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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oldbike54 on July 28, 2016, 03:48:34 PM
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The Turnip called and gave a me a donkey BBQ for not posting info about the GRIT rally (Guzzi Riders in Texas) that the lovely Georgeanne puts on in Lindale. Rather than wrestling the big Texan , thought it might be easier to let everyone know it will be Sep 30- Oct 2 . Beaver will be along shortly to fill in some details .
Oh , and if those dates are wrong , take it up with the Turnip Farmer :laugh:
Dusty
The 33rd ANNUAL GUZZI RIDERS IN TEXAS (GRIT) RALLY.
at the American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15.
Friday, Sept 30 - Sun, Oct 2
Located at 18251 CR 498 in Lindale, Texas.
Free camping is available onsite.
If you need W/E hookups for campers or tent A/C's or heaters, that will cost you $15/night.
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MMMMMMM I love grits! Shrimp & grits, grits & gumbo, cheese grits............ :drool:
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By golly, he's finally perfected that time machine he's spent so much time working on.
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Looking forward to this one! Hope the weather is cool and sunny! :thumb:
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The Turnip called and gave a me a donkey BBQ for not posting info about the GRIT rally that the lovely Georgeanne puts on . Rather than wrestling the big Texan , thought it might be easier to let everyone know it will be Sep 30-Aug 2 . Beaver will be along shortly to fill in some details .
Oh , and if those dates are wrong , take it up with the Turnip Farmer :laugh:
Dusty
Would that be Oct 2???
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Would that be Oct 2???
By golly, he's finally perfected that time machine he's spent so much time working on.
Dunno , it is the Turnip after all :laugh:
Sheesh , how embarrassing , I will fix it :embarrassed:
Dusty
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The 33rd ANNUAL GUZZI RIDERS IN TEXAS (GRIT) RALLY will be held Friday, Sept 30 - Sun, Oct 2 at the American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15 which is located at 18251 CR 498 in Lindale, Texas. Free camping is available onsite. If you need W/E hookups for campers or tent A/C's or heaters, that will cost you $15/night. (No sewer hookups or dump station). Call, pm, or email me to reserve a hookup spot. Bring your own favorite chair! There are some picnic tables scattered around the grounds, but not at each campsite. There is a big fire ring by the lake and plenty of firewood will be available!
All meals are provided except Saturday lunch. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water will be available all the time.
The main event is on Sunday, starting with Ken Hand's delicious homemade dessert breads and ending with a spaghetti lunch, awards, 50/50, and door prizes. It's usually over by about 1:30, but you can hang around as late as you want.
There is plenty to do and see in the area and all the roads are great. There will be a History/Mystery Run with a prize awarded.
Bring your friends and family and your fishing poles with you. There is a lake (no swimming) and a pier and Tex has a paddle boat (also called pedal boat) that you can take out or bring your own non-motorized boat/raft. You can also enjoy a relaxing walk around part of the lake.
For those of you who don't like to camp, there are several motels in Lindale and surrounding areas. There is a huge Flea Market in the nearby town of Canton and area motels fill fast, so if you want a room in Lindale, it's best to make reservations. All the motels are on Hwy 69 by I-20. America's Best Value Inn is on the South side of I-20 on the service road.
America's Best Value Inn 903-882-6145
Hampton Inn 903-882-1002
Best Western Inn 903-882-8884
Comfort Suites 903-882-8613
Laquinta Inn & Suites 903-882-1600
Motel 6 903-882-7800
This is a free rally, so fill the donation bucket and buy lots of 50/50 tickets to help pay expenses!
The weatherman has called for clear skies all weekend, highs in the upper 70's and lows in the low 50's. (will edit this as needed)
For more information, contact MGNOC Texas State Rep Georganne Foster, 903-316-7720 or georganne@suddenlink.net. See ya there!
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My fist Guzzi Rally and one that I would never miss.
Gracious and lovely hostess.
Beautiful venue.
Great grub.
Interesting roads and historic sites nearby.
Put it on your calendar today.
Dave
Galveston
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Retirement is great !!!! I'll definitely be there this year!
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Hey!
I might just be able to make that as I am in for a break, and I have family in the west. Yipeee.
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Retirement is great !!!! I'll definitely be there this year!
Bring the guitar Sam!!
We can get Dave, Kirby and Chris to join in the singing around the campfire... :grin: :grin:
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"I''m an old cowhand.....
Yipeee.
:-)
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May I ask:
--how much gravel road to campsite?
--suggested best route from Houston?
--friendly bunch?
Engineer's mind at work. Could I pack everything into my Ortlieb?
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Dusty,
I need to make a decision soon. Date is prime Colorado aspen time before snow flies. Colorado trip involves air reservations.
Giving Grit serious thought.
Don't want to get stuck in construction zone hell. Route matters.
Never even pitched my tent, or used any of the camp gear.
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May I ask:
--how much gravel road to campsite?
--suggested best route from Houston?
--friendly bunch?
Engineer's mind at work. Could I pack everything into my Ortlieb?
Only gravel road is the 100 feet to get into the VFW, all the rest is paved up till the location! You could walk the 100 feet if needed! Don't overplan it!
Friendly bunch...but of course!
1 tent, 1 sleeping bag, 1 change of clothes if needed...done!
Camping is more fun than a hotel in Lindale, there are plenty but you don't want to ride away from the campfire at night...so best to stay at the campsite and relax.
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Only gravel road is the 100 feet to get into the VFW, all the rest is paved up till the location! You could walk the 100 feet if needed! Don't overplan it!
Please don't go to the VFW! You won't have near as much fun there as you will with us at the American Legion! :) They may not take too kindly to someone setting up camp outside their facility.
Lucydad, I like to go through Brookshire and head north and east, staying off the interstate. Nicer roads and less traffic. I can look at my map and post a few routes if you are interested. Hang around for a week after the GRIT rally and head up to Talihina to the OK campout!
Of course it's a friendly bunch. I've never been to an unfriendly Moto Guzzi Rally! Even my grandkids are there for the Sunday festivities!
Pics from the past:
Tex, Randy Tefft (New Hampshire), and Timothy Barlow (Washington), don't they look like a friendly bunch?
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Phil from North Dakota (even Spyders are allowed)
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Bob Belton (Missouri?) and Frank Wedge (Kansas) riding a Stone
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Gravel Guy Mark cookin' supper
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Beaver
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Yes, nice pix and smiles on faces. We all know TEXAS has the most friendly people with the possible exception of Kazakhstan.
A couple of "stupid" questions please.
-- is the power so I could recharge my iPhone for communication and navigation?
-- is there cell phone reception?
-- are there sanitary facilities, or is this dig a hole primitive camping? Porto-potties? Any showers or bring towelettes?
--water available?
--ravenous bug city? mosquitoes, gnats, chiggers?
Sorry again, and apologies. I have done a lot of camping in Wyoming and Alaska and way backcountry NM, MT and such. But thats a long time ago.
Looking at my calendar and weather possibilities in San Juan County, Colorado at 9300 feet. I need a late winter to make GRIT work.
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gonna un-sticky this until 30 days out.
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Comon LD make the plunge, it's not rocket surgery. Improvise and overcome. You're overthinking this waaaaaaay too much. It's time you used that big Agnes tent you bought 2 yrs ago. Go have fun!
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I've been to 44 of the 45 Nationals and average 4-5 other Guzzi rallies a year. Never ONCE have I asked a question about a rally. I go, I discover, I have a good time. Maybe it helps that I have an 8th grade education from a one room country school.
The American Legion is NOT a gun free zone as we have a gun range. No need to worry about the wild hogs, armadillos, possums, boa constrictors, cotton mouths, etc.
I need to ask Beaver if the mosquitos carry the zika virus.
FYI I'm Alfred Neumans cousin. What, me worry? You wont have to worry if Beaver posts a picture of my cousin, Slicer.
Tex
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Here's Tex with his cousin Slicer. With them and some Deep Woods Off, we should be fine.
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Here's Tex with his cousin Slicer. With them and some Deep Woods Off, we should be fine.
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They provide lots of shade :grin:
Dusty
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Bring the guitar Sam!!
We can get Dave, Kirby and Chris to join in the singing around the campfire... :grin: :grin:
Well, Guitar on MC is not always optimum, I'll figure something out... see you then!
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They provide lots of shade :grin:
Dusty
Cousin slicer looks like a fun dude to hang out with! I know ken is one of the funniest old boys in this clan.
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Cousin slicer looks like a fun dude to hang out with! I know ken is one of the funniest old boys in this clan.
If a tornado blows through I'm positioning myself between those two :laugh:
Dusty
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Look how slim and trim Tex looks next to his cousin!
Beaver
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Look how slim and trim Tex looks next to his cousin!
Beaver
:laugh: And you tell me to play nice , ouch :evil:
Dusty
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One of my favorite pics from a couple years ago in Hearne on our Equidistant Ride.
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^^ Wow! That's like a chart of the arc of a Guzzi rider's life through the years! LOL :boozing:
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^^ Wow! That's like a chart of the arc of a Guzzi rider's life through the years! LOL :boozing:
Another good one: It's good to be the "youngster" ha ha!
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Another good one: It's good to be the "youngster" ha ha!
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Strange , Georgeanne gets prettier every year , the rest of that bunch not so much :evil:
Dusty
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One of my favorite pics from a couple years ago in Hearne on our Equidistant Ride.
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All of you that are parents need to show your kids what good clean living will make you look like compared to an overweight, cigar smoking. wind sucking cardiovascular cripple that surprises the medical profession by making it to 73.
Living large and enjoying it,
Tex
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Sorry, Paul consumes FAR too much huckleberry ice cream and beer to be considered 'living clean'... :grin: :boozing:
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This is one of my favorite "Tex" pictures
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He does clean up pretty good too! Recognize the Legion Lake?
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After those Pics' I need to try real hard to make it to the GRIT...but it might? be on a beemer..bet that won't matter.
Yipeee
:-)
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Sorry, Paul consumes FAR too much huckleberry ice cream and beer to be considered 'living clean'... :grin: :boozing:
Hhhhmmm...Huckleber ry! Yummy!!
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After those Pics' I need to try real hard to make it to the GRIT...but it might? be on a beemer..bet that won't matter.
Yipeee
:-)
Yours won't be the only beemer there!
Beaver
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gonna un-sticky this until 30 days out.
Just checking...presume the Sticky GRIT-y rally will proceed as usual this year? I need a little Guzzi ride here...bringing a guest this time...now to find room for my tent and stuff...will be fun packing!!
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Just checking...presume the Sticky GRIT-y rally will proceed as usual this year? I need a little Guzzi ride here...bringing a guest this time...now to find room for my tent and stuff...will be fun packing!!
Yep, we'll be here as usual! Fri - Sun. See ya when you get here!
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Beaver
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bringing a guest this time
Lucydad? :evil:
Dave
Galveston
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You guys are brutal :shocked: :laugh:
Dusty
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Lucydad? :evil:
Dave
Galveston
Who's that? :)
Actually my better 1/2!
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Who's that? :)
Actually my better 1/2!
Ah a delightful addition to an already stellar event!
Dave
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Ya'll come to Lindale for the Guzzi Riders in Texas (GRIT) Rally.
Aka the Best Little Rally in Texas.
Beautiful and spacious venue in the Texas piney woods.
Spaces with electrical hookups or set up you tent in the woods.
Fishing lake with real fish. Wide selection of hotels in town a a couple of miles from Rally site. Interesting rides and sights.
Delicious food, great comraderie, tire kicking and tall - tale telling by a distinguished man of heroic proportions.
Meet the hostess with the mostest and her hard working crew.
Dine on a lovingly-prepared spaghetti feast. Spend the evening around the fire pit listening to the music of Amarillo and Abilene, with the friendliest people and the prettiest women you've ever seen.
Don't miss it!
Dave
Galveston
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Dang Dave , maybe you missed your calling :bow:
Dusty
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Folks. You don't want to miss this one. It is more betterer than some
of the others. Just a great time. In Texas. What more is there to say?
Well. Wait . . .
Rumor has it there will be a mysterious, undisclosed, mystery surprise this year.
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Again this year there will be lagniappe and Dusty's favorite..codswallo p!
The dessert breads are made and in the freezer. Made extra banana split bread this year. Took two loaves to the American Legion and didn't even get to bring home the crumbs.
My cuz Slicer stopped by and said he couldn't make it Sat night to the rally as Mineola was having a "Ladies night out." Slicer, you won't get throwed, throad throde out, but you will get rolled out of town.
Tex
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Folks. You don't want to miss this one. It is more betterer than some
of the others. Just a great time. In Texas. What more is there to say?
Well. Wait . . .
Rumor has it there will be a mysterious, undisclosed, mystery surprise this year.
Uh oh, it doesn't have anything to do with Golden Turnips, does it?
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I have a show Friday night, will be there Saturday and Sunday !!
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I'll be there this year. Hopefully coming on Fri to camp and relax in the hammock for an extra day.
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It's looking good! :thumb:
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Yes our rain hit this evening, bringing in the cold front! No tornadoes and no floods! Weather for the rally will be perfect!
Bettythebear, I've got your Youngest Rider award all ready for you! :)
Sam Baker, you gonna put a show on for us around the campfire?
See y'all soon,
Beaver
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Counting the days...weather looks perfect.
Going to bring up some Polish Poppyseed cake I just bought in Toronto to see if Tex enjoy it as much as his breakfast breads...maybe even convince him to incorporate into next year's menu!
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Mmmm, sounds yummy Paul! Don't eat it all before you get here! :)
Beaver
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Mmmm, sounds yummy Paul! Don't eat it all before you get here! :)
Beaver
Never fear!! I bought an extra one just for the rally!!!
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Does anyone know if real gasoline is available near the rally site?
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Does anyone know if real gasoline is available near the rally site?
The premium at the stations is supposed to be real gas.
FWIW. I run the cheapest reg I can find.
See you soon,
Tex
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There are some gas stations at Lake Fork, 20 - 30 miles north west of Lindale that advertise ethanol-free gas.
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Going to bring up some Polish Poppyseed cake I just bought in Toronto to see if Tex enjoy it as much as his breakfast breads...maybe even convince him to incorporate into next year's menu!
Paul, Ken won a can of Polish at the National Rally in Virginia a few years ago. He wasn't sure what it was for, but he was thinking maybe it would be a tasty spread on your Polish Poppyseed cake. Should he bring it with him?
Beaver
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Hi Georgeann,
By all means...let's see what it is. Generally Poppy Seed cake is eaten without anything else on top, but I'd be curious to see what the contents are. I'll also bring 1/2 a loaf of walnut bread - same shape as the Poppy Seed Cake, but made with walnuts. These are all typical Eastern European pastries...highly addictive ones...my dad used to bring them back from Poland on his trips...very special treats!
Looks like we'll be headed up Saturday with Tom and my buddy Rob as well...should be there mid afternoonish...
Weather is just perfect for riding...wish I could take a whole week off to go and ride!
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GRIT, this weekend!
Pack your bags and hit the road!
Randy Tefft, the New Hampshire rep, is already here.
Beaver
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Leaving the coast early tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you and Turnip.
Dave
Galveston
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David Rose & myself or going to leave about 8 am think you can find two trees close enouft together for that hamick? Rudyr
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The word is that again this year there will crudites that adds the coup de grace to such an outstanding rally.
Yep, Randy is here. Let the codswallop begin.
OK. Trivia question. Guess what unusual item Randy has in his saddlebag?
Tex
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David Rose & myself or going to leave about 8 am think you can find two trees close enouft together for that hamick? Rudyr
Lots of trees. Will be good to see ya'll.
Pet Rose for me.
Dave
Galveston
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Paul:
As to this "Polish Poppyseed" bread you profess to possess. Is this the blue or white variety of poppyseed??
Are these poppy-seeds the nice stuff from the Q'reb highlands region of northeast Afghanistan? Or just cheap stuff you can pick up most anywhere in Pakistan?
Organic? Steel cut?
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For the first time in my life...I am stumped....all I know is they are tasty poppy seeds!!! I suspect they were specially harvested near the Khyber pass, carried by mule train to the western border where they were loaded into the trunk of a 1932 Pierce Arrow driven by Dirk Pitt.... And made their way thru Isfahan to The Straits of Hormuz, where they were lovingly handed off to a hyper fast cigarette boat up to Dubai, put on a plane to Wroclaw, Poland... Turned into a delicious poppyseed cake and sent to Canada... Where they were purchased by yours truly... Carried in my hand luggage and are waiting patiently to be shared this weekend with my Texas Guzzisti friends... The ones who can maKe it thru the gravel road entrance to the HQ of GRIT!!
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Or they could just be Toronto windowbox :shocked:
Dusty
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I'll be heading up today from Lockhart about1-2pm. Hopefully will be there before dark to set up tent and hammock. Can't wait!
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Damn , wish I was there , but real life and all ... Pics please .
Dusty
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Sorry you guys are missing this one! The venue, the camping, the weather, and the riding are EPIC...Thanks, Georgeann and Tiurnip!!
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The fire is going, dinner was delicious, the music is flowing...
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I would say that Randy has Iron Mike's ashes
Tomb
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I called to say "Aloha!" from Hawaii. :cool:
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Had a FANTASTIC time! Beautiful venue and great folks... :thumb:
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It was a great weekend, thanks Beeevee for pulling it together again this year!! Food was great!! Venue was perfect!! Good to see all the Guzzi riders!!
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As always...another fabulous GRIT rally...we had perfect weather riding 2 up loaded with gear and it was great to have my riding buddy Tom (Nova on the Stelvio) along as well, super to see friends again and a big thanks to Tex and Beaver and Prescott and family for all the hard work putting the event together. My only loss...somewhere from 50 miles into the rally, my GoPro Session mysteriously came off the bike, so no video. If anyone found it at the Rally site, I'd appreciate letting me know.
Ages I think went from 2 to 75...so it seems like a new generation of riders is already being Guzzi-trained...
Sam serenaded us on the guitar with many a song, Huckleberry Junior (Two Wings) joined in his Basso Baritone and we all enjoyed the evening campfires. Fun to see many familiar faces and meet some new folks as well!
We had a great time...allow me to consume some of your bandwidth and share some photos here, I'm sure others will post as well:
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:thumb: How were the temp's? Safe to swim in the lake/pond or is that a holding pond for gators?
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:thumb: How were the temp's? Safe to swim in the lake/pond or is that a holding pond for gators?
How many different ways can you say perfect... :) Couldn't have been better. No swimming...we let the pond stay in its natural serene state of bliss, with the fog lifting off in the early morning hours, mirror reflection of the surrounding forest.
The only missing Armadillo's were that Dusty and the Jackal didn't show up!!
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Okay, so not hot enough for swimming.
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I am advised, by credible but anonymous sources, that Dusty has never once been to the Texas GRIT Rally in Lindale. Not once. As in never.
Before I cast aspersions, I'd like to hear from Dusty as to whether these allegations are true.
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I am advised, by credible but anonymous sources, that Dusty has never once been to the Texas GRIT Rally in Lindale. Not once. As in never.
Before I cast aspersions, I'd like to hear from Dusty as to whether these allegations are true.
I find it best to avoid Texas , for reasons best left unsaid ...Wait , do you know a good attorney :laugh:
Dusty
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Very nice location. :thumb: Is that Karl Werth sitting behind the Dog?
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Very nice location. :thumb: Is that Karl Werth sitting behind the Dog?
I think that is Rudy .
Dusty
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I find it best to avoid Texas , for reasons best left unsaid ...Wait , do you know a good attorney :laugh:
Dusty
I think all the warrants are expired, except for that one pesky one :evil:
I haven't been to that rally since '99 and it pleases me to see how it's grown. I miss it, especially Turnip and the run to StJoeseph with Ace and the fellers afterwards.
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I think that is Rudy .
Dusty
Correct again!
Wow...Dusty has never been to GRIT...that does seem like a travesty...Prescott, you'll just have to work on him a bit this weekend. You guys enjoy the Okie and hopefully the fog is not too bad on the Scenic Byway. Give my regards to Queen Wilhelmina!
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Correct again!
Wow...Dusty has never been to GRIT...that does seem like a travesty...Prescott, you'll just have to work on him a bit this weekend. You guys enjoy the Okie and hopefully the fog is not too bad on the Scenic Byway. Give my regards to Queen Wilhelmina!
It was beautiful yesterday!
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What a GREAT looking bike! :thumb: Looks like you had fun, Nick!
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Talked to the Commander at the American Legion tonight and he put GRIT on the calendar for next year! SOOOO, mark your calendars for Friday September 29 - Sunday October 1, 2017. See you next year!
Beaver
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Sad to say it but I never got over there either 😕. And I only would have had to cross half of AZ, all of NM, and half of Texas to get there 😊.
Tom
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Talked to the Commander at the American Legion tonight and he put GRIT on the calendar for next year! SOOOO, mark your calendars for Friday September 29 - Sunday October 1, 2017. See you next year!
Beaver
Soooo the drinks are at the post prices or do I have to show my membership card? :azn:
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Soooo the drinks are at the post prices or do I have to show my membership card? :azn:
Don't believe the post sells alcohol.
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Bummer. Dry county?
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Tom, You can buy beer and wine in Lindale, but the Legion doesn't have a bar.
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Tlhe American Legion in Lindale has a gun range. Gun range + bar, not a good pair.
At our monthly meeting last night Beaver had a nice note thanking the Legion for the use of the grounds. She paid for the use of the pavilion plus added a good amount as an extra. I'm proud of you!
Tex
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The American Legion is always a good cause as is the VFW. :thumb: