EOM 2013 - Maggie Valley, NC 20-22 September 2013

[extrememarine]

I'm sure your finger tips are just raw from running that Mini Cooper's paddle shifters... Nope, not much sympathy from up this way at all. Especially with 2 inches of fresh snow on the deck right now...

There was a bridge out and a few other trouble spots that affected the composition of last year's routes. This year won't be any different. While we can't recon every inch of 2k miles worth of routes to make sure everything's perfect we'll likely find any serious problems and route accordingly. There'll be plenty of great rides. Guaranteed.
They will get pared down but I have 9 potential routes roughed out for 2013. Come Spring I'll head out and start investigating iffy sections.

Lee...you ARE the man!!!!

Thanks! I haven't yet been able to convey to Wayne what a tough job it is to head out on the bike and pre-run EOM route sections. Oh, the hardships we endure!

 

[cota95]

My son and I are booked in the hotel!

 

[beachy]

I'm sure your finger tips are just raw from running that Mini Cooper's paddle shifters... Nope, not much sympathy from up this way at all. Especially with 2 inches of fresh snow on the deck right now...

There was a bridge out and a few other trouble spots that affected the composition of last year's routes. This year won't be any different. While we can't recon every inch of 2k miles worth of routes to make sure everything's perfect we'll likely find any serious problems and route accordingly. There'll be plenty of great rides. Guaranteed.
They will get pared down but I have 9 potential routes roughed out for 2013. Come Spring I'll head out and start investigating iffy sections.

Lee...you ARE the man!!!!

Thanks! I haven't yet been able to convey to Wayne what a tough job it is to head out on the bike and pre-run EOM route sections. Oh, the hardships we endure!

not 100% but I think it may be way harder on Lee than you think Wayne,Im thinking he has to push in the clutch then actualy shift the old school way. it aint easy being Lee!

 

[leedavis]

The True Path to Righteous Roads does not suffer such abominations as paddle shifters. Automation of the transmission is vile and unclean.

 

[majicmaker]

I just made my Reservations. I'm Checking in on the 19th. I'm all set.

 

[Abercrombie FJR]

The True Path to Righteous Roads does not suffer such abominations as paddle shifters. Automation of the transmission is vile and unclean.

Never owned an AE, have you? I'm gonna miss mine, but could not resist the appeal of the 2013.

 

[extrememarine]

Even with the additional efforts required to select the appropriate gear (cager or 2 wheeler), you shall still not receive pity from me... Maybe a high-five or three come September...

The True Path to Righteous Roads does not suffer such abominations as paddle shifters. Automation of the transmission is vile and unclean.

 

[luvtoride]

I think that I missed something, here. Are we open to make reservations at the host hotel, Wayne? I see that some folks have already made reservations. I don't remember seeing anything that says... go ahead & make your reservations & the rooms are blah, blah blah dollars... but I may have missed it.

 

[extrememarine]

Heidi - you didn't miss anything - some people just ventured out and called the hotel. Yes, the hotel will take reservations now for the EOM dates - make sure you mention the FJR motorcycle group and listen very carefully to the cancellation policy. I have the flyer from the manager now, I'll get back to the EOM site and information project soon (got side tracked with standing up the other sand box the past couple of weeks)....

I think that I missed something, here. Are we open to make reservations at the host hotel, Wayne? I see that some folks have already made reservations. I don't remember seeing anything that says... go ahead & make your reservations & the rooms are blah, blah blah dollars... but I may have missed it.

 

[luvtoride]

Thank you, Wayne. I will just wait until I'm actually supposed to make reservations.

 

[huron52]

Heidi ... you are soooo nice.....

Still wondering about the campground next door....any news?

 

[yamafitter]

...Im thinking he has to push in the clutch then actualy shift the old school way. it aint easy being Lee!

Push in the clutch???? You're pushing my leg

 

[Abercrombie FJR]

I have my September vacation secured! Now I have to decide on CFO, EOM or go for broke and hit them both back to back. Hitting both would make an epic 13 day adventure!

 

[wheatonFJR]

I have my September vacation secured! Now I have to decide on CFO, EOM or go for broke and hit them both back to back. Hitting both would make an epic 13 day adventure!

It only makes sense to do both...CFO is right on the way in either direction...no sense skipping out on any fun.

 

[Abercrombie FJR]

LOL! I like your way of thinking! The best part is Wheaton IL is right on the way, and I can stop by and get a little loan from my good friend Mark.

 

[wheatonFJR]

LOL! I like your way of thinking! The best part is Wheaton IL is right on the way, and I can stop by and get a little loan from buy a beer and pizza for my good friend Mark.

Now THAT'S the ticket!

The only thing better than that is to lend me your 2013 FJR like good buddies usually do. Thanks man...you're the greatest!

 

[youngbuck]

Sounds awesome i can not wait it will be my first rally since I have hopped on the awesomeness called an FJR

 

[El Toro Joe]

You do know that the youngest guy there has to buy the first round.

 

[majicmaker]

You do know that the youngest guy there has to buy the first round.

Why Yes Toro! I did know that!......

 

[DragonflyTN]

I'm in. Only my second. First was Johnson City. But that was a ball!