2010 Burkesville Rally

[R90srider]

Here are a some photos from the Burkesville Rally. As usual it rained on the rally, but this time only at times when we were having lunch or dinner and under the protective roofs of the pavilion and AG. Center. But it rained like the dickens on the way home Sunday, (hard for more that 2 of the 6 hour ride home). My BMW boots, gloves and Olympia riding gear kept me dry and warm though.

As always, the Rally was a lot of fun and the roads in the Burkesville area are fantastic. There were only 7 of us this year (Martha & Phillip Warren, Paul and Gail Thorne, Dave Smith, Bob Steber and Connie Reaves) plus our friend Fletcher from Mississippi. Illinois won the most attended award and their president said thy would have more attendees next year. Our work is cut out for us. No mention at the closing ceremony was made of how many folks were at the rally except to say it was another record attendance.

The food was excellent again this year and the Saturday night steak was so big that it lapped over my plate and I could not eat all of it. The Saturday lunch was German brats and they were very good too. The coffee guy did an excellent job and had three or four pots going. When I was ready for a cup of coffee, it was there.

Thanks to all of the fine folks from the Nashville Club, Burkesville City officials and Bloodworth for putting on such a fine weekend gathering.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bsteberbtr/Burkesville2010#5472343775316757090

[Bikebum]

Thanks, Bob, for the fine report and very good photos. Looks like it was a good rally, as usual.

[R90srider]

Thanks Jamie. We had a really good time and the roads up there and back are excellent too. With the exception of getting on I 59 at Deerfoot Pkwy, I came home on good back roads all the way.

[mwarren]

Burkesville Rally

The club that beat us this year was Indiana. Also I understand that this was a record year of 282 despite the rain.

This town really goes all out for this event providing the volunteers to help with the Saturday night steak dinner. Bloodworth BMW provided and helped with the Saturday lunch plus the churches providing and helping with Sunday breakfast. Also, the Nashville Club members just got a wonderful thank you e-mail note from the Rally Chairman, Bob Maier. See excerpts below:

"I think the rally was a success because of the support of the board and many members of the club who selflessly gave their time and dedicated their efforts to the rally. They deserve everyone's appreciation. I appreciate everyone's support and the city's commitment to providing volunteers and a wonderful experience. Also, we can't leave out Virginia and David Bloodworth for the great lunch on Saturday as well as their support for this club, and of course, for Polly's (Wright) efforts and your dedication to this club are greatly appreciated and I continue to be amazed by your stamina. This rally was successful because of all of you and you should be justifiably proud."

[bamabmw]

Burkesville

Harold and Donna Fearing were club members who were also there.

It was a good weekend except for the rain home nearly all day.

[Gail]

[QUOTE=R90Srider;7318] My BMW boots, gloves and Olympia riding gear kept me dry and warm though.

My boots and gloves leaked big time. I got chilly, so like a dummy I put on a polartec sweater and the cuffs started wicking water from my soaked gloves......right up to my arm pits . Now that is really comfortable. My butt was wet too.... not sure why, as I have the finest BMW riding pants available. May be time for Depends, I'm just not sure . It took me two days to dry out the tent and all other gear, but we still had a good time. Thanks to all who put on the rally. Gail

[Polly]

Polly

Thanks Bob, Martha, and Gail for the great comments about our European Riders' Rally.

We registered 272 and fed 292 this year. Our biggest year was about 250, so we were up from last year, even with the rain. After all, we are known as the "Rain Rally". Most of the weekend was dry except for the "bottom falling out" just as we started eating Saturday night. I didn't post the picture of me, showing how drenched I got going for more drinks for dinner. All in all, we had a great Rally and I'm hoping all of you will show up again next year.

Thanks again.
Polly