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  • randy
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Dec 2003
    • 4521

    #61
    OK, kids, just got back from my preview of the XSEast ’09 routes, aka ‘The Mis-guided Tour’.

    Logged just shy of 900 miles. First the bad news….I had to come back to NYC today. That’s all the bad news, the rest is ALL GOOD. The hotel is great, pool, sauna are very relaxing, hot tub is small, but it’s there. Hotel serves free continental breakfast (juice, coffee, donuts, cereal, toast, yogurt) from 6a-10a and if you want something more substantial, there is a diner a short walk away. The roads are gorgeous, the scenery made it hard to keep my eyes on the road. Good thing I was on four wheels. I’ll let the pics tell that story.

    For Saturday night dinner, we have a very reasonably priced restaurant called “99” less than ½ mile from the hotel. I sampled the food and drink Sat night (man, this is hard work) and I am very pleased, and I think you all will be too. Good sized portions and excellent quality. Nice people, too.

    I worked out a choice of three mains, Sirloin tips, Roast Turkey (with trimmings), or Salmon. Salad to start and ice cream & strawberries for dessert.

    Sitting down? Pricing for this is $15 per person. Really sitting down? – gratuity is included! I’ve reserved for 40 people, but I’ll have to confirm the real number a couple of weeks in advance of our arrival. I’ll post a thread for that.

    Ok, back to the routes. First, many thanks to Marty for sketching these out. They were as close to perfect as they could be. The winners are #1 and #3. I only need to make slight changes to each to avoid some traffic and include some sightseeing and I’ll have that mapped out by the end of the month, then I’ll post it for all to see. Meanwhile, these pics may help melt the winter blues. I'll leave you with these observations:

    - I've never seen a pay toilet at a gas station, this one is off the stop list!
    - See if you can find Prom the Action Hero!
    - No wiener should ever have that much wood in it. Ever.
    - If I ever decide to change carreers....naaah.

    See you in May!



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    • madmax-im
      Master of XSology
      • Sep 2007
      • 6751
      • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

      #62
      Great Job!

      Randy...Excellent job...nice preview pics too! My appetitie has been whetted...so to say...now I'm gettin XScited!
      1980 XS650G Special-Two
      1993 Honda ST1100

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      • randy
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Dec 2003
        • 4521

        #63
        Ben, the pleasure was all mine. Wait till you see thee Mohawk Trail (that's route 2 with the dangerous curves) and the Molly Stark Trail has some views that will take your breath away! Try as I might, no one could explain to me who Molly was, or why her trail is so long, but she must have been a popular gal!

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        • blue giant
          XSive Maximus
          • Aug 2007
          • 880
          • Ontario, Canada

          #64
          That's awesome Randy! Thanks for scoping the routes out.

          Now I can't wait for XS East 2009!



          Paul
          Paul
          1983 XJ1100 Maxim
          1979 XS1100 Standard
          1980 XS1100 Special

          I'm not a motorcycle mechanic but I play one on the internet.

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          • randy
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Dec 2003
            • 4521

            #65
            First beer is on me, Paul.

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            • madmax-im
              Master of XSology
              • Sep 2007
              • 6751
              • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

              #66
              Molly Stark

              Everything you wanted to know and more! Also on this page is a link for the Molly Stark Trail....
              Last edited by madmax-im; 02-17-2009, 10:07 AM.
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • blue giant
                XSive Maximus
                • Aug 2007
                • 880
                • Ontario, Canada

                #67
                Originally posted by randy
                First beer is on me, Paul.
                ..........and the second one is on me. After that Doug Mitchel is buying!



                Paul
                Paul
                1983 XJ1100 Maxim
                1979 XS1100 Standard
                1980 XS1100 Special

                I'm not a motorcycle mechanic but I play one on the internet.

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                • DeanR
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 1481
                  • Finger Lakes NY

                  #68
                  C'mon Memorial Day..... Again, thanks Randy for all your efforts and guidance!
                  80 SG
                  81 SH in parts
                  99 ST1100
                  91 ST1100

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                  • MartyA
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 2148
                    • NW PA

                    #69
                    OK we are back to normal - talking beer and curvy roads. If Mitch brings Alpine the line forms behind me!

                    Thanks Randy for doing all that dirty work....

                    The winners are #1 and #3. Randy and I will huddle up and make the small corrections, then label them Saturday and Sunday.


                    Just 3 months to go...
                    Marty in NW PA
                    Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
                    Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
                    This IS my happy face.

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                    • DeanR
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Jan 2005
                      • 1481
                      • Finger Lakes NY

                      #70
                      Originally posted by laxdad
                      C'mon Memorial Day..... Again, thanks Randy for all your efforts and guidance!
                      You too Marty... And for that matter, anyone else that's on the planning committee!
                      80 SG
                      81 SH in parts
                      99 ST1100
                      91 ST1100

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                      • Scootstado2
                        XStremely XSive
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 358
                        • CT

                        #71
                        Good job!....as usual.

                        Can't wait....riding, beer and cigars... or is that riding, cigars and beer.

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                        • MartyA
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 2148
                          • NW PA

                          #72
                          Don't ask Brent you know which he'll pick...
                          Marty in NW PA
                          Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
                          Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
                          This IS my happy face.

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                          • randy
                            XS-XJ Guru
                            • Dec 2003
                            • 4521

                            #73
                            NO, NO, NO....

                            it's SEEEGARS

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                            • Scootstado2
                              XStremely XSive
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 358
                              • CT

                              #74
                              Originally posted by MartyA
                              Don't ask Brent you know which he'll pick...
                              Yeah, I know..riding, SEEGARS, repeat for a 1000 miles or so...52 weeks a year.

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                              • mastan
                                XStremely XSive
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 349

                                #75
                                Randy:
                                Thanks for the great report. Looks like we're in for some great rides. The coin toilet cracked me up. The first time I saw a sign at a station that said "Free Air!", I knew we were in trouble.
                                Mark

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