RFL '08 Accomodations - PLEASE READ - URGENT - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

BillJ · 04-04-2008, 05:51 PM

I just got off the phone with Kathy at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. She is holding the top floor of the Lone Star Cabin (see pics below) until she hears from me on Monday.

HERE'S THE URGENT PART: between now and Monday, April 7th, I need to know how many people are sending me money, so I can put my credit card down and make the reservation.

The cabin will cost us a total of $1320 ($1200 plus NC's 10% hotel tax) for the nights of August 10th through 16th. We arrive the afternoon of Sunday, the 10th, and leave the morning of Sunday, the 17th.

NOTE: the website description (in green, below) says the cabin "sleeps 2-6". I was worried about what might happen if we all showed up at once, so I asked Kathy if we could squeeze more in there, and she said we can. The Lodge will provide a twin-sized trundle bed, and we can throw inflatable mattresses or sleeping bags on the floor, if need be.

Accommodations: 2 bedrooms, 3 full baths, living room has pullout sofa. (sleeps 2-6) Both bedrooms have twin beds which can be made into a King Bed.

Amenities: Full kitchen, Fireplace, Washer & Dryer, BBQ grill, Satellite TV, DVD, Stereo. Covered Bike parking, Fire Pit. Full use of Iron Horse facilities. All linens are supplied.

PLEASE RESPOND ASAP

toad · 04-04-2008, 08:26 PM

I'm in..............I can see a spiritual meeting taking place at night by the fire pit. We probably won't be the only people in recovery there. We could give the nice cabin beds to the ladies and put the road dogs on the porch. Who let the dogs out? Who? Who?

Hurricane · 04-04-2008, 10:10 PM

Sorry, I may have to be one of the dogs on the porch.
No can do at the moment, but when I can I will.

BillJ · 04-06-2008, 07:36 PM

I just need to know who's in, so I can put up my credit card and nail down the reservation. Please, everyone, let me know ASAP!

BillJ · 04-07-2008, 06:55 AM

Bump

recoveringnky · 04-07-2008, 08:20 AM

I'm in!!!!! Def!!!!!!!!!!!

Rarly Harley · 04-07-2008, 10:12 AM

My bottom lip is draggin' in the dirt. The mill shutdown is Aug. 8th to the 31st and I'm a maintenance supervisor. Have ta be here...Lookin' at the positive though; I wouldn't even be alive, never mind having this job, if'n I hadn't surrendered and joined A.A. when I did. I'll be with you all in spirit though. I coulda pictured myself sleepin' on the porch with Hammer and Best though. I'm sure we would have been banned from sleepin' in the cabin, after last year's performance...LOL

The_Hammer · 04-07-2008, 10:15 AM

I'l get it to ya as soon as humanly possible Bill.

BillJ · 04-07-2008, 12:58 PM

Bummer about the mill, Rarly, but you're right about the blessings. You'll be missed, for sure!

Since responses have been a little light, I'm going to call the Iron Horse and double-check their reservation policy. If there is a no-fee way to cancel if we don't have enough contributions by early June (that gives us two months to get our act together) I'll go ahead and make the reservation. If I have to take a hit I can't afford just to make the reservation, I'll let the cabin go, and hope it's still there when we've collected the money.

BillJ · 04-07-2008, 07:35 PM

Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith, and hope to God that's not the Grand Canyon you just leapt into!

I have reserved the top floor of the Lone Star Cabin for August 10th through the 17th, as discussed above. If we cancel, and they are unable to re-rent the cabin for those dates, I'm going to be stuck with a $250 charge.

But we're not gonna cancel, are we?

toad · 04-07-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

But we're not gonna cancel, are we?

No we're not!!!!!...................I went to a Patriot Guard Mission today in KC and some of those guys were talking about Deals Gap. They said it was a wonderful ride, and rode it up to four times while they were there. They also said the country around there was very beautiful...........I want to see it.................If we get stuck for $250 that ain't too bad. I have dropped more than that in one night's drinking.............toad

recoveringnky · 04-08-2008, 06:27 AM

Cancel??? NO WAY!!! Toad's buds are right....Deals Gap is WAY FUN to ride!!! I also love pulling over to the side and watching the sport bikes do their thing. They can really pull those curves and I get chills watching!!! I will pitch in more, as I can, if needed to help make up the difference if we don't have enough going. I'm looking forward to fellowship by the fire, riding the Gap, Cherohala (sp?) Skyway (some very beautiful and flowing curves) with my sober family, FOOD!! and of, course, some good AA talks!!!! So, again...NO WAY....NO CANCELLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOPE, NADA!!

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!

The_Hammer · 04-08-2008, 07:09 AM

no way! I will get ya my cash. I am back to work full time for the first time in over a year! I will pay my debts and have our money to boot.

Jazzed_N_MD · 04-09-2008, 06:03 AM

My life is still a question mark but I have hope. If, (WHEN) I get there, I'll have money, (some). Again, it just depends on what He has planned for me.

I will not project into the future but will keep ya'll posted as to the present.

BillJ · 04-09-2008, 08:39 AM

And we'll keep you in our prayers, Jazz.

BillJ · 04-09-2008, 09:31 PM

Received e-mail confirmation of our reservation this evening. Those who polish their bikes better start polishing! Summer will be here before we know it!

Hurricane · 04-09-2008, 09:58 PM

Polish :rof
Thanks Bill, Kym, and Hammer for all your efforts.

recoveringnky · 04-10-2008, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurricane

Polish :rof
Thanks Bill, Kym, and Hammer for all your efforts.

Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're most welcome Hurricane!!!

BillJ · 04-10-2008, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurricane

Polish :rof

Yeah, that's my reaction, too, whenever that word comes up!

And you're very welcome. Come join the fun!

The_Hammer · 04-10-2008, 09:50 AM

Bill and Kym are the heroes! But thanks just the same for tossin my name in there.

Dang jesse, yer makin me feel guilty for polishin Mertyl, she purrrrrs when I stroke her.

BillJ · 04-10-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Hammer

she purrrrrs when I stroke her.

Mine just pukes.

Rarly Harley · 04-10-2008, 01:54 PM

Annie gets a bath every spring, whether she likes it or not....

04-04-2008, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	RFL '08 Accomodations - PLEASE READ - URGENT I just got off the phone with Kathy at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. She is holding the top floor of the Lone Star Cabin (see pics below) until she hears from me on Monday. HERE'S THE URGENT PART: between now and Monday, April 7th, I need to know how many people are sending me money, so I can put my credit card down and make the reservation. The cabin will cost us a total of $1320 ($1200 plus NC's 10% hotel tax) for the nights of August 10th through 16th. We arrive the afternoon of Sunday, the 10th, and leave the morning of Sunday, the 17th. NOTE: the website description (in green, below) says the cabin "sleeps 2-6". I was worried about what might happen if we all showed up at once, so I asked Kathy if we could squeeze more in there, and she said we can. The Lodge will provide a twin-sized trundle bed, and we can throw inflatable mattresses or sleeping bags on the floor, if need be. Accommodations: 2 bedrooms, 3 full baths, living room has pullout sofa. (sleeps 2-6) Both bedrooms have twin beds which can be made into a King Bed. Amenities: Full kitchen, Fireplace, Washer & Dryer, BBQ grill, Satellite TV, DVD, Stereo. Covered Bike parking, Fire Pit. Full use of Iron Horse facilities. All linens are supplied. PLEASE RESPOND ASAP __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-04-2008, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,075	I'm in..............I can see a spiritual meeting taking place at night by the fire pit. We probably won't be the only people in recovery there. We could give the nice cabin beds to the ladies and put the road dogs on the porch. Who let the dogs out? Who? Who? __________________ Tet Vet PGR member 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black God......... Let You........... be enough for me.

04-06-2008, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	I just need to know who's in, so I can put up my credit card and nail down the reservation. Please, everyone, let me know ASAP! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-07-2008, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Bump __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-07-2008, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 604	I'm in!!!!! Def!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

04-04-2008, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 266	Sorry, I may have to be one of the dogs on the porch. No can do at the moment, but when I can I will.

04-07-2008, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	My bottom lip is draggin' in the dirt. The mill shutdown is Aug. 8th to the 31st and I'm a maintenance supervisor. Have ta be here...Lookin' at the positive though; I wouldn't even be alive, never mind having this job, if'n I hadn't surrendered and joined A.A. when I did. I'll be with you all in spirit though. I coulda pictured myself sleepin' on the porch with Hammer and Best though. I'm sure we would have been banned from sleepin' in the cabin, after last year's performance...LOL __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

04-07-2008, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_Hammer Beat, but not beaten.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 729	I'l get it to ya as soon as humanly possible Bill. __________________ Blessings, Jimmy

04-07-2008, 12:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Bummer about the mill, Rarly, but you're right about the blessings. You'll be missed, for sure! Since responses have been a little light, I'm going to call the Iron Horse and double-check their reservation policy. If there is a *no-fee* way to cancel if we don't have enough contributions by early June (that gives us two months to get our act together) I'll go ahead and make the reservation. If I have to take a hit I can't afford just to *make* the reservation, I'll let the cabin go, and hope it's still there when we've collected the money. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-07-2008, 07:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith, and hope to God that's not the Grand Canyon you just leapt into! I have reserved the top floor of the Lone Star Cabin for August 10th through the 17th, as discussed above. If we cancel, and they are unable to re-rent the cabin for those dates, I'm going to be stuck with a $250 charge. But we're not gonna cancel, are we? __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-08-2008, 06:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 604	Cancel??? NO WAY!!! Toad's buds are right....Deals Gap is WAY FUN to ride!!! I also love pulling over to the side and watching the sport bikes do their thing. They can really pull those curves and I get chills watching!!! I will pitch in more, as I can, if needed to help make up the difference if we don't have enough going. I'm looking forward to fellowship by the fire, riding the Gap, Cherohala (sp?) Skyway (some very beautiful and flowing curves) with my sober family, FOOD!! and of, course, some good AA talks!!!! So, again...NO WAY....NO CANCELLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOPE, NADA!! Can't wait!!!!!!!!! __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

04-08-2008, 07:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
The_Hammer Beat, but not beaten.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 729	no way! I will get ya my cash. I am back to work full time for the first time in over a year! I will pay my debts and have our money to boot. __________________ Blessings, Jimmy

04-09-2008, 06:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jazzed_N_MD Biker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delmar, MD (Eastern Shore) Posts: 431	My life is still a question mark but I have hope. If, (WHEN) I get there, I'll have money, (some). Again, it just depends on what He has planned for me. I will not project into the future but will keep ya'll posted as to the present. __________________ Mykl (aka-Jazz) SRMC-Club Area Rep-MD When you feel it, you will know!

04-09-2008, 08:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	And we'll keep you in our prayers, Jazz. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Received e-mail confirmation of our reservation this evening. Those who polish their bikes better start polishing! Summer will be here before we know it! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

04-09-2008, 09:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 266	Polish :rof Thanks Bill, Kym, and Hammer for all your efforts.

04-10-2008, 09:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
The_Hammer Beat, but not beaten.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 729	Bill and Kym are the heroes! But thanks just the same for tossin my name in there. Dang jesse, yer makin me feel guilty for polishin Mertyl, she purrrrrs when I stroke her. __________________ Blessings, Jimmy

04-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	Annie gets a bath every spring, whether she likes it or not.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela