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matthew · Last edited by matthew on Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:57 am; edited 2 times in total

(Last update 4/13/09 2:40PM by StL_Stadtroller)

Ladies and Gents, mark your calenders, as the local monstrosity know as the Mishifts S.C. is pleased to announce that the second annual Damn Ride is set for April 17-19, 2009. That's the third weekend in April, for those without handy access to a calendar. We will meet again this year at the wonderfully accommodating Shoreland Motel (noted for Comfort, Cleanliness, and courtesy) on the kitchy-cool Osage Beach strip, 2 blocks south of the Bangell Dam, for sure.

This year's events will be very similar to last year's. Last year we met at the hotel on Friday afternoon, greeted and socialized for awhile, and then formed two groups and scooted to dinner at a local restaurant (one group opted for the local steak house JB Hooks and the other a more budget friendly buffet near-by). We returned to the hotel after dinner for more socializing, drinking, and goofing on into the night. Saturday morning breakfast was had at Stewarts, a local greasy spoon with enormously large cinnamon rolls that sits just across the street from the hotel. At 11AM we departed on the scooter ride around the lake. Although early spring, the ride was noted for blooming trees (there's a dogwood festival going on in near-by Camdenton), and twisty, winding roads. I think the average speed limit was about 45MPH, so please make sure your scooter is capable of that and is capable in hilly situations. Half-way around the lake we stopped for lunch at Big Dick's Half-way Inn. We ended up cutting our ride short because it was a bit chilly and damp (please come prepared for all weather conditions). I think the ride, with lunch, lasted about 4 hours. Back at the hotel some folks departed for the miniature golf and go-carts near-by on the strip. Saturday evening was spent back at the hotel, on the patio with a roaring fire, BBQ, drinks, and good cheer. Sunday morning brought sunshine and most folks had a terrific ride up to a near-by state park. Afterward, we said our good-byes and headed for home.

So, with the above description in mind, here is the final agenda for the ride:

The Dam Ride!

FRIDAY

2PM-7PM

7PM-9PM

9PM-ON

SATURDAY

8AM-10:30AM

11AM-4PM

Dam Ride!

Please be gased up and ready to roll at 11AM!

Shoreland Hotel to Versailles:

Versailles to BD's:

BD's back to the Shoreland:

4PM-7PM

7PM-9PM

9PM-ON

SUNDAY

8AM-11AM

11AM-2PM

2PM

Couple things to note: the weather is hard to predict, although most of our event last year was dry, it was chilly in the AM and overcast for the most part. Sunday was brilliantly sunny. I would think weather conditions will be similar this year. Come prepared.

Shoreland Motel

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Call: 573-365-2354

Camping

Camp Bagnell & Lazy K RV Resort

jgr · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

Shoreland Motel is the spot
2 blocks south of Bagnell Dam on Bus. 54
Sounded like they would be happy to have us there. Walking distance from Stewart's Restaurant (breakfast across the street), Liquor next to Motel, Ski-Ball, Bumper cars, arcade, and Exotic Lingerie shops is closed sorry.
23 rooms
2 nights / 2 people 1 queen bed ~$40/day
2 nights / 2-4 people 2 queen beds ~$60/day
Hot tub, heated pool, patio w/fire pit out for us, Free COLOR TV!
573-365-2354 from the business card. we also noted 573-434-6355 for something?

***Misty and camp folks, last year I do believe they said they had room for a tent or two...

Remember weather can be spotty!!!

HiTechRedneck · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:54 am Post subject:

Sa-weeeeet!!!! Last year was a really great time! As long as I don't have any major tests or projects pending, I'm there.

As for the camping, the place down on the river was GREAT. And they have a cool bar/restaurant. I also found a backroad (for the slower machines) that'd get us all there without rollin' the big road if we wanted to hit that place up for dinner on Friday or Saturday night.

Just a suggestion Cool

Of course, I'll be camping down by the river if all goes well. Very Happy

new_wave1229 · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:08 pm Post subject:

last year was a great time! I'll be there representing the CoMo contingent and I'm pretty sure Matty will be as well. I'm stocking up on plenty of those little license plates beforehand.

mommasscoot · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

matty_x · 200cc's (Scooter Addicted) Joined: 01 Dec 2007 Posts: 127

Safety tip: no "princess" mini-plates this year Shocked

I will be there, maybe solo, maybe with the better half.

I would like to camp this year, but may end up going for the motel. It's tough to pass on that FREE COLOR TV.

[edit] For those who trailer up for the first time this year, we'll take it easy on ya. But if Shirley and Jeff show up with their rides on the back of a trailer... oh god... its' so ON.

bnmyself · Tiny Dancer Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 815

I will pencil this in, I really want to attend this time since I missed the first one.

HiTechRedneck · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:36 am Post subject:

Valimagdon · Site Admin Joined: 07 Jul 2007 Posts: 1606 Location: CWE

Anyone talk to Rufus recently? Question

jgr · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

matty_x · 200cc's (Scooter Addicted) Joined: 01 Dec 2007 Posts: 127

I think Rufus is on board... we've been talking back and forth on the Bajaj forum. He's working on getting his old school BMW (motorbike, not scooter) running and riding that up.

Also... don't want to rock the boat but if I can put in my 2 cents... I kind of thought the food at the Halfway Inn was gross.

rufusswan · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

I'm down with this, or up with this, or whatvar the hip way is to say it. Spoke to John the other day and he wants to come up and show off his 250 Honda scooter. Smile

I am committed to getting the Big Scooter running to add some style and German engineering to the parade. She ran like a champ when .... but I don't want to jinx things til I hear her thumpin'.

What about KC, do they have intentions ????

Paz

HiTechRedneck · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:18 am Post subject:

Sa-weet, RUFUS!!!

Look forward to seeing ya again, even if ya are gonna be cruisin' your wonder o' German engineering Very Happy

matthew · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject:

If you plan on coming and are making or have made a reservation at the hotel, please let us know here. We need to get an idea how much food to bring for Saturday night. Thanks.

VespaJeff · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

I plan on going!

matthew · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:27 pm Post subject:

HiTechRedneck · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:00 am Post subject:

VespaJeff · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:16 am Post subject:

rufusswan · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

rufusswan · Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

Happened to find myself in Waynesville yesterday and had 20 minutes to kill downtown. Walked over to a coffee shop that had a purty red Vespa LX50? sitting out front. Met the chick/girl/lady owner and discussed the the proximity of Bagnell Dam.

We may have a contingent of 4 lady scoots visit as it's only 35 minutes from the dam.

HiTechRedneck · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

Well, I just found out there's a conference I have to attend this same weekend. Mad

I'm out.

mommasscoot · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:11 pm Post subject:

new_wave1229 · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

HiTechRedneck · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:11 am Post subject:

Thanks, y'all. Yeah, hopefully I'll be able to make TRV.

bnmyself · Tiny Dancer Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 815

I might be able to make this, if I get my brakes fixed in time.