clueless 3,110 #1 Posted February 17 I've decided to make the 2200 mile round trip to the show after all these years. My wife said just do it, what else you got to do and that will give me a few days of you out from under my feet, damn I love that woman. So where do most of you guys stay and do you think it's to late to make reservations? 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,911 #2 Posted February 17 Not too late. If you want to be rowdy, contact @squonk. If you want a nice quite place to sleep with free breakfast, try Sleep Inn. Book now. Rooms fill up quickly because there are a lot of things going on in and around Gettysburg that weekend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 474 #3 Posted February 17 (edited) Wow, the Biglerville show must be awesome. I guess I'm lucky to live 30 minutes away. Is that also motorcycle weekend? Edit: Nope! The 2025 Gettysburg Bike Week will take place from July 10–13. Edited February 17 by Pete D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,833 #4 Posted February 17 (edited) 8 hours ago, clueless said: My wife said just do it, what else you got to do and that will give me a few days of you out from under my feet, Going to the Big Show is my birthday gift to my wife. Her birthday is on or about the time of the big show and she gets rid of me for four glorious days. One year we had a Wheel Horse Quartette of @stevasaurus, @squonk @Aldon and myself sing happy birthday to her over the phone. Quality Inn, Chambersburg, PA is where a lot of us stay. Edited February 18 by 953 nut 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,048 #5 Posted February 17 Richard's wife was very lucky to hear that Happy Birthday rendition. I only sing 2 songs with my voice..."Happy Birthday to You" and "This Little Light of Mine". 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,503 #6 Posted February 17 If you want noise, traffic, extra tourists running around, overpriced and packed restaurants, Harley dudes driving their bikes around the hotel at midnight, stay in Gettysburg. If you want quiet, Picnic table of knowledge, nice affordable restaurants and diners irate truck drivers who want to vacuum out their trucks, and a visit from the Sherriff to check on said irate trucker, stay in Scotland(Chambersburg) Just about the same distance from the show. Easy drive 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,398 #7 Posted February 18 7 hours ago, squonk said: If you want noise, traffic, extra tourists running around, overpriced and packed restaurants, Harley dudes driving their bikes around the hotel at midnight, stay in Gettysburg. If you want quiet, Picnic table of knowledge, nice affordable restaurants and diners irate truck drivers who want to vacuum out their trucks, and a visit from the Sherriff to check on said irate trucker, stay in Scotland(Chambersburg) Just about the same distance from the show. Easy drive True story about the irate trucker and police! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,110 #8 Posted February 18 15 hours ago, squonk said: If you want noise, traffic, extra tourists running around, overpriced and packed restaurants, Harley dudes driving their bikes around the hotel at midnight, stay in Gettysburg. If you want quiet, Picnic table of knowledge, nice affordable restaurants and diners irate truck drivers who want to vacuum out their trucks, and a visit from the Sherriff to check on said irate trucker, stay in Scotland(Chambersburg) Just about the same distance from the show. Easy drive Bikers all night, not a problem, said "Picnic Table Of Knowledge" sounds interesting and as far as irate truckers my BIL was one for 25 years and my brother was for 22 years so been there done that on many occasions "Ain't Scared". So where can I find this "Picnic Table Of Knowledge" I'm always up for some enlightenment. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,877 #9 Posted February 18 8 hours ago, stevebo said: True story about the irate trucker and police! I was there, so now sure enough you know it's true. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,503 #11 Posted February 18 (edited) 7 minutes ago, clueless said: Bikers all night, not a problem, said "Picnic Table Of Knowledge" sounds interesting and as far as irate truckers my BIL was one for 25 years and my brother was for 22 years so been there done that on many occasions "Ain't Scared". So where can I find this "Picnic Table Of Knowledge" I'm always up for some enlightenment. Quality Inn Scotland. (Chambersburg) 6 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Comfort Inn Don't stay in the wrong place Randy! Edited February 18 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 582 #12 Posted February 18 I was thinking this might be my year for the trip also. Thanks for info. I could definitely use some "knowledge" Plan on making a week of it and seeing some relatives/friends along the way. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,877 #13 Posted February 18 8 hours ago, squonk said: Quality Inn Scotland. (Chambersburg) Don't stay in the wrong place Randy! Oops 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 474 #14 Posted February 18 Can outsiders "crash" your picnic table of knowledge? 👍🤓 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,877 #15 Posted February 18 All are welcome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,503 #16 Posted February 18 Gonna have to dedicate the front table to Waldo. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,340 #17 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: All are welcome Those who bring refreshments are doubly welcome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,633 #18 Posted February 19 If you want a cheap place to stay you can always pitch a tent in my back yard. Not sure how comfortable it will be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,484 #19 Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Pete D said: Can outsiders "crash" your picnic table of knowledge? 👍🤓 But you need to bring the knowledge! Have you even seen those guys? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 474 #20 Posted February 19 How about dad jokes? Do those qualify as "knowledge"? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 474 #21 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Those who bring refreshments are doubly welcome! I was planning to ask that, but I won't drink & drive. Maybe if I ride my WH there... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,633 #22 Posted February 19 1 minute ago, Pete D said: I was planning to ask that, but I won't drink & drive. Maybe if I ride my WH there... So just drive the drinks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,503 #23 Posted February 19 30 minutes ago, wallfish said: But you need to bring the knowledge! Have you even seen those guys? Hey now.! Couple years back, I learned Waldo trained copter pilots during Nam. And a few years before that, every thing about WH transmissions. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,484 #24 Posted February 19 20 minutes ago, Pete D said: How about dad jokes? Do those qualify as "knowledge"? It can sometimes get a little more risque' than just dad jokes, but any comedy is ALWAYS good! No matter what you bring or even if you don't bring anything, it's always a good time for everyone. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,340 #25 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Pete D said: I was planning to ask that, but I won't drink & drive. Maybe if I ride my WH there... The tables are alongside the hotel. If you stay there, the only navigation is back to your room for the night. Snacks and soft stuff are all good too! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
