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Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:44 pm
by CupOHemlock
I am definitely most likely probably going to be able to potentially go.

COH (Rich)
:D :D :D

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:13 pm
by MikeCam
You are so decisive!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:23 pm
by Boxer
I am definitely most likely probably going to be able to potentially go.
Don't forget your camping gear! 8-[

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:46 pm
by Biff's R
Boxer wrote:
I am definitely most likely probably going to be able to potentially go.
Don't forget your camping gear! 8-[
Rich will buy more gear from Cam. Then he doesn't have to pack. :P

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:24 am
by CupOHemlock
You know it is funny you mentioned buying more gear.... I *think* I know where most of what I got from Cam is.... hmmm.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 5:34 am
by Biff's R
POST BASH BUMP.

This is a first rate campground, with excellent roads, cell coverage(for some), and easy access to I-81 and I-77. We will have the whole loop, and can fit a couple of tents on each platform.

If you don't want to camp, there are a couple of hotels in town.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 5:57 am
by MikeCam
5th Annual Event. Rain is a tradition. So are good rides.

The best of the best are there - you could become one!

VA/WV 16 is a near legendary route between Marion and Tazewell. Machew's lead ride in 2005 on US58 West has achieved 'campfire memory' status.

The only downside is the absence of restaurant choices. Appletree is the only good selection. The Park Restaurant does not like us and that Italian place does not actually serve food to strangers.

This year's highlight will be a re-enactment of the Valve Stem Vann rescue by DSKYZD.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 6:55 am
by R4R&R
Biff's R wrote:and can fit a couple of tents on each platform.
Platforms. Yes, platforms. The campground has designated platforms (wooden decks) for tents. There are a couple sites that still have old fashioned 'dirt' to put your tent on, but be prepared to pitch your tent on a deck. It's tough driving those tent stakes into wood. :mrgreen:

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 9:22 am
by wncbmw
This year's highlight will be a re-enactment of the Valve Stem Vann rescue by DSKYZD.
Who will play the part of me, for I have no desire to do that again! Happy ending or not!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 5:54 pm
by Biff's R
wncbmw wrote:
This year's highlight will be a re-enactment of the Valve Stem Vann rescue by DSKYZD.
Who will play the part of me, for I have no desire to do that again! Happy ending or not!
Brian, gave you a happy ending. :shock:

TMI

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 7:31 am
by DSKYZD
hey, Hey, HEY!!!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:15 pm
by wncbmw
Happy as in - repaired bike and continued trip! Thanks to Brian and his Dad with the trailer and the tire changing setup and the tools!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:18 pm
by MikeCam
If I can count within 1 or 2 accurately, then we have 8 pre-paid sites at $54.00 and two bogart sites that will be grabbed as able. Newcomers, late arrivals, others will be paying a share to the current site 'owners'?

Jeff, time for some update stuff!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:25 pm
by Biff's R
Mike,
I updated the original post with new/more information.

I can't wait.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:37 pm
by MikeCam
Biff's R wrote:June 15 BUMP

Hungry Mother State Park. Marion, Virginia. August 15-17, 2008 http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hun.shtml

I have reserved 9 of the 11 Campsites in Loop C for Friday, and Saturday Night. The other 2 sites will be ours, but the Park saves them for walk ins.

9 of us have paid $54 to reserve the sites. Newcomers, late arrivals, etc. will need to pay a share to the current site "owner".

There are some tremendous roads in the area, and it is close to both I-81, and I-77. If you don't want to camp, there are several hotels nearby. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safa ... sults&cd=1

We will not eat at the Italian place, or the Lodge.
Thanks Jeff.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:18 pm
by towerworker
Mike,

Which one of your newly acquired rides will you be on? I have a black leather jacket and trooper helmet if you want to borrow them when you ride your RTP.

Too many bikes, too little time, only one MikeCam.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:43 pm
by MikeCam
XT 225 farewell ride!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:36 am
by DSKYZD
I heard from someone who ate here this week that this is a decent Mexican restaurant. Thinking back to our good experience that time down the road in Chilhowie this might be a possible dinner stop. I put their number in my phone so we could call ahead to warn them of our group's arrival.

El Puerto 3

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&g ... 13&iwloc=A

Little Caesars pizzas are still good one night as well.

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:26 am
by johnnyjs1
Just got back from the Gap yesterday. On the way down, we passed through Hungry Mother Park. I am assuming this is where the event is 8-[ . Talk about twisty roads, holy crap!! Absolutely frikken beautiful!!

Re: Hungry Mother Ride - Aug. 15-17 -Marion, VA

Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:25 pm
by Biff's R
johnnyjs1 wrote:Just got back from the Gap yesterday. On the way down, we passed through Hungry Mother Park. I am assuming this is where the event is 8-[ . Talk about twisty roads, holy crap!! Absolutely frikken beautiful!!
That is it, and we still have space. 8) Shall we mark you down?