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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: davedel44 on July 12, 2016, 08:15:58 AM
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This probably doesn't get said enough but I for one truly aprreciate the effort that the contributors, participants, moderators and administrators put into making this forum. The excellent motorcycle and life advice and humor and comraderie make me grateful to be a small part of this virtual community.
Dave
Galveston
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Dave,
Hope to go from virtual to reality (face to face) sometime soon. Yes, this forum helps my day.
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Dave,
The best part of this in MY opinion is the means of getting together at rallies and meeting good old boys like yourself and the humor some of us are able to throw in from time to time. I'd like to see more.
John s
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Yes, getting out riding and actually meeting people is part of the Guzzi experience. If you don't do it you're missing out. Rallies are very relaxing.
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:1: The best group of folks to hang out with , both here and face to face . I could make a list of friends made on this site , but it would take up several pages . Yes , THANKS everyone :bow:
Dusty
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Yes, getting out riding and actually meeting people is part of the Guzzi experience. If you don't do it you're missing out. Rallies are very relaxing.
Agree completely that rallys are an integral part of the Guzzi experience. I make several a year and have promised myself to make more.
LD were not that far away, since we're both retired we should be able to work out a lunch ocassionally. Maybe Paul would join us. Gilhoolies in San Leon serves some kickin seafood.
Dave
Galveston
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Agree completely that rallys are an integral part of the Guzzi experience. I make several a year and have promised myself to make more.
LD were not that far away, since we're both retired we should be able to work out a lunch ocassionally. Maybe Paul would join us. Gilhoolies in San Leon serves some kickin seafood.Dave Galveston
Happy to join if you guys want to set up a time and place, and I'll be happy to make it...
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This probably doesn't get said enough but I for one truly aprreciate the effort that the contributors, participants, moderators and administrators put into making this forum. The excellent motorcycle and life advice and humor and comraderie make me grateful to be a small part of this virtual community.
Dave
Galveston
Yeah, it's the best.
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This probably doesn't get said enough but I for one truly aprreciate the effort that the contributors, participants, moderators and administrators put into making this forum. The excellent motorcycle and life advice and humor and comraderie make me grateful to be a small part of this virtual community.
Dave
Galveston
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Tom
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This probably doesn't get said enough but I for one truly aprreciate the effort that the contributors, participants, moderators and administrators put into making this forum. The excellent motorcycle and life advice and humor and comraderie make me grateful to be a small part of this virtual community.
Dave
Galveston
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Galveston Dave,
You mean this place?
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My schedule gets miraculously unlocked after 7/18 when the Alz clinic closes. Have to run Ms. LD to airport later that week.
So....let's see if we can work out lunch sometime. Paul, would love to see you.
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Yoga Mon and Wed Afternoons. Doc on 25th. Can rearrange anything else so some one pick.
Dave
Galveston
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Any Sat or Sun in July is good for me...
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22nd, 23rd, 29th or 30th believe they open at 11AM.
LD chime in.
Dave
Galveston
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Other local Guzziti also welcome. Chime in might need to make reservations if the even take them pretty casual place.
Dave
Galveston
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Dave, Paul
Saturday the 23rd works best for me. How about 11 lunch so as to beat some heat?
Let me know, I have flexibility.
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This probably doesn't get said enough but I for one truly aprreciate the effort that the contributors, participants, moderators and administrators put into making this forum. The excellent motorcycle and life advice and humor and comraderie make me grateful to be a small part of this virtual community.
Dave
Galveston
For sure, a great bunch.
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Dave, Paul
Saturday the 23rd works best for me. How about 11 lunch so as to beat some heat?
Let me know, I have flexibility.
Good for me...brunch it is then! Any other Houston area riders want to come and meet there...please do so!
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Good for me...brunch it is then! Any other Houston area riders want to come and meet there...please do so!
Sat 23rd 11AM I ride over a little early. See ya there I'll cross post on GRIT site.
Dave
Galveston
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Rodger that, see you then!
I think oyster season is long passed though.
Need to determine an interesting route from Sugar Land...and home
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Just FYI...I don't eat seafood other than fish, so hopefully they've got other goodies there. If it's a purely seafood place...I'll pass this time around and you guys can get drunk on oysters and all that other disgusting bottom feeding crustaceans!
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Rodger that, see you then!
I think oyster season is long passed though.
Need to determine an interesting route from Sugar Land...and home
Interesting would be a tough way to describe the route...maybe a detour thru San Luis Pass and up Galveston island to enjoy the seabreeze and then up to Gilholelyehyoohesh. ..how the hell do you write that name anyway! Hwy 6 is just stoplight hell...hardly worth it...
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Just FYI...I don't eat seafood other than fish, so hopefully they've got other goodies there. If it's a purely seafood place...I'll pass this time around and you guys can get drunk on oysters and all that other disgusting bottom feeding crustaceans!
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No worries Paul, catfish platter, burgers, fried chicken, chicken fried steak, variety of salads.
Dave
Galveston
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No worries Paul, catfish platter, burgers, fried chicken, chicken fried steak, variety of salads.
Dave
Galveston
Health food place then ? :rolleyes: I have never understood the concept of chicken fried steak , analogous to fried green tomatoes , someone was desperate for something to eat .
Dusty
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Health food place then ? :rolleyes: I have never understood the concept of chicken fried steak , analogous to fried green tomatoes , someone was desperate for something to eat .
Dusty
I said salads
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Yeah...Ok....I'm sure i'll find something on the menu! I'll just sit upwind of all the seafood platters, even the smell of oysters makes me green!!
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Before I go to eat there I want to know.
1. Can I see the latest health report.
2. Do they have gluton free food.
3. Can I get a complete recipe so I know how much salt, etc is in the dish.
4. Do they have organic meals.
5. Do all the workers have health cards.
6. What kind of reviews does this place have.
Or maybe I'm so scared I'll stay home and have tofu and organic bean sprouts.
Tex
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I also want to thank everyone on this board for their kindness when dealing with a noob like myself.
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2. Do they have gluton free food.Tex
Only gluttons can eat gluten! come on down Tex...hope you guys had a good ride back from Oregon!!
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jks,
This forum has some amazingly friendly, knowledgeable and talented people. Ask a question, and you get (mostly) very helpful answers. I strongly believe in the value and power of "group mind". This is a result of 40 years in the oil industry dealing with risk. Seismic crews, and drilling rigs, and production platforms, and helicopters, and explosives and really big vehicles can be risky environments. Then there are foreign cultures, lack of medical emergency care, language barriers, and even political revolutions.
I have seen people injured, senselessly maimed, killed, burned, lose fingers, lose eyes, electrocuted, ran over, get lost in the desert and die, lose their way in blizzards and tracked by polar bears for lunch. Yeah, for real. Why is that? Unaware of risks, and in many cases too ego driven to ask questions, or listen to the safety experts or those with more experience. Sometimes even the older seasoned guys get careless. They think they are immune and have nothing to learn. They get lazy and arrogant. Often they are the casualties.
Watch for risk multipliers. An example I have upcoming in August: renting an unfamiliar motorcycle, riding a type of road I encounter infrequently, switch from sea level to very high altitude, likely heavy traffic, possible highway department chip sealing, and knowing the road can be lethal. Grew up riding it. Drive it frequently. Know every curve. This is my home turf. Because of that I am aware of over-confidence as a risk. Some don't get that risk multiplier concept. I do. I have seen people die from over confidence and being ego driven.
Internet forums can be excellent group mind venues. And they can be full of the lazy and arrogant that enjoy passive-agressive, put down games. The height of idiocy is someone on an internet forum condemning someone on the same forum for asking a question. So, when that happens I simply walk away from the confrontation games. And it is a big game: many enjoy the online conflict, and flaming and reactions.
So, my advice is to keep asking questions. Ignore the jerks. We all have much to learn.
Ride well, look down the road and stay focused always. Motorcycle riding is risky. Never forget that.
End of lecture. Be careful who you listen to. Be discerning. Use common sense. Listen to your inner voice.
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jks,
This forum has some amazingly friendly, knowledgeable and talented people. Ask a question, and you get (mostly) very helpful answers. I strongly believe in the value and power of "group mind". This is a result of 40 years in the oil industry dealing with risk. Seismic crews, and drilling rigs, and production platforms, and helicopters, and explosives and really big vehicles can be risky environments. Then there are foreign cultures, lack of medical emergency care, language barriers, and even political revolutions.
I have seen people injured, senselessly maimed, killed, burned, lose fingers, lose eyes, electrocuted, ran over, get lost in the desert and die, lose their way in blizzards and tracked by polar bears for lunch. Yeah, for real. Why is that? Unaware of risks, and in many cases too ego driven to ask questions, or listen to the safety experts or those with more experience. Sometimes even the older seasoned guys get careless. They think they are immune and have nothing to learn. They get lazy and arrogant. Often they are the casualties.
Watch for risk multipliers. An example I have upcoming in August: renting an unfamiliar motorcycle, riding a type of road I encounter infrequently, switch from sea level to very high altitude, likely heavy traffic, possible highway department chip sealing, and knowing the road can be lethal. Grew up riding it. Drive it frequently. Know every curve. This is my home turf. Because of that I am aware of over-confidence as a risk. Some don't get that risk multiplier concept. I do. I have seen people die from over confidence and being ego driven.
Internet forums can be excellent group mind venues. And they can be full of the lazy and arrogant that enjoy passive-agressive, put down games. The height of idiocy is someone on an internet forum condemning someone on the same forum for asking a question. So, when that happens I simply walk away from the confrontation games. And it is a big game: many enjoy the online conflict, and flaming and reactions.
So, my advice is to keep asking questions. Ignore the jerks. We all have much to learn.
Ride well, look down the road and stay focused always. Motorcycle riding is risky. Never forget that.
End of lecture. Be careful who you listen to. Be discerning. Use common sense. Listen to your inner voice.
Ride your own ride LD. I'm a returning rider like you when things get intense, I'll back off and reevaluate the situation. I would suggest that the vast majority of advice offered on this forum is offered in good faith without prejudice.
If I may suggest get out and meet more of us face to face. I can honestly say that the Guzzisti I have met are extremely kind to us less experienced riders and willing to help with mechanical and riding advice.
Hope to see you at Gilhoolies and the GRIT Rally.
Dave
Galveston
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Dave,
Don't worry much-- I am thick skinned, yet when the poodles snarl I pay attention. The polar bear did not get me.
Looking forward to meeting you. Could be hot as blazes though. Cool guys on Guzzis never mind Texas heat though....