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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oldbike54 on October 14, 2015, 02:46:44 PM
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Hey you Missouri , Arkansas , Kansas and Oklahoma boys and girls . Looks like we are gonna have some nice weather for several weeks , and Wes Stephens extended an invitation , that to the best of my knowledge no one ever took him up on . Maybe a one nighter is in order , just a bring your own or eat at one of the local cafes . One last gathering before Winter sets in , close to home . Any takers ?
Dusty
Oh , anyone have a phone # for Wes ?
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My weekends are booked through October. But I'd consider something in early November. The weather can still be awfully nice then. (But it could also be a blizzard.)
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Jay , I was thinking the first weekend in November , somewhere in SWMO . Since John S missed CV and the Okie thought he might enjoy a day out with the boys .
Dusty
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Bump , John S , are you interested ? Luap ?
Dusty
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That would be cool dusty if I could fit it into my work schedule really nice of you to think of me buddy :thumb: :thumb:I am jonesin for some outdoor recreation!
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I might be able to do that one but don't know if I'll ride the LeMans. Mrs. Tobit gave me an early Christmas present of renting a HD and getting gone for a couple of days.
I was thinking Oct 24 weekend but the extended 10-day weather crystal ball says 60% chance of rain, so the weekend of Nov 7th might be the next time I could do it, rain or shine. Going to the local HD emporium to reserve today.
My work schedule is very tight till the end of the year so I'm just taggin' along. If I can do it, great. I was planning on a one-night campout somewhere during my long weekend. Then just a couple of day rides from home.
Tobit
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That would be cool dusty if I could fit it into my work schedule really nice of you to think of me buddy :thumb: :thumb:I am jonesin for some outdoor recreation!
I might be able to do that one but don't know if I'll ride the LeMans. Mrs. Tobit gave me an early Christmas present of renting a HD and getting gone for a couple of days.
I was thinking Oct 24 weekend but the extended 10-day weather crystal ball says 60% chance of rain, so the weekend of Nov 7th might be the next time I could do it, rain or shine. Going to the local HD emporium to reserve today.
My work schedule is very tight till the end of the year so I'm just taggin' along. If I can do it, great. I was planning on a one-night campout somewhere during my long weekend. Then just a couple of day rides from home.
Tobit
Nov 7th would work , weather dependent of course . A good fire will ward off the cold , and maybe we should consider a place with electricity so I can bring along my 'lectric blankie :grin: Will call Wes and do some recon .
Dusty
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I've put in for Monday the 9th off to make a long weekend for myself. Next stop, see if I can secure a Road or Street Glide for the trip up. Sacrilegious to leave the LeMans at home, but I'm good with it.
Either way, I'll go somewhere that weekend.
Tobit
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Hey you Missouri , Arkansas , Kansas and Oklahoma boys and girls . Looks like we are gonna have some nice weather for several weeks , and Wes Stephens extended an invitation , that to the best of my knowledge no one ever took him up on . Maybe a one nighter is in order , just a bring your own or eat at one of the local cafes . One last gathering before Winter sets in , close to home . Any takers ?
Dusty
Oh , anyone have a phone # for Wes ?
Local cafe? That's a good one :grin: Better pack some MRE's and call it a primitive campout if you want local eatery. Or bring a .22 and shoot your own vittles :laugh:. The rabbits and squirrels are crazy this time of year and Wes has a BBQ grill down there I believe. Hey, don't knock it til you've tried it :thumb:. Otherwise, the closest cafe I can think of is in Cassville (20 minutes or so).
I have Wes's number. I'll shoot it to you in a PM. That's getting awfully close to deer season around here, and Wes hunts down there so not sure he'd want it 'molested' or not. If so, I'm in. I can walk there practically.
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Local cafe? That's a good one :grin: Better pack some MRE's and call it a primitive campout if you want local eatery. Or bring a .22 and shoot your own vittles :laugh:. The rabbits and squirrels are crazy this time of year and Wes has a BBQ grill down there I believe. Hey, don't knock it til you've tried it :thumb:. Otherwise, the closest cafe I can think of is in Cassville (20 minutes or so).
I have Wes's number. I'll shoot it to you in a PM. That's getting awfully close to deer season around here, and Wes hunts down there so not sure he'd want it 'molested' or not. If so, I'm in. I can walk there practically.
Talked to Wes , he promised not to shoot any of us , well , as long as we acted right :evil: Glad to hear you are in , Cassville would be alright for meals , we just need a non electric coffee pot .
Dusty
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So whereabouts is this place anyway?
Tobit
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Hi to all:
I am very pleased that Dusty has put the word out on my FREE campground. It's 1/4 th mile off the pavement down in a hallow, easily negociated on a street bike. Small spring fed pond with space for 10 or 12 tents on the flat part. fire ring lots of wood, picnic table, outhouse, and I'll have a gas grill for cookin, cooler with ice, and chairs. Some tiki torches but no electric. It's a good place for target shootin so bring your guns if you like. Squirrels about also. Location: 6 miles west of the Hwy 37 and 90 junction in Washburn. About 20 miles east of Jane MO if you are coming from the west. Log cabin with split rail fence. Watch for the horse drawn plough for mailbox support. 2845 on the box, that's me. My home phone is 417 826 1945. e-mail wesleystephens66@gmail.com I'll get some pictures in the next day or so and have available on the web.
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Thanks Wes , and thanks for creating a great place for us to meet up . Looking forward to this :thumb:
Dusty
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Hi again:
I forgot to mention that cell phone service is iffy down at the campground. Also there is a café in Washburn (country cookin) but it's not the greatest. Cassville is about 20 minutes away as Luap noted.
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me again:
Location: 2845 State Hwy 90. 6 miles west of the 37/90 junction in Washburn. 20 miles east of Jane MO. Explanation, I timed out on the first attempt and had to start over and in a hurry.
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Wes , you are very thorough :laugh: :thumb:
Dusty
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Looks like I'll be able to make it for Saturday night camping and bull session! Wooo Hoooo! Rock and roll hoochie-coo!
:thumb:THANKS WES!!! :thumb:
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Bump . Here ya go Derek .
Dusty
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I took some pictures of the campground today and will try to attach but the last time I tried they didn't fly. I can attach to an e-mail and send direct to anyone that request them.
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This is sounding better all the time! Hey Wes, how far is it to the power? Electric blankly might come in handy, I might get frost on my rudeabegas tonight :shocked:
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This is sounding better all the time! Hey Wes, how far is it to the power? Electric blankly might come in handy, I might get frost on my rudeabegas tonight :shocked:
That happened to me once :huh: :grin:
Dusty
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This is sounding better all the time! Hey Wes, how far is it to the power? Electric blankly might come in handy, I might get frost on my rudeabegas tonight :shocked:
I'm not Wes, but I'd guess it's about 1000' to the nearest power outlet. :evil:
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Hmm. Guess you might have to tie all the MC batteries together in series to get 120V DC to the blankets. Only need 11 or 12 to do the job...and maybe jumper cables in the morning. But keeping John and Dusty warm: Priceless!
Terry
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Hmm. Guess you might have to tie all the MC batteries together in series to get 120V DC to the blankets. Only need 11 or 12 to do the job...and maybe jumper cables in the morning. But keeping John and Dusty warm: Priceless!
Terry
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Of course we know a fella with a cool old Falcon that surely has a heater :thumb:
Dusty
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Space blanket and pocket warmers. lots of them.
http://tinyurl.com/nuh6tww
Tobit
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Space blanket and pocket warmers. lots of them.
http://tinyurl.com/nuh6tww
Tobit
Waaayyy to hi tech :rolleyes: Rocks warmed at the fire have kept me warm on many a cold night .
Dusty
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I guess I can pack the goose down mummy bag but you fellers might have to help me out of it in the morning :wink:
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Wes, one of the days, Gail and I are gonna be coming thru yer part of the country and take you up on yer offer. Only God knows when. The future is bright but uncertain.
Bill and Gail Lovelady
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Bump . So far the weather looks like it will cooperate .
Dusty
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Hi to all: The weather forecast ain't looking so good for Washburn MO (chance of rain pretty high for the weekend) , but I built a new picknic table (old one a little rotten) and got a new coffee pot for the coleman campstove and covered the firewood with a tarp, so "come on down" if the weather breaks.
As for plan B the site will still be here in the spring.
Wes
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Thanks Wes , we will get there , maybe just not that weekend .
Dusty
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Washburn MO update for weather Sat 7 Nov. The rain chance predicted for zero on Sat and only 20% for Sun. However the temps are 59/36 and 56/39 respectively. Hope this helps in your planning, anyway we're ready here for your visit.
Wes
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Washburn MO update for weather Sat 7 Nov. The rain chance predicted for zero on Sat and only 20% for Sun. However the temps are 59/36 and 56/39 respectively. Hope this helps in your planning, anyway we're ready here for your visit.
Wes
What do you guys think ?
Dusty
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Pretty cool but I think my army issue down mummy bag will get me through.
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I am in at this point
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Yep Doug if the weather cooperates, we'd better just tuff it out. Wouldn't be the cowboy way, 'ya know :boozing:
Breaker breaker, come in Wes, I came by to shake your hand today, sorry you weren't home. I didn't know you were a lady bug rancher. That's the biggest herd I ever laid eyes on.
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I hung out with you're guard mocking bird for a minute or two and rode back home.
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Nice place :thumb:
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If the soybeans are off the fields that is most likely a soybean beetle, no place to go now.
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If the soybeans are off the fields that is most likely a soybean beetle, no place to go now.
Mostly pasture, poultry and rocks in the Washburn area. Not a lot of beans.
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Hey Guzziasta J. Sorry I wasn't home, the lady bug invasion this week worse that the fuzzy web worms were last week. As for the guard mockin bird, you was luck the squadron of chipmunk ground squirrels didn't attack. Nice picture, and I should have had a sign up with an arrow down the hill to the campsight location.
Wes
ps, coleman camp stove and lantern ops checked today. That's military lingo for "works okay".
Wes
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Hey Guzziasta J. Sorry I wasn't home, the lady bug invasion this week worse that the fuzzy web worms were last week. As for the guard mockin bird, you was luck the squadron of chipmunk ground squirrels didn't attack. Nice picture, and I should have had a sign up with an arrow down the hill to the campsight location.
Wes
ps, coleman camp stove and lantern ops checked today. That's military lingo for "works okay".
Wes
Wes, I saw the trail down the hill but I didn't ride down there, not in the habit of wandering around on folks land unless I'm invited. Kind of a "do unto others" kinda thing 'ya know. But you sure have a nice place!
John S from Springfield
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Looking at the weather here from Memphis and its good. Work might be covered so I might be coming on a Street Glide. Army mummy bag and tarp to wrap in maybe. Someone have a coffee pot or should i bring?
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YES!! Coffee is a MUST! All I have is the jetboil. Someone will chime in Delrod has a dandy!
Got my mummy bag out of the attic and zipped up in it in the living room floor. Sweaty now :wink:
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YES!! Coffee is a MUST! All I have is the jetboil. Someone will chime in Delrod has a dandy!
Got my mummy bag out of the attic and zipped up in it in the living room floor. Sweaty now :wink:
Meh according to my last GF , all men are sweaty :rolleyes:
Dusty
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My son reminded me of the 0 degree bag I bought him for his Philmont NM, trek. Packs small in a compression bag. Re coffee, I'm not a snob about it and drink Folgers daily. Can't stand instant but discovered on a recent camping trip that those Starbux single pouches are a great packable substitute for carrying a percolator, loose coffee, etc.
Got to see what's left of my gear after son took it to New Mexico. Got most of the stench out after their 10-day trek.
Tobit
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Hi to all: Washburn weather forecast for weekend has improved a tic (60/37 and 58/40) and slight chance for rain on Sun is PM. Lookin better all the time. As for Coffee, The 2 burner coleman stove and 2 percolater pots should do it. I'll even have some creamer stuff and sugar for non cowboy types. Might bring your cups though. Wife is fussy about hers. Please call me for any questions/requests by Friday and I'll get whatever you need and have it at the campsite. 417 826 1945
Wes
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Dusty and I devised a method to make large quantities of coffee at cedar vale now we just need to devise a method to strain the grounds
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Dusty and I devised a method to make large quantities of coffee at cedar vale now we just need to devise a method to strain the grounds
McMaster-Carr
Polyethylene Funnel with Filter Screen
16 oz. Capacity, 4-3/4" Top Diameter, 20" Overall Height
$5.37 Each
40775T47
Capacity 16 oz.
Top OD 4 3/4"
Overall Height 20"
Spout OD 5/8"
Spout Length 15"
Color Red
Additional Specifications (J&K) Funnels with Filter Screen and Hanging Tab—Polyethylene
(J&K) Funnels with filter screen and hanging tab have a permanent 60 × 60 mesh brass screen. Style K has an extra-long spout.
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McMaster-Carr
Polyethylene Funnel with Filter Screen
16 oz. Capacity, 4-3/4" Top Diameter, 20" Overall Height
$5.37 Each
40775T47
Capacity 16 oz.
Top OD 4 3/4"
Overall Height 20"
Spout OD 5/8"
Spout Length 15"
Color Red
Additional Specifications (J&K) Funnels with Filter Screen and Hanging Tab�Polyethylene
(J&K) Funnels with filter screen and hanging tab have a permanent 60 � 60 mesh brass screen. Style K has an extra-long spout.
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We used an old T shirt :laugh:
Dusty
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This is getting serious.
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This is getting serious.
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You obviously haven't ever met Delrod , Guzzistajohn , Luap , Rocker, or me :grin: Looking forward to meeting you Tobit :thumb:
Dusty
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That's a powder keg crew right there! I'm guessing that coffee is going to taste good no matter what method is used! Have fun guys...can't make it to this one...but it sounds like a fun one!
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That's a powder keg crew right there! I'm guessing that coffee is going to taste good no matter what method is used! Have fun guys...can't make it to this one...but it sounds like a fun one!
More like a keg-full-o-clowns , well except for Rocker , he keeps us moderated :laugh: Wes is pretty dang funny hisownself :grin:
Dusty
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Have fun, y'all. I am jealous. We had our first frost this morning, whch only means the rain has stopped.
Bill Lovelady IS
Eskimo Spy
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You obviously haven't ever met Delrod , Guzzistajohn , Luap , Rocker, or me :grin: Looking forward to meeting you Tobit :thumb:
Dusty
Likewise.
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Forecast for springpatch mo is high temp of 60 and low 33,
0% chance of rain. Sounds like a camp out to me fellers! :boozing:
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Do you think 0% chance of rain is safe enough for you and I to be there at the same time?
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Campsite report: We got 6 tenths rain yesterday but full sun today and tomorrow should dry the ground some and tent pegs will go in better. Weather report for zip 65772 is Washburn. We're ready at this end.
Wes, phone 417 826 1945 for questions.
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Rains just finished here in Memphis this morning. Packing gear tonight. It's probably a 6 hour ride the way I'm coming so I'm shooting for 3-4pm. No schedule though. Sunday morning I'm thinking about heading to Jefferson City and ride the bluffs to Washington, the Corn Cob pipe capital of the world. Also need to bring the wife a bottle of Missouri wine.
Undecided about bringing a tent, just a tarp and sleeping bag. Snoring keeps snakes and skunks away, right?
Tobit
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Rains just finished here in Memphis this morning. Packing gear tonight. It's probably a 6 hour ride the way I'm coming so I'm shooting for 3-4pm. No schedule though. Sunday morning I'm thinking about heading to Jefferson City and ride the bluffs to Washington, the Corn Cob pipe capital of the world. Also need to bring the wife a bottle of Missouri wine.
Undecided about bringing a tent, just a tarp and sleeping bag. Snoring keeps snakes and skunks away, right?
Tobit
Sure :grin:
Dusty
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Sure :grin:
Dusty
Tent it is. Yea, and for someone with "no schedule" I've things pretty well planned, eh?
Cheers,
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Do you think 0% chance of rain is safe enough for you and I to be there at the same time?
Funny Doug, 0% + you and me together = toad strangler :rolleyes: I think we'll be ok this time. The odds are in our favor :thumb:
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We used an old T shirt :laugh:
Dusty
As long as it's not an old BMW t shirt
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Rains just finished here in Memphis this morning. Packing gear tonight. It's probably a 6 hour ride the way I'm coming so I'm shooting for 3-4pm. No schedule though. Sunday morning I'm thinking about heading to Jefferson City and ride the bluffs to Washington, the Corn Cob pipe capital of the world. Also need to bring the wife a bottle of Missouri wine.
Undecided about bringing a tent, just a tarp and sleeping bag. Snoring keeps snakes and skunks away, right?
Tobit
I'm a life long Missourian and I've been to Washington many times but I had no idea it was the corn cob pipe Capitol of the world. Sheesh, is there an end to the vast amounts of knowledge here in the world of Wild guzzi?
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I'm a life long Missourian and I've been to Washington many times but I had no idea it was the corn cob pipe Capitol of the world. Sheesh, is there an end to the vast amounts of knowledge here I'm the world of Wild guzzi?
Kind of like folks in Mississippi towns never know about the famous blues musician that is from their little burg . Speaking of which , are you bringing some Allman Bros , or maybe some mountain music ?
Dusty
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Kind of like folks in Mississippi towns never know about the famous blues musician that is from their little burg . Speaking of which , are you bringing some Allman Bros , or maybe some mountain music ?
Dusty
SHo-nuf Podna, I'll bring the infamous Cedar Vale sound system. A little Statesboro Blues at the campfire sounds good. Although it'll be hard to top the acoustics of the CV barn.
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SHo-nuf Podna, I'll bring the infamous Cedar Vale sound system. A little Statesboro Blues at the campfire sounds good. Although it'll be hard to top the acoustics of the CV barn.
Maybe the bluffs will provide some acoustics . I have a craving for some ARA , the "cowboy song" and third rate romance , and possibly This ol' cowboy by MTB .
Dusty
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Ok, if I can resolve ARA into the Amazing Rhythm Aces I'm just freaking old. How about Mississippi Queen, Humble Pie or Jimmie Vaughan? I might even dig up a little John Fogerty or Crazy Horse.
No promises.
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Ok, if I can resolve ARA into the Amazing Rhythm Aces I'm just freaking old. How about Mississippi Queen, Humble Pie or Jimmie Vaughan? I might even dig up a little John Fogerty or Crazy Horse.
No promises.
Or maybe some Traffic . Sending a PM .
Dusty
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OK fellas , picked up 2 kinds of cheese , 2 kinds of wheat crackers , some blueberry muffins for breakfast , a bag of Snickers bars , a jar of salsa , and some olives . We need a bag of chips maybe for the salsa . Doug is making his famous homemade chili for dinner Sat eve , we may be cold , but not hungry :food:
Dusty
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Fogarty I got, not Jimmie but Stevie. 7000 + songs on the IPOD, surely we can find something we all can all dig on :cool:
Chili for dinner and zippin' up in a sleeping bag? Personal heaters :laugh:
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Fogarty I got, not Jimmie but Stevie. 7000 + songs on the IPOD, surely we can find something we all can all dig on :cool:
Chili for dinner and zippin' up in a sleeping bag? Personal heaters :laugh:
You won't be offended if I sleep on the other side of the holler will you ? :grin:
Dusty
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I assume pics will be taken to help identify the guilty unruly vagrants???
Have a great time....you mid-westerners Guzzi folks know how to Not-a-Rally!
Will be there in spirit...
Jeff
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Oh...and keep an eye on that Dusty character....
I've heard stories!!!
Jeff
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I assume pics will be taken to help identify the guilty unruly vagrants???
Have a great time....you mid-westerners Guzzi folks know how to Not-a-Rally!
Will be there in spirit...
Jeff
I'll do my best to catch some of these ya-hoos doing the voo-do that they do SO WELL and post the evidence.
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Oh...and keep an eye on that Dusty character....
I've heard stories!!!
Jeff
No one person is up to that job , although a couple of women have tried :laugh:
Dusty
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No one person is up to that job , although a couple of women have tried :laugh:
Dusty
Truth is he's probably the one looking after the rest of us. (most sober anyway) :boozing: :boozing: :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:
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Ok, now for the bad news. Dont know where I got turned around but I ended up in Branson and got GPS'd down every country road, 76, 160, etc. Don't like dark , winding, unfamiliar two lane after riding all day. Motelling it somewhere around Cassville. Bummer but more chili for you guys. Cel phones don't work here either. What is this place? I might be right on top of you guys but maybe I'll find you in the morning.
Btw. The rental Street Glide is awesome but my LeMans IV has better suspension and didn't cost $20k.
Cheers,
Tobit
P.S. Real bummer is I have a few Rocky Patels that will have to wait for tomorrow.
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Hi Tobit: We missed you?
Wes
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For Tobit, Come on by Sun. Cassville is only 13 miles away, still got some do-nuts.
Wes
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Thank you Wes for being such a great host! We had a nice time, good company, good campfire and some outstanding chili thanks to Doug, he's the best camp cook ever. Sorry you missed it Tobit, we were looking foreword to meeting you but I'm glad to hear you're OK. Man, at Cassville you were so, so close.
Thanks to everyone that made this a great little campout!
John S.
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What a great place Wes has , and we had a great time . 170 miles home today , all but about 20 were nice twisties , no close encounters with large fauna , only a tiny kitten yesterday , and a friendly dog today , both only required slight adjustment in speed and trajectory :bike-037:
Dusty
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Anyone remember the Gilligan's Island character "Wrong Way Feldman" played by Hans Conried? Guess I should change my forum name.
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After getting lost on Saturday I rode down 90 half awake Sunday morning and may have seen the right mailbox and numbers but each time by there was a vehicle pulling out or behind me.
Looks like I missed a good campout.
Upside is I'm really impressed with the Street Glide, all except the suspension which should be a LOT better. I'll post about it.
Back in Memphis today, I have the SG till this afternoon so I'm going to meander into Mississippi today.
Regards,
Wrong Way Tobit