Grattan 2008 The Paddock and Beyond

maxib · 07-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Out of over three hundred photos taken by mrsmaxib this year at Grattan, I've edited down to slightly over 80 that I would like to share with those who were there, and to entice others who were not there to come join us next year!

This year was without a doubt the most fun of any that I've been to Grattan with this group, both on track and off track. The weather was perfect for the maxibs. (I could only do two days due to time constraints so we sorta missed the nastiness on the third day. You'll need to read to the end to find out.) The track was in best ever condition, and my bike was railing with the new Dunlop shoes...

But it was the people there that really made the experience. I hope that the following posts will in some small way convey that message to you.

Track walk with abtech on bwhip's Ruckus

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JetBDude and I were frantically removing wheels and getting new tires and replacing wheels while this was happening so I could make tech before noon. Thanks JBD!!

Whale breached and headed back to water bucket.

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Big and little

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thanks Frank

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rare moment to watch the track

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maxib · 07-06-2008, 12:24 PM

caught with my pants down Attachment 10113

JetBDude looking fine Attachment 10114 oops sorry for sideways!

HondaGals looking fine Attachment 10115

SoB looking fine Attachment 10116

Evl_TwnS Attachment 10117 Attachment 10118

maxib · 07-06-2008, 12:37 PM

Really? If I close the door I can get better gas mileage??? Attachment 10119

I really don't know what happened with the thumbnails, just click on the attachment for the pic. Sorry.

Two fast Canadians and a groupie. Attachment 10120

seamus lecturing slickwill that unless you add fuel, these things are only pretty paperweights. Attachment 10121

the dangers of dehydration ...next post

maxib · 07-06-2008, 12:56 PM

WTF? This is a RACETRACK for crying out loud!!! Attachment 10128

Nice guys that I did not have to meet this year! Attachment 10134

Everyone had a smile like this...Attachment 10135

would you like a regular, medium or large coffee? Attachment 10136

If I could get my finger out from under this tire, I might be able to ride the last half of my session...Attachment 10137

maxib · 07-06-2008, 01:09 PM

slick and maxib just posing for the camera Attachment 10138

Juan and HondaGal looking fine Attachment 10139

Juan explains why Spanish matadors use red capes and also camouflage just in case! (Thanks for the gas Juan!) Attachment 10140

Twins plus friends ready to enter the track Attachment 10141

mrsseamus looking fine Attachment 10142

maxib · 07-06-2008, 01:29 PM

follow the leader Attachment 10143

good brake coverage Attachment 10144

I keep telling you, put tire warmers and and engine in that thing and you might be able to keep up with a blue sheep.

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Hello...911? Seamus just apprehended someone cutting into the food line, but the real reason I am calling is because we need more pickles.

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Honestly officer, I've had nothing to drink and I CAN walk this line. Uh, no...I don't know where my pants went.

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No words can describe this. Happy Canada Day and July 4th to all!

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maxib · 07-06-2008, 01:39 PM

Great friends and Great countries Attachment 10149

Dave's starter just lost an armbriture contact shoe Attachment 10150

Slick and NorthernRR repairing the starter motor. Attachment 10151

Gas X would help that Attachment 10152

maybe we should trade bikes Attachment 10153

maxib · 07-06-2008, 01:53 PM

Paige and Firefly getting ready for two up with JetBDude on my bike Attachment 10154

CBR929RE explaining how gloves work...p.s. nice butt! Attachment 10155

E praying he does not dump my bike Attachment 10156

Evl_Twn praying he can keep up Attachment 10157

Attachment 10158

maxib · 07-06-2008, 02:04 PM

Depo lost an arm during the crash, but he is taking it well. The ViceGrips stopped the bleeding Attachment 10159

Squid Attachment 10160

first whale sighting for me was at the BBQ. I never imagined there are so many whales in the Grattan area. Attachment 10161

No, I'm not kidding...This is what Stoner, Rossi and Hayden are riding next year. Attachment 10162

Okay, who brought the giant bike here anyway? Attachment 10163

maxib · 07-06-2008, 02:19 PM

HG2..."as soon as I'm done with this all-day sucker, I'm into BBQ" Attachment 10164

smoking the competition Attachment 10165

JetBDude looking fine Attachment 10166

about to be passed by mrsseamus Attachment 10167

sometimes even I look good! Attachment 10168

maxib · 07-06-2008, 02:33 PM

two up Attachment 10169

Can you see the grin on slickwill's face after the two up with bwhip on slick's bike? Attachment 10170

If you couldn't, here it is...Attachment 10171

Duc(k) hunter Depo camouflaged in the reeds Attachment 10172

Juan after a trying day...Attachment 10173

maxib · 07-06-2008, 02:50 PM

Okay, here's Juan again after a trying day.Attachment 10175

Oooohh look...a whale! Attachment 10176

Smiling because food is on the way Attachment 10177

Whales everywhere in Michigan!

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Juan showing off his boo-boo

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maxib · 07-06-2008, 03:02 PM

Yup, that about sums it up for NorthernRR Attachment 10180

A couple of very lovely hotties that love flying around the track two up at 140mph while texting on the cell phone. Attachment 10181

Canadian true love Attachment 10182

That's as far as it goes before NWS Attachment 10183

Time for awards Attachment 10184

maxib · 07-06-2008, 03:14 PM

Seamus presentingAttachment 10185

You're kidding me? Attachment 10186

Congratulations, you did not have to visit the hospital once again this year! Attachment 10187

SlickWill got an award for "Iron Butt" showing up from Idaho via Iowa. Attachment 10188

NorthernRR got the haircut award Attachment 10189

maxib · 07-06-2008, 03:30 PM

JetBDude got an award because we would all like to have his job, and he's just an all around nice guy. (I made that up because I really don't remember the award) Attachment 10190

Evl_Twn thinking about retirement while seamus counts out Arby's coupons for his award. Attachment 10191

Juan anxiously awaits the gold leaf embossed discount coupon to Burger King while secretly wishing he got a hat from the Dunlop rep, Tom. (Tom graciously donated hats and tees for the awards ceremony and he is genuinely an all around nice guy...so thanks) Attachment 10192

Words cannot describe Attachment 10193

most improved rider award. Congratulations! Attachment 10194

maxib · 07-06-2008, 03:45 PM

bwhip was awarded an antigravitational disc for who knows what...but he certainly deserved it, as he is truly a really nice guy who goes way faster than me and is unearthly. Attachment 10205

Without this man, there would be no MCADX Grattan. We owe you many thanks for putting on this event, and for putting up with us. Thank you from all of us. Attachment 10211

Thanks to Tom for not only the great deal on my tires, but also donating so much stuff to MCADX Grattan. I hope to see you again next year. Attachment 10212

Two of the nicest ladies I have ever met. Attachment 10213

07-06-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	The Paddock and Beyond Out of over three hundred photos taken by mrsmaxib this year at Grattan, I've edited down to slightly over 80 that I would like to share with those who were there, and to entice others who were not there to come join us next year! This year was without a doubt the most fun of any that I've been to Grattan with this group, both on track and off track. The weather was perfect for the maxibs. (I could only do two days due to time constraints so we sorta missed the nastiness on the third day. You'll need to read to the end to find out.) The track was in best ever condition, and my bike was railing with the new Dunlop shoes... But it was the people there that really made the experience. I hope that the following posts will in some small way convey that message to you. Track walk with abtech on bwhip's Ruckus JetBDude and I were frantically removing wheels and getting new tires and replacing wheels while this was happening so I could make tech before noon. Thanks JBD!! Whale breached and headed back to water bucket. Big and little thanks Frank rare moment to watch the track

07-06-2008, 12:24 PM	#2
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	caught with my pants down Attachment 10113 JetBDude looking fine Attachment 10114 oops sorry for sideways! HondaGals looking fine Attachment 10115 SoB looking fine Attachment 10116 Evl_TwnS Attachment 10117 Attachment 10118 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 08:09 PM.

07-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Really? If I close the door I can get better gas mileage??? Attachment 10119 I really don't know what happened with the thumbnails, just click on the attachment for the pic. Sorry. Two fast Canadians and a groupie. Attachment 10120 seamus lecturing slickwill that unless you add fuel, these things are only pretty paperweights. Attachment 10121 the dangers of dehydration ...next post Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 08:17 PM.

07-06-2008, 12:56 PM	#4
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	WTF? This is a RACETRACK for crying out loud!!! Attachment 10128 Nice guys that I did not have to meet this year! Attachment 10134 Everyone had a smile like this...Attachment 10135 would you like a regular, medium or large coffee? Attachment 10136 If I could get my finger out from under this tire, I might be able to ride the last half of my session...Attachment 10137 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 08:28 PM.

07-06-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	slick and maxib just posing for the camera Attachment 10138 Juan and HondaGal looking fine Attachment 10139 Juan explains why Spanish matadors use red capes and also camouflage just in case! (Thanks for the gas Juan!) Attachment 10140 Twins plus friends ready to enter the track Attachment 10141 mrsseamus looking fine Attachment 10142 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 08:36 PM.

07-06-2008, 01:29 PM	#6
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	follow the leader Attachment 10143 good brake coverage Attachment 10144 I keep telling you, put tire warmers and and engine in that thing and you might be able to keep up with a blue sheep. Hello...911? Seamus just apprehended someone cutting into the food line, but the real reason I am calling is because we need more pickles. Honestly officer, I've had nothing to drink and I CAN walk this line. Uh, no...I don't know where my pants went. No words can describe this. Happy Canada Day and July 4th to all! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 08:41 PM.

07-06-2008, 01:39 PM	#7
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Great friends and Great countries Attachment 10149 Dave's starter just lost an armbriture contact shoe Attachment 10150 Slick and NorthernRR repairing the starter motor. Attachment 10151 Gas X would help that Attachment 10152 maybe we should trade bikes Attachment 10153 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 08:49 PM.

07-06-2008, 01:53 PM	#8
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Paige and Firefly getting ready for two up with JetBDude on my bike Attachment 10154 CBR929RE explaining how gloves work...p.s. nice butt! Attachment 10155 E praying he does not dump my bike Attachment 10156 Evl_Twn praying he can keep up Attachment 10157 Attachment 10158 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-08-2008 at 07:51 PM.

07-06-2008, 02:04 PM	#9
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Depo lost an arm during the crash, but he is taking it well. The ViceGrips stopped the bleeding Attachment 10159 Squid Attachment 10160 first whale sighting for me was at the BBQ. I never imagined there are so many whales in the Grattan area. Attachment 10161 No, I'm not kidding...This is what Stoner, Rossi and Hayden are riding next year. Attachment 10162 Okay, who brought the giant bike here anyway? Attachment 10163 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:06 PM.

07-06-2008, 02:19 PM	#10
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	HG2..."as soon as I'm done with this all-day sucker, I'm into BBQ" Attachment 10164 smoking the competition Attachment 10165 JetBDude looking fine Attachment 10166 about to be passed by mrsseamus Attachment 10167 sometimes even I look good! Attachment 10168 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:14 PM.

07-06-2008, 02:33 PM	#11
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	two up Attachment 10169 Can you see the grin on slickwill's face after the two up with bwhip on slick's bike? Attachment 10170 If you couldn't, here it is...Attachment 10171 Duc(k) hunter Depo camouflaged in the reeds Attachment 10172 Juan after a trying day...Attachment 10173 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:23 PM.

07-06-2008, 02:50 PM	#12
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Okay, here's Juan again after a trying day.Attachment 10175 Oooohh look...a whale! Attachment 10176 Smiling because food is on the way Attachment 10177 Whales everywhere in Michigan! Juan showing off his boo-boo Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:32 PM.

07-06-2008, 03:02 PM	#13
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Yup, that about sums it up for NorthernRR Attachment 10180 A couple of very lovely hotties that love flying around the track two up at 140mph while texting on the cell phone. Attachment 10181 Canadian true love Attachment 10182 That's as far as it goes before NWS Attachment 10183 Time for awards Attachment 10184 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:39 PM.

07-06-2008, 03:14 PM	#14
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	Seamus presentingAttachment 10185 You're kidding me? Attachment 10186 Congratulations, you did not have to visit the hospital once again this year! Attachment 10187 SlickWill got an award for "Iron Butt" showing up from Idaho via Iowa. Attachment 10188 NorthernRR got the haircut award Attachment 10189 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:46 PM.

07-06-2008, 03:30 PM	#15
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	JetBDude got an award because we would all like to have his job, and he's just an all around nice guy. (I made that up because I really don't remember the award) Attachment 10190 Evl_Twn thinking about retirement while seamus counts out Arby's coupons for his award. Attachment 10191 Juan anxiously awaits the gold leaf embossed discount coupon to Burger King while secretly wishing he got a hat from the Dunlop rep, Tom. (Tom graciously donated hats and tees for the awards ceremony and he is genuinely an all around nice guy...so thanks) Attachment 10192 Words cannot describe Attachment 10193 most improved rider award. Congratulations! Attachment 10194 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 09:54 PM.

07-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#16
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021	bwhip was awarded an antigravitational disc for who knows what...but he certainly deserved it, as he is truly a really nice guy who goes way faster than me and is unearthly. Attachment 10205 Without this man, there would be no MCADX Grattan. We owe you many thanks for putting on this event, and for putting up with us. Thank you from all of us. Attachment 10211 Thanks to Tom for not only the great deal on my tires, but also donating so much stuff to MCADX Grattan. I hope to see you again next year. Attachment 10212 Two of the nicest ladies I have ever met. Attachment 10213 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maxib; 07-07-2008 at 10:01 PM.

07-06-2008, 04:04 PM	#17
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,021