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Well... We got up at 5:30 this morning to head to Kansas City International airport for him to take his flight (118.00 flight I might ad!!!!! what a deal!!!) to Providence, RI to pick up his Interstate and ride it back to Kansas. He was like a kid in the candy store as far as his excitement to get his "new to him" bike. I can't wait to see it. Had a great time last night, my wife and I really enjoyed his company and hopefully he has a good ride back home. Weather here in Kansas looks like it could rain anytime so I hope he doesn't have to run into it on his way home. Joe. Be careful John... See ya soon bud!  |
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tybme
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 08:32:12 AM » |
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I look forward to seeing his new ride. With any luck his trip will go as mine did - without any incident or rain.
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 08:50:28 AM » |
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I suspect he will ride it over to Cassoday in a couple weeks, hope I get to see it then! Hoser
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2010, 09:45:08 AM » |
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Sounds like a blast!! How far is the ride --- how many miles and how long does he anticipate it taking?
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2010, 09:49:04 AM » |
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I think he is going to plan on heading out tomorrow and if weather permits he will be home wednesday evening or worse case thursday mid afternoon...
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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2010, 03:11:42 PM » |
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John hit the road after noon today, Rain was letting up a little, maybe he will chime in at the hotel tonight and let us know, My wife John and myself had a great seafood dinner last night on the Island here by our house,We had some Stuffy's, Cod, Shrimp, Calamari, We were able to take pictures around the corner this morning at Beaver Tail Lighthouse on the way to pick up his bike, And he even paid for dinner!! Enjoyed his company, wished he had come to vacation so we could have done some more sightseeing. stude31 good talking with you last knight.....if you hear from him on his journey post us...FSTSIX
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« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2010, 03:31:44 PM » |
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Thanks for the update Joe. Im happy for JDW, I can understand his excitement. Its a good looking bike.
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2010, 03:49:20 PM » |
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I talked to john a few hours ago when he made a wrong turn and was in Middletown,CT (Guess "gpsJoe" could have helped him  ) Anyhow. I have him on google lattitude and it looks like he is nearing Scranton, PA. Here is a picture of what I see when I look up his location. This was at 5:42 cst.  fstsix: It was great to visit with you and your wife last night on speaker phone from John's cell phone. I have added visiting you and enjoying the great memories of traveling to Rhode Island when I was a kid to visit my mom's family in West Warwick. I miss those days and I want to take my son and wife up there sometime to show them how great the new england states are. John spoke very highly of you and your hospitality that you provided him. All though when I made the fatal error of asking what he had for dinner I told him to stop telling me cause I was jealous!!!  He was going to try and make it to X-canucks place in Canton,Oh but I think he is just planning on staying on track to make it home in the fastest time. I hope to hear from John tonight he said that he is really liking his bike but it is taking him some time to get use to the floor boards. I'll post more later Joe. P.s Ride safe John... Praying for your safety and arriving home in good spirits after a long ordeal making the purchase. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2010, 03:54:58 AM » |
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Thanks for the update stude31, talked to him late last knight, he is in Harrisburg PA looking to stop and motel it, Bike performing well, cruising at Hwy speeds effortlessly, and the rain stopped about halfway through his day, God speed John on your way home with safety Bro.
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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2010, 03:22:22 PM » |
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UPDATE: Looks like John is almost in Indianapolis... He's plugging along!!!  I think he is going to try and make it to St.Louis |
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2010, 11:41:11 AM » |
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Well if he was trying to make St. Louis yesterday he should be back home by now. Any updates?
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2010, 02:01:35 PM » |
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Ah Lori beat me to it Well..... Here is the latest:  He said his butt hurts, it's hot, and he has to work tomorrow morning possibly  Sure glad he has "almost" made it back home! Lori praying for a speedy recovery for you as well... Keep us all posted (might be good for a new post for that). Anyhow, sure has been fun acting like the Gov't with this GPS tracking on John. My wife can now keep an eye on me  we might be going "invisible"  anyhow... keep it up john your almost home bro |
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2010, 06:21:15 PM » |
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Hope he chimes in when he gets home, He must have Monkey butt syndrome buy now, Glad to hear he is in KS, I like that GPS thingy you have been tracking him with, not gonna let my wife know about that thing.  |
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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2010, 06:39:20 PM » |
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Just got a text message that said he has made it home... I am sure once he get's some rest he will post on here!! Sure glad he made it back safe and with his bike! Monkey butt!! ah ha ha |
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« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2010, 07:19:03 PM » |
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Congrats on your new addition to your stable! Safe travels!!
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« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2010, 07:27:09 PM » |
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Ditch th' floorboards. It's not a cage(or much worse - a Harley....!)
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« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2010, 08:05:55 PM » |
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Yep, I am in the house! All is well, as soon as I get caught up on things here I will make a post. Gee Joe what are you gonna do for entertainment now? JDW |
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« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2010, 05:59:58 PM » |
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Glad you are home, what a group of people! Greg, we're planning on doing RIck T's RI Ride next month, hope to see you there. It was great to see the trip unfold. Life is good!
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« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2010, 03:51:49 AM » |
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Am I gonna see it at Cassoday next Sunday? Hoser
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« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2010, 06:13:10 AM » |
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Glad you are home, what a group of people! Greg, we're planning on doing RIck T's RI Ride next month, hope to see you there. It was great to see the trip unfold. Life is good!
Yes i will be there, I would have posted on the New England board about engemt's arrival here, but it was more of a shoot a kill journey for him, with some time line stress for him to get right back home, Hoping we can see him and any member again up here from down south that can make the trip as a Tour, and not so much as a investment trip, So without making my friends up here feel guilty about not meeting him on his short stay "and i do mean short" i did not post anyone sorry if anyone was left out, I had all intentions of a escort with my bike and we got hit with a Nor easter that 3 days Looking forward to seeing you Karen......You still holding that Grinda? LOL!!!  |
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« Reply #21 on: August 29, 2010, 06:18:41 AM » |
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Yep, I am in the house! All is well, as soon as I get caught up on things here I will make a post. Gee Joe what are you gonna do for entertainment now? JDW John it was a good time hanging with you, glad to see you made home safe! Now time for some Chrome polish and cleaning LOL! wish you had a day or 2 more the sun was out 4 hr's after you took off  |
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