2009 National Report & Photos

[S Smith]

On the way to Fontana... I'll have more soon.

 

[davemuir]

Hey, I know these people! Looks like some nice weather too... Have they announced where the National is next year yet I heard we may be going to Mexico next year! :gasp: Dave Muir 1980 LTD1000 - Rocket 1999 Concours - Rocket II 1997 Dyna - wife's CT-COG #3649 Merchandise Czar

 

[S Smith]

no word yet Dave... THU evening will be the announcement banners in prep for registration opening. Here is Vic Salsbury and Calvin Underwood's son Brian hanging

-- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[ghabel]

Thanks for posting the pics Steve. Good to see our ROK reps there again this year. What did they end up riding to the National on? Sue has so many bikes! Greg H from Mass, Connie Droppers Anonymous Awards Dude COG# 7010,a Tracey CDA 120 (2.0) 99 Connie "Herrin Christabelle", 05 Ninja 250

 

[millerized]

Mexico? With all of them up here working, the streets down there should be deserted! Kidding....kidding!!!! :blush: (that looks like Channing on the left in the green Monster Kawa shirt....the one that told me the C10 had at least 5 more years in it....in 2005.) And there's Guy....did he get a haircut?!!! Damn....that looks like it's gonna be a good time. Stay safe everyone!!! http://millerized.com COG 6425, CDA 111 a through g

 

[S Smith]

Channing from ROK (in the photo with Guy Young) rode in on the green promo C14. Sue Slate is riding a Versys set up with panniers and a top box... a sweet set up. I will see if I have a photo of it or will take one. Last night was the social. Cash bar and $5 BBQ sandwiches were available. COG merchandise sales was open all day, doing a brisk business.

At the social lots of announcements were made by Vic Salisbury, Southeast Area Director, Rally master John Carver, and Executive Director Ken Ford. We saw a presentation of "The Fontana Project" a history of the of the Fontana Dam. Stan Simpson, AMA Chairman of the Board, talked about the "new" AMA.

 

[S Smith]

Last night was the first campfire at the lodge...

-- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[millerized]

<s>Childproof</s> COGGER proof fire pit? WTF? (pretty, but how is someone supposed to get drunk and fall in it?!!?) (oh, and that's not a fire Clyde built...I can tell) http://millerized.com/pegs COG 6425, CDA 111 a through g

 

[gbyoung2]

I haven't figured out how to post images to this forum, so all my pix can be seen at: http://www.gbyoung2.smugmug.com/gallery/8469888_8Mrpj I will be adding to these daily, so check back often.

 

[S Smith]

I will post a select few photos here, but here is a link to the gallery where all photos are. I will be adding more as time allows. http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/8464842_ghoud/1/556464019_zpzNE -- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[Tommyhof]

Wow, if this was the arena I would make a comment about that fire pit, did they confuse us with Gold wingers or BMW's....... Virginia Beach, VA COG 6517 03 Concours (9/11/04) 01 Concours (8/16/08) USN Retired

 

[gbyoung2]

test message Fixed

 

[2linby]

Only the image of a red x in a box. AKA "2linby" That's 2-lin-by folks! Northwest Area Director COG #5539 AMA #927779 IBA #15034 TEAM OREGON MC Instructor http://community.webshots.com/user/2linby http://tinyurl.com/njas8 (IBA BunBurner Gold Trip) http://tinyurl.com/lwelx (Alaska trip)

 

[millerized]

My job here is done

 

[gbyoung2]

John, Wolfram, and Vic

 

[COG-528]

Hey, if Stan Simpson, AMA Chairman of the Board, hasn't left yet, ask him how come AMA Charter Life Members have to PAY MORE than a regular member to get American Motorcyclist Magazine & the AMA's Roadside Assistance. Mike Aldea, COG-528 Charter Life AMA Hawthorne, NJ

 

[COG-528]

Have there been any sightings of the original Rich Reed? Mike Aldea, COG-528 Charter Life AMA Hawthorne, NJ

 

[COG-528]

Just heard that a female rider has died at the National. :gasp:

From: topster10@comcast.net <topster10@comcast.net> Subject: National Rally Incident To: cog@micapeak.com Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 1:44 PM A female rider was killed today this AM. She was from Delaware and was riding with her husband and friends on her own bike. Do not know details other than it was in a 15 mph set of sharp linked turns on the Hellbender, Rte 28 about 1 mile from Fontana Vilage.

Mike Aldea, COG-528 Charter Life AMA Hawthorne, NJ

 

[gbyoung2]

Wolfram and Ted discussing life:

 

[MAN OF BLUES]

hey dad, check p/m here and on ADV....please.

Rich Riczinger COG 5977 JUSTAMEMBAHNOW

 

[S Smith]

Have there been any sightings of the original Rich Reed?

-- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[richreed701]

I have it good authority there really is no Rich Reed and it's actually a Matrix thingy devised by our evil IT Overloard, Colin Prior. Hey Mike, Howzit?? I am actually riding a mosickle again. Far out, eh?

 

[S Smith]

Tina Wesson (Survivor 2 winner) presents toad to newlywed...

Tina presents snake to died hard survivor junkie, Silvera...

At the Rider Skill Challenge...

-- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[S Smith]

We left Fontana @ 6:30 this morning, heading over to Cherokee to pick up the BRP. We spent the day riding the full length of the BRP. We arrived at the motel in Harrisonburg, VA @ 9pm and hooked up with the crew. I'll post more photos when I get home. -- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[S Smith]

Click here to view complete photo gallery -- Steve Smith, COG #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[colinp386]

I have it good authority there really is no Rich Reed and it's actually a Matrix thingy devised by our evil IT Overloard, Colin Prior

Dang it looks like my auto reply-bot has spilled the beans! I'm going to have to reprogram it. While I'm at it I'm going to have to turn the gain down on the snoring plugin too! Colin Prior COG IT Director Lake Forest Park WA COG#7767 AMA#1081764 ROK#20000617

 

[David C-14]

Great pictures S Smith, I hope I can make it next year.

 

[gbyoung2]

After a very nice visit to the USMC Museum, Wolfram was handed off to the next crew that will lead him north.

All my pix from the 2009 Rally have been uploaded and can be seen at: http://www.gbyoung2.smugmug.com/gallery/8469888_8Mrpj

 

[redline]

Well , I made it back to Las Cruces, New Mexico on Sunday afternoon. Put about 5000 miles on my connie. Glad I took some extra time to see the east coast etc. I thought this has been one of our best rallies, I've been to. Had a scary moment leaving Memphis when I got caught in a severe thunderstorm. I was told to seek shelter because they also had tornado warnings. I've got soaked like never before and really thought I was stuck out on the road. It got so bad that I couldn't ride the bike. Waited a while until I could get a bit further and had to stop again. Finally found a hotel and got out o that mess. I've looked at all three websites where they posted the tail of the dragon pictures. I would encourage everyone who rode the dragon to check them all out. quite a few pics there but you can choose the slideshow and just watch them. I've seen some awesome shots of you guys there! Ted Proud to be American! (since 2005) Lost and found in 1991 2008 C14 "Freebird"

 

[dchicks]

I finally got around to posting all my photos on Picasa. Here's a link... http://picasaweb.google.com/dchicks/COG2009NationalRallyShiftinNGrinnin?authkey=Gv1sRgCKihhZPJoseahgE&feat=directlink Enjoy, and ride safe! Dave

 

[kwn306]

Steve, The picture of Guy holding up the clock should have a heading/caption called "Father Time" ;p Kurt & Sue Nordstrom Spotsylvania, VA COG 6049/A VA & WV AAD's You can have more fun with girls than motorcycles, but they don't always go where you point um.

 

[smithr]

Here are my shots. Most have a few words with them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20211686@N05/sets/

---------------------------------- South Central Area Director Email scad@cog-online.org

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[ghabel]

Bob, did you intentionally take off the windshield or did it depart unexpectidly?! Greg H from Mass, Connie Droppers Anonymous Awards Dude COG# 7010,a Tracey CDA 120 (2.0) 99 Connie "Herrin Christabelle", 05 Ninja 250

 

[smithr]

CDA(c) story or how I lost my windshield. I was staying with someone else in my room so I got up real quiet and left the room at 7am half asleep so I could do the Once Around the Park gps route and get back kind of early. I checked the front tire pressure then... nope the back is flat. I got the repair stuff so all I need is to Cstand it and find the hole. The bike was unloaded so I felt no problem except the parking lot was sloping away from me but not much. I tilted the bike till I felt the second foot hit and felt I was golden. I hoisted it up 95% of the way but failed. On the way down it got even further off center away from me and there was no stopping it from that side. Over it went hitting the windshield on the step of the suv next to me. It also bent the old style peg lowering bracket but not enough to effect integrity. I did the entire day anyway after fixing the flat with no shield and bent peg. Some people were around when it happened and I told a couple on the way out and when I got back I found an OLD stock shield with my name on it. Still not sure who donated it. I got home fine. 815 miles on Friday to make it into Texas but not home. ---------------------------------- South Central Area Director Email scad@cog-online.org

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[Cap'n Bob]

I finally got around to uploading my national photo's. http://community.webshots.com/user/BBAR61?vhost=community Bionic Bob COG & AMA member First C14 CDA member #0220 2008 C14 & 2003 Mean Streak