I'm planning on the Gathering of the Clans

[Semper Gumby]

<Phew>  97'f this afternoon here in Atlanta.  Next weekend starting to come into view and the temps are mercifully lower.  We roll the dice on another weekend and press on regardless.

TTFN,

[nhmaf]

I heard from Sue a few hours ago - they've made it to NH now.
I'm planning to meet up with them for the day tomorrow and deliver
Sue her R65 shirt.   Just found out that the really great BBQ place
(run by the same elderly southern gentleman for the past 40 years)
that we were planning to go to is closed on Monday/Tuesday :-(
So, she won't get any good southern style BBQ until she gets down
Carolina-way later this week.   Gotta come up with a "Plan B", now !

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I'm stocking up on Under-Armour shorts to wear under my riding pants.  I even bought a pair of long-legged ones to wear when it's not hot-as-blazes out!
I had one pair on my trip to Oklahoma last month.  I am sold!  
No more wearing jeans on the road.  The difference in comfort is amazing.


Same goes for socks.  I have begun spending big bucks for on-the-road comfort.

[nhmaf]

Yup, for long rides, it is always the seams in jeans that end up being the most painful, I think.

I am a big fan of polypropylene for hiking, biking, and bicycling comfort and dryness.

[Semper Gumby]

Bill,  If you'd like to lighten your gear load I'm bringing a new Sierra Designs Sirius 3 person tent which will more than handle my few items.  It's gray, with a medium blue & gray Fly Sheet cover.

For identification, remember that I've added the Rifle fairing since you last saw the bike.

Thanks Ed.  I will keep an eye out for you.

Prepping bike now fot the trip.  I am moving out of the dark ages on this trip as I have a new to me Garmin 276C installed.  Auto routing is cool.  When I get home Friday night I will check the tire pressures and go to sleep for the early morning departure.

I will probably have my Red mesh jacket on and Silver mesh pants.  Y'all drive careful OK?   8-)

TTFN,

[Melena]

I will try to make a call to one of you guys cell phones Friday evening, if I can get a signal here at home  on my cell phone (   ).  Don't know if I'll get through, but I'll leave a message with someone!   [smiley=smiley.gif]

[msbuck]

Cool! A Virtual Visit to the Gathering!  8-) That'll make nine of us there...

I'm taking tomorrow off to get all packed up and ready to ride.  Need to hem up the flag, pack the camping gear...
Rob, that is the place I'm talking about - looks good from that view!  Just hope we get there soon enough to lay claim to some shade.  Last I checked the weather forecast is getting better, temperature wise anyway, with the highs in the upper 80s instead of the 90s.  

We hope to be there around noontime - if all goes well.  Can't wait!!

[NC Steve]

Planning to be at the Gathering by 4-ish Friday afternoon. Aida, save me a spot, ok?  

My cell # is (336) 847-2606. Anybody else want to post theirs so we can link up and find each other, assuming we get service, or in case there's trouble anywhere?

Looking forward to this. See y'all tomorrow... 8-)

[J_Hirst]

Hmmm ... thought I replied earlier.  Cell is 540.537.9154.  Will pack up tonight and head out fairly early, taking a leisurely pace.  Should be there by 12:00 or so.

[NC Steve]

Good deal, Jonathan, thanks. BTW, I just found a fine "R65 accessory" I'm sure you'll use, and will bring it with me tomorrow.

Sounds like you may get there 1st: if so, try to head for the shade in the lower campground, and keep your eyes peeled for Aida & Graham. They'll be on 2 black Airheads, probably both wearing yellow helmets. She's got the flag, which will hopefully help us later arrivers find everyone okay.
You guys, stake us out a spot big enough for 6-7 tents, alright?
Fight back the hordes if necessary, and tell them reinforcements are on the way!  

See you there...

[not-so-fast-ed]

Shade, Lower Campground!  Great!

[msbuck]

OK, we've got the bikes all packed up and ready to go first thing in the morning.  Just have to get dressed, strap on the cooler and we're off!  I'll give you my cell #, but I'll be surprized if they work there - I also have a tendency not to turn mine on so....
919-274-8448.  We're going to try to leave by 7:00am and since we're doing the backroads there we have almost a 5 hour ride ahead of us.  Want to take our time and enjoy the ride as well.  So if all goes well we should hit the campground around noon or 1:00pm.  

We'll head for the shade and fly the flag.  Jonathan, I'll keep a lookout for that familiar blue bike when we get there.
  Yeehaw!  It's almost time to ride!!!  

[Melena]

all of you who are going to the Gathering must be there by now.  I tried to call various people on their cell phnes.  Unfortunately I didn't get any of them.  Must be as they say that there is no service there.  Pooey!  

But, I did leave messages!   8-)  So, now those people at least will know my voice now!  It was fun leaving messages.  

[SCJJR65]

Yeah, you guys have a great time..... Don't worry about me, I'm fine.... No, really, I'm good.... Yeah... good...      (sigh...)

[nhmaf]

I am sure that they are having fun, but, there are some of us still hanging around the clubhouse..