Ninjette.org rally South East June 5-7

TnNinjaGirl · April 11th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Ladies and gentelmen, welcome to the South. Ideas and comments welcome for the South East gathering of Ninjette.org.

Deal's Gap seems to be where everyone wants to visit. There is plenty of camping, as well as hotels in the area. It is cose to Maryville, TN where there are plenty of conveniences. Routes can include The Devil's Triangle, Foothills Parkway, Cherohala Skyway, Townsend, Pigeon Forge, etc...

What do you guys think?

sometimesido · April 11th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I am in.
I will need a camping ground.

TnNinjaGirl · April 11th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Is everyone up for camping, are we ok with splitting up?

sm0kediver · April 11th, 2009, 01:53 PM

I'm in, as long as we plan a weekend when I can get away. I love camping, but I haven't figured out a good way to haul gear on the Ninja yet. Maybe plan the meeting spot close to both to accomodate everyone.

sometimesido · April 11th, 2009, 03:32 PM

1 waterproof bag, enough bungee cords, duct tape, and zipties.
problem solved.

TnNinjaGirl · April 11th, 2009, 03:40 PM

I've got a backpack and a tailbag. I prefer to sleep under the stars. Meeting halfway between is an acceptable options, but from what I understand a majority of people want to go to Deal's Gap. Correct me if I'm wrong.

sometimesido · April 11th, 2009, 04:17 PM

hahaha, I think we have to sit this thread for couple days, so other people can post.

Yea, I'd love a Deal's Gap.

sm0kediver · April 11th, 2009, 04:54 PM

I should know by the middle of the week which weeks my kids will be going to visit their mom this summer. Hopefully that'll work out.

TnNinjaGirl · April 11th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Bring em. They can run fast can't they? j/k of course.

sometimesido · April 11th, 2009, 05:15 PM

OH, I can't on May.

I have annual training, friend's wedding, and going to cali on the last week.

rceezy · April 11th, 2009, 07:33 PM

I'll need to know a few months in advance to request some vacation time off work! I'm so excited!

TnNinjaGirl · April 11th, 2009, 07:38 PM

July 4th I think is going to be a difficult time due to people wanting to be with their families, and people traveling, etc... I know I will personally be setting off $12,000 worth of fireworks in our neighborhood.

June seems like a good month. Not too hot, not too cold. No holidays (that I'm aware of). It's not too far away and not too close.

KnoxNinja · April 12th, 2009, 02:07 AM

I'm up for June. I should have at least one running bike by then and as of yet I don't have any major trips/crimes planned.

Jacksmeow · April 12th, 2009, 03:09 AM

Sounds great! Another good place to go is Maggie Valley, if for some reason the Gap idea falls through, or if you have too many people and not enough motel space. My husband and I have put together several Kawasaki Vulcan rallies there, and there are a lot of motel rooms with good rates.

sm0kediver · April 12th, 2009, 11:57 AM

RC I suspect this will be a recurring thing, so if you don't make it in June, just set up another one when you can do it. I'm up for riding in the mountains any time I can get free.

TnNinjaGirl · April 12th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Do ya'll want me to just make all the decisions and inform you or try and get it where everyone can go?

It'd help if I had a schedule of the free weekends for those who have obligations. For the other's I'll assume you have no life and plan acordingly.

sm0kediver · April 12th, 2009, 01:19 PM

I can let you know my summer schedule by Wednesday, and yes you are hereby elected to be the chief engineer and architect of this adventure.

bob706 · April 12th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Count me in. This is the perfect excuse to get a gps.

The quicker a time and place is settled on would be much appreciated. Since deals gap is 10 hours from my neck of the woods I would rather get there a day early, assuming deals gap is the meeting place. Camping is good, June timeframe is good, riding anything other than the flaaaaaaaaaaat Forida landscape is very good.

TnNinjaGirl · April 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Sean, I went to Florida recently after I bought my bike. I drove my car but the whole time I kept thinking that I would die if I had to drive on flat roads. You do have a wonderful state though. In fact, my parents are vacationing there now.

Back to the topic... We are definately including Deals Gap into the ride. Hotels are probably the best bet, but camping nearby for those who might be interested. I'm not sure how ya'lls night life is so I'm not sure if we should have some evening activities or get some rest before a big day.

Also, does everyone want to do a single day or have multiple days there? I can be there over several days if some people can make it on a Sunday, but not a Saturday while others can only make it on a Saturday. Etc...

I'm proud of the South East group!! You guys are coming up with some great feedback vs the other regions. I feel a contest coming on...

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 07:35 PM

I'm for either camping or hotel, as long as the price is cheap haha.
Thing with the camping would be to have a chance to cook out and share stories, have few beers and sleep for the morning ride!

I know some people don't like camping, so I'm open for anything else.

BlueTyke · April 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM

A little off topic but on topic kinda...

If someone were to be coming in for camping you can also haul/trailer your bike to the camp spot so that the heavier gear (stove, pots, pans, ice chest etc..) can come with you. Trailering the bike will let you still hit the roads with the others.

Now if I new how to drive Phil's big truck and I had the above mentioned gear I would be so in for this... But alas I will just share ideas, for now.

TnNinjaGirl · April 13th, 2009, 02:59 PM

There is a loading/unloading dock which makes this convenient. It's located at the Store on the North Carolina side.

Sunny, once again you have saved the day.

rceezy · April 13th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Well, I know for sure that I will be down there sometime Mid-September. We (my boyfriend and his parents) are going to try to finalize the week we can all take off work. Maybe I will catch some of you's down there!

TnNinjaGirl · April 13th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Each room at the Gap houses 3-4 people @ $59.99 a night + $10.00 per extra person.

There are also "apartments" available that have a fully furnished kitchen and sleep 4 people. Rates are $79.99 + $10.00 per extra person.

There is a camping site in the same vicinity. Rates are $12.00 for the first 2 people in the tent and $6 for each additional person.

Revservations must be confirmed 60 days in advance with a 50% deposit. The other 50% is due during the first night's stay.

This is on the North Carolina side of the Dragon. Cell phone reception is... minimal if at all.

I've also talked to the operators of the Tallahasse Store in Tennessee about 3 miles before the start of the Dragon. They charge $10 a night to camp behind the store. I checked it out and it looks like a decent area.

There is food and gas in both locations.

bob706 · April 13th, 2009, 09:27 PM

60 day reservation notice puts the ride at the second weekend in June if we get the ball rolling in the next couple of days, which works for me. I'm also good with either camping or motel. I'm in, so let me know where to send the check, money order, paypal or whatever.

TnNinjaGirl · April 13th, 2009, 09:35 PM

Waiting for Jody's schedule for an absolute date but mid-June is what we are going to shoot for.

I think camping will be our best bet as far as cost and getting to know each other goes.

Let's get a list together of items people should bring for their own comfort.

There is plenty of food to be purchased at area stores. Restroom items can be had nearby. Restrooms are also available at the NC Store.

Clothes would be a good item to bring. Tents for those who want them. Personal items can be kept in the tents without people messing with them. If it is a major concern items can be kept in the store under supervision of the employees. They may have a check-in area or a locker for that kind of stuff.

BlueTyke · April 14th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Pssttt....

Again personal items can be kept in a vehicle if someone trailers it to the rally...

bob706 · April 14th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Here's a motorcycle camping checklist I found.

http://http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html

Any of these campsites have shower facilities? Since this is going to be a day drive for me just to get there, I don't wanna have to drive in my own funk on the group ride.

bob706 · April 14th, 2009, 08:12 AM

http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html

oops

sm0kediver · April 14th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Schedule coming tomorrow night...

Strange · April 14th, 2009, 05:20 PM

You'd see me in that area about once a year to visit my old man in Muscle Shoals AL.

TnNinjaGirl · April 14th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Will it be during rally time, Cory?

Strange · April 14th, 2009, 07:09 PM

I may be able to pull some strings, but I can't guarantee anything. : \

Sloppy2nds · April 16th, 2009, 06:36 AM

Deal's Gap is great and all but I dont think it'd be very central for SE region. Wouldnt somewhere in SC, GA, AL, be better? Im in VA currently but by the time the meets become reality Ill be in FL. Just my 2 cents.

TnNinjaGirl · April 16th, 2009, 08:12 AM

We can meet anywhere anyone wants to. Just so happens Deals Gap is mecca and it's in the South East. Problem solved.

Jody, schedule?

sm0kediver · April 16th, 2009, 06:16 PM

June 5 - 12 I'm free

July 25 - Aug 1 I'm free

Weekends are hit and miss. Make it work for you and maybe I'll get lucky.

TnNinjaGirl · April 16th, 2009, 10:33 PM

June 5, 6 and 7 look promising. The next weekend is Father's Day. Before is probably too soon. After starts getting pretty hot around here.

Thoughts and comments? I'd like to get an idea of how many people would like to come and think they may possibly be able to. This is not a definite list, just so I can get an idea.

sometimesido · April 17th, 2009, 02:43 AM

I might be broke to all hell coming back from cali haha.

sm0kediver · April 17th, 2009, 03:52 AM

Looks great for me. When we finalize a date I'll schedule vacation days.

TnNinjaGirl · April 17th, 2009, 04:00 AM

Would anyone like to try for week days or are we wanting to do weekend? I'm also thinking we can have it over sveral days (2 maybe 3 but that's pushing it) so people who have traveled can get some rest and not have to worry about missing anything due to issues along the way. I know Ninja's don't break down, but there's always a first time for everything. lol

April 11th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#1
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Ninjette.org rally South East June 5-7 Ladies and gentelmen, welcome to the South. Ideas and comments welcome for the South East gathering of Ninjette.org. Deal's Gap seems to be where everyone wants to visit. There is plenty of camping, as well as hotels in the area. It is cose to Maryville, TN where there are plenty of conveniences. Routes can include The Devil's Triangle, Foothills Parkway, Cherohala Skyway, Townsend, Pigeon Forge, etc... What do you guys think?

April 11th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#2
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	I am in. I will need a camping ground. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 11th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#5
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	1 waterproof bag, enough bungee cords, duct tape, and zipties. problem solved. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 11th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#7
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	hahaha, I think we have to sit this thread for couple days, so other people can post. Yea, I'd love a Deal's Gap. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 11th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#10
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	OH, I can't on May. I have annual training, friend's wedding, and going to cali on the last week. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 11th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Is everyone up for camping, are we ok with splitting up?

April 11th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#4
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I'm in, as long as we plan a weekend when I can get away. I love camping, but I haven't figured out a good way to haul gear on the Ninja yet. Maybe plan the meeting spot close to both to accomodate everyone.

April 11th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#6
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I've got a backpack and a tailbag. I prefer to sleep under the stars. Meeting halfway between is an acceptable options, but from what I understand a majority of people want to go to Deal's Gap. Correct me if I'm wrong.

April 11th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#8
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I should know by the middle of the week which weeks my kids will be going to visit their mom this summer. Hopefully that'll work out.

April 11th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#9
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Bring em. They can run fast can't they? j/k of course.

April 11th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#11
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I'll need to know a few months in advance to request some vacation time off work! I'm so excited!

April 11th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#12
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	July 4th I think is going to be a difficult time due to people wanting to be with their families, and people traveling, etc... I know I will personally be setting off $12,000 worth of fireworks in our neighborhood. June seems like a good month. Not too hot, not too cold. No holidays (that I'm aware of). It's not too far away and not too close.

April 12th, 2009, 02:07 AM	#13
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	I'm up for June. I should have at least one running bike by then and as of yet I don't have any major trips/crimes planned.

April 12th, 2009, 03:09 AM	#14
Jacksmeow ninjette.org member Name: Gale Location: East TN Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R; '05 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A, sometimes I ride my husband's '01 GSX-R 600 Posts: 28	Sounds great! Another good place to go is Maggie Valley, if for some reason the Gap idea falls through, or if you have too many people and not enough motel space. My husband and I have put together several Kawasaki Vulcan rallies there, and there are a lot of motel rooms with good rates.

April 12th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#15
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	RC I suspect this will be a recurring thing, so if you don't make it in June, just set up another one when you can do it. I'm up for riding in the mountains any time I can get free.

April 12th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#16
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Do ya'll want me to just make all the decisions and inform you or try and get it where everyone can go? It'd help if I had a schedule of the free weekends for those who have obligations. For the other's I'll assume you have no life and plan acordingly.

April 12th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#17
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I can let you know my summer schedule by Wednesday, and yes you are hereby elected to be the chief engineer and architect of this adventure.

April 12th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#18
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Count me in. This is the perfect excuse to get a gps. The quicker a time and place is settled on would be much appreciated. Since deals gap is 10 hours from my neck of the woods I would rather get there a day early, assuming deals gap is the meeting place. Camping is good, June timeframe is good, riding anything other than the flaaaaaaaaaaat Forida landscape is very good.

April 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#19
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Sean, I went to Florida recently after I bought my bike. I drove my car but the whole time I kept thinking that I would die if I had to drive on flat roads. You do have a wonderful state though. In fact, my parents are vacationing there now. Back to the topic... We are definately including Deals Gap into the ride. Hotels are probably the best bet, but camping nearby for those who might be interested. I'm not sure how ya'lls night life is so I'm not sure if we should have some evening activities or get some rest before a big day. Also, does everyone want to do a single day or have multiple days there? I can be there over several days if some people can make it on a Sunday, but not a Saturday while others can only make it on a Saturday. Etc... I'm proud of the South East group!! You guys are coming up with some great feedback vs the other regions. I feel a contest coming on...

April 12th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#20
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	I'm for either camping or hotel, as long as the price is cheap haha. Thing with the camping would be to have a chance to cook out and share stories, have few beers and sleep for the morning ride! I know some people don't like camping, so I'm open for anything else. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#21
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	A little off topic but on topic kinda... If someone were to be coming in for camping you can also haul/trailer your bike to the camp spot so that the heavier gear (stove, pots, pans, ice chest etc..) can come with you. Trailering the bike will let you still hit the roads with the others. Now if I new how to drive Phil's big truck and I had the above mentioned gear I would be so in for this... But alas I will just share ideas, for now. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 13th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#22
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	There is a loading/unloading dock which makes this convenient. It's located at the Store on the North Carolina side. Sunny, once again you have saved the day.

April 13th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#23
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Well, I know for sure that I will be down there sometime Mid-September. We (my boyfriend and his parents) are going to try to finalize the week we can all take off work. Maybe I will catch some of you's down there!

April 13th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#24
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Hotel/camping rates Each room at the Gap houses 3-4 people @ $59.99 a night + $10.00 per extra person. There are also "apartments" available that have a fully furnished kitchen and sleep 4 people. Rates are $79.99 + $10.00 per extra person. There is a camping site in the same vicinity. Rates are $12.00 for the first 2 people in the tent and $6 for each additional person. Revservations must be confirmed 60 days in advance with a 50% deposit. The other 50% is due during the first night's stay. This is on the North Carolina side of the Dragon. Cell phone reception is... minimal if at all. I've also talked to the operators of the Tallahasse Store in Tennessee about 3 miles before the start of the Dragon. They charge $10 a night to camp behind the store. I checked it out and it looks like a decent area. There is food and gas in both locations.

April 13th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#25
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	60 day reservation notice puts the ride at the second weekend in June if we get the ball rolling in the next couple of days, which works for me. I'm also good with either camping or motel. I'm in, so let me know where to send the check, money order, paypal or whatever.

April 13th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#26
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Waiting for Jody's schedule for an absolute date but mid-June is what we are going to shoot for. I think camping will be our best bet as far as cost and getting to know each other goes. Let's get a list together of items people should bring for their own comfort. There is plenty of food to be purchased at area stores. Restroom items can be had nearby. Restrooms are also available at the NC Store. Clothes would be a good item to bring. Tents for those who want them. Personal items can be kept in the tents without people messing with them. If it is a major concern items can be kept in the store under supervision of the employees. They may have a check-in area or a locker for that kind of stuff.

April 14th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#27
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Pssttt.... Again personal items can be kept in a vehicle if someone trailers it to the rally... __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 14th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#28
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Here's a motorcycle camping checklist I found. http://http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html Any of these campsites have shower facilities? Since this is going to be a day drive for me just to get there, I don't wanna have to drive in my own funk on the group ride.

April 14th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#29
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html oops

April 14th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#30
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Schedule coming tomorrow night...

April 14th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#31
Strange ninjette.org member Name: Cory Location: Austin Tx Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ZX-6R Monster Edition Posts: 41	You'd see me in that area about once a year to visit my old man in Muscle Shoals AL.

April 14th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#32
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Will it be during rally time, Cory?

April 14th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#33
Strange ninjette.org member Name: Cory Location: Austin Tx Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ZX-6R Monster Edition Posts: 41	I may be able to pull some strings, but I can't guarantee anything. : \

April 16th, 2009, 06:36 AM	#34
Sloppy2nds just a n00b Name: Reeeeee Location: Tampa,FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 R6/'08 250R Posts: 55	Deal's Gap is great and all but I dont think it'd be very central for SE region. Wouldnt somewhere in SC, GA, AL, be better? Im in VA currently but by the time the meets become reality Ill be in FL. Just my 2 cents.

April 16th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#35
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	We can meet anywhere anyone wants to. Just so happens Deals Gap is mecca and it's in the South East. Problem solved. Jody, schedule?