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Who all is planning on riding out to Billings Montana this year? I know a lot of u guy's have retired or are close to it, so who's in? NO Trailers  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2021, 11:14:02 AM » |
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The only trailer I might possibly have will be behind me, not under.  I'll be solo so probably no need for a trailer since I'll have the back seat for the kitchen sink.  |
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2021, 12:26:03 PM » |
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My Buddy, Curt and I are planning to ride out, most likely around the first week of May, and hitting Wheels Through Time and the Barber Museum on the way out. All back roads; no interstates. Then, we'll stop in Cripple Creek for a few weeks and on to Billings for InZane. If anyone wants to make an extended trip, they're welcome to join us!
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2021, 07:55:33 PM » |
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Who all is planning on riding out to Billings Montana this year? I know a lot of u guy's have retired or are close to it, so who's in? NO Trailers Nick, not sure yet, a couple of us here have discussed. Bill wants to go but I'm thinking it's just too much for him. He wants to rent a motorhome and pull a trailer. I can't see that honestly but will see if he is serious as it gets closer. Jeff isn't going and my cuz John says he most likely will not. So if solo, I would ride out if it works out. I know Jeff = Flsix is considering going as well. Not being retired yet but could get 2 weeks off. I'd like 3 but don't think I could get it.  |
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2021, 08:48:06 PM » |
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I know I have not been too reliable lately but I can tell you I would like to go. Depends on the work load I would leave Lesa with however.
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2021, 03:07:44 AM » |
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At this early date I'm in for a ride to Billings.  I will say that life has a way of getting in the way of the best plans. We'll see how things pan out. |
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2021, 06:57:29 AM » |
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At this early date I'm in for a ride to Billings. I will say that life has a way of getting in the way of the best plans. We'll see how things pan out. Funny how that works. I have every intention of going, but it looks like my wife will need surgery to repair rotator cuff tears in both shoulders. I don't know if she will be self sufficient by then. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2021, 09:47:04 AM » |
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I know I have not been too reliable lately but I can tell you I would like to go. Depends on the work load I would leave Lesa with however.
Here's a thought; take her with you! Would love to see you guys " 'nother 'gin" as my girls used to say when little. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2021, 05:30:03 PM » |
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Talked with Lesa today. She said go for it.
For those who may not know.....(John).....we have 4 dogs, about 12 or so squirrel babies we are raising for release and one mouse! We raised her from about the size of a thimble as well.
We would only trust another rehabber to feed the squirrel babies as they can die pretty easily if not fed correctly when little. Since all the rehabbers have their own "kids" to feed that will not work.
As these little cuties grow and get released we will not accept many between now and that time but Lesa is not sure she can do distances like that on a bike at the pace we may be riding.
Plus, in the current group of "kids" it looks like we have a non-releasable little gal. She may be with us for the duration.
She said...."Take lots of pictures" to which I replied "It's not the same"
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2021, 07:34:44 PM » |
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Wow...quite a family indeed. Good for you guys for stepping up to help the helpless. And I know what you mean when you said "it's not the same" when traveling alone and leaving your life's partner behind. I went to the first Inzane in Frisco, CO and didn't stay. I was alone in an area Rita and I had traveled together, both on our Wing and by car. Just didn't seem right somehow, I was out enjoying myself and she wasn't able to join me. I headed home after 48 hours.
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2022, 11:57:42 AM » |
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Still leaning towards going though. Not getting any younger sitting around waiting on a perfect scenario to do it.
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2022, 02:48:03 PM » |
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Well time waits for no one sadly, so I hope to see many of the FL group joining in. I have been out west many times, but never to Big Sky Montana.
Definitely need a min of 2 weeks for this one, and will try to stay off as many Super Slabs as possible. Probably take the FJR for the range and creature comforts, but that may change as I am pretty comfy on my Valk as well.
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2022, 07:02:32 PM » |
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"Beulah the buzzer" says nothing but a Valk will do, Bronxasaurus. Plus the extra range will not do you a bit of good anyway if you are riding with Valks and 135 mile range in the standard tank. So there.
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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2022, 03:31:40 PM » |
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"Beulah the buzzer" says nothing but a Valk will do, Bronxasaurus. Plus the extra range will not do you a bit of good anyway if you are riding with Valks and 135 mile range in the standard tank. So there.
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« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2022, 05:24:14 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2022, 02:49:31 AM » |
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You need Yellowstone...especially out there  |
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2022, 12:30:14 PM » |
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Bringing the Crown?
We get it when we get there, also a bottle of Makers Mark Bourbon |
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2022, 12:50:27 PM » |
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I wouldn't want Beth on my bad side. See the season finale Sunday? That show only gets better.
If you enjoy Bourbon, no regrets.
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« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2022, 02:59:18 PM » |
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I wouldn't want Beth on my bad side. See the season finale Sunday? That show only gets better.
If you enjoy Bourbon, no regrets.
Season finale was great, awesome series. So, have had the Yellowstone Bourbon? My go to is always Woodford Reserve or Makers Mark. Both go really well with a good Cigar. |
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« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2022, 03:04:49 AM » |
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Nick even without the cigar both sip really well. |
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« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2022, 05:20:16 AM » |
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If you enjoy Bourbon, no regrets.
Nick: My go to is always Woodford Reserve or Makers Mark. Both go really well with a good Cigar. [/quote] Nick, your right on with your choices!  |
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« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2022, 06:27:11 PM » |
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Love a good bourbon as well and have many good ones in the bar but for the past few years my go to for sipping has been a rum!
Plantation rum. Super smooth over a few cubes of ice.
Lately I have been playing with and perfecting a good Old Fashioned as well. Those things are just plain nice to drink!
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« Reply #23 on: January 09, 2022, 09:42:53 AM » |
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Love a good bourbon as well and have many good ones in the bar but for the past few years my go to for sipping has been a rum!
Plantation rum. Super smooth over a few cubes of ice.
Lately I have been playing with and perfecting a good Old Fashioned as well. Those things are just plain nice to drink!
I caught your conversation at the picnic in Salt Springs so I decided to try it out. Kind of an enjoyable natural pain reliever for the golfers elbow that I'm working through   Hey John, wouldn't take much for me to grab the Badger across from Ludington to Manitowoc for IZ if you want a wingman so let's see how the spring shapes up. I would be on Ezmerelda (standard), got Fred (I/S) down here in FL with me now |
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« Reply #24 on: January 09, 2022, 03:26:16 PM » |
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MIne is a standard as well. I just add bags and go.
Glad you like the rum! I absolutely love it. Not for mixing in anything but for sipping it is the bomb.
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« Reply #25 on: January 09, 2022, 05:20:32 PM » |
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Love a good bourbon as well and have many good ones in the bar but for the past few years my go to for sipping has been a rum!
Plantation rum. Super smooth over a few cubes of ice.
Lately I have been playing with and perfecting a good Old Fashioned as well. Those things are just plain nice to drink!
I caught your conversation at the picnic in Salt Springs so I decided to try it out. Kind of an enjoyable natural pain reliever for the golfers elbow that I'm working through Hey John, wouldn't take much for me to grab the Badger across from Ludington to Manitowoc for IZ if you want a wingman so let's see how the spring shapes up. I would be on Ezmerelda (standard), got Fred (I/S) down here in FL with me now That might work out, you could make it a one day trip to my place and crash that night then we could head out the next morning. It's less than 50 miles from Manitowoc to my place and it's easy access. Let's see how things pan out in 3-4 months, I have some stuff I want to do on the trike...precautionary. Too cold to do it now in an unheated garage. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 31, 2022, 04:16:21 PM » |
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OK, reservations are open for Billings, need to get a serious head count as who is going west with us. So far it looks like Keith, Me, My Buddy Big Mike from Bryson City is a maybe, Pappy, Jeff. 6 would be awesome for room sharing, we are planning on taking 4 days out & the same coming home. Probably won't do the Sunday Earlybird and get there for Monday. If u are a definite, chime in here, and lets all get registered and booked ASAP.  |
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« Reply #27 on: January 31, 2022, 05:47:18 PM » |
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Nick I"m in as you know. I know we talked about taking 4 days to get there. I'm good w/ that as it is just over 1,800 miles to Billings from Milton. So if you leave Thursday June 9 and make it to Milton I've got a room for you and 2 others. Then we could leave out early Friday 10th for the ride to InZane. Arrive Monday 13th. Then leaving InZane on Thursday 16th. So before I register with InZane I want to be sure we agree on a Monday arrival and Thursday departure. Then we can head wherever we want to go. WY, ND, SD, CO. My target is to be home on Sunday 26th or by Monday 27th. Just tossing those days out there to start with. Let's see what we end up with. Thx, Keith
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« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2022, 04:36:21 AM » |
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Nick I"m in as you know. I know we talked about taking 4 days to get there. I'm good w/ that as it is just over 1,800 miles to Billings from Milton. So if you leave Thursday June 9 and make it to Milton I've got a room for you and 2 others. Then we could leave out early Friday 10th for the ride to InZane. Arrive Monday 13th. Then leaving InZane on Thursday 16th. So before I register with InZane I want to be sure we agree on a Monday arrival and Thursday departure. Then we can head wherever we want to go. WY, ND, SD, CO. My target is to be home on Sunday 26th or by Monday 27th. Just tossing those days out there to start with. Let's see what we end up with. Thx, Keith 10-4 that all works for me, we will make the best of the ride out and back, lots of great roads out there! |
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« Reply #29 on: February 01, 2022, 08:03:23 AM » |
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Well, I was going to go just to catch up with old friends and to pick on Nick and that thing he sticks in his face but it will cost me around 2 grand to go and Nick is not worth that much....  Maybe next year.... |
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« Reply #30 on: February 01, 2022, 08:22:31 AM » |
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Okay.....Lesa is urging me to go.
One final talk maybe today to make sure.
If I do go I wouldn't mind a bit slower pace on the way home. Nicer roads or a different way. We don't get many chances to do a ride like this,
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« Reply #31 on: February 01, 2022, 02:25:06 PM » |
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Well, I was going to go just to catch up with old friends and to pick on Nick and that thing he sticks in his face but it will cost me around 2 grand to go and Nick is not worth that much.... Maybe next year.... Thanks TJ always appreciate your candor |
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« Reply #32 on: February 01, 2022, 02:26:21 PM » |
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Okay.....Lesa is urging me to go.
One final talk maybe today to make sure.
If I do go I wouldn't mind a bit slower pace on the way home. Nicer roads or a different way. We don't get many chances to do a ride like this,
This is a take in the Scenery, smell the Roses type of ride, so Bring it Pappy. |
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« Reply #33 on: February 01, 2022, 05:00:41 PM » |
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Hey TJ - You mean those fine cigars? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
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« Reply #34 on: February 01, 2022, 06:57:19 PM » |
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« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2022, 09:15:41 PM » |
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I signed up ............
Have not made room reservations yet though. Will do that as well.
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« Reply #36 on: February 02, 2022, 04:29:21 AM » |
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I signed up ............
Have not made room reservations yet though. Will do that as well.
Going to be an epic trip |
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« Reply #37 on: February 02, 2022, 08:35:19 AM » |
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I signed up ............
Have not made room reservations yet though. Will do that as well.
Going to be an epic trip Really glad you will be going Casey. Nick it will be epic and I'm stoked! I just registered and will get the room later this week. |
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« Reply #38 on: February 02, 2022, 08:43:04 AM » |
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I can head up to Milton the night before as well if you have room. Let me know.
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« Reply #39 on: February 02, 2022, 11:56:50 AM » |
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I can head up to Milton the night before as well if you have room. Let me know.
I got you covered Casey. I now have One room left. |
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