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« Reply #40 on: January 04, 2019, 06:59:19 AM » |
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I'm sure a lot of the Rogue Riders and other newbs from MI will be interested. I'll post a link on the MI Facebook page. I plan on going as of now, can confirm once arrangements are finalized.
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« Reply #41 on: January 04, 2019, 08:37:37 AM » |
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Cher and I can probably make it. Just have to check a few things first. What's the CLOSEST airport to ground zero. If I ride, she'll fly. If I drive, I'll have company which is always nice as she never changes the radio station. Yo Oss, congrats again on Corey's engagement. Let's talk about this next poker night.  Gary: The CLOSEST airports won't have service to NY, they serve puddle jumpers. That would probably be Machinaw Island Airport. You need to look at Traverse City Airport. Not far. Further downstate, Flint's Bishop Airport I'm sure offers NY service, but Flint is still 300 miles from St. Ignace. Don't know Cher's riding limit... BUT - If Cheryl wants to fly into DTW, LuLu can pick her up and cage it uo to Mackinaw Looking forward to seeing you, my friend. May be able to fly into Detroit, Flint, or SBS ( in Freeland, Mi serves Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City ) and catch a puddle jumper to either St. Ignace, the Soo, and for sure Marquette ) What a great idea, the UP. We have access to the wife's family's lake house on Manistique Lake in Curtis. This is where I met my wife to be in 1995 while I was up on their with old friends from my youth at there annual softball tournament. The UP is a back in time ( of sorts ) destination. And August is usually a time more often prone to better temperatures. |
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« Reply #42 on: January 04, 2019, 10:11:57 AM » |
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I'd love to ride the UP in late summer. A lot depends on work, but please put me down for a definite maybe. Just myself - riding up solo. Terry
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« Reply #43 on: January 04, 2019, 10:23:43 AM » |
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Just myself - riding up solo. Terry
Don't bet on that! If I'm able to ride by then, I want a go! Rams  |
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« Reply #44 on: January 04, 2019, 10:55:15 AM » |
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For those that would be thinking of flying someone in for this ride, I would look at the Green Bay airport.
It is only 60 to 80 miles from the UP.
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« Reply #45 on: January 04, 2019, 11:35:09 AM » |
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« Reply #46 on: January 04, 2019, 12:10:52 PM » |
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Everyone who lives south of the Big Mac (Mackinaw Bridge) is a Troll. Why? Because they all live under the bridge. Quite good Jess. I stated I met my wife while playing softball in the U.P. We called our softball team the Trolls. I still have my softball shirt from that time long ago - A troll with a bat under the Big Mac. Bridge. Hey Elmer. How many of them beers did you drink last night. Elmer - All ah dem. |
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« Reply #47 on: January 04, 2019, 12:12:16 PM » |
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BUT - If Cheryl wants to fly into DTW, LuLu can pick her up and cage it uo to Mackinaw Looking forward to seeing you, my friend. Yo, THAT would be a terrific plan. Was LuLu planning on driving? Yous guys don't have to have to split up on our account. |
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« Reply #48 on: January 04, 2019, 04:34:16 PM » |
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Hey Gig,
This sounds like a great idea for a ride. We may be interested in going but just needed to get a few more details.
- What will the weather be like for the ride? We're hoping for pleasantly warm, not too humid and
NO RAIN.
- How much will gas cost? We prefer it to be less than $2.00 per gallon considering the fact that
the Valkyries aren't exactly gas sippers.
- The UP is far enough North that mosquitoes aren't an issue, right?
- Bambi is wondering if Grizwold will be able to provide services as well.
- What is the expected travel time from Central Illinois to ground zero? 1 - 2 hours?
- Will the reflection off of the lake make my butt look big?
- Does the UP have dry counties? If so, can we avoid them?
- Will this ride contain the usual group of ne'er-do-wells?
If you are able to accommodate these needs, sign us up!
Thanks,
Mitch, Laura & Bambi
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« Reply #49 on: January 04, 2019, 06:40:26 PM » |
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YEPPER YOOPER, I mean YES, It sure could work for us.  T.P. |
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« Reply #50 on: January 04, 2019, 06:44:22 PM » |
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We're officially a definite maybe as well
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« Reply #51 on: January 05, 2019, 01:45:54 AM » |
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Hey Gig is that near the Airport I'm Thinking about it
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GiG
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« Reply #52 on: January 05, 2019, 06:12:09 AM » |
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Hey Gig,
- What will the weather be like for the ride? We're hoping for pleasantly warm, not too humid and
NO RAIN.
- How much will gas cost? We prefer it to be less than $2.00 per gallon considering the fact that
the Valkyries aren't exactly gas sippers.
- The UP is far enough North that mosquitoes aren't an issue, right?
- Bambi is wondering if Grizwold will be able to provide services as well.
- What is the expected travel time from Central Illinois to ground zero? 1 - 2 hours?
- Will the reflection off of the lake make my butt look big?
- Does the UP have dry counties? If so, can we avoid them?
- Will this ride contain the usual group of ne'er-do-wells?
Mitch: I will try to accommodate your needs. I've consulted the Yooper Weather Map, you can expect the weather to be " Incredibly Shitty".  - How much will gas cost? We prefer it to be less than $2.00 per gallon considering the fact that the Valkyries aren't exactly gas sippers. Glass slippers are not recommended for motorcycle travel. - The UP is far enough North that mosquitoes aren't an issue, right? There are no mosquitoes in the U P. You will need to bring your own.  - Bambi is wondering if Grizwold will be able to provide services as well. As well as WHO?!?! Grizwold and Bambi will get along fine, but regrettably (for him), his "services" have been removed.  - What is the expected travel time from Central Illinois to ground zero? 1 - 2 hours? Maybe less, the way you ride...  - Will the reflection off of the lake make my butt look big? Mitch, you caint blame the size if your butt on the world's largest reservoir of fresh water.  - Does the UP have dry counties? If so, can we avoid them? The term "Dry County" does not exist in Yooper lexicon. Yes, we will definitely avoid all dry counties. - Will this ride contain the usual group of ne'er-do-wells? Its shaping up that way, isn't it? Lots of ne'er do wells. I see that Trout Dude is expected...  |
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Rams
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« Reply #53 on: January 05, 2019, 06:21:01 AM » |
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Hey Gig,
This sounds like a great idea for a ride. We may be interested in going but just needed to get a few more details.
- What will the weather be like for the ride? We're hoping for pleasantly warm, not too humid and
NO RAIN.
- How much will gas cost? We prefer it to be less than $2.00 per gallon considering the fact that
the Valkyries aren't exactly gas sippers.
- The UP is far enough North that mosquitoes aren't an issue, right?
- Bambi is wondering if Grizwold will be able to provide services as well.
- What is the expected travel time from Central Illinois to ground zero? 1 - 2 hours?
- Will the reflection off of the lake make my butt look big?
- Does the UP have dry counties? If so, can we avoid them?
- Will this ride contain the usual group of ne'er-do-wells?
If you are able to accommodate these needs, sign us up!
Thanks,
Mitch, Laura & Bambi
Mitch: I will try to accommodate your needs. I've consulted the Yooper Weather Map, you can expect the weather to be " Incredibly Shitty". Gig, The crappy weather forecast is helpful but my concern is the reflection question that Mitcho asked. Is someone gonna have to make a judgement call on this? This could be a deal breaker. There are some things I simply don't need to know....  Rams |
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« Reply #54 on: January 05, 2019, 06:49:02 AM » |
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BUT - If Cheryl wants to fly into DTW, LuLu can pick her up and cage it uo to Mackinaw Looking forward to seeing you, my friend. Yo, THAT would be a terrific plan. Was LuLu planning on driving? Yous guys don't have to have to split up on our account. Gary: LuLu was planning to drive, but not just for the weekend. Probably Thursday - Monday. We'll need to have her and Cheryl discuss the details |
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« Reply #55 on: January 05, 2019, 06:51:27 AM » |
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YEPPER YOOPER, I mean YES, It sure could work for us. T.P. Tom, Nancy, Dexter, Missy: Sure hope ALL y'all make it!  |
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GiG
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« Reply #56 on: January 05, 2019, 06:53:10 AM » |
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Just myself - riding up solo. Terry
Don't bet on that! If I'm able to ride by then, I want a go! Rams Ron, I hope you are feeling well enough to ride and can make the trip. |
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« Reply #57 on: January 05, 2019, 06:54:46 AM » |
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I'd love to ride the UP in late summer. A lot depends on work, but please put me down for a definite maybe. Just myself - riding up solo. Terry
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GiG
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« Reply #58 on: January 05, 2019, 06:56:46 AM » |
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Hey Gig is that near the Airport I'm Thinking about it
Dennis: If you and Shelia make it from LA to U P, we will have to make you guys " Honorary Yoopers"! |
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« Reply #59 on: January 05, 2019, 02:24:22 PM » |
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hello newbie here. my wife and I are planning on it. I have one friend who also is going. still waiting on my brother and nephew to reply. thinking of asking a couple work riding buddies if they want to do this as well. if that is ok? if anything changes I will let you know.
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« Reply #60 on: January 05, 2019, 02:56:44 PM » |
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Hiya Gig, Count me in. Probably do the camping thing if available. Evan - Yep the grates are a whole lot of fun across the Big Mac especially when the wind gets up over 20MPH. And trust me, they are always working on parts of the paved lanes so you will probably get to experience it. |
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« Reply #61 on: January 06, 2019, 05:45:59 AM » |
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Outstanding! Exactly where I am planning to ride this Summer or early Fall. I will keep an eye out for confirmation on date(s). Really want to make Inzane 2019. Little bit longer ride than IZ 2018. Length of trip has me "double clutching" Thanx Gig!
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« Reply #62 on: January 06, 2019, 06:48:49 AM » |
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Sounds like an excellent idea Gigalulu. I'll keep tabs on this post and see if I can get a couple guys to ride up with me (rainman and Hal) have never been to Michigan, have never had a reason. Now I do |
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« Reply #63 on: January 06, 2019, 02:46:32 PM » |
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Just myself - riding up solo. Terry
Don't bet on that! If I'm able to ride by then, I want a go! Rams Ron, I hope you are feeling well enough to ride and can make the trip. GiG, I'm gonna try and make this one even if I have to drive a cage. No promises but, I really need to get out and this is a great reason to go. There are other obstacles that will have to be overcome but, I'm giving it my best shot. Inzane is most likely not an option. We'll know soon enough. May have go under the knife again. (Advice to others, impacting with stationary solid objects should be avoided.) Edited: Bump for a potentially great time. Rams |
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« Reply #64 on: January 06, 2019, 07:03:40 PM » |
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I vote for camping, weekend of Aug 10th
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« Reply #65 on: January 07, 2019, 05:00:05 AM » |
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Gig, just saw this and Steph said LuLu texted her something about it yesterday. Sounds like a maybe can do for us. I'd love to ride the UP again. Been a long time since I was there. SO, count me as a maybe, sure hope so...... |
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« Reply #66 on: January 07, 2019, 10:30:28 AM » |
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Skinhead
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« Reply #67 on: January 07, 2019, 11:04:15 AM » |
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Drummond Island would be a nice destination for lunch one day. We can easily get 50 Valks on the ferry. I'd be a little leery of that ferry ride, all of our Valks could end up on the bottom with all the VRCC firearms. |
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« Reply #68 on: January 07, 2019, 11:40:37 AM » |
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I vote for camping, weekend of Aug 10th
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« Reply #69 on: January 07, 2019, 11:43:48 AM » |
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Gig, just saw this and Steph said LuLu texted her something about it yesterday. Sounds like a maybe can do for us. I'd love to ride the UP again. Been a long time since I was there. SO, count me as a maybe, sure hope so...... G: Hope to see ya's This thing is really taking off, wonder if we should get shirts... |
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Drummond Island would be a nice destination for lunch one day. We can easily get 50 Valks on the ferry. I'd be a little leery of that ferry ride, all of our Valks could end up on the bottom with all the VRCC firearms. Don't be Skeered. Took it last summer in the Jeep and there was a coke semi, a lumber truck , half a dozen cars and a handful of bikes. Smooth as silk. |
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« Reply #71 on: January 07, 2019, 12:17:49 PM » |
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All I know is, based on posts I've read, there is an entire VRCC arsenal on the bottom of a lake somewhere. But I ain't askeert, just a little leery.
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« Reply #72 on: January 07, 2019, 12:34:27 PM » |
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« Reply #73 on: January 07, 2019, 01:42:32 PM » |
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This thing is really taking off, wonder if we should get shirts... Yes. |
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« Reply #74 on: January 08, 2019, 03:38:23 AM » |
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This thing is really taking off, wonder if we should get shirts... Yes. Nice to hear you plan to attend, Carl! Will LORI join as well? You are the first to respond from Kansas |
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« Reply #75 on: January 08, 2019, 04:41:57 AM » |
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Nice to hear you plan to attend, Carl! Will LORI join as well? You are the first to respond from Kansas It's still a long time away. One of us is retired ( ). There may be more from Kansas as the time approaches. |
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« Reply #76 on: January 08, 2019, 08:10:08 AM » |
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I'm gonna try and make this one even if I have to drive a cage. No promises but, I really need to get out and this is a great reason to go. cooldude
There are other obstacles that will have to be overcome but, I'm giving it my best shot. Inzane is most likely not an option. We'll know soon enough. May have go under the knife again.
(Advice to others, impacting with stationary solid objects should be avoided.)
Edited: Bump for a potentially great time.
Rams crazy2 Ron--Hope your up for this. We could ride together. Maybe team up with Pais from Kent and Henry from Willard, and anyone else from Buckeyeland--Roger, Alpha Dog, maybe Mark 81, but I have not been able to contact him. I'm getting more and more interested. Greg |
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« Reply #77 on: January 08, 2019, 09:23:41 AM » |
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Maybe to soon, but is there any way a weekend can be locked in?
I know August 10th has been mentioned.
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« Reply #79 on: January 08, 2019, 07:42:20 PM » |
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