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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike

De Pere, WI (Green Bay)


« on: July 01, 2023, 06:38:31 PM »

Two weeks and a day, pulled in about 6:15pmCT today. Even with the rain I felt it was a good rally, was able to meet up with numerous old friends and met some new ones. As for Nancy, she had a blast. She doesn't know a stranger so was constantly chatting with someone new. Two weeks in the car...my ears are tired. Grin 

I'm sure some of you know Mike & Shirley Lamborne, better known as The Mountain Man regarding his painting. We drove up to his place in WV and I had him add some small touches to the trike, mostly to break up the huge expanse of those black fenders. He did some work around the taillights and the trunk keyhole, plus a little something on the fairing. He used the same colors that are in the other paintings he's done on the my rides. I've known Mike over 20 years, his earliest painting on the 2-wheeler I had was done at IZ-3 and it's still in good shape. All the painted parts that would fit on the I/S trike were moved over from the '98 Tourer; tank, front fender, Corbin side covers. Below are some pics of this great couple and his work. They have a great place near the top of a mountain, a bit over two miles off the main road. Sooo quiet, we slept great. Next morning we loaded the trike up and we took them to breakfast, after which we headed first to Johnson City and spent a couple days with Charlie Mac, then on to NC to meet up with some old Florida friends of mine that retired up there. Some I hadn't seen in nearly 10 yrs. but stay in touch. Finally headed to central Illinois to visit my eldest daughter and so she could meet Nancy. Again, we all had a good visit. Today we covered the last 430+ miles home through a bit of rain but mostly good weather. My only problem was an old back injury that started to bite back with huge bites, causing me to live with Tylenol most of the second week out. Monday it's back to the chiropractor and lay off the gym for a couple days.

As have others, I want to thank the staff for the work they put into this gathering. I'm definitely looking forward to next year. Here's a pic of Mike & Shirley and of the work Mike did for me.



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DDT (12)
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2023, 03:17:59 AM »

John,

Sounds like a fabulous honeymoon! Nice upgrade to the look of the trike, too... Elegant but not ostentatious... You've always had a great looking ride as long as I've known you... and continuing! I enjoyed meeting Nancy, and I look forward to seeing you both in the coming years... Now give your ears a nice, long rest...

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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2023, 04:11:51 AM »

John,
The trike looks great.   Enjoyed seeing you again and meeting that fine lady (Nancy) you convinced to join you in the adventure.   A wonderful couple on a wonderful machine, who  could ask for more............

Rams   smitten
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2023, 12:09:42 PM »

     Glad I got to meet Nancy!  cooldude You two make a GOOD Couple!  coolsmiley Glad She enjoyed herself cuz I have first hand experience with an X wife who did Not like M/Cs and an experience with a 2nd X that Liked M/Cs! Far as the new pinstriping goes-Very NICE!  cooldude  Wink RIDE SAFE.
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TJ
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2023, 12:42:04 PM »



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motomama
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2023, 11:37:51 AM »

The additional painting on the trike looks wonderful!

It was so good to see you John, and it was a pleasure to meet Nancy!  I enjoyed chatting with her!  She is such a sweetheart!!!

Hope to see you both again at Inzane XXIV, wherever it may be!!!
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Charlie McCready
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2023, 01:20:28 PM »

John. sure enjoyed the time you were in Johnson City.  Hopefully next time you won't have to stay at the hotel.  And maybe then Diane's Deli will be open again.  She has been busy with her Mom for the last three plus months.  ....and Nancy is wonderful !!   It was good seeing you too John !!
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2023, 03:49:37 PM »

 cooldude Great seeing the newest wedding couple at RainZane. It might have been a damp honeymoon at Roanoke but I'm sure you guys had lots of time meeting others. Great seeing you John and what a lovely bride you have found. Nancy and I enjoyed our conversations too. I hope the weather improved on the way home for ya'll.  Take care, coolsmiley
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John Schmidt
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De Pere, WI (Green Bay)


« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2023, 06:59:02 PM »

The additional painting on the trike looks wonderful!

It was so good to see you John, and it was a pleasure to meet Nancy!  I enjoyed chatting with her!  She is such a sweetheart!!!

Hope to see you both again at Inzane XXIV, wherever it may be!!!
Lori, thanks for the comments re. Nancy, she has definitely put life back in mine. What impressed her above all else was hardly any profanity was heard, that's not what she expected from a motorcycle group and was pleasantly surprised. My thanks to everyone for that. cooldude
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