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RUN WITH THE WOLF
- Thread starter Ranger Jim
- Start date
RussM said:
You're joking, right?
:-[
You'll find yourself looking for more stuff to put in those Connie bags before you leave home!
Now we have 66 registered. Time is running short. 
bigjoeva68
Road Bike
I am very tempted, since I am off that weekend and it is only an hour or so away...but I have zero camping gear since the move.
Any recommendations for tents and/or equipment? Keep in mind I am huge, so my clothes already take up a bit of space...but do most folks use single person tents or do you pack something bigger? And I am on the V not the Connie, although my Givi Trekker set stores quite a bit...
Being 6' 8" makes things...different. LOL!
I have just been so spoiled staying in hotels...
Any recommendations for tents and/or equipment? Keep in mind I am huge, so my clothes already take up a bit of space...but do most folks use single person tents or do you pack something bigger? And I am on the V not the Connie, although my Givi Trekker set stores quite a bit...
Being 6' 8" makes things...different. LOL!
I have just been so spoiled staying in hotels...
Joe....and all. please see the post under RWTW overnight options, to make this rally work for you. Al
Yes, Joe. You are huge. I'm 6'4" and you make me look small! Go to REI and try out some tents. Here's a link: http://equipped.outdoors.org/2010/05/tents-for-tall-people.html that might help. I, too have to shop carefully for a tent. Many are 98" long and I have a Sierra Designs which is 114". You might have to store your clothes in the vestibule. Word to the wise, don't stuff them in the foot, you won't be able to bend down there and get 'em. See you there.
Ron
Ron
bigjoeva68
Road Bike
IronButtAl said:
Thanks, Al, but I already read that. I am not asking where to stay, I am asking what to bring TO stay. I want to be where the action (and free beer) is. ;D
I haven't camped in years, and I have never camped from a motorcycle. I assume it is something between backpacking and "car camping." And since I sold all my gear, now I can buy exactly what I need rather than making due with what I had. I just need to know what to get...
BigJoeVA68 said:
Joe you might find some answers in the thread, Hey Campers!! Help a noob out, will ya? Mcfly seems to have many of the same questions as you although I don't think he is a size match.
:iagree: It's a great read: http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,41603.0.html
BigJoeVA68 said:
A 3 man tent at least, really as big as you are. ;D If my son comes with us, my wife and I will be bringing our 8' x 16' x 6' 5" tall tent :-\
I use an air mattress, and a sleeping bag and don't forget something to inflate the air mattress :-[ and a small pillow. That is all you need, besides clothes. We don't do any camp cooking so no need for stoves and the like.
Don't for a good light.
motonerd14
Street Cruiser
COGnosticat0r said:
:iagree:
WallyWorld sells some really nice air mattresses. I have a la-cheapa Coleman that I've been using for the past 5 years or so, paid maybe $30 for it, very comfortable.
Alright, I'm in. :motonoises: Now just looking for a place to stay. I'll get with Al and see what he has available.
Ready for some twistees! >
McFly, I never thought of attaching my water heater to the back of the Connie.(See Picture) Sweet...hot water whenever you need it!
Who needs a shower building?
Ready for some twistees! >
McFly, I never thought of attaching my water heater to the back of the Connie.(See Picture) Sweet...hot water whenever you need it!
Who needs a shower building?
Bobby_Cassell_GA said:McFly, I never thought of attaching my water heater to the back of the Connie.(See Picture) Sweet...hot water whenever you need it!
Who needs a shower building?
Don't go any bigger than a 40 gallon to start, and drain it before you leave!! I'm still working on the 46" TV with 6.1 Dolby Surround
and blue ray player.... I got room.... :rotflmao:
Iff'n you want to bring the 60" big screen, I'll let you borrow my trailer and hitch. >Mcfly said:Bobby_Cassell_GA said:McFly, I never thought of attaching my water heater to the back of the Connie.(See Picture) Sweet...hot water whenever you need it!
Who needs a shower building?
Don't go any bigger than a 40 gallon to start, and drain it before you leave!! I'm still working on the 46" TV with 6.1 Dolby Surround
and blue ray player.... I got room.... :rotflmao:
SteveJ. said:Iff'n you want to bring the 60" big screen, I'll let you borrow my trailer and hitch. >Mcfly said:Bobby_Cassell_GA said:McFly, I never thought of attaching my water heater to the back of the Connie.(See Picture) Sweet...hot water whenever you need it!
Who needs a shower building?
Don't go any bigger than a 40 gallon to start, and drain it before you leave!! I'm still working on the 46" TV with 6.1 Dolby Surround
and blue ray player.... I got room.... :rotflmao:
He don't need no stinkin' trailer - its a Connie he's packin' - it will fit SOMEWHERE
COGnosticat0r said:
There was a recent article (Rider mag?) stating that someone (Bill Johnston?) purchased the old TWO in Suches, GA and other adjoining property and plans to reopen next year? According to posts on ADV this info broke in September. Maybe you giys can stop by during RWTW to check out the construction and get info for the rest of us.
8)
:great: JP & AL, Good job on the graphic design for the WOLF RALLY. :sign0098: See U ALL there. :beerchug:
Juan did all the work on this. I just nodded my head yes. This will go to all riders that are registered for RWTW as an added bonus, created and ordered for our members by one Juan Alviez, a dedicated and caring COG member that is quickly
spoiling us with favors. Suitable as an oval vinyl event sticker, it will go next to my second year Moonshine Lunch Run event sticker from the week before the RWTW.
Running out of room on my thumper, but maybe there's a spot left somewhere.
Thanks Juan, for making this happen for our members. You're the man. Al
spoiling us with favors. Suitable as an oval vinyl event sticker, it will go next to my second year Moonshine Lunch Run event sticker from the week before the RWTW.
Running out of room on my thumper, but maybe there's a spot left somewhere.
Thanks Juan, for making this happen for our members. You're the man. Al
JP said:
Looks great, a lot better than the one I desgined a few years ago and had it on the t shirts that year
Some people didn't think it looked like a wolf at all :rotflmao: I am glad my feeling don't get hurt too easily. Wonder why I still have a bunch of them in my attic :'(
According to motodog650 on March 19th, the new Two Wheels of Suches plans to open sometime around the end of April or in early May. The camping area has been expanded with the purchase of some adjoining land and four (two person) bunkhouses have been added with more planned for the future if demand warrants.S Smith said:
The main building has undergone some major renovations.
Beyond the trees will be the camping area, bathhouse and bunkhouses
I sent Suches resident, Joan Moody, an email to see if she could provide more information. Joan was the COG SEAD back in the mid '90s and has been producing the INFO-MAP© for the Georgia Mountains for decades.
Run With the Wolf used to be a fall rally when it was at T.W.O. May be the SE Leadership Team will consider reestablishing a Fall RWtW at T.W.S. to go along with the Spring RWtW at Wildcat Lodge. That would be a great way to bookend the riding season and many riders would appreciate a return to the fall date.
BBerry said:What about a design for the non-concours riders with a Chihuahua on it .. :rotflmao:
And April at WildCat said they are running low on road kill for breakfast, they prefer Opossum!!
How about a guy standing behind the wolf, with a pooper scooper ! :rotflmao:
Sometimes I slay me....
And you are the guys I am going meet at my RWTW Rally! :-\ :rotflmao:
After 60yrs and growing up in a family of 6 boys I don't scare easily. Jokes I am an expert on handling. :great:
Jokes I am an expert on handling. :great:
Ranger Jim
Sport Tourer
Good! P'haps you can give Tom lessons. :rotflmao:
Hugh who )
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Cesspool!! It's llike a swimming pool but for rednecks :rotflmao:
BigJoeVA68 said:
heheheheheh
Joe, just show up, strip down...and follow Arnold's lead....
http://youtu.be/fBKMRUyWU38
looks like things are ramping up quickly with RWTW!!
Cognosticator...have had numerous positive comments on your design of the Wolf few yrs back because it is so different--I like it and I like this design too..each a design of the times.
See you all soon...yes I got the time off WWEEEEEEEE!!
Cognosticator...have had numerous positive comments on your design of the Wolf few yrs back because it is so different--I like it and I like this design too..each a design of the times.
See you all soon...yes I got the time off WWEEEEEEEE!!
theridinglibrarian
Moped
Looks like I may show up on Thursday after all, in an effort to keep things simple regarding the Lodge house. Waiting for a call back from the management to make sure we have everything squared away.
That said, fair warning to everyone sharing the house...Dave's been away for two weeks and is just getting back in time for us to go on this trip. >
TMI? :nananana:
That said, fair warning to everyone sharing the house...Dave's been away for two weeks and is just getting back in time for us to go on this trip. >
TMI? :nananana:
The Riding Librarian said:Looks like I may show up on Thursday after all, in an effort to keep things simple regarding the Lodge house. Waiting for a call back from the management to make sure we have everything squared away.
That said, fair warning to everyone sharing the house...Dave's been away for two weeks and is just getting back in time for us to go on this trip. >
TMI? :nananana:
Oh my.... Glad I bought a tent..... and a camcorder... Bwah hah hah
Will make sure that the ear plugs make it in from the bike for the night!!
Fl riders:
No sure yet of when I am heading up, schedule was to be out last Fri. :banghead:
"Should" be off Thurs...but you know how that goes.
Will advise when I know.
I may leave from work Wed or Thurs and ride partway up and camp Atlanta-ish...or...
SOOO looking forward to this!!! :33:
Fl riders:
No sure yet of when I am heading up, schedule was to be out last Fri. :banghead:
"Should" be off Thurs...but you know how that goes.
Will advise when I know.
I may leave from work Wed or Thurs and ride partway up and camp Atlanta-ish...or...
SOOO looking forward to this!!! :33:
The Riding Librarian said:That said, fair warning to everyone sharing the house...Dave's been away for two weeks and is just getting back in time for us to go on this trip. >
TMI? :nananana:
Wait, didn't I read that "dark chocolate" was a methods of winning favor!! Would a chocolate bunny work!!!
theridinglibrarian
Moped
Jo said:
So glad you are coming Jo!!! Are you staying upstairs? I think Teri from Kawasaki is too, I believe.
We'll ride-em like we stole-em all day and then SLUMBERPARTY! We can do pedicures and manicures, and do facials, and drink appletinis, and have pillow fights in our underwear.
Ah, screw it...let's just go drink whiskey and beer, burp and fart and tell bad jokes around the campfire with the guys.
:beerchug:
theridinglibrarian
Moped
reid53 said:
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Muahahahahahahahaha!With some luck, Alicia (she was at the November get together at Al's) might stop by too. We became FB friends and are hoping to get to ride together while I'm up there. "Ride together" being a relative term, as I'm sure she'll smoke me.
bigjoeva68
Road Bike
If you remember it, did you really drink enough? :beerchug:
I'll get you home buddy. I just have to crawl a few feet. AlSnake said:
Look out guys .....here come the LADIES OF COG!!!!!
:1rij: :1rij:
:sign0151: :sign0151:
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We are now showing 77 registered. Only need 23 more to make 100. Lets go everyone only 9 days to go. :great:
:'( You don't think it will rain, do you?? ??? The 10 day forecast is so so :'(
Asks a guy from S FL....where it never rains
Weather predictions in North Georgia are more fiction than fact. Yeah, it might rain, but give it 10 minutes and it changes...besides, with pollen counts in the 8,000 range :-\ (extremely high is considered 1500+), we could use a little fresh oxygen to go along with our daily dose of pollen...
bigjoeva68
Road Bike
Tent and sleeping bag arrived in time, thank you Amazon.
Are there restaurants nearby, or do folks actually cook on site? I am curious if I should dig out the backpacking stove, or just rely on local eateries...
Are there restaurants nearby, or do folks actually cook on site? I am curious if I should dig out the backpacking stove, or just rely on local eateries...
The store across the road serves breakfast and burgers and such during the day. Friday nights meal is taken care of by Fearless Leader Al Norcross. Yea boss!! Saturday night is a catered banquet that you sign up for. I think Thursday night some of us will ride over to Jims Smokin Q on Highway 129 and then some of us brave souls are going to ride back on Wolf Pen Gap Road at night. > :-\
:-\
BBerry said:reid53 said:I think Thursday night some of us will ride over to Jims Smokin Q on Highway 129 and then some of us brave souls are going to ride back on Wolf Pen Gap Road at night. >
"Wolf Pen Gap Road at night" ... and Jims Smokin Q .. :great:
Yessiree Bob, there MUST be some Jim's Smokin' Q in the plans....
bigjoeva68
Road Bike
Well, unfortunately I had an emergency come up at work, so I won't be back from a remote site until Friday night. But I am still going to plan on riding up Saturday, even if just to eat, camp and tell some lies Saturday night; I didn't just buy this tent for nothing!
Then I am off to Toronto on Monday... My life has gotten very busy since moving from Texas.
Which is ironic, the client I will be at next week until Friday is in College Station, TX...Go figure. :rotflmao:
Then I am off to Toronto on Monday... My life has gotten very busy since moving from Texas.
Which is ironic, the client I will be at next week until Friday is in College Station, TX...Go figure. :rotflmao:
BigJoeVA68 said:Well, unfortunately I had an emergency come up at work, so I won't be back from a remote site until Friday night. But I am still going to plan on riding up Saturday, even if just to eat, camp and tell some lies Saturday night; I didn't just buy this tent for nothing!
Then I am off to Toronto on Monday... My life has gotten very busy since moving from Texas.
Which is ironic, the client I will be at next week until Friday is in College Station, TX...Go figure. :rotflmao:
Glad we'll be able to see you at RWTW, Joe.
Am familial with that place - grandparents retired across the drainage ditch in Bryan, TX so I've spent many years visiting the area. Try not to let them Aggie-vate you too much....
FREE FOOD FREE FOOD FREE FOOD FREE FOOD FREE FOOD
For those interested in FREE FOOD (and who amongst us ain't???), you will be pleased to know that Union Powersports in Blairsville, GA (1741 Blue Ridge Highway Blairsville, GA 30512, Phone (706) 745-9671) will be offering a menu of hot dogs and sodas for lunch on SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH. :great:
It's been a tough one for the motorcycle industry and we need to show our support of the ones that brung us....The good folks at Union Powersports have been strong supporters of the RWTW over the past few years and quite a few can testify that their service department is made up of top notch folks who will work with you to get tires, etc. at great prices. :great:
For those interested in FREE FOOD (and who amongst us ain't???), you will be pleased to know that Union Powersports in Blairsville, GA (1741 Blue Ridge Highway Blairsville, GA 30512, Phone (706) 745-9671) will be offering a menu of hot dogs and sodas for lunch on SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH. :great:
It's been a tough one for the motorcycle industry and we need to show our support of the ones that brung us....The good folks at Union Powersports have been strong supporters of the RWTW over the past few years and quite a few can testify that their service department is made up of top notch folks who will work with you to get tires, etc. at great prices. :great:
My plans for the ride up: Will be working Wed and off Thurs.
So: I intend to ride in to work Wed and leave from there after a quick wash up, regardless of the time I get off. Reason is, if I go home and get the bike, I'll lose about 1.5 hr will daudling.
Will ride it tired and then get a hotel and finish up Thurs .
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
:celebrate:
So: I intend to ride in to work Wed and leave from there after a quick wash up, regardless of the time I get off. Reason is, if I go home and get the bike, I'll lose about 1.5 hr will daudling.
Will ride it tired and then get a hotel and finish up Thurs .
Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
:celebrate:
Jo, Does this means you are the dedicated cage driver to go for adult entertainment? :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug: I want to place a order. MOONSHINE WHITE LIGHTING
SteveJ. said:
Ahhh, but rain chances dropped 20% from yesterday Steve... Not that the weathermen
have EVER predicted accurate weather a week out.
Got the rear rubber swapped on the Connie. She's officially ready to go.
Putting that rear tire in left a little poo in my undies. I need a real bike jack,
and/or a chop on the rear fender.
I gotta scuff the new tire up a bit with a nice ride.
Chop the fender. Cheaper, easier. You'll be able to see how folks have done it when you get up there. I chopped mine to also eliminate the tag light assembly. I cut a hole in the bottom of the tail light lens and glued in a hunk of clear(my favorite color) plastic in it. Viola, tag light.Mcfly said:SteveJ. said:
Ahhh, but rain chances dropped 20% from yesterday Steve... Not that the weathermen
have EVER predicted accurate weather a week out.
Got the rear rubber swapped on the Connie. She's officially ready to go.
Putting that rear tire in left a little poo in my undies. I need a real bike jack,
and/or a chop on the rear fender.
I gotta scuff the new tire up a bit with a nice ride.
bigjoeva68
Road Bike
SteveJ. said:
What is that 70? 75? ;D
:rotflmao:
Found a VERY good article in the Member section of the site about fatigue and motorcycles. It's in the "Library" section.
Since this rally is so early in the year and I personally have had limited riding over the winter, it rang some bells with me about things like sleep (and the lack of), fatigue from long rides, and even dehydration. It addressed things like "early starts" (like 4:00 am) and the second day cumulative effects. "Bonking" (not what you might think...... :rotflmao - a term from bicycling that means the sudden physical collapse at the end of a long ride due to blood sugar fall off, dehydration, and fatigue. Good stuff!
I'd recommend a review of it as part of our pre-rally preparations. See y'all soon.
Ron
Since this rally is so early in the year and I personally have had limited riding over the winter, it rang some bells with me about things like sleep (and the lack of), fatigue from long rides, and even dehydration. It addressed things like "early starts" (like 4:00 am) and the second day cumulative effects. "Bonking" (not what you might think...... :rotflmao
- a term from bicycling that means the sudden physical collapse at the end of a long ride due to blood sugar fall off, dehydration, and fatigue. Good stuff!I'd recommend a review of it as part of our pre-rally preparations. See y'all soon.
Ron
Just checked the and it is looking better. Wed Isolated t-storms 30%,H 77 L 59. Thur Cloudy, precip 20%, H 76 L 59. Fri Isolated t-storms 40%, H 60 L 39. Sat Sunny H 58 L 39. Sun Partly cloudy, H 62 L 43. Maybe by the time Thus gets here the forecast will change to great. )
)
Here is the latest forecast:
Thu Apr 18
Mostly Cloudy
76°
59°
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of rain:
20%
Wind:
S at 13 mph
Fri Apr 19
Scattered T-Storms
60°
39°
Scattered T-Storms
Chance of rain:
50%
Wind:
W at 10 mph
Sat Apr 20
Sunny
58°
39°
Sunny
Chance of rain:
0%
Wind:
NW at 7 mph
Sun Apr 21
Partly Cloudy
62°
43°
Partly Cloudy
Chance of rain:
0%
Wind:
N at 5 mph
Thu Apr 18
Mostly Cloudy
76°
59°
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of rain:
20%
Wind:
S at 13 mph
Fri Apr 19
Scattered T-Storms
60°
39°
Scattered T-Storms
Chance of rain:
50%
Wind:
W at 10 mph
Sat Apr 20
Sunny
58°
39°
Sunny
Chance of rain:
0%
Wind:
NW at 7 mph
Sun Apr 21
Partly Cloudy
62°
43°
Partly Cloudy
Chance of rain:
0%
Wind:
N at 5 mph
COGnosticat0r said:
That's brisk, but no doubt do-able. It's nice to see they have backed off from the 32* lows on Sat and Sun mornings, and backed off the rain chances for Fri. Looking good, :great:
I think I'll bring the sleeping bag liner and some sort of heat source, maybe electric seein's how they have power there.
BUMP :great: :motonoises: :motonoises: :motonoises:
Hey Alan, note my verb...will be riding and not caging it...ergo..I will not be the designated driver
Will see all Thurs...with my hoodie!
Will see all Thurs...with my hoodie!
Jo, My missunderstanding. I think there is a liquor store in Blairsville I believe in the old gas station ( GULF) before the center round about. :great:
Alan_Yucius_FL said:
I think you have to go to Helen to get liquor. Which is a great ride to get there, it is just the traffic in and out of Helen that can be a PITA
Packed and headed up to ATL. Here now and waiting out my week of work (ugh, work!) before zipping up the last 80 miles or so on Friday morning. Whoo hoo! Thinking of rolling on up to Deals Gap Friday first thing, sampling the tasty curves and heading back down to Suches like last year.
I'll have my favorite beverage, JD Tennessee Honey. Mmmmm, good. That should keep me warm.
Mike
I'll have my favorite beverage, JD Tennessee Honey. Mmmmm, good. That should keep me warm.
Mike
sweet car and that medal thing already has a spare w/ it...wahhoo
maybe he can be the DD :rotflmao:
maybe he can be the DD :rotflmao:
SteveJ. said:Heya Mike,
what's that metal thing under your bike, looks like it's attached to your car? >
Nice choice for warm up fluid, BTW.
:-\ :-\BUMP :-[
ron203 said:Found a VERY good article in the Member section of the site about fatigue and motorcycles. It's in the "Library" section.
Since this rally is so early in the year and I personally have had limited riding over the winter, it rang some bells with me about things like sleep (and the lack of), fatigue from long rides, and even dehydration. It addressed things like "early starts" (like 4:00 am) and the second day cumulative effects. "Bonking" (not what you might think...... :rotflmao
I'd recommend a review of it as part of our pre-rally preparations. See y'all soon.
Ron
I hear that loud and clear.
Having always ridden all year, always, I understood that Springtime first rides would hold a few extra concerns for most folks.
But this year, having had to lay off the heavy riding myself, it's very clear to me how much physical and mental stamina can fall off without riding for a while. These things should either be maintained or consciously regained when the riding season starts.
Thanks for this vital reminder!