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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #330 on: April 28, 2018, 06:59:51 PM »
But the humidity will be killer!   :embarassed:
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #331 on: April 29, 2018, 09:26:53 AM »
See y’all Friday afternoon.  Red norge.
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #332 on: April 29, 2018, 12:59:23 PM »
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #333 on: April 29, 2018, 04:13:07 PM »
But the humidity will be killer!   :embarassed:

@ 18%-23% , I don't think any of us will be worrying about..."The Humidity!" :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #334 on: April 29, 2018, 09:03:03 PM »
@ 18%-23% , I don't think any of us will be worrying about..."The Humidity!" :laugh: :grin: :wink:

Yeah, but I'm bringing my heated gear this time   :angry: (or at least a couple of warm layers) Last year it got cold on the way home.

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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #335 on: April 29, 2018, 11:16:07 PM »
@ 18%-23% , I don't think any of us will be worrying about..."The Humidity!" :laugh: :grin: :wink:

Central America is friggin' humid!  Almost anywhere is humid compared to here but being near the equator was like living in a steam room for me. 
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #336 on: April 30, 2018, 02:10:56 AM »
Central America is friggin' humid!  Almost anywhere is humid compared to here but being near the equator was like living in a steam room for me.

I've been there (many times) before - it's only humid on the mainland, out on the islands the tradewinds keep it all under control.

Except during hurricane season, of course!  :shocked:
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #337 on: April 30, 2018, 08:38:55 AM »
Leaving the planet Chandler, AZ @ 12 noon this Friday, back in Vortex-Land before 2pm, packing the ol' Centauro GT and heading out within 30 minutes of getting home, and should be at The View Motel by 3pm! :thumb: :1: :cool: 

Let the 7th Annual Guzzi N.A.R. "Gathering of Eagles".[/i] (aka Guzzi Geezer Extravaganza Festival) ...BEGIN!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

RIDE SAFE everyone!! :cool:
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #338 on: April 30, 2018, 11:54:28 AM »
Yeah, but I'm bringing my heated gear this time   :angry: (or at least a couple of warm layers) Last year it got cold on the way home.

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I suspect you will NOT need your heated gear this year... :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:



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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #339 on: April 30, 2018, 12:06:08 PM »
I leave Northern Utah on Thursday morning, going to spend the night in Kanab. Then over Jacob's Lake and down across the reservation into Flagstaff, then highway 89A into Cottonwood and the glorious View Motel.  Putting a new front shoe on the Stelvio today, and have given her a fresh change of fluids.  Let's do THIS!

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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #340 on: April 30, 2018, 12:14:30 PM »
I leave Northern Utah on Thursday morning, going to spend the night in Kanab. Then over Jacob's Lake and down across the reservation into Flagstaff, then highway 89A into Cottonwood and the glorious View Motel.  Putting a new front shoe on the Stelvio today, and have given her a fresh change of fluids.  Let's do THIS!

Safe travels!!  :thumb: :cool:   QUOTE"...and the glorious View Motel."  Glorious indeed!!! :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :undecided: :undecided: :cool:



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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #341 on: April 30, 2018, 12:37:17 PM »
I may be able to do a day trip Saturday.  The Scura is willing and able, just have a very full calendar this weekend.

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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #342 on: April 30, 2018, 12:48:36 PM »
I may be able to do a day trip Saturday.  The Scura is willing and able, just have a very full calendar this weekend.

On Sat.., come up by 11-11:30am as a group of us will ride to the Guzzi dealer in Prescott :1: :cool:
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Re: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018
« Reply #343 on: April 30, 2018, 05:10:51 PM »
We will dedicate our event this weekend to Bob Dickman who recently passed away...(See Bob Dickman R.I.P.)

I rode with Bob at both Cottonwood and Datil over the years.  He was a good guy and a true Guzzisti.  That is his 1000S and the photos are from 2015 in Cottonwood.  Bob is in the brown T-shirt with glasess...

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Hello Guzzi Friends.

I'll be riding my 75 Convert with Glen Morgan to the GOE from Los Angeles, CA.

I've sure it's been mentioned in other posts, but Guzzi Bob Dickman (Safety Bob) passed last weekend.

If you knew Bob, be ready to tell some Bob stories. Let's give him a proper send off...
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Hello Guzzi Friends.

I'll be riding my 75 Convert with Glen Morgan to the GOE from Los Angeles, CA.

I've sure it's been mentioned in other posts, but Guzzi Bob Dickman (Safety Bob) passed last weekend.

If you knew Bob, be ready to tell some Bob stories. Let's give him a proper send off...

Ride Safe boys!!

...and yes, we will hoist a few on Guzzi-Bob's behalf this weekend in Cottonwood...he would have liked that!
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*** The HUMP-DAY-BUMP!! *** :laugh: :grin: :wink:

My wife told me it RAINED last night in Vortex-Land...that's good...as rain always cleanses the air for all of us suffering with allergies!  Warm and sunny forecast for Fri.-Sat.-Sun.!! :cool: :cool: :thumb:











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You guys all have a fantastic get-together!

Of course, you can't boast of having Dusty in his pajamas but I'm sure there will be plenty of excitement... :boozing:

We'll be thinking of you in Tornado Alley!!  :shocked:

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You guys all have a fantastic get-together!

Of course, you can't boast of having Dusty in his pajamas but I'm sure there will be plenty of excitement... :boozing:

We'll be thinking of you in Tornado Alley!!  :shocked:

Thanks twowings! :thumb: :cool:  You guys do the same and hopefully the weather will cooperate this weekend! 

Tell Paul from Houston that I will SKYPE call him about 6pm Friday night!
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"Toasty" AZ weather this weekend!!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Don't forget to pack your swim gear!!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: :thumb: :cool:



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A few images from downtown Gilbert, AZ last night...from Whiskey Row!  I like that lighted water tower!









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I've not been to Gilbert at night and didn't know the tower lit up.  Nice!
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I've not been to Gilbert at night and didn't know the tower lit up.  Nice!

I took two out-of-town colleagues of mine there last night for dinner.  For a Tuesday night, ALL the restaurants and bars were "packed!!"  :shocked: :shocked:  It's quite the happening place these days with something for everyone! Go check it out sometime...no disappointments.
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The "HUMP-DAY" 1:40pm afternoon..... ***BUMP ***  :laugh: :grin: :wink:





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Minor change of plans - I won't be in Cottonwood on Friday night, as a client needs me on Friday and I wouldn't get away in time. I will be down Saturday though, unless things really get screwy.

Depending on how early I get away, I may see you at the hotel in the morning, or else meet up in Prescott at lunch.
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Had I stayed in Arizona, I would have bought a home in Gilbert. :tongue:
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Minor change of plans - I won't be in Cottonwood on Friday night, as a client needs me on Friday and I wouldn't get away in time. I will be down Saturday though, unless things really get screwy.

Depending on how early I get away, I may see you at the hotel in the morning, or else meet up in Prescott at lunch.

OK, safe travels, Tony!! :thumb: :cool:
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Guzzi-Mania...starting tomorrow afternoon!! :1: :cool: :thumb:

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Awesomeness on two (3) wheels!   :bike-037:
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Awesomeness on two (3) wheels!   :bike-037:

Yes, three-wheelers, of all shapes and sizes, are getting more popular these days...and it's infinitely better than sitting on the couch with the remote!! :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes: :laugh: :grin: :wink:



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