Author Topic: Dog Days of Summer, Staunton, Va. Aug 3-5 (Read 3695 times)

gsjay · « **on:** January 12, 2018, 07:10:51 pm »

Dog Days of Summer has been added to the NE Schedule.
http://www.cog-online.org/clubportal/EventDisplayNew.cfm?clubID=1328&EventID=247769&mo=8&tDate=%7Bd%20%272018%2D08%2D12%27%7D

Folks, Rooms are in limited supply this year in Staunton. There is a HUGE pipeline project taking place there are hundreds of workers staying in town.

If you're coming to Dog Days you need BOOK YOUR ROOM ASAP.................

Always a fun weekend, great location and great riding.
See you soon.
Jason

4Bikes · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2018, 10:17:52 pm »

Jason
I did my first Dog Days last year and enjoyed it. The roads were superb. And the restaurants and discussions were great. Thanks for setting this up again along with the fair warning about the rooms.

gsjay · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2018, 02:19:37 pm »

Quote from: 4Bikes on January 12, 2018, 10:17:52 pm

Jason
I did my first Dog Days last year and enjoyed it. The roads were superb. And the restaurants and discussions were great. Thanks for setting this up again along with the fair warning about the rooms.

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself! Staunton is by far our favorite destination for a weekend getaway.
Something for everyone. Great riding, a very affordable motel in a great downtown setting and wonderful places to eat!
BOOK THOSE ROOMS.
jason

gMitch · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2018, 07:43:53 pm »

I booked a room for three nights. Thur - Sat.
Desk Guy could not change the reservation name to me, so still under gsjay.
When he asked for credit card info, I told him to keep it under that name also........................ just kidding

Will be in WV the week before and wind up in Staunton for DD. Looking forward to it!

gsjay · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2018, 02:04:30 pm »

This map has some great riding near Staunton.

https://americaridesmaps.com/products/1-great-rides-near-the-start-of-the-blue-ridge-parkway

jason

gsjay · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2018, 09:28:13 pm »

8 people registered....................

Have you eaten here?
http://www.snapdragonpho.com/

One of my favorites!

BOOK THOSE ROOMS!
jason

gsjay · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2018, 11:36:05 am »

you guys riding dual sports could do some of the Mid Atlantic Back Country Discovery route.
https://ridebdr.com/MABDR

section 3 on the interactive map.

jason

Wayne · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2018, 12:53:24 am »

Called today and was told no rooms available.
Wayne

gsjay · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2018, 11:46:00 am »

Quote from: Wayne on February 27, 2018, 12:53:24 am

Called today and was told no rooms available.
Wayne

Wayne, call in the morning when Bob or his wife are working the desk...............
I'll reach out to them but won't have time until later in the day.
jason

gsjay · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2018, 09:00:27 pm »

Quote from: gsjay on February 27, 2018, 11:46:00 am

Quote from: Wayne on February 27, 2018, 12:53:24 am
Called today and was told no rooms available.
Wayne

Wayne, call in the morning when Bob or his wife are working the desk...............
I'll reach out to them but won't have time until later in the day.
jason

Room block is in the system starting Aug 2..........
That's why he couldn't find it.
Call again.
Jason

Pittsburgh_Clem · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2018, 10:00:36 pm »

Just called and not blocked yet. He said to call Bob in the am. Does this mean I have to open my beautiful eyes at an ungodly hour

gsjay · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2018, 11:08:32 pm »

Quote from: Pittsburgh_Clem on February 27, 2018, 10:00:36 pm

Just called and not blocked yet. He said to call Bob in the am. Does this mean I have to open my beautiful eyes at an ungodly hour

Clem,
You have to ask for Aug 2nd for him to find the blocked rooms..........
I just got off the phone with the front desk guy. It's in there.
Call back!
jason

Pittsburgh_Clem · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2018, 01:19:53 am »

Quote from: gsjay on February 27, 2018, 11:08:32 pm

Quote from: Pittsburgh_Clem on February 27, 2018, 10:00:36 pm
Just called and not blocked yet. He said to call Bob in the am. Does this mean I have to open my beautiful eyes at an ungodly hour
Clem,
You have to ask for Aug 2nd for him to find the blocked rooms..........
I just got off the phone with the front desk guy. It's in there.
Call back!
jason

Roger that Ghost rider

Pittsburgh_Clem · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2018, 02:10:41 am »

Got a room with 2 beds if anyone want to share I like sharing

gsjay · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2018, 02:19:12 am »

Quote from: Pittsburgh_Clem on February 28, 2018, 02:10:41 am

Got a room with 2 beds if anyone want to share I like sharing

Spooner or Spoonee??

j

Pittsburgh_Clem · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2018, 04:45:09 pm »

Quote from: gsjay on February 28, 2018, 02:19:12 am

Quote from: Pittsburgh_Clem on February 28, 2018, 02:10:41 am
Got a room with 2 beds if anyone want to share I like sharing

Spooner or Spoonee??

j

I ain’t shy

Wayne · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2018, 12:12:46 am »

Booked a room today with no problem .
Thanks Jason
Wayne

gsjay · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2018, 03:16:30 am »

http://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/read/july-august-2014/page/58/.

Good read.
j

gsjay · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2018, 12:32:23 pm »

I was in Staunton this past weekend.............

Good news! A new Donut Shop is opening just across the parking lot from the HO JO!

Other great news. The Roads around Staunton are still GREAT!!!

Book those rooms.
jason

Chuck Landis · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2018, 01:07:38 pm »

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM DONUTS

Pittsburgh_Clem · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2018, 12:17:11 am »

Quote from: gsjay on March 05, 2018, 12:32:23 pm

I was in Staunton this past weekend.............

Good news! A new Donut Shop is opening just across the parking lot from the HO JO!

Other great news. The Roads around Staunton are still GREAT!!!

Book those rooms.
jason

Did it take the place of the over priced odd Taco place

gsjay · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2018, 02:16:49 am »

Quote from: Pittsburgh_Clem on March 06, 2018, 12:17:11 am

Quote from: gsjay on March 05, 2018, 12:32:23 pm
I was in Staunton this past weekend.............

Good news! A new Donut Shop is opening just across the parking lot from the HO JO!

Other great news. The Roads around Staunton are still GREAT!!!

Book those rooms.
jason

NO, the taco place is still there ........
j

Did it take the place of the over priced odd Taco place

gsjay · « **Reply #22 on:** March 08, 2018, 08:58:32 pm »

as of today 3/8/18 there are 14 people signed up for Dog Days...........

I'm sure I'll drag 5 or 6 along from Johnstown.
Gonna be a good one!

Remember, BOOK THOSE ROOMS NOW because there is a HUGE PIPELINE PROJECT IN TOWN THIS SUMMER AND ROOMS WILL BE SCARCE.......
jason

4Bikes · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2018, 02:04:54 pm »

I got tired of the winter hanging on, so I headed down to Staunton for a long weekend of riding. I mapped out new routes and for the ride down hugged the eastern side of of Skyline Drive from Front Royal to the start of the Blue Ridge Parkway. What beautiful countryside, and twisty roads. For the ride back, I took the ultra divine route 250 into WV and headed up to Senaca Rocks. Jason knows all of this of course, which is why this place is his stomping grounds.

Bob says hi.

gsjay · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2018, 12:02:44 am »

Here's a neat little article I found about Staunton...........

http://www.thedrive.com/travel/450/get-off-your-a**-and-drive-to-staunton-virginia

jason