2007 BBQ Sign-up

[Scarecrow]

Ok guys (and gals). I know I'm late on getting this info out, but here goes.

Lunch will be Buddy's BBQ same as last year. We'll have pork, chicken, sides, lemonade tea and maybe some beer. The cost will be $12, same as last year. But this year, I will arrange to pick up the food and not have it catered. This will result in a cost savings. The extra $$ will be donated to Kingswood School (http://kingswoodschool.net/). This is a non-profit, christian based and privately funded home for neglected, abandoned, and abused children. They are always in need of funding, so I thought it would be a great opportunity for the VTXers to help out.

Here is the itinerary:

1) If there is enough interest, we'll have a morning ride to Kingswood School to meet some of the kids, then a leisurely ride back to the BBQ via some back roads. Probably an hour ride, plus the visit.
2) Around 11:30 to 12:00, we'll eat at my place.
3) Around 1:30, we'll take the main ride for the day. A 200 mile monster that will take us into some beautiful rural country in Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. If 200 miles is too far, I'll have several options that will shorten the ride. I anticipate that with stops included, we should be back in the Bean Station area by 7 PM.
4) On Saturday, June 23, the local GWRRA chepter will also be having a benefit ride for Kingswood, probably to Cumberland Falls in KY (http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/cf/index.htm). The ride is $10 per person, all being donated to Kingswood School. We (VTX riders) are invited to attend if we want.

So here's what I need:

1) A check, made out to John Greene prior to 6/22 in the amount of $12 per person eating at the BBQ. You can also bring cash the day of the event, although I prefer the check in advance.
2) An e-mail with your name, handle, number of people attending the BBQ, and if you are interested in the morning ride to Kingswood. Also a contact telephone number would be nice.
3) Also, let me know if you are interested in the Saturday ride. I'll have info on that ride available on Friday.

You can e-mail or PM me with any questions.

This should be a special event, and will help a worthy cause. I look forward to seeing everyone on June 22.

Scarecrow

[Blackwing]

Thought we'd check in with you and see how things were going. I did a little trip up to KSL with a few friends from here and Bruce and a few of his buddies meet us up there. Bruce seems to be getting use to his new Wing.. Mo's doing good.. has plenty of part time help from friends. Things seem to be going well for her though but ya can tell she misses Fred. Fred Fest is going to happen this year... I think thast a good thing it was fun last year any way.
So you going to do Labor Day at KSL again this year? We're up for that for sure.

Hows the job hunt going? or is it over?

Sorry we arent going to make it this time but we've goten really pushed for time around then.. but theres always next year!

Marty

[Motorcycle Mike]

I was talking with John last night. It seems the only guys from Ga to sign up so far is AGX+wife. LJ+wife and me and Shirley. Pogo is working through some conflicts in schedualing but is hopefull. I can't beleive out of this large group of great folks thats all that can make this trip. You guys are gona miss a great time. :(

[Blackwing]

Mike , Cindy and i would love to have made it! we planned on makeing it..
We just ran out of time. We will be at the next Vortex bike night for x ers though.

[xxxrider]

Looks like I can't make it because I am still healing from my rearend collision and I have no bike at this time to ride. However, I am looking at 2 GoldWings but haven't decided for sure if I will go the GoldWing route.

Hate to miss the BBQ and all the great riding that John will be providing!!!

[Scarecrow]

Looks like I can't make it because I am still healing from my rearend collision and I have no bike at this time to ride. However, I am looking at 2 GoldWings but haven't decided for sure if I will go the GoldWing route.

Hate to miss the BBQ and all the great riding that John will be providing!!!

Richard, I heard about your accident and I am glad your are OK, relatively speaking. If you get to feeling better, you can always bring the Z3. :D

BTW, the Wing ain't a bad choice at all.

Scarecrow

[xxxrider]

Thanks John, I may just come up and ride in the Z3 with Top Down.

I am looking at a 2004 Titanium Silver Goldwing with ABS and lots of chrome. I would prefer the Pearl Yellow because you can really see it better but the one I am looking at doesn't have ABS or Comfort Seats or the Navigation System so it is a pretty basic bike with lots of chrome also.

I am really looking to get one with ABS because I hear it can really help you in a dicey situation particularly if it is raining.

The ribs are still killing me and I hear it takes 3 months before they heal and quit hurting.

[Scarecrow]

I agree about the yellow being more visible. Have you checked the dealer in Chattanooga (I don't remember the name). I hear they offer the best prices in the Southeast. Plus, they might have the options and the color you want. BTW, I agree the ABS would be a good thing to have also.

You're certainly welcome to come on up. The route I have picked out would be great for the BMW as well.

Scarecrow

[xxxrider]

Yes, it is Southern Honda of Chattanooga and they do have great prices but I was looking to keep it down to around $15,000 so I am going with a used bike and as long as you are patient you can find used ones with low miles that have been garage kept and hardly ridden.

I just need to take my time as I can't ride a bike that big right now due to my ribs. PATIENCE can be a VIRTUE and can lead to the right deal if you just don't get ahead of yourself and become impulsive. I will wait until I get ABS, NAVI System, and the right color. I can add the other stuff.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Yea Marty, I know what yall have going on. And Richard I hope you get back to 100% soon. Do what the doc tells ya. I'm just suprised, that with the large number of folks we have here, thats all that can make it. I know many have to work those days, but if you can work it in, you wont be sorry.

[Duug]

John. I'll be with family in NC at the time of your BBQ and will try my best to escape for a day attend. I'll bring cash.

[Orange Crush/GJC]

Count me and the missus in. Now what did I do with your address????

[Blackwing]

richard your going to have to get a 06 model to get the comfort,nav, abs package. but there are used 06 for sale with really low milage. 05's had the abs option on any model but did not come with nav or comfort package. hard choics to make.... you call around you could probly get a new 06 with everything u want around 18k.. more than u stated u wanted to spend but all the bells and whistles! a used 06 will be in that same nieghborhood or maybe low to mid 17. Id look on the GL1800 riders for sale board ..

[xxxrider]

Thanks Marty!!! I am going to go to Chattanooga to demo one next week and I would like to get all the bells & whistles and the color that I want so I may look at a used 06 or a brand new one equipped just the way I want it.

[PapaBear505]

So, Where does everyone meet up on Friday? Can't commit yet, but I'm thinking about it...

[Kavman]

So, Where does everyone meet up on Friday? Can't commit yet, but I'm thinking about it...
Come on Jedi you can make it.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Craig, LJ and I are leaving Thursday. So I have to say the Friday meeting spot is Scarecrows. If you can get away Thursday, let us know.

[GAgirlTRIXIE]

Richard, didn't you have a Garmin on your X? You might want to think about the built in Nav. package. We opted to not go with that because you can't connect to your computer with it and download waypoints or maps from others....
Just something to think about....
(I love the yellow color on thise, btw.... It was my first choice, but not someone else here's......;))

[xxxrider]

Definitely will get the Navigation Package that comes with the ABS option but will also add my Garmin 2820 because it has XM Radio and then I might add the Autocom Intercom System because it is better than the Honda one.

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Thanks for all the input Trixie & Marty.

[Orange Crush/GJC]

So, Where does everyone meet up on Friday? Can't commit yet, but I'm thinking about it...
Craig, LJ and I are leaving Thursday. So I have to say the Friday meeting spot is Scarecrows. If you can get away Thursday, let us know.
What Mike said...but that is gonna make for a really early morning and a looooong day. You should definitely try to get on up there Thursday sometime.

As a public service, I have accumulated links to several pertinent BBQ threads herein...

Threads posted for this years BBQ Ride

Lodging Options - http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=177691
Preliminary Info - http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=174395
Cabin Rental (may not be available) - http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=172205


Last years BBQ info:
Final Details-Scarecrow's phone, address, directions, etc.
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1345649

[Blackwing]

Richard I dont know who you've been talking to but the Wings intercom works very good1 then on top of that its all intergrated for audio,cb, xm,gps. the autocom is fine if your on a bike with out a good system built in. its a waste of money on a wing...

[littleJohnnyfromNJ]

ORange Crush - - call the cabins - - if XXX isn't going, I guess his room is available? Please advise because Hired Killer was thinking of going possibly...

Also, aren't Bardo and Colleen goign to the BBQ but staying elsewhere and doign their own thing???

[PapaBear505]

Well, I'm not going to make it this year... Conflicts abound, and couldn't move enough. I'll plan a little earlier for next year....

Ya'll have fun...

[xxxrider]

I am going to make a decision this weekend after a long consultation with my wife as to whether I can or should make the trip to the Clinch Mountain Cabin/Scarecrow's BBQ/Honda Hoot!!! I am going on vacation June 30th to Spain so she wants me to stay home and get ready for the vacation (I pack alot of stuff).

If I decide not to go I will let you know so PM me if you are interested in my Clinch Mountain Cabin which is about 10 minutes from John's place where the Scarecrow will be hosting a great BBQ!!!

[Scarecrow]

23 signed up as of June 1, with $$ from three.

SC

[littleJohnnyfromNJ]

23 signed up as of June 1, with $$ from three.

SC

the check is in the mail... count me in for two...

[Motorcycle Mike]

:bump: Times running out!

[xxxrider]

Count me out as OrangeCrush is coming in my place.

[Orange Crush/GJC]

Count me out as OrangeCrush is coming in my place.
I could never take your place Richard! I'll just go in my own place and use your room. :lol:

[Buzzvtx]

I am staying in Oak Ridge TN.... Is that close toeverything? Thanks Buzz

[Orange Crush/GJC]

I am staying in Oak Ridge TN.... Is that close toeverything? Thanks Buzz
Looks to be about 30 miles from the Hoot and about 70-80 from Scarecrow's house.

[Buzzvtx]

Thanks. Buzz

[Orange Crush/GJC]

I just took xxxrider's reservation at the cabins. We are staying there on Thursday and Friday night. I'm not sure if we are going to Chattanooga Wednesday or just leaving from our house on Thursday.

Mike, let me know what your route is for Thursday so that we can hook up with you if we aren't able to ride the whole day together.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Craig and I will most likley meet in Suwanee. We're still working on where and when to meet Johnnie.

[Scarecrow]

Greg,

Glad to see you're gonna make it. Just one for the feast?

Scarecrow

[GTvtx]

SC


I'll be there for Friday BBQ.

How bout an address. I see Bean Station on the map. So I can get to 'downtown'

Anybody else want to ride up with me on Friday Morning, ring in.


I probably going up 411. How bout it Kav??

Where in the world is Gdogg??

GT

[Orange Crush/GJC]

Greg,

Glad to see you're gonna make it. Just one for the feast?

Scarecrow
Two of us. The little woman will accompany and she is excited about it. I sent you an e-mail to your hotmail account listed in your profile. The check is going in the mail today.

[Scarecrow]

The address is 2821 Cherokee Drive, Bean Station, TN 37708.

Checks mailed there too. 8)

Scarecrow

[POGOGOLF]

Greg,

Glad to see you're gonna make it. Just one for the feast?

ScarecrowJohn, Becky and I are trying to plan it....trying to figure out how/what/where/when Mike & Shirley, Lil' Johnny, et al are headed up is a tad confusing, but we will try our darnedest to get there none the less!

[littleJohnnyfromNJ]

Greg,

Glad to see you're gonna make it. Just one for the feast?

ScarecrowJohn, Becky and I are trying to plan it....trying to figure out how/what/where/when Mike & Shirley, Lil' Johnny, et al are headed up is a tad confusing, but we will try our darnedest to get there none the less!

we are planning on ironing that out tomorrow and will post when and where we will meet. Since we are on the same side of the world, perhaps you and I can meet together and then meet up with MM and AGX.... will post tomorrow and you can decide...

[POGOGOLF]

Greg,

Glad to see you're gonna make it. Just one for the feast?

ScarecrowJohn, Becky and I are trying to plan it....trying to figure out how/what/where/when Mike & Shirley, Lil' Johnny, et al are headed up is a tad confusing, but we will try our darnedest to get there none the less!

we are planning on ironing that out tomorrow and will post when and where we will meet. Since we are on the same side of the world, perhaps you and I can meet together and then meet up with MM and AGX.... will post tomorrow and you can decide...Let me know....Becky said she wanted to go up via the Cherahola Skyway, so that may kaputz the riding up together deal if you guys and gals are going another route, but, we'll see.

[AgXRider]

OK, here is the plan as it stands now.

MM and I along with our wives are going to meet in Suwanee at 8:00 AM on Thursday morning. We will be meeting up with LJ and his wife around 9:00 AM at the BP on Hwy. 9 in Cumming.

From there we will take Hwy. 9 thru Dawsonville to Dahlonega.
Hwy. 60 thru Suches to Copperhill, TN
Hwy. 68 to Tellico Plains.
Cherohala to Robbinsville
Hwy. 129/Dragon to Foot Hills Pkwy.
Foot Hills Pkwy. to Hwy 321.
Hwy. 321 to Pigeon Forge/Sevierville
From there we can take either Hwy. 411 to 25E to Bean Station or continue on Hwy. 321 to 25E to Bean Station.

Jeff,

We would love to have you and Becky join us along the way. Let us know where would be a good meeting point (maybe somewhere between Morganton and Ducktown) and we can adjust as necessary.

Greg,

We are thinking we should be at the Chop House in Sevierville somewhere around 2 PM. If your plan is still to go up on Wednesday, you and Terie can join us there for the rest of the trip.

If anybody has any other suggestions, we are open to them. Nothing set in stone. How we get there is not important as long as it is safe, fun, scenic and enjoyable.

Anybody else going up on Thursday that would like to join in speak up. The more the merrier.

Ride safe!

Craig

[Scarecrow]

Damn Craig, that trip sounds so good, I wish I could ride with you guys. You will probably run into some congestion on 321 from Townsend to Pigeon Forge. There may be some road construction. But there is probably not a better way unless you go thru Knoxville. Also the Dragon will likely be crowded cause of the Hoot. But it should still be a great ride.

Maybe we can all plan on a dinner out on Thursday when you arrive. If you let me know the number of folks and the approximate time you'll arrive, I can make reservations at Cooks. Or we can go into Morristown to Ryans (buffet). Just let me know!

Scarecrow

[Orange Crush/GJC]

OK Craig/LJ/MM, By my calculations that would put you in the McCaysville/Copperhill/Ducktown area about 11ish. If we go to the MiL's, we can leave CHA to Cleveland and ride 64/74 along the Ocoee river then meet you folks on TN68 in the Ducktown area.

Jeff, I'm not sure how much out of your way it would be, but if you want to meet up with me and Terie somewhere around Cleveland about 9:30-10:00 and shoot the Ocoee with us, you are more than welcome.

Anyone else?

[POGOGOLF]

OK Craig/LJ/MM, By my calculations that would put you in the McCaysville/Copperhill/Ducktown area about 11ish. If we go to the MiL's, we can leave CHA to Cleveland and ride 64/74 along the Ocoee river then meet you folks on TN68 in the Ducktown area.

Jeff, I'm not sure how much out of your way it would be, but if you want to meet up with me and Terie somewhere around Cleveland about 9:30-10:00 and shoot the Ocoee with us, you are more than welcome.

Anyone else?So, you guys are going up 411 through Chattsworth to hwy 64E (aka - the River Road) to Ducktown to hook up with them? Now, that could work...FYI, my Dad lived near Field of the Woods and I know the area pretty well. Thanks.

[Scarecrow]

Field of the Woods

Now there is an interesting place. We stopped there on the Labor Day ride last year.

SC

[DigitalRodney]

Field of the Woods

Now there is an interesting place. We stopped there on the Labor Day ride last year.

SC

Hey Scarecrow!

I will be in MineralWells, West Virginia Thursday the 21. Can you give me idea of your route? Maybe I can find a place to meet you along the route. Won't be able to make it for the BBQ, but you said you were going into Kentucky, so I assume you are coming north?

Rodney

[Orange Crush/GJC]

Field of the Woods

Now there is an interesting place. We stopped there on the Labor Day ride last year.

SC
Yes it is. One of these days I am going to make it a destination for a ride. We stumbled across it last year when we rode from Helen to the Dragon, Cherohala and back. It was about an hour before sundown, but we rode through and then went back to the historic sites down the road which commemorate the birth of the Church of God. The denomination that I have been part of my whole life. Amazingly, I had never heard of this place.

[Orange Crush/GJC]

OK Craig/LJ/MM, By my calculations that would put you in the McCaysville/Copperhill/Ducktown area about 11ish. If we go to the MiL's, we can leave CHA to Cleveland and ride 64/74 along the Ocoee river then meet you folks on TN68 in the Ducktown area.

Jeff, I'm not sure how much out of your way it would be, but if you want to meet up with me and Terie somewhere around Cleveland about 9:30-10:00 and shoot the Ocoee with us, you are more than welcome.

Anyone else?So, you guys are going up 411 through Chattsworth to hwy 64E (aka - the River Road) to Ducktown to hook up with them? Now, that could work...FYI, my Dad lived near Field of the Woods and I know the area pretty well. Thanks.
Jeff, I'm sorry, but my airline shorthand may have confused you. I won't be going thru Chattsworth. We will be in Chattanooga on Wednesday and will go up to Cleveland, TN and then take US74/64 along the Ocoee River toward Ducktown.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Greg, There is a Hardees on 64/74 in Duck town. Want to meet there?

[Orange Crush/GJC]

Greg, There is a Hardees on 64/74 in Duck town. Want to meet there?
Works for me. Do you think 11 is a good time, or should I plan for earlier?

[Scarecrow]

Field of the Woods

Now there is an interesting place. We stopped there on the Labor Day ride last year.

SC

Hey Scarecrow!

I will be in MineralWells, West Virginia Thursday the 21. Can you give me idea of your route? Maybe I can find a place to meet you along the route. Won't be able to make it for the BBQ, but you said you were going into Kentucky, so I assume you are coming north?

Rodney

Rodney,

We'll be passing thru Jonesville, VA, Pennington Gap, VA, Caywood, KY, and Cumberland Gap, TN. We'll probably make a gas stop at an Exxon the corner of US 58 and US 421, just outside of Pennington Gap. I am guessing the time would be about 3:30 PM. But that is just an educated guess. Does that help any? BTW, Google says about 260 miles between Mineral Wells and Pennington Gap.

Scarecrow

[Motorcycle Mike]

[quote="Motorcycle Mike":f9g45vir]Greg, There is a Hardees on 64/74 in Duck town. Want to meet there?
Works for me. Do you think 11 is a good time, or should I plan for earlier?[/quote:f9g45vir] 11 sounds about right.

[Scarecrow]

Just an update. With a little over a week to go, we have about 40 signed up and $$ received from 13. Looks like maybe a better turn out than last year. 8)

Scarecrow

[littleJohnnyfromNJ]

our check is going in the mail tomorrow! ...promise!

[POGOGOLF]

Just an update. With a little over a week to go, we have about 40 signed up and $$ received from 13. Looks like maybe a better turn out than last year. 8)

Scarecrow John, Becky & I are still trying to swing it...gotta leave Sun. a.m. for the redneck Riviera for a convention that'll keep me down there through Wed./Thurs., so it's still a bit up in the air?!

[Orange Crush/GJC]

Just an update. With a little over a week to go, we have about 40 signed up and $$ received from 13. Looks like maybe a better turn out than last year. 8)

Scarecrow John, Becky & I are still trying to swing it...gotta leave Sun. a.m. for the redneck Riviera for a convention that'll keep me down there through Wed./Thurs., so it's still a bit up in the air?!
Jeff, I am sending you a PM with my cell so you can let me know last minute, if necessary, whether to expect you somewhere along the way.

[littleJohnnyfromNJ]

C'mon, Jeff! A little trip like this you can do before everyone else wakes up for breakfast! :wink: It'll be fun if you cannot make it, but a lot more fun with ya there, man!

[POGOGOLF]

C'mon, Jeff! A little trip like this you can do before everyone else wakes up for breakfast! :wink: It'll be fun if you cannot make it, but a lot more fun with ya there, man! Well you are probably correct, especially since SOME here don't get up before my lunch time anyway!!!!!!!

[Scarecrow]

OK, the trip maps for the afternoon ride are done. There are three in MS Word format. They vary in length from 133 miles (about 3 hours) to 200 miles (over 5 hours). That way, those that want to leave earlier can do so. So anyone who needs one can e-mail me and I'll send them out.

Scarecrow

[Kavman]

Check is in the mail..........

[Scarecrow]

Last update! Here is a list of those who are signed up and I have received payment for the BBQ, as of Friday's mail run. If your name isn't on this list, I am assuming your payment may be in transit or you're planning on paying in person at the event (cash or check).

JerryH (2)
Motorcycle Mike (2)
RayJay (1)
jshenry1963 (2)
BuxxVTX (1)
dpearly (1)
cajundude (1)
radarmile (1)
Rain Dancer (1)
OutRider (2)
Orange Crush (2)
bobvtx (1)
Kavman (2)
battoo (2)
AgXRider (2)

The total number signed up now sits at 50. See y'all on Friday! :D

Scarecrow

[Motorcycle Mike]

KSU in 2 days 23 hours 3 minuts. :pepper1: :pepper1: :pepper1:

[Scarecrow]

KSU in 2 days 23 hours 3 minuts. :pepper1: :pepper1: :pepper1:

Such an exacting rascal.

I'm doing the flooring in the MBR today. How exciting! :wink:

SC

[Motorcycle Mike]

We've been counting the minutes since we left there last year.

[AgXRider]

Tina and I were talking last about this trip saying how we have been talking about it for so long and how it seemed so far away and now it is almost time to ride. This is going to be the longest three days I have worked in quite a while.

Good friends, good food, good riding! :pepper1: :pepper1:

What more can you ask for!

:beer3: :eat1: :mcrider:

[Orange Crush/GJC]

We made it to Chattanooga. We'll try to leave my mother-in-laws about 8:30 to meet Mike, Craig, Johnny and spouses at Hardee's in Ducktown , TN at 11:00. Guys call if there is any change in the plan and I'll do the same. I'm looking forward to that late lunch/early dinner at chops. :eat1: Yum yum!

Jeff, since you never called, I assume you aren't gonna try to meet up with me. I do hope we see you at some point during the weekend though.

Y'all ride safe, the weather looks like its gonna be great.

[xxxrider]

Well Greg, you had better eat some BBQ for XXXRIDER & backwoods because we couldn't make it this year but I should have a bike within a month and I'll be back in business.

Y'all have FUN & RIDE SAFE!!!