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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bobrebos on March 22, 2022, 05:25:27 AM
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Just to have them all in one post; I will be riding/camping at the following;
June 4th 1130 am CENTRAL TIME, lunch at The Barrelhouse BBQ restaurant, 105 mechanic street, Lynchburg Tn. I will be camping at Tim’s ford state park if anybody else wants to camp that weekend
July 16th at 1200 noon. Burgers chips soda at Chesnee Classic Cycle Shop, 102 East Chester Street, Chesnee South Carolina 29323. I will be camping at Croft State park if anybody else is interested.
August 13th 2022 at 1:00pm
Location: Hot Rods 50s Diner, 373 Hannum Street, Alcoa Tn.
Please let me know if you are going!!
Thank you!
https://www.hotrods50sdiner.com/
Thank you and if you haven’t already, please notify me if your coming to any of them.
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I'll be away and miss the event in June, but just reserved a room at the Smith House in Dahlonega for the TWO weekend in May. :grin: It better not RAIN! :angry:
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I'll be away and miss the event in June, but just reserved a room at the Smith House in Dahlonega for the TWO weekend in May. :grin: It better not RAIN! :angry:
I agree with the no rain!!!
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There isn’t a lot of interest in these traveling meet and greet lunches. I’m getting three-four riders per lunch. I’m thinking of stopping trying to set these up. No hard feelings toward anybody, just doesn’t seem to be working out anymore. I will cancel upcoming schedule if no or very little interest from riders. Hopefully everyone understands. As far as April, may, June, and July go, I will take them one at a time to either cancel or not depending on interest for that specific lunch gathering. Thank you
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We are kinda spread all over Bob, I dont think you can expect more than 4-5 per monthly stop. I would have guessed that was good turnout! I'll come when they are within 1.5-2hrs away, but more than that and it becomes an 'all day event' or verges on requiring an overnight stay. Speaking only for myself, I only have a couple weekends per summer that aren't already planned or scheduled a few months out. On a normal Saturday I am a lot more likely to piddle around the house, go ride solo for a couple hours, and then get home to work in the yard or garage for a few hours in the evening.
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We are kinda spread all over Bob, I dont think you can expect more than 4-5 per monthly stop. I would have guessed that was good turnout! I'll come when they are within 1.5-2hrs away, but more than that and it becomes an 'all day event' or verges on requiring an overnight stay. Speaking only for myself, I only have a couple weekends per summer that aren't already planned or scheduled a few months out. On a normal Saturday I am a lot more likely to piddle around the house, go ride solo for a couple hours, and then get home to work in the yard or garage for a few hours in the evening.
I understand. Everyone is busy
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Hey Bob, I for one appreciate you hosting these get togethers. It is a very thoughtful thing you are doing.
I plan on being at the one in Suches and camping for the weekend. The event in April was on my calendar, again camping, however I may need to be away most of April to care for an ailing parent.
Keep in mind that it is early spring and the weather is just now starting to warm to riding temps, especially for an old thin blooded fossil such as myself. There has been a lot of rain in the southeast also. As someone else has noted we are spread all over.
Hang in there and don't give up. Keep on doing good. Thanks for doing what you are doing. It is building community.
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Yes Bob, considering the wx, four or five riders for lunch seems about right. As I remember, "somebody" at the Dam Deli was complaining about how cold it was for camping! Weather permitting, I'll make the Iron Grill, Lynchburg and Suches.
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Yes Bob, considering the wx, four or five riders for lunch seems about right. As I remember, "somebody" at the Dam Deli was complaining about how cold it was for camping! Weather permitting, I'll make the Iron Grill, Lynchburg and Suches.
Yeah, that was me whining about how cold I was camping. Didn’t dress warm enough I guess. Il try to keep my whining to a minimum.
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Just bumping up. Couple of weeks to the April Tellico Plains meet and greet lunch on Saturday April 16th. I’m looking forward to camping at a new campground for me; https://cmtrails.com/
Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground
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I'll be there unless it's a gulley-washer!
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I'll be there unless it's a gulley-washer!
I’m hoping for nice weather!
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I have a sleeping cabin for the weekend at Cherohala mountain trails campground for the April meet and greet lunch It sleeps two if anybody else wants to camp in a cabin there. I asked TwoWheelAddict but he doesn’t know for sure if he can go for the weekend so he has first dibs. If he says no, it will be available if someone wants to camp/share the cabin or Il stay there myself. Thanks
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Have you tried to coordinate anything with the TN MGNOC rep, Jon McCanless? Jon organizes rides every month. Moto Guzzi owners in the state is a rather small group to begin with. When there are competing Moto Guzzi events between such a small number of potential participants, it can tend to reduce the turnout for all concerned. Add to that that most Moto Guzzi riders seem to prefer solitude riding and things my not always have the turn out or interest you desire.
I'd suggest working in unison with Jon to hopefully generate more interest and attendance overall.
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Have you tried to coordinate anything with the TN MGNOC rep, Jon McCanless? Jon organizes rides every month. Moto Guzzi owners in the state is a rather small group to begin with. When there are competing Moto Guzzi events between such a small number of potential participants, it can tend to reduce the turnout for all concerned. Add to that that most Moto Guzzi riders seem to prefer solitude riding and things my not always have the turn out or interest you desire.
I'd suggest working in unison with Jon to hopefully generate more interest and attendance overall.
I have emailed Jon McCanless and asked him to post his rides on here. Hopefully he will. I in the meantime will stop organizing my meet and greets if needed after July 2022 as to not be in competition with the MGNOC. Thank you
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Every time I've looked at MGNOC it's never updated concerning any rides. I don't bother with it anymore.
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You're lucky to live near those great roads. If I lived closer I'd join you on every ride.
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I don't even know what MGNOC has that isn't on WildGuzzi. Is it a factory sponsored owners group? I never go an invite or any information with my Moto Guzzi purchase. I got Harley Owners Group membership information when I bought my Harley.
I even got Sloan's to give my email address to some guy who was supposed to be organizing events out of Sloans but other than an acknowledgement email I never heard about any events.
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I don't even know what MGNOC has that isn't on WildGuzzi. Is it a factory sponsored owners group? I never go an invite or any information with my Moto Guzzi purchase. I got Harley Owners Group membership information when I bought my Harley.
I even got Sloan's to give my email address to some guy who was supposed to be organizing events out of Sloans but other than an acknowledgement email I never heard about any events.
The MGNOC Tennessee rep Jon McCanless organizes monthly rides for guzzi riders in Tennessee. I have asked him to post his rides on wildguzzi. Maybe he will. I will message to you his email so you can get on his email list for rides. Stay well.
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There isn’t a lot of interest in these traveling meet and greet lunches. I’m getting three-four riders per lunch. I’m thinking of stopping trying to set these up. No hard feelings toward anybody, just doesn’t seem to be working out anymore. I will cancel upcoming schedule if no or very little interest from riders. Hopefully everyone understands. As far as April, may, June, and July go, I will take them one at a time to either cancel or not depending on interest for that specific lunch gathering. Thank you
Honestly 3-4 is about average for any rides or activities here as well. Frankly, that's about as many Guzzi riders as one can gather outside of a rally...sometimes I'll get 3-4 riders and not all will be Guzzi riders!
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This will be the weather for April, May, June, and July trips.
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:grin: I love Jerry King's work:
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LOL!
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Bumping up for next weekend (Saturday) 16 Apr lunch in Tellico Plains!
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Looks like about five guzzi riders from our Facebook page are coming next Saturday along with the riders from this forum here. That’s great!
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Moving up to about ten riders total coming to the April meet & greet lunch in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on the 16th of April at 1230. That’s fantastic!
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…and ten riders so far for the July Meet & Greet lunch at noon on the 16th of July at the Chesnee Classic Cycle Shop in Chesnee South Carolina. Burgers chips and soda at the shop! Thanks Cliffrod for setting it up!!! Woo hoo sounds like a fun day!
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We aim (low) to please.... It should be a good time, Bob.
If the shop burns down before then, there should still Be room here in my backyard by the studio.
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We aim (low) to please.... It should be a good time, Bob.
If the shop burns down before then, there should still Be room here in my backyard by the studio.
Hopefully the shop doesn’t burn down! And hopefully it’s a nice sunny warm day!!!
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Wonewoc WI for the rally,cooler weather and WI cheese sausage and beer,August 5-7.
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Wonewoc WI for the rally,cooler weather and WI cheese sausage and beer,August 5-7.
Sounds good! Hope it’s a good turn out!
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April 15-17 campout, Saturday lunch in Tellico Plains Tn weather looks promising so far. 73 Friday, 71 Saturday and 69 on Sunday. Woo hoo!!!
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Just bumping up as Saturdays lunch is 3 days away as a reminder. Let me know if you haven’t if you plan on going. Thanks
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Unfortunately, the forecast here has taken a definite turn for the worse. 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms all weekend. Yikes! There's that gully washer I was afraid of. Springtime...what can you do? :cry:
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Unfortunately, the forecast here has taken a definite turn for the worse. 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms all weekend. Yikes! There's that gully washer I was afraid of. Springtime...what can you do? :cry:
Oh boy. That’s too bad! Dang it. Well there is always May at Suches
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Yep, I've already spent $$ on a reservation for Suches, so that one's rain or shine for me. (It dang well better be shine! :angry:)
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I have a sleeping cabin rented for this weekend at the Cherohala mountain trails campground in tellico plains so Il stay fairly dry!
https://cmtrails.com/
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Cheater! :wink:
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Fun weekend camping at Suches May 13-15 coming up. Come on and join us at the nice motorcycle campground! I’m hoping to have the brake mounting bolt/lever worked out (if new part arrives) in time on the Stelvio.
May 13-15 which means some riders will be riding on Friday the 13th! Oh oh…….BE SAFE! Lol
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I just discovered that the June meet and greet in Lynchburg Tn at the restaurant on mechanic street is on the same street as the Indian Motorcycle Dealership (division of Sloans Motorcycle group) in Lynchburg. Might have to swing by there to see their bikes! Woo hoo
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I just discovered that the June meet and greet in Lynchburg Tn at the restaurant on mechanic street is on the same street as the Indian Motorcycle Dealership (division of Sloans Motorcycle group) in Lynchburg. Might have to swing by there to see their bikes! Woo hoo
There might be one or two bikes in their shop, but it is more a Tshirt shop for the Jack Daniels tourists.
We stopped in Sloan's Murfreesboro on Saturday and there were no Indian bikes to look at.
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Was just in Lynchburg, yes the store is just a T-shirt and souvnier shop. Some very nice artwork on the T-shirts I must admit. That's if you don't mind spending $30+ dollars on one! On the other hand, I did notice some type of motorcycle accessory store (Lynchburg Outdoors?) directly behind the BBQ Caboose, but didn't have time to go inside.
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There might be one or two bikes in their shop, but it is more a Tshirt shop for the Jack Daniels tourists.
We stopped in Sloan's Murfreesboro on Saturday and there were no Indian bikes to look at.
Ok. Thanks. A new Indian might be good for me! Although the price would not!
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If I do not receive the new shifter lever mounting bolts in the mail for my Stelvio in time, I will be on my Goldwing for the May Suches weekend. Hoping I get the new parts in time!
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Woo hoo! 12 days until the Suches weekend! Hope to see some of you there for the weekend or at least Saturday lunch!
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“Debbie Downer” here. Looks like rain for suches on the May 13th weekend. Better pack my rain gear!!!! :undecided:
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Say it ain't so Bob! LOL!
Still a week out. Things can change.
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Say it ain't so Bob! LOL!
Still a week out. Things can change.
Yep. I’m hoping for nice dry, warm weather still!
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Yep. I’m hoping for nice dry, warm weather still!
I'm still planning to ride the V7III the 250 miles to Suches. I'll just take my time and take adequate breaks. Hoping to leave out early next Friday before breakfast so I can take a breakfast break and possibly a lunch break before I arrive. Google says 5 hours so I am planning on 8 to 10 hours depending how much I stay on the 45 mph roads and stop for photo opportunities.
Won't ride it if the rain forcast is too high though. I don't have rain covers for those leather saddlebags.
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I'm still planning to ride the V7III the 250 miles to Suches. I'll just take my time and take adequate breaks. Hoping to leave out early next Friday before breakfast so I can take a breakfast break and possibly a lunch break before I arrive. Google says 5 hours so I am planning on 8 to 10 hours depending how much I stay on the 45 mph roads and stop for photo opportunities.
Won't ride it if the rain forcast is too high though. I don't have rain covers for those leather saddlebags.
Ok. If you decide not to go because of rain for the weekend just let me know please. Thanks
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Ok. If you decide not to go because of rain for the weekend just let me know please. Thanks
:thumb: We will talk before that happens. I might ride the KLX300SM, or haul it, unless it is a total washout.
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Yep, still too far away to forecast WX with any accuracy. I blew off the Meltdown in Hendersonville because of the "80% chance of thunderstorms" and it never rained a drop!
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As of today’s weather forecast for 12-15 may (when Il be at Suches and hopefully some of you come also that weekend ) is
12th —75 degrees
13th- 76 degrees
14th —77 degrees
15th—. 77 degrees
With only 35% chance of precipitation!
Woo hoo. Life is good!!!
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Yay!!!!!! Forecast for Suches, Georgia May 13-15th, as of today may 6th! Going over the motorcycle packing list today!
Friday. 72 degrees
Saturday. 73 degrees
Sunday. 77 degrees
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Somewhere between 5 and thirteen guzzi riders from the Facebook page expected at TWO Suches this coming weekend and two (MotorMike, and Two Wheel Addict) from this website. I’m looking forward to it. Two Wheel Addict….if riders want to go on a short ride Saturday can you lead it somewhere??? Just curious
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Just a reminder, this coming Saturday (14 May) at noon at Two Wheels of Suches lodge, a few of us are meeting for lunch. Some are camping for the weekend. I’m staying in sleeping cabin #4 and will be on my bronze color Stelvio (if the shifting lever holds up, lol) if anybody wants to camp nearby or stop and to say hello. I also will be hanging out at the main lodge too of course.
I hope to get to meet a few of you Guzzi riders this coming weekend.
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Also, please note the sign that was on Two Wheels of Suches lodge door the other day. Store your food correctly as best you can of course. Ride safe!!!
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I'll be staying in Dahlonega, as everything at TWOS was full. Riding down on Friday and back home Sunday. Weather looks decent, especially Saturday, so should be a good turnout. Chance of scattered TS on Sunday, so I've packed the rain gear just in case.
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I'll be staying in Dahlonega, as everything at TWOS was full. Riding down on Friday and back home Sunday. Weather looks decent, especially Saturday, so should be a good turnout. Chance of scattered TS on Sunday, so I've packed the rain gear just in case.
See you this weekend Mike. Ride safe!!
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I’m not able to get off work on Friday, so I won’t be attending.
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I’m not able to get off work on Friday, so I won’t be attending.
Oh that’s too bad. Dang it. Well maybe you can make it to Junes lunch. Take it easy!!
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I will try Bob, got to check for a dog sitter. It'll take twice as long as what they need to be out. May be crowded w/Buell rally offset by the bear.
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I will try Bob, got to check for a dog sitter. It'll take twice as long as what they need to be out. May be crowded w/Buell rally offset by the bear.
Ok Steve. It will be crowded, but it will be FUN!!!! Woo hoo. Go GUZZI!!!
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I made it to Suches. Bike ram well….THEN I started it up to move it to the cabin I’m staying at and the engine was misfiring, firing on one less cylinder it seemed like. Then I got it the 300 yards back to the cabin and it started firing correctly. Geez, it’s always something! I’m not happy right now. Lol!!!
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Couple of Guzzi’s made it so far with couple more coming tonight. Woo hoo Go Guzzi!!!
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More tomorrow, be happy!
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I’ll see you all tomorrow, after I have breakfast in Dahloniga with an old friend.
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More tomorrow, be happy!
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I’ll see you all tomorrow, after I have breakfast in Dahloniga with an old friend.
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Some pics of bikes from today. Thanks to everyone for showing up! Rain held off until 3:15pm!
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Junes meet and greet lunch…..
June 4th 1130 am CENTRAL TIME, lunch at The Barrelhouse BBQ restaurant, 105 mechanic street, Lynchburg Tn. I will be camping at Tim’s ford state park if anybody else wants to camp that weekend
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Who all are planning on going to the June lunch in Lynchburg, Tn? Right now I show one rider from the Facebook group. I will be camping that weekend at Tim’s Ford State Park if any other rider wants to join me?
Please let me know if you are going to the June Lynchburg lunch meet and greet.
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Who all are planning on going to the June lunch in Lynchburg, Tn? Right now I show one rider from the Facebook group. I will be camping that weekend at Tim’s Ford State Park if any other rider wants to join me?
Please let me know if you are going to the June Lynchburg lunch meet and greet.
I plan to show up for meet & greet but not planning on lunch.
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I plan to show up for meet & greet but not planning on lunch.
Ok, thanks for the reply!
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I'll be there for lunch, wx permitting.
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Il be camping that weekend at Tim’s Ford State Park and will be at lunch on the 4th at 1130 central time. I will be on my red 2010 Goldwing as my Moto Guzzi Stelvio isn’t starting well sometimes when engine is hot.
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This is the last reminder of June, July, and august meet and greet lunches as I’m leaving wildguzzi group. If you are interested in future get togethers, meet n greet lunches etc the Facebook page is Southeastern US Moto guzzi enthusiasts. If you don’t use Facebook my email is bobby6495@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your time.
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O.K. this one hurts. You will be missed here my friend and I now may have to do the Facebook thing (or just call you :thumb:)
Your contributions to the Guzzi fold have been invaluable. I will see you soon out on the road!
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Ouch! :cry: