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I was hoping we'd have some tshirts or something before MotoGP, but since we don't, we should come up with a way to recognize each other.  I've met quite a few of you, and I'd love to meet more of you.   [beer]

Maybe post pics of ourselves with our bikes?  Other suggestions? 

Rogue and I will be there, but we will be up in the paddock suites.  :-\

We are also planning on going up the the Duc Indy open house on Thurs. evening.   He will be on a Ti (gray) St4s and I will be on a Yellow ST4, both with NY plates.

I'd sure like to meet some more DMF'ers while I'm at Indy.  I suspect that the Project  Mugello granstands will be filled with 'em...  [unfortunately, I'm not in the Project Mugello stands  :-[]

A couple of us who are coming from MPLS are going to be in the RV parking area (Lot 2).  Maybe we should plan a little tailgate party for the DMF membership?

That would be nice - a little get-together somewhere.  I'll be in the Mugello grandstands. 

sounds like a great idea.  [thumbsup]

I can bring  [bacon]. 

It wouldn't be a DMF gathering without the  [bacon].  I can spring for some  [beer]

2nd for a great idea [beer]

I like the idea of a Happy Hour.  Do it daily in the afternoons on Friday and Saturday.  [beer]

I'm not bringing my bike - I'm renting a 31' RV for the weekend, and we'll be in the RV parking lot outside of Gate 5. 

There will be one of these decorating the RV:

(http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-2231089645916_2014_316429)

I'll be there in my car as well. I was in the area visiting the parental units anyway, I am staying with them, about 90 minutes from the track. I'd be up for meeting some of the rest of the DMF

perhaps we can invade someplace sunday evening after the race?  I don't have any suggestions. :(  Perhaps one of the locals can suggest someplace?

Toasty keeps telling me he wants to go south, so I need to hook him up with a good 'ol boy/girl.

I'll be there with my Dad. Our seats are in the Southwest Vista. I'm always down for a drink!
 [drink] [thumbsup]

Mind if a newbie offers a suggestion? I'm not going (unfortunately :( ) and I'm not a local but I've been to Indianapolis many times for both the USGP (F1) & Indy500.  The favourite place I've been to for Happy Hour is Jillian's...which is near the RCA Dome, Nordstrom, Hooters & the Monument (Meridian Street, I think, but google it).  It is basically a huge sports bar with an entire wall of flat screen tvs (I watched the world cup semi final match between Brazil & France there after F1 qualifying and it was CRAZY).  When the SpeedTV F1 guys (Hobbs, Matchett, Varsha) used to throw their party it was at Jillian's.  Just a thought of a place to check out...last time I was there was a year ago, so don't know if it changed at all.

Oh, forgot to mention I'll be sporting my DIMBY tee at the Duc Indy open house.  [thumbsup]

I think we need to have a Happy Hour at or near the track on Friday and Saturday.  I don't wanna have to drive somewhere if [beer] is the focal point of the gathering.  ;D

I'll be happy to host a Happy Hour at my RV in Lot 2.  I think good times would be:  5:15 pm Friday (after the Friday MotoGP practice is done) and at 3:30pm on Saturday (after the MotoGP qualifying is done). 

Sound like a decent idea?  If anybody has a better plan, I'm all ears.   :)

Good point.  I won't ride if I've had half a beer.  I'm a very cheap drunk.  Renaultf1 had a good suggestion.  If you've never been to Jillians (it's a chain), there's a japanese steakhouse place and a bar downstairs, the second floor is a bar/pub food area with gameroom (a ton of video games), and there's a bowling alley on the top floor.  There's a dance floor/area in there somewhere, too, but it's been years since I've lived in Indy, so I forget.  We could meet there one day for a couple of hours.  Another decent place, across the street from Jillians is the Claddaugh, an Irish pub with delicious beef n Guinness stew.  Mmm!

Sounds good.

I also like Industrial Grrrl's idea of finding someplace on Sunday night to eat/hang out.

I lived in Indianapolis for 4 years during college.


I can definitely suggest places for a gathering.

You can nix the area by the Speedway, as it is a pretty shitty area. Used to be nice, but running downhill.

I would recommend either downtown or the northwest side of town where the DOC hotel is.


If you are going downtown, I would go to Rock Bottom Brewery. Yes, I know it is a chain, but it is a great place to have  [beer] and the food is great.

If you are on the Northwest side, there is a great pizza place on 86th Street called Arnie's.

but then you could also go to the Broadripple area (strip of about 30 bars) and there are lots of options there. A great pizza place called Union Jack's, and another pizza place called Bazbo (spelled it wrong).



Let me know and I will be glad to help

Bazbeaux Pizza in broadripple
http://www.bazbeaux.com/history.html


Arni's on Michigan Road and 86th
http://www.meetyouatarnis.com/menus/menuindy.htm

Rockbottom Brewery
http://www.rockbottom.com/DisplayLocationRBR.php?FKLocationID=10067

Very cool German place with GREAT beer
http://www.rathskeller.com

I vote for the Rathskeller.   [thumbsup]  [beer]

I could go for some great german food. 

The Rathskellar does kick ass, there is no question about that.


Based on the weekend, a reservation is probably a good idea.

Howl at the moon  [thumbsup]

so does Rathskeller win?  Looks big enough for us to invade and take over!

We need to decide and post this up   ;D

I'm PSYCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


they suggest dinner reservations

who's in?
 [beer]


1. Industrial Grrrl, 2001 cromo and a friend = 3

1. Industrial Grrrl, 2001 cromo and a friend = 3
2. DesmoDiva and Rogue = 2

Just to clarify is the Rathskeller for Sunday night?

yeah. 

Would it be more clear in a new thread???

yes.

There so many events already planned/available for thurs, fri, sat nights.  I don't know of anything for sun after the race, so how about we meetup before everyone heads home??


And yes if this looks good for people we should start a new thread and get someone to sticky it.

If anyone is passing through Columbus Ohio this week, PM me for my number and you can stop by for a beer.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=10892.0


Link to Rathskeller Event on Sunday After Race

Sweet!  I'll be there!

don't forget to add your name to the list.   [thumbsup]

It has been stickied and moved to http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=10892.0. 

Done  [thumbsup]

I think afternoon Happy Hours are great idea. I will be camping so I am pretty stokes to hang out, drink and not drive! I am working on making it Sunday to the Rathskeller I will post up before Wed.  [thumbsup]

We are camping also, and I agree, a campground social would be awesome.  Saturday night, after the flat track races, we will be around.  Give me a call, I would love to meet up with some dmf'rs   319p389p7625

mitt

I will also be in Lot 2 so I'll look for the flag and stop by. I don't know any one from this board except a few from SE PA. So it'll be good to meet some new people who like ducs and beer [beer]

Gavin

Peace! I am getting ready to get on the road to hopefully hit Columbs, OH tonight.

Camping in lot 1C, Sitting in Section H
Grey/Tan Tundra with MAD(Mid-Atlantic) Ducati Sticker and DMF sticker(homemade)
Monster Dark with some really nice tank dings [bang]

Hope to see some of you all for  [drink]

443p235p2465
Sam(RodeoClown)

I've got a surprise in store; trust me, you will recognize me.


I will be at the DOC Central Hotel for the party Friday night

I know Indy very well since I lived there for a while, so if anyone needs assistance, directions, places to eat, etc. call me

610c620c4042 (Yeah, I know its a PA Number, weird work phone)

heading out thursday morning early....
860M459E5733L

HAVE FUN PEOPLES [thumbsup]

I'll take some pictures from the pits for you  ;D

i have 3GB of photo storage  ;D
there will be pics  [thumbsup]

+1

We just got a Nikon D60

If you're looking for Happy Hour in the RV lot, there are 2 possible ways to reach me at the track:

cell612p382g5175

Motorola 2-way Channel: 11-23

Give me a shout via cell or radio, and I'll try to help you find the  [beer]   ;D

Hope to see y'all in Indy!!!

Pete G.

You coming up to the DOC Central Friday night, Pete?

Is that at the DOC official hotel? 

Not sure if I can make it.

Yeah, it is.

If you need a ride, I could swing by and pick you up.

Tiffer's and I are driving in from Ohio and will be heading to DOC Central and then back to the Speedway for a CDC Event

Thank you for the offer!  Unfortunately, I'm not ready to commit to going to this event - we'll be arriving in Indy on Friday AM, and I may want to call it an early night at the campground. 

Can I send you a Text Message or call you, in case I change my mind?  Also, my # is listed a couple of posts back, if you want to reach me at the track.

Cheers!

yeah man, definitely.

my number is 610p620p4042

so....
what's going on tonight?

PM me and I will give you Mario's number from Hoosier Hooligans. They are arriving this afternoon

Hey all, so our VW Campmobile has required some last minute repair.  As a result, I will be riding into Indy early tomorrow afternoon while my comrade gets the bus fixed and drives over later.  Seeing as how wandering around Indy by myself, after a six hour ride on the super slab, sounds about as fun as a root canal, does anyone want to meet up, either at the track or elsewhere?

-Nick

read up a few posts and give me a ring