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This schedule is subject to change, so be sure to keep an eye on this page for the latest information on all of the great plans we have made. Many of our events are in the early planning stages.

NOTE:  Details, Times, and Dates are subject to change.

Monday, August 29, 2005
Early Bird Arrivals	All Day
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Arrivals	All Day
Registration Desk Open	9:00am-5:00pm
Vendor Area Open (Vendor Setup)	Noon--6:00pm
Group Pleasure with Jay Slomka - How many times have you avoided an event, just because you didn’t want to ride in a group? Just how bad is group riding, anyway? How come some folks think it is the greatest thing since 2 wheels?  Join your fellow cyclists to discuss the reasons for the dislike, the reasons to embrace, and the benefits of, Group Riding. Learn what it takes to have a fun, safe, enjoyable ride with good friends, without the tension. I’ll bet it’s not what you think! Ask those who have attended the past discussions! Come on down and set a spell!	12:30pm-2:00pm
Co-Riders Seminar with Jay Slomka - Just in from a Long Ride? Did the front seat take good care of the back seat? How about the other way around? Did you work together to make it a great experience for you both, or were there just one or two things that really got in the way?  This is the discussion for you!! Come air the ‘dirty linen’ and see if there is a way to make the 2-up experience even better! The pillion really does have a function, other than to look as sweet as you are! Find out that you are not the only one who deals with the situations, and what you can do about it. We’ll try to keep things entertaining, as well as informative.	3:30pm-5:00pm
Reunion Reception - Join the arriving attendees for the kick-off reception for the 2005 Curve Cowboy Reunion.  This will be your first chance to start meeting folks as they arrive to the Jackson Lake Lodge for this year's festivities.  We will have Hors d' Oeuvres and soft beverages along with a cash bar.  The Welcome Reception is included in your reunion fee.	6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Arrivals	All Day
Registration Desk Open	9:00am-5:00pm
Vendor Area Open	9:00am-6:00pm
Rider Down!  Now What?? with Jim Andrews - Chilling words we hope to never hear! If you did, what would you do? Are you prepared? Jim Andrews is a 34 year veteran of the National Ski Patrol, and deals with similar situations all the time. Come and learn just what to do, or NOT to do, should you come upon an accident scene, prepared only with your wits and willingness to help. Jim will go into such topics as; Accident scene safety Blood born pathogen awareness and alternatives Basic triage Opening an airway and opening an airway with a potential neck/spine injured patient Dealing with wounds - basic bandaging and dressing use, impaled objects, debris in wounds. Fractures, Improvised splints and when NOT to splint Bystander usage Talking a bystander through helping you. Jim has promised to make the session intriguing and enjoyable, without getting too far into the depths of medical treatment. He has some very interesting ideas on exactly what First Aid equipment is!  Come learn how to help, and, if you're not careful, have some fun, too!	9:00am-10:00am
BMW Motorcycles in the US Market with Laurence Kuykendall, Community and Communications Director, BMW Motorrad USA - Join Laurence Kuykendall as he presents his view of BMW Motorcycles in the United States, including the direction and where BMW fits in the US market.  Note:  This presentation will be repeated on Wednesday, August 31 at 1:00pm	9:00am-10:00am
Say What?? with Jim Anderson - RiderGadgets' Jim Anderson has offered to help and entertain us with information we are always searching for. In this session, Jim will concentrate on communications, bike-to-bike, rider-to-rider. He will have information on the best, and worse, things to do for hook-ups. What works and what doesn't. Maybe he'll even be able to tell us how to squelch the Co-Rider output to the Rider, without them knowing!!  I'm certain Jim will have all sorts of information on integrating different systems to the LT, in the easiest way. What would we talk about on the Forum then???  Join Jim, and bring your friends to the session and find the right  BUZZZZZZ crackle!!!! pop pop buzzzz!! Note:  This presentation will be repeated on Thursday, September 1 at 10:00am	10:00am-11:00am
K1200 Technical Platform Presentation with Jeff DeVega, Area 7 Field Service Engineer, BMW Motorrad USA - Join Jeff DeVega as he presents the new K1200 platform and where it's technology can go and where it fits in the BMW lineup, both present and future.  Note:  This presentation will be repeated on Wednesday, August 31 at 2:30pm	10:30am-12:00pm
WHARDAFUGAWE?? with Jim Anderson - Jim has graciously offered to also do a session involving GPS, Sat radio and miscellaneous electronics. He will delve into the mysteries of all this electronic stuff, answering questions that have troubled mankind, and many motorcyclists, for centuries, forcing us to wear those uncomfortable aluminum hats to protect from.......uuunnnnn Sorry, got caried away, but maybe Jim will have some of the reason for all the buzz in the Sat radio, and the wrong turns from the GPS. Only way to know is to be there! Note: This presentation will be repeated on Thursday, September 1 at 11:00am	11:00am-12:00pm
On the Paved Road with Skip Mascorro - Skip Mascorro, Owner of MotoDiscovery, formerly known as Pancho Villa Moto-Tours, has been running motorcycle tours and expeditions since 1981. Destinations have long ago expanded beyond just Mexico. Tours that are both road only and the more challenging Expedition that involve unpaved surfaces. Destinations include Mexico, Central America, and South America. Recent excursions into Turkey have been extremely well received. Announcing for 2006 an adventurous Expedition through India to include Bhutan, Rajasthan, Sikkim and the Indian Himalayas. Tours are from one week to one month, can  often allow riders to use their own motorcycles or rentals are available. The presentation will cover his offerings and experiences on those real roads, and is guaranteed to be fun, informative and entertaining!	1:00pm-2:00pm
BMW Motorcycles in the US Market with Laurence Kuykendall, Community and Communications Director, BMW Motorrad USA - Join Laurence Kuykendall as he presents his view of BMW Motorcycles in the United States, including the direction and where BMW fits in the US market.  Note:  This presentation will be repeated on Wednesday, August 31 at 9:00am  .	1:00pm-2:00pm
The Adventure Continues (New Zealand) with Ron Ayres.  Ron, Author of "Going the Extra Mile – a Handbook for Long Distance Touring" will present a lively 45-minute program that depicts what it is like to participate in one of the company’s New Zealand Adventures.  The show will focus on the three tour categories offered by Ayres Adventures, Grand Tour, Top to Bottom, and Bottom to Top.  In addition to the musical video presentation, Ron will offer some observations about riding in New Zealand and will answer questions about the company’s trips	2:00pm-3:30pm
K1200 Technical Platform Presentation with Jeff DeVega, Area 7 Field Service Engineer, BMW Motorrad USA - Join Jeff DeVega as he presents the new K1200 platform and where it's technology can go and where it fits in the BMW lineup, both present and future. This presentation will be repeated on Wednesday, August 31 at 10:30am	10:30am-12:00pm
Natural Highs of the US with Jim Mick - Our very own Jim Mick, of MICK-O-PEGS fame, has offered to share with us some of his adventures during a 6 week trip he and Jeri undertook to all highest points in each of the lower 48. Here is their words. "When Jim & Jeri decided to visit the 48 states on their new bike, they decided to visit the highest natural elevation of each state.  The quest started as a pass time but became much more - almost an addiction!!  Come to hear about the growing fascination with Highpoints and his 6 week trip of 15,333 miles." Remember what Jim says, "When you are comfortable...RIDINGISWONDERFUL".com	2:30pm-4:00pm
Technical Seminar - Join Ken Meese and "the gang" for a comprehensive BMW K1200LT Service Seminar.  During this event, Ken and his band of energetic volunteers will provide instruction and supervision for multiple 12K services for the K1200LT.  If you like to wrench on your own bike, this seminar is an absolute must!	9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, September 1, 2005
Arrivals	All Day
Registration Desk Open	9:00am-5:00pm
Vendor Area Open	9:00am-6:00pm
Silent Auction - This year, we are doing things a little different.  Instead of the mad rush prior to the Finale Banquet, we are going to give you an opportunity to view and bid on items in the silent auction all day on Thursday.  Join us in the Indoor Vendor area to bid on our vendor donation in the Annual CCR Silent Auction for Charity.  In each year, we donate the entire proceeds of the Silent Auction to charity.  In the past, we have donated to the First Step Home in Hot Springs, BMWMOA Foundation, Gatlinburg Boys & Girls Club, Gatlinburg Interact, TAME and the Summit County Mentors.  In the past four years, the Curve Cowboy Reunion has donated over $45,000 to charity.  Let's make 2005 a record year for CCR donations!!! NOTE:  Payment and Pick-Up of your Silent Auction Items will be on Friday, September 2, 2005 at 10:00am	12:pm-9:00pm
Down Under Travel Tips with Ralph Gray  - Join Ralph Gray, a native Australian, for a presentation on what is involved in riding in Australia as a short-term visitor or tourist. It will be from the angle (and experience) of an Australian who is now an LT rider in the US (Philadelphia). Mainly covering the many practical aspects of rentals, routes, seasons, road conditions, getting there (and home again), accommodation etc. Will also look at combining with other travel possibilities in Australia to make a well rounded trip and a possible joint Australia & New Zealand trip.	9:00am-10:00am
Say What?? with Jim Anderson - RiderGadgets' Jim Anderson has offered to help and entertain us with information we are always searching for. In this session, Jim will concentrate on communications, bike-to-bike, rider-to-rider. He will have information on the best, and worse, things to do for hook-ups. What works and what doesn't. Maybe he'll even be able to tell us how to squelch the Co-Rider output to the Rider, without them knowing!!  I'm certain Jim will have all sorts of information on integrating different systems to the LT, in the easiest way. What would we talk about on the Forum then???  Join Jim, and bring your friends to the session and find the right  BUZZZZZZ crackle!!!! pop pop buzzzz!! Note:  This presentation will be repeated on Wednesday, August 31 at 10:00am	10:00am-11:00am
Ask BMW with Laurence Kuykendal and Jeff DeVega of BMW Motorrad USA, Moderated by Randy Prade - Join BMW in a free form Question and Answer Session where you can ask representatives of BMW, from both marketing and technical sides of the house, questions about BMW and BMW Motorcycles.	10:30am-12:00pm
WHARDAFUGAWE?? with Jim Anderson - Jim has graciously offered to also do a session involving GPS, Sat radio and miscellaneous electronics. He will delve into the mysteries of all this electronic stuff, answering questions that have troubled mankind, and many motorcyclists, for centuries, forcing us to wear those  uncomfortable aluminum hats to protect from.......uuunnnnn Sorry, got caried away, but maybe Jim will have some of the reason for all the buzz in the Sat radio, and the wrong turns from the GPS. Only way to know is to be there! Note: This presentation will be repeated on Wednesday, August 31 at 11:00am	11:00am-12:00am
Garmin satellite navigation with Mike Sheehan, Garmin USA - Join Mike Sheehan as he presents the current and future mobile GPS products and their future role in travel, weather, satellite radio. Note: This presentation will be repeated on Friday, September 2 at 10:00am	12:30pm-1:30pm
Off the Beaten Path with Skip Mascorro - Skip Mascorro, Owner of MotoDiscovery, formerly known as Pancho Villa Moto-Tours, has been running motorcycle tours and expeditions since 1981. Destinations have long ago expanded beyond just Mexico. Tours that are both road only and the more challenging Expedition that involve unpaved surfaces. Destinations include Mexico, Central America, and South America. Recent excursions into Turkey have been extremely well received. Announcing for 2006 an adventurous Expedition through India to include Bhutan, Rajasthan, Sikkim and the Indian Himalayas. Tours are from one week to one month, can  often allow riders to use their own motorcycles or rentals are available. The presentation will discuss some of the more adventurous trips, tailored for the GS-types among us, and is guaranteed to be fun, informative and entertaining!	1:00pm-2:00pm
The Adventure Continues (South America) with Ron Ayres - Ron Ayres, Author of "Going the Extra Mile – a Handbook for Long Distance Touring" will present a lively 45-minute program that depicts what it is like to participate in one of the company’s South American Adventures.  The show is divided into three sections which correspond to the three major South American tour categories offered by Ayres Adventures: Brazil, the High Andes/Machu Picchu, and Patagonia/Tierra del Fuego.  In addition to the musical video presentation, Ron will offer some observations about riding in South America and will answer questions about the company’s trips.	2:00pm-3:30pm
Mike Gray's Alaska - Mike has offered to share with us one of his passions....Alaska and the Canadian Northwest. He has put together a program highlighting a trip from home thru Banff, Jasper,Glacier, Waterton and into Yellowstone. From what I've already heard, this will be a very enjoyable session. I must ask that all attendees refrain from asking too many questions about Alaska, tho. Mike gets on a roll, and there is no stopping him!! Once he gets a full head of steam I guarantee you'll miss anything scheduled for after this session!	3:30pm-4:30pm
Evening Event - Join us in the Hotel Ballroom for an evening of dinner and entertainment with local artist, CODY!  This versatile group has entertained from coast to coast for over 15 years.   CODY! has opened for such artists as Martina McBride, Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, Frank Sinatra, and many others. Two of their albums include the band's friend, Three Dog Night keyboard legend Jimmy Greenspoon.  They have been enthusiastically received at numerous corporate and convention events over the years.  Featuring songs from Classic Rock to some Country and Pop, CODY! takes great pride in showing their audiences a good time and providing something for everyone's musical tastes.  An evening with CODY! is an experience you won't want to miss!	6:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, September 2, 2005
Arrivals	All Day
Registration Desk Open	9:00am-12:00pm
Vendor Area Open	9:00am-6:00pm
Shipping Kiosk - The Jackson UPS Store will be on-site to assist you with your shipping needs.	All Day
Garmin satellite navigation with Mike Sheehan, Garmin USA - Join Mike Sheehan as he presents the current and future mobile GPS products and their future role in travel, weather, satellite radio. Note: This presentation will be repeated on Friday, September 2 at 10:00am	10:30am-11:00am
The Adventure Continues (Africa) with Ron Ayres - Ron Ayres, Author of "Going the Extra Mile – a Handbook for Long Distance Touring" will present a lively 45-minute program that depicts what it is like to participate in one of the company’s African Adventures.  The show is divided into three sections which correspond to the three major African tour categories offered by Ayres Adventures: Southern Cross (South Africa’s Wild Coast, Garden Route and Wine Route – featuring Cape Town), Call of the Wild (focusing on the wildlife of Botswana and Namibia), and Diamonds, Deserts and Dunes (focusing on Cape Town to Windhoek, Namibia and the attractions of the Namibian deserts).  In addition to the musical video presentation, Ron will offer some observations about riding in various African countries and will answer questions about the company’s trips	2:30pm-4:00pm
Wet-n-Wild Photography with Bruce Yates - Exotic Scuba Destinations and Underwater Photography - Bruce Yates will lead a discussion and show his photos from some of the top dive destinations in the world, including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, the Red Sea, Micronesia, and the Indian Ocean.  If you are a would-be diver, dive traveler or underwater photographer, or would simply like to see photos of some amazing undersea critters, this session will expand your horizons to include the huge part of our planet that lies "beneath the surface."	2:00pm-3:00pm
Money in the Bank with Bruce Yates - Bruce Yates will again (for the 5th year in a row) hold this seminar to help sort out these erratic financial times. Bruce's financial seminar has been extremely popular at past reunions. He (and the planners) originally received a great deal of flack for putting a financial seminar on at a "biker" event. But that first session was a hit, proving once again that LT riders are not your average "bikers". Attendees left with a new understanding of financial planning in these confusing times, and the financial session has been a popular part of CCR ever since. Bruce, author and founder of an investment firm with clients in 26 states, is a savvy investment counselor who puts on an excellent presentation.  We already have great interest in this session so make your plans to attend.	3:00pm-5:00pm
Finale Banquet - As with every reunion, the Finale Banquet is the provides our last chance to gather as a group and enjoy each other's company before the long wait for next year.  Join us in the Hotel Ballroom for an evening of Dinner and Entertainment that will culminate with the announcement of the event location and venue for 2005.  The Finale Banquet is included in your reunion fee.	7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, September 3, 2005
Departures	All Day
Shipping Kiosk - The Jackson UPS Store will be on-site to assist you with your shipping needs.	All Day

Reminder!!!

It's very mild in Grand Teton ranging in the mid 70s during the day, and in the high 30s at night, so please keep that in mind when packing for CCR.

Day Sunrise Sunset Avg. High Avg. Low Mean Record High Record Low Aug 28 5:43 AM 7:05 PM 76°F 39°F 57°F 87°F (1999) 26°F (1960) Aug 29 5:44 AM 7:03 PM 75°F 39°F 57°F 85°F (1988) 29°F (1960) Aug 30 5:45 AM 7:01 PM 75°F 38°F 57°F 87°F (1990) 23°F (1964) Aug 31 5:46 AM 7:00 PM 74°F 38°F 56°F 88°F (1985) 23°F (1965) Sep 1 5:47 AM 6:58 PM 74°F 38°F 56°F 86°F (1991) 25°F (1965) Sep 2 5:48 AM 6:56 PM 74°F 37°F 56°F 86°F (1990) 27°F (1970) Sep 3 5:50 AM 6:54 PM 73°F 37°F 55°F 86°F (1998) 25°F (1981) Sep 4 5:51 AM 6:52 PM 73°F 37°F 55°F 88°F (1998) 23°F (1964)

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