Pipestem State Park Resort in early Sept 2014

Pipestem in early Sept.

WHEN: We are planning a meet-and-ride at Pipestem State Park Resort near Princeton, WV the weekend of Sept 5-7.

WHY: It has come to my attention that my friend and all around good guy Mr. El Toro Joe Fackelmann and I have one more thing in common than I knew about yesterday. We both have birthdays on the same weekend in early Sept. Joe on Sat 6th and Jim on Sun 7th. It sounded like the perfect time for me and Joe to go riding and invite everyone to come along.

So come join Joe and me and help us celebrate our birthdays. If you don’t like me and Joe enough to care, it's ok; just call it an opportunity to burn the last vestiges of tread off those tires that you were going to change before heading to Maggie Valley! Or see it as a FODS 2015 prequel.

Everyone is welcome. Come join in the fun!

LODGING: We are gaging interest in reserving cottages (they are available for 2-night rental that time of year) and of course there is plenty of camping. If folks split a cabin, it works out to nearly the price of camping with way less to haul. OK, less camping gear to haul and more room to bring Joe’s presents  He prefers fine cigars and good bourbon!

ROUTES: Posted here:, something for everyone whatever your choice of rides!

If you plan to attend, please post up (Joe needs to know how much room to leave in his saddlebags to take home his presents).

If you are interested in pitching in to rent a cabin(s), please speak up. We should reserve them ASAP.

I'll split a cabin with ya Jim.

And yes Heidi...now you can call me a cabin pussy too.

Joe, it's not like I'd never sleep in a cabin... Remember, we stayed in one @ Hungry Mother State Park. When we were leaving the park on Sunday morning it was 16 degrees?

I probably wouldn't be up for this trip since I'm already taking vacation time @ EOM. Then there's leaf peeping shortly thereafter.... but who knows.

luvtoride said:

Joe, it's not like I'd never sleep in a cabin... Remember, we stayed in one @ Hungry Mother State Park. When we were leaving the park on Sunday morning it was 16 degrees?
I probably wouldn't be up for this trip since I'm already taking vacation time @ EOM. Then there's leaf peeping shortly thereafter.... but who knows.

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Heidi...I don't think I'll ever forget that trip...or Sharon's ninja skills

It's only a weekend thing...hope you can make it.

Subbed. Early Sept is crowded, so we'll see. Love to make it.

We are looking to fill some cottages...or you can also camp...who's in?

A 4 bedroom cottage works out to $35 per night, if split 4 ways.

Well it's looking like we have enough interest for one (4) bedroom cottage so far... Anyone else?

This from Jim Meadows (spklbuk)...

Dammit. It would appear that I have screwed the pooch. Pipestem is booked to hellanbach. I had no clue, have never had issues with any WV state park until now.

New venue is down the road 11.5 miles at Bluestone State Park.

Repeat the gathering will be Bluestone in early Sept NOT Pipestem.

Nice place, more secluded but not nearly as popular as the resort parks. Does not change the riding to any appreciable degree. Downside is no food service on the premises. But cabins are fully furnished including a kitchen. Phukin' golfers must like Sept at Pipestem too.

Hope this does not put a kink in anyone's plans. My sincerest apologies.

We'll well, now that I'm back from purgatory I just might take you two up on this shindig!

Right around the corner. Come one come all. Everyone welcome.

Jaydog, you gonna make it?

Come and play Jay!

Had a great time riding southeast WV and VA with Jim and Mike this past weekend...

Sweet!

Glad you guys had a great time. Love WV!

More pics, mo pics, mow pics

Had lunch at the Paint Bank store back at the end of June. Nice place in an even nicer area.

Mo pix!

That's all the pics I got...I think Jim got some others...and I know he doesn't frequent this forum as much as the other, anymore.

All of those pictures are taken in VA Joe. No WV pics, eh?