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06-21-07, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Are you starting at 4:30am? 
06-21-07, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfix
I just want to get back early before they run out of the good meat. 
But I have a great alternative, peanut butter on blueberry bread.
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06-21-07, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DanteB
If it's like last year there won't be any meat when I get back!
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06-21-07, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DanteB
If it's like last year there won't be any meat when I get back! But I have a great alternative, peanut butter on blueberry bread.
But I have a great alternative, peanut butter on blueberry bread. 
06-21-07, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfix
I'm going to do my best to start around that time.
06-21-07, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DanteB
If it's like last year there won't be any meat when I get back! But I have a great alternative, peanut butter on blueberry bread.
But I have a great alternative, peanut butter on blueberry bread. 
I think the triple riders should get filet mignon when they arrive personally - that or a good burger.
06-21-07, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfix
Few people spend the night. Even at 1 and 2 in the morning I heard vehicles pull into the lot. Unless you can get comfortable sleeping in your vehicle, it's not worth it.
06-21-07, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveSANYYZ
Thanks! Too bad though; I thought it'll help to cut down on driving time. 30mins+checkout time between a hotel and the church is quite significant considering the little sleep that night.
I'm planning on hitting the hay by 8pm if at all possible on Friday night.
06-21-07, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Yes, Dave, but getting some good rest is more important than saving that time. It's going to take me at least 45 minutes to get there. With breakfast and getting dressed, I'm looking at getting up between 2 and 2:30am! I'm planning on hitting the hay by 8pm if at all possible on Friday night.
I'm planning on hitting the hay by 8pm if at all possible on Friday night.
06-21-07, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Indolent58
The only way I could go to sleep at 8PM would be if I was clubbed in the head.
What time are you planning on going to bed then? Especially if you are DRIVING up (insane! I think you should get a room personally as that is going to be tough on both ends!)
06-21-07, 04:46 PM
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06-21-07, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
I think the triple riders should get filet mignon when they arrive personally - that or a good burger.
06-21-07, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by adxm
If I finish my triple, I doubt I'll be able to stomach anything, let alone a big hunk of meat. Sounds nice now though =).
06-21-07, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by adxm
If I finish my triple, I doubt I'll be able to stomach anything, let alone a big hunk of meat. Sounds nice now though =).
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06-21-07, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DanteB
That's easy to say now and when you first get off the bike. But I've been there and about 2-3 hours later you're starving and eating everything in sight. I try to eat something even if I have to stuff it down. Also you have a 2 hour window for optimum replenishment. Try to eat some good high quality carbs, a little protein doesn't hurt either.
06-21-07, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
But leave some tri-tip for me...
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06-21-07, 07:05 PM
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I think I'll start @ 4:30, and try to wait for my friend Mary at one of the CP's.
06-21-07, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DanteB
Are going to snag me some and wait for me to show up so I can have dinner too?
06-21-07, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by spingineer
I think I'll start @ 4:30, and try to wait for my friend Mary at one of the CP's.
06-21-07, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Are you going to be done by 10pm? Because pretty much after that I'll be a drooling mess if I don't get home and to bed!
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06-21-07, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DanteB
My favorite type of woman!!
Not THAT kind of drooling, silly. Plus, I'm going to stink so bad the longer I sit in my stench after the ride. I'm going to look and feel like Pig Pen.
06-21-07, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
What time is she taking off?
06-21-07, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Not THAT kind of drooling, silly. Plus, I'm going to stink so bad the longer I sit in my stench after the ride. I'm going to look and feel like Pig Pen.
06-21-07, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by spingineer
... and what's the problem???