2005 VROC World Reunion in Eureka Springs Arkansas

The 2005 Reunion was held once again in Eureka Springs Arkansas the following is a collection of pictures and comments. Please give plenty of time to load, there is a lot here.

  • There and Back

  • Remembrance Ceremony

  • Riding Around

  • Hanging Around

  • VROC 05 Dinner Banquet
     

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    The trip up  was smooth as ever, I left Katy Tx. at 5am and arrived in Neosho Mo. just south of Joplin just before 5 pm having only made two short detours (wrong turns). Total time up was just under 12 hours and 617 miles. I spent the next 2 1/2 days with my good friend Bob and his wife Alice who own a great looking 85 GL1100 LE and a GL1500 Trike. We went to Lambert's for a short dinner run (160 miles) and had a good time. The food was great and the atmosphere untouchable. The following day I visited some cousins and Bob joined me for the ride to Eureka springs about 100 miles south. I spent the next few days hanging with new and old friends and riding the great roads of NW Arkansas. Saturday Morning after Breakfast with my new pal "Youngblood", and "Fergy" I headed for home. I planned to spend two days getting home but I made better time then I expected exploring some new roads and I made it home in about 13 hours, 800 miles. Total trip Mileage was 2229 miles in 5 Days.

    Almost TherePassing 50 My faithful Nomad turned 50 on this trip 50K that is here is a shot just before and just after.
    BFEHere is the spot were we celebrated 50 right in the middle of the famed "Pig Trail" Hwy 23. Can't think of a better place.  
    Speaks for itselfJust one of the many sights seen in Arkansas  
    Home?Typical Ozark housing?  
       

     

    		  
    Great ViewA view from the top of Mount Magazine located in north central Arkansas, The highest point in the state  
    Time for a swimCove Lake at the base of Mount Magazine  
    Here we GoThis is probably the straightest section of the "Pig Trail". As you can see it doesn't last for long. The foliage is incredible.

     

     

     

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    The 2005 World Reunion Dinner Banquet and Awards Presentation

      Put on by VROC,ROK and Kawasaki. Great Food Great friends, fabulous prizes, and world class entertainment....Okay it was a great time. This year as in 2001 the event was held at the wonderful Crescent Hotel co MC'd by Eagle Rider and Skid with guest speakers, Sherm, Piper and the lady to honor, Thrillseeker.

    Sherm's message is worth mentioning here. He says, get out to as many events as you can and meet some people, become part of the family. It may take a bit of effort, introduce yourself, at each event you'll meet a handful and they will meet you. As you attend more and more events you'll meet more and more and become part of the family known as VROC.

    I'm proud to be one of a handful of VROC'ers that have attended every World Runion.

    		  
    Crescent Ball RoomThe Banquet was well attended as you can see by these two pictures, the room was huge you can't tell that from these two pictures.  
    Crescent Ball Room  
    Donna "Blondy" and KudzuSkid and Blondy  
    Chester "Youngblood" is very happy to be here at our table next to "Blondy" while "Big Man" from Omaha looks on to figure out why? Blondy and Youngblood  
    Bucky and Sandy"Bucky" and Sandy share thoughts  
    Skid and Sandy"Skid" talks it over with "Thrillseeker" while wife Sandy keeps guard  
    Nearly world famous Sherm "Hooligan" AccordSherm  
    Crescent HotelView of the entrance to the Crescent  
    One of the best ways to take in all of the bikes at the rally are to catch them at tParking Lothe dinner parking lot as seen in the next few shots.  
    Parking Lot  
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    Parking Lot

     

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    RIDING AROUND

    As usual The riding in North West Arkansas was phenomenal, with some of the best weather I can remember in the area. Arkansas maintains it's roads very well, they are well marked, well paved and well enjoyed.

    		  
    As easy as 123!This My friends is what it's all about. Ark. Highway 123  
    As easy as 123!More of 123
    As easy as 123!Down hill 7% grade with a sharp right hander, oh yeah!
    As easy as 123!The next few pictures of Hwy 123 speak for themselves. Fun
    As easy as 123!
    As easy as 123!
    As easy as 123!It's doesn't get any better then this. A down hill "S" turn followed by an up hill sharp right. This is played out just like this for miles and miles of enjoyment.
    As easy as 123!Need I say More....
    As easy as 123!Where Did the road go?  
    As easy as 123!There it is!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    		  
    Bob's placeBuffalo Bob's house at the end of 123, it's an inside joke
    "Hillbilly House"A fine place to live
    What a viewTypical Northwest Arkansas Scenery

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    Hanging at the Iron Horse

     

    Donna "Blondie" and Dan "Kudzu" Jarvis at the Iron Horse in front of all three of our Green Nomads, mine is the closest

    		  
    Sharing the roadThe Vette Rally was once again in town, Okay I had to post this one because it was green.  
    Green is niceKudzu's,mine, and Blondy's Green Nomad's as seen from our Hotel balcony. That other colored bike is "Big Guys"
    Big Guy"Big Guy from Omaha" wishing he had a green Nomad

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    The Remembrance Service first started by "Bucky" at V2K is organized to pay tribute to our fallen Brothers and Sisters. I try and never miss it.

     

     

    		  
    Hanging at the Iron HorseVROC'ers start to gather for the "Remembrance Service" to honor our fallen brothers and sisters.
    Dino SpeaksDino, gives the morning sermon and delivers the "Remembrance" message as we honor all those that have went before us. The names are listed one by one including "Wolfman" Amazing Grace is sung by all in attendance the first time for this ceremony, and I believe it will be a new tradition.  
    Skid Speaks Jim "Skid" Robinson, echoes all our thoughts as he says more then a few kind words about "Wolfman" our latest fallen brother and VROC # 3  
    The Piper playsPiper Plays Amazing Grace a yearly tribute to Honor our Brothers and Sisters. Very touching as more then a few grown men  held back tears triggered by the  sweet sounds that broke the silence  that morning reminding us of how life can be so short.  

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