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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oldbike54 on January 13, 2016, 06:29:34 PM
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Aug 5-7 , Lake Joy .
Dusty
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See www.wmgr.org (http://www.wmgr.org) for details
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worth attending even if you don't ride a Guzzi
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Been there done that, several times. Now it's too far.
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If you put enough air in a Rokon's tires, won't it float!?
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Yea but it would take a year or two to get there.
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Yea but it would take a year or two to get there.
Don't the currents run this way ? come see us Jim :thumb: :grin:
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I have missed out the past number of years. Too much on my Riding plate. Hopefully, I will be there this August if the fishing is terrible in Canada.
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Pretty part of the country, nice roads, good campground. My bar tab for the weekend would be more than the cost of this rally with all the food, beverages, etc. included. :boozing: :smiley:
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Only rally where you can take a short ride and have a great Limburger and onion sammich and wash it down with a mug of spotted cow! What a place!
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Don't leave the Braunschweiger off of the sandwich. It's the main fuel of the sandwich.
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My bar tab for the weekend would be more than the cost of this rally with all the food, beverages, etc. included. :boozing: :smiley:
Ah Yes.... Someone very dear to me described them as "Continuous Artesian Taps".
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WI Rally is right up at the top of my most anticipated events of the year. :afro:
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WI Rally is right up at the top of my most anticipated events of the year. :afro:
Yep. :1: I've been to rallies all over the country, and like Wisconsin the best.
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I have it on my riding calendar and have alerted my riding friends about the dates. As always, I plan on arriving Thursday and having a very good time that weekend.
Ride safe.
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I have to make up my mind.......Sturgis on the Ambo with the AMCA club or WI with the Guzzi gang on the Bassa. :wink:
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Y'all are gonna be in my backyard. Might try and stop by.
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Yep. :1: I've been to rallies all over the country, and like Wisconsin the best.
That is good marketing! I'm in for this year.
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That is good marketing! I'm in for this year.
If you're in Traverse City, contact Randy Petersen (lives in Honor, MI) and follow the big red Norge. He and Louise are regular attendees at this rally.
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Been on the road in front of the rally site. :sad:
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If you're in Traverse City, contact Randy Petersen (lives in Honor, MI) and follow the big red Norge. He and Louise are regular attendees at this rally.
Yup, already have! I helped Randy pull the motor on his Norge a few days ago. Great guy, good friend.
Looking forward to it!
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...I helped Randy pull the motor on his Norge a few days ago. Great guy, good friend....r
What happened? As I recall, he had the engine out last year to change the rear crank seal. Sounds like he may have another problem -- or -- it could be he just likes to tear things apart and put them back together again.
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Gotta have *something* to do in upper Michigan in the Winter.. :smiley:
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We will most likely be there, baring something unusual comes up.
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Gotta have *something* to do in upper Michigan in the Winter.. :smiley:
sorry for the hi-jack....but
Randy in his shop
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Yes, I've heard about his shop but I don't see the beer refrigerator. Does he just let it sit outside to keep cool?
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Yes, I've heard about his shop but I don't see the beer refrigerator. Does he just let it sit outside to keep cool?
Ha,
Louise likes beer more than Randy.
did the photo work?
not sure what I am doing wrong.
Shop is perfect...everythin g in it's place...just like an engineer.
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Gotta have *something* to do in upper Michigan in the Winter.. :smiley:
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lets try this again.
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HHmmm...very tempting, just about 2 hours from my Mom's place near Hartford...might just figure out how to swing this!
Can't miss an opportunity for a summer time double brat and some sweet corn in Skansin!
Just a helluva a ride up from Houston...might have to make a 2 stager out of it!
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Gotta have *something* to do in upper Michigan in the Winter.. :smiley:
Yeah.....you're not 'pose to poach deer during the Winter in the UP. :laugh:
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HHmmm...very tempting, just about 2 hours from my Mom's place near Hartford...might just figure out how to swing this!
Can't miss an opportunity for a summer time double brat and some sweet corn in Skansin!
Just a helluva a ride up from Houston...might have to make a 2 stager out of it!
Todd (RIP) came up from Youstan..
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Todd (RIP) came up from Youstan..
:laugh: :laugh: Hhmmm did he now!
Todd helped me many times here in town, maybe I should do an homage ride up
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:laugh: :laugh: Hhmmm did he now!
Todd helped me many times here in town, maybe I should do an homage ride up
Absolutely. :smiley:
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In case anyone is on the fence, WMGR is running this rally as a full service event on a year by year basis. As long as Pyro Dan is willing to do it, we will continue. No guarantees once he retires.
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In case anyone is on the fence, WMGR is running this rally as a full service event on a year by year basis. As long as Pyro Dan is willing to do it, we will continue. No guarantees once he retires.
Buy you Moto Guzzi relays here.
http://www.dpguzzi.com/
Dean
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I did! :thumb: Still haven't made the Wisconsin Rally. The National gets in the way. :grin:
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In case anyone is on the fence, WMGR is running this rally as a full service event on a year by year basis. As long as Pyro Dan is willing to do it, we will continue. No guarantees once he retires.
Just out of curiosity...what is meant by a "full service event", trying to compare that other official MGNOC rallies I have been to...
I presume it means at least a couple 2-tree Double Brats with da Werks are included, but I don't want to assume, ya hey!
Thanks!
May have to go visit Dave and get one of these T-shirts he had stuffed in his saddle bags:
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I did! :thumb: Still haven't made the Wisconsin Rally. The National gets in the way. :grin:
Tom, you have been to far more Natinonals than I, but some years the WI rally out pulls the Nat by a pretty good number of attendees! Been to many WI that topped 300, last year was just north of 240 as I recall, and good lord to they have the benefits!
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Full service means that included in your registration is :
2 nights camping
2 dinners
2 continental breakfasts
Coffee, soda, adult beverages from the artesian taps ( many of which are microbrews )
Pin and cup
Awards
Sometimes even a few door prizes.
If conditions are favorable, a golf cart parade
Poker run, ice cream ride, lunch ride.
All this as opposed to a bring your own everything or Not a Rally.
It takes a lot of planning and a good crew of volunteers to make this happen.
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Excellent...thanks for the additional info! Sounds like a must do Rally!!
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Yeah....full service. Park your bike. Eat, drink, fall down into your tent. Next morning ride the pave whoop de doos. Park your bike. Eat, drink, fall down into your tent. repeat. I like those rallies. :drool: :thumb:
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So Dan, what's on the micro brew list????
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So Dan, what's on the micro brew list????
Last year, there was something for everyone. Pick your style, you'll be happy. :smiley: (within reason, of course, but a crossroads in Wisconsin isn't a reason to build a micro brewery, it's a reason to build four micro breweries.) :shocked:
And NA beer, root beer, various soft drinks, many times plate after plate of most excellent Wisconsin cheese.. the list goes on.
Miss this rally at your peril. :smiley: I've been everywhere, man.. Wisconsin rox.
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I need a brat... :thumb:
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I need a brat... :thumb:
50 lbs ought to suffice. Hope you can wait till we cook em.
All details are under control. Even have some special guest appearances planned.
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50 lbs ought to suffice. Hope you can wait till we cook em.
All details are under control. Even have some special guest appearances planned.
Luigi ?
Dusty
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Luigi ?
Dusty
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No, his brother Mario. :grin:
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Luigi ?
Dusty
Wish I could make it....but not this year. Next year for sure.
Sounds like a good one!
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I start packing tomorrow. It's been a few years since I've made it and a new "stitch" has been on a hanger for 7 months awaiting it's first ride! :thumb:
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I start packing tomorrow. It's been a few years since I've made it and a new "stitch" has been on a hanger for 7 months awaiting it's first ride! :thumb:
We'll be looking fwd to seeing you, JU. I'm catching up on last minute things myself. Been so busy I haven't even had time to clean the California rust, dust, and corrosion off the Mighty Scura. Maybe you could give me a few tips? :grin:
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Spray with 409. Let stand for a cup of coffee. Hose down. Take a weed blower and air dry. Concentrate on controls and any pivot pieces. OR not. Check lube levels and ride.
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Weather looks great.. :thumb: It always rains at the Wisconsin rally, so they're going to get that over with Thursday night. Then..
FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 60.
SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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I suggest that people don't forget to bring whatever bug stuff you like to use. I wasn't thinking about it, consequently I was breakfast for the local mosquitos this morning.
You won't want to stand still very long without it.
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Oh for the days of just packing the motorcycle and riding to the rally. :rolleyes: When Dorcia goes, she loads the van to where nothing else will go in before she pronounces it ready. :evil: :smiley:
The chook said, "Aaaakk, I'm a FREE RANGE chicken! Please tell me this is the last time you do this.."
You've got it, pal. Off to the Kid's at Lake Como, Wisconsin.
See you all this weekend.
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I know the feeling. Here's a pix for the AZ packing with two bicycles inside....the motorcycle was towed.
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I really love my wife but so glad she has no desire to attend a Guzzi rally. We used to pack up like that just to have a picnic at the beach when we lived at Virginia Beach.
Dean
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I really love my wife but so glad she has no desire to attend a Guzzi rally. We used to pack up like that just to have a picnic at the beach when we lived at Virginia Beach.
Dean
Yup! been there last month on the week long trip with the van. Came home and left for two weeks in a Corvette with only two carry-ons and had more then enough with us.
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Y'ep on the over packing. Had to put the wife on a baggage diet when we went on the "Honeymoon". I limited her to one carry-on. Had to explain to her about non-revenue travel and not checking in baggage. Whittled it down to 3 shoes and the ones she was wearing. No need for a hair dryer etc. Some basic outfits with interchangeable items. Letting her know that we would do laundry. There wouldn't be a need for a month's worth of clothes because I wasn't schlepping the bags through customs, check-in and baggage claims for 9 different airports. :tongue:
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Hey, you guys have it easy! I have the wife, 2 grandkids and 3 other people's camping gear. Also have to bring a circus tent, 50 lbs of brats, a couple of Hungarian summer sausages and beer kegs, in case there's anything left over.
Not complaining mind you, this is what life is all about.
We're leaving within the hour.
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Hey Cris! Thanks for putting this on. :thumb: If'n I make the rally in the future, I'll cook. :grin:
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Enjoy the Brats fellas! Wish I could have made it...no dice this year. Will aim for next year!!
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Have a great weekend guys and gals!
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Have a great weekend guys and gals!
:1: We are expecting pictures and some reports .
Dusty
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Wx is perfect, as forecast. Just looking around, I'd say over 250 are here already. Maybe more. This is going to be a good one. ☺
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Randy don't forget my T-shirt… LOL
Extra large longsleeve
I will try not to feel guilty as heck for wearing the T-shirt without attending… Will definitely attend next year.... Family reunion this year
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Any one day pass available? I live about 15 mins away...
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15 min. away would make it easier to camp out. Lower the risk of DUI. Eat, drink fall into tent. :wink:
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The Kid's place is only 100 miles or so from the rally site, so we are some of the first back. It was one of the best ever. Glorious weather, as forecast. 288 (from memory) attended. Also from memory, 16 1/2 kegs from the ever flowing taps. (!) I don't know how many pounds of Wisconsin's finest cheese. :smiley: The Wisconsin guys and girls *know* how to put on a rally, and it ran like a well oiled machine.
Thanks!!
Dorcia is still headed this way in the van and has my phone with her. A few pix later.
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Any one day pass available? I live about 15 mins away...
If you're that close, why wouldn't you just stay?
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Camped back in the woods making coffee in the morning. The lake is in the background.
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HQ
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Early campers setting up..
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Hoss's uhh, Guzzi. :smiley:
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Lining up for the lunch run
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Unfortunately, I didn't take any pix on the road. Pat from Tennessee came for the first time and was surprised at the nice roads, bucolic scenery, etc.
If you weren't there, you should have been.. :smiley:
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Looks like a great rally. Those numbers rival a Nat'l!
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Ditto to what Chuck said. Thanks to all the organizers for their hard work. The turnout rivals what a "National" pulls! Great seeing a lot of Guzzi pals I've not seen for years. :boozing:
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Thanks to all that put it on!!! My friends KLR650 was out of commission, so I let him "borrow" my 2009 V7 Classic. I may never get that bike back from him. He just turned 36, this was his first rally, and now he wants to go to all of them. Now he understands why I like these bikes so much after a 700 mile weekend trip from Milwaukee to Belmont. All back roads.
I also had no idea that there were a ton of trails between the campground and the highway. A golf cart ride at 1:30 AM Sunday morning was quite fun...sorry if we woke anybody up.
Ken
P.S. Chuck had the quote of the weekend when he saw us drinking beer at 9am Sunday. "You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning", or something like that. I think I just shrugged and finished my beer...
Ken
Campsite:
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We just got back late yesterday afternoon. Had a really great time and the weather was absolutely perfect - couldn't ask for better. I wound up taking my R1100RT so that my girlfriend would be comfortable on Saturday's lunch ride (she drove her car - we camped in style). Were I to have a riding friend without a bike, I would have loaned them my LeMans III. I am going to try and bring my LeMans next year as I would have been the only person with an old series LeMans there. Oh yeah, thanks again to everyone in the Wisconsin club who did all the hard work involved. A special thanks to Maynard for loaning me his kick stand disk after my RT decided to lay down in the soft grass. :grin:
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Correction
17-1/2 kegs, many pounds of cheese and sausages :boozing:
281 official count, but at least one more showed up after midnight on Saturday so wasn't counted.
The Kid's place is only 100 miles or so from the rally site, so we are some of the first back. It was one of the best ever. Glorious weather, as forecast. 288 (from memory) attended. Also from memory, 16 1/2 kegs from the ever flowing taps. (!) I don't know how many pounds of Wisconsin's finest cheese. :smiley: The Wisconsin guys and girls *know* how to put on a rally, and it ran like a well oiled machine.
Thanks!!
Dorcia is still headed this way in the van and has my phone with her. A few pix later.
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The rally was a major success using every matrix I can think of! :afro:
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17-1/2 kegs, many pounds of cheese and sausages :boozing:
My point for staying there even if you lived nearby. :evil: :food: :food: :food:
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The German Brick Cheese was like no cheese I have smelled or tasted, and with a little luck I will never have to again!!!! And I truly enjoy a good strong Limburger.
I'm not kidding, it was off the hook wicked bad! On the other hand, there was bountiful wonderful cheese and sausage available to all both nights. In my opinion, no body puts on a rally with the magic of the WI crew. Im not knocking the wonderful work the IL and IA crews do, they are great too, its just WI is outrageous. :laugh:
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The German Brick Cheese was like no cheese I have smelled or tasted, and with a little luck I will never have to again!!!! And I truly enjoy a good strong Limburger.
I'm not kidding, it was off the hook wicked bad! On the other hand, there was bountiful wonderful cheese and sausage available to all both nights. In my opinion, no body puts on a rally with the magic of the WI crew. Im not knocking the wonderful work the IL and IA crews do, they are great too, its just WI is outrageous. :laugh:
Uh, yeah. Dorcia handed me a piece and said it was pretty sharp. Gaaaa! It smelled like I'd been digging in my crack after not showering for a month. :shocked: I had a tough time washing the delicate organic aroma off my fingers. :smiley: It made Limburger sort of like a mild swiss.. :smiley: :boozing:
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'ey........sounds like stinky tofu doesn't smell that bad. :grin:
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Stinky tofu is not in the same league, pal..
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Stinky tofu is not in the same league, pal..
Yeah.....that's what I mean. Some cheeses are really rank. :grin:
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Oh the smell! Your right Chuck, I had to suffer with the smell on my fingers until I got home Sunday afternoon. The stuff seemed to hang on like a nasty leech on a mission!
My only wish is that Sergio could have been there to take part in the horror. He was always so proud of his ability to LOVE Limburger...
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I have come to the conclusion many years ago that people who enjoy limburger either have nose problems or that they just enjoy the smell of a rotting sheep carcass, but then that is just my opinion.
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Nothing like dead rotting organic matter to get the olfactory senses going. :evil:
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The German Brick Cheese was like no cheese I have smelled or tasted, and with a little luck I will never have to again!!!!
It's proper rally name is......toe jam
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I think Chuck named it A$$crack. :grin:
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Yup, Widmers cheese up in Theresa in Dodge County makes a brick that you can buy from mild all the way through toe jam to a$$crack. Very delicious! Learned it from his Swiss father, and as I understand it, still uses bricks.
As the cheesemaker says, "it develops robust flavor." Robust indeed!
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Probably helps to have brown mustard to dip in and a stout to wash it down.
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Probably helps to have brown mustard to dip in and a Draino to wash it down.
FTFY :smiley:
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Well thanks bunches fellas , not only have you completely removed any desire to attend the 'Sconsin rally , but you have ruined my dinner also . Thanks a lot :tongue:
Dusty
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Anytime, we can help. Jus' tryin' to help you stay on your diet. :grin: :grin:
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Does the brick come in cheese curd or string cheese format as well like the cheese from Hustisford?
Just imagine you could play a practical joke at the next camp out and throw a few of these smaller bits into someone's tent, just for fun...they'd be hunting for hours to find the source!! Oh the horror!! :thumb: :thumb:
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http://www.widmerscheese.com/brick-curds-1-lb/
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Thanks to all that put it on!!! My friends KLR650 was out of commission, so I let him "borrow" my 2009 V7 Classic. I may never get that bike back from him. He just turned 36, this was his first rally, and now he wants to go to all of them. Now he understands why I like these bikes so much after a 700 mile weekend trip from Milwaukee to Belmont. All back roads.
I also had no idea that there were a ton of trails between the campground and the highway. A golf cart ride at 1:30 AM Sunday morning was quite fun...sorry if we woke anybody up.
Ken
P.S. Chuck had the quote of the weekend when he saw us drinking beer at 9am Sunday. "You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning", or something like that. I think I just shrugged and finished my beer...
Ken
Campsite:
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:1: BTDT. :wink:
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Loved the T-Shirt Design this year. Great Job all around. !!!!!!!