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View Poll Results: Spring Stimulus ride - which weekend is best?
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May 15-16 2010
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May 22-23 2010
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Shamelessly stealing CBRSVTZRCVFR's current sig line to plug this thread...
"A year from now, you won't remember why you stayed home, but you'll never forget a motorcycle trip."
Peter Egan, CW 12-09
"Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."
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 Originally Posted by slickwill
I'll be planning on this...if I don't have to sell bikes for a house downpayment.
Oh dear.
Normally I'd advise against such foolishness...but with prices and interest rates, and government incentives as they are...it's probably worth selling bikes to get in right now.
That which Fortune has not given, she cannot take away. -Seneca
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Just saw this thread and am definitely thinking I'd like to join in for this trip . The first weekend doesn't work for me but the second one does. I just recently picked up a Triumph Sprint ST and this would be a wonderful first long weekend to take it on. Please keep me in the loop as this gets closer.
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Veni Vidi Vici !!
I'm still planning on it.
I think the second weekend will work out a little better for me but I'm planning on doing a Monday trackday on the 24th...then GRADUATION on the 29th 
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
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...doesn't argue motorcycles on political boards.
Great to hear that you guys are considering the trip...
"Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."
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Resident Curmudgeon
I actually voted for a date. However, I don't know that I can make too long of a haul. Arkansas might be out of my range.
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
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Oh the memories
Not sure I'll be getting a kitchen pass (BJG's term) only 2 weeks after the sister-in-law leaves the wife and I alone with the 2 food processing machines. But I won't rule it out. I'll be watching and hoping 
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Albert Einstein
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I'm twisting DrHall's ear pretty hard...
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The odd Duc
Re: 2010: Spring Stimulus Ride - Virtual Whiteboard
Eeooowwwch! 
We do have friends in the area...
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Character is not formed in a crisis...only exhibited.
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Resident Curmudgeon
Originally Posted by Baketech
There are actually a couple of options to this ride that could work for those interested in such a trip... 
Fri - Ride to Park Hills. Dinner with the Addicts.
Sat - Ride with an Addicts group, split off at the apogee of their loop, and press on toward the Bull Shoals area.
Sun - An epic trace through Arkansas and back up through Southern Missouri to Park Hills. Dinner with the Addicts.
Mon - Journey homeward.
While I am most likely going to stay in Park Hills for the duration, I would be more than happy to help with trip planning if there is a group that is interested in this option... 
Are you considering something along the lines of this option or are you committed to the trailer?
I'm mired in cabin fever and am in desperate need of some motivational thoughts 
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
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Originally Posted by Baketech
I've ridden this area a couple of times in the past, and there is some really good stuff down there...especially if you can get within striking distance to Arkansas...
I used to live in Reeds Spring, MO, which is between Branson and Springfield - about 200 miles S/SW of Park Hill. My Aunt and Uncle still live there, and my Mom is buried there, too (lost her when I was 15).
Anyways ... not sure if you have been to the SW area of MO, but Table Rock Lake runs all through that area. Some of the most gorgeous scenery in SW Missouri can be found there, and the roads are pretty darn nice, too. Bull Shoals is part of the entire mess, but it's off to the east. Table Rock Lake is off to the west:
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The Bull Shoals area is, of course, home to the MSTA's annual Ozark BS Rally.
For those of you who were on the Honda VF/VFR Mailing List back in the early 00's, you might remember a hooligan named Brandon Monnig who was from that area. He moved to CA, but I believe he moved back to MO not long ago. I will hit him up on FB to see if he's interested in meeting up with a few old VFR listers.
Oh, yea ... I'm in for either date (or any thereabouts), as long as something else doesn't come up as spring arrives.
"There should be an inheritance tax on politicians." - luvtolean, 2008
"I wouldn't be speeding if I didn't have to poop" - (on a pickup in Kentucky, et al.)
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Originally Posted by wdgah
I used to live in Reeds Spring, MO, which is between Branson and Springfield - about 200 miles S/SW of Park Hill. My Aunt and Uncle still live there, and my Mom is buried there, too (lost her when I was 15).
Anyways ... not sure if you have been to the SW area of MO, but Table Rock Lake runs all through that area. Some of the most gorgeous scenery in SW Missouri can be found there, and the roads are pretty darn nice, too. Bull Shoals is part of the entire mess, but it's off to the east. Table Rock Lake is off to the west:
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The Bull Shoals area is, of course, home to the MSTA's annual Ozark BS Rally.
For those of you who were on the Honda VF/VFR Mailing List back in the early 00's, you might remember a hooligan named Brandon Monnig who was from that area. He moved to CA, but I believe he moved back to MO not long ago. I will hit him up on FB to see if he's interested in meeting up with a few old VFR listers.
Oh, yea ... I'm in for either date (or any thereabouts), as long as something else doesn't come up as spring arrives.
You and Brandon are from the same area? That explains everything...
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Originally Posted by BizJetGuy
Are you considering something along the lines of this option or are you committed to the trailer?
I'm mired in cabin fever and am in desperate need of some motivational thoughts
Still too early to decide for me....I probably won't really know until the cast of characters starts to shape up and we know who needs a tow etc... Sorry, I realize that was of no help...
If it's cabin fever you seek treatment for, come down and pull the forks off my VFR please...there's beer in the fridge, turn the lights out when you leave...
Originally Posted by RedRider
You and Brandon are from the same area? That explains everything...
That does fill in some blank spaces...
"Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."
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Veni Vidi Vici !!
I'm coming from a different direction but I'll probably be towing down there and doing more of a base camp type thing due to my lack of luggage.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
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Resident Curmudgeon
Originally Posted by Baketech
Still too early to decide for me....I probably won't really know until the cast of characters starts to shape up and we know who needs a tow etc... Sorry, I realize that was of no help...
If it's cabin fever you seek treatment for, come down and pull the forks off my VFR please...there's beer in the fridge, turn the lights out when you leave...
No worries.
However, you might be surprised (disappointed) what you find among the empty beer cans when you turn the garage light back on
You still slugging around on a clapped-out rear shock?
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
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...doesn't argue motorcycles on political boards.
Originally Posted by BizJetGuy
You still slugging around on a clapped-out rear shock?
Unfortunately...but I just got off that phone with Thermosman, and may remedy that before springtime... 
"Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."
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Originally Posted by RedRider
You and Brandon are from the same area? That explains everything...
Nope. Other than a couple years in MO and 7 years down in TX, I was born, raised, and have lived in MI all my life.
"There should be an inheritance tax on politicians." - luvtolean, 2008
"I wouldn't be speeding if I didn't have to poop" - (on a pickup in Kentucky, et al.)
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Originally Posted by wdgah
Nope. Other than a couple years in MO and 7 years down in TX, I was born, raised, and have lived in MI all my life.
Now that you mention that, other than the 26 years I lived in Spain, a short period in northern Africa, and a few months here and there in non-Spanish territories, I lived my whole life in the U.S. of A.
"If you're going to be on top, you better be prepared for the inevitable criticism.
Goes for everything from sports to politics to sex."
Seamus.
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Originally Posted by ONEvcs
Now that you mention that, other than the 26 years I lived in Spain, a short period in northern Africa, and a few months here and there in non-Spanish territories, I lived my whole life in the U.S. of A.
I've only lived 1/6 of my life outside of MI. In order for your situation to be similar, you'd have to be ... ohhh ... about 162 years old.
"There should be an inheritance tax on politicians." - luvtolean, 2008
"I wouldn't be speeding if I didn't have to poop" - (on a pickup in Kentucky, et al.)
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Originally Posted by wdgah
I've only lived 1/6 of my life outside of MI. In order for your situation to be similar, you'd have to be ... ohhh ... about 162 years old.
I guess I misunderstood you when you said "all my life". But I see your point.
"If you're going to be on top, you better be prepared for the inevitable criticism.
Goes for everything from sports to politics to sex."
Seamus.
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Originally Posted by ONEvcs
I guess I misunderstood you when you said "all my life".
"Other than a couple years in MO and 7 years down in TX, I was born, raised, and have lived in MI all my life."
Yea, that silly phrase "Other than ..." gets people all the time ... LOL ...
"There should be an inheritance tax on politicians." - luvtolean, 2008
"I wouldn't be speeding if I didn't have to poop" - (on a pickup in Kentucky, et al.)
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So what's the deal here? 
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Veni Vidi Vici !!
Well the VFR is running again so I'm in.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
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The odd Duc
Character is not formed in a crisis...only exhibited.
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...doesn't argue motorcycles on political boards.
Originally Posted by ND4SPD
So what's the deal here?
Originally Posted by DrHall
Trying to figure out if I can/should attend this...or Grattan. Or if either one is even a possibility... 
Are we committed to a time and place yet?
If past Spring flings are any indicator, then there's a 90% chance of there being a get-together on the weekend of May 22-23...somewhere...probably Ozarks...maybe...
The smell-0-meter is still saying Ozarks, but it breaks down like this... The date is usually kept reasonably firm so people can make plans. The location generally is too, but it's not unknown to move the venue if the Weather Channel Green Blobs invade the area in question. As a last resort, we'll push off the date... 
"Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."
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He's getting better can't you tell?
You'd do it for Randolph Scott!
I might be in on this if you don't mind waiting up at the intersections for a little v-twin to catch up.
Flashlight reveries caught in the headlights of a truck...
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Resident Curmudgeon
Could be looking a little "iffy" for me. Schedule will be shaping up in the next couple of weeks but it's trending towards a miss.
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
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Resident Curmudgeon
Bittersweet. I'm out.
Details of a personal and business nature to follow in the coming weeks. Yes - it's a good thing.
"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
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[BUMP]
Getting close, time for a quick check...
Please chime in if you are interested in the Ozarks on May 22-23....
"Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."
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Still in - What are we going to do if the weather the week prior is spectacular? Anyone know how to say "Carpe Weekend" in Latin?
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