Des
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Time is getting short --- it won't be long before folks are polishing their Valks, packing up their t-shirts and heading West to the Greatest Memorial Weekend Gathering around these parts!! If you haven't signed up yet but think you might be coming --- give Bandit or I a shout -- we are trying to finalize our head counts for BBQ on Sunday. Remember Sunday BBQ is a $10 donation to the Melrose Food Bank (Tucumcari Ride-in Charity). As always I promise you there will be no disappointment!! Plenty of grub for all! For our Saturday afternoon gathering we're hoping to have a tech session --- Now I know out of the group of you signed up several of you are pretty good with tinkering with these Valks --- I'd really appreciate it if someone (Misfit -- HotGlue -- Willow) someone ... would volunteer (or even a couple of you) to do a tech session for us. I'm sure there will be several that would be as appreciative as I. So --- how about it guys --- or gals? How about it? Give me a shout and we can discuss it if you'd like --- or just throw your hand up and I'll trust you can handle it!  It's been a long year and I'm so looking forward to visitin with you all!  Can't Wait!!  Can't Wait!!  Can't Wait!!  Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!!  Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! Can't Wait!! |
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2010, 05:33:30 PM » |
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Super Santa
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2010, 08:09:17 PM » |
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What will your tech session be on? How to slide on your thigh and watch your Valk go sliding by with your son on the back?
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2010, 08:40:11 PM » |
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Earlybird... you ain't right..... but that right there is FUNNY.......had ta wake up FB ta tell her about yer post!!!!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2010, 08:43:15 PM » |
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We are still hopin ta make the Tucumcari ride!!!!! but I have been called to go offshore the end of this month..... Will have ta see how it plays out.
Lot's goin on offshore right now....
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2010, 04:46:44 AM » |
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There is an art to a graceful slide!
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Super Santa
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2010, 06:30:49 AM » |
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And you have the skill to show finesse in whatever you do.
Love ya, girl.
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Misfit
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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2010, 12:33:55 PM » |
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I will call you later.
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2010, 05:49:28 PM » |
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Im ready for Tucumcari,,, ive worked two days this week, time for a break! 8-P
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Super Santa
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2010, 06:26:37 PM » |
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I am ready too. Only 8,337 miles so far this year. Need some time in the saddle.
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2010, 07:28:49 PM » |
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How about some requests for tech session subjects. That way we could be sure it is needed and well attended. I could do one on timing belts, valve adjustments, coolant change, or maybe the final drive (though I'm not pulling my rear wheel in the Blue Swallow parking lot without a lift!)
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Des
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« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2010, 10:17:17 AM » |
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Exact idea we had Dave --- Maybe if anyone has a specific request -- a topic they would like to see covered? I agree with the dirt parking lot -- and limited tools it may not be an easy task. I spoke with Misfit and maybe we could just do a Q&A session instead? Might not even be enough interest in a tech session -- was originally SCains idea -- but in lieu of his absence I thought we'd toss it up and see where it went. I do have an idea --- how about if I bring my new velocity stacks and lights and some of you great guys install them for me?  How about it folks --- any suggestions/topics? Do we want a tech session? Here's your chance to be heard --- hard to believe this group doesn't have OPINIONS!  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2010, 04:48:42 PM » |
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I think that most folks coming to Tucumcari do a fair amount of wrenching on their bikes. I am not sure that we need a tech session here. I could be wrong but I think that if someone is having a problem or has a tech question that we will be able to help them. This is suppose to be a ride in like a backyard bbq. Not a rally with vendors, tech sessions, formal rides and such. I just don't want the folks that put this thing together to think that they have to do new and better things each year to keep us interested in coming back. One of the best things about this gathering is the informalities. I vote that we just hang out and enjoy the company and if someone has a problem or a question that we all do all that we can to help them out. There are other gatherings that are shutting down because it turned into to much hassle for the folks laying out the $$ and puting in all of the time and effort. Sometimes less is more. On the other hand folks that know me know that I will do whatever it takes to make this year a success and if that means that the folks showing up want a tech session then I will do one. Does anyone have an idea on what they need a tech session on? In can't wait to hang out with all of you again. Bring it on!  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2010, 05:00:23 PM » |
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I'm with Misfit. Hang out an relax !! If problems come up, we can handle them !  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2010, 05:03:47 PM » |
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Is there gonna be a ride ?? |
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« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2010, 05:32:47 PM » |
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I just don't want the folks that put this thing together to think that they have to do new and better things each year to keep us interested in coming back. One of the best things about this gathering is the informalities.
I have to agree. Sometimes it feels like the original spirit of gatherings gets lost in the constant quest to get better, when best was what you started with - good friends, good food, good times. Remember the stort about the folks who took their first cruise? They didn't want to "waste" the money they spent by just sitting around, so they participated in every game/function on the ship's calendar. And didn't enjoy the trip at all ... I think the Tucumcari gathering is exactly what it should be. And how could you top a wedding, anyway? |
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« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2010, 06:12:04 PM » |
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Is there gonna be a ride ?? Yeah buddy! Here is the link to register so we have a good head count for the chow and also a time line of the goings on. http://www.angelfire.com/crazy/vrcc_rbbqtbg/ |
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« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2010, 06:13:37 PM » |
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I just don't want the folks that put this thing together to think that they have to do new and better things each year to keep us interested in coming back. One of the best things about this gathering is the informalities.
I have to agree. Sometimes it feels like the original spirit of gatherings gets lost in the constant quest to get better, when best was what you started with - good friends, good food, good times. Remember the stort about the folks who took their first cruise? They didn't want to "waste" the money they spent by just sitting around, so they participated in every game/function on the ship's calendar. And didn't enjoy the trip at all ... I think the Tucumcari gathering is exactly what it should be. And how could you top a wedding, anyway? |
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Super Santa
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« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2010, 06:23:58 PM » |
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Just to keep you all interested and to keep things up near the top.
So far, registered and confirmed to attend:
Colorado: 11
Louisiana: 2
Texas: 16
New Mexico: 4
Kansas: 2
Oklahoma: 1
Arizona: 2
I think that is a total of 38. Can't wait. Already making my plans and packing the bike.
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« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2010, 06:30:40 PM » |
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JP and Normandog are coming also. They just have not put their names on the scoreboard yet. I am not sure if Pschyo and f6gal have either but they are coming.
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« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2010, 08:46:00 AM » |
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How about some requests for tech session subjects. That way we could be sure it is needed and well attended. I could do one on timing belts, valve adjustments, coolant change, or maybe the final drive (though I'm not pulling my rear wheel in the Blue Swallow parking lot without a lift!)
Exact idea we had Dave --- Maybe if anyone has a specific request -- a topic they would like to see covered? I agree with the dirt parking lot -- and limited tools it may not be an easy task. I spoke with Misfit and maybe we could just do a Q&A session instead? Might not even be enough interest in a tech session -- was originally SCains idea -- but in lieu of his absence I thought we'd toss it up and see where it went. I do have an idea --- how about if I bring my new velocity stacks and lights and some of you great guys install them for me? How about it folks --- any suggestions/topics? Do we want a tech session? Here's your chance to be heard --- hard to believe this group doesn't have OPINIONS! My 2 cents worth: This will be my first event and I could go either way on the tech session. Time off from work, not having to worry about livestock (ok I will anyway), riding, putting faces to the names from this board, visiting Ute lake where I learned to water ski about a bazillion years ago, soaking up some warm weather will be really nice. I get most of my tech how-to info from this board and although -I- have made a couple of oops, it has been right on the money. I do have this 4deg trigger wheel that someone could demonstrate how to install though I would not mind a bit.  Sister wants me to clear out all my stuff that I left in her barn whilst I was overseas so I will be trailering to the Marble Falls, Tx area. However the more stuff I bring with me, the less room I will have to tote junq back. This is a good thing and the basic plan. If desired I could bring my (Harbor Fright) floor jack/motorcycle lift along. I plan on bringing some hand tools anyway. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 14, 2010, 02:07:44 PM » |
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No tech session? Does that mean we won't have bikini-clad young ladies washing our bikes either?
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« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2010, 08:29:21 PM » |
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Maybe Stanley will ... Hahhahaaaa
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« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2010, 09:17:57 PM » |
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I don't EVEN want to see anybody named Stanley in a bikini......  |
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« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2010, 05:49:10 AM » |
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« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2010, 05:50:02 AM » |
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« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2010, 08:28:59 AM » |
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but I think it will fit in to our travel plans to come by there on the way home. If we don't make it y'all can eat our share and tell us where to send the donation. Would be good to see some old friends and make some new ones.
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« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2010, 05:49:21 PM » |
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I just don't want the folks that put this thing together to think that they have to do new and better things each year to keep us interested in coming back. One of the best things about this gathering is the informalities.
I have to agree. Sometimes it feels like the original spirit of gatherings gets lost in the constant quest to get better, when best was what you started with - good friends, good food, good times. Remember the stort about the folks who took their first cruise? They didn't want to "waste" the money they spent by just sitting around, so they participated in every game/function on the ship's calendar. And didn't enjoy the trip at all ... I think the Tucumcari gathering is exactly what it should be. And how could you top a wedding, anyway? If Duct Tape doesn't behave, I'll had a great idea on how to top a wedding...LOL! |
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« Reply #28 on: May 17, 2010, 06:47:59 AM » |
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If Duct Tape doesn't behave, I'll had a great idea on how to top a wedding...LOL!
If he doesn't "behave"? Hmmm........ Do we want to help keep the poor boy out of trouble, or add some excitement to the weekend by finding out what tops the wedding? |
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« Reply #29 on: May 17, 2010, 08:41:03 PM » |
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Im always looking for new excitment!!! Lets help him get in trouble... LOL
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« Reply #30 on: May 18, 2010, 06:35:15 AM » |
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How about a tattoo that says "I Love MARY"?
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« Reply #31 on: May 19, 2010, 04:49:02 AM » |
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How about a tattoo that says "I Love MARY"?
Or "I Love Barack"..... now that would top a wedding! (or bury it!) |
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