2008-03-29 PA, Washington - Dairy Queen - Mellow's birthday

[motomac]

:birthday For all those interested in celebrating our Founding Father's:bow1: Birthday Bash, it will be at the Dairy Queen in Washington PA. The address is: 99 E Wylie Ave, Washinton PA. Meet at 1300(1:00 PM) March 29, 2008. You can come from other states as well, just be there!!!:birthday

[E the B]

Will His Honor be in attendance?

[gene]

Thanks Mac , Lisa and I will be there.

[motomac]

Will His Honor be in attendance?
I doubt it, but I will be there!!!:)

[Subdivided]

I'll look forward to it! At the Dariy Queen no less, should be a "BLAST"!

[Blrfl]

Spiffy! Maybe I'll make a weekend of it and add Ohio and New York to my state list.

Dave, you up for some company?

--Mark

[SteveST1300]

I am going to try and make it Mac. Looking forward to seeing you again.:03biker:

[motomac]

Wow, who would of thunk NJ would show up in western PA???!!! Be good to see you again Steve.

Mike maybe we could meet up and ride down together.

Mark, you could get NJ as well, if you haven't already got it.

[SteveST1300]

Looks like about 340 miles Mac thats a 700 mile day not bad. For an ice cream! :03biker:

[Blrfl]

NJ's a little out of the way. I think on the next ride for chicken chicken chicken, I may take the ferry from Lewes, DE and hit NJ from that angle.

This trip I'll probably loop through OH (maybe I'll follow you home) and then up into the Buffalo area, stay the night there and bomb down US 15 to get home.

--Mark

[Trekker]

Oh boy !! This would be a great 'knock-the-rust-off' ride to start the season.

It's just a tick over 300 miles one way, and between 5 to 6.5 hours depending on the roads taken..... hmmmmm, to Interstate or not....

Anyway... put me down as a definite maybe.:D

[St. Arbucks]

Hey Gene:

I may want to join you. I'll let you know as it gets closer to the time. Sounds like fun.

You going out and back same day?

I-68 W to Morgantown is beautiful road, not very busy. I used to take it all the time for business.

[gene]

26 in Pa above Hancock is a lot of fun !

[St. Arbucks]

that works! I'll be in touch.

[rulbe]

Mac

Met you at Stagecoach a couple years ago, I will hook up with SteveST1300 and ride over with him. Look forward to seeing you again.
Randy

[b.carez]

I'll do my best to make this one. Sounds like a fun run!

[Louie Louie]

There is a DQ a few blocks. Did u want me to ride over and take a picture doing the mellow stance, or should I just skip it.

[Brighteyesue]

Thats doable. I'll try n make it.

[sirepair]

Well, buy me a dilly bar and call me sticky!! I just might be able to work this one out! Moonshine warmup! Could also check out a lil bit of OH-STOC roads....hmmm, what to do.

Hey Sue, wanna swing by here on the way??

[motomac]

Thats doable. I'll try n make it.
Get your scooter yet???!!!

[St. Arbucks]

Anybody scoped out this Dairy Queen yet? (I've ridden through Washington a few times, but DQ is not on my diet these days.) Specifically, how big is the parking lot?

I got a feeling we are going to overwhelm it.

Maybe we should park at the Wal-Mart and charter a shuttle; run it every 30 minute like they do for the fireworks on the Mall.

[SteveST1300]

Mac I was with Randy RLUBE last knight he helped me out with his tire changer, he may make the trip with me. :03biker:

[gene]

Steve you might as well drag Micheal (Del) along too.

[Brighteyesue]

Well, buy me a dilly bar and call me sticky!! I just might be able to work this one out! Moonshine warmup! Could also check out a lil bit of OH-STOC roads....hmmm, what to do.

Hey Sue, wanna swing by here on the way??

My Momma warned me about pickin up strays :D

[Brighteyesue]

Get your scooter yet???!!!

I hope to next week since I haft to go back to KC anyway.

[PAYogi]

Sounds like fun and since it's in my backyard, (roughly) I'll finally get to meet some of you. besides I'm heading out for a little jaunt to Texas for an April fools BBQ on Tues so this'll just be a good warmup. :)

[sirepair]

My Momma warned me about pickin up strays :D

If I follow you home, will you keep me? :scared2: SHMABO might hurt me, though!:rocket1:

The roads between here and there are a blast, but will have to be traveled with "kid gloves" due to all the salt, sand and winter crud. Probably won't be the "cleanest" ride....

[motomac]

Wow, who, what, when, happened to my title for this thread!!!!

[sirepair]

Wow, who, what, when, happened to my title for this thread!!!!

Sorry Mac! No hijack intended!! :D

[motomac]

Sorry Mac! No hijack intended!! :D

I wasn't talking about highjack, someone changed the title to the thread!!!

[gene]

Yea it doesn't sound quite as impressive now.

[Papa]

:crackup To quote Sally,,, Wasn't me.

[dteel]

I'll bet is was someone with a green name!

[Blrfl]

Anybody scoped out this Dairy Queen yet? (I've ridden through Washington a few times, but DQ is not on my diet these days.) Specifically, how big is the parking lot?

Through the miracle of satellite imagery (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=99+E+Wylie+Ave,+Washington,+PA+15301,+USA&ie=UTF8&ll=40.182794,-80.26371&spn=0.001283,0.002293&t=h&z=19), I count 40 spaces.

Is that a blue Gold Wing parked there?

--Mark

[DaBear]

Damn -- I think I might try to make it, depending on the weather. Rain's O.K., but between growing up on a farm and the U.S. Army, I've had enough cold to last me for the rest of my life. So call me a 'weather weenie'.....

[St. Arbucks]

Through the miracle of satellite imagery (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=99+E+Wylie+Ave,+Washington,+PA+15301,+USA&ie=UTF8&ll=40.182794,-80.26371&spn=0.001283,0.002293&t=h&z=19), I count 40 spaces.

Is that a blue Gold Wing parked there?

--Mark

Not a Gold Wing. Too small. Probably a truck.

[Kessie]

Mac,
This is 110 miles from my house. That will be a very long day for me if the weather lets me I will try to stand it!! :D
Kevin

[Trekker]

Kevin, you can get a couple of these!

[motomac]

Mac,
This is 110 miles from my house. That will be a very long day for me if the weather lets me I will try to stand it!! :D
Kevin
I know that this is tongue in cheek. Kevin has a BBG license plate frame from the IBA. And you see the weather in his avatar, that doesn't usually phase him either. So I guess what Kevin is trying to tell me, is he'll be here. Be good to see you again. The folks from SW Ohio coming to meet you?

Kevin, you can get a couple of these!
Hoopefully you'll be able to make it also Dave, it would be great to see you again also.

[Trekker]

Mac... I will be making every effort to be there. 310 miles (or 5 hours) by interstate is very doable. If Kevin can do the 110 miles, I guess I can try. :D

[gene]

Kevin since it's so close I hope Joyce tags along !!

[Brighteyesue]

If I follow you home, will you keep me? :scared2: SHMABO might hurt me, though!:rocket1:

What in the world is SHMABO???

Nothing personal, but... NO! I won't keep you :)

[Trekker]

That might probably he meant to say SWMBO ?

She Who Must Be Obeyed

[sirepair]

What in the world is SHMABO???

Nothing personal, but... NO! I won't keep you :)

"SHMABO" stands for "She Who Must Always Be Obeyed", same as SO, wife/spouse, ball-n-chain, better half...... Take yer pick!

Seriously though, if you and/or any of the SW Ohio folks want to meet up somewhere for this, I'm game!

[Papa]

Ok Pat,,, "Who" ,, or "Hoo"? :crackup



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[sirepair]

OOPS! My bad! Don't know why the spell check didn't catch that!!

Dang, wonder how long I been spelling it wrong??:nuts1:

I need to RIDE!!:biker:

[Blrfl]

Nobody complain if the DQ doesn't get your order right. (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8V8OATO3&show_article=1)

--Mark

[dompa894]

I want to make this RTE, WX permitting ...

Can someone PM me the address / time and details of the RTE?

And, I am getting two Washington, PA's in Mapquest ... one in central PA and the other near I-70 in the western part of the state. I think it will be the latter. Nothing happens in central PA!

How many candles on Mellow's birthday cup cake? :)

[motomac]

99 Wylie Ave Washington PA in the western part of the state at the intersection of I 79 and I 70 and US 19 and US 30.

[gene]

We did central pa last summer at the Beer Barrel Pub in Fairfield,Pa. So if you want something in your area pick a date and location start a thread and see who is availible to come :D you will almost surely get at least a few folks to come. See you later.

[dompa894]

99 Wylie Ave Washington PA in the western part of the state at the intersection of I 79 and I 70 and US 19 and US 30.

Thank you! I will try very hard to be there.

[SteveST1300]

Looking forward to this ride about 336 miles each way. Should make for a nice day. Looking forward to seeing you again Mac.:03biker:

[Blrfl]

I'm in for the day. Was going to make an overnighter of it, but my 'Stich isn't going to be back by then, so I'll ride up and back with Gene and whoever else of the DC crowd is going.

--Mark

[rulbe]

Steve

What time are you planning on leaving and do you have a route planned?

Randy

[Del]

Steve

What time are you planning on leaving and do you have a route planned?

Randy

and where do we meet?

[SteveST1300]

I havent really figured it out yet I am guessing the PA Turnpike about 6 hours. Mike where would you like to meet? I am open to any suggestions other than the pike.:03biker: I think I figured this out to about 342 miles from my house. So I would think leave my house about 6 AM and give ourselves some rest time in there. But as I said if you have any other ideas let me know.

[rulbe]

Steve

Let me know if you want to leave from your house, I am up for leaving at any time. Just returned from Pittsburgh and Erie Friday.

Mike let me know if that works for you.

Randy

[juddspaintballs]

3.5 hours? hmmm. maybe. it'll be a good test for my butt on my first trip over 2 hours.

[Blrfl]

That figure is time on the slab, and remember that you'll have to ride back or grab a hotel for the night. If Gene or I is cooking the route, it will probably be longer, because we like the back roads. I'd like to add Ohio to my state list this trip, so if I have anything to say about it, the return route will touch Ohio and go through West Virginia.

I'm not discouraging you from trying it; you're young enough that you can probably keep up with us olde phartz just fine. :D

--Mark

[Del]

I will meet you guys on this side of the river, any hour is fine by me. Steve how about that spot we met at for Moonshine last year, is it along your route? Or 95/476 area.

[SteveST1300]

Mike that works for me. I will check out the maps tonight and get back to you and Randy. Randy I guess we would keave Mt. Holy about 6AM we can meet wherever you want. The Dunkin Donuts on 541 works for me its just a few miles from home and the pike is just up the road.:03biker:

[juddspaintballs]

That figure is time on the slab, and remember that you'll have to ride back or grab a hotel for the night. If Gene or I is cooking the route, it will probably be longer, because we like the back roads. I'd like to add Ohio to my state list this trip, so if I have anything to say about it, the return route will touch Ohio and go through West Virginia.

I'm not discouraging you from trying it; you're young enough that you can probably keep up with us olde phartz just fine. :D

--Mark

Well, I'll at least ride up together with you or Gene, or both. I've made the Frederick, MD to Springfield, OH trip about 7 times a year for the past 5 years, and frankly, I'm sick of Interstate 70, 68, and 79. Washington was always my first gas stop on the way back to Ohio. It'll be good to get some back road riding. Just don't get my any tickets :p: ; my job depends on it (I work for Dunbar now). Anyone else from our area heading up too?

[st1300r]

I'm thinking about it. Hopefully the schedule stays free.
FWIW I'm starting around Exit 29 or Rt 295. Haven't thought about the route too much.

[rulbe]

Steve
The Dunkin donuts on 541 at 6 AM is fine with me. I am out of town this weekend to pick up another bike for an addition to the collection, so I won't be at the Polar Bear Run. Call my cell if anything comes up!
Randy

[gene]

Here is a route I'm thinking of to get from Charlestown,WV to Washington,Pa. Meet around 7am eat breakfest somewhere and take off,almost no interstate involved :D

[SteveST1300]

Carl you are welcome to join us we will be leaving Mt. Holly about 6 AM, we are going to do the Turnpike. PM me if you are interested in riding with us.:03biker:

[Shuey]

Well, save a cone for me and I'll look forward to see'in ya'll there! Are we bring'in presents?

[juddspaintballs]

Da boss scheduled me to work on Saturday. I'll inform him tomorrow I have plans and if he doesn't like it, I'll go find a better job. I don't even know why I started this job in the first place. One week and I'm already ready to quit...

I'll be up there 85% sure. Gene, I couldn't figure out how to view your trip with my software or upload it to my GPS, but I'll work on it. If not, I'll just follow you. Where are we meeting to take off?

[GitGoFast]

Dang ... I can't make it. Please post plenty of pics though ...

[gene]

Jed it was a streets and trips file, I will do it in a mapsourse and post it that way to .

[gene]

jed here it is in mapsource.

[WVUandVT2]

Count me in! Hey Gene, so you are coming through Charles Town? Would you like some company on the way over. Since I live in Charles Town. A brand new Bob Evans just opened up this week. Lots of local places here to eat too unless you want to travel a little before eating. I haven't gone over 200 miles total in a day yet so this will be interesting.

Johnnie

[gene]

Johnie it sounds like a plan, not sure about where to eat breakfest as it will need to be kinda quick any suggestions ? Bobs is real good but not a in and out fast place. I was planning to go to winchester and take 50 west then turn north to Pa. We would need to be away by at least 730 or so to avoid having to run interstate from Morgantown up to Washington.

[juddspaintballs]

are there any eat n parks around there? or steak and shake? something like that?

gene, where am i meeting you at? i haven't tried putting that file on my gps or converting it yet. AND, if all goes well...my silver bestem trunk will be here before then :-D

[Mcreviver]

I hate to rain on any parades but they are calling for rain Thursday through Saturday. Temps in 40s.

[gene]

And that your point is??

[h2orider]

Since no body is doing anything in the south I'm headed north from Knoxville ,Tn anyone want to tag along?

[juddspaintballs]

I hate to rain on any parades but they are calling for rain Thursday through Saturday. Temps in 40s.

and??

[motomac]

Gosh, if it rains and is in the 40's, maybe I'll be by myself on the KLR. The SO wants to do this because Washington was the scene of our last accident and she hasn't been on a bike since November. If it is cold and nasty, she won't ride and I won't have to take the Wing.

[st1300r]

and??

The crap will be washed of the roads.
Duh!:rolleyes:
:crackup

[sirepair]

I'm STill plannin on coming, but if it's cool/wet, I may not have SWMABO. I DID order her a letric liner though. Hopefully it will be here in time!

[Shuey]

Got Gerbing, ready for ice cream! :wave1:

[juddspaintballs]

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28976&d=1206455472

:D My weather widget shows similar for my area, so I suspect it may be a dry ride the entire way :o:

If not, that's what waterproof gear is for.

[gene]

Hey Jed you want to meet me at Sheetz on 340 W at 7am and we can meet Johnie in Charlestown at 7:15

[WVUandVT2]

Not too many in and out places here in Charles Town outside of McDs (always packed) and BK. I do wish we had a Steak & Shake. :-) We have a Dunkin Donuts and a Panera which are fast. They are on 340 about 2 miles past Wal-Mart in the Martinsburg direction (opposite of the direction you need to go, beside Home Depot). The only other place is Sheetz which is right past where 340 makes a right turn (it's beside Charles Town Races and Slots). That's it for Charles Town and fast in the same sentence :-)

For a non-long range rider, any recommendations to prevent the butt from getting saddle sore?

[gene]

Are there any stake and shakes along the way ? tip no bluejeans under your riding pants or carharts.

[gene]

Maybe we can just head to Winchester and find something along rte 50 ?

[Shuey]

For a non-long range rider, any recommendations to prevent the butt from getting saddle sore?

Underarmor underware to keep skin dry (or something similar) then when you get back, send your seat to Spencer to be "fixed."

[juddspaintballs]

I wear pajama pants under my riding gear. Keeps me comfy so far, but then again, I've only gone about 2 hours at once so far. And I have a sargeant

[Brighteyesue]

I have to move my status to maybe.

[Shuey]

I wear pajama pants under my riding gear. Keeps me comfy so far, but then again, I've only gone about 2 hours at once so far. And I have a sargeant

You've got a great seat and as long as your comfortable I'll look forward to seeing you at the DQ and we can discuss some more. :07biker:

[juddspaintballs]

100% in now. Checked with my boss today and I'm covered for Saturday. Can't wait! The new trunk is on and wired. I'm all set.

[Trekker]

Great Lakes weather has me singing the blues..... I'm watching the atmospheric vitals and can hope for clear roads. That's all I need, clear roads. I can deal with the cold, just not icy pavement........ sigh......

[Blrfl]

Whether I'm in will depend on what happens at Blrfl's Cycle Center over the next two hours. I have to put the air box back together and reinstall the fairing, which I think I can pull off. I'm not doing a long trip after repairs without a check ride, which I hope to do between here and work tomorrow.

Here goes nothing...

--Mark

[gene]

Well get off the computer and get back in the garage .

[Brighteyesue]

I have to move my status to maybe.

I am not gonna be able to make this one. But I will be SURE to have some ice cream in Mellow's honor :)

:birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday

[gene]

Hey guys if anyone is interested we will be meeting h2orider (Kreis) in Grafton,WV at the Go-mart around 11:15-11:30 a few miles south of Morgantown. I added this stop as a waypoint in a new in a new mapsource file.

[Shuey]

I am not gonna be able to make this one. But I will be SURE to have some ice cream in Mellow's honor :)

Look'in forward to meeting you. Maybe at Moonshine!

[juddspaintballs]

uploaded to the garmin :D

[Shuey]

:07biker: Just went through the thread and it looks like 9 shows and 11 possibles.
Should be a great birthday party! :toot1:

[motomac]

I am not gonna be able to make this one. But I will be SURE to have some ice cream in Mellow's honor :)

:birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday :birthday
You will be missed and Gail may be there.

[Brighteyesue]

You will be missed and Gail may be there.

Doggone it!!! I have been hoping to meet her. Well, have some ice cream for me.

Wait, I KNOW you will, lol

[SteveST1300]

Well we have 3 of us coming from NJ and 1 from DEL. See you all tomorrow.The weather looks like it is going to cooperate sunny and a high of 49 in Washington, its going to be in the 60's here today but with on and off rain.:03biker:

[gene]

Hey Jed and Johnie and hopefully Mark, Jed and I will be meeting at Sheetz in Brunswick at 7am and meeting Johnie at Sheetz in Charlestown about 7:20 then heading west to Grafton to meet Kreis at 11:30 if anyone else wants to join along :D

[juddspaintballs]

Hey Gene,

Sheetz website doesn't list a Brunswick location. Is it technically the Knoxville location? 3842 Burkittsville Rd, Knovxville, MD 21785? Store #176. It sits right there by 17 and 180 just off of 340? That sounds like the right one, but I want to make sure so I'm not sitting at the wrong Sheetz waiting on the likes of you to show up.

[Mellow]

Everyone have a safe ride tomorrow and sorry I can't be there, I wish I could... well, actually this time of year I probably wish I was further west.. but you know what I mean.

[Trekker]

Gah !!!!!! The forecast here on the north coast doesn't so good.....
Maybe I'll know better in the morning...... but kinda doubtful I can make this. Sonofabi*#@%& Bat S!#+ I have looking forward to a knock the rust off ride.

Anyway... Happy Birthday Joe !!

[SteveST1300]

Weather looks good down here mid to upper 40's and sunny.:03biker: :cool:

[gene]

That's the one see ya in the morning

[Blrfl]

Got the bike back together just before midnight last night, and with the t-bodies all synced up, she runs like a dream. Even Patti commented that she thought it was quieter and sounded smoother while it was warming up this morning. Saw 40 MPG on the way into work this morning and 38 for the 45-mile out and back trip, which is awfully good. I usually get 35 in town.

The plan for me: If it's not ten below tomorrow morning and breakfast is in Charles Town, I'm in for at least that. Whether I continue to Washington will depend on how the weather works out. I've been burning the candle at both ends for the last couple of weeks, and a whole day of exposure to the cold isn't going to do me a lot of good. I'll get electrics before next fall. Honest.

The Brunswick Sheetz is the one off the roundabout, right? What's the plan for the trip back? Same as going out in reverse?

--Mark

[gene]

Blrfl Lisa and I are going up to Pittsburg to visit our daughter so on the return trip it is up to Jed and Johnie or you as how to come home, but my bet would be on them running 79 and 68 home . I figured we eat somewhere around Winchester on 50 heading out of town toward the mountians. So 7 in Md or 730 in Wv and ride to breakfest. Give me a call this evening

[juddspaintballs]

my friend (living in ohio, but in MD for the weekend) called me a few minutes ago. he's showing up at my house at 1:00 am saturday. i told him we could hang out tonight and then when i get up at 6, he can choose to follow us to washington in his cage or take the interstate on his way home.

gene, my bluetooth headset isn't going to work out. i dont have a phone mount so i have no way to answer the phone while riding and there's no auto answer function with my phone when connected to a headset.

[rulbe]

Steve

See you in the morning!

Randy

[Finewest]

Here's to you PA guys doing the DQ for the BD, have a GT! :hotpepper

[WVUandVT2]

I'll be in Charles Town waiting. Let me know where and what time and I'll be there...If I don't see you guys by 0730 then I'll meet you in PA :-)

[sirepair]

This is Mission Control; all systems are go for launch. T-15:00:00 and counting.

C Ya!

[motomac]

Gail and I are back at her place after meeting at the Washington PA DQ for Mellow's birthday bash. Since we had the shortest ride I'm the 1st to check in. Unfortunately I remembered my tripod, but forgot my camera. Steve promised to post the group picture when he gets back to NJ. It was great to see all the folks from several states show up. Steve, Carl, Randy, and Michael arrived from NJ and DE about the time Gail and I did. Shuey rolled in from FL for the LD award. Then Kevin arrived from PA. Then Sirepair (Pat O) and his bride Annette arrived from OH. Then George and Kreis arrived from PA and TN. Then after 2 phone calls Gene, Lisa, Jed, John, Johnie (WV), and someone I can't remember showed after getting tangled up in a traffic mess coming up from MD and WV. Did I mention that it was 32 when we left Gail's and for those that had to leave earlier, it was in the mid 20's? it was 43 when we left the DQ at 3:00.

[Blrfl]

Sorry I missed the fun today; can't wait to see the pictures. I rolled out at 6:30 this morning and was halfway to Brunswick when I realized it was too cold to be riding at highway speeds with the gear I have. Frosty Blizzards are great, but frosty fingers aren't.

--Mark

[Trekker]

I too am sorry I couldn't make it. Not only was it was freakin' cold this morning (<20F), my wife was ill and needed me to stay home with her and the pets.

I look forward to the photos!

[juddspaintballs]

Sorry I missed the fun today; can't wait to see the pictures. I rolled out at 6:30 this morning and was halfway to Brunswick when I realized it was too cold to be riding at highway speeds with the gear I have. Frosty Blizzards are great, but frosty fingers aren't.

--Mark

I found out half way to Brunswick that my electric gloves gave up the ghost. I rode the rest of the day with my insulated gloves and not a finger got cold doing the kind of riding we were doing. We even saw temps as low as 26 up on the mountains.

[juddspaintballs]

and someone I can't remember

That would be my friend Andrew. He was driving the white honda known as an accord wagon. I'm surprised he kept up with us at all.

[motomac]

Well, I thought his name was John, so I'm still missing one!!!

That would be my friend Andrew. He was driving the white honda known as an accord wagon. I'm surprised he kept up with us at all.

[sirepair]

OK, Made it home with no incident! Other than a little chillie, it was a GREAT DAY. Annette was lovin the letrics, I managed without any. Feet were the only place I really felt "cold".

Our freshly installed Autocom worked fairly well, STill need to get the speakers mounted better in my helmet. Bike ran well, but mileage was pretty poor. Time to clean the filter and change the oil. Will do between now and Moonshine!

It was GREAT to meet all that showed up, and Mac was able to get a call in to Joe. If it hasn't already been said enough; Happy Birthday Joe!

Hope everyone returns home safely!

[scootac]

Checking in, made it home about 6:30.
GREAT meeting new folks and putting faces with names! Thanks go out to whoever started this thing in the first place,:bow1: :bow1: :bow1:
Hard to believe Shuey came clear from FLA just for this, wow!
Will see some of you at CampSTOC, some here at PA GrandCanyon STOC.
Ride safe till then!

George

[SteveST1300]

OK I just walked in 703.5 miles. Great to put faces to the names. :birthday To Joe You have actually given us the best present, this site! we had a great day in your Honor. Well enough of that let me see if I can load the pictures.

[Mellow]

Great Pics Steve.. thanks!

[Finewest]

...Thanks go out to whoever started this thing in the first place,:bow1: :bow1: :bow1:

George

You're welcome! I hope we can make this a yearly event! We'll call it MellowSTOC! LOL. Great turn-out for the PA group! So far it looks like a toss-up with the Netherlands for the biggest group judging from the pics. We haven't heard from the Australians yet, nor Great Britain. Wow! A world wide happy birthday card to Joe! Very very impressive! :clap2:

[rulbe]

It was great to be able to put faces to names, just amazing what folks will do for ice cream and a tribute to the guy that made the opportunity to meet and great people! Thanks Joe for the forum and Happy B-Day.
Steve thanks for leading! It was a great day enjoyed riding with Carl and Mike.

Here are a couple photos that I took,

Enjoy!
Randy

[juddspaintballs]

nice pictures. i think lisa got some while we were riding too. can't wait to see those

[George]

Where's the wave!!??

[juddspaintballs]

first pic by steve

[SteveST1300]

Come on George it's there! Why would we go to a DQ and not do the wave?:03biker: We had a great day it was cold! We had tems that ranged from a low of 28 to 50 on our return trip.

[st1300r]

Great day great ride. Happy Birthday Joe and thanks for the gift of st-owners :bow1:

Note to self; Next year get out of bed on time. Who knew the performance award was for trying to catch up with folks that were behind me. Doh! :rolleyes: Pleasure riding with you guys btw.

It was great to be able to put faces to names, just amazing what folks will do for ice cream and a tribute to the guy that made the opportunity to meet and great people! Thanks Joe for the forum and Happy B-Day.
Steve thanks for leading! It was a great day enjoyed riding with Carl and Mike.

Here are a couple photos that I took,

Enjoy!
Randy

[SteveST1300]

Sorry we missed you Carl! Get a Lawyer, that could be some serious points!:03biker:

[st1300r]

Yup your right. Furtunately I have zero points to start with.

Many years ago a guy I know got tagged for 157mph in a 911 on the N.E. Extension. That was fugly. :eek:

[motomac]

NOw that I'm home and can open the group picture Steve took(with the tripod) I count only 16 people. No wonder I couldn't remember the 17th person's name!!!!!

[SteveST1300]

He didn't want to get in it. I have another one with all 17 will post later.:03biker:OOPS I re counted only 16.

[sirepair]

I counted 17 in the "wave" picture, you can barely see Kevin in the back....course he's such a big guy, how could you miss him??:D

[gene]

Had a great ride this weekend riding and socializing :D We didn't get to many pictures this time so here are the the few that we got . OK as soon as I figure out how to resize on Vista

[Shuey]

:shout1: WHAT A GREAT BUNCH OF MEN AND WOMEN! I am so lucky to be able to ride and enjoy the companionship of such a wonderful group!

It was great meeting everyone! Here's the one pic I have to add to the collection showing the leader of this band of crazy people at the head of the order line.

If success can be built on positive energy - then Joe should have gotten a HUGE BOOST on Saturday, and looking through the threads, more results coming in all the time.

Happy Birthday again Joe, and . . . I would NOT have been in Washington, PA if not for Y-O-U! :wave1:

Shuey

[juddspaintballs]

Pictures are uploading.
Shots from our very own chase car.

[juddspaintballs]

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some of these pictures confirm my suspicion that I favor leaning to the right a little. after ~9 hours riding, my right cheek felt more sore than the left, so I fixed the problem

[gene]

better late then never with the pictures. Lisa didn't get to many this trip just a few of Johnie and Jed on the way up and Kreis on the way home .

[gene]

Hey guys something I just realized thanks to another, is that we were late getting there by 45 minutes and all of you were gratious enough to wait for us to take the pictures :D :D All I can say is thanks for being the folks that you are !!