Author Topic: The giant WG National threadfest (Read 742404 times)

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3240 on:** March 21, 2021, 07:06:30 PM »

Quote from: kirby1923 on March 21, 2021, 11:02:47 AM

Pitcher..love ghost towns but lead...would you guys have to wear a mask or get a vaccination against lead poisoning?

I used to ride the BULTACO on those chat piles in the 80's Actually that eyeball on the back of my neck has become quite handy.

I saw a corvair dune buggy get swallowed up one day in a crater at the top of a big chat pile. The harder he tried to get out, the faster the chat moved in. He hiked back to the truck.

:-)

I'm always more worried about being swallowed up by a sink hole in Picher

Dusty

ChuckH · « **Reply #3241 on:** March 22, 2021, 04:38:35 AM »

The Batfish, (SS-310), a WW II, Balao Class submarine is located in a park in Muskogee, OK for those interested in such things. It has the distinction of having sunk three Japanese submarines in a 72 hour period late in the War.

Unfortunately, it suffered flood damage last year and needed some repairs. I need to check to see if it is ready for tours this year before heading down that way.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #3242 on:** March 22, 2021, 06:30:29 AM »

From ChuckH:

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The Batfish, (SS-310), a WW II, Balao Class submarine is located in a park in Muskogee, OK for those interested in such things. It has the distinction of having sunk three Japanese submarines in a 72 hour period late in the War.

Unfortunately, it suffered flood damage last year and needed some repairs. I need to check to see if it is ready for tours this year before heading down that way.

Seems rather ironic.
GliderJohn

life member · « **Reply #3243 on:** March 22, 2021, 11:02:24 AM »

I've never been to it. Is it a good rally? Mosquitoes? Flies? Clean toilets and showers? It's 249 miles from Larned. Seems like every year the weather is bad.

JC85 · « **Reply #3244 on:** March 22, 2021, 11:42:58 AM »

Quote from: life member on March 22, 2021, 11:02:24 AM

I've never been to it. Is it a good rally? Mosquitoes? Flies? Clean toilets and showers? It's 249 miles from Larned. Seems like every year the weather is bad.

I've only been one time, but I enjoyed it enough to be planning on going back, this year. It's more of a chill campout than a full on rally, which I like. Interesting folks with interesting bikes, swapping stories and sharing some drinks around a campfire sort of vibe. The toilets are decent. Standard campground style. The city built a nice new shower house, a few years back. Overall, I recommend it. Good times.

Shorty · « **Reply #3245 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:03:14 PM »

Good place to visit with long time Guzzi folk as well as newbies. Held in a classic 100 year old park pavillion. Get spoiled by the people of the town when they bring us eats. Good time. https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=102664.0 Larned? Bring Frank when you come...

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3246 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:30:09 PM »

I won't speak to how wonderful our little gathering in Cedar Vale is for obvious reasons .

However , most years the flies aren't much of an issue , and I seem to remember someone hearing a mosquito in 2016 , although like UFO sightings , as of yet no one has produced an actual photo as proof

The restrooms are clean , plenty of electricity , and the pavilion will provide shelter for at least 200 if it starts raining .

You will get fed , and if you get too close to me will probably get put to work

Dusty

JC85 · « **Reply #3247 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:37:38 PM »

As far as the weather goes, being early May, sometimes it gets a little cool and overcast, and I've heard of it getting rained on pretty good, but why let that stop you? When I went, two years ago, it was a bit cloudy and gray, some of the time, but not much of any weather and in the 50s-60s, all weekend.

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #3248 on:** March 22, 2021, 02:12:27 PM »

Let us not forget-------- Fubar is usually there

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3249 on:** March 22, 2021, 02:48:07 PM »

Merging this in with the rally thread soon .

Dusty

PJPR01 · « **Reply #3250 on:** March 22, 2021, 07:21:58 PM »

Campfire, music, jokes, friends, food, pie, ice cream, usually a market run for goodies for cooking the group dinner, camping, glamping, midnight shenanigans.

Yeah...it's a good combo!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3251 on:** March 22, 2021, 07:38:44 PM »

It was either the 1st or 2nd annual, I'm not sure. Someone left some food out in the barn that resulted in one of the most gawd awful catfights ever at about four AM. Really livened the place up!

It's worth the trip just to see The Fabulous FUBAR in action, especially as close as you are!

life member · « **Reply #3252 on:** March 22, 2021, 07:41:54 PM »

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR REPLY'S. SOUNDS LIKE A FUN RALLY.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #3253 on:** March 22, 2021, 08:13:37 PM »

From life member:

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It's 249 miles from Larned

Must be taking the more indirect route...nothing wrong with that.
GliderJohn

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3254 on:** March 23, 2021, 06:50:02 AM »

51 and rainy in Cedar Vale , it will be green this year .

Dusty

life member · « **Reply #3255 on:** March 23, 2021, 11:42:04 AM »

If for whatever reason you came to the rally in a 4 wheeler would you be welcome? My Guzzi may not be ready by rally time.

LowRyter · « **Reply #3256 on:** March 23, 2021, 12:00:21 PM »

Quote from: life member on March 23, 2021, 11:42:04 AM

If for whatever reason you came to the rally in a 4 wheeler would you be welcome? My Guzzi may not be ready by rally time.

sure

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #3257 on:** March 23, 2021, 01:13:12 PM »

They bent all the rules and let me in in my peek cup, but I had to bring lagniappe. Some called me a pus, I mean kitty cat and gave me a can of FDS. Rough crowd, but it was worth it. My therapist is helping me build up my self esteem so I can make it again.

Look for the little skinny guy wearing the double knit pants and Nehru shirt with the plastic pocket protector.
Tex

JC85 · « **Reply #3258 on:** March 23, 2021, 01:35:41 PM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on March 23, 2021, 01:13:12 PM

They bent all the rules and let me in in my peek cup, but I had to bring lagniappe. Some called me a pus, I mean kitty cat and gave me a can of FDS. Rough crowd, but it was worth it. My therapist is helping me build up my self esteem so I can make it again.

Look for the little skinny guy wearing the double knit pants and Nehru shirt with the plastic pocket protector.
Tex

I was wondering when you were gonna chime in, Tex. Your posts are the hilight of any thread.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3259 on:** March 23, 2021, 01:50:04 PM »

Quote from: Texas Turnip on March 23, 2021, 01:13:12 PM

They bent all the rules and let me in in my peek cup, but I had to bring lagniappe. Some called me a pus, I mean kitty cat and gave me a can of FDS. Rough crowd, but it was worth it. My therapist is helping me build up my self esteem so I can make it again.

Look for the little skinny guy wearing the double knit pants and Nehru shirt with the plastic pocket protector.
Tex

No man bun this year Ken?

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3260 on:** March 23, 2021, 02:08:12 PM »

Merged the Cedar Vale thread with the long running Cedar Vale rally thread .

Dusty

kballowe · « **Reply #3261 on:** March 23, 2021, 05:55:06 PM »

Quote from: life member on March 23, 2021, 11:42:04 AM

If for whatever reason you came to the rally in a 4 wheeler would you be welcome? My Guzzi may not be ready by rally time.

People do that all the time. Just show up. No one cares what you ride, or drive.

kirby1923 · « **Reply #3262 on:** March 24, 2021, 10:20:33 AM »

Auction?

Goods or property are sold to the highest bidder!

:-)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3263 on:** March 24, 2021, 12:46:13 PM »

Quote from: kirby1923 on March 24, 2021, 10:20:33 AM

Auction?

Goods or property are sold to the highest bidder!

:-)

Yeah , except Tex and beaver kept bidding against each other for something they brought to auction . Something tells me they don't quite get the concept

Dusty

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #3264 on:** March 24, 2021, 01:32:00 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on March 24, 2021, 12:46:13 PM

Yeah , except Tex and beaver kept bidding against each other for something they brought to auction . Something tells me they don't quite get the concept

Dusty

The money from the auction all goes to a good cause. Keep supplying me with that cheap booze and I'll keep bidding higher and higher.

Tex

Tkelly · « **Reply #3265 on:** March 24, 2021, 03:48:18 PM »

Tex is Guzzis answer to Charles Barkley.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #3266 on:** March 24, 2021, 04:28:34 PM »

Quote from: Tkelly on March 24, 2021, 03:48:18 PM

Tex is Guzzis answer to Charles Barkley.

Almost identical golf swings...it's uncanny!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3267 on:** March 24, 2021, 07:07:48 PM »

Quote from: Tkelly on March 24, 2021, 03:48:18 PM

Tex is Guzzis answer to Charles Barkley.

Or maybe Chuck is basketball's Tex .

Quote from: PJPR01 on March 24, 2021, 04:28:34 PM

Almost identical golf swings...it's uncanny!

After 20 years of almost daily practice , Chuck's handicap is 40

Got stuck this morning , felt nothing , just a bit of discomfort being around people who don't ride motorbikes , they all looked kinda sad .

Dusty

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #3268 on:** March 24, 2021, 07:30:03 PM »

Ruth and I got out second shot late this afternoon.

GliderJohn

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3269 on:** March 25, 2021, 02:13:48 PM »

woo Hoo , new cookers are safely ensconced in the city barn .

In some local news , mentioned earlier that Emili at city hall is leaving for KC , which of course is bad news . The good news is it appears Corla Ann's daughter is retiring in Cedar Vale after 20 some odd years working in Mulvane KS , and is the likely replacement . Won't need to break a new person in, I've been told she is a chip off the old block

Dusty

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