Ducati Monster Forum

yada yada yada..... you guys know the drill wt:

 wt:

So the first pay it forward:    to the members of the DML who got what the place was for and made it special, look for a DMF link in your inbox.   And for the hundreds we missed unintentionally, look for a link on a public post.   It's the DMF.

(OK, it's corny and it doesn't make sense because if you can read it here you already know....but you all get the idea).

I got the pm from Someguy, and I appreciate it greatly!

+1 from Spidey! wt:

Thanks dp and pt33. wt:

I got a text from Stu...

Big thanks to Someguy & Count Desmo.  Both made sure I know where to go   be::

JM

thanks to DP and SomeGuy

cheers!   be::

I heard from Statler - thanks much! be::

hit me!

WHACK!

 wt:

Thanks Stu and pt33 for linking me over!

I got my e-mail from Waren, formerly known as spidey ..  Thanks man..  mo:t:

<shivers>

Muchas gracias, Senor Maximus.

And I'm in. Who needs a big PIF hug?

I'm in too, now that I'm employed again!  wt:

I'm in.

Thanks to Statler and someguy.  wt:

Thanks Randy!  wt:

And also thanks to Ms. Incredible, just when I thought I hit bottom in the realm of depression I get this small package in the mail from Ms. Incredible.  It was a DML dog collar (it's too small for Lana  :() and a stuffed, squeaky lobster!  The lobster is her new favorite baby.

Thanks again Ms. Incredible, Lanas' smiling face is awesome!

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You're very welcome, those pictures make it worth it.  Glad she likes the toy! :)

(Sorry about the collar but maybe it's for the best it worked out that way...not sure the timing was the best on that one, as it happened.)

I was hopin' you'd get that!  mo:t:

A big thanks to RandimusMaximus.

Now the rest of you can flog him for inviting me!

I'm in

I got my pay-it-forward from Stu.  Thanks man!  wt:

I got the link from Tim's reply to Statlers post in the CAM forum.

Okay, I'll post something up to christen the new forum.

Up for grabs is a stock Monster seat off of my 2005 620.  It's pretty cracked and nasty, and I replaced it with a Sargent seat.  The white spots are some sort of deposits from under the rear seat cowl.  If you're thinking of doing a custom foam carve, or a new cover, it's a good candidate.  And hey, it's free!  Hell, I'll cover shipping as well!  Just remember to post up something others, let's get this thread kick started!

(http://209.85.12.227/1338/88/upload/p10533085.jpg)

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You're very welcome.  I think I phoned like 30 people today w/the new URL...  wt:  Well, my cell company did give me a shit-ton of minutes to use!  ;D

We should probably get this one stickied, no?

I want to thank Ducati_Steve for texting me the new URL. Its like it never changed
 mo:t:

 :-*

Thank you Statler!

OK, let's get this one back to the original theory.   Go do something for another DMF member that is unexpected, unasked for, and really cool.

I sent Juan and NAKID longer starter cables so that those bikes of theres wouldn't have the cable running over the belt area!  be::

My thanks go to msincredible for making sure I found my way here in the dark!! wt: wt:

can someone send me the info for dees ting?

i want to precipitate

err, perpetuate



par-  ah, frack     [drink]

if i remember correctly, the way BP set it up was to find someone you may or may not know and pm them with the info for this thread. get their shipping info and send them something that you think would be cool for them. the recipient's only obligation is to post pics and a thanks here, and then to pass it on to someone else.

it's not a gift exchange, just a machine to perpetuate goodwill and that good wholesome community feeling.  [beer]

oh i thought there was an actual website involved... from the post up above...

Nope, Statler summed it up pretty nicely:

yeah

dat's a fact jack  [thumbsup]

I should like to partcipate again.   ;D

yeah, sorry...I got it off track by saying the DMF was the first PIF here and it was sent to everyone.   sorry.   OK, back to random cool stuff through the mail:    [beer]

i'll send you my addy and you can send me that ktm.  ;D

as soon as I get a new job I'm in ;D

THANKS COUNT DESMO FOR HOOKIN ME UP I OWE YOU MUCH [thumbsup]

OK,....

i tried to play this game once before. guess i didnt understand how it works.

anyway,.
<-----------willing to try again [thumbsup]

woops now i see whats up i,m in

Wahoo!! 

I just opened up the mail and found a package from the  ;D Hoosier Hooligans   ;D containing a bunch of goodies from Ducati!!   :D :D :D 

Thanks guys!!   [thumbsup]


BTW..another BIG THANKS to everyone on the DMF & TOB and in the NW, since we've lived here, who have:

-helped us move (JJGeo),
-visited us (Randimus, Stella, Sinister & wife, etc.),
-taken us out for dinner & drinks (JohhnyDucati & the PDX peeps, Czaja, Molly, etc.)
-sent packages (Grifo & Bryan, BobsPapa, Andi in Italy, etc),
-let us stay in their place when we were visting Austin (Jimmy and his wife),
-helped with bike issues (Dave and Ducati Seattle)
-taken me out to experience a ride in the NW (Ducmons, MofoNinja, Carr, Scott and the rest of the DesmoNW riders),
and
-LLL from TOB..aka "Leo" for being right next door to keep an eye on the s/o when she was living in Seattle by herself last summer!!


I couldn't ask for a better group to call friends! 

:)

I just sent one.  Very fun.    [thumbsup]

Check it out!

I got a bacon wallet from Vindingo!


(http://a4.vox.com/6a00b8ea0716b01bc000cd973155344cd5-500pi)


Thanks Vin!


I am so going down to the local market and buying nothing but bacon with it!

by the looks of the contents of the bacon wallet... someone else bought dinner  [laugh]

Don't be silly. That's more than enough cash. I just never take her anywhere nice  :P

You do know that there's is a bacon chocolate bar, right?   [laugh]  I've had it.  More than once.  Willingly.  And not on a bet. 

Vin just sent me a similar one..

minus all that fat!!   [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Thank you...wannaducbad or should I say gatacoolducnow?

He managed to find a turkey bacon wallet? [laugh]

 [laugh] sorry adam  :-\

 ;D ;D ;D

I was wondering if you got it Dave!  Im sure people get a kick out of it when you pull out of your pocket     [thumbsup]


You know I was thinking of sending you one too.  I saw one that was acctually printed IZ_!!!  I should have bought it.  :(  Im pissed now that I didnt.

I figured by the time I sent it, you would be in a different house anyway...  ;D

 [laugh] [laugh] [clap]

Did it have a nail in it too?

Haha I come home from a long day today and there's a big tube in my house... hmm interesting...

Open it up to find:
(http://i25.tinypic.com/116i1kw.jpg)

Thank You guys very much now I can add some much needed Ducati decoration to my pad :D

You're right.  I'll be leaving here in a few weeks!!  But still..screw you Vin!!   >:(

and you two DP!!  >:(

 [cheeky]

That poster has a history to it.  Remind me to tell it to you sometime.   [wine]

There's two DPs now?  [roll]

That even scares me.

It's like half my vodka just evaporated.   :'(

A big THANK YOU to John (ducman851)

for driving 11tby miles to help me with the Te750 [thumbsup]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/100_1490.jpg?t=1212364463)

she runs w/o lose'n her juice.

also..... a BIG THANKS to sqweak and Mags for coming up to visit yesterday. (supercarts = fuuuuuun)

Ducati Seattle shirt arrived in my mailbox yesterday from Mary.   Thank you.   even nicer of her because I had to bail on Friday lunch plans while she was in town because of last-minute work issues.

Hope you had fun in DC.

Many thanks to Silentbob for the DMF info. I was about to be puucked on at the CDF site.

Thanks BP!  ;D

I received these in a package in the mail yesterday.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2056/2591609319_7b60f0e0a4.jpg?v=0)

A green annodized key chain and Cocktail Kit for Dummies (what is that supposed to mean?)  ;)
This should help make "vacation" time, party time.  [thumbsup]
Or at the very least, practice for my future life as a bartender.  [laugh]
I hear it pays better than architecture...

If we ever meet in person..... I want a martini....dry  8)       [laugh]

I'll make it now and keep it in my wallet, that way I can be ready if'n we ever meet in RL.  ;)

I got cool sock.... I got cool socks....... :D


I opened the mailbox, and what did I find?  A package from Fresh Pants

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/100_1565.jpg?t=1214105194)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/100_1566.jpg?t=1214105330)

Three pairs of Fresh Socks for Fresh Pants


Thanks Sam [beer] <- leatherey martinis

Excellent...

[thumbsup]

"Master says faster" - hee hee.

I checked my mailbox in between trips and what did I find?

A package from Duck-Stew! ;D

He sent me a new CD I hadn't heard before, a little nifty tool to easily remove that d**n shrinkwrap off of CD cases, and a little extra to help me increase my CD collection (it took a big hit a few years ago).  Thanks Stu! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

(http://www.paularickert.net/albums/userpics/stu-pif.JPG)

You're welcome Ms.I!

Go buy some cool music & enjoy, mmmmmmmK?  :)

I didn't know this thread existed. I would have used it a long time ago.

First a thanks to Someguy for coming out of his way to check my bike which was having some issues.

Also, thank you to msincredible for taking me on a good ride, during the winter, when I was new (actually I'm still fairly new <1yr).

THANKS!

B and I would like to give a big Thank you ! to the_Journeyman and Carrie for being excellent hosts for our stay in WNC.   [thumbsup] [clap]

He took us on some great rides, and me feel like a neewbie all over again on the twistie roads.   [bang]

I get to combine 2 thank yous to BP in one post. The first package arrived before my ex and I split up. And it was the only desk swag I had on my desk while I was working for the evil empire (Wells Fargo). It's the 2 pack of Hot Wheels Ferarris. The second package arrive a few weeks ago and I have been swamped at work so have been unable to post up until now. Probably the ONLY thing Italian I love more than Ducatis are Ferarris. Joel knows this and he thought of me. I am honored good sir.  [beer]

So without further ado...

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My next victim is already picked out...actually 2 victims. And the first one has had a conspirator helping me out. They made me promise not to name names so I have included a note in the outbound package telling the victim who helped me out.  [popcorn]

Thanks again for the gifts and this, Joel. You, sir, truly are a man among men.

lm wrote the note  8)



 [laugh]

Tha's not her handwriting.  [leo]

But I will give you  [bacon] for the horribly bad attempt to pass the buck!

Neato, little Red Cars.  ;D

Guess you shoulda seen my basement lounge that time you were up with Toasty - lots of little Red Cars down there.  [thumbsup]

no pics, but....... gracias Stu for the Laguna Seca moto gp shirt and hat combo [thumbsup]


you's da man :-*


next victim picked  [evil]

From GotDuc:

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm276/hlep2890/IMG_0217.jpg)

Perfect ;D

At this point I have about 100 T shirts.  Why so many you ask?  Most of them have a very special emotional or sentimental value, so they become friends and don't get thrown out.  Now I have one more friend.

Thank you, Jim.  I will cherish this shirt.

THaT.... is a great T!  [laugh]

I know what you are saying Howie. I have about 50 T-Shirts that almost never get worn except when the moment demands. Of course, then there is my "Don't think of yourself as an ugly person, think of yourself as a beautiful monkey" shirt that I wear about 3 times a week...

Alll right come out and step forward mystery PIF man. 


 Zltful yous a sneaky bastid..... [beer]

I just arrived home and there is a huge styrofoam box with a note on top.....

Happy New house Purschase!
!! Now invite Joel and Michelle up for a steak dinner!
Oh yeah, and PIF YA Homo! ;)

Inside...

4 top sirloin steaks
4 filet mignon
4 boneless pork chops
4 omaha steak bugers
4 chicken breast
3 packages of gourmet farnks
and 10 potatoes au gratin

all from Omaha Steaks.

(BTW I think it was Zltful)  A huge thank you.....

I have two PIF gifts....... Need victims.........


Ian

I'll be over....

I'm hungry.   ;D

big PIF day [clap]

I too need to thank some people.

Stu..... a late pic/thank you for my Laguna Seca goodies  [thumbsup]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/pif006.jpg?t=1219712505)

And Ryan...... ya big dumbass... [beer]

I too got a big styrofoam box.
HOLY SHIT thats alot of good eats

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/pif002.jpg?t=1219712732)

Not only are lm and I going to eat well.... the mutts will soon be spoiled too.

and yes.... I'm a tard who just had to play with the dry ice [laugh]
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/pif003.jpg?t=1219712800)


This weekend, I met, and rode with a couple of fellow duc owners here in town. It's a hoot telling them about how great the family members here are.... I kinda get the feeling they think I'm making up all the stories.  [laugh]

You guys rock!!!!!!!  [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] < beers for my homies

You all are most welcome.

Got another victim picked out too...problem is, it will cost him... [evil]

No movement since 25 August! 

Someone expect a small package soon.  Nothing big, but I appreciate the DMF and think we should support random acts of kindness.

Mary

Oh...I am sure there will be a post here about someone recieving something delicious er I mean in the mail soon.  [evil]

I'm still waiting on 2 victim suggestions/ addresses.....  [evil]

I got a nice fleece blankie from Omaha Steaks today  [thumbsup]

There had better have been something wrapped up in that fleece blankie or I am driving to Omaha and kicking some Omaha steak makin' ass!  [cheeky]

yes, the blanket did cover some very nice steaks  [thumbsup]  Thank You!!

nothing wrapped in  [bacon] , however  :-\

It's a bribe...you stick around for my trip out to CO and I bring the bacon to wrap the steaks in. I'm eeeeevil.  [evil]

you guys and gals rock  [thumbsup]

You know we have bacon here too, right? And steaks.  ;)

Are we still thinking Nov? I'll pick you up from the airport again. The heater in the jeep is working great....  [laugh]

I got some packages today....

I'll post pics soon.

Thanks GotDuc. [thumbsup]

welcome, glad you liked them

ok...... if there is anybody out there, not worthy of PIF goodies.... it's me.

You peoples have given me more than a man could ask for.

Today I got home, and in the front door step is a big black box from msincredible  (Paula)

In it....... yummy treats.

A card, a six-pack of gluten-free RedBridge beer, Gluten-free brownie mix, gluten-free pancake mix, and gluten free chocolate chip cookie mix (and.... a rubber chicken  [laugh] )

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/PICT0026.jpg?t=1222390191)

Too much.

Waaaaaaay too much.

I dont know what I did in a past life to deserve this goodness..... but I truely am thankfull for all of you.


Thank you Paula. (Dave.... you is one lucky man)

Lucky my ass! Girl buys beer....then.....sends it away! Seriously-what's next? My beer?

I forgot to post the pics of all the bacon she sent too  [evil]

As promised...

the obligatory pic...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2891095218_6b4a1ddfe4.jpg?v=0)

The pink one is a one off... ;D

hmmmm....

who's next?

I have a sleeve idea for long sleeved  ;D

It is getting chilly.... [laugh]

Nice!

I got Space Needle socks and a cool card from Seattle.  Thanks Mary (czaja)!! [thumbsup] [beer]

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/socks.JPG)

great PIF's gang [clap]

i LoVe those socks!!!!

i have orange one's with king kong on 'em  ;D

the chicken....... has moved.



 8)

Is that the Official DMF chicken?

 [laugh]

Slap a sticker on it and tie a book to the wing and we are all set.

I could even make the chicken a tiny shirt!  ;D

Origin of the chicken (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=11415.0)

We took it on a road trip to Monterey before sending it down to Bakersfield, here he/she (?) is hanging out in my car. ;D

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/chicken1.JPG)

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/chicken2.JPG)

I guess you couldn't bear having yet another thing around with better legs than you?


Or maybe LM couldn't tell the difference between the two of ya if you wore shorts?

no soup for you

I assume the chicken is gluten free too?

mmmmm...gluten free chicken.... [popcorn]

rofl  [laugh] [clap]

Thanks bp!  [thumbsup]

I got a PM from him asking if I wanted to participate in this thread (which I admit I've never read before now  :-[...although I remember it from TOB  :)). I figured he wanted me to help get something to someone up here.

Nope...I now have a credit at Monster Parts to buy some goodies.  [thumbsup]

Thanks again...and I'll start thinking about the next victim(s).  [evil]

I got an unexpected package in the mail today. A custom made DVD!

A HUGE thanks to Ducatini, Jbubble, and Shortie for filming a homemade bikini-clad mud wrestling match amongst the three of them and sending it to me! I will cherish this.  ;D

Forward it to Mother when you're done. I didn't burn him a copy yet.

$19.95 plus shipping.


Bikini Biker Babes Gone Wild!

did it come with homemade icecream?

got to the mailbox...

in it....


the special key....


the key that opens the big box, next to the community box....


that means..... big mail  ;D

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_3074.jpg?t=1223599961)

lm and myself got some Bakersfield Condors shirts (our local minor league hockey team)

Charlie (aka CharlieF) made lm and myself some shirts at his work. (they own the licensing)

Very very cool [thumbsup]

Thanks Charlie.....  [beer]'s on me someday

Glad you got them... I think opening night is on the 18th against Ontario (we make their shirts too!)

This time of year we are going 6 days a week filling orders across the US and Canada.

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

glad you enjoyed it

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

LM here:

Charlie, thanks from me, too! 

I had a visitor today...

it was the best gift a guy could ask for.

Obsessed showed up with cookies and Maine made potato vodka. 

I am humbled....not because of the gifts...

but because he took the time to ride 3 hours each way to come see me.

I'm not worthy.

Thanks James.

yes you is  :-*

Horseshit.

I had leaf peeping to do.

You just happened to be on my route.  ;)

The cookies are still good. ;D

that's awesome james  [thumbsup]

A picture of something (now in use) I received from BP a while ago.

Am I using it correctly?  [laugh]

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2937330984_12ab35504e.jpg?v=1223872563)

Only if you're doing "Rocky" shots.

FAIL








 [laugh]

yea!!!!!

I gonna have a sammich ;D

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/gl.jpg?t=1224167234)

Apparently the UPS driver is a ninja, as he placed a package at our doorstep, and was not detected by man nor barking beast.

As I walked to my truck this morning, I found a bag filled with future yummy. (he even bookmarked the gooooood stuff)  [thumbsup]

Thanks Jeremy (Triple J)

How do I get in on this? (as a giver, not a receiver)

pick a victim, & get their address  [thumbsup]

You just pick any old idiot, PM them for their addy (or ideally, someone who has it who ain't the receivee (I made that word up)), and send 'em something you'll hope they'll like. Searching old posts is a great way to guess at possible gifts.

Did you get my PM this morning?

Thanks czaja for the PM. 

Next victim!!

Thanks to Jeremy (triple J) and Molly for the excellent baby gift! They got us a blanket and a cute outfit from Gymboree and of course, Ducati socks!!

Thanks again, you guys are totally sweet!!

Glad you liked them.  :) We wanted to get you a couple pairs of the socks...since they're super cool...but Duc Sea only had 1 pair in stock.  :'(

Sinister was buying them up for his lil' one last I knew.

We've bought our fair share for gifts as well. I think this was the 5th pair we've bought in the last 6 months!  [cheeky] They're so cool that every baby needs a pair or two!  [laugh]

One pair is still perfectly fine!! I love that blankie too, Rowan took a nap in it earlier today.  [cheeky]

PIF - away!
Someone will be getting something...

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee [laugh]

I got a package in the mail yesterday!!!

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn43/Desmodiva/DMF/PIF_MrPants.jpg)

Thanks Fresh Pants for the awesome book. 

Reading through was refreshing and a good laugh. 

It has something every architect or architecture student can relate too. 


My next victim is in the works. 

Whee!
That book keeps inspiring me. I like it a lot.
Glad you're getting a kick out of it too.  ;D  [thumbsup]

Along with a pile of bills  :P I got my Official Unemployment Package from bp and lm today!

(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo118/Speedbag/goodies.jpg)

Items include a nifty Ducati swag thingy (going in the model display room), a pile of nifty stickers for the shop beer fridge, a pile of yummy candy (the caramels rock the mostest), LADD poster, a riders.org wristband, and a Cali lotto scratch-off (I didn't win big, but won another ticket!  [laugh] ).

Thanks bp and lm, it made my day!  :)

if'n ya come to Cali to cash in on the ticket.... I'll buy ya a beer  [beer]   [laugh]

I have the time but unfortunately not the cash or I'd be there to take you up on it!  [laugh]

I had hoped that ya would have hit the big spin on the ticket....   :-\

My first thought as I was scratchin' was if I win big I get to go see the peeps out West!  :)

just so ya know.... the CHP stickers will not get you out of a ticket   [leo]


 ;D (dont ask)

http://www.alwaysopenmall.com/layouts/02/unsecure/home.asp?SiteID=8 (http://www.alwaysopenmall.com/layouts/02/unsecure/home.asp?SiteID=8)

the candy is made local. ( accidentally took two of the caramels before closing up the tube)  [laugh]

Not even if I have them all on at once?  [laugh]

The caramels are already gone. Yum.  ;D

Dewars !!!!!


Yous a lucky man.

They's goooooooooood.

When I first met my exwife.... she was 17 and worked at Dewars.

George Dewar, was famous for taking the underage teenage girls that worked for him, to his familys private river-side hotsprings cabin.  perv   

fixed....

Dewars from Bakersfield?  OMG, those taffies are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!  Their best is their peanut butter.  I usually get a pound during the holidays.  Cannot wait.  Yummmmmm.

Today I played Santa.   [evil]

aint it fuuuuuuun ;D

You all are unbelievably cool!

Today I received a package of the coolest goodies ever.  As the card said, some things for me and some things for my bike. 

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3022608305_1c35ea98f3_m.jpg)

Moisturizers, spa treatments, yummy appricot butter, a cool visor cleaner, tire pressure guage, a key chain, and an awesome all in one pocketknife tool (sort of like a leatherman).

I am absolutely blown away!  I am elated and humbled and grateful all at once.  You don't know what this means to me.  I was having kind of a rough day and I came home at lunch to walk the dogs and found this sitting on my porch.  Now I'm all happy again.

I believe the biggest thank you goes out to Laura for putting this together.  Her co-conspirators, Nate and Stu, gave them my info.

I am so very touched.

Hugs,
Ericka

 [clap]

That's how we roll yo.  [laugh]

I'm feelin' in the mood again...may have to find myself another victim...

been a while since i've done one but i'm building a package  ;D

My daily banana is SAFE!  I came home and had a box waiting.  Not just any old box, a DMF PIF box.

DesmoDiva sent me an Aerostitch banana holder and cookies from Buffalo, my home town.

Thank for the gifts and the note.  [bow_down]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_3223.jpg?t=1226712990)


 [laugh] [clap]


thanks DD   :-*

DESMODIVA is the best!

Pictures coming but a HUGE thank you for the tasty beverages!     [clap]      [wine]

As soon as I post pictures on this thread, look for a posting on the
drunk thread shortly after.    ;D

Thank you again!

paging dp ;)

Yes...

I received a package today...

looks like I have to raid one of Zs' toys to get some batteries for the camera.    ;D

 [laugh]

z's or t's toys?

  [evil] [laugh]

I'm soooooo gonna get punched  [laugh]

 [popcorn]

 [laugh]

I gots a present today from bp:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3133480753_4bc7f28188.jpg?v=0)


Its the coolest thing ever!!!!! Star Trek PEZ dispensers!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3134304764_63ff689400.jpg?v=0)



The next victims of PIF have been selected. Look for a package from me or some dude named Jacob.  [evil]

he he

I have one in transit at the moment. [evil]

She wears them out too fast. ;D

I think if I was not in the spirits of the holiday, I could possibly be embareassed.

holiday spirits do help.  This evening's spirit is derived from the potato.


our next outgoing PIF has been delayed a bit by suppliers.   Hoping delivery before March.

Ahhh....

the humble potato.

lm made me type it


I swear



make the beast with two backs

see... I swore

T...

always considers the source...

she's used to me. ;D

As promised....

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3153096421_1d2f21129d_m.jpg)

...and it shows my favorite painting tool. ;D

he also sent me some Sikkens color chips...for motos natch.

Thanks Steve.

nice shirt!  [thumbsup]

could you post up a smaller photo next time?  ;D [laugh]

Welcome. [thumbsup]

wanna borrow my glasses?   ;D

 8)

Thanks to bp and lm. [thumbsup]


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FopxFqxG0lM

I got a package in the mail...from Poke all the way in Japan...

Pics sometime today.

Promise... :P

we know the drill

find glasses

find batteries

put down drink

etc
etc
etc




 [laugh]

fixed it for ya  ;)

 [laugh]

and I'm trouble. ;)

yes you are. with a capital T  ;)

and that rhymes with P

Prouble ???

You guys are funny.... ;D

So like I said the mailman came bearing gifts from far away Japan.

I know what this one is...and on a good day I use them.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1136/3166827098_c3d4fbb896.jpg?v=0)

and this one I'm real familiar with...'cept this bottle is a bit 'specialer' than any I've seen before
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1006/3166840836_f3caf46730.jpg?v=0)

but this one has me confused...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/3166839692_9462b6a300.jpg?v=0)

can anyone tell me if I should open it in the morning or at night?

Thanks Poke...you really shouldn't have.

 [clap]

could it be some kind of coffee?

I'm pretty sure it is... ;)

it's racing fuel

for me?

or the 996?   ;D

a lil for nate... a lil  for bikey.... a lil more for nate

Not for you. At yer age, you already got enough gas!!!
 ;D

PIF virgin, so be kind...

Got these 2 shirts in the mail today - very cool!  Thanks John (Drunken Monkey)!

I think they we both for Nicholas, but my daughter commandeered the larger one [thumbsup]

Nice way to start the weekend.


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3183823126_0a979e2347_o.jpg)

mitt

^^ super cute! :)

adorable!  :)

Super cute!

Thank the rest of the flounders as they chipped in too :)

1st one - you asked for them, the rest of the stuff is just "packing material."

2nd one - I've been sitting on it for almost a year. Very difficult not to open it. If it still wasn't wrapped in newspaper from when I brought it back on ship, it probably would have been an empty bottle.

3rd one - Shoju (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shochu). I add a couple fingers to a glass of cheap beer (it's called hoppy), or to juice, tea, hot water, ice, straight, whatever.

Well well well!

Got a call from my fiancée saying a good sized flat package just arrived.  I tell her to open it, I hear a squeal of delight and she hangs up to send me a pix message on my phone.  It's this awesome sign!  I didn't realize it's size until I got home:  A huge huge  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [clap] [clap] [clap] to LauraMonster.  This package made me  ;D ;D ;D  It arrived just after I added the SS to the stable.  Now, I've got to go have a word with the Impala, Dakota and Suzuki....  [laugh]

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Sign002-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Sign003-1200.jpg)

LauraMonster:   [beer]  This is awesome!

nice!!!!!  [thumbsup]

Glad you liked it!!!!   [moto]

 [thumbsup] [clap]

I dont think ive ever ventured into this thread, but after BP asked for my address during a unlucky period, i was puzzled on why he wanted it. Well i get a UPS sticker yesterday and im thinking yay they found my jersey? And I called up UPS, they said they havnet found it and are sending me a claim payment form. Puzzled i decided to just wait it out and receive it.

Today, I get woken up by mr UPS guy (who got my address right this time) and hands me a package. nad it looked perfectly sized for the Differential Equations and Linear Algebra notes! Yay just in time for school.

I open it up... and i find a box full of toys and the best book in the universe (sorry maddox!), I CAN HAS CHEEZBUGER?!!!!!!!! This is freaking awesome!!!! THANKS MR.FRY and You too BP!!

Do you guys think i bought the wrong size oil filter for my new 1098s and Desmocedicci??  [laugh]

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3232404496_bc67eb5f68_b.jpg)

Honestly Mr. Fry, THANK YOU! This thing really cheered me up this morning, and it came at the best time to. That desmocedicii is make the beast with two backsing AWESOME. Ive always wanted small model toys that worked and im rolling it around on my table making noises and testing counter steering with it. Again AWESOME!!! THANKS MAN!!

;D glad you liked it

Nice one! [thumbsup]

I got a cool FDNY shirt in the mail at my parents house

which is creepy because I don't even know my parents address

Good thing you're not alone in this world...eh? ;D

I guess someone does

Do you know someone who makes shirts?

Do I?

No

Do you?

psssssssst..... mother...... HE makes shirts  ;)

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

just got back from the snow.....

my garage space just got a lil tighter ;D

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/022-1.jpg?t=1234834404)

Thank you Mother and Jbub  :-*

and.... I got a days supply of conversation hearts   [thumbsup]  yuuuuuuummmmmmmmm

I got totally hooked up today by Little Monkey Toes.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/giacco/Yaybeer001.jpg)

It even came in a cool box.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/giacco/Yaybeer002.jpg)


Once, I come out of my winter funk and get creative again, she'll be trouble.  :)

very cool!   [thumbsup]  [drink]

hehehe big member ale hehehe

Quiet Beavis.

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] ;D

  Received Farcry 2 for the pc from ZLTFUL in nice packaging.

Thanks for hooking up a fellow gamer bud.

~JD

Jess and I got trek food

a pair of matching 749's

and

a kick ass monkey shirt from ian

we loves him

no pics

I ate the trek food, crashed the 749, and the monkey is getting a bath.

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Hey, nice shirt!

Hope you enjoy it

He loves it Jim. Thank you for sending it. It smells from him refusing to take it off.  ;)

assume the position   [laugh]

A big thanks goes out to Duck-Stew and River!  I had a bit of meltdown earlier today over my work schedule.  I actually cried because I was so frustrated.  Like magic, just when you need it, there is a DMF box!  Thanks to you both.

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs039.snc1/2610_1060570045819_1572963983_30171297_3050279_n.jpg)

I love my Monkey!  Proof!

(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs039.snc1/2610_1060570085820_1572963983_30171298_5494562_n.jpg)

MONKEY!!!1!!

Awesome PIF.

I do not like my nose in profile!

I'd get over that...

unless of course you decide to change it ....

after all these years. ;D

Why?

Its you.

I've never known any other you.

If it changed and you liked it, I'd be happy for you.

But it doesn't make you less you as it is.

I will never change it.  It is mine and that's the way it is.  It just look strange to see it.  That is the beauty of our parts, we can't always see them!

..best part of most of my parts.... ;D

that right there, is one of the nicest things i've read lately  [thumbsup]

nice monkey too, btw :)

You're sooooo welcome Mary!  ;)  I was @ Disney on my B-day and just saw her/him in one of the shop smiling away...and I thought of you.  Ericka asked who it was for and before I had a chance to answer, she said, "Little Monkey Toes.  Got it."  So...we did.  I didn't know even when your B-day was but it didn't matter.  You had to have that little monkey.  I hope she/he brings you lots of smiles (already got a couple, eh?!?)

BEHOLD! THE POWER OF THE DMF!  [thumbsup]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/2610_1060570085820_1572963983_30171.jpg?t=1236696143)

 [evil]


 ;D

 [laugh] [laugh]   [clap] 

That's awesome, bp. 

A big THANK YOU and hug to Mary and L for an early B-day presant.   ;)

[coffee]   [beer]

Things are starting to get better.   [thumbsup]

I know what you're up to Krolik and I don't like it one bit! 

Hesitant to post this BUT..I have to give him props for sending it to me!   

Thanks!  [thumbsup]  [cheeky]


http://thebeergauge.com/ (http://thebeergauge.com/)











Uh huh..only a matter of time before the photochopped IZ measurement guage pic makes it's appearance, right BP?!
>:(

moi?













 [evil]

I got a beer guage from vic as well. Victor makes me drink

You're welcome. [drink]

Add me to the list of BGRs (Beer Gauge Recipients)  [thumbsup]

 [beer] [beer]

I tried mine out today at BJ's.  Just below the glass edge.  [thumbsup]


 [beer]

Dude, you're supposed to use it with BEER.  Not Cosmos.   [evil]

zima guage  ;)

Zima..Cosmo?! 

never had em

Shirley Temple?

Madonna? (Shirley Temple without the cherry.)

BTW..IZ_ pic was obtained.



If the Blonde's name at BJ's was Shirley Temple..then you're right. 



Let the joking and re-wording of this^^ begin.. 

[cheeky]

YEAH!!!!!

I got goodies in da mails

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/001.jpg?t=1237591204)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/009-4.jpg?t=1237594502)


custom hand made peg bling from Hooligan Machinist!

thanks again Howard, this is unbelievably cool. Handmade parts are right up there with homecooked meals......double the yum cuz  they be made with love  [thumbsup]

Nice! 

 [thumbsup]



WANT

+1

Uber cool!

I read that as peg leg...I thought to myself "he had two legs just a month ago"

Were they still really really white?

surprisingly so considering he lives in year round sunlight

 :'(

both of ya....... out'a  da will

Yay!!! More stuff for me!

Carefull Joel, the buzzards are circling. [laugh]

Dunno if yours is like mine...

but it's gonna cost people money if'n they're in it. ;D

 [laugh]

HEY! I resent that remark!  >:(

I am much more like a majestic vulture than any dirty assed buzzard!

ooh ooh can my rapper name be Ol' Dirty Assed Buzzard?

By the magic of this board, I got my upper triple bored to 53mm - for FREE!  I did pay it forward by including a spare copy of The Long Way Down in the box when I shipped it.  Thank you Hooligan Machinist.   [beer]

That sounds like bribery not pay it forward.  [laugh]

J/k

Isn't paying it forward a type of karmic bribery?  A little grease never hurt anything.......

Yeah for Jeff of Monster Parts

he sent me an unemployment stress kit.  [thumbsup]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/009-7.jpg?t=1241476617)

no wait...... I see his trick. He sends me a shot glass.... I drink..... I buy parts.


That bastage >:(




 [laugh]

Gracias mi amigo

 You are quite welcome. [thumbsup]
And thanks for the movie, i watched the whole thing in one day. :o

ok, i'll play  [cheeky]

back when i first got my Foggy, i googled "ducati monster forums" and the DML came up. i joined, posted an intro and got "ZERO" replies. so the next day i posted on my own thread and i was like, "wow, no greetings, i guess i'll find another forum..."

then superjohn chimed in and said, "sorry, lots of drama on the board, trumped your intro", then congratulated me on my duc. then obsessed? and asado chimed in and both said it's a bad time. so i started investigating and saw what was going on. i joined the day when all the shit was just starting.

i got a PM from someone tagged "unseelie"...

thank you, whoever you are  [thumbsup]   i love this place!
anyone know who this person is??? i checked the DML and he's only got 7 posts so i'm sure he made a new tag to pm people...
am i playing this right? how does this work again?

"Unseelie"?!  No idea who that may be??  I know "Unsung" and I haven't seen him in a LONG time!! 


Anyway, I'm about to mail out a package tomorrow.  I received a lil' sumpin' from someone awhile back.  It's about time I got this out in the mail!!   [thumbsup]

I'll be dropping a mystery package in the mail on Friday.

 ;D

How many times do you have to be told?

Stop shitting in the mailboxes

Yeah..that's what I thought after I read it!!

fixed it for ya Mom!!

But I only do that near Austin, TX.

 [evil]

How does everyone go about procuring addresses to mail to?

I only know where a couple of you all live. . .

PM someone that may know the target address or PM the target.   [thumbsup]

I wondered. . .

That's scary!

Is that why you keep moving, IZ?

He keeps moving because the process servers and lawyers keep catching up with him. Something about stealing all of the nails in whatever town he resides in at the time...

 ;D

so really, no one know's who this "unseelie" person is? too bad as i'd love to thank him... :(
i just checked through my original intro thread and recognized a few with the same tags.
kind of cool to see (now) familiar members who were nice enough to greet me even through the shit storm. (crex, asado, obsessed, wannaducbad, caffienejunkie, msincredible, monstermonkey, teddy037, rs4r, bigbear, mmcay)

Be afraid. . .

awwwwww...... IZ likes me

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/002-6.jpg?t=1243540755)

I gots me a cool Ducati Austin shirt and a sticker [thumbsup]


gracias mi amigo :-*

FINALLY!!  That's why I started the "dirt on BP" thread. Wanted to make sure I had the right address and it didn't get sent to the address from your previous job! Glad you like it! :)

the package was open when fed ex left it on the door step ???

Sorry...I was hoping there were snacks inside. I had to go to the fridge instead.  :-\

Dude..that was FED EX!!  The s/o is calling and complaining right now!  She sent the package to you last Thurs/Fri.  When did you get it?!

Another mystery package goes out tomorrow.  I'm not shitting you. [cheeky]

about 1ish today

I sent one out on Friday.

I wonder if it has been received yet.

A box came today!  Thank you Randy and Stella!

My hopper was getting low!

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4715/140/20/1572963983/n1572963983_30249496_3225849.jpg)


(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4715/140/20/1572963983/n1572963983_30249494_4200686.jpg)

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LOL  [thumbsup]

Ironically...Danger's her middle name...  ;D

If you liked that one, Long Way Round is even better.  I watched it beginning to end in one sitting.

Been busy, not paying much attn to the board......apparently I missed some drama

Hehehe....  ;)

Sooo

Today Jess got a box from Amy at DucSea

and in it was 2 belts and 2 oil filters

so i'm guessing that since Nick just did the 6k on jess' bike

somebody is telling me to finally do maintenance on my Duc

it is at 39548 miles without a valve adjustment... :-[

and today was the first day it wouldn't idle

So whoever you are

i love you

in a hairy chested manly way...I aint skerd

GUILTY!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 

Love you too man....in the same hairy chested manly way.  [laugh]

Ninja-Stew




 [thumbsup]

The girls are gunna be pissed

 [laugh]

You rawk!!!

smanks mang

You're welcome man...  Ya see, JBub was at Dave & Paula's shindig talkin' smack about you and some re-used timing belts and such....  BOOM, pay-it-forward idea.

but the ones I made out of duct tape and toothpicks are still holding adjustment



again, thanks

I appreciate it





So much so that I didn't send the dead carp I was going to ship to Knight

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
 [clap]

Thanks Pants!

fish bait and an oil filter!!  [cheeky]
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3615068549_037683ac4b.jpg?v=0)
may they always be fresh!!

 ;D
Did you happen to find a shiny metal rod in the box too?

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
good thing you said something!!

THANKS AGAIN FRESH PANTS!!!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3616071408_98143dbdfa.jpg?v=0)

Duuuude-it's a murder weapon-he's setting you up! Throw it in the ocean!

what is said weapon? 

Looks like a 1/2" breaker bar to me.

It's a 3/8" drive, sliding T socket.  ;D
Weapon indeed.

something went out. i just hope the box doesn't rip, the dude wouldnt give me scissors to cut the tape for the flat rate box. i had to bite that shit. i guess he assmed i was giong to try and stab all of the non existing people in the post office!

Yuu (Ian) got a little package last week. ;D

THANK YOU THANK YOU!  I'll be back on the road in no time  [moto]  You are my hero!
Oh, and I loved the secret spy message  [thumbsup]

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/P1030665.jpg)

 [thumbsup]

Got the shock swapped out last night and took the bike for a spin today between thunder storms.  The rear end feels awesome now!  Makes me think the shock has been having problems for a while, I just couldnt diagnose it until it got really bad.  Thanks again! [moto]

Np. This one is from an S2R1000. Had to ask for the pic to make sure they were the same! The later bikes had a slightly stiffer rear from what a tech told me. Its suppose to have a 8.9kg/mm spring. Glad it works much better than your old one! Ride on!

THe shock itself is only 3 years old and only 9,000 miles on it. Swapped it out for a 999 Showa, so its better in your hands than on my shelf!

Glad your back on the road! Have fun with the black light pen!

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=26172.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=26172.0)

wow, good read right there...

Ummmm....did I seriously say "shortly" as in "...look for a posting on the drunk thread shortly after."  And it's been what, like 8 months?! 

Ok, that's out of the way.   

DesmoDiva:  THANK YOU for the awesome wines you sent in November!  [wine]   Randimus and I had a great weekend in the mountains and I packed them along.  We tested the corks at 12,000 feet (+/- a few feet) on Independence Pass and they stayed secure.  Here's a few pictures:

Brian and I posing nicely at a trailhead on the pass:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3764965926_7d84be89ea.jpg)

Totally posing at a church in Aspen:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3764961396_c9ceec0da8.jpg)

Two drunks in a 95 degree hotel room (95 because there was no A/C) and an empty bottle.  It was delicious!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3764968724_e456c3208d.jpg)

Jesus-November. Of '08. You're posting now.


I am PIFing you a calendar.

[laugh]

I expected to be chastised by someone so thanks for stepping up!  And spare the calendar – send a clone or two please.

 ;)

No, then you'll just blame eash other.

Stella1 "Stella2 said she'd do it"
Stella2 "But I thought Stella3 said she already posted!"
Stella3 "Dish iss good wino-we shud thank that deva broad-oh look a kitty! meow meow meow"

Does Stella 3 have ADD OCD?  [laugh]

 [laugh] [laugh]

You still home sick??

I think the sickness has migrated to your head.   ;)

Randy would LOVE a couple clones

 ;D

No, that's normal for him. ;)

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

don't worry stella... you posted up... it's all good  [thumbsup]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/009-11.jpg?t=1249684860)


Mail call!
he he he  [evil]


thanks Krolik  [thumbsup] [beer]

Same package arrived at my place from Krolik!

Thanks, man!

 [beer]

A package is going to be sent in the AM

Who

OH

Who will get it?

I bet it's not me.

I have you all on UPS/FEDEX/USPS block.

;D

I googled "Deal King" and your addy came up

I had to try it just to see if you were telling the truth [laugh]

Ditto...

Thanks VeeKtor

Make sure you display your Monkey with pride.  ;)

I gots mine on my jeep box

thanks veector

got a strange package in the mail today when I got home from a morning ride.

From somegirl and Mr. Incredible, a Air ratchet!!!! WOOHOO!!! Thanks you two! This will really come in handy  [evil]. will post pics when i get my camera back tonight!


WRRR WRRRR!!!!!

You're very welcome, glad it arrived safely. :)

Even UPS can't break an air ratchet....

HeMan...we'll see. ;D

In Communist China, postal office no break air ratchet. AIR ratchet BREAK YOU!!!!


Seriously though, this air ratchet is uber good luck, why? Because momments later, i got a call from a very close friend of mine...and i just got back from my new gf's house.

This air ratchet is awesome!!!!!!

Got myself a fancy new shirt from James (Got Duc)

I LOVE the design!!!! [cheeky]

(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff27/charlieff/photo-10.jpg)

 [laugh] [thumbsup] [clap]

I got a package today!

Weeeeeeeeeee

ANd how did someone guess I like the Rangers?  ;D

Will post some photos later

Thanks Charlie!

LETS GO RANGERS!

I tried to take a pic of the new air ratchet except... i got my camera stolen at a party i went to. :(

no problem!   When the new designs are approved I will send some out to
you.  Just waiting for NHL approval.

 [thumbsup]

You have my address don't be afraid to use it   ;D [evil]

I can do one off's as you have seen. So if you need one piece by all means let me know.

J

A package went out in UPS today.

Attention MrIncredible, calling MrIncredible:

This is to let you know that I'm posting my super awesome gift from Little Monkey Toes Mary within 10, count 'em, T.E.N. minutes of greeting the UPS lady at the door.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3909475807_789213862e.jpg)

Actually I have to share with Randimus and Brian but I don't think I'd like the pill pockets anyway.   ;)

Mary:  Thank you SO much!  These are awesome and very thoughtful!  I'll be wearing my new shirt in Vail this weekend at Oktoberfest (possibly in the Keg Bowling Competition).   [thumbsup]

Thank you again!

 [clap]

Hey, I got a package today too. Mail one out, get one in!  [cheeky]

Thanks Ms Incredible for the french press.  I will post up a photo of it in use one morning.    [coffee]

The DMF rocks!   [clap]

You're welcome, enjoy! [coffee]


+11ty billion [thumbsup]

Stella dropped one in the mail today as well.

And I want to add my thanks as well, LMT.  [beer]

I have a few I need to get pics of... (kicks battery eating camera in the nuts)

Thanks to geoffduc, kopf, and Randimus/Stella/Brian

Was the 14 enjoyed this weekend?

I opened it in the shop because that's where the utility knife was. I showed it off and commented it was appropriate timing.

There was so much vodka here this weekend everyone was too drunk to find it. :P

Hrmmm...looks like that time of year is upon us when ZLTFUL starts picking out victims er I mean recipients!

i saw that in yer shop when i was putting another bottle in there, and knew it was special  ;D

I got a bag of DIMBY coffee in the mail today!  First a French press, and now some beans!

A big thanks to the DMF for making my morning great  [thumbsup]

Me too (albeit I'm late) :-[


(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/scbaran/IMG_5165.jpg)


Thanks Stella and Randy this is going with us to Miramar airshow tomorrow morning. [thumbsup]

I got some stickers in the post today... Thanks Vic.

They came so late because no G.B. lives in our building, so the postwoman was going to send them back.

Luckily she just does what came natural to her and jammed them into the crazy foreigners mail box (mine).

I'll take some pictures of them but I want to find a good model to wear them first...
Maybe a little something to put on the website.



So I have to pay this forward and not back so who do I send something to? I don't know where anybody lives...    

You'll have to be sneaky and find someone who knows where someone lives.

Or just ask outright (which makes them wonder if you're going to stalk them, or just send a P-I-F gift).  [cheeky]

Can't it be both?

I can't see why not.....I mean, doesn't everyone like having a stalker?

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gracias Mr Duc-Stew..... I'm not worthy :'( :)

Cyrus:  THANK YOU for the chew toy for Brian!  We've been holding off giving it to him until he has his surgery (which has been postponed until possibly December) but his lack of exercise was frustrating both he and I tonight more than normal so I pulled it out for him.  He loves it!   [thumbsup]

"Leeeeeeeave iiiiiit"
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Laying in the dirty laundry pile:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4027800963_8fb52ba3ba.jpg)

"What."
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4027808787_3f30075414.jpg)


 [thumbsup]

I can't see if you put pictures up, but will check later.


You are welcome  [thumbsup]


I can't keep ours away from Greta. She loves it too.

He definitely looks happy with it.  Well, except in the photo where it is precariously placed just out of reach in front of his face.

Thanks again!

just make sure to keep the paperwork.


They will replace for free if he destroys it!

Stella and I received some really cool stickers from Fresh Pants this morning!  [thumbsup]

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4062291002_2e12c1c02d.jpg)

;D

And I received some hand delivered cheese and eggs (no pics, sorry).

Those are great stickers. [thumbsup]

I gots something in the works for one of you. . .

stay tuned

8)

Many thanks to JM and his lovely wife for the PIF.

Mother and I got a couple key rings and a sticker with the neat decreasing radius turn sign on them from the Blue Ridge. Sticker will be going on my helmet as soon as I can dig it out from its storage box. Thank you!!

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PIF here (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=32103.0) for a lucky lady!   [thumbsup]

 Yesterday afternoon i recieved a package from PA.

Monsterlover sent me an entire rear wheel and tire assembly so that i wouldn't have to get mine repaired.
 I can't post pic's right now, but i'll get one soon.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
 [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Monsterlover and Rootchick  [thumbsup]  [thumbsup]

Wow! Thats hardcore nice! How does one become involved in these pay it forward shenanigans? should i just send out random things in the mail?

Basically, yes.

A couple ways to go about it.

1) Stalk a member Pay attention to a member on the board to find out his/her hobbies, interests, etc.  Pick a gift.  Find out their address (usually by asking another member who may know them via PM).  Package gift.  Ship it.

2) If you notice someone "needs" something on the board, send it to them.

3) If you have something unique in your area, dealer t-shirts, Vermont Maple Syrup, salt water taffy, beer (like a micro-brew that isn't widely available), etc.  Pick someone who might enjoy it and ships ahoy.

4) Stickers.  People love stickers.  Really, they do!

Good luck!

Awesome! What about if im in arizona, but i just got back from vermont and happen to have some maple syrup....?

It means I can read your mind!

 [evil]

Host a pancake dinner?

you sir, are a genius....if anyone wants to come to tucson for breakfast, I make a mean pumpkin pancake!

Glad you got it!  Thought something from the 'other' mountains might produce a grin!

JM

Jim....  (GotDuc),

Your gift has been received, was perfectly time, and absolutely appreciated!  Going back to FlightCycles full-time does require new 'work' attire.

You Rock Jim!  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Thank you soooooo much,
--Stuart


(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4206069651_5e0c081b0f.jpg)

A whole bunch of homemade Christmas goodies from DesmoLu and El Matador! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

The picture doesn't do them justice, they look great.

Thanks for thinking of us, that was really sweet. :)

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/ChristmasCheer.JPG)

 I got the same today. Didn't get to take a pic though. The kids had at it before i could find the camera. [laugh]

 Thank you El Matador and Desmolu! [thumbsup] :)

+3 thanks Desmolu and El Matador, I didnt take a picture of it because i ated it all. :(


 DELICIOUS!

it's kinda funny how the DMF comes into play for some people, and how a simple gesture can improve ones day/year/life.

Jim rocks [thumbsup]

I had a crapfest of a day last Thursday and when I got home from work..... I got one hell of an attitude adjustment in the mailbox.

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my frown was instantly turned upside down   ;D

Glad at it came at a good time!  ;D

This is LONG overdue, but here's a shout out to Mary (Little Monkey Toes) for my team USA hockey jersey! Thanks Mary! I completely misplaced it while moving, but the Olympics reminded me and I dug it out of storage. Had to wash it though. Smelled like a woman, and my woman doesn't like the smell of other women. No offense. But it got a great couple weeks of use, and even served well as my "ski jacket". Thanks again LMT!

The most patriotic guy on the slopes that day:
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/getnraped/DSC00787.jpg)

Good to see it being used!

FWIW, I smell good.

This post is late coming...

But, here it is:

Ryan (Bacon Junkie) organized a donation drive as a last-ditch effort to help me keep my fully-prepped and built and customized '95 M900.  The effort itself was too little too late as I had to sell the bike on April 14th.  But to all those that donated and then left the donations (Ryan offered a refund if anyone wanted to pull the $ b/c he didn't accomplish his task...)

THANK YOU!  I wouldn't have been able to survive the move to New Mexico (to be closer to my Daughter BTW) if it were not for the amazing generousity of the fine folks who donated.

Oh, and BTW...  NO ONE took the refund option.  You all rock.  Thank you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much!!!!!

--Stuart  [thumbsup]

 [thumbsup]

Finally got around to taking a picture...many thanks to Bacon Junkie, SacDuc and Polpetta for bringing baby gifts to DIMBY, that was very thoughtful of you guys! [thumbsup]  They will definitely be put to good use. :)

(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/dimby28.JPG)

(x-posting in WC DIMBY thread)

I love the duc.


P says I should stop playing with the babies toys.


I say I'm teaching him how to share.

 [roll]   LOL 

Well, he will have to learn how to play, right!  [cheeky]

Enjoy!

I can't decide.

Mr. Quackers or
Sir Quacks-a-lot?

 [laugh]

Ooh ooh

we got a PIF

Mr and Mrs H sent us a giant box in the mail yesterday

in it were adjustable Showa's and chocolate

there will be pictures

Welcome Rack .. You deserve more than any other person I know.. I hope you enjoy..   [beer]  I miss my Oregon beer though.. I cant wait to come up and slam a few..

Matt

I'm happy to say that I experienced my first Pay It Forward this past week.

A couple weeks ago, I posted in the WTB section that I was looking for a shock wrench.  Low and behold, I received a package in the mail from DesmoDiva...a shiny wrench!

I can't say how appreciative I am, both of DD and of this board for it's ongoing togetherness.  This is a great place to be a wonderful group to belong to.

I used it as soon as I opened the package, and thanks to you DD, my preload is MUCH better! 

Again, THANK YOU  [thumbsup] [moto] [clap] [beer] [bow_down] [bacon]

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JYTYUVBeRPU/TBOIcpJcU_I/AAAAAAAAAl4/kb1loerI1Y8/s512/IMG_5205.JPG)

Your bike looks clean again...

How long before you trade in on a ktm supermoto?

;D

Clean enough I suppose.

I have a buddy with KTM sumo, so I'll just switch bikes with him once in a while when we ride to scratch that itch  ;D

[laugh]

Cheers to Ducducgooseme aka skinner for sending me tail bag and a jacket.. Thanks again.. They are very nice.. :)

Cheers.. I owe you many many beers.. :)

M

and a nob job

A big thanks to my friend across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, Geoffduc for the rockin' Isle of Man TT  T-Shirt ( almost as good as being there  ;D )

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn198/DoubleEagle_photo/DSCN0492.jpg)

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Dolph      :) :)

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AND

My dear buddy Victor sent me a box in the mail

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Thank you both so very much

I loves you both in the most inappropriate way

It's unfortunate that the breather vent filter kit is about 3 years too late.  ;D

that kit wouldn't have done me any good then

it was the breather valve itself that cracked in half

There's a guy in town that has a small engine place...

he calls it bp's small engine repair.

I gave him an old lawn tractor today.

It seems to work.

be carefull.... theres a guy out and about kick'n the shit out of lawn mowers.

he doesn't scare me.

The Randimus is feeling generous, based on the relatively shitty tone the board has taken lately.

Here's the deal.

PM me your suggestion for a gift and a recipient.

Maximum amount is $100.

I will make it happen.

I will even entertain donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Funny you should mention that.

My step daughter:

http://www.komennyc.org/site/TR?px=2200086&pg=personal&fr_id=1210&et=IuVyIJViIC1IhB3dac3JrQ..&s_tafId=58043 (http://www.komennyc.org/site/TR?px=2200086&pg=personal&fr_id=1210&et=IuVyIJViIC1IhB3dac3JrQ..&s_tafId=58043)

Something is in the works.

Thanks for the suggestions.

- R.Max

See, the man does have redeeming qualities....

 [thumbsup]

I dont have much, but ill see what I can offer.

adapters I made to mount a buell xb fender to old showa forks, m900  1995 style.

left and right side rearset muffler mount things for 1995 m900. not perfect but usable.

95 m900 swingarm adjusters. 

more when i can think of it.

Thanks Duck-Stew.  I got your PIF today.  [thumbsup]

Was my pleasure M!

A few days ago, I was whining on FaceBook about my terrible, no good, really bad day that started with this:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4926823188_093659d3ec_b.jpg)

The gist of the story: I was late for work, rushing out the gate, trying to get the ST2 on one side of the fence while keeping all the chickens & dogs on the other side of it. I whacked at the sidestand without taking a second to make sure the bike was settled on the stand, turned to close the gate and heard behind me the crunch of the bike hitting the pavement. Scratches on the right mirror, fairings & bar end, but the only real damage was the snapped off brake lever tip.

I do have a spare set of levers that I put on the bike, but they're a pretty gawdawful gold anodized color that just makes me think Vanilla Ice every time I look at them.

A couple of days ago, I come home to a mysterious package on the front porch from MotoWheels -- hmmm, it's a long time 'til my birthday or Christmas...  Open it up and find a brand new brake lever, with shipping docs that show Randimus Maximus as the purchaser and say at the bottom "Can you add a note that this is a 'Ducati Monster Forum Pay-It-Forward gift?"

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4926806674_ac3fca2480_z.jpg)

I'm constantly amazed at the good people who frequent this place, and want to thank Randy (and Jess, who lent a hand in this one) for your amazing, unnecessary, much appreciated generosity.

those two are good people

Item numero dos was just ordered.

 ;D

Wait, wut?

Another PIF gift to another DMFer is in the mail.

Randimus Claus. I'm just sayin'

(http://advice.eharmony.com/data/3/b/3/8/f/86486/love_thread.jpg)

You funny too!    [laugh]

So... chillin on the boat today... as you do... and a "Neon Trees" CD shows up in the mail. No note, no nothing, just a CD in a bubble wrap envelope.

Anyone here know anything about that?  ???

oops.... I forgot to add my billing invoice and SASE




 [laugh]











twas not I

I am not responsible for that one.

Me neither

Mystery solved. Not a DMF'er, sorry for the false alarm. CD's pretty okay, too.  [thumbsup]

Received this from a certain painter....

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Molly/Risers-1024.jpg)

These are jumpstarting my winter work of removing the clip-ons and going for a more upright position on my 1999 M750.  A few more parts are going to be painted black too ~

Thanks dp!!!

JM

he sent you a scratched cowl?  8)

that would make it a scowl

 [laugh]

I have one of those.

This thread has languished for too long.

Someone send me a name and an address and a PIF will go out.

I challenge 5 others to do the same.  It does not have to be a big gift, just something small.

I've got something to send out, got the address months ago.  I'd better get on that.

JM

You too?

Got the items today. 

Will be going out tomorrow.

Hopefully I still have the address!

I've got a donation to make. Just some body for a classic monster. Pm for details!

First member to PM me his/her address gets a year of Motorcycle Consumer News.   [thumbsup]

I got a box in the mail today. Thanks Bick  [thumbsup]

Pics tomorrow, but here is a hint:


 [coffee]

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs995.snc4/76880_1577063077822_1572963983_31324993_2823385_n.jpg)

Wow, that's cool

the last box I got from Bick contained and empty vial of antivenom and a pissed off rattlesnake

Only one of the snakes survived shipping?

[laugh]

Must have sent it UPS. ;D

I don't think it was a DMF'r, but I am posting my thanks here anyway.

Left at the door today-

Multicolored bag of Snooze gloriousness.  [coffee]  [thumbsup]

Thank You, who ever.

That wasn't me but I did send some gifts to some folks out in your neck o' the woods. ;)

Not sure if it was from a DMFer but a new subscription to Maxim started showing up on my doorstep and no one I know directly would have sent this to me...

Merry Christmas, Bick!!!

 8)

Received this a long time ago from Bobspapa...cool addition to the garage.  Thanks, Joel!

(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/billyzoom1/clock.jpg)

I know it may seem ungrateful to wait so long to thank you, but keep in mind that I still haven't sent out thank you cards from my first marriage.  That was 25 years ago.   :D

Thanks again!  Will pass it on. 

Joel II

Thank You DMF Claus!  My smile is big and my eyes are teary.

My SO and family do not understand the DMF and my attachment to it.  Your generosity is proof that good things do come from internet friendships.  Friendship is why we are here every day and send thousands of posts.

This year has been a tough one for so many here. I hope we all find peace, happiness, jobs, and love in the new year.

Mary

[thumbsup]

Whadja get?

Some new reading material was in my mailbox today.

I think I know who it is from, but looking for verification.

Thank You.  [thumbsup]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/001-19.jpg?t=1295585667)


Joel sent Joel a gift for Joels daughters baby.

Thanks Joel  ;D

 [moto]

 :D  Going to have to get one of those for the new addition this summer!!

Thank you Gus for the gift of shellter.   [bow_down]

& thank you & the Mrs.for the shirt....... [thumbsup]

The freakishly tall redhead from PA got Jess and I butterscotch crack

imagine a twinky without the filling and not slimy

bastard

now I have another habit

Thanks to Jeff at Monster Parts for sending me a set of blinkers to "borrow or keep".  [thumbsup]

Unfortunately, I (lightly) kicked one and broke it off a couple months back.  The Rizomas weren't in yet at the time I was ordering a new fender eliminator from him so he was kind enough to include these ones.  They look good but I'll only be using them until I get a set of 4 with the clear lenses.   

Check your mail soon J!  [beer]   

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I've been hit twice now.. MrIncredible send me some cigarillos from Fidel himself and now Triangleforge has sent me a beautiful stack of old Cycle mags each with some older Ducati featured...

aw shucks.

Triangleforge sent me a stack of old motorcycle magazines too.  Some of which included reviews  of the motorcycles featured in the Miscellaneous Cool Italian Bikes thread.   Thanks Brad, I've been enjoying them.

A package from Ducatiz ;D

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm276/hlep2890/003.jpg)

A wonderful surprise with an added bonus.  My wife loves the cool [thumbsup] stamps

THANK YOU [beer]

Received a fifth of Seneca Drums Gin from DesmoDiva a couple weeks ago (been out of town).

Am now enjoying the drunkled-crap out of it!  Woot!  Thx DD!!!!!!

Received a package from Orangelion earlier in the week with several Ducati patches. 

Thanks R.  It was nice to meet you at DIMBY-WC!  [beer]

I got a very pleasant surprise from Krolic today [thumbsup]

My wife got in a mild lowside and bent her foot peg on her Suzuki S40.  Since Krolic is doing a Ryca conversion I asked if he could sell me the peg from his savage.  Today a package arrives with the peg and an additional surprise.  Thanks man!

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/IMAG0088.jpg)

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r212/moore_clan/IMAG0090.jpg)

Again, Thank You Matt.

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/254696_238662532844482_100001022103264_745197_4718375_n.jpg)

Maro received a package from Czaja and her s/o this week.  A onesie with a Seattle scene on it along with a postcard.

Thanks you two!!  :)

I'll post up a pic with him in it.

Recently started receiving Car and Driver, Automobile, Maxim, and Motorcyclist magazines. I didn't sign up for them and the SO said she had nothig to do with it.

A handful of people here have my info but very few else do...

So if it was someone here, thanks. I was beginning to get very short on bathroom reading material.  [thumbsup]

Have you started receiving the Simian NFL Sex Quarterly?  That was mine..

When life kicks you in the teeth and your whole body (and soul) feels like shit all is not lost. 

I got a PIF in the mail today :)

I may be down, but not out. I am hurt, but not bleeding. I may be feeling the cold, but not for long. Soon, my foundation; my feet, will be warm. I expect that warmth will spread to my heart, and then just maybe to my head. 

I got socks!  [clap]  And not just any socks, but super duper socks! The yellow and black of King Kenny and Gator green.  Thanks Joel. It came on a day when I could really use a smile.

(http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/2011-ONeal-Racing-Pro-MX-Print-Socks-Bomber.jpg)

and!

(http://images.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2011-ONeal-Racing-Pro-MX-Print-Socks-Retro.jpg)

Those socks are cool!!!!


 [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

I like how packages find their way in when folks are having crappy days  ;D

i agree  [thumbsup]


i like that too :) perfect timing!

Great socks ;D

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6PExNb3kIc/TpPp9KXz7aI/AAAAAAAACFg/JAExT3lTR2g/s400/p-51_mustang_shark_teeth_nose_2x3.jpg)

That is one hell of a PIF!!! [thumbsup]

Who was that from?

Pappy B

A big thank you to Statler for a great evening of dining & drinking out in Baltimore (I'm here in Charm City in the vain hope that a three day seminar can turn a life-long numerophobe into a high school math teacher) fantastic music by Peter James http://www.reverbnation.com/peterjamesacoustic (http://www.reverbnation.com/peterjamesacoustic), and my first-ever ride in a Ferrari.

Thanks, C,  and take me up on that offer to come visit AZ!

Thank you Stella and Randimus for the package!!

The treats... [drool]

Will rock the visor my next tri....

and Zah Zah played happily with her toy.

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn43/Desmodiva/2011-12-24_15-44-05_528.jpg)

Sort of a "pay it back" since I sent Howie something, but I got two dog book in the mail, which are perfect for my little'uns.  Don't have the camera handy, but here they are:

(http://www.gooddogcarl.com/images/Good_Dog_Carl.jpg)
(http://www.gooddogcarl.com/images/Car_makesa_Scrapbook.jpg)

thanks howie!

Will post pics, eventually, but a HUGE thank you to Elyse for the package we picked up yesterday after our road trip!

Brian pranced around with his new toys and I danced with the fudge (Randimus just shakes his head at us).   ;D

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    [thumbsup]

Pics or it never happened. ;D

The generosity and selflessness of the DMF never ceases to amaze me.

Thanks again to the one, the only, the irreplaceable Mary (Little Monkey Toes) for the iPod Nano she didn't want anymore.  [bow_down]

That thing's been all but surgically attached to my head since it showed up.  [beer]

how do i always miss these posts?? lol
you are welcome for the fudge & brian is welcome for the doggy treats :) ... & randimus, well, im sure he was dancing on the inside  [laugh]

Awesome. Ya'll give me hope.

I LOVE PRESENTS!!! especially completely unexpected ones :) THANKS STELLA!! you are awesome!! & believe me when i say all of the gifts will be used.. the st. patty's glow stick is AWESOME (it's my 2nd favorite holiday behind christmas) thank you thank you thank you!!! :)  :) :) :)

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awesome!

I just opened a box that showed up today! Not exactly sure who sent it. A big THANK YOU to who ever it was  [clap]
I collect Statue Of Liberty memorabilia. I used to have over 200 items. Most were small, tacky, and cheap. I got rid of all except the real collectibles. I was looking at ebay the other day and saw a ring.  Now it is mine  [thumbsup]

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It does not suck to be me! I got another box in the mail today!

Thank you bp and lm for the great gift. I took some IZish cell phone pics but will wait to post here until L gets home and can take a good one.

The creativity and generosity of this group never ceases to amaze me. [thumbsup]

My little head fits perfectly in the new helmet with custom paint job!

 ;D

Anybody know anything about this T-shirt that was in my mailbox?  8)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp231/tazios/photo-191.jpg)



 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D




 [bacon]

[laugh]

That's awesome

Buckethead!   [beer] [beer] [beer]


 ;D

  ???  What?  ???

I know nothing!

 ;)

Packages shipped today.

I went cheap and used ground shipping, just to keep you all in suspense for a few days.  [evil]

Robin: "Who the hell is Lynda Greeley and why is she sending you stuff?!?!"
Me: "Uh...what's the address?"
Robin: "Toyota Motor Sales Blah blah blah XXX YYY etc...Colorado RE: Hunt Personal"
Me: "And who do we know that works for Toyota...?"
Robin: "Oh yeah...and they did just get back from Hawaii didn't they?"

Thanks for the beans guys! I am already drooling thinking of the delicious coffee they will make! Will post up pics when I get myself home!

 ;D

I got one of those little boxes too!  Love me some coffee. I will make a  [coffee] to take to the HOA meeting tonight. The wonderful scent will lull the BOD into submission!

Thanks Randy  [thumbsup] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee] [coffee]

So there was a mysterious box on the porch this afternoon, with a return address from Nueske's Smoked Meats of Wisconsin on it. No one in the house knew anything about it, but it WAS addressed to me. Opened it up, dug past three or four cold packs and uncovered this:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2z44Ilbsjb4/T-0sJiingjI/AAAAAAAAA2I/DOcTvC_6Z9Y/s640/IMG_20120628_174945.jpg)

and a note from Vindingo, mentioning that there was also some wood on the way. I'd knocked out a couple of forged pieces for him, and said it'd be a fair swap if he had some scraps of interesting hardwoods I could use for knife handles.

While applewood was one of the hardwoods I mentioned, I never quite imagined it in this form.

Thanks, Vin, you made my day!!!!

 [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

  [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]



  [bacon]

Thanks to ZLTFUL for these!  [thumbsup]  [drink]  [beer]

I had been lamenting that I missed them when they were released in Colorado, so he sent some from the latest batch that went to Iowa.

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Yesterday's mail!  Thanks James.

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Quite welcome!  ;D

 [coffee] +  [beer]

I posted a photo of a turntable in the Crafty Bastards thread and I get a PM from ZILBERT.

Ryan hooked me up with some super cool speaker wires!  At first I wasn't sure if speaker wires could be cool... yea these look killer! Way better than what I have now.   

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I haven't had time to see if I can hear a difference yet, but I am looking forward to it.

Thank you!

Enjoy them man. I have made a few more sets for friends and I am really beginning to dig them more and more aesthetically and sonically.

Got a package in the mail today.

A big Thank You to the sender. [thumbsup]

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Nice!

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Thanks Bick.

The friendship is for a lifetime bro. Thank you very much. I'm humbled.  [thumbsup]

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I love this place. [clap] [clap] [clap]

me too

Nice!

I tend to cry a lot as of late. Crying tears of joy is a wonderful thing.  I got a box in the mail today from some devious dmfers.

Thank You.

Pics?

Plus a Visa gift card.

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;D

tiz a good place the flounders flounded.

Truer words were never typed. [thumbsup]

 [beer]

LMT is a very deserving recipient!

 [beer]

Hardly. I have my health when so many others don't.
I have a steady paying job when many do not.
Plus i have Lucy.

it aint about what one has or has not....it's about what you is


you is good people lil ms mary

+1

wut?

you .....of all people

Want another reason to love this place? Shortly after she graduated last month, our oldest daughter's college plans got a hearty scrambling, when it simultaneously became apparent that we weren't going to be able to close the funding gap on her first choice school, but her second choice school sent her a very attractive offer. Unfortunately, she's never seen the college, it's on the other side of the country, and the clock is ticking on their financial aid offer.

Later this evening, Statler (whom I've had the pleasure of meeting just once, an evening in Fells Point that I largely remember) is meeting her at the airport. His family is giving her a place to stay, taking her off to her college tour & a bit of a look at the town that will likely be her home for the next four years.

I want to give a big public thank you both to him for such generosity, and to him & his fellow flounders for creating a place that attracts such amazing folks.

THANK YOU

For a lawyer, he's a pretty alright guy.  [thumbsup]

+ 1  [clap]

A big thanks to the person that donated to this cause in my name

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=63818.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=63818.0)

:)

Bad day turned good!

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No note, but I can guess who it came from. Thank you Randy and Polly [thumbsup]

 [laugh] [laugh]

 [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

it's kind'a funny how stuff seems to arrive when you are deep in the middle of a craptastic day.


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Gracias Ryan!!! [thumbsup]

Well, this is the first pif ive ever gotten and I got a set as well!!

These are amazing!  Almost too nice to use.

Thanks!!!!!! [beer]

 [clap]  Yay to random acts of surprise and kindness   [thumbsup]

I'm sick as hell at he moment and working anyway. It was a nice thing to come home to.

You are both most welcome. Now go pick up some  [bacon] and get to choppin'!  [beer]

Chopping?  I dunno...  I kinda want to hang these on the wall [bow_down]

I got a set also. Arrived today.

They're beautiful.

It looks like the knives will be spared the abuse of the granite counter tops in the new house. ;D

My wife would cry to hear you are using your knives on granite. Glad I could save the knives...  [laugh]

There are no countertops in the new house yet...prolly a good thing. ;D

Thanks for the retreat brochure MrFry!   [laugh]

I got some superfly Astar boots in da mail yesterday. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Thanks BP, they should be able to make someone happy and I plan on following through on our discussion. ;D


Stay tuned.

My 4th of July tradition for about 5 years now.

Taking flowers and time to visit LMT's mom.

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My sisters and I thank you!  I hope to make it there myself one day.

I really need to call the cemetery and ask about the lack of grass.

There was grass.  It looked like the had just mowed and weed wacked, and the ground is pretty dry.

It's going to be a very special Whiskey Wednesday.

So special that is is starting on Tuesday!

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Thanks, Joel. [thumbsup] [beer]

I buy it from a place that always asks for your name. It's the only stuff I buy from them, so they must think I'm some sort of ocd alcoholic [laugh]


down a shot for me  [shot]

No shooting of this stuff.  I am savoring every smooth sip. [thumbsup]

That is the way to drink it. I need to get a new bottle.

How many sips? ;D

All of them. ;D

How was it Bick?
looks tasty...

Thanks to bp and lm, we have another bottle in our collection.  [beer]

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Can't wait to try it.

Sweet!   [shot]

There's a little bit of that left here too.

I'm told it's good.

Don't nobody tell the USPS. I told them it was water. [evil]

I always tell um it's maple syrup.   8)

'cept there is no water to ship out of CA.

I told them I work for Nestlé's

That does look tasty...

I figured I'd post in this thread to make people that don't go to GMF aware of a great opportunity to PIF.

One of our own could use a hand. He got messed up and is facing a long row to hoe.

To anyone that can help please do. It's the DMF way...It will make a difference.

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=72148.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=72148.0)

Wonder who sent this? ;D

Thanks!

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Got something very nice in the mail.  [thumbsup]

Thank You!!!

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Gracias Mario!

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The shirt will proudly be worn whilst on vacation next week, and in true hooligan form, I shall find a worthy place on the Isle of Sint Maarten on which to place one of the stickers. (With photographic evidence)

That's got to be the smallest timing belt I've ever seen...

 ;D

Oh hellz yeah!   8)

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I was whining about the electrical gremlins my trackbike was experiencing and look what showed up!

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It might take both of them...mounted on the ecu :P

Thanks howie..

I love this site. :) [thumbsup] [beer] [bacon] [bow_down]

Always have, always will (even though owning and riding is on a temporary pause).


In typical PIF fashion, one Flounder and several other hooligans SO KINDLY helped my sister, a teacher in Hamilton Michigan, with her fund-raising efforts that benefit her class.

I can't tell you how amazing and kind and caring and generous I think, (I KNOW!) each of you are.  

A text my sister just sent me:  "I have an autistic child starting on Monday who will totally benefit from the items in my project that all of your motorcycle friends donated to!"


THANK YOU on behalf of my sis and her lil ankle-biting 3rd graders!!!!!  

mmmmmwwaaahhh!   ;)

I had a suprise in my mailbox today.   [thumbsup]

I will enjoy the photos and article.

More places add to the bucket lists of trips.  [evil]

Thank you.

I got a box in the mail today.....   Coffee, a new mug, socks, spices and more! Photos later.

Thank you DMFer  [thumbsup]   [coffee] [coffee] in the am  [bow_down]

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Enjoy

There was an appearance by someone at my Denver office today with a package of "Black Rifle SS Silencer Smooth" coffee beans.

I'm sorry I missed the messenger but thank you!

Coincidentally, yesterday I gave away an opened package of a very light roast to the receptionists that I didn't care fore.  Nice to have a timely replacement.

Again, thank you [Bicks!  It's been FOREVER since I've seen you – sorry to have missed!].

:) [coffee] [thumbsup]

Enjoy! [coffee]

All I had time for was a drop & run.  I thought both of the receptionists were very nice!

Well heads up next time for a few more minutes (provided I'm even in).

Yes, both of those women are amazingly cool and smart and helpful.  We're lucky to have them (and they're nuts for staying).

Thnx again!   [thumbsup] [coffee]

When your friends include generous folks, bored quarantiners, DMF denizens & talented watercolorists - sometimes all wrapped up in a single friend - this kind of thing happens:

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Thanks, Joel, for giving me more charisma & character on paper than I've ever had in real life.