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Author Topic: Things I learned about Kansas during my visit this past weekend.  (Read 1383 times)
HayHauler
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« on: June 18, 2013, 06:43:16 AM »

Cross posted from the General board. 

Things I learned about Kansas while visiting this past weekend..........

I knew it was flat, but you can see the curvature of the earth from just about anywhere up there.  

I learned that Stude31 has to lead all rides.   If not, he will pass everyone and become the leader.  

I learned that storms can come up at a moments notice and can get pretty hairy, quickly.  I swear I saw Dorothy and her house flying above Joe and my heads while out riding in Olathe.  

I learned that pretty good BBQ can come from a converted bank with a converted caboose for a dining room.  


I learned Lori can whip up a batch of chocolate covered strawberries and a cheesecake in a few minutes flat.  

I learned that a group of Valkyrie riders can descend upon a yard and eliminate all kinds of trees and brush if you stay out of their way.  

I learned that if you cover a chicken breast with a couple if slices of brisket, add some cheese and pico to the top, it's danged good.  

I learned that people in Kansas think that 66 deg in the morning is "muggy".  Smiley

I learned that you can make really good time on the Kansas Turnpike.  

I learned that the Wing gets about 36.7 mpg on a 1600 mile trip with a moving average speed of 69.2 mph.

I learned that God has created some beautiful country if people would just get out and look at it.  I am always amazed.  

I learned that Topeka has some rich history.  Like an awesome high school and a monument to one of the first de-segregated schools.  







I learned that a ~1600 mile weekend ride to visit friends is good for me, Carl, and everyone involved.  It simply cannot be beat!

See you on the road.  

Hay Cool
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2013, 07:29:04 AM »

Thanks for the ride/visit report and glad you went and were able to help out and show support for Carl and Lori... Wish I coulda gone, but the best I'm able to pull off these days is a few hours running errands around town for some funny reason.
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2013, 12:14:48 PM »

Glad to hear you made the trip to vist friends, nothing could be better. Really enjoyed reading the report. I learned that at an average speed of 69 MPH you can haul more than hay. LOL
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2013, 01:17:19 PM »

Jimmyt, did you find the only curve in Kansas?      I've never been able to find the one that Hoser is always referring to.   LOL.
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2013, 03:29:13 PM »

Thanks for sharing!

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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2013, 05:37:21 PM »

Jimmyt, did you find the only curve in Kansas?      I've never been able to find the one that Hoser is always referring to.   LOL.
RJ, Stude31 took me 20 miles out of the way to find that danged ole curve.   Took a while to find one that wasn't a freeway off or on ramp.  Smiley

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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2013, 06:03:00 PM »

i'm glad you didn't learn that a brisk kansas wind can push a valkyrie into your parked gw.   Wink

good report hh.
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2013, 07:58:01 PM »

Jimmyt, did you find the only curve in Kansas?      I've never been able to find the one that Hoser is always referring to.   LOL.

I've heard the only curves to be found in Kansas are in a Hooter's...  angel
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« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2013, 09:16:39 PM »

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I've heard the only curves to be found in Kansas are in a Hooter's...  angel


I saw this pic at a Hooters in KC a few years back and had to take a pic of it.



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« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2013, 09:42:54 PM »

Looks like a great trip Jimmy.
Looking forward to see Carl and everyone soon! Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2013, 08:53:42 PM »

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I've heard the only curves to be found in Kansas are in a Hooter's...  angel


I saw this pic at a Hooters in KC a few years back and had to take a pic of it.





How is this pic Valk related?  Shocked
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2013, 06:12:18 AM »

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How is this pic Valk related?

Cool!  I didn't realize there was a Valk in the pic, I was too focused on the Hooters     girl.   Wink
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« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2013, 06:33:48 AM »

How is this pic Valk related?  Shocked

It's in front of a tattoo parlor.  A lot of Valk riders have tattoos.
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« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2013, 06:11:08 PM »

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How is this pic Valk related?

Cool!  I didn't realize there was a Valk in the pic, I was too focused on the Hooters     girl.   Wink
There is a Valk in the pic..... WHERE!  ???
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« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2013, 07:22:53 PM »

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How is this pic Valk related?

Cool!  I didn't realize there was a Valk in the pic, I was too focused on the Hooters     girl.   Wink
There is a Valk in the pic..... WHERE!  ???

It is in the very top right side.   It is almost just a speck.
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