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3rd Annual Fall Ride In The Catskills- The Official Report!


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I am busy catching up on some chores I missed out on while playing all weekend(like cleaning the chimney & the stove, moving some furniture, etc) - but wanted to give some space to those of you that made it home already, so you can post your pics here. Stories too, if you want! :warranty:

Gotta go unload the snowblower my Dad just gave me, and get a little roasty goodness going in the ole' woodstove, then, it's picture-postin time... :fing02:

K, here we go:

Meeting up with ss burns, his buddy Jim(Achmed), PoconoVFR, Peto, and Mr FlatBlack himself - Timmythecop!

Peto had been admiring Timmy's german police getup, and just had to show off how well his BMW hot weather gear matched his BMW riding suit:

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We had a great hangout spot with a fire pit and ping pong table, and plenty of beer to go around. Mmm... Octoberfest...

How do you spell that again? lalalalalalalalalalalalalla!!!! :laugh: Jim had us in stitches with his Achmed impersonations while we had our Flaf signing

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Jim signs the Flaf while Pat picks his spot carefully...

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More Flaf shots coming.

One for Skuuter - just in case he changes his mind...

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PoconoVFR got a special prize - but I'll let him share... :pissed:

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woot.. made it home all in one piece w/ no problems.. Loading up Timmy up w/ coffee now and then sending him on the last leg. I'll get some of my pics up as soon as as I get myself together. Thanks again Seb!

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Good to hear guys!

It's gonna be a chilly last leg for Timmy... I'd hold off and wait for ya Tim, but I'm back to the overtime grind tomorrow. I can post, but I can't do the pic thing at work...

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Here are a few pics:

Early Saturday morning, 34 degrees!

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At the overlook before heading out for the days festivities!

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Another view.

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Every Generation VFR was there.

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All had a good time. There were a couple of mishaps, but no one was hurt. Parts can be replaced - Stoopid Deer! Thanks for all the organizing work Seb. :pissed: And "Sgt Slaughter" was just some added local color. Hey Timmy, PBR me.

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Many Thanks Seb! Great job putting this one together.

Triple occupancy rooms at $49/night right in the heart of very sweet riding... not to mention a pile of firewood & a gallon of girl scout water to make our own smoke filled pavillion! I wouldn't believe it if I didn't live it!

Traffic to Central Mass this am was a bit heavy in spots but we made decent time. I was home in time for my kid's soccer game so I earned back a few brownie points today! Still a few more to aquire before I can take another weekend away but it's a start!

Nice meeting you all. Hope everyone made it home safe & to do it again!

Tom

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Had a great time. Nice clean pavement. Couldn't ask for a better group of people. I hope to ride with you all again.

Thanks again Seb!

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Friday, October 3, 2008: My plan was to go to work, get home around 3:00, finish prepping my VFR and wait for the other guys to show up. The "Patriot Division" of the VFRd Railers was to include, twox48 (Tom), and bliss (Bryan). They met up with me at my house and we left from there together to head to Langes Grove Side Resort. The ride there was pretty uneventful, as we took I-90 across western Massachusetts to exit 2. We traveled through Stockbridge and Great Barrington, MA to RT23 which took us over the New York border. The view from the Rip Van Winkle bridge as the sun was setting was amazing! If I could have stopped to take a picture without getting killed, I would have!

We arrived at Langes, checked in and rode around back where a few other people were happy to meet us and welcome us. Some were old friends, but most were new friends. The rooms were "classically" styled and nice and cozy after a chilly ride in the 40's (F). The rates were very affordable for all of the outside gathering amenities that were available. There was also a very nice little brook located behind the rooms.

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I watched as bike after bike rolled in and parked for the night creating a nice line of VFR's (and a couple others) in front of the room.

The highlight of the night was when a camouflaged Army Sargent showed up with a gallon of gasoline in his hand and said, "How you doin? I'm the owner of this place and just got back from training. I've got some wood and gasoline to help you guys start a fire.""Sarge" was quite a character and was telling us how he just took over the hotel.

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I could tell that this was going to be one heck of a weekend when the hotel owner is giving you gasoline and fire! The rest of the night was all about meeting each other, kicking tires and tossing back a few wobbly pops. Timmy's Sasquatch encounter was another highlight. I swear... I don't think I've laughed and smiled that long in a while. You guys had me nearly drooling I was laughing so much at times at some of the stories.

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FLAF signing (many first timers!!!) Don't forget to update your signature!!!

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Everyone retired at around midnight looking forward to what the rest of the weekend would bring.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4,2008:

I WILL UPDATE THE REPORT LATER, BUT HERE ARE SOME OF MY PICTURES

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008:

The Patriot Divison of Railers gets ready to depart and head for home. I would've loved to be able to go riding with everyone, but duty and family was calling back home.

MANY, MANY THANKS TO SEB, THE GROUP LEADERS, GROUP SWEEPERS AND EVERYONE THERE FOR THE LIFETIME OF MEMORIES AND GOOD TIMES. CAN'T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN (minus the incidences)!!!

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Guys, courtesy of my ideas and Dutchinterceptor's photoshopping skillz, here is your ride icon!

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That's awesome!

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Firstly, can I get a golf-clap for Seb?

Secondly, I should have done a better job with goodbyes, but know that I enjoyed meeting all of you fruitcakes and I had a very, very good time. You fellas (and ladies) are like swiss-army people. The best. So, if you were there, see you soon, and thank you for letting me come along.

some pics for youse guys:

my favorite of the bunch

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the %th Gen wing

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deer guts

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McGrubber has nothing on this cat

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the natural habitat of Sasquach

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140MPH Hill

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PS, somebody forgot to tell yaal that VFRs arnt propper sportbikes. The yellow peril got a stich in her side trying to keep up!

more later

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Man nice pictures!!!! I am sorry I misseed out on such a great outing and turn out. I am already penciling the date for next year.

Greg

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Great pics Pat! Cool spotlight effect on the burger! :warranty: I have to wait till after work to see the photobucket stuff, good thing my 'net connection is back up at home!

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I'm back.

Pien met me at the door with sangria and Icy Hot.

Pics soon....

Did the new dog greet you also? :warranty:

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I'm back.

Pien met me at the door with sangria and Icy Hot.

Pics soon....

Did the new dog greet you also? :warranty:

It probably ran off with it's tail tucked when it caught a whiff of sasquatch... :goofy:

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Great job SEB! :goofy:

Loved the ride. Got to ride some new road and see some new sights. And it was a great day once it warmed up.

Good to meet everyone again, can't wait till next year for the new and improved version 4.0 !!

DAMN!! I forgot you had the Flaf !! I didn't get to sign it !! :warranty:

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Great job SEB! :ohmy:

Loved the ride. Got to ride some new road and see some new sights. And it was a great day once it warmed up.

Good to meet everyone again, can't wait till next year for the new and improved version 4.0 !!

DAMN!! I forgot you had the Flaf !! I didn't get to sign it !! :goofy:

It's still here Chris, somehow it didn't get handed off!! :warranty:

Come back down for Round 2 and we'll get your name on it somewhere! :fing02:

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I'm a poor photographer but here are a few I managed to capture...

Looking across the reservoir on Saturday was breathtaking!

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and the view at Kaaterskill Falls wasn't half bad either!

Hey guys what you looking at... the falls are over there!

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Hat's off to Seb! +1 Ride!

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What that?....I'm next. :goofy:

First off,thanks to Seb. Awsome! You da' man.

Then I 'd like to thank the Sarge for letting us hooligans do what we do best.......sasquatch watching.

That is what is called a great weekend. I for one am glad this things only once a year .....don't know how much more my liver could take.... :ohmy:

Great to meet,ride and festivate with everyone......even you Timmy. However I do believe it was Saturday nights festivating that slowed down Sunday.gallery_13129_4202_313455.jpg

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Thanks to Sean,Jimmy and Tim for the company up and back. I know I got to clock in 332 miles of fun stuff on the way up.

Oh yeah and we did have a sasquatch sighting.

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Meeting at Stewart's on Friday. Was it just me or did anyone notice how busy that place was with Seb and Sparkles outside. :warranty:

Our group leader and Katana killer PhatPat in the smurf suite........and yes it was cold.

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We spotted this top secret BMW test bike. Complete with warm weather gear.

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No excuses.... a quick two hour ride in at a brisk 35 degrees and he's ready to sweep.

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Threre were two things I found to be really strange this weekend

Everyone showing up for lunch at the same time?

And Timmy's new dog Catskill......

That's just wierd.

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It did warm up to a nice 53 degrees.

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The doctor at work.

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Hey Matt, I think you'll need another layer.

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That's another set of tires logged in and well worth it. Can't wait till next years ride.

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I'm back.

Pien met me at the door with sangria and Icy Hot.

Pics soon....

You should give her a raise or at least get her some flowers or even better yet get her a dog........ :warranty:

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