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Any one going to the Novi, Michigan Motorcycle Swap Meet Sunday October 26, 2008
http://www.lets-ride.com/event/michigan.htm
http://www.motorcycleswap.com/detroit.html
Motorcycle Swap Meet October 26, 2008 Novi, Michigan.
I here the U of M custom bike from orange county choppers will be there.
The motorcycle swap meet will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Doors open at 11:00 am. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. $5.00 for parking. For more information call 1-800-968-4242 or go to http://www.motorcycleswap.com.
Rock Financial Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
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Me and my brother have 2nd gens 02 and an 04. We also notice that horribly glare from the OD light. Years ago when I first purchase mine when doing some wiring under the fearing I found the little OD jewel, and tone it down some just so that I can see it in the day time. (If I put my had over it) night time just right. Why better then that thing glaring me in the face and off the windshield. I use paint until I had it just right. On my brothers we used some kind of film. They both worked. I thought that the paint would weakling but it has been on for about 5 years now, I believed I use black heat resistance paint. dipped it once and checked it and dipped it again. Now I had it just right for my eyes.
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Here are the pictures we took from the Manistee casino ride.
http://s396.photobucket.com/albums/pp41/Joe-Eros/
Joe
Joe and Debbie, nice job on the pics.
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Welcome Jim and ???
I know a lot of us spend a lot of time around Knoxville. Diane and I each year spend 4 to 5 weeks a summer around Knoxville.
There's a bunch of us that do the Honda Hoot going on six years now. Feel free to join us. We have a blast. We also do Vogel, A great Venture rally. (go on top blue line and do a search on Vogel) check it out. It's a blast!!!
For those that are really thinking about going, here is were we stay.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Knoxville East
http://www.countryinns.com/hotels/tnknox
7525 Crosswood Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 546-5700
We sure have a blast. Each year friends meet here. Diane and I are ready to do it again this year. This year there will be a free concert by Wynonna.
Honda Hoot 2008
http://www.hondahoot.com/brochure.aspx?bhcp=1
Some other stuff we do:
Welcome Party
Cherohala Skyway
A Party on the landing
Fire in the sky
Best Dam Ride and Fish Fry
Vendors
Bike Night (Worlds Fair)
Gatlinburg (Appalachian Mountains)
There’s is much more.
See you there!!
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Rumor has it Iraq was setting on millions of gallons of oil, just lately the US demanded them to release it to us for $$. I just don't understand why we just don't take it like we did years ago. I remember back in the 70's flying over Saudi Arabia and looking down at the oil fields and completely control be the us military.
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What a great weekend. Got back around 8:00pm last night. We did round 1000 miles.
Weather was super, food was good and most of all the friends are the best. Al, & Diane, Joe & Debbie, Mike & Lora, Denden & Vicky, Larry and Joyce, Eddie and Dave (Swifty) Swifty join up with us in Traverse City and Departed in Chesaning after having dinner at the Show Boat restaurant.
The riding was superb!! I think the big winers at the cosino was Big Mike and Lora.
Here's a few pic's, the others are in photo-bucket. Can't wait until next year!!!
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Diane and I are walking out the door. Looks like were in for another grand time. Good weather, good atmosphere, good food, and most of all surrounded by great friends. Now dose it get any better then that????
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Weather up-Date for October 10 2008
Friday, Oct 10 2008 High: 64 °F RealFeel®: 67 °F Mostly sunny and pleasant.
Saturday, Oct 11 2008 High: 71 °F RealFeel®: 70 °F Partly sunny.
Sunday, Oct 12 2008 High: 72 °F RealFeel®: 70 °F Warm with times of clouds and sun.
Looking better all the time. Looks like a fun weekend. See you all tomorrow, Diane and I will be at Mac's around 8:00am.
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Ya we know Al but gotta admit it's looking pretty good so far. Here's this mornings latest report - http://www.accuweather.com/us/mi/manistee/49660/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&metric=0
Anyhow I'm being optimistic here as I really want to do this ride with everyone. So keeping a positive spin on it.
See ya Fri morning at Mickey D's.
Larry
Yep, looking better all the time. See you all Friday morning.
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Ha.... you guys forget you live in Michigan?
Dave, there you go, Eddie to the rescue!!!!
It will be nice to see you, Can't wait for you to tell us about the color ride we missed, From the few pics, it looked like another super time. Steve really put that one together well, (like all-ways)
See you all Saturday.
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Ramona, Yes my mom made it for us all the time, We loved it, mostly in the morning before school. Not only did she make it for us she made it for the grand kids also. I have never seen a kid that did not like Chocolate Gravy over toast or biscuits. My folks are from Tennessee and Alabama, now that may have something to do with it. Wish I had some now!
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Weather report Forecast for Manistee, MI for Oct 10,11,12 2008
By AccuWeather. Monday, Oct 4, 2008
Friday, Oct 10
Sunshine and patchy clouds Low: 43 °F High: 67 °F
Saturday, Oct 11
Mostly cloudy Low: 51 °F High: 65 °F
Sunday, Oct 12
Cloudy, a shower; breezy Low: 42 °F High: 62 °F
It's a go as of now
Will make a final decision Wednesday Oct 8, 2008Michigan weather can change in a heart beat. "Stand-by for the latest weather updates!!!
AccuWeather:
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Cool:sun:Just looked at the weather forecast for Manistee and it showed 64 for Friday and 69 on Sat. So far it has shown improvement as the time goes on.:fingers-crossed-emoJoe
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We're in Mackinaw City right now. Been here since Sunday evening and we're leving riday morning to head back across the UP to Escanaba then home.
It sure would have been fun to meet some of the Michigan crew.
BTW: The weather up here is
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:cold::cold:Wil, sorry we missed you. Timing is everything. Maybe next time. Enjoy your ride.
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Weather report Forecast for Manistee, MI for Oct 10,11,12 2008
By AccuWeather. Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, Oct 10 2008 Partly sunny and colder High: 55 °F Low: 34 °F:confused24:
Saturday, Oct 11 2008 Partly sunny High: 51 °F Low: 42 °F:cold:
Sunday, Oct 12 2008 Rain, Rain, Rain High: 55 °F Low: 29 °F:cold:
Michigan weather can change in a heart beat. "Stand-by for the lastest weather updates!!!
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Mark and I would like to go, not sure where we will stay. Does anyone know the approximate route, we are in Grand Rapids and could meet up possibly mid day Friday, depending on his schedule. I get out of work on Friday at 11 but could probably take the morning off to pack and such. what time do you think you all would be around GR. If the weather holds we would love to hang out have a beer or two and throw some money at the slots. As well as see the colors. Hey Squid remember me I was shotgunridergirl...now I am just the passenger. Let me know it sounds like a great ride and a fun time
Hello Mark and Kim. Great you guys can make it. We will be taking the back roads. We could meet up in Carson City just north east from Grand Rapids. On highway 57 between highway 127 and highway 66 somewhere around 11:00am Friday morning. I will PM you my cell phone number. Also please PM me your cell phone number. From there were planning on taking highway 66N to 115 NW to 55W to 31N to the Microtel Inn.
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The Tunnel of Trees ride Saturday Oct 11, 2008
It’s around 140 miles from Manistee MI to Harbor Springs MI, The Tunnel of Trees starts from Harbor Springs on Route 119 headed north along Lake Michigan shore passing through the tunnel of trees to a town called Cross Village. There at the Legs Inn restaurant It’s time for lunch. This is an old rustic cabin style restaurant made of field stone, drift wood and old large logs and lit with warm amber lighting inside that just makes you feel good the moment you walk through the front door. After lunch take a walked through their garden backyard overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan.
Legs Inn
6425 Lake Shore Dr
Cross Village, MI 49723
(231) 526-2281
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Eddie should be there, He's not going to pass up a Casino run.Cool deal so far we have Al and Diane,Joe and Deb,Denden and Vicky,Larry and Joyce Big Mike and? hope we can get more together should be a great time.Hope the weather hold's out this year.
:fingers-crossed-emoJoe
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Little River Casino Ride. Everyone is welcome, come if you can, join the fun. October 10th, (Friday) 11th, Saturday and check out October 12th (Sunday) 2008.
Friday night at the Casino and a full day of riding Saturday.
If the weather turns bad-bad we will most likely cancel. For now we have our reservation at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Manistee MI. (see below) Just down the road from Little River Casino. (AARP rate $62.10) there are only a few rooms available.
Diane and I will leave Friday morning October 10th after coffee from McDonalds at Northline and I-75 Were planning on being there at 8:00am and on the road around 10:00am. We will be riding the back roads and arriving in Manistee between 1:00 and 3:00pm. Everyone is welcome Join us if you can, it’s a cool ride.
Microtel Inn & Suites
226 East Parkdale Ave. (US 31)
Manistee, MI 49660
Tel: (231) 398-0008
Fax: (231) 398-2770
Little River Casino Resort
P.O. Box 417
2700 Orchard Highway
Manistee, Michigan 49660
Toll-free Phone: 1-888-568-2244
Local Phone: 231-723-1535
Fax: 231- 398-2593
Meeting at:
McDonalds 8:00am
18787 Northline Road
Southgate, MI 48195
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Used them all I have AVG on 4 machines, been using it for 5 years now. It's like 35.00 for 2 years (advance)for one machine, it may have went up in price, not sure. I saw it in Sam's club last week for $27.00 for two years (basic) I did use the free one for two years and like it so much I purchase the advance with spyware built in. AVG is the only anti-viruses I will use now.OK, while I'm gettig all this good advice, What are some good anti-viruses to load? I had Norton, adware, and Spybots before...... -
Check and make sure that the cables are clamp tight and in the right position in the junction box if there to far forward the cable will hit and drag or jam the pulley. I found this on a friends bike.
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Steve, really sounds cool. Diane and I would be there "but" my brother is having a family get together that weekend and ask us to be there. What can I say. We miss out on another great event. We miss you guys.
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Well, we went back into the 50's tonight. Weather was great, food was good and the atmosphere was super. Thanks to all of you that showed up. Tom had a grand time. Denden, thanks for leading us on the cool route.
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Skyway & Blue Ridge Parkway
in Watering Hole
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Diane and I are planning on riding all of the Skyway & Blue Ridge Parkway this summer. I know a lot of you have done this. We are planing on staying the first night in Front Royal in Virgina. Has any one stayed in that area before? I see there is a Super 8 any others?
The next stop would be Peaks of Otter It's about 192 miles, I'm not sure if we can cover 192 miles of Skyway & Blue Ridge Parkway in one day. Has any one done this before? How many miles can one cover in one day on the Ridge? Has anyone stayed at the Peaks of Otter Lodge or the Doughton Lodge or the Mt. Pisgah Lodge?
Any information will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you