 Manchester Beach KOA - Camp AND Ride, April 25-26, 2009 |
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| Manchester Beach KOA - Camp AND Ride, April 25-26, 2009 |
 Apr 7 2009, 02:03 PM
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 Wonder Duo - Part One  Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR  |
A few friends of mine and I are hosting a weekend trip to Manchester for some camping, riding, hiking, whatever strikes your fancy. The more the merrier!
 April 25 & 26, 2009 Location and directions here: http://www.manchesterbeachkoa.com/Location...;Directions.htm This is resort camping at its best, with flush toilets and hot showers. There is a small on-site convenience store that stocks groceries, beer and wine. The pool and hot tub are scheduled to open April 15th. Shared tent spaces are $9/person for Saturday night and you can pay when you show up. Please do respond to this thread or drop me a PM if you are planning on attending so we can reserve enough tent space. If you want to show up early, Friday night tent spaces are also $9/person. RV and travel trailer spaces will be under your own reservation and you need to contact the KOA directly - no group rates The KOA has both water & electric only sites, as well as those with full hookups. Both 30A and 50A connections are available. For those that just can't seem to disconnect, there is limited free Wi-Fi at the Manchester Beach KOA (some sites affected by the trees). We will supply the firewood for the group campfire, charcoal for the Saturday BBQ and Sunday morning coffee. You bring your own coffee cup & dinner. Don't want to BBQ? You can make use of the KOA Kamper's Kitchen with two electric stove-tops, electric BBQ and three sinks. KOA Breakfast Sunday morning will be available for purchase at the campground for $8/person. Not into tent camping? The Manchester Beach KOA also has Kamping Kabins. Contact them directly to make your reservation. Call and reserve your Kabin today, as they often sell out well in advance: 707 882-2375 http://www.manchesterbeachkoa.com/ Two wheels or four, we hope to see you there. Patrick Stevie Tyler Scott Sue -------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 7 2009, 08:31 PM
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 FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 116 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Eureka, CA. Member No.: 14,504 Bike: 2007 ABS (N. America) |
Tyler,
A spring overniter down the coast might be just the ticket to warm up the bike, gotta check out the weather and work schedule, Cabin sounds good, clean, DRY!! will keep this event in mind. FWFE -------------------- Ed Q.
Eureka! Ca. "If you have a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet" G.E.Q. circa 1969 Just a fat old Flat Tracker. AMA Dist. 36. 1978 XS1100E, the little bike 2007 FJR, the big bike |
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Apr 7 2009, 08:39 PM
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Wonder Duo - Part One Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
Hi Eddie:
Make your rezzie now... you can always cancel!  I'll be riding up Friday afternoon via Hwy 1 with a coupla like minded friends. In the throes of planning a kick a** route for Saturday on some amazing roads in the area. Hope to share a (s)mile or two with ya!  QUOTE (FarWestFastEddie @ Apr 7 2009, 09:31 PM)  Tyler, A spring overniter down the coast might be just the ticket to warm up the bike, gotta check out the weather and work schedule, Cabin sounds good, clean, DRY!! will keep this event in mind. FWFE -------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 7 2009, 10:12 PM
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 Darksider #16 Group: Members++ Posts: 696 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Milpitas, CA Member No.: 3,372 Bike: 2006 ABS AE (World) |
Tyler,
I was just thinking about doing some tent camping with my bike. Count me in! QUOTE  Caution: Dont even think about driveing your RV on Mountain View Road between Boonville and Manchester. It is a winding road with very narrow blind curves. Take Highway 1 between Legget and the coast only if you are comfortable with narrow, windy, steep, rough roads and are 30' or less. This looks like my kind of road.  Thanks for the invite. Brodie --------------------  '06 FJR AE - 88744 and holding, I Be Darksiding Grounding Harness, and Ignition Relay Harness by Ersatz Electric Patriot Guard Rider One good solid hope is worth a cartload of certainties. - Tom Baker - Dr. Who |
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Apr 8 2009, 04:54 AM
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Wonder Duo - Part One Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
QUOTE (Brodie @ Apr 7 2009, 11:12 PM) QUOTE Caution: Dont even think about driveing your RV on Mountain View Road between Boonville and Manchester. It is a winding road with very narrow blind curves. Take Highway 1 between Legget and the coast only if you are comfortable with narrow, windy, steep, rough roads and are 30' or less. This looks like my kind of road. FYI, it is a *very* tight and twisty road, pretty well beat up, and the trench they paved down the middle of it didn't help. But you do get some great views in some spots - and the sense of accomplishment when you make it to the other side. Look forward to seeing you, Brodie!
-------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 8 2009, 05:17 AM
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Darksider #16 Group: Members++ Posts: 696 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Milpitas, CA Member No.: 3,372 Bike: 2006 ABS AE (World) |
QUOTE (Tyler @ Apr 8 2009, 05:54 AM) FYI, it is a *very* tight and twisty road, pretty well beat up, and the trench they paved down the middle of it didn't help. But you do get some great views in some spots - and the sense of accomplishment when you make it to the other side. Like I said, it sounds like my kind of road.  The description reminds me of Tunitas Creek Road - before they chip sealed a part of it. Brodie -------------------- '06 FJR AE - 88744 and holding, I Be Darksiding Grounding Harness, and Ignition Relay Harness by Ersatz Electric Patriot Guard Rider One good solid hope is worth a cartload of certainties. - Tom Baker - Dr. Who |
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Apr 8 2009, 05:40 AM
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Wonder Duo - Part One Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
QUOTE (Brodie @ Apr 8 2009, 06:17 AM) The description reminds me of Tunitas Creek Road - before they chip sealed a part of it. Brodie Yup... but worse... 
-------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 8 2009, 06:47 AM
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 Brian (Damaged-One)(Fanny Finder) Group: Members++ Posts: 1,735 Joined: 19-June 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 14,866 Bike: 2008 ABS (N. America) |
==== Okay......... I'm in. made a res. this morning and will most likely bring one son.
B. -------------------- == "A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice." ==
== “When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges.” == **Enjoy each ride!! ya never know when its your last** BIKES= 04 CRF250R, 08 FJR1300, 98 YZ400F, 89 XR100, 02 YZF250 = NOT GONE, JUST RIDING A LOT OF MX RIGHT NOW =   |
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Apr 8 2009, 07:05 AM
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Wonder Duo - Part One Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
QUOTE (FJRONAMISSION @ Apr 8 2009, 07:47 AM) ==== Okay......... I'm in. made a res. this morning and will most likely bring one son. B. Right (or should I say ride) on!!
-------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 8 2009, 12:20 PM
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 Training Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 27 Joined: 8-April 09 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 17,842 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
I'll be there! -patrick |
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Apr 8 2009, 08:19 PM
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FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 116 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Eureka, CA. Member No.: 14,504 Bike: 2007 ABS (N. America) |
Okay Gang, I called and left message for Kabin Rental for 25-26th, we shall see what
happens, Gotta be a Kabin, I have not been Motorcycle Camping in 25 years or so, and would need to go out and buy all new gear, and then of course, shoes to match. So, if the big utitlity in our area can see fit to keep it together, (not like Salinas this last weekend) I look forward to meeting you all, hoisting several cold ones and kicking some tires! These are nice ride areas, I used to take my girl, now my wife on bike rides from Cloverdale to the coast on my XS750E back in the very early 80's, ahhh the memories! FWFE -------------------- Ed Q.
Eureka! Ca. "If you have a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet" G.E.Q. circa 1969 Just a fat old Flat Tracker. AMA Dist. 36. 1978 XS1100E, the little bike 2007 FJR, the big bike |
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Apr 8 2009, 08:41 PM
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Wonder Duo - Part One Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
QUOTE (FarWestFastEddie @ Apr 8 2009, 09:19 PM) These are nice ride areas, I used to take my girl, now my wife on bike rides from Cloverdale to the coast on my XS750E back in the very early 80's, ahhh the memories! FWFE Awesome!! 
-------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 9 2009, 08:57 PM
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FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 116 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Eureka, CA. Member No.: 14,504 Bike: 2007 ABS (N. America) |
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Manchester Beach KOA Campground is fully reserved, no kabins, kottages or trailers for rent, only tent space, So, unless I scrounge around a find a tent, comfy air matteress and pump, I will be forced to abandon the ride, , oh darn, and I wanted so much to go shoe shopping! JK;) ( unable to learn the emoticom thingy) I will look around this weekend and see whats available, cuz I really wanna go for a putt, shoot the breeze w/FJRonamission about XS1100's .. We will see, and I will advise ASAP FWFE how do you do those emoticons? -------------------- Ed Q.
Eureka! Ca. "If you have a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet" G.E.Q. circa 1969 Just a fat old Flat Tracker. AMA Dist. 36. 1978 XS1100E, the little bike 2007 FJR, the big bike |
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Apr 10 2009, 04:53 AM
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Wonder Duo - Part One Group: Members++ Posts: 1,343 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Santa Clara, CA Member No.: 12,184 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
QUOTE (FarWestFastEddie @ Apr 9 2009, 09:57 PM) Notice: Manchester Beach KOA Campground is fully reserved, no kabins, kottages or trailers for rent, only tent space. how do you do those emoticons? I'm pretty sure there are some folks who have room in their Kabins still (I might but I need to check with someone first). The emoticons should show up in a window to the left when you hit reply or there is a pull down menu at the top of the reply as well (see the little yellow smiley face lookin' at you??).
-------------------- NorthStar Moto Tours - By Women, For Women
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles. |
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Apr 10 2009, 10:25 AM
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Brian (Damaged-One)(Fanny Finder) Group: Members++ Posts: 1,735 Joined: 19-June 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 14,866 Bike: 2008 ABS (N. America) |
I have the 26foot trailer rented and they say some one can pitch a tent on my site for
$5 bucks ..... not bad. B. -------------------- == "A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice." ==
== “When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges.” == **Enjoy each ride!! ya never know when its your last** BIKES= 04 CRF250R, 08 FJR1300, 98 YZ400F, 89 XR100, 02 YZF250 = NOT GONE, JUST RIDING A LOT OF MX RIGHT NOW = |
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Apr 10 2009, 10:57 AM
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Training Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 27 Joined: 8-April 09 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 17,842 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
QUOTE (FarWestFastEddie @ Apr 9 2009, 09:57 PM) Manchester Beach KOA Campground is fully reserved, no kabins, kottages or trailers for rent, only tent space, They have both tent space, and space for your own RV or trailer. However, no need to book your own tent space - come join our group! I also called them to ask about their rental units - they still have the 5th wheel (trailer) for rent. They did say the 26' travel trailer is booked (I would assume by FJRONAMISSION). So - if you don't want to find your old tent - you can book the 5th wheel unit and come join us! -patrick |
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Apr 10 2009, 11:54 AM
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 Hooligan #2 Group: Members++ Posts: 909 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Dixon, CA Member No.: 4,680 Bike: 2005 ABS (N. America) |
I will be out of state that weekend have a good time without me
 For those folks that would like to go but need feather beds and an in room jacuzzi. Just five miles from the KOA is Wharf Master's Inn. Wharf Master's Inn Terri and I stayed in a Jacuzzi room with an ocean view. --------------------       "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein, physicist |
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Apr 10 2009, 01:50 PM
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Training Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 27 Joined: 8-April 09 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 17,842 Bike: Other or considering FJR |
And if you really do want to go - and want one of their on-site cabins - keep checking on-line.
I had a friend just book a cabin on-line - not more then 5 minutes ago. Cancellations do happen. The cancellation policy for the Kamping Kabins is 7 days - so if others are going to cancel - it should start happening about now....... 
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Apr 11 2009, 08:09 PM
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FJR Pilot Group: Members+ Posts: 116 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Eureka, CA. Member No.: 14,504 Bike: 2007 ABS (N. America) |
Ok, So I went around today looking at tents and crap. I am not to old
to try camping again, just do not want to be cold and dirty with out getting abalone!! Brian, my mistake, it was another Forum member I had discussed XS11's and Tyler, I am just a nimrod with computers. although I do have onein my company truck.. I do want to make this little ride,  We shall see!-------------------- Ed Q.
Eureka! Ca. "If you have a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet" G.E.Q. circa 1969 Just a fat old Flat Tracker. AMA Dist. 36. 1978 XS1100E, the little bike 2007 FJR, the big bike |
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Apr 12 2009, 12:11 AM
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Darksider #16 Group: Members++ Posts: 696 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Milpitas, CA Member No.: 3,372 Bike: 2006 ABS AE (World) |
Tyler,
You got me stoked with this little Kamping trip. I dug out my riding pack and am beginning to gather the supplies for a night out under the stars. As I'm typing right now, I have my tent set up in my front yard. I plan to go on a trip this summer to visit my friend in New Jersey and I'm going to treat this as a first dry run to test out my set up. Pictured is how I had the bike configured last summer when My brother and I went on our trip to Indiana...  We had a blast, camped 7 nights out of 3 weeks and traveled 7800 miles. 4 of the campgrounds were KOA. FarWestFastEddie I can't say enough good things about KOA☞They Have Hot Showers!!! I'm looking forward to this!  Brodie That Means Something... 
-------------------- '06 FJR AE - 88744 and holding, I Be Darksiding Grounding Harness, and Ignition Relay Harness by Ersatz Electric Patriot Guard Rider One good solid hope is worth a cartload of certainties. - Tom Baker - Dr. Who |
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