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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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I have a place on RTE 106 about 15 miles south of Laconia. I sit about 100 yards off 106, which is one of the main routes in. I have been hearing the wonderful drone of bikes since about 4:00 this morning. Based upon just what I am hearing, and knowing that this is the first day. the sound is really good. In my opinion, traffic is up!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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cool, we'll be there Friday so hold down the fort till we get there.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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About 14 bikes from our chapter left today. Any suggestions in regard to lodging outside of town for mid week? I've got my eye on a Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Tilton. Would this work? Room for a trailer?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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One of the best riding rallies in the country. Hopefully you'll have good weather. It was awful wet the last time I rode up there. But beautiful scenery, and some great lookin' bikes.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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5 of us are leaving Tuesday night after work. We are staying in Concord. I love to ride up there.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Extended weather forecast is looking good for next week,
but we all know just how accurate the weather predictions are
here in New England.
Probably 3 of us will be leaving here @ 5 am Thurs and heading over
for the day
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Riding up from North Carolina starting Wednesday night. Hope to be there on Friday night.

Can't wait to hit the road.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Unfortunately I work nights at the PD and all day during the day all week at the dealer because it is so close to Laconia that I may not make it this year
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bigskyhd
One of the best riding rallies in the country. Hopefully you'll have good weather. It was awful wet the last time I rode up there. But beautiful scenery, and some great lookin' bikes.
I remember it like yesterday, the year was 1992 heading back from Laconia and the sky up ahead was black and I do mean black, worst rain i've been in till this day.

I was riding a 1977 Low Rider and all in all it was worth it we had a great time, good people
great riding and good food.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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I just looked at the 10 day forecast for Laconia.............looks like crap as usual.

Rain and showers every day except for Wednesday.........typical Laconia Rally weather.

Steve
 
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