Spring Burger Bash 03/03/07 - Huntsville

[prhaussies]

Re: Spring Burger Bash 03/03/07 10:00am

I had a very nice time. Many thanks. We got the new shoes on Houstonredrider and hopefully the Ducati that was in ICU was able to make it home. I had never done any m/c tubeless tires before or balancing so it was a good learning experience for me. I will be buying a can of that tire lube asap. rh

 

[JR]

Re: Spring Burger Bash 03/03/07 10:00am

Super event, much enjoyed. Thanx to all who helped me dispose usable gear and supplies now that I have no bike. Special thanx to Scott and family for hosting all the burger cramming crowd. Thanx also to Scott's older but still wee one. I'd forgotten how sweet a 2 year old girlchild can be sitting on your lap. To those who expressed interest in some of the items but couldn't make it to Huntsville for the "burger burn"... sorry, none of the stuff came home with me. If I find anything I missed bringing, I'll post it up on "paying forward."

Thanx again, all... a most enjoyable several hours.

JR
Lake Livingston

 

[Outlander]

Re: Spring Burger Bash 03/03/07 10:00am

I want to thank Scott and Beth for a nice event, you always make us feel like family.

Thank yall for the help putting the new shoes on the bike. They were a little bit over due.

I want to thanks also Deb for taking care of dispossing my used tires.

I want to thank also my bike for not highsiding me on my way to Huntsvile after the front tire (the worn out front tire) loose traction and the steering started shaking while two new tires were precariously strapped on the back seat.

I can not forget my mom and dad if they read this....[Music stars playing and leave the stage]




It was nice seen everybody. I hope that Duc Monster made it home without drama.

 

[Squeaky]

Re: Spring Burger Bash 03/03/07 10:00am

JR - thanks for the gloves. They fit much better than the ones I had, so I am keeping those and paying mine forward since the fingers were too short for me.

I got there too late to meet and hang out with some people, but it was a loooong day. Here are a few of the pics I took:

Bob was trying to help Scott get the KLR back together

Sarah got to play with Max...

Bob also got a hand in the burger grilling process!

I escorted Deb and Vaughn back to Houston proper, albeit the looong way (sans lunar eclipse viewing)

 

[Calgary-Yogi]

Scott,

Thanks to you and the family for a great day. Wish I could have stayed longer.

 

[Texian]

Thanks for all the concern Saturday, but me and "pegleg" Ducati made it home safe and sound that evening. Papa-Therm (Stu) flew us into Downtown easily....a bit warmer than the ride up.
Any pics tho will have to be put up by the witnesses as I was too busy dirty-ing up Scotts garage then stuffing my face

Thanks again for the concern and the well wishes..I was really great seeing everyone we hadn't seen in a while!!

 

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

Well, I did not have to send anyone off to Starbucks The first comers started arriving a little after 10:00am We goofed off and visited as I tried to get my laptop video to feed to the big screen tube so I could show this year's Dakar Rally. Other folks start to drift in a few at a time...

James "james.cain" and Tom "tjbrandy50" get the cooking going around noon.

James scores BIG bonus points with Tourmeister for bring this!!

Some really yummy home made sausage!!

He also scores big points for assuming cooking duties so I can attend to other matters... Raul's tires

Raul "Houstonredrider" unloads his cargo, supervised by Rick "prhaussies" and (??) "Number 6"

Tom, JR, Sarah and Debbie "Snoopster"

Raul is an eager student of the tire changing arts

Little Sarah making sure everything is ship shape in the kitchen!

Showing off her latest "Booboo" acquired while going head first down the local library steps after a Dr. Suess reading session She got the head injury gene from my Dad. His collection of head scars is impressive!!

Never a shortage of supervisors

And the eating begins...

Graeme's "Calgary-Yogi" Triumph Speedmaster(?)

Some of the bikes

and more...

Number 6's sweet Ulysess

With his custom mounted PIAA's

These are for Chuck... Taken in the front yard... SEE!! I told you it is Spring here

Back tire done, Raul sets to getting the front tire off with help from Tom

Sarah keeping JR and Dick "Bluedevil" company

She has more than just Daddy wrapped around her little finger... (Dick "Bluedevil" her bike night buddy)

Beth "Blue Bomber" and Daniel "DS" enjoying the great weather!!

Raul learns the tricks of static balancing

Paul "Scratch" lends his helping hand... note the lack of a beer bottle near the tire

Graeme "Calgary-Yogi" with is Speedmaster

Sarah with her first "bike"

Sarah "Red" (The other Sarah ) nice purdy Duc

Seems she had a little "incident" out in the street while parking

The entire foot peg and brake lever assembly just snapped right off!

Mark "Texian" gets right to work on making it good

Sarah and Mark

Mark makes a new mounting hole for the footpeg

With new tires mounted and a slightly tight chain, Raul is ready to head for home (Don't forget to loosen that thing Raul )

The foot peg is remounted and ready for action!

Dave "Cagiva 549" watches as Vaughn "Bagwell" gets his electric vest hooked up to his Hawk 650

Duc repaired, Sarah and Mark wait for the others before heading out

Stuart "Thermalser" with Paul "Scratch" in the background

Dick "Bluedevil" gearing up for the BIG ride home all 5 or 6 miles of it...

Rebecca "Squeaky" with her spiffy new flip up helmet

Hans "O-Neg" on his nice Busa

Santa Claus in the "off" season, better known as mild mannered Dave "Cagiva 549"

Last but not least... Vaughn "Bagwell" all toasty and ready to roll!

Will "Birdwh" stayed over the night and we solved all the world's problems in my garage as I changed the jetting on the KLR and fought with my getting my carb reinstalled

Sarah had a great time seeing everyone!

Being a hostess is hard work and wears one out She made it until about 7:00pm and then just fell over where she sat while watching the Dakar Rally coverage I had a great time and really enjoyed seeing old friends and making several new ones. We had a good bit of food left over, but it will all be gone soon I may have to skip posting on the "Monday Morning Weigh In" thread tomorrow...

 

[scratch]

Paul "Scratch" lends his helping hand... note the lack of a beer bottle near the tire

Now, how did I know that was coming?

Thanks for hosting the lunch, Scott. It was great seeing you and your family again. The food was fine and plentiful, and the home-made sausage James brought was excellent.

 

[Thermalser]

Thank you Scott and Beth, for letting us "crash" the party.

It was a pleasure seeing everyone.

 

[tjbrandt50]

Hey watch who you call a "supervisor", to some of us that's a dirty word. I was a spectator! Had a wonderful time. It was great getting to spend a little more time with you and family. Your wee ones are adorable to say the least, and so polite. Ok, maybe polite doesn't apply at Daniel's age, but Sarah was a joy to be around.

I wish I could have stuck around to watch the video, but turned out Sunday was a very long day - lots of fun though!!

Thank you so much for making me feel welcome.

 

[Snoopster]

and to the Fridays for hosting this event. It was good seeing everyone.

Thank you to J R for the neck gator. It came in handy on the chilly ride.

Redd: Sorry I couldn't catch the bike for you. Their street/driveway has gotten me too. Hope it wasn't too awkward riding home with the foot peg in a different position.