What happened and what was I thinking??......

[Stanley Steamer]

Last weekend Scooter and I went to a gun show in Atlanta....well, this weekend, I had promised to take the Wife to a bead/jewelry show in Gwinnett....I had to "Man up" and muster all the dignity I could to walk into a place like that!!.....

at first I fought it and was leaning up against a column on the edge of the show watching a bunch of women frantically elbowing each other out of the way to look at new bead offerings...it was like watching a bunch of Scooters fighting for the fresh dougnuts at Krispy Kreme!!....a few old guys were walking two steps behind their wives carrying their purses for them and holding little containers holding the purchases they were going to make....a couple of old Ladies looked over at me, stopped, smiled REAL big and told me that they KNEW what that look in my eyes meant....dang, they had me dead to rights.....

I thought about it a minute and asked myself....."Dude, here are hundreds of women and a LOT of them are young, beautiful fillies"....Hell, I figured if I couldn't beat them, then I should join them!!.....I started flailing my elbows and jumped right in the middle of the pack.....I asked Abby if she wanted me to buy her something to make into a necklace, but she wanted to get her own stuff....I decided to buy a few things to make some stuff for another of my female friends and then the hunt was on!!.....I almost had to slap a few old bags out of the way to beat them to some stuff I had my eye on..... ....

I even had this one beautiful girl helping me pick out some Christmas type beads for a special project I had in mind...she was very helpful and all smiles...I eventually  had Abby helping me pick out some stuff also........so, after about 50 circuits around to all the vendors, my wallet was empty of ALL the cash I had with me and then had to borrow a little cash from Abby and put a few things on my check card.....I think I spent $80 on everything before it was over.....

We got there at 12:30 and didn't leave until 5pm when they closed the show
....I finally wore myself out leaving Abby to make a few more last minute purchases while I walked outside of the exhibit hall and took my place with all the other guys who had bored, lost looks about them.....I plopped down in a chair and wondered what the HELL just happened here??......Geeze Louis!!!......I should have known that when the half nekkid Wife met me at the door earlier this week before leaving for work, that I'd pay for it somewhere down the line.....Lord help me now.....I need to go for a ride before I pick up yet another hobby!!.....

[Brad]

tisk....tisk.....tisk...hate to see a man loose his sack like that 

[fudgie]

Well did you at leasy 'carry' to that event? At least you were man enough to get into the pack. I only do that at Victoria's Secret. If I don't i'm the creepy old guy in the corner!

On a side note, I was to go to a Pampered Chef party today, but I'm to sick. 

[Gryphon Rider]

The only dignified use a biker has for beading supplies:



Heated glove liners to extend the riding season :

[Stanley Steamer]

Well did you at leasy 'carry' to that event? At least you were man enough to get into the pack. I only do that at Victoria's Secret. If I don't i'm the creepy old guy in the corner!

On a side note, I was to go to a Pampered Chef party today, but I'm to sick. 

I had my gun in the car...I figured I could handle a bunch of old women beaders!!...... ... ...

[Black Dog]

tisk....tisk.....tisk...hate to see a man loose his sack like that 

Brad...  That was classic 

Stanley...  Sounds like ya made the best of a bad situation ('cept for the part of droppin' more than $80...  That was chrome money dude 

Black Dog

[Stanley Steamer]

tisk....tisk.....tisk...hate to see a man loose his sack like that 

Brad...  That was classic 

Stanley...  Sounds like ya made the best of a bad situation ('cept for the part of droppin' more than $80...  That was chrome money dude 

Black Dog

Don't remind me!!.....

[Normandog]

I'm gettin' more worried about you all the time Stanley. Some of the stuff you do, well IT JUST AINT RIGHT. 

[thumper]

I can see some cop tapping you on the shoulder as you have your face pressed against the glass of the arobics studio.

Bead shopping....antiqueing....

I see a career for you in interior design

Seriously, thanks for coming to the party last night Steamer.  We made Jack a very happy guy.

[Stanley Steamer]

I can see some cop tapping you on the shoulder as you have your face pressed against the glass of the arobics studio.

Bead shopping....antiqueing....

I see a career for you in interior design

Seriously, thanks for coming to the party last night Steamer.  We made Jack a very happy guy.

Thanks for inviting me Paul...Jack is one of those friends who would give you the shirt off his back without even a 2nd thought!!...he deserves to be happy and with Anita, he seems to have found that love of a lifetime as well!!.....

[Stanley Steamer]

I'm gettin' more worried about you all the time Stanley. Some of the stuff you do, well IT JUST AINT RIGHT. 

You aren't the only one Ron.....my wife told me I was borderline metrosexual(whatever that means?) and is threatening to take one of those epilady torture devices to my "twins"... ... ???.. .....don't be surprized if I show up at your house someday just to hide from her.....

Oh, and to top it ALL off, she said there is another bead show in Cobb County next weekend and was saying something about needing some kind of sterling silver thingamabobs that she needs....she doesn't drive in Atlanta traffic, so I guess I better read between the lines??.....she better meet me at the door COMPLETELY nekkid this week if she expects me to take her over there!!!.... ... .. .... ...

[Brad]

You aren't the only one Ron.....my wife told me I was borderline metrosexual(whatever that means?) and is threatening to take one of those epilady torture devices to my "twins"... ... ???.. .....don't be surprized if I show up at your house someday just to hide from her.....

Oh, and to top it ALL off, she said there is another bead show in Cobb County next weekend and was saying something about needing some kind of sterling silver thingamabobs that she needs....she doesn't drive in Atlanta traffic, so I guess I better read between the lines??.....she better meet me at the door COMPLETELY nekkid this week if she expects me to take her over there!!!.... ... .. .... ...

It is too late to pretend that you don't know what those words mean.  You were at the show buying your supplies, you know what the "thingamambobs" are called.   

[Normandog]

Oh, and to top it ALL off, she said there is another bead show in Cobb County next weekend and was saying something about needing some kind of sterling silver thingamabobs that she needs....she doesn't drive in Atlanta traffic, so I guess I better read between the lines??.....she better meet me at the door COMPLETELY nekkid this week if she expects me to take her over there!!!.... ... .. .... ...
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[hubcapsc]

That's awesome Steamer! You still planning to make the tupperware party this weekend? 

And... have you ever heard of Kissimee falls? (unsure about the spelling...)

-Mike

[FLAVALK]

Don't be THAT man.....

[stormrider]

Here's how to really get on her good side. Take her to this event, slowly get lost in the crowd, put in a hundred miles or so, show up a few hours later, she'll never miss ya.

Well, I was looking for a link to the Gemboree they have each July. Been several times and nothing like going to the local mines to find your own gems. Don't do the roadside mines though, they are spiked with inferior gems. Franklin has produced some of the world's best rubies, saphires and emeralds. The Gemboree is neat even if your not buying. The museum downtown is good but the best to visit is the place just east of there. They sell gems, jewelry, mining supplies and have a free museum downstairs with some of the largest gems from around the world. Tiffinany's used to own a large portion of the ruby mining area and has since vacated/sold off their interests. Makes for lots of fun and if you are patient and lucky you could pay for the trip from your find. Be careful though, it might turn you into a rock hound.

http://fgmm.org/

http://www.franklin-chamber.com/visitorInformation/gemMining.asp

"Gem Mining
The Franklin area is world famous for its gem mining. Franklin hosts the famous jewelry and gem show, "Macon County Gemboree" twice a year, an event that draws crowds from across the country and around the world. The Cowee Valley north of Franklin lures thousands each year to its mines which yield valuable stones to lucky miners. You'll also find other gem mines located throughout the area. Among the native stones found are ruby, sapphire, and garnets"

[alph]

To bad you didn’t have a time machine, go back in time a few hundred years, and buy Manhattan Island!

My kids use to get into those beads, I call ‘em vacuum cleaner bullets, one would always come shooting out as they were getting sucked up from the carpet!

[Rocketman]

Seriously, thanks for coming to the party last night Steamer.  We made Jack a very happy guy.

I will politely decline to ask what that means...
I just don't want to know.

[Stanley Steamer]

Seriously, thanks for coming to the party last night Steamer.  We made Jack a very happy guy.

I will politely decline to ask what that means...
I just don't want to know.

This is not what you think......"Smilin" Jack Hunt, one of my first friends in the North Georgia Motorcycle Club turned 59 last weekend, and Thumper invited some of Jack's friends over to a surprize party for Jack where we chipped in on a two night stay at a motel in Maggie Valley for Jack and his with Anita.....I think Jack was just as pleased to have his friends take the time to show for his BD party!!....He's a "One of a kind" sort of guy...He frequents the BBR board for the most part, but some of the Old Timers here may remember him...he has a 2001 Black/Gold Interstate.....and he's the reason I became a Valk pilot after letting me ride his back in July of '04.....

[Stanley Steamer]

Here's how to really get on her good side. Take her to this event, slowly get lost in the crowd, put in a hundred miles or so, show up a few hours later, she'll never miss ya.

Well, I was looking for a link to the Gemboree they have each July. Been several times and nothing like going to the local mines to find your own gems. Don't do the roadside mines though, they are spiked with inferior gems. Franklin has produced some of the world's best rubies, saphires and emeralds. The Gemboree is neat even if your not buying. The museum downtown is good but the best to visit is the place just east of there. They sell gems, jewelry, mining supplies and have a free museum downstairs with some of the largest gems from around the world. Tiffinany's used to own a large portion of the ruby mining area and has since vacated/sold off their interests. Makes for lots of fun and if you are patient and lucky you could pay for the trip from your find. Be careful though, it might turn you into a rock hound.

http://fgmm.org/

http://www.franklin-chamber.com/visitorInformation/gemMining.asp

"Gem Mining
The Franklin area is world famous for its gem mining. Franklin hosts the famous jewelry and gem show, "Macon County Gemboree" twice a year, an event that draws crowds from across the country and around the world. The Cowee Valley north of Franklin lures thousands each year to its mines which yield valuable stones to lucky miners. You'll also find other gem mines located throughout the area. Among the native stones found are ruby, sapphire, and garnets"

Franklin, NC is only 15 miles North of where I grew up in Mountain City, GA...I know about the gems in that area, but I SURE don't want to get involved with THAT kind of stuff....she already loves diamonds and stuff.....even those little beads the other day can add up fast..... ...

[Stanley Steamer]

That's awesome Steamer! You still planning to make the tupperware party this weekend? 

And... have you ever heard of Kissimee falls? (unsure about the spelling...)

-Mike

Hey Mike....naw, I'm only interested in what comes INSIDE of tupperware..... ....I was blowing and mowing the leaves in the yard when you called the other day and didn't hear the phone....but it wouldn't have helped since I don't know where those falls are you mentioned?......Sorry

[Stanley Steamer]

You aren't the only one Ron.....my wife told me I was borderline metrosexual(whatever that means?) and is threatening to take one of those epilady torture devices to my "twins"... ... ???.. .....don't be surprized if I show up at your house someday just to hide from her.....

Oh, and to top it ALL off, she said there is another bead show in Cobb County next weekend and was saying something about needing some kind of sterling silver thingamabobs that she needs....she doesn't drive in Atlanta traffic, so I guess I better read between the lines??.....she better meet me at the door COMPLETELY nekkid this week if she expects me to take her over there!!!.... ... .. .... ...

It is too late to pretend that you don't know what those words mean.  You were at the show buying your supplies, you know what the "thingamambobs" are called.   

I sure DON'T know what the name of them are, but have a feeling I MIGHT before it's over.... ... .

[Willow]

...and he's the reason I became a Valk pilot after letting me ride his back ...

  I think that's exactly why Rocketman didn't want to ask!   

[thumper]

Seriously, thanks for coming to the party last night Steamer.  We made Jack a very happy guy.

I will politely decline to ask what that means...
I just don't want to know.

This is not what you think......"Smilin" Jack Hunt, one of my first friends in the North Georgia Motorcycle Club turned 59 last weekend, and Thumper invited some of Jack's friends over to a surprize party for Jack where we chipped in on a two night stay at a motel in Maggie Valley for Jack and his with Anita.....I think Jack was just as pleased to have his friends take the time to show for his BD party!!....He's a "One of a kind" sort of guy...He frequents the BBR board for the most part, but some of the Old Timers here may remember him...he has a 2001 Black/Gold Interstate.....and he's the reason I became a Valk pilot after letting me ride his back in July of '04.....

Took my Valk up there one day just to visit and we ended up replacing all of the fluids with synthetics.  I was undergoing chemo at the time and had to lay down for a while.  When I woke up the had completely detailed my entire bike.  Amazing!

During the party he told me that this was the first birthday party anyone had ever thrown for him.  Again, amazing!  Anyone who knows Smilin' Jack Hunt is a better person for it.

[Stanley Steamer]

I've already made two necklaces, but the third one is being a PIA!!......