f-Stop
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...can you say "U-Joint"? Dave in Frisco had his U-joint go out - at 22,000mi! - while cruising down IH-45 at the end of the Saturday morning ride. If your gonna' have your Valk go down, there might not be a better place to be - Inzane being the exception - other than the Gatherin' of the Fools!But first...WOW...what a geat time! Thanks to Hotglue and Flamingo Babe for outdoing themselves and hosting this great event once again...  There were some "celebrities" amongst us...  Lot's of awesome bikes...    Some site seeing...   Great VRCC folks...      And a lesson on how to replace a u-joint!...  So...Dave's u-joint went out while we were headed back to the "ranch" after the Saturday morning ride. He and I had split off from the group to swing back by the hotel when I noticed his headlight wasn't in my right mirror anymore! I made the next exit, which was about a mile, to turn around and see if I could help. While headed back south I saw that Dave had been able to cross three lanes of fierce IH-45 traffic and was limping along on the outside median. The next turn around was another two or three miles down. By the time I made it back on the freeway the rest of the group had caught up to Dave. There was some confusion with the group as they saw him exiting and turning into a Toyota Dealership. Everything was sorted out, so a few of us hung back to lend moral support...  Within minutes a trailer was dispatched and a u-joint was found!...  If there was a "good" place to break down where else would you rather be?...  Once again, THANK YOU HotGlue and Flamingo Babe! The food was great and the event was over the top! No video from me this year, but here's a link to a slide show of some of my pics... http://s853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/CESeligman/Gathering%20of%20the%20Fools%202010/?albumview=slideshow
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Sparky51
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2010, 07:06:56 AM » |
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My thanks to Hot Glue and Flamingo Babe for hosting such a great gathering once again!
Fantastic does not describe it well enough! It took a lot of work and I am sure we all appreciated it!
Steve
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2010, 08:17:10 AM » |
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And as always, F.B. and Hotglue outdid themselves  Another great time, and some purty good viddles from the furnace.  Thanks Charlyne and Mark.  |
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2010, 09:01:43 AM » |
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Bandit and Dana headed out about 7:00 this morningand I dropped Vicky off at Hobby Airport at 9:00 AM. It's a pretty safebet to say that Vicky will arrive home a bit drier than Bandit. HG & FB..... thanks for another awesome event! Great food & great friends.... life is good! |
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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2010, 10:55:47 AM » |
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Had a GREAT time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks FB and HG and everyone else who made our return to riding and to the GOTF's a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2010, 02:26:39 PM » |
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Sunday. Would love to add a couple to my collection.
Thanks
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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2010, 06:30:13 PM » |
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Husband missing from Houston. Do y'all still have him? cannot reach on his cell. what time did your event end? It is dark and raining in this part of texas.
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godfire
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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2010, 06:49:10 PM » |
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Husband missing from Houston. Do y'all still have him? cannot reach on his cell. what time did your event end? It is dark and raining in this part of texas.
Last I spoke to him he was planning on going to NASA for a tour and then heading home late. Let us know when he makes it home or you hear from him. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2010, 07:16:54 PM » |
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Hot Glue and Flamingo Babe, you out did yourselves this year... Your event never ceases to amaze me. Words cannot express how much I appreciate your hosting this every year. I got home about 7:00, rain, drizzle and a 25 degree temperature drop. (I was glad I was in the car) I hope everyone made it home okay, without incident. Already thinking of next year, and drooling. It was great seeing friends I haven't seen since last year, and meeting new ones. Thanks again
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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2010, 07:39:58 PM » |
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Husband missing from Houston. Do y'all still have him? cannot reach on his cell. what time did your event end? It is dark and raining in this part of texas.
Missing husband found and safe at home . Missing husband wants to thank our host and hostess for another outstanding event with great food, hospitality and many old and new friends. Only the last 90 miles was rainy and dark. Well I gotto go and better make ???  things up with my wife ~TJ |
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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2010, 08:02:07 PM » |
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Good to finally meet you TJ. Glad you made it home safe and sound. Had a great time!@! See you again soon... Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2010, 08:41:58 PM » |
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Charlie I agree with you and everybody ........ sad that its over toooooo soon  ....... I really felt NEKED this year with out riding my Fat Lady and driving my car ..... Hotglue and Flamingo babe , many thanks to the both of you for your support of the Lions club , BBQ and down home hospitality , it don't get any better than an ole fashion GOTF's,..... AND MARIS you made some kick-ass cobbler Lady  , its still sticking to my ribs MMMM GOOD, real good Quatfu !!!!!!! this year seemed a little different for some reason but the whole shindig this year is something to remember with fairly good weather ...... me and Lisa hope everybody had a safe trip home especially Dave in Frisco .... see everybody next year or sooner !!!!!!! Thankd the Geez  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2010, 03:58:28 AM » |
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Denise and I want to give a big THANK YOU to HG &FB for a great time and wonder food and the use of their home. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones too. Next year we'll get a hotel room so we both can make both days and so Denise won't be too tried to enjoy it all. Looking forward already too next year. |
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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2010, 04:03:10 AM » |
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Mark and Charlyne,
It was another fantastic gathering. Thank you both for all the work you two put into this event. My father was most impressed with both the BBQ and all the great people that were there. You guys made my dad feel very welcome, and for that I thank you all.
As said by many before I am sorry it is over this year, and I hope it will continue nexy year! If there is a 2011 GOTF's you know I will be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again,
Bob (BOSMAN) and Tammy
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2010, 06:05:39 AM » |
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...can you say "U-Joint"?Dave in Frisco had his U-joint go out.... Aw come on Dave! You could've gotten a few more miles out of that! |
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Disco
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« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2010, 07:49:57 AM » |
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How can I get a Texas VRCC shirt like Dag was wearing? Loooong story short, those shirts were made and sold years ago. Recently, a few that were misplaced years ago were discovered and we saved was the very last one for a TX VRCC gift to Dag. Aw come on Dave! You could've gotten a few more miles out of that! I did find a sweet spot - 20 mph in 3rd - but that would have made for a VERY long ride home...  |
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« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2010, 08:38:41 AM » |
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Thanks H.G for a great time and even better food. I will be back next year .
It was great to meet some other VRCC riders .
Until next time.
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