Can you say more about that? I wouldn't mind snagging one of those.

I got mine from the link Kevin listed. It cost me 10.00 but its good for Life. Most entrance fees for national parks is 25.00 for motorcycle. So this card will save you whatever the entrance fee is. I've got the Gold Star & Veteran card. At the link you will see a list of cards and they ask you basically some questions to determine which one you rate or qualify for. Unfortunately, this card doesn't help you out in the State Parks. IRT camping, I wasn't aware of any camping discounts, however I will definitely be making inquiries on my next camping trip. Thanks for the heads up Kevin.

[DK Custom Products]

I got mine from the link Kevin listed. It cost me 10.00 but its good for Life. Most entrance fees for national parks is 25.00 for motorcycle. So this card will save you whatever the entrance fee is. I've got the Gold Star & Veteran card. At the link you will see a list of cards and they ask you basically some questions to determine which one you rate or qualify for. Unfortunately, this card doesn't help you out in the State Parks. IRT camping, I wasn't aware of any camping discounts, however I will definitely be making inquiries on my next camping trip. Thanks for the heads up Kevin.

I believe it is any campground on the Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More site.

I know whenever we make campground reservations via recreation.gov we get 50% off.

Kevin

[evermill]

For my card I go to my local Ranger station and VA card. They gave me the America The Beautiful handicap access care and motorcycle sticker.

[Jarhead1775]

I believe it is any campground on the Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More site.

I know whenever we make campground reservations via recreation.gov we get 50% off.

Kevin

Looks like a cool site. difinitely have to check it out more. Thanks Kevin.

[Pooch]

Ladies and Gents, how about a get together this June July or August. We all shoot the breeze on these threads together. Thought it would be righteous for us to all meet up Shake hands, enjoy a few laughs and have a great summer ride. As a starting point it appears that according to the internet the center point for America is roughly Kensington, Kansas.

San Diego to there 1408 miles, Seattle, WA is 1607 miles, Bangor, MA is 1902 and Jacksonville, FL is 1573. This is just an idea. PS I'm willing to ride further. It's totally coincidental that Kensington KS is closer to me.

Who's up for it? Suggestions, recommendations ideas.

Not too far from the "Geographical Center of the United States" https://maps.app.goo.gl/ys7rMNasu2hDibMy8

[Marc H]

It's all good, I'm planning a Jun-ish (5500-mile Est.) trip from San Diego to

Cedar City UT

Dillon CO

Salina KS

Vandalia IL

Farragut TN

Savannah GA

Gulfport MS

Luling TX

Carlsbad NM

Benson AZ

San Diego Ca

I'm about an hour from Farragut.Might meet up to put faces with names but thats my busy season at work so the odds of a ride are slim.

[Bill J. from Austin]

God, to be 19 years old again, (and know what I know now)

ONLY if I knew what I know now! I was a friggin' basketcase at nineteen -- all through my teens, truth be told -- and the psychedelics certainly didn't help matters!

[Bill J. from Austin]

Here's a link to where you can get a free lifetime pass to all the National Parks. It will also give you 50% off to most/all federal government campgrounds, including COE campgrounds.

Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

That's twice you've really come through for me, Kevin! Thank you! 👍🏻

[Bill J. from Austin]

I got mine from the link Kevin listed. It cost me 10.00 but its good for Life. Most entrance fees for national parks is 25.00 for motorcycle. So this card will save you whatever the entrance fee is. I've got the Gold Star & Veteran card. At the link you will see a list of cards and they ask you basically some questions to determine which one you rate or qualify for. Unfortunately, this card doesn't help you out in the State Parks. IRT camping, I wasn't aware of any camping discounts, however I will definitely be making inquiries on my next camping trip. Thanks for the heads up Kevin.

Thank you, sir! I do love me some National Parks! 😎

[Pooch]

I got mine from the link Kevin listed. It cost me 10.00 but its good for Life. Most entrance fees for national parks is 25.00 for motorcycle. So this card will save you whatever the entrance fee is. I've got the Gold Star & Veteran card. At the link you will see a list of cards and they ask you basically some questions to determine which one you rate or qualify for. Unfortunately, this card doesn't help you out in the State Parks. IRT camping, I wasn't aware of any camping discounts, however I will definitely be making inquiries on my next camping trip. Thanks for the heads up Kevin.

If you have a card and get in free, you could consider the camping has been discounted so it's still good!