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On Sat. May the 12 the wife and I are going to Smithfield Ky To Our Best Restraint for a Mothers Day Lunch. Any and all is invited to come along for the ride or meet us at the restraint for lunch. And then a short back road trip through the country back to Madison. The time frame is: we will be meeting Gavin Sons and his wife at the BP station in Columbus Ind. at hwy 7 and 31 at 10:00am and then we will be stopping at North Vernon to meet Stan Cool and his wife and Hal47 at 10:30am. The hook up point at North Vernon is still a question of where we are going to meet. (witch this post for the stopping point). And from there on down to Smithfield unless there are some of you that want to meet the group at Madison. We should arrive at the restraint somewhere around 12 noon give or take. As of now there are 9 of us going. Rain or shine we (the wife and I) are going unless it is thunder buster or coming down in buckets Just put the rain shuts on and enjoy the ride If you are planning on going Please let me know so that I can call the restraint and let them know about how many are coming so they can get set up for us  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2012, 05:29:23 PM » |
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Cant wait. Hope te weather will be good for us.
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2012, 06:21:57 PM » |
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I'll be coming up from the south, will meet you in Smithfield. Looks like I'll be bringing at least three other Valks with me. Looking forward to this.  |
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rainman
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2012, 06:31:37 PM » |
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I'll be coming up from the south, will meet you in Smithfield. Looks like I'll be bringing at least three other Valks with me. Looking forward to this. Cant wait. Hope te weather will be good for us.
we will see you all there. I will let you all know if the time should change |
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2012, 06:20:24 PM » |
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Does no one else want to ride with us? Fudgie?
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2012, 07:10:50 PM » |
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Bump for what's gonna be a fun ride and Meet. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2012, 07:16:09 PM » |
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I may be the youngest guy there but i kinda enjoy hanging out with you old guys. Or should i say aged guys?
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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2012, 07:20:28 PM » |
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I may be the youngest guy there but i kinda enjoy hanging out with you old guys. Or should i say aged guys?
Let's go with EXPERIENCED.  |
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« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2012, 07:55:01 PM » |
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ok experienced it is.
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rainman
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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2012, 08:11:52 PM » |
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I may be the youngest guy there but i kinda enjoy hanging out with you old guys. Or should i say aged guys?
ok experienced it is. +1 |
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« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2012, 07:07:47 AM » |
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This sounds like a really fun ride and get together. Crazy and I are going to miss this one.  We will be entertaining company at home that weekend. Ron, Thanks for the heads up. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2012, 01:04:23 PM » |
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With it being Mother's Day weekend I'll have to pass on this one too,hope everyone has a great time.
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« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2012, 05:27:46 PM » |
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Well, I tried.  I know of three other Valk riders who are planning on attending from the Frankfort area. We'll miss you but, sometimes you just gotta do other stuff. Ron |
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« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2012, 05:41:07 PM » |
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Im trying to get atleast one more on board.
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2012, 05:47:56 PM » |
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Sounds like a good time. Sign me up for 1 more for lunch.
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2012, 05:54:40 PM » |
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Where you from WSR?
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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2012, 06:08:10 PM » |
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Spoke to one of my local Valk friends tonight, he'd like to go and will try but, he thinks the wife wants to go boating. It is what, it is. Said he was gonna try. Ron |
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2012, 06:46:29 PM » |
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Gotta do what the wife wants to do since it is her weekend. Im just lucky mine likes to ride.
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« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2012, 08:19:39 PM » |
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(And from there on down to Smithfield unless there are some of you that want to meet the group at Madison.)
I don't know if Stan mentioned or not that Julie and would be going. With the bridge repairs going on it will be easier if we meet you at the Dairy Queen in Milton. Got a good estimate when yall will be crossing the bridge? Let me know if ya can.
Thanks, Gene.
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« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2012, 04:07:03 AM » |
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(And from there on down to Smithfield unless there are some of you that want to meet the group at Madison.)
I don't know if Stan mentioned or not that Julie and would be going. With the bridge repairs going on it will be easier if we meet you at the Dairy Queen in Milton. Got a good estimate when yall will be crossing the bridge? Let me know if ya can.
Thanks, Gene.
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« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2012, 06:27:02 AM » |
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There may be 2 more valks meeting us at 31 and 7 at the bp. Should know more tomorrow.
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« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2012, 06:39:01 PM » |
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hey 6pak that's cool we will hook up with you at the DQ in milton. have they got the bridge down to one lane?
No, bridge is two lanes yet.
The ramps getting on and off are rather steep with 90 degree turns at the top, kinda touchy feeling getting on from Indiana side because when ya get up high those temporary concrete walls are not that high and ya just look over them.
Any idea about a time frame when you'll be down?
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« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2012, 06:46:05 PM » |
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Just talked to Tim H of Louisville, think'n he's coming also. At least he's try'n. |
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« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2012, 07:03:59 PM » |
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Hi all.
ASSuming we leave my place in N. Vernon promptly at 10:30, we'll cross the mighty Ohio at 11:07 am. Wait! If Rainman is leading, better make that 10:42 am. (Just kidding.) Gene! Glad you're coming. See you at the Milton D.Q. at 11:07.
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I sold my beloved Honda VTX so I could get a TOURING bike to allow my wife to be more comfortable on long trips. Can't afford; nor do I subscribe to the Harley "hype". Wanted to stay with Honda quality. And as I'm still young enough to want a "COOL" looking tourer; the Valk Interstate is for me.
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« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2012, 02:23:45 AM » |
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One of the best looking Interstates I've seen!  |
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« Reply #25 on: May 08, 2012, 03:35:16 AM » |
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Thanks t-bird
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« Reply #26 on: May 08, 2012, 04:54:30 AM » |
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A heads up:
Just in case yall don't know, to get to the entrance ramp for the bridge, you have to stay on 56 like you are going to Vevay. There is now a stop sign at Ferry St., turn there.
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« Reply #27 on: May 08, 2012, 02:36:46 PM » |
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Been watching the weather closely for this coming Saturday, according to several forecasters, it should be a beautiful day to catch some wind. Supposed to be in the mid seventies (depending on which forecaster you listen to). Should be sunshine with a few clouds to make it interesting. Looking forward to meeting new folks and seeing old friends again. See ya Saturday in Smithfield. I'm told there is only one restaurant in Smithfield so, I'm think'n I can find it. I'll just look for all the Valkyries. |
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« Reply #28 on: May 08, 2012, 03:20:49 PM » |
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Sounds like the group is growing,,supose to have good weather,be good to see old friends and meet new ones.
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« Reply #29 on: May 08, 2012, 05:30:24 PM » |
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There is some construction on hwy 7 right around scipio. Its down to one lane.
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« Reply #30 on: May 08, 2012, 06:39:55 PM » |
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Sorry, I haven't checked the thread lately. I'm from New Palestine (10 miles east of Indpls). Used to be known as "Quigley" here before they changed everything. I plan on attending so long as work doesn't get in the way.
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« Reply #31 on: May 08, 2012, 07:01:00 PM » |
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Sorry, I haven't checked the thread lately. I'm from New Palestine (10 miles east of Indpls). Used to be known as "Quigley" here before they changed everything. I plan on attending so long as work doesn't get in the way.
Thanks for the info. I called the madison police today and both lanes are open across the river see you sat. |
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« Reply #32 on: May 08, 2012, 07:34:52 PM » |
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Sorry, I haven't checked the thread lately. I'm from New Palestine (10 miles east of Indpls). Used to be known as "Quigley" here before they changed everything. I plan on attending so long as work doesn't get in the way.
Thanks for the info. I called the madison police today and both lanes are open across the river see you sat. Wait  You Told the Police we were coming? Do me a favor and check to see if Hal 47s pic is still up in the Post Office. |
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« Reply #33 on: May 08, 2012, 08:46:06 PM » |
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I'm working on the wife, I hope I can get her to come. I think she's scared of you biker-types.  |
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« Reply #34 on: May 09, 2012, 04:20:30 AM » |
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I'm working on the wife, I hope I can get her to come. I think she's scared of you biker-types. I told them we were coming from bloomington so they won't be looking form him I hope |
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« Reply #35 on: May 09, 2012, 05:26:25 AM » |
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I'll bump this becouse it sounds fun. Can't go becouse I am still crippled up but have fun.
Also Gavin that is a sweet ride you have. The fact that it is the last color that I would have picked out show my total lack of any artistic skills. It works and you should be very proud of it. I think I read it was you dad's? Very special !
Have a great ride and be careful.
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« Reply #36 on: May 09, 2012, 06:41:31 AM » |
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actually my father in laws. He passed away a few years ago and my mother in law gave it to my wife and i. Its pretty well the only think my wife wanted of her dads.
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« Reply #37 on: May 09, 2012, 09:28:35 PM » |
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Well I'm not going to be able to show up, contract talks went down the tubes and the Co. locked us out last night. Went to the Union meeting tonight and it looks like I get to walk the line every other day. So Sat. I guess I'll be walkin, have a good & safe ride. Maybe the next time. |
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« Reply #38 on: May 10, 2012, 04:28:26 AM » |
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Well I'm not going to be able to show up, contract talks went down the tubes and the Co. locked us out last night. Went to the Union meeting tonight and it looks like I get to walk the line every other day. So Sat. I guess I'll be walkin, have a good & safe ride. Maybe the next time. That's a shame, was hoping to meet you Scoobydoo. Maybe next time. |
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« Reply #39 on: May 10, 2012, 09:22:17 AM » |
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Rainman:
I'm just curious bout something, for no other reason than nosey.
Why did you pick Our Best out to go eat and how did you know bout Smithfield? Just wondering because of all the 1/2 horse towns around, it is there ya wanna go.
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