Went to the VOIA in LaCrosse WI yesterday!

[alph]

I went on my first cycle get together on Thursday.  I'm not one for clubs, or group gatherings, but I've got to tell you, what a great group of guys!!  I'm so happy I bought a Valkyrie!  I got to meet some members from this forum, and from others.  My favorite is that OSS guy!  Funny!!  Sorry I couldn't change your head light, what do you expect from an electrician!!  Hoser, love his cream and red Valk!  Beautiful cycle!!  GRIZZ, thanks for helping with OSS's headlights!  And the other guy, didn't catch or remember his name, he actually fixed the headlights!!  And most of all, my good buddy NITROJUNKIE!!  Thanks for letting me bunk up with you!  I can't wait for our trip around Lake Superior with MP!!  Hope we have as good of weather as we had on Thursdays!! 

It was really great to meet with all the other guys that are in our own back yard that I didn't know about!!  Two guys from the Rice Lake area, Greg from Chippewa!  We should start a "Chippewa Valley VRCC" get together.


Al.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I went to the VOAI Rally last year in West Virginia and had a great time. I've only met a couple Valkyrie riders that did'nt pass my 5 minute test ( If I don't like you in 5 minute's I'm not going to like you in 5 years ) and they don't even get on the Valkyrie forums. Great bunch just like here on the VRCC . I support the VOAI as I try to do here buying from the vendors and attending events etc.

[gregk]

  Alph, you guys that haven't been to a VRCC annual event your gonna love it. Hell any time you get a bunch of Valkohalics togather it's a blast. I've been a member here since 02 or 03 and this will be the 3rd Inzane for us. The 1st was right after my Quad by-pass recovery ha ha. Yes your right as far as having a ride up here. This is Gods country and if the VRCC wont come here then we should Run it by the state rep and pending just have our own. Ebony over in red wing puts some really good rides togather an some day I will have to go on one. I'"m going back down to the Ride-in in Lacrosse  In the morning as soon as I get Roberta off to work.

[Hoser]

Thanx for the compliment alph, happy to try to help with the headlight, lucky that we found somebody that knew what he was doing.   I use both forums, and also attend both gatherings when I can. I was at the VRCC last year in Colorado. There is  good folks in both clubs.  Wish I could have stayed the last two days, but I came two days early and was missing the missus, after 40 years, we kinda get used to each others company.  If the trike idea comes through, I'l bring her along next time.  Glad to meetcha.  I've been busy all day, cleaning 2000 miles of grime off the Fatlady.  
http://s617.photobucket.com/albums/tt259/jrlord/Iowa%20Ride%20in/voai/?albumview=slideshow

[alph]

nice pixs Hoser!!  thanks!!

[f6gal]

I've only met a couple Valkyrie riders that did'nt pass my 5 minute test ( If I don't like you in 5 minute's I'm not going to like you in 5 years )

Come om Joe... gimme 5 more minutes... I'm sure I was just having a bad 5 min that day... I swear I'll do better next time... I promise... really... pu-leeeeeez!!! 

P.S.  Cute pics of that grand-baby! 

[Dag]

( If I don't like you in 5 minute's I'm not going to like you in 5 years )

I really looked forward to meeting you, now I'm nervous   ???

[Challenger]

Alph: That was me that changed the lights, Sorry We didn't get a chance to chat more, Hope to see you again at some other rallies. The rides are great but the comradery is the best part.   

[Oss]

alph I was lookin for you in the morning...........   I decided to head home saturday and Griz and I both decided the UP was best left for a time that didnt call for tornados and thunderstorms.  Just under 1200 miles each way and the trip home was in bright sunshine all the way.

Glad you enjoyed the email I sent you  hope you didnt get tooo dizzy

Hoser that was  the Brightest lite I ever saw    got to get me one of them just to shine at folks who piss me off with their high beams

Challenger.. you are THE MAN      Great job where 5 couldnt and you did it without even lookin just by feel

Stopped by GIG's place on the way home for some secretary auditions which are on my digital camera.

Gig, man we have got to make a reality show with those 2 gals  We will be rich  Gig you were a great host. See you in a few weeks

[NITRO]

Great times in La Crosse for sure! I can't remember a more fun week. Looking forward to the Loop ride and InZane big time!

Here's a picture of Alph's bike making the Harleys look teeny at a bike night last Wednesday. My blue/silver IS is hidden behind the group of admirers in the background. 

[Chattanooga Mark]

It was great meeting you and the others at the Rudy's bike night. The LED work you put into your I/S is really special. Hope to meet up with you again soon.

Mark

[alph]

It was great meeting you and the others at the Rudy's bike night. The LED work you put into your I/S is really special. Hope to meet up with you again soon.

Mark

thanks Mark,  next time i visit my brothers in chicago, i'll look you up!

al..