Thank you to the organizers

cactusjack · 08-27-2011, 08:44 AM

I'd like to take a moment to thank Kris and Joel and their wives (who I am sure had a hand in helping) for planning a great rally! The motel in Crescent City was like going back in time. The Curly Redwood Lodge was clean and the owners have preserved it very well. Also, thanks to the vendors who provided the great prizes for the raffle.

Also, a special thanks to Teri Conrad of Kawasaki for attending.

It was great to catch up with old friends from past rallies and meet some new (and interesting) members.

Unfortunately, there were two motorcycles that were probably lost due to unintended circumstances, but injuries were relatively minor and I wish Badger, Sin City Stan and his wife Rita all speedy recoveries.

Finally, thanks to all who attended! If you are not yet home, I wish you a safe and uneventful ride.

Two more days until I get back home. I better get on the road.

**glwilson** · 08-27-2011, 09:55 AM

Noel and Stan went down?

Hope they are okay. This has not been a good season for accidents. Hopefully someone can provide the details.

Sounds like everyone had a great-time at the rally.

Thanks for the pics being posted. We've enjoyed them.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-27-2011, 11:55 AM

With the exception of the accidents sounds like a great rally. We all do appreciate the pictures.

**ringadingh** · 08-27-2011, 12:58 PM

Its a big job organising a rally, sounds like it went well.
I hope the injury's are very minor to those that had a mishap.

usranger74 · 08-27-2011, 04:31 PM

Looks like you and the rest had a great time.

However, sorry to hear there may have been a mishap.

cactusjack · 08-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Sadly, Stan and his wife went down on Hwy 36 on Tuesday en route to the rally. I rode that same highway the day before they did. 150 miles of twisties, lots of up and down grades. Imagine 150 miles of the tail of the dragon. It is an exhausting ride and someone could easily find themselves in trouble. I wouldn't want to ride it again.

Noel crashed on Thursday when he took a turn too fast and ended up in the gravel shoulder.

As I stated, all 3 people walked away with relatively minor injuries, although Stan was the worst. I'll let them fill you in on the details if they wish to.

usranger74 · 08-27-2011, 07:10 PM

Wrong time of year to be crossing the desert. Drink, Drink, Drink and Drink more - water of course.

blowndodge · 08-27-2011, 08:41 PM

Unfortunately both Nomads I hear were totaled. Joel and Kris and Teri were terrific in their organization of the event. You'd think they were Pros at doing this! Lots and lots of door prizes! Kris raised a lot of money for the local little league. Thanks everyone!!!

**Jared** · 08-27-2011, 10:53 PM

It was an amazing event! BIG BIG THANKS to Kris and Joel!

waterman · 08-27-2011, 10:58 PM

Noel left me a message this morning. He made it home ok.

As far as planning the rally, it wouldn't be worth it if no one showed up.

rickyboy · 08-28-2011, 01:10 AM

I've said this in other posts already but I'll say it again here,....thanks a ton, Kris and Joel for all of your efforts.

blowndodge · 08-28-2011, 10:25 AM

Joel, your obnoxious hammering of my fine attire was even tolerable!!!

After Jared read Trip's message about my ironed shirts she looked at me and said, "Is everyone in on this?" I told her I damn hope so!!!

then I told her, I don't always drink Dos Equis......She just laughed!

To all the gents and especially the ladies this was Marie's first big ride in her life and she couldn't quit talking about what a bunch of fantastic people she met! You all really made her feel welcome and she's looking forward to next year! Thanks for the hospitality. It meant a lot to her!

jmax5105 · 08-28-2011, 12:02 PM

+1 on the thanks to the organizers. This was my first rally and I really enjoyed it (except for the day I was sick). It was great to meet you all and thanks for making me feel welcome! Great group of folks we have here. Thanks again!

waterman · 08-28-2011, 05:33 PM

Yes Brad, everyone is in on it. We still need to start up an "Ironing Board" on the forum for you helpful hints on haow to make sure everyone look primm and proper.

Tell Marie she is very welcome and she has now been sucked in and she had better join the board.

Netnorske · 08-28-2011, 06:11 PM

I appreciate the thoughts...and like Joel said....it wouldn't be worth it if nobody showed up....

. I'm glad everyone enjoyed themselves....one big happy family we are... ;).

08-27-2011, 08:44 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Thank you to the organizers I'd like to take a moment to thank Kris and Joel and their wives (who I am sure had a hand in helping) for planning a great rally! The motel in Crescent City was like going back in time. The Curly Redwood Lodge was clean and the owners have preserved it very well. Also, thanks to the vendors who provided the great prizes for the raffle. Also, a special thanks to Teri Conrad of Kawasaki for attending. It was great to catch up with old friends from past rallies and meet some new (and interesting) members. Unfortunately, there were two motorcycles that were probably lost due to unintended circumstances, but injuries were relatively minor and I wish Badger, Sin City Stan and his wife Rita all speedy recoveries. Finally, thanks to all who attended! If you are not yet home, I wish you a safe and uneventful ride. Two more days until I get back home. I better get on the road. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2011, 09:55 AM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Thank you to the organizers Noel and Stan went down? Hope they are okay. This has not been a good season for accidents. Hopefully someone can provide the details. Sounds like everyone had a great-time at the rally. Thanks for the pics being posted. We've enjoyed them. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-27-2011, 11:55 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Thank you to the organizers With the exception of the accidents sounds like a great rally. We all do appreciate the pictures. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-27-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Thank you to the organizers Its a big job organising a rally, sounds like it went well. I hope the injury's are very minor to those that had a mishap. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-27-2011, 04:31 PM	#5
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Thank you to the organizers Looks like you and the rest had a great time. However, sorry to hear there may have been a mishap. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2011, 06:57 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Thank you to the organizers Sadly, Stan and his wife went down on Hwy 36 on Tuesday en route to the rally. I rode that same highway the day before they did. 150 miles of twisties, lots of up and down grades. Imagine 150 miles of the tail of the dragon. It is an exhausting ride and someone could easily find themselves in trouble. I wouldn't want to ride it again. Noel crashed on Thursday when he took a turn too fast and ended up in the gravel shoulder. As I stated, all 3 people walked away with relatively minor injuries, although Stan was the worst. I'll let them fill you in on the details if they wish to. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-27-2011, 07:10 PM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Thank you to the organizers Wrong time of year to be crossing the desert. Drink, Drink, Drink and Drink more - water of course. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-27-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Thank you to the organizers Unfortunately both Nomads I hear were totaled. Joel and Kris and Teri were terrific in their organization of the event. You'd think they were Pros at doing this! Lots and lots of door prizes! Kris raised a lot of money for the local little league. Thanks everyone!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-27-2011, 10:53 PM	#9
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Thank you to the organizers It was an amazing event! BIG BIG THANKS to Kris and Joel! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-27-2011, 10:58 PM	#10
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Thank you to the organizers Noel left me a message this morning. He made it home ok. As far as planning the rally, it wouldn't be worth it if no one showed up. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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08-28-2011, 01:10 AM	#11
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Thank you to the organizers I've said this in other posts already but I'll say it again here,....thanks a ton, Kris and Joel for all of your efforts. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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08-28-2011, 10:25 AM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Thank you to the organizers Joel, your obnoxious hammering of my fine attire was even tolerable!!! After Jared read Trip's message about my ironed shirts she looked at me and said, "Is everyone in on this?" I told her I damn hope so!!! then I told her, I don't always drink Dos Equis......She just laughed! To all the gents and especially the ladies this was Marie's first big ride in her life and she couldn't quit talking about what a bunch of fantastic people she met! You all really made her feel welcome and she's looking forward to next year! Thanks for the hospitality. It meant a lot to her! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-28-2011, 12:02 PM	#13
jmax5105 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Payson, UT Posts: 113	Thank you to the organizers +1 on the thanks to the organizers. This was my first rally and I really enjoyed it (except for the day I was sick). It was great to meet you all and thanks for making me feel welcome! Great group of folks we have here. Thanks again!
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08-28-2011, 05:33 PM	#14
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Thank you to the organizers Yes Brad, everyone is in on it. We still need to start up an "Ironing Board" on the forum for you helpful hints on haow to make sure everyone look primm and proper. Tell Marie she is very welcome and she has now been sucked in and she had better join the board. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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08-28-2011, 06:11 PM	#15
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Thank you to the organizers I appreciate the thoughts...and like Joel said....it wouldn't be worth it if nobody showed up.... . I'm glad everyone enjoyed themselves....one big happy family we are... ;). __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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