SteveHebert Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Well folks the summer is here again and it is time to talk about my annual BB&B (Beer, Brats and Beemers). I came home earlier than expected from Afghanistan so this one has been planned by Jim Kalahan and will be held in conjunction with the monthly Alabama BMW club meeting. I am going to limit the number of attendees to 25 this year for this reason. Next year I will have it on a different weekend and open it up for all. It will be Friday, August 28th through Sunday morning August 30th. The cost this year has been set at $20 per person which covers dinner Friday and Saturday night as well as breakfast on Saturday and Sundy, and lunch on Saturday. We will also provide soft drinks and water, and a fair amount of beer. Friday dinner will be the low country boil that Jim does so well. Breakfast for both days will be an egg casserole and a cheesy potatoe bake as well as fresh fruit, juice, coffee. Saturday's lunch will include sub sandwiches chips and potatoe salad. Finally, Saturday evening the brats will be grilled by our own Alabama club member Tim Flynn (a Wisconsin native). We will have brochen, German potaoe salad and sour kraut. There is plenty of camping space outside and a fair amount of floor space inside. There are also several hotels within 4 miles of the house and we will provide transportation for those that wish to indulge and not ride (the smart thing to do). Okay then, send me a PM if intersted and I will start the list. Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Considering what you've done to serve our country, the least I can do is show up. I'll gladly bring the twenty bucks for admission. If something comes up at the last minute, I'll send the twenty spot with Matt. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Location? I have a few extra vacation days to burn this year Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 We're both in... Maybe with a few others. Can't wait Steve! Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 We're both in... Maybe with a few others. Can't wait Steve! Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Location? I have a few extra vacation days to burn this year Unfortunately I don't. Between two BRR's and a week for the UN, I only have one day left and this year and my oldest starts college. I aint a missin that. Have a great time everyone.... Steve... Once again, We're all glad your back safe and sound. Shawn P.S. The pic of the Garmin 276 on the Helicopter dashboard was priceless. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Should be in but may be cramped for time since the UnRally is the week before. I haven't missed one yet and it'll be good to see Steve. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi Steve, It's good to see things are getting back to normal around here. Brynda and I have an 8 day trip planned to start that weekend, so we'll leave a spot open for some lucky soul. I hope to see you sometime soon. Link to comment
tallman Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry, but... Beth and I are IN! I think I'm strong enough to handle this again. Link to comment
GrayNFast Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Evening Steve, I think I can make that. Will bring my 96 and a new front master cylinder if we can install and then complete a bleed. Good to see you home safe and sound. Thanks for your service. Dean Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sorry about that guys. We are located in Enterprise, Alabama in Coffee county. There is another Enterprise up near Montgomery. We are west of Dothan about 25 miles in the south east corner of the state. Sounds like a good group so far. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 A very easy job Dean. We can knock that out pretty quick. Okay Tim and Beth. PM sent. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Anyone able to help out bleeding servo brakes? If so, I'll plan on doing that to the GS... Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Another easy job although a little more involved. We can do that as well. Bring at least one large bottle of fluid. I have the funnel. Link to comment
Chris K Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Just saw this post this morning. IN! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Oh well, some one has to collect from these deadbeats. IN! Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hey Shawn, We will miss you again! Wow, one starting college. They grow up so fast. My oldest just graduated and is looking for a teaching position. Krista just started nursing school and is looking at the Army for the nurse candidate program. Crazy!! The Garmin belonged to one of the guys I flew with. We did not have any moving map displays so he bought that. It was nice to use. Maybe I will be at the BRR this year with the Ms. Link to comment
BFish Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 want to make this so bad. possibility that we're renting a place on beach in midatlantic area with college buddy. if not i'm in. when i know will reconfirm. look forward to catching up some steve. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Cool Brian. Maybe it will work out. Hope to see you. Link to comment
PRC Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'm going to try to be there on Saturday...only a short hop up from Tallahassee. I have to be in Savannah the next day...but I think I can squeeze it in. Since Danny's a definite, I got his rate at the Probably Inn. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Okay gang, So far I have Tim and Beth, Marty, Steve Foote and Chris K staying at my place. Several others have chimed in about coming. I still have room for one more on an air mattress and then 4-5 on the floor. There is plenty of camping space in the back of the house that is in the woodline and shaded. Jim lives about a mile from me and is hosting this at his house this year. He has plenty of shaded camping space. He also has a pool and hot tub so bring your suits. We have a HI Express, a Hampton Inn, Best Western, Comfort Inn and Days Inn in town all within 4-5 miles of the house if you prefer that. I need to know how many want to stay in hotels and I will try and get a discount rate. The HI Express has been very supportive of this in the past. We are trying to get two aircraft for static display. That means that Jim Kalahan and I will be sitting in the right seat while you sit in the left seat. We will have auxiliary power applied so you can play with the mast mounted sight and see all of the screens/toys. NO PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ALLOWED WHILE THE POWER IS APPLIED. We are going to coordinate for some gunnery again as well as the museum on Saturday morning. Those that do not want to go to the museum can go on a ride that one of the Alabama club members will lead. Should be a very good time. Link to comment
GrayNFast Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Evening Steve, Let me know about hotel rates. Not sure if my wife will be with me or not. Thinking it may be safer to trailer the bike over for the brake work. Master cylinder is leaking around the piston a bit. Nice have a complete spare bike now days. Dean Link to comment
Foot Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Steve so glad your back! I would like to attend but did to clear it with the other half first. If she says yes I could use some floor space. Alan Link to comment
Foot Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 IN!! I can go and it's tentative for Deb, she hopes she can make it. Alan Link to comment
Nate9k9 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I will be pitching a tent, unless your having a monsoon. Link to comment
ERdok Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Count me in. Will probably stay at HIE. Rick Link to comment
Bob Foley Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 In-- staying at the casa Kalahan. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 It looks like a good turn out from the board. I will get back with everyone in a week or so as I am headed out tomorrow on the GSA for a weeks worth of riding and camping at the MOA rally. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Confirmed, Dianne and I are in, and we'll be celebrating her birthday that weekend too! If there's room at Chez Hebert that'd be great, otherwise we'll head for the HIE! Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Steve, Have heard so many wonderful things about you from mutual friends here on the board ... really wish I could make it this year. But, should be on the last leg of a tour up into Jasper and Banff with my brothers that weekend. Hope everyone has a great time and that I'll get a chance to meet you at one of the other gatherings! Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 sure, rub it in! Hee hee!! Sometimes I just can't help myself Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Shannon, your going to love the ice field parkway. Truly a beautiful road. MikeRC showed it to me on my way to alaska 5 years ago. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'll look forward to it!! The trip is slowly but surely becoming a reality ... my brothers and I haven't ridden together since 2004 when we made the trip from Phoenix to Nashville to get my first R11 home. What a different trip this will be!! (Thank goodness for them ) Link to comment
Jake Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I can't believe I'm going to miss this...again! Celebrating daughter's 21st birthday in the Keys with family and her crazy girlfriends. D'ya think you could arrange a little live fire excercise on Key West just prior to me paying the bill? See you next year. Glad you're back! Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Out. . . . but I'm going to make ONE of these someday, you just wait! Link to comment
Kraynak Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Man, I have to one of these I have such good things. Link to comment
tallman Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Jake, Bring them along. Free mc rides and demolition/explosions. Much more better than the Conch Republic. Turning 21 in LA is a blast, literally. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Jake, Family first man! Key West should be fun! Shannon, I am sure that you heard a bunch of lies from this group! Have a great trip with your brothers. Here is a little info that Jim Kalahan did for the event: So you want to know what a BB&B is. Well thanks for asking. BB&B stands for Beer,Brats and Beemers. It is a get together that was started six years ago by one of our members Steve Hebert. I got involved three years ago and last year to keep things running, we held BB&B here at our house which is only a mile as the crow flies from the Hebert’s while Steve was in Afghanistan. The get together will be held at our house again this year. Following is a schedule of events. Friday August 28th Arrive and set up camp 12:00-2:00 Finger food 2:00 Depart for Mollinelli aerial gunnery range for aerial firepower demonstration 3:00 Depart range for airfield for Static Display of OH-58D aircraft 4:30 Depart airfield back to house for beverages and tall tales and swimming or Hot Tub 6:00 Shrimp Boil 6:00 Eat,drink,be Merry and more tall tales around the camp fire Saturday August 29th 7:00am Breakfast-Coffee,juice,bagels etc 10:00 Possible tech day and local area ride(ABEES) 12:00 Lunch-Sub sandwiches,Tater salad,chips and drinks 2:00 Depart house for Guided tour of Army Aviation Museum 6:00 Brats,German Tater salad,sauerkraut and rolls and German Beer 6:00 until Eat and more tall tales around campfire,swimming and or Hot Tub Sunday August 30th 7:00 am Breakfast- Sheila’s special Eggs,sausage,etc,etc caserole,coffee and juice Time of your Choice- Depart back to whence you came from with a full Belly and more lies and tall tales to tell your friends. Camping is available in the back yard,here at our house and next door in my mother in laws yard and at the Hebert’s 1 mile away. Rooms are available here in the house but all have been reserved already. There are a few air mattresses for floor sleeping at both houses. There are Motels 3 miles down the road. If you would like to stay on Post you can call the Ft. Rucker Guest housing at 334-598-1242 or on the web at ft-ruckerarmylodging.com Please try to bring something reflective to wear to ease getting on post. Sometimes they can be a pain in the butt at the gates. Also have your drivers license and proof of insurance Now you ask, how much is this going to cost me--$20.00 and we need to know if you plan to attend NLT 25 August so we can get the food and get the arrangements made to get everyone on Post. The address here at the house is 312 Arrowhead Dr Enterprise,Al 36330 The GPS coordinates for here at the house are N 31 23.153 W 085 51.524 More directions and Info to follow as we get nearer, if you have any questions please feel free to call us. Phone Number is 334-347-0199 (Kalahan) 334-894-0230 (Hebert) The address for the Hebert house is 509 Private Road 1106 Enterprise, AL 36330 The GPS coordinates for the Hebert house are N 31 23.230 W 085 52.029 Link to comment
Albert Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Steve, You do realize, I'm sure, that your event shares its initials with Bed Bath and Beyond, don't you? I'm not sure if you should be embarrassed for doing that or me for knowing. I think the latter. Sounds like a fun time, enjoy. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Can't believe they copied Steve's title! Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Just a bump tp keep this thread going. Does anyone need a hotel room? If so, I am planning on going to the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn Express to see what type of rate we can get. I would plan on $80 or so per night but I will see what I can do. Let me know. I also plan on doing a brake service on a non servo R1100RT and the servo R1150RT with the help of master mechanics Chris K and Steve Foote. One guys needs to replace the master cylinder on the R1100RT. Piece of cake. That's all for now. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 That'll be cool Steve, with the 1100/1150/and my 1200GS brakes we can service all 3 generations of brakes! Link to comment
tallman Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Steve, Did you see Reece's story in the MOA magazine? Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Matt, I mispoke. Your bike will be the newer bike service I think. Plenty of time if not for three. Tim, Yes I did see it. Not bad writing for an Army guy! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Yes I did see it. Not bad writing for an Army guy! He probably typed it slowly... Go Navy! Link to comment
GrayNFast Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Morning Steve, Let me know re hotels; prefer HIE Countin the days Dean Link to comment
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