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Jkpotter
| Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 08:46 am: |
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Paul, Sorry to hear about 7-11. Just keep on knock on doors & hopefully something good will turn up. |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, November 22, 2010 - 08:55 am: |
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I'm in tonight... |
Davidoforlando
| Posted on Monday, November 22, 2010 - 02:48 pm: |
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I'm out tonight... Ive got some last minute school work to review.... |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, November 22, 2010 - 04:16 pm: |
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I am in if it stops raining. I can't believe I just typed that HAHA Frank |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, November 22, 2010 - 04:18 pm: |
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It's raining here... Looks like tonight's called due to weather. See you all next week? |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, November 22, 2010 - 06:25 pm: |
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Stopped here but radar looks like it may start again soon. Next week!! Frank |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010 - 08:46 am: |
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Try again tonight... I'm in weather permitting. |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010 - 04:15 pm: |
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I am in too, weather permitting. |
Rich
| Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010 - 06:08 pm: |
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Rain! Maybe next week. |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010 - 06:41 pm: |
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Not raining here at jax yet... |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, December 06, 2010 - 08:39 am: |
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I'm out for tonight... Got studio work I need to do. |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, December 06, 2010 - 04:00 pm: |
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Too cold for me tonight plus real good MNF game on. Frank |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, December 13, 2010 - 10:34 am: |
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TOO DAMN COLD....I'm out. (plus I have to grade Finals for my classes) Hopefully it will be warmer next week! |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, December 13, 2010 - 04:25 pm: |
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Real cold tonight! Hopefully it will be warmer next Monday. Frank |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, December 20, 2010 - 04:29 pm: |
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Pretty darn cold tonight! Hopefully it will be warmer next Monday. Frank |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 08:43 am: |
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If anyone is still out there... MERRY CHRISTMAS! |
Irideabuell
| Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 08:49 am: |
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I'm here!!!! Merry Christmas all! Are you working today John? Feel like going out for a short ride after lunch? I have an interview at 10:30 and the girls are shopping and baking all day. Let me know. |
Ftd
| Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 03:19 pm: |
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I am here. Waiting for a fairly warm Monday night!! Happy holidays everyone Frank |
Irideabuell
| Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 09:13 am: |
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Pretty exciting ride yesterday afternoon! I rode up to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge just north of Titusville. On the way back I was on US 1 southbound in downtown Titusville and just as the single lane construction opened back up to two lanes I moved into the left lane approaching a red light. Just as I moved into the left lane a lady cut over from the right lane to enter the convenience store/gas station on my left leaving me absolutely no place to go. I grabbed a fist full of brake and started to skid trying to turn the bike to the right so I didn't hit the car head on. What I thought was going to be an inevitable collision transpired into a prospective near miss pretty quickly and I ended up missing the car by inches literally. I was surprised that I didn't stall the bike, but did flat spot the front tire pretty badly which needs to be replaced anyway (I think the worn tire actually helped in the situation). I pulled over immediately to the far entrance to the c-store and looked back as the lady pulled up to a pump for gas. She was an older lady (50-60) with I think her mother in the car. I could see she was clearly upset and I drove over to the pump. She got out of the car apologizing immediately. She initially started making excuses about the poorly marked lanes and when I looked over to the nearly new asphalt and nearly new white lines I gave her a look like "are you serious"? She quickly changed her story and said "I didn't see you". I told her I knew that and it was OK, but please make sure to look more carefully in the future when you want to change lanes - especially when you plan to cut across two lanes of traffic (there was a left turn lane into the c-store too). She was crying and so was her mother and I told her it was OK and all's well that ends well. She finally smiled and I told her "it sure was exciting though and to have a nice day and great holiday". As I went around the pump island to exit the lot there were four guys sitting on the curb outside the c-store that stood up and starting clapping and cheering telling me that was some masterful driving and great entertainment. I just waved and went on my way. I told my wife and she thinks it's time to get rid of my bike. I told her "no way". 30 years of motorcycling experience just paid for itself and I'm no worse for the wear. Merry Christmas guys!!! |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, December 27, 2010 - 02:30 pm: |
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Too cold once again. Brrrr.... I'm out. |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, December 27, 2010 - 04:16 pm: |
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Crazy weather. Maybe next week. Nancy and I along with my budy Steve will probably be hitting downtown Orl. Friday night. I'll post here later in the week any details in case anyone wants to meet up. Frank |
Rich
| Posted on Saturday, January 01, 2011 - 07:27 am: |
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Happy New Year! Glad you're still with us, Paul. |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 08:46 am: |
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Not too cold today... I'm on the bike and I'm in. |
Irideabuell
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 09:29 am: |
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Maybe I'll ride over. Still no job, but I need to get out of the house. |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 03:51 pm: |
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It is not 32 F so I'll be there!! Frank |
Jkpotter
| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 08:55 am: |
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I'm out tonight... Not feeling well. |
Rich
| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 10:42 am: |
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Hope you feel better, John. I'm in if it isn't raining. |
Davidoforlando
| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 02:32 pm: |
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Paul.. you are right. Years of experience saved you from a visit to the hospital or worse. And your story is a great reminder to watch out for the unexpected. See you all tonight rain or shine... as long as it's not raining..heh, heh... |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 04:49 pm: |
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If it dries up I'll be there. Frank |
Ftd
| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 06:03 pm: |
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Rich, I have contracted Todd Asin of Small City Cycles in Idaho to build me a Triumph custom. It will be somewhat similar to the last bike he built: http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php? t=74837 I want to be able to ride with the JJ guys and have a bike for the Tropical tattoo show. Unfortunately, mine won't be done until July but I'll be ready for Biketoberfest. Frank |