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Sparky
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 01:26 am: | 
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Welcome aboard Jim. All you probably need is your GA ticket and a sleeping bag. SteveB's gonna catch zzz's under the Love Shack if I caught his drift, so there's one possibility. |
Al_lighton
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 09:51 am: |
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Jim,
You need to check with Ebear.. crashing under the love shack is probably fine, I think there are a couple folks doing that, but there is a lot of space there. But the problem may be # of bikes on the site, not sleep space. You may need to purchase a support vehicle pass.
Al |
Ebear
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:13 am: |
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All the above is true....a few people have bailed so with LUCK everybody will have space for tents....But YOU MUST GET YOUR GEAR TO US THIS WEEKEND OR AT LATEST MONDAY NIGHT!!!}If theres a chance you will be under the Loveshack bring both a one and a standard tent.So if theres room you can use the standard one outside..Once "Support Vehicle Passes" are designated the remainder of the bikes parking overnight will need to purchase a pass.These are $50.00 and cover 2 Motorcycles.We will designate on the back of these passes what bikes they cover , so when the "Parking Gestapo" show up(they are all ex-prison guards)they will be able to tow away non-pass protected bikes}(OK , i'm kidding on that one!)}Have some cash on you if your in need of these passes as we never no when they will show up.} |
Ebear
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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NEXT TOPIC....Donations....We have been asked often about donating to the cause and we DO appreciate THIS!!!In past years Jerry (and a few others) have absorbed huge costs to make this happen.We would like to see that Jerry doesn't try to take on the fuel ,propane ,and related Loveshack delivery costs of past.Therefore there will be a donation jar this year placed prominently inside the 5th Wheel.He has objected in the past but thats the kind of guy he is.....We will help out this year and all monies donated will be extremely appreciated!We will be looking for volunteers to run to the store which won't be easy considering that very few vehicles will be allowed onsite.All help and concerns in these matters will be organized or answered by Jerry ,Eric or Al.Members whom consistently attend the Meetings will not be expected to donate.You have already donated graciously through our raffles and paid the cost of a spot. The remainder of the money in our treasury has been spent on 2 Paddock Passes that will be on loan and on food upon our arrival in Salinas Wednesday night. |
Ebear
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:57 am: |
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Contact Information...........
In order to drop off all gear going to Seca you will need to call me and work out a time.I live in Fullerton , Orange County.
My Phone numbers are:
HOME....714-525-1181.....I'm there generally from 4:30pm to 11:00pm
Cell.....714-936-4823.....This cell phone does NOT work at the house,I'm in a Nextel Dark ZOne,but I can use it from 6:30am to 3:00pm.Leave a message and your number on the cell phone if I don't answer!Nextel doesn't send me messages promptly so keep trying.
If you have no luck with either you can call my Secretary at Beckman Coulter Corp.
Her name is Rebecca and can be reached at 714-961-3719.Tell her your a friend and need to speak to me and she will do everything to help.She is a great person so treat her kindly please!
My plan is to be around most of Friday night and Saturday but I will be at a Show Sunday Early morning till about 2-3pm.Should be home Sunday night,and Monday night.Good luck. |
Al_lighton
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 04:25 pm: |
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If you are in San Diego and want me to carry anything up, call me at 760-727-2333 at the shop to make arrangements to get the stuff to me.
Al |
Firemanjim
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 08:41 pm: |
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Hey all.We need to try and get a head count for dinner for Court to organize this thing.
I have 12, make that 18, in already.
(Message edited by firemanjim on July 13, 2006)
(Message edited by firemanjim on July 13, 2006) |
Court
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 09:16 pm: |
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That's an accuracity. . . I am about to put down a several thousand dollar bet on the table that we'll have 50 folks.
If it looks like we'll not coming close, we'll start earlier next year. |
Blake
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 09:57 pm: |
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Court,
That's a safe bet. There were over 80 last year. |
Jon
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 11:01 pm: |
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Courtney,
We also had the man himself advertised way in advance. The faithful knew who they were going to be having dinner with.
By my mind, it's not too late to get this thing off the ground. There's gotta be that many interested.
Last year the Buell package was irresistable too, despite some complaining. That undoubtedly brought out some Buellers.
Keep your thumb in the wind as long as you can Court before you cancel. Or just trim the bash down some and make it more casual. Hope things turn out well.
Jon |
Sparky
| | Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 12:07 pm: |
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ALighton has a dinner headcount from the SoCal contingent. I don't know what that number is though, but I can tell you that it is at least 2. 
D&J |
Bertman
| | Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 10:06 pm: |
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I would love to participate in the dinner invitation so put me down for 2 people. Me and my Beemer riding compadre, and since he is staying with me at the hotel I don't think he has a choice in where I want to eat. That's saturday night right? |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 02:59 pm: |
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Good morning guys,
I've traded emails with Ebear as recommended and I'm set up for the camping if I can figure out a way in the gate.
Unfortunately Laguna Seca won't mail me a ticket (they stopped doing that on the 7th), and Will Call is only open as follows:
NOTE: NO WILL CALL AT THE ADMISSION GATES. Orders placed after that date will be held at Embassy Suites Hotel (Will Call Location), 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside. Photo identification required to pick up tickets at will call. Will call opens Thursday, July 20 -Sunday, July 23. Will Call hours are Thursday-Saturday, 6am-5pm and Sunday, 6am-Noon.
Realistically I won't get to Monterey much before 6pm Saturday. Arrgghh.
So.....
I may just give up on the Saturday evening festivities and ride up Sunday morning (I figure 3.5 hours from SB if I don't waste any time). Or ride up Saturday night and stop in some place like King City and grab a Motel 6 kinda place or whatever.
Anyone have a good idea on a way around this? Or anyone have a Sunday only ticket they will sell me? I have cash...
Or anyone cancel out that wants to sell a ticket?
I tried to call the track, after being on hold for an hour I gave up.
I know, this is what happens when I decide too late in the game to go to the races...
<g>
Jim in Santa Barbara |
Sparky
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 07:57 pm: |
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Hey, I could buy a ticket, pick it up at Will-Call, meet you at Bubba Gump's on Cannery Row, exchange ticket for face value, but it'll cost ya. 
Oh ya, I'd have to clear it with the book-keeper, I mean the boss, I mean my co-rider, I mean my wife, Jen. Know what I mean?
Sparky |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 08:39 pm: |
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Hi Sparky,
That sounds like a bargain!
I was trying to get one off of Craig's List (not to save money, to avoid the hassle of getting a ticket) but no joy so far. Most are for sale in the Bay Area.
Let me know if that's okay with your CFO.
Jim in Santa Barbara |
Rhinowerx
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 06:04 pm: |
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Guys,
My countdown is over - I'm heading out - meeting up with the wife on her bike closer to her place of work, near the 405 and the 101.
For those riding up there - ride safe, and hopefully we'll meet up with you over the weekend
...can you guess how much gear she's carrying on her CityX 
Cheers
-Jack |
Sparky
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 07:28 pm: |
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So, Jim in SB, should I go ahead and cop a ticket for you for Sunday only or have you found one yet?
Sparky |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 08:23 pm: |
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Hi Sparky, I sent you a PM. Ping me or call me and we'll talk. Thanks, Jim. |
Jon
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 11:45 am: |
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Hey guys,
I have a room available at Motel 6 for Friday and Saturday Night. I am not going to Laguna. Too many things happening, most notibly I resigned my position with my employer Tuesday morning walked out. Never have done anything like that before, but it was the right thing to do.
Anyhow, let me know if you want to take this room over.
contact me by clicking my screen name and then e-mailing me, or call me on my cell 510-305-6485. |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 01:15 pm: |
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Okay guys,
I found a local source for tickets. Will pick mine up tonight.
I'll see you guys late Saturday.
Ride safe!
Jim in Santa Barbara |
Jon
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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If any of you riders gets stranded in the Bay Area today, call my cell number 510-305-6485. I should be around most of the day. |
Bertman
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 04:31 pm: |
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Jim -
I'll be leaving the Santa Maria area around 5:00 P.M. and probably going up the 101. Maybe I'll see you on the road. If not I'll see the rest of you bums at the track Saturday. |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 05:02 pm: |
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Hi Bert,
I'm good to go! Ticket in hand, the Ulysses is fueled up and I just did an oil change. 616's look ready!
My plan is to leave SB @ 2pm on Saturday, 154 to 101 to US 1 then ride up the coast (to pretty to miss, eh?).
I'm going to head straight to Cannery Row and look for Sparky and the gang.
Hope to see you there.
Have a great ride up.
Jim in SB |
Bertman
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 07:32 pm: |
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Hope to see you up there Jim. I plan on trying to eat at Bubba Gumps on Sat. night but I suppose 25,000 other people will too. Have a safe trip. |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 01:59 pm: |
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Wow. What a weekend.
I got up there Saturday night and Monterey was a motorcycle zoo. The ride up US 1 along the coast was spectacular. Cool temps, sunny skies, gorgeous views. Since I was traveling alone traffic was easily overtaken at suitable opportunities.
Hooked up with the Badweb group at the Corkscrew around 9pm.
In short - track was fantastic, crowds were fantastic, weather was sunny & hot, racing was awesome.
Television does not do the Corkscrew justice. I spent half the race standing right there at the top and I thought Nicky was better through there than any of the riders. Amazing stuff. It must be very challenging to ride that at race pace. Several riders struggled with it.
I enjoyed meeting all the Badweb folks. Then I think we were joined by pit crew members from Jeremy McWilliams' team. Anyway, nice guys, we enjoyed talking to them.
I zoomed out of there with Fireman Jim and right behind Al on Sunday for the long trek home.
It was HOT coming back down the 101 - for example it was 115 in Paso Robles when I went through there. Yowza. Fortunately my Uly and it's fan ran well.
Anyway, great weekend, loads of fun, albeit with a very toasty ride home.
Thanks to all,
Jim in Santa Barbara |
Usroute66
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 06:48 pm: |
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Darn hot is not the word...IT WAS FREAKIN HOT! On Saturday afternoon the track lowered the price of water from $4 to $1 just to get people to stay hydrated. I could have fried an egg on my arm.
Thanks again to Jerry Johnson and Ebear (and co-sponser Al aka American Sportbike) for getting all this together. The Love Shack endured major wear and tear this weekend, as many huddled inside under the A/C vent to catch a moment of cool air.
I left on Sunday AM as I could not endure another day in that heat. The early AM drive down Hwy. 1 past Big Sur was great! But once I left Morro Bay, it was an oven again all the way to LA. Santa Barbara was so humid and hot it rained on me twice.
It was great seeing everyone again and meeting new folks. Thanks to Ebear and his Brother-n-law Carl for a great day of Santa Cruz Mt. riding on Friday. The views and roads were great.
Next year is now less than a year away!
Scott |
Jim_sb
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 07:08 pm: |
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Yep. I'm already thinking about next year.
I have this old beater RV with all the accoutrements of home... And it would be nice to go home on Monday so I wouldn't have to abstain on Sunday. Geez, I could even toss my DRZ on the back for "ship to shore" transportation.
Hmmm...
Jim in Santa Barbara |
Sandblast
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 08:25 pm: |
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Hey everyone.
Leah, Jarred, and I made it home last night. Man the A/C in that truck never felt so good, even if I could feel my M2 giving me a dirty look from back there; I think she would rather have been riding than sitting in the back of that truck.
We all had a great time. Huge thanks to Jerry, E-Bear and Al for spending so much time and effort for everyone.
The weekend was exactly what the doctor ordered (no, not THE Doctor), because as I type Jarred is bringing home a brand new motorcycle from the dealership. Sorry about the V-Strom Jerry, he went with an SV instead. He had his eye on it for a long time but needed a push...
It was good to see everyone, the Love Shack was packed with old friends and cool new people all weekend. There were a few conspicuous absences, but I guess I understand...
The racing was great, awesome top 10 Buell finish by Jeremy and the Boys from Warrs. They even stopped by the Shack to hang out and sign posters and stuff for us. Leah went to get me a frame for mine. Good Show.
My camera was broken and I have not gotten the few pictures I took off of my phone yet. Where are you pro photo- types???
(Message edited by sandblast on July 24, 2006) |
Bertman
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 08:28 pm: |
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I am already working on a who do I know / what club do I have to join, to get into a hospitality area next year.
I went into Monterey on Saturday evening - HA - fat chance getting into there. Mild first degree burns on my inner thighs from cooling fan during the stop and go traffic. Finally had to say forget it and went back to Salinas to eat dinner with a couple extra shot margaritas.
What kind of engines do Moto GP run and why do they sound so different. Are they v-fours firing two at a time or what?
Oh well, next year. |
Sandblast
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 09:22 pm: |
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The moto GP engines have different configurations and they play around with firing orders to create a smooth power pulse "footprint" to the rear wheel for traction. Did you wear ear plugs? |
Bertman
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 10:11 pm: |
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What did you say? I can't hear you, I watched the Moto GP race from the front straight so I could make a quick getaway when it ended. 3:05 and I was on my bike and headed out of there. No problem with traffic either day when I left. |
Usroute66
| | Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 11:04 pm: |
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Jim..now U R talking. I am with U. Ship to shore is the answer next year for sure! |
Rhinowerx
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 11:45 am: |
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Quickly threw some pictures up on my site - still working on titles and descriptions.
Cindy and I had a great time - thanks very much to Jerry, Lynette (sp?), E-Bear, Al and everyone else involved in setting up and running this show - it was awesome.
Cheers
-Jack
http://rhinowerx.com/fotos/categories.php?cat_id=120 |
Sparky
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 03:29 am: |
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I'll second that, Jack. Jen & I savored every day of our "camping" getaway.
We were not about to pass up a riding/camping trip tradition with our Bueller friends at Laguna. I gotta say it's pretty cool of Ebear, Jerry, Al & others putting their heads together and allowing us SCAB, BRAG & BadWeb Buellers access to great camping sites and possibly the greatest viewing spot on the track, the veranda of the Love Shack!
It was great meeting some of the NorCal Buellers, riding with Ebear's & Jerry's friends, seeing the XBRR finish a race placing well, watching Nicky win again, and a special treat being visited by Jeremy McWilliams and his crew.
Thanks all,
Sparky |
Jon
| | Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 02:13 am: |
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Sounds like a perfect experience. Pretty close anyway. |
Ebear
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:02 am: |
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Laguna Inferno....2006
This is where the pics are posted....... |
Usroute66
| | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 11:55 pm: |
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Ebear...leaving voice and email messages around town...4 U. |
Firemanjim
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 02:38 am: |
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I have a couple for you guys,Gordon Buhle's paver atop the corkscrew
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Ebear
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 12:43 pm: |
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Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 10:15 am:
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Finally..!!!!A Laguna Seca POST PARTY..!!!!!!!
This Saturday night at Jerry Johnsons house (in Oceanside) there will be a get together to view the Races from Seca.ALL are invited , and are welcome to stay over too..Jerry has recently added a Pool Table room to his house and has an old-west decor back yard thats really cool! I will get with American Sport Bike AL and Joanne later today to get an e-mail message out.This message should have the particulars of directions and phone numbers for all.LETS HAVE SOME SECA FUN..!!! |
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