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Alright guys and gals. Can I get a sound off again on who is going to Bluebonnet Hangover on May 19-21?
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Ed, Diane, Becky, Arron and maybe more, at the Budget Host Inn. Leaving the 18th and back on the 21st.
Ed
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Okay, so I gotta ask: What is Bluebonnet hangover? I hope to be rid of my hangover by that weekend.
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I'm planning on going Thurs a.m. and Vicky will be driving over on Thurs nite (she gots to work thurs). Got reservations in Freddyburg ;D for the 18-20
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Steve,
I will be in the Hill Country from the 11th thru the 21st. I know, poor me. ;D I will have family visiting the 19 thru the 21st so I don't know what my riding schedule will be for the Hangover. Hopefully I will be able to at least catch up with ya'll for a howdy and a beer sometime over the weekend.
Bill
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This is for the people who were unable to change their dates to the weekend of the 12th when the actual rally is going to be. So several of us are going to do a mimi rally the weekend of th 19th. If anyone is unable to attend Bluebonnet Thunder on the 12th and would like to join us they are more than welcome. We are not trying to upstage the main rally and would never want to. We were just unable to change the dates and still wanted to ride the hill country.
Ed
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Bigbird and myself are planning on attending the weekend of the 12th..
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I (TomVTX) will meet and ride on Saturday the 20th and will be around if there's going to be a group meal somewhere. As soon as a time and place to meet on Saturday is determined, post so those that are going to attend that weekend will know. I would like to reemphasize what was said above - that this weekend of riding is not meant to replace the original BBT. There are some that could not change their days off, vacation, plans, etc...but still wanted to ride so the weekend of the 19th is BBT III.5 (hangover)
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Sandy and i will be at the hangover weekend, leaving on thurs and coming back sun. staying in fredricksburg.
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QUOTE:this moving text make me sick, stop using it
Mike & I will be there and we're staying at the Budget Host
How about I stop the text but make it GLOW hehehe
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this moving text make me sick, stop using it :o :o :o :o ;D ;D
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Kathy and I have reservations at the Express for Friday and Saturday, plans are to be there!!
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Is Hangover for couples only or are any "real men" going? ???
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should we start talking about a schedule yet?
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I might go just for the day.
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Will be there the 18th to the 21st if things go as planned Chad
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Will be there the 18th to the 21st if things go as planned Chad
Hate I'll miss ya Chad, I'll be at BBTIII the 12-14
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Will be there the 18th to the 21st if things go as planned Chad
Hate I'll miss ya Chad, I'll be at BBTIII the 12-14
thats ok, go ahead and swim with the current
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I swim real well ;D
A meeting place would be great on friday or??? :) Chad
Sorry about not being to go the 12th Snake will miss you to. : ((
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No rout has been planned yet to Fredricksburg for Thursday. Becky gets off at 8:00 AM from work. Wanted to see if we could meet somewhere on the northside if possible for breakfast around 9 or so and leve from there. We can plan the rout accordingly. Friday Enchanted Rock ride and then to Cooper's in Llano for lunch, and can figure another ride from there. Saturday Medina, Vanderpool, Leakey ride and I think a dinner reservcation has been set up in town for that night. Details to be worked out soon.
Ed
PS Steve got your PM and will get back with you soon, hopefully this weekend.
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I figure the bunch I will be with will leave around 9am or so from the Dallas area. So won't be down there until later in the afternoon on Thursday. Chad
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No rout has been planned yet to Fredricksburg for Thursday. Becky gets off at 8:00 AM from work. Wanted to see if we could meet somewhere on the northside if possible for breakfast around 9 or so and leve from there. We can plan the rout accordingly. Friday Enchanted Rock ride and then to Cooper's in Llano for lunch, and can figure another ride from there. Saturday Medina, Vanderpool, Leakey ride and I think a dinner reservcation has been set up in town for that night. Details to be worked out soon.
Ed
PS Steve got your PM and will get back with you soon, hopefully this weekend.
sounds good to me but, I think the winpy south sidders wanted to leave a bit later, XLR8 was talking about leaveing Pasadena at 10AM
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That’s no problem; all we need to do is start getting organized in the next couple of weeks, we’re still 3 weeks out yet. We know what day we’re leaving, time and way aren’t that important as long as we get there. That’s what a vacation (time off) is all about, we won’t sweat the small stuff.
Ed
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No rout has been planned yet to Fredricksburg for Thursday. Becky gets off at 8:00 AM from work. Wanted to see if we could meet somewhere on the northside if possible for breakfast around 9 or so and leve from there. We can plan the rout accordingly. Friday Enchanted Rock ride and then to Cooper's in Llano for lunch, and can figure another ride from there. Saturday Medina, Vanderpool, Leakey ride and I think a dinner reservcation has been set up in town for that night. Details to be worked out soon.
Ed
PS Steve got your PM and will get back with you soon, hopefully this weekend.
sounds good to me but, I think the winpy south sidders wanted to leave a bit later, XLR8 was talking about leaveing Pasadena at 10AM
Let's not go and start talkin crazy. I was just messin about leavin at 10 a.m. I'm thinking the Alvin crew and Pati were wanting to leave around 7 a.m. I guess the real question is whether Mel is going to ride the tribal flamed mood swing or not. How comfortable she is will set the pace. I didn't want to blast highways the whole way. I figure we could meet Arch and the north side crew around Brenham or Giddings on HWY290. It really makes more sense than us traveling 1 or more hours north then all the way out west. It's kind of the same issue we presented last year. So if we head nothwest and the northsiders head west we can meet out there somewhere. Also we've talked about considering skirting Austin all together and heading south through San Marcos and then out some smaller country roads to avoid traffic for Mel. That's kind of what's been thrown around so far.
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Let's not go and start talkin crazy. I was just messin about leavin at 10 a.m. I'm thinking the Alvin crew and Pati were wanting to leave around 7 a.m. I guess the real question is whether Mel is going to ride the tribal flamed mood swing or not. How comfortable she is will set the pace. I didn't want to blast highways the whole way. I figure we could meet Arch and the north side crew around Brenham or Giddings on HWY290. It really makes more sense than us traveling 1 or more hours north then all the way out west. It's kind of the same issue we presented last year. So if we head nothwest and the northsiders head west we can meet out there somewhere. Also we've talked about considering skirting Austin all together and heading south through San Marcos and then out some smaller country roads to avoid traffic for Mel. That's kind of what's been thrown around so far.
Ahh, thank you Mike! Someone remembered! (my own dh didn't remember the whole "skirting Austin" talk - lol) My tank should be back sometime next week and I've been taking it to work. So - we shall see! I have to go to Houston for a drug test on the 8th - I'll take it then too (if it's back together) - so if I can take it into Houston, I should be fine in Austin! ROFL! Plus, steve said something about me getting together w/ a few more folks for a group ride - so I can *feel the love* before Bluebonnet! ;)
Anyway - y'all plan your fun, I'll be there. But, if Steve and I disappear at some point, it's b/c I've needed to slow it down. I don't want to be the cause of anyone else going slower than they are comfy.
LET'S GO TAKE A RIDE ON MY MOOD SWINGS
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Put me down for two
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Ahh, thank you Mike! Someone remembered! (my own dh didn't remember the whole "skirting Austin" talk - lol) My tank should be back sometime next week and I've been taking it to work. So - we shall see! I have to go to Houston for a drug test on the 8th - I'll take it then too (if it's back together) - so if I can take it into Houston, I should be fine in Austin! ROFL! Plus, steve said something about me getting together w/ a few more folks for a group ride - so I can *feel the love* before Bluebonnet! ;)
Anyway - y'all plan your fun, I'll be there. But, if Steve and I disappear at some point, it's b/c I've needed to slow it down. I don't want to be the cause of anyone else going slower than they are comfy.
LET'S GO TAKE A RIDE ON MY MOOD SWINGS
I will probably be back with y'all since I will have just gotten off of work at 8am. WOOHOO tons of fun :)
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I am in no hurry to get there, its the getting there part that makes the trip.
as far a mel ridding in a group, the best spot for noobs (not dissin ya mel) is second or third spot in the group. Im sure she will do fine in a group if she is close to the leader. you dont have to worry about alot of thiings when you are up front.
we can stop as offen as she (or anyone else) want to, we got all day to get there.
I agree the back roads are the better route, and we can meet anytime or anywhere.
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I'll be thar with future x brother in law - in tow.
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I figure the bunch I will be with will leave around 9am or so from the Dallas area. So won't be down there until later in the afternoon on Thursday. Chad
We can try to get an earlier launch time if you like Chad - aside from you, me and Future X - I'm not sure who else will be riding down with us. Depending on route - I know a really good steak house in Austin.
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Sounds good to me!! I will just go with the flow. Another guy that I ride with ( MiniCop) says he will go down with us. So 3 VTXs on the road. Say 5 am?? lol Just kidding anytime is good. Chad
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If any others want to ride down from the Dallas area on the 18th Thursday just PM me and will see about meeting up for a ride down to the Hill Country. Later, Chad 8)
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I'm gonna get to make this one as well as the previous one. For the hangover I'm going it alone though Maria has to get back to work. Does anyone need a bunk mate for the weekend. The cheaper the better... No shithole of a motel is to shitty for me. If you have room or need a roomie to cut costs give me a holler
281-432-9317
Brian
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I'm gonna get to make this one as well as the previous one. For the hangover I'm going it alone though Maria has to get back to work. Does anyone need a bunk mate for the weekend. The cheaper the better... No shithole of a motel is to shitty for me. If you have room or need a roomie to cut costs give me a holler
281-432-9317
Brian
Be sure to look in your mirrors. ;D
We're glad you're coming.
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I'm gonna get to make this one as well as the previous one. For the hangover I'm going it alone though Maria has to get back to work. Does anyone need a bunk mate for the weekend. The cheaper the better... No shithole of a motel is to shitty for me. If you have room or need a roomie to cut costs give me a holler
281-432-9317
Brian
Be sure to look in your mirrors. ;D
We're glad you're coming.
I'm glad to be coming as well:D I'll get to ride the bike there and back the hangover weekend but have to trailer to BBTIII
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Might try to make both - at least ride out there for the day. Won't know until that week because of work.
Hope y'all don't mind a newbie. I will keep checking the post for a schedule.
Brent
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Might try to make both - at least ride out there for the day. Won't know until that week because of work.
Hope y'all don't mind a newbie. I will keep checking the post for a schedule.
Brent
We're all newbies now. ;D
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Hey while your out riding your X can I use your room and take a nap? ;D
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Hey while your out riding your X can I use your room and take a nap? ;D
1 day 1 hour and 11 minutes online already, yes you need a nap!
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Hey while your out riding your X can I use your room and take a nap? ;D
1 day 1 hour and 11 minutes online already, yes you need a nap!
;D
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Sounds good to me!! I will just go with the flow. Another guy that I ride with ( MiniCop) says he will go down with us. So 3 VTXs on the road. Say 5 am?? lol Just kidding anytime is good. Chad
We can shoot forsome time between then & 7 if you like - it's all about the eating for me - just incase you didn'tm pick up on that - forgot Future X will be following down later in the after noon. Will be getting together with him later over draught and brat's to plan it out. If I can get enough advanced notice I'll send you and invite (if not too far) would like to get the families together for a chance to know each other.
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I moved this post tonight, and I'll tell you why.
I sure understand the disappointment of the original posters not being able to attend the rally, but when you post up a competing event, and offer it as an alternative to the rally, by naming it Bluebonnet hangover, you're putting the whole club at risk of not making our numbers, and ending up not having enough money to pay our bills when we settle up at the end of the rally. That means some of us are gonna have to cough up the cash out of our own pockets to cover the shortfall.
I sure wish you'd come to the rally, and if you can't, I'm going to miss you, and I mean that. If you want to schedule a ride, then more power to you. But don't advertise it against the event sponsored by the club, or pull people away that might have otherwise attended the event. We go out on a big limb every year to put on this event, and it won't take much of a disaster to kill it this early on.
The Bluebonnet Thunder forum is for posts about the rally. This hangover thing, while well intended, doesn't belong in there where it might confuse people and attract them away from the event. This is just a ride, not an element of the rally.
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I moved this post tonight, and I'll tell you why.
I sure understand the disappointment of the original posters not being able to attend the rally, but when you post up a competing event, and offer it as an alternative to the rally, by naming it Bluebonnet hangover, you're putting the whole club at risk of not making our numbers, and ending up not having enough money to pay our bills when we settle up at the end of the rally. That means some of us are gonna have to cough up the cash out of our own pockets to cover the shortfall.
I sure wish you'd come to the rally, and if you can't, I'm going to miss you, and I mean that. If you want to schedule a ride, then more power to you. But don't advertise it against the event sponsored by the club, or pull people away that might have otherwise attended the event. We go out on a big limb every year to put on this event, and it won't take much of a disaster to kill it this early on.
The Bluebonnet Thunder forum is for posts about the rally. This hangover thing, while well intended, doesn't belong in there where it might confuse people and attract them away from the event. This is just a ride, not an element of the rally.
This is for the people who were unable to change their dates to the weekend of the 12th when the actual rally is going to be. So several of us are going to do a mini rally the weekend of the 19th. If anyone is unable to attend Bluebonnet Thunder on the 12th and would like to join us they are more than welcome. We are not trying to upstage the main rally and would never want to. We were just unable to change the dates and still wanted to ride the hill country.
Ed
Sorry if we have caused any confusion Tapper. Again, this is NOT a competing event, but rather a last out for those that were left with no alternative. This is a supplement to BBT3, weather sanctioned or not, and I could be wrong but I don't think we have stolen anyone who had the option to attend the rally. There are a few that will be attending both. This "mini rally" was posted both here and on the old board, and we made sure to very carefully explain that we were in no way trying to upstage BBT3. There is no intention to sever off part of the group or create a rebel faction.;D Had we had good dates for the rally from the beginning, or been notified of the change earlier, believe me when I say that we would ALL be riding together this year.
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For those that will be attending Hangover, and will not be able to make BBT3, I would like to lay a suggestion on the table for discussion. Tapper has stated a concern about meeting financial obligations for BBT3. I do understand that this could be a problem, and while I don't think we are the cause for this, I would like to see if we could help out in the interest of the Texas X Riders. I would like to perpose one of two scenerios.
1. Those that are attending Hangover and not BBT3, could go ahead and register for BBT3. This would supply funds for our financial commitments, and you would recieve a shirt and ride pin.
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2. Durring our Saturday dinner at Hangover, we could "pass the helmet" for donations to circumvent our absence at BBT3. Myself, Arch, or PepsX could then make sure that this money is passed on to RD to help with the expenses for BBT3.
If anyone has another option, please feel free to post it. I am only trying to look out for the good of the group as a whole. Please let me know your thoughts.
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I understand that bro, and I'm not accusing you of a nefarious deed. Ijust think the issue could be avoided entirely, by not referring to it as an "event". It's a private ride, for a few friends that couldn't make the rally. Calling it a "mini Rally" or naming it, sort of encourages folks to view this as an alternative.
Passing the helmet is a nice gesture, but won't be necessary if we make our numbers. Y'all are good ol boys, and no one's arguing that. I'm just asking you to put your energy and efforts into promoting the rally itself, even if you can't make it, for the good of the club. Now, we've got y'all advertising a thing the weekend after, and another group that wants to do a tech session. If you were someone who'd only been here a year, what would you think?
That damned reservation. I swear by God, we scheduled that for the weekend after Mother's day. I was sitting right there when RD paid her too. How it got changed to the 12th, I do not know. But that wasn't the date we asked for.
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I understand that bro, and I'm not accusing you of a nefarious deed. Ijust think the issue could be avoided entirely, by not referring to it as an "event". It's a private ride, for a few friends that couldn't make the rally. Calling it a "mini Rally" or naming it, sort of encourages folks to view this as an alternative.
Passing the helmet is a nice gesture, but won't be necessary if we make our numbers. Y'all are good ol boys, and no one's arguing that. I'm just asking you to put your energy and efforts into promoting the rally itself, even if you can't make it, for the good of the club. Now, we've got y'all advertising a thing the weekend after, and another group that wants to do a tech session. If you were someone who'd only been here a year, what would you think?
That damned reservation. I swear by God, we scheduled that for the weekend after Mother's day. I was sitting right there when RD paid her too. How it got changed to the 12th, I do not know. But that wasn't the date we asked for.
Tapper,
Are you asking us to not do this at all? This IS an event that has been posted for quite some time, an IS an alternative to BBT3 for those that could not rescedule at such late notice. It is not a single ride, and a few folks are planning to go BECAUSE they could not change their plans. I don't know how it looks to new members, but the fact is regardless of why, a sceduling snafu was made. Those that still wanted to spend a weekend in the Texas Hill Country, decided we would. And we are trying to make it as much like BBT as possible, not to detract from BBT, but to in fact offer an alternative. Had we not planned this trip, you would have had the same turnout for BBT3. If it's an issue of money, let me know. I will be the first to help out. But don't repremand us for trying to make lemonaid when we were handed lemons. That's really all I have to say. In a way I didn't want to say anything, but still yet, I felt I needed to say something. If it's that much of a big deal, delete this thread altogether.
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I'm gonna get to make this one as well as the previous one. For the hangover I'm going it alone though Maria has to get back to work. Does anyone need a bunk mate for the weekend. The cheaper the better... No shithole of a motel is to shitty for me. If you have room or need a roomie to cut costs give me a holler
281-432-9317
Brian
I'll need a place to stay of you have room for me...
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I'll give you a shout. I don't have a room but if I have someone to split one with I can see what I can come up with.
Brian
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Don't know about anybody else but I have already registered for BBT, just to support the rally, and I wanted the shirts and pins. Becky is also going to register for the same reason. I hope this isn’t going to be a problem, not trying to generate any more confusion than there already is.
Ed
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this is really starting to leave a bad taste in my mouth.
it was impossible for me to attend the mothers day ralley but got excited about the follow up (orriginal date posted from way back) when it became possible fo me to attend and meet up with some of the other riders that could not make the moved date of the BBTIII. and now asking us to "keep it quite boys" so you wont draw others from the orriginal moved date ralley, and dont post it anywhere close to, or even call it anything close to BBT just hits me wrong. this was not planned to compete with, but was an oppertunity for the rest of the group that could not attend the screwed up date BBT to get together and meet and ride together. now it seems like we are being accusted of taking money away from BBTIII, what money? Ill be happy to help out if you need to overcome a $$ shortfall for a schedule screwup if needed. but dont treat us like red headded step children when it was not our fault someone didnt get dates in writting with a confirmed reservation.
and just to let you know i have deleted half this post out of respect for the leaders (??) of this group.
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I thought he said delete this thread, not him :o
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Also the eye roll keeps giving me a smiley face.
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Sounds good to me!! I will just go with the flow. Another guy that I ride with ( MiniCop) says he will go down with us. So 3 VTXs on the road. Say 5 am?? lol Just kidding anytime is good. Chad
We can shoot forsome time between then & 7 if you like - it's all about the eating for me - just incase you didn'tm pick up on that - forgot Future X will be following down later in the after noon. Will be getting together with him later over draught and brat's to plan it out. If I can get enough advanced notice I'll send you and invite (if not too far) would like to get the families together for a chance to know each other.
Sounds good to me. Any afternoon weekend will work.
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I thought he said delete this thread, not him :o
Steve
Steve (Cybrhick) in his displeasure over rules and interference into peoples lives removed himself in protest, Tapper did not remove him.
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I thought he said delete this thread, not him :o
Steve
Steve (Cybrhick) in his displeasure over rules and interference into peoples lives removed himself in protest, Tapper did not remove him.
Thanks
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:) :)
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I don't get the big problem but I"m not a big conformer to rules a lot of the time - or authority. ;) But I really think if this was as big of a problem as it seems it's become w/ some people - it SHOULD have been brought out when this all happened. The BBTHangover thread was in the BBT forum on the old board. When this board was put up - the hangover thread was put in the BBT forum. NOW it's a problem? Personally, it seems like some people got their panties in a wad b/c they aren't getting the turnout they expected and are shifting blame to the wrong area. Or maybe they are worried about the hangover rally getting more attendance? Maybe if the dates had been accurate in the first place OR EVEN verifed at a more appropriate time, none of this would have happened. But it did happen and now people are trying to make the best of it. No one is trying to take away from the BBT in any way shape or form. ::)
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I understand that bro, and I'm not accusing you of a nefarious deed. Ijust think the issue could be avoided entirely, by not referring to it as an "event". It's a private ride, for a few friends that couldn't make the rally. Calling it a "mini Rally" or naming it, sort of encourages folks to view this as an alternative.
Passing the helmet is a nice gesture, but won't be necessary if we make our numbers. Y'all are good ol boys, and no one's arguing that. I'm just asking you to put your energy and efforts into promoting the rally itself, even if you can't make it, for the good of the club. Now, we've got y'all advertising a thing the weekend after, and another group that wants to do a tech session. If you were someone who'd only been here a year, what would you think?
That damned reservation. I swear by God, we scheduled that for the weekend after Mother's day. I was sitting right there when RD paid her too. How it got changed to the 12th, I do not know. But that wasn't the date we asked for.
I've only been here for a year and here is what I think. If the dates for BBT III had not been screwed up, this would not be an issue, Period. That being said, trying to appease those who made reservations/plans to meet on the ORIGINAL BBT III dates should not be misconstrued as a competing event, an alternative to BBT III or an attempt to put the whole "club" at risk (whatever that means), but merely trying to salvage a weekend (thanks cyberhick) that was intended to be spent with the group! The fact that we are coming together for a common purpose in itself is considered a "rally" not just a private ride. Any attempt to blame the "Bluebonnet Hangover" rally for not "making your numbers" is flat out irresponsible! Those going on the original dates should not be held responsible for the inept arrangements for the BBT III because we wanted to be there.
Thanks for asking.
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I understand that bro, and I'm not accusing you of a nefarious deed. I just think the issue could be avoided entirely, by not referring to it as an "event". It's a private ride, for a few friends that couldn't make the rally. Calling it a "mini Rally" or naming it, sort of encourages folks to view this as an alternative.
Passing the helmet is a nice gesture, but won't be necessary if we make our numbers. Y'all are good ol boys, and no one's arguing that. I'm just asking you to put your energy and efforts into promoting the rally itself, even if you can't make it, for the good of the club. Now, we've got y'all advertising a thing the weekend after, and another group that wants to do a tech session. If you were someone who'd only been here a year, what would you think?
That damned reservation. I swear by God, we scheduled that for the weekend after Mother's day. I was sitting right there when RD paid her too. How it got changed to the 12th, I do not know. But that wasn't the date we asked for.
I've only been here for a year and here is what I think. If the dates for BBT III had not been screwed up, this would not be an issue, Period. That being said, trying to appease those who made reservations/plans to meet on the ORIGINAL BBT III dates should not be misconstrued as a competing event, an alternative to BBT III or an attempt to put the whole "club" at risk (whatever that means), but merely trying to salvage a weekend (thanks cyberhick) that was intended to be spent with the group! The fact that we are coming together for a common purpose in itself is considered a "rally" not just a private ride. Any attempt to blame the "Bluebonnet Hangover" rally for not "making your numbers" is flat out irresponsible! Those going on the original dates should not be held responsible for the inept arrangements for the BBT III because we wanted to be there.
Thanks for asking.
Consider the possibility that the leadership is probably taking the only course of action they can under the circumstances. It is distasteful and very difficult. Hopefully, everyone will come to understand that the monstrous hurdle in front of the leadership can be stated in TWO words.
1. Lawyers
2. Liability
It sucks and it hurts all of us. Damn the "L" words. >:(
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That's it boys, keep ratcheting up that rhetoric. Call your friends incompetent, inept, accuse them of blaming, cheating, being nazis, just whatever you need to do, to assuage yourself that some huge injustice is being perpetrated on poor pitiful you. As long as you're at it, why not let your self-righteous indignation drive you to create a nice big schism in the club too. That'll show em. Because you've been mightily wronged here, and it's extremely important that you be able to advertise your event in the Bluebonnet Forum. It's worth destroying friendships over, it's just that important.
Tapper, who is not the President of this club, and is speaking only for himself, has dared point out that advertising a personal event which competes directly with an official club event, and might lure people away from that event, is probably a bad thing for the Club.
You can rationalize it all you want to, but the simple fact remains. When you post up an event in the BBT forum saying "hey - come to our hangover. Its in the same place, we're doing the same rides, and it's free, and won't cause you mothers day problems", you're trying to lure people away from the Club's actual event. You know, the one we spent $1K putting up a deposit for at the campground, and the one we still owe money for the balance, catering, etc. Yeah, that one.
Has anyone said you couldn't go ride that weekend? One single person? Answer me this - if it's just a few guys getting together for a ride because they couldn't make the BBT, then why do you need to advertise it in the BBT forum? Why do you need to advertise it at all? Why are you trying to attract more people, knowing that the Club needs everyone it can get to attend the actual official club event? Please explain how you are being harmed here?
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From what I can tell, a small group from Houston is going in the 19th. if you really feel that we cannot share information with each other in this form just say so... some how this have being blown out of proportion... it seems that you "Tapper" is the only one having an issue with us wanting to have a tech seccion to have our bikes ready for the 19th, us going on the 19th etc.
If you recall, there was a poll made and the dates were verified with the majority of the members as far as when to have the rally...
WE ARE NOT COMPITING WITH THE RALLY... If you are worried about money, there are other ways to go about it. A simple:
Hey guy, we screw up this years rally, we are in the hole a few hundred dollars, sorry we screw up some of your vacation plans, but can you help us cover the cost???
Is that so hard to say... I don't think so.
You probably don't care about me and I'm OK with that, I'm just a memeber of the Houston crew... never made a State meet, probably never will... I have gone to the 1st and 2nd rally (for the second rally I was able to postponed my Honeymon just to be able to go to the rally). I was planing on going to the 3rd, I can't do it... I hope "your" rally goes well... as for our weekend ride, I know we are going to have a blast... and for the record, since you feel that a handfull of guys and gals from Houston are ruining your rally... I'M SORRY!!
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I dont have any problem with moving this thread, changing the name of Hangover to something else and i understand the reason why...but I really think this is getting blown out of proportion here. I went back and read the entire thread to make sure i wansnt missing something.
i dont see one place where people who have signed up for BBTIII would be pulled away from it, I would love to attent it myself if it were possible.
and I dont see where you are losing any money from people riding the next weekend. in fact we have offered (the group ridding the following weekend) to help meet the potentioal $$ shortage. we are the ones who could not even go, so how do you lose any of my $$? i put in to buy the tee and pin, and i would not have camped in the campground anyway.
what i dont see is anyone "ratcheting up that rhetoric", or anyone saying "Call your friends incompetent, inept, accuse them of blaming, cheating, being nazis" or I havent seen anyone say, hey, dont go to BBTII that will cost you money, what we are doing is free!
yep, it might have been put in the wrong thread, agreed, but Hick apoligized at least twice for that, offered an alternative to help pay, but yet still gets flamed. thats just wrong IMHO
now i will say to anyone new or considering going to BBTIII
if you have a choice, go to the BBTIII and have a blast, I really wish i could go and meet alot of folks i have only read about. but if it is impossible for you to make it, but are available to come the following weekend, we would love to meet and ride with you. it wont be the same as BBT, no camping out together, no organized BBQ's or food, no roasting marshmellows and singing Kumbya, no tee shirts or pins or other great prizes, it wont be the same. it will be a small group of X riders out for the weekend enjoying each others company and riding the great roads of the hill country.
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If you don't see people ratcheting up the rhetoric, then you haven't looked very hard. I can find "inept" and "Incompetent" just a few posts above this one. I can see where another guy pitched a fit, took his toys, and went home, etc.
One weekend a year, the club needs undivided attention on one event. One weekend. Such a sacrifice. And it isn't as if I have accused anyone of doing anything wrong either (well, other than overblown rhetoric). All I've suggested, is that we should all support the club, and try to make the one event they do a year, where financial risk is involved, a success by not pimping competing events.
But one guy is desperate to get his bike fixed for free. Another guy, apparently has decided that what started out as a few buds going riding in the hill country together (since they couldn't make the rally), should in fact be an actual rally itself, and he has the right to advertise it the same way as the club advertises the real rally, and in the same place.
It was just too much to ask I guess, that he say "oh, I hadn't thought of that, I'll just keep it cool on the rides board then". Nope, just too much to ask. I think the reason is pretty obvious. This isn't about a few folks wanting to take a ride anyway, and never was. It's about one guy wanting to do a rally of his very own. At least Gabe was honest about his motives.
And once again, just so everyone is clear. This is *my* opinion.
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i got to say that intent and interpataion is miles apart here. and if i am wrong, im wrong my bad.
but i personaly know hick on a day to day basis, he is alot like myself. his intent was never to heard people away from the rally or even make it "his rally" he is not like that at all. he is one of the most giving guys i know. he would give you the shirt off his back if you even suggested it. his orriginal intent (an i know first hand) was to make a bad situation good. we all know there was a problem with the date of the rally, and for some of us who cant change vacation plans after they are put in for, did not want to waste the time taken off. steve knew there were more people like us who had the time, could not make the 12-14th, so the best thing to do after looking forward to the BBT was to get together and have a great time.
he would be the first to say "IF you can make it, go to BBT3" but reality is reality for alot of us, we can not make it that weekend. I think we (the ones who cant make it) do support the BBT3. as far a financial risk, we already covered that, if a need is there, we will help out, no, It will get covered period.
as far a gabe, i dont blame him for wanting help, I have seen him try to wrench, and i will help him get his bike on the road before time to ride, that is what we are all about, helping eachother.
I still dont see any event as "competing" with BBT3. it may fall on the same weekend, but if you cant attend the rally but can come out for an afternoon of wrenching, how is that competition?
you still have my personal support any time i can give it, and i do appreatiate what you do on this board, so dont read this post with attitude in my words, anit meant that way.
peace bro
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And once again, just so everyone is clear. This is *my* opinion.
You're opinion appears to be law on this board and you are so dead set on being right, so there it is. You are right Tapper. See the forest? Probably not - the trees are in the way.
editted to change field to forest. i'm the swampfox of cliches - i can take any 2 cliches and make a whole new one. just ask steve. ::)
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I said the arrangements were inept meaning clumsy or inefficient. They didn't get made for the desired date. I did not say who was responsible because I don't know! Sorry if you misunderstood my comment.
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And once again, just so everyone is clear. This is *my* opinion.
You're opinion appears to be law on this board and you are so dead set on being right, so there it is. You are right Tapper. See the field? Probably not - the trees are in the way.
You have me confused with someone else. I'm not the president, I'm not in charge, and I don't make the rules. But that doesn't mean I don't have an opinion, and the same right as everyone else here to express it. Lots of folks here know me well - I call it as I see it. If I'm wrong, tell me why. But don't expect me to consider snide comments and insults as reason and rationality. They aren't.
Other than that, I'll resist the urge to respond to your comment in kind.
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I said the arrangements were inept meaning clumsy or inefficient. They didn't get made for the desired date. I did not say who was responsible because I don't know! Sorry if you misunderstood my comment.
What you did, was personally insult the man who made the arrangements, and without knowing anything of the circumstances yourself.
A mistake was made, and I don't think it was a member of our club that made it - and I saw it happen. But we're stuck making the best of it. Most are trying, some aren't.
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I said the arrangements were inept meaning clumsy or inefficient. They didn't get made for the desired date. I did not say who was responsible because I don't know! Sorry if you misunderstood my comment.
What you did, was personally insult the man who made the arrangements, and without knowing anything of the circumstances yourself.
A mistake was made, and I don't think it was a member of our club that made it - and I saw it happen. But we're stuck making the best of it. Most are trying, some aren't.
If the original arrangements were not inefficient(not producing the desired effect with a minimum of energy, time, etc) as I stated, please tell me what they were and I will apologize to whoever was insulted.
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Ironically,
I can see and agree with everyones veiw points on this.
I was present when the dates were set. From what I remember, the dates 12-14 were discussed, Gay went to get her reciept book and the issue of those dates being Mothers day came up. This was being discussed, Gay was ready to retire for the evening and said...."I will put it down as the 12th-14th, If ya'll change your minds, just let me know". Gay was given the deposit. She was told, "We will get some feedback and get back with you". Obviuosly, no one got back with her, including myself and there were at least 5 of us present at that time. Very simple very easy, but IT'S A DONE DEAL.
Dates were not discussed again to my knowledge until November 05 when I posted and ask if the 12th-14 were the correct dates. Rd responded yes, but in about a week corrected himself and stated that the Rally would be the 19th -20th which coresponded with the member poll.
Apparently everyone that was in attendence the night we gave Gay the deposit had forgotten to get back with her or like me, assumed that someone else had taken care of it. Hence, Gay kept us at the 12th - 14th. A break down in communication that has caused everyone some grief of one kind or another. It's History!
When the date thing was going strong and RD was out of pocket, I am guilty of doing what Steve has done. Only this was a few months back and I did it thru e-mails with Gay trying to rent the other half of the campground for the 19th-21st and also through emails to the board of directors. I made some pretty strong statements, but, I didn't do it on a public forum. I kept it to emails, pms and telephone calls. When Rd got back, I stopped my campaign and got behind him and the board of directors. BUT, I had already made reservations for both weekends. Totally different situation from what most are able to do or want to do.
I don't think Steve had any intentions of driving a wedge in the group. Or was he trying to pull people away from the BBT3. Like me, he is only trying to salvage peoples weekend who are unable to make the 12th. I'm guilty of doing the same with a few that can't make the 12th. I haven't read where Steve said he was leaving the forum. I truly hope he doesn't because he contributes a lot to it and to others in general.
As for as Tapper choosing to move the thread from BBT to the Ride Forum. Tapper is "The Board" / moderator/ administrator and it's his poragative to do whatever he pleases. But, he rarely does anything except try to keep it going. As for as I know, he has funded the thing until recently all by himself. I have seen him use great restraint and fair judgement in the past with his administrative duties.
Please don't accuse me of trying to suck up either. I know Tapper only through this board and through working with him on BBT since HIS conseption of a BBT1. The BBT is actually the only thing and times that we have ever spoken with one another. Even though I was thinking just like Steve, I have to agree with Tapper about moving the thread to the ride board.
From experience I can tell you it is nerve racking making plans for the Rally without knowing if the funds will be there. Last year was picture perfect and gave us a head start for this year due to RD's great organizational skills and those that helped him. Even with that boost, we will be dang lucky to break even this year not because of a miscommunication or because Steve is being a leader by taking on the responsibility and trying to salvage a weekend for some. It's just the way all the little things have brought us to where we are.
Now, for the heated post that are going back and forth. No good will come of this and it needs to stop. Everyone had and has the good of others in thier thoughts when they took the actions they took.
I suggest that someone innitiate a telephone call and get the dirty laundry out of the public forum before I'm not the only one accused of not having any social graces.
Be nice, anger is bad for your heart.
Bill
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I make a move that since this is going nowhere that the madness be stopped........
Besides the popcorn is making my stomach hurt.
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A mistake was made, and I don't think it was a member of our club that made it - and I saw it happen. But we're stuck making the best of it. Most are trying, some aren't.
Let me explain it this way so maybe you will understand what I was saying. You said a mistake was made. I said inept arrangements were made. I think we're saying the same thing just 2 different ways! Neither of us said who and no insults were intended. Stop all the spinning.
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It took me so long to type my post that it is way out of sync with the topic. I was going to repost, but then I saw it was #69. I'll stick with that. ;D
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Dusty,
My memory parallels yours, except I recall the 19th being the default day. But I'll be the first to admit, my memory is an odd thing. I do agree - it's history.
As to the dustup, I spoke my piece. But why anyone would take a little mild criticism from me as an reason to make a grandiose exit from the club, is beyond my ken. There's this thing called perspective...
And thanks for the kind words Bill. But all I've ever done, is put my head down and work. I recall seeing you do the same on more than on occaision. Working hard doesn't necessarily make you right, but experience won of it, and perspective gained from it, sometimes do. Sometimes.
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Will most likely ride up just for Saturday. Can't swing the entire weekend. Anyone from Austin wan'tin to ride up Sat. let me know.
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Wow, I just read this thread. Now I know more what you do did you get what you need you know it's a dream Every time I think of you I know what you do Now I know.....
Do you know what you need
You see it's the dream
Do you know what you need
You see it's the dream of life
Get what you need in a dream last night
And why did you see the light
Every time I think of you
I feel I'm you
Now I know
Now I knew
What you do
(lead guitar)
Every time I think of you
I feel I'm you
Now I know
Now I knew
What you do
Did you get what you need last night
And why could you see the light of God
Alright
I ain't got no more strings
Written for me by Me The Light [Copy write Law] yes it's does
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is it OK to assume this is still going on for the weekend of 19th-21st? the wife and i will be in the BAHAMAS the weekend of the 12th-14th. would like to meet up with y'all on saturday morning. just need the particulars. i'll probably have 4 or 5 more bikes with me. let me know. ride safe.
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is it OK to assume this is still going on for the weekend of 19th-21st? the wife and i will be in the BAHAMAS the weekend of the 12th-14th. would like to meet up with y'all on saturday morning. just need the particulars. i'll probably have 4 or 5 more bikes with me. let me know. ride safe.
I'll make a speech at the Houston meet and greet. I have to go to a West Nile meeting on Sat. the 20 they want my blood to study to learn more about the disease. I want to ride and meet up someday in the hill country. God knows I do and he want let me down...... :)
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is it OK to assume this is still going on for the weekend of 19th-21st? the wife and i will be in the BAHAMAS the weekend of the 12th-14th. would like to meet up with y'all on saturday morning. just need the particulars. i'll probably have 4 or 5 more bikes with me. let me know. ride safe.
Yes this get together is still on. Give us a call when you get there. 281-432-9317 is my cell.
Brian
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Ironically, I can see and agree with every ones viewpoints on this.
I was present when the dates were set. From what I remember, the dates 12-14 were discussed, Gay went to get her receipt book and the issue of those dates being Mothers day came up. This was being discussed, Gay was ready to retire for the evening and said...."I will put it down as the 12th-14th, If ya'll change your minds, just let me know". Gay was given the deposit. She was told, "We will get some feedback and get back with you". Obviously, no one got back with her, including myself and there were at least 5 of us present at that time. Very simple very easy, but IT'S A DONE DEAL.
Dates were not discussed again to my knowledge until November 05 when I posted and ask if the 12th-14 were the correct dates. Rd responded yes, but in about a week corrected himself and stated that the Rally would be the 19th -20th which corresponded with the member poll.
Apparently everyone that was in attendance the night we gave Gay the deposit had forgotten to get back with her or like me, assumed that someone else had taken care of it. Hence, Gay kept us at the 12th - 14th. A break down in communication that has caused everyone some grief of one kind or another. It's History!
When the date thing was going strong and RD was out of pocket, I am guilty of doing what Steve has done. Only this was a few months back and I did it thru e-mails with Gay trying to rent the other half of the campground for the 19th-21st and also through emails to the board of directors. I made some pretty strong statements, but, I didn't do it on a public forum. I kept it to emails, pms and telephone calls. When Rd got back, I stopped my campaign and got behind him and the board of directors. BUT, I had already made reservations for both weekends. Totally different situation from what most are able to do or want to do.
I don't think Steve had any intentions of driving a wedge in the group. Or was he trying to pull people away from the BBT3. Like me, he is only trying to salvage peoples weekend who are unable to make the 12th. I'm guilty of doing the same with a few that can't make the 12th. I haven't read where Steve said he was leaving the forum. I truly hope he doesn't because he contributes a lot to it and to others in general.
As for as Tapper choosing to move the thread from BBT to the Ride Forum. Tapper is "The Board" / moderator/ administrator and it's his prerogative to do whatever he pleases. But, he rarely does anything except try to keep it going. As for as I know, he has funded the thing until recently all by himself. I have seen him use great restraint and fair judgement in the past with his administrative duties.
Please don't accuse me of trying to suck up either. I know Tapper only through this board and through working with him on BBT since HIS conception of a BBT1. The BBT is actually the only thing and times that we have ever spoken with one another. Even though I was thinking just like Steve, I have to agree with Tapper about moving the thread to the ride board.
From experience I can tell you it is nerve racking making plans for the Rally without knowing if the funds will be there. Last year was picture perfect and gave us a head start for this year due to RD's great organizational skills and those that helped him. Even with that boost, we will be dang lucky to break even this year not because of a miscommunication or because Steve is being a leader by taking on the responsibility and trying to salvage a weekend for some. It's just the way all the little things have brought us to where we are.
Now, for the heated post that are going back and forth. No good will come of this and it needs to stop. Everyone had and has the good of others in their thoughts when they took the actions they took.
I suggest that someone initiate a telephone call and get the dirty laundry out of the public forum before I'm not the only one accused of not having any social graces.
Be nice, anger is bad for your heart.
Bill
Please refer to Post 69 prior to making any future post related to this subject. Dusty has calmed the seas of strife and pain for all but the most wicked!!!
Thanks Dusty!!! :-*
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HAVE A HAPPY WEEK :)
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is it OK to assume this is still going on for the weekend of 19th-21st? the wife and i will be in the BAHAMAS the weekend of the 12th-14th. would like to meet up with y'all on saturday morning. just need the particulars. i'll probably have 4 or 5 more bikes with me. let me know. ride safe.
Kandie and I will leave Thursday afternoon, and should get in to Fredricksburg Thursday Evening. We plan on riding up with two other couples. Talking to some of the group that is going, the plan is to hit the three's on Saturday. Going by the last time I talked to Mr. Ed (Arch), I don't think anything is final. Kandie and I will be staying in the day dream cabins about 5 minutes north of Fredricksburg on Highway 16 and my cell # is 713-291-5921. :) The last plan I heard was maybe hitting enchanted rock and the north side stuff on friday and the three's area on saturday.
David
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3's would be great! haven't been on em' yet. now i just got to keep track of all these cell phone #'s
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3's would be great! haven't been on em' yet. now i just got to keep track of all these cell phone #'s
That will be better than the bahamas! Rode the three's for the first time last month and was my best ride in Texas. Met you at the statewide meet in Elgin, and looking forward to seeing ya'll again. My wife, Kandie's cell phone is 713-822-8527. Should be able to find someone with all these cell numbers :)
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Dan:
In answer to your question of last night. Talked with Dwight and he's gonna move his birthday ride on the 3's to weekend of the 19th so we'll join yall except during those moments when I want to break loose and run a little harder.
I plan to ride up Friday night to do the 3's on Saturday, come back Sunday. Dwight may trailer (puss) the same night.
My wife has something else to do that weekend and she may throw a fit that she can't go...so I'm not a lock, but I'll get all teary eyed and say..."Are ya really gonna miss Dwight's birthday jus because ya can't go, really, well okay I guess". If that comes up short I guess I'll have to miss it. :(
As far as any acrimony surrounding the various weekends...I'd prefer to pass on all that at this time. :-X Maybe yall should rename this weekend "Bluebonnet Blunder"....Sorry, I couldn't keep myself from doing that. :-X
Oh one more thing, Jimmy; "Inept" really doesn't connote "clumsy and inefficient" Inept is more...kinda like saying... "done, as if by a moron" but you know...is that really so bad....food for thought....LMAO.
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I can't stand it any more all of ya'll change your mind too much >:( :P
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Well with Becky getting off at 8:00 I need to hear from the northsiders that are going Thursday morning who want to meet for breakfast, and where, sit down or fast food. We can try and meet the southsiders in Giddings at the new Beaver truck stop on the right hand side of the road right as you get into Giddings, at least I think that’s the name of it. From there we can take 21 to Bastrop, to San Marcos, then 12 to 32 to Blanco. Then 281 to 1623, to 1888, to 1376 on to 290 and Fredericksburg. Just an idea, open to suggestions.
Ed
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Dan:
In answer to your question of last night. Talked with Dwight and he's gonna move his birthday ride on the 3's to weekend of the 19th so we'll join yall except during those moments when I want to break loose and run a little harder.
I plan to ride up Friday night to do the 3's on Saturday, come back Sunday. Dwight may trailer (puss) the same night.
My wife has something else to do that weekend and she may throw a fit that she can't go...so I'm not a lock, but I'll get all teary eyed and say..."Are ya really gonna miss Dwight's birthday jus because ya can't go, really, well okay I guess". If that comes up short I guess I'll have to miss it. :(
As far as any acrimony surrounding the various weekends...I'd prefer to pass on all that at this time. :-X Maybe yall should rename this weekend "Bluebonnet Blunder"....Sorry, I couldn't keep myself from doing that. :-X
Oh one more thing, Jimmy; "Inept" really doesn't connote "clumsy and inefficient" Inept is more...kinda like saying... "done, as if by a moron" but you know...is that really so bad....food for thought....LMAO.
Susan isn't going so I won't be trailering. What time are you leaving? I will be able to ditch work early but can't take off the entire day.
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Dan:
In answer to your question of last night. Talked with Dwight and he's gonna move his birthday ride on the 3's to weekend of the 19th so we'll join yall except during those moments when I want to break loose and run a little harder.
I plan to ride up Friday night to do the 3's on Saturday, come back Sunday. Dwight may trailer (puss) the same night.
My wife has something else to do that weekend and she may throw a fit that she can't go...so I'm not a lock, but I'll get all teary eyed and say..."Are ya really gonna miss Dwight's birthday jus because ya can't go, really, well okay I guess". If that comes up short I guess I'll have to miss it. :(
As far as any acrimony surrounding the various weekends...I'd prefer to pass on all that at this time. :-X Maybe yall should rename this weekend "Bluebonnet Blunder"....Sorry, I couldn't keep myself from doing that. :-X
Oh one more thing, Jimmy; "Inept" really doesn't connote "clumsy and inefficient" Inept is more...kinda like saying... "done, as if by a moron" but you know...is that really so bad....food for thought....LMAO.
Susan isn't going so I won't be trailering. What time are you leaving? I will be able to ditch work early but can't take off the entire day.
Around 4pm sounds good. I need to get some work done but wanna beat the traffic out. We can take the HOV at 610 and I-10. Be in fred'burg by 8:30 or 9pm. Where ya wanna stay?
Ps Dwight:
Your Avartar is way too inoffensive. My favorite is "Spunky" the dog.
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Martin and Dwight, just a reminder, if you can make the first weekend (11th -14th) i would encourage you to do that, it is going to be more fun being able to meet with all the other X-riders from around the state. but if that is impossible, we would be glad to have you ride with us. and Martin, as far a breaking off and going for it, be sure to take a cell phone so we can bail you out if needed. ;D I beleive you have my cell phone number already.
see ya then on the weekend than cannot be named (WTCBN)
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Martin and Dwight, just a reminder, if you can make the first weekend (11th -14th) i would encourage you to do that, it is going to be more fun being able to meet with all the other X-riders from around the state. but if that is impossible, we would be glad to have you ride with us. see ya then on the weekend than cannot be named (WTCBN)
hahahahahahahahehehehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Dan:
In answer to your question of last night. Talked with Dwight and he's gonna move his birthday ride on the 3's to weekend of the 19th so we'll join yall except during those moments when I want to break loose and run a little harder.
I plan to ride up Friday night to do the 3's on Saturday, come back Sunday. Dwight may trailer (puss) the same night.
My wife has something else to do that weekend and she may throw a fit that she can't go...so I'm not a lock, but I'll get all teary eyed and say..."Are ya really gonna miss Dwight's birthday jus because ya can't go, really, well okay I guess". If that comes up short I guess I'll have to miss it. :(
As far as any acrimony surrounding the various weekends...I'd prefer to pass on all that at this time. :-X Maybe yall should rename this weekend "Bluebonnet Blunder"....Sorry, I couldn't keep myself from doing that. :-X
Oh one more thing, Jimmy; "Inept" really doesn't connote "clumsy and inefficient" Inept is more...kinda like saying... "done, as if by a moron" but you know...is that really so bad....food for thought....LMAO.
Susan isn't going so I won't be trailering. What time are you leaving? I will be able to ditch work early but can't take off the entire day.
Around 4pm sounds good. I need to get some work done but wanna beat the traffic out. We can take the HOV at 610 and I-10. Be in fred'burg by 8:30 or 9pm. Where ya wanna stay?
Ps Dwight:
Your Avartar is way too inoffensive. My favorite is "Spunky" the dog.
Everyone seems to love the dog. By the way his name is Gabe.
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Martin and Dwight, just a reminder, if you can make the first weekend (11th -14th) i would encourage you to do that, it is going to be more fun being able to meet with all the other X-riders from around the state. but if that is impossible, we would be glad to have you ride with us. and Martin, as far a breaking off and going for it, be sure to take a cell phone so we can bail you out if needed. ;D I beleive you have my cell phone number already.
see ya then on the weekend than cannot be named (WTCBN)
Well, I'll just have to go with you and have less fun. I'll have my cell phone. Look forward to seeing you at Bluebonnet Blunder. ;D
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Dan:
In answer to your question of last night. Talked with Dwight and he's gonna move his birthday ride on the 3's to weekend of the 19th so we'll join yall except during those moments when I want to break loose and run a little harder.
I plan to ride up Friday night to do the 3's on Saturday, come back Sunday. Dwight may trailer (puss) the same night.
My wife has something else to do that weekend and she may throw a fit that she can't go...so I'm not a lock, but I'll get all teary eyed and say..."Are ya really gonna miss Dwight's birthday jus because ya can't go, really, well okay I guess". If that comes up short I guess I'll have to miss it. :(
As far as any acrimony surrounding the various weekends...I'd prefer to pass on all that at this time. :-X Maybe yall should rename this weekend "Bluebonnet Blunder"....Sorry, I couldn't keep myself from doing that. :-X
Oh one more thing, Jimmy; "Inept" really doesn't connote "clumsy and inefficient" Inept is more...kinda like saying... "done, as if by a moron" but you know...is that really so bad....food for thought....LMAO.
Susan isn't going so I won't be trailering. What time are you leaving? I will be able to ditch work early but can't take off the entire day.
Around 4pm sounds good. I need to get some work done but wanna beat the traffic out. We can take the HOV at 610 and I-10. Be in fred'burg by 8:30 or 9pm. Where ya wanna stay?
Ps Dwight:
Your Avartar is way too inoffensive. My favorite is "Spunky" the dog.
Everyone seems to love the dog. By the way his name is Gabe.
That's a very fine name. ;D
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Personal invitation is needed or I'll feel like I'm not welcome. I hate that I spent so much time trying to get to know you for it to come down to this. I'm hoping you don't make me pull a Cybrhick but I'm getting that feeling and I couldn't sit back and let it happen without letting you know the way I feel. Maybe I need to invite you to join me so does anybody want to make plans to ride down? I am open for discussion. 8)
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Personal invitation is needed or I'll feel like I'm not welcome. I hate that I spent so much time trying to get to know you for it to come down to this. I'm hoping you don't make me pull a Cybrhick but I'm getting that feeling and I couldn't sit back and let it happen without letting you know the way I feel. Maybe I need to invite you to join me so does anybody want to make plans to ride down? I am open for discussion. 8)
Gary:
Speaking for myself only...I like you. I think you are well meaning guy with a good heart and for me, that's worth a lot. That's 90 percent of damn near everything.
The problem:
You are constantly talking about West Nile and how it afflicts your energy level and senses.
You are constantly talking about how uneven your sleep habits are and how you frequently don't go to bed until early in the am and feel strung out the next day.
That does not mix well with riding a motorcycle. It presents me with an announced threat to safety, primarily yours and then whoever you ride with.
After reading what you have described I don't think a prudent person would ever recommend motorcycle riding to you.
Shorter rides, that start in the morning... you seem fine enough and I'm willing to take a chance...however I have noticed that as a day wears on you seem more labored, particularly towards the late afternoon.
We're gonna get on the highway at 4pm after a day of work and probably ride until 9 or 10 that night on hill country roads that we are not familiar with. I cannot help but being concerned about your safety....and mine, considering all of these things.
I don't know what to do about it, but I can't ignore it. As I said I consider you a friend of mine and enjoy myself whenever we hang out. I'm sure I'll always feel that way. All the more reason to have these concerns.
Please realize that this is coming from a friend of yours.
Martin
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Personal invitation is needed or I'll feel like I'm not welcome. I hate that I spent so much time trying to get to know you for it to come down to this. I'm hoping you don't make me pull a Cybrhick but I'm getting that feeling and I couldn't sit back and let it happen without letting you know the way I feel. Maybe I need to invite you to join me so does anybody want to make plans to ride down? I am open for discussion. 8)
Swampie - no one needs a personal invite. This ride is for anyone wanting to come down. I hope everyone that can come, does. (particularly if you have to miss BBT3)
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Dan:
In answer to your question of last night. Talked with Dwight and he's gonna move his birthday ride on the 3's to weekend of the 19th so we'll join yall except during those moments when I want to break loose and run a little harder.
I plan to ride up Friday night to do the 3's on Saturday, come back Sunday. Dwight may trailer (puss) the same night.
My wife has something else to do that weekend and she may throw a fit that she can't go...so I'm not a lock, but I'll get all teary eyed and say..."Are ya really gonna miss Dwight's birthday jus because ya can't go, really, well okay I guess". If that comes up short I guess I'll have to miss it. :(
As far as any acrimony surrounding the various weekends...I'd prefer to pass on all that at this time. :-X Maybe yall should rename this weekend "Bluebonnet Blunder"....Sorry, I couldn't keep myself from doing that. :-X
Oh one more thing, Jimmy; "Inept" really doesn't connote "clumsy and inefficient" Inept is more...kinda like saying... "done, as if by a moron" but you know...is that really so bad....food for thought....LMAO.
Susan isn't going so I won't be trailering. What time are you leaving? I will be able to ditch work early but can't take off the entire day.
Around 4pm sounds good. I need to get some work done but wanna beat the traffic out. We can take the HOV at 610 and I-10. Be in fred'burg by 8:30 or 9pm. Where ya wanna stay?
Ps Dwight:
Your Avartar is way too inoffensive. My favorite is "Spunky" the dog.
Everyone seems to love the dog. By the way his name is Gabe.
I'm honored... 8)
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I don't like to say this but I will on the 05-20-2006 that's the hangover weekend on Sat. It's West Nile meeting time so I guess I'm screwed for that day I could make the BBTIII but Sunday Mother Day. I thought maybe go down on Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday and leave around noon get home to spend Sunday with family for Mother day but if I don't have a place to stay Thursday night. I guess the camp site would accommodate me. Oh I just need someone to make up my mind for me and Martin when you call someone a friend well in my book a friend would give their life for one another. I honored you call me your friend but you sound more like an Associate than a friend and that just my opinion
Gary
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I don't like to say this but I will on the 05-20-2006 that's the hangover weekend on Sat. It's West Nile meeting time so I guess I'm screwed for that day I could make the BBTIII but Sunday Mother Day. I thought maybe go down on Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday and leave around noon get home to spend Sunday with family for Mother day but if I don't have a place to stay Thursday night. I guess the camp site would accommodate me. Oh I just need someone to make up my mind for me and Martin when you call someone a friend well in my book a friend would give their life for one another. I honored you call me your friend but you sound more like an Associate than a friend and that just my opinion
Gary
I need a much greater cause than recreational motorcycle riding to give or risk my life or health....for anyone.
I think that your opinion is unfair, but if associate is the best that I can be...ok...I'll take that.
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Martin... for the record, you are one hell of an associate.. :)
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Personal invitation is needed or I'll feel like I'm not welcome. I hate that I spent so much time trying to get to know you for it to come down to this. I'm hoping you don't make me pull a Cybrhick but I'm getting that feeling and I couldn't sit back and let it happen without letting you know the way I feel. Maybe I need to invite you to join me so does anybody want to make plans to ride down? I am open for discussion. 8)
Gary,
My group will be headed up the 18th thursday afternoon, you are welcome to join us, just keep your feet off of the turn signals. We will be leaving from the north west side and will head out 290.
David
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Martin... for the record, you are one hell of an associate.. :)
Thanks Gabe...and buddy...you're one of the best associates I have ever had. ;D ;D
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Personal invitation is needed or I'll feel like I'm not welcome. I hate that I spent so much time trying to get to know you for it to come down to this. I'm hoping you don't make me pull a Cybrhick but I'm getting that feeling and I couldn't sit back and let it happen without letting you know the way I feel. Maybe I need to invite you to join me so does anybody want to make plans to ride down? I am open for discussion. 8)
Gary,
My group will be headed up the 18th thursday afternoon, you are welcome to join us, just keep your feet off of the turn signals. We will be leaving from the north west side and will head out 290.
David
Man I got the West Nile meeting they need my blood on 20th but I'm thinking I might go on the 11th Thursday and come back to Houston on Saturday. Thanks David for the invite though :)
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I don't like to say this but I will on the 05-20-2006 that's the hangover weekend on Sat. It's West Nile meeting time so I guess I'm screwed for that day I could make the BBTIII but Sunday Mother Day. I thought maybe go down on Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday and leave around noon get home to spend Sunday with family for Mother day but if I don't have a place to stay Thursday night. I guess the camp site would accommodate me. Oh I just need someone to make up my mind for me and Martin when you call someone a friend well in my book a friend would give their life for one another. I honored you call me your friend but you sound more like an Associate than a friend and that just my opinion
Gary
I need a much greater cause than recreational motorcycle riding to give or risk my life or health....for anyone.
I think that your opinion is unfair, but if associate is the best that I can be...ok...I'll take that.
OH I love you Marty don't worry you know and I know what our standings are. :-* :'( ::) :P 8) ;D
Just like Top Gun I didn't want the to let them know I have fallen for you. ;D :) :-X :-*
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I don't like to say this but I will on the 05-20-2006 that's the hangover weekend on Sat. It's West Nile meeting time so I guess I'm screwed for that day I could make the BBTIII but Sunday Mother Day. I thought maybe go down on Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday and leave around noon get home to spend Sunday with family for Mother day but if I don't have a place to stay Thursday night. I guess the camp site would accommodate me. Oh I just need someone to make up my mind for me and Martin when you call someone a friend well in my book a friend would give their life for one another. I honored you call me your friend but you sound more like an Associate than a friend and that just my opinion
Gary
I need a much greater cause than recreational motorcycle riding to give or risk my life or health....for anyone.
I think that your opinion is unfair, but if associate is the best that I can be...ok...I'll take that.
OH I love you Marty don't worry you know and I know what our standings are. :-* :'( ::) :P 8) ;D
Just like Top Gun I didn't want the to let them know I have fallen for you. ;D :) :-X :-*
OH?!....I didn't now you wanted both sides of me....... :o......sorry Gary, I stole your material.
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I don't like to say this but I will on the 05-20-2006 that's the hangover weekend on Sat. It's West Nile meeting time so I guess I'm screwed for that day I could make the BBTIII but Sunday Mother Day. I thought maybe go down on Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday and leave around noon get home to spend Sunday with family for Mother day but if I don't have a place to stay Thursday night. I guess the camp site would accommodate me. Oh I just need someone to make up my mind for me and Martin when you call someone a friend well in my book a friend would give their life for one another. I honored you call me your friend but you sound more like an Associate than a friend and that just my opinion
Gary
I need a much greater cause than recreational motorcycle riding to give or risk my life or health....for anyone.
I think that your opinion is unfair, but if associate is the best that I can be...ok...I'll take that.
OH I love you Marty don't worry you know and I know what our standings are. :-* :'( ::) :P 8) ;D
Just like Top Gun I didn't want the to let them know I have fallen for you. ;D :) :-X :-*
OH?!....I didn't now you wanted both sides of me....... :o......sorry Gary, I stole your material.
That's ok that's what Friends are for!
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Hangman and I are leaving out of the Dallas are on Thursday the 18th if any going down that weekend want to tag along are more than welcome. Cyberhick what plans do you have for Thursday evening if any or a get together?? Also for a day ride on Friday and Saturday?? Have any thoughts on the subject ??? Last year at the BBII I went to the Stone Hinge Jr. with the Easter Island statues and would like to go back there for sure. Chad
Iam ready to went
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Hangman and I are leaving out of the Dallas are on Thursday the 18th if any going down that weekend want to tag along are more than welcome. Cyberhick what plans do you have for Thursday evening if any or a get together?? Also for a day ride on Friday and Saturday?? Have any thoughts on the subject ??? Last year at the BBII I went to the Stone Hinge Jr. with the Easter Island statues and would like to go back there for sure. Chad
Iam ready to went
We'll probably do dinner Thursday night but probably no rides since people will be arriving at different times. Location not set for Thurs even.
Friday we're riding to Llano for lunch at Coopers, then to Enchanted Rock on the return trip. Maybe some other small rides Friday. Depends on attendance and time. We're not planning to blast thru the hills, so we don't know time frames for the rides. Dinner not set yet; hangout at budget host afterwards or something.
Saturday - early - Arch will lead a ride thru the 3's. Also a trip to Hunt sounds fun. Dinner at 7 - reservations for dinner but I don't know the name of the restaurant yet. (steve does)
Sunday breakfast and then head on our own ways.
Steve's not here anymore - so feel free to PM me if you have any questions (and I can ask - he might not reveal though! :o) ) or email him.
Mel
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Hangman and I are leaving out of the Dallas are on Thursday the 18th if any going down that weekend want to tag along are more than welcome. Cyberhick what plans do you have for Thursday evening if any or a get together?? Also for a day ride on Friday and Saturday?? Have any thoughts on the subject ??? Last year at the BBII I went to the Stone Hinge Jr. with the Easter Island statues and would like to go back there for sure. Chad
Iam ready to went
We'll probably do dinner Thursday night but probably no rides since people will be arriving at different times. Location not set for Thurs even.
Friday we're riding to Llano for lunch at Coopers, then to Enchanted Rock on the return trip. Maybe some other small rides Friday. Depends on attendance and time. We're not planning to blast thru the hills, so we don't know time frames for the rides. Dinner not set yet; hangout at budget host afterwards or something.
Saturday - early - Arch will lead a ride thru the 3's. Also a trip to Hunt sounds fun. Dinner at 7 - reservations for dinner but I don't know the name of the restaurant yet. (steve does)
Sunday breakfast and then head on our own ways.
Steve's not here anymore - so feel free to PM me if you have any questions (and I can ask - he might not reveal though! :o) ) or email him.
Mel
Hy chick - I have a standing craving for Freidhelms Thursday night so may not be able to meet you guys unless you all want to join in... It's a little more upscale that the other restuarants in that area, but very good snitzle, red cabbage and a native cedar bar that will nock you socks off. . .
I like the lunch and Enchanted Rock thing on Friday - I would like to hang around and try to walk up to the top of that thing - heard the view is really cool. If it's not too late I will catch up to you guys later/
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Hy chick - I have a standing craving for Freidhelms Thursday night so may not be able to meet you guys unless you all want to join in... It's a little more upscale that the other restuarants in that area, but very good snitzle, red cabbage and a native cedar bar that will nock you socks off. . .
I like the lunch and Enchanted Rock thing on Friday - I would like to hang around and try to walk up to the top of that thing - heard the view is really cool. If it's not too late I will catch up to you guys later/
Enchanted Rock sounds fabu! I want to look aroudn too b/c I've never been there! I think we planned to stay awhile there - not just head right back. At least *I* didn't! ROFL!
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is anyone from Houston planning on trailering their bike up to Fredricksburg for this weekend? i got a new product that needs tested out.
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is anyone from Houston planning on trailering their bike up to Fredricksburg for this weekend? i got a new product that needs tested out.
Well, you posted this on the right board. There are several of that have become "trailer trash." I heard heard a rumor that the campgrounds will be filled with trailer trash this weekend. Hope someone captures the memory on camera!! ;D :D ;) 8) :P :P :P
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is anyone from Houston planning on trailering their bike up to Fredricksburg for this weekend? i got a new product that needs tested out.
Well, you posted this on the right board. There are several of that have become "trailer trash." I heard heard a rumor that the campgrounds will be filled with trailer trash this weekend. Hope someone captures the memory on camera!! ;D :D ;) 8) :P :P :P
actually wasnt talking about this weekend as in "this weekend", but rather this weekend was mean to be, as the subject suggests, Hangover weekend. that would make "this weekend" actually mean next weekend. but in any event, either weekend would work :D :D :D :D
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is anyone from Houston planning on trailering their bike up to Fredricksburg for this weekend? i got a new product that needs tested out.
Well, you posted this on the right board. There are several of that have become "trailer trash." I heard heard a rumor that the campgrounds will be filled with trailer trash this weekend. Hope someone captures the memory on camera!! ;D :D ;) 8) :P :P :P
actually wasn't talking about this weekend as in "this weekend", but rather this weekend was mean to be, as the subject suggests, Hangover weekend. that would make "this weekend" actually mean next weekend. but in any event, either weekend would work :D :D :D :D
Swampy??????????????????
It's scary but I already knew what you meant. I was going to "survey" the crowd at BBT3 for a Trailer Trash Queen for you to do your mad scientist routine on. Care to give a hint as to your invention or is it still in the Rube Goldberg stage? :D ;D 8) :-* :-*
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It's scary but I already knew what you meant.
Glad to see your decoder ring working ;)
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Im working on a "trailer stand" a short stand to slip under your bike before you tighten down the tie downs. so it will be solid on the trailer and not leave the shocks under pressure.
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Im working on a "trailer stand" a short stand to slip under your bike before you tighten down the tie downs. so it will be solid on the trailer and not leave the shocks under pressure.
This thread will now be turned back over to PepsX.
ANYONE TRAILERING TO THE NO NAME RIDE?
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NO WAY :o
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Im working on a "trailer stand" a short stand to slip under your bike before you tighten down the tie downs. so it will be solid on the trailer and not leave the shocks under pressure.
This thread will now be turned back over to PepsX.
ANYONE TRAILERING TO THE NO NAME RIDE?
actually the Hangover weekend has now had its name changed to "THE WEEKEND THAT CANNOT BE NAMED" (TWTCBN) and its almost safe for the stepchildren to start posting a schedule again. :-X
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actually the Hangover weekend has now had its name changed to "THE WEEKEND THAT CANNOT BE NAMED" (TWTCBN) and its almost safe for the stepchildren to start posting a schedule again. :-X
Or Bluebonnet Blunder! ;D
:-X :-X :-X
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actually the Hangover weekend has now had its name changed to "THE WEEKEND THAT CANNOT BE NAMED" (TWTCBN) and its almost safe for the stepchildren to start posting a schedule again. :-X
Or Bluebonnet Blunder! ;D
:-X :-X :-X
how about the BBBT or just BBB
we can do the 3....3s on the 3 Bs shhhhhhh! :-X
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Well sounds good whatever we do!! Oh and the good food Hangman sounds great!!
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actually the Hangover weekend has now had its name changed to "THE WEEKEND THAT CANNOT BE NAMED" (TWTCBN) and its almost safe for the stepchildren to start posting a schedule again. :-X
Or Bluebonnet Blunder! ;D
:-X :-X :-X
Hey I like that ....BLUEBONNET BLUNDER...THAT'S WORKABLE.... :-X
Or is that admiting stuff happens
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BBB
So the Triple B!! How about the Triple B??<< Like that one better!!
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Now that the boss is loading up and trailering to the official rally that is beginning tomorrow, should be able to give next weekends ride an official name since it will not be advertised against an event that is already going on or that is already over with ;)
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Hey I kinda like the nomination "Blue Bonnet Blunder" We could be one of those Radical left wing extremist splinter groups of the Texasxriders. . .
Yeah that's the ticket. . . ;D ;D ;D
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BBB where numbers aren't important ::)
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BBB where numbers aren't important ::)
;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D Going to BBTIII Friday afternoon get there near dark pay to camp stay up all night Friday telling campfire story and go ride the three early Saturday which take all day then back to camp pick up my bed roll I didn't get to use and ride back home for Mother's Day. Boy that sounds like a busy weekend, but what it really is, is a pain in the Butt !!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D And after it's all over I'll be >:(
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swampy, have a good time dude
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Well, I'm ready for a rally. I already have all my "toys packed up". ;D
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swampy, have a good time dude
I not going if RocknRoll doesn't call me first. ::)
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;D ;D ;D Going to BBTIII Friday afternoon get there near dark pay to camp stay up all night Friday telling campfire story and go ride the three early Saturday which take all day then back to camp pick up my bed roll I didn't get to use and ride back home for Mother's Day. Boy that sounds like a busy weekend, but what it really is, is a pain in the Butt !!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D And after it's all over I'll be >:(
Oh AppleSauce this is on the wrong thread O well Flick the bic.
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Well, I'm ready for a rally. I already have all my "toys packed up". ;D
WOOHOO welcome back, us too!!!
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Pretty good forcast for next weekend too.
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-page2.asp?partner=accuweather&myadc=0&traveler=1&zipcode=78624&fday=6&metric=0
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ok, maybe we should start a new thread to start getting the gang hooked up and get things rolling now that the rally is in full swing.
an oh yeah, welcome back Hick 8)
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Welcome back Steve.
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Lets rent a RV with trailer so we have a mobile resting place stay together RV can follow the fellows you get tired or need to pee pull over and you got my drift. If not put on your ring. We can also have live music going on inside RV with popcorn. I see if I can get my blood work done first. LOL :-\ I can't let my study down for a recreational ride. ???
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Well, I'm ready for a rally. I already have all my "toys packed up". ;D
AWWWWW - Well SNOT - He's back :'(
Glad you escaped your exile. Welcome back "Shane!!!???!!!"
The movie - "Shane"
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Pete, you comming up next weekend with the rest of the stepchildren?
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Pete, you comming up next weekend with the rest of the stepchildren?
I'm redheaded ain't I!
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Pete, you comming up next weekend with the rest of the stepchildren?
I'm redheaded ain't I!
;D Pete, you qualify in every sence of the term "redheaded step child" ;D
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this thread has been re-started here.
http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=325.0
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you just did that so you could keep building up your stats I was off the board for 24 hours you took advanage of that and jump on the chance to pass the tired old timer like me. I can't wait until you go to the hills I hope you don't take your lap top with you just like a couple of lesbians who's going to be on top. LOL now thats funny I'm sorry for that forgive me and bless the little pigmies in New Guinea. lol ;D
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Pete, you comming up next weekend with the rest of the stepchildren?
I'm redheaded ain't I!
;D Pete, you qualify in every sence of the term "redheaded step child" ;D
I need a decoder ring. Should I be insulted, hurt, happy or proud?
I choose PROUD!! 8)
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Pete, you comming up next weekend with the rest of the stepchildren?
I think you could be the redheaded STRANGer!!!!! Ride Safe
I'm redheaded ain't I!
;D Pete, you qualify in every sence of the term "redheaded step child" ;D
I need a decoder ring. Should I be insulted, hurt, happy or proud?
I choose PROUD!! 8)