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Posted by:
Shirley
Stephens-Garcia
Friday, November
01, 2002
09:20
am |
Please excuse my lack
of knowledge of proper computer terminology, but, regretfully, we have had to
remove the above titled postings because of all the "space" it was taking up. It
was our hope to leave it up until the big event next weekend, but it is "hanging
up" our system. I hope you understand the problem (better than I do, I'll bet!).
Have a great time at the presentation...wish Benny and I could be there.
Please give Bill and Linda hugs from Arizona!
Shirley Stephens-Garcia
Co-Founder,
GWRRA |
Posted by:
Robert
Mitchell
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:27 am |
Thanks Shirley,
I think you kept the thread up longer than any of us expected you to.
Now we will just have to start over!
Linda are you out there?
Greg? Joe? Anyone?
Greetings from Bob and Shirley Mitchell
Lynnwood,
Washington,"The other Washington!" |
Posted by:
Tommy
Englett
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:30 am |
Tommy
Member of......
"GWRRA" Since 3/93
"Alabama Highway Riders" (Rider Mag. Group)
"HRCA" Since 5/96
96
Pearl Blue Aspencade "The Other Woman"
01 Concours "Ole Mans Sport Bike" |
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:34 am |
Shirley, as stated
above, we appreciate how long it was there, and have it archived. I'll post it
as a pdf or word doc on my web site if anyone wants it. It was getting big, and
we don't want to slow the whole board down because of it.
Thanks.
Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:41 am |
I agree, thanks for
letting it live long enough to make the dream a reality. I suppose that I can
understand, especially since the last couple of days were slowing down some. But
just because the thread is gone, I'm sure that we'll still be talking about it
some.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD 
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:41 am |
Still here!
joe in ga
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Dennis
Nishida
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:41 am |
Although I didn't
post to the thread very often, I've been following it all the way along. It's
like losing an old friend. Hope the presentation goes well. I'll be looking
forward to the pictures.
Dennis Nishida
 Red 98 GL1500SE with matching Bushtec Turbo +2 Trailer
NC Plates: ' WING IT '
Chapter: NC-Z, Rocky Mount,
NC |
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:42 am |
Shirley,
Thanks
for having it as long as you did. Got to be a fairly good size file.
(Message edited on November 01, 2002)
Rob
 blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Donald
Michael
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:44 am |
Ok, I remember what I
posted last that might not have been read...
Linda, You mentioned
sneaking out Bill's riding gear and helmet. Don't forget your own. We won't be
able to be there, but I'll bet those who are would not want to see you work,
work, work, and miss out on any of the fun, just to take care of them. I'll just
bet they would like to see Big Red 2's co-rider seat occupied too.
Sheri
Don & Sheri Michael
www.goldenwingers.com
On a Wing... and a Trike
His: '94 Pearl Atlantis Blue GL1500SE
Hers: '95 Pearl Royal Magenta GL1500A/MT 
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Posted by:
Jeff
Kelton
Friday, November 01, 2002
10:15 am |
it couldn't last
forever...
what was the last count of postings in that thread?
Linda,
Sheri's right,make sure you have your gear too.
Bill
probably enjoys you in the co rider's seat.
You're a major part of this,and
you need to have fun too.
Jeff
2002 Black GL1800 "The Demon" 
Ferndale WA
Havin
a great time!! 
|
Posted by:
Steven
Hatten
Friday, November 01, 2002
10:30 am |
When I looked at
about 3am the count was right around 545. Hey Linda when this is all over with
are you going to teach Bill how to use the computer? I think that the Hines
chapter needs to be brought up again, and of course the chapter colors would be
RED. |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Friday, November 01, 2002
10:56 am |
Hey all, I have the
thread archived on my web site up to Tuesday night at 10:00PM, compliments of
Greg, The Collector, Hayden.
http://www.rgregory.net/goldwing/hines.html
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Robert
Pratt
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:06 am |
Hello Everybody,
Still here,
and still looking for more pictures for the CD I am making for
bill and Linda.
Please send me a photo and include your names, city and
state, so that they will have a complete listing of all that gave.
You
can use either address listed.
rsp1@safe-mail.net or bigredtoo@safe-mail.net
If you
do not have a photo or need help, e-mail me and I will see what I can get set up
for you.
Thanks to all... 
Looking
forward to meeting everyone on the 9th.
Bob
|
Posted by:
Dale
Hocking
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:08 am |
OK group
lets do
for nancy russell as you did for the hines.I think we should rally together and
let the home office know how we feel.I already sent my e-mail. |
Posted by:
Robert
Pratt
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:24 am |
If anyone has a copy
of the board after the message from Clayton Boltz at 06:45 am on Nov 1, would
you please e-mail it to me for the CD.
Thanks,
Bob
Rsp1@safe-mail.net
|
Posted by:
Robert
Kekeis
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:29 am |
Darn, I knew I should
have saved it this morning.
| 'Bob' or 'Chief' 94 SE/DFT Trike
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Standard |
National Director
Special Interest Groups & Communication
http://home.attbi.com/~rkekeis/  |
Posted by:
Jim
Wise
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:43 am |
I saved the file at
midnight CST last night. File size: 1.423KB. Anybody want it? Email me, I will
collect addresses and send it out on Sunday.
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Posted by:
Donald
Michael
Friday, November 01, 2002
01:37 pm |
Since Bubba has been
a bad boy and is on restriction from posting he asked me to let
everyone know that he E-mailed Shirley Stephens-Garcia and they did save the
Hines thread. She has E-mailed it to him and he has the full thread loaded to
his website (address below).
Guess Shirley didn't think he was such a
Bad Boy either!
http://www.rgregory.net/goldwing/hines.html
Sheri
(Message edited on
November 01, 2002)
Don & Sheri Michael
www.goldenwingers.com
On a Wing... and a Trike
His: '94 Pearl Atlantis Blue GL1500SE
Hers: '95 Pearl Royal Magenta GL1500A/MT
|
Posted by:
Robert
Kekeis
Friday, November 01, 2002
02:12 pm |
Cool. Thanks Sheri
& Shirley & Greg.
I would imagine that profiles can be retrieved
Monday morning. At least I hope so.
| 'Bob' or 'Chief' 94 SE/DFT Trike
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Posted by:
Donald
Michael
Friday, November 01, 2002
02:36 pm |
" HI Sheri!
I
see that you still have a profile, I don't know what happened, but not only do I
not have a profile, I can't post either! My membership is due, but not till the
end of the month, or so I assumed!
Would you be a dear and post my email
address to the Hines Thread so that those wanting to request a copy of the file
from me can actually
find me? I'll be forever in your debt!
wisj2@home.com
Jim Wise
PS,
since the Home Office people go home at noon on Friday's, it's gonna be a long,
postless weekend here. :-( "
I don't allow debts Jim. Happy to do it.
And let's hope you're back on-line soon. Bubba has also sent them and E-mail.
Sheri
Don & Sheri Michael
www.goldenwingers.com
On a Wing... and a Trike
His: '94 Pearl Atlantis Blue GL1500SE
Hers: '95 Pearl Royal Magenta GL1500A/MT
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Posted by:
Billy
Huddle
Friday, November 01, 2002
04:35 pm |
I'm still here, and
will fill in for Greg for anybody that doesn't have his email address,I also
have the thread archived thru 1 november I believe is was 9:30 am this morning,
if any body needs it let me know, I have it in TXT format
jack
Jack & Jolene
ACD Chapter H
Central Ohio Wings
On a Lehman out of London, Ohio |
Posted by:
Billy
Huddle
Friday, November 01, 2002
05:36 pm |
If anyone needs
directions or schedule for the Hines Wing Group, you can get a hold of Rob at
this email address: mail to: r.perna@cox.net
Remember There is always
more than one way to skin a cat or Give away a Goldwing! Everybody have a nice
weekend, maybe we can get some riding in.
Jack
Jack & Jolene
ACD Chapter H
Central Ohio Wings
On a Lehman out of London, Ohio |
Posted by:
Brian
Cress
Friday, November 01, 2002
06:07 pm |
Methinks I see
another thread in the making. How
many postings are going to come up between
now
and the 9th?
Hey, Bob Kekeis, you asked me earlier if I wanted
to stop at Valparaiso and pick you up while on
my way from Minnesota. If
you need a ride, I've
got room in my cage. E-mail me at:
b.j.cress@worldnet.att.net
However, if the temps hit upwards of 70s I would probably
try the trip on the Wing. I know, fat chance. I do plan on camping
also.
Greg, now that we reached the goal, how about
if we bring some food
items for the local food
shelf down in Eaton. Might be able to help some
other good folks too.
Can't wait till Fri. AM. Hitting the road early!
See you all there. How you holding up, Linda?
Hang in there. Christmas
is near!
Brian Cress
88GL1500
Cyclemate trailer
Minnesota
 in honor of
our friends to
the North
Brian Cress
88 GL1500
Cyclemate trailer
Minnesota |
Posted by:
Robert
Kekeis
Friday, November 01, 2002
06:42 pm |
Brian, I meant that
we could ride together. The way the weather is looking I may be caging it too
but I'm moteling it. I may possibly be stopping in Fort Wayne and picking up
Steve Paske or we'll be riding down to Eaton together.
I'm leaving on
the morning of the 8th and you watch yourself coming around Chicago and NW
Indiana.
| 'Bob' or 'Chief' 94 SE/DFT Trike
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Standard |
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Special Interest Groups & Communication
http://home.attbi.com/~rkekeis/ |
Posted by:
Jerry
Owen
Friday, November 01, 2002
07:10 pm |
Wheew...thought
something had gone wrong, loaded up and headed for the bottom of "General page"
and nooothing, glad we're all still on here...had a glinch for my profile too
but everything is back up to speed -- sorry folks, can't get rid of me that
easy. Thanx Mis Shirley for helping us out (again). Welp
folks, that white stuff is getting DEEP "up here", been at it since 3:30pm and
no sign of letting off...scheduled to continue on through the weekend -- heck,
I'll take it all if that means none over in Ohio on the 9th!! Got a good
snowblower, tractor , 4X4 and a woodstove...all set for that anyhow. Okay, I'm
outta here for the night -- keep the faith, stay warm and keep the plans rolling
for Linda and Bill.
flatlander in VT
'92 Aspencade  "Snuggles"
p.s. Glad everyone is back on line |
Posted by:
Gary
Verhulst
Friday, November 01, 2002
07:27 pm |
Shirl and I will be
leaving early Fri morn if anyone needs a ride.
Gary Verhulst Touring Goodies
http://verhulsttouringgoodies.com
97'Valkrie 97'Shadow Classic |
Posted by:
Floyd
Ratliff
Friday, November 01, 2002
07:34 pm |
Floyd and I are still
here and anxiously waiting to see if we can keep this thread going until
everything is presented and everyone is home safe, as Ms. Linda asked. So let's
see how long this second half will go. Just 'cause the first is isn't on here
doesn't mean we can't do the same thing again!
Denise |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Friday, November 01, 2002
07:45 pm |
I'm with ya,
Denise!!!
Keeping the new thread and the same dream alive.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Robert
Pratt
Friday, November 01, 2002
07:45 pm |
Hey, I guess we were
not such Bad boys after all…
A very Special
Thanks to Shirley and everyone else involved, that managed to get us back up and
able to post for the weekend.
Don't forget
folks....Send me your pictures for the CD.
rsp1@safe-mail.net or bigredtoo@safe-mail.net
Thanks
to everyone,
Bob
|
Posted by:
Brian
Cress
Friday, November 01, 2002
08:04 pm |
Bob, doubt I'll Wing
it unless it really warms up
up this way. Guess I'll drop south out of Rock-
ford to Bloomington and catch I 74 across and
skip the Chi-loop. See you
down there.
Brian Cress
88Gl1500
Cyclematetrailer
Minnesota
in honor of
our friends to the North
Brian Cress
88 GL1500
Cyclemate trailer
Minnesota |
Posted by:
Michael
Jennings
Friday, November 01, 2002
08:30 pm |
It's Really GOODto see the Hines' crew here. Hope everyone can fine us.
Hopefullly Linda knows what happened.
Mike(the fresh baked cookies are
done,have to go)Whiz-Kid(got the milk ready)YUM
WHIZ-KID
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU RIDE,BUT TO ENJOY
THE RIDE |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Friday, November 01, 2002
09:15 pm |
|
  |
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
Opened the general board and head south to the bottom, broke
into tears when I saw our thread gone. Kleenex time!!!
Honk!!Sniff!!! Then I started on my hunting trip as I know my friends would not
leave me now. I found ya' though!!
Thanks
Shirley for letting the thread and dream stay alive for so long. Also, a big
Thank You for giving someone the entire thread as I know I missed a few today.
You must have been dumping us as I was trying to post because I couldn't get my
Good Morning post applied. I know it took a long time for that thread to load,
which I feel bad that it did take so long, but I would like to know the final
count of that particular thread. Does anyone have it?
The friends I have
made on this message board me more to me than anyone could possibly know. I feel
as if I know each and everyone of them all my life as I feel so comfortable
reading and writing at LEAST twice a day.
YOU ALL CAN'T GET RID OF ME
THAT EASY!!! LOVE YOU TOO MUCH, THERE'S NO PLACE YOU CAN HIDE NOW!!!!
I've been
thinking all day about a location that would be centralized for everyone to meet
for a reunion. I've kept in mind of our friends in Canada when I say
centralized. Anyone have any ideas let me know. I've set up a file to place
locations that is suggested, but I'll also need to know when everyone would
thinks they might make it. So email me your suggestions and probable dates and
I'll keep track of them and let you know what I come up with. I've been doing
some designs for a few goodies for a reunion.
It's later than I thought,
no wonder I'm so tired. I'll close for tonight and HOPE you all will be here in
the morning.
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Robert
Mitchell
Friday, November 01, 2002
10:21 pm |
Hi Linda, I was
worried when we couldn't post for a while, so glad you found us!
It just
so happens that I was pouring through my mapping program last night and I found
out that the best place for the 2003 get together seems to be near an old
missile silo near Mt. Rushmore.
Hmm! As much as I am a fan of NATO,
maybe we can come up with a better (site). I almost called it a re-union site
but then I realized that it is actually a union site. Next years get together
will actually be the "Hines Wing Group Union!" The following year will be the
re-union!
We are open at this point but the best time for us is in the
fall! This started in the fall and fall seems like a great time to meet.
O.K. -- I'll try to stop posting again - this is so hard!
Greetings from Bob and Shirley Mitchell
Lynnwood,
Washington "The Other Washington."
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Friday, November 01, 2002
10:32 pm |
Well, this may not be
central for everyone, especially our southern friends, but how about Wing Ding?
We could organize a time and place like the cyber wings and other groups do.
If that's no good, we'll pick something a little more south. I'm always
looking for an excuse to hop on the Wing and go.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Randy
Lewis
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:24 pm |
I had wondered about
that, too, Greg. And then I wondered if we would be able to do it justice, with
all the other events, etc. going on at Wing Ding. Linda said something about
preferring a state park. There are several really good state parks here in Iowa,
but none of them allow reservations. The Corp of Engineer parks take
reservations through Reserve America (kind of a hassle, though). There is a
really nice private campground (Rustic Barn RV park) in Wisconsin
just across the river from Dubuque. There are some great roads to ride in the
area, also. The former owners were very motorcycle (Goldwing) friendly, but it
just went under new management a couple of weeks ago and I don't know them at
all. Perhaps southern Missouri or northern Arkansas where there are also some
good riding roads. Don't know about state parks or campgrounds in that area,
though. Since we're unable to attend the BR2 presentation a reunion is an
attractive alternative. Any other suggestions out there?
Randy Lewis
'99SE |
Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Friday, November 01, 2002
11:55 pm |
If I were to fly from
Seattle to the nearest airport (Dayton, I believe) on Sat 11/9, could someone
pick me up? I've not made reservations, but I have some free travel available on
American Airlines.
I'm proud to be part of this!
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
website:
http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
David
Mc Afee
Saturday, November 02, 2002
03:46 am |
Linda H &
Wing
buds.. .check
this site out for possible reunion location(s) and roads to get there !
True, most are in California, but...seems that we; have the most stable
weather conditions available at any time of the year ! (Just keep to the South,
anyway) ~¿ô
See the site: pashnit.com
Pick a road/location ! Nevada
somewhere ? Reno ?? (Check out where I live..vic of Palm Spgs, CA see HWY
74.Palms to Pines scenic...
HUH ?!
(( SEVEN DAYS and a WAKE UP !!!!))
mac_wing
-- .- -.-._ .-- .. -.
--. |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Saturday, November 02, 2002
05:06 am |
Good Morning All,
Glad to see that everyone has found our new home. I like the idea of the Union/
reunion. A quick search on Mapquest showed the following, and I do mean quick,
surely there are more.
Hines Creek, Oklahoma
Hines Landing, Missouri
Hines, Illinois
Hines Lake, Kansas
Y'all getting my idea???
Keeping
the new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post archived here
(Message edited on November 02, 2002)
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Saturday, November 02, 2002
08:55 am |
|
|
GOOD MORNING MY DEAREST
FAMILY OF FRIENDS:
It's sooooooooo good to be able to say that
still.
Tim: What
time would your flight be arriving in Dayton? My Baby sister, Marcia and her
husband have to drive right past the airport to get here. She's just as sweet as
my other sister Judi, and I'm sure she'd be happy to do it. If possible, why
don't you fly in Friday night? One of us could pick you up without worrying
about missing anything. My family can pass you off as another crazy family
member and Bill wouldn't suspect a thing. He hasn't met all my family (aunts,
uncles, cousins, etc.) Let me know, okay? Would love to have someone from
Washington State here.
Tim has me wondering now, I heard from a fellow
in Australia at the beginning of this thing. Who are you and where did you go?
The weather is sunny and cold today. Last night Channel 7 was predicting
about 48 on Wednesday or Thursday, but maybe some rain. Anyway the two days
before that, it's suppose to be in the 50's. Still praying hard for good
weather, doing my good weather dance at least twice a day, voo doo lady still
standing by!
Maybe I'll throw some of this black powder I have in the air of Friday morning.
It helps tomatoes grow, maybe it will help the weather.
For those
who read my posting about that place in Nevada, that was true and not just a
Halloween story. Costs us each a coke and a roll of quarters for the slots! Was
afraid to just use the bathroom without ordering a pop and playing the slots.
The whole time they just stared at us. Real creepy!!!!!Never drank a pop so fast
or gone through a roll of quarters so fast in my life. Still don't remember
exactly where the place was but did pass a bunch of military bunkers in the
desert to the left of us as we headed south from Reno to Vegas. Will have to
look it up on the map.
Ron: You are just too much. What did you type in
on your search to find those places starting with Hines?
Bob: I had
looked at campgrounds around Mount Rushmore and saw it was near Sturgis. We'll
keep looking.
Greg: Wing Ding is another possibility but I'm afraid we
wouldn't be able to gather everyone up at the same time with all that goes on,
ya' know what I mean?
I'm sure we will find a place so keep those
suggestions and a time frame in mind my dear friends.
I'll close for now
and get back with you later. Have a wonderful and safe day!
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda
P.S. Do you think we could make Judi and
Dave honorary "GW Family of Friends"? They don't two wheel it but they sure have
been working overtime making the 9th
possible.} |
Posted by:
Allan
Georget
Saturday, November 02, 2002
09:01 am |
Thank you Linda for
keeping your Canadian friends in mind for this re-union. However in the fall for
us may not be an option. You see sometimes we cannot ride past Oct 15th. Today
for example it is only +10F or -6 C. We also have 3 inches of snow. Therefore a
summer event would be preferred.
|
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Saturday, November 02, 2002
09:12 am |
Military bunkers eh
Linda? See I told you, area 57, they we ET's that were checking you out!
LMAO.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Jeff
Kelton
Saturday, November 02, 2002
09:18 am |
I had myself
convinced that I couldn't make it,now Tim says he's thinking about it...
Now I'm rethinking,and that's always dangerous.
Could you all
handle two guys from Washington?
Jeff
2002 Black GL1800 "The Demon"
Ferndale WA
Havin
a great time!!
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Saturday, November 02, 2002
12:14 pm |
Hello Cyber Chapter H
(CCH)
Tim, & Jeff.......come on down
Festivities start at
10AM on the 9th, so get here early if your flying in Saturday. Sounds like
Linda's sister is coming by the airport on the way, so that could work out good.
Or, fly in Friday night. I know CCH'ers will be invading Econolodge in Eaton,
and Red Roof Inn in Miamisburg. Anyone in town Friday night, and want to hang
out in the 'burg (Miamisburg), I'm looking to have dinner with Joe & his
gang % Gary & Shirley Verhulst, and who ever else can make it. Linda, does
Germantown have any decent places to eat, since that's kind of a half way point?
I agree about Wing Ding may not be the best time to have our 1st CC-H
meeting/Union. Nevada, now that sounds cool. I've never been there. Well, maybe
once when I was in the Navy. Dessert Hot Springs I think it was, but I was on
leave in the back of a big ole travel camper with a bunch of other wayward
sailors. (don't remember much of that trip)
The wife doesn't like to go long
distances on the Wing, yet, but if I get a plane ticket for her that says Las
Vegas.....she'll jump all over that baby. I'll just swoop in to Vegas, pick her
up before she gambles all the money away (wouldn't take too long), and then go
find you guys in what sounds to be like area 55, that way Robin can have his
family reunion too. (did I just say that?)
Anyway, keep those ideas coming,
and our travel coordinators (Robin & Linda) will narrow it down.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Scott
Lamotte
Saturday, November 02, 2002
12:17 pm |
I think South Dakota
is doable. That's approximately in the middle. Coming from the west that's
almost middle of the country, 1300 miles. They have Mt Rushmore, Badlands Natl
Park and Wind Cave Natl Park. I'm sure there's more. That's all that shows on a
U.S. map. If we did this late September? I'm certain that there is somewhere
that we can find outside of the parks to meet. This would certainly get our
Canadian friends in on the action. The problem is that it is almost 1900 miles
for those in Florida. I was trying to find something that was about 1500 miles
away from California that would still be interesting. That way most states would
be coming about the same distance. Of course since my daughter is not on a
traditional school schedule I would have to find a way to do this. May be a very
fast trip for me if I can make it at all. Darn schedules.
Scott |
Posted by:
Randy
Lewis
Saturday, November 02, 2002
12:39 pm |
There are many good
campgrounds in South Dakota, especially in the Black Hills area. The City Park
in Spearfish is really nice, there are several KOA's (they are motorcycle
friendly), as well as state parks; Sylvan Lake is a really pretty area. Does
anyone know what the reservation policy is for the SD Parks?
Randy Lewis
'99SE |
Posted by:
Gary
Verhulst
Saturday, November 02,
2002
12:51 pm |
The best place I can
think of is the Amana Colonies in Iowa.Shirl and I stayed their for a week it
was so cool.They have a large RV park with plenty of Motels around.http://amanacolonies.com check
this out I think this is Iowa's best kept secret.
Gary Verhulst Touring Goodies
http://verhulsttouringgoodies.com
97'Valkrie 97'Shadow Classic |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Saturday, November 02, 2002
01:37 pm |
What about a Hines
Spring Fling?
Keeping the new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post
archived here
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Robert
Mitchell
Saturday, November 02,
2002
02:27 pm |
It would easy to get
the wife to Reno or Vegas!
Greetings from Bob and Shirley Mitchell
Lynnwood,
Washington "The Other Washington."
|
Posted by:
Billy
Huddle
Saturday, November 02, 2002
02:57 pm |
Gary Verhulst
I
thought you were having surgery, how in the world are you going to make it, Oh
Oh have I let the cat out of the bag, haden't Shirl told you about the surgery
yet? Be sure you bring your robe and sandles, that way everybody will be able to
recognize you as the motorcycle God.....Ha ha
I'm glad you are going to get
to see me again. see you on the 8th for dinner.
jack
(Message edited
on November 02, 2002)
Jack & Jolene
ACD Chapter H
Central Ohio Wings
On a Lehman out of London, Ohio |
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Saturday, November 02, 2002
03:53 pm |
Greg must have put
his fan on high, stuff is really flying now.
Don't you have wood to cut for the missus?
(Message
edited on November 02, 2002)
(Message edited on November 02, 2002)
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Robert
Pratt
Saturday, November 02, 2002
06:56 pm |
Hello everyone,
I am glad to see that there so many that are changing their minds and
planning on being there for the 9th.
I will be trailering my bike down,
and am staying at the Econo Lodge in Eaton. If anyone has problems with their
ride, and needs a trailer or tools, I will have both with me.If anyone would
like my cell phone number just in case....e-mail me and I will sent it to you.
Greg
Please give me some more information on when and where everyone
will be having dinner, My Linda and I will be leaving central New York early
Friday morning, so we could meet everyone prior to going to the Econo Lodge in
Eaton.
Bob |
Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Saturday, November 02, 2002
08:32 pm |
I rechecked the
airfares and the $1800 is a bit steep and greater than the credit I have with
American Airlines. So, I think i'll have to vicariously live the event through
email postings, pictures and could someone shoot some video?
I just did
a 450+ mile ride to Portland, Oregon and back. It's a bit brisk here in the NW
(25 degrees at night and mid 50's in the daylight and clear blue skies with no
rain).
ENJOY the time everyone.
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
website:
http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
Rick
Bittner
Saturday, November 02, 2002
08:49 pm |
Hello all! Good to
find the new thread. Need to get the daily Hines fix and see how the
preparations are going.
Noni has never been much of a cold weather rider
before, but today we did 225 miles as a "practice for the ride to OHIO" on the
8th. The destination was Niehaus Honda in Litchfield, IL where we picked up some
connectors to hook up her "new-used" Gerbing heated pants to her homemade heated
jacket. A fellow Winger in PA sold us his Gerbing's (they were too short for
him) and shipped them off in time for the upcoming trip. I figure a warm, dry
co-rider is a happy co-rider. IF the weather turns out to be just lousy, then
I'll have a warm, dry co-rider in a cage. We prefer to plan for reasonably good
weather.
We will be arriving at the EconoLodge near Eaton around 4pm-5pm
on Friday and hope to meet some of you before the Saturday event. Another couple
from Chapter IL-J plans to come in later that night.
Can't believe I'm
as excited about this event as I am. But, I AM.
Rick Bittner
'89 GL1500 Martini Beige
'81 GL1100
Candy Burgundy
'66 65cc Honda Cub Cadet (in pieces)
'24 Hupmobile 3-door
Club Sedan Maroon & Black
Normal, IL
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Saturday, November 02, 2002
08:53 pm |
Robin, I officially
didn't have to cut wood today because she had a craft show today, so she was
selling, and I was playing. Last show is in 3 weeks, so.....back to the dungeon.
There's a few pictures on my web site of what she makes. don't worry, it's
not a sales pitch. I'm done cutting!
http://www.iwing.org/photo_album3.0.html
Bob, if your
coming in from New York, you'll be coming across I-70. After you pass through
Columbus, then Springfield, pick up I-675, and go south. (only way you can go)
675 will dead end in to I-75, go north 1 exit (less than a mile) and that will
be the Miamisburg/Springboro exit #43, route 725. I live 5 minutes off the exit.
Joe Durning, and Gary Verhulst will be staying at the Red Roof Inn off the exit.
At the end of the exit ramp, turn left on 725, go under the expressway to the
1st intersection. That will be Byers road, and there will be a Shell & a BP
there. Turn left and you see Red Roof Inn. Now you can park your rig there,
and/or come to my house. What time of day do you think you'll be there? I'll be
pick Joe, Bonnie, and their group up at the airport, but we don't know what time
yet. Estimate 3 1/2 to 4 hours from Cleveland.
Check your e-mail for more.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Jeff
Snodgrass
Saturday, November 02,
2002
09:11 pm |
Jill and I have our
reservations at the Econolodge in Eaton, and should arrive there about 7-7:30
Friday night. Where is everyone meeting for supper at, and what time?
I
might be able to sneak away from work a bit early and get us in to Eaton
earlier, if I am lucky.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Indy Winger
Jeff
& Jill Snodgrass
Indianapolis Indiana #139243
'95 GL1500 SE
'95 Yamaha Virago (Jill's Ride)
2002 Time Out
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/indywinger/indywinger.html
GWRRA IN Chapter K "Kruisers"
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gwrraink/home.htm
| "Happiness is not around the corner... Happiness IS the
corner!" | |
Posted by:
Jeff
Kelton
Saturday, November 02, 2002
09:18 pm |
I just got home and
found an email from my boss,and he wants me to work next weekend.
How dare
he want me to earn my paycheck!
Anyway,that about seals it,I won't be able
to make it.
Jeff
2002 Black GL1800 "The Demon"
Ferndale WA
Havin
a great time!!
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Saturday, November 02, 2002
09:42 pm |
Jeff, Friday night
dinner is still up in the air as far as time goes. Not sure when folks will make
it in to town yet. I'm going to see if there is a half way decent place to eat
in Germantown, which is half way between Eaton, and Miamisburg. That would be a
20 minute drive for you from Eaton. I'll follow up and get back to you all.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
James
Pratt Jr
Saturday, November 02,
2002
10:15 pm |
Robert I sent you
some pic's, sorry it was the best I could do as Wife really does not like her
Picture taken, also threw in a pic of my bike as well as my Son and his wife's.
Glad GW let us run the other thread as long as they did but do agree is was
taking a long time to load even with cable, thanks again for all the help to
everyone for making this happen. Greg the check is in the mail for the four
pins, do we have a total collected for the bike thus far, did we even have
enough to get that one item replaced ?
James A. Pratt Jr
Assistant Chapter Director
Chapter CA1N
North San Diego County California
|
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Saturday, November 02, 2002
10:52 pm |
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
It's past my bedtime so I hope I'll make some sense and no too
many mistakes.
Tim and Jeff: Have plenty of room here (cousins). Like I said, I'd
hate for ANYONE who makes a long trip to have to put out the $'s to motel it.
Tim, when I checked the airline board for flight information, I didn't see
anything that would cost $1800. Did you get that quote on the phone or did you
cut out the middle man and go online? If you can book a flight on line you can
get it cheaper and still be able to use your air miles It would be so grand to
have as any of you "Special People" here for the presentation as possible. You
ALL are the type of folks that I would want to ride with.
I can't hardly see
the board with my eyesight, sso I'll close for now and get some sleep but will
check in the morning. Good night for now.
God Bless!
Love and
Prayers,
Linda
|
Posted by:
James
Pratt Jr
Sunday, November 03, 2002
02:11 am |
Hey Linda I couldn't
sleep so here I am back at the keyboard with my head phones on listening to my
riding music so I don't wake my co-rider, funny but the song playing is " all
night long " Since I work nights it's hard to sleep when I'm off. I'm glad to
hear that everything is coming together and that Bill is still unaware as to
what is happening, I'm sure he will be surprised to see Big Red 2. I wish we
could be there but as I stated in another post it is just to far to travel,
since we have things to do here for our Toys for Tots ride it wouldn't be right
to leave at this time, this toy run is the highlight of the year for us and we
put out alot of food for the the riders, we make nothing on this, and everything
goes to the United States Marines Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program. I'm
running on I guess so I'll close, Take care and I'll be checking with you Greg
so see when your page is up so that we can see the bike and the members from the
big GW that turned out, thanks again.
James A. Pratt Jr
Assistant Chapter Director
Chapter CA1N
North San Diego County California
|
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Sunday, November 03, 2002
05:16 am |
As Rick did, Jean and
I went for a little ride today. Temp was about the same as Rick's, mid to upper
40's.
Was test run for clothing. With Ski bibs and Joe Rocket (ballistic 3
with liner), It was comfortable.
Now all I have to do is change the oil, and
install the new water pump.
Off to check the weather now.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Sunday, November 03, 2002
05:28 am |
Good morning folks.
Sat
Nov 09 Partly Cloudy
52° High /36°
Low
20% of precip.
This is very do able.
James,
the site is up now. Just waiting on the 9th for pictures.
Good luck with
Toys for Tots.
http://www.iwing.org/
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Sunday, November 03, 2002
05:53 am |
Good morning
everyone. Not much to add, this morning. Just wanted to say "Hi" to all. Still
wishing I could be there, next weekend.
Keeping the new thread, but the
same dream alive.
Original post archived here
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Sunday, November 03, 2002
06:01 am |
Head Count Update.
I was asked to post the directions to the event but, I don't think that
would be a good idea to have directions to Judi's house here for just anyone to
see. The board can be seen by anyone and wouldn't want to have the wrong person
get hold of them.
Day 32
Local 7
Out of State 28
Possible 14
Total 81
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Sunday, November 03, 2002
08:32 am |
|
|
GOOD MORNING MY FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
I just can't kick the habit of logging on every morning and
every evening. I guess we need to form a support group for those of us that has
the same problem.
Boy I was tired last night when I posted, kept falling asleep
with fingers on the keyboard. We had just gotten home from Judi & Dave's
yearly hayride and I guess all that fresh air made me so sleepy. Our youngest
Granddaughter, Melissa, fell asleep on the haywagon. Bless her little heart. I
think she had a ball playing with the other kids. Anyway, her and grandpa are
still in bed.
Hooray for the weather forecast!!!! The temp last
night was 37 degrees during the ride and it didn't feel too cold out, so......Me
thinks we will have even better weather next weekend. I'm thrilled to see the
numbers rising for those who plan to come. I met the fellow and his son who will
be bring the food wagon to Judi's and they are both real sweethearts. The son
stayed for the hayride while dad went to his other son's band contest. I think
he had a good time, I know I got a lot of hugs from him. What a sweety!!
As far a eating places in Germantown, that's a tuffy for me. I know
there's a bed and breakfast on the main street but that may be a little pricey.
One block north of the main drag there is Kathy's that serves good food but
closes at 3 p.m., then just down from Kathy's is a place called the Roost. It's
done up in 50's decor. Judi is the real expert on eating places around there.
I'll have her get in touch with Greg or he can get in touch with her. Saturday
evening don't worry. I'll have enough stuff to feed a 3rd world nation!
Everyone
have a good day and stay safe. Not long now!! Family is getting
up, see you later.
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Floyd
Ratliff
Sunday, November 03, 2002
08:50 am |
Got up and started
moving, body seemed to have a mind of it's own. Went straight to the puter and
worked through to this. Guess it had to get the daily fix!!!! Got it and then
decided better get things done, work is calling in the morning and have lots to
do to get ready to be in Ohio Friday night!!!!!!
Denise |
Posted by:
Robert
Pratt
Sunday, November 03, 2002
09:10 am |
Good Morning
Everyone,
Well, our schedule is set for Friday morning. Linda and I will be
leaving around 7 AM. We will be taking I-90 west, to 271 to 71 south to
Columbus. Then catch I-70 west to 675 south and then on into Miamisburg to have
dinner with the everyone there. After that, on to the Econo Lodge in Eaton,
where we will be staying until Sunday Morning and then back to upstate NY by the
reverse route.
If anyone is traveling along that route and would like my
cell number, e-mail me at
rsp1@safe-mail.net. Also if you see a
blue/silver Ford Pick-up with an enclosed gray trailer (and a RED wing
inside),
give us a toot on the horn, or channel 19 on the CB.
Now, all I have to
do is get everything caught up prior to Friday.
BEFORE I
FORGET, if you have not sent me a picture yet, Please, Please do so.
If you are going to be in Ohio and have not sent a picture, Let me know and
I will take the picture for you.
Thanks to everyone,
Bob
|
Posted by:
Allan
Georget
Sunday, November 03, 2002
12:02 pm |
Is there anyone going
or thinking of going and does not want to go alone from, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Canada or Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana.
I might be going, would not
mine picking someone up along the way. Trying to keep the cost down if I decide
to go.
|
Posted by:
Donald
Pigott
Sunday, November 03, 2002
01:56 pm |
Any one going from
northeast Alabama north along I-65 or I-59,I-75 north and wants some company I
will be leaving Friday early AM. If it's 25 or above I'll be on the bike, below
or raining in the cage. Going solo if you need a ride.
Poorboy
85 Aspencade
82 SilverWing
Combi-Camp
Sport |
Posted by:
Michael
Roop
Sunday, November 03, 2002
03:24 pm |
Many have asked for
photos of the presentation. I plan to take my digital camera along and take
pictures. I will then set up a page for them to be viewed and post that site
here after all is done. I am sure many others will be doing the same so there
should be a big supply of photos on different sites after the event.
Looking forward to meeting many new folks and seeing old friends again!
Mike
Mike Roop
GWRRA Cyber Wings SIG Coordinator
1993 Aspencade Black & Chrome
http://www.bright.net/~goldwing
|
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Sunday, November 03, 2002
03:28 pm |
Donald, You be sure
to tell Bill & Mrs. Linda that another Alabama boy said Hi.
Keeping
the new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post archived here
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Sunday, November 03, 2002
04:22 pm |
Linda & Robin:
I am now coming!! I rechecked the AA flight schedule and found fares to
my liking. I just need to finalize how long I should be there. As it stands now,
I can fly out at 6am on Friday morning and be in Dayton at 4:45pm local time or
take a redeye that will put me in Dayton at 10am in the morning on Friday. I've
sent a direct email to Linda asking how long the event will run on Saturday as
that will indicate when I can leave to return (either Sat or Sun will work from
a fare standpoint).
Linda or Robin would you email me offlist with any
additional information and I'll very much look forward to meeting all of you and
represent the great Pacific Northwest at this fine event.
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
website:
http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
Jerry
Treadwell
Sunday, November 03, 2002
05:32 pm |
Greetings All!
Is
anyone heading to the party from Colorado, or heading through Colorado on your
way out? That's a long trip by yourself.
Ride Safe!
Jerry in CO
A clean and freshly polished wing is an unridden, unloved
wing! |
Posted by:
Donald
Pigott
Sunday, November 03, 2002
06:46 pm |
Jerry, How far are
you from Fort Morgan? I just bought a 86 SEI and it's in Fort Morgan.
Poorboy
85 Aspencade
82 SilverWing
Combi-Camp
Sport |
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Sunday, November 03, 2002
07:35 pm |
6 MORE DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!
Those of you riding or "caging" in might wanna consider throwing a
few cangoods or perhaps a new/unwrapped toy in your trunk....
I'm sure
Bill's firehouse buddies will find a good use for them in the next month or 2.
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Jerry
Treadwell
Sunday, November 03, 2002
08:08 pm |
Donald,
It's
about 90 miles give or take a few. Check your e-mail!
Ride
Safe!
Jerry in CO
A clean and freshly polished wing is an unridden, unloved
wing! |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Sunday, November 03, 2002
08:29 pm |
|
|
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
Kleenex time again!!! Happy tears though for all that are
dropping everything and planning on being here for the presentation. If you
believe in the power of prayer, keep doing it. I pray several times a day for
good, dry weather for you all and so far, so good.
I know
this all started with a simple "want ad" for a Goldwing for Bill, but through
Joe, then Tommy (checkbook in hand) and Greg taking the helm, it has flourished
into an event that I think God wanted to bring us all together. I think we ARE a
TRUE FAMILY OF FRIENDS and this event was to bring us all together. Traveling
with the military so many years I never had friends for life. I'd make friends
then either they would get transferred or I would. Now I know that I have life
long friends anywhere I go. I think most of us are old enough to remember the
show "Queen for a Day"? Come Saturday that's how I'm going to feel seeing my
hubby being so happy again.
Robin: Your comment earlier about "area 57",
you my friend I choose to ride along with us to find this weird place. Seeing is
believing. My grandpa retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base and every
time I'd ask him about that hanger where the military was suppose to have that
UFO that crashed in the desert, where was that? Anyway, he had extremely high
clearance as he built that hanger, he'd just say "believe". And NO, I'm not
nuts, at least not yet. If I have to keep this secret much longer all bets are
off in the sanity department.
Ron:
Like the idea of "Hines Spring Fling" so our Canadian friends will be thawed out
by then to attend. What does everyone think?
Allen: I'm not sure if you
can hook up with anyone on the ride down, but I'd bet Bill's pension he'd be the
first to volunteer to escourt you home after he sees "Big Red II"
Tim: I'll
catch you on the regular email when I close here, but plan on staying till
Sunday. There is a hayride planned for Saturday night and I've prepared enough
food to feed an army.
Going to close for now my dear, dear friends and
hop over to my email department. I usually have over 100+ emails in the morning
and 100+ each evening ( and there is not that many that are junk).
God
Bless!!!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Donald
Pigott
Sunday, November 03, 2002
09:55 pm |
Jerry; I haven't
changer my email address yet. New one is poorboy57@juno.com
Poorboy
85 Aspencade
82 SilverWing
86 SEI (not
home yet)
Combi-Camp Sport |
Posted by:
Rick
Bittner
Sunday, November 03, 2002
10:19 pm |
Hi all
This
friendship/family event just keeps on getting more exciting for me. Can hardly
wait until Bill Hines gets in on it, too.
After they made the
contribution, the members of Chapter J here in Illinois have followed the
planning progress. I just got an e-mail telling me that seven more members plan
to come for the presentation on the 9th. Guess Noni and I won't be riding alone
after all. In addition to ourselves we will have Jim & Donna Peregoy from
Normal, Roger & Linda Otto from Hudson, Dave & Sherrie Leavens from
Bloomington, and Mike Ogle from Normal.
Linda, sounds like the two of
you might be retired from the military. Be sure to compare notes with Dave &
Sherrie Leavens about all those years with Uncle Sam.
God Bless you all
for the love that has made this thing happen.
Here's to good weather,
good friends, and happy memories. See you on Friday and Saturday.
Rick Bittner
'89 GL1500 Martini Beige
'81 GL1100
Candy Burgundy
'66 65cc Honda Cub Cadet (in pieces)
---------HINES WING
Group--------
Normal, IL
|
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Monday, November 04, 2002
06:03 am |
ONLY 5 MORE DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Monday, November 04, 2002
07:37 am |
Speaking of
Christmas. I took the family to see Santa Claus 2 on Sunday. It's a must see.
Great movie.
Man, I've been all mushy and junk lately. Wow, kind of cool.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Steven
Hatten
Monday, November 04, 2002
08:51 am |
Hey Joe, have you
packed the long johns yet? |
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Monday, November 04, 2002
10:04 am |
Might as well start
packing...
I told Greg this morning that I woke up around 3AM with a
million ideas buzzing around in my head about this presentation. Jotted down a
few notes and finally laid back down about 5.
Seemed like only 5 minutes
when my alarm went off at 6!
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Jeff
Kelton
Monday, November 04, 2002
10:12 am |
Linda,
Make sure
that Bill doesn't get his copy of December's Wing World before Saturday.
Mike Wright talks about this event in his column this month.
Jeff
2002 Black GL1800 "The Demon"
Ferndale WA
Havin
a great time!!
|
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Monday, November 04, 2002
10:33 am |
Jeff, I just read the
article. Pretty good little piece.
Linda, Yes, hide the new Wing World,
if it comes this week!
Keeping the new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post archived here.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
David
Mc Afee
Monday, November 04, 2002
01:17 pm |
Rudolph's (Raindeer)
Nose, will be dull and dim, in comparison, with BIG RED 11s "GLOW !!"
BR11 is, so
full of love, it will melt the snow & ice, on the roadways.
mac_wing
..California member
HINES WING Group |
Posted by:
Michael
Roop
Monday, November 04, 2002
06:37 pm |
Well so far the
weather is looking like it might be good enough to ride the bike Saturday. BUT I
will be bringing my youngest son along since his mother will be out X-mas
shopping. So I guess it will be the truck for us. I hope you folks that will be
riding will keep warm and be careful. Muscles tend to slow down after riding in
cool weather for a while.
So take care and see you all Saturday!
Mike
Mike Roop
GWRRA Cyber Wings SIG Coordinator
1993 Aspencade Black & Chrome
http://www.bright.net/~goldwing
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Monday, November 04, 2002
06:56 pm |
Linda, watch your
mail too. You'll be getting a couple of copies I bet.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Monday, November 04, 2002
06:57 pm |
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
Sorry I didn't get to say hi this morning but I hit the floor a
running and haven't stopped yet.
Only 5
days until I get to meet all you great, wonderful friends. I feel like a kid in
a candy store. Wing World came today and is hidden in my sewing stuff....a place
where no man ventures to go. I was really
touched that Mike Wright included it in his article. There is nothing like
reading about good news that warms the heart.
I saw somewhere on the
board the total is up to 107.. GOOD JOB
EVERYONE AND WELCOME ALL OUR NEW FRIENDS!!!!!!!}I will be checking in
everyday, just don't know what time. I have been making and freezing chili and
sloppy joes for an army. I Love every minute of it too!!!!
The last word
I heard on the weather is in the 60's Saturday and Sunday with no rain. (Ain't
sending the voo doo lady home yet though) Prayers seem to
be working just fine so far.
Have to make this short, still working on
that quilt I should have had done a week ago, but it will be ready by the
weekend. Take Care and Stay SAFE!!!
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda}}
|
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Monday, November 04, 2002
07:00 pm |
Good catch Linda.
Sign her up for baseball.
Keeping the new thread, but the same dream
alive.
Original post archived here
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
04:32 am |
Good morning everyone
its snowing in Minn this morning must have an inch or so in Southern Minn sure
hope it doesn't hang around to long its 28 degrees right now so I'm sure once
the sun comes out it will be gone. Election Day today everyone make sure to get
out and vote for their favorite canidates. If you don't vote you don't have much
to complain about when your choice don't get elected..
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings
Chapter |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
05:27 am |
I KNOW
SOMETHING BILL DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD MORNING MY DEAREST
FAMILY OF FRIENDS:
I just had to say that. It's going to be a busy day
here so this will have to be short. It will be in the 60's Friday and Saturday
and the night lows in the upper 40's. Doesn't seems too bad.
Have a
great day and will catch up to you later on this evening,
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
06:22 am |
Good morning Linda
and everyone else. I am glad that the weather will be co-operating. Sure wish my
schedule would.
Keeping the new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post archived here.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
David
Mc Afee
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
06:59 am |
HEY... CAN SOMEONE
stick a CAM eye up on the roof ??? Then we would be able to watch via P C //
internet !!!
HUH ?
...More cake, anyone ??? JOE ??? ~¿ô
mac_wing
..California member
HINES WING Group |
Posted by:
Randy
Pippin
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
08:16 am |
If memory serves me
we were near 550 post on the old thread. do Y'all realize that if these threads
were combined we are at almost 700 post on 1 subject! I don't think this group
has ever agreed this much on anything. Guess it just goes to show us what it
would be like if we all thought about the "other person" first all the time. |
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
08:38 am |
Randy,
Don't
forget all the other threads that were there on the subject.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Gary
Gay
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
08:51 am |
Man, I so want to be
there. Y'all take lots of photo's and put'm up quick so's we can see what's
goin' on.
Barb and Gary Gay
Austin, TX
WOTI,GWRRA 153854,
ISOK
'96 White SE..Pearly, FriendshipII and Escapade SE
http://photos.yahoo.com/handgbgacom
b-and-g@austin.rr.com
|
Posted by:
Michael
Roop
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
02:35 pm |
Got my Wing World
today. Mike`s article did not include any names but Greg`s so anyone not already
knowing would find it hard to pick out who the person on the receiving end is.
But just in case I think everyone in Ohio should hide their copy until after
Saturday.
Mike
Mike Roop
GWRRA Cyber Wings SIG Coordinator
1993 Aspencade Black & Chrome
http://www.bright.net/~goldwing
|
Posted by:
Brian
Cress
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
04:37 pm |
Linda, does Eaton
have a Food Shelf? Would like
to bring canned goods to donate if so. How
about
Teddy Bears for the Fire Dept. to give to needy
kids. If so, I'll
bring a new one along too. See
you soon! Will arrive to camp late Fri.
afternoon.
Brian Cress
88 GL1500
Cyclemate trailer
Minnesota |
Posted by:
Dave
Denison
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
04:58 pm |
Wish I could be there
on Saturday, Hope there isn't a dry eye in the place!
Only one thing to
say... WE DID IT!
AND,, we can not forget a huge THANK YOU for Greg, and
Robert, and everybody who mad this a dream a reality.
|
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
05:01 pm |
100 woo hoo we're at
it again.
Darn Dave beat me to it.
(Message edited on November
05, 2002)
(Message edited on November 05, 2002)
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Floyd
Ratliff
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
05:50 pm |
Guess I didn't need
to waterproof the boots again after all. Just wanted dry feet on the way to
Ohio!!!! Knew the weather would be nice and dry when we got there the weatherman
wouldn't do that "rain & cold stuff" for such a good cause.
Starting
packing to get the bike loaded and Floyds' changing the oil.
Denise |
Posted by:
Tommy
Englett
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
05:50 pm |
Hey Ya'll, The GOOD
Part......
It Ant Over YET!!!!!!
Tommy
aka "The Mole"
Member of......
"GWRRA" Since 3/93
"Alabama Highway Riders" (about the same)
"HRCA"
Since 5/96
....Bama Member
"HINES WING GROUP" Since 10/02
96
Pearl Blue Aspencade "The Other Woman"
01 Concours "Ole Mans Sport Bike" |
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
06:18 pm |
Tommy, all these hugs
your asking us guys to get for you, do you really think we're gonna pass em on
to ya? HA! NOT!
You should be asking the 01's here LOL.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Tommy
Englett
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
06:33 pm |
Heck Fire Rob.....
I am 42 now, gonna be 43 next month.......
Ya Think I got Time
To Play "KETSHUP" On The HUGGIN??????
I Hope NOT!!!!!
Tommy
aka "The Mole"
Member of......
"GWRRA" Since 3/93
"Alabama Highway Riders" (about the same)
"HRCA"
Since 5/96
....Bama Member
"HINES WING GROUP" Since 10/02
96
Pearl Blue Aspencade "The Other Woman"
01 Concours "Ole Mans Sport Bike" |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Tuesday, November 05, 2002
08:35 pm |
|
|
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
I do believe that with the original thread that we are well
over the 700 mark, can't say for sure. The one thing I know for a FACT, is that
you all are a TERRIFIC group of people. Who knows, with all these postings and
the private emails I've been getting, this could turn into one great book. I've
never laughed and cried so much in my life! Maybe we are looking at a movie of
the week........ummmmmmmm who could we get to play Joe? Tommy? Greg? Robin? Ron?
Jack and Jolene? Me and of course, Bill? We use to call
him Ernest T Bass because he always wore his baseball cap sideways, but finally
he wears it right now. I must be getting tired, I'm getting silly now. You can just imagine
how nutso I'll be by Saturday.
I truly am
anxious to meet you all in just 4 more wake ups. I'll be picking up Tim at the
airport Friday morning, so Tim see you then. I'll be looking for the red
Goldwing jacket and you can look for Julia Roberts.
Have a
few more emails to answer before I hit the hay so I'll see ya'll in the morning.
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Wednesday, November 06,
2002
05:58 am |
Can't believe that
i'm the first to post here, this morning. But it seems everyone else is posting
all over the board under different topics. I am trying to archive all the topics
that have to do with this event. If anyone has any of the other posts that have
been deleted, please let me know. I already have the complete 1st post, but I
know that there were 1 or 2 other, smaller threads about it.
Keeping the
new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post archived here.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
06:18 am |
Your right Ron. A lot
of threads now. A lot of questions too.
Linda, you crack me up. I love your
sense of humor.
I'll work on that cast of characters, I'm thinking Tom
Selleck for me, and Ernst Borgnine for Joe. I'll think of the rest later.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
06:30 am |
I've been told when
younger that I looked just like Jan Michael Vincent.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Wednesday, November 06,
2002
08:51 am |
No Rob... They said
Vincent PRICE!!!
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
09:30 am |
Well if Ernst
Borgnine is playing you it would be fitting if Jan Michael was his co-star, like
the old days of Air Wolf.
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer |
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Wednesday, November 06,
2002
09:42 am |
Oh wait! He said
Earnest BORGNINE???
I thought he meant Ernie from "Bert &
Ernie" of the MUPPETS!
(Message edited on November 06, 2002)
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
12:32 pm |
My vote would be that
everybody play themselves, there is no way Hollywood could duplicate what has
happened here.
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings
Chapter |
Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
01:15 pm |
There's a saying,
"Weeping endures for the night, but joy comes in the morning." We can now apply
one definition of morning to 10am on Saturday, November 9, 2002. There will be a
whole lot of joy going around.
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
website:
http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
Robert
Perkins
Wednesday, November 06,
2002
01:48 pm |
Hello All. This is my
first post to this Board cause I'm Stupid and can't follow simple directions. I
too wish I could be at the Presentation. found out about this on the GL1800
riders Board around the 1st of Oct or so. I think this is a wonderful thing
Ya'll are doing and I too was wondering if a web cam can be set up to cover the
event. If not that how about transfering Video to that CD that is in
development. I don't know how that's done but I know it can be. We must have a
Computor Geek or two that know how to do that. Annyway you folks have a Grand
Time and I know it's been said before but I truley believe the Lord will and has
Blessed each and every one of you.
Bob Perkins
2001 Illusion Red |
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
05:55 pm |
Geek here....I know
how to do it, but don't have the equipment. If somebody brings a digital video
camera, I can do the rest. Just give me some mpeg.
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Wednesday, November 06, 2002
09:00 pm |
Greg: I'm bringing my
Sony PC5 mini DV camera and am planning to shoot lots of video. I can also
convert single frames to digital images and burn videos of the event.
This is going to be fun!!
Leaving in a little over 24 hours. I'm
looking forward to dinner on Friday night.
Greg: Can you send one email
tomorrow to each of us that has phone #'s, addresses, and any other information
so we all make sure that we have all of the contact and event information. Can
you also indicate generally where most people are going to be staying? Thanks
again for your leadership in this endeavor.
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
website:
http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
Scott
Lamotte
Wednesday, November 06,
2002
10:17 pm |
When this is all said
and done and the dust, or in your case snow, settles I don't know what I'm going
to do with my computer time.
Linda, I hope
you and Bill will tell us of your adventures with BRII and perhaps post some
pictures of rides you've made. For those of us who live through this thread.
Have an
absolutely fabulous weekend with all of your new found friends. I'm so happy we
were able to be a small part of this.
Scott |
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Thursday, November 07, 2002
04:33 am |
Ditto to what Scott
says above. The weather here in So Minn is supposed to be nice for a couple of
days maybe get a ride in Sat morning around 10 am so I can think about whats
happening in Ohio, still wishing I could be there. Hopefully our weather will be
there so you guys and gals can enjoy a truly beatiful day. See ya all on the
boards.
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings
Chapter |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Thursday, November 07, 2002
06:02 am |
That's right, Linda.
You are going to have to set you & Bill up a small website, so that we can
watch the years of enjoyment y'all be getting from Big Red II.
Keeping
the new thread, but the same dream alive.
Original post archived here.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Thursday, November 07, 2002
06:36 am |
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF
FRIENDS:
I've been keeping up on you all, but I've hardly had time to
sit down and write. You are constantly in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Today looks to be reallllllllllll busy! I've got to sneak some things to
Judi's, get chairs, tables, clean (YUCK!), you know last minute stuff.
No one plays a small part in this, everyone is very important to me and
I thank you so much. Also, if anyone is wondering what we can do after the bike
is delivered as far as e-mail, we have all winter to plan a reunion
Got to
get busy, hope to see a lot of new posts with everyone's plans this evening.
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Steve
Michael
Thursday, November 07, 2002
02:44 pm |
Just noticed there
hasn't been a post in a while......
I SURE wish I could be there
Saturday morning!!
Hope you all have great weather. Ride, drive and fly
safe my friends!!!
Joe.....Ernestine???
God Bless America
Ultra
Steve |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Thursday, November 07, 2002
03:21 pm |
Will definately be
thinking about all of y'all and praying that all have a safe trip. Sure is gonna
be quiet on the board for a couple of days, until the "He's Got It!!" post.
Greg, Whenever y'all quit hugging, crying and eating, start a new post
about the presentation, so that when it's archived, the header will say it all.
Keeping the new thread and the same dream alive.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Jerry
Treadwell
Thursday, November 07,
2002
04:51 pm |
My Friends and
Extended Family Members!
Greetings and Salutations!
While I had hoped
that Mary and I could attend this joyous event, it has become painfully obvious
that we will have to make plans to meet everyone next summer at the "First
Annual Hines Ding", wherever that may be. Let's not take too long planning where
it will happen so I can make sure to lock in the travel plans. We do want everyone
that is traveling to know that you will be in our hearts and prayers for a safe
journey, and as we can't make it on Saturday, every one of you who attend have
to provide our hugs to the entire group for us! If and when Joe stops crying the
tears of joy I know he is going to cry, somebody give him another hug too.
The
overwhelming out pouring of support and love being shown here is one reason that
I am proud to be associated with this group. We may fight and bicker like
brothers and sisters always do, but when one of the family is in need, we can do
miraculous things! Give yourself a hug and know that you are part of a wonderful
family!
Bless you all!
Ride Safe!
Jerry & Marilee in CO
A clean and freshly polished wing is an unridden, unloved
wing! |
Posted by:
Randy
Lewis
Thursday, November 07, 2002
07:36 pm |
I agree with Jerry.
We, too, are unable to attend the presentation, but are looking forward to going
to the "Hines Ding" next year. Since we're in Iowa we should be within easy
riding distance of where ever it will be held. We just have to decide where that
will be, and when. Until then we'll just have to appreciate the opportunity to
be involved and wait for the photos to be posted to Greg's website. Here's
hoping and praying that everyone has a safe trip to, and from, the presentation.
Randy Lewis
'99SE |
Posted by:
Jeff
Snodgrass
Thursday, November 07,
2002
08:30 pm |
Jill and I will be
leaving Indy as early as possible tomorrow. Normal quitting time is 5:00, but
I'm going to try and sneak out between 3 and 4. You all made it tough on us to
get there by 6:30 for supper, but we will do our best!!
Gotta run out
and get the goodies for Sat. and pack. We are staying at the Econolodge in Eaton
tomorrow night. Unfortunately I have to work on Sunday, so we will have to leave
sometime late Sat. afternoon, early Sat. evening.
Looking forward to
meeting a bunch of people from here, and hoping I can halfway control my
emotions on Sat. morning.
See you all soon..
IW
Indy Winger
Jeff
& Jill Snodgrass
Indianapolis Indiana #139243
'95 GL1500 SE
'95 Yamaha Virago (Jill's Ride)
2002 Time Out
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/indywinger/indywinger.html
GWRRA IN Chapter K "Kruisers"
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gwrraink/home.htm
| "Happiness is not around the corner... Happiness IS the
corner!" | |
Posted by:
Jim
Wise
Thursday, November 07, 2002
10:01 pm |
I wish I could be
there folks, but Alas, it's not to be.
Just make sure Bill and Linda
know that I'm there, if not in person, in spirit!
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Thursday, November 07, 2002
10:24 pm |
Jim & everybody
else that can't make, we understand, and will have you in our thoughts. I've
come to learn a lot of names, and have met some of the people. This is what it's
all about for me. My wife & I decided to get a little more active with
riding & socializing the past year, and it has shown me a whole new life. I
love meeting the people, and seeing the beautiful country in the process. When
we speak of things like the reunion, and where it should be, we know that
getting there is part of the thrill, and adventure, not a hurdle. I look forward
to thousands and thousands of miles in our future, and with that will come the
riches of having new friends.
Well, didn't mean to sound speechy, but I'm
watching this event about to peak after 4-5 weeks, and what a enlightening
journey it's been.
All the supporters should have been e-mailed by me with
the first set of pictures, of Big Red 2. I hope my little old web site is up for
the task. http://www.iwing.org/photo_album5.0.html
| Greg from Ohio | | |
Posted by:
Jerry
Fouquette
Thursday, November 07,
2002
10:50 pm |
She's beautiful
Greg! Wow!!
Jerry from Mini-soda
 GWRRA, MN Chapter
O
MN Wings, Midwest Chapter
Moon Riders, HRCA
TWINS IN 2003!!
e-mail jerryfouquette@msn.com
|
Posted by:
Tim
Bowman
Thursday, November 07, 2002
11:54 pm |
I concur with Jerry!
I'm off to the airport in 1/2 hour for a 1AM Seattle departure to one of the
most impressive events I've been a part of in a long, long time. I, like Greg,
have become active. I have only ridden a motorcycle for 9 months (12,500 miles)
after never haven owned or ridden one. Associating with GWRRA has been one of
the most positive experiences of my life. My wife and I were selected as
WA-Chapter A Couple of the Year and we'll be ambassadors for our chapter for a
year.
See everyone either tomorrow at dinner or at the Sims' farm on
Saturday.
Tim in Burien, WA
Washington State Chapter "A"
'84
Aspencade & matching trailer
Champaign
22,000.0 original miles (10/14/02) and now climbing at the correct indicated
reading!
Winglet: '82 CM450 Custom w/ 4,500 miles
Member of HINES Wing
Group
website: http://www.geocities.com/tkbowman
Goldwing pictures:
http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/1984aspencade.msnw |
Posted by:
Steven
Hatten
Friday, November 08, 2002
12:57 am |
Greg, awsome pictures
and thanks to Gary and his wife for the delivery, must be late, my eyes have
this leaking problem and I can't find a dry shirt sleeve. But on the serious
side of things, has anyone thought of having an EMT there incase this is too
much for someone. We'll be in Des Moines till Sunday evening and I'm already
having withdrawals. Can't wait to see everything. A big thanks to everyone for
all they have done in such a short time frame. This sure has been an
unbelievable ride. Every one ride safe, and dress
warm. |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Friday, November 08, 2002
06:12 am |
Good morning folks. I
guess with all the travelers that will be headed towards Ohio, today, it'll be
up to who couldn't make it to keep the message board alive and wait with baited
breath.
Keeping the new thread and same dream alive.
FOR ONE MORE DAY!!!!
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Steve
Michael
Friday, November 08, 2002
06:23 am |
Once again Greg,
you've given us a reason to shout that oft used golf term,
YOU 'DA
MAN!!!!
I hope the weekend goes off superb
and that y'all have great weather. Sure am proud to be a member of this
organization. Dang, I wish I could be there.
God Bless you all!
God Bless America
Ultra
Steve |
Posted by:
Gary
Gay
Friday, November 08, 2002
07:05 am |
Steve,
You said
it, brother Greg is 'DA MAN.
Thanks for all the effort Greg.
Barb and Gary Gay
Austin, TX
WOTI,GWRRA 153854,
ISOK
'96 White SE..Pearly, FriendshipII and Escapade SE
http://photos.yahoo.com/handgbgacom
b-and-g@austin.rr.com
|
Posted by:
Robert
Kekeis
Friday, November 08, 2002
07:50 am |
We're on the way. Be
safe everyone that is going and those not, keep the home fires burning.
| 'Bob' or 'Chief' 94 SE/DFT Trike
-
84
Standard |
National Director
Special Interest Groups & Communication
http://home.attbi.com/~rkekeis/ |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Friday, November 08, 2002
11:18 am |
hat's off to Greg for
spearheading this great deed, and to everyone involved. Sure wish I could have
arranged to go, but... (insert clipart of crying face, here). Y'all be careful,
eat a lot and hug more.
Joe, we'll be looking forward to the report on
Sunday.
Keeping the new thread and same dream alive.
FOR ONE MORE DAY!!!!
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Charles
Harvey
Friday, November 08, 2002
04:06 pm |
ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL!!! Greg, you've done a fantastic
job. Gary and Shirl
are the greatest. Damn, I wish I
could be there. To those who are traveling... ride/drive/fly safe. Joe you can
have my piece of that wonderful cake. (as if you really need it)
Chuck in Mia |
Posted by:
Jeff
Kelton
Friday, November 08, 2002
05:51 pm |
so..I'm driving down
the street in my car a little while ago,and suddenly realize that it was 6:30
eastern time,and all those folks are meeting for dinner..
They're probably
done now,having dessert,and talking about how great tomorrow is going to be!
Anybody else thinking about all the folks heading to Ohio?
Jeff
2002 Black GL1800 "The Demon"
Ferndale WA
Havin
a great time!!
|
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Friday, November 08, 2002
06:10 pm |
Jeff, That is exactly
what I was doing, too. I realized how quiet it is around here with everyone
gone. Bet it ain't quiet there, though.
Keeping the new thread and the
same dream alive.
For A Few More
Hours!!
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Gary
Gay
Friday, November 08, 2002
08:36 pm |
Arrrrghhhhh! Tick-
Tock- Tick- Tock.....the suspense is killing me.
Keep the thread alive.
Barb and Gary Gay
Austin, TX
WOTI,GWRRA 153854,
ISOK
'96 White SE..Pearly, FriendshipII and Escapade SE
***** Hines
Wing Group *****
http://photos.yahoo.com/handgbgacom
|
Posted by:
Jeff
Snodgrass
Friday, November 08, 2002
08:47 pm |
Sitting here in the
Econolodge just north of Eaton. Jill and I are relaxing after a great dinner in
Germantown with new friends/family. The food was great and the company was even
better.
I wish I had some pictures to post, but the batteries for my
camera were dead, so none from tonight from me. I have the batteries charging
right now, and will have pictures online tomorrow night.
Less than 12
hours until Christmas!!
IW
Indy Winger
Jeff
& Jill Snodgrass
Indianapolis Indiana #139243
'95 GL1500 SE
'95 Yamaha Virago (Jill's Ride)
2002 Time Out
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/indywinger/indywinger.html
GWRRA IN Chapter K "Kruisers"
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gwrraink/home.htm
| "Happiness is not around the corner... Happiness IS the
corner!" | |
Posted by:
Jerry
Owen
Friday, November 08, 2002
09:19 pm |
Well, I an see that
while I have been trying to clear my eyes, that there have been a couple more
posts. All there in Ohio must be in complete suspense .. just like in
kindergarden class when some one cuts gas.....just all giggley!!
Thought
I made it through supper (dinner for some a y'all), even made it over to some
friends house with a peach pie and cool whip to help keep my thoughts
straight......then got to the puter as soon as I came through the door --saw
Greg's page with the pics of Big Red 2 being delivered for final touch ups,
having the names added and the plaque from BademakerII (that's what my granson
would say is "Totally AWESOME"). Completely lost it then and not ashamed to say
so.
I know many of us can't make the trip although each and everyone of
us wants to be there, don't know what you brother's and sister's will do
tomorrow -- but for me (in the white stuff), I'll just have to go out and sit on
"Snuggles", close my eyes and feel the Spirit of being there. Bill's and Linda's
smiles should shine like the northern lights even in bright daylight.
There's only so much room up there on the stage of life, so I'm hoping
that one of the few who can be there will represent many of us that have to be
in the audience, this time.
To each and everyone, whether in Ohio or at
home -- I'm wishing a good day tomorrow, safe roads if you're on a ride and
praying that everyone makes it home in the same health you left in.
To
all my GWRRA brothers and sisters, this has been one heck of a trip and I think
you can all be proud of what WE have accomplished, I know it won't be long
before I start looking at every jacket and vest -- constantly searching for the
Hines Wing Pins that will be out there. Hoping to find many and shake the hands
of those wearing that little treasure.
Till then, or at least till
tomorrow ... good night to everyone wherever you may be.
Jerry Owen
flatlander in VT
'92 Aspencade "Snuggles" |
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Friday, November 08, 2002
09:28 pm |
Jerry thats exactly
what I'm going to do in the morning. 9am my time (central) I am going to go out
to the garage and sit on my bike, close my eyes and wish one more time that I
was in Ohio. I already have the kleenex in my shirt pocket.
(Message
edited on November 08, 2002)
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings
Chapter |
Posted by:
Charles
Harvey
Saturday, November 09, 2002
03:20 am |
TODAY'S THE DAY!!! MERRY
CHRISTMAS BILL> At 10:00 am my
thoughts will be in Ohio. Hope the weather
cooperates. I'd love to be able to come riding out of that barn and see the look
on Bills face. Today I'll be puttin together Santa's sleigh and mounting it over
my cargo trailer. Getting ready for the three local toy runs. Tomorrow I'm
taking another ERC and Monday I'm riding in the local Veterans Day
Parade. That should be enough to keep me from obsessing about not being able to
go to Ohio.
Chuck in Mia |
Posted by:
Bill
Hines
Saturday, November 09, 2002
04:38 am |
MY DEAREST FAMILY OF FRIENDS
TODAY'S THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! Shhhhhhhhhhhh!
Don't want to wake him yet, but in five hours from now he'll be sitting on Big
Red 2. I have a digital that takes floppy's so I'll get them posted as soon as I
can get to Judi's computer. Sorry you can't all be here but we WILL get togeter
soon
God Bless!
Love and Prayers,
Linda} |
Posted by:
Billy
Huddle
Saturday, November 09, 2002
04:58 am |
Good Morning Hwg'ers,
It is now 6:45 am and in 30 minutes Jolene and I will be getting on the
trike and heading for Judi Sims house, we, all of us that attended last nights
dinner (57) of us HWG'ers litterly took over the rest. In a good way of course,
had a wonderful time took so many digital pictures, ate so much good food and
got so many hugs my arms are sore, all of your are absolutly correct, as we
prepare to leave the house it is really hard to describe the feeling that we
have for this couple the we also have not met, but we know that you will be one
(1) overwhelmed human being, we are giving and I guess the old saying is
correct,
IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE! BILL & LINDA Jolene and I
hope you enjoy BIG RED2 as much as we have in being able to give it to you. and
with that I will close Bill with this.
SEE
YOU IN THREE HOURS!!!!!!
Jack & Jolene
ACD Chapter H
Central Ohio Wings
On a Lehman out of London, Ohio |
Posted by:
Tommy
Englett
Saturday, November 09, 2002
05:23 am |
How In The
WORLD...... Do Ya'll See The Keys?
Tears of JOY
My Friends!!!!!
PLUS.....
Got The Celebration "CHILE" out also for a "TOAST"!!!!!!!
WISHING I WAS
THERE, MY FRIENDS....... WISHING I WAS THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tommy
aka "The Mole"
Member of......
"GWRRA" Since 3/93
"Alabama Highway Riders" (about the same)
"HRCA"
Since 5/96
....Bama Member
"HINES WING GROUP" Since 10/02
96
Pearl Blue Aspencade "The Other Woman"
01 Concours "Ole Mans Sport Bike" |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Saturday, November 09, 2002
05:36 am |
Good morning
everybody. It's a wonderful day to be alive. Still wishing that I could be
there, but am so proud to have been able to share in this experience. With all
the hugging, shaking hands, back slapping and chili eating, I bet we'll be able
to feel the love all the way down here in Alabama
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Gary
Gay
Saturday, November 09, 2002
05:57 am |
Hey....look off
yonder, What is all that bright light? Its too bright to be the sun??? Why thats
all those good thoughts and love pouring down into Ohio.
Bask in the glow
brothers and sisters there ain't nothing like it.
Just like
Wes, I'll be sitting on Pearly at 9 am and thinking of y'all and bawlin' like a
baby.
Be safe.
Barb and Gary Gay
Austin, TX
WOTI,GWRRA 153854,
ISOK
'96 White SE..Pearly, FriendshipII and Escapade SE
***** Hines
Wing Group *****
http://photos.yahoo.com/handgbgacom
|
Posted by:
Robert
Mitchell
Saturday, November 09,
2002
06:14 am |
5:05 AM PST -- Two
hours until the live event!
Greetings from Bob and Shirley Mitchell
Lynnwood,
Washington "The Other Washington."
Hines Wing Group --- A lo-------ng way
from Eaton
|
Posted by:
Rick
Mitchell
Saturday, November 09,
2002
06:14 am |
Good morning to all.
I see that I am like so many others ... got up and looked out the window,
thought about O-hi-o, and booted up the computer was coffee was brewing. Darn, I
wish I could be there. Is GWRRA a great bunch of people, or what?
And I
want to mention a public word of thanks to the several who did the grunt work:
Greg, Robin, Judi, Gary & Shirl, and others. Their can-do attitude
illustrates the best of generosity and community spirit. The many places they
live are better places because of them.
Rick
<><
Pearl
Green '96 Aspencade
Homegrown Trailer
Red Aerostich Roadcrafter,
a.k.a., "Dad's Birthday Suit"
|
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Saturday, November 09, 2002
07:27 am |
Well, zero hour is
almost here I can't hardly see the keyboard, I'm so proud to be a member of this
organization, words just can't express the way I feel right now tears are
rolling off my cheeks as I try to type this out. I have to run into town real
quick like and get back so I can go sit on my bike in about 40 minutes. Thanks
to everyone that made this possible and to all the hard work Greg and the rest
of you organizers did without your hardwork this project would never had been
pulled off. And Linda I don't know how you did it to keep a secret like this you
had to of been busting at the seams to keep it in this long, you are the best,
Love from Minnesota to both you and Bill..
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings
Chapter |
Posted by:
Jerry
Owen
Saturday, November 09, 2002
07:47 am |
Just 23 more minutes
and DING...... WE WILL ALL BE SMILING and drying our
eyes, no matter where we are....for me, just got above 35*F so guess my tears of
joy won't freeze.
I know the sun comes up in the East, but man... there
sure is one heck of a bright beacon over there towards the West right now!!
Maybe that's where our fortunate little bit of warmth is coming in from this AM.
Getting closer, got to go get ready......
flatlander in VT
'92 Aspencade "Snuggles"
GWRRA member
HWG member |
Posted by:
Steve
Michael
Saturday, November 09, 2002
07:54 am |
'Ya know, this
anticipation reminds me of the 60's sittin' in the living room watching the
lunar module door open.......
God Bless America
Ultra Steve
HWG |
Posted by:
Gary
Gay
Saturday, November 09, 2002
04:37 pm |
Just finished looking
at some of the posted photo's......Barb and I are both bawlin' again.
I
think Ms. Linda was right we should've bought stock in Kleenex.
Bill and
Linda enjoy BR2 as much as you can. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb and Gary Gay
Austin, TX
WOTI,GWRRA 153854,
ISOK
'96 White SE..Pearly, FriendshipII and Escapade SE
***** Hines
Wing Group *****
http://photos.yahoo.com/handgbgacom
|
Posted by:
Jerry
Owen
Saturday, November 09, 2002
06:40 pm |
All right......y'all
had me up all night with anticipation, waited all day for pics......setting here
oogleing and printing a few off and now I'm late for w _ _ _ (can't say it).
Gotta go, but I'll be back tomorrow --- regular as clockwork. What am I going to
do with my time now after we loose this thread again?? Be waiting for the HWG
Spring Fling talks of course!!!!
Good night
everybody, Bill -- put the keys down, it's dark and you need your rest. Linda --
sure wish I could have had some of that chili, if it was half as good as you are
a loving wife --I KNOW it was superb!! To all who made the trip and are safely
home , Thank God. To the rest still on the road or waiting for tomorrow -- be
careful my friends and ride safe.
flatlander in VT
'92 Aspencade
"Snuggles"
GWRRA membere
HWG member |
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Sunday, November 10, 2002
09:19 am |
I went out and sat on
my bike yesterday, closed my eyes and tried to visualize what it was like in
Ohio. I seen a bunch of people standing around hugging each other, crying and
shaking hands with people that were only names in the past. Last night when I
had a chance to begin looking at pictures I realized that maybe I was there in
spirit even if I wasn't there in person.What a great bunch of pictures and if a
video is available in the future I would be interested in one. Like Jerry said
above Thank God to the ones that are home safe and prayers for a safe ride for
those that are still traveling.
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings Chapter
Member:
Hines Wing Group |
Posted by:
Floyd
Ratliff
Sunday, November 10, 2002
09:42 am |
We got home safe
after a fantastic weekend. Got in the house, started coffee, turned on computer,
got teary all over again just reading everything. Looked out and it was raining
buckets, guess we made it home just in time. Was really wonderful to meet all of
you and the most important thing was to see the look in Bills face and see him
try to stay standing as the reality of it started to sink in!!!!!!!! |
Posted by:
Jeff
Snodgrass
Sunday, November 10, 2002
10:52 pm |
Subject:
"Anybody notice the "wanted, GoldWing"..."
Ignore the add. It's
been taken care of. <vbg>
IW
Indy Winger
Jeff
& Jill Snodgrass
Indianapolis Indiana #139243
'95 GL1500 SE
'95 Yamaha Virago (Jill's Ride)
2002 Time Out
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/indywinger/indywinger.html
GWRRA IN Chapter K "Kruisers"
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gwrraink/home.htm
****Hines Wing Group 11/9/2002****
| "Happiness is not around the corner... Happiness IS the
corner!" | |
Posted by:
Gary
Verhulst
Monday, November 11, 2002
09:25 am |
Thanks goes out to
everyone that made this possible and it's ok to pat your self on the back.
Gary Verhulst Touring Goodies
http://verhulsttouringgoodies.com
97'Valkrie 97'Shadow Classic
Member:Hines Wing Group |
Posted by:
Steven
Paske
Monday, November 11, 2002
03:17 pm |
But you know, I'll
bet dollars to doughnuts that if Bill had to sell Big Red 2 to pay medical
expenses once again, he wouldn't hesitate! The love that there is between Bill
and Linda is something really special.
Steve Paske
1984
Aspencade "Animal"
Pearl Saturn Red/Century Brown
Hines Wing
Group
|
Posted by:
Tommy
Englett
Monday, November 11, 2002
04:43 pm |
With the 550+ on the
old trend...... Plus over 160 now..... LEST SEE....Thats Over 700 POSTS!!!!
I Bet That's A RECORD!!!!!!!
YEEEEEE HAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(edited) Thats on just 2 Trends, not counting All The OTHERS!!!!
(Message edited on November 11, 2002)
Tommy
Member of......
"GWRRA" Since 3/93
"Alabama Highway Riders" (about the same)
"HRCA" Since 5/96
Membership I am most proud of...
...Bama Member
"Cyber Chapter
H"
"HINES WING GROUP" Since 10/02
"HWG SIG"..Known as "The Mole"
96 Pearl Blue Aspencade "The Other Woman"
01 Concours "Ole Mans
Sport Bike" |
Posted by:
Wesley
Quick
Monday, November 11, 2002
08:57 pm |
I would also be
willing to bet its one that will hold a record for a mighty long time.
Wes In Southern Minnesota
89 Wineberry/Red
Member:
GWRRA,AMA,Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club,Southern Wings Chapter
Member:
Hines Wing Group |
Posted by:
Joe
Durning
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
08:12 am |
Last Wednesday, I
tried to take a count of all the posts involved in the Hines Wing effort.... it
was over 1000 posts then with all combined threads.
I was printing the
"original" thread (I was gonna bring a printed copy and give it to Bill) and I
had over 200 pages with just the original thread.
So I suggest to
anyone who's thinking of printing it ALL out, dont try sending it to your print
que all at once. I was having to highlight and "print selection only" in small
chunks so it wouldnt lock my 'puter up.
Beautiful downtown Manchester, Jaw-ja. (dont blink, you'll miss
us!)
|
Posted by:
Robin
Perna
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
08:49 am |
Steve,,,
I
don't think his cousins will let that happen now would we?
Rob
blue
homegrown
trailer
HWG travel coordinator |
Posted by:
Ronald
Gregory
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
10:35 am |
I have all the posts
saved, as of last night, with the counts. Before the delivery on Saturday, we
were over 1000 combined posts, so we have to have busted 1100 and be headed
towards 1200. I am trying to keep it all collected and I will be compiling them
all on a CD, using the General board layout to access the threads, so it will
all look right. I don't know if we will ever know the final count because i
doubt we'll ever stop talking about this. I sure won't.
Ron (Bubba) Gregory
1990 Pearl Pacific
White GL1500SE
Wetumpka, Alabama
Participant
AL-Z
Hine's Wing Group
Read the Hines
threads here!
FREEBIRD
Downwind of
Jaw-ja!
|
Posted by:
Steven
Paske
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
06:48 pm |
Robin,
How could
we?
Steve Paske
1984
Aspencade "Animal"
Pearl Saturn Red/Century Brown
Hines Wing
Group
|
Posted by:
Floyd
Ratliff
Wednesday, November 13,
2002
04:23 pm |
I know for a fact
that none of his cousins would let him do that!!!!!!! Hope they don't have
medical expenses again but we all know he would try because that is the kind of
man he is.
Tennessee Trikers
1500 Trike-Gray
GWRRA Member
since 4/99
Member Hines Wing Group
|
Posted by:
Greg
Hayden
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
05:12 pm |
One thing good also,
is I think I heard a pension, or something was going to start kicking in. He
told BC that , with the new pension he was going to start saving for a BR2. So
since that's done, he might have a few extra bucks for the new doctor bills.
Sure don't here them hurting for anything now. Just taking the light lenses
apart and cleaning then with a Q-Tip. You know, your average maintenance....
| Greg from Ohio | | |
