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Talked to several folks at CAD today who were asking what the NMMR folks are
planing for our annual outing.
As an FYI, we are not welcome to stay at the accommodations we frequented the past two years
since we were deemed to noisy by other guests last year.
Chime in for suggestions and recommendations.
I will research and list all the options I come across in the meantime.

Shame on you all!  [laugh]

 :o [roll] ;D Well,...

Karl- I would definitely vote for the townhouse with the big garage off the Ouray pool...it seems like a bit off Ouray strip, but we are there to ride...gas station's right by us and it was fun last time... [thumbsup] [Dolph]

Now, I got to figure how to get me and the beast West...but, I will be riding Ouray 2013.  [beer]

Nothing to add, but I'd like to be in on the discussion so...

 [popcorn]

From what the mojo has said she talked to the BW people about discounts for the hotel/condo. I'll try to talk to her again and confirm that. I loved being in that condo area. But either way I will go with you guys anywhere  [evil] [Dolph]

This place looks awesome http://elkhorncabins.com/vacation_rentals/mountain-lodge/ (http://elkhorncabins.com/vacation_rentals/mountain-lodge/)

This is the place JJ is talking about which we stayed at in 2010:
http://elkhorncabins.com/vacation_rentals/elkhorn-townhomes-2/1943-elkhorn-townhome/ (http://elkhorncabins.com/vacation_rentals/elkhorn-townhomes-2/1943-elkhorn-townhome/)

The Mountain Lodge looks great, but I really liked being near the other participants of the event so that we could share experiences, stories, and adult beverages without getting on a bike afterward.  I think I'd rather stay at the actual event hotel than six miles outside of town.  I'd vote for anything within walking distance of the event hotel and other events in town....especially that little bakery on main street.  Ummmmmmm.

It'll be great to see Joel near the end of summer, too!  I'll start priming Ashley for the fact that I'll be in Colorado for DiTR in 2013.  It's the 9th, 10th, and 11th, n'est pas?  My 21st anniversary is the Wednesday before, so we should be able to celebrate during the weekend of the 3rd and still keep everyone happy.  I think I'll take off Friday and Monday to make a more relaxing weekend of the whole thing.  Don't know if I want to take the Panigale or the SuperSport...or maybe title the Aermacchi....decisions, decisions.  Ok....the Panigale it is.   [Dolph]

Put me down for a bedroom, Karl, regardless of your location decision.  If you guys choose the Mountain Lodge I'll refrain from consuming alcohol in Ouray.  If I can talk Ashley into coming I will.  I think she'd enjoy a relaxing weekend in a mountain resort if she gave it a try.

 [thumbsup] Thanks, Scott! I hope to make it there before end of summer for few rides up Crest and around...I dont think I can maintain a sane functioning mind/heart without doing that! :P [evil] Will be watching weather and airfares... ;D

I'm game with whatever shows up as lodging in Ouray...It is ~1750miles to Ouray from Morgantown and ~1750 back, so a bed for me would be perfect to realign the spine.  [bow_down] [beer]

& My trailer fits two bikes, even 3 actually...so if there's any Yahoo's out East like me missing fun, Holler!

Pretty much what Scott said. I'd like a room, and I'd prefer it be in Ouray itself, but exactly where is pretty inconsequential. If we wind up outside of town, I'll stay sober at group festivities until I get back to the ranch. At which point I will be making up for lost time.

Oh, and as a precaution this year, I'm gonna go ahead and request a room for me and a guest.

Was that your guest last year?

Speaking of all that, you guys will have to re-adjust the timetable in the future... You are double booked with Bonneville! [shaking finger emoticon]

Nope. Been solo both years.

Ah... no worries.

I stand by my second statement....

So far I have the following folks interested in doing something similar to last year: Scott C., James, JJ, Jim, Jonezy, Stew and Ro for one night,
anyone else?
I'll be looking for a place this week...let me know what you want roomwise.

1 room, please.

Ahem... I'm in👍

Roommate, no problem. A hot single chick would be great, preferably rich ;D

Thanks!

what he said

We have currently 11 participants: Krystle & Matt, Pam & Karl, L'Scott, Scott C., Jonezy, Jim, James, JJ and Larry.
This would work sizewise: http://www.myourayvacation.com/elkhorn_townhome_1943_vacation_rental.html (http://www.myourayvacation.com/elkhorn_townhome_1943_vacation_rental.html)
It would run us $1,025 for three nights with the cleaning fee included....BTW we stayed there in 2010.
Thoughts....comments

If Ashley goes she'll want a bedroom, so that MIGHT be a problem if she goes.  As I said, for planning purposes I'll pay for a bedroom whether she goes or not, just for the sake of advanced planning.

is that larry me?

The one and only ;D [thumbsup]

is there a room? Or do I bring inflateable bed?

Let me know what you prefer and I try to make it happen.

If we decide on this place I would love the upper bunker bed downstairs!!! Miss it! [thumbsup] ;D

Still trying to decide myself. I want to be there for Stu's glorious Bonneville festivities.
But the wife will actually tag along to Ouray. She isn't so sure about Bonneville.

Of course *we* didn't get kicked out of the condos.  [evil]  [roll]  [evil]

If you never got kicked out of a place you are just not living my friend  ;D [laugh]

I'm trying to give everyone an update of the NMMR plans for accommodations for this year.
We are fortunate that Jonzey found us an absolute kick ass place in Telluride that will handle our group.
Here is the confirmed attendee list:
Krys & Matt
Angie & John
Hanja & James
Pam & Karl
The above will be housed in a private bedroom

JJ & L'Scott
Jonzey & Jimbo
Larry & Gabe
The above will be housed in a private bedroom with two twin beds.

This will put us in a 4 bedroom condo and two 2 bedroom condos which means that
we still have 1 bedroom with two twin beds open.

The cost will be $250 per person for the three night stay and will include food and refreshments  [drink]
I would like to ask Krys to coordinate our efforts of hanging with the CO group as much as possible.  [Dolph]

I will also email the prospective attendees in case they don't frequent the forum

Please let me know if missed anyone or if you can't make it....I have to pull the trigger soon so we won't lose the place.

this gonna be exciting! I'm just ready to  [Dolph]

Hello all! Hope you are all as excited to go to Ouray as I!

I'm trying to plan vacation at work and my haul to Ouray from East. Please confirm the plans from Albuquerque both to and from, depending on which I'll either drive to ABQ and ride north or straight to Ouray.

Thanks! [Dolph]

I'm in the process of firming up the logistics with Jonzey. We have 19 participants to date and I will ask for a final head count via email. The cost should range between $285 and $300 per person for the three night stay including food and beverages (just found out about the 18% tax in Telluride  :-\).
As always I will take care of the deposit and final payment. Can't wait to  [Dolph] with you  [thumbsup]

 [thumbsup] [clap] Awesome!

I'll be moving to Jacksonville, FL and will be driving from there towards NM or CO...I may have one of Scott's friends from TN area join, let me know if anyone else wants to pool. [Dolph]

Woah! JJ, you'll have to hit me up for a track day some time or something, my roommates and I are planning on Jennings fairly soon!  [thumbsup]

Not likely in the least, but if I was available to go to Ouray, I'd go. I really need to get my butt up there some time.

JJ's moving?!?  Details please...

Last I heard, JJ and Molly are moving to Jacksonville, FL.  She'll transfer to a law school in J'ville, and he'll continue to telecommute.  They're really just not very happy in West Virginia.

The big news, however, that Joel neglected to pass along is that he and Molly have become officially engaged to be married!  I don't have details about a wedding, yet, but I'm sure Joel will keep us all in the loop. 

I suggested a Vegas wedding!   8)

WOO!  [thumbsup] Congrats guys!

 [thumbsup] Thanks, Scott! True, got sand on my knees on Cable Beach at Nassau..was a quiet nervous moment.. Moving tomorrow to Jacksonville. & yes, count me doing track days at Jenings GP. 1100 for full year, not bad at all!!!

Congrats JJ  [thumbsup] good luck with your move. 
Caleb and you can always hit the freeway on and off ramps to get some cornering practice in FL  ;D

The latest on our annual outing:

Here is the current list of attendees:
King or queen bed:
Krystle & Matt
James & Hanja
John & Angie
Pam & Karl
Brad & Cathrine

Room with two twin beds:
JJ & Marco
Jonzey & Jimbo
Larry & Gabe
Matt Peters & John Kirin
Adam Smith
 
Jonzey has been kind enough to set this up with his friend Steve in Telluride.
The logistics will pan out as follows:
1-four bedroom condo 2-king and 2-queen and 3-2 bedroom suites each has a king in one room and 2 twin beds in the other. Total beds are 13 plus the condo is 2600 square feet and each has full kitchen. Looks like we will have enough and extra space on couch in each suite and the condo has like two. Steve said if we needed roll out beds he would provide those as well. 
The cost per person will be $275 total for three nights including food and adult beverages if the listed participants are still able to attend.
I'm planing on pulling the trigger this weekend by sending the deposit.


 

My bike is actually off the road until I move somewhere more bike friendly. I've had too many close calls here and the riding is no good. I'm in the middle of prepping it for a little more serious track use.

I am a definite yes. Hania... not so much. If there's another couple who would prefer a private room, I'm good with couch/floor/twin bed.

No mention of Ro & I for Friday night...  Is that still happening, or do we have to get other lodging?

Also, Quentin & Scott Metcalfe will be with us for Friday...

Not to worry my friend.  ;)  We do have an open bedroom and plenty of couch space in the four condos  [thumbsup]
You might want to check with Jonzey on parking possibilities for Scott's toy hauler though

If there's a bedroom for Ash and me, and they're cool with a 40 pound Springer named Homer, Ashley and I are in.

Unfortunately, Robin and I are going to have to take a year off. Too much baby mama drama still to get away...the good news, by the time I am able to take another vacation, I should have about 8 weeks accrued.

I'll get to work on this...would be great to have you guys [Dolph]

Damn, we'll really miss you guys :'(
...and who is going to admire my sausage  ;D

Just got a response from the owner through Jonzey that they will make an exception for your
four legged Duc fan [thumbsup]. We will have a bedroom for the two edit  three of you as well.  ;D

Excellent!  Need some cash now?  That's $550 for the weekend....right....Homer stays free?!?   ;)

This is for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights...or just Friday and Saturday?

Three nights with Homer staying for free incl. breakfasts and dinners and adult beverages.
Jonezy is getting me the final number but I'm confident that $550 would be the total damage for the three of you.  [thumbsup]

I just got confirmation that Doug Barnette, one of the guys I used to ride with in Chattanooga, is coming out with Joel to ride with us at Ouray (Telluride). 

Karl, if you can write Doug in for a sofa or roll-away spot he (and I) would greatly appreciated it.

For what it's worth, Doug is 68 years old and is a notorious sheep make the beast with two backser.  Please approach him as such and feel free to give him a ration of shit when you see him.  He likes that, especially if you comment negatively on how slow and poorly he rides.....even if you haven't seen him ride.  (You can always lie and say you saw a "Keener Video" of him.  A "Keener Video" is a video shot by Jim Keener...another guy we used to ride with back east....and could include riding, sheep make the beast with two backsing, or both simultaneously.)

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Done deal  [thumbsup]

Paid the deposit today....looks like we are good to go  [Dolph]

I booked Brooke and I a room at the Twin Peaks yesterday. Looking forward to seeing you all. I am trying to talk Nick and Savannah into going as well.

Already starting to mope about not being there. On the plus side, get to see Izzy at Indy.

Let me know if you guys want to hook up somewhere. Not sure if you have my cell#

i would like to get a head count too...

So when we all meet and if were all riding together!  [Dolph]

Bad news: I have been informed that I'm going to be in a wedding on the 10th.

Good news: I'm not one of the parties getting married.

So that's it. Looks like I'm out.  :-\

As I mentioned earlier, Doug Barnette is driving out with JJ.  Ashley, Homer, Doug, and I will pile into the Tundra and pull both my bike and Doug's bike to Telluride.  I'll need to get directions to the place we're staying.  Also, who plans to get there first, and what's the check-in procedure....if anyone knows. 

I expect we'll be there fairly early and may want to ride a bit Friday afternoon.

I'll be in Albuquerque at Karl's by 8th night. I'll ride with the group to CO.  [thumbsup]

I will be sending out info to everyone's email address tonight. Let me know if I missed anyone.

Well, after much consideration, Team UnorthoDUX won't be able to make Ouray this year.

Too close to Bonneville for a first year team without a camping pass so we're forced to get there early for one of the first-come/first-served spots...   :-\  :'(

Makes sense...enjoy and kick ass.
Lots of pics or it didn't happen ;D

Barnette has bowed out, but Tom Rolland wants to go up on one of his GTs!  Just a bit of FYI.

Has Doug called you, Joel?

For anyone that will riding with us we are meeting at Pj's shop between 630-7am

Yes, he left a message, have been at the NASA conference in Daytona Beach through this week. I'll be in NM Friday, 9th evening. I'm barely functioning...the trip is like an addiction gone overdose~ [cheeky] [Dolph]

hey JJ you are aware we leave friday morning  [laugh]

Just wanted to get an update guys

Just talked to mojo briefly and I really hope that you guys will want to get up early sat morning to get to ouray and do a group photo again, plus sat eve would like to soome small awards!

hey, u serious?! I had planned to ride with the group, will change vacation plans at work and make it Thursday night then! Meaning will have to leave Wed morning!

Edit: Ignore, :) My original plans were to leave on Wed morning, just had dates mixed up!

having a brain fart were you!  [laugh] [laugh]

Those living in the back woods must be getting to you!  [evil]

Krys,
Do you have a headcount of the bike riding folks so nobody gets left behind?

Father and son riding

no one really came forward so I'm assume

Karl
Matt
I
Larry
Gabe
JJ
Jonzy
?? I believe a guy jonzy said was just ride some of the way with us but can't remember his name


Then I believe scott, ashley and his buddy are driving up

I believe Rolland plans to ride up with you guys, too.  Do you have a route planned?

That is my unknown guy..

pj's-pojoaque-(84) to TA, chama, pagosa springs-(160) towards durango-then 550 up

550 Doesn't go to Telluride!

It does if you hang a left at Ridgeway.

I'm sorry...I mean up to ouray and then over to placerville (i believe) then on to telluride...as I have never stayed in telluride jonzy will have to lead us once we get into ouray

ouray-ridgeway-placerville-telluride

or 160 out of durango to 184 in mancos to 145 in delores which leads more directly into telluride.......just sayin

Is somebody willing to look up a better lunch stop than the BBQ place in Durango. Maybe its just me but the food
has been going downhill quality wise.

I sent Matt peters a txt and he is gonna look around. He said he will be up there today :-)

i agree. one year we went to the bagel place downtown....just saying

Did some quick calculations to try figuring out gas/pit stops for our weekend:
ABQ to Telluride: 1. Espanola 84 miles 2. Chama 81 miles 3. Pagosa Springs 60 miles (lunch stop) 4. Durango 60 miles 5. Dolores 50 miles 6. Telluride 61 miles    total 380 miles 8hours incl. lunch stop

Rides

Telluride to Gateway via Ouray to meet with the CO crowd in the morning:
1. Ridgeway  60 miles 2. Naturita  60 miles 3. Gateway 52 miles   Total 350 miles length depending on Ouray stop

Telluride to Lake City
1. Montrose 66 miles 2. Gateview 80 miles 3. Lake City 21  miles.  Total 330 miles 8 hours incl. lunch stop

Ideas, suggestions and cheap shots welcome ;D

...and here is the weather forcast for Telluride:

Friday
Aug 9
 T-storms. High 66F and low 50F. Winds SW at 8 mph.
 Chance for precip 40%

Saturday
Aug 10
T-storms. High 66F and low 54F. Light winds.
Chance for precip 40%

Sunday
Aug 11
Showers. High 67F and low 58F. Winds W at 5 mph.
 Chance for precip 20%

Monday
Aug 12
Showers. High 75F and low 49F. Winds W at 6 mph.
Chance for precip 10%

Don't forget for anyone that wants to do the group pic we will meet the everyone else at the Twin Peaks at 8 on sat.




that sounds great! But 8 hours we know isn't true...at the speed we will be going  [Dolph] [laugh]


Look at that it warms up nice on the day were leaving  :P

From what I can gather this is who we are riding with friday

Karl
Jonzy
Me
Mack daddy Matt
Pimp Daddy Matt
Larry
Gabe
JJ
Tom
.....
.....
(just remember that i think jonzy friend and his wife are roiding with us as well)

Thanks for herding cats Krys  ;D [laugh]
Jim DeBlois and his friend might be riding too, give him a shout

When I saw jim over the weekend he said he driving up in the truck and it was just him..

Ride safe my friends. And my heart is with you all.  [beer]

Joel just called and said he's on his way.  He plans to drive a few hours tonight so he'll be able to take his time a bit tomorrow and arrive Thursday afternoon.  He wondered if we want to do dinner or anything Thursday night as a group?

I had dinner with Joel as he passed through the Pensacola area. It's really too bad I couldn't just throw my bike on the trailer and head out there with him, but training takes precedence.  [bang]

My customer in Pagosa Springs would like to meet us for lunch at the Hogs Breath if you guys are up for it.

For me it depends on if I get everything done!


Sounds great to meet! Pagosa for lunch then  ;D

Got in a Crest run with Joel yesterday afternoon.  Good riding!

Everybody ready to go?

Well?!?!?

Looks like everyone made it back sound and safe [thumbsup]
Rode 1,431 miles in four days on two wheels and had an absolute blast  [Dolph]
Thanks for everyone making this another enjoyable and successful DITR event   [clap]
....and thank you Pam for doing what you do so well  :-*

As always, Pam's efforts were superhuman....and super tasty!  Thanks for a great weekend, folks!

Gabe and I had the best time. Great friends, great food, great accomodations, great fun and most of all great riding! Glad everyone made it up and back safely! :)

........and we got invited to return next year  :D  [drink]  [clap]

Please post you pics for the folks that couldn't make it

 [Dolph] DITR 2013 in Telluride, CO  [Dolph]

Firstly, thanks to Karl and Pam for planning the event! Thanks to Jhonsy for arranging the stay and the whole group for showing up with high spirits! [thumbsup]

Snow in Telluride to mark the occasion!
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/DITR%202013%20Telluride/20130810_185645_zpsfefc514d.jpg) (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/joel_jacob/media/DITR%202013%20Telluride/20130810_185645_zpsfefc514d.jpg.html)

Here's few pictures covering my trip from Jacksonville, FL to DITR 2013...A blast of ~5000 miles! [clap] [thumbsup]
http://s292.photobucket.com/user/joel_jacob/slideshow/DITR%202013%20Telluride (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/joel_jacob/slideshow/DITR%202013%20Telluride)

thanks for sharing JJ  [thumbsup]

Great pics JJ.  Gonna make sure I put in two days next year. 

So....what's the latest from the crew who received revenue enhancement invitations?   [leo]

In process...wait for a month and half till it is all hopefully burnt and dumped...Attorney in place. Sucks big! He is the worst apparently...so no riding through that damn county ever! [bang]

Yep that's what i heard too.  Sounds like your meeting went well.

With two  [leo]  hits on the Lake City run we need to get an alternate run. I will always do the Gateway run since I have yet to encounter traffic or  [leo].
Suggestions?
 

Doesnt get much better than Gateway.  Rode it last thurs. Saw 2 cars between Naturita and Gateway.  Nice canyon riding for sure.  Its on the border of two counties and very rural, so uncommon to run into the sheriff.  Toward Moab is a option but not a very good one IMO; pretty boring long straightaway through paradox, but followed by nice twisties in La Sal.  Utah staties suck and they are abundant between La Sal and Moab.  Dove Creek is another turnoff after Naturita, but dont know much about it. 

Its unfortunate that the stretch between Montrose and Cimmaron is patrolled by pricks, cause a ride to Crested Butte would be nice.  [bang]

Yes, I'm yet to get hold of Mike, but Brent and I are in place. Thanks! [thumbsup]

I usually don't speed, but when I do I want to do it in a place with low to no traffic and with low  [leo] presence.  ;D [laugh]
Maybe Derek can help us with local research for proper routes.

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My only encounters with LEOs in my years of DITR have only been along the Lake City route and on the way down/back to Denver.

Of course, if you just take Engineers Pass over to Lake City, you are more likely to NOT see LEOs.  [cheeky] [beer]

Now you tell us  ;D [laugh]

Drew Keith, my friend from Arizona who stayed with us this year, posted a link to his Smugmug photo gallery.  For those who might be interested, photos can be viewed and/or downloaded at

http://living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-In-The-Rockies-2013/i-QJ4JqPc (http://living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Ducati-In-The-Rockies-2013/i-QJ4JqPc)

The link doesn't work from my work computer, but hopefully it'll work for you.  Our network blocks most social networking.  Thankfully they missed DMF!  [thumbsup]

Very nice pictures! Thanks for sharing, Scott! Drew is a Pro... [thumbsup]

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