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The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« on: June 08, 2012, 01:32:16 PM »
The High Desert Gathering 2012, September 28-30…

We are working on a discounted hotel rate for our out of town friends. We have a few camp grounds in the area that will be open to those who’d rather camp. The BRKSC is retrofitting a custom 1986 Honda Gyro 50cc scooter for the raffle. We also have prizes from Scooter Brewing Company, Friction Skateboards, Motorcycle Accessories, and more raffle sponsors are in the works. Mark the dates on your calendar we’re looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. I’ll post info here as things progresses…

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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 06:42:40 PM »
sounds wonderful!!!
the proof is in the pudding-(chocolate is best)

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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2012, 11:35:50 PM »
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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2012, 01:56:16 PM »
Update on sponsors for the 2012 High Desert Gathering.

Friction Skateboards / Denver, Colorado
Scooter Brewing Company / Albuquerque, New Mexico
Corazzo Design / Portland, Oregon
Sportique Scooters / Denver, Colorado
Tilt-a-Rack / Denver, Colorado
Planet 9 Smoke Shop / Grand Junction, Colorado
Motorcycle Accessories / Grand Junction, Colorado
Main Street Bagels / Grand Junction, Colorado
No Coast Sushi / Grand Junction, Colorado
Modern Suede / Alberta, Canada
Pirate Upholstery / Kingston, New York

This list is still growing and I’ll update it as things progress. We are currently working out a hotel deal for our out of town guest (we’ve had 2 offers but feel we can do better). There is also camping available in the area and we’ll list details on our forum page soon. Our poster is in the process of being inked, It's pretty fn cool. The Gyro is still being worked on. We’re looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new. If you have any questions please drop us an email at highdesertscooterist@hotmail.com
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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2012, 11:41:01 AM »
We’ve got an event rate for rooms at the Grand Vista Hotel for $69.00 a night. This Hotel is right off of I-70 on Horizon Drive. Its central location will be a great starting point for the Gathering rides. The reservation packet is being mailed to me, and I’ll have more details once it arrives. We have secured 20 rooms that are first come first serve. There are several hotels on Horizon Drive, so fill free to shop around. Here’s some links for campgrounds if you’d rather go that route for the weekend.
http://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/saddlehorn-campground.htm
http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/JamesMRobbColoradoRiver/Pages/JamesMRobbHome.aspx
http://www.moondancervcampgroundcolorado.com/
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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2012, 09:40:48 AM »
For those of you on facebook, here's the link to the event. Please join the event if you plan to attend...
http://www.facebook.com/events/334068493341103
Also please like the HDS on facebook...
http://www.facebook.com/HDScooterist

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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2012, 04:08:09 AM »
We have 20 rooms set aside at the Grand Vista Hotel for the Gathering 2012. Rooms are $69.00 a night. We have 10 one King bed rooms and 10 two Double bed rooms. I was told I could add more rooms if available, but they are currently only holding 20 rooms for us. These rooms are first come first serve and must be booked no later than 9/14.

To book your rooms go to www.grandvistahotel.com/# Select your arrival date September 28 2012, select your number of Nights and number of Adults. Ignore the rate type. Under the Promotion Code punch in 1456 and click on Check Availability. Than select which room you want.

If you’d rather book by phone the number is (970) 241-8411, Our Group is 1456 
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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2012, 10:57:54 AM »
We’ve got an event rate for rooms at the Grand Vista Hotel for $69.00 a night. This Hotel is right off of I-70 on Horizon Drive. Its central location will be a great starting point for the Gathering rides. The reservation packet is being mailed to me, and I’ll have more details once it arrives. We have secured 20 rooms that are first come first serve. There are several hotels on Horizon Drive, so fill free to shop around. Here’s some links for campgrounds if you’d rather go that route for the weekend.
http://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/saddlehorn-campground.htm
http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/JamesMRobbColoradoRiver/Pages/JamesMRobbHome.aspx
http://www.moondancervcampgroundcolorado.com/


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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2012, 12:51:43 PM »
A lil gift from the Blue Ribbo Kings SC, get yours in the 2012 Gathering rally pack...
http://highdesertscooterist.lefora.com/composition/attachment/cbb08482c052353cbf694f48c965b4a9/1186217/sample.jpg
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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2012, 12:54:58 PM »
The 2012 Gathering Itinerary
Friday Night 4:00 to 11:00 Brenden’s Blue Ribbon King Back Yard BBQ Meet & Greet…
Featuring:
Albuquerque, New Mexico’s; Scooter Brewing Company…
Grand Junctions own, Award Winning; Finger Sucking Good BBQ…
High Desert Gathering Rally Packs…
DJ Toby Danger vs. Baba O’Riley…
Outdoor Screening of the Who’s “Quadraphenia”…
Raffle Tickets for Sale…
We will have rides leaving from the Grand Vista Hotel to the BBQ at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00.
After that you are on your own, but we will post a map on the forum prior to the Rally…

Saturday… 11:00 to 2:00 Colorado National Monument Ride…
This is the Blue Ribbon Kings back yard, and we are excited to share it with our out of town guest.
Ride leaves the Grand Vista Hotel at 11:00 (don’t be late) and ends at Kannah Creek Brewing Company…

Saturday… 2:00 Kannah Creek Brewing Company…
Western Colorado's premier brewpub; owned and operated by two local families united in their passion for craft beer and excellent food enjoyed among great company…

Satuday… 5:00 Motorcycle Accessories Gathering Gymkhana…
Ivan Carlyle of the DMBK defends his title; do you have what it takes to beat the legend?
Ride leaves the Grand Vista Hotel at 4:45 (again don’t be late) and ends at
Motorcycle Accessories…

Saturday… 8:00 Naggy McGee’s Irish Pub…
Naggy’s is home to the Kings, We love their food and liquor menu, a lil bit of Ireland in the high desert...
Grand Junction’s own Shutgun Hodown, and Salt Lake City’s Folk Hogan will entertain…
We will also Raffle off some great prizes from our Sponsors and the BRKSC 86’ Gyro…

Sunday… 11:30 Main Street Bagels…
Award Winning baked goods and coffee’s, and the starting point for many HDS rides…
Ride leaves the Grand Vista Hotel at 11:00 for this great downtown Grand Junction icon…

Sunday… 12:30 High Desert Scooterist Winery Ride…
Another local favorite is a beautiful ride through Western Colorado’s wine country; with a couple scheduled stops for tasting. Including Gathering Sponsor Canyon Wind Cellars…
The ride will leave Main Street at 12:30 and will end on Horizon Drive…

Sunday… 3:00 Cruisers Bar…
All good things must come to an end, and Cruisers is a great place to say goodbye (until next year)…
The Blue Ribbon Kings have a few awards to hand out from the weekend’s events…
Richard of the DCSC will be passing the Gathering flag on to whoever he fill’s is the most deserving. The recipient will be responsible for attaching their clubs patch and returning with the flag in 2013 to pass it on once again…

Props to Blue Ribbon Kings SC, High Desert Scooterist, Scooter Brewing Company, Friction SK8 Boards, Corazzo, Canvas Art by Brenden J Smith, Caribou Cases, Sportique Scooters, Motorcycle Accessories, Tilt-A-Rack, Jump Up Records, Hoodaroo, Main Street Bagels, Planet 9 Smoke Shop, No Coast Sushi, Modern Suede, Pirate Upholstery, the Leechpit, Seeds Of Revolution, Naggy McGee’s, Canyon Wind Cellars, Alliance Powersports (SYM USA), Grand Vista Hotel, Kannah Creek Brewing Company, Cruisers Bar, Finger Sucking Good BBQ, DJ Toby Danger, Shotgun Hodown, Folk Hogan and all the great locals and guest planning on attending the 2012 Gathering…
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Re: The 2012 High Desert Gathering...
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2012, 01:42:47 PM »
winery tour on Sunday, guess that means Paul is driving home again.