Saturday February 4th RTE and hopefully Bighead meet up.

[_Sheffjs_]

Looking to meet at JB Boondocks so as to draw the other coast? 11:15 -30 ish  kick tires but not go in until 11:45 to eat.  So official time is 11:45.  Have three places planned this time to pick up trailing two wheeled monsters from the west.  Sixlow to post possible meet places from the other side?  

1) SAN an park 8:30 must depart 8:50 ish,  nice back roads to Hess.
2) Hess (yes Hess dang it Billy! It will always be) Speedway gas station at 50 and Spring Hill Hwy at 9:30 depart at 9:50
3) Short hop on 50 to Sunoco gas station at 50 and 471 10:10 leave 10:30

Does this sound right? More exact depart times as we get into kick tire tea times a bit too much sometimes  
 

http://www.jbboondocks.com/menu.html

[John Schmidt]

Beginning to sound more & more like a GWRRA outing.    However, having said that....if things are going OK at the nursing home, I might try to join you. I certainly could use a break, weather permitting.

[Bighead]

That should be very doable weather permitting

[Flrider]

Sounds good to me BUT as always, pending my yob 

Thanks Jerry for the central area pick so that our West coasters have a chance to make it 

Now the hard part, which meet up place to pick, they are all good  ???

Is there a bakery stop after lunch, you know Nick will want to 

[OLDFRT]

As long as I can get back to my house by 4:00 PM, I am in for this one. May be in San An, but will probably meet you at the Speedway.

[sixlow]

Coming from the East we will come down 17 from Palatka and run 40 and thru Alexander Springs to 19

1) Kangaroo Gas @ 42404 state highway 19 Altoona 32702  (Corner of 42) at 10:15
2) BP Gas @225 East Burleigh Blvd Tavares  32778   (This is 441) at 11:00

Anybody that wants to meet us before Altoona we could do the Pierson Citgo 1380 Florida 40 32180 at 9:50

[Grumpy]

Unfortunately not going to make this one, family get together on the same day. 

[Steel cowboy]

I might be in on this one, leaving for Miami next day. I'll see if Patti is up for it.

[_Sheffjs_]

Beginning to sound more & more like a GWRRA outing.    However, having said that....if things are going OK at the nursing home, I might try to join you. I certainly could use a break, weather permitting.

I feel seeing the invitation to all has a destination location so anyone can choose to go directly there. Also offered is many spots east and west for meets. Structure is only time, that is for those who choose one of the optional meet spots and follow one who is willing to lead to the destination. Times are a tad more important at the first and second option so the ones who want to meet at the latter.  I dont care if you use crush washers or have patches on your jacket.  (jokingly said here) times are posted as an option and only because of the multiple options.  The seatbelt sign is now off and you are free to move about the cabin. 

[Bronxboy]

Having all the times and meet up spots makes it easy for everyone to jump in, I don't see why this would bother anyone 

And yes Jack we will be stopping at the Bakery, it would be Blasphemy to pass without picking up Strudel 

[John Schmidt]

Having all the times and meet up spots makes it easy for everyone to jump in, I don't see why this would bother anyone 

Looking back on the posts, I don't see where anyone said they were bothered.

[Bronxboy]

Beginning to sound more & more like a GWRRA outing 

I remember posts about how people didn't like the structured GW Rides, But when people are coming from all over to join in, structured rides are necessary. Putting a  face to it seemed to be going that way...just sayin.

I believe that if Jerry didn't step up on most of these rides, they probably wouldn't happen. Of course I would still ride regardless, but it is nice to have group rides.

[_Sheffjs_]

Quite frankly I would like to make a few of these rides more structured and do you know what I would like to to make it more structured???? 

Line up all the bikes at one of the stops in type and all facing the same way.     

Just like the Soggy bottom milton boys so perfectly do.    

No I don't feel we are very structured, I don't think anyone of us think we are.  It's all good.  Let's have a nice big crowd this weekend.   

[Firefight100]

Is there anyone from the Palm Bay area wanting to go to this?  I might tag along if so.

[Bighead]

I hope all pans out,it will be good to meet the Fla boys

[John Schmidt]

Beginning to sound more & more like a GWRRA outing 

I remember posts about how people didn't like the structured GW Rides, But when people are coming from all over to join in, structured rides are necessary. Putting a  face to it seemed to be going that way...just sayin.

I believe that if Jerry didn't step up on most of these rides, they probably wouldn't happen. Of course I would still ride regardless, but it is nice to have group rides.

Sorry Nick but you're reading waaay too much into it. I was one of those that posted in the past about the structured GWRRA(I'm still a life member), that's why I left and started hanging out more with the VRCC bunch a number of years ago....because it wasn't structured and we liked it that way. And just so everyone will know, we had just as many rides back then and nobody was the so-called leader. The rides did happen, numerous rides and we had a great time together. Just sayin'!   

As for any riding in the future for me, once my wife is able to leave the nursing home, assuming she ever will, I'll not be able to leave the house anyway. So if/when that happens, I'll probably just sell the bikes and give away all the extra stuff I have stashed. I have a friend that has offered to let me fly his C-172 with him there with me. Since I'm not current nor have a current medical, he would have to ride along, but he said his wife is a retired RN that would stay with Rita while we're gone. I'd love to get back in the cockpit, just have to wait and see.

[Bronxboy]

U know IDGAS....Let's Ride !!!   

[_Sheffjs_]

U know IDGAS....Let's Ride !!!   

And we do     Life behind bars. 

[John Schmidt]

U know IDGAS....Let's Ride !!!   

Me either..... 

Jerry, you lost me on that "behind bars" bit.

[_Sheffjs_]

U know IDGAS....Let's Ride !!!   

Me either..... 

Jerry, you lost me on that "behind bars" bit.

It is a play on words and there are many different t-shirts for both cycling and Motorcycling use this play on words.

 

[Bronxboy]

That looks like Big Mike on the right on his stretched out HD 

[_Sheffjs_]

Too funny!   you are right!   

[John Schmidt]

U know IDGAS....Let's Ride !!!   

Me either..... 

Jerry, you lost me on that "behind bars" bit.

It is a play on words and there are many different t-shirts for both cycling and Motorcycling use this play on words.

 

OK, makes sense. I've had a pretty good life there, just wish I'd taken some pics but 60+ years ago that wasn't really a priority. Plus, the majority of riding done away from the home town was solo, still preferable. Cops weren't so suspicious back then it seemed. If they saw you sleeping on(or under if raining) a picnic table at 3:00am, they'd just check back periodically to make sure you're OK. Today they would probably run you in as a vagrant. If possible, I still want to try and make the Sat. ride. Just have to decide if I want to take the slow and easy country route or the fast expressway & turnpike route. Mileage is about the same, the time much different.....as is the stress.

[Bighead]

Packed,loaded and ready to head south in the morning :cooldude:gonna be about 30* in the am but should warm as I travel south

[Bighead]

Well I have made it to Florida and so far am havin a large time

[_Sheffjs_]

 

[Tourus]

    I'm in for kicking the tires and the ride but will not be at the table so if your getting a head count for lunch I won't be taking a chair. Looking forward to seeing the guys and meeting the Bama BIGHEAD John's riding with me and maybe a few Hardee boys. Will meet you at the House @ 9:30am

[_Sheffjs_]

Looking to meet at JB Boondocks so as to draw the other coast? 11:15 -30 ish  kick tires but not go in until 11:45 to eat.  So official time is 11:45.  Have three places planned this time to pick up trailing two wheeled monsters from the west.  Sixlow to post possible meet places from the other side?  

1) SAN an park 8:30 must depart 8:50 ish,  nice back roads to Hess.
2) Hess (yes Hess dang it Billy! It will always be) Speedway gas station at 50 and Spring Hill Hwy at 9:30 depart at 9:50
3) Short hop on 50 to Sunoco gas station at 50 and 471 10:10 leave 10:30

Does this sound right? More exact depart times as we get into kick tire tea times a bit too much sometimes  
   

http://www.jbboondocks.com/menu.html

Sunoco gas station at 50 and 471 will only happen if someone wants to meet there. If no takers we will blow on by. 

So ready for some wind!!!!!   

[sixlow]

Bighead sighting today, about 5 p.m. at a gas station on 326 in Ocala near I 75, I beeped with my little horn Barry and I think your riding buddy saw me in the tractor trailer as I went by. I think you were just putting on your helmet and about to saddle up. I put you at about 6'5" Your bike really stands out and looks better in person, of course my Valkyrie trained eye caught your fat lady chrome first. ! Can't wait to see it up close this weekend.

[Bronxboy]

    I'm in for kicking the tires and the ride but will not be at the table so if your getting a head count for lunch I won't be taking a chair. Looking forward to seeing the guys and meeting the Bama BIGHEAD John's riding with me and maybe a few Hardee boys. Will meet you at the House @ 9:30am

What, U don't want to break bread with the Family 

[Tourus]

    I'm in for kicking the tires and the ride but will not be at the table so if your getting a head count for lunch I won't be taking a chair. Looking forward to seeing the guys and meeting the Bama BIGHEAD John's riding with me and maybe a few Hardee boys. Will meet you at the House @ 9:30am

What, U don't want to break bread with the Family 

[Bighead]

Bighead sighting today, about 5 p.m. at a gas station on 326 in Ocala near I 75, I beeped with my little horn Barry and I think your riding buddy saw me in the tractor trailer as I went by. I think you were just putting on your helmet and about to saddle up. I put you at about 6'5" Your bike really stands out and looks better in person, of course my Valkyrie trained eye caught your fat lady chrome first. ! Can't wait to see it up close this weekend.

Yep that was me but I am only 6'2" but when riding the phat gurl feel like 10' some times  
In Daytona tonite dont know where tomorrow. Ut time will tell
And dont be  disappointed she is durty right now

[Pappy!]

Dirty Gurls are fun........

[Bronxboy]

Dirty Gurls are fun........

[Flrider]

Dirty Gurls are fun........

[_Sheffjs_]

Yea!  How would he know     

[Bighead]

Somebody give me the address for meeting place.

[sixlow]

Not much help from my phone Barry but I posted the address on your thread and I think Jerry put a link first post in this thread.

[Bighead]

Not to boondocks but the 830 meet at whatever park.

[Grumpy]

JB Boondocks location.........

704 S Lakeshore Blvd, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737