DFW Dinner Meeting -- Thursday, August 8

Valkpilot · Mon 05, Aug 2013, 09:56:37

It's time again!

Throw out your meeting place recommendations or leave yourself at the mercy of two nor'enders!

Stormrider65 · Mon 05, Aug 2013, 12:56:08

Fuddruckers wasn't too bad. At least we had a decent meeting room. Redneck Heaven maybe, but kinda noisy from my recollection. Soulmans in Rockwall. The Ft Worth stockyards. These are the only places I've ever been to. Since I have off that day anywhere is good to me. Where is a good place kinda centrally located for more of us to meet? I'm still new as far as choosing a good place to meet and have decent food. There was a BBQ place I remember off I20 just east of Cooper that had an upstair room for meetings but I can't recall the name. Only been there once.

Walt

WDAN · Mon 05, Aug 2013, 14:05:31

Hard Eight - Coppell or Fuddruckers - Grapevine

BuzzKill · Mon 05, Aug 2013, 14:32:03

When volunteering a place for meeting, please try to offer places that either (A) have a meeting room or (2) is quiet enough to have a meeting. All suggestions will be considered, but these place's would make the top of the short list. Thanks.

My unoffical suggestions would be Landmark Grill in Lewisville, Quaker Steak in Carrollton (I'll bring enough gas this time), or Po Melvins in Irving.

BnB Tom · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 18:45:27

How about . . .

Saturday AM Breakfast meeting at Prairie House

And a ride afterwards?

Valkpilot · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 19:33:21

Quote from: BnB Tom on Tue 06, Aug 2013, 18:45:27
How about . . .

Saturday AM Breakfast meeting at Prairie House

And a ride afterwards?

Interesting idea. They have a great corn cakes & fried chicken breakfast plate.

Whattay'all think?

Christbiker · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 19:49:03

That's a dandy fine idea Tom. the earlier the better cuz I have Valks to sell!!

Six Guns · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 20:59:15

Where is this Prairie House?

Serk · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 21:05:03

You mean... weekends HAVE mornings??? I had no idea!

Valkpilot · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 21:05:53

Quote from: Six Guns on Tue 06, Aug 2013, 20:59:15
Where is this Prairie House?

Southwest corner of 380 and FM424 in Crossroads.

Valkpilot · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 22:11:17

I'm thinking the change to Saturday is too close to deadlines.

So...let's do both.

I propose that Thursday night be at Quaker Steak & Lube. We had a good turnout there before and I think Thursday night is bike night.

4109 SH 121 (at Hebron)
Carrollton, TX 75010
972-492-5823

Need a headcount.

I further propose that anyone who cares to meet at the Prairie House Saturday at 0800 for breakfast and an as-yet-to-be-routed ride before the oven gets turned to 'broil'.

BuzzKill · Tue 06, Aug 2013, 22:15:35

+2 boss.

Stormrider65 · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 03:05:47

Quaker state sounds good to me. +2 But Saturday is out. Gotta work

Christbiker · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 05:23:52

+1 for meeting and a "prolly" for Saturday

Valkpilot · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 06:57:51

Bumpity bump.

BnB Tom · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 07:04:54

Could very well happen

RainMaker · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 09:04:33

+1 for meeting.

I'm out of kitchen passes for Saturday.

Might still get one, but not looking too promising.

Sidenote - Big Poppa Pump is coming up Saturday to look at Doc's Orange and Black standard. Perhaps a ride to Terrell is something to consider. Just sayin'

Six Guns · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 09:37:40

+ 1 for the meeting on Thursday.

WDAN · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 10:40:56

+1 for Thursday

Valkpilot · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 11:49:45

Quaker Steak notified of our descent upon them. They're only 95% positive that the room will be availabe, but that gravitated higher as we talked.

"Booked" under VRCC @ 7 pm. (1900 if the Gunny is monitoring this transmission.)

Stormrider65 · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 12:24:16

News update: work and "other things" has raised their ugly heads so I have back out. Maybe next time. Everyone have a great time.

Six Guns · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 13:49:34

I'm trying to get Cowboy, Ever Gomez, and Jerry McAdams to ride along with me. I will confirm as soon as I know.

Big Ed · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 17:25:01

+1 for Thurs

SideCar · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 21:43:22

+1 for Thursday

GeoffreyB · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 23:05:20

Wish I could make it - work obligations prevent me from this go-round, but do look forward to meeting y'all.

planecrazygal · Wed 07, Aug 2013, 23:09:47

+2 for Thursday, but no go on Sat - Timbo has to work.

Doc809 · Thu 08, Aug 2013, 07:34:30

No go on the Big Poppa. Doc's "deal" on the I/S fell through and I have no intention of being "bikeless". Looking at another I/S on Sat but until there is a replacement, the orange/black std stays where she is. Can't make the meeting tonight, booked with patients until nearly seven. Ya'll have fun and eat a bite for me. L

Disco · Thu 08, Aug 2013, 10:38:57

Ixnay on the eetingmay,

and also for the Saturday.

Six Guns · Thu 08, Aug 2013, 21:05:35

Not in the cards tonight. Maybe next time.

Christbiker · Thu 08, Aug 2013, 22:24:12

Missed you tonight, and you missed a free dinner. I had plans to buy your food to repay ya for the favor you did for me last month.

Thanks again and Blessings,

Woody

Valkpilot · Thu 08, Aug 2013, 22:38:49

Quote from: Six Guns on Thu 08, Aug 2013, 21:05:35
Not in the cards tonight. Maybe next time.

I hope so, Victor.

We had a good turnout.

Big Ed & Friend
Wdan
Planecrazygal
Timbo
Woody
BnB Tom
~~Hollyhock~~, ~~Hollyberry~~, ~~have a Holly Jolly Christmas~~, ~~Hollywood~~, Hollyday
Buzzkill
Yodamaster
Rainmaker
Sidecar

There were almost as many Valks in the lot for Bike Night as there were of that other brand.

Brief updates were given on Inzane (we just made stuff up since nobody in the room actually went,) the rolling wrench party to San Diego by VP and Yoda, and Rainmaker's solo trip to have lunch with the Houston group.

There's a very informal ride this Saturday am that starts with breakfast at the Prairie House on 380 in Crossroads, TX @ 0800.

On Saturday, there's also the Hotglue BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) cookout with Willow and Stude31 for any who care to go. Disco may be planning to attend, so PM or email him through his profile if you're thinking about going.

Ride for Kids is October 17. This year will include a lap around the Texas Motor Speedway track and a car show that will judged by the kids.

The Hill Country ride is the weekend of October 24. See the threads on the Texas board for details.

We need at least three wrench parties when the weather starts to cool down. One will be hosted by Woody in his cavernous garage/airplane hanger nestled in the wilds east of Anna and west of Arkansas. One will be at Valkpilot's and will include a complete rear drive line inspection and service, and installation of proper valve stems front and back for an Interstate. The third will be at Yoda's where he's got a bike to completely reassemble, as we did at Victor's. It's a Tourer and not and Interstate, so should be a little easier.

We had a 50/50 drawing where the winner, Rainmaker, only got 33%.

It was an especially good meeting for me. Delegation being the hallmark of good leadership, I let Randy do most of the talking. This Prez thing is turning out to be a pretty easy gig.

Tire kicking and socializing commenced immediately after.

Big Ed · Thu 08, Aug 2013, 23:04:18

SideCar · Fri 09, Aug 2013, 09:11:29

Big Ed gets the prize. He got a meeting in, did stealth photo recon and had a date with 3 lovely ladies.

Daniel Meyer · Fri 09, Aug 2013, 11:06:17

Breakfast may be in the cards...and Hotglues...

Bosman · Fri 09, Aug 2013, 15:37:57

I don't ride a Valkyrie anymore, but I do ride a Honda. If you guys don't mind I might try to make it to breakfast.

RainMaker · Fri 09, Aug 2013, 15:59:21

Quote from: Bosman on Fri 09, Aug 2013, 15:37:57
I don't ride a Valkyrie anymore, but I do ride a Honda. If you guys don't mind I might try to make it to breakfast.

You know how much this group discriminates against other brands and models......

SideCar · Fri 09, Aug 2013, 16:35:02

Heck, Bob. I even rode a HD to a meeting once and they still let me eat (over in a corner, but they let me eat).

Valkpilot · Fri 09, Aug 2013, 16:48:53

Quote from: Big Ed on Thu 08, Aug 2013, 23:04:18

How come I didn't notice last night that Dan is wearing a Mohawk now?

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