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Arrogant Bastard

 

Sure. We'll call you whatever you want.

blush.gif *gasp!*

 

Do you really mean to tell me that "Killer" Bob doesn't have a nickname yet?? eek.gif

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BeniciaRT_GT
Arrogant Bastard

 

Sure. We'll call you whatever you want.

blush.gif *gasp!*

 

Do you really mean to tell me that "Killer" Bob doesn't have a nickname yet?? eek.gif

 

I will now be able to sleep comfortably!!!

 

Ahhhhhhhh, life is very good now

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Arrogant Bastard

 

Sure. We'll call you whatever you want.

blush.gif *gasp!*

 

Do you really mean to tell me that "Killer" Bob doesn't have a nickname yet?? eek.gif

 

I will now be able to sleep comfortably!!!

 

Ahhhhhhhh, life is very good now

 

Hmmmmmmm . . . "Balls-y, but still Not Worthy" is a bit too long. tongue.gif I'll keep working on it! grin.gif

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Here's the latest list and will be used for your nametags that MikesToy has been generous enough (or was that foolish?) to offer to print up for us. I'm still missing a lot of others' names...

 

I'll say you're missing some names! blush.gif

 

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Curious about security at this casino?? I know I wouldn't leave my bike parked outside a casino here.

 

Whats the overnite parking like there??

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Curious about security at this casino?? I know I wouldn't leave my bike parked outside a casino here.

 

Whats the overnite parking like there??

Gleno,

This is where the stuff stolen in Vegas is left... tongue.gif

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Curious about security at this casino?? I know I wouldn't leave my bike parked outside a casino here.

 

Whats the overnite parking like there??

Glen-

I haven't been there for a few years but at that time there was only a large open parking lot in front. I'd think about bringing a cover for it or park it inside your room if your that worried about your baby being taken. blush.gif

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Just be glad that I've retired that photo from Cody. (Yeah, we've all heard your excuses, so don't even go there.) grin.gif

 

another note to those who haven't met me...

 

Howard is has a well documented pathological problem.

 

There is no such incriminating picture!!!

 

This possible candidate is all done with Photoshop:

 

 

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I was studying my map, and that is my story!!! Also, the alcohol in the picture was nowhere near me!

 

The map was upside down, and of Rhode Island.

 

The bottles were moved away from you for our protection.

 

My pathological problems have nothing to do with your psychosis. Well, maybe it does. But that's a story for another time. grin.gifcrazy.gifgrin.gif

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Could we please have a tag for Dave Davenport. He will be taking the room formely occupied by Signman. He is an LT rider but don't hold that against him. I just felt I needed more like minded "beasts of burden" types to join Phil, George and I.

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For those joining the Bakersfield group, we will be leaving from the Fastrip mini-mart at 10:30, promptly. Please be a little early so I can have a few minutes to brief the riders on the route.

 

The Fastrip mini-mart is located at:

 

12851 Rosedale Hwy (corner of Allen Rd. & Rosedale Hwy)

Bakersfield, CA 93312

661-588-2799

 

The group now includes:

 

Tank-Bill

JoeG-Joe

Shaman97-Bob & Jackie in the chase car

Steve Jones

bmweerman-Cameron+Patti

snc1923-Tom

Don Chilton

Bryan Buckey

RT4ME-Bill

Steve Reinig

Yours truly

 

If you find yourself running late for some reason, the lunch stop is a place named Bernardio's, located in Inyokern, south side of the road. Sorry, don't have an address, Inyokern is too small to need one. Food is reported by a board member I trust to be an 8 out of 10.

 

If you are not at the meeting spot, and I have not heard from you, I may wait and send the bunch on ahead.

 

Our route will be 100% Hwy 178 (Rosedale Hwy "IS" Hwy 178) all the way to 190 at Pannamint Springs. The ride through the Kern River Canyon is spectacular as is the east end after Lake Isabella. After Trona the road gets fun again all the way to Stovepipe Wells. Total miles to Longstreet is 291 from Bakersfield. We should arrive around 6 p.m. with a 1030 departure.

 

Jackie will have a good time staying pace with us. I am not planning a fast pace, at least not as a group. I will let those that wish to hoon do so, releasing them from the feeling that they must hold back. I will keep a brisk pace though.

 

That about wraps it up. See you on Friday

 

If I missed someone, please ping me with a PM so I don't miss you in the long list of messages here.

 

Here is my contact info.

 

661-599-3553-cell

661-588-9193-home

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Could we please have a tag for Dave Davenport.

Hey Todd, does Dave have a "handle" or a location?

 

Hey, Mike are you catching all this? grin.gif

 

Can you also make one for:

 

Bill Strang "RT4Me" from Roseville, CA and

Sock Monkey "Socko" from So. Orange County, CA

Tim Bosma "Timmer" from No. SF Bay Area, CA

 

Thanks, Mike! thumbsup.gif

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Curious about security at this casino?? I know I wouldn't leave my bike parked outside a casino here.

 

Whats the overnite parking like there??

It looks like this:

 

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and this:

 

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But why would anyone steal a Beemer in the middle of nowhere? eek.gifblush.gif

 

Oh, . . . nevermind! grin.gif

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Gleno, I have asked Joe, and will remind him tomorrow, to block off the south section of the lot for bike only parking. I will also ask if he has a guard who patrols at night, although in my experience they usually sleep more than patrol).

 

The other alternative is to draw lots from among the Las Vegas area attendees to see who among them will sleep in the lot and watch the bikes.. grin.gif

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But why would anyone steal a Beemer in the middle of nowhere?

 

Or rather.....why would anyone steal a Beemer at all??

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Gleno...

Parking at the Longstreet is just a large dirt lot. I'm sure that we can get an area for our bikes next to the entrance if all the early arrivals spread their bikes out around the entrance. That will leave plenty of roon for the folks arriving later. We can ask the hotel to keep an eye in that area. Will that work? Don't know, but it's worth a try.

Mike

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Parking at the Longstreet is just a large dirt lot.
When we were there scouting the place on our recon trip, the parking lot was paved. I hope they haven't rolled up the asphalt since then. dopeslap.gif
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But why would anyone steal a Beemer in the middle of nowhere?

 

Or rather.....why would anyone steal a Beemer at all??

Exactly my point! The nice thing about having a bike that doesn't fetch much on the Vegas black market is not having to worry about it. The tweakers can't get out that far from Vegas and just to make sure no Beemer riders would steal it . . . I put FLOORBOARDS on it!! eek.gifgrin.gif
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All:

 

Have spoken to Joe at Longstreet this morning, and they are ready... Parking will be in a roped off section as we enter the lot near the wagon wheel - I don't really recall exactly where that is, but I told him to expect 80 bikes and he said that area would easily hold that many. He also has a shift manager that checks the lot hourly at night, and in addition will let the local sheriffs know so that they patrol the lot more frequently than usual.

 

On a less happy note, he says he is "having trouble" getting Sierra NV PA, and Arrogant Bastard, and his distributor in Pahrump is trying but not sure they will have it Friday. Frankly this sounds like crapola to me, but we are hostage at this point to what he wants to do. It may partly have to do with his distributor being unwilling to deliver less than a pallet load, or being unwilling to take back what we don't drink, and if the minimum order is more than Joe thinks we'll consume, than I can understand his reservations. In addition, we'll not be allowed to bring our own beer to the reception, as he says that is against local liquor laws, and being in that business myself, I am not surprised. There will be no problem, though, of having whatever we want in our rooms, so don't let that deter you from bringing along your favorite beverage.

 

Before we leave I will approach Joe about our next visit, and what we will expect him to do for us if we agree this venue makes sense for future visits. I am sure once he sees how responsible most of ur are wink.gif and that we do spend money, he'll be a bit more adaptable.

 

Less than 96 hours to lift off clap.gif

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Well, let's see. No Sierra NV PA, No Arrogant Bastard, and No Jamie and the Jetts. If I was a pessimist I would say things are looking down. But let's look at the other side of the coin. Riding the RT somewhere other than Sierra Vista to Tombstone to Bisbee and back to Sierra Vista. thumbsup.gifthumbsup.gifthumbsup.gif Getting to see Death Valley one more time before Sun-joo and I head east. smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif Getting to see some old friends and meet some new ones. clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif And having Sun-joo say over the intercom "Oh, it's so nice and toasty" as the Gerbings heats up. Priceless. wink.gifwink.gifwink.gif

 

So to hell with the Bastards (the brew type). I know we'll have a great time no matter what they serve. cool.gifcool.gifcool.gif

 

p.s. And even though there's no official Karoake - if the band plays a song I know I'm singing!!! tongue.giftongue.giftongue.gif

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Well, let's see. No Sierra NV PA, No Arrogant Bastard, and No Jamie and the Jetts. If I was a pessimist I would say things are looking down.

 

Oddly, I was just thinkin' the opposite. As long as they have Diet Coke and Jamie isn't regaling us with the mating call of a wounded moose....things'll be lookin up. thumbsup.gifthumbsup.gif

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Our Bakersfield rider group is growing and now includes the following riders. If your name is not on this list and you are planning on riding with us, PLEASE let me know via a PM.

 

Tank-Bill

JoeG-Joe

Shaman97-Bob & Jackie in the chase car

Steve Jones

bmweerman-Cameron+Patti

snc1923-Tom

Don Chilton

Bryan Buckey

RT4ME-Bill

Steve Reinig

Traveler1-Thor

Jerry

Timmer

Yours truly

 

I have located a Motel 6 that is 6.8 miles from the meeting spot - Fastrip mini-mart at Rosedale Hwy/Allen Rd. It is any easy ride from where we are meeting and there really isn't nothiing else closer that is reasonable, unless you want to spend big bucks.

 

Here is the link to the Motel 6. http://tinyurl.com/ay5kf

If you make your reservations online the internet price is only $35.99 plus applicable taxes. You will need to make your own reservations. I hope this helps the group find lodging, sorry I didn't get this together sooner, but we are the "UN" riders, right? wink.gif

 

I am also planning a dinner Thursday night at the California Pizza Kitchen for 6 p.m. I have made reservations. This is a great establishment, great food, great service, I gaurantee it. If not, my son-in-law who manages the restaurant, will be on the outs otherwise. grin.gifdopeslap.gifI do need a head count by Wednesday for the reservation, so please let me know via PM. This will be a great time to get acquainted, so I hope as many of you can attend. Please RSVP.

 

The CPK is located at 10150 Stockdale Hwy. and is an easy find from the Motel 6. Reservations are set for 6 p.m.

 

That about does it for now! WOO-HOO, this is going to be a great weekend! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

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I just made a reservation for the Motel 6 in Bakersfield that Greg mentions. The room has 2 queen-sized beds in it, so anyone wanting to split the room, pm me. See y'all at dinner Thursday.

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I am backing out at this late hour...sad to say.

Life has just been in the way this week. School has decided to dump on me as well so I am going to stay home and study like a good boy.

 

Have fun and ride hard thumbsup.gif

 

I'll catch you folks at the next gathering in Utah grin.gif

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I am backing out at this late hour...sad to say.
Eric, that sucks! frown.gif

 

Too bad, but I guess you've got to be responsible . . . for a change! grin.gif

 

It looks like one "Charles Foerster" still has a room--does that mean your dad is coming? clap.gif

 

. . . or will that room be available?? crazy.gif

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I am backing out at this late hour...sad to say.

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That's not exactly fair, Eric. bncry.gif

 

On the other hand, with a newly available room, does this mean nobody has to draw straws to see which unlucky rider gets stuck with the Monkey as a roomate for Saturday? grin.gif It did cross my mind that the two of us could make a name for ourselves as the Steve Carr of Death Valley! tongue.gif

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Eric, Dude, Bad news, was looking forward to seeing you . Haven't seen you since Cororado this last Summer. We will be looking for you in Utah. Hang in there.

 

Mat in Susanville

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Sorry Jamie and all -

I have to cancel due to some last minute work issues. I have cancelled my room at the Longstreet so there should be one more available if anyone is still looking. Have a great and safe ride.

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Could I get a route description, Garmin file, pdf of a map or something for this trip? I may ride there in early April and know nothing about the Death Valley area and I'd like to use your route. Thanks.

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Just returned home from our dinner gathering in Bakersfield, there were 13 in attendance, including yours truly. We had a great time getting acquainted and re-acquainted. Cameron's RT is still not in one piece so he and Patti weren't there. Patti is feeling ill, so they may not make DVD until Saturday. Say a prayer for her and for Cameron getting the bike put together. Cameron is a stubborn one, he wants to do this on his own. Gotta hand it to him, hope he pulls it off.

 

So, we are off tomorrow morning, about 17 riders! See you all at DVD. thumbsup.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

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Just returned home from our dinner gathering in Bakersfield, there were 13 in attendance, including yours truly. We had a great time getting acquainted and re-acquainted. Cameron's RT is still not in one piece so he and Patti weren't there. Patti is feeling ill, so they may not make DVD until Saturday. Say a prayer for her and for Cameron getting the bike put together. Cameron is a stubborn one, he wants to do this on his own. Gotta hand it to him, hope he pulls it off.

 

So, we are off tomorrow morning, about 17 riders! See you all at DVD. thumbsup.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

 

NOTE Benicia RT is overnighting at SNC1923's house. Whiskey has been consumed and we sincerley believe that a hole has been torn in the fabric of the universe. Read on if you dare. . . . .

 

Richard and I are about half way into a bottle of Jamesons and we are wondering if we shoudl go to bed or just stay up. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. . . .

 

 

BeniciaRT says:

 

I just want to point out that although the whiskey statement is true...Tom did all the consuming!!!

 

As all of you that that know me, which of course means "love me,' I would never consume any alchohol on any of these trips...

 

 

Tom is iveterate lensman and a feckless naredowell who lies to make me look bad!!!!!

 

 

Tom replies {b/] Richard is out of control. I'm going to bed and will file a homeowner's insurance claim when I return. HEY--where's my f*****n cat?

 

See you all tomorrow, God willing. Perhaps Saturday morning. . . . .

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A bmwsporttouring.com newbie here.

 

Just curious what time everybody will be leaving the Longstreet Inn, Saturday morning, for the ride to DV?

 

Thanks thumbsup.gif

Ken

'04 R1150RT

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Ken-

There's a few at will be leaving Longstreet at 8AM Sat. Smell the Roses Tour and the rest of us will make plans with each other sometime Friday night night or over coffee Sat. morning.

The only posted ride is the one above that I know of.

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If anyone is wondering where Tif and I are, we are stuck waiting for an escaped cat to come back home before we can leave. Now we are trapped by LA traffic until 7pm or so, so I doubt we'll get there much before midnight, although we are geared up and ready to leave as soon as we can.

 

--sam

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