USO RUN LEBANON MO 13 June 2009

[xpeschon]

USO RUN LEBANON MO 13 JUNE 2009


OK I see that you made it here. Attached is the link to the flyer, my time line and end point is way off, sorry see adjustment below... I did get the date correct though.. So far its Me xpeschon,, coolmachine, captainryder and MO LEE,, friends this should be a really good event so if you can make it come on out... We will be doing other busy planning other activities after the run but for now I would really like a headcount.. so reply to this if you can make it> See link below:

http://www.local28forr.com/id5.html

Adjust the like-up time to 10:00

Adjust the end point to the Shrine Club in Buckhorn MO however----I talked to the coordinator thismorning (Brian) and he told me that they are trying to get the run to end on Fort Leanard Wood at the USO office on post, that actually would be better--We'll see but for now they are planning on the Shrine Club.. No bands going to be there but there will be food..
Let us know if you plan on make it.. Thank you to all...

Joe
PS: I am posting this at work so I have to go but more to follow once I get hom this evening.. Gotta go..

[COOLMACHINE]

CoolMachine is ready to ride. Count me in. :spyder:

[SSG Bean]

My wife and I are in. I'll get in touch with Captianryder to figure out some details. Looking forward to it.

[xpeschon]

Alright SSG Bean that makes 5 of us,, this is gonna be good you are on the LIST brother.. I know you talk alot to Captianryder .. Promote it best you can and we will be in touch via this threat..
Joe

[captainryder]

Anybody wanting to keep in touch with myself, can use the e-mail below or this website contact - goes to the same e-mail.

I'm excited about this for two reasons.

a. It does support a good cause. I was active 4.5 years and reservist for 16 years. My daughter is active Kansas National Guard and been to Iraq. And in 6 years will have her "20". The USO provides good support to troops in far-away places. A completely self-supported, non government funded organization, it provides soldiers with a place to sit down and see familiar "home" things as well as sending "U.S. entertainers and people" to war zone areas. Enough said.

b. For Spyderlovers, this is will be a great way for (at least from middle of Missouri) westward into Kansas, south into Arkansas, and possibly north into Iowa to come together for a first time. BUT EVERYBODY WHO WANTS TO RIDE THAT WEEKEND TO MISSOURI, from as far away as you want, we hope you come. :2thumbs:

Heck, Lamonster thinks a 1000 mile run to Houston, Tx from Tennessee is a weekend walk!

Now, let's start seeing some ideas as to where to " Ride On" that weekend. Lake of Ozarks is still centrally located, and the backroads to the lake from USO ride would be great. Also, Xpeschon, talked about the HA HA Tonka castle ruins at the lake... it is a great place to enjoy. ON the other hand the drive south to the Scenic Riverways is nice as well. But hotels / overnight might offer less choices. Talk this up.

kweir13@comcast.net

[GaryTheBadger]

I'd like to do this if my Spyder is running reliably by then. I am making progress with my local dealer.

[xpeschon]

I'd like to do this if my Spyder is running reliably by then. I am making progress with my local dealer.

Its down the road a bit so I hope to see ya there, hopefully the the dealer will get it "where it needs to be" by then and we can "Add you to the list" brother.. The best of luck in dealing with your situation..

Keep us posted..
Joe

[Mo Lee]

I think this is going to work, as for other things to do The Lake area surely would be good for drawing crowds. Springfield Mo is only about 90 miles away and Bass Pro is a popular spot to visit and then there is always Branson. We could always base the whole get together from the St Robert area and ride out from there for sight seeing and etc. It sounds like a lot of us has ties to the military so this would be a great cause.

[RTGENE]

I will be there on the 13th and 14th---Thank you for putting this together.

I am a member of the Patriot Guard if your not familiar with this group please take a moment to look over their site.
http://www.patriotguard.org/


If you read some of the "Letters of Appreciation" you will want to join them in showing respect for our fallen soldiers families.
Gene
sturm111@swbell.net

[SSG Bean]

I will be there on the 13th and 14th---Thank you for putting this together.

I am a member of the Patriot Guard if your not familiar with this group please take a moment to look over their site.
http://www.patriotguard.org/


If you read some of the "Letters of Appreciation" you will want to join them in showing respect for our fallen soldiers families.
Gene
sturm111@swbell.net (sturm111@swbell.net)

I occasionally see the patriot guard escorting the funeral procession to the cemetery on Ft. Leavenworth. Thanks for doing what you do!

[xpeschon]

GREAT to see you can make it.. I will add you to the list bmwgene,, I'm getting excited about this one, should be good and again, Thank you for your support
Joe

[xpeschon]

K, here is the list so far:

captainryder
xpeschon
SSG Bean
bmwgene
Mo Lee
COOLMACHINE

Who else wants to jump on the band wagon? Open for all ---where are you AR/KS members at? I there is a member thats way out there we can kind of adjust out plans on that Saturday after the USO ride to rally somewhere in a central location for the overnight so PLEASE don't let this be a factor in your decition..
Joe..
Thanks to all..

PS: GaryTheBadger plans to attend if he is up and running by then..

[xpeschon]

It appears that theres not to much activity on this so we may have the number of 6, maybe 7 if GaryTheBadger's machine is up and running and he feels confortable on the trip. Would love to see and meet him. Lets see what happens in the next week or so..
Talk to ya all soon
Joe

[GaryTheBadger]

Its running, it just turned 1000 miles last Saturday during a shake-down run to Eureka Springs, I'm just not sure yet that I trust it for a long ride. I'd say 50/50 at this point. I'll be ryding it again today.

[captainryder]

Good to hear Gary, :clap:

By June you'll be wanting to take that ride, and the Ozarks is waiting.

As we get closer to June, the "itch" to ride will catch alot more of us. I haven't heard anything from the folks just over the line in Kansas at Spring Hill, KS.... ?? Teacherbob where are you?

[teacherbob]

Ken,
I'm trying to arrange my schedule so, I can make it. Saturdays are my busiest days in the store and June is a busy time for me.
I would realy like to meet up with everyone.


Bob

[xpeschon]

Thats GREAT news Gary, I'm with the Captain---June is a bit away yet and I am hoping that you have the confedence in your spyder for this, I can offer you this, cause I would really like for you to make it--Worse case--If something happens to your spyder I WILL get you home on Sunday, I have a trailer and the truck to pull it so no worries bro.. I'm off on Monday so its no big deal.

As for Ken I'm hoping that your schedule can be adjusted in order to make this, should be fun and I am itching to get it all started..

Ride Safe

Joe

[spyderbitten]

GF and I would love to attend this but a little to far in the future to commit yet. We are pretty interactive with our grandchildren and if we can escape for the ride we would sure enjoy it.

Mike

[captainryder]

Yeah, I know what you mean spyderbitten.

Have my first grandchild (daughter) and we babysit every other weekend! Looks like it might be our weekend that week also. If it is, we will definitely have me go and bring along the "spoiled one" via car or something. ( Dang, I wish they made small helmets for 22 month old riders ) :clap::clap::clap:

And teacherbob, hope things can work out for you and (tell your friends also)

It's early, but I appreciate everyone's consideration for this. It will sure be nice to have a good bunch (nest full) of Spyders riding in this. And if we get on the post, the soldiers and families will swarm us for sure! ( That's the coolest thing about riding your Spyder!)

[xpeschon]

No new update on the final end point of the ride yet. I plan on touching base with Brian (he is the guy orginizing the whole ride) to see if they have made any head way on end point so stay tuned for that info. I hope for the sake of everyone involved they are able to pull this one out.. I can tell you this, it HAS been done in the pass because we have escorded many of TROOPS home from Iraq via Gray Hound Buses being escorded by many bikes and the waiver has always been approved for this and plus we have escorded funerals for falling soliers from the Airfield to the Chapel and from the Chapel to the funral home on many occations and ALWAYS have had the waiver approval for this so-----Hopefull the General will sign this one since it is actually HIS RIDE.. I don't see any problems but I will keep you posted.. Ride Safe.

Joe

[Spydr in KS]

Would like to go if I can get away. Is there a group leaving the KC area and when?

[Mo Lee]

Just read on a local forum apparently the 13th of June. There is a car/bike show in St Robert in conjunction with the county fair. Might be an additional activity for this get together.It may not be a big event but I will keep my ears open.

Lee

[xpeschon]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10231

CALLING ALL USO RIDERS PLEASE SEE THE MESSAGE ABOVE IT WAS POSTED BY ONE OF OUR BROTHERS SOMETIME TODAY!!!!

Mo Lee have you heard anything about this? I have not but you can bet that I will make some phone calls tomorrow.. Check this out all spyder riders---If this is true (and I actually believe it is but till I actuall here it from Fort Leonard Wood) this means that we can ride on POST without any waiver simply cause we have 3 wheels on the ground, WOW this is really cool cause my wife can now drive the spyder to work.... But again, I have to hear it from the Safety office here in Fort Leonard wood!! If you have ever spent any time in the Armed Services you know as well as I do that each Command must abide by the regulations however they CAN adjust to a more stronger restrictions, lets keep our fingers crossed,, Now look at the message above..

Lets ride boys the spyder is running strong..
Joe

[kcmess]

We're interested in the ride in June! Add us to the list as potential riders!!!

[irish2themax]

Although I live in WV, my brother just moved to Camdenton MO. If my SE5 is running well, I may make a road trip. Anything for the troops is a worthwhile event

[xpeschon]

irish2themax--This would be a GREAT oppertunity for you to visit your brother,, Camdenton is right around the corner, would really be nice if you could make it.. Keep us posted, the final planning will begin soon so stay tuned.. June is perfect weather to ride in MO...

As for kcmess you got it but for planning purposes as soon as you know you can either MAKE it or BACK out of it PLEASE post a message cause of Hotel reservations for a overnight stay.. Thanks and lets hope the both of you make it..

Joe

[irish2themax]

I just spoke with my brother and have made plans to travel to Camdenton a couple of days ahead.

I've never driven a bike before so I'm not exactly sure how long it will take me to become comfortable on the interstate. However, by June I ought to be feel comfortable or I ought to sell my Spyder!!

[SSG Bean]

Glad to see that our group is growing! It's nice to have some out-of-towners added. I'm sure we'll have a great time.:thumbup:

[xpeschon]

K this looks really good... I am waiting to hear from the CAPTAIN to complete the final plans.. So stay tuned for an UPDATE to be published on Monday the 18th of May.. This will include an overnight stay at a unknown place as of right now however, by Monday when I post the final plans there will be a hotel link on there for all of you to make your own reservations, so again, STAY TUNED the 13th of June is right around the corner.. Hopefully I will have an answer for you all as to if the ride is ending up on FORT LEONADWOOD or not, keep you fingers crossed lets up it ends up there.... They are still waiting to hear back for the Generals Staff as to see if he is going to approve the waiver, they are still hopefull that this will get approved and if not, thats alright as well but overall it would be nice to at least see the post..

Joe

[irish2themax]

We have to register and pay the $10, right?

http://www.local28forr.com/id5.html

[Mo Lee]

As far as I know we just register there prior to the run, at least last year that is the way it worked no preregistration required.

[DannyS]

I would love to join you its an 8.5 hour trip, however the 13th is my birthday and my neighbors are throwing me a party on Friday and my cousin on Saturday. Come to think of it I don't feel like celebrating (I'll be 60) so may be I'll miss my own party. :2thumbs:

[Mo Lee]

DannyS if you ride 300 miles on your 60th birthday to make this run I'll buy you a Birthday cake. Hwy 54 is a great ride and gets you real close.

Lee

[DannyS]

It's not 300 miles its 540. I really would like to go but I think I am going to have to attend the parties and pretend I am enjoying them, may be later in the summer I can make another run. I went to school at Stephens in Columbia and would like to visit some time.

[spyderbitten]

I went to school at Stephens in Columbia and would like to visit some time.[/quote]


DannyS,

When you return to Columbia let me know. Perhaps we could go for a ride or meet for lunch.

Mike

[DannyS]

Is Shakespear Pizza still in bussiness?

[captainryder]

Hello,

Sorry for the delay, I've been in Texas with an ill father. But I will be getting back tonight or NLT tommorrow night with final plans. For now, sent XPECHON some final suggestions.

1. Everybody try to meet at 7:30am to 8am in Lebanon, MO at Shoney's for breakfast. 1015 S. Jefferson ST, Lebanon, MO. (Only 2 places with good breakfast in town.... they may be crowded)

2. Optional, meet us at 9am at the Registration/Start POint, Lebanon Harley Davidson.

Those coming down Friday night.... we think that staying in Lake of the Ozarks area Saturday night will be the final stop that day. It's about 35 miles to Lebanon from middle of Osage Beach at Lake of Ozarks area. A 45 minute ride that morning from your hotel to Leabanon Saturday to start the rally won't be too bad.

I suggest that we stay in the 5700 to 6400 block of US Hwy 54 in Osage Beach area at the Lake of the Ozarks, lots of hotels in this 1.5 mile stretch ( think of Branson, alittle less crowded, but lots of traffic, and eats, and resort things along this stretch) The major hotels in this stretch are Super 8, Econo Lodge, Comfort Inn, Rodeway Inn.

After the USO ride we will leave for a ride back to Lake of the Ozarks.... plan on stopping for light lunch as suggested before... then ride one of 2-3 routes to the Lake area.... Options, we can vote on one or decide later: Bennett Spring Park, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, or the Lake Ozark Dam Area . Then check-in later, and dinner.

Plan on farewell breakfast somewhere next morning .... 9am??

More formal plans, contacts, coming. For now... contact me at kweir13@comcast.net.... I work still, so after 5pm most weekdays. or my cell phone is 816-810-3441.....

Looking forward to a great time......

[captainryder]

Kansas City group.

Let's definitely plan to ride down Friday Afternoon. The earliest I can get away is 2-3pm... It's a 3 hour ride. I'll meet anywhere you want. My job takes me to different locations in Kansas City each day... but June 12th I am in North Kansas City, Vivion Road area. I could take my Spyder to work, then meet up with all somewhere and travel.

Suggested route: US 50 ( instead of I-70) to Sedalia, Turn south on Hwy 65, to Preston, MO at junction of Hwy 54. Then Hwy 54 towards Camdenton and Osage Beach...... hotel

We could meet some of you guys from Kansas also. Hwy 54 runs towards Wichita, KS ??? Anybody coming from that direction???

[spyderbitten]

Is Shakespear Pizza still in bussiness?


Yes, and still going strong.

Mike

[xpeschon]

OK folks here you go... First of all it was very nice to talk to you today Kurt, I am looking forward to finally meeting some folks.. Lets discuss members first here is what I have the people are the
FOR SURE LIST: xpeschon, coolmachine, SSG Bean, Captainryder, Mo Lee, bmwgene, irish2themax and spyderbitten
Here is the POSSIBLES: GaryTheBadger, Teacherbob, Spyder in KS and kcmess...... Is this all correct??

SEE BELOW FOLKS:
13th of June 2009
9:00 am Meet at Shoney’s American Lebanon MO. (Breakfast 1015 S. Jefferson ST)
10:00am After breakfast we will move to the Harley Shop in Lebanon for Registration (need not register ON LINE, you can do this at the site) for USO Run.
NOON: The USO Run will begin from Lebanon Mo to St. Roberts MO. (Apprx 45 minute run through Lebanon and on to I-44 exit off at Buckhorn and procede through Waynesville and St.Roberts MO)
AFTER THE RIDE THE COMMANDING GENERAL WILL GIVE A QUICK BRIEF THANKING ALL AND A MEAL AFTER WORDS.
3:00pm (?) We will then backtrack to Lebanon, MO, turn north at Lebanon, and travel to Bennett Springs State Park for a site seeing attraction headed up by Kurt. (Appx. 1 hour ride)
4:30pm (?) We will then travel toUS 54 entering Camdenton, MO and on into Lake of the Ozarks where we will be spending the night..

See Below
NOTE 1: SO ANY ONE WANTING TO COME A DAY EARLY IF YOU MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO-----That Saturday morning it’s about an hour’s drive to link up with the rest of us on Saturday morning at Shoney’s.
NOTE 2: Kurt is going to due a RECON on the many different Hotels this week-end and will publish his results and we can go from there, I would recommend that we all stay at the same Hotel however its entirely up to you folks, so STAY TUNED FOR THE HOTEL RESULTS..
We will then all settle in the hotel for about an hour just to get situated and relax a minute… Possible gather at the pool area-/-lobby area and socialize as well
7:00pm (?) As a group we will decide on where we are going to eat Supper at. This will be a restaurant type activity and get to know one another.. I figure a little introduction and background by each one of us.. Should be fun..
Options after Supper: We can go for a little cruise in and around Lake of the Ozarks and check out some of the night lights then go back to the hotel OR we can just travel back to the hotel after Supper—We will make the call again as a group..
Sunday June 14th
8:00 am Check out and get some Breakfast and then possible tour a interesting place about 25 minutes from Lake of the Ozark call Ha Ha Tonka State Park:
http://www.mostateparks.com/hahatonka.htm (http://www.mostateparks.com/hahatonka.htm)
After this attraction we will then say FAREWELL and head on home… Should be around Noon on Sunday.
(?) = Just a estimated time of course, I'm sure you all understand
xpeschon 573-528-0296 Call if you need

[Mo Lee]

First of all it sounds like CaptainRyder and Xpeschon are doing a great job planning this if you need me to do anything let me know. I've been tied up putting together a bike ride at work for the weekend prior. Joe I let the Salesman from Cowtown know about this at Safety day on post today. He said to let them know and he would like to join in. Sounds like it is coming together and I'm really looking forward to this.

Lee

[irish2themax]

9:00 am I'll be there!
3:00pm Be there too
4:30pm I'll drop off here and stay with my brother.
7:00pm I'll phone one of you and see what the decision was so I can join you for dinner. ..
Sunday June 14th
8:00 am If my brother wants to join in, I'll make this.Otherwise, I want to spend the time with him. He's battling Chronic Leukemia

:2excited: Thanks for all your efforts...BRAVO ZULU :bowdown: :2thumbs:

[xpeschon]

First of all sorry to hear about your brother, I do understand spending time with him, very important irish2themax... So cowtown want to join in, Very cool,, Just incase you other members know who MO Lee and I are speaking about its the dealership where MO Lee and I bought our spyders, so that should be pretty cool, they will tag along with a few spyders I'm sure of it, they seem to be a pretty good bunch of guys.. Lee I will call them tomorrow--do you remember who you talked to at the dealership? Also, if you have Gene's number ( the other guy who use to work at the honda shop) maybe you can give him a call as well, let me know what he thinks and we can link up with the boys from cowtown and Gene at Price cutters in the morning, yah know?
Joe\

PS: PLEASE POST A NOTE TO IF YOU STILL PLAN ON BEING HERE SO THAT WE ALL KNOW AND DO NOT LEAVE ANYONE BEHIND FOR PLANNING PURPOSES,, THANKS FOLKS..

[Mo Lee]

Hect Joe I can't even remember my own name half the time I think he is the main guy for the Spyders at Cowtown he is the one that sold me mine. As for Gene I don't have his number however the last time I talked to him he was very interested, if I don't see him this week I will check with the owner at Honda this weekend since Gene was a mechanic there for years. We also need to find the Lady in Plato and check into a possible Spyder sighting at TMP. Cowtown also said they are putting together a ride in July he is supposed to let me know more later.

[spyderbitten]

OK folks here you go... First of all it was very nice to talk to you today Kurt, I am looking forward to finally meeting some folks.. Lets discuss members first here is what I have the people are the
FOR SURE LIST: xpeschon, coolmachine, SSG Bean, Captainryder, Mo Lee, bmwgene, irish2themax and spyderbitten
Here is the POSSIBLES: GaryTheBadger, Teacherbob, Spyder in KS and kcmess...... Is this all correct??

SEE BELOW FOLKS:
13th of June 2009
9:00 am Meet at Shoney’s American Lebanon MO. (Breakfast 1015 S. Jefferson ST)
10:00am After breakfast we will move to the Harley Shop in Lebanon for Registration (need not register ON LINE, you can do this at the site) for USO Run.
NOON: The USO Run will begin from Lebanon Mo to St. Roberts MO. (Apprx 45 minute run through Lebanon and on to I-44 exit off at Buckhorn and procede through Waynesville and St.Roberts MO)
AFTER THE RIDE THE COMMANDING GENERAL WILL GIVE A QUICK BRIEF THANKING ALL AND A MEAL AFTER WORDS.
3:00pm (?) We will then backtrack to Lebanon, MO, turn north at Lebanon, and travel to Bennett Springs State Park for a site seeing attraction headed up by Kurt. (Appx. 1 hour ride)
4:30pm (?) We will then travel toUS 54 entering Camdenton, MO and on into Lake of the Ozarks where we will be spending the night..

See Below
NOTE 1:SO ANY ONE WANTING TO COME A DAY EARLY IF YOU MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO-----That Saturday morning it’s about an hour’s drive to link up with the rest of us on Saturday morning at Shoney’s.
NOTE 2: Kurt is going to due a RECON on the many different Hotels this week-end and will publish his results and we can go from there, I would recommend that we all stay at the same Hotel however its entirely up to you folks, so STAY TUNED FOR THE HOTEL RESULTS..
We will then all settle in the hotel for about an hour just to get situated and relax a minute… Possible gather at the pool area-/-lobby area and socialize as well
7:00pm (?) As a group we will decide on where we are going to eat Supper at. This will be a restaurant type activity and get to know one another.. I figure a little introduction and background by each one of us.. Should be fun..
Options after Supper: We can go for a little cruise in and around Lake of the Ozarks and check out some of the night lights then go back to the hotel OR we can just travel back to the hotel after Supper—We will make the call again as a group..
Sunday June 14th
8:00 am Check out and get some Breakfast and then possible tour a interesting place about 25 minutes from Lake of the Ozark call Ha Ha Tonka State Park:
http://www.mostateparks.com/hahatonka.htm (http://www.mostateparks.com/hahatonka.htm)
After this attraction we will then say FAREWELL and head on home… Should be around Noon on Sunday.
(?) = Just a estimated time of course, I'm sure you all understand
xpeschon 573-528-0296 Call if you need


Please move me from the "for sure" list to the "possible" list. Due to four grandsons it seems we never know what weekends bring. Will try very hard to make this trip but please don't hold anything up on our account. Will keep in touch and let everyone know closer to the 13th. Thanks for inviting us.

Mike and Liz

[xpeschon]

spyderbitten got it brother, hope you can make it though... OK to Mo Lee and the other member, we now have a Dealership from Cuba MO traveling with us, the name of the Dealership is Cowtown and again its in Cuba MO.. His name is Lynn and is going to have 3 spyder riders with him.. Lee he is going to meet us at Price Cutters at 8:30 in the morning then we will all travel to Lebanon to link up at Shoneys... I am so much looking forward to this little gather..

Joe

[GaryTheBadger]

Not gonna be able to make this one :(

[xpeschon]

Thats fine brother, I just sent you a PM, let me know what you think?

Joe

[RTGENE]

I am looking forward to the 13th I will meet you all at Shoneys for breakfast.
I plan on going up on the 12th.
Today I passed by Cowtown----they had lots of red spyders out front. I did not see any silver---but that's not worth mentioning since they are so fast many are never seen.
smilingene

[SSG Bean]

Well guys, unfortunately I have to pull out of this one. I had another engagement come up that I can't avoid... I was really looking forward to doing this. I would still love to get together and ride, so keep me informed of future events. Sorry again... I would have loved to meet you all! Have fun and ride safe!:thumbup:

[captainryder]

Just returned from the Lake of the Ozark Area.....

1. Scoped out a place to stay in Osage Beach, MO
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites, 5760 Hwy 54, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Our group rate is confirmed for June 12th (Fri) and June 13th ( Sat) if you want to stay together. I got a block of (8) rooms reserved at a two day rate of $169.99. You can contact the hotel under (sorry if this is plagarism Gene..) the name Mid Mo Spyder Group, If you want this rate and a room ( only 7 left, as I have reserved one myself), contact the hotel before JUNE 5TH, 2009.

2. The Econo Lodge is approx 8.5 miles from Junction of Hwy 5 and Hwy 54 east of Camdenton. The morning of the 13th we can ride down to Lebanon, MO from the hotel which is a total of 33 miles to Leabanon.

3. Lots of other places to stay in the Lake of the Ozark area if other riders have points, discount cards, etc... wanting to use for optional lodging.

4. Or....Meet at Shoney's in Lebanon, MO around 9am Saturday 13th. Then around 9:45 we will go to the Harley Davidson Dealership to sign-up for the USO Ride.

5. For those not familiar with Lebanon, MO..... It stradles I-44, main town is on the north side of I-44. There are 3 exits, I will call them A. ( furthest west, B. middle exit and C. furthest east.) Hwy 5 runs north and south through Lebanon and crosses I-44 on exit B. This is also known as Jefferson St in Lebanon. Shoney's is about .2miles north off of exit B. The Harley Davidson Dealership is along the south side service road along side of I-44 between exits A. and B. You can get to the service road at Exit A. fairly easy at the ramp/overpass. At exit B. you have to go down to the second stoplight south of I-44 then turn right and it works back towards the Interstate and eventually turns left going west as the service road on the south side of the interstate. Follow it for about .8 miles to the H.D. dealership.

6. Contacts: Econo Lodge: (573) 348-1781 or gm.mo135@choicehotels.com BE SURE TO SAY GROUP RATE FOR MID MO SPYDER GROUP 169.99 FOR 2 DAYS. It might be more for a single night, but they had more rooms available for Saturday then Fri & Sat together thus I booked 8. If there are more than 8 of us, I'm sorry, but the place still has rooms and Don Neuharth (owner) probably will accomodate. Place is clean and preferably non-smoking.

[irish2themax]

Thanks CR...great information. Looking forward to the ryde!!

[captainryder]

Sorry to hear that GarytheBadger and SSGBean can't make it. But hoping others will fill their place and make this a great group of Spyders.

Just a quick reminder, see previous posts below, if you want to stay as a group at the Econo-Lodge in Osage Beach, the deadline for confirming a reservation at the 2-day group rate is June 5th (a Friday).

To anyone driving down on Friday 12th from Kansas City, my offer still open to buddy-up about 3pm (earliest I can get away) from North Kansas City or can meet anyone along the way. Should be in Sedalia, MO (junction Hwy 65 and US 50) by 5:30pm or at Preston, MO (junction of Hwy 65 and US 54) by 7:00pm or see you at the Econo-Lodge by 8:00pm. :thumbup:

[irish2themax]

:2excited: about the chance to meet other :spyder2: ryders. Really looking forward to the event

[xpeschon]

Great Job Captain... I have made my reservation with the hotel.. Thanks for the info, so I think that leaves 6 rooms available now... I told the young lady that I am only going to spend one night and that will be Saturday the 13th of June.. I'm like you Captain I hope others will tag into this threat and fill there shoes, we'll see.. As for me I plan on riding up on Friday the 12th after work, I should be able to be there around 6:00 PM just to meet everyone and maybe go out to dinner, what ever will be good with me though... Then I will travel back home and meet up with you all on that Saturday Morning Breakfast deal at 9:00AM.. I will try and bring along MO Lee on the Friday night run maybe we will just bring up the Aero and the Valk, are you lisening Lee??? Again,, Great Job Captain and see you soon..

Joe

[Mo Lee]

I hear you Joe, you realize if we do that we might have to ride back in the dark and there is a lot of Forest Rats on Hwy 7. Let me check my calendar if that is my normal day off, sounds great, however if not I should stay home and clean the Spyder that evening.

Lee

[xpeschon]

Well it don't get much worse then it did today for me as long as this get together is coming along.. About an hour after I made my reservation at the hotel it was announce that we all had to be into work on Sunday the 14th of June, well what the F*&^!!! I only work about 2 week-ends a year and never have to worry about putting in time off on a week-end so therefore I must adjust my schedule with the USO RUN.. Fortunitly I plan on doing all the activities (even coming up Friday night the 12th) for a gathering of spyders (Oh and I think I can get Lee to come along right Lee?), except the overnighter on the 13th and the Sunday's activities,, I am truly sorry about this and I feel really bad but its either get "Firied" and enjoy a 1/2 day event or go to work on that Sunday, so with that being said I plan on being at work on the 14th..... BUT again, I will be there for all other activityes.. Again, Sorry and I am really looking forward to the ride..

Joe

[Mo Lee]

Not a problem Joe I plan on being there till Sunday. Working on base myself, I understand these things. As for the run up on Friday evening, that is not my Friday to be off however I do get off at 1500 that day. We'll just leave the evening trip as probably at this point and two wheels would be fine with me.

[COOLMACHINE]

Hello Everybody,
Just wanted to thank everyone who put effort into getting this thing off and running. Unfortunately, I am going to have to pass on this trip. I was notified today of a work situation with a leave of abscence from one of my co-workers. I am going to have to step in and cover for them while they are out. I hope to make it on the next gathering of Spyders. I hope the trip goes great for all of you with bright sunny skies. Have a safe trip. Jerry :(

[irish2themax]

Can we do another check of those who are going? I've lost track

[xpeschon]

Yah give me till tomorrow though cause I have kind of lost track a bit myself and do not want to give you and other members any false info..

As I do know it off the top of my head to be right now though there is:

Myself xpeschon (except the Sundays activities)
Mo Lee
Captainryder
bmwgene
irish2themax (and your brother if he is interested in the Sunday deal)
3 spyders guys from Cuba MO, ( these are a dealership folks,, Not sure if they will do the Sunday thing either but will be there for the ride)


I'm sure I missed a couple people---again these are members that I know off the top of my head... Help a brother out, who else plans on attending please post? I will go through the message board if no response is added to this message but I know there is a couple floaters out there..

Joe

Edited:

Possible: spyderbitten ( Unknown at this time)

So this completes the list as I know it as well.. 8 for sure and 1 possible inless I missed someone and if I did I'm sorry but please post if you are still interested.

[xpeschon]

Anyone around Lake of the Ozark on Sunday the 31st of May about 4:00 PM? I say a yellow and black one near the Harley dealership as they where entering Lake of the Ozark I was leaving.. My wife had the spyder in the lead and I followed with a Green and Beigh Honda Areo, I had a passenger on the back and who ever it was we EXCHANGED a wave and kept right on going... She (my wife) was on a Black and Gray one..
Just thought I'd ask

Joe

[Mo Lee]

I just received an email They have changed the ending point for the USO ride to on Fort Leonard Wood. I will attach the revised flyer so everyone coming can meet the requirements, I know a few Spyderlovers were hoping for this.

[captainryder]

Sorry to hear about the " work before pleasure " requirements for you Joe and you also "coolmachine". But I'm glad thay changed the end point to on post.... I think the folks at the post will enjoy seeing a big turnout as well as some real nifty Spyders.... :ohyea::ohyea::ohyea::ohyea::ohyea:

Hope there are still some coming from Kansas, Arkansas, and especially around Kansas City. Just a quick reminder, the deadline for reservations at the contract rate is tommorrow !!!! June 5th.

I won't be down to the hotel till about 8pm on Friday, so if I don't see some of you that evening... ( Joe and Mo Lee ) I'll catch you Saturday morning..... Looking forward to meeting everyone....

[irish2themax]

As the day for departure draws closer, I get more excited about meeting other :spyder2: ryders. For the next week, I plan on ryding as much as I can to develop the necessary butt calluses for the 2 day trip to MO :roflblack:

Am hoping the weather forecast changes (as it usually does) 'cause they're predicting rain on the 11th (my second day on the road)

[xpeschon]

I am so much looking forward to this one.. MO Lee I contacted Cowtown and they are coming with 3 for sure spyders and maybe a forth one, no word on how much they will get involved as far as the activities goes however they will do the actually ride so thats cool.. Link-up time for them is 8:30 here in Waynesville at Kum and Go, we can talk about this on Friday.. Yah I had an american legion meeting last night and they mentioned this but by the time I got home from the meeting and did some things around the house I kind of forgot about it but this is really good news guys, the Commanding General did the right thing to allow everyone on Fort Leanard Wood since it is a Fort Wood Ride!! Seems as though everything is coming together on this one, just wish there was a few more spyders but thats alright, we still have a lot of riding left and maybe after this one we can put together a "RUN TO THE STATE LINES" ride that would consist of picking up other members from the AR, IL, IA, KS (did I leave any other bordering states out?) we can talk about this one on the 14th... I am looking forward to this..

See ya all soon oh and as the Captain said, make you reservation if you plan on spending the night today is the dead line!

PS: irish2themax I hope the weather holds out for ya brother!!

Joe

[Mo Lee]

Thanks for the heads up Captainryder I'll check with Joe and see if he still wants to come up Friday night. I believe we have one more local guy coming on the ride at least. I did read something yesterday saying the route of travel will be the outer road instead of the interstate, which is pretty much all historic Rt 66. I hope everyone reads the clothing requirements for entering the Fort sounds like those of us with stickers still have to wear the hot gear.
Irish you be careful on your trip, when I bought the silver spyder I really wanted a red one so it would be easier to be seen. Since that time I've decided the spyder is different enough that cage drivers see it so well they are dangerous to us and every other vehicle around.

[Mo Lee]

Only one more week before the Mid-Missouri Spyder invasion! Looking back thru previous posts it still sounds like we will muster more than 10 Spyders. I'm working on contacting a couple more local local riders that don't seem to be on this web site. Joe do you have a way to contact the lady with the yellow Spyder? Hope to see meet a lot of Spyder folks lets hope as the time draws near more will decide to join in the fun.

Lee

[captainryder]

TEN Spders:f_spider::f_spider::f_spider::f_spider::f_s pider::f_spider::f_spider::f_spider::f_spider::f_s pider:

That's a really good first showing for Mid-Missouri meet. Hope there are a few more surprises !

Irish...ride safe !!

AS for the post requirements for clothing, I'm just glad they didn't say knee-high boots ! But it's great we will be getting this show on the post. By the way is this the first year driving onto post? HOpe the stop point is a place were post residences can come by and mingle.

See you all next Friday night or Saturday morning. That parking lot at HD Lebanon is not real big, so there will be alot of us out on the driveway or service road. In any event, I think the Spyders should take up the rear of this group, unless someone has enough pull for the leaders of the pack :thumbup:

[Mo Lee]

That's what I was thinking, a Spyder grand final. I'm not sure but I believe 3-4 years ago they finished on post. of course the Post Commander was a Biker and lead the runs then.

[RTGENE]

I mentioned our USO ride to my good friend Lewis.
He is a Harley driver but as a redeeming quality he is also a past Dust off Pilot. So now we are heading up Thursday to spend some time riding around the lake.
On Friday night we will be waiting for you.
smilingene

[irish2themax]

I don't care if he rides a unicycle, I would be honored to have any Dusty driver join the group!

[irish2themax]

Okay...packing up the :spyder2: tomorrow so I can get an early start Wednesday morning. I put all of the Spyder dealers/phone numbers along the way into my GPS just to be safe. I asked my dealer if I had to do anything special to use the BEST Plus since I have no documentation yet. They said dealer only needs to enter my VIN number into the computer to get confirmation.

So I guess I'll see you all Saturday at Shoneys. My brother and a friend are going to join on their Harleys.

[xpeschon]

Wow this is coming together really nice,, Glad to hear that may are bringing along other riders.. irish2themax be careful and we will link up Saturday Morning for sure... Hey ya Captain,, No need for any of you folks to worry about the required gear to ride on post, this was all waivered by the Commanding General,,, HOWEVER IF you are a soldier in the ride or a DOD Civilian you MUST have on the proper gear,, So therefore it will put MO Lee for sure in the gear and as for me,,, I'm really not sure,, Lee I am a contractor, I don't think I need to wear that stuff do I?? I will figure it out though.... Now as for the Lady with the spyder,, I have emailed her but it says she is "out of the office",, This is the only way I know how to get a hold of her,, I will continue.. Any word from the guy at TMP??

K boys, ride careful as this started to develop and see you soon..

xpeschon

[Mo Lee]

Wow it does sound good, hearing the Harleys makes me want to drag out the Valkyries, but thats alright I dusted a few of them last Saturday with the Spyder. I havn't heard from TMP, the gentleman on 28 said he would love to go however his wife has been sick so he can't make it this time. As for the gear I would say it will be a matter of if you have a sticker you need the gear. My plan is to have the gear with me and if they check I will put it on however I've been pretty good a blending in with the crowd before.

[irish2themax]

No need for any of you folks to worry about the required gear to ride on post, this was all waivered by the Commanding General,,, HOWEVER IF you are a soldier in the ride or a DOD Civilian you MUST have on the proper gear.

Good to hear...means I don't have to bring my spare DOT helmet. (Was thinking of putting the DOT symbol from my Bell on my Givi anyway...LOL) Was running out of room 'cause I'm bringing a cooler of Diet Pepsi and some mods that I'm shanghaing my brother into installing for me.

[Mo Lee]

The only thing waived is the requirement for long sleeves, full fingered gloves, Motorcycle safety course, and reflective material. Everyone still must have over the ankle boots, long pants, eye protection (windshield does not count), DOT approved Helmet and at least open fingered gloves. Also proof of insurance, valid drivers license, and registration.

[xpeschon]

We'll be fine.. I am sure as we approach the gate they will have a open lane for all to travel in and it will be a seam-less entrance. I'm not getting wrapped around this.. I plan on just wearing my NON DOD helmet as I always do and they never say anything about it.. I will do the final coordination with Cowtown today and also try to get a hold of Cheryle ( the female that has the spyder) today, hopefully she's back in the office, and you work on the TMP guy.. K, gotta get ready for work now, see ya all soon..

Joe

[spyderbitten]

Sorry, but Liz and I will have to set this one out. Hope all goes well, ride safe and have fun.

Mike

[irish2themax]

(Was thinking of putting the DOT symbol from my Bell on my Givi anyway...LOL

My Givi helmet looks good with a DOT sticker. Made it by DMV this afternoon for my skills test. Now fully legal 3-wheel ryder

[Mo Lee]

Congrats Irish on the license. Rumor has it that Post will be checking License and insurance for sure. Weather should be Ok sounds like continued spotty thundershowers thru Sat so if you have an hour of storms you still have 23 hours to ride that day. Besides the Spyder handles rain well I verified that yesterday on the way home from work.

[irish2themax]

Hitting the road in 2 hours. Cya all at Shoney's on Sat morning

[Mo Lee]

Tomorrow is the Day! I have today off so I can work on my Honey-Do list. Sure hope Irish2themax is having a good trip. Xpeschon have you talked to Cowtown lately I hope they make it. I'm going to check TMP again today since I never got a call, I have to swing past the shop to do a report this afternoon anyway. Sure looking forward to meeting other Spyder people so we can share ideas.

Lee

[xpeschon]

Our friend in cuba has started a message board of the USO run with pictures so lets join him... Here is where you should now post anything doing with the USO run and add your pictures and comments.. Ride Safe and see ya all soon.
Joe

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