Ninjette.org North East Rally 6/19-21

[sombo]

Well, just remember I'm a newb with only 160 miles of riding under his belt thus far. With that said. I would have to say it was a fun road, plenty of turns and numerous hills to mix things up. I do have to say that the road is a bit worn especially on the outer shoulder so you need to keep an eye on your right turns. There were a few good spots for pics of the lake and a couple good sized restaurants you could stop a decent sized group at for dinner or lunch.

I can't really give much advice on the route you suggested since I haven't been on several of those roads yet (and won't get the chance to now). But I think you'll do fine at scouting out a great route for the rally.

[BlueTyke]

Have we decided on a place of stay yet? Or area of place of stay?

I know a few people in PA (that aren't Ninja riders) that could also contribute ideas but they need to know the general area we are going to be in...

[Nemy]

[M-Oorb]

I dont think we've settled on an area yet...but i think we should

[BlueTyke]

I think the place should have different resteruants. I am not familiar with the area at all I think Mike had suggested soem towns but I can't seem to find the post...

[BlueTyke]

Originally Posted by sombo

If you want to do PA then look in the Wilkes-barre/Scranton area for hotels. With all the ski mountains in the area (there's something like 6 or more in about a 50 mile radius) there's plenty of hotels in the area. There's also plenty of campgrounds nearby because of the woodlands and lakes.

Here are a few sites I found showing some good motorcycle routes in PA (focusing on the Northeast/Pocono areas).

Map highlighting certain roads for motorcycling.

Suggested routes in PA for motorcycling from motorcyclists.

Motorcycling events across PA throughout the summer.

Bump (Found it!)

[c_anglada]

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

I think the place should have different resteruants. I am not familiar with the area at all I think Mike had suggested soem towns but I can't seem to find the post...

there are plenty of places to eat i.e. red robin, texas roadhouse, chillis, olive garden..... as far as places to stay thats all up to you guys. some big name places around the area are great wolf lodge, montairy resort/casino, comfort inn, fernwood hotel, THE INN AT POCONO MANOR. all depends on how much u wanna spend.

[M-Oorb]

Well I think someone should def take a look at some of the places in the towns posted above and post the prices so we can all decide( Shotty not...finals week )

[c_anglada]

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Well I think someone should def take a look at some of the places in the towns posted above and post the prices so we can all decide( Shotty not...finals week )

this should get you started.
http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US...d.x=2&find.y=7

[sombo]

I posted two links on page one for hotels with prices in both Scranton and Wilkes-barre found through Hotels.com.

[noche_caliente]

Chris - how big is your garage? Can't we all just stay at your place?

I'll let the hubby know about it and see what he says - my birthday is the 18th, so I don't see how he can really say no And I might even be able to get my dad to come along too - if we'll let a weestrom ride with us that is.... thought not sure what I would do with the hubby and kid while we're riding....

[BlueTyke]

Wees are fine with me!

As for hubby and kid... It's nature... Let them explore

[kawibelle]

Hi all! I'm just west of allentown and south of the poconos. I'll only have a month or so of riding under my belt by then but I'd love to meet up with you guys while you're here! Keep me posted on your plans!

[Snake]

By that time I guarantee you will be ready to join in and ride with the group. I am sure they will net leave you behind.

[BlueTyke]

No one gets left behind!! I certainly wouldn't leave you behind.

[Snake]

See I told ya. The ninjette.org motto

No rider gets left behind.

[BlueTyke]

I thought that was a Military motto of some kind... O.o

[Snake]

Well we just adapted it for our use.
Same concept though. We all watch out for one onother.

[BlueRaven]

who's in so far?

[kawibelle]

LOL!! I'm in!!!

[c_anglada]

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

who's in so far?

im in but i already live in the area so...

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Chris - how big is your garage? Can't we all just stay at your place?

I'll let the hubby know about it and see what he says - my birthday is the 18th, so I don't see how he can really say no And I might even be able to get my dad to come along too - if we'll let a weestrom ride with us that is.... thought not sure what I would do with the hubby and kid while we're riding....

Ha. Unfortunately I still live with my mom (thats a long story) and I'm sure she will say no to that. also I don’t have a garage but I do have a shed and I’m sure I can find room for one more to lock down. For your hubby and kid the great wolf lodge has an indoor water park but I think you need a room there to get in??? There is camel beach an out door water park that should be open…. paint ball, hiking, movies, casino etc. oh and if you are really up for it you can go to Dorney Park if it’s open. about 1hr away.

[sombo]

Yah, you need to be staying at the Great Wolf Lodge in order to go to the waterpark or play in Magiquest. For those that don't know what Magiquest is, it's a fully interactive video game where you are a wizard, you get a wand, and go on quests throughout the place to collect items by activating them using your wand. It's actually really cool and fun.

However, seeing as how the prices for a room at GWL are 100% completely outrageous I wouldn't suggest staying there. Well not unless you want to spend over $500 for one night (checked it myself back in April when I was thinking of staying there for a weekend).

[kawibelle]

If you guys know of a general area that you want to stay (Lake Wallenpaupack, Tannersville, Stroudsburg, Jim Thorpe) I can make some recommendations on where to stay. Great Wolf is really cool if you have kids, Camelback is nice, Mt. Airy is great if you want to gamble... There's an awesome place on Lake Wallenpaupack called Erhardt's. I know they have really inexpensive rooms but I don't know what they're like. I've stayed in the new couple suite which is AWESOME!!!!

[BlueTyke]

I am for inexpensive...

Lets narrow down the 'rally' point folks!!

[kawibelle]

Actually, my avatar pic was taken in the parking lot at erhardt's! More pics of the lake are HERE

And the attached pic was taken just outside of Jim Thorpe...

More HERE

[BlueTyke]

Lakes usually means some good views and nice roads...

Those are some great pictures Kelly!! I really like the sunset ones. Very nice!

[Buffalony]

Oh great another kelly on a green 2fiddy. JK.
Welcome.

[c_anglada]

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

I am for inexpensive...

Lets narrow down the 'rally' point folks!!

well there are alot of places to stay within 20 miles of mt.pocono. so i say we could all meet up at the walmart in mt. pocono.

[Buffalony]

Walmarts have big parking lots. sounds good to me.

[BlueTyke]

Is this walmart near the hotels??

[Buffalony]

Im looking.

[Buffalony]

I found one right up the street using satelite images.lol

actually its almost right next to it.

http://www2.hotels.com/pageDetails.d...ldrenPerRoom=0

[M-Oorb]

how much?

[Buffalony]

How many rooms we gonna need? I know hotels.com does group quotes too. If you enter 9+ rooms it takes you to a quote screen. I entered 8 and it quoted me $130 for a standard King bed or $140 for two queens. This was per night. So $65-$70 a night each. There are places for way less though. Check out the link:
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[Buffalony]

Are we making it Fri Sat Sun? Cause this kinda complicates things alittle. I know some places want you checked in by a certain time in the morn. Right?
If we leave Fri and get there Fri afternoon will they give us a problem? Guess We'll have to contact our decision to verify if this will be a problem. Though I don't think It will be.

I remember some of you saying you'd like to leave your things in the room while out riding. If we book a room they usually want you out by a certain time in the morn. too.
So if out riding Sat. evening I assume you would have to pay for that night too even though your not sleeping there. Make sense? Or maybe we can find a storage solution for those who do not want to stay till Sun... ..

[BlueTyke]

I know I would be staying friday and Saturday nights... Leaving back home sometime Sunday.

Usually, its been my experience, that you have to be checked out by noon. Could be different.

Here is what I am thinking... Us that are flocking further from PA to go are going to have a long hard ride/drive to get there. If we meet somewhere Saturday morning you folks that live there abouts can meet us for breakfast/brunch some place around the selected hotels... If we say meet at 8:30 am that gives us the rest of the day to play around. Hit the good roads. Find some place for lunch and then play around some more and end up somewhere for dinner (if it is a local a bbq that we all chip in to pay for doesn't sound to bad to me but either way)

If someone is trailering things or driving to meet us and such perhaps personal belongings can be left in that vehicle. I know that if Phil and I trailer up then I would be more than happy to let people stow stuff in the truck or trailer...

[M-Oorb]

Joe, I think your confusing checkin with check out. No hotel that I have ever been to cares what time you show up...I mean ive showed up at 1am. Bluetyke I think you have the right idea. Now that 70 bucks a night thing though...a little much IMO.

[BlueTyke]

A bit much to me as well... I think we should find one of the least expensive. We aren't going for the atmosphere of the hotel but rather to ride

Looking at the link Joe put up the second one down says 51 a night at a Super 8

I am really not familiar with the area at all... I usually choose one which is close to my destination but as I have no particular one... I would say though we don't have to be inside the moutains to get the hotel. infact being on the fringe or outside of it would work as well..

[Buffalony]

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Joe, I think your confusing checkin with check out. No hotel that I have ever been to cares what time you show up...I mean ive showed up at 1am. Bluetyke I think you have the right idea. Now that 70 bucks a night thing though...a little much IMO.

Some places do give you a check in time. I checked into the swan resort in FL. in march at 2pm was supposed to be there at 11A. They gave the room to some one else. It wasnt a problem getting another room cause it was such a big place, I just lost the room I wanted They did tell us that it wouldve been ok to call and let them know we were checking in late.

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

I am really not familiar with the area at all... I usually choose one which is close to my destination but as I have no particular one... I would say though we don't have to be inside the moutains to get the hotel. infact being on the fringe or outside of it would work as well..

+1 Sounds about right to me tyke

I dont really care where I'm sleeping as long as there isnt bed bugs to take home!!!
I'd sleep under the stars with Wasabi too. Anyone make Ninjette size sleeping bags?

[c_anglada]

if you look at a map basicly from mt. pocono to stroudsburg is a 20mile drive which to me is not that far.... as far as meeting up let me know 8:30am might be a bit early for the people that are coming from NJ or so but what ever you decide im fine with