| Author | Message | ||
     Gowindward |
"Man, I am woefully unprepared for this event" Tell me about it. I'm going to have to take a vacation just to get ready to go on vacation. | ||
| Bartimus |
Frank, you had my cell phone #, did you lose it? | ||
| F_skinner |
Yes, I had it in my old phone LOL.... I lost all numbers. | ||
| Redhatbuell |
All, Well, the other shoe finally dropped. My grandmother is not doing well by any means and the job hunt is not working out quite the way I'd planned so I'm going to have to beg off for this year  . Rex, the cabin is yours if you want it. I'll call the Camp and let them know. Next year is the UP, right? Pete | ||
| Sportyeric |
Very sorry to hear that, Pete. Both on your grandmother and the job hunt. And your non-attendance, of course. Hopefully we'll catch you on something closer to home, then. Jay, we appreciate the culinary efforts. I'll get Jaci to get back to you here. Cell phone numbers on the way. | ||
| F_skinner |
Pete, I am sorry to hear that as well but your family always takes precedence as you already know. I will see you at the next Gathering in the U.P. Frank | ||
| F_skinner |
I hope I am ready for the Gathering.  | ||
| Buellerthanyou |
Hmmmm. Frank, judging from the picture, I think I see a couple of things you might want to look at on your bike before you head down here. Just sayin'...  HellBuelly J | ||
| F_skinner |
Naw, it is good to go as is... Fuel in frame  | ||
| Phelan |
I like the red cloth injection! How many miles would you get with a pair of pants?  | ||
| F_skinner |
Carbs are over rated. All you really need is a spray bottle. Parts are ordered and I plan to putting the billet aircleaner backing plate on. | ||
| Road_thing |
I've heard that an eyedropper and a piece of cheesecloth will work in a pinch... rt | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Now I'm pissed... I have a f@#$n conflict on that Sunday!!! I'll find out Wed if I can resolve it. Damnit! I marked me as off on vacation 2 months ago and they schedule shit anyway! This sucks... I gotta figure this one out.. | ||
| F_skinner |
Brad, same thing happen to me last year. We had a major exercise during the S2 Gathering. I had my vacation in well in advance and the Colonel decided that my vacation was cancelled so I told him I quit.... It was a gamble and please do not do that LOL. He and my CEO decided I could take vacation since I had not taken any since I started working there. Ha, I was going anyway. The first day of the Gathering my CEO called and wanted to have lunch and discuss my future with the company... oh oh.... Turned out he wanted to work on another project in an effort to support another customer (FBI and TSA). All was ok and I did end up quitting that job last Sep to take a Civil Service position. (the CEO has called me a couple of times discussing other jobs so I guess I did not burn that bridge) Family and your job come first. I really hope you can make it but everyone understands if you can not. | ||
| Phelan |
A buddy of mine that works with me was scheduled a double next week.... On his wedding day! Lol, they did it as a joke though. | ||
| Road_thing |
Brad: Take a page out of Frank's playbook. Just be there. Otherwise, no okra for you... rt | ||
| F_skinner |
Hey Brad, I see from your profile that your are a network geek, try Telecommuting. We can make a cardboard cutout of an office and no one will be the wiser. | ||
| Jvv |
Wow.......just spent the last "few" minutes catching up on all the posts. As usual, I tend to get things done at the last minute. I will be going and will join the food group. I guess this makes it "official"!! Going to be great seeing the last year attendees and meeting all the newbies. Jack | ||
| F_skinner |
It will be great to see you again as well Jack... See you in May. | ||
| Phelan |
Okiedoke, here's the new list. Jack Van Voast (Jvv) Dean Edwards (Blks1l) Denny Bahm (Dbahm) Tim Ivanoff (Smoke) Frank Skinner (F_skinner) Lynn Twohig (Lynn) Tom McCarroll (Road_thing) Eric Derksen & Jaci (Sportyeric) Stuart Harmon (stuarth224) Loren Mock (Gowindard) Rex Chaney (Rex) Will Tomlin (Willt) Mike Nadig (Buffalobolt) Brad Johnson (bluzM2) Ross McDaniel (Cumminspowered) Jay Howze (Buellerthanyou) Art Bartlett and Debbie (Bartimus) Ross Daigle (you know, the guy with the red mohawk) | ||
| F_skinner |
Phone numbers have been sent out. If there are updates or corrections email me. Frank | ||
| Buellerthanyou |
Oooooooooooooooooh! Only 29 days 'til the rubber meets the road(s)! Here's another picture to whet your appetites:  See y'all soon HellBuelly J | ||
| Road_thing |
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| F_skinner |
Are we going to have some type of Bonfire at the Gathering?  | ||
| Phelan |
Just curious, how many people will be stopping in Amarillo on the 13th? As I stated earlier, anyone who wants to park a trailer at my Dad's is more than welcome. Whether you do or bot though, my dad wants to have a cookout for whoever can make it, including plenty of Veggies so Jaci Wont be left out. | ||
| Sportyeric |
A barbie with veggies sounds marvelous! The 13th sounds a little late isn't it? I'm seeing 472 miles from Amarillo to Leakey and that is totally beyond our ability for a days travel. The date is getting close enough that we should be sewing up travel plans with Frank and anyone else. I was thinking we'd hit Amarillo either Wedesday or Tuesday. I'll be phoning Frank and Ross in a day or two. | ||
| F_skinner |
Eric, you may need to go down to Amarillo before me. I had planned on making it one day to Ross's then one day to Leakey. I initially planned on one day for the trip if I ride the whole way (Ironbutt). I am not sure at this point as there are many variables. My time off is limited. I need to have enough vacation time for Homecoming and it is going to be tight as it is. This is easy.... | ||
| Buffalobolt |
Well guys, it's official. I'm going to have to back out of this years gathering. Too many irons in the fire, and not enough hours. I was hoping to get my maintenance done, and everything lined up to go. But it looks like it isn't going to happen. Hopefully I'll be able to see ya'll at the UP gathering. Have fun in TX!! | ||
| F_skinner |
Mike, I hate to hear that being that you were the second one to show up last year, on my heals, looking like you just came off a three day bender after riding straight through from NY to CO. However, I hope to see you in the UP next year. Frank | ||
| Sportyeric |
Every time I open this thread I see the "Man, I am woefully unprepard..." Getting there. Jaci and I were out on the Buell for the first time this year. Not even a tank of gas and our asses are toast. And we're unlikely to have time or weather for any more break-in before we arrive in Amarillo. As I recall my plan, we would hope to stop in to Frank's for a visit and a pint earlier in the week and then, if we must, depart a day ahead of you, Frank. You can reel us in. Just watch for us stretching on the side of the road. Bummer, Mike. We were looking forward to seeing you again. I doubt we'll make Up, so see you Left. I've PM'd Brad. Is there anyone else heading for Ross's dad's but us and maybe Brad? |
