What I learned on the "Return to Hillybilly Highways Ride"

[Highbinder]

I learned quite a bit on this ride, the delay in posting this report was do to others  who posted what they learned and I didn't want to beat that type of report to death so I decided to save it for another time, it is that time...

1. I learned that the towns and businesses in the area that we decide to have these ride in
    really do appreciate us coming into their area and supporting their communities..



2. I learned that the hotel restaurant really went out of their way to make our stay as efficient as possible, as far as serving good food and moving us in and out as quick as they could to stay within our time schedule...











We had all kinds of riders and the one thing besides riding that they all enjoy, is eating...














3. I learned that this man, known to us as Shinhead, was at one time Uncle Roy on the Mickey Mouse Club, but as he aged his ears fell off and  he is now a rabbi somewhere in Michigan...








4. I learned that the mayor of Marion came to our gathering because he likes biker women....









5,  I learned that after the Mayor of Marion saw Joe's shirt he decided to leave...








6. I learned that Wimp sat outside the hotel all night long waiting for the ride to start...





7. I learned that these three guys were put in a police line-up, but insisted that they were part of the seven dwarfs and began singing Hi-Ho-Hi-Ho off to work we go...


8. I learned that Stich is still one hellva nice guy...













9. I learned that these guys were explaining how they just found those extra parts just laying in the parking lot and they should be able to keep them....












10. I learned these two guys claimed they never saw his missing toupee, in fact they didn't even know what a toupee is...












11. I learned that 91 motorcycles on one ride can stay together for 168  miles without losing anyone and we could use all the bikes the next day...











12, I learned that this man couldn't understand why he didn't win the 50/50 drawing..!!!











13. I learned that Santa won the 50/50 drawing and being Santa donated the money to the Food Bank that served up our lunch that day....









14. I learned that Stanley didn't care who won the drawing as long as there was enough food for everyone...




15. I learned that Bigfoot does exist...






16. I learned that Joe told Reb that diving into the shallow end of the pool is easy and he should give it a try and Gig told him all the women would be impressed with such a feat...




17. I learned this is what Reb had to say after the dive....




18. I learned that Britman and ChromeDome know sign language....

[robin]

Looks like ya'll had a good time !!!
I WILL NOT MISS THIS YEARS!!!!
Thanks for posting Don.

[MacDragon]

HaHa.  Great post.  Glad you all had a good ride, helped out others,  and had lots of laughs.  That's what it's all about.   

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[Oss]

    Great post

Merry Christmas Don & Tracy

Twas  (is that a nice day before Christmas word or not?)
a good thing y'all did for all those people

Sorry I was unable to make it this year  but will try harder next year

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

You will never see me do a " What I learned " that belongs to you my friend..... Great post    Alittle hint for everyone on the  " June Ride 2013 " ....Think....Blue Grass 

[Reb]

Been waiting for this for a while now, I got some sense knocked into me at that ride. Thanks for posting Don. 

[Mr Whiskey]

This was our favorite ride of the year Brother!
Good food, good friends, good roads, good weather, good times!
Enjoyed your "backyard", thanks for sharin', & thanks again for all you did to put this thing together. It was truly memorable!
Very Merry to you & yours,
see ya when the world thaws.
Peace, Whiskey & Sugar.

[eric in md]

awesome job don..  its alway a great time spending it with all these great people.. thanks and merry christmas .. cant wait till next time

[robin]

Sounds like i can get my own Mint Julip next year

[fon1961]

Awesome Ride, Great Post Don! 

[hal47]

Great report,marry Christmas to you and Tracy.

[R J]

Good report Don.

Too damn bad I live 1/2 way between the Pacific and de Atlantic.

Otherwise I'd bust my butt to get to one of your rides.

O2 requirement makes it kind of hard to go too far from home.

My O2 provider came up with another option for me to travel.
Will test it out just as some as summer riding, or is it spring, occurs.

Merry Christmas Don & Tracy.

[Stanley Steamer]

Thanks Don.......great report........it was a well organized ride and everyone seemed to enjoy it......

[hubcapsc]

Hi Don 

It is great to see this thread on this foggy-soon-to-be-rainy winter day... here's a place me and Stanley stopped
on the way up to the Hillbilly Ride...



http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?topic=43545.0

-Mike

[Stude]

Nice post Don.... sorry I missed out on that ride. Would have been the perfect time to shame Tracy into
that pie she gave to "POTS" which had my slice in it... 

[Highbinder]

Nice post Don.... sorry I missed out on that ride. Would have been the perfect time to shame Tracy into
that pie she gave to "POTS" which had my slice in it... 

Dam Stude, that was what 6 or 7 years ago and you still can't let it go.. Besides at that time in your life you didn't need anymore pie and poor skinny Pots needed it more then you....

[Stude]

Nice post Don.... sorry I missed out on that ride. Would have been the perfect time to shame Tracy into
that pie she gave to "POTS" which had my slice in it... 

Dam Stude, that was what 6 or 7 years ago and you still can't let it go.. Besides at that time in your life you didn't need anymore pie and poor skinny Pots needed it more then you....

I lost 71 lbs to get that dam pie... now damit I need that pie 

[T-Bird]

Thanks for posting Don,
I always like reading your "What I Learned" posts. This one was good because I missed this ride due to six broken ribs and two vertebrae. I look forward to your 2013 ride

[R J]

Aw come on Stude, you need a pie like I need another hole in my body.

Last time I had ahold of a pie it ended up in someone's face with mojo's help at InZane.

Worst part was I bought it at auction, mojo went up and picked it up and i didn't even get a bite.    I don't think Lori or Carl will sell me anotehr one.   

[R J]

Thanks for posting Don,
I always like reading your "What I Learned" posts. This one was good because I missed this ride due to six broken ribs and two vertebrae. I look forward to your 2013 ride

Damn T-Bird, did you come out on the losing end of a family discussion that you should have been paying more attenion to?

Well, all I can say now is heal correctly and take it easy for as long as the Dr. says, and you be faithful on his/her rules.

[Stude]

Aw come on Stude, you need a pie like I need another hole in my body.

Last time I had ahold of a pie it ended up in someone's face with mojo's help at InZane.

Worst part was I bought it at auction, mojo went up and picked it up and i didn't even get a bite.    I don't think Lori or Carl will sell me anotehr one.   

Tracy... make a dam good pie and she can work on her own bike 

[John Schmidt]

Tell you what, that  mayor best watch himself. Saw that picture of him and the two "biker babes" and he better be careful. I understand that one with the two pigtails carries some heavy iron! 

Good post Don, I'd sure love to join you guys in one of those rides but can't leave mama by herself. Maybe one day.......

[gabby]

Thanks for posting Don. I had the very best time on this ride and am really looking forward to next year
as I hope you'all will come to the eastern part of the Bluegrass for some of the best riding highways. I know that there are hundreds of places too good to ride on, BUT Eastern Kentucky-Southern Virginia-Southern West Virginia-and eastern Te of slow nn. is by far the highways built for the Valkyrie to ride on. Plenty of slow curves, sneeky quick turns, awesome scenery, slowed down living, enjoying time with friends and  making new ones.
     Can not hardly wait until next year to Ride With The Best.


Gabby

[Highbinder]

Tell you what, that  mayor best watch himself. Saw that picture of him and the two "biker babes" and he better be careful. I understand that one with the two pigtails carries some heavy iron! 

Good post Don, I'd sure love to join you guys in one of those rides but can't leave mama by herself. Maybe one day.......

Hey John, glad to here you're doing fine and it sounds like you're here to stay.. we'd sure love to have you on one of our rides, I miss those tire kicking conversations out in the parking lot...from the old days in Panama City..Merry Christmas to you and your family..

[Highbinder]

Thanks for posting Don. I had the very best time on this ride and am really looking forward to next year
as I hope you'all will come to the eastern part of the Bluegrass for some of the best riding highways. I know that there are hundreds of places too good to ride on, BUT Eastern Kentucky-Southern Virginia-Southern West Virginia-and eastern Te of slow nn. is by far the highways built for the Valkyrie to ride on. Plenty of slow curves, sneeky quick turns, awesome scenery, slowed down living, enjoying time with friends and  making new ones.
     Can not hardly wait until next year to Ride With The Best.


Gabby

Gabby I think everyone on that ride had a good time, I know we enjoyed putting it together and bringing everyone together....Next years ride looks like it will be down around the Cumberland Gap Area, right where Ky, Tn. and Va. meet...I agree there are some great roads down in that part of the country and Joe is real familiar with that area...we'll be doing a scouting ride in a couple of months, Jan. or Feb. maybe you will join us....thanks for the comments and have a Merry Christmas...

[Hooter]

   Thats one ride I think I will stay clear of. You have a way with a camera. Great photo's!

[Oss]

I still need to ride in Kentucky and Maine to fill out my map

hint hint

I is subtle