Post by: touringman on July 17, 2014, 12:53:38 PM
We will be returning part of your rally fee to you in the form of a $10 gift certificate to the excellent Ruby Tuesday next door. The food is great, and the beer is cold, and you can wander around to greet your friends. The routes also pass restaurants that will tempt your taste buds. In addition to last years routes, Doug Pippin is working on a new one. They will all be available in turn by turn, or gps format. The room rates will be the same for days before and after the rally. I encourage you to take advantage of this to allow you to enjoy more of these world class motorcycle roads! Since the weather can be iffy this time of year, staying longer also increases your chances of having a good riding day. I will be coming in on Wednesday the1st to set up, and try to sneak in a ride. Last year quite a crowd showed up on Thursday, and I made reservations at the Mexicany-Southwesterny Del Sol Restaurant downtown. We had 19, and the food, service, and fellowship were wonderful. Our little waitress, Ginny, was a real dynamo, and she did an excellent job. The food was so good that several went back to enjoy another meal during the event. Please let me know if you'd like to be included in the Thursday night reservation. I had to call back three times last year to up the number. If you have questions, please post them here, or call me at 804-721-3399. I look forward to seeing YOU at the Quality Inn in October. This is an excellent way to cap off a great riding season! Take care, Syd ;D
Post by: DirtFlier on July 17, 2014, 03:36:01 PM
OK, you can quit ragging on me because I'll send you my money!
Tosh
Post by: stevegrab on July 17, 2014, 06:17:47 PM
Tosh you're right, I know I rode a lot last year late into the season, but didn't make any overnight trips after FCR. It is still the end of the rally season for most.
Post by: RichGrab on July 17, 2014, 06:19:46 PM
Post by: touringman on July 18, 2014, 07:03:44 AM
Post by: stevegrab on July 18, 2014, 01:36:54 PM
It will be great to have you with us Tosh! I hope you can make it Steve, and try to let Rich know what he's been missing. SydTrust me Syd, my brother knows what he is missing, I talk about MSTA events and riding all the time. This hobby has turned into an obsession. He'll be making it to his 3rd Mail Pouch event and he knows that's a good time. Work makes it hard for him to get away and plan long in advance due to traveling many weekends.
Post by: touringman on July 19, 2014, 09:57:12 AM
Post by: DirtFlier on July 19, 2014, 02:06:25 PM
Post by: stevegrab on July 21, 2014, 03:54:16 PM
Post by: doug mcpeek on July 21, 2014, 05:59:42 PM
Live to enjoy retirement.
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Post by: stevegrab on July 28, 2014, 01:36:00 PM
The only drawback to retirement that I see is you have to be old to be there.Depends on your definition of old and when you reach retirement. I've known a few people that retired at 50 or early to mid 50s. Others that didn't until the more regular 62-65. Other people I know don't think they'll ever be able to retire (financially). I hope to do it before 60, but already feel old and I'm just closing on 50.
Also depends on what kind of physical shape you're in when you retire and if you can still enjoy things like riding motorcycles and other activities you like.
I'm trying to do lots of living and enjoying now, not knowing what I'll be capable of in 10-15 years.
Post by: qman8 on October 16, 2015, 07:22:41 AM
+1 Steve
Live to enjoy retirement.
Need a new picture!!! That guy is NOT riding!!!! Don't want to work to be hanging out on the side of the road!!! :-)
Post by: bcd on October 16, 2015, 09:17:34 AM
+1 Steve
Live to enjoy retirement.
Need a new picture!!! That guy is NOT riding!!!! Don't want to work to be hanging out on the side of the road!!! :-)
Stopping in beautiful spots to take a photo is one part of why I ride. That photo's OK by me.