FJ rallies in the north east?

[captaudi]

If I can use my buddies motorcycle trailer I am willing to bring the larger lobster pot, burner and tank of gas. It means I will have to trailer the FJ but in the interest of lobster and steamers for the group I will make the sacrifice. . If I go down this road I can also bring other cooking methods as well. Like a small wood fired smoker for pork shoulder or the Weber gas grille for burgers one night. I am willing to handle cooking if the group puts in for the ingredients.

Cheers,

Dan

[ssuv93]

Travis398, sorry, I didn't mean we should get closer to the coast mainly, closer to the lobster.  Personally, I would rather be closer to the riding (White Mountains, New Hampshire etc.) If the tourists are still here, route 1 on the coast is one big parking lot.   

captaudi, I will gladly contribute to the foods, and would like to offer help  in the cooking area.  Also, I will probably be bringing a Suburban and the bike, so I could bring some cooking equipment that you might not have. 

        Murray from Maine

[Travis398]

just throwing the saco thing out there, it would cut a few hours off the ride for people coming from south, it looks like it has everything people want, cabins, tenting area, RV area, it would put us close to the coast for those that would want a coastal ride the day before or after the rally. the white mountain loop and Rangley loop would be aprox. 6 hours. depending on traffic and time we may have to ride the highway for few miles 1 way for rangley. plus it doesn't seem like a family oriented camping spot making it easier for us to raise hell 

[captaudi]

Saco looks good too. I think we need to make sure wherever we are they allow bonfires I mean small campfires . Mt Washington is a couple hours away as is Rangeley. Looks like we could make 2 good loops fairly easily. Makes the seafood option easier and is right on a major route so getting to the rally for out of staters is a piece of cake.

Keep up the good work guys, I need a little throttle time!

Cheers,

Dan

[Travis398]

hey guys just talked to Nancy from the Saco KOA.  i told her i have a group of old, loud, bone smokin', beer guzzling bikers who want to yell vulgar things over the camp fire, that may burn out of control due to impaired supervision. "do you have any thing for us"?
She says "yes".
 

anyways we can get 3 cabins one tent spot and one RV spot, all near each other k14 k7 k8 w9 and 58
late comers will have to fend for them selves but may still get in on the group discount of 10%. 
here is the site map.
http://koa.com/where/sitemaps/19132.pdf

the price is about $300 a night after the kids go back to school and about $340 a night during summer vacation.
and just in case we don't smuggle in enough fire wood they sell it there.     

if 10 of us commit its only 35 bucks a night each. wait don't forget them taxes 

see what you guys think

[markmartin]

just throwing the saco thing out there, it would cut a few hours off the ride for people coming from south, it looks like it has everything people want, cabins, tenting area, RV area, it would put us close to the coast for those that would want a coastal ride the day before or after the rally. 

Just some info for people who may not be familiar with the state of Maine and what to expect from riding along the coast.

The coastal riding (Route #1) from Kittery (southern tip of Maine) to Mount Desert Island (Mid Coast / Acadia National Park is here) is going to be very heavy traffic from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The furthur south you are, the more congestion there will be.  Kittery to Portland has alot of retail stores and it can sometimes be, as Murray said, a parking lot.   

North of Portland to Mount Desert Island--there are alot of small coastal towns to go through that will provide you with the classic - rocky coast of Maine/Maine fishing village/ atmosphere.  A great ride for you (and the misses) if you like to stop at gift shops, coastal/ seasonal /lobster seafood restaurants, antique shops and pretty much just want to putt around and look around. Mount Desert Island has Acadia National Park and has some great scenery and you can see the highlights of this park in about 2 - 4 hours. The Jordan Pond House Restaraunt is in the park and is very good and a scenic spot for lunch.

North (Still on Route #1) of Mount Desert to Calias, the road opens up, there are fewer people, less traffic,  and the small towns are spread out.  Beautiful drive---not a particularly twisty road, but it has it's spots and is scenic . This is more "rally like" riding, the only problem with this drive is now you are pretty well committed to the far eastern (Downeast we call it) part of the state.  Mapquest says 7 hours from Saco to Calais--one way. 

I'm just throwing this out there so people have an idea of what to expect if they want to do coastal riding.

[markmartin]

it's always good to know a little bit about places you might visit......


Maine Man Song

Frank, be warned, the utube video is pretty accurate....'cept we've got real beards.

[carsick]

hey guys just talked to Nancy from the Saco KOA.  i told her i have a group of old, loud, bone smokin', beer guzzling bikers who want to yell vulgar things over the camp fire, that may burn out of control due to impaired supervision. "do you have any thing for us"?
She says "yes".
 

anyways we can get 3 cabins one tent spot and one RV spot, all near each other k14 k7 k8 w9 and 58
late comers will have to fend for them selves but may still get in on the group discount of 10%. 
here is the site map.
http://koa.com/where/sitemaps/19132.pdf

the price is about $300 a night after the kids go back to school and about $340 a night during summer vacation.
and just in case we don't smuggle in enough fire wood they sell it there.     

if 10 of us commit its only 35 bucks a night each. wait don't forget them taxes 

see what you guys think

Where is the Paypal button?  I'm in. Travis, you had me at "she said "Yes"". Damn that was funny.

[Travis398]

Just so you guys know i did call the KOA in the Twin Mountains, and the lady was nowhere near as nice, giggly, and helpful as Nancy.
in fact she was kind of rude and sounded like she really didn't want to help much at all. what i did get from her was aprox. 140 dollars more for
the same lodging as saco per night, and there wasn't even a hint of a discount anywhere in her voice.
also some of the cabins have been booked making it hard for us to stay in the same area.

from the poll most of us want the mountain rides both days, so i don't envision us riding on rt. 1 much at all.
since we are not doing a coastal route i thought maybe we could throw a bone to the people who voted
for the coastal ride by staying close to the coast.
that way on the way to or from the rally they could check out LL. Bean, or Cabala's or Old Orchard Beach or Kennebunkport.
because it is close by. plus the people driving from south would have a big head start on things by leaving Saco as apposed to
the White Mountains.

Saco isn't my place of choice, but it does seem like the pieces are falling in place for it.

and i need more than just carsick to say it sounds good, he would agree to anything 

[racerman_27410]

i wish i knew the area up there better.. the maps dont show traffic.

if the coast is anything like the coast here in NC it's not fun as far as riding goes.... straight and sandy.

1)we need a list of those interested in attending... guests, wives, pets etc
2) accomodations required for them to attend.... camp? hotel? RV?
3)a firm date


once we have a firm date we can decide on a place to stay and make reservations.


I'm going to start the list and a couple of polls in the rally section.. the result will determine the next move.


KOokaloo!

[captaudi]

I am on board for Saco, no questions asked. It looks like we can have 3 kabins which they say 2 adults each, 1 RV slot and a tent spot. Sounds to me like we need a rollcall and were people prefer to sleep. I will admit to my preference being a kabin, but flexible.

Set the date, tell me who to pay and I am in.

Cheers,

Dan

[jamesearthdrum]

Just cast my votes in the Rally section. Thanks Frank  If your interested in attending get on over there and weigh in.
The Saco camp seems like the most accommodating so far, and it will be easy enough to ride away from the crowded coastal areas. I think weekday dates would be better.
Any of you Maine guys have a line on a saw mill where we can get slab cuts?  They work out great for fire wood. 

[racerman_27410]

Just cast my votes in the Rally section. Thanks Frank  If your interested in attending get on over there and weigh in.
The Saco camp seems like the most accommodating so far, and it will be easy enough to ride away from the crowded coastal areas. I think weekday dates would be better.
Any of you Maine guys have a line on a saw mill where we can get slab cuts?  They work out great for fire wood. 

+1  Thanks James, It will be good to see you again friend! 

[ssuv93]

I will volunteer my moderate amount of tools and a good sized charcoal grill.  I will also bring as much firewood as I can fit into the trailer with the bike.  If some from away want to UPS stuff they don't want to carry on their bikes to me, I can tote it to the rally site.  Then before you go, just drop off at a ups store to go back.

[markmartin]

I found another possible option for us --this one is in Bethel Maine,  1 hour 53 minutes closer to the mountains than Saco.
The Pleasant river Motel and next door The pleasant river campground--(two separate businesses.)

http://www.pleasantrivercampground.com/index.htm

http://www.pleasantrivermotel.net/index.html

I spoke to Michelle at the campground.  They have a variety of sites as well as group sites with campfire area.  The group sites are away from the smaller sites...she said a perfect place to make a fire and drink beer.  She has no problem with motorcycles--or their drivers--her family rides--they have and have had motorcycle rallys there and she seemed familiar with the routine.

The group site is $7/ tent minimum of 10 ---($70)   these group sites are 'primitive sites'--no water or electricity, however there is a bath-house handy to to the site.

tent sites with water  & elec are $26

camper sites for $28 -$30.

She has a camper for rent that sleeps 3 for $90

She has a condo that sleeps 4 for $100

The motel next door has rooms with 1 queen and rooms with 2 double beds.  $49 on weekdays---$75 on weekends

I havn't been there but can check it out if there is interest. 

Both the motel and campground have openings in July and august.

I'm not trying to undermine the Saco option however, Any interest in this option??