Author Topic: 2017 National Rally Picture Thread (Read 8476 times)

Sport Rider · « **on:** June 12, 2017, 12:50:48 pm »

I thought this might be a good thread to start so the rest of us can live vicariously through those of you who got to attend!

Camper Dave · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2017, 01:14:04 pm »

You thought wrong

ZG · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:53:44 pm »

who me? · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2017, 06:12:34 pm »

Gumby · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2017, 07:10:29 pm »

Represent the NW

Fais · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2017, 03:47:49 am »

Jeff Kerkow · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2017, 10:59:59 pm »

The resort from the dinner criuse

GKreamer · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2017, 02:03:54 am »

Our host, king of the cruise!

ConcoursKZ · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:10:40 pm »

I guess the attendance of the national must be low if nobody's able to post a legitimate picture of bikes.

Sport Rider · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:20:06 pm »

I am betting they are having too much fun to be on here.

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:23:58 pm »

Quote from: ConcoursKZ on June 15, 2017, 07:10:40 pm

I guess the attendance of the national must be low if nobody's able to post a legitimate picture of bikes.

Nahhh
With all the bells and whistles, the campgrounds didn't have wi fi...and we know how important that can be...

It is kinda funny tho, in these times... I know the last BRRRRRRR ride I went on, in BFEE Natural Bridge, the KOA actually had wi fi available all thru the woods and campsites.. we ordered pizza, and had it delivered... mmmm it was good.

I think its a good sign that people are out riding and having fun... so, I'm sure we will be hearing, and seeing the aftermath shortly...of all the carnage, and sinful behaviour... oh, wait, Big Al didn't go, so it can't be blamed on Firewater...

Wish I could have made it this year, waiting to see the next venue, and start figuring logistics and money...and dreaming...

ConcoursKZ · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:39:38 pm »

I actually think with that with the location being so centralized the attendance must be very large.

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2017, 07:52:43 pm »

Quote from: ConcoursKZ on June 15, 2017, 07:39:38 pm

I actually think with that with the location being so centralized the attendance must be very large.

One would think, and I sure hope the numbers were good... but, even with central location, other factors come into play.
For instance, why aren't you and I there right now?

It has been a "very quiet and little posting of doings" event so far, much more so than most in the last few years... must mean everyone is riding, and weather co operating well...

ConcoursKZ · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2017, 08:14:24 pm »

I had to be in a wedding in Florida last week. And with massive expansion at work I just cannot take two weeks in a row off. It was only good day ride away for me also. I really wanted to go.

Robby1953 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2017, 08:48:14 pm »

Japanese Garden at Lodge of Four Seasons Lake of the Ozarks

Robby1953 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2017, 08:59:41 pm »

Quote from: ConcoursKZ on June 15, 2017, 07:39:38 pm

I actually think with that with the location being so centralized the attendance must be very large.

Very unofficial, just observation but if pressed I'd guess between 160 maybe 200 scattered about. Lodge is comprised of many different levels arranged as modular areas not all that well lending to socializing but in smaller groups. We've only seen others at the functions like movie night and ice cream social, haven't found that Central hub of activity like other Rally's in the recent past. Kinda disappointed, but I know , I know my responsibility and all that.

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2017, 09:31:54 pm »

I was kinda shocked when I just looked to see "who's registered"... and found 16………?
https://cog.memberize.net/clubportal/EventDisplayNew.cfm?clubID=1328&EventID=239580&mo=6&tDate=%7Bd%20%272017-06-16%27%7D

Something got missed there....

Fais · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2017, 09:46:23 pm »

I know some folks who are there that helped post 100+ pics per day last year. Photo booth pics. On the road pics. Motorcycle pics. Vendor area pics. We made a Photobucket page and made it easy to send in pics. In the evening we uploaded folks' pics and posted them. Nobody missed out much on riding or partying - just takes a few minutes! Ewa keeps asking - 'where are the pics?!' Not one bike pic yet?

Camper Dave · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2017, 10:13:43 pm »

I've always said....

Just because a National Rally doesn't attract 400 people doesn't mean it's not a great rally.
Sure... Canaan Valley was a blast. But I didn't go to meet 400 people.
Any location, in any area should be able to host a National. The club shouldn't measure "success" by number of people.

Robby1953 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2017, 10:18:13 pm »

Dinner Banquet just getting started.

Robby1953 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2017, 10:22:24 pm »

Quote from: MAN OF BLUES on June 15, 2017, 09:31:54 pm

I was kinda shocked when I just looked to see "who's registered"... and found 16………?
https://cog.memberize.net/clubportal/EventDisplayNew.cfm?clubID=1328&EventID=239580&mo=6&tDate=%7Bd%20%272017-06-16%27%7D

Something got missed there....

I'm thinking the tally restarted after early registration was ended, this 16 later than early registrants. I think.

Robby1953 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2017, 10:27:14 pm »

who me? · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2017, 10:55:04 pm »

Got a text from Steve R said as of Wednesday registered count was at 293 Ive seen plenty of pics over on the facebook pages Looks like a good time is being had by all
I do good to get a Saturday off this time of year Ill be glad when mowing season starts to wind down

Fais · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2017, 11:02:48 pm »

Quote from: Camper Dave on June 15, 2017, 10:13:43 pm

I've always said....

Just because a National Rally doesn't attract 400 people doesn't mean it's not a great rally.
Sure... Canaan Valley was a blast. But I didn't go to meet 400 people.
Any location, in any area should be able to host a National. The club shouldn't measure "success" by number of people.

The fewer there = more looking for pics!

Looks like fun. Sorry - no Facebook

We be patient

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2017, 11:32:42 pm »

Quote from: Camper Dave on June 15, 2017, 10:13:43 pm

I've always said....

Just because a National Rally doesn't attract 400 people doesn't mean it's not a great rally.
Sure... Canaan Valley was a blast. But I didn't go to meet 400 people.
Any location, in any area should be able to host a National. The club shouldn't measure "success" by number of people.

I agree 100% Dave, you and I have been to, and participated in enough rodeos to know its about the fun factor, not the quantity.
Less is more in so many respects sometimes, some of the largest rallies attendance wise, were done on a shoestring budget, and everyone had a great time, its all relative. If there are soo many things going on, it becomes hard to decide what exactly do ya wanna participate in, and itnspreads everyone out trying to grab all the gusto. When its simple and condensed, people seem to gravitate more towards the comeraderie, and intermingling, even late into the night... in front of the hotel... after we drag all the furnature outta the lobby and set up the margharita machines...

I'm glad to hear there was a good crowd, and hope all have a great time, and safe trips home.