R65 Central Rally

[JPSpen]

I've been thinking about this for a while now..

We need to have some kind of a rally so we can get together, Ride, Wrench,  Drink responsibly, Swap lies, And Drink responsibly.. Oops, did I say that twice ?

So I was thinking maybe S.E. Oklahoma, in the Broken Bow area.
Do the Talimena drive and both sides. That sounds like fun...
Looking for some input and ideas.  I'm thinking a ride is in order..

Maybe the Queen Whilimena Lodge for a weekend ?

John

[donbmw]

I in for this also.

Don

[montmil]

I could definitely do this. Could be fun. I'll even toss ol' Bengt Phorqs name in the hat.

But be advised, the Queen Whilimena Lodge is closed for extensive and lengthy renovations. The camp grounds are open but they ain't air conditioned.

Mena, Arkansas, anchors one end of the Talimena Skyway and is a pretty cool town. Very biker friendly. Talihina, Oklahoma, on the other end, is a small village but does have Pam's Hateful Hussy Diner. A fine eatery with great pies... unless Bengt gets there first.

Might be other locations, I dunno.

See what you can figure out, John.

[JPSpen]

Broken Bow has a lot of cabins and that kind of stuff..

I'm going to look at the hotel situation there as well..

The only thing I don't like about Mena is it's in a dry county.

John

[montmil]

Broken Bow has a lot of cabins and that kind of stuff..

I'm going to look at the hotel situation there as well..

The only thing I don't like about Mena is it's in a dry county.

John

Good thoughts, John.
Southeastern Oklahoma does have some pretty country around Broken Bow and Beavers Bend.

[Justin B.]

I've stayed in Broken Bow before at Microtel - nice rooms and reasonable.  The 'Trail is great, not in the same league as the Dragon but still a nice ride that will keep the blood flowing without wearing you out.

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Definitely something to think about.  Of course it depends on the dates that are selected.  Should be some decent campgrounds around in that area.  I actually prefer the Talamena to the Dragon.  There are no scenic views or pull offs on the dragon.  Oh, and did I mention my avatar was taken on the Talamena Skyway by Mrs. Phorqs?

[donbmw]

I game for meeting a some camp grounds. But lets not limit to this. Some do not like to camp so I have no problem with a motel.

Don

[montmil]

I game for meeting a some camp grounds. But lets not limit to this. Some do not like to camp so I have no problem with a motel.

Don

Motel No-Tells usually have ice machines! Keeps the beverages properly chilled. 8-)

[JPSpen]

Let's look for a Cabins / Campground type of thing then... I'm not really big on camping myself these days... I hurt too much when I try to sleep on the ground....

If we can keep the price reasonable then we'd probably get better attendance as well...

As for the date.. That'll need some thought as well, I'd like for it to be a reasonable riding temp....
 8-)
Bring on the ideas.. I just started this thing...

John

[donbmw]

Just pick a date and let see what happens. Where I work we do 4 10 hour days so I have a 3 day weekend. It normally is not a problem on getting away.

Don

[EGRG]

I hope I can make it up there. Its quite a drive there but I'll try to convince ALL the rest of the R65 owners in town to go with me, if you don't mind hearing some mexican tall stories.  

[montmil]

... if you don't mind hearing some mexican tall stories.  

Victor,  ¡Yo no conozco hay otros! [smiley=beer.gif]

[Bengt_Phorqs]

if you don't mind hearing some mexican tall stories.  

Vying to become the World's Next Most Interesting Man?  Ah, I love a good Dos Equis!  "His French never needs to be pardoned."  We haven't heard any dates yet, but if you're passing through the MetroMess I'm sure we could meet up and get a head start on some of the tales from the Rio Grande.  Lord knows Monte has his share of whoppers. 8-)

[EGRG]

Monte, Bengt: Ill try to convince Don Julio to come ride with us. He can provide some inspiration regarding tales, tall or short. I don't usually drink but when I do I drink Bohemia. http://www.bmwr65.org/htdocs/yabbfiles/Smilies/bmw_smiley.gif