Iron Horse ???Quite frankly. I am surprised at the answers so far to the alcohol question. At the State Parks, if we have a sizeable group, we may receive a good bit of scrutiny from the park ranger regarding alcohol...and some of it may get tossed - or we may get tossed.
Just to let you know, the 2 parks I am looking at are Breaks Interstate...and The Iron Pony. I have visited Breaks and am impressed by the facilities. I have not visited The Iron Pony but have had high recommendations from those I trust...and have had prelim. email contact with the operators and they have been very helpful. Quite frankly, if The Iron Pony was up in the Breaks area...it would be a slam dunk. From an organizer's standpoint, there is something very nice about having mcy specific campground, cabins, and breakfasts and dinners served on site.
But before I go ahead and further contact them, I am just curious how many are really excited about the idea...maybe the idea has waned over the past year or two...maybe not. I just want to know how many of you think the idea is still worthwhile.
I'd like to say I will be doing this for sure, but that would be a lie. I am about 85% right now...trying to work all the vacation together and stuff...I'll be following this thread for your guys' responses and feedback as to whether I pursue this deal...hope it works out, cuz it was great fun last time... :clapping:
Yep...I meant Iron Horse...thanks for catching that.
Yeah, pretty sure that's a strip club in Rockford....and The Iron Pony...
Wouldn't know...but thanks.Yeah, pretty sure that's a strip club in Rockford....and The Iron Pony...
A periodic camping meet does not have to meet every year to remain active. But if I can swing the time...I will do it, as a camping meet is fun whether there's five or fifty. I have never equated numbers with success. I equate a good time with success....but sure hope the meet doesn't die.
I understand that those attending NAFO most likely won't be attending this meet. It will likely be during the later half of May or first week of June.Janet and I are planning a cross country ride next year to include NAFO, so the timing probably isn't good for us. Otherwise we would be there! I loved last years, but didn't make this years because we were in Scotland. We do several camping trips in the area throughout the year. It is definitely nice to see people that you don't get to see too often. Come on Wheatie! It is tradition now. Third annual. Bring it on!
Nope...MC store in Columbus, OhioYeah, pretty sure that's a strip club in Rockford....and The Iron Pony...
To some people, having a beer after a day's ride is good stuff.Whats with all the alcohol related questions, is it really that important?..
It's been my experience, on past meets, that YES....there will be drinking....and lots of it. :dribble: Come on' Wheatie that should be a givin'.... Is'nt it easier for planning purposes to just include drinking............ That way if you want to, you can..... or not. Not tryin to give you a hard time, just sayin most people do like to unwind with an adult beverage. Now if'in I did'nt know any better, what you should be lookin for is a campground that has a bar/liquor store within stumbling distance. :yahoo: :clapping:To some people, having a beer after a day's ride is good stuff.Whats with all the alcohol related questions, is it really that important?..
This is not a booze cruise...but if there were 40-50 attendees in a campground having a brew...that may garner more Ranger attention than say 4 or 5 people in an isolated site.
Therefore, I'm asking the question. Is having a beer important enough to you that you'd like the possibility of having one after the day's ride...if it isn't (which is what the poll seems to show so far) then I guess I'll decide that a state park is in the mix.
However, if I'm organizing a group meet in a state park that doesn't allow alcohol...then the allowed behaviour is gonna be different than say at the Iron Horse.
This poll is all about finding out what people want and expect...part of the work of organizing these meets.
I'm sure whatever you pick will be just fine. We promise to all be on our best behavior.......kinda......mostly........maybe.Sounds like you've planned a few of these before Al...I defer to you.
Edit: Besides the sarcastic remark above...sorry, can't help myself sometimes...It sounds like we should just be at a place where you are not hassled if you have a beer in your hand....or I should say, if 30-50 people have a beer in their hand..in a crowd having loud boisterous conversations after a great day's ride.
Therefore, if there looks like there will be more than say 10, then we'll probably be pitching tents at The Iron Horse. If it's just a small group, then over at Breaks Interstate Park.
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