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Robbie Knevil?  
I was hoping for Gary Street! You gonna have a bike ready in a couple weeks?
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Robbie Knevil?
Now Evil Knevil , that would be a real suprise!
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That's not good Ed, I was looking forward to meeting you. 
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I know who the mystery guest is too but I am also sworn to secrecy. That person may be riding the same route as me and I should be arriving thursday afternoon. 
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The Norton is coming along ok, I've been riding it to work and a few short trips around the backroads.
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That's not good Ed, I was looking forward to meeting you.
I know. I'm disappointed, too. This is important family business and I need to attend to it.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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I gotta confess, I'm startin to get a little anxious and ready to GO! Hope it ain't 100 degrees so's I can wear my a$$less chaps!
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I'm getting anxious too. Hard to believe it's just over a week away. I spoke to the landlord the other day and we are all set. There are 2 grills we can use, (1charcoal, 1gas) and there is a big commercial fridge we can use for food & beer. There are also fridges in each condo. All we have to do now is get the sleeping arrangements somewhat nailed down. If anyone wants to request roommates, (or roommates they want to avoid for that matter), PM me and let me know. I think we're pretty much at capacity right now, unless someone wants to bring a sleeping bag and stay in the caboose. Or if someone wanted to bring their wife or someone else to share a bed with, we could make that work too. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
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I'm getting anxious too. Hard to believe it's just over a week away. I spoke to the landlord the other day and we are all set. There are 2 grills we can use, (1charcoal, 1gas) and there is a big commercial fridge we can use for food & beer. There are also fridges in each condo. All we have to do now is get the sleeping arrangements somewhat nailed down. If anyone wants to request roommates, (or roommates they want to avoid for that matter), PM me and let me know. I think we're pretty much at capacity right now, unless someone wants to bring a sleeping bag and stay in the caboose. Or if someone wanted to bring their wife or someone else to share a bed with, we could make that work too. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
I'm bringing a bedroll just in case, I'll even take the caboose if it has air conditioning. If not, floor is cool with me too. Chris wants to room with me, he likes it when I get really drunk then pass out and snore all night
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I'm bringin a bedroll myself (for lack of a backrest on my bike) & I'm not particular about where I sleep, as long as the bed ain't brick hard. Oh yeah....I've been told I snore but it don't bother me much.... 
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Well I guess I'll bunk with the Mystery guess,Not that I'm all that crazy about that idea  separate beds of course. I'll be wearing full leather pants for pj's at night, no assless chaps for me because, well just because 
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Well I guess I'll bunk with the Mystery guess,Not that I'm all that crazy about that idea separate beds of course.
I'll be wearing full leather pants for pj's at night, no assless chaps for me because, well just because
Reminds me of the first time I went to the Arkansas Rally and roomed with Rich... One of the nights I woke up at like 3am because he was standing in the outside doorway wide open with nothing but his tidy whiteys on  Made me cinch up my covers, it did
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I grow up at the drag races, so give me a blankie and a chair, or floor, and I'm golden! If someone is telling tall tales and bedtime stories, sleep may not be required...
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Well I guess I'll bunk with the Mystery guess,Not that I'm all that crazy about that idea separate beds of course.
I'll be wearing full leather pants for pj's at night, no assless chaps for me because, well just because
Reminds me of the first time I went to the Arkansas Rally and roomed with Rich... One of the nights I woke up at like 3am because he was standing in the outside doorway wide open with nothing but his tidy whiteys on Made me cinch up my covers, it did
Oohhhh, baiting me, are ya? If I had the skills, I'd go back to the original ARK rally posts and tell what really happened! (you know, about all the moaning in the night ya did!) 
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Yeah, I snore a little too. My wife sleeps with ear plugs in...maybe she will let some of you guys borrow them.
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Just finished my annual "Mystery Ride" yesterday. We had a small ride this year (46 bikes) but it was a good time. I was chosen to lead it so I'm glad it is over. There was a TON of planning and routing involved. The mystery part is that nobody on the ride knows the destination. The road captain plans everything..... The routes, gas stops, lunch stops, evening accomodations, dinner, entertainment. Everything. That was a handful!! So, sorry I haven't gotten back to you Scott. I'll get those routes programed into the GPS. I'm looking forward to a nice relaxing time with you all.
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I'm wishing I was already on the road! The bags are packed, the route is etched into my mind, & I'm ready to thunder down some roads perhaps not so well traveled and looking forward to the adventure....anxiously!
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It's lookin like a a HOT one, fella's. Today's extended forcast for next weekend is 100 degrees or better! At least it's not rain! (For any rider on a Harley, does that qualify as "shake and bake"?)
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Local Forecast for Viroqua, Wi. (about 5 mi south of rally central) http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:54665.1.99999
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Londoners bistro in Genoa has closed down, we'll have to find a different lunch spot for the friday ride. There is the big river inn, in Genoa, or we could find something in Viroqua, or we may just play it by ear.
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Compared to the forecasted temps in/around KC for next week it looks like temps (H=95, L=74 thru Friday) will be very pleasant in /around rally central next weekend. I plan to leave KC for Des Moines early in the morning on the 4th to beat the heat. National Weather Service
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Local Forecast for Viroqua, Wi. (about 5 mi south of rally central)
http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:54665.1.99999
pff, 97 forcasted. It's 104 here today and a lot hotter in many other areas. I'm looking forward to heading north to cooler clims!
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I left st joe Missouri yesterday at 4 am trying to beat the heat on the way back to Wisconsin. It didnt work!
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pff, 97 forcasted. It's 104 here today and a lot hotter in many other areas. I'm looking forward to heading north to cooler clims!
It'd be a lot cooler if I was going with you.
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pff, 97 forcasted. It's 104 here today and a lot hotter in many other areas. I'm looking forward to heading north to cooler clims!
It'd be a lot cooler if I was going with you.
yes it would Ed . Any chance?
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Sorry, no. This isn't going well at all.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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I washed & waxed Black Beauty today hoping that would bring some much needed rain to the KC area....it hasn't worked so far.....  maybe if I washed the truck too??? Ed, I was hoping that things would work out for ya, so you might make it to Westby. I was looking forward to meeting you. Sorry to hear the challenges continue....& hope things will improve for ya. 
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After a very down day yesterday I think we might have turned a corner today. I'm cautiously optimistic I might see a positive result. Cautiously optimistic.
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After a very down day yesterday I think we might have turned a corner today. I'm cautiously optimistic I might see a positive result. Cautiously optimistic.
Ed, we'll keep the positive vibes coming your way. Hang in there buddy, hopefully things will start to get back to some type of "normal" soon.
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Last call. I will be in the Moline, IL/Davenport, IA area Thursday morning. I plan to leave between 9 and 10 (I think) to head to Independence, IA and meet up with the Missouri Wrecking Crew. Anyone else in that area that wants to tag along? I will be away from the internet after today, so call/text me 641 373 4174
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If anyone needs to contact me my cell # is 630.335.0602. There is no power at my house right now, but I get internet on my phone, so I should be in pretty good shape.
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Make sure everyone is staying well hydrated on the way here and while you are here. Looks like the heat wave is going to continue for the rest of the week and maybe into the weekend. weather alert
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If anyone is up for a ride into La Crosse on Thursday evening I would suggest we go to Rudy's Drive In for a burger and a root beer. They were supposed have a Bike Night in Sparta but is got cancelled because of the holiday and the heat but suggested that we come anyways and have our own bike night. Anyone interested let me know and can take a short ride into an authentic 50's Drive-In with Roller Skating Carhops.
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I love the sound of that!!!
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