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Talking to newt this morning, he suggested we have a get together that is geographically centric enough to pull in the central to southern BA.com riders. I think this is an outstanding idea!
We were thinking somewhere north of Lake Okeechobee as this is pretty much 100 miles from a lot of people. Don't have dates or locations so consider this an interest fishing expedition! 
I know this time of year is tough to free up some time but check your calendars, please! I was kinda' looking at December 9/10. I can tell you every other weekend but that one is shot for me until January (which could work also).
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January looks better for those of us that do toy runs on December weekends.
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I am signed up to do a toy run with Pure Triumph of Ft. Lauderdale on Dec 10th. FYI.
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Phil,
Could use the homestead at Lake Okeechobee. Can sleep 4 to 5 in beds and plenty of room for camping. Could even roll some sleeping bags out on the front porch. You know what is out there. I have been in the hospital a bit lately and january would work out better for me. I know with our bikes it is not needed but if we wanted to do a lap of the lake and my health is just not up to par and I can not ride, I could pull a trailor with my truck for a chase vehicle. Did not mean to offend only be of service with the last comment. So I can sponsor on my 10 acres in the country North of Okeechobee City.
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One more thing. Could do a keg of beer, burgers, bon fire and music for a small donation just to cover the cost. Maybe swap meet for small parts that are packable on the bike.
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I figured December would be tough if not impossible... No biggie, let's plan on January then!
Mark, thanks for the offer! That would be outstanding! Hey all, I've been to Mark's place. It's north of the lake some so it really would be centrally ideal. Great spot, lot's of land, high and dry. Cookout, bonfire, beer, camping, Triumphs, and Triumph riders. Could you ask for more?? I would have no problem chipping in for food, beer, firewood, whatever.
So what weekends in January would work for youse guys and gals???
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Check out this site. http://www.froglegfestival.com/ Fellsmere is about a 45 minute ride north of Okeechobee city. The Frog Leg/ Gaiter Tail Festival is January 18-21. Andy who is the founder of Riders of the Lost Empire, (bunch of Brit Bike Riders) had a motorcycle show last year on Sunday. Had some Nortons, BSAs and Triumphs. So would be a good ride up. Just and idea but could do a lap of the Lake O' on Saturday, burgers, beer and bonfire Saturday night then Frog Leg Festival on Sunday afternoon. They have Blues player scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Check out this web site for more info. http://www.froglegfestival.com/Let me know Mark
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Legs and tails? Nothing wrong with that! I've met Andy and some of the Riders of the Lost Empire gang when they were doing their Canada to Key West run. Good people. I'd have no problem going to this festival and so far, the date looks good to me. Anyone else?
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Could use the homestead at Lake Okeechobee. Can sleep 4 to 5 in beds and plenty of room for camping. Could even roll some sleeping bags out on the front porch. You know what is out there. I have been in the hospital a bit lately and january would work out better for me. I know with our bikes it is not needed but if we wanted to do a lap of the lake and my health is just not up to par and I can not ride, I could pull a trailor with my truck for a chase vehicle. Did not mean to offend only be of service with the last comment. So I can sponsor on my 10 acres in the country North of Okeechobee City.
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Mark, you okay dude? Hey, that sounds pretty good to me. My only concern would be missing the Bears in the NFC Championship on the 21st. Should be able to work around that! The South will Rise Again!
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Tape/Tivo it buddy and come on down!!
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Way to go Phil. How about planning a ride when it's warm enough for me to ride down!
we should do this every weekend!
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Yota, You're practically there dude. Ride on down. You know, there is another name people use for CATS. Not that I'm sayin' anything, I'm just saying.
Ride On!
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What are the exact dates? the bike depends on the amount of snow here. But im thinking I could swing it.
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Really? Very cool...
Sounding like the weekend of January 20-21. I probably have crash space here if you want; prior, during, or after.
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Warm enough? What a baby! I figured that hairy back of yours would keep ya warm!!
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depends when Rob throws the NH winter party but im almost postive i can be there for some winter riding fun! as long as there is beer of course.
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Man...sounds tempting. Don't know if I'll be able to swing it with me saving up vacation for GA, NH, and NY. But could always fly down Friday afternoon.
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I would guess it would be a mite cold up there in Jan?  January in Florida is 'our time'. Temps are typically in the low 70s for the highs and a chilly upper 50s for lows and typically NO rain. I have a truck we could use and........ Jees, what the heck am I getting myself into? Inviting the yoots to Florida? Am I nuts? Pat, smack me upside the head with a beer bottle, eh? Ah screw it, come on down. We'll figure something out!
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Awesome...I'll check flights tomorrow when I'm sober...I'll try and make this happen. Always looking for an excuse to get drunk in another state.
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im hardly ever sober. so just plan on me being there.
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Try and see if you can get routed thru JFK or LGA and we could get hammered on the flight down.
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Im just hopeing for some hot stewerdewses .. that would make it fun.. unless we could ride that would be better
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I'm not gonna have the vacation time to ride down...I'm gonna hafta fly.
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vacation? dont you get sick days?? it could take a week to get over the flu.
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Don't run this thread up guys, I will scrape the crud off it! You're invited, figure it out offline please??????
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sorry...Will keep it in the lounge
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sorry Uncle Phil...we'll commence our ramblings elsewhere.
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sorry Uncle Phil...we'll commence our ramblings elsewhere.
Now ain't that nice. If I had kids like youse years ago, I'd have left many plastic dry cleaning bags laying around!
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I love those bags they smell nice!
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They're those perforated bags right? I bet I could breath right thru one!
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Tape/Tivo it buddy and come on down!!
Yeah, that is pretty funny. Like you guys are as important as the Bears. Ha! Phil, you gonna trailer up? 
I don't remember how far away I am from the proposed site, but my house will always be available. I suppose battle tubes in our pool could be arranged.
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Phil, you gonna trailer up?
Now that's just plain mean. Funny as hell but mean!
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Phil, you gonna trailer up?
Now that's just plain mean. Funny as hell but mean!
You know I am just bustin' your chops. Speaking of the subject though, I finally broke 17k this past weekend on an overnight to Hilton Head Island to catch a jazz concert, which means I did roughly 10k this year. Not too bad for a yuppie.
I would offer to smoke a couple of Boston Butts for you all, but that would preclude me from participating in any rides.
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I figured December would be tough if not impossible... No biggie, let's plan on January then! ... So what weekends in January would work for youse guys and gals???
January 6th weekend. Then all y'all could buy me a sixer of beer for my big four seven. (Rode down to the lake this past Nov 5th.) I'm up for the Florida Fall Color Run! Ha. Isn't that about the time we rake leaves? Gosh, Attending a rally that only takes about a couple of hours to get to!
Ryan got 17. 17 gets you twenty and the Bobbit job from Jennifer!
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Fla in Jan? I gotta get a trailer!
Maybe I'll see Y'all there?
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That sounds like a great idea. The date sounds good to me, and the Frogleg Festival sounds like a hoot! Lets do it!
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Fla in Jan? I gotta get a trailer!
Maybe I'll see Y'all there?
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Talked to Janet and told here there might be a couple of yoots + a surprise guest invading our peaceful domicile. Got the look but she seems OK with it! Youse yoots are gonna have to abide by the bosses rules (that wouldn't be me, btw). One of those rules is a limit of one quart of whiskey apiece per hour. Hope you can live with that!!
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