Future dates at the top; older dates at the bottom
2009
Dec
The Front Porch in Hattiesburg
for Christmas.
205
Thornhill Drive.
The Front Porch is on
the northeast quadrant of the I-59 and 98/Hardy Street interchange.
Coming in from the north on 59 you take exit 65. Coming in from the
south on 59 you take the exits 65 a&b. If you haven't been there
before, Thornhill is almost like a frontage road and there's a bit
of a trick to making the correct turn onto it. Ask, or watch
what the bikes ahead of you are doing!
This is the meeting where
we donate a check to a charity.
As a little bit of advance
notice, there will be some sort of a system, so that the restaurant
management will be comfortable that they get paid for everyone who
eats. Be certain to sign in and ask about the control system. The club pays for each member's meal. Guests pay for their own.
Return to Shiloh rally
TVA Campground at the
Pickwick Dam,
Just off Highway 128
14 miles south of Savannah, TN
We're getting together at
the Return to Shiloh Rally put on by the BMW Riders Association of
the Mid-South, . The rally is just over the border into Tennessee.
The banner and flag will be displayed at the campground. Here's
the link to the BMW-RAMS site that describes the rally! Bring
your camping gear and spend some quality time with your favorite BMW
friends!
Here's
part of why Shiloh is important [Nat'l Park Service website]: The
two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and
44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed,
wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal
forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate
railway system at Corinth, Mississippi.
So,
transportation is a key feature during conflicts. If you control the
railway system and the river system (say, Vicksburg) then you're in
a much better position than if you don't.
Sep
Aug
Jul
There is not usually a meeting in July, because the MOA national rally is in July
Jun 13th
Cook's BarBQ USHwy 80 about 1 mile west of Ms. Rt. 15 in Newton, Ms. or 111 Northside Plaza Saturday. Lunch at noon meeting at 1:00. After the meeting we can take a ride to the site of the 2010 DogWood Trail Rally at Turkey Creek Water Park. Need a map?
The rally is at Askews Landing! This is a full facility campground with RV hookups! There is a Friday potluck until it's gone and Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. We have field events, a poker run, doorprizes, and music.
Set in west-central Mississippi, this is southern hospitality at it's finest! If you're on I-20, take exit 19, go north then west on Askew's Ferry Rd. 2.5 miles. Your $30 registration includes camping and breakfast.
The rally chair is Wayne Barrios at lpbharley@aol.com, 985-809-7636 or 985-789-8303.
Mar 21
Louise Open Pit Barbeque
26164 HIGHWAY 27
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-5003
Take the Highway 27 Exit East off of I-55. Louise's is just east of the intersection of HW 27 and HW 27.
Lunch at noon and the meeting is at 1pm.
Feb 14
The Trace Grill 558 Highway 51 Ridgeland, MS
601-853-1014
From the Natchez Trace take Hwy 51 exit. Go west on Rice Rd. North on Hwy 51 1/8mile.
Alternatively, from I-55 take Ridgeland exit go East to Hwy 51. Go North one block.
Leaf River Fish Camp
On the Leaf River, just outside of New Augusta, MS
GPS at 31 13 40.66N 89 05 09.09W
Camping!
From New Augusta, take Highway 29 North, cross three bridges, pass the turn off to Cellulose Mill, cross another set of RR tracks and take the first blacktop left, Old River Road. Follow the signs to the camp. There's plenty of firewood, room to get out of any downpours, BBQ grill, Boilin Pot, bathroom, and plenty of room to camp. We will be open Friday morning for early arrival. If you have questions call William Biel (601-466-1651 cell) or email at XZV1300@aol.com.
In the absence of other information, think of the meeting at 1pm.
2008
Dec 13
The Front Porch in Hattiesburg
for Christmas.
205
Thornhill Drive.
The Front Porch is on
the northeast quadrant of the I-59 and 98/Hardy Street interchange.
Coming in from the north on 59 you take exit 65. Coming in from the
south on 59 you take the exits 65 a&b. If you haven't been there
before, Thornhill is almost like a frontage road and there's a bit
of a trick to making the correct turn onto it. Ask, or watch
what the bikes ahead of you are doing!
This is the meeting where
we donate a check to a charity.
As a little bit of advance
notice, there will be some sort of a system, so that the restaurant
management will be comfortable that they get paid for everyone who
eats. Be certain to sign in and ask about the control system. The club pays for each member's meal. Guests pay for their own.
Return to Shiloh rally
TVA Campground at the
Pickwick Dam,
Just off Highway 128
14 miles south of Savannah, TN
We're getting together at
the Return to Shiloh Rally put on by the BMW Riders Association of
the Mid-South, . The rally is just over the border into Tennessee.
The banner and flag will be displayed at the campground. Here's
the link to the BMW-RAMS site that describes the rally! Bring
your camping gear and spend some quality time with your favorite BMW
friends!
Here's
part of why Shiloh is important [Nat'l Park Service website]: The
two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and
44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed,
wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal
forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate
railway system at Corinth, Mississippi.
So,
transportation is a key feature during conflicts. If you control the
railway system and the river system (say, Vicksburg) then you're in
a much better position than if you don't.
Sep 13
We're planning for Lake Tiak-O'Khata, just south of Louisville. They have a water park with a slide, pedal boats, fishing, and other lake activities. Lunch is a buffet ($10.90) or an order menu. Mileage and driving time from selected Mississippi places are
Aug 9
Old Country Store
18801 Highway 61 South
Lorman, MS 39096
(601-437-3661)
Alton Brown gave this two thumbs up for its fried chicken! See here. Lorman is on 61 between Natchez and Port Gibson.
Jul
There is not usually a meeting in July, because the MOA national rally is in July
Jun 14
The Shed BBQ in Jackson
county.
7501 Hwy 57 Ocean Springs, MS 39565
(228) 875-9590
Lunch is at noon. The
meeting is at 1pm. The Shed is just north of the intersection of I-10
and Hwy 57 in Jackson County. The Shed serves what is arguably
the best BBQ in Mississippi. The Shed was awarded the ‘Spirit
of Barbecue Award’ by the National Barbecue News Magazine in
2004. Only one restaurant wins this per year! The Shed received the
National BBQ News Magazine’s “Best of the Best Barbeque
Restaurants in America” in 2005.
(601) 542-5032. 1071 2nd St. Osyka, MS. The arrangements are with Nyla's for May l0 at 12 PM. Incidentally it's exit #1 on I-55, just above Louisiana, then east to the Hwy 51 stop sign, then south 0.1 mile.
Apr 4-6
The rally is at Askews Landing! This is a full facility campground with RV hookups! There is a Friday potluck until it's gone and Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. We have field events, a poker run, and doorprizes.
Set in west-central Mississippi, this is southern hospitality at it's finest! If you're on I-20, take exit 19, go north and then west on Askews Ferry Road 2.5 miles to the campground. Your $25 registration includes camping and breakfasts. For more information contact David Coles at decoles^@^bellsouth.net (remove the ^), or call 601-829-0081 or 228-324-9060.
Mar 15
Louise Open Pit Barbeque
Intersection of highways 51 and 27
Crystal Springs, MS
(601) 892-5003
Go to Bike Week and then tell us about it at Louise's!
If you are coming in on I-55, take exit 72, (that's the exit for highway
27 on the north end of town), and Louise Open Pit Barbeque is to the
east of I-55. In fact, keep going east and Louise is about at the northeast
quadrant of the intersection of highway 51 and 27. Telephone (601) 892-5003
if you get lost.
I'll bet everyone but
me knew this: Copiah county, and Crystal Springs were both founded/created
in 1823. Remember that Newton County was founded in 1836 out of Choctaw
lands. Copiah dates about 13 years earlier. Crystal Springs was founded
by a Methodist preacher. When the railroad was built (1858) they moved
Crystal Springs the 6 miles necessary to put them alongside the railroad.
Being a big agricultural center alongside the railroad, Crystal Springs
took the moniker, "Tomatopolis of the world."
Lunch is at noon.
The meeting is at 1pm.
Feb 9
We meet at the NASA Vistor's Center before 1pm for the tour. The Visitor's Center is at Exit 2 on I-10 (local map here). The idea is that we will have a picnic lunch and a tour of the Space Center! We requested a 1pm tour. Be certain to bring your drivers' license ID. If you're a foreign national, bring yourpassport.
The coordinates for the Visitor's Center are:
N30° 18.7881
W89° 35.9486
You might try to ride in, tour, picnic, and ride back in a single day. Alternatively, you might want to camp. Here are some options, courtesy of Doug Meloche.
As with everything since Katrina, CALLING AHEAD is recommended.
Jan 12
Leaf River Fish Camp
On the Leaf River, just outside of New Augusta, MS
GPS at 31 13 40.66N 89 05 09.09W
Camping!
From New Augusta, take Hiway 29 North, cross three bridges, pass the turn off to Cellulose Mill, cross another set of RR tracks and take the first blacktop left, Old River Road. Follow the signs to the camp. There's plenty of firewood, room to get out of any downpours, BBQ grill, Boilin Pot, bathroom, and plenty of room to camp. We will be open Friday morning for early arrival. If you have questions call William Biel (601-466-1651 cell) or email at XZV1300@aol.com.
In the absence of other information, think of the meeting at 1pm.
2007
Dec 8
The Front Porch in Hattiesburg
for Christmas.
205
Thornhill Drive.
The Front Porch is on
the northeast quadrant of the I-59 and 98/Hardy Street interchange.
Coming in from the north on 59 you take exit 65. Coming in from the
south on 59 you take the exits 65 a&b. If you haven't been there
before, Thornhill is almost like a frontage road and there's a bit
of a trick to making the correct turn onto it. Ask, or watch
what the bikes ahead of you are doing!
This is the meeting where
we donate a check to a charity.
As a little bit of advance
notice, there will be some sort of a system, so that the restaurant
management will be comfortable that they get paid for everyone who
eats. Be certain to sign in and ask about the control system. The club pays for each member's meal. Guests pay for their own.
Lunch is at noon, and the
meeting is at 1pm.
Nov 10
Swamp Scooters' Rally, Nov 9-11
Laissez les bon temps roulez! Bayou Wilderness RV resort
201 St. Clair Road Carencro (Lafayette), LA 70520
Here's
the link to the Swamp Scooters' site that describes the rally!
Bring your camping gear and spend some quality time!
Oct 6
Return to Shiloh rally
TVA Campground at the
Pickwick Dam,
Just off Highway 128
14 miles south of Savannah, TN
We're getting together at
the Return to Shiloh Rally put on by the BMW Riders Association of
the Mid-South, . The rally is just over the border into Tennessee.
The banner and flag will be displayed at the campground. Here's
the link to the BMW-RAMS site that describes the rally! Bring
your camping gear and spend some quality time with your favorite BMW
friends!
Here's
part of why Shiloh is important [Nat'l Park Service website]: The
two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and
44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed,
wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal
forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate
railway system at Corinth, Mississippi.
So,
transportation is a key feature during conflicts. If you control the
railway system and the river system (say, Vicksburg) then you're in
a much better position than if you don't.
Sep 8
La Fiesta Grande Restaurante Mexicano
288 John R. Junkin Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
601-445-072
The resturant opens at noon. Our meeting starts at 1PM.
This is a joint meeting with the LA club: Gulf South Riders' Association.
Aug 11
Trikes and Bikes, Inc.
3874 I-55 S. Frontage Road
Jackson, MS 39212 601/502-1234
(on I-55 exit 90A to the east. Next to a large Volvo Construction Equipment dealer.) . www.trikesandbikesinc.co
July
There is not usually a meeting in July, because the MOA national rally is in July.
June 9
Dunn's Falls Water Park
Pat Harrison Waterway Park, entry fee of $1.25 (I think).
6890 Dunns Fall Rd
Enterprise, MS
(601) 655-8550
12 noon for lunch; 1pm for the meeting. This is a bring-your-own-everything meeting at a great waterpark!
South-or-north on I-59, exit west on Exit 142 and follows the signs to the park. The park is on the east side of I-59, so you'll run under I-59 at some point. From Exit 142, it's a quick left onto Meehan-Savoy Rd, and then another immediate left onto Dunns Falls Rd. My Streets and Trips says the park is 3.2 miles down Dunns Falls Rd from the intersection of Meehan-Savoy and Dunns Falls Rd.
Dunn's Falls features a 65-foot water fall created in the mid 1850's by John Dunn, an Irish immigrant, that not only provides pristine beauty --the water fall that is, I'm not that familiar with Dunn-- but also provides the power needed to run a grist mill by a water wheel. I think there's a complicated story about the grist mill.
Amenities include picnic tables, toilets, and a bath house and swimming in the holding pond above the mill or wading in the river. Sadly, skinny-dipping is not allowed. Stocked with catfish and complete with ducks, the mill pond and a picnic area are a great spot for a motorcycle club meeting. It's a little disappointing that because we lack rain, the pond is down and the waterfall is a trickle.
From "Off The Beaten Path": "Famed hat maker John B Stetson honed his skills (click here) at Dunn's Fall near Meridian. It was here that the haberdasher designed his most popular creation, a men's hat known simply as "the Stetson"."
For the GS riders and the brave others (dirt roads), after visiting Dunn's falls a trip to Stucky's Bridge (click here) is a neat side trip. Old man Stucky had a hotel near the bridge. Stucky robed then murdered 20 of his guests. Stucky would toss the bodies of his victims from the bridge to dispose of the bodies. The authorities caught up with Stucky, hung him from the bridge, and then cut his body into the Chunky. Legend has it that Stucky's ghost now haunts the bridge.
May 19
Golden Corral
McComb, MS (601) 684-8601
If you're coming from the north, take Exit 17 off of I-55, and turn left. You should be able to see it,
We also recommend that you go and enjoy the Rocket City Rally in Huntsville, AL on May 25-28.
This is it! The BMW Riders of Mississippi
will be having their annual Dogwood Trail Rally again this year the
weekend of April 13-15. The rally is held at the
scenic private campground, Askew's
Landing Campground, between Jackson and Vicksburg. Askew's is off
of Exit 19, north of I-20. Click on the map thumbnails for some
detail. The BMWROM membership meeting is Saturday, 4pm at the Pavilion.
You can find a report
on the 2006 rally here. Side trips
to Natchez, the Vicksburg National Military Park, and the Natchez
Trace are easily done from the rally site.
They have catfish, shrimp, oysters, and Philly cheese steak
with lots of choices for sides. They have a large
room in the back and good concrete parking.
Penn's
is on the east side of Hwy 49 across from the Kangaroo station and
Western Sizzlin. It's just south of the light by McDonalds.
Lunch is at noon. The
meeting is at 1pm.
Feb 10
The Shed BBQ in Jackson
county.
7501 Hwy 57 Ocean Springs, MS 39565
(228) 875-9590
Lunch is at noon. The
meeting is at 1pm. The Shed is just north of the intersection of I-10
and Hwy 57 in Jackson County. The Shed serves what is arguably
the best BBQ in Mississippi. The Shed was awarded the ‘Spirit
of Barbecue Award’ by the National Barbecue News Magazine in
2004. Only one restaurant wins this per year! The Shed received the
National BBQ News Magazine’s “Best of the Best Barbeque
Restaurants in America” in 2005.
Leaf River Fish Camp
On the Leaf River, just outside of New Augusta, MS
GPS at 31 13 40.66N 89 05 09.09W
Camping!
From New Augusta, take Hiway 29 North, cross three bridges, pass the turn off to Cellulose Mill, cross another set of RR tracks and take the first blacktop left, Old River Road. Follow the signs to the camp. There's plenty of firewood, room to get out of any downpours, BBQ grill, Boilin Pot, bathroom, and plenty of room to camp. We will be open Friday morning for early arrival. If you have questions call William Biel (601-466-1651 cell) or email at XZV1300@aol.com.
In the absence of other information, think of the meeting at 1pm.
2006
Dec 9
The Front Porch 205 Thornhill Dr
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 264-3536
For Christmas!
The Front Porch is on
the northeast quadrant of the I-59 and 98/Hardy Street interchange.
Coming in from the north on 59 you take exit 65. Coming in from the
south on 59 you take the exits 65 a&b. If you haven't been there
before, Thornhill is almost like a frontage road and there's a bit
of a trick to making the correct turn onto it. Ask, or watch
what the bikes ahead of you are doing!
This is the meeting where
we donate a check to a charity, last year it was the Salvation Army,
to be used in Mississippi.
As a little bit of advance
notice, there will be some sort of a system so that the restaurant
management will be comfortable that they get paid for everyone who
eats. Be certain to sign in and ask about the control system.
Lunch is at noon, and the
meeting is at 1pm
Nov 11
Swamp Scooters' Rally
Catfish Heaven Recreational Park,
1554 Cypress Island Hwy. at LA 353.
Let's talk about being
at the Swamp Scooters' Rally! Here's
the link to the Swamp Scooters' site that describes the rally!
Bring your camping gear and spend some quality time!
Oct 7
Return to Shiloh rally
TVA Campground at the
Pickwick Dam,
Just off Highway 128
14 miles south of Savannah, TN
We're getting together at
the Return to Shiloh Rally put on by the BMW Riders Association of
the Mid-South, . The rally is just over the border into Tennessee.
The banner and flag will be displayed at the campground. Here's
the link to the BMW-RAMS site that describes the rally! Bring
your camping gear and spend some quality time with your favorite BMW
friends!
Here's
part of why Shiloh is important [Nat'l Park Service website]: The
two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and
44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed,
wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal
forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate
railway system at Corinth, Mississippi.
So,
transportation is a key feature during conflicts. If you control the
railway system and the river system (say, Vicksburg) then you're in
a much better position than if you don't.
Sep 9
Louise Open Pit Barbeque
Intersection of highways 51 and 27
Crystal Springs, MS
(601) 892-5003
If you are coming in on I-55, take exit 72, (that's the exit for highway
27 on the north end of town), and Louise Open Pit Barbeque is to the
east of I-55. In fact, keep going east and Louise is about at the northeast
quadrant of the intersection of highway 51 and 27. Telephone (601) 892-5003
if you get lost.
I'll bet everyone but
me knew this: Copiah county, and Crystal Springs were both founded/created
in 1823. Remember that Newton County was founded in 1836 out of Choctaw
lands. Copiah dates about 13 years earlier. Crystal Springs was founded
by a Methodist preacher. When the railroad was built (1858) they moved
Crystal Springs the 6 miles necessary to put them alongside the railroad.
Being a big agricultural center alongside the railroad, Crystal Springs
took the moniker, "Tomatopolis of the world."
Lunch is at noon.
The meeting is at 1pm.
Aug 12
Boro's
Family Restaurant
I-20 and Route 15
Newton, MS
(601) 683-2832
Lunch is at noon. The meeting is at
1pm. The restaurant is just to the north of the intersection of I-20
and Route 15, exit 109, about 65 miles east of Jackson on I-20. Newton County, Mississippi, is
the only perfectly square county in the state. It's about 568 square miles, and it's history comes about like this:
The treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
was signed on September
28, 1830 in what would become Newton county. The treaty traded the
Choctaws some Oklahoma land for their Mississippi land. Neshoba County
and other area counties were created in December 1833 from the Choctaw
Indian Lands. Newton and other counties were organized
on February 26, 1836 out of Neshoba county. The
county was named for the scientist and philosopher Sir Isaac Newton
Just a little north of Newton is Union.
The Bowler Inn is the oldest building in the town of Union, and General
Sherman quartered at the Bowler Inn.
Jul
There is not
usually a meeting in July, because the BMW MOA meeting is in July. More
specifically, this year there is a Peaks
of America Tour, covering Idaho (RA), Colorado (Colorado Beemers),
and Vermont (MOA).
Jun 10
El Rancho in Petal
1230 Highway 42
Petal, MS 39465
(601) 450-7326
Mexican food! Lunch is
at noon. The meeting is at 1pm.
From the coast (if you
want a nice ride) Highway 29 North to Highway 42 West at Runnelstown
about 1-1/2 miles inside the city limits on the right.
From Jackson, Highway
49 South. Just north of Hattiesburg, take Highway 42 east towards
Petal, Ms, cross RR Tracks, go through Petal. About 3/4 mile past
Petal High School on the Left.
Click on the thumbnail
for a larger map.
May 13
The Shed BBQ in Jackson
county.
7501 Hwy 57 Ocean Springs, MS 39565
(228) 875-9590
Lunch is at noon. The
meeting is at 1pm. The Shed is just north of the intersection of I-10
and Hwy 57 in Jackson County. The Shed serves what is arguably
the best BBQ in Mississippi. The Shed was awarded the ‘Spirit
of Barbecue Award’ by the National Barbecue News Magazine in
2004. Only one restaurant wins this per year! The Shed received the
National BBQ News Magazine’s “Best of the Best Barbeque
Restaurants in America” in 2005.
The BMW Riders of Mississippi
will be having their annual Dogwood Trail Rally again this year the
first weekend in April (March 31- April 2). The rally is held at the
scenic private campground, Askew's
Landing Campground, between Jackson and Vicksburg. Askew's is off
of Exit 19, north of I-20. Click on the map thumbnails for some
detail. The BMWROM membership meeting is Saturday, 4pm at the Pavilion.
You can find a report
on the 2005 rally here. Side trips
to Natchez, the Vicksburg National Military Park, and the Natchez
Trace are easily done from the rally site.
BMWROM members should
contact William Biel and volunteer
now!
Mar 18
Freddies' in Kosciusko.
1048
Veteran's Memorial Blvd
Kosciusko, MS
(662) 289-0799
Lunch is at noon; the
meeting is at 1pm. This restaurant was formerly Gaf's, and we were
there once before. They have a $7 (includes tea or coffee) buffet. Click on the thumbnail for the map.
Incidentally, this is
a week later than the usual meeting time, so we can hear from the
riders who go to bike week.
Camping will
be at Jeff Busby park on the Natchez Trace, about 25 miles north of
Kosciusko!
Feb 11
San Marcos in Meridian.
701 Highway 19 North
Meridian, MS
(601) 693-6683
Lunch is at noon, and
the meeting is at 1pm. Click on the thumbnail for a larger map.
Turn off I-20 at exit
150 and go North. To the south is Hwy 11, to the north is Hwy 19.
You want north on Hwy 19. San Marcos is on the left in a new theme
building. There's good parking. If you get to the intersection where
Hwy 19 takes a hard left, you went too far!
.
From the South on Hwy 59 take the Lumberton exit (#41). At the first stop sign (Shell
station) turn right (north) on Hwy 11, go 2 or 3 blocks, passing the
Chevron station and look for the brown Park sign and make a left.
That road is Myrick Rd and becomes Little Black Creek Road. Follow
the road for about 7 miles to the Park.
From the North on Hwy 59 take the Purvis
exit (#51). Go straight, west through the stop light on the way to
town and over the overpass to the 4-way stop sign. Go left (South)
on Main St and follow the road past the Courthouse to a large T-intersection.
Jog right, then left around the First Baptist Church noting the brown
Park sign as you take your left. That becomes Purvis to Baxterville
Rd. Follow that road for about 4 miles until the brown sign directs
you to turn left on Corinth Rd in the middle of a left hand curve.
Follow Corinth Rd for about 1 1/2 miles. Take a left on Little Black
Creek Rd and follow it to the Park.
An overview map. You can
see that it's between Lumberton and Purvis.
A more detailed map. Click
on the thumbnail.
Jan 14
On the west side of Hattiesburg,
lunch is at noon, and the meeting is at 1pm, at Leatha's
Bar-B-Que Inn. Leatha's is located at 6374 US Highway 98 West on
the left, 3 miles past the Interstate 59 bridge, behind Ken Pickett's
RV Sales. There's a map on the Leatha website.
Leatha's
was awarded the highest honor ever bestowed on a restaurant in the
state of Mississippi by the state's largest newspaper!
I know we had previously
announced and picked out a good place (Mack's), but it doesn't open
for lunch, so there's a slightly revised plan to go to another popular
location. I enjoyed Leatha's when we were there in June! I plan to come
hungry!
Lunch
is at noon, and the meeting is at 1pm.
2005
Dec 10
The Front Porch in Hattiesburg
for Christmas. 205
Thornhill Drive.
The Front Porch is on
the northeast quadrant of the I-59 and 98/Hardy Street interchange.
Coming in from the north on 59 you take exit 65. Coming in from the
south on 59 you take the exits 65 a&b. If you haven't been there
before, Thornhill is almost like a frontage road and there's a bit
of a trick to making the correct turn onto it. Ask, or watch
what the bikes ahead of you are doing!
This is the meeting where
we donate a check to a charity, this year it's the Salvation Army,
to be used in Mississippi.
As a little bit of advance
notice, there will be some sort of a system, so that the restaurant
management will be comfortable that they get paid for everyone who
eats. Be certain to sign in and ask about the control system.
Lunch is at noon, and the
meeting is at 1pm
Nov 12
How about Louise Open Pit
Barbeque in Crystal Springs!
If you are coming in on I-55, take exit 72, (that's the exit for highway
27 on the north end of town), and Louise Open Pit Barbeque is to the
east of I-55. In fact, keep going east and Louise is about at the northeast
quadrant of the intersection of highway 51 and 27. Telephone (601) 892-5003
if you get lost.
Lunch
is at noon. The meeting is at 1pm.
Oct 15
Penn's Restaurant in Magee
sounds good! They have catfish, shrimp, oysters, and Philly cheese steak
with lots of choices for sides. It's a fairly new place with a large
room in the back and good concrete parking.
Penn's
is on the east side of Hwy 49 across from the Kangaroo station and
Western Sizzlin. It's just south of the light by McDonalds.
Lunch is at noon. The
meeting is at 1pm.
Sep 10
Cancelled! Check the
yahoo picture site for pictures from Katrina. The yahoo picture site
is under the Message Board link above.
How about Magee, southwest
of Mendenhall on Route 49? South Fork Fish House (601.849.4092) sounds
like a good place.
If you are coming from
Jackson/Mendenhall on Route 49, you'll come to a sign stating "Welcome
to Magee." South Fork is on the left, on a hill. At least those
are the directions from the South Fork waitress over the phone!
Lunch is at noon. The
meeting is at 1pm.
Aug 20
Lil'Sturgis
Rally Meeting Sat.@ Vech's at 1pm on Saturday, August 20. Bench
Mark Works, Sturgis, MS, 3400 Earles Fork Rd.
There
are directional signs off Hwy 12, usually propped up on Vech's antique
truck at the roadside.
The Little Sturgis
Rally offers a wide variety of entertainment. There are many vendors,
poker run, field events, and a city-wide celebration. Camping at Vech's
place. It's always HOT so bring your camelback!
There's not usually a July
meeting because the MOA National
meeting is in July. This year the national is in Lima, Ohio.
Jun 11
On the west side of
Hattiesberg, lunch is at noon, and the meeting is at 1pm, at Leatha's
Bar-B-Que Inn. Leatha's is located at 6374 US Highway 98 West
on the left, 3 miles past the Interstate 59 bridge, behind Ken Pickett's
RV Sales. There's a map on the Leatha website.
Leatha's was awarded the
highest honor ever bestowed on a restaurant in the state of Mississippi
by the state's largest newspaper!
I've heard about this.
Now I'll get to eat there myself!
May 14
Lunch
is at noon and the meeting is at 1pm in Lucedale, MS, at the Rocky
Creek Catfish Cottage, (601) 947-6888, 4196 Highway 63 N, Lucedale,
MS 39452. It is located on Hwy 63, about 3 miles north of the intersection
of US-98 (4-Lane) and Hwy 63. This intersection is north of Lucedale.
The restaurant is on the right if you are headed north. For those
working on the 82N1YR tour who may come thru Leakesville, it is 14
miles south of town.
And
in case you didn't already notice, Lucedale is the county seat of George county, and Leakesville is the county seat of
Greene county.
And
Terry adds this: Notice!!!! When traveling east on Hwy 98 to the May
meeting at the Catfish Cottage near Lucedale, you
will come to Hwy 63 South 4 miles before you get to the intersection
for Hwy 63 North !! These two intersections are 4 miles apart.
You will turn north on Hwy 63 and continue 3 miles to the Catfish
Cottage. Call Terry if you have questions. 251-649-4841.
Apr 2
Dogwood Trails Rally at
Askew's Landing Campground in Edwards, MS. Exit 19 on I-20 east of Vicksburg.
The meeting is at 4pm in the pavilion (we changed to this time at the March meeting).
Bill Biel is the Rallymaster. Email Bill at XZV1300@aol.com and volunteer now.
Mar 19
Ruby Tuesday in McComb,
MS. Get off of I-55 at Exit 18. Ruby Tuesday is on the east
side of the interstate. Mapquest shows the road as 570, but it
might be known locally as Veterans Boulevard. Notice that I think
this is a week later than our typical monthly meeting, because we'll
probably be able to get a report from Daytona Bike Week.
Lunch is at noon. The meeting is at 1pm.
Feb 12
Tom King's plantation in
Decatur, MS. The easiest way to find Tom's house is to come north
eight miles from I-20 on US 15 until you get to the only traffic light
in Decatur. Turn left, right, left, and you wind up in his front
yard. For the directionally challenged, he'll post signs.
Decatur
is not that big. If you stand at the traffic light and shout,
we'll probably hear you (unless we're inside the shop). That's
a slight exaggeration.
Besides promising chili
to eat, he offers camping space. There are three options.
First, you can throw a bag in his large shop, which has a bathroom,
cooling, and electricity. Second, you can tent in his yard.
Third, there's a really nice campground only a little south of Decatur,
Turkey Creek Water Park on Highway 15.
Tom is a terrific host,
he fixes a great chili, and you'll see what a proper shop looks like.
He'll undoubtedly have some interesting bike that's in the middle
of surgery.
Lunch is noon. The
meeting is at 1pm.
Jan 15
FWB:
3 Pigs BBQ - Hwy 49 South of Hattiesburg and north of Paul B. Johnson
State. Park. Camping
@ P. B. Johnson. Lunch is at noon, and the meeting is at 1pm.
2004
Dec 11
The Front Porch in Hattiesburg
for Christmas. 205
Thornhill Drive.
Lunch is at noon, and the meeting is at 1pm. This is the meeting
where we donate a check to the Mississippi Firefighters' Memorial Burn
Center. If you haven't been there before, there's a bit
of a trick to taking the correct frontage road. Ask.
Camping is available at
the River View Campground on the LA side of the river. They
have RV hookups and Primitive camping. This could be their link: http://www.riverviewrvpark.com/
Oct 9
Louise's Open Pit BBQ at 1129
Earl Knight Rd, Crystal
Springs. Crystal Springs isn't that big. We'll be easy to
find. Lunch is at noon. The meeting is at 1pm. Technically,
we haven't yet told them we're coming, but we'll let them know sufficiently
before the meeting, so they aren't surprised.
Sept 17-19
(Superbike)Virginia Intl. Raceway,
Alton, VA.
Sept 11
The Shed
BBQ, at the intersection on I-10 and Hwy 57 in Jackson County.
The meeting is at 1pm. The Shed serves what is arguably the best
BBQ in Mississippi.
Camping
at Past President David Coles' acreage at 1612 Juniper Dr, Vancleave,
MS.
This is in the
Shady Pines area, Off Hwy 57, about 12 miles north of The Shed. The
free camping includes access to David's shop and the big swimming
pool!
Sept 3-5
(Superbike)Road Atlanta, Braselton,
GA.
August 20-22
Lil'Sturgis
Rally Meeting Sat.@ Vech's at 1pm on Saturday, August 21. Bench
Mark Works, Sturgis, MS, 3400 Earles Fork Rd.
There
are directional signs off Hwy 12, usually propped up on Vech's antique
truck at the roadside.
The Little Sturgis
Rally offers a wide variety of entertainment. There are many vendors,
poker run, field events, and a city-wide celebration. Camping at Vech's
place. It's always HOT so bring your camelback! See http://www.sturgismsrally.com for rally details. We usually camp at Vech's.
July 23-25
(Superbike)Mid-Ohio Sports Car
Course, Lexington, OH.
July 10
BMWMOA Intl. Rally, Spokane,WA.
There's no specific local-to-Mississippi meeting scheduled.
July 9-11
(Superbike)Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca, Montery, CA.
June 25-27
(Superbike)Brainerd Intl. Speedway.Brainered,MN.
June 12
Saturday, June 12th 2004, lunch is at 12 noon,
the meeting is at 1 PM.
PLACE: Gaf's Restaurant, 1048 Veterans Memorial Drive, Kosciusko. (662)
289-9990. This is a buffet with a nice meeting area. It's just south
of the intersection of state highways 12 & 14, on Hwy 14. Look on
the east side of the road, just south of the railroad tracks.
FEATURE: Near the beautiful Natchez Trace.
CAMPING: None planned.
June 4-6
(Superbike)Road
America,Elkhart Lake,WI.
May 21-23
(Superbike)Pikes Peak Intl.Raceway
Fountian,CO
May 14-16
(Superbike) Barber Motorsports
Park, Birmingham,AL.
May 8
1 pm @ Merrit
Water Park -- South of Mendenhall on Highway 43. The waterpark
is a waterfall just beneath the bridge at Merrit, about 1.5 to 2 miles
south of the Highway 13 and Highway 43 junction.
This meeting
features a beautiful waterfall. Bring your picnic lunch.
