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Thundurburd · 05-15-2009, 07:49 PM

Thanks, I have three cell numbers now.

I'll be pulling out of Waukesha mid afternoon Saturday. This will be my first trip with my new trailer and I've checked it out, but if something does go wrong I'll call someone and let them know if I can't make it.

**Clint** · 05-15-2009, 07:51 PM

Oh, you'll be there. Or else.

Thundurburd · 05-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Yeah, I'll be packin tool boxes, spare parts, cleaning supplies, whatever I could possibly need.

**Clint** · 05-15-2009, 08:03 PM

No, Wisconsin. Not Alaska.

Thundurburd · 05-15-2009, 08:13 PM

Just trying to be prepared. Things can go wrong, like today, when the hose came of the gas line shut off valve. That was a smelly mess, and the bike doesn't run without gas.

My fault though, you don't have the bike worked on the day before a trip, if you're smart.

**Clint** · 05-15-2009, 08:15 PM

I understand. Just keep in mind you're with a bunch of guys who have a pile of knowledge. No need to burden yourself needlessly.

I always say, "What's life without a little adventure?"

tricker · 05-16-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

I understand. Just keep in mind you're with a bunch of guys who have a pile of knowledge. No need to burden yourself needlessly.

I always say, "What's life without a little adventure?"

i only have a pile of BS...

**Clint** · 05-16-2009, 12:40 PM

We can use that to hold up the back of his bike if needed. Let it dry out a little.

tallannie · 05-16-2009, 12:44 PM

Yippee... gainfully employed !!

**Clint** · 05-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Yup.

I talked about it a bit earlier in this thread if you're interested.

tallannie · 05-16-2009, 01:43 PM

copywriting?? so uh, basically, you are replacing a xerox machine?

or a professional plagarizer ?

Really glad to hear it and the enthusiasm too. Hope it all goes really well !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

Yup.

I talked about it a bit earlier in this thread if you're interested.

**Clint** · 05-16-2009, 02:17 PM

I'm sorry, Annie. I looked back over the thread and I realize I sent you on a goose chase. I thought I'd written a more comprehensive description.

I'll be writing pieces for the public face of the company, which sells online technology training (mostly software) to educational institutions. I'm a bit fuzzy yet, but it sounds like it'll be for press releases, social networks, their website, etc. Should be a fun challenge.

**Clint** · 05-16-2009, 07:06 PM

So, is 9:30 the official meeting time? We'll be leaving St. Cloud at about 7:30.

tricker · 05-16-2009, 08:16 PM

yup, 9:30 is the time. My dad and I should roll in around then.

grandpatractor · 05-16-2009, 10:04 PM

We shall be there!!
Maybe I better go wash my ride?

**Clint** · 05-16-2009, 10:38 PM

No, you'll make me look bad. See you guys then. Happy riding!

grandpatractor · 05-17-2009, 08:10 AM

Just checkin in and letting Clint know that my bike is clean now

tricker · 05-17-2009, 04:42 PM

first guy home

**Clint** · 05-17-2009, 08:44 PM

Second. Vinnie should be home, too, but his internet is out after a storm.

Grandpatractor had an electrical snafu shortly after we spit from Adam and Mike. He was blowing ignition fuses. After three, he decided to call for his wife to pick him up. We hung around for a while, then left him to it. I'm sure he'll check in later.

Rick and his buddy were heading home to change Rick's tire. He had a little fun since it was shot anyway. Pics to follow.

It was a fantastic ride with perfect weather and great companions. Thanks, guys! I'm sore, though. I ran a 5k yesterday and rode 384 miles today, both proving to be overexertion this early in the season. Uggh. But it was worth it. The roads are really great down there.

**Clint** · 05-17-2009, 10:02 PM

Photos here.

Annotated Google Earth file here.

05-15-2009, 07:49 PM	#121 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	Thanks, I have three cell numbers now. I'll be pulling out of Waukesha mid afternoon Saturday. This will be my first trip with my new trailer and I've checked it out, but if something does go wrong I'll call someone and let them know if I can't make it. __________________ Mike

05-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#123 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	Yeah, I'll be packin tool boxes, spare parts, cleaning supplies, whatever I could possibly need. __________________ Mike

05-15-2009, 08:13 PM	#125 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	Just trying to be prepared. Things can go wrong, like today, when the hose came of the gas line shut off valve. That was a smelly mess, and the bike doesn't run without gas. My fault though, you don't have the bike worked on the day before a trip, if you're smart. __________________ Mike

05-16-2009, 12:44 PM	#129 (permalink)
tallannie Cookie Monstress. Join Date: Dec 2006 Bike: 2008 Kawi 1500 Classic Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 3,787	Yippee... gainfully employed !! __________________ Ride long and prosper !

05-16-2009, 10:04 PM	#135 (permalink)
grandpatractor Found second gear by accident Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: 08 Suzuki C109RT Location: wisconsin Posts: 315	We shall be there!! Maybe I better go wash my ride? __________________ J.D.

05-15-2009, 07:51 PM	#122 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	Oh, you'll be there. Or else.

05-15-2009, 08:03 PM	#124 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	No, Wisconsin. Not Alaska.

05-15-2009, 08:15 PM	#126 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	I understand. Just keep in mind you're with a bunch of guys who have a pile of knowledge. No need to burden yourself needlessly. I always say, "What's life without a little adventure?"

05-16-2009, 12:40 PM	#128 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	We can use that to hold up the back of his bike if needed. Let it dry out a little.

05-16-2009, 12:49 PM	#130 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	Yup. I talked about it a bit earlier in this thread if you're interested.

05-16-2009, 02:17 PM	#132 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	I'm sorry, Annie. I looked back over the thread and I realize I sent you on a goose chase. I thought I'd written a more comprehensive description. I'll be writing pieces for the public face of the company, which sells online technology training (mostly software) to educational institutions. I'm a bit fuzzy yet, but it sounds like it'll be for press releases, social networks, their website, etc. Should be a fun challenge.

05-16-2009, 07:06 PM	#133 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	So, is 9:30 the official meeting time? We'll be leaving St. Cloud at about 7:30.

05-16-2009, 08:16 PM	#134 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	yup, 9:30 is the time. My dad and I should roll in around then.

05-16-2009, 10:38 PM	#136 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	No, you'll make me look bad. See you guys then. Happy riding!

05-17-2009, 08:10 AM	#137 (permalink)
grandpatractor Found second gear by accident Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: 08 Suzuki C109RT Location: wisconsin Posts: 315	Just checkin in and letting Clint know that my bike is clean now __________________ J.D.

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Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	Second. Vinnie should be home, too, but his internet is out after a storm. Grandpatractor had an electrical snafu shortly after we spit from Adam and Mike. He was blowing ignition fuses. After three, he decided to call for his wife to pick him up. We hung around for a while, then left him to it. I'm sure he'll check in later. Rick and his buddy were heading home to change Rick's tire. He had a little fun since it was shot anyway. Pics to follow. It was a fantastic ride with perfect weather and great companions. Thanks, guys! I'm sore, though. I ran a 5k yesterday and rode 384 miles today, both proving to be overexertion this early in the season. Uggh. But it was worth it. The roads are really great down there. Last edited by Clint; 05-17-2009 at 08:47 PM.

05-17-2009, 10:02 PM	#140 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	Photos here. Annotated Google Earth file here. Last edited by Clint; 05-17-2009 at 10:27 PM.