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Old 09-15-2020, 01:35 PM
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I barely have enough room for my bikes.
 
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​​​​​​For entertainment, the neighbor on my property up north has night time game camera footage of a mountain lion.
But, go ahead. Poop across the street though.
 
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Of course I would. I would also offer facilities, and if they wanted, a real bed to sleep in. Heck, all our kids have moved out and we have 2 spare bedrooms now. Wouldn't want any reimbursement either. As long as you don't mind dog hair (from two very friendly rescued labs).

We need more "hospitality" in this country.
 
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
If we had a Waypoint Club for the guys that wanted to motorcycle travel are country on the cheap .
Would you consider giving up a patch of grass on your property or in your backyard for one or two over night bikers . I’m not saying doing this every day or even once a week , but maybe just a few times a year .
Oh hell Yes! However, I live at least two miles from any major interstate route. The grass out front isn`t "perfect" either, so I wouldn`t worry about some bikes parked and a couple of tents pitched. I have an outdoor receptacle for anybody who wants to use it, and I`ll even hook up my heavy duty extension cord from it if needed for an RV which could be parked in the boat shed (20' x 40') metal. If a tough windstorm came up, the boat shed could be used for shelter as well. `Can`t shoot guns around for sport here anymore; neighbor only 400' away. Other than that BYO and make as much noise as you want. You can even use my outdoor grill on the porch; stainless steel and propane, hardly gets any use.
 
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
I’m not talking 5 bikers pulling up with a chase truck and half a motorcycle club , I’m only talking about one or two guys looking for one and only one night to camp on your property. No food or using showers or any of the amenities like gas grills ,pools , etc. Just a safe place to get 8 or 10 hours sleep .
If interested........ I'll give you my Ex-Wife's address... Just as long as you didn't say it was from me..
 
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Old 09-15-2020, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
I’m not talking 5 bikers pulling up with a chase truck and half a motorcycle club , I’m only talking about one or two guys looking for one and only one night to camp on your property. No food or using showers or any of the amenities like gas grills ,pools , etc. Just a safe place to get 8 or 10 hours sleep .
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Oh hell Yes! However, I live at least two miles from any major interstate route. The grass out front isn`t "perfect" either, so I wouldn`t worry about some bikes parked and a couple of tents pitched. I have an outdoor receptacle for anybody who wants to use it, and I`ll even hook up my heavy duty extension cord from it if needed for an RV which could be parked in the boat shed (no longer used, 20' x 40' metal). If a tough windstorm came up, the boat shed could be used for shelter as well. `Can`t shoot guns around for sport here anymore; neighbor only 400' away. Other than that BYO and make as much noise as you want. You can even use my outdoor grill on the porch; stainless steel and propane, hardly gets any use.
The area I`m talking about is out in front of my house. It`s not all that large, but would be enough room for a couple or three bikes/tents. There`s an automatic gate attached to a chain link fence, which separates the front yard from the boat shed area and has a circle drive to the road. I would allow the use of my bathroom nearest the front door as long as not too much was tracked into the house (wood floor), and you were reasonably quiet when entering/leaving the house. Once you`re outside, party on! BTW, I have a dog who is just as sweet and friendly as can be once she gets to know `Ya, but the automatic gate must be kept closed. We can work out entering/leaving with no problem though.
 

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I own 2 of the 14 acres I live on. I can camp in the rest. My backyard has a shooting range, I'm not far off from the Interstate and the mountain lion has only been seen on game camera, never in person. Sure, have at it.
 
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Interesting question. I have enough room for a few tents and wouldn't mind, but I'll bet if I told the OL there were going to be people camping in the back yard I would get a funny look...well maybe not so funny. I would feel bad not letting them use my bathroom especially if they had woman with them.
 
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Two or three guys need a place to pitch a tent for a night why not?
Never know might need to do the same in their backyard sometime. Besides what is wrong with meeting a few new acquaintances? You might even become annual ride buddies.
 

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Originally Posted by Redbeard719
There you go , and after seeing the ZEE map and the different color waypoints. I’m glad I posted this thread .
 
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