Beakster Bash "Sweet" 16!! - Franklin WV 5/15-5/19

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Beakster Bash "Sweet" 16!! - Franklin WV 5/15-5/19

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Hello all,

I am pleased to announce that I am YOUR Bash-Master this year!!

This years event will be based out of Thompsons Motel in Franklin West Virginia. The owners are anxious to have us visit and told me that they have many motorcycle groups visit them annually.
I can offer you the following information relating to the Bash:
Dates: May 15, 2019 - May 19, 2019
Location: Thompsons Motel
Address: 33 US Highway 220, Franklin, WV 26807
Phone #: 1 (304) 358-2331
Notes: Mention you are reserving for the "Beakster Bash"

Rates:
Room with 2 double beds = $58.24 + tax / night
Room with 1 double bed = $47.04 + tax / night
I am told they have a limited number of "single" rooms, most of the rooms in the motel have two double beds.

Fuel:
There is an Exxon gas station right next door for fueling of vehicles.

Eateries:
The Fireside Cafe is located directly in front of the motel, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can search them at fireside-café.com I am hoping to secure this restaurant for the Saturday night dinner for the entire group.
The Fox's Pizza Den is also located across the street from the motel. You can search them at foxspizza.com
The Korner Shop Café is about a mile down the road and they have a 5 star rating on yelp.
Star Hotel Restaurant is in town and they also have a 4.5 star rating on yelp.

I'm working on T-shirts with a logo specific to this years event. As soon as I finalize I will reach out to everyone for orders.

We are all mostly familiar with the roads around the area but I will be making an attempt to post a few routes for your riding pleasure in the near future.

I look forward to seeing everyone again and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me either through the board or at [email protected]. I have already made my reservations and I encourage you all to get your rooms booked soon.


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Sounds great Mike, will schedule the time off tomorrow :) :)
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Patty & I are ready for BBXVI. Coming down on Wednesday, departing on Sunday. Thanks for the legwork on this one.
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:D :D
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cool!!
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To all,

I have secured the Fireside Cafe for a group dinner Saturday night.

Mike
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I'll be there, :)
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Count me in this year. Thanks Mike.
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Post by kirby »

Never been to one of these as the rockster is beakless...just kidding. Its a long way from SoCal....but might be over in the east about that time frame...so may try to stop in....

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Kirby, you are welcome to join in, we’d love to have you!!
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Post by kirby »

Hey,
Thanks a bunch! I have family that are from near that area, been a long time.

I will try, good long ride!

cheers!
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Post by sweatmark »

Oh man, make me jealous.
I don't have the time to ride over, nor the cash to ship a bike. But maybe I can fly and rent for a day, if only to meet some of the regulars and finally attend a Bash after the sole western states meet-up in Torrey, UT 2006 (?).
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Maybe see you there!!!! Looks to be a great place in the Appalachian chain. Really different than the western mountains.

That will require a new set of Shinkos for sure!

:-)
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Post by Biff's R »

I'm working on the calendar for this. My kids and wife have too much stuff going on. Worst case is I day trip it down. But you guys from out west will love West Virginia. Just hope it doesn't snow.
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Yeah, somebody told me once that if you could iron out WV flat it would be as big as Texas!

Last time I crossed the state I didn't see a flat place anywhere.

They even had to carve out a flat place on a mountain for the Charleston air port!

Throw me in that briar patch!
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Reservations made. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. It will be my son Kevin and I. Looking forward to some great riding! Lots of route options from this location.
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Reservations made..............................see you all in May.........................we will be down on Wednesday evening.
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I too am looking forward to seeing everyone/catching up this year.

I will be heading down Wednesday, late afternoon/early evening and leaving Sunday morning. A friend of mine is also going to be joining us this year. Don't be too hard on him as he is riding a Harley Touring bike.

I have also made arrangements to provide t-shirts for this years event. I have the basic design of the shirt completed and I have spoken to a local t-shirt company about the cost. The shirts will be either 100% cotton or a cotton/poly blend and will cost somewhere between $10 - $15. I'm still deciding on the amount of artwork to be placed on the shirt hence the range in cost. Once I finalize the shirt I can nail down an exact cost per shirt. We would need a minimum of 12 shirts ordered. Anyone interested please let me know your desired size. I hope we can meet the minimum amount to place the order.

If anyone has questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

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Post by kirby »

Hey Mike, Just going to throw this out for comment...What about offering either a "T" or a patch/ or sticker?(as in one or the other) I'd buy a "T" but rarely ware them any more, 'course I might be the exception.

I have noticed that stickons (sic) are getting more popular.

Would also buy a patch/stickon.

Just a thought....
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Post by machew01 »

I just made a reservation for Thursday through Saturday nights. I'm looking forward to it!


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