"Official" First Annual Phillips' Family Valkyrie and other Motorcycles BBQ

fudgie · Sat 17, Sep 2011, 17:13:58

I like music. But if it was me, and it was my 1st gathering, I say no band. It would be nice to set around and meet with the folks without shouting over music. If this became a yearly event, and even into the late night, then a band would be good. Even tho I know 90% of the ones coming, I like to visit. Radio music would be good. But this is just me.

Walküre · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 10:09:15

Thanks, Fudgie...my thoughts, too.

Looks like we're going to have around 25 for certain, and maybe another 10, if they all show up. Guess I'll call it "closed", and go with these numbers.

So far, still looks like 67°, and partly cloudy - PERFECT!

Drive careful, you all, and arrive safely - the chow's good, but not good enough to risk your necks.

See you ~~there~~ here!

Roger

bigfish_Oh · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 11:04:06

My wifes schedule at her new job has changed so she will be home and we will be doing several local events. I'll be a no show

solo1 · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 11:49:14

I would've like to make it, should be within my now limited range, but I just had laser surgery on both eyes with cataract removal coming up the last of Sept. Gonna be busy with eye drops ,etc.

It sounds great! I'm 100% with Fudgie on the music. I like to talk but don't like to compete with loud music.

Maybe next year.

Ghost Rider 2 · Sun 18, Sep 2011, 18:14:40

As long as my boss does not call me and tell me I have to work. We are headed that way.

Jabba · Mon 19, Sep 2011, 06:04:04

I am starting to get some pressure from the SO, but I am still firm. She has to go apartment looking with her mom on Saturday. I ain't interested. It all comes down to a sitter. If I got someone to hang with my boy then I am there.

Jabba

ChromeDome · Mon 19, Sep 2011, 09:49:53

I agree with Fudgie ... radio music or just an mp3 on shuffle played through a small PA would be perfect.

See you Saturday!

Walküre · Mon 19, Sep 2011, 12:11:47

Quote from: ChromeDome on Mon 19, Sep 2011, 09:49:53
I agree with Fudgie ... radio music or just an mp3 on shuffle played through a small PA would be perfect.

See you Saturday!

Thanks, all! That's what we'll do.

And, if you happen to have an mp3 player, with YOUR choice of music, and want to bring it, we can have a really diverse musical interlude! I mean, even I can only handle so much Montovani, Ferrante & Teicher, and the Singing Nun, MY favorites...

Looks like it's going to be a great gathering! Wish all of you that can't come, could, and those that are, a safe trip.

Countdown To The First Annual Phillips' Family BBQ

Roger

fudgie · Mon 19, Sep 2011, 17:03:14

I dont think you want my music.

Unless you like Eminen, P!nk, Hank JR, Black Label Society, etc. Plus there some naughty stuff.

YoungPUP · Mon 19, Sep 2011, 20:01:02

I don't see a problem with your music fudgie, as long as you don't mind 3 Doors Down, Static X, Metallica, Etc.

fudgie · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 09:49:02

Quote from: YoungPUP on Mon 19, Sep 2011, 20:01:02
I don't see a problem with your music fudgie, as long as you don't mind 3 Doors Down, Static X, Metallica, Etc.

Only if Disturbed and some Hollywood Undead is thrown in.

Walküre · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 16:27:26

Quote from: fudgie on Mon 19, Sep 2011, 17:03:14
Quote from: fudgie on Tue 20, Sep 2011, 09:49:02

I dont think you want my music. Unless you like Eminen, P!nk, Hank JR, Black Label Society, etc. Plus there some naughty stuff.

Quote from: YoungPUP on Mon 19, Sep 2011, 20:01:02
I don't see a problem with your music fudgie, as long as you don't mind 3 Doors Down, Static X, Metallica, Etc.
Only if Disturbed and some Hollywood Undead is thrown in.

Hooo-Kaayyyyy! It's official...Slim Whitman, it is!!

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Rams · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 20:53:26

Walküre,
As much as I hate this, it seems that someone else's emergency has become my problem. It now appears I'll be working Saturday instead of sharing some fellowship and food with the group. I can't tell you how ticked this makes me but, I gotta make a living to support my family and habits. Sorry, maybe next time.

Walküre · Tue 20, Sep 2011, 22:35:27

Quote from: blackrams on Tue 20, Sep 2011, 20:53:26
Walküre,
As much as I hate this, it seems that someone else's emergency has become my problem. It now appears I'll be working Saturday instead of sharing some fellowship and food with the group. I can't tell you how ticked this makes me but, I gotta make a living to support my family and habits. Sorry, maybe next time.

Man, oh man!! You know how hard it is, to put those ribs back ON the pig??!!

I understand totally - the very first post, I said I wasn't holding anyone to anything. I mean, they have a saying for things like that - "There was an old lady from Nantuck...." no, that's not it - oh yeah, "poop happens!".

As you said, maybe next time - I'm hoping that we have a good enough time, that people will WANT to do it again, and we'll repeat next year, and as long as I am able...

Thanks for letting me know.

R

Walküre · Wed 21, Sep 2011, 16:44:24

Well, looks like the weather is going to be good!!

See you ~~there~~ here!

R

fudgie · Wed 21, Sep 2011, 19:25:35

Good!

Said 67 and 40% rain for this side on sat.

ChromeDome · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 08:32:06

Cool and scattered rain for the Chicago area. Good thing I got rain gear.

See you on Saturday.

Walküre · Thu 22, Sep 2011, 20:07:03

Quote from: Old Tiger on Thu 22, Sep 2011, 17:54:54
Noticed you're having a BBQ. I have my Valk in the shop putting in some Progressivve for springs and changing out the 440's for som 416 airshocks. If its finshed tomorrow, I will try to show. Do I need directions or just follow the line of Valkyries converging on Oxford.

Nah, mine will be parked out in front...look for that.

Wow, just noticed, doesn't look ANYthing like that, now!

By your location, don't know if you're kidding or not, but ALL are welcome! My father-in-law showed up one morning, on our porch in San Diego County, CA, from Indiana, un-announced! Said he got in his camper van, and just kept going. I can't wait for the day, that I can do that, but on the Valk. Seven more years, if I can hold out that long.

Bring your appetite!!

Roger

fudgie · Fri 23, Sep 2011, 09:46:34

Kits a maybe. Depends how she feels. $:-\$ I might have to dig out my facemask. Gonna be in the 40's for the ride.

rmrc51 · Fri 23, Sep 2011, 09:50:07

Wish I lived closer!

Dave Ritsema · Fri 23, Sep 2011, 10:29:57

My wife came down with the flu last night, looks like we won't be making it.

Sorry for the late notice, hope everyone has a great time!

Walküre · Fri 23, Sep 2011, 14:27:26

Quote from: fudgie on Fri 23, Sep 2011, 09:46:34
Kits a maybe. Depends how she feels. $:-\$ I might have to dig out my facemask. Gonna be in the 40's for the ride.

Quote from: Dave Ritsema on Fri 23, Sep 2011, 10:29:57
My wife came down with the flu last night, looks like we won't be making it.
Sorry for the late notice, hope everyone has a great time!

Man, dropping like flies!

Totally understand - it's that time of year, for the "seasonal bug". I hope everyone feels better!! That's the important thing!!

Spent the day so far, getting things ready. Cutting up this and that, marinating the ribs, cleaning the deck, burning the trash - still have to move the fridge out to the deck, load it up, and I might call it a day.

See y'all in the morning...

R

fudgie · Fri 23, Sep 2011, 17:25:47

Looks like EEZZZRIDER is a go.

Wizzard · Fri 23, Sep 2011, 21:05:50

I am meeting up in the morning with Bigdog99 and Kickstand Bob is going for sure so there will be 7 in our group for sure.
We will get there about noon.
Can't wait!

Ghost Rider 2 · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 05:52:04

5:50 am here. Radar looks like some rain over there. Also noticed on weather map the time. I forgot that there is a time difference. We will be there mid morning. Please push the rain farther east.

Sjlbwig · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 07:27:58

On our way. See all in 3 hours.

rainman · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 07:39:44

on our way will be leaving around 9:00am should be there about 11 if rain doen't slow me down

Alzacs · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 09:33:09

I hope today is an absolute PERFECT day for this. Ride safe.. and SHINEY SIDE UP!!

Ghost Rider 2 · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 18:36:51

We are home. And I would like to thank Roger & Karen again for hosting this event. There were several people there. Not sure of final count but around 25 or so. Weather was questionable this morning. Several people came in with rain gear. We had a good time. Nice to meet everyone. And if Roger does this again I would sugest he raises the donation up from $5. The food was GREAT!!!

Doc Moose · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 19:37:49

I would also like to thank Roger and Karen for the hospitality. The food was great and it was nice seeing some friendly faces again. Everyone have a great ride in 2 weeks w/ Steve!

rainman · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 20:16:26

Diana and I would like to thank Roger and Karen for the hospitality we had a great choice of food to eat ribs, hamburgers, brauths, hot dogs, and all the trimings. Not to mention see some old friends and some new ones.
again THANKS Karen and Roger

fudgie · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 20:20:39

Had a blast at the cook out. Thx for a good time! It was good seeing everyone again. Even met some new faces. Kinda digging that horse shoe game. Even tho we hit some sleet riding over it was still worth it. Thought we might have got lucky on the way home. But again before Peru we hit more rain.

We said f-it and blasted thru half of Cass Co and all of Miami Co and made it to Wabash before stopping. Faster then we should have.

Enjoyed a hot chocolate and a free old gas station sammich. They were gonna throw it out but at least it was warm. $:-\$ Rolled in a tad before 9. Hot shower and hanging out the leathers. Thx again and hope to see everyone in Oct.

MAD6Gun · Sat 24, Sep 2011, 20:36:57

Thanks to Roger and Karen. Good food and good company. Was chilly riding home. Ran into wet roads from Peru on. Started raining halfway between Huntington and Ft Wayne. Decided we were close enough to home just kept going. It was wet and very cold 20 miles or so. I would not be surprised if I get a cold from it but screw it. Had a good time anyhow. Now I know what a Popsicle feels like.....

Sjlbwig · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 09:27:58

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Sjlbwig · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 09:29:08

Well that did not work!

Doc Moose · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 09:49:24

Hereya go:

YoungPUP · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 10:13:43

Really, Really sorry that I missed all of this.....Definitely not missing the next one!

ChromeDome · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 11:10:21

Had a great time at the BBQ.

Thank you Roger & Karen for hosting this little gathering.

Saw some old friends and met a few new friends. The food was pretty good as well.

Here is a link to my pictures. https://picasaweb.google.com/110820984272888132485/2011PhillipsFamilyValkyrieBBQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCNKxxYzBrMbnGg#

Wizzard · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 11:32:31

What a great time and good food, thanks to Roger and Karen from my group. We had a blast and yes the horshoes was fun. Next time when Kit throws I am moving the bikes further away

We spend the night in Lafayette and kind of rode backroads home and just got in. Just enough rain to make it annoying but still a great ride.

bigdog99 · Sun 25, Sep 2011, 12:38:35

thanks Roger and Karen from us also. Great food and great company. Thanks Roger also for letting some of us drool over the garage. Probably good i dont have one like that or the wife would never see me!

thanks for offering to set this up. always great to see everyone.

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