Enroute - SpyderFest 24 Apr 2012

[Yol Bolsun]

Super 8 (http://www.super8.com/),
2609 E Malone
I-55, Exit 67
Sikeston , MO 63801-1653 US

Phone: 1-573-471-7944

Be sure to check for various discounts, EarlyBird, AARP, Senior, etc.

Next door to Wendys, 1/2 m from Lamberts Cafe (http://www.throwedrolls.com/shopcontent.asp?type=Sikeston).

BTW, we're booked.

[Hawk]

Looks about an 8.5hr trip? Is that your first stop, then to cuba the next day?

[SteveMac]

Lambert's is a must go to place to eat! Go get yourself some thrown rolls. :yes:

Yes, with butter and sorghum molasses. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

[Yol Bolsun]

Expect to pull in to Cowtown about 1130am (or earlier) on Wednesday.

[Yol Bolsun]

41339

Summary: 458.6 miles (8 hours, 34 minutes)

TimeMileInstructionForToward
Check your departure time; the next stop is in a different time zone.
10:00 AM. 0.0 Depart Cracker Barrel [106 Price Creek Rd, Bremen GA 30110,
Check local time; this stop is in a different time zone.
09:23 AM. 026.7 At near Belltown, take Ramp (exit 199)(LEFT) onto I-20 69.2 miI-20 / Birmingham
11:25 PM. 137.5 Refuel before here (last refuel was 137.5 miles ago)
12:42 PM. 203.3 Arrive Welcome Center - RA
13:02 PM. 203.3 Depart Welcome Center - RA on Local road(s) (West)76 yds
13:45 PM. 250.7 At near Frankstown, stay on US-45 (North)44.2 mi
14:06 PM. 275.0 Refuel before here (last refuel was 137.5 miles ago)
14:33 PM. 304.4 Rest break (20 mins):20 PM. 397.7 Entering Missouri
16:23 PM. 401.5 Rest break (20 mins)
16:52 PM. 412.5 Refuel before here (last refuel was 137.5 miles ago)
17:11 PM. 432.8 At Marston Rest Area, stay on Local road(s) (East)153 yds
17:34 PM. 458.6 Arrive Super 8 Motel-Miner [2609 E Malone St, Sikeston MO 63801, Tel: +1 (573) 471-7944]

I suspect there will need to be some more stops, this will be a LONG day.

NOTE: this does not account for the time you may need to get to the Cracker Barrel in Bremen, GA.

**Also, note that there is a time change going into Alabama.

[Yol Bolsun]

41340

Summary: 176.8 miles (5 hours, 12 minutes)

TimeMileInstructionForToward
07:30 AM. 0.0 Depart Super 8 Motel-Miner [2609 E Malone St, Sikeston MO 63801, United States, Tel: +1 (573) 471-7944]
09:00 AM. 83.7 Rest break (20 mins)
09:57 AM. 115.8 Refuel before here (last refuel was 115.8 miles ago)
11:42 AM. 176.8 Arrive Cowtown USA

Short ride but another long day.

[cracker]

Thanks Keith very good information I will call and make reservations at Super 8.

[Bumblebee67]

Hi Kieth and Melonie, was just making 100% sure that ya'll picked the B'ham route to Cuba before I booked at the Super 8 in Sikeston,Mo. Am looking forward to joining up with ya'll. :2thumbs:

[Yol Bolsun]

Hi Kieth and Melonie, was just making 100% sure that ya'll picked the B'ham route to Cuba before I booked at the Super 8 in Sikeston,Mo. Am looking forward to joining up with ya'll. :2thumbs:

Last minute bad weather is the only reason I would expect a change.

[Cavman]

The first leg looks like a good route. I'm guessing you have been to a SpyderFest before. This will be my first. I'll be heading up on Monday, trailering my Spyder. Will be camping at the Lady Bug campground arriving on Tuesday sometime.
See y'all there!

[Hawk]

Booked as well.

[GASpyderLady]

Back on the Spyder web....
Registered, hotels organized
Ready to ride with my GA Spyders.

Working on getting the logo from Sarah... she said 24 to 36 hours and it will be done.

Joan

[Yol Bolsun]

Back on the Spyder web....
Registered, hotels organized
Ready to ride with my GA Spyders.

Working on getting the logo from Sarah... she said 24 to 36 hours and it will be done.

Joan

Was beginning to wonder. Welcome aboard!

[zrc]

GO GA GO! Will look forward to seeing you all there on Wednesday!!!

[Yol Bolsun]

Almost the only thing on our minds these days. Tying up loose ends, doing chores and getting packed.

[SteveMac]

Almost the only thing on our minds these days. Tying up loose ends, doing chores and getting packed.

Us too! I took a vacation day today, just to tie up loose ends. Like putting my Spyder back together! Nothing like cutting it close!

[Yol Bolsun]

SWMBO wants a rollcall of all joining us on Tuesday. I told her, whoever is at Bremen Cracker Barrel, G&BE (gassed and bladder empty) when we pull out at 10:00 AM is who will be with us (we will swing off at the Heflin exit at about 10:20-25 for Bumblebee67). I would ask, if joining us, please bring a couple (or three) of 3x5 (or similar size) cards with
Name:
Address:
City: , St: , Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact:

Additional, Optional info: (ie: med alerts)

[Hawk]

SWMBO wants a rollcall of all joining us on Tuesday. I told her, whoever is at Bremen Cracker Barrel, G&BE (gassed and bladder empty) when we pull out at 10:00 AM is who will be with us (we will swing off at the Heflin exit at about 10:20-25 for Bumblebee67). I would ask, if joining us, please bring a couple (or three) of 3x5 (or similar size) cards with
Name:
Address:
City: , St: , Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact:

Additional, Optional info: (ie: med alerts)

We should be there. Don't wait on us though. We will have to fight ATL rush hour traffic, we have to drop the doggie at the vet for boarding so earliest we can leave Buford is 8am. We will catch up though. May take a diff route if traffic looks too rough that morn.

[Bumblebee67]

All packed and ready to go!!!! :yes::yes:Waiting on Tuesday morn about 8:30 ish CST. :clap::clap: I will be wating at the Texaco on the right :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Bumblebee67]

Well, maybe it's 9:30 CST???? Anyway, I'll be there!!!:clap:

[Yol Bolsun]

Well, maybe it's 9:30 CST???? Anyway, I'll be there!!!:clap:

You are right, my bad. Forgot the time change at the border.

[GASpyderLady]

Organized the bike this evening. Laundry is done so the packing will be easy. My passenger lives up in Kennesaw - thinking of taking a route through Jackson, Tn vs the group ride. Nothing personal just not sure about going south to go north. Yol Bolson, is there a negitive you know of to the route I am considering, that lead you to choose the route you plan? We are thinking of splitting the time at 6.5 hours per day.

[Yol Bolsun]

Organized the bike this evening. Laundry is done so the packing will be easy. My passenger lives up in Kennesaw - thinking of taking a route through Jackson, Tn vs the group ride. Nothing personal just not sure about going south to go north. Yol Bolson, is there a negitive you know of to the route I am considering, that lead you to choose the route you plan? We are thinking of splitting the time at 6.5 hours per day.

Joan, Not sure. The route I selected was primarily to avoid Chattanooga, N'ville, St.L. I did have an alternative that is close to what I think you are looking. Just as you are looking at difference, it made no difference for us. Going thru ATL E-W or E-N sucks anyway I look at it. Opted to go via B'ham based on another GSR member's earlier suggested route and also committed to picking up Bumblebee67 on the way thru AL.

Might I suggest, meeting up in Sikeston Tuesday evening? I opted for long day Tuesday to allow more time at SpyderFest.

You might tag up with Hawk, (see above) he may be interested in alternate route.

[cjackg]

Joan, Not sure. The route I selected was primarily to avoid Chattanooga, N'ville, St.L. I did have an alternative that is close to what I think you are looking at but just as you are looking at difference, it made no difference for us. Going thru ATL E-W or E-N sucks anyway I look at it. Opted to go via B'ham based on another GSR member's earlier suggested route.

Might I suggest, meeting up in Sikeston Tuesday evening? I opted for long day Tuesday to allow more time at SpyderFest.

You might tag up with Hawk, (see above) he may be interested in alternate route.

The route via Nashville/St Louis will get you there entirely on Interstate highways and other than the cities its pretty easy traveling (we went that route from Chattanooga last year). The route via Birmingham/Sikeston will involve a lot of non interstate roads and is probably more scenic but a lot slower traveling overall.

Good Luck, See ya in Cuba!

[Bumblebee67]

Kieth, If you want to change your route then by all means feel free to do so. Don't think you have to go the B'ham route just for me. I'm a pretty big gal and can find the way up there by myself. I'm sure I won't be the only solo rider there. Just please let me know before tuesday morn.

[Yol Bolsun]

BB67, no changes here. see you Tuesday AM. 0925-0930CDT. at the Heflin exit.

[Bumblebee67]

:thumbup:

[jeromeb]

Wayne and I are leaving Columbus around 8am on the 23rd, both with trailers. Plan to travel 280 to Memphis 55 to 63 to 19. Both of us are retired, happy eaters that enjoy the ride, so times are fluid. Anyone along the route is welcome to join us. We are staying at the Days Inn in St James. We will be 2 aging, weight challenged men with Ga. tags and very bright tight safety green Ga Spyder Rider shirts. Good job on the shirts.
Jerry

[cracker]

The route via Nashville/St Louis will get you there entirely on Interstate highways and other than the cities its pretty easy traveling (we went that route from Chattanooga last year). The route via Birmingham/Sikeston will involve a lot of non interstate roads and is probably more scenic but a lot slower traveling overall.

Good Luck, See ya in Cuba!


Keith, Skosh will not be making the trip but I will. I am meeting Paul from Flowery Branch just south of 85 / 985. We will be going into Atlanta and hit I-20 and head west. See ya'll in Bremen.

[Hawk]

Cracker, what time are yall leaving from that area? I may be able to ride with you through the hellish ATL traffic if I can make that route in time?

[GASpyderLady]

Decide that since my passenger lives NW of Atl we are going to do the following route and meet you in Cuba.
Gasden, Al
Florence, Al
then avoiding Memphis by heading north to Jackson, Tn
to Dyersburg, tn
motel here

Second day thru Popular Bluff to Cuba
Ride Safe!

Joan

[Bumblebee67]

Joan, I59 outta Gadsden runs right into I20 in B'ham. Just a short drive, you could meet up with us in B'ham if you still wanted to ride with the group...........

[Hawk]

Also, both routes cross Jackson, TN as well. The problem is timing. I am still not sure what we are going to do. I think my son is going to be able to take the dog to boarding, so we would be able to leave early. Is anyone eating breakfast at the Cracker Barrel early, maybe we just head out early and get some grub.

[Yol Bolsun]

Also, both routes cross Jackson, TN as well. The problem is timing. I am still not sure what we are going to do. I think my son is going to be able to take the dog to boarding, so we would be able to leave early. Is anyone eating breakfast at the Cracker Barrel early, maybe we just head out early and get some grub.

Actually, Doc - Riverside is not going to make it so SWMBO and I are splurging and headed over to Bremen this evening after supper. Spending the night there, laze around tomorrow morning waiting for folks to show up. Just a thought....

[Hawk]

Actually, Doc - Riverside is not going to make it so SWMBO and I are splurging and headed over to Bremen this evening after supper. Spending the night there, laze around tomorrow morning waiting for folks to show up. Just a thought....

K, we we are going to leave as early as we can so we can get over there and have some breakfast. We are planning on leaving around 6:30 or 7. Even with ATL traffic, we should be there in time to get something to eat. If not, we will at least be there by 10.

[GASpyderLady]

Actually, Doc - Riverside is not going to make it so SWMBO and I are splurging and headed over to Bremen this evening after supper. Spending the night there, laze around tomorrow morning waiting for folks to show up. Just a thought....


Bet you are asleep as i write this. Will keep in touch,
Joan

[johnnyg]

Florida xpress will be pulling into Cowtown around 3PM. tomorrow. The insane group caught the sane group just south of Dyersburg TN decided to stay the night and we will all be coming into Cuba together. . See you then

[Yol Bolsun]

A contingent of the GSR spent the night in Siketon after getting food thrown at them at Lamberts Cafe.

Hitting the road in a few hours for run to Cowtown.

[Yol Bolsun]

Those of us here are on sensory overload. TIRED from the long ride and overwhelmed by the gadgets and gizmos on everyone's Spyders. It has already cost a few of us a PRETTY penny.

[SteveMac]

Brother Keith it was GREAT meeting you. Thanks so much for everything! I'll be hanging my Gremlin Bell tomorrow morning!!!! :)

[Yol Bolsun]

Forgot to mention getting to meet so many of our forum compatriots.

[Hawk]

Yes, it was great meeting everyone. Hope our loud yellow/green shirts didn't blind anyone. Most of the group is headed back in the rain today and tomorrow. We are at Tammy's mom's up in IL and we will head back for a marathon drive tomorrow. Again, it was great meeting everyone.

[Yol Bolsun]

My thanks to all of the Georgia Spyder Riders that made the journey to Cuba, MO. What a wonderful experience. For those of you who may have missed it, we had a great ride (and some tired butts) by the time we reached Cowtown.

Our favorite vendors were there in force. Rumor is that SpyderPops did great. (Damn those Bump-Skids of his). Though, UNOFFICIALLY, the silly things seem to improve aerodynamics as we, who had them installed, all seemed to realize better gas mileage. RUMOR ONLY AT THIS POINT!!! Gonna have to do some sort of study. Ultimate was there with a new seat for the RT WITH gas door and back rest, Baker was there with Air-Wings, ISCI was there with many of their farkles (sold out of flag holders the first day), TRICLED was there and many others.

Food was good and getting to meet the faces that go with the names we see everyday on the forum was immeasurable.

Plan on one of these type of events in your future. Durango Owner's Event (Colorado) or Lamonster's BBQ (Tennessee) this year. Or next year but sometime in your future.