NAFO, Dates & City Secured!

twowheelnut · Dec 7, 2007

Listen up folks...

I just signed the contract with the venue for NAFO. Here's the deal so far:

[SIZE=18pt]When: July 24 through July 27, 2008[/SIZE]

Where: Golden, Colorado

The host facility is set, but I'm not going to announce it until WC puts the finishing touches on the website. As last year, you must register for the Event to get the room reservation code. Some of you went and made your own reservations outside of channels and gave us some cause for concern... this year you won't be able to do an end-run unless you enjoy paying more for your rooms.

So, as soon as the website is complete and proofed, you will be able to make your reservations!

Sincerely,

- TWN

Rally Master, NAFO

Admins, please nuke the other announcement threads to avoid further confusion. :blink: Thanks.

Wolfhound · Dec 7, 2007

Are we there yet ? Probably bring the Wife to this one . . . .AWESOME !!!!!

Ignacio · Dec 7, 2007

And for those playing the home game....yeah there were a few other host sites considered on a very short list....however this is the best one for our growing gathering.

Golden will be a nice choice because it's on the western edge of Denver and makes a ride into the wonderful mountains easy...like a sample ride loop.

Thanks Tim! :yahoo:

Fred W · Dec 7, 2007

Ignacio said:
And for those playing the home game....yeah there were a few other host sites considered on a very short list....however this is the best one for our growing gathering.
Golden will be a nice choice because it's on the western edge of Denver and makes a ride into the wonderful mountains easy...like a sample ride loop.

Thanks Tim! :yahoo:

Oh sure. Like CO isn't far enough already you have to make it WESTERN Colorado!

But, ehhh... what's a few hunnert miles among friends.

I'm watching the dates and may make this my first cross continental ride if the chips fall right. I'd have to take almost the whole month of July off from work, but hey, that's what summers are for, right? Call this fair warning, I guess...

Barabus · Dec 7, 2007

On my calendar!!

650cent · Dec 7, 2007

Alright!! 1200 miles from Portland to Golden. Have to make it a two day trip to get there, but no way am I going through Twin Falls, ID again. Plenty of time for route planning, can't wait. Thanks TWN.

Bill

Ignacio · Dec 7, 2007

Fred W said:
Oh sure. Like CO isn't far enough already you have to make it WESTERN Colorado!

Remember that WFO is inaugural host of this year's NAFO....and I think it's fair to say that centeral Colorado tends to be on the eastern-most edge of that region. We hope that EOM, CFR, SFO, or one of the other acronyms regional groups take on the challenge of the hosting the next NAFO.....and they can place it where they like. Being decidedly west and north in the country I'll be sure to ride wherever it is held.

Plus, I know that Londonberry is a nice two day ride from Golden (2009 miles). I'll be your ending witness if you want to turn it into a SaddleSore 2000! The folks from Halifax could stop and pick you up on the way.

twowheelnut · Dec 7, 2007

Fred W said:
Oh sure. Like CO isn't far enough already you have to make it WESTERN Colorado!

Erm, Golden is in the Eastern half of Colorado. Competed in any beauty contests, have you?

:lol:

Fred W · Dec 7, 2007

twowheelnut said:
Fred W said:

Oh sure. Like CO isn't far enough already you have to make it WESTERN Colorado!

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Erm, Golden is in the Eastern half of Colorado. You have competed in any beauty contests, have you?

:lol:

Hey, what the hell do I know? I'm just going by what Iggy said...

Yeah, yeah... that's the ticket.

[edit] just went back and saw he said "western side of Denver", not CO. Hey, isn't Denver a state?

I don't have to say "I'm not smarter than a 5th grader"now do I? :blink:

fjrchik · Dec 7, 2007

Thanks for your hard work Tim and Warchild!

going to fill out time off request right now....

Lake Powell · Dec 7, 2007

Ignacio said:
And for those playing the home game....yeah there were a few other host sites considered on a very short list....however this is the best one for our growing gathering.
Golden will be a nice choice because it's on the western edge of Denver and makes a ride into the wonderful mountains easy...like a sample ride loop.

Thanks Tim! :yahoo:

It's also home of a certain brewery, hopefully the hotel is within walking (stumbling) distance for those that go on the tour!

GunMD · Dec 7, 2007

Kick ***. I'm all over it.

beemerdons · Dec 7, 2007

Man oh man, I am in like Flynn. BMWMOA Rally from July 17-20 in Gillette, Wyoming; goof off for a few days in Montana; and then head South to NAFO over July 24-27 in Golden, Colorado. Fantastic: Four days with my Old Geezer BMW Friends (I R A COOT!) and then four days with the Young FJR Pups! I don't know if my saddlebags will carry that much Bushmill's!

7xray · Dec 7, 2007

Lake Powell said:
Ignacio said:

And for those playing the home game....yeah there were a few other host sites considered on a very short list....however this is the best one for our growing gathering.
Golden will be a nice choice because it's on the western edge of Denver and makes a ride into the wonderful mountains easy...like a sample ride loop.

Thanks Tim! :yahoo:

Click to expand...

It's also home of a certain brewery, hopefully the hotel is within walking (stumbling) distance for those that go on the tour!

Coors? Ugh. Life's too short for light beer.

Old Michael · Dec 7, 2007

Whew! This has taken a lot out of me.

GunMD · Dec 7, 2007

Just up the road in Ft Collins is the home of Fat Tire and 1554, the New Belgium Brewing Co.

Mmmm...beer. And no trip to the Eastern slope is complete without a run into Idaho Springs for a lunch time feast at Beau Jo's Pizza.

twowheelnut · Dec 7, 2007

7xray said:
Coors? Ugh. Life's too short for light beer.

Only 13 replies to get our first complaint. Not bad. Making note of poster's name...

kaitsdad · Dec 7, 2007

twowheelnut said:
7xray said:

Coors? Ugh. Life's too short for light beer.

Click to expand...

Only 13 replies to get our first complaint. Not bad. Making note of poster's name...

Well, that is the only beer I ever got sick on during high school........

Lake Powell · Dec 7, 2007

As the event date gets closer it would be great to have stratagized routes and times for riders to link up and ride in as groups from different directions.

Like a thread could be started for riders starting from the north left coast will go through Reno at a certain time then SLC then Golden.

Just an idea?

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