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Tandemtommy
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 01:50 pm: |
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just wanted to say hello, I bought your book a couple years ago and have read and reread it many many times. In 1996 I test rode a s1 at topeka HD during a demo promotion, Jim was the salesman, just saw the picture of you at topeka and thought of that day 15 years ago. Tom |
Court
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 02:38 pm: |
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That would be Jim of the famed Jim & Bonnie Robinson duo. You are a lucky guy . . you and I enjoyed the benefit of working with one of the best motorcycle dealerships in the world . . in fact, they are, the most awarded Harley-Davidson dealership. In those days I sponsored Mike's racing activities and it was when we were racing at the Sacramento Mile that I saw my first Buell. I'd sent a "jacket photo" to the publisher and somehow there was a mix up. The photo they, incorrectly, pulled to use for the back jacket of the book was from that old 1996 Buell S1 Lightning ad that I appeared in. I was a kid then . . . I have photos of Erik and I at the "First Annual Buell Owners Group:" meeting in Topeka . . which was in the late 80's . . . and we were REALLY kids then. Thanks for your kind note, I'm headed to Topeka for a reunion next week . . ask which one and I'll strangle you. What a great place! Court P.S. - You are probably too young but you need to thank your lucky starts that they DID NOT elect me mayor . . . .
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Tandemtommy
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 03:26 pm: |
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thanks for taking the time to reply, have fun in Topeka and choose your route carefully, we have some roads closed due to flooding around these parts. I am "celebrating" my 25 year high school reunion this year, it dosen't seem possible!! Anyhow I always enjoy the pics you post and am looking forward to the 2nd book. Tom |
Oldfartnbuell
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 07:35 pm: |
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Court, I bought my first two Buells from Jim. A 97 that I later destroyed but he was happy to sell me a 99 that I still have. they are great people but haven't seen them in years. |
Court
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 10:47 pm: |
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Shhhhhhh . . .just for you guys. The rest of the world has no idea what they are missing. A couple shots, from hundreds, taken when I was in town for Mom's 80th last September. I love the road that heads West out of town. We still keep the 800 acres out on the Shawnee/Wabaunsee Country line and I took by wife, a native ensconced New Yorker, out to visit last trip. Kansas is like a taste of heaven on earth . . . . I still get folks asking me what it was like to be "raised on a farm". I grew up in Westboro and had never seen a farm until I went to K-State. But once I saw one . . . if I were getting raised again . . I'd choose a farm over NYC or "in town". |
Road_thing
| Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 09:22 am: |
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Some of those Kansas pics look a lot like Texas... ...only wetter! rt |
Balloyd66
| Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011 - 03:32 pm: |
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I saw the Rocky Mountains for the first time in my life last week, (the furthest west I've been since Dodge City) and it was cool, but I sure missed eastern KS. It was good to come home. Nice photos, Court! |
Hacksaw
| Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 10:47 am: |
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I bet Boss Hoggs has a New York customer coming in next week. |
Court
| Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 10:58 am: |
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Grovers |
Hacksaw
| Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 04:06 pm: |
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Guess I will have to try Grovers next time I am in Topeka. |
Court
| Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 04:32 pm: |
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You won't go wrong at either of them. Grovers, at the current location (they were at 29th and Kansas Avenue but moved about 22 years ago) is about a chip shot from the center of Westboro so it's quick and easy. We still use Boss Hawgs when we're having folks over in NYC. They do a great job of packing stuff up in dry ice and over-nighting it . . great way to handle a BBQ jones! Are you in Topeka racing or for work? I may get in the week after next . . still up in the air. I'm hoping to drive but we'll see. Regardless . . you can bet BBQ will be on the agenda! |
Hacksaw
| Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 04:43 pm: |
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I am in California. My sister in law and her family live in Topeka. We go there every two to three years. That is a beautiful 800 acres. |
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