Bob Jones Memorial Ride

[vincer]

Would it really take 100 miles Tod? I am betting 10.

[Wildkat]

I'll take some of that...

I'm not certain it would be more than 5...

[trbig]

I hope I can catch everyone in time that it concerns....

Most of us that are going on the ride Saturday.... instead of returning to Harrison and staying a 2nd night as planned... are going a few miles north to Branson to stay at the Dockers Inn that Bohn Frazier mentioned earlier. We plan on going down to Branson Landing down by the river that evening.. all kinds of shops, a really nice fountain show at the top of every hour (7pm is the best/extended show) and then we plan on going to Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano bar. It is free to get in, but the "Refreshments" are a little high. The guys put on a good show though. That starts at 8pm, but you better have seats before then. I figure watch the 7pm fountain show and then go find seats?

Dockers Inn's number is 417-334-3600 and he quoted me a price of $55.27 total price with tax inc. + you get 2 adult breakfast buffet tickets for the next morning. This isn't a continental breakfast... this is a big full buffet. He is down to just queen sized beds and doesn't have many left. I asked if he had 5 more at least and he said he could swing that. So get 'em while you can.

If you need to cancel your Saturday night reservation in Harrison and were staying at the Days Inn, their number is (870) 391-3297. They told me innitially that you could cancel up to the same day without a penalty... so there shouldn't be a problem.

Here's a couple links to the places on the Branson Landing.


Branson Landing


Ernie Biggs

Let me know if you have any problems or questions. I don't have Ross or Bohn's numbers... someone who does may want to call or let them know in case they don't see this.

Tod

[Bohn Frazer]

Plans

XSives, Great to hear you guys are going to be coming to Branson. I'll certainly be there. Cody is riding up from Stillwater. My cell number is 913-226-8595. Karla is trying to get every one together for a Friday night get together and is considering a place in between Branson and Harrison called the State Line Cafe at the Wild Bill Travel Center which is right on the state line. If that changes, I'll pass along the info. Since some are staying in Harrison on Friday night and some are going to be in Branson, this is going to be a compromise. Hopefully, everyone can get together and the weather will cooperate. Bob's long time friend is coming up to ride Bob's long miles original XS11 down, some of you saw Bob ride this bike to Talihina. I think the guy who bought "Yellow Jacket" is riding it down as well. It should be a great ride which Bob would have wanted to make. His spirit will be with us all. Look forward to seeing you and I pray it will be a safe ride for us all. . . . Bohn

[John]

Phone numbers

Should we start swapping cell numbers so every group can be contacted if necessary? Should we post them here or in pm's? Wildkat and I will be joining Greg and Lynda, and Hippy Dave and Cindy, in Texarkana, and rolling up through Arkansas together. We will going up I 30 until we get to Rt 7, and then were turning north to Harrison. Anybody want to join up along the way?

[trbig]

Heck... I thought you guys were just coming up 30 to HWY 65 to hurry up and get there.

I could meet you in Hot Springs if that is your plan. It's a lot funner road to ride, (HWY 7) but it is going to take you longer.

Hmmm... just looked. 30 miles shorter, but only 20 minutes or so longer? That is definately the way to go... if you don't mind riding part of that again Saturday.

Tod

[John]

Well, we'll just be able to see the back side of the trees that we saw the day before. It will seem like an entirely different road.

[Bohn Frazer]

Friday Night

I spoke with Karla tonight and the meeting time for the Friday night get together will be 7:00 P.M. at the State Line Cafe at Wild Bill's Travel Center. I look forward to seeing all. . . . . Bohn

[nwforester]

Although I'm relatively new to the forum and made it to the front door of Merriam Cycle just a little too late, I have to say that the comradery I see here is truly something special.

Safe travels to all of you.

[Bigfoot]

There will be 5 of us riding down together tomorrow, (myself, Vincer and his wife, A buddy of theirs, and Russ). I am not sure of our departure time but we will try and make it to State Line Cafe at a decent time. I do anticipate that we probably won't make it by 7.

nwforester, welcome to the forum. It is always nice to find another member here in KC. If you are ever looking for someone to take a ride with or need help with something let me know.

My cell number is 816-820-1723. Looking forward to seeing those that I have met and meeting those that I haven't had the pleasure to yet.

[trbig]

9 am, loaded up, and headed that way. Everybody ride safe and see you soon...

If anyone has any problems, I've got a ton of tools with me and a tow rope. My number is 580-421-5782.

Tod