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I think I'm almost ready. I took a spin around Lake Champlain today as a warm up @ 350 miles. The weather was perfect and it looks like it is going to hold through the weekend. The bike ran well an I didn't do to bad ethier for a fat old man. I even stopped for a quick dyno in Fort Ann, NY, but I'll start a new thread in Performance Mods to get feed back on that. Pack up tomorrow, good night sleep, early start on Thursday, I should be in Canandaigua by late afternoon, and hopefully at Biker's by early evening.
Looking forward to meeting this cast of characters. Question for the locals, is 5 out of Syracuse a good alternative to the Thruway?
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OK, Problem here, I just tried making reservations for the rally and it seems that all the motels are full. I never thought there would be that many people going to the rally this year.   Ed, Pat, or Matt can you steer me in a direction to check for a room? I kinda procrastinated on making reservations as I wasn't 100% sure about a conference that I have to attend, dates were still up in the air. The conference is now going to be the 24-28 Sep in Hershey, Pa. So I will be on my way Thursday but I need to find a motel. Thanks, Ron
Sorry, I been working new job, not much time on the net.
There are plenty of rooms in Canandaigua and the vacinity. There are two motels right next door to the Lafayette, The Pinewood Lodge, Patty's, the Miami, Blue Gables, and a few more I can't think of the names though.
the big thing is usually we have the rally the same weekend as the Naples Grape Festival. Not this year though, many fewer tourists this time of year.
I really don't think getting a room will be hard once you get here.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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Just like every night has it's dawn...
Let my dying thought be that every mile was fun and let my tombstone read,"They never made one fast enough for me."
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Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
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 you guys....awwwwww
I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow.
I just wanted to ride.
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Oh brother!
Anyway, I'll be rolling in about 6-7 PM.
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I should have seen that coming.
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I should have seen that coming.
I should have seen the weather report. Overnight it has worsened, and the East coast of Florida up to Virginia, etc. is now in a "tropical disturbance" with squalls expected this afternoon. Can't leave the family in this now that I am still here.
Oh, and I did roll out this morning at 4:45AM to horizontal rain and 30 mile wind gusts. It was all cool not seeing more than a foot in front of me on the slab until the SECOND hydroplane when I am certain I saw either a guy with a hood and a sickle on the side of the road or YOTA. Either way, I was a little shaky afterwards.
I am out unless the weather improves by tomorrow. This has not been my Summer in many ways. 
Violins pleazzz....
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GET ON THE ROAD!
c'mon man...there's nothing but clear skies all the way from Jacksonville to Honeoye.
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GET ON THE ROAD!
c'mon man...there's nothing but clear skies all the way from Jacksonville to Honeoye.
I am the last, well, near the last person to use weather as an excuse not to ride. I am watching. Actually, I am watching my pool drain. It is a litte, no, a lot, high. Now, where is that Turkey?
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The turkey is sleeping in my tailbag waiting for you buddy!
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Come on young lady. If you keep postin your never gona get here. You should be on the road hours ago.
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I'll be on the road in about an hour and a half, unfortunatley I'll be in my Jeep but I'll still be there.
Let my dying thought be that every mile was fun and let my tombstone read,"They never made one fast enough for me."
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Bring your helmet and stuff just in case a bike pops up. safe travels everybody.
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If he drives real fast, he can be at Ryan's house in about 15 hours...doesn't seem like his bike is gonna get used this weekend 
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Nooooo, say it isn't so. First Yota and now you.
I guess I'll still go but I won't have any fun. No sir, I won't.
John
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I guess I'll still go but I won't have any fun. No sir, I won't.
I see what I mean to you...
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Mark,
We're just going to pretend to have fun. You know to fool the rest but we'll be crying on the inside.
John
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I'm crying now...he won't even respond to my text message...
RYAN!!!!!
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Sorry, I made the mistake of logging into my work email.
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I don't know.... this looks exactly like when we were heading to GA a few years back. We got to the GA line and it was nothing but blue skies ahead!! If you hurried, you could beat it!! 
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING!
Stay off the coast and you'll be fine man...
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It won't be the same without my spaghetti strapped petal.
Get on the bike and ride, man.
John
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btw, that trip to GA? moe was about 50 feet in front of me and I could not see his tail light it was raining so hard. That's when I was having a problem with the sidestand switch too! She cut out on me about 3-4 times before we got out of the rain. Wasn't fun but we marched on.... (ahem! Anyone in Daytona paying attention? ) Ryan and I suited up before we hit the worst of it but moe and Lynn never did!!  Took a couple hundred miles for them to dry out
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He's either ignoring us or he's on the road. I hope it's the second and he has a safe trip.
John
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oh he better be on the road... <shaking fist>
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I'm heading out after work today. I'll get as far as I can tonight, and should be up there Thursday afternoon/evening. Looking forward to seeing everybody. Ride safe.  Will
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can anyone post the real scoop on visiting and returning from canada? will a driver's license and birth certificate suffice? what about prior convictions, specifically dui or dwi?
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I'm out...I'll be there after dark
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Yes a driver's license and birth certificate are sufficient. If asked whether you've ever been convicted be honest. Be honest with all of your answeres and you won't have any problems both entering Canada and returning to the U.S.
John
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can anyone post the real scoop on visiting and returning from canada? will a driver's license and birth certificate suffice? what about prior convictions, specifically dui or dwi?
yes your driver license will work but it must have a photo on it...and your birth certficate will work also.......bring both
on the DUI DWI... it's all up to the people at the border i have seen people go through with them and i have seen people with them made to go back or pay a fee of $300 if they want to get over the border for the day.. then i also want you to remember it could take 20 min to get across or it could take 6 hours to get over no lie there are only 3 places to cross here and you can't get around them ..and you must take the thru-way or it will take you 4 hours to get there.. on the thru-way will still be about 2 hours each way..
and the is the real deal i cross that border 3 to 4 time month so i know what it takes!!!!!!!
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"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
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btw, that trip to GA? moe was about 50 feet in front of me and I could not see his tail light it was raining so hard. That's when I was having a problem with the sidestand switch too! She cut out on me about 3-4 times before we got out of the rain. Wasn't fun but we marched on.... (ahem! Anyone in Daytona paying attention? )
Ryan and I suited up before we hit the worst of it but moe and Lynn never did!! Took a couple hundred miles for them to dry out
I admit it. I suck. 
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looks like I will be riding up alone.
sorry ryan.
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I packed and the bike is loaded. Headed out to Nancy's place and then off in the morning.
Everyone have a safe trip and see you tomorrow.
John
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I'm packed and ready. My fine new trunk is on along with my fine new chain oiler and the hookups for my electric vest. Here's hoping I don't get it wrong and oil my underarms while I electrocute my chain! see you tomorrow afternoon. 
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I'm at the Bucky Hilton in Canaan, CT. enjoying Martin,
and Carla's hospitality. We should be on the road 9-10ish,
with Carla running chase in the rag-top Mustang. If all
goes well, eta Lafayette 5-6 PM. See y'all there!
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I am about to get on the road. should see the Lafayette about 1pm. check in and head over to Bikers. 
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Almost ready to roll. Checked the radar, all clear. Only an hour behind schedule. Making up for last night, I was 3 hours late finishing up. Time to sign off. With a good tail wind I should be at the Red Carpet Inn by 16:00 and at biker's @ 18:00. Look for the new guy with the lost expression on his face but a big grin too boot.
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