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5+ hours for me. I plan on leaving work on Friday the 3rd at lunch time'ish.
it's a lot of hours for li'l m
gonna split my ride in two and get some hang time with my best girl bud, in Syracuse.
almost to the jumpingoutofmybootswithexcitement stage...almost. 
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almost to the jumpingoutofmybootswithexcitement stage...almost.
Yeah, meeeee toooooo! I need a vacation and some quality life time on the bike with good folk!
Ride On!
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Hate to be the wet blanket, and I hope it isn't an issue, but better to know now -- As a post 9/11 condition, Canada won't admit those with prior misdemeanors (or felonies) without a song and dance paper trail prior to attempting to cross the border. In my little state of CT, some speeding charges, for instance, 65 in a 40 MPH zone, is considered a misdemeanor offense. http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=729&category=35
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Hate to be the wet blanket, and I hope it isn't an issue, but better to know now -- As a post 9/11 condition, Canada won't admit those with prior misdemeanors (or felonies) without a song and dance paper trail prior to attempting to cross the border.
In my little state of CT, some speeding charges, for instance, 65 in a 40 MPH zone, is considered a misdemeanor offense.
http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=729&category=35
are you trying to tell me something, Martin?
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So how many people are dropping out of the trip?? 
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Oh-o, back on the chain gang
doo doo doo!
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Yeah, I am aware of this. Had a buddy try to fly to New Foundland for business. They wouldn't let him in for a conviction that took place years ago. "Twas fun dealing with the customer on that one.
If they don't let me in, I guess I'll just ride around the UP all by my lonesome until I can meet up with the folks coming back on the other side. It'll just be horrible.
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well we really wanted to go  ..but her rules at work will not let her take 2 weekend's off in role..well they say that but that rule.. she has not seen it in print  so then we tried to get the first weekend off and go up and and hang out on friday and see you guys off and head back....but nooooooo can't even do that say they are way to short on help that week  heck thats a everyday thing we get a kick out of this country "we need a National helth care system" really who's going to do the work  ok i'm done  hope you all have a great trip 
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the good old border thing again  i allways get a kick out of this.. as some one who goes over that border alot and has been doing it for years.. this is no big deal even if you do have a misdemeanors or a felonie they will still let you in it will depend on what your felonie is...at last year noreast rally i belive it was lynchphoto that got stop and called in he had dui back in day and they still said he could come in..  BIKER
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evenclosertojumpingoutofmybootswithexcitement...
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It's begining to look favorable for my Tuesday - Wed. off...have Nurses eye balling it for me...Sunday still a question, but that is the least important because I'll just meet you all on the Canadian side and back track with you on the best part of the journey. (Wisonsin and Michigan are cool but the North Shore route is..well more Shore! eddy
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It's getting so close I can taste it. Can't wait, can't wait.
About the misdemeanor's...I wouldn't know anything about that. I've never been caught.
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creep creep creep. It's getting closer.
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creep creep creep. It's getting closer.
I hate you guys. I really, really do.
Have fun.
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creep creep creep. It's getting closer.
I hate you guys. I really, really do.
Have fun.
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad! Ryan used the "h" word!
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I just got called and my boss just OK'd my time off for the 6th - the 8th so I am in the race! Never underestimate the positive affect about making "bikers" crazy!  Phase two...my wife still feeling good enough for me to split...which sometimes is as bad as getting time off, but I think it will be ok...now I am excited!
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I just got called and my boss just OK'd my time off for the 6th - the 8th so I am in the race!
ohhh yesss. this is good. this is very very good...a tsunami of excitement just washed over me(even if Ryan hates us.)
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i just wish i got more than 2 weeks of vacation time a year...
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i just wish i got more than 2 weeks of vacation time a year...
Wheren't you quitting? What's a little earlier?
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I hate you guys.
Don't hate me because we're riding.
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Not quitting...moving. I can't quit...how would I pay my bar tabs?
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What can ya buy with a $1.34?
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Don't hate me because we're riding.
he hates you because you're beautiful. keith too. oh, and eddy as well.
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Hope y'all have a great trip 'round the "inland ocean". I distinctly remember a number of childhood vacation/adventures from the backseat of a '68 Caprice wagon, complete with fake wood panelling siding. Don't overdo the pasties jh
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awesome!!! i would love to do this ride some day. i grew up in houghton. (in the center of the pink circle on the map) i used to ride to the tip of the peninsula once a week, some of the best riding you'll ever find ... you could hang out in that area for a few days checking things out. 
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Not quitting...moving. I can't quit...how would I pay my bar tabs?
Drink at home. I do, in large quantities. My 4 year old often asks, Dad, can I bring you another drink? I know, you are jealous.
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awww go on. No I mean it, go on.
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Davin,
You'd be more than welcome to join us if not the ride why not come out to my place, I'm only twenty minutes over the border from Detroit. At least Keith and Shari will be here on the Friday and I was planning on taking them to the Kildare House in Windsor on the Saturday. Again you are more than welcome and if you need a place to stay I've got plenty of room.
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awww go on. No I mean it, go on.
Keith is especially pretty in a sombrero. Wait, how do I know this???
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OK Riders,
Does it still look like you all will be leaving the Sault Ste Marie area on Monday morning? (Tentatively- Monday the 6th) I can likely start driving Sunday night after I get off work if I don't get beat up too bad. But it's about an 8 hour drive so I can't make it that night unless I can get someone to come in a bit early on Sunday and then I could try an meet you all there or at least make it closer to catching up in the SSM before you head out.
If it looks like there may be a change let me know and I can just wait for you to hit Duluth and head out north (But that would waste a day of not riding with ya'll). I will be flexible. Contacting Jeff (loco) too to see what he can accomplish.
I am really excited about this.
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So far that's the plan. Have I given you my cell number yet Eddy? Better yet PM me your email, I'll be sending out a mass email to everyone attending with my info.
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Yes you did, I have it on file as well as Keith..or Mert's...I think. I am looking into getting a special T Shirt made up for the riders if you are all interested. I am seeing about making a Circle Tour design maybe putting on my new Bike Logo I had designed so it would be a special release. Will do up a rough, run it through Cafe Press so it would be economical and I'll see if I can drop it down some with Fast eddy Sports funds by a couple of bucks. Let me know what ya'll think Rough idea: Scrapped rough Idea. But working on something nice.  eddy
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Hey All, Just got off the cell with Loco. We need to nail down options, chew them up and see what it tastes like. loco can be in Duluth around 0900 Monday morning, he and I can split whatever direction you all would like to travel first and we will run into you. If you go the North route first we will likely run into you east of Thunder Bay around the town of Schriber which is 314 miles from SSM and and 316 miles from Duluth, darn near dead center and do-able easy rides allowing for traffic. If you go the south route, will need to know if you are going to go up the peninsula to Eagle River Houghten area because we can meet you up there. If you don't go up there we can meet you along the way or in Duluth which is 416 miles from SSM about 8 hours drive. You guys call the Ball, Jeff and I will meet up with you and drive with you as long as we can. We will be back tracking at some point so it doesn't matter from our perspective. eddy
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Davin,
You'd be more than welcome to join us if not the ride why not come out to my place, I'm only twenty minutes over the border from Detroit. At least Keith and Shari will be here on the Friday and I was planning on taking them to the Kildare House in Windsor on the Saturday. Again you are more than welcome and if you need a place to stay I've got plenty of room.
i would love to come along, but i could never get the time off of work at this time of the season. i might be able to stop by your place though... i've been over your way a few times. if not, feel free to stop by the shop on your way by to rub it in!
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if not, feel free to stop by the shop on your way by to rub it in!
we're real good at that. 
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Ok, start in with the comments...
I just received word that my court date was rescheduled....but due to financial restrictions, I have opted for New Hampshire. Sorry guys, maybe next time.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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I would love to do this run, but I can't.
The NH Rally will have to do.
Looking forward to seeing you again Pat!
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