Fall ride in Arkansas

[gtbandit]

I like the hotel. Do you think they might have horseshoe pits?

Matter of fact, they do!  I just got their brochure. They also have a volley ball pit, badminton, grass golf, tetherball, a pavillion, barbeque pits, and plenty of space. Also, apparantly, they are right across the road from Bull Shoals park and a 4 minute walk to the lake.

[Bantana]

I like the hotel. Do you think they might have horseshoe pits? Love a good game of shoes.

I'm bringing my flyrod. If there is enough time I want to try for some of those world famous White River trout. I guess we should call and make our own reservations individually?

~lloyd in atlanta

[gtbandit]

I called Pine Lodge motel today. They offer 2 rooms with queen size beds, 2 rooms with double beds and 6 rooms with 2 queen or full size beds and a fold-out bed with kitchenettes. When I called one of the queen size bed rooms was already reserved (I believe by someone in our group). I was hoping they had more of the inexpensive rooms. If this is a problem for anyone let us know. If not, I suggest we go ahead and reserve rooms (individually) whenever we're ready as everyone seems to be happy with the location. Anybody wishing/willing to share a room please post up!

As of right now, my wife is planning on coming, so I was hoping to snag a queen bed.

[gtbandit]

I compiled a list of definate and probable attendees from both Maximum-Suzuki and Bandit Alley.

blinding light....Daniel....Ft. Smith, AR
newbandit....Alan....Grandview, MO....+ spouse
bad4u2000us.....Redfield, AR
tsetse....Mark....Kansas City, KS
Flingit....Wichita, KS
Jacinda.....Paducah, KY
DevilMan....Tim....Paducah, KY
bandit1....Tony.....Lincoln, AR
terrebandit.....Dave.....NE Texas
Collette Lemons.....Glenpool, OK
buggyho.....Cliff....Glenpool, OK
ke_deg97B12.....High Ridge, MO....+ spouse...??
Bandit748/Bantana......Lloyd.....Atlanta, GA
LowRyter.....John.....Edmond, OK
12sdrag.....Maryland
themeatmanlandry/landry.....Memphis, TN...??
gtbandit....Craig....Beaumont, Texas.....+ spouse
txbanditrydr....Jay....NE Texas
gary n.....DFW, TX
Dragbike....Brent....Tahlequah, OK

[gtbandit]

I've been looking at maps and have come up with at least 3 different full day routes and will work out some shorter routes in case anybody doesn't want to or can't do a full day or if we get severe weather for part of a day.

I still need to fine tune the routes I have (look for interesting stops and good lunch places), but when I finish them I'll experiment with my map software and try to upload them to the web.

I'll probably arrive in Arkansas a little early and leave a little late in case anybody wants to extend their stay. It might be a good idea to plan in a 'rain day' just so you can increase your chances of getting at least 2 full days of good riding in. If you don't want to ride more than 2 days, you can always do the tourist thing one day.

[terrebandit]

Hey Jay (txbanditrydr),

You still in???     I got us a room...  

[12sdrag]

what do you guys think the weather will be like? or should I asked what is the weather usually like? I`m in see you there.  

[gtbandit]

Weather is usually mild. Might occasionally dip into the 40's at night. Usually warmer. Day time temps stay cool enough to stay comfortable wearing a leather or textile jacket all day while riding.

[txbanditrydr]

Hey Jay (txbanditrydr),

You still in???     I got us a room...  

Not just yes... but Hell Yes......      

[Bantana]

An interesting piece of work came up and I doubt that I can get out of Atlanta until Friday 1pm. That puts me in the thick of Ozark backwoods driving at 12 midnight. Kinda unsafe after driving 10 hours pulling a trailer.
I hate to miss an opportunity to ride Arkansas during prime season.
Maybe next time around. Y'all have fun and if there is anyway I can figure out how to come out later in the weekend, I'll let you know.
~lloyd

[LowRyter]

An interesting piece of work came up and I doubt that I can get out of Atlanta until Friday 1pm. That puts me in the thick of Ozark backwoods driving at 12 midnight. Kinda unsafe after driving 10 hours pulling a trailer.
I hate to miss an opportunity to ride Arkansas during prime season.
Maybe next time around. Y'all have fun and if there is anyway I can figure out how to come out later in the weekend, I'll let you know.
~lloyd

Lloyd, why don't you stay into the following week?  You'd still have some of Sat & Sunday with the group.  then some free ride on Monday.

[Bantana]

I only mentioned it as I think that has possibilities. September is getting crowded for me so spilling over into the next week is going to take some
creative scheduling on my part. I hate to miss a trip to Arkansas. It's been nearly thirty years since my last visit. Although it's not the best time of year to flyfish the White River, I'd like to give that a go.

~lloyd

[gtbandit]

Dammit Lloyd, I sure was looking forward to seeing there! I hope you can work something out. A few of us are planning to stay later if you can make it happen.

[gtbandit]

The rooms are booking fast, so you may want to hurry and books yours if you already haven't. If you've already reserved a room with a spare bed that your willing to share or are looking to share a room please post up!

[Bantana]

Yea, this is killing me. I won't take up a reservation but I will see about working it out.  Not having steady work stinks. I have to take it when it comes along. Maybe a Saturday night through Tuesday morning.