COLORADO JUNE 2012

[1tinindian]

I'm good with KOA and Gunnison, but a day to make Pikes Peak would be nice to fit in sometime too.

[carey]

Leon,

Arrive Tuesday/Wednesady and ride Pikes Peak before the West Coasters arrive.

[Marsh White]

Marsh, I have no problem with KOA.  I was under the assumption that the group wanted to rent a house.  You know what happens when people assume    

That's mainly just Klavdy.  I am happy with the KOA - less logistics and dicking around and people getting stuck with the bill, etc.  We really enjoyed Gunnison last time - great town - great roads and variety.  Nice KOA - which has gotten WAY nicer apparently from my discussion with the guy on the phone this morning.  I grew up in Colorado and have ridden most every road with a twist in it out there.  We did a LOT of research for the 2005 rally - Gunnison was decided on after A LOT of vetting.  It was a good choice back then - and still is today IMHO.  It would be even better this time around with some of the lessons learned from the last time.....like, when you see ride leader Marsh stopped at a mine on a dirt road - don't just ride past him and continue on for 20 miles assuming this is the actual ride road....he is stopped for a reason!!     or at least, if you ride a BMW GS and think you can rip up the dirt mine roads - make sure you turn off the ABS BEFORE the big downhill section....

[Marsh White]

The KOA looks fine to me, unless we have more than that coming out...     

FYI: there is also a nice Rodeway Inn right by the KOA that I stayed at the summer before last.  Great owners - very MC friendly and cool.  It also happens to be right behind that Mexican restaurant restaurant we all ate at during the 2005 rally.  There are a lot of rooms there - so spill over from the KOA would be no problem.

http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-gunnison-colorado-CO737

[racerrad8]

You can put the wife and I down for attendance if we are taking roll call.

I will probably elect for the hotel route.

Randy - RPM

[carey]

My reservation has been made at the KOA.  Call 970 641-1358.  I spoke with a guy named Michael.  Tell him you are part of Marsh White's group.

Marsh,  thanks for getting this thing going.

We'll be arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning.

[Marsh White]

My reservation has been made at the KOA.  Call 970 641-1358.  I spoke with a guy named Michael.  Tell him you are part of Marsh White's group.

Marsh,  thanks for getting this thing going.

We'll be arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning.

I see you booked Kabin #4 Carey - the 2 room Kabin - nice choice!  I just booked Kabin #3 (the same one I stayed in last time I think).  They are officially all held for us now!     Mention "Marsh White" or "Yamaha FJ Group" and switch your desired Kabin over to your name and pay the deposit.  See you there!

[Klavdy]

My reservation has been made at the KOA.  Call 970 641-1358.  I spoke with a guy named Michael.  Tell him you are part of Marsh White's group.

Marsh,  thanks for getting this thing going.

We'll be arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning.

I see you booked Kabin #4 Carey - the 2 room Kabin - nice choice!  I just booked Kabin #3 (the same one I stayed in last time I think).  They are officially all held for us now!     Mention "Marsh White" or "Yamaha FJ Group" and switch your desired Kabin over to your name and pay the deposit.  See you there!

Is that our cabin, boy?

[1tinindian]

My reservation has been made at the KOA.  Call 970 641-1358.  I spoke with a guy named Michael.  Tell him you are part of Marsh White's group.

Marsh,  thanks for getting this thing going.

We'll be arriving Tuesday afternoon and leaving Sunday morning.

I see you booked Kabin #4 Carey - the 2 room Kabin - nice choice!  I just booked Kabin #3 (the same one I stayed in last time I think).  They are officially all held for us now!     Mention "Marsh White" or "Yamaha FJ Group" and switch your desired Kabin over to your name and pay the deposit.  See you there!

I have never done this before, so I'll ask.
Will I need to call for a reservation, or can I contact the person that has the cabin reserved to add my name to that cabin?
I assume that with the cabins at full capacity, divided by how ever many it will hold, will just makes it cheaper per person, right?

[carey]

Will I need to call for a reservation, or can I contact the person that has the cabin reserved to add my name to that cabin?
I assume that with the cabins at full capacity, divided by how ever many it will hold, will just makes it cheaper per person, right?

Leon,

You can do either, call to make a reservation or find someone with a cabin looking for a roommate.  If you make a reservation, you are assured of a place to stay and can advertise here looking for some to share the cost.  The downside is if you can't find a roommate, but I think the dds are low on that happening.
Yes. The cost is per night divided by the number of people.

[Klavdy]

Well, yeah, it makes 'em cheaper but there is absolutely nothing in them.
No pillows, no bedding, no phone,fridge, T.V etc,usually cant even make a cup of coffee.
You really need to bring all your shit.
What I've been doing is buy a pillow at the closest store and toss it when you leave,you might even do the same with a sleeping bag.
Pat and I will have a Moka Pot or we'll buy a coffee maker in Gunnison, we both like coffee.
Buy one of those cheap Styrofoam coolers at the local store too, just dump it at the end as well.

[carey]

Is that our cabin, boy?

I dunno, never been to Gunnison before.

[carey]

What I've been doing is buy a pillow at the closest store and toss it when you leave,you might even do the same with a sleeping bag.
Pat and I will have a Moka Pot or we'll buy a coffee maker in Gunnison, we both like coffee.
Buy one of those cheap Styrofoam coolers at the local store too, just dump it at the end as well.

Klavdy,

I think Leon will be trailering, so a styrofoam cooler might not be needed.  I usually bring a foam pad to put between the mattress and my sleeping bag.  The Kabins I've stayed in before are not like my mattress at home.

I will be trailering, if you want I can bring an extra cooler and probably find a coffee maker to bring along.  I enjoy a cup of joe in the morning.

[Klavdy]

Nope, I was talking to my boy Fluffy about the cabin.
Carey,good onya mate, by all means bring a spare cooler or two and a coffee maker, anything like that would be most appreciated.

[1tinindian]

Will I need to call for a reservation, or can I contact the person that has the cabin reserved to add my name to that cabin?
I assume that with the cabins at full capacity, divided by how ever many it will hold, will just makes it cheaper per person, right?

Leon,

You can do either, call to make a reservation or find someone with a cabin looking for a roommate.  If you make a reservation, you are assured of a place to stay and can advertise here looking for some to share the cost.  The downside is if you can't find a roommate, but I think the dds are low on that happening.
Yes. The cost is per night divided by the number of people.

If you have room, count me in with your cabin reservation.
If yours are already spoken for, does anybody else need a roomie?
And you're right, I will be hauling the FJ in the truck like last year.

Leon