North East Meet and Greet

[vmaxed]

I'm in, any food for me

[zzh54]

I'm in and I mentioned it to my buddy, but he not a definite. I will get an answer when I return home. as for eats I will go with the flow, diner or BBQ is all good.

[dksmith]

I'm in. It will be nice to see other F6Bs.
Dave

[Bob Penn]

I met Bob 109 yesterday morning at the local truck stop and he bragged he had a full tank of gas. So we ran the original planed route in reverse. We left the truck stop at 10:40 am.
We took I-380 down to SR 423 (my personal favorite winding road) over to the dam and then down I-80 to the Apple Pie bakery for a dog and pie lunch. With coffee it cost $4.99 but the place could be hell for a person on a diet and a budget. The owner warned me on Sunday she will have the outdoor barbecue going and the next door dinner open.
Then we got the first of the bad news. They are working on a bridge so there was a 2 mile detour before we got on River road. Not a big deal. Once on the road I think Bob enjoyed the technical ride through the National park to the water fall. I'm sorry about the side turned picture but if you really want to know what I look like you'll have to turn your head or your monitor. I know I'm too lazy to right the ship!
I think Bob enjoyed the short walk in to see the falls and the native trout in the stream. It's a truly beautiful place. It will be our first stop Sunday morning.
The second bit of bad news Bob said he passed the Barbecue place in Hamlin last Sunday and it was still closed for the season. So I took a ride up there and confirmed that it will not open until May 6.
There is another place right on the road (SR-507) off I-380 leading to the jct I-84 called the Irish pub with good thick Hamburgers, pizza and clams in garlic sauce. Or we can continue down 507 to the Hotel /bar, It is owned by an X chef from the NYC Americana restaurant. They have high quality food including over 60 sandwiches plus steaks prime ribs etc to fit any budget.
My vote is for the Hotel. It's The closest to where the planed ride ends. It's right on the way to I-84 and the original starting point for those going that way.

The third bit of bad news is Bob's tank is empty.

The meeting time will be at 10 am at the reception center off I-84 in Matamoras, PA. Make sure you have a full fuel tank. We will Leave the center at 10:30 am Sharp. Our first stop will be at Dingman's falls reception area 14 miles south on SR-209 if your late and want to catch up. Departing the falls at 11:15.am. On to the Apple Tree Bakery in the town of Delaware Water gap should arrive there 11:45. Depart there 12:15 to the Dam arrive 1 pm leave there 1:15. arrive at the restaurant 2 PM. Depart at your leisure with 100 + miles on your bike and an almost empty fuel tank.

[Bob Penn]

Here's a picture of Bob 109 at the falls, the dam tower and a section of the reservoir


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[bob109]

Here's a picture of Bob 109 at the falls, the dam tower and a section of the reservoir


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I look better upright......just not ready to go horizontal yet

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[wjduke]

Bob, I should be at the welcome center around noon Saturday. Can't check in until after 2, so I'd be looking to eat and ride a bit. I can meet up closer to the hotel too. Let me know if anything is going on. Anyone else coming in the day before?

[bob109]

Bob, I should be at the welcome center around noon Saturday. Can't check in until after 2, so I'd be looking to eat and ride a bit. I can meet up closer to the hotel too. Let me know if anything is going on. Anyone else coming in the day before?

I'll meet you at the reception center, take a little breather and then give you a tour of Hawk's Nest. We can stop at the Port Jervis diner for some good food. The route will bring us right to the door step of your motel. We could end with some pie and coffee at Twin Rock's Diner which is right next to your Motel. Sunday morning I'll meet up with you and return to the reception center. Approximately 30 minutes from the motel.

bob109

[wjduke]

I'll meet you at the reception center, take a little breather and then give you a tour of Hawk's Nest We can stop at the Port Jervis diner for some good food. The route will bring us right to the door step of your motel. We could end with some pie and coffee at Twin Rock's Diner which is right next to your Motel. Sunday morning morning I'll meet up with you and return to the reception center. Approximately 30 minutes from the motel.

bob109

Sounds great. I guess I'm about 4 hours away...planning on hitting the road by 7:30 the latest. You guys like your pie!

[zzh54]

I'm in. It will be nice to see other F6Bs.
Dave

Hey Dave, if you still going to the meet, let me know we could meet at exit 11 off 84 gas station at top of ramp on right. Just give me a time, I'm figuring hour to Welcome Center. thanks Jeff