The Interpreter Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 An editorial: http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/edit..._strand1/10536/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Not that I'm a biker, but, why get rid of that week? It was bike week at Daytona and they didn't seem to be having any problems. Or, is the old stereotype of bikers still prevalant there? You know, that all bikers are dirty, want to start fights and trash everything. It's just not like that any more. And, they want to get rid of the graduates too? Who will be left to spend money there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Well, I am a biker and it was bikers that were going to Daytona when NO ONE Else wanted to go the town. It was not that long ago that Daytona was the arm pit of Florida. If Daytona wants to bite the hand that fed it, more power to them. There are certainly many other towns that would be happy to host such large rally's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Woofer, the article is talking about Myrltle, not Daytona. Easy mistake. I just brought up Daytona since I was recently there during bike week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Woofer, the article is talking about Myrltle, not Daytona. Easy mistake. I just brought up Daytona since I was recently there during bike week. Drat! I think that it was due to Daytona Trip Reports On The Site! Either That or Being Half Asleep! Myrtle Beach has always been problematic for the Bikers. There has always been a branch of the area that has not appreciated the bikers coming to the area. That's really nothing new. On A Side Note, one of these years I'm gonna trailer the bike and go to Sturgis The Daddy Rally of All Rallies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ^My mom once said if you trailer your bike to a rally, you're not a real biker! Her farthest trip was from Ohio to Texas. Of course, she rides a Gold Wing, so she was biking in luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Woofer, the article is talking about Myrltle, not Daytona. Easy mistake. I just brought up Daytona since I was recently there during bike week. Drat! I think that it was due to Daytona Trip Reports On The Site! Either That or Being Half Asleep! Myrtle Beach has always been problematic for the Bikers. There has always been a branch of the area that has not appreciated the bikers coming to the area. That's really nothing new. On A Side Note, one of these years I'm gonna trailer the bike and go to Sturgis The Daddy Rally of All Rallies! See, I learned something new today. Didn't know bikers were a problem in Myrtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ^My mom once said if you trailer your bike to a rally, you're not a real biker! Her farthest trip was from Ohio to Texas. Of course, she rides a Gold Wing, so she was biking in luxury. That's one long ride from Atlanta to Sturgis! I'd have one very sore bottom side doing that ride! Though I would Like To Do This One Year: Iron Butt Ride And if your mom is on a GoldWing - that's one step away from a darn RV! Lord, some folk don't have houses as nice as most GoldWings! See, I learned something new today. Didn't know bikers were a problem in Myrtle. They're not really a problem. You just have some folk that are just "busy bodies" and "control freaks." It's similar to folk that buy houses near airports and complain about the jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 On A Side Note, one of these years I'm gonna trailer the bike and go to Sturgis You are trailering the bike to Sturgis? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of riding the bike to a bike rally? Nah, I'm just kidding. Almost 3000 miles round trip would be exhausting on a bike. But imagine the nickels you would save on MPG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 On A Side Note, one of these years I'm gonna trailer the bike and go to Sturgis You are trailering the bike to Sturgis? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of riding the bike to a bike rally? Nah, I'm just kidding. Almost 3000 miles round trip would be exhausting on a bike. But imagine the nickels you would save on MPG! Oh I Love Saving Money On The Bike! Not Only Does Riding Keep Me Sane (Somewhat) it is also huge on gas savings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ^My mom once said if you trailer your bike to a rally, you're not a real biker! Her farthest trip was from Ohio to Texas. Of course, she rides a Gold Wing, so she was biking in luxury. That's one long ride from Atlanta to Sturgis! I'd have one very sore bottom side doing that ride! Though I would Like To Do This One Year: Iron Butt Ride And if your mom is on a GoldWing - that's one step away from a darn RV! Lord, some folk don't have houses as nice as most GoldWings! See, I learned something new today. Didn't know bikers were a problem in Myrtle. They're not really a problem. You just have some folk that are just "busy bodies" and "control freaks." It's similar to folk that buy houses near airports and complain about the jets. I never understood the people that buy houses near airports, then complain about the noise. Back on topic, if MB gets rid of the bikers and grads, who will be left? Not many families go to the main Myrtle Beach strip to stay. They tend to go to north myrtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I never understood the people that buy houses near airports, then complain about the noise. Back on topic, if MB gets rid of the bikers and grads, who will be left? Not many families go to the main Myrtle Beach strip to stay. They tend to go to north myrtle. It always happens this way. The trouble makers are normally your "fine upstanding citizens" that gripe until they chase the tax base away. Sad, Sad, Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ^ Although, the image change really worked for Fort Lauderdale. They went from being the Spring Break capital of the world, to being a really nice, upscale place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ^ Although, the image change really worked for Fort Lauderdale. They went from being the Spring Break capital of the world, to being a really nice, upscale place now. Well, that and the fact that all the gays moved in and turned the area around. Now just have to keep the str8 folk out and the property values won't drop. <G> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 [ Now just have to keep the str8 folk out and the property values won't drop. <G> Hey, my gay uncle loves Ft. Lauderdale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 [ Now just have to keep the str8 folk out and the property values won't drop. <G> Hey, my gay uncle loves Ft. Lauderdale! Palm Springs and Ft Lauderdale is where old Gay Folk Go To Retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 [ Now just have to keep the str8 folk out and the property values won't drop. <G> Hey, my gay uncle loves Ft. Lauderdale! Palm Springs and Ft Lauderdale is where old Gay Folk Go To Retire. Yeah, I was just going to say that Fort Lauderdale was smart and followed the lead of Palm Springs Key West has been taken over by the cruise ship crowds now and has lost a lot of that "charm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yeah, I was just going to say that Fort Lauderdale was smart and followed the lead of Palm Springs Key West has been taken over by the cruise ship crowds now and has lost a lot of that "charm" Yeah, I remember when Key West was absolutely great to vacation at. Now, it's like someone dropped Gatlinberg at the end of Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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