Topic: I hate WINTER (Read 6241 times)

110tHunDer · « **on:** November 16, 2005, 12:27:24 PM »

Last week, I'm out riding the snot out of the bike and having the time of my life and now . . .

grc · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:36:41 PM »

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Last week, I'm out riding the snot out of the bike and having the time of my life and now . . .

I hear ya. I got in my last ride this past Saturday; slightly cold, windy, and drizzly but I knew it was probably my last chance this year. Monday the bike got a thorough cleaning and the cover went on for the duration. Now I'm depressed and wishing one more time that I had never let my employer talk me in to moving to Chicago.

Jerry

hd-dude · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:12:35 PM »

Winter?? What's that?

110tHunDer · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:17:17 PM »

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Winter?? What's that?

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greglyon · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:27:37 PM »

It's pushing 80 today out here in the cactus patch!
We love winter.

MObe · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:33:30 PM »

I put on my gerbings heated socks, pants, jacket liner and gloves and had a wonderful 50 mile ride at 40F with 25 mph north winds. When it went down to the mid 30's at around 5pm, I just dialed up the thermostat a bit and enjoyed the warmth. I pulled up to my frozen buddy on a dyna and said, "is it just me, or is it really hot out here"? For some reason he flipped me the bird!

grc · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:48:16 PM »

To all you folks who are fortunate enough to live in decent climates and like to rub it in, nothing personal but:

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Jerry

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:05:35 PM »

Sorry, Brian:

Jock · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:15:18 PM »

High today was 85*...Tomorrow's high expected to be 65*

erniezap · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:23:28 PM »

80 and sunny here in the Bay Area... [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

I hear that it's going all the way down into the 50's tonight!

MYCVO · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:24:09 PM »

I sit here and wonder >> Why Why, Why do I live here ?? There must be something that keeps me here? Maybe the low Tax base ?? Nope not that. Maybe the low auto insurance? Nope doubt it. Cheap housing? NAAAA no way. I cant be a dumbass cause then others of this great site would also be dumbasses. Well I guess I have a whole winter to figure out that complex thought!! Oh Ya thank you guys out there in warm weather for tossing in kind words of sunny warm temps.. Who's better than you?

Crawdaddy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:49:56 PM »

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There must be something that keeps me here?

Government representation? Naaaa, but I bet the seafood is good.

hdnut · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2005, 07:18:50 PM »

I have a cabin in the northwoods of Wisconsin,12 inches of snow on the ground in the last 24 hours!It was 60 outside last Saturday,CRAZY!!!! [smiley=pumpkin.gif]

110tHunDer · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2005, 08:07:02 PM »

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Sorry, Brian:

Hey, Mike, please kindly refer to replies #3 and #6 above! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:02:36 PM »

Just saw the seven day forecast..........in the mid 70s for the next week. Think I'll stay planted. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Tonys · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:32:31 PM »

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I put on my gerbings heated socks, pants, jacket liner and gloves and had a wonderful 50 mile ride at 40F with 25 mph north winds. When it went down to the mid 30's at around 5pm, I just dialed up the thermostat a bit and enjoyed the warmth. I pulled up to my frozen buddy on a dyna and said, "is it just me, or is it really hot out here"? For some reason he flipped me the bird!

..I was out riding today...had to put a short sleeve shirt over my t-shirt. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]
I know I got the message from you folks in the snow...

Rebel · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:39:49 AM »

I'm with you 103tHunDer- the winters in the north really stink! ...you know if the south had won the civil war we would have made sure that changes were made.

Later-
The "Rebel"

grc · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:57:15 AM »

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I'm with you 103tHunDer- the winters in the north really stink! ...[highlight]you know if the south had won the civil war we would have made sure that changes were made. [/highlight]
Later-
The "Rebel"

Rebel,

Sounds like a good idea - think we can get it started up again? Thirteen (13) whole degrees this morning here in lovely Chicago, and if the sun god smiles on us we may actually make it up to 30 today! Hot damn!

Jerry

Rebel · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2005, 10:17:04 AM »

Hey Jerry-
I'll make some phone calls... [smiley=army.gif] [smiley=rifle.gif]
Later-
The "Rebel"

Twolanerider · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:15:34 PM »

South, smouth.... Who'd want to carry a passport just to have to cross the state line in to Arkansas [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

grc · « **Reply #20 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:29:16 PM »

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South, smouth.... Who'd want to carry a passport just to have to cross the state line in to Arkansas [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Isn't that already a requirement to enter or leave West Virginny??

Jerry

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:42:25 PM »

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Isn't that already a requirement to enter or leave West Virginny??

Jerry

Uh oh. I think I hear Hubbard coming. [smiley=nervous.gif]

Rebel · « **Reply #22 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:47:55 PM »

[smiley=tekst-spam.gif] Sounds like I'm going to have to start "Walking Tall, and Carrying a Big Stick!"
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[smiley=rolleyes5.gif]
Later-
The "Rebel"

MYCVO · « **Reply #23 on:** November 17, 2005, 05:29:07 PM »

Well, I did it!! I went and got the new 2006 HD snow blower part # -14* [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] I might even put the whitewalls on it. Only drawback it doesnt come with the new Advanced audio system

I might have to get some tips from Twolane on that one [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #24 on:** November 17, 2005, 08:39:28 PM »

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Well, I did it!! I went and got the new 2006 HD snow blower part # -14* [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] I might even put the whitewalls on it. Only drawback it doesnt come with the new Advanced audio system I might have to get some tips from Twolane on that one [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Screw the audio. With that one you need the heated riding gear !

Crawdaddy · « **Reply #25 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:08:18 PM »

There must be a lot of snow in Cape Cod, I found the snow blower to be extravagant and ordered the studded tires. [smiley=drink.gif]

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:14:05 PM »

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There must be a lot of snow in Cape Cod, I found the snow blower to be extravagant and ordered the studded tires. [smiley=drink.gif]

Like these?

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:16:04 PM »

Embrace Winter to it's fulllest, all you CVO Snow Riders:

d-rock · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2005, 10:45:55 AM »

I just picked up my new snowmobile yesterday and can't wait to hit the snow white highways. If it is going to be cold I might as well fill my need for speed by grabing 145hp of arm streching snow rocket [smiley=banana.gif]

naitram · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2005, 11:02:55 AM »

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I just picked up my new snowmobile yesterday and can't wait to hit the snow white highways. If it is going to be cold I might as well fill my need for speed by grabing 145hp of arm streching snow rocket [smiley=banana.gif]

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grc · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2005, 11:14:20 AM »

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I just picked up my new snowmobile yesterday and can't wait to hit the snow white highways. If it is going to be cold I might as well fill my need for speed by grabing 145hp of arm streching snow rocket [smiley=banana.gif]

I certainly hope you remained loyal and bought the SE version with the flames, lowered suspension, and rock hard seat.

Jerry

110tHunDer · « **Reply #31 on:** November 18, 2005, 11:19:04 AM »

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I certainly hope you remained loyal and bought the SE version with the flames, lowered suspension, and rock hard seat.

Jerry

Sounds more like the GSXR version, not SE (145hp).

VANAMAL · « **Reply #32 on:** November 18, 2005, 03:50:42 PM »

i grew up here in so calif and i did see some snow up on the top of mountains a couple of times.

JCZ · « **Reply #33 on:** November 18, 2005, 08:59:14 PM »

I hate winter too........got down to 75 degrees today and supposed to be 77 tomorrow! Might have to break out the flannel shirt soon. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

erniezap · « **Reply #34 on:** November 19, 2005, 10:30:43 AM »

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I hate winter too........got down to 75 degrees today and supposed to be 77 tomorrow! Might have to break out the flannel shirt soon. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

I know. I almost had to put on a jacket yesterday morning!

JC, You coming down anytime soon?

VANAMAL · « **Reply #35 on:** November 19, 2005, 01:57:38 PM »

OK i have to admit we do have an occasional devastating earthquake followed by a forest fire that burns half the state THEN it floods and wipes out all thats left but it is 80 degrees today and im riding down to the beach to watch the girls play volleyball

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WFP · « **Reply #36 on:** November 19, 2005, 04:14:07 PM »

We had a major quake her in MA a couple of days ago, measured a whopping 2.5 in Plymouth!

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OK i have to admit we do have an occasional devastating earthquake followed by a forest fire that burns half the state THEN it floods and wipes out all thats left but it is 80 degrees today and im riding down to the beach to watch the girls play volleyball [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #37 on:** November 20, 2005, 02:16:56 AM »

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I know. I almost had to put on a jacket yesterday morning! JC, You coming down anytime soon?

No, but I understand you guys are all coming up here weekend after next for an overnight ride. Looking forward to it.

bgregston · « **Reply #38 on:** November 20, 2005, 09:06:55 AM »

You guys are killing me. I did go skiing yesterday for the first time this year. I had a little skiing accident at the end of last year and twisted a knee. It didn't fair too well yesterday so I think I'm looking at a loooong winter.

sefatboyscott · « **Reply #39 on:** November 20, 2005, 11:25:04 AM »

Current Conditions - 9:51 AM EST Nov. 20 - Temperature: 50°F / 10°C | Conditions: Overcast - 1 minute ago
Today as of Nov. 20 4:19 AM EST - 7 hours ago

HUBBARD · « **Reply #40 on:** November 20, 2005, 01:38:12 PM »

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Rebel,

Sounds like a good idea - [highlight]think we can get it started up again[/highlight]?

Jerry

Yeah, 'er 'uh, Jerry,
Is a pig's rump pork? I'm a REBEL living in a Yankee state. I will defect, or infect, or reflect, or what ever the word is. I say it's time for a Re-Match! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] Later--HUBBARD

HUBBARD · « **Reply #41 on:** November 20, 2005, 01:41:28 PM »

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Isn't that already a requirement to enter or leave West Virginny??

Jerry

Yeah, 'er 'uh, Jerry,
Don't forget to bring plenty of money for the tolls! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] Later--HUBBARD

HUBBARD · « **Reply #42 on:** November 20, 2005, 01:46:56 PM »

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[smiley=tekst-spam.gif] Sounds like I'm going to have to start "Walking Tall, and Carrying a Big Stick!"
[smiley=smash.gif]
[smiley=rolleyes5.gif]
Later-
The "Rebel"

Yeah, 'er 'uh, Rebel,
Don't bring a Stick to a Gun Fight! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] Later--HUBBARD

MYCVO · « **Reply #43 on:** November 25, 2005, 10:31:38 AM »

Sunny and 27 degrees, no snow

yup its kinda cold out but northerns still have this infectious riding disease that have only 1 cure RIDEEEEEEEEEE
Still havent bought the heated wear, but hoping [smiley=santa3.gif] will bring what I need this year [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
MYCVO

hdnut · « **Reply #44 on:** November 28, 2005, 07:56:02 PM »

Just droped the seeg off at the dealer for storage,5 months to plan what to add to her? [smiley=pumpkin.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #45 on:** November 28, 2005, 08:37:52 PM »

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Just droped the seeg off at the dealer for storage,5 months to plan what to add to her? [smiley=pumpkin.gif]

Out of sight for 5 months? Man, that's harsh. Five months not to be able to walk out and talk to her, to clean a little or tinker a bit, not to hear her plaintive cry of "when you riding me again," no red counter glow off the neon clock, no wandering out in the garage at 3:00 AM just to make sure she's still there and think of spring, never the chance to put your bare tushy down on the cold leather seat for that reassuring shock of recog.... um.... gee, I may have some issues here....

Fired00d · « **Reply #46 on:** November 28, 2005, 08:42:29 PM »

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Out of sight for 5 months? Man, that's harsh. Five months not to be able to walk out and talk to her, to clean a little or tinker a bit, not to hear her plaintive cry of "when you riding me again," no red counter glow off the neon clock, no wandering out in the garage at 3:00 AM just to make sure she's still there and think of spring, never the chance to put your bare tushy down on the cold leather seat for that reassuring shock of recog.... um.... gee, I may have some issues here....

You mean this is not normal behavior? [smiley=confused5.gif]

[smiley=pumpkin.gif]
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
[smiley=fireman.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #47 on:** November 28, 2005, 08:48:16 PM »

[smiley=zthread.gif] Har! spyder

Crawdaddy · « **Reply #48 on:** November 28, 2005, 09:45:27 PM »

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Just droped the seeg off at the dealer for storage,5 months to plan what to add to her? [smiley=pumpkin.gif]

Whoaaaaaa! That is like a trial separation. What if you fall for a Honda? Maybe some sneaky superbowl commerical that shows off a kawasaki or a BMW that turns your head. Orrrrrrr dealer uses it on a real nice sunny January day. You will be a lonely man. Hope you have a photo and keep the title under your pillow.

hdnut · « **Reply #49 on:** November 29, 2005, 08:40:42 AM »

I go in for visits.I needed room for the snowmobiles and to get the truck inside.I miss my seeg already ,but this am. we were getting some light snow and the highway dept.was adding to the totals with a half inch of salt,so i got the seeg put away just in time! [smiley=pumpkin.gif]

MAVERICK · « **Reply #50 on:** November 29, 2005, 01:32:58 PM »

I am orginally from Peroia Illinois. I relocated to Houton Texas in the early 70s. They really dont have winter in Houston. I am currently working in Aberdeen South Dakota.For Thanksgiving I flew home to Houston. It was in the mid to low 70s. I rode the shi_ ! out of the E glide. Now am back in South Dakota shovelin snow. I forgot what winter is like. I hate winter in South Dakota. Man its colddddddddddd up here!!
[smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #51 on:** November 29, 2005, 01:37:22 PM »

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I am orginally from Peroia Illinois. I relocated to Houton Texas in the early 70s. They really dont have winter in Houston. I am currently working in Aberdeen South Dakota.For Thanksgiving I flew home to Houston. It was in the mid to low 70s. I rode the shi_ ! out of the E glide. Now am back in South Dakota shovelin snow. I forgot what winter is like. I hate winter in South Dakota. Man its colddddddddddd up here!!
[smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif]

I had to be at Minot for three lifetimes during a couple of weeks in January several years ago. Maverick, that whole area is the only place I've ever seen where they could truck in ice cubes to warm the place up.

SEUC-OCD · « **Reply #52 on:** November 29, 2005, 01:59:53 PM »

I used to hate it, until I moved to Texas!

Growing up in VA/MD/PA, we used to get tons of snow and we would be out of school/work for days.

Then "they" became to damned efficient. Last year in PA, we had 3.5 feet of snow with 7 foot drifts. They plowed and the kids only got one day off. The next day they had to walk in the slick streets with the non-drivers to school because the sidwalks weren't plowed. I telecommute and I had to take a vacation day just to shovle the driveway before it froze.

Now I am in Austin, and it is going to be 80 this weekend, and we are going to Coopers BBQ in Llano for some of the biggest chops and T-Bones after a great ride through Hill Country!

And the great news is that it will get even better when I do it on a new SE! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

MJZ · « **Reply #53 on:** November 29, 2005, 04:43:15 PM »

Talk about dumb things to do in winter, I volunteered to work traffic control for this Saturday morning. There is a annual marathon race and a Rolling Stones concert that night. Stones have thirty (yes, 30) 18 wheelers that are coming in to unload during the marathon.
When I was asked it was 75 degrees, sunny and I'd had a few; [smiley=drink.gif] the forecast for Saturday is 30 and rain.

spydglide · « **Reply #54 on:** November 29, 2005, 04:57:54 PM »

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Talk about dumb things to do in winter, I volunteered to work traffic control for this Saturday morning. There is a annual marathon race and a Rolling Stones concert that night. Stones have thirty (yes, 30) 18 wheelers that are coming in to unload during the marathon.
When I was asked it was 75 degrees, sunny and I'd had a few; [smiley=drink.gif] the forecast for Saturday is 30 and rain.

Dang, MJZ. that suks. I guess there's no way to bow out gracefully at this late date, huh? Well, maybe something wonderful will come out of this bad situation (I can't for the life of me figure what it could be, but we'll hope for SOMETHING) .... [smiley=morningcoffee.gif]..... good luck. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder

Jock · « **Reply #55 on:** November 29, 2005, 09:15:19 PM »

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Talk about dumb things to do in winter, I volunteered to work traffic control for this Saturday morning. There is a annual marathon race and a Rolling Stones concert that night. Stones have thirty (yes, 30) 18 wheelers that are coming in to unload during the marathon.
When I was asked it was 75 degrees, sunny and I'd had a few; [smiley=drink.gif] the forecast for Saturday is 30 and rain.

Holly

and I thought Van Halen and some others were big back in my day...The most I viewed while in radio was 5....

"Them times a changing"

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:01:08 AM »

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Talk about dumb things to do in winter, I volunteered to work traffic control for this Saturday morning. There is a annual marathon race and a Rolling Stones concert that night. Stones have thirty (yes, 30) 18 wheelers that are coming in to unload during the marathon.
When I was asked it was 75 degrees, sunny and I'd had a few; [smiley=drink.gif] the forecast for Saturday is 30 and rain.

Could be a silver lining to this cloud--any chance of getting free tickets to the concert? Hey, just trying to be positive.

I saw the Voodoo Lounge tour. Nuff said.

MJZ · « **Reply #57 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:49:47 AM »

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Could be a silver lining to this cloud--any chance of getting free tickets to the concert? Hey, just trying to be positive.

I saw the Voodoo Lounge tour. Nuff said.

Yep, forgot to mention that perk. There are 6 of us that volunteered after they threw in 2 tickets each. I maybe stupid but I'm not brain dead. Well, at least not about some things. When it comes to my bike stuff, I am brain dead.

MJZ · « **Reply #58 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:57:42 AM »

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Holly

and I thought Van Halen and some others were big back in my day...The most I viewed while in radio was 5....

"Them times a changing"

Jock,

This will really scare you: rumor has it that the tour insurance company has required one truck loaded with medical equipment, including difibulators, because of health concerns due to the age of the Stones.
I remember when the Beatles and the Stones started. How do you think that makes me feel? I may need the services of that trailer. [smiley=confused5.gif]

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:59:39 AM »

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Yep, forgot to mention that perk. There are 6 of us that volunteered after they threw in 2 tickets each. I maybe stupid but I'm not brain dead.

Stupid? Brain dead? I'd say (praphrasing the script from "Forrest Gump"):

"MJZ, you a Gott-Dam genius!!!"

Just heard the other night that the Stones are the halftime show at the 2006 Super Bowl.

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #60 on:** November 30, 2005, 10:03:02 AM »

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This will really scare you: rumor has it that the tour insurance company has required one truck loaded with medical equipment, including difibulators, because of health concerns due to the age of the Stones.
I remember when the Beatles and the Stones started. How do you think that makes me feel? I may need the services of that trailer. [smiley=confused5.gif]

I was in elementary school in Atlanta when the Beatles first played there in (I think) 1963. Do the math. Pass the difib, please.

MJZ · « **Reply #61 on:** November 30, 2005, 10:25:29 AM »

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Stupid? Brain dead? I'd say (praphrasing the script from "Forrest Gump"):

"MJZ, you a Gott-Dam genius!!!"

Just heard the other night that the Stones are the halftime show at the 2006 Super Bowl.

hey, I need to find out where to volunteer for that also.

Jock · « **Reply #62 on:** November 30, 2005, 06:53:48 PM »

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Jock,

This will really scare you: rumor has it that the tour insurance company has required one truck loaded with medical equipment, including difibulators, because of health concerns due to the age of the Stones.
I remember when the Beatles and the Stones started. How do you think that makes me feel? I may need the services of that trailer. [smiley=confused5.gif]

That's funny

70_GTX · « **Reply #63 on:** December 17, 2005, 03:41:21 PM »

I couldn't stand it any longer. I just got back from a 30 mile ride west on I-70. It is partly sunny and 36 degrees out. What is the wind chill at 80 MPH. I was cruising along and thinking I would be the only guy on a scooter on the interstate when I passed a guy on a 1500 Goldwing heading east. Really wasn't that bad and I don't have any electric heat on my bike. Merry Christmas.

spydglide · « **Reply #64 on:** December 17, 2005, 04:57:54 PM »

Anything in the 30's is tough, in the 20's is life & death if you're not careful.......that's like you, w/ only body produced heat. Of course, the sun made it a lot more pleasant 36 degrees, You would have loved to be w/ me yesterday on my 200 mile jaunt, it got up to 50 and was sunny. Gotta luv the South.

Har! spyder

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