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05-05-2009, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
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Starting the event with a convo: "you think it'll rain? Nah, we're good, Im sure we'll ride right past it and never get hit." 5 minutes later, "holy schnikes batman, I CANT SEEEEE, the thunder is gonna knock me off the bike, pull over!!! CRAP, no exit!! WEEEEEEEEE!!!!! *under breath *suck it up princess!*" Confused yet?  For me, sometimes theres nothing better than doing something totally retarded and idiotic to make me really enjoy life. Ebbs told me the other day, "insanity is the fuel of life". I think the crazy man may have a point...
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05-05-2009, 05:38 PM
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I'm so much cooler online
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cartersville, GA
Moto: 06 FZ1
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You got it right Chi! The first summer I started riding I got caught in a storm I'll never forget. It wasn't something I'd do on purpose but I'll never forget it either.
Tigger, we're giving you shit, you shouldn't leave in the middle of one. But these girls appear to have bigger balls than you playin w/ ya man 
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05-05-2009, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
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One of the most memorable rides I ever had it was raining so hard it was raining UP! With the sun shining!! Its all in how you respond to things. One trip to ATL i got caught in a storm, flew past some lil old ladies, only to have them catch me up at a rest stop where I paused to remove rain gear...the looks on their faces were priceless when they realized I was female AND riding further than they were driving. I got thumbs up all around by 3 sisters in their 60's and 70's, AND a wave when I passed them again later. *sigh* The memories!
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05-05-2009, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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I ride in the rain all the time, it's not that. Getting stuck in a thunderstorm for 7 or 8+ hours is not my idea of an adventure, especially alone, on a freeway surrounded by semi trucks.... why do it? I can show up Fri when the weather is clear just the same and not have to deal with it. There are things that just happen and then there are things you can plan for. I see zero reason to "plan" an 8+ hour ride in a thunderstorm when I can easily avoid it, that's all. Once I get there and get all my stuff off the bike, I'll be happy to go for a ride in the rain with you for fun, just not on the freeway for 8 hours. Besides, you're not even meeting me at DGR on Wed so what do you care? |
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05-05-2009, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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I am coming up Thursday, planning on leaving at the butt crack of dawn as I expect it to take me at least 7 hours to get there...and I HATE mornings....so not only will I ride in the rain, I am actually hauling my ass outta bed so I can get there early enough Thursday to get some riding in!! 
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05-05-2009, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Biloxi, MS
Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
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Alright pussies. Last year for those who aren't tired of the story, I rode 1300 miles in two days while Tropical Storm Fay followed me up the eastern seaboard. Then I turned around and did the same 1300 miles home when I got recalled for Tropical Disappointment Gustav. And this time I'm riding from Biloxi to Monroe, then to Suches with Rogue. Tigger, man up, strap on the bike, and get there.
I leave in the morning. I can't wait to meet all of you. Be careful.
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05-05-2009, 10:07 PM
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05-05-2009, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
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Thats fine, if you make it we are cursed anyway, so either way we are all screwed. FML
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05-05-2009, 10:59 PM
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Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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me and ebbs have macgyver chatterboxes, this should be an interesting ride.
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05-05-2009, 11:02 PM
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Wanting to Go Back!!!!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North Louisiana
Moto: A Twin
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The 300 mile ride I had in the rain I had no choice. I had to get home and had no time to spare. It did take me twice as long to make the trip because I had to pull off a few times because it was raining so hard I couldn't see at all.
 I felt I had no choice. Tigger, I understand if you want to hold off until it isn't raining as bad. However, if I get rained on during my 600 mile trip there and you show up later, don't feel bad when I take your man card away from you
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