Southern Ontario Riders

[blue giant]

Hey

I have stayed at the Sands on Golden Lake and its a good place. I have also eaten in their dinner many times, last time in December. Its one of the better in the area. The town also has a couple of other restaurants. Its a good area.


Ted

I've stayed there a couple of times too! Food is pretty good. There is a Chinese food restaraunt in town and a little diner called the Sleepy Bear. They used to sell gas there as well but I'm not sure if they still do.

[ELDR]

Hey Paul

The Motel has new owners, but seems to have some of the old staff. From the Website looks like they have brightened the place up a little.

Ted

[blue giant]

Cool!

I'll take a look when I get a chance.

Paul

Hey Paul

The Motel has new owners, but seems to have some of the old staff. From the Website looks like they have brightened the place up a little.

Ted

[xsilerating]

Update - Room Availability

Hi Phil et al;

Received a reply from the Mountain View and, the cottage and family room are both, as of now, still available. His reply is as follows:

" Hi Ron,

Yes both the cottage and the two family rooms are available on those nights. The cottage has a bedroom with two double beds and a lounge with two double sofa beds, kitchen dining area etc. The family rooms have two double beds and a double sofa bed.

The cottage is $180.00 per night and the family rooms are $140.00 per night.

We also have gas BBQs in the gardens which our guests are welcome to use.

Kind regards,

Doug "

While technically the cottage sleeps 8 and the family room sleeps 6, these accommodations are all Double beds .
Could get to be a bit 'too' cozy for some.

Personally, I would prefer a room with a queen size bed.

Comments anyone???

[xsilerating]

Hey Jim et al;

My apologies Jim, I missed the following query that you noted in one of your emails. It was almost at the bottom of a page with a loooong list of info.

To All;

The following is another possibility that, as noted above, Jim had suggested but, I unfortunately overlooked.

This one is for the ASH GROVE INN located in Barry's Bay. Nice looking establishment and, as of this posting, IS FULLY AVAILABLE. Rates are as follows:

Single Room (1 person) $74.00
Double Room (2 people) $84.00
Kitchen Suite (2 people) $129.00
Luxury Suite (2 people) $149.00

All of the suites/rooms can accommodate up to 4 people (possibly more in the suites).

Both the single and double rooms have two double beds.

The Kitchen suite has a separate bedroom with a queen bed and, a sofa bed in the living room. Also has a kitchen, dining room & electric fireplace.

The Luxury suite has a queen size bed in the bedroom and a queen pull-out sofa bed. Also, gas fireplace and jacuzzi tub and shower. There are 6 luxury suites.

[ELDR]

Hey

I think Barry's Bay is a better home base for the rides. A little more choices to eat, some shops, a little night life (alright very little) but at least the Dixie Lee closes closer to midnight and there is a pub or two.

http://www.madawaskavalley.on.ca/index.php

Also the home Janusz Zurakowski - AVRO Arrow test pilot
http://www.zurakowskipark.ca/

My vote for Barry's Bay.

Ted

[hamjam]

that would be hwy 28 between Hardwood lake and Denbigh???

Hey All;

I know it's a winter shot, but here's a picture of a sample of the roads and scenery of the proposed 'XS'ive Madawaska Monkey Butt Rally', to get your senses warmed and primed

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Check the length, curvature and decline of this road..... aaaahhhhhhhhhh

[Big Daddy Funk]

Comfort zone

I once was built for speed ,I'm now built for comfort. If we spread out between a number of rooms we should be able to accomodate everyone comfortably. Thx Rick

[xsilerating]

that would be hwy 28 between Hardwood lake and Denbigh???

Hey Jim;

Check your email. Good guess but, no, not hwy 28

Anyone else know?

[blue giant]

Hey Jim;

Check your email. Good guess but, no, not hwy 28

Anyone else know?

Hwy 60 just west of Wilno.

[MaximPhil]

Let's get a hotel booked so we can ride the road in the summer.
Phil

[xsilerating]

Hwy 60 just west of Wilno.

You must have been 'talking' to Ted ?

Sorry, no not Hwy 60, nor near Wilno

Let's get a hotel booked so we can ride the road in the summer.
Phil

Getting close

Have you talked to Jim yet?

Ron

[Big Daddy Funk]

Phil's Right...Again.

It's good to see everyone jumping in to help out. Phil makes a good point and that photo drives it home. It is all about the ride. We will have a better idea of what we need for next years Madawaska Monkee Butt Rally. (If we are allowed back in the area) Thx Rick

[hamjam]

ok now it's a rally

Ok It is now official
The “Madawaska Monkey Butt Rally” is on . Something with plenty of stops and sight seeing .No rush
Quote from Axel , seconded by others
We have a motel booked for July 17 and 18, 2009 , The Ash Grove Inn
http://www.ashgroveinn.com/
have a look at the rooms and rates , spaces are limited

Single Room (1 person ) $74.00
Double Room (2 person) $84.00
Kitchen Suite (3person) $134.00
Luxury Suite (2 person) $149.00

Call 1-888-756-7672 to reserve a room
Tell them it is for the XS 11 group for July 17, 18
They are holding the rooms for us but need to know ASAP
Jim

[MaximPhil]

Phil is IN. I have a room booked
Reservation girl recognised XS Group. Mentioning Jim Hamilton confirmed I was genuine for the group.
The regulars here on SOXS should call asap. Take a double room, unless you really want to be alone, we can double up later in the unlikely event we don't have A SELL OUT.
Phil