I dont' see why not. If she doesn't ride, there are plenty of activities planned in town this weekend too....it's their fall festival. I hear there will even be Trout River there on Saturday
Monkeyfest 2006 -- Part Deux???
- Thread starter TreeSaw
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I didn't know that. COOOOL!I dont' see why not. If she doesn't ride, there are plenty of activities planned in town this weekend too....it's their fall festival. I hear there will even be Trout River there on Saturday
http://www.burkevermont.com/sections/special_event/
"A beer tent with local Trout River Beer"
I'm going to go out on a limb and say this will be the beer tent's best year for sales.
A beer tent with local Trout River BeerI didn't know that. COOOOL!
http://www.burkevermont.com/sections/special_event/
"A beer tent with local Trout River Beer"
I'm going to go out on a limb and say this will be the beer tent's best year for sales.
A scrumptious barbeque
Hmm, maybe we shouldnt bother to bring bikes
whose Girlfriend do you plan on Bringing ?
A beer tent with local Trout River Beer
A scrumptious barbeque
Hmm, maybe we shouldnt bother to bring bikes
I was thinking ride to the beer tent & back...that's enough riding...right
I'll be there. Riding up with Splat and BadDNA.
I'm definately in, AFAIK Splat and Berksire_Rider are coming with me.
Steve, you need to get Friday off so we can make an early departure.
Steve, you need to get Friday off so we can make an early departure.
who is AFAIK ???
My list of definite attendees thus far:
TreeSaw & Sq-Earl
IAB
Splat
BadDNA
Berkshire_rider
Douglas +1
McGRP01
Sorgie
Powernapper
MiketheBike
Questionables:
GumbaFish (?)
JRogers (?)
Sandwich (+1?)
Echo (+1) ???
Ridemonkey (?)
SSPR +1 (???)
Anyone that I am missing?
TreeSaw & Sq-Earl
IAB
Splat
BadDNA
Berkshire_rider
Douglas +1
McGRP01
Sorgie
Powernapper
MiketheBike
Questionables:
GumbaFish (?)
JRogers (?)
Sandwich (+1?)
Echo (+1) ???
Ridemonkey (?)
SSPR +1 (???)
Anyone that I am missing?
T, singlespeedpunkrock & girlfriend might be in as well... I'll let you know when he emails me back. 
the girlfriend (cakemaker) and I might be up for a run to killington on saturday...i need to proposition her...but beer and bikes = beautious!
this time no polkas....or will there be? and I'm going to stay up late the day AFTER we go riding....
I'll post when I'm certain.
this time no polkas....or will there be? and I'm going to stay up late the day AFTER we go riding....
I'll post when I'm certain.
Got a speeding ticket this afternoon. $150. I ain't coming. sorry.
any problem w/me inviting/bringing a 2nd person ?
Nope...I already have you down + Veggie girl -- Is that correct???
no, as in me plus 2, I will let you know no later than Monday morning if I am "plus one" or "plus two"
ps:veggie girl, is vegatarian (duh) but will eat dairy, eggs, etc
thanks T Saw !!
Is beer considered a meat product?
no, but shes more of a wine or Smirnoff Twisted kind of mudhunny
I think we'd be able to find something like that for her.
This just in - I have Friday off.I'm definately in, AFAIK Splat and Berksire_Rider are coming with me.
Steve, you need to get Friday off so we can make an early departure.
I just realized....
1 week bitches!!!!!!!!!!
1 week bitches!!!!!!!!!!
No. I ain't fighting this one. I got off easy. But thanks for the info....
If you aren't running out of room, please add me to the list of questionables.
It's a long drive, any of the questionables from Rochester want a ride? Roch-cha-cha is on the way...I got one space left in the hitch rack, and a fully charged EZPass.
Post / PM me.
What kind of temps we expecting?
Marc
Edit: This is looking expensive... in the range where the wif.. err CFO has to be consulted
Start address: Home
End address: East Burke, VT 05832 --- Distance: 502 mi (about 9 hours 41 mins)
A stop at the LBS - 100 bucks
Gas in the tank - 200
Lodge - 50
10 hrs in the truck -
The trails ought be priceless then.
Where was I, Lessseee... beer, food, beer, other consumables...
Hmm. Any carpoolers interested?
Treesaw, has Goddy43 contacted you? He's on the "maybe" list now too...
I assumed (the veggie thing) and will plan accordingly. I am actually toying with making some spinach & ricotta tortelloni in a creamy tomato sauce with salad and fresh bread for dinner followed by some homemade apple crisp or pie for dessert (in lieu of cake). Breakfast will include blueberry pancakes and ??? for the second day. I am always happy to offer veggie options.
Let me know about the +1 or +2 thing!
Newly Updated!
My list of definite attendees thus far:
TreeSaw & Sq-Earl
IAB
Splat
BadDNA
Berkshire_rider
Douglas +1
McGRP01
Sorgie
Powernapper
MiketheBike
Burly50
JRogers
The Ito
Questionables:
GumbaFish (?)
Sandwich (+1?)
Echo (+1) ???
Ridemonkey (?)
SSPR +1 (???)
Gee-Spot +1 (?)
Goddy43+1 (?)
S.N.A.K.E (?)
My list of definite attendees thus far:
TreeSaw & Sq-Earl
IAB
Splat
BadDNA
Berkshire_rider
Douglas +1
McGRP01
Sorgie
Powernapper
MiketheBike
Burly50
JRogers
The Ito
Questionables:
GumbaFish (?)
Sandwich (+1?)
Echo (+1) ???
Ridemonkey (?)
SSPR +1 (???)
Gee-Spot +1 (?)
Goddy43+1 (?)
S.N.A.K.E (?)
PVC pipe, adapters and grill ignitor at HD. - $35
10lb bag of potatos - $4
Can of White Rain - $3
Launching potatos 100s of feet from the back deck at MF-II - Priceless
10lb bag of potatos - $4
Can of White Rain - $3
Launching potatos 100s of feet from the back deck at MF-II - Priceless
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I have money in hand for this trip, however after driving 1,800 miles by myself in the last 3 days I am getting stir crazy in the car. If anyone is leaving and has a place in their car for a skinny Californian and his bigwheeled bike I will be there in a heart beat. I'm currently in Michigan, heading to Rochester and planning on a trip to Manhattan to visit friends. If you are anywhere in that region let me know and I'll make the drive with you.
I figure this trip is well worth it, I just can't stand driving my car another 16+ hours by myself. I've exhausted my CD collection and filled up every page in my notebook.
Let's ride though!
The Ito
I figure this trip is well worth it, I just can't stand driving my car another 16+ hours by myself. I've exhausted my CD collection and filled up every page in my notebook.
Let's ride though!
The Ito
There is a chance I'll go. I am still unemployed and money supplies are dwindling....not good...but there's a decent chance.
So, I'll think it over and see in the next day or so.
Also- Ito- if I go, you can certainly come with me. I live about 35 miles from Manhattan in northern NJ. If I go, then you could either take the bus or drive to my house. It is very easy to get to. If you'd be willing to do that and kick down a bit for some gas, then that might *ahem* make my decision a little easier.
So, I'll think it over and see in the next day or so.
Also- Ito- if I go, you can certainly come with me. I live about 35 miles from Manhattan in northern NJ. If I go, then you could either take the bus or drive to my house. It is very easy to get to. If you'd be willing to do that and kick down a bit for some gas, then that might *ahem* make my decision a little easier.
Super early weather forecast for East Burke this coming weekend:
Friday: RAIN
Saturday: RAIN
Sunday: RAIN
Friday: RAIN
Saturday: RAIN
Sunday: RAIN
I'm seeing:
Friday: RAIN
Saturday: Early RAIN then clearing
Sunday: Sunny to Partly Cloudy
http://mobile.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?brand=mobile&query=east+burke,+vt
Friday: RAIN
Saturday: Early RAIN then clearing
Sunday: Sunny to Partly Cloudy
http://mobile.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?brand=mobile&query=east+burke,+vt
I checked the National Weather Service's website. However, they said rain all weekend leading up to our 24 hour race, and it turned out to be a gorgeous weekend.
Yeah, NWS is okay, but it's all forecasting. I take a look at several different sites and try to make my own best guess. I'm not claiming to be better than the weather guys, but I like to try and find a best case scenario as often as I can. The following chart from the NOAA website is also useful to keep in mind when reading forecasts.
PRECIPITATION PROBABILITY
The Probability of Precipitation (POP) is defined as the likelihood of occurrence (expressed as a percent) of a measurable amount of liquid precipitation (or the water equivalent of frozen precipitation) during a specified period of time at any given point in the forecast area. Measurable precipitation is equal to or greater than 0.01”. Unless specified otherwise, the time period is normally 12 hours. The forecast area, or zone, is generally considered to be a county. NWS forecasters use such categorical terms as occasional, intermittent, or periods of to describe a precipitation event that has a high probability of occurrence (80% +) but is expected to be of an “on and off” nature.
POP Percent Expression of Uncertainty Equivalent Area Qualifier (convective use only)
10 percent None used (Isolated / Few)
20 percent Slight chance (Widely scattered)
30, 40, & 50 percent Chance (Scattered)
60 & 70 percent Likely (Numerous or none used)
80, 90, & 100 percent None used
PRECIPITATION PROBABILITY
The Probability of Precipitation (POP) is defined as the likelihood of occurrence (expressed as a percent) of a measurable amount of liquid precipitation (or the water equivalent of frozen precipitation) during a specified period of time at any given point in the forecast area. Measurable precipitation is equal to or greater than 0.01”. Unless specified otherwise, the time period is normally 12 hours. The forecast area, or zone, is generally considered to be a county. NWS forecasters use such categorical terms as occasional, intermittent, or periods of to describe a precipitation event that has a high probability of occurrence (80% +) but is expected to be of an “on and off” nature.
POP Percent Expression of Uncertainty Equivalent Area Qualifier (convective use only)
10 percent None used (Isolated / Few)
20 percent Slight chance (Widely scattered)
30, 40, & 50 percent Chance (Scattered)
60 & 70 percent Likely (Numerous or none used)
80, 90, & 100 percent None used