Spyders in the Smokies Rally, who's going?

[superfly3]

I'm in:clap::2thumbs: going.

 

[1VENOM]

I'm so excited that so many are going:yes::clap:. I missed last years , but, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. It's lonely here in Hampton Roads, Va. There are about 22 Spyder owners within a 50 miles radius here, but have only been able to ride with two :doorag::doorag:. I hope more will come out of hiding soon.
Did anyone camp at the last rally? If so did you plan on doing it this year, too. Were are the good grounds?

 

[NancysToy]

We'll Flag and Light the ditch this year! :roflblack:

Sorry....just couldn't resist!

Ohhhh, TV coverage. Great! :roflblack:

 

[retired1]

Spyders in the Smokies

It looks like Capt. John and I will be at the Red Roof. I look forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting some new ones. Lamont, there may be enough Spyders in your front yard that no one (not mentioning any names) will have to cross the ditch.:roflblack:

 

[Roy's Bassets]

Smokies

My wife and I will be there, booked Red Roof Inn 19-25 in March. Would like to go to the BBQ if someone will show me where.:yes:

 

[irish2themax]

My wife and I will be there, booked Red Roof Inn 19-25 in March. Would like to go to the BBQ if someone will show me where.:yes:

Follow the line!

 

[Capt John]

Red Roof Inn is booked all up, barring a cancellation. Check on hotwire for deals.

 

[BumbleBee]

There are other Hotels on the same street;

http://maps.google.com/maps?near=30...l=35.716413,-83.520985&sspn=0.024391,0.036478

 

[musicarcade]

Leap of Faith

Despite all the issues I'm having with my :spyder:, I pulled the trigger and registered for the SitS as a room at the Microtel. I had such a great time last year and would like to put more names with faces in person.
Keeping my fingers crossed...ray:

For those who are wondering, it's still in the shop but Carlo is on the case now so hopefully the wheels of progress will start to move....

 

[Capt John]

We'll Flag and Light the ditch this year! :roflblack:

Sorry....just couldn't resist!

Any prizes awarded this year to ditch jumpers?:roflblack:

 

[musicarcade]

Maybe there will be one for the first to walk across the tennis court...
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[bjt]

It looks like Capt. John and I will be at the Red Roof. I look forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting some new ones. Lamont, there may be enough Spyders in your front yard that no one (not mentioning any names) will have to cross the ditch.:roflblack:

In Forrest's defense, it was dark out by the time he left (one of the last ones of leave) and the shallow ditch he was stuck in wasn't really noticeable. Still it's fun to pick on him about this, I'm glad he can take the ribbing.


I was just remembering the first year of the SpyderLovers BBQ. docdoru, patches and someone that was later dubbed SpyderKiller took off for Lamont's place ahead of the group Lamont was leading back. We caught up to them with patches's Spyder having a flat on the side of the road after his Spyder and SpyderKiller's Goldwing "kissed" at a busy intersection. Lamont missed a good portion of his first BBQ in helping trailer the Spyder back to his place. Hopefully this year will be more uneventful.

 

[BajaRon]

Ohhhh, TV coverage. Great! :roflblack:

If I had video of Forrest and his 'Encounter' last year I might be able to quit eBay and retire on the proceeds! :roflblack:

 

[b2k]

Any prizes awarded this year to ditch jumpers?:roflblack:

I can make that happen how many wants to sign up

 

[b2k]

If I had video of Forrest and his 'Encounter' last year I might be able to quit eBay and retire on the proceeds! :roflblack:

how can you retire someone needs to make sure the ups truck gets to lamonts address :roflblack:

 

[BajaRon]

In Forrest's defense, it was dark out by the time he left (one of the last ones of leave) and the shallow ditch he was stuck in wasn't really noticeable. Still it's fun to pick on him about this, I'm glad he can take the ribbing.

:agree: on all counts. It is surprising that more people didn't get stuck in that trap. This time it was the Spyder that got caught!

I was just remembering the first year of the SpyderLovers BBQ. docdoru, patches and someone that was later dubbed SpyderKiller took off for Lamont's place ahead of the group Lamont was leading back. We caught up to them with patches's Spyder having a flat on the side of the road after his Spyder and SpyderKiller's Goldwing "kissed" at a busy intersection. Lamont missed a good portion of his first BBQ in helping trailer the Spyder back to his place. Hopefully this year will be more uneventful.

That first year was rough. Lamont missed most of the event helping others and SpyderLovers missed Lamont. There's just no reasonable substitute for :firstplace:. But otherwise the food was great (as it always is) and everyone still had a great time.

Lamont fixed that problem by getting a few of us to be rescue volunteers if needed. Lamont will not tolerate someone being stranded (with the exception of yours truly) but he doesn't feel right about not being at his own event either.

Last year it was Forrest getting stuck in the ditch, in the dark. It was an eerie sight. All those lights shining up into the dark sky with strange sounds emanating from the general vicinity. Not sure which were coming from the Spyder and which were coming from the rider.

Almost no one was there to witnesss it, yet it is widely known. Wonder how that happens? But hey....what are friends for anyway?

Each year there is something special to remember. You never know what it will be, you just know it will be something unplanned.

INHO it is the 'Can't Miss' Spyder event of the year...Hope I can make it!

 

[BajaRon]

how can you retire someone needs to make sure the ups truck gets to lamonts address :roflblack:

Have you seen the new advertising campaign?

 

[Degaman]

then there was the guy who thought he could walk on water, and the guy who rolled backwards down the hill after tipping over the lawn chair...

 

[bruceofthebronx]

Thank you

Despite all the issues I'm having with my :spyder:, I pulled the trigger and registered for the SitS as a room at the Microtel. I had such a great time last year and would like to put more names with faces in person.
Keeping my fingers crossed...ray:

For those who are wondering, it's still in the shop but Carlo is on the case now so hopefully the wheels of progress will start to move....

Booked Microtel also, had no idea where to stay, Red Roof booked. See you folks on the 23rd. Ride safe.:2thumbs:

 

[BajaRon]

then there was the guy who thought he could walk on water, and the guy who rolled backwards down the hill after tipping over the lawn chair...

I missed both of those but I heard they were GREAT Entertainment! :clap: Thanks for reminding me. I had to wait till I stopped laughing before I could even reply to this post! :roflblack:

Where else can you get this kind of life experience but at a Spyder event?