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« Reply #280 on: March 31, 2022, 02:02:06 PM » |
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No rooms at the DoubleTree in tonight so I'm staying at the University Inn which is just south of I-59 on the right hand side next to the Howard Johnson and the Super 8
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« Reply #281 on: March 31, 2022, 02:51:53 PM » |
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No rooms at the DoubleTree in tonight so I'm staying at the University Inn which is just south of I-59 on the right hand side next to the Howard Johnson and the Super 8
Did you try the backup facility next door? 601-264-9666 Rams Nope. I wanted a park outside room. |
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« Reply #282 on: March 31, 2022, 02:55:42 PM » |
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No rooms at the DoubleTree in tonight so I'm staying at the University Inn which is just south of I-59 on the right hand side next to the Howard Johnson and the Super 8
Did you try the backup facility next door? 601-264-9666 Rams Nope. I wanted a park outside room. That works to. Rams |
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« Reply #283 on: March 31, 2022, 05:54:29 PM » |
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Serk Jr. and I safely in our room in Shreveport..... Non-stop from Dallas to Shreveport on a single tank of fuel... Very nice...
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« Reply #284 on: March 31, 2022, 06:08:47 PM » |
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Serk Jr. and I safely in our room in Shreveport..... Non-stop from Dallas to Shreveport on a single tank of fuel... Very nice...
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« Reply #285 on: March 31, 2022, 06:14:26 PM » |
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Serk Jr. and I safely in our room in Shreveport..... Non-stop from Dallas to Shreveport on a single tank of fuel... Very nice...
I'm real glad to learn that but, Shreveport ain't Hattiesburg. You know how to reach or get hold of me. Rams  Seeing as Serk Jr's longest previous ride was 50 miles, decided to break up the 500ish miles to hattiesburg a bit, left after I got off work and he got home form school late this afternoon to get the first 200ish miles behind us, and the rest tomorrow.... So see ya' tomorrow! |
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« Reply #286 on: March 31, 2022, 06:30:21 PM » |
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So see ya' tomorrow!
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« Reply #287 on: April 01, 2022, 02:48:39 AM » |
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I must be sick! I woke up at 4:00am feeling rested and awake. I brewed one cup of coffee and downed it, now brewing a second cup. Then it’s shower time and getting things ready to load back on the bike. But before I leave, I’ve got to fix myself one of those Belgian waffles down at the breakfast area. Shaping up to be a great start to the day.
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« Reply #288 on: April 01, 2022, 04:04:08 AM » |
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I feel obligated to let folks know that this whole Spring Fling thing was a April Fool's Prank. Looks like a bunch of folks took me serious. Rams  |
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« Reply #289 on: April 01, 2022, 07:30:00 PM » |
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Last minute for me...but..
Me and the other half will be leaving early thirty in the morning heading that way...
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« Reply #290 on: April 02, 2022, 09:19:45 PM » |
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Last minute for me...but..
Me and the other half will be leaving early thirty in the morning heading that way...
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Well Bob, I hope you made it but, I don't believe I met you. Kick Stands went up about 9:45 AM or so and both rides left Ground Zero and made a short trip to ride by one of our best friends, Danny McMillen's place, Danny has been having some health issues and couldn't attend. We arranged for Mac's and Warlock's groups to line up and ride past Danny's home while he and his wife Charlie sat out in the driveway as we passed by waving and honky horns. It was a nice Get Well card from his friends who wished he could have joined up with us. After passing by Danny's home, the two groups broke up and went separate directions. Both returned and all concerned said they had some good times on some fun roads. The weather cooperated. I even got some sun tanning in. I didn't say it was pretty. I do hope others fill in the blanks (since I was unable to go on either ride) had a few other priorities I had to take care of. Wanted to express my thanks each and every person that attended. I tried to meet everyone but, not sure I was able to accomplish that. I wasn't able to get the pictures I wanted but that's OK, lots of great friendships were renewed and I met a heck of a lot of new folks. I think we had between 80 and 90 folks in total. Some locals showed up that I hadn't counted on. Think'n we might do it again next year (assuming there's enough positive feedback). Rams |
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« Reply #291 on: April 03, 2022, 05:19:39 AM » |
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Rams, you did good! You even got the weather right?
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« Reply #292 on: April 03, 2022, 09:20:45 AM » |
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Rams, you did good!
Appreciate that, it all came together because of folks like you that came to participate. You even got the weather right?
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« Reply #293 on: April 03, 2022, 01:09:20 PM » |
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« Reply #294 on: April 03, 2022, 02:03:13 PM » |
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This was my first Valkyrie get together and I really had a good time. Rams….my hats (helmet) off to ya for a well organized get together. Ya did a good job. You too Warlock for leading your group to Camp Shelby and to the Red Bluffs site. For me it was fun to meet the people I post with on the VRCC site and to be able to put a face with their Nicknames/handles. We ate some good food and had some good fellowship. Thanks to all that came.
From Houston I got down and dirty on the Interstate and drove the 480 miles in right at 8 hrs. Coming back I left the hotel this morning at 5 am and came home via smaller roads and found that in Mississippi and Louisiana nearly all 2 lane roads are 55 mph speed limits. Talking with people at the service stations and 2 times I was advised not to break the speedlimits as the police dept will write you a ticket for just a couple mph over the limit. Took me 8 hrs going and 10 hrs coming home. Anyways…..Digger is at the house
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« Reply #295 on: April 03, 2022, 03:36:30 PM » |
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Serk and Serk Jr. home safe.
Will post what few pics I took and a brief ride report later....
Thanks to all that did the things that needed doing!
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« Reply #296 on: April 03, 2022, 03:59:39 PM » |
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 Living only 200 miles away I was going to make it again this year and sure glad I did. The ride over with Chrisj, Flsix, Wood Butcher - wife Erin and Danny was really good on mostly back roads, Saturday's ride that Mac guided was awesome, thx Mac.  Hell Fighters was tops. Really good seeing some o'l friends and making some new ones. Great gathering Ron. 
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« Reply #297 on: April 03, 2022, 04:49:29 PM » |
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I made it to Blairsville Georgia and my butt fell off so I stopped. I'll run the last hundred and ten miles tomorrow.
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« Reply #298 on: April 03, 2022, 04:58:55 PM » |
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650 miles and 10 hours in the the saddle, haven’t done that in a looonnnggg time! Traffic on I 75 was a nightmare or maybe I’m just getting old, well I’m for sure getting old, and traffic is a sore spot for me.
Got to add some new faces and names to the old rememberer, still didn’t get around to everybody. Hoping everyone gets home safe and sound.
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« Reply #299 on: April 03, 2022, 05:28:25 PM » |
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Home safe.
I had a great time and enjoyed all the fellowship. I’m proud to call all of you my family. See you at Inzane.
Again, well done Rams.
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« Reply #300 on: April 03, 2022, 05:32:21 PM » |
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1,527 miles round trip including the ride on Saturday. Two days to get there, but rode straight back today. My butt is dragging. Met some great people. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Billings.
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« Reply #301 on: April 03, 2022, 08:20:54 PM » |
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Good to learn folks are having a safe journey and arriving safe at home. Thanks for coming! Rams |
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« Reply #302 on: April 03, 2022, 08:36:54 PM » |
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Speedo and Rainmaker back at their respective homes after 1340 miles round trip. Thanks for making this happen, RAMS!
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« Reply #303 on: April 04, 2022, 06:08:45 AM » |
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Speedo and Rainmaker back at their respective homes after 1340 miles round trip. Thanks for making this happen, RAMS!
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« Reply #304 on: April 04, 2022, 06:21:23 AM » |
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Shelia and myself made it home yesterday. It was great seeing all of our friends and meeting new ones
We had a great time so thanks to everyone who helped set up this ride it was a good one
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« Reply #305 on: April 04, 2022, 06:29:05 AM » |
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Shelia and myself made it home yesterday. It was great seeing all of our friends and meeting new ones
We had a great time so thanks to everyone who helped set up this ride it was a good one
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« Reply #306 on: April 04, 2022, 07:25:04 PM » |
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Had a great time with everyone. Good ride on Saturday to Hell Fighters. 1842 miles and almost no rain, if you don't include the hour and a half I spent east of Tallahassee under a gas station overhang on the way up. |
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« Reply #307 on: April 05, 2022, 06:54:02 AM » |
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Ron,
Hot Tub and this relic made it 'home' yesterday. We had ourselves a wonderful time on our own little coddiewomple that culminated with our participation in the 'Fling'. Can't say enough good things about that event or those who had a hand in its creation and execution!!! You truly put on a grand show this time, Ron; you knocked the ball out of the park!
After experiencing the 'Fling' and meeting all the folks, HTJ is now talking incessantly about InZane in Billings! I've overheard him mention it several times to his bride already! He enjoyed himself immensely on our journey, but he was totally blown away by the reception he received at the Fling. We have definitely NOT seen the last of that guy! Oh, and I had a rather large time, myself... Thanks for the excuse to go forth and prove once again that this geriatric juvenile can still play with the other kids...
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« Reply #308 on: April 05, 2022, 07:25:08 AM » |
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Home and a half wit or wits managed to set the side of the valley opposite us on fire yesterday afternoon. About 3 miles away. A couple of flying water droppers are busy and fire crews from a few different areas are here helping. There's also a 4 lane road between us and the fire although if the wind is strong that helps only a little.
I know a couple of people whose homes are gone and a couple of part timers who will be staying in FL.
We packed some bags ready but the wind is in our favor and rain coming in a few hours.
Last night the side of the mountain looked like it had lava flowing down it.
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« Reply #309 on: April 05, 2022, 07:32:10 AM » |
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Home and a half wit or wits managed to set the side of the valley opposite us on fire yesterday afternoon. About 3 miles away. A couple of flying water droppers are busy and fire crews from a few different areas are here helping. There's also a 4 lane road between us and the fire although if the wind is strong that helps only a little.
I know a couple of people whose homes are gone and a couple of part timers who will be staying in FL.
We packed some bags ready but the wind is in our favor and rain coming in a few hours.
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« Reply #310 on: April 05, 2022, 08:21:22 AM » |
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Home and a half wit or wits managed to set the side of the valley opposite us on fire yesterday afternoon. About 3 miles away. A couple of flying water droppers are busy and fire crews from a few different areas are here helping. There's also a 4 lane road between us and the fire although if the wind is strong that helps only a little.
I know a couple of people whose homes are gone and a couple of part timers who will be staying in FL.
We packed some bags ready but the wind is in our favor and rain coming in a few hours.
Last night the side of the mountain looked like it had lava flowing down it.
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« Reply #312 on: April 05, 2022, 09:54:01 AM » |
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Home and a half wit or wits managed to set the side of the valley opposite us on fire yesterday afternoon. About 3 miles away. A couple of flying water droppers are busy and fire crews from a few different areas are here helping. There's also a 4 lane road between us and the fire although if the wind is strong that helps only a little.
I know a couple of people whose homes are gone and a couple of part timers who will be staying in FL.
We packed some bags ready but the wind is in our favor and rain coming in a few hours.
Last night the side of the mountain looked like it had lava flowing down it.
Whoa! Not the kind of thing anyone wants to come home to. But, I'm still glad you came to the Fling. Be safe. Rams |
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« Reply #313 on: April 05, 2022, 09:56:13 AM » |
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Ron,
Hot Tub and this relic made it 'home' yesterday. We had ourselves a wonderful time on our own little coddiewomple that culminated with our participation in the 'Fling'. Can't say enough good things about that event or those who had a hand in its creation and execution!!! You truly put on a grand show this time, Ron; you knocked the ball out of the park!
After experiencing the 'Fling' and meeting all the folks, HTJ is now talking incessantly about InZane in Billings! I've overheard him mention it several times to his bride already! He enjoyed himself immensely on our journey, but he was totally blown away by the reception he received at the Fling. We have definitely NOT seen the last of that guy! Oh, and I had a rather large time, myself... Thanks for the excuse to go forth and prove once again that this geriatric juvenile can still play with the other kids...
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Home and a half wit or wits managed to set the side of the valley opposite us on fire yesterday afternoon. About 3 miles away. A couple of flying water droppers are busy and fire crews from a few different areas are here helping. There's also a 4 lane road between us and the fire although if the wind is strong that helps only a little.
I know a couple of people whose homes are gone and a couple of part timers who will be staying in FL.
We packed some bags ready but the wind is in our favor and rain coming in a few hours.
Last night the side of the mountain looked like it had lava flowing down it.
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