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 WDGAH 12 -- Celebrating 12 years of great riding and great times --
West Lebanon, New Hampshire
September 5, 6, & 7, 2008
What is WDGAH?
This is the annual northeast gathering of VF/VFR listers. From just a few
people meeting to ride for a weekend in '97, this has grown into the premier gathering of
VFR list members East of the Mississippi. Riders from the U.S. and Canada attend, from as
far away as Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Quebec, Ontario, and the Atlantic
Provinces.This is an informal event! No fees,
no real schedule, no real organization. We negotiate a group rate at a hotel, and put
together a dinner at a local restaurant -- but overall this is just a bunch of
enthusiasts getting together to have a good time. It's an opportunity to meet fellow
listers and enjoy our passion for motorcycling and Honda's V-4. (All makes and models are
welcome, however). More on WDGAH history here.
Sign-up:
Sign-up is not
required, but it helps people find a riding partner or room-mate, and
helps us with planning. Sign up here. If you decide not
to sign-up, but are planning on attending the Saturday group dinner, please send us an email letting us know you will be there and how
many for dinner. Note: you must prepay for dinner this year. Please see information
below.
Hotel:
The Fireside Inn is just about a
perfect place for this event. You must book by August 4, 2008, to get the group rate
of $89.99/night.
- A Fireside Inn & Suites
25 Airport Road (I-89 exit20)
West Lebanon, New Hampshire 03784
ph: 603.298.5906
ph: 800.962.3198
http://www.afiresideinn.com/
- Rates:
$89.99 / night double occupancy, includes a full buffet breakfast
- Reservations:
You MUST make Reservations at least one month in advance (by Aug 6) in order to
receive the "VFR Group" rate.
- Cancellations:
Any time up to 4pm the day of arrival with no penalty.
Alternate Accommodations:
Pleasant
View Motel - 15 rooms & inexpensive. Located on Rte 4.
Airport
Economy Inn - 56 rooms, no rate info.
Both are only minutes from the Fireside Inn.
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Friday Barbecue
Once again this year Bryan Roth has
invited any and all WDGAH attendees to his house for a Friday afternoon barbecue. For
those who can make it, this is one of the highlights of WDGAH. Directions available on the
barbecue page. If you are planning
on attending, please let us know via the sign up page (when available) so Bryan can plan
for the food needed.
Saturday Group Dinner:
The Saturday group dinner has been the traditional
highlight of the WDGAH event. Just a short stroll from the Fireside Inn, Lui Lui's will again be the site of the All-You-Can-Eat
dinner. Dinner starts at 8:00 p.m., and is fixed price at $18.
Please note -- this year we are asking attendees to
pre-pay for the group dinner. You can pre-pay up to 7:00 p.m. the day before (Friday).
If for some reason you have to cancel, all pre-payments are fully refundable if you let
us know by 7:00 p.m. the day before (Friday). Those who don't pre-pay may not be able
to join the group for dinner.
You can pay by credit card here,
or contact Marc Brinker to pay by cash or check.
Dinner includes all the food you can eat plus the room
rental fee and tip. Alcohol is not included - it's a cash bar. Remember -- the dinner is
all you can eat -- want more? Just ask!!
- Pasta dishes (including a vegetarian entree)
- Pizza
- Salad and Rolls: Unlimited rolls, dipping oil, and
Salad
- Dessert
- Beverages: Soft drinks are included -- Cash bar
for beer, wine, and liquor
The Seven Barrel Brewpub is conveniently located across
the parking lot from the hotel and is the traditional Friday evening gathering spot.
You may want to bring earplugs for the noisy live bands they seem to have!
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Route suggestions:
Routemeister David Thompson
will put together recommended routes. Few riders know and have documented as many good
roads as the Routemeister. The maps are available on Dave's excellent Routemeister's Back Roads Page. Click
on the "Route Catalog & Map Request" link and scroll down to the WDGAH
routes.
Slab Directions to the Fireside Inn
from:
South: (NYC
/ Jersey/Connecticut/Western Mass):
Slab route: Take I-91 north to White River Junction in Vermont. Take exit 10S to I-89
South, and proceed to Exit 20. Get off at Exit 20 and follow the Fireside Inn
signs. (You'll turn right on 12A (Main Street) and make an IMMEDIATE left on Airport
Road).
- West (Western NY State, Pennsylvania,
etc):
Follow Rt 8 through the Adirondacks. Go around Lake George on the north or south, and get
onto Rt 4 East in Whitehall, NY. Follow Rt 4 East all the way across Vermont, to NH Rte
10. Stay right on Rte 12A (Main Street) and follow it under the I-89 overpass. Make the
first right onto Airport Road (look for the Fireside Inn signs on the left.)
- East (Eastern Mass and Rhode Island):
I-89 North to Vermont, Exit 20 at West Lebanon. Left at light, go under freeway, make the
first left onto Airport Road (look for the Fireside Inn signs on the left.)
- Northern New England:
Get to I-89 or I-91 South. Follow I-89 south to Exit 20, see directions from the South
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