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Chainsaw
| | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 01:07 pm: | 
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can anyone tell me more about the colorado adventure?
The word I've heard is the gal from BRAG will be out here in December for the preliminary leg work. As far as I know specific dates and locations have yet to be secured. |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 05:34 pm: |
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June - Homecoming/Road America
July - Laguna Seca/Moto GP races
August - Colorado Adventure
Think i will do these 3, Lake you interested in a ride out to Colorado????????
Newfie you going to stop by Chicago on the way to RA
ANd Laguna, who lives between Chicago and Cali i need to start mooching so i can afford the trip
R |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 09:31 pm: |
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Sure Thing Roger!!!! |
Dsergison
| | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2004 - 10:29 pm: |
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"BRAG will be out here in December for the preliminary leg work"
WHAT? that's a little early to start shoveling snow. better wait untill may. 
-late august would suck, my wife and I teach. oh well. |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 10:18 am: |
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Roger....I need to wait until there are more specific dates. If the Colorado event is in late August, it could conflict with preseason football. Even then, it's only a problem if we have a home game. Right now I'd say I'm 50/50 on making Colorado.
I'll be 100% for at least part of the Homecoming. Probably 50/50 for the MotoGP races in July. I'm 75% that I could make Sears Point in the spring. |
BadS1
| | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 01:04 pm: |
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Who's gonna get out to Daytona???I know I am.YAAHHH!!! AS IF. |
Bluebuellxb9r
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 05:09 pm: |
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Anybody know a little more about what they have planned for Daytona ? I went to the supercross thing earlier this year and really enjoyed it. Hope they do something like that, only this time for the 200 ! |
Crusty
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 05:46 pm: |
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Wouldn't it be the balls if a Buell wins the Daytona 200?
If the Red Sox can win the world series, then anything is possible! |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 05:51 pm: |
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No. When the Cubs win the series, THEN anything is possible! |
Trevor
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 07:24 pm: |
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I'm in Idaho, on the way to Laguna through the Northwest, if anybody needs a place to stay, my wife is an awesome cook (and very forgiving when I tell her at the last minute that I have invited strangers to stay for dinner or spend the night on the way through town). If we aren't already going ourselves, that is, I don't know if I can get the time off yet. Does anybody remember or have a taped copy of 2002 Laguna Seca? I took my boy, who was four at the time, and hauled him and our new german shepherd puppy around all weekend in a 'lil red wagon with a Laguna Seca umbrella attached to it, we must have had our picture taken at least a couple of hundred times. I think it was the cutest thing I have ever seen, anyway, we made it on the big screen and one of the announcers said, "now that's a factory ride if I have ever seen one," or something to that effect. My point is, if anybody has it taped I would love to have a copy.
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Darthane
| | Posted on Monday, November 15, 2004 - 10:06 pm: |
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Ah, ah, ahhh...sorry to rain on your parade, but it's neither the Sox NOR the Cubs. The good old Detroit Tigers have got them all licked. |
Crusty
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 05:07 am: |
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The Detroit Tigers can lick anybody (or anything) that they want to; I don't care about their personal lives. I'm just saying that there's a real possibility that a Buell COULD win the most prestigious motorcycle road race in the world. Of course, their chances would be better if Miguel DuHamel was in the saddle, but even so, the machine itself is capable. Hopefully, the nickel squeezers at the mothership will realize what a win at Daytona would do for Buell sales, and will let go of enough cash to let Erik, Henry and the rest of the boys do it right.
Now, how in the hell am I going to be able to do Daytona this year? |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 05:40 am: |
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I can make one of them, so I'd prefer to go to the one where I'm going to meet the most folks, July & Aug will be the most difficult due to school holidays & associated childcare probs.
I think RA may be the best bet at the moment. Any other ideas? let me know, so I can start the sweet-talking early.  |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:26 am: |
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Hey Grumpy,
RA sounds good to me. You shipping your M2 over to the Rock!!! or just buy a non-current model somewhere in Canada!!! |
Awprior
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 06:06 pm: |
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Finally found this thread...
Innes,
I'll likely have another bike in the garage by this summer, you can borrow one if you want to start your adventure in Iowa.
Newfie,
Can't wait to sip some brews again. It'll be a blast. We'll have a reunion with all of us going. |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 06:21 pm: |
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Well now,
I better start planning this one,
You know we practically got snow on the ground then.....gonna be a cool run off the island.
I hope Grumpy doesn't think he is riding on the back of the S1?! I like the guy but not that much!!!!! |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 06:32 pm: |
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Some one email Oz, wont be a reunion unless we see the french man, and the Dude from Buffalo Nekid, Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
So boys RA it is
Where is Innes flying in
Where are we going to meet Newfie(port huron, Detroit or?????)
Innes needs a Bike
Oz needs, well we all know OZ needs
What if i found a motor home to borrow???????
Would you camp than??????????????????????????
There's camping near East Troy,
Things to think about
R |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 07:41 pm: |
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You have to be kidding me
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Not sure i could deal with this crew again |
Awprior
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:10 pm: |
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Come on Roger! It was an awesome time.
These guys definitely had a good time.
I am game for whatever you guys want to do.
If Innes wants to fly into Chicago or something, I'll probably have a bike he can borrow.
I'll email the cook tomorrow.
Any of the California guys coming out? Ferris? FMJ? Glenn? Bart? |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:18 pm: |
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What arse munchers
And all it took was 1/2 a bootle of scotch geezzzzz
Nice smile innes
R |
Iamike
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 10:01 pm: |
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Innes-
Come to Iowa and I'll let you use the XX for as long as you want. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 09:46 am: |
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there's an extra scoot in the Entropy Lab, as well, for any fly-by-nighters that arrive for RA |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 01:27 pm: |
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There's usually an extra ride in my garage (when I'm not braking something )It might be easier to find someone in the Chicago area (something about that big ole airport).
Anywho...the offers out there. |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 08:23 pm: |
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There's usually an extra ride in my garage
Thanks Dennis, i will come up a day or so early and take the vette for the guys to use, never thought you could be so generous
Ins. paid up i hope
 R |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 09:15 pm: |
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Geesh,
I might fly too now!!!
That smile on his face makes him way too content!!!!
This time "NO CRACK"
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Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 10:06 am: |
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Here's my current "Grand Plan",
I've promised the family a US/Canada holiday next year, so the Idea is that I pick up a mid 80s RV in the US,
I'll then fly over and drive up there. If Newfie fly's to Chicago or wherever We'll run the RV back to St Johns after the fun's over & I'll fly home.
Then in July/August I'll fly with the family to St Johns & tool gently to Austin over 3 weeks til it's home time again.
Anybody got a cheap RV for sale? |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 01:29 pm: |
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the Idea is that I pick up a mid 80s RV in the US,
And with a weak dollar VS the frank, you should do well, but look for someone to store it, thats the part that get expensive
Lets expand on the trip, say add Deals Gap into the mix, so Bill isnt doing a repeat trip
SO the first 1/2 of homecomeing week is spend in deals gap(they have a great camp ground called fontana village) second half of the week at home coming
BAD WEB on tour tennessee/North carolina/ wisconsin
Makes for a few long days, but what the Hell
So far Alex and Myself are in, anybody else
R |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 01:31 pm: |
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Oh i just thought of something, there are NO acting groups that perform down there, so maybe Frenchie isnt interested \ |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 02:20 pm: |
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OH, you know me, I'm not particularly bothered if they're not actresses, just as long they're breathing!
Fire me some dates Captain, so we can plan a bit, can you fix both of us up with bikes? or if Bill wants to come on his we'll find a way of cramming it into the RV for the return trip.
Oh yeah, I'm getting that "Adventure" feeling again. |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 04:13 pm: |
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All right, at this time these are guess's, because Brag has not said what they are going to do, but hear is my guess as to what may happen
RA is set for June 3-5(fri-Sun) so my guess is that Brag will hold there event starting on thursady the 2nd or wedensday the 1st(if its wedensday i am guessing it will be something small late in the day, like a welcome dinner)
What we could do is met up at Deals Gap on or around May 27-30th(fri-mon) and use wedensday for the ride back to Leland(another guess)
So that makes 3 days at the gap 3 days at East Troy, and an all around good Adventure, Bill could go straight to the gap and save some time, as could Don, or they could meet at some point pre aranged, Alex and Mike could meet us in chicago, sleep over and head straight down or we could do what i have done in the past, which is leave at or around noon on friday, take secondary roads, from chicago to 55 miles out side of cincy(great state park, and camping) than arrive at the gap refreshed instead of a crazed bonzi run, which isnt all bad, but not great(about 600 miles from chicago) the secondary route however longer is spectacular in spots and we can always slab it to Leland
So my guess at the dates is May 29-June 6 or so
And if there is a need, i am sure we could figure out a bike situation(2 people have offered so far, i am sure there are others if need be.
Again please drop Don and Email, i dont have his, and i have tried numerous times, to no avail
Meeting at the Gap also means that several people can meet from around the country, and we could all roll into Leland, or East Troy as a group, could be a fun time, but a couple things to remeber, Fontana is located in a DRY town, you dont have to camp, we can rent a cabin or hotel room(all are avliable) i think it could be as much fun, maybe more so, than the last time
plus i know what to expect so it makes it easier to do
let me know what you think
R |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 01:30 pm: |
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I think it's time to start a thread in Storm Fronts.
My US geography isn't that good, where is Deals Gap? & Where will homecoming be taking place? |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 03:01 pm: |
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Ahhh, innes, are you serious ok hear goes:
BAD WEB on tour tennessee/North carolina/ wisconsin
Deals gap is located on the boarder of TN and North Carolina(you actually cross the boarder about where the dragon ends(you cross into N.C.)
Fontana Village(www.fontanavillage.com) is located on the N.C. side of the gap, actually 11 miles from the gap(on another great road)
R.A. and east troy are located in wisconsin, that is north of illinois, Chicago by about 2 1/2 hours of very boring road
Home coming for the past few times has taken place in leland Wi(thats the host hotel location)
So your looking at about 5 states that would need to be traversed, between the 2 locations, a little over a weeks time, and what i think could be a lot of fun
let hear what everyone else thinks
R |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 03:27 pm: |
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Sounds like I'd better make sure the RV that I get has a tow-hitch, then we can rent/borrow/steal a trailer for the boring bits. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 04:37 pm: |
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sounds like a good plan to me! |
Awprior
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 02:38 am: |
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Yeah, Bomber.
Thanks for the email, we'll ride for sure.
I'll start up the Storm Fronts for this one... |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 11:06 am: |
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Event date speculation:
Sonoma: Races are May 13-15. Event will probably start May 11.
Homecoming: Races are June 3-5. Event will probably start June 1.
Laguna Seca: Races are July 8-10. Event will probably start July 6. |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 12:10 pm: |
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Roger,
I'll arm wrestle ya for Dennis's Corvette?!?!
Grumpy,
You may find a better deal here in Canada on an RV. Look for something Diesel and try Autotrader Canada
The only other concern is registering/insuring the dam thing, I can acomplish that for you here in Canada - I have access to an RV Insurance Program. You can also use my home address as a place of residence if needed.
Just one of the other things to consider. |
Kim
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 12:50 pm: |
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Hey Dennis(Lake_bueller), Swing Crew 25th Anniversary Party, This afternoon a 4 p.m. at the Green Light, River Run, Keystone.
Nice article in todays local paper. Lots of the different profprmers from over the years are supposed to be there.
Kim |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 01:08 pm: |
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Wish I could be there. They played for my wedding in July If you stop in, say HI!!! to Dennis and Richard or Chris from the Wisconsin gang. |
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