| Author | Message | ||
     M1combat |
"Then conquer we must, for our cause is just, " Should be... "Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just, " I was born 163 years to the day after that night  . Thanks for posting that Jerry. Not too many people realize there is indeed more to the anthem than what they sing before a NASCAR race. (Message edited by m1combat on July 28, 2005) | ||
| M1combat |
One more note... I heard that nearly ALL of the Americans in that fort were dead. The remaining soldiers were piling the dead bodies against the flag pole in an effort to keep it in the wind. They figured that if the flag was still waving proudly in the morning that the British would realize that they hadn't won and would leave. I'm not certain how true that portion of the story is but it certainly makes the hair on the back of MY neck stand up. | ||
| Pipes |
Thanks Al! It's so easy nowadays to let the media and the feelings of others worldwide diminish our pride and our knowledge that we are BAD ASSES!! That article was an eye opener( despite the bad pseudonym of the writer) and made me remember that we are a great nation!!! AMERICA ROCKS!!!  | ||
| Azbueller |
I'm ready for the Oktoberfast!!!  | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
 me, too!!! (Message edited by jerry_haughton on July 30, 2005) | ||
| M1combat |
Damnit... I'm pretty sure I have to buy one of those. I mean... the XB just isn't going to cut it two up for long rides... and it really doesn't do dirt roads TOO well (although it's not bad)... and they could theoretically be used as parts bikes if something breaks on either one and I need to ride THAT one... and it looks really cool (the first thing that attracted me to the "R"  ... and Jerry will have one so I need to keep up with the Jones's... and what better way to test out Dunlop's new tires? and it's for a good cause (someone help me come up with one... quick), and I'm pretty sure I only live once... and it's THERE... | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Don, i'll have Madduck's 12X here during Oktoberfast (having just done a cross-country break-in ride on it), and we *should* have at least three others here as well. will be fun to see what the things are really made of. yep, pretty sure we only live once. | ||
| Denisea |
hmmmm.... sounds like the makings of The Buellie Boyz Club. | ||
| Sleez |
looking like i may be booked during oktoberfast this year, just got chosen to costar in a local stage show, we'll see what i can do! i was really looking forward to riding with real buellers again!! | ||
| Azbueller |
Looks like we won't be bringing Bart, he left me a voice mail Sunday saying that Sunday was his last day in Phoenix before moving to Albuquerque NM. He said he'll be coming back a couple of weekends in August to finish up. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
SLeeZ, bummer on the one hand, very cool on the other. break a leg, dood. bummer 'bout Bart, too. me 'n D MISS him.  | ||
| Bartimus |
Mr. Yamamotosan!!! What do you have up your sleeve THIS time? I saw your post on the AZ thread. What's up with the x-country trip? You escorting Alex to OctoberFast or are you picking up a new Buell??? You can catch me on the New Mexico thread now, heck, no one else posts there!!! he he hehe Time for me to wake these guys up!!! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
actually i WILL be riding with Alex for a couple of days, will see if i can hi-jack him and drag him out our direction. see all the sordid details in Tale Section. good luck in NM, looking forward to our next ride. how 'bout you party in Vegas with us on 9/8? Unibear might be with us, and he misses you dearly. FB | ||
| Prior |
Bart and Ferris, Anything is a possibility. I'm not necessarily up to putting my job up for auction for a trip (BART), but we'll see what transpires. I got the short end of the stick with the vacation thing, the new'uns they are hiring are coming in a 10 days, I'm an old'un and get 5. 15 next year though, with an option to buy 8 more. I could do a hell of a trip next year and be paid for the whole damn thing. Which I am planning on doing. Bart, clear a day or two, never spent any time in New Mexico other than that 4 corners place when I was about 16" tall... IF I play my cards right and step lightly at work, there may be a few extra days on the road for this trip. I have a craving for some more OK Joes BBQ, and haven't ridden Colorado with Ferris, yet... | ||
| Bartimus |
Sounds like the making of a Colorado/New Mexico road trip. I couldn't think of two better friends to ride the rockies with then you and Ferris. Vacations are certainly a possibility now for me, since the company I am with loves me soooo much, and really go the extra mile to make sure I get some ride time in. ("sure you can haul one of your bikes in the company truck, no problem" ) The mountains are Beulltiful here in Northern New Mexico, and we ALL know how great the rockies are. Now that I'm in Albuquerque, I'm closer to the main east/west throughfares, and can meet folks as they pass through. September is a bust for me Ferris, if I blow off the ridefest, I can possibly make the OctoberFast. decisions, decisions... I can't wait to see the write up and pictures following THIS adventure, Mr. Yamamotosan!!! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
thanks Bart, and good luck with your new program. would LOVE to have you show us around NM some time. me 'n FMJ did a BRAG ride with Chick and Erik and a TON of Buellers up to Taos in '99, had a blast, and GORGEOUS country. won't be an Oktoberfast next year, at least as we presently know it, and the year after that who knows... have fun and be safe Bart, looking forward to seeing you wake up New Mexico. FB | ||
| Reindog |
Just made Montecito Lodge reservations so Laurie and I are dialed in for Oktoberfast! Hurl Deck, here I come! Cant wait to take license plate XB12XXX on her paces through the Sequoias! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
ground control to Forger Tom... looks like we're gonna have our own little Uly gang for XXXoberfast, at least four that i can think of. FB | ||
| Rr_eater |
FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH My friend Don, to be addressed here forth as the infamous "DUC", is going to make a personal appearance at OctoberFast. Why is this so monumental you say?? Well... Duc is retiring from active duty with the US Army, after 20 years of faithful devotion to duty this fall, and is making his farewell "Quak Killz" tour of the US. He has completely appended his planned itinerary to include, specifically, the OctoberFast hiatus in the Sequoias, after reading this archive and last years historical post. But again, you ask yourselves, so??? He will be traveling all the way from the East Coast, Maryland to be exact, to ride here in the Giants with us!! I will be honored to ride along side both him and the great company of OctoberFast, and honored to be part of his Active Duty Retirement Tour. I am not sure if Duc will post here, though I know he has seen the writing on these pages, and just to add to the anticipation Ferris, Duc is in cahoots with DaveS, and you know what that means?!?!?! "Add ANOTHER XBX'r to the hurl deck"!! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
way cool RR Muncher, it'll be an honor to have Duc with us. riding all the way across the country just to hang out with some moto-loons for a weekend??? sounds like something I would do... | ||
| Ebear |
Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 06:02 pm: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy Guys...My first time posting to your area....This is my last ditch effort to entice you great folks(and I know you are 'cause Ferris said so!) into coming to Oktoberfast!.... I remember the original attempt to do this was somewhat thwarted because someone accused Kalifornicate of thinking it was the "Golden State"....well,it is!...LOL...but not for what you think!What makes it THAT way is not the housing costs or the high cost of anything...rather it is the incredible kindness and generosity of some of the people(much like alot of YOU people) that call this their home... I'm talking about people like Jerry and Denise and Al and Joanne and Don and Arlene(Ar'lean') Sabatino and on and on.Jerry and Denise open their homes to us unselfishly and ask US to come there and stay,and drink their beer and use their stuff and they feed us and let us plod through their home with no issue and no agenda other than to see us have a great time and get to know them for the wonderful people they are....It just DOESN'T get any better than this...just ask ANY of the past participants....go ahead....I'll wait...........................................................OK...convinced ?????...you should be !!!And since I feel the cost of the trip to The Giant Sequoias might be prohibitive to some(God only knows I certainly don't have alot of extra money these days!)If you examine the cost versus the "value received" this may be the cheapest "Best Time" you can have legally! Consider the Lodge cost.... Friday night.....cost...$0 Saturday night...cost...$99.00 Sunday night.....cost...$99.00 Now,what do we get for this $200 bucks???? How about 2 dinners from a fine Chef..at minimum worth probably about $25.00 each..2 lunches worth at minimum $15.00 each and 2 breakfasts worth about $10.00 each......adds up to about $100.00 bucks..subtract from $200.oo bucks equals 50 bucks a night,to stay with the oldest living things on earth..no,not me and Ferris!!..but the most INCREDIBLE trees you'll see around.And to hang with your Bueller friends and if you bring kids the lodge will show them one of the most fun and educational times they could spend in the Outdoors...Now...how could you NOT come??????? Got ME!!!!so if you might reconsider,and were all hoping you do,please check out the Oktoberfast 2005 thread and reserve your space at the Montecito Lodge...and we'll be awaiting you with outstretched hands(holding some GREAT beers) for your arrival.....Cheers!!!! | ||
| Unibear12r |
I've kinda delayed posting this... I'm not going to make Octoberfast this year due to a work conflect. Too bad cuz it's going to be a blast! If possible I'll try to get by at some point to say Hi but I'll be working long night shifts so it's not likely. Have fun everybody! | ||
| Careyj |
Damn that sucks Glen!!! I was looking foward to chatting with you at 3am again!!! | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Glenn, that sucks HARD, but i understand and support your decision. still keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle, my friend. FB | ||
| Denisea |
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| Careyj |
Glenn, thats what SICK DAYS are for!!!   | ||
| Unibear12r |
If it was my regular job I wouldn't even have to be "sick" (like today! ha-ha) but this is a special gig with friends I do every year and they depend on me. My substitute arrangements fell through and at the moment I don't see another way. Making Springfast and then Octoberfast would make for a Great two wheel year. But I've got no room to be upset as I've been a part of a LOT of great rides/times with many of you just this year. And there is still more coming up! In fact I would have to rate this as the best motorcycling year of my life even having to miss Ofast and that would be in no small part due to all of you! Thank you.  Sides I don't think I could stand even the sight of another Goldschlagger bottle yet-and Jerry had the Lodge stock up!  | ||
| Careyj |
I understand Glenn, hope you at least stop Jerrys place or the Lodge to say hi and see this,  and this,  and this,  | ||
| Unibear12r |
Gota love how Jerry turns red and can't keep his eyes open when he drinks!  | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
hey, at least i'm a happy drunk. |
