Badlands Offroad Park December 4th

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looking forward to wheelin with you all!

so what is the final verdict? should I plan to bring the rv or just stay in the hotel? I was hoping to have a nice dinner and a few beers after wheelin saturday. i also heard the campground wwas closed but will call them now to confirm. sounds like a good group and should be a blast. sure hope the 40 hangs in there.

woody, any idea when you will cross the border in case i might tag along with my junk? i am still thinking of leaving friday if things work out.

Goebs
 
My girlfriend are coming into Indiana--Friday night--and heading into Attica in the AM Saturday. I'm sort of waiting for the local guys/people who've been there before to make the meeting spot and time recommendations.

We're planning on hanging out after the runs...I think people were thinking of going to the bar in town with the hot bartender...he, he, he...maybe I'll have to leave the girlfriend unit at home.... ;)

Looking forward...sounds like a real good group and remember the present over $15 and get in free.

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH
 
$15...was shoppin yesterday and couldn't remember that....off to the store again tomorrow...

dropped 2 leaves from each front spring pack (down to 7 each) and tossed in new motormount bushings. "should" be all set, but don't have my travel/arrive plans set as of yet. Rumor has it I have a Christmas dinner on Fri night, so it may be a REAL early arrival on Sat....but will know more later in the week.

BTW: Brandi and my wife get along great...sometimes having the missus along for that innocent "in" can be nice ;)

Most likely, meeting in the park at 9:30a...gates open at 9, so that's sufficient time to get paid/toy'd, sign the park waiver, and unload any rigs.
 
Great--so 930am meeting time then in the park???

Everyone cool with that?

Just joking about the girlfriend unit at home thing...she's really into the cruiser and I told her some hardcore old skoolers are going to be there....she's more excited, I think, than I am.... :doh:

See you all there.

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH

ps: can I get a pole and flag at the park? If not, where can I get one before hand?
Thanks for any help.
-onur
 
flags/poles are available at the park or from any shop that sells bicycles....

they need to be orangish...mine are pretty dingy and tattered....
 
Thanks Brian.

I'll check it out before hand and try to see where the hell to attach the thing. Worst case scenario I can drill into my front bumper and attach there. I'm going to get rid of it eventually and I'll probably crap it up good this weekend!!

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH
 
sounds like meeting at the park at or around 9:30 saturday am in the plan. I am cool with that.
Looking forward to the bar now as much as the wheelin. I think I might stay at the campground friday eve just so I can wake up there and not be tired all day.

Have a safe trip all of you and see you there.

Goebs
 
Todd,
I am moving very slowly these days. I will most likely still be in the lot when you get there and probubly the last to leave.....my driving leg is weak!!

Looking forward to the day. See you there!

Goebs
 
I'm thinking I'm going to skip all the sessions Saturday morning and shoot over there right after breakfast. Hopefully should get there before you all get out of the parking lot.
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That's the spirit!!!!!

I'm sure a bunch of us will wait for stragglers...I gotta figure out a way to put the damn flag in my bumper...that's take forever I assume!! :doh:

So how many of each vehicle do we have:

40's
50's (?)
70's (?)
60's
80's
100's

Anyone have an idea?

This is shaping up nicely.

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH
 
Waited till the last minute to post up on this ride. I plan to head over Saturday morning, A.J. will be along for the ride. I don't see any need to be there when the gates open (9:00 am) since I'm just a poser anyway! So I'll roll in closer to 10 (waiting for whatever heat the sun brings as it rises) and be ready to ride thereafter.

A few local guys are pondering the trip, one in an 80 that get along pretty well without trashing his daily driver. I need to call some others during the week and get them out as well.

Rob Steffey (UROC Team 911/Hot Pursuit) of Dan Rather fame is also slated to come over from Pittsburg. Last I heard he is hitting Indy Friday night and thinking he is gonna drag my ass out for some mischief. I may need the wife to come along and keep me outta trouble! He plans to wheel his rig which just came back from the SEMA show before he takes it home and starts on the winter repairs.

Anyway, since I have no windows/doors or any source of cab heat, I am not sure how much or where I will be wheeling. definatly avoiding (Woody's favorite) the muddy ass Orange Trail. Depends on who goes as I am always ready to just ride along in the woods with my buddies who are apparently "lots" smarter than I am, hehehe.

See ya all there!

Oh, Benji, You mentioned caravaning. I think there are faster ways than you coming thru Indy from Bloomingtom. I will be in my big Red Ford tow rig, tunes cranked up and likely exceeding the speed limit, but you are welcome to hook up if you like.
 
I got distracted typing my post and when I submitted it you guys had all posted up, hehehe. Beno, do NOT leave the gf at home, especially for the "non existent" hotty at the bar. Attica is a nice quaint little town certainly not known for their bars, or hotties!

If you are coming thru Indy friday night, and want to hook up, some of us (Steffeys') are celebrating a birthday and plan to go out here. Just assuming you both are 21, hehehe. Hit me at msmythe@iei.net and I'll guide ya towards a rendevous point and some affordable but clean hotels located near the route to Attica. Badlands is less than an hour from my front door, as long as I am driving my tow rig.
 
SpaceGhost said:
Oh, Benji, You mentioned caravaning. I think there are faster ways than you coming thru Indy from Bloomingtom. I will be in my big Red Ford tow rig, tunes cranked up and likely exceeding the speed limit, but you are welcome to hook up if you like.
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Hey SpaceGhost,

Yeah, your right, Indianapolis is out of the way. I think we'll prolly just leave from my house in the morn. There is a party friday night down the street from me, so beno if your up for it :D , we might make it to the Badlands around 9:30.

This is going to be a good time. :beer:
 
Sounds like everyone going wheelin saturday is going to be hung over! Count me in for that then...I guess I will have to get drunk at some bar the night before as well.

Mike, looking forward to wheelin with you again. Can't wait to see that junk in person. I am in awe at evey pic I see of it. And I sense it is going under the winter knife so perfect timing. Hung over or not, see you in the parkinglot at and around 9:30-now 10:00 saturday. By the way, we need to get Troy and Lisa to join us at the bar that night. You should push them for us. I'll call over there tomorrow aswell.

See you there.

Goebs
 
f you are coming thru Indy friday night, and want to hook up, some of us (Steffeys') are celebrating a birthday and plan to go out here. Just assuming you both are 21, hehehe. Hit me at msmythe@iei.net and I'll guide ya towards a rendevous point and some affordable but clean hotels located near the route to Attica. Badlands is less than an hour from my front door, as long as I am driving my tow rig.
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Mike thanks for the offer--I really appeciate it!!

I've already hooked up meeting up with Benji at his place in Bloomington Friday night and we'll be rolling in Saturday morning--quite possibly hung over!! :D (but I'll be on the DL for this one, so more than likely I'll be un-hungover.).

Got home tonight and the girlfriend unit's work situation is getting rough and she might not be able to take a half day on Friday so we can leave for the weekend. Still trying hard to convince her to come....I think she will really like the adventure and meeting new peeps. Besides, she's a hottie (in a librarian sort of way) and I like having her with me!!

Benefits of girlfriend coming: friend in car, someone to laugh at me as a fawk up my truck,etc. Negatives: Have to bring the dog!

Benefits of my girlfriend not coming: she can watch the dog!!

In any event--Benji--see you Friday evening; rest of the crew, see you all Saturday 930-1000am ish.

Everyone drive safe and don't forget the $15 present to get in free!!

Best.
-onur
Akron, oh
 
Campground is closed!!!!!!!I just got off the phone with The Badlands and the campground is closed for the year. Sounds like hotels are going to be the answer or they said you can stay in the state park down to the right just after the bridge. Water levels raise fast so stay back far enough......

So much for the RV!

Goebs
 
well, that sucks...last time I'd talked with Mark he'd stated they'd be open year-round....

hhhhmmm...anyone remember the phone # for the downtown hotel 1 block from Robies on the main drag???
 
Here's an option at the Hotel Attica. For $100 up to 8 guys can have a "bunk" room with single beds and no carpet. Sounds a bit rustic but the owner said it is in the process of being finished but is warm and dry. Kind of like camping but a few steps above and cheap! He said if need be he has two "bunk" style rooms for up to 16 folks. There is the use of a private bathroom with shower.
There is a bar in the hotel and a lounge type sports bar area.

The owner's name is Jeff Scott and his wife's name is Birtie.

The number is 765-762-3088.

Ohterwise go to the badlandsoffroad site and there are more hotels listed there..

Goebs
 
no rooms left, just got the last one :D

however, they DO have the 3rd floor bunk room open, believe there are 12 per room...

oh, and the shared bathroom used by the bunk crew is the same one I'll be using....so no farting! :flipoff2:
 
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