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Jugallo94
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 03:42 pm: |
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Well since Madduck was nice enough to loan his new bike without even riding it, and asked someone to start a list, guess I will start it up. Chime in anyone who participated in any way in the FBRAT epic adventure. |
Mikej
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 04:05 pm: |
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All I did was show up in Appleton to say hello, but I guess that counts for something, eh? |
Tripper
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 04:51 pm: |
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I found him a BBQ chef in KC... on a holiday! |
Dtx
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 06:00 pm: |
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I was there and loved every minute of it! Drake Tollefson- Olathe, KS |
Daves
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 08:58 pm: |
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Me! |
Prior
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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Me too! |
Reepicheep
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 09:19 pm: |
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Does frantically clicking the "new messages" link every night count? *click* *click* *click* |
Kandie
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 09:43 pm: |
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Me, Buck and Jake "three"! |
Dustyjacket
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:32 pm: |
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I tailed Jerry and the KC MOBBERS through some interesting turns.....then ate BBQ. |
Bjack
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:41 pm: |
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I only got to meet up with the KC group and Jerry in "Nowhere, Missouri" and ride a short way Monday. Enjoyed meeting everyone, sorry I couldn't ride with you longer and really sorry I missed the bbq in Lee's Summit. Bruce Jackson - Maryville, Missouri |
Iamike
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:59 pm: |
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I was able to help escort the FBRAT from Dubuque (on the Mississippi) to Waterloo. Mostly though, I just watched and laughed and explained to many of the spectators at the Field of Dreams why Ferris was running around a baseball field with a motorcycle. Luckily young Alex had cleared it with the owner so he was cool with the plan. |
Prior
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:12 pm: |
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Mike, You weren't on the field at the time, you were standing on the sidelines... There were sooo many kids asking 'Dad, why is there a motorcycle on the field' and 'Mom, is he crazy' etc. Loved the excuse we adopted, he's from California, 'nough said. Don was cool with the whole thing, I'm sure Jerry will have the events leading up to the bike being on the field posted later. Erik is the man. |
Wyckedflesh
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 01:10 am: |
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'Dad, why is there a motorcycle on the field' Kids these days...don't they ever get to see Bad News Bears with Walter instead of Billy Bob? |
Thunder
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 10:30 am: |
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Me also - BBQ chief in KC & ride to Topeka then onto Hays KS... ZZZzzz |
Shazam
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:31 pm: |
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also involved in a small way. Sam Minnich - Shawnee, KS |
Wyckedflesh
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:36 pm: |
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Participent in thoughts, and good wishes...just not in a physical aspect...but damn do I wish I was riding with him. |
Iamike
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:53 pm: |
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Alex- I was talking to the people on the bleachers. I'm glad that you still have a job, I'd hate to have you out on the streets raising a ruckus on that loud bike of yours. |
Hanses25
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 11:22 pm: |
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Rode with Jerry and Alex through the twisty roads in Missouri. JJ Hanses Olathe KS. |
Kccyclone
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 08:32 am: |
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I also rode on the Missouri trek...What a day!!!! Larry Friedberg Olathe Kansas |
John89147
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 09:35 am: |
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Anyone know how to get a hold of Jerry? We are supposed to get together tonight at the Luxor with some other friends of mine from AZ. If I could get his cell #, that would be great. If not, can someone give him mine? PM me and I'll give it to you. Thanks. |
Ebear
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 10:05 am: |
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Ebear here.I mapped out ride through SoCal to Ocotillo and part way up to Ortega Hway.Will be leading this Sat and Shooting pics for Ferris. |
Mikej
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 10:18 am: |
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Ebear, Does any of that route include Anza Borrego? Seems like that would be an ideal area for the Uly. Of course soft blown sand on asphalt isn't too friendly to most any bike. |
99buellx1
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 10:38 am: |
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Yup, Iowa portion. |
Usroute66
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 01:52 pm: |
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Also helped map out a portion of the SoCal route with Ebear...also supplying 4 wheel vehicle to carry tents and related sleeping equipment to Ocotillo Wells (and a cooler with Duarte Micro Brews ) Scott Page, Los Angeles (East Culver City, CA adjacent) |
Sparky
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 04:01 pm: |
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Mapped the Hells Kitchen to Rock Store and Rock Store to Santa Barbara portions of Sunday's 9/11 ride. Will meet the gang at Hells Kitchen and lead the group from there. Ebear, are you gonna be shooting pix on this Sunday too? If so, I'll point out the spots for you to be positioned for the "Get airborne" and Venice canals shoots. Darryl Salmon, Hawthorne (close to LAX), Ca |
Jim_sb
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 04:19 pm: |
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Sparky, did your computer estimate it would take 5 hours to get from the Rock Store to Santa Barbara? If so, you need to get some more RAM in that thing. See you Sunday. You do allow TUBE frame S2's don't you? Jim in Santa Barbara |
Reindog
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 05:32 pm: |
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Reiner here. FBRAT Cheerleader and madman extraordinaire. Participant in the upcoming immolation of the Buelling Man at Ocotillo Wells and 700+ miles riding through the nooks and crannies of SoCal with Fearless Ferris. Tom Reiner. Carlsbad, CA. (Message edited by reindog on September 08, 2005) |
Sparky
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 09:01 pm: |
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Jim_SB, No, LOL. 5 hrs was for the previous leg. It's 3 hrs, 42 min from RS to SB, but we can probably do it in 2 1/2 for Fast Ferris. The 5 hrs was a transcription error (ahem) from the mapper to the BadWeb. DOH! All kinds of S2's are allowed. |
Jim_sb
| Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 11:10 pm: |
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Hi Sparky, 3:42???? Huh? For 110 miles? Lemme see, that's averaging about 29.7 mph? Now revised to mebbe 2.5 hours averaging 44mph? I get it. This is one of those "stop and smell the roses" rides. Okey dokey. So Sparky, are you coming to SB for dinnner at my place? Anyone else? I need to have at least some idea you know... Jim in Santa Barbara |
Firerider
| Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 12:16 pm: |
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Ferris.. I was more than glad to see you off on the start of your epic journey. I was only able to ride from Appleton to the Dells, but it was great. Props to you to Dale for that awesome route. Keep the great pics coming Ferris! |
Ebear
| Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 05:58 pm: |
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Mikej....Actually Ocotillo Wells is at the southeast corner of Anza Borrego Desert.LOTS and LOTS of blown sand...might be exiting through Borrego Springs up Montezuma Grade....even in the Winter you can cook an egg on the asphalt!! |
Ebear
| Posted on Friday, September 09, 2005 - 06:02 pm: |
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Leaving work right NOW!!!!yahoooo...headed for Wrightwood....see ya there Reindoggie and American Sport Bike Al!!!(I'll throw some Brewskies in the Reefer when I get there!!!!)BYEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee |
Charlieboy6649
| Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 01:39 pm: |
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Leaving in about two hours to meet up with him in Julian. Riding the 78 E to Buelling man!!!!! Yahooooooooooooooooo! |
Firemanjim
| Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 04:36 pm: |
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Jim,S-2's were already in attendance as mine original S-2 was along on the LV-Lake Isabella section.Left Vacaville and took 12 to I-5 to 99 to 108/120 over to 395 to 168 to 266 to 95 to 93 to Nellis AFB for about 700 miles the first day.120 rocked!!! As did parts of 168. Left with the crew from Lake Isabella just so I could ride the Lions Trail with Jerry.Always a good ride.Had one moment going into hard right hander that had sand in it--sent the S-2 sliding both tires all leaned over,had to push off hard with the right foot and tweaked my back big time.Was so much fun trying to get off the bike at gas stops on the way home. Big thanks to Jerry and Denise for the hospitality at the Thunderdome!And it was great to ride with Mark and Glenn. |
Jim_sb
| Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 04:51 pm: |
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quote:going into hard right hander that had sand in it--sent the S-2 sliding both tires all leaned over,had to push off hard with the right foot
Dirt bike riding skills can save you sometimes! That's why I'm keeping my DRZ. Regards, Jim in Santa Barbara |
Denisea
| Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 08:19 pm: |
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So how did I miss this thread? lordmercie - Just VTC stuff. Fabuellestic to be along for the ride! |
Littlebuggles
| Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 08:20 pm: |
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Rode along through Utah. -Mike |
Firemanjim
| Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 09:21 pm: |
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"Dirt bike riding skills can save you sometimes!" Amen,Jim.Those habits/skills have saved me too many times to count. |
Unibear12r
| Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 02:18 am: |
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I rode with the group from Furnace Creek in Death Valley to the 'Dome. Had a great time with Jerry, Denise, Mark and Firemanjim. Thank you all. |
Tbear
| Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 11:44 pm: |
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I guess I should fess up to being responsible for the Pikes Peak and Phantom Canyon part of this adventure, Great Bike, Great Roads and best of all GREAT FRIENDS !! |
Lurch
| Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 03:03 pm: |
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I had dinner with FB in Waterloo.... |
Bbstacker
| Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:02 am: |
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Hooked up with the Vegas contingent at Nellis AFB Thursday night. Picked up Glenn Friday afternoon at Furnace Creek. Lost Jim Saturday morning then on to Wrightwood to pick up those going on to Ocotillo. Camped at Ocotillo Saturday night and peeled off from the group Sunday morning as we crossed th I-15. |