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Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 7:45 pm
by SteveK
Unfortunately the tire is toast. It ripped the sidewall.

Pretty much resigned to hanging here until Tue. Just hope they have a michlen p3 in stock since both front and rear are/were new tires.

I'll write when I get home. Thanks.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 8:17 pm
by yjleesvrr
Sorry to hear about your tire Steve. Timing could not have been worse. Hope you're able to find an alternative to having to wait until Tuesday.

As Vann noted in his post, I rode 421 once I left Boone and hit "The Snake." Very similar to Deal's Gap except it has two curvy sections with more of an ascent and descent sections. I arrived in Blacksburg around 4:40 this afternoon and hung out a bit at my Alma Mater.

Great reconnecting with you guys in person. I really enjoyed the Bash, and the rides reminded me of the life I had when I lived in Southwest VA. I'll come down Thursday next year to hang out longer.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 11:14 pm
by towerworker
Bob, Frank and I arrived back in Staunton around 6:30 Sunday eve. We took our time and ran the BRP much of the way. Frank asked me to pass along his thanks for making him feel so welcome. I believe a BMW will eventually be in his future. We all had a great time and very much looking forward to showing all some Virginia hospitality next year!

Thanks again for the great job Vann!

Wayne

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 5:38 am
by Marty2
Sorry to hear about your flat Steve. There must be a bug going around. I also had a flat on the way home. Picked up a piece of glass about 20 miles east of Roanoke on Rt 24. It happened within 5 miles of where Buckster had his breakdown on the way to the Bash. Luckily I was able to plug it and make it the rest of the way home. New tire in my future.

Great Bash again this year. Good seeing old faces and meeting the new ones. Looking forward to next years Bash already.

Thanks Vann

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 6:25 am
by machew01
No rules. No agenda. No officers. No bylaws. No dues.
How do we manage to have so much fun?
It was a great weekend.

mac

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 8:07 pm
by yjleesvrr
I just arrived home about a half hour ago. Worked a day in Blacksburg before taking off just before 5 in the afternoon to beat the traffic out of the 'burg. Had a great time. Again, it was great reconnecting with y'all. The R1200RT and the Wasserboxer transported me a little over a thousand miles spread out over 4 days in comfort. Not even tired. Looking forward to seeing y'all in August.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:03 pm
by STDocLizard1
Patty & I arrived at alive at 5pm today after 6 days and 1,650 miles.
Great to see old friends again and meet some new ones.
Thanks to Vann Waters for a great Bash!
Looking forward to BBXII next year.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 8:32 pm
by SteveK
I made it in today at 6:30pm. Left the dealership with a new P3 rear tire at 12:30pm. Total miles 948.

Thanks to Vann, I enjoyed the ride Saturday and dinner with everyone. I plan to see everyone next year in VA.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 8:50 pm
by Biff's R
Steve,
Sorry I didnt check the board. I have a PR 2 in the garage that would have been enough to get you home. Whoops. I got home at 1:50 on Sunday. 5:20 minutes for 356 miles including stops. Not a bad average, but could have been a little better.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 8:57 pm
by Boxer
I'm in the process of assembling photos for a slideshow for those who could not attend. If you took photos on your rides, could you send me some pics taken on those rides? I already snagged a few from Buckster and Yong.

Thanks

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:11 am
by STDocLizard1
Boxer wrote:I'm in the process of assembling photos for a slideshow for those who could not attend. If you took photos on your rides, could you send me some pics taken on those rides? I already snagged a few from Buckster and Yong.

Thanks
Let me download what I have and see if there are any of archival value. :lol:

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 1:24 pm
by jb44
Boxer wrote:I'm in the process of assembling photos for a slideshow for those who could not attend. If you took photos on your rides, could you send me some pics taken on those rides? I already snagged a few from Buckster and Yong.

Thanks
I was wondering if anyone took any photos.

All I had was one of Andy, Opie, and me, and one of some old guy stuffin' himself with fish....

Image

Image

It was good to see everyone again...but the 17 hour drive from FL nearly did me in.

jb

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 9:35 pm
by towerworker
Phil--
Just sent you an email with a link to some pics.

Wayne

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 9:57 pm
by Boxer
Okay, I finally put them all together into a slideshow. Click on the link below and scroll to the bottom of the list of slide shows on that page to see the Beakster Bash XI show.

http://slablog.net/blog/?page_id=100

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 5:56 am
by STDocLizard1
Boxer wrote:Okay, I finally put them all together into a slideshow. Click on the link below and scroll to the bottom of the list of slide shows on that page to see the Beakster Bash XI show.

http://slablog.net/blog/?page_id=100
Outstanding! Thanks for the memories Phil.

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 9:37 pm
by jb44
Boxer wrote:Okay, I finally put them all together into a slideshow. Click on the link below and scroll to the bottom of the list of slide shows on that page to see the Beakster Bash XI show.

http://slablog.net/blog/?page_id=100
You're still the master of the slide show. Excellent.

jb

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 1:39 am
by CycleRob
Thanks Boxer. I like the last pic the best. Is there a link to a higher res photo?

Re: 2014 Bash - May 16-18, 2014 - Mt. Airy, NC

Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 2:21 pm
by SteveK
Boxer wrote:Okay, I finally put them all together into a slideshow. Click on the link below and scroll to the bottom of the list of slide shows on that page to see the Beakster Bash XI show.

http://slablog.net/blog/?page_id=100
Thanks for posting the link Phil. That fish looks pretty good :)