Speaking of brew making the trip, I just stocked up at the Magic Hat brewery over the weekend. I'll be bringing a handful of growlers with Circus Boy (Unfiltered Hefeweizen), Mother Lager (German Lager), and Batch 374 (Amber Ale).
Northeast Monkeyfest v4.0: 21-23 July 2006
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You guys rule!! I'll be bringing up a couple growlers of my hometown brews as well!! (www.sayipa.com) 
BadDNA said:
MMmmmm....beer 
I am SO looking forward to sampling this year!
Heh...maybe it should be renamed the "Ridemonkey Brewfest." 
MBC and I will not be in attendance. Not sure if we'll get up to KT at all this year.
MBC and I will not be in attendance. Not sure if we'll get up to KT at all this year.
I Are Baboon said:Heh...maybe it should be renamed the "Ridemonkey Brewfest."
MBC and I will not be in attendance. Not sure if we'll get up to KT at all this year.
you'll both be missed!!!
Awww....that is TEH SUCK!!! I'll hoist a Nitro Stout (or 10) for both of you!TreeSaw said:
or the nitro IPA. DAMN is that good stuff. I think I had five last time before coming up for air.McGRP01 said:
whatever darth :mumble:I Are Baboon said:MBC and I will not be in attendance. Not sure if we'll get up to KT at all this year.
i can't make it either...it's my in-laws annual white mountain vacation, and i've only got room for the two DH bikes (for attitash) and the kids' bikes. can't squeeze the enduro in as well.
Boooooooooooooooo.I Are Baboon said:MBC and I will not be in attendance. Not sure if we'll get up to KT at all this year.
narlus said:
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yeah, a bit of a bummer.
if anyone really wants to meet the narlus family, we will be @ jiminy peak this sat and sun!
if anyone really wants to meet the narlus family, we will be @ jiminy peak this sat and sun!
TreeSaw said:
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is there a final monkey list for the lodge?
I believe....douglas said:
TreeSaw & Sq-Earl
BikeGeek
McGrp01
wOOdy
Douglas
Berkshire_rider
johnbryanpeters
pigboy
Herb
Echo (+1?)
Tweek +1
Instigator
Sorgie
Crashby
Deyv & Isa (camping outback)
Jrogers
BadDNA
TurnerGrl
brungeman
jozz (camping in the Honda box)
Polandspring88
Splat
konabumm?
Mike B. ?
Gumbafish (camping in backyard?)
Da Peach?
Squid?
Is this correct?
I'm going to try and drag Sandwich along.
I'm coming home early from a trip to california for this bidness. This is going to be swell.
I'm coming home early from a trip to california for this bidness. This is going to be swell.
Well, as of exactly 4:16 PM today, I am now a "maybe." I came home to find a resignation letter from my dog sitter - too far away from her other clients to be profitable. So now I'm in a bind for the weekdays and totally out of luck for going away on a weekend at the moment... I will try to find an alternative though, so don't count me out completely just yet!
BTW, if I can still swing it, what's the bike recommendation for the weekend? I ride my RFX 99.9% of the time (even on just normal trail rides) and it is my most comfortable bike, but I don't want to keel over on a lot of climbing or be dragging on the trails and holding the rest of the riders up. I have a Specialized Epic but (A) it hasn't been ridden since last Nov and (B) it can aggravate a nagging shoulder injury by putting me too far over the bars - but it is obviously the more "efficient" bike for a total XC ride. KT veterans, give me your feedback!
And for those confirmed for the the NE Monkeyfest, send positive vibes my way. I'm still hoping to work this out and be there to see/meet y'all.
Jen
So now I'm in a bind for the weekdays and totally out of luck for going away on a weekend at the moment... I will try to find an alternative though, so don't count me out completely just yet!BTW, if I can still swing it, what's the bike recommendation for the weekend? I ride my RFX 99.9% of the time (even on just normal trail rides) and it is my most comfortable bike, but I don't want to keel over on a lot of climbing or be dragging on the trails and holding the rest of the riders up. I have a Specialized Epic but (A) it hasn't been ridden since last Nov and (B) it can aggravate a nagging shoulder injury by putting me too far over the bars - but it is obviously the more "efficient" bike for a total XC ride. KT veterans, give me your feedback!
And for those confirmed for the the NE Monkeyfest, send positive vibes my way. I'm still hoping to work this out and be there to see/meet y'all.
Jen
Hey Treesaw, does that house of ours allow dogs? :evil:
pigboy's out - he doesn't have the cash to get over from Hawai'i.
TreeSaw said:
johnbryanpeters said:
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Hmmm..I would go with the Epic but if it's going to aggrevate an injury then I think it's whatever's most comfortable for you. We can always medicate you with plenty of beer :devil:TurnerGrl said:Well, as of exactly 4:16 PM today, I am now a "maybe." I came home to find a resignation letter from my dog sitter - too far away from her other clients to be profitable.
BTW, if I can still swing it, what's the bike recommendation for the weekend? I ride my RFX 99.9% of the time (even on just normal trail rides) and it is my most comfortable bike, but I don't want to keel over on a lot of climbing or be dragging on the trails and holding the rest of the riders up. I have a Specialized Epic but (A) it hasn't been ridden since last Nov and (B) it can aggravate a nagging shoulder injury by putting me too far over the bars - but it is obviously the more "efficient" bike for a total XC ride. KT veterans, give me your feedback!
And for those confirmed for the the NE Monkeyfest, send positive vibes my way. I'm still hoping to work this out and be there to see/meet y'all.
Jen
What kind of dog do you have? I can see if pets are allowed.
Echo said:
I have an 8 year old black lab and a 5 year old lab mix. Not sure that bringing them up even if the house allows would be the best idea for such a big group of riders - they mountain bike with me and while Hannah (the 5 year old) can outrun me I really have to monitor keeping the pace down for Jake, my big guy. I wouldn't want to make them go on such a long drive just to sit and pout back at the house - I don't think I could stand the dog guilt! I will be working on seeing if I can line up a new pet sitter to try and make it up there.TreeSaw said:
Keep in mind that all dogs must be kept on leashes while on the trails up there.
Ok, I've never been - thank's for the head's up Boon. Well I appreciate the thought on checking house rules, but unless I can come up with a new pet sitter then I will be out for this year.I Are Baboon said:
Actually, I spoke too soon. I just read their policy online and they "prefer" dogs are kept either off the trails or on a leash, but they don't come right out and prohibit free roaming trail dogs.TurnerGrl said:Ok, I've never been - thank's for the head's up Boon. Well I appreciate the thought on checking house rules, but unless I can come up with a new pet sitter then I will be out for this year.
last year for a mile or 2 we had a couple dogs trying to kill us..err, I mean runing with us
I started drinking for this event last night, I should be primed by the time we get up there. 
Doug....you might have to drive though. 
Doug....you might have to drive though.
Tru dat. I didn't think of how many folks we have coming. I also remembered someone (splat?) posting sometime ago about how allergic to dogs they were.TurnerGrl said:
Holy cow, it's only 2 weeks away! I better get my bikes out of storage and start riding.McGRP01 said:I started drinking for this event last night, I should be primed by the time we get up there.
TreeSaw said:
the gods of frequent flier miles may yet smile upon me. burn incense. rub ju-ju beads, SACRIFICE LIVESTOCK!!!!
if i show up on a super low budget basis i will probably only be there for Saturday. with no bicycle. at the very least i will bring some beer. and my 23 year old sister who doesn't ride, but is at least fairly good at being social.
seriously though. sacrifice goats, sheep, chickens, blind naked mole rats.and see if we can't convince the frequent flier gods that this trip is truly wanted.
aloha,
pigboy
so like maybe i can borrow something from someone. forgot to include that thought.... hehpigboy said:
i'll bring a helmet and gloves and spd shoes.
I'll bring the usual spare. I'm sure there will be bikies to be had.
thank u for all your goat sacrificing. i'll be there by noon on Saturday! Leaving late Saturday night. I don't need a place to sleep, but I will drink all of your beer!
I'm still up in the air...if Echo agrees to drive then I may be more persuaded
where are you gonna be? in Cuse or Rochester?GumbaFish said:I'm still up in the air...if Echo agrees to drive then I may be more persuaded
I don't think Manhattanprjkt is able to go now
work is kicking his ass! and that leaves me without a passenger to share gas and tolls with, but I will have an open spot on the roof rack! I could go across 90 through Troy up through Burlington etc.
when are you thinking of going? I was thinking of bolting up Thurs. and either splitting the ride or just heading straight up!
If there is anyone else needing a ride between Pittsburgh and Monkeyfest PM me and we can chat!
Gumba, is Echo not sure about going? or driving? I may be able to get my hands on another rack and we can all carpool up there! its not the biggest car, but we can make do!
I'm 23 and single. Are you sure you still want to bring your sister?pigboy said:
I'm in Rochester now and would be for monkeyfest as well. I'm pretty positive Echo is going but I don't know if he wants to split a ride. I don't have a car rack so carpooling in my car is out of the question. I'll have to get back to you with a pm about more details, as I would need to take off work according to when I would leave and come back from the fest.
w00t!!!pigboy said: