Author Topic: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018 (Read 52595 times)

JJ · « **Reply #270 on:** April 10, 2018, 02:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 10, 2018, 02:38:16 PM

Wow....bummah.....sitting by the pool.

Hey Cabana-Boy-Tom....Get me a towel!

Tom · « **Reply #271 on:** April 10, 2018, 03:34:19 PM »

As an aside. High school kids out here can work summers as pool attendants. $15/hr plus tips. Big money. Hard to get them to understand that when they're in their 40's. It won't work.

JJ · « **Reply #272 on:** April 10, 2018, 03:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 10, 2018, 03:34:19 PM

As an aside. High school kids out here can work summers as pool attendants. $15/hr plus tips. Big money. Hard to get them to understand that when they're in their 40's. It won't work.

There is a different work ethic today... Both parents were old-school working-class - had to earn money for everything I wanted...

* At age 12-14, I mowed lawns in the summer, and shoveled driveways in the winter - $3-$5 per lawn, $10 per driveway
* At age 14-15, I worked at a local Diary Farm for $1.10 per hour - did everything from shoveling cow / horse manure to hay bailing to putting up barb wire fences. Every summer, worked 2 weeks 10-14 hours per day, 10 days straight at the local country fair (Dutchess County Fair - Rhinbebeck, NY) in August.
* At age 16-17 - I washed dishes at a local restaurant on weekends. also worked as a bar-back / bus-boy - and during the week at nights, I worked at the local grocery stores, A&P, The Grand Union, etc. in town.
* At age 18-21 - worked two (2) jobs the entire time I was going to college - full-time - during the day - UPS in the mornings (as a loader and pre-load supervisor), and at night, worked at a cigar store in town. Lived at home the entire time...no frat parties or university activities for poor ol' JJ.

* Age 21 until the present, (turning 64 in August...) I have worked various jobs in the semiconductor industry - Manufacturing - Training - Sales - Marketing - Business Development - - Sadly, still working full-time!

Tom · « **Reply #273 on:** April 10, 2018, 03:58:54 PM »

Similar background out here too.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #273 on:** April 10, 2018, 03:58:54 PM »

JJ · « **Reply #274 on:** April 10, 2018, 04:14:01 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 10, 2018, 03:58:54 PM

Similar background out here too.

We both come from a different generation with different values and work ethic......
With my work / travel schedule, I am just grateful I can ride to / attend:
* The annual Guzzi Cottonwood N.A.R. (May)
* The New Mexico Guzzi Rally in Datil (August)
* The Guzzi N.A.R. in Lake Henshaw, CA (October)

twowings · « **Reply #275 on:** April 10, 2018, 04:55:31 PM »

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7wM0QC5LE

Tom · « **Reply #276 on:** April 10, 2018, 05:15:02 PM »

JJ. My mom ruled the house. Chinese on thinking for school & academics. My father Hawaiian/Chinese. He was a little easier. Work.

A lot of Chinese family guilt.

JJ · « **Reply #277 on:** April 10, 2018, 05:23:47 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 10, 2018, 05:15:02 PM

JJ. My mom ruled the house. Chinese on thinking for school & academics. My father Hawaiian/Chinese. He was a little easier. Work. A lot of Chinese family guilt.

For me, mother and father both Italian...My dad was the head...but my mother was "the neck." She was hard-working and loving. My father was mellow and practical until someone dissed him...then he quickly morphed into "Tony Soprano!"

- - and that usually was not pretty. What they taught my younger sister and I was " fierce independence"...and that fact that you have to work hard for everything you want.... and that "you need to totally accountable and responsible for your actions." What a concept...

Tom · « **Reply #278 on:** April 10, 2018, 05:28:46 PM »

Same here.

JJ · « **Reply #279 on:** April 10, 2018, 05:41:32 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 10, 2018, 05:28:46 PM

Same here.

Old-school / Old-world family values - - and I can honestly say that over the course of my adult life, they have served me well.

"The apple does not fall far from the tree..." This photo was from May 2012.

Sadly, my Dad passed away a few years ago at age 93. My mother will be 94 this month, but she is in a nursing home in Tampa, FL with Alzheimer's and total dementia... and does not know who I am...nor my sister...

Tom · « **Reply #280 on:** April 10, 2018, 07:41:30 PM »

Sorry to hear. Both of my parents passed. Mom at 92 and Dad at 88. My dad's friends say that I look like my father too.

JJ · « **Reply #281 on:** April 11, 2018, 06:31:26 AM »

The *** HUMP DAY BUMP!! *** - - just a few more weeks now!

JJ · « **Reply #282 on:** April 11, 2018, 10:04:00 AM »

The weather yesterday in...."The Valley of the Sun!!"

...and it's only April 10th!!!

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #283 on:** April 11, 2018, 06:36:10 PM »

Do you think EP&F Powersports in Prescott would be interested in combining events to garner more foottraffic?

http://motoress.com/international-female-ride-day-about/how-to-celebrate-international-female-ride-day/

Tom · « **Reply #284 on:** April 11, 2018, 09:02:24 PM »

"Hoo Haws!"

Sorry couldn't resist.

JJ · « **Reply #285 on:** April 11, 2018, 10:18:41 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on April 11, 2018, 06:36:10 PM

Do you think EP&F Powersports in Prescott would be interested in combining events to garner more foottraffic?

http://motoress.com/international-female-ride-day-about/how-to-celebrate-international-female-ride-day/

Good question!! Go to the website and send an inquiry to Jim Knaupp!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #286 on:** April 11, 2018, 10:37:05 PM »

Yeah yeah yeah , well I had to walk 5 miles to school everyday , uphill both ways , snow up to my knees , and barefoot . You two guys had it cushy .

Dusty

JJ · « **Reply #287 on:** April 12, 2018, 07:23:52 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on April 11, 2018, 10:37:05 PM

Yeah yeah yeah , well I had to walk 5 miles to school everyday , uphill both ways , snow up to my knees , and barefoot . You two guys had it cushy .

Dusty

Best one like that I ever heard was my wife's grandmother talking about walking to school in the winter in Dayton, Ohio with a warm potato in her pocket to keep her hands warm...later on...that same potato also served as...."LUNCH!!"

JJ · « **Reply #288 on:** April 13, 2018, 07:41:17 AM »

Just a few more weekends!

:1: It might be WARM! Pack you swim gear!

See everyone soon!

* Sat. night BBQ dinner has ordered, deposit paid...
* Black baseball caps with the classic Moto Guzzi logo available FOR SALE arrived - GUZZI N.A.R. COTTONWOOD, AZ...
* Ride planned for Sat. May 5th to the Guzzi dealer in Prescott @ 12 noon for FREE hot dogs & burgers...
* 50/50 prizes being accumulated...

jdgretz · « **Reply #289 on:** April 14, 2018, 10:27:41 AM »

Quote from: JJ on April 13, 2018, 07:41:17 AM

* Black baseball caps with the classic Moto Guzzi logo available FOR SALE arrived - GUZZI N.A.R. COTTONWOOD, AZ...

Me, me, me!

jdg

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #290 on:** April 15, 2018, 04:02:43 PM »

JJ · « **Reply #291 on:** April 16, 2018, 09:55:08 AM »

The black Guzzi baseball hats FOR SALE ($12 each) will look like this mock-up...

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twowings · « **Reply #292 on:** April 16, 2018, 09:58:10 AM »

Do you use PayPal, JJ?

JJ · « **Reply #293 on:** April 16, 2018, 10:22:58 AM »

Quote from: twowings on April 16, 2018, 09:58:10 AM

Do you use PayPal, JJ?

I do, yes.

twowings · « **Reply #294 on:** April 16, 2018, 10:44:10 AM »

I rather fancy one of those hats!

JJ · « **Reply #295 on:** April 16, 2018, 06:59:03 PM »

Quote from: twowings on April 16, 2018, 10:44:10 AM

I rather fancy one of those hats!

twowings - - - I am sure we won't sell all of them, (and I ordered 40), so I will be sure to save you one for posterity!

JJ · « **Reply #296 on:** April 17, 2018, 09:30:28 AM »

Just say..."Moto Guzzi!!"

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Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #297 on:** April 17, 2018, 04:12:24 PM »

Click your heels together three times and say 'Moto Guzzi!!! Moto Guzzi!!! Moto Guzzi!!!' and you'll be there.

JJ · « **Reply #298 on:** April 17, 2018, 04:28:29 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on April 17, 2018, 04:12:24 PM

Click your heels together three times and say 'Moto Guzzi!!! Moto Guzzi!!! Moto Guzzi!!!' and you'll be there.

Yes...and if you continue to behave yourslef...I will give you a name tag that reads:
"Guzzi Geezer!!"

JJ · « **Reply #299 on:** April 18, 2018, 09:35:36 AM »

Southwest Guzzi's! Mike's lovely '03 V11 LeMans, and Nolan's stunning black & gold LeMans CX-100!!

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