Canada could not afford New York based on the value of the Canadian currency.
Friedle
How true!
Can't wait until our dollar reaches par again, or better still, worth more than the American buck.
It has happened in the past.
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How true!
Can't wait until our dollar reaches par again, or better still, worth more than the American buck.
It has happened in the past.
Gillie Dog
Old and Tired
Fargo will be eligible if it moves 400 or so miles west. They do it in the movies all the time.
Best,
DG
But he has a lot of chances in 2021 and 2022.
Fargo, Arkansas
Fargo, Georgia
Fargo, Illinois
Fargo, Indiana
Fargo, Michigan
Fargo, New York
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, Oklahoma
Fargo, Ohio
Fargo, Texas
Fargo, Wisconsin
GD
pglaves
#13338
Well, if once again the powers that be won't go along with Fargo, then it has to be at the Stampede Grounds in Calgary, Alberta. Too bad if the felons and DWI folks can't go.
We made Trenton work once. We can do it again. Vendors don't have to haul all of their stuff with customs hassles. Some stuff, lots of brochures and/or catalogs, and on-line ordering makes it a lot easier now than back then. And Canadian vendors can have a field day. And the US $ is strong. Now is the time, or I will soon be pushing Winnipeg- right Yoda?
Note: There not any smiley faces in this post!
I will never again even contenplate going to such a dump fairgrounds as Bloomsburg in triple digit temperatures. Way too many hospital runs in those conditions.
We made Trenton work once. We can do it again. Vendors don't have to haul all of their stuff with customs hassles. Some stuff, lots of brochures and/or catalogs, and on-line ordering makes it a lot easier now than back then. And Canadian vendors can have a field day. And the US $ is strong. Now is the time, or I will soon be pushing Winnipeg- right Yoda?
Note: There not any smiley faces in this post!
I will never again even contenplate going to such a dump fairgrounds as Bloomsburg in triple digit temperatures. Way too many hospital runs in those conditions.
yeehastephen
Member
jandhumphreyme
Member
Stampede Grounds in Calgary, Alberta.
Visian
look out!!!
Yes, you are dreaming of Charleston, WV in 2003.
Sorry, we don't do rallies like that any more... haven't you heard???
gtrider
52184
I’d do Calgary in a heartbeat! And Paul has it right on all three counts-the felons, the DWIs, and the vendors. Just do it!
Best,
DG
pglaves
#13338
Sorry, we don't do rallies like that any more... haven't you heard???
Only because about ten members - old men camping the mud - made a huge stink. The single failure at that rally was when the bus drivers who were supposed to provide shuttle service walked off the job in the evening. The MOA was a victim of a union-management dispute that was ongoing.
While I am sure those who like to camp in the mud and urine, 29 steps from the beer tent, will disagree, it is my opinion that the Getaways prove a convention-center rally would be a real winner. The caveat is that decent camping needs to be nearby and good shuttle service is needed - the bus driver's union needs to be part of the planning. The Chamber of Commerce promises are never, ever, sufficient. They will generally say anything to get a gig. (My 30 years in City and County community and economic development give me this perspective).
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Visian
look out!!!
MOA members make a huge stink??? NO!
I had a great time at that rally, it's a bummer that we derived "institutional knowledge" from what was a minor bit of bad luck and I like seeing us trying some different ways to do things.
MOA members make a huge stink??? NO!
I had a great time at that rally, it's a bummer that we derived "institutional knowledge" from what was a minor bit of bad luck and I like seeing us trying some different ways to do things.
I still think it was an idea way ahead of its time. One giant air conditioned building to house all the vendors, seminars, office space, vintage display and closing ceremony. Free parking at the site and the entire third floor of the Mall parking garage with security, as well as the Mayor closing two city streets for parking. Rental cost of the facility was way less than the usual county fairground. I am sure Paul knows what the bottom line cost was for the Bloomsburg Rally Lots of lodging, restaurants, shopping and entertainment within easy walking.
As Paul points out above, we did get affected by last minute changes to situations that had been negotiated in good faith over the past year, primarily the use of the college fields and the bus situation. On the other hand, the cooperation of the Civic Center management and staff, the office of the Mayor, the citizens of Charleston and the State ABC was outstanding and highly enthusiastic. The riding in any direction 2 miles outside the city limits was outstanding.
I will note that our current Regional Gatherings follow the blueprint of the Charleston Rally, albeit on a lesser scale and a higher event cost, than the original. BTW, Charleston also made a LOT of money for the MOA due to cost containments and good negotiations. What recent MOA Rally can make that claim??
Friedle
gtrider
52184
Beatty lacks sufficient motel rooms, tho you could always stay at the Clown Motel up the road in Tonopah.
http://www.tonopahnevada.com/clown-motel/
Sleep tight,
DG
http://www.tonopahnevada.com/clown-motel/
Sleep tight,
DG
glenfiddich
TravelsWithBarley.com
Every time I've passed through Boise it was like riding in an oven! If the location is right, I'd really like to drop south along the BRP and Natchez Trace, up to the Ozarks and Ouachita Ranges, then take a southerly route across Colorado and Utah (with all the fantastic riding along the way) ending up at the Cambria CA Getaway. After that Glenlivet and I would meander up the coast catching the redwoods, Crater Lake, St Helens, Olympic Peninsula, Rainer, and North Cascades before going to wherever the rally will be.
While the distances out West are vast, there is so much to see!
pglaves
#13338
There is a reason I have labeled Boise as "Furnace Creek North", much to the chagrin of my friend Greg Feeler who has the ignominy of actually living there. The last time near there in triple digit temperatures we bailed on going into Boise and scrambled uphill to get to Stanley where a human can survive without the need for hydration via IV drip (only partly
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gregfeeler
Dances With Sheep
Paul,
It was a LOT more than ten people pissed off about Charleston - and it wasn't just about the shuttle. Having a Board of Directors shirt or name badge there was like wearing a bullseye, and we received petitions asking to never do that kind of a format again.
gregfeeler
Dances With Sheep
There is a reason I have labeled Boise as "Furnace Creek North", much to the chagrin of my friend Greg Feeler who has the ignominy of actually living there. The last time near there in triple digit temperatures we bailed on going into Boise and scrambled uphill to get to Stanley where a human can survive without the need for hydration via IV drip (only partly
This is all part of our plan to keep even more people from moving to Boise. Doesn't seem to be working, unfortunately. Years ago we would only have a few days above 100 scattered over July and early August - usually July. The summer of 2018 was incredibly hot. I don't know the count, but just about the whole month of July was above 97 degrees, with many 100 and 100+ days. I learned a lot about tweaking the cooling system on K75s.
