Nov. 4th Solvang Prelude
10-07-06, 05:02 PM
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It would be a good idea to designate a meeting place slightly out of the way of the start area. If I go (I should know by next Sat), I'll probably be staying in Buellton and might ride over there. But if someone who knows the area could choose a shop or landmark to meet, and maybe a secret handshake...
Oh, and if my wife and/or uncle don't come along, I wouldn't mind splitting a room... otherwise I might save my pennies and drive up the day of... at 5am
Oh, and if my wife and/or uncle don't come along, I wouldn't mind splitting a room... otherwise I might save my pennies and drive up the day of... at 5am
10-07-06, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
We could all just meet at the front of the Scandinavian Hotel, right before you exit the driveway. That's a good meeting spot. I'm driving up the morning of since I'm close enough to do that. 
fine w/me but I'm bummed you won't be there the night before since I plan on doing this one solo and actually enjoying it vs. feeling pressured to go faster than I'm able.
I'm actually hoping whoever is there the night before can do dinner or something... obviously depending upon time of arrival...
t~
10-07-06, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
fine w/me but I'm bummed you won't be there the night before since I plan on doing this one solo and actually enjoying it vs. feeling pressured to go faster than I'm able.
I'm actually hoping whoever is there the night before can do dinner or something... obviously depending upon time of arrival...
t~
I'm actually hoping whoever is there the night before can do dinner or something... obviously depending upon time of arrival...
t~
Ill be there the night before, but Im not sure on the time. You can leave my dinner on the table and Ill eat it when I get there.
10-07-06, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
fine w/me but I'm bummed you won't be there the night before since I plan on doing this one solo and actually enjoying it vs. feeling pressured to go faster than I'm able.
I'm actually hoping whoever is there the night before can do dinner or something... obviously depending upon time of arrival...
t~
I'm actually hoping whoever is there the night before can do dinner or something... obviously depending upon time of arrival...
t~
I was hoping you would be riding with me and I don't expect you to ride beyond the speed you enjoy. Besides, the Solvang prelude is not for hammering. It's for stopping and saying hi to buffalo (only I've been warned to stop trying to pet them...apparently they don't dig that so much.) So, unless you really want to ride alone 
you're riding with me lady. 
Injured too...unless he's really slow and then we'll smoke him. 
10-07-06, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
It would be a good idea to designate a meeting place slightly out of the way of the start area. If I go (I should know by next Sat), I'll probably be staying in Buellton and might ride over there. But if someone who knows the area could choose a shop or landmark to meet, and maybe a secret handshake...
Oh, and if my wife and/or uncle don't come along, I wouldn't mind splitting a room... otherwise I might save my pennies and drive up the day of... at 5am
Oh, and if my wife and/or uncle don't come along, I wouldn't mind splitting a room... otherwise I might save my pennies and drive up the day of... at 5am
10-07-06, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
It would be a good idea to designate a meeting place slightly out of the way of the start area.
Very cool little place. Enjoy.
10-08-06, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by merider1
What?? You won't be going faster than you're comfortable going! I'm not THAT kind of rider! I was hoping you would be riding with me and I don't expect you to ride beyond the speed you enjoy. Besides, the Solvang prelude is not for hammering. It's for stopping and saying hi to buffalo (only I've been warned to stop trying to pet them...apparently they don't dig that so much.) So, unless you really want to ride alone you're riding with me lady. Injured too...unless he's really slow and then we'll smoke him.
I was hoping you would be riding with me and I don't expect you to ride beyond the speed you enjoy. Besides, the Solvang prelude is not for hammering. It's for stopping and saying hi to buffalo (only I've been warned to stop trying to pet them...apparently they don't dig that so much.) So, unless you really want to ride alone you're riding with me lady. Injured too...unless he's really slow and then we'll smoke him. Sorry, M.E., I'm pretty sure I'm really riding this one on my own ... I am really slow and I feel pressured when I ride w/others that I know are a lot faster. I think Herb and I would make a great team... although, I don't think he's ridin' this one
Sometimes, its good for me to ride w/other people... I rode w/Kar3368 and her friend Kim at three harbors and that was a push for me but okay.
We'll see how things go between now and then though, maybe I'll change my mind
ps. Injured is pretty fast, I'm already feeling bad that he's gonna do the very slowest ride in his life the next time I'm up in the bay area!
10-08-06, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
Sorry, M.E., I'm pretty sure I'm really riding this one on my own ... I am really slow and I feel pressured when I ride w/others that I know are a lot faster. I think Herb and I would make a great team... although, I don't think he's ridin' this one
Sometimes, its good for me to ride w/other people... I rode w/Kar3368 and her friend Kim at three harbors and that was a push for me but okay.
We'll see how things go between now and then though, maybe I'll change my mind
ps. Injured is pretty fast, I'm already feeling bad that he's gonna do the very slowest ride in his life the next time I'm up in the bay area!
Sometimes, its good for me to ride w/other people... I rode w/Kar3368 and her friend Kim at three harbors and that was a push for me but okay.
We'll see how things go between now and then though, maybe I'll change my mind
ps. Injured is pretty fast, I'm already feeling bad that he's gonna do the very slowest ride in his life the next time I'm up in the bay area!
Unfortunately..I can't make this one...I really wanted to since I was unable to finish in March due to flats, and frozen extremities...the weather will be much better this time!! And it is beautiful up there!!!
I am still working to try to make it to JT!
10-08-06, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
Sorry, M.E., I'm pretty sure I'm really riding this one on my own ...
We'll see how things go between now and then though, maybe I'll change my mind
We'll see how things go between now and then though, maybe I'll change my mind
But I bet you'd be just fine riding with me. I'll be coming off of riding a 200 mile weekend the week before and am not going to be hammering! So, if you do change your mind...
10-08-06, 06:23 PM
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You guys have some good ideas on where to meet, I'll just have to make sure and keep up on this thread to make sure I don't miss when someone officially decides where/when to meet. I picture someone holding up a "BikeForums" sign like they're at the airport or something
10-08-06, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
You guys have some good ideas on where to meet, I'll just have to make sure and keep up on this thread to make sure I don't miss when someone officially decides where/when to meet. I picture someone holding up a "BikeForums" sign like they're at the airport or something
I still vote that we all buy flare guns.
10-09-06, 10:21 AM
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flare guns are cool....
10-17-06, 08:57 PM
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Okay, sniff, now I know that Trac can't make it, who exactly are my victims...um...I mean...riding partners? Sean, Bill, Urbanknight??? Anyone else?
10-17-06, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
10-17-06, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
That's because you're afraid to be alone with Sean, isn't it?
I wouldn't blame her for that
10-17-06, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
I wouldn't blame her for that
10-17-06, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
I have a feeling he's harmless. In fact...I think we would all overwhelm him in person.
you might be right there Brandy... I just got a visual of all the socal bf gurls surrounding him....
10-17-06, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
you might be right there Brandy... I just got a visual of all the socal bf gurls surrounding him....
10-17-06, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
....ready to pounce.
... where is he tonight, anyway?