Dennis Andress Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The bikes are on the trailer. Some of our stuff is packed. Hoping to leave here early Wednesday morning, and be in Torrey that evening. Anyone interested in a slow ride? Link to comment
FlyingFinn Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh NOOOOO David was supposed to give you a hug for me!!! Say it isn't so!!! It is so. And wrt David giving me a hug, I thought it was supposed to be "what happens is Torrey stays in Torrey, or something like that" -- Mikko Link to comment
beemerboy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Anybody planning some kind of get together dinner for Thursday night? Yea, I'd be interested in knowing this as well. In fact, since this is our first Torrey, I have to admit that I'm not up to speed on the local dining establishments and what kind of entertainment's available. If it's like other rallies I've been to things tends to planned as soon as the event starts or people make plans on the fly. I can roll with that! Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Well after the list of stuff you guys have been through - just rent a truck/uhaul/vehicle and come anyway. Sounds like you guys need it. Sometimes money needs to be the least priority. In the days before Jamie got laid off we would already be on our way having done just that. However, with all we have been through and the financial impact that alone took, added to the lay off, and now a couple thousand dollars to repair the truck make it a not gonna happen trip. Too much to absorb all at once. If anything else went awry we'd be in to our rainy day fund that had already been sucked dry over the last few years of "stuff." Once the steering is repaired there is still a chance that there is more lurking beneath with a ball joint issue. Hard to be too bitter as this is the first issue this truck has had, well, except the CD player failing one month after I bought the truck, four years ago. Dodge death wobble is your search engine for those who want to learn more about what is going on. The hard part is that this was quite literally the first trip we were taking after having put all this "stuff" behind us. And as a reminder to the stone throwers, the Tenere cost nothing thanks to BMW buying back two bikes in the last year! Oh, and thanks for the chat this morning Gleno!!!! You're right - Life's great, Participate! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Feeling your pain... I went through the same with my dodge. Upper and Lower ball joints New A/C system from the compressor downstream front brakes ... $3200... Link to comment
tgregg Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Well after the list of stuff you guys have been through - just rent a truck/uhaul/vehicle and come anyway. Sounds like you guys need it. Sometimes money needs to be the least priority. In the days before Jamie got laid off we would already be on our way having done just that. However, with all we have been through and the financial impact that alone took, added to the lay off, and now a couple thousand dollars to repair the truck make it a not gonna happen trip. Too much to absorb all at once. If anything else went awry we'd be in to our rainy day fund that had already been sucked dry over the last few years of "stuff." Once the steering is repaired there is still a chance that there is more lurking beneath with a ball joint issue. Hard to be too bitter as this is the first issue this truck has had, well, except the CD player failing one month after I bought the truck, four years ago. Dodge death wobble is your search engine for those who want to learn more about what is going on. The hard part is that this was quite literally the first trip we were taking after having put all this "stuff" behind us. And as a reminder to the stone throwers, the Tenere cost nothing thanks to BMW buying back two bikes in the last year! Oh, and thanks for the chat this morning Gleno!!!! You're right - Life's great, Participate! Hang in there, this too shall pass. Our motorhome is in getting a new motor at 62K so I can sympathize, the reason I don'd buy GM anymore. Hope you can make it to Torrey again soon. You're always welcome to come to our house in St George and ride with me after things settle down as it is warm here in the winter. I have great memories of our time in Joshua Tree a few years ago that you guys put together! Link to comment
Chilidip Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Last minute...WE ARE IN... Bringing my better half. Leaving tomorrow morning. Gotta pack! Get beers. Link to comment
eddd Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Sorry to hear about the situation Phil. Bummer for you and us. Link to comment
eddd Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 I rode Huntington Canyon today and I'm sad to report that the trees have not gotten the word that it is fall. Very little color change. Link to comment
Mrs. Caddis Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Caddis and Mrs. Caddis are in. See you on Friday. Link to comment
Bob Palin Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I rode Huntington Canyon today and I'm sad to report that the trees have not gotten the word that it is fall. Very little color change. I drove some customers over Posey Lake Road (west side of Boulder Mountain) In great shape and there is a little colour up there but not as spectacular as usual at this time of year, darn rain. Link to comment
bes Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Came up lame today, so there is a room open for Thursday next to the Gleno suite at the CWagon. Link to comment
eddd Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Caddis and Mrs. Caddis are in. See you on Friday. Cool! Link to comment
hindsight Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I am In!! It will be a quickie but I will be there. Due to a wedding dinner for my niece on Friday night, I will head down first thing Saturday morning. Then home whenever I want on Sunday. Is there a group heading north to Farmington Saturday morning? If so keep your eyes open for me on my silver GS. Now to find a room for the night. See you there or on the road! Link to comment
Joel Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sorry to hear about the situation Phil. Bummer for you and us. +1. Was looking forward to seeing you, and meeting Her Hotness and the wunderkind. Link to comment
Heck Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I am In!! It will be a quickie but I will be there. Due to a wedding dinner for my niece on Friday night, I will head down first thing Saturday morning. Then home whenever I want on Sunday. Is there a group heading north to Farmington Saturday morning? If so keep your eyes open for me on my silver GS. Now to find a room for the night. See you there or on the road! Few cancellations here at CW call them Link to comment
flyingreg Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I also hate to post this. I am also out for this Torrey. Someone will enjoy an upgrade to the Chuck Wagon. See you all in the spring. Toast one for me and all y'all have fun. Link to comment
Whip Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I also hate to post this. I am also out for this Torrey. Someone will enjoy an upgrade to the Chuck Wagon. See you all in the spring. Toast one for me and all y'all have fun. That sucks Link to comment
tgregg Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 It is so perfect in Torrey today. I'm settled into my little cabin across the street from the CW. Ready to go riding in the morning! Link to comment
StuGotz Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You should have perfect weather all weekend... I just left the salt flats...don't ask. Didn't go so well kids. Still have the record though. MB> Link to comment
azkaisr Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 It official. No chance I can dash up there tomorrow. I need to deal with the out of commision Kitchen Fridge, Laura is not feeling great, and there is just a lot of cleaning up here to get ready for the major construction that is coming next week to put the house back in order. I am sad, down, and really bummed. This is my first missed Torrey in 5+ years. I will miss everyone....even Bob maybe a little.... Tommy Link to comment
eddd Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 You will be missed. Link to comment
gottago Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 It official. No chance I can dash up there tomorrow. I need to deal with the out of commision Kitchen Fridge, Laura is not feeling great, and there is just a lot of cleaning up here to get ready for the major construction that is coming next week to put the house back in order. I am sad, down, and really bummed. This is my first missed Torrey in 5+ years. I will miss everyone....even Bob maybe a little.... Tommy It's official. You and Laura were missed. Everything seemed a little off without you two and JustJean. Link to comment
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