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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Rally Information => North East Summer Rally => Topic started by: Marsh White on November 25, 2010, 09:08:31 PM

Poll
Question: How long should the North East rally be
Option 1: 2 days of riding votes: 3
Option 2: 3 days of riding votes: 7
Title: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Marsh White on November 25, 2010, 09:08:31 PM
Here is the link to view the 2011 North East Summer FJ Rally Information: http://www.fjrally.com/11NER.html (http://www.fjrally.com/11NER.html)
Title: 2011 North East FJ Rally?
Post by: Travis398 on November 28, 2010, 04:27:09 PM
Thanks for the push Marsh, I have been thinking about starting a thread to discuss the north east rally. But since you started one I will hijack it.  :pardon:
The only Information about the North East Rally is "there is no Information".

Now that winter is settling in, we have plenty of time to talk about it though............


Who's up for another North East FJ rally?  
(popcorn)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on November 28, 2010, 05:09:53 PM
Count me in!
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on November 29, 2010, 08:53:44 AM
I'd be happy to make it an international rally again... I'm in.  Mid July, right?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Marsh White on November 29, 2010, 09:53:57 AM
Cool!  It looks like this rally is officially happening again!  Don't forget to sign up via the form guys: http://www.fjrally.com/11NER.html (http://www.fjrally.com/11NER.html)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on November 30, 2010, 03:24:18 PM
I'm in
But not on that date, so don't be getting time off yet.

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on November 30, 2010, 06:49:53 PM
Quote from: weymouth399 on November 30, 2010, 03:24:18 PM
I'm in
But not on that date, so don't be getting time off yet.

Bob W

That's fine with me, I know last year the middle of the summer was actually a little more inconvenient for some of the guys.
we have a few other things to work out too, same place? same ride?   

is everyone happy with the loops we ran? do we want to repeat them?

there was 4 guys that rode 1 day last year. so they missed one loop, if we repeat they could catch the other loop this year.

Or we add a day and make a 3rd loop?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on December 01, 2010, 09:41:43 PM
 I'm up for going again.After thousands of miles in the saddle after last years rally I'm looking forward to those roads again.It would be a shame for people to miss the highlights of last years loops.Riding along side the river still replays in my head,even though the pace was slowed buy a pack of touring bikes. 
We talked about more upscale accommodation for the next one,but I vote for a camp ground again.Now that I know the train isn't going to hit my tent,I wouldn't mind the same place again.I will be more prepared this time. I may take a few days more up there either before or after the weekend.Two days seems too short now.
The temps were on the high side,but I still think it's a good time of the year for northern NH.Who knows what next summer will be like.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 02, 2010, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: RACER111V on December 01, 2010, 09:41:43 PM
I'm up for going again.After thousands of miles in the saddle after last years rally I'm looking forward to those roads again.It would be a shame for people to miss the highlights of last years loops.Riding along side the river still replays in my head,even though the pace was slowed buy a pack of touring bikes. 
We talked about more upscale accommodation for the next one,but I vote for a camp ground again.Now that I know the train isn't going to hit my tent,I wouldn't mind the same place again.I will be more prepared this time. I may take a few days more up there either before or after the weekend.Two days seems too short now.
The temps were on the high side,but I still think it's a good time of the year for northern NH.Who knows what next summer will be like.


You summed up my thoughts pretty good here.

it would save us time and money to keep it in West Bethel.


Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 06, 2010, 04:04:24 PM
Quote from: RACER111V on December 01, 2010, 09:41:43 PM
I may take a few days more up there either before or after the weekend.  Two days seems too short now.

Are you saying the rally needs to be longer?   :scratch_one-s_head:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 07, 2010, 08:32:58 PM
who's going to volunteer to ride point this year? I suck at keeping a pace, unless you don't mind doing 90 in that 25 zone again.  (popcorn)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on December 07, 2010, 11:01:07 PM
I thought your pace was just fine until that Volvo turned left in front of you. Let's get a new to the rally rider and stick 'em on the pole position. Unfortunately I am "directionally challenged" and have to pull over and consult my quaint map every 15 minutes or 30 miles, whichever comes first. I devote all my attention to riding, I can't be bothered with thinking ahead to where I might be going. I call it the hurry up and wait method. 
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 10, 2010, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: carsick on December 07, 2010, 11:01:07 PM
I thought your pace was just fine

Sounds like you would rather I get the speeding ticket for you, sweep the road so you can get your 145mph shake down in.

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 10, 2010, 08:03:06 PM
New poll,  2day rally or 3day rally?  :scratch_one-s_head:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on December 10, 2010, 10:57:21 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on December 10, 2010, 07:45:22 PM
Sounds like you would rather I get the speeding ticket for you, sweep the road so you can get your 145mph shake down in.
Yes.
What are you worried about? All those red and whites look the same to Johnny Law, just keep it pinned and they'll catch Bob instead. As far as the shakedown, if I don't have my saddlebags of death on, I can probably keep up better, I've changed from 16/42 to 18/38. Gotta save fuel for the 3 days of riding!
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on December 11, 2010, 11:09:54 PM
I think with a early start we could do the whole of last years route in a day at last years pace.The trip up Mount Washington would kill our average though.Then the next two days we could rerun the route at a pace that I could actually focus on something other than the pavement directly in front of me.....
I'm really only kidding.But there was a few things that went wizzing by that i would like to check out.I never felt pressured to keep that pace,and I truly enjoyed it.The bike did have a few bugs that still hadn't been worked out ,and that was in the back of my mind all weekend.The bike will be a lot more refined this season.
Three days might give some more one day riders a chance to do some of the route.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 12, 2010, 02:34:53 PM
Quote from: RACER111V on December 11, 2010, 11:09:54 PM
we could rerun the route at a pace that I could actually focus on something other than the pavement directly in front of me.....

I remember Bob N. saying "I can't wait to see some of the scenery"  I kind of felt bad cause the only scenery we saw was at the rest stops.

It couldn't have been my fault, I blame Nobby and Eric.........  :diablo:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on December 13, 2010, 06:32:35 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on December 12, 2010, 02:34:53 PM
I remember Bob N. saying "I can't wait to see some of the scenery"  I kind of felt bad cause the only scenery we saw was at the rest stops.

The scenery was nice.  A bit blurry, but nice  :i_am_so_happy:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on December 13, 2010, 09:17:44 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on December 12, 2010, 02:34:53 PM
I remember Bob N. saying "I can't wait to see some of the scenery"  I kind of felt bad cause the only scenery we saw was at the rest stops.

It couldn't have been my fault, I blame Nobby and Eric.........  :diablo:

Oh, I dunno, I remember Nobby stopping to enjoy the view on that corner by the dam when we turned around...
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on December 13, 2010, 09:44:20 PM
Now thats funny, wasn't then but the look on his face said it all. (GET ME F_CKING OUT OF HERE)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 15, 2010, 08:48:57 AM
It's looks like the last weekend of July is the one, does that work for you guys?

30th and 31st?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on December 15, 2010, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on December 15, 2010, 08:48:57 AM
It's looks like the last weekend of July is the one, does that work for you guys?

30th and 31st?
Yes, that's good. What about a 3rd day on the 32nd?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 15, 2010, 08:24:08 PM
Quote from: carsick on December 15, 2010, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on December 15, 2010, 08:48:57 AM
It's looks like the last weekend of July is the one, does that work for you guys?

30th and 31st?
Yes, that's good. What about a 3rd day on the 32nd?

That may be a little tough, I don't think the campground does reservations for the 32nd, but I can ask.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on December 15, 2010, 10:29:06 PM
 The date sounds good for me.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on December 16, 2010, 09:34:57 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on December 15, 2010, 08:48:57 AM
It's looks like the last weekend of July is the one, does that work for you guys?

30th and 31st?
I'm good with that weekend.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on December 16, 2010, 08:19:16 PM
looks like we have the date set.  :good2:
Title: I'm in..
Post by: A11an0n on January 09, 2011, 11:11:08 PM
I plan on being there... last weekend in July is perfect for me.

Title: Re: I'm in..
Post by: carsick on January 10, 2011, 06:27:39 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 09, 2011, 11:11:08 PM
I plan on being there... last weekend in July is perfect for me.


All right! Another Canadian. Looks like we need more Kool-Aid, the tractor beam is bringing them across the border now.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on January 11, 2011, 05:36:32 PM
Here is one of the loops, Mt. Washington and Kancamagus highway.  :good:


http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482dcf16446f8fa5e1 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482dcf16446f8fa5e1)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on January 12, 2011, 08:07:18 PM
Do we want to stop at Doug's Favorite watering hole again?
(http://fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010%5FNE%5FSummer%5FRally%2C%5FEast%5FCoast%2FIMG%5F0154%2Ejpg)
or was that some kind of fountain of youth?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on January 12, 2011, 08:59:32 PM
Just give poor Nobby more notice of us stopping next time though :dash1: funny now (not then)
Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on January 12, 2011, 09:13:52 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on January 12, 2011, 08:07:18 PM
Do we want to stop at Doug's Favorite watering hole again?

Hot it was that day. Since it's illegal to stand on you bike in NH (but OK to skip the helmet, live free and die?), I had to cool off the hot bits somehow. Was that a protected drinking water supply? I need a mesh jacket if it's going to be in the 90's this year.

Quote from: Travis398 on January 12, 2011, 08:07:18 PM
or was that some kind of fountain of youth?

If so, it's defective.

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on January 19, 2011, 10:47:32 AM
I was supposed to work Aug 1st @ 8pm but I've booked that night off so I'm not rushed on the way back to Ontario.
So I'm now committed to attending.  I got all day Friday to get there and all day Monday to get back without rushing and having to work for 12 hours after a 8 hour ride.  See you guys there.  :drinks:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on January 19, 2011, 04:11:44 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 19, 2011, 10:47:32 AM
I was supposed to work Aug 1st @ 8pm but I've booked that night off so I'm not rushed on the way back to Ontario.
So I'm now committed to attending.  I got all day Friday to get there and all day Monday to get back without rushing and having to work for 12 hours after a 8 hour ride.  See you guys there.  :drinks:

Was you still hooking up with Bob for the ride to and from?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on January 19, 2011, 06:46:32 PM
Quote

Was you still hooking up with Bob for the ride to and from?

Thats still the plan.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on January 20, 2011, 07:06:11 AM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 19, 2011, 06:46:32 PM
Quote

Was you still hooking up with Bob for the ride to and from?

Thats still the plan.

Last year I rode to Gananoque Thursday night so I'd have all day Friday for the trip. 
That worked out well for a one day ride to Maine.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on January 20, 2011, 11:23:01 AM
Quote from: Bob on January 20, 2011, 07:06:11 AM
Last year I rode to Gananoque Thursday night so I'd have all day Friday for the trip. 
That worked out well for a one day ride to Maine.

How do you feel about riding to Kingston on Thursday night and spending the night at my house.  Then Friday morning we could take the ferries from Kingston to Cape Vincent and ride up the St. Lawrence state side before cutting over to Maine?  I've driven the 401 so many times, a change of scenery would be nice.  Added bonus... no police on Wolfe Island.



Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on January 20, 2011, 04:42:53 PM
I called and reserved the campsite today, Fri. Sat. and Sun. night. I wouldn't mind a longer rally but I think we should wait till we get a larger showing.

The guys staying on the group site don't have to check in or reserve a spot just drive in all the way to the back  :drinks:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on January 21, 2011, 06:40:24 AM
Quote from: A11an0n on January 20, 2011, 11:23:01 AM
...
How do you feel about riding to Kingston on Thursday night and spending the night at my house.  Then Friday morning we could take the ferries from Kingston to Cape Vincent and ride up the St. Lawrence state side before cutting over to Maine?  I've driven the 401 so many times, a change of scenery would be nice.  Added bonus... no police on Wolfe Island.

Sounds good.  I like the 'avoiding 401' part  :i_am_so_happy:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on February 07, 2011, 06:16:50 PM
This place is a few miles away from the campground. Might be a good dinner stop   :sarcastic:
they have good food too.  :drinks:
http://www.sundayriverbrewpub.com/ (http://www.sundayriverbrewpub.com/)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: paulfj03 on February 09, 2011, 11:32:39 AM
Hey fellas,

Room for another canuck? Sounds like an awesome trip. That weekend will work great for me too. Allan and Bob N. , maybe I could ride down with you guys. That route across the island then up the St Lawrence sounds great too! I have to check out a map, as well, to see where Bethel, Maine is.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on February 09, 2011, 12:25:28 PM
Quote from: paulfj03 on February 09, 2011, 11:32:39 AM
Hey fellas,

Room for another canuck? Sounds like an awesome trip. That weekend will work great for me too. Allan and Bob N. , maybe I could ride down with you guys. That route across the island then up the St Lawrence sounds great too! I have to check out a map, as well, to see where Bethel, Maine is.

Works for me... we keep this up we'll outnumber the locals.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on February 09, 2011, 01:41:23 PM
We welcome all FJers
Even if they are from north of the boarder. :lol: 
There are a few more of you up there I belive.
This morning I rattled some cages, we will find out what comes from that :biggrin: (you know who you are)
It was real fun last year should be better this year. :yahoo:
Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on February 09, 2011, 10:45:58 PM
Right on Paul,

Can't wait... The Canadian contingent is coming to Maine... :drinks:

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on February 10, 2011, 03:15:00 PM


   
Quote from: Bob on February 09, 2011, 12:25:28 PM
we keep this up we'll outnumber the locals.

Don't get too cocky, you're still outnumbered by 1  :yes:

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: paulfj03 on February 13, 2011, 10:39:05 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on February 09, 2011, 01:41:23 PM
We welcome all FJers
Even if they are from north of the boarder. :lol: 

Bob W

Thanks for the warm welcome, Bob W......I think  :biggrin:
Sounds like this is going to be good! :drinks:

Quote from: A11an0n on February 09, 2011, 10:45:58 PM
Right on Paul,

Can't wait... The Canadian contingent is coming to Maine... :drinks:



Yep... We'll hit Maine like a :bomb:

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on February 17, 2011, 03:20:25 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on February 10, 2011, 03:15:00 PM
Quote from: Bob on February 09, 2011, 12:25:28 PM
we keep this up we'll outnumber the locals.
Don't get too cocky, you're still outnumbered by 1  :yes:

   Okay Bob I am starting to get a little nervous now, I heard a rumor yesterday that other Canadians were thinking about coming to the rally.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on March 05, 2011, 10:18:28 PM
No one wants to talk about the Rally?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 05, 2011, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on March 05, 2011, 10:18:28 PM
No one wants to talk about the Rally?
Lets see there will be motorcycles, tents, motorhomes, :drinks: more m/c riding, more :drinks: :drinks:
what else, oh we should order Rosetta stone learn french Canadian so we can talk to the rest of the rally participants  :scratch_one-s_head: :sarcastic:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on March 05, 2011, 11:28:30 PM
 I think most are from Ontario, so that is an easy translation from Maine speak.I believe all you have to do is add "eh" to the end of every other sentence to be perfectly understood.  :rofl:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 05, 2011, 11:36:48 PM
Thanks Glenn

Now I have more money for beer. :yes: :drinks:

I can't wait, maybe we should do some  pre runs this spring (home field advantage)

Get your bike finished, your mods looks  :good2:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on March 05, 2011, 11:46:45 PM
 I may be up for some pre-runs. I hope to have some miles on it before early June.I'm thinking of riding to the High point national mx in western PA. I rode out to Unadilla last year and that's a little more than half way to High Point.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on March 07, 2011, 05:36:55 PM
Rangley loop, Looks like a good ride eh?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482e2d31d35f665279 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482e2d31d35f665279)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on March 07, 2011, 06:25:26 PM
 That loop was great.Lunch in Rangely was yummy eh.The whole loop was spectacular but the run back from Errol along the river is permanently etched in my mind.Maybe it was because we were following all those baggers and I actually had time to look around eh.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 07, 2011, 06:37:29 PM
That was cool, other than all the crushed rock on the road.
The hole weekend was cool, well hot other than the top of the mountain very nice ride.
Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on March 07, 2011, 07:04:02 PM
Quote from: weymouth399 on March 07, 2011, 06:37:29 PM
That was cool, other than all the crushed rock on the road.
The hole weekend was cool, well hot other than the top of the mountain very nice ride.
Bob W

That new asphalt should be prime this summer....eh.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on March 08, 2011, 06:13:14 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on March 07, 2011, 06:37:29 PM
That was cool, other than all the crushed rock on the road.
I dunno... I found the pucker factor useful at that point (don't ask for details).
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 08, 2011, 06:54:56 AM
Bob
Me too, thats what I was getting at.
I could have picked the bike up with the grip my butt had. :lol:

Bob w
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on March 08, 2011, 10:07:09 AM
Quote from: Bob on March 08, 2011, 06:13:14 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on March 07, 2011, 06:37:29 PM
That was cool, other than all the crushed rock on the road.
I dunno... I found the pucker factor useful at that point (don't ask for details).
Bob, remember to not drink the water when traveling south of the border! Only beer...
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on March 08, 2011, 05:49:17 PM
Not a bad fire, eh?

(http://fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010%5FNE%5FSummer%5FRally%2C%5FEast%5FCoast%2FMaine%20FJ%20rally%20031%2EJPG)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Dan Filetti on March 08, 2011, 08:17:28 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on March 08, 2011, 05:49:17 PM
Not a bad fire, eh?

(http://fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010%5FNE%5FSummer%5FRally%2C%5FEast%5FCoast%2FMaine%20FJ%20rally%20031%2EJPG)

Not bad, but NOTHING compared to the inferno I witnessed the last night of the 2006 ECSR.  Flames were no less than 50' in the air, and the diameter of this beast had to be perhaps 40' or so.  I do not gather this is out of the ordinary, either.

Funny little story: late 2005 I was considering attending the '06 ECSR.  I marshaled a couple of buds (Eric and Phillip -for those of you that remember) to take on the trek with me and I called down to make reservations at the KOA.  So, I ask the owner, not having actually met any of these lunatics before, "are these guys OK?" 

She replied "huh?" 

I reply "you know, no satanic rituals or anything crazy like that?"

She replies: "naaa, these boys are alright, their fires are a bit bigger than they need to be, but they're alright..."

Sure enough, she was dead on the money.

Dan 

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: rktmanfj on March 08, 2011, 09:40:06 PM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on March 08, 2011, 08:17:28 PM
Not bad, but NOTHING compared to the inferno I witnessed the last night of the 2006 ECSR.  Flames were no less than 50' in the air, and the diameter of this beast had to be perhaps 40' or so.  I do not gather this is out of the ordinary, either.

Funny little story: late 2005 I was considering attending the '06 ECSR.  I marshaled a couple of buds (Eric and Phillip -for those of you that remember) to take on the trek with me and I called down to make reservations at the KOA.  So, I ask the owner, not having actually met any of these lunatics before, "are these guys OK?" 

She replied "huh?" 

I reply "you know, no satanic rituals or anything crazy like that?"

She replies: "naaa, these boys are alright, their fires are a bit bigger than they need to be, but they're alright..."

Sure enough, she was dead on the money.

Dan 


They moved the fire pit away from the apple tree, so we have room to escalate if someone tries to top it...    :biggrin:

Is the firewood order still 3 tons?

Randy T
Indy
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 08, 2011, 09:49:19 PM
 :bad: :flag_of_truce:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on March 08, 2011, 10:51:25 PM
What we may have lacked in size,we made up in quantity.I believe there were TWO fires and SIX people.One fire burned for several hours with no one within thirty feet of it.Now that is true decadence.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Marsh White on March 08, 2011, 11:44:21 PM
Someone else will have to post the BIG east coast rally fire pics - but here is an appetizer:

(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010_Spring_Rally%2C_East_Coast%2FIMG_3450.JPG)

(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2006_Spring_Rally%2C_East_Coast%2FIMG_1550.JPG)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: racerman_27410 on March 09, 2011, 01:08:14 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/Is_this_enough_wood.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/boone_011.jpg)


KOokaloo!
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: TRoy on March 10, 2011, 06:00:37 AM
boone is soon!  :yahoo:

oh wait this is the NE rally thread  :empathy2:

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on March 13, 2011, 12:06:59 PM
Time to take our high jacked thread back..... :bomb:

Canadians going to the NE rally try to remember in Maine they sit on a 'sofa' not a 'couch' and its always 'x,y,zee' and never 'x,y,zed'.
:biggrin:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on March 15, 2011, 05:04:31 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on March 13, 2011, 12:06:59 PM
Time to take our high jacked thread back..... :bomb:

You can't blame them, knowing the North East rally is the best rally, they have to participate somehow.

(popcorn)

there is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.  :drinks:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: rktmanfj on March 15, 2011, 05:19:38 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on March 15, 2011, 05:04:31 PM
Quote from: A11an0n on March 13, 2011, 12:06:59 PM
Time to take our high jacked thread back..... :bomb:

You can't blame them, knowing the North East rally is the best rally, they have to participate somehow.

(popcorn)

there is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.  :drinks:


All your thread are belong to us.     :biggrin:

Randy T
Indy
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 16, 2011, 02:19:58 PM
  (popcorn) :drinks:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on March 18, 2011, 02:58:21 PM
I noticed more than a few people voted for a 3 day rally  :scratch_one-s_head:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on March 24, 2011, 08:15:09 AM
And I noticed that there are 9 votes and only 8 signed in, hmmm' what to do.

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on March 24, 2011, 07:06:29 PM
any one up for showing up early Friday and going for a short ride?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on March 24, 2011, 08:26:44 PM
Friday 7/29? Or Friday 3/25? I'm up for the July Friday ride, but that could just be spring fever talking. 
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on April 21, 2011, 10:05:28 AM
3 more months  :drinks:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on May 03, 2011, 10:55:58 AM
Not much activity on here lately, are we not getting excited. I'm getting excited, good roads & good times for all. And I get to ride my FJ life is good.  :yes:
Now I just need to work on it a little, instead of riding it all the time.   :dash1:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: NYFJR13 on June 06, 2011, 06:21:02 AM
Ok I just signed up on the fjrally site. June and July should be fun for me. I have a vacation next week my wife and I are pulling the bike camper to the White mountions of NH for a few days then a couple days of camping in Vermont and back home. Then July I'll head up the Maine and hang out with some FJ friends which is always a good time. I look forward to seeing everyone from last year and hopefully some new faced as well.

Eric N
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on June 06, 2011, 06:49:46 AM
That's awesome Eric.
Our rally is next, I personally can not wait. Meeting all the NE FJers will be a good thing.
Now I have to work on my bike and my MH:shok:
It's starting to looking like you can't just ride it with no maintenance, WTF :dash2:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on June 08, 2011, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: NYFJR13 on June 06, 2011, 06:21:02 AM
Ok I just signed up on the fjrally site.
Eric N

Great news Eric, will you be able to stay for both days?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: NYFJR13 on June 09, 2011, 07:25:24 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 08, 2011, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: NYFJR13 on June 06, 2011, 06:21:02 AM
Ok I just signed up on the fjrally site.
Eric N

Great news Eric, will you be able to stay for both days?
Yes I want to take Saturday off this year. What I hope to do is ride up Friday night after work so I would arrive really late. Set up camp and be ready to ride Saturday morning. So I would be there Friday night, Saturday night,and Sunday night go home Monday morning. That is my plan as of now anyway
Eric N
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on June 18, 2011, 09:41:22 PM
 I've got a hitch on the turbo Civic to haul my crap up to Bethal. I plan on staying up there for few days this time. Last year it was a little chaotic getting rolling in the mourning. I like a little breakfast, but a restaurant eats up some nice riding time.This year I will have the ability to make some when I get up. I will undoubtedly have some extra if anyone whats to join me. The bike is under control,so I have time to work on the trip details this year. I'm looking forward to some nice riding.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on June 19, 2011, 06:32:33 AM
Quote from: RACER111V on June 18, 2011, 09:41:22 PM
I've got a hitch on the turbo Civic to haul my crap up to Bethal.
I like a little breakfast, but a restaurant eats up some nice riding time.This year I will have the ability to make some when I get up. I will undoubtedly have some extra if anyone whats to join me.

Are you bringing a grill?

I know the restaurant thing was time consuming, as was waiting for everyone to get ready to leave. We did have enough time to ride the whole loop though, and didn't finish too late in the evening. So you didn't loose any riding time. It seems like everyone wanted at least a little something in the morning to eat.

The restaurant was pretty busy first thing, but did have good prices and good food. I can bring some food with me too, if there is a way to cook it. Someone needs to bring a coffee maker too.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on June 22, 2011, 06:16:45 PM
 I plan on bringing a two burner gas stove, and some frying pans.I'm thinking scrambled eggs, ham, maybe steak, and some biscuits.I like bacon but it is a bit of a hassle.That should handle breakfast.
For dinner on Saturday I'm thinking Pat's pizza. I grew up in Orono,Me, the home of Pat's.There is one in Bethal,I ate there on my way home last year. I'd take a drive to pick some up when we get back from Saturdays ride.It seems to go very well with adult beverages...
That's as far as I have thought so far. Please speak up with any other ideas or comments. I'm not a coffee drinker, so you guys will need to deal with that.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Ganboy70 on June 23, 2011, 12:47:34 PM
Quotethere is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.

...Please someone bring some Canadian beer! eh
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: paulfj03 on June 23, 2011, 01:15:56 PM
 
Quote from: Ganboy70 on June 23, 2011, 12:47:34 PM
Quotethere is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.

...Please someone bring some Canadian beer! eh


Tom, you're attending the rally!! (?)  Awsome!!

If you can, ride down with us...Dan, Bob, and I...so far.  It will be an awsome ride!
______________

I'm looking forward to meeting all you fine young Gents down in Bethel.
Its only a few weeks away, now ,... So ... I better get packing and get the bike ready! LOL
:biggrin:

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on June 23, 2011, 05:03:25 PM
Quote from: Ganboy70 on June 23, 2011, 12:47:34 PM
Quotethere is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.

...Please someone bring some Canadian beer! eh

What is the best Canadian beer? 
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment_300/301_top_10_list.html (http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment_300/301_top_10_list.html)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Harvy on June 23, 2011, 07:36:26 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 23, 2011, 05:03:25 PM
Quote from: Ganboy70 on June 23, 2011, 12:47:34 PM
Quotethere is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.

...Please someone bring some Canadian beer! eh

What is the best Canadian beer? 
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment_300/301_top_10_list.html (http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment_300/301_top_10_list.html)

I see my favourite is number 4 (moosehead).

Harvy
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on June 23, 2011, 08:37:03 PM
Quote from: Harvy on June 23, 2011, 07:36:26 PM
I see my favourite is number 4 (moosehead).

Harvy

Ah jeez Harvy, I thought you were coming to the NE Rally. Buy you a beer?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Ganboy70 on June 24, 2011, 12:08:41 PM
Can't make it this year Paul, but wanted to make sure some Canadian pints were consumed.  Hopefully next year for me... Travis, my current favourite is Sleeman Cream Ale.  There's just so much to choose from so I usually stick with a few that are tried and true.  Draught on the other hand...well now that's another story!!  :drinks:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: NYFJR13 on June 24, 2011, 07:16:07 PM
Quote from: Ganboy70 on June 23, 2011, 12:47:34 PM
Quotethere is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.

...Please someone bring some Canadian beer! eh
How about some Crown Royal. That is my favorite Whiskey but it is pricey here in NY. Can't wait to me the newbies
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Ganboy70 on June 25, 2011, 05:15:15 PM
Ah yes you can't beat Crown Royal, especially after a long day of riding  :good:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on June 25, 2011, 08:19:03 PM
Quote from: Ganboy70 on June 25, 2011, 05:15:15 PM
Ah yes you can't beat Crown Royal, especially after a long day of riding  :good:

   This is the reason I am making sure I bring some food this year.I was drinking Crown Royal sours last year with out any food. After standing up I started thinking that maybe crawling would be a more efficient way of getting to my tent. The fine Cabot cheese helped but it just wasn't quite enough....

   Crown Royal and sour mix is on the list for this year also.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on June 30, 2011, 06:15:39 PM
I'm trying to figure out a way to bring my grill, and then we can cook up burgers and dogs  :good:

I think I scored this years firewood  :good2:  Won't be long now
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on June 30, 2011, 09:52:23 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 30, 2011, 06:15:39 PM
I'm trying to figure out a way to bring my grill, and then we can cook up burgers and dogs  :good:

I think I scored this years firewood  :good2:  Won't be long now

I thought we did, that big black thing,  yours or my pu. 
You know two day ride, you don't want to wear one out. :biggrin:
Grill, wood, beer all one trip doesn't get better than that, plus a chase vehicle for getting more beer and food.

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 01, 2011, 09:30:22 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on June 30, 2011, 09:52:23 PM

You know two day ride  :biggrin:
Bob W

I thought we were showing up early Friday and going for a private ride on some secret windy roads?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on July 01, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
 My hope is to get there mid day Friday in time to unpack and get an afternoon ride.I'm keeping Monday open if the weather holds.I'm probably crazy thinking we will get four good days in a row this year, but you never know.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 02, 2011, 07:50:22 PM
If you guys want a map of the loops we will be riding, you should print them before leaving for the rally.

I probably won't be printing any this year.

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on July 02, 2011, 09:02:16 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 02, 2011, 07:50:22 PM
If you guys want a map of the loops we will be riding, you should print them before leaving for the rally.

I probably won't be printing any this year.



So for those new to the conversation, the map links-

Mt. Washington and Kancamagus- http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482dcf16446f8fa5e1 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482dcf16446f8fa5e1)
Rangeley Lakes- http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482e2d31d35f665279 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.000482e2d31d35f665279)

And maybe a mystery 3rd loop for Friday or Monday???


Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on July 02, 2011, 10:53:56 PM
Only 28 modification days left!!
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 03, 2011, 07:49:32 AM
Quote from: carsick on July 02, 2011, 09:02:16 PM
And maybe a mystery 3rd loop for Friday or Monday???

Something like this, 122 miles with some really tight windy seasonal roads, sounds like fun
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.0004a729871ff85a36660 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=206528339578226855476.0004a729871ff85a36660)
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on July 08, 2011, 07:53:27 AM
It's been very quiet on here lately:shok:
NEFJR is only 3 weeks away :yahoo: hope you all are getting ready for this EPIC ride/weekend.  :yes:
If there is anything anyone needs brought please ask. I will also have my Pu there if we need to go to town.

To any guests looking, everyone is welcome (no squidlys) please.  :sorry:

Bob W

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 08, 2011, 08:04:32 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on July 08, 2011, 07:53:27 AM
everyone is welcome (no squidlys) please.  :sorry:

Bob W



Are you saying I can't go?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on July 08, 2011, 08:06:18 AM
If the shoe fits  :lol:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 08, 2011, 08:16:52 AM
Quote from: carsick on June 17, 2011, 01:10:22 PM
Too far!

Nah man, it's far out! You could win the coveted "most distant traveler" custom flattened Bud can kickstand coaster.
Doug

Due to the over whelming amount of Bud cans we may have to cancel the Bud can kickstand coaster and replace it with the Bud Mustang

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3AkRloVuSJM/TG26OdefC1I/AAAAAAAAGpo/1sXJhUJSv-8/s1600/budweiser_can_art_20091007_1215965065.jpg)

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: carsick on July 08, 2011, 09:33:27 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 08, 2011, 08:16:52 AM
replace it with the Bud Mustang


That's not a real '65 GT350R, it's got a stock passenger side mirror. I say fake, although the light weight could really up the performance.

Rally? I'm looking for a mod that I can still be performing while en route to Bethel, other than that I'm surprisingly prepared.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: NYFJR13 on July 09, 2011, 05:20:30 PM
Ok so I have Saturday off. So that means I will be leaving Queensbury NY after work Friday at 6pm. So my arrival time should be 11 or 12pm. Then set up camp and get a couple hours sleep so I can ride with the group Saturday. So keep the fire going for me Friday. I hope I don't wake anyone when I arrive if I do I'm sorry.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 10, 2011, 07:37:13 AM
Quote from: weymouth399 on July 08, 2011, 07:53:27 AM

If there is anything anyone needs brought please ask. I will also have my Pu there if we need to go to town.

Bob W

I guess I will bring my grill, so we will be able to cook burgers and dogs.

Only 2 more weekends left to get everything ready though and then (http://www.unrealspawnboard.com/Smileys/UNREAL/sign_partytime.gif) .
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 12, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
The good news I picked up the Firewood...........The bad news, I don't think we can do the 2 fire pits this year  :pardon:

Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 19, 2011, 03:58:00 PM
I didn't get a chance to ride any of the loops this year, Can't be much more bumpy than last year though.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on July 19, 2011, 04:17:11 PM
OH yes they can Travis.
I went thru Bethel today with the wife real rough on some roads major roads are good but :boredom:
But should be great even though. :yes:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on July 19, 2011, 06:25:48 PM
Quote from: weymouth399 on July 19, 2011, 04:17:11 PM
OH yes they can Travis.
I went thru Bethel today with the wife real rough on some roads major roads are good but :boredom:
But should be great even though. :yes:
Bob W
So... will be travelling below 'jail time' speeds this year?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on July 19, 2011, 06:32:21 PM
 :nea: :unknown: :biggrin: :sorry:

I doubt it, I guess we will just have to see. Maybe someone else can lead? :sarcastic:

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: A11an0n on July 22, 2011, 08:22:09 PM
If anyone coming to the NE Rally has an extra front/left (sitting on bike) signal light cover for an 86 FJ1200 I will gladly buy it from you as mine blew off on the highway last week. 

See you there!
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 25, 2011, 03:17:16 PM
I wonder if it will rain this weekend, ohh was I supposed to not mention the weather?
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Bob on July 26, 2011, 06:57:26 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 25, 2011, 03:17:16 PM
I wonder if it will rain this weekend, ohh was I supposed to not mention the weather?
No rain? That would not be a proper NESR  :smile:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: Travis398 on July 26, 2011, 03:30:16 PM
Quote from: Bob on July 26, 2011, 06:57:26 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 25, 2011, 03:17:16 PM
I wonder if it will rain this weekend, ohh was I supposed to not mention the weather?
No rain? That would not be a proper NESR  :smile:

Looks like it is going to be just like last year, hot humid sunny on the weekend with rain on Friday.  :good:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on July 26, 2011, 11:13:18 PM
Well after riding/camping at Oxford plains speedway (actually camped at Two Lakes down the road) this last weekend I have decided to pack up the mule again and ride it to Bethel Friday.I have bought a smaller tent,big tank bag, and a summer sleeping bag.I think I can get everything on the bike for this weekend.I still plan on getting to the campsite around noon or one.If the weather looks good I should be up for a loop before dinner.
Looking forward to another fun weekend
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: NYFJR13 on July 28, 2011, 07:31:11 AM
Ok I got the bike all loaded up and ready to roll. I'll be heading to Maine Friday night after I get out of work at 6pm. I should arrive between 11pm and midnight. Hopefully some of you will still be up BSing. The weather is looking great for the weekend.  :good2:
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: RACER111V on July 28, 2011, 07:52:44 PM
Quote from: NYFJR13 on July 28, 2011, 07:31:11 AM
Ok I got the bike all loaded up and ready to roll. I'll be heading to Maine Friday night after I get out of work at 6pm. I should arrive between 11pm and midnight. Hopefully some of you will still be up BSing. The weather is looking great for the weekend.  :good2:

Go to hear.I've loaded up the air mattress,tent,chair,and two burner propane stove on the back.The pillow,sleeping bag and tools fit in the bottom of the tank bag.My cloths fit in the backpack bungied on top of everything on the back.Sometime on Friday I will do a food run into Bethel for dinner and breakfast supplies.
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: weymouth399 on July 28, 2011, 09:41:49 PM
Glenn and all others
I will have my truck there so we can do town runs when needed more :drinks: :drinks: :drinks: :drinks: :drinks

Bob W
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: CanDman on February 08, 2012, 09:28:13 AM
"I am Canadian".....lol "Molson Canadian" is the best of course...although Sleemans has impressed me tremendously  :drinks:and if Harvey, you can be there......bring some fosters......and some wild roo......ohhh and some Walabe stew.....  :good2:
Kev
Quote from: Harvy on June 23, 2011, 07:36:26 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 23, 2011, 05:03:25 PM
Quote from: Ganboy70 on June 23, 2011, 12:47:34 PM
Quotethere is a fine line between camp fire and forest fire. What we lack in fire we make up for in beer.

...Please someone bring some Canadian beer! eh

What is the best Canadian beer? 
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment_300/301_top_10_list.html (http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/entertainment_300/301_top_10_list.html)

I see my favourite is number 4 (moosehead).

Harvy
Title: Re: 2011 North East Summer Rally Information
Post by: thagnome on April 09, 2012, 09:16:27 PM
  I'm in, god willing i get everything set and sorted to good by then. I'd also be in the rally virgin category.