| Author | Message | ||
     Jerry_haughton |
T minus 4.................. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
has anyone heard from Sandblast and/or Pipes recently? FB | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Not for a while... I wonder if they're still coming??? FB, could you ping me your addy or directions so I know how to get there??? Thanks. Our President has asked us to forgo all non-essential travel. Sorry, but Octoberfast is "essential" to my saneness!!! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
CBoy, punch up "Ferrisville" on Mapquest... jes' kidding, will PM you with directions, phone numbers, etc. all: we've had some BadWeather for several days here, rain, lightning, thunder, and wind. s'posed to clear out and be warm for the weekend, but best to bring your rubbers. FB&D | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
CB&E, you've got mail.  FB&D | ||
| Bertman |
Will not make it to the "Dome" on Friday night, but if Glennville is a breakfast stop on Saturday morning I will definitely meet everyone there. Let me know an aprox. eta and where at. Tires - check Confirmations - check Liver - check | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Brett, we'll be launching from the 'Dome about 8 a.m. on Saturday. breakfast is at the Crazy Horse Restaurant and Saloon in Glennville, on Hwy 155, at about 8:45-ish. can't miss the place, right on 155 on the Lake Isabella end of town, phone #661/536-8114. they don't normally open 'til 11:30, so if you get there before we do and need coffee, etc., and find the doors locked, look pitiful and tell Judy you're with Oktoberfast. see you Sat, ride safe. FB&D | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Hmm, no Ferrisville, but there is a Ferristown, OH!!! Thanks for the orientation FB...   "look pitiful" I'm abashed to say that you don't know how many times that has worked for me in my life!!!  | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
T-minus 3... Systems check, GO... Logistics, GO... Personnel, Head count??? We're Victor 1, no turning back now!!!  (Message edited by charlieboy6649 on September 27, 2005) | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
"Victor 1"? have no idea what it means, but it sure sounds cool. | ||
| Rr_eater |
"Heads up on the angle and port cat-walks, now launching off cats 2, 3, and 4. Heads up around the island and the hummer holes, pulling props. Stand clear all foul lines and shot lines. Ladies and gentlemen, lets shoot 'em up!!" Oh, wrong flat top!! Sorry about that guys!! Friday sure is coming fast, Octoberfast to be exact! Bruce | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
just love all this dirty talk. the weather has recovered nicely (got our butts kicked last night), with a whole bunch of severe clear today. still cool, and a little damp, but should be bitchin' by Friday. the parks, with this recent weather, should be absolutely stunning. Victor 1 and hummer holes, Oktoberfast is in the air. FB&D | ||
| Dino |
"these 90 miles between Lake Isabella and Springville - some of the most magnificently twisted pavement on this or any planet" - MOTORCYCLIST, October 2005 Hey, we should try to work some of that pavement into the Oktoberfast route! Btw, the Ponderosa Lodge is for sale. Maybe we ought to buy it and use it as Oktoberfast Central. We could even install some hummer holes, if need be. | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Here I sit only dreaming once again...Everyone ride safe and have lots of fun! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Dino, good idea. on Monday we're gonna ride that 90 miles like we stole it. btw, the Ponderosa is going for almost a mil. i'd buy it, but FBRAT cleaned me out.  Corso, you'll be with us in spirit. there's something headed your way tomorrow via the Brown Truck that MAY take a little of the sting out of not being down here for O'fast. now, if i could just figure out what a hummer hole is... | ||
| Pdxs3t |
I knew a person that use to own the Ponderosa many years back. I always like when the Brown Truck comes a callin, will be lookin forward to what it brings. | ||
| Dino |
"I knew a person that use to own the Ponderosa many years back." Hmmm, dare we go into the story of what happened to the esteemed former owner of that establishment? | ||
| Pdxs3t |
She sold it and moved to Oregon...Built this great big 5,000 sq ft home up in the Coburg Hills north of Eugene, OR. A friend of mine hooked up with her while he was in high school, had a couple of kids togeher then booted his butt out. | ||
| Dino |
Oh, okay, whew, that was an earlier owner. Char killed the last one. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
er, the most RECENT owner of the Ponderosa, um, is no longer, um, with us. moral: do NOT mess with Char. right Dino? | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
for anyone foolishly trying to catch us somewhere on the road this weekend...good luck! however, just to stack the odds in your favor a bit, here are turn-by-turn directions for Saturday's ride up, and Monday's ride back. may John Force be with you. Oktoberfast 2005 Saturday Mogenda: 157.7 miles Leg 1 of 3: Wofford Heights to Springville: 77.3 miles Leg 2 of 3: Springville to Lemon Cove: 36.5 miles Leg 3 of 3: Lemon Cove to Montecito-Sequoia Lodge: 43.9 miles Leg 1 of 3: Wofford Heights to Springville - 77.3 miles From the ThunderDome turn right onto Bristlecone Drive. 0.4 - Turn right at stop sign at bottom of Bristlecone onto Wofford Heights Blvd. 0.5 - Turn right up Highway 155 (the Bostrom), following sign for Alta Sierra and Glennville. 20.5 - Stop in Glennville at Crazy Horse Saloon (661/536-8114) for breakfast. After breakfast turn left from Crazy Horse parking lot and immediately veer right onto White River Road, following sign for Porterville and Poso Creek Rec. Area. 1.0 - Turn right onto Jack Ranch Rd, following sign for Porterville, Jack Ranch, and White River. 4.8 - Turn left onto Old Stage Drive, following sign for Fountain Springs and Porterville. 17.4 - Continue straight ahead at stop sign at intersection at Fountain Springs, staying on Old Stage (also called M109). 8.5 - Turn right onto Rd 264. EASY TO MISS! 0.6 - Turn right onto Ave 120 (later changes to Rd 296). 7.7 - Turn right onto J42/Mtn 137. 3.4 - Turn left onto Success Valley Drive/Mtn 160. 5.3 - Turn right onto Highway 190, following sign for Springville. 7.2 - Stop at Chevron in Springville for water, snacks, restroom, etc. (NEXT FUEL: 36.5 miles, in Lemon Cove.) Oktoberfast 2005 Saturday continued Leg 2 of 3 Springville to Lemon Cove 36.5 miles Turn left from Chevron in Springville, continuing through Springville on Hwy 190. 1.0 - Turn left at big white barn onto Balch Park Rd/J37, following sign for Scicon and Balch Park. 6.1 - Turn left onto Yokohl Valley Rd/Mtn 296. 20.2 - Turn right at T, following sign for Hwy 198 and Exeter. Although not marked as such, youre still on Yokohl Valley/Mtn 296. 3.0 - Turn right at T onto Highway 198 toward the national parks. 6.2 - Stop at Texaco in Lemon Cove at junction of Hwy 198 and Hwy 216 for fuel, snacks, water, restroom, etc. (NEXT FUEL: 50 miles, at Stony Creek Village south of Montecito Lodge in Sequoia National Park, i.e. you SHOULD fuel up here in Lemon Cove. 91-octane IS available at Stony Creek Village.) Oktoberfast 2005 Saturday continued Leg 3 of 3, Lemon Cove to Montecito Lodge - 43.9 miles From Texaco in Lemon Cove turn left (west) onto Highway 216 - do NOT continue north on Highway 198 toward the national parks. 0.6 - Just over bridge turn right onto Dry Creek Drive, following signs for Hartland, Badger and Pinehurst. 17.1 - Veer left, following sign to Badger. 1.0 - Turn right onto Highway 245 at the Mountain House Saloon (good place for a quick refreshment, IF they're open...), following sign for Badger and Eshom Camp. (NOTE: At 5.8 miles do NOT turn left on Dunlap Rd; stay on Hwy 245.) 12.2 - Turn right onto Highway 180, towards Kings Canyon National Park. 2.9 - Enter Kings Canyon Park. 1.7 - Turn right at junction, following sign for Sequoia Park. 7.9 - Turn right onto Montecito-Sequoia Lodge Road. 0.5 You made it! Have a cigar!! Dance naked!!! Oktoberfast 2005 - Monday Mogenda: 169.2 miles Leg 1 of 4 Montecito Lodge to Three Rivers: 45.3 miles Leg 2 of 4 Three Rivers to Springville: 47.4 miles Leg 3 of 4 Springville to Ponderosa: 27.0 miles Leg 4 of 4 Ponderosa to Wofford Heights: 49.5 miles Leg 1 of 4 Montecito Lodge to Three Rivers: 45.3 miles From Montecito-Sequoia Lodge head out to Highway 198 (General's Highway). 0.5 Turn right on Hwy 198 4.3 Stop at Stony Creek Village for last-minute fuel, etc. 39.9 - Stop at Reimer's Ice Cream and Candies, in Three Rivers (on right, not well-marked, easy to miss). 0.6 Stop at Chevron in Three Rivers for fuel, snacks, etc. (NEXT FUEL: 47.4 miles, in Springville.) Leg 2 of 4 Three Rivers to Springville: 47.4 miles Turn right from Chevron in Three Rivers and continue south on Hwy 198. 17.1 - Turn left onto Yokohl Valley Drive (easy to miss), following sign for Yokohl Drive and Balch Park. 3.0 - Turn left onto Yokohl Drive/Mtn 296, following sign for Springville and Balch Park. 20.2 - Turn right onto Balch Park/Mtn 239/J37. 6.1 - Turn right onto Highway 190. 1.0 Turn right into Chevron in Springville for fuel, restroom, etc. Leg 3 of 4: Springville to Ponderosa: 27.0 miles Turn left from Chevron in Springville, back through town on Hwy 190. Continue straight ahead on Hwy 190, i.e. do NOT turn at white barn. 27.0 - Turn left at Ponderosa (EASY TO MISS) for supper. Leg 4 of 4 Ponderosa to Wofford Heights: 49.5 miles Turn left from Ponderosa, continuing south on Highway 190 (M107)/Western Divide Highway. 13.6 - Turn left at 4-way stop onto Mtn 50 (later changes to M99 at Johnsondale), following sign for Kern River. (NOTE: Do NOT turn left on Sherman Pass Rd just below Johnsondale.) 31.3 - Turn right in Kernville onto Kernville Rd at Chamber of Commerce building, following sign for Wofford Heights and Bakersfield. Proceed across Kern River Bridge and through Kernville. 4.2 - Turn right onto Bristlecone Drive in Wofford Heights. 0.4 - Welcome 'Dome! Um, have another cigar??? | ||
| Dino |
"moral: do NOT mess with Char." That is an accurate statement. And if she says she wants french toast...LET HER HAVE THE DAMN FRENCH TOAST! | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
As the Captain accelerates your airliner down the runway for takeoff, the 1st officer calls V1, the point of no return i.e. must take off cuz there aint enough runway to stop now... | ||
| Usroute66 |
Ferris...funny, I was just thinking about Sandblast..have not seen or heard from him since Laguna Seca. I called Viros tonight, but no answer. For those in the Los Angeles area, myself and T-Bear will be heading up on Friday AM from the Shell Station at the base of Angeles Crest Hwy. (near the 2/134 Interchange). I put together a little route that will use mostly back roads. Call me at 310-428-3393 if U care to join us. I will set a time and post it here Thursday AM...will meet E-Bear tomorrow night to work out the final meet times. Got new tires, new oil, new spark plugs and a clean chain...I am set! See ya D and F on Friday! Scott | ||
| Rr_eater |
T minus 2............... Hummer holes a pullin....... Bruce | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
CBoy, heck, i've been V1 for years and didn't even know it! Scott, y'all ride safe, and we'll see you Friday. hummin', hummin', hummin'... | ||
| Bustybuell |
Is this the hole y'all are looking for ?  | ||
| Rr_eater |
BUSTY!!!!!!!  | ||
| Usroute66 |
Ok...plans are set. T & E-Bears will meet me at Glendale HD Buell at 10:00AM on Friday. Glendale is located on San Fernando Road. If U go to the www.buell.com you can get a map of where the dealer is located. | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
I think I found a "hummer hole" once in an establishment of ill repute... LOL! |
