SE Ohio Ramble - 2-4 May 2014

[luvtoride]

That certainly sucks that u & Jm are folding, Iris. I went last Saturday & got some fresh roasted coffee for all of us. Gonna grind it 2nite. I definitely understand, tho. I'm expecting to run through some wet **** on my way out 2morrow.

& people, if you'd like to sit, bring a chair. The Microtel had an extremely limited amount of seating outside. If you wanna sit, bring a chair. I woke up with an extremely sore ankle... with no other reason except that I'm getting old. I will definitely be bringing a chair.

 

[El Toro Joe]

ok ok...I'll bring a chair...maybe.

 

[petey]

I'm off, a stop over at the Airforce Museum in Dayton and then (Friday) on to Marietta.....

Every one have a safe trip..

 

[extrememarine]

No, don't bring a chair, so you can stand there and complain about not having somewhere to sit while the rest of us rest comfortably in front of the hotel reminiscing about the great ride and awesome weather of the day...

There's always KMart right next door - I'm sure they'd have a quality seating apparatus for a few $$.

hmmm - maybe a campfire pit... Think the front desk would freak out about that?

ok ok...I'll bring a chair...maybe.

 

[wheatonFJR]

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I'm off, a stop over at the Airforce Museum in Dayton and then (Friday) on to Marietta.....<img src='https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/punk.gif' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_emoticon' /> Every one have a safe trip..<img src='https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/friends.gif' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_emoticon' /></p></blockquote>

Now there's a man's man there. No weather bitchin from petey, coming all the way from Stillwater, OK!!

 

[FLOWBACK]

Joe,

Text or call me with a spot to meet you in Cadiz on Friday morning and I'll be waiting to jump in.

 

[El Toro Joe]

There's always KMart right next door - hmmm - maybe a campfire pit... Think the front desk would freak out about that?

ok ok...I'll bring a chair...maybe.

Maybe...if we set it up under the covered area in front of the entrance, but maybe not if we put it in the grassy area in front of the hotel. Maybe we could all just hang out in the back/lower parking lot this year...away from the front entrance/desk.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Joe,
Text or call me with a spot to meet you in Cadiz on Friday morning and I'll be waiting to jump in.

Sent you a text Steve.

and for anyone else interested...I'm thinking around 11:00 +/- 30 minutes at the McDonalds in Cadiz, on 250 just off 22. The address is 663 Lincoln Avenue.

 

[Intech]

There's always KMart right next door - hmmm - maybe a campfire pit... Think the front desk would freak out about that?

ok ok...I'll bring a chair...maybe.

Maybe...if we set it up under the covered area in front of the entrance, but maybe not if we put it in the grassy area in front of the hotel. Maybe we could all just hang out in the back/lower parking lot this year...away from the front entrance/desk.

I didn't even know there was a back lot.

 

[chivvalry]

Sure is...

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Microtel+Inn+and+Suites+by+Wyndham+Marietta/@39.4085324,-81.4288214,198m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x8849cbfd66eabe41:0x8ad3b54485df9daf

Back lot might be a little tight for parking all the bikes though... maybe that left side there would work better.

 

[FLOWBACK]

I'm bringing 2 chairs & 2 camp stools.

Pop up canopy would be nice.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Sure is...
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Microtel+Inn+and+Suites+by+Wyndham+Marietta/@39.4085324,-81.4288214,198m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x8849cbfd66eabe41:0x8ad3b54485df9daf

Back lot might be a little tight for parking all the bikes though... maybe that left side there would work better.

I was refering to the lower lot at the end of 8th street

 

[chivvalry]

Sure is...
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Microtel+Inn+and+Suites+by+Wyndham+Marietta/@39.4085324,-81.4288214,198m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x8849cbfd66eabe41:0x8ad3b54485df9daf

Back lot might be a little tight for parking all the bikes though... maybe that left side there would work better.

I was refering to the lower lot at the end of 8th street

Ah... the WAAAAY back lot... plenty of room there... and enough away from the hotel that we are not likely to upset anyone. I like it.

 

[El Toro Joe]

I'm bringing 2 chairs & 2 camp stools.

Pop up canopy would be nice.

Steve, are you gonna be 2up?

 

[FLOWBACK]

What if we attract the dredded LOT LIZZARD.

No. Just me.

 

[Iris]

...........That certainly sucks that u & Jm are folding, Iris. I went last Saturday & got some fresh roasted coffee for all of us. Gonna grind it 2nite..............

Mmmmm, I can smell the coffee now! Heidi, you are so thoughtful! I really wanted to go on this trip and not just for the coffee, but that's a definite plus!

We're re-examining the weather. Maybe what TomInCA said...we could possibly head out Thursday and ".....from the East through diminishing rain, with a plan to arrive in Ohio Friday PM in good weather. Or maybe even travel Friday and join you all Saturday"....

We are keeping our eye on the weather. If something changes, and we decide to come, we'll post up here.....

 

[El Toro Joe]

...........That certainly sucks that u & Jm are folding, Iris. I went last Saturday & got some fresh roasted coffee for all of us. Gonna grind it 2nite..............

Mmmmm, I can smell the coffee now! Heidi, you are so thoughtful! I really wanted to go on this trip and not just for the coffee, but that's a definite plus!

We're re-examining the weather. Maybe what TomInCA said...we could possibly head out Thursday and ".....from the East through diminishing rain, with a plan to arrive in Ohio Friday PM in good weather. Or maybe even travel Friday and join you all Saturday"....

We are keeping our eye on the weather. If something changes, and we decide to come, we'll post up here.....

Hope to see you guys Friday.

 

[Top_Speed1]

My bike is brand new also, just Mfgr'd in Jan 2014 del'd in March to me. I finally just reached the 600mi init service (busy time of the year for me). She has already see heavy rain. If it melts because of the water, I guess I will throw in the towel (literally!). I live in NY State, clearly the weather is not the dry Arizona type so I guess if I wanna ride, I deal with it.

If the forecast was a wash (100% percip) all weekend long however, I would bail also (as Fred, Iris n Jim did). But heck, this is a pretty darn good forecast, especially after having the winter we just did.

Now if my lower back muscles would just relax

Note to self; Don't cut a lg. tree down again before a rally.

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(Marietta) Thurs-Sun looks pretty goot!

Today Apr 30

70°F

51°F

Rain / Thunder

• Chance of rain:
• 90%
• Wind:
• S at 7 mph

Details


Thu May 1

63°

44°

Partly Cloudy

• Chance of rain:
• 10%
• Wind:
• WSW at 15 mph

Details


Fri May 2

61°

45°

Cloudy

• Chance of rain:
• 10%
• Wind:
• WSW at 13 mph

Details


Sat May 3

67°

49°

Few Showers

• Chance of rain:
• 30%
• Wind:
• WSW at 14 mph

Details


Sun May 4

65°

44°

Partly Cloudy

• Chance of rain:
• 20%
• Wind:
• WNW at 14 mph

 

[FJRPittsburgh]

Joe,
Text or call me with a spot to meet you in Cadiz on Friday morning and I'll be waiting to jump in.

Sent you a text Steve.

and for anyone else interested...I'm thinking around 11:00 +/- 30 minutes at the McDonalds in Cadiz, on 250 just off 22. The address is 663 Lincoln Avenue.

I'm going to try to get off work on Friday and meet you guys at the McDonald's in Cadiz. I'll make sure to let you know if I'm going to make it by Thursday evening. Otherwise, I'll see you all in Marietta on Friday evening.

 

[FJRPittsburgh]

...........That certainly sucks that u & Jm are folding, Iris. I went last Saturday & got some fresh roasted coffee for all of us. Gonna grind it 2nite..............

Mmmmm, I can smell the coffee now! Heidi, you are so thoughtful! I really wanted to go on this trip and not just for the coffee, but that's a definite plus!

We're re-examining the weather. Maybe what TomInCA said...we could possibly head out Thursday and ".....from the East through diminishing rain, with a plan to arrive in Ohio Friday PM in good weather. Or maybe even travel Friday and join you all Saturday"....

We are keeping our eye on the weather. If something changes, and we decide to come, we'll post up here.....

Good News!