A favor to ask...

[Ratdog]

One of my cousins owns Sky River Mead (mead is an old English beverage, brewed with honey). She's a good soul, and is in a ratings contest connected with our local NBC affilliate for a "best of" sort of thing. From what I've been able to tell so far... it's NOT a spam generator either.

If you'd be so kind, please stop on by and cast a vote for "Sky River Mead" winery. Don't know if it's sold in your area yet... but the "dry" is really good. I'm told they're doing a raspberry mead too, but, haven't found it yet.

Mucho appreciated.

http://best.king5.com/sky-river-mead/biz/504921

[Momz]

I'll drink to that!

[Kendall]

Done... How ya been? Havent heard from you in ages....

[Ratdog]

Grassy Ass Ameeegos... appreciate it, I'll forward her the thread to view later.  A reply here would be appreciated.  Their stats tracking feature isn't the best (poll's web site).  BTW.... here's the link for the poll's stats... she just finally made #5 on the list and is leading the trend climb within the last 24hrs.  A big push from here could help her out a bunch.  http://best.king5.com/contests/best-of-western-washington/4779/arts-and-entertainment/winery#

Momz... thanks... how many Valks in the stable now?  

Kendall... thanks for asking... doin' ok.  Haven't been riding like I used to, but got out on the bike Friday for a short putt.  Doin' the job-hunt thing too.  How's life in your neck of the woods?  Keepin' that purdy, white I/S clean and wheels spinnin'?

[Michael K (Az.)]

Done!

[Kendall]

Doing good.  Planning on the swamp ride, any chance youll be going? White Dragons doing well just a lil under turning her over. Also have a a blue and cream with windshield and hard bags added..

[Oss]

Done

Good to see you are out riding Ratdog and posting


Oss

[Ratdog]

Thanks MichaelK !!  Been a while since I made it to Laughlin... you gone lately?  You still ridin' the red/white?

Kendall... no road trips for me for a spell (past/future).  Life's kinda muddled along with other paths and such.  Glad to hear you've added to the stable.  You should post more pix of that White I/S though.  Ya done good with that one.

I see Oss contributed to the cause, much appreciated there Kemosabe !  You avoidin' those NYC potholes effectively?  Didn't you tear up a shock on one of those a while back?

[robin]

Done I think you and I need to trade a 6 pack again!! How have ya been?

[Dag]

A couple of votes from Norway

[Ratdog]

Robin.... LOL  It has been a while since we did a horse trade, we should probably wait 'til closer to Christmas time though... that's when the winter ales hit.  One of 'em's hard to find, very limited run of it... but, ohhhhh so good !

Dag... thanks much for the votes from across the puddle !  Hope the gatherings for your group are just as big as before, and bigger !  Always enjoyed viewin' the video clips you posted up of the fun.  And... (BTW)... the owner of Sky River Mead has a good flow of blood from Norway in her (on her mother's side of the family).  She'll be pleased to hear of votes from you.   

[Popeye]

Done

[Ratdog]

Popeye... thank you for taking the time to cast a vote, much appreciated.

I also see that "Valkyrie Dann" also cast a vote too, thank you.

I'm suspecting that "Kmhirte" may be from here too... thank you.

You're all going to be giving a very nice bounce to her step when she sees the help she's getting... again, thank you, and keep those new votes coming !   

[Dave Ritsema]

Done, and I miss yer ugly mug bro. 

[Ratdog]

Thankee Dave !!!  I just saw the update to the stats page and saw your name, much appreciated.  LOL  It has been a long time, hasn't it?  We shall swap lies again in another parking lot party somewhere along the trail. 

Britman... I knew I could count on you to cast a vote for Mead !!!  It really is a good rendition too.  Thanks for the help.  This morning, she wasn't even listed within the top five... she's gone all the way through 5th place and is now residing in 4th place.  I think she'll fall off her stool when she logs on and sees the results of all your support. 

[John Schmidt]

I'll drink to that!

Me too! 

[Ratdog]

I'll drink to that!

Me too!  

Yer stuffyness... I thank yaz.  Didja git that hitch figured out and squared away?  I lost track of how that was panning out for ya.

Also, Steve Kolsto... thank you for the vote, your vote pushed her to 3rd place now !!!  You folks rock !!  

Mike in AR.... I'm thinkin' you're part of this clan's votes, thank you very much !

[John Schmidt]

I'll drink to that!

Me too!  

Yer stuffyness... I thank yaz.  Didja git that hitch figured out and squared away?  I lost track of how that was panning out for ya.

Naw, couldn't get the right saddlebag to clear the bag guard rail. It was right around the reflector area, left side had at least 3/8" clearance but couldn't get any space at all on the right side. Finally quit fooling with it and sold it. I have a long standing motto: if something is irritating me and after trying to overcome numerous times and failing....I get rid of the source of irritation. That's what I did with the hitch, never looked back. Come to think of it, sure hope my wife doesn't have that same motto.   

[TJ]

  DONE...

[Ratdog]

I'll drink to that!

Me too!  

Yer stuffyness... I thank yaz.  Didja git that hitch figured out and squared away?  I lost track of how that was panning out for ya.

Naw, couldn't get the right saddlebag to clear the bag guard rail. It was right around the reflector area, left side had at least 3/8" clearance but couldn't get any space at all on the right side. Finally quit fooling with it and sold it. I have a long standing motto: if something is irritating me and after trying to overcome numerous times and failing....I get rid of the source of irritation. That's what I did with the hitch, never looked back. Come to think of it, sure hope my wife doesn't have that same motto.   

LMAO !!!   I unnerstan' !!! 

[GA Mike]

Done 

[Ratdog]

Thankya TJ !!  BTW... been outta touch... so, gotta ask ya.  Got pups (probably grown by now) again?  I sure enjoyed getting a chance to meet those two you had at one of the IZ gatherings... was it III or IV?

GA Mike !!  Thank you for your vote too, very much appreciated that you took the time to do so for me.

[Ratdog]

Via emails (today)... I received vote confirmations from:

RJ
BaggerJohn
Stude
Messy

Much appreciate the help folks.

[bassman]

Burp!    DONE !  Hiccup 

[Ratdog]

Yer Bassmanness, I thankee... from the bottom of my black heart.     

Valkrider51... thankee for the vote/help too !

[Ratdog]

Fsixrider... thank you for the vote and help, much appreciated.

Hey Momz.... your vote finally posted on the stats page... did ya hit reserve along the way?      Smoochies Grassy Ass Ameeeeeeeego !

[Thunderbolt]

She was 3rd on the list when I checked in.  Good to see yer still getting out some.

[Ratdog]

She was 3rd on the list when I checked in.  Good to see yer still getting out some.

Yessir... me thinks she's got third locked in and closin' in on 2nd.... wish they allowed more detail of the stats than they do... but, I know you folks are helping to give her a big push. 

Oh yeah... I'm not ridin' anywhere near as much as I used to, but, I haven't forgotten how to lean. 

Thanks again for the help.   

[Sherrill]

Done...I Hope She Wins!

[Ratdog]

Done...I Hope She Wins!

Thank you Sherrill... I saw the vote and started cruising boards again to see which one it came from.  Every vote helps, and is appreciated.

[Six Guns]

Done.     

[Charlie McCready]

Got 'er Done Ratdog.........how's the house coming along? Got any recent pics of yer progress? Shoot me an email with pics !!  Tia............

[Ratdog]

Got 'er Done Ratdog.........how's the house coming along? Got any recent pics of yer progress? Shoot me an email with pics !!  Tia............

Charliemac... appreciate the support with the vote on behalf of my cousin !  

Sent a test email to the address posted in your profile.

[Ratdog]

Done.     

Sixguns... thank you mucho big !  I'll bet that sweet lookin' Valk of yours is still as spotless as it was last time I laid eyes on it.   

[bogator]

  Done Ratdog,,,,,,even tho I don't drink ,so a taster I can't be,but good luck anyway.

[Dag]

owner of Sky River Mead has a good flow of blood from Norway in her

6 votes
Hope it helps.... 

[Ratdog]

  Done Ratdog,,,,,,even tho I don't drink ,so a taster I can't be,but good luck anyway.

Thank you bogator... your help is most appreciated ! 

[Ratdog]

owner of Sky River Mead has a good flow of blood from Norway in her

6 votes
Hope it helps....  

Dag... you folks over there just rock !  She was pretty excited when I told her she had votes from Norway too... now she's really gonna be smiling.  

F6Banger... I see your vote sneaking in there from Albakoykee too.  Thank you my friend.

Thank you, all of ya here.... she's jumped up into 2nd place now.  

[9Ball]

Charles, you are missed around these parts....glad to hear you're doing OK.

[Ratdog]

Charles, you are missed around these parts....glad to hear you're doing OK.

John !!!  Good to see you're alive and kickin' !!!  Thanks, I stop in from time to time to see what's happening.  Not riding like I used to, but I still run a few gallons through the petcock.  How's life on your end of the block?

Thank you for taking the time to help out with the votes.  You guys have helped to propel her to #2 overall.  That's huge !  She's up against 89 other labels... and is definately "the Honda amongst Harleys" being that Mead is a brewed, Honey based beverage and she's competing against traditional grape wines, including one of the biggest names in our area ("Chateau Ste. Michelle").