Jackson
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(note: this first message will be updated with the most current information so you don't have to scroll through and read every message)
Updated: July 19, 2008
[SIZE=18pt]Don't miss the[/SIZE]
[SIZE=36pt]2008[/SIZE]Central FJR Owners' Gathering
[SIZE=24pt] September 11-14, 2008[/SIZE]
Custer, South Dakota -- The Black Hills
[SIZE=18pt]WHEN:[/SIZE]
Thursday, Sept. 11
Travel, arrive at Custer
Evening ice breaker, munchies provided
Friday, Sept. 12
Ride through the Black Hills
Saturday, Sept. 13
8 AM: Behind the Scenes Tour of Mount Rushmore for 12 participants (subject to approval by the National Memorial) Mount Rushmore has canceled all of these tours, due to a broken ankle on one recently.
Ride through the Black Hills
Evening Banquet
Sunday, Sept. 14
Ride and depart for home
[SIZE=18pt]VENUE:[/SIZE]
(CFO 2007, photo by Devanator)
On Hwy. 385 0.7 mile north of the intersection of Hwys. 385 & 16
Lat and Long: 43.77467 , 103.60877
The Bavarian Inn has:
--Two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor
--On-site bar and restaurant
--Hot Tub
--Tennis court
--Free continental breakfast
--Motorcycle washing area, with water and rags
--Free wireless Internet access in the rooms
--A computer with Internet access in the lobby for public use
--Each room has coffee maker, microwave, fridge, & hair dryer
[SIZE=18pt]SPECIAL BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF MOUNT RUSHMORE[/SIZE]
We hope to again obtain special permission for 12 of us to be escorted to the top of Mount Rushmore, on top of the heads, the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13. Of the 4 million people that visit Mount Rushmore each year, only a small number get this opportunity, and usually they are well-connected VIP's and politicians. We will hold a drawing Friday evening, Sept. 12, to determine who will be selected for the tour. You will have to be present to participate in the drawing.
Sorry, but Mount Rushmore canceled all tours like this due to a broken ankle that occurred on one recently.
[SIZE=18pt]SPOUSE ACTIVITIES[/SIZE]
We will be working on a schedule of activities for spouses. We are open for suggestions, but they could include a short, slow couples/woman's bike ride, and/or automobile-based activities such as winery tours, or shopping, for example at Rapid City or the Christmas store in Hill City.
[SIZE=18pt]WHAT ELSE TO DO THERE:[/SIZE]
You mean besides getting together with your buddies, kicking tires, telling lies, and enjoying your favorite beverages? Custer is in the center of the Black Hills, which has legendary motorcycle roads. From Custer, an FJR rider can take off in any of four directions on twisty and scenic routes.
North: Mount Rushmore (live cam), Crazy Horse, Deadwood (gambling), Devils Tower, Nemo Road, Spearfish Canyon Rd., Vanocker Rd., Hwy. 385, Sturgis, Rapid City (live cam), scenery, and miles of twisty roads.
East: Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Iron Mtn. Road, Badlands National Park, buffalo, scenery, and twisty roads. Badlands (live cam)
South: Wind Cave National Park, buffalo, Hot Springs, Agate Fossil Beds Nat. Monument, scenery, and twisty roads.
West: Jewel Cave National Monument, cave tours, scenery, and twisty roads. (Hot Springs live cam)
CLICKY for more information about what to see and do in the Black Hills.
Wind Cave NP
Crazy Horse
Mount Rushmore
[SIZE=18pt]ROOM RATES:[/SIZE]
$49- Single (1 person/1bed) (Only 9 of these are available)
$53- Double (2 people/1 bed)
$62- Double (2 people/2 beds)
Send a message to "Jackson" after you make your reservations so we can make adjustments to our room block if needed.
[SIZE=18pt]RESERVATIONS:[/SIZE]
Call: 1-800-657-4312
Tell them you are with the "FJR Owners" group to get the discounted rates.
By August 11, 2008, make your reservations. After that, our room block will be released.
A credit card will hold your reservation. It will not incur any charges until you check out.
Cancellation policy: no charges for cancellations more than14 30 days before check in. After that there will be a 1 night charge.
[SIZE=18pt]T-SHIRTS:[/SIZE]
CFO 2008 T-shirts and other logo items are now available (as of July 29) to be ordered. You should receive them about 5-8 business days after you place your order. Thanks, Devanator, for arranging for the logo design! We'll expect everyone to be wearing one when they arrive at CFO.
[SIZE=18pt]REGISTER:[/SIZE]
The registration web site is HERE.
[SIZE=18pt]WHO:[/SIZE]
Jackson: Rallymaster/Venue Logistics & Liaison/Route suggestions
Devanator: Door prizes and sponsors
Kilroy: Banquet
Mrs. 07FJRSD: Spouse Activities
Twistedcricket: Registration
We hope several people will be willing to beat the bushes and arrange for some cool door prizes. Contact Devanator if you come up with some.
Badlands National Park
Badlands (live cam)
A serious TWISTY on the "Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway".
Devils Tower National Monument
The 20-mile long "Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway" is flanked by towering limestone cliffs along US 14A and cuts through Spearfish Canyon.
Custer. The red "X" is the location of the Bavarian Inn. We're looking north.
Updated: July 19, 2008
[SIZE=18pt]Don't miss the[/SIZE]
[SIZE=36pt]2008[/SIZE]Central FJR Owners' Gathering
[SIZE=24pt] September 11-14, 2008[/SIZE]
Custer, South Dakota -- The Black Hills
[SIZE=18pt]WHEN:[/SIZE]
Thursday, Sept. 11
Travel, arrive at Custer
Evening ice breaker, munchies provided
Friday, Sept. 12
Ride through the Black Hills
Saturday, Sept. 13
Ride through the Black Hills
Evening Banquet
Sunday, Sept. 14
Ride and depart for home
[SIZE=18pt]VENUE:[/SIZE]
(CFO 2007, photo by Devanator)
On Hwy. 385 0.7 mile north of the intersection of Hwys. 385 & 16
Lat and Long: 43.77467 , 103.60877
The Bavarian Inn has:
--Two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor
--On-site bar and restaurant
--Hot Tub
--Tennis court
--Free continental breakfast
--Motorcycle washing area, with water and rags
--Free wireless Internet access in the rooms
--A computer with Internet access in the lobby for public use
--Each room has coffee maker, microwave, fridge, & hair dryer
We hope to again obtain special permission for 12 of us to be escorted to the top of Mount Rushmore, on top of the heads, the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13. Of the 4 million people that visit Mount Rushmore each year, only a small number get this opportunity, and usually they are well-connected VIP's and politicians. We will hold a drawing Friday evening, Sept. 12, to determine who will be selected for the tour. You will have to be present to participate in the drawing.
Sorry, but Mount Rushmore canceled all tours like this due to a broken ankle that occurred on one recently.
[SIZE=18pt]SPOUSE ACTIVITIES[/SIZE]
We will be working on a schedule of activities for spouses. We are open for suggestions, but they could include a short, slow couples/woman's bike ride, and/or automobile-based activities such as winery tours, or shopping, for example at Rapid City or the Christmas store in Hill City.
[SIZE=18pt]WHAT ELSE TO DO THERE:[/SIZE]
You mean besides getting together with your buddies, kicking tires, telling lies, and enjoying your favorite beverages? Custer is in the center of the Black Hills, which has legendary motorcycle roads. From Custer, an FJR rider can take off in any of four directions on twisty and scenic routes.
North: Mount Rushmore (live cam), Crazy Horse, Deadwood (gambling), Devils Tower, Nemo Road, Spearfish Canyon Rd., Vanocker Rd., Hwy. 385, Sturgis, Rapid City (live cam), scenery, and miles of twisty roads.
East: Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Iron Mtn. Road, Badlands National Park, buffalo, scenery, and twisty roads. Badlands (live cam)
South: Wind Cave National Park, buffalo, Hot Springs, Agate Fossil Beds Nat. Monument, scenery, and twisty roads.
West: Jewel Cave National Monument, cave tours, scenery, and twisty roads. (Hot Springs live cam)
CLICKY for more information about what to see and do in the Black Hills.
Wind Cave NP
Mount Rushmore
[SIZE=18pt]ROOM RATES:[/SIZE]
$49- Single (1 person/1bed) (Only 9 of these are available)
$53- Double (2 people/1 bed)
$62- Double (2 people/2 beds)
Send a message to "Jackson" after you make your reservations so we can make adjustments to our room block if needed.
[SIZE=18pt]RESERVATIONS:[/SIZE]
Call: 1-800-657-4312
Tell them you are with the "FJR Owners" group to get the discounted rates.
By August 11, 2008, make your reservations. After that, our room block will be released.
A credit card will hold your reservation. It will not incur any charges until you check out.
Cancellation policy: no charges for cancellations more than
[SIZE=18pt]T-SHIRTS:[/SIZE]
CFO 2008 T-shirts and other logo items are now available (as of July 29) to be ordered. You should receive them about 5-8 business days after you place your order. Thanks, Devanator, for arranging for the logo design! We'll expect everyone to be wearing one when they arrive at CFO.
[SIZE=18pt]REGISTER:[/SIZE]
The registration web site is HERE.
[SIZE=18pt]WHO:[/SIZE]
Jackson: Rallymaster/Venue Logistics & Liaison/Route suggestions
Devanator: Door prizes and sponsors
Kilroy: Banquet
Mrs. 07FJRSD: Spouse Activities
Twistedcricket: Registration
We hope several people will be willing to beat the bushes and arrange for some cool door prizes. Contact Devanator if you come up with some.
Badlands National Park
Badlands (live cam)
A serious TWISTY on the "Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway".
Devils Tower National Monument
The 20-mile long "Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway" is flanked by towering limestone cliffs along US 14A and cuts through Spearfish Canyon.
Custer. The red "X" is the location of the Bavarian Inn. We're looking north.
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