Ducati Monster Forum

As previously discussed, I am proud to announce the ruin of my house

er...

I am hosting West Coast DIMBY, which is going to ROCK!  (Be there or SUCK.)

Official start time:  Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10:30am

Meet at: 15434 Doris Ct., Moorpark, CA 93021

Friday (Optional and Tentative, basically we wing it):
Anyone that wishes to arrive early is welcome to join in the fun Friday night with pizza, beer, and movies, however LIMITED ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE so book early [by PM-ing me], bring a sleeping bag (and/or tent) and hope you find a place to sleep.

Saturday [Tentative Schedule]:
O-Dark-Thirty: Breakfast will be served at my place prior to riding out for anyone here and hungry...for [bacon] &  [coffee].  There will also be a briefing at 10:15am on the ride for the day.  Ride starts at 10:30, ready or not.   [moto]  We're headed up Ojai way and we'll be stopping for lunch there, with waypoints in between, of course.  Then back to my place for BBQ, Booze, Live Music, the Bacon Olympics, and Drunken Debauchery...er...good clean fun, until the wee hours.

Sunday [again, Tentative Schedule, depending upon hangover status]:
Breakfast ride departs at 9:30-ish or so...kinda...[no breakfast provided at my house, folks].  Short ride to breakfast, longer rides after or head out from there.  No overnight lodging available--I'm a college student now and have school on Monday.  Seriously...   [cheeky]

ALSO, prizes given for:   [bow_down]

• Furthest distance riden to arrive at WCDIMBY '09
• Prettiest Monster
• Ugliest Monster
• Best Non-Monster
• Best Gear (look sexy now!)
• Winner of Bacon Olympics

To assist in covering breakfast, BBQ, Bacon Olympics, beer, the cost of the prizes, utilities, "disturbing the peace", and other infractions, please feel free to donate what you can upon arrival.  Driveway/Back Yard parking is available for up to 35 bikes.  Back and front yards available for tents.

Local to SoCal & an experienced rider?  PM me, dammit!  I need help!   [laugh]  BBQ chef, ride leaders and sweepers, bacon chef, etc., etc. (tbd).

One more thing: MUST LOVE DOGS AND CATS.  I have 3 dogs and 2 cats.  If you're allergic, man up and get a shot.   ;D

See you all there!

 [thumbsup]


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OKAY!

I finally got some news worth posting:

We are definitely IN for the Guy Webster Motorcycle Museum in Ojai on Saturday!     

Many vintage race bikes, mostly Italian, and many many Ducati's as well!  The museum won't be having a special 'Open House', but it will be opened up by Guy himself just for our crew!  (motley as it may be  )

Here's a list of 'I will make it' attendee's in NO particular order: 
(if you're on this list and can't make it, PM 'Duck-Stew' or 'River' and we'll remove you & visa-versa if you're not and need to be)

River  (obviously)
Duck-Stew  (see above)
bobspapa
lilysmama
trouble OUT
bozcorob
SloDuc (mid Saturday onward)
ghostface
Tiavenger
monstergf
Speeddog +1
Fox
MrFry - Cycles & +1  OUT. 
DEVO!
jakem696
silvy1200  OUT.
TazioS
Bick
Bomberhead OUT.
almazing
grandpa nate  (might possibly show up as he's reasonably excited about it....)
DantheMan  OUT. 
HisDucness
MichaelMoore +1
Spidey  OUT. 
petemg
Enzo
MostroBelle
vindingo  OUT.
m9hundo
LaZee
classicR
shaft900ss
Rich B.
Brian P. + 1
Brian H.
Ryan P.
Mikki V.
Steve H.
Steve
Jerry & Shannon
Jeff G.
Jonathan S2R
Steve E.
wark
MAXdb +2
Dopamine
loyalizer
Helen & Dave
Richard and Jeannie
Frank

If the camping/tent thing ain't your bag, here's the hotel info again (this isn't all of them, nor can we FHE recommend them...these are just a few YMMV)

Some of you have asked for information on the hotels in the area, so for everyone who's interested in getting a room, here you go:

Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley: www.grandvistasimi.com (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) - (805) 583-4000
Best Western Posada Royale Hotel and Suites in Simi Valley: www.posadaroyale.com (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) - (805) 584-6300
Courtyard Ventura Simi Valley: marriott.com - (805) 915-5000
Holiday Inn Express Simi Valley: www.hiexpress.com (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) (http://) - (877) 863-4780

The above hotels are within 10 minutes of my house and decent to nice.


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SATURDAY ROUTE!

Starting from Rivers' place @ 10:30 (which means btw that we're LEAVING then...  Plan on being here @ 10am to check your bike over, prep your gear and attend the mandatory ride briefing.)

We'll be taking the 23 towards Fillmore breaking off on some smaller roads which become South Mountain Road into Santa Paula.
After a small meet-up and helmet count, we're off up the 150 to Ojai & Guy Websters Museum ( [moto] ).
This route should take us an hour (+/- 5min) so that will put us at Guy's around 11:30am.  This portion of the ride is about 40 miles.
We're having lunch brought to Guy Websters from a local sub shop (likely Jersey Mike's) so we'll eat there and talk motos and such.
After museum-ing and eating and froliking like school children (Hi bobspapa!) until around 1pm-ish, we're off to  [moto] again after gassing up.

Up the amazing 33 north for roughly 40 miles to Lockwood Valley Road.  There's a ranger station nearby with a large parking lot where we'll regroup and take 10 to rest our buns.  We should be to the ranger station around 2pm btw.  The 33 is an amazing road with breath-taking vistas if you haven't done it...  From there, we'll take Lockwood Valley Road into Frazier Park which is about 34 miles.  We'll gas up in Frazier Park & begin the return leg of the trip.  We should be into Frazier Park nearing 3pm.

We're on the Super-suck-slab US 5 (yuk!  :P) for 4 miles (no other route) and then we break off onto the 138 towards Palmdale, over to Pine Canyon road for 18 miles and then a right turn on Lake Hughes road for another 22.  We get back onto the super-suck 5 for 3 miles until we exit onto the 126 (nice winding 4-lane hwy) for 19 miles and then back onto the 23 towards Moorpark.  All told, it will be a long day but we'll be making gas, restroom, and break-stops to well break it up...

A detailed printed copy of the route with notes (cow grates, stream fjordings, etc) will be provided @ the ride briefing meeting (that's why it's mandatory) so don't fret it if the above seems a touch vague...

Riders will be broken up into two groups (possibly 3 if we have a HUGE turnout).  The 'A' group will go first and will run a bit more of a brisk pace but keep in mind that these are public roads and that while riding the route yesterday, we encountered farm equipment, semi's blocking the road, patches of road replaced by gravel, streams that had to be fjorded, rocks, gravel, silt, lane closures, stupids in cages,  [leo]'s, wild animals, and a small brush fire on the side of the road.

The 'B' groups will go after the 'A' group by about 10 minutes so as not to bunch up.  'B' group will run a more mellow pace but will still average slightly over the speed limit.

Riders are free to choose the group they want to ride in, but ULTIMATELY YOU are responsible for your safety, carrying proper insurance, riding within your own limits, making sure you don't run out of gas, your bike is in good working order, etc... 

Total Saturday mileage will be around 210 miles BTW.

Any ride you return from safely is a good one and we really want to have a good ride!

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SUNDAY ROUTE!

Sunday is an optional ride depending on how nutty-coo-coo we get Saturday night...

Leave River's house whenever really (no set time) and head out on the 118 slab out till it dead-heads into the 210 (this is a 26 mile freeway slab ride).  Turn east (right) onto the 210 freeway to the Sunland Blvd exit.  Down about a mile to Oro Vista and turn LEFT (there's a 7-11 on the corner).  Oro Vista becomes Big Tujunga Canyon Rd and you go about 12 miles on that to Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd (or 9-mile as it's called).  Turn right onto Upper-Big-T go for 9-miles of bliss to Angeles Crest Highway (the 2).  Turn left onto the 2 and head to Newcombs Ranch Inn for B'fast/lunch/what-have-you.  This is about a 65 mile one-way trip but I haven't mapped it all out yet.  You'll likely need gas in Sunland as if you run out on the 'hill'...yer screwed!

After that, you're free to ride wherever...Pro Italia is nearby in Glendale if you want to check those guys out.  There are also a few other side-routes you could take on the way back to River's...  (Santa Susana Pass is a good quick one...)  It's basically open from there.

hmm.. I'm a maybe.  That's my birthday weekend tho.. gotta clear it with the wife.


Andy

1.OK...I'm a retard but what does DIMBY stand for?   ???
2.Sounds like a hoot will try to make it.  ;D

DIMBY= Ducati In My Back Yard

1st annual was held last summer at Nates place in NH.

Glad to see someone doing one here... since Fry has been dropping the ball. 

Me and monstergf are a maybe.....   depends on some.... stuff  [evil]

If I have recovered enough from the cross country drive, I might come. And of course if I go, Mother might show up too depending on work and such.

time to stock up on.....

(http://www.cat-health-behavior.com/images/cat-urine-removal.jpg)

 [laugh]

boy's gotta mark his territory  [thumbsup]

so........ I would run,( if I were you) if'n you ever hear him singing or humming "my girl" by the Temptations.

Got it!  ;D

I call shenanigans on a left coast DIMBY  ;D

Oh no Baby...  It's real and it's happenin'. 
[thumbsup] 
[moto] 
[drink] 
[sleep]
[coffee] 
[moto]
[drink]  [drink]  [drink]
[puke] 
[sleep]
[bang]
[coffee] 
[moto]
[go home]

and in that order (roughly...)

Hang on there I am working on replying to all of the other 8 posts!  ;D

I can't help it if you're slow....

 [laugh]

The smiley rendition is hysterical BTW

What are high and low temps there in April? 

(asks the girl from AZ with low tolerances for cold (http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u178/shemonster_01/coldsmilie.gif))

According to weather.com for Moorpark, the average high and low in April is 74 and 46.

Any awards for shortest distance travelled ;)

I noticed the giant receptacle out front


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3193851075_691f656e34_o.jpg)


Is this for the ugliest Monster or just the drunkest attendee

I should be able to make this DIMBY.  ;D

is Toasty going to be able to make an appearance?

HOT DIGGITY DAMN!!!

dont think that gets you guys out of an appearance at DIMBY East >:(

Already saving up money for that sweetpea. We just need some dates.  [thumbsup]

huh?
i figured you and mom would attend as a couple...

Here you go:


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3195177610_a64d9069c6.jpg)

^^^ mmmm, Medjools. ;D

His work isn't as flexible with time off dates. And for Nate's DiMBY, if its in the fall, hurricanes are always a possibility so he'd get caught up with that. But I'm going to see if we can't both make these.  [thumbsup]


Oh thanks!  [laugh]

As the long distance rider winner from DIMBY1.0, I am tempted to ride to WCDIMBY to take the title and wave it in your faces.

;D

Interesting...

I shall keep an eye on this.

I'm in for this too! Cara-ride from San Diego anyone?

dammit man! i've been busy!

...and have you seen my house? where the hell am i going to fit everybody?!

3,044 miles door to door.

I'm thinking about it.

It's a long ride...

you might consider some clothes.

Hoping to make this!!!

go for it ML  [thumbsup] [moto] [bow_down]

stay ahead of charlie  ;)

naked?

According to Google Maps, I have managed to live someplace that's 28 hrs from DIMBY West and 27 hrs from DIMBY East. Fun times.
 [laugh]

you sooooo............missed my joke :-\

I'm not very bright herm. Speak slowly and preferably draw pictures next time k?

He was using yet another meaning of "dates" ;)

Yeah, I got it after he pointed it out.

Gimme anything involving subnets and proxies and I'm good. Humor? Fail.  [laugh]

that means there's a need for a Dimby Middle  ;)

Indeed there is.

I admit he does live farther away.

So. . .

to win. . .

Id have to ride to his place, then ride to WCDIMBY with him.

;D

tempting... I always wanted to do PCH from here down.

No prize for longest flight ???

River!  Have you lost hold of your senses?  What are you 38 going on 16 WOhoW house party ... [drink] (.... your a brave woman) (joking!)

I might just go for a ride .... its tempting. [moto]

... now how do I fit a tent on a monster (.... that's a rhetorical question; its already been done.)

River,

If my stars align correctly, I'll be there.  Just have to get a few things in order.  Sounds like a blast.  Can I make tentative reservations now?  How u been?  Where u been?  Going back 2 school?

I might be up for this. I've been meaning to do a ride saying hey to old friends in Arroyo Grande along the way, so this might be a perfect excuse to do it.

There is.  It's called DiTR.

Do we need to change the name?

Colorado might be the middle of nowhere, but it ain't the middle of the country.
 ;)

Shouldn't the Left Coast version be called

Ducatis In River's Back Yard

Or is that a derby ;D

I'm pretty sure we have better roads than one finds around Lebanon, Kansas.  :P

Kansas probably has plenty of onramps  :P

Well, like we said the other day, ya'll set a date and I'll be there.

...and little else.

where you coming from?
I live in San Luis

now i need to figure out how to strap a tent, sleeping bag, and girlfriend to the monster at the same time

Are you going to ride out there?
Or fly fly?

Thats about 50 miles from Downtown L.A.! I am in for the ride and the  [bacon] sign me up

This gathering sounds like the type of group that Guy Webster would schedule a museum tour for. Anyone thought of contacting him?  It's in Ojai and is a great pre or post 33 ride stop. I've done the tour once. Pretty amazing collection. Beautiful grounds.

Here's the link if River chooses: http://guywebster.com/home/contact

I'm in :D.  I just gotta figure out how to strap a tent and a sleeping bag on the monster :-\.  maybe I can stretch her out a little. Lol...
Anyone from San Diego want to cuise up with me?

Jake

Put them on the rear seat, cross ways.

Use lots of bungee cords.

It works ;D

Box it all up and call FedEx.

Thats cheating.



And also a great idea.

I wanna see the UPS guy chuck a monster

Oh, they'll find a way

Both FedEx'd and UPS'd tents/luggage will be accepted in advance of showing up.  HOWEVER, you will be responsible for getting to a local UPS/FedEx shop for return shipment.

Thank you for your support!

I did this on a moto trip once. I had the shipper (Aim Mail Center) print me a return ticket and he scheduled the pick up at the hotel for me. So I just repacked it, taped it closed, put the return ticket on the box, and left it at the hotel check in counter. It was home before I was.

That's really good I dea. I'll look into that.

now, now...
dont forget salina
 :P

A mile-long grain elevator and a Flying J truck stop with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet?

saving the date! 3 hour ride north from my place!  [beer]

Me too. I'd settle for seeing a monster in a FedExvelope.

I'm in for sure.

Shouldn't that be Moto-van ;D

I like that word.  :)

cool! that makes 4 from san diego!

That's what I was tihnking when I wrote it! Fubar from weisse beer. Anyhow, save me a lawn spot. I know how to pitch/carry a tent. I just need a toilet from time to time unless you really want me to get all outdoorsmanish!  [bacon]

Will the ladies be continuing the tradition of bikini jello wrestling?

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u53/devo357/2005_10_23_jello.jpg)

Is that not the sole reason Ducati makes these?
(http://www.advancedmotorsports.com/v/vspfiles/photos/98694102-2.jpg)

Awesome. ;D    I'm sure there'll be more.

pics please.

please

please

please

please

 ;D

There was a pic of a person wearing one in Ouray a few years back...

Hope DucMouse and Mojo don't mind their Ducati bikini shots being posted here:

Ouray 2007:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/ouray013.jpg)

Ouray 2008:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/Ducati%20in%20the%20Rockies/100_3960.jpg)

Oh, and here is how I load my tent and camping gear on the Monster:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/100_3391.jpg)

Use of bathroom?  Yes, of course.
Dibs on a lawn spot?  You got it!!!  [thumbsup]

See you ...um... here!  [moto]

ok whos up for a week or two trip up and down the west coast ....

... first problem is chatting with ol mother nature and getting her to promiss sun ....

... looking for non Interstate I-5 asphalt & twisties ...

Starting in noth of Wa State  ....

Shortie has pics floating around somewhere.

Hi All!

Thanks for posting up.  You've got the rules for shipping stuff to and from my place.  I have lawn/sleeping space reservations for everyone who has posted or PM'd so far.  I have 2.5 baths and I'll work out a use schedule for showers for those who want one...or who are asked to please take one.   ;D

DuckStu is contacting Guy Webster (apparently he's met him before) to see about setting up some time to go through his museum on the way through Ojai.  Great idea!

As for bikini jello wrestling...I really don't know what to say about that.  "I'm not responsible for any injuries or harassment issues arising from this activity," comes to mind.   ;D  Seriously, I'm not. 

Let me know if any of you have any other ideas we might incorporate.  I appreciate your support.  See you all here!   [thumbsup]

If I do make it, I would be up for a trip up the twisties to the Bay Area, then head back east via Hwy 50.

Stop by our new place. ;D

Suggestion:  Jello wrestling sounds fun and all; but at a more practicle level; and not to be overstepping the bounds of being a guest and all; but a hot tub is always fun; and maybe it was the previous pics of one; I'v been to yard party where they've rented one; I'll chip in (5$/person?)... or maybe you have one already?!  Just a thought. [popcorn]

Sounds like an interesting idea.   [thumbsup]  I'll look into that.

Some of you have asked for information on the hotels in the area, so for everyone who's interested in getting a room, here you go:

Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley: www.grandvistasimi.com - (805) 583-4000
Best Western Posada Royale Hotel and Suites in Simi Valley: www.posadaroyale.com - (805) 584-6300
Courtyard Ventura Simi Valley: marriott.com - (805) 915-5000
Holiday Inn Express Simi Valley: www.hiexpress.com - (877) 863-4780

The above hotels are within 10 minutes of my house and decent to nice.

Let me know if any of you need help with anything else!   :D

There's also a new Coutyard off 101 in Newbury Park that's pretty nice, I stay there often.

I'm sorry Riv, I won't be able to make it.  :-\

I've been trying to ride for longer distances.  Last weekend, I did the 2 1/2 hours (and back) to Fresno as a warm up.  Hopefully my butt cheeks will toughen up enough for the long ride down.  It's on my calendar.

Hugs to you River.

Make sure there are no "unattended campfires" [leo] in the backyard.  And that means you Mr. BozcoRob!! [bang] ;D  Maybe we can hire the "KWiZ" to serve beverages. [drink]

Is he anything like this?

(http://www.duffnstuffracing.com/duffman.jpg)

Your underage son is 'Goin All Over Da Place' getting us beverages...

(inside joke)

Hi all!

Here's the update:

We are starting to get ramped up for the big affair.  I don't have an answer on the motorcycle museum in Ojai yet but am confident that it will be one of our waypoints on the big ride.  I have also started logging requests for camping/sleeping space and so far, so good.  (Yes, I'm a geek with an Excel spreadsheet.  Sue me.  ;D)

Just to clarify a few points:
*If we run out of space you'll either need to a) find someone with a sleeping bag who is willing to share with you, or b) find another place to stay.
I will ask for a final head count around March to make sure we are going to be okay on space and let you know if you need to find another place to hang.  I'm keeping tabs on a first-come first-served basis.
*Please make sure you get your bikes and gear checked out prior to heading to my place.  (Yes, I've been accused of sounding like my mother.   :o)  I know it sounds like a silly request that goes without saying, but I'm just sayin'...
*Also, please be aware that this is an ADULT party.  You must be at least 18 or older to attend.  This is mainly because I don't want to get arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor...or for any other reason, for that matter.

That's ok!  I'll see you in February!  Looking forward to it.   ;)


Thanks for that, Trouble!  You're right--it's nice and relatively close.


Great!  Looking forward to seeing you then.  Hugs to you too!

Have a nice afternoon/evening/day all!

 [beer]

River

an ADULT party?

i am so there!

Well MonsterGF and I are good to go, so plan on us too.  [thumbsup]

I'm interested, but cant commit until it gets closer. I can cuddle with Duck-Stew if you run out of room. Has he been reserved yet?

ditto for us as well

Four person tent to save space? 

Me thinks you're going to need to clear that with River, Dan.   ;)
























 (Which doesn't mean that it's fine by me mind you.  [laugh])

Things are coming together, so reserve a tent spot for me!

Space in truck/trailer from CO is available.

I'm keen on the west coast road trip idea, but I'm not necessarily comitted due to work.  I'll have to see what my schedule is like by mid March.  After some consideration of distance ... some 2000 miles ... I may trailer the duc in a 6X10, that could accomidate at least 1 more if not 2 bikes depending on how they were loaded ... then again ... I could be convinced to go the distance on a Duc but would be avoiding the interstates ....one pm reminded me that superslabbing is no fun ....

... suggestions; intrested parties, let me know .... Cheers Dave

Truck it down to the Bay Area, ride down 1 to the party.

Good idea!; that may get me out of the North West spring showers and on to some twisties ... :)!

Big +1!!!

Is Moorpark anywhere near Hollister?  This could be troub...er, fun.  Do we get bacon name tags ?

Near as in the same state, yes.   :P


they are about 300 miles apart.

River - truly wish I could attend.  Put a mark in the 'No' box for me.   

This is a great group, and how generous of you to offer to host all of us!! 

Pleas post pics for thos of us that weren't there, and for those who wer, but can't remember!!!

Here's hoping silentbob brings the big rig out for this event. [thumbsup]

Or you can
1. ride to the event [thumbsup]
2.buy this from me
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2851646704_f5742fc06a.jpg)
3. haul you and 20 or 30 of your closest friends and their bikes home ;D

lm and myself  should be there

I started planning my trip down there in my head, but realized that I will have class  [bang]

That fact could make you unique in the group ;D








jk ;)

[laugh]

Damn, we were this || close to having some class at the shindig.

Perhaps someone will wear a shirt with buttons and we'll be OK.

 ;D

BTW, can't you just ditch?

Not to worry, Nick.  If I can make it, I'll be sure to wear my formal man-thong, instead of a ratty everyday one. 

I knew we could count on someone to lift things up to the next level.  [laugh]

Oh my!  Why won't the visual leave my head!!! 

AAAAAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!   

[runs screaming from the room to go poke eyes out with a hot knife]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/DIMYIWC.jpg?t=1236613263)

did somebody say.... "sleepover"    [evil]

ROFLMAO!!!!  OMG that's funny... (  [laugh] )^1000!!!

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/DIM.jpg?t=1236637946)

revised   [laugh]

 :o



... very creative mind joel ....ha ha (nerviuos) ...  revised I may not attend ... oh but this is Cali not Tx ... [moto]

 [clap] for Joel--I love both versions, but the revised one has a certain charm...

 [laugh]

DuciD03, hope there's slightly more than a snowball's chance in hell that you can make it.   ;D

http://www.cafepress.com/westcoastdimby (http://www.cafepress.com/westcoastdimby)

this just in......

one for the east too   [laugh]

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/ki.jpg?t=1236700095)

where in socal is this? and am i invited?  :D

It's in Moorpark (a.k.a. Simi Valley west). 

Are you invited?!?  Yes.  You are officially invited (so is everyone who wants to come!)  [evil]

186 mi – about 2 hours 58 mins (up to 4 hours 20 mins in traffic)

not bad. im think i might be there. :D

Would I risk my invitation to WCDIMBY should I not have a Ducati at the time?

The KTM Duke 690 is looking quite good to me. At least it's european.

You're welcome no matter what scoot you're on!

We would change the name, but the T-shirts are already available so that's out...  Besides,

WCDAOMOBIMBY is just too damn long!  ;D

(west coast ducatis and other makes of bikes in my back yard)

(http://www.mykleenextissue.com/store/images/uploaded/designs/b1c33cd8-154d-4866-bc5d-0fdffe526b03_back.png?1874602124)


ha ha.... you can make custom Kleenex boxes   [laugh]

Box are round now?

Well Pi are square - what did you expect ;)

Can we just call it BIMBY?

'cause that's just funny all by itself.  [laugh]

This is getting really close.  :D   Where all the San Diego peeps at?  Am I the only one doing this? [moto]

i'm sure ghostface, trouble and myself will be joining you. haven't heard if silentbob is going?

Well jesus man, do you expect silentbob to say anything? Sheesh!

If I can get some time off I'll bring the big blue truck.  It now has a covered wagon on the back.  We could bring 6 people in the cab with their bikes in back and have room to sleep 6 in the back when we unload the bikes.

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Jeez-that you? I had no idea you were only a foot taller than IZ.....

Yeah, and I drove the truck 1000 miles on a flat tire just like IZ.

I always figured he flattened his tires so he could tippy-toe his bike.

I gotta try that.  Maybe I can ditch the stiletto heels.

I'm kind of an outsider here and probably should keep quiet, but...bringing bikes in a truck?  Really bad form.  Just sayin...

But you must be joking because that old thing could never make it from IB to Hollister.

I'm furiously editing this post trying to get out of trouble.....................................

Now here is a  real truck.


(http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z312/Langanobob/th_FWDDecemberS.jpg)

Well some of us have bikes that would require a tire change after that many freeway miles (especially IZ).  Plus we need tents, sleeping bags, clothes, beer, etc.  This is a bike transport and tent in one.  The freeway ride is boring and tiresome on a sport bike.  These aren't Harleys.  Riding the twisties is what we want to do.

This looks like an interesting event. I'm definitely down to join, but I don't know how I can fit a sleeping bag and clothes on my Monster. The foreseen drunken debauchery sounds badass though!

Get some bags?!? 

Get some bungee cords?!?

Or...UPS/FedEx the stuff here before you leave!  (You *will* be responsible for the shipment back to your own address though...)

backpack...

Almazing, You can ride up with us. We might have 5 or 6 going from San Diego.

Jake.

Just found out that my kid has a double header on that Saturday, so now I am unable to join in.   :( :(

Have fun and take lots of pictures.

PM sent to River.

This is how I got to Monterey and back...

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp231/tazios/BigSur6-1.jpg)
..plus a backpack..

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp231/tazios/100_0104.jpg)

The backpack rested on the sleeping bag, so my chst was resting on the tank bag.  It was actually quite comfortable, despite what it sounds like.  No weight from the backpack, and more forward weight got me through to corners quicker...  I was actually able to ride pretty aggressively.   [thumbsup]

 ... difficult to mount saddle bags with the high mounts ... like on a bicycle; you really want to get the weight as low as possible; a heavily weighted backpack is not good; A)- its tiring; I try to avoid a backpack at all costs B) it makes you top heavy C) it restricts your shoulder movements; not saying I have an answer here; with you pipe setup your limited as to how you can load; I have a tailbag that would work with your setup and you might be able to get rid of the backpack ... or use FedEx; it would be worth it ...

safer to drive a cage home when your hung over ....  ;)

.... and the reality is that after an all day ride on a duc I'm tiered and sore .... so to ride down on a super slab; ride the next day and ride home very tiered and hug  .... hummm ... I've done some weekend trips and the second day is always .... "intresting" .... to sit on the seat ...

Yeah, that's why I went the backpack route... Damn high mounts!  [roll]  ;D
   I actually didn't have much weight in the pack, just an ultralight tent and a change of clothes.  This was my first ever overnight trip, and my longest time spent on the bike at that point.  (i had been riding for just under a year at that point.)  Still, for a n0ob like me, I didn't find it too constricting.  Then again, I didn't know any better!   ;)

  The pack is a Lowe Alpine Mountain Attack ND40.  It's designed for freedom of movement through the shoulders.  It's meant to be worn while climbing vertical - near vertical rock or ice.  REALLY Comfortable, but I wouldn't be wearing it for a spirited day trip through the twisties. 

What tail bag do you have? I'm interested! [thumbsup]

I am down to two cans of pea soup, so it is time for another trip out to Buellton.

A side trip to Moonpark would work.

(oh, and Bump)

Lowen pack sounds good; I'v worn packs on my bike and perfer to go nude so to speak.

Tail bag is an inexpensive Crotec; not the best quality but its expandable and the right price; I use it with a cargo net overtop; the zippers are knowen to open and arnt the best quality; its compatable with there sport saddlebags that work with an 03 800 DSS; you might be able to get some saddle bag frames made for your highmounts.  The whole setup was about 160 and works for a weekends worth of camping stuff.  I'll see if I can find more detailed info; wish I had a pic to share.  When rolling you wouldnt know the bags were there.  Cheers Dave

It turns out that I only have a couple of absolute rules I go by and one of them is to never post anything on the internet when my BAC is over 0.000000001%.  The night I made that post about it being bad form to be trailering or trucking bikes I'd been on the road all day in a car, was tired and got into the Demon Rum [drink].  It's really none of my business whether any one trailers their bike.

OK!  We're about a month away and we're in need of a head count.  Nothing terribly exact but something to base our purchases on. 
(read as: we don't want to underpurchase beer & bacon.)

Also, if you haven't heard about the Bacon-Olympics, check it out here:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=21230.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=21230.0)

Post up if you're planning on attending and if you'll need room to pitch a tent here (yeah, yeah, yeah....no jokes about tent-pitching, K?).  [thumbsup]

no offence taken dude!  [beer]

SO and I will be there
will need tent space - but may be sharing with TiAvenger?

Don't forget your DIMBY-wear!

http://www.cafepress.com/westcoastdimby (http://www.cafepress.com/westcoastdimby)

I already RSVP'd to River. I'm there for sure.

Thanks Dave!  [thumbsup]
I'll check it out.

See you at DIMBY-West...

-Ryan   [moto]  [bacon]

i know hotels have been discussed in this thread but as i am at work i don't have time to dig for the info.  i will be leaving phoenix sat morning and leaving sun morning.  short and sweet.  thank for any info

Hiya!  Here's the information you are looking for below:


Hope to see you here!!!   :D

hotel reserved.  let the games begin!...in about 3 weeks or so  [thumbsup]

Band is booked!   [thumbsup] 

And they are fabulous!

Can't wait to see you all here.

 [clap]

Do I need to re-RVSP for a tent spot? Also, is there a group ride up from San Diego?

IN save me a patch of grass

I'm in. I live 10 minutes away so I don't think I'll need the patch o grass to lay my weary head.

Ghostface,  I believe there's a few of us from SD going to the WIMBY. I'm up for a group ride with you if nobody else shows up.

Jake

Nice. PM sent.

BS, you two better show up no excuses. ;D

Unfortunately I'll be on the east coast when this occurs.  :'(

THAT sounds like an excuse to me [laugh] [laugh]

Sorry we won't get to see you both there

i might have to rescind my previous statement - we are moving into a new house that week and the schedule is pretty tight.

Hope everyone has fun and takes lots of pictures!

booo.......

I'm a strong probably. I'll know for sure next week [drink]

Jer

I'll be driving down from Bako. Probably sleep in the hatchback

I really don't know why I am posting this...kinda redundant...I CAN'T make the beast with two backsING WAIT TO RIDE OUT FOR DIMBY!!!!  I have got to lay off the god damn coffee or least keep down to 2 cups in the morning.






carry on
that is all

Now I needs me a T-shirt!   ;D

Let the countdown begin. [thumbsup]

10

Not to Earth day silly. ;D

OKAY!

I finally got some news worth posting:

We are definitely IN for the Guy Webster Motorcycle Museum in Ojai on Saturday!  [thumbsup]  [moto]

Many vintage race bikes, mostly Italian, and many many Ducati's as well!  The museum won't be having a special 'Open House', but it will be opened up by Guy himself just for our crew!  (motley as it may be  [evil])

Here's a list of 'I will make it' attendee's in NO particular order: 
(if you're on this list and can't make it, PM me and I'll remove you & visa-versa if you're not and need to be)

River
Duck-Stew
bobspapa
lilysmama
trouble
bozcorob
SloDuc (mid Saturday onward)
ghostface (I'll get the back-yard pic up soon I swear!)
Tiavenger
monstergf
Speeddog (+1 ?!?)
Fox
MrFry - Cycles & +1 (had better make it dammit...)
DEVO!
jakem696
silvy1200
TazioS
Bick
Bomberhead
almazing
grandpa nate
DantheMan
HisDucness
MichaelMoore +1
Spidey
petemg
Enzo
MostroBelle
vindingo
m9hundo
LaZee
classicR
shaft900ss
Rich B.
Brian P.
Brian H.
Ryan P.
Mikki V.
Steve H.
Steve
Jerry & Shannon
Jeff G.
Jonathan S2R
Steve E.

If the camping/tent thing ain't your bag, here's the hotel info again (this isn't all of them, nor do we recommend them...these are just a few YMMV)

Some of you have asked for information on the hotels in the area, so for everyone who's interested in getting a room, here you go:

Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley: www.grandvistasimi.com (http://) - (805) 583-4000
Best Western Posada Royale Hotel and Suites in Simi Valley: www.posadaroyale.com (http://) - (805) 584-6300
Courtyard Ventura Simi Valley: marriott.com - (805) 915-5000
Holiday Inn Express Simi Valley: www.hiexpress.com (http://) - (877) 863-4780

The above hotels are within 10 minutes of my house and decent to nice.

no can do  :-\ :'(
25th is now official moving day

I may have a couple of extra Bako guys with me


and a special friend from the north

i thought mother preferred the word "challenged"   ;D

that would require River getting a special parking section and blue paint

 [laugh]

Is the museum visit during or post ride? 

Good question and it is during the ride.

boo.    :-[

you can borrow the TE

Now *that's* an offer!  [thumbsup]

I'd make him drive ride in  the back seat of the support vehicle.

9 DAYS AND A WAKE UP!!!!!!!!  I'm a wee bit excited

 [thumbsup]

Let's see...

Bikes,
Beer,
Babes,
Bacon,
Live Band,
& More beer & Bacon....

Yup, we're ready for ya!!!

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

I'm on house security detail.  [laugh]


Besides I wont ride the TE  ;)

sissy lala

Damn straight  [laugh]

Besides I tried to try on my leathers the other day.......

note the tried part, there was no way my fat ass will be able to squeeze in that gear until I loose 40 more pounds.

Ride my 1k I'll ride TE. [moto] [thumbsup] ;D ;D :) 8)

So D-Stew, when able can you post a schedule for Saturday in regards to the lunch stop and museum viewing?  Thank you & River so much for putting this together! [clap] [clap]  I imagine you might be pulling your hair out about now [bang].

Dude. I go to school at MP. thought I was the only Duc on campus!

But I'm supposed to be somewhere on the morning of the 25th. So... when's a good time to stop by and say hi?

8 DAYS AND A WAKE UP TILL DIMBY!!!!!!!!



yes i do plan on updating every day

Ok, the official *rough* time-frame (because we may deviate from it some not on purpose, but just 'cuz sh*t happens) will be posted up this weekend.

River and I will do the final rides and time them this time to get distances, plan out gas stops, and estimate times.  We've got it 80% figured out, just need to ice that cake.

Oh, and grandpa nate?!?  You may not be the oldest dude at DIMBY...  My friend Jim is going to show and he's 70.  He's also tenatively scheduled to bring his RC30 btw...

bp wins the most annoying prize


"I'm not touching you...... I'm not touching you...... I'm not touching you"

Sorry BP, but no...that's not a category for a prize...  [roll]

I'm only 38...got the nickname because i don't like kids...unless cooked properly that is  ;D

 [laugh]  [clap]  [beer]  [thumbsup]  [moto]

That's funnay! ;)

oh poor baby.

Making it sound like excruciating work.  [laugh]

stew gets the bigmeaniehead prize



 [laugh]

Already got it.  I get to organize and prep for the event as punishment!   [laugh]

Oh brother.   [roll]  See TiAvenger's comment above... ;D

Hi guys!  As DS mentioned, he and I will actually ride the ride this weekend and get all the details sorted so that we have approximate times, distances, directions, waypoints, etc.  Those of you that are waiting for more detailed info will not have to wait much longer.  One of us will post by Monday night.

I am really excited and looking forward to seeing you all here!  Just to recap, for those of you coming:
Pizza and beer on Friday night
Breakfast at my place Saturday morning  [bacon]  [coffee]  [bacon] that will include a ride briefing
Big ride on Saturday, including a private viewing of Guy Webster's motorcycle "museum" in Ojai (thanks to you, Duck-Stew  [thumbsup])
Quick lunch in the Ojai area (probably at Jersey Mike's or the like)
Relax and BBQ Saturday afternoon/evening
BACON OLYMPICS
Live music Saturday evening--come on, who doesn't love live music?
Camping, hanging out, telling stories and lies, and hopefully not destroying my house... :o
Optional ride up ACH (Angeles Crest Hwy) Sunday morning, breakfast and happy farewells

A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS:
1. I'm asking for donations upon arrival to cover expenses (everything from food and booze to bands and possibly bribes for cops (and two of my neighbors are feds so please keep that in mind)...)
2. We'll order lunch on Saturday ahead of time and the approximate cost per head will be $10, so please have cash handy for that.
3. Bacon Olympics: Dude, sign up for this, because I'm looking forward to it for sheer entertainment value!   [laugh]
4. Sunday morning everyone is on their own for breakfast, but we'll be riding out earlier to a place where breakfast is readily available.  Though, as a coffee drinker, I wouldn't be so cruel as to deny you your morning wake up juice at my house prior to departure.  The rules of hospitality dictate such... ;D

I think that's it for the moment.  PM me or Duck-Stew if you have any questions or comments.  One of us will post again around Monday (April 20) regarding the route.  Looking forward to seeing you all here!!!

 [thumbsup]

1 week
1 wake up
1 kick ass event
ooorah

Ah, what the hell. It IS in my backyard. Sign me up. Decided as I was riding past River's place last night on my way home. ;D

That is, if you don't mind having a newb tag along. But I'm sure there's a lot more I could learn from this, so school can take the back burner (I guess I'll sort of be at college anyway, right?) [laugh]

noobs bring the booze

Oh snap—I'm 21 now, ain't I? 8)

I'll try to squeeze a few bottles in my pants. [drink]

(not-yet-bought ones, that is)

ewwwwwww

no weezing the juice

Don't tell anyone, but I'm a newbie too, so we'll hang out.   ;)

OK...

Grrr-

OSS!

I'm a newb...

every day. ;)

yer an oldb  like me

If'n you want to be an oldb...

go for it.

I'm a newb. :P

that's the great thing about Alzheimer's, every day is new!!!

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Maybe I can pack a few in my trunk instead of my trunks...my boot instead of my booty. locked up but not knocked up? [beer]

 [popcorn]....I'd like to be there ... I'm hoping to be there; but its still a maybe ...  :P
 
OH and ... how much beer should I bring?  eh> ? ;D

 [moto]

just chiming in... i plan on arriving on fri night... will bring "Chip in's" ;)

anyone else debating which footwear to bring if we're going to be walking around a museum for an undisclosed amount of time? is this even a valid concern? [laugh]

I suppose a fancy dancy iridium face shield is also a bad idea unless I end up ditching you guys early...

I plan on taking a shower prior to arriving

How much do you plan on drinking?   ;D

We'll have beer and other stuff handy, but if you have a particular favorite, bring that.   [thumbsup]

We're all very grateful.   ;D

I always wear full gear, including riding boots.  Yes, they're a little awkward to get around in, but they'll do.  Or if you think you'll need them, strap some walking shoes on your bike somewhere.  Just my two cents.

Is an iridium face shield akin to a barrylium sphere?   [laugh]

Great!  Gotcha down on the list.  See you Friday!

Does that mean Ponch and Jon are gonna be there?

naa. there KZ1000's with BMW fairings dont start anymore.  ;)

6 days and a wake up!!!!!!!!

I heard it was canceled.

you sir are just plain evil

Thank you.

TISK! TISK! ... grumpy ol envious that your not gona be there?  [cheeky]

What?

5 DAYS OF SLAVING AT WORK
1 WAKE UP
AND THEN

DIMBY pregnant dogES!!!!!!!!!

^ I love this guy...and I've never met him yet.  ;D

yer new dimby bunk buddy  ;)

Sorry, but River has *that* honor...

Shouldn't we ask her if that would be the adjective she would choose? [evil]

ZING!

 [laugh]

Hahahaha.... 

uh, no. 


Just trust me on this, K?

I'm originally from Missouri...

but OK.   ;D

LOL!  [cheeky]

 [laugh]

Almost there!

still a sissy lala?

Yes, yes you are.

I'm rubber you're glue......

looks like my bike is sick. no can go now.

Nate, you little booger, sometimes you are just plain horrible!

But I love ya anyway.   :-*


Dude, what happened???


...and right now you guys are five years old... 

 ;D

ive taken my bike to two different shops to get this electric problem fixed. each time they claim to have fixed it and charge me a few bucks because "Its my fault"
however.i currently have no turn signals, horn, or passing light.

I am what...

I am. :-*

Hand signals, air horn and a flashlight.


Now get your ass to dimby.

+1

the bike will be in the shop so i will have to ride my other bike..... a schwinn beach cruiser!

bummer....

fjord: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fjord)
ford: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_(crossing) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_(crossing))

just sayin'... [cheeky]

In for Sat. morning & most of Sat. afternoon......... ;D

4 days and a wake up till...

wait for it....

wait for it....

DIMBY!!!!!!!!

that is all...
carry on

 ;D

Trophies will be done in time!  Woot!!!  [thumbsup]   (they're made out of old Ducati parts BTW...)

.... SIGH!

.... ^&%$# .... it is with deep regret that I have to say that its a "tad" to far to drive; (some  2000  plus odd miles; I was planning around this but just too much due & happening in April ... ) given the work schedule I have at the moment ... even more regretfull after reading the thoughtfull and carefull planning taken by River & Duc Stew in facilitating west coast DIMBY.  Very cool. 

Have fun and ride safe all.

I'd love to be there with ya all, do enjoy and raise a glass of cheer ( beer ) after the ride is done for me.  Best regards, cheers  [beer] "Duci" Dave. [moto]

PS

 I do hope to meet some if not all of you (? :D) at "Ducs in the Rockies" in August ....

Wow Dave.  You're hard-core.  A 2000 mile drive/ride is 'on the fence' for you?!?  Awesome man.

We'll raise a  [drink] for those who could not make it due to whatever reason and if the stars align (I'm planning on it...), we'll be at DITR in august and can meet then!

All the best, & ride safe,
--Stuart

3 days and a wake up till DIMBY!!!!!!!!

that is all
carry on

 [evil]

See ya in August ... and the hard core cheering squad;

You go grandpa! (theres a tee shirt in the making! or a bumber sticker)

 [beer]

Just so everyone will recognize Grandpa when he arrives  ;D


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3462613577_e278b1755c_o.jpg)

heeeeeeeeeeeeey.......kinda cool actually
 [thumbsup]

Keg beer has been ordered.  [thumbsup]

Widmer Hefewiezen
Sam Adams Boston Lager
Firestone Pale Ale

 [drink]  [beer]

SCHWEEEEEET


2 DAYS AND A WAKE UP TILL DIMBY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wheres the Stout?  ???   [beer]  [drink]


 [laugh]

In the back of your car  (or still at the store, if you haven't bought it yet) ;)
 ;D ;D

Stout wasn't available in the small keg size.  Buy responsibly as improper Black & Tan's are a crime against civilization.

Almost more important than the beer, the 100 cup coffee maker just showed up!  [coffee]

We'll be buying the [bacon] tomorrow BTW...

What about Irish Car Bombs?
 [drink]

I'll see if I can find some tomorrow...   [thumbsup]


You funny!  ;D

i am Jack's raging jealousy.... :-\ :'( :'( :'(

Actually, you are Jack's horrible planning sense.

Irish Car Bomb recipe
Irish Car Bomb is one of the most popular drinks worldwide. The ingredients are simple and widely available, and beer lovers will almost certainly enjoy it. If you ask for one of these in an Irish pub you'll be greeted with either a smile, or a black eye. Enjoy!

   

Serve in Beer Mug

Scale ingredients to   servings 
3/4 pint Guinness® stout
1/2 shot Bailey's® Irish cream
1/2 shot Jameson® Irish whiskey

Add the Bailey's and Jameson to a shot glass, layering the Bailey's on the bottom. Pour the Guinness into a pint glass or beer mug 3/4 of the way full and let settle. Drop the shot glass into the Guinness and chug. If you don't drink it fast enough it will curdle and increasingly taste worse.

Forgot to add the [puke] [puke]

just about right, except Bushmills is better.

Actually, you're Jack's poor planning sense.  [roll]

Derby   [laugh]

This is shaping up to very wrong and very make the beast with two backsin fun!!!!!!

Whoops.  Should've been:  Actually, your Jack's misplaced priorities.

I'll go report to the ban-myself thread now...

1 DAY AND A WAKE UP TILL DIMBY!!!!!!

starting leg stretches now for the ride out!!!!



that is all
carry on

 [laugh]

I take it you are arriving tomorrow night?

nope....

changed my plan a little
old plan-was going to leave Sat morning at about 3-ride to DIMBY-ride all day-party like a rock star-ride home Sun  [bang]
stupid on many levels but i was still really looking forward to the craziness

new plan-ride out Fri after work-ride to San Diego (home)-get up Sat morning ride to DIMBY-ride all day-party like a rock star-ride home Sun....

i never count the day i'm on and you never count the day of (thus the wake up part)  short timer thing

and i must thank the folk that offered me a place to crash out on friday....you guys make the beast with two backsin kick ass!!!!!  can't wait to meet the rest of you loons

 [moto] [thumbsup] [drink] [beer] [evil]

I.... am not a loon...... I am a tard

this is so my type of event........

:-\

thursday night...sitting in my leathers sweating my ass off (had to make sure they kinda fit)...wishing i was on the road.....bike is loaded...i'll prob still forget something and i don't care.....gunna go play with other duc people....the world can kiss my dick for the next 3 days


that is all
carry on

you go grandpa!  [clap]

(little word of unsolicited advice ....your riding a long way, if your tiered stop and take a nap; ride safe.)

Thanks man...will do (not) that's what they make redbull for...i'll sleep when i'm dead!!!!!!!
seriously man i will just wanted to be a d-bag for a minute  [thumbsup]

sounds like something Gary Busey's character from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas would say. same reaction, too. [laugh]

OK PEOPLE.....

JUST 1 WAKE UP TILL DIMBY!!!





that is all
carry on

Well, all of you will be incommunicado for the wkend, so let me just say now:

HAVE A GREAT DIMBY!

oh allright...if i have too..sheesh
 [thumbsup]

Looks like I'm out. :-\

why?


ghostface and I are planning to ride up in the a.m. and ride back in the evening

san diego group check in!

I think they need to schedule a second one in June.

are you still going up? riding?

Have you ridden the 33 before?

and you're gonna trow in 300+ miles of slab?

i thougth you were going to cage it with Bob? are you out for just the ride or the whole dimby?

we might not make it for the ride, that's still pending.

Work is blowing up and I'm waaaay over booked.

Rob said he was out, I don't know if that's still the case.

aww gotcha. i'm still not sure if i have to work tomorrow, i'll find out by this afternoon.

Yeah, the Ducati is still in pieces, the truck is not finished, and I have to work this weekend.

ALMOST THERE!

SOME IMPORTANT LOGISTICS: I have a current head count of 50 for the ride.  (Trouble, silentbob, sorry you guys are missing this!)  We'll have lunch brought in from Jersey Mike's: an assortment of sandwiches (some with BACON), chips and a cookie.  I also have a few veggie sandwiches for you non-meat-eaters, and water for everyone.  The cost of lunch is $10 per person.  I'll collect the money from you guys either right before we ride out or once we get to Guy Webster's place.  The cost of lunch is separate from the cost of everything else, and anything you guys could chip in to help defray those expenses is greatly appreciated!   [thumbsup]

Those of you staying at my place be warned: we may have some interesting sleeping arrangements.  I know one of you is borrowing my tent.  I also have a blow up mattress and 2 sleeping bags.  Maybe we should have a contest of some kind to see who gets those...   [evil]  Anyway, we'll get it all sorted out when we get back to my place so no worries.

We're almost ready for you!  Looking forward to meeting you all in person/seeing you again and riding with you tomorrow!   [moto]

  [clap]

damn you Rob..... I have a gift that came all the way from SC for you  >:(

bags and bike are packed

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I found a rider for the TE  ;)   8)

and..... damn you Steve

for those of you who are fortunate enough to be attending - Have a blast and ride safe!!!

wish i could be there

Found a 2nd air-mattress BTW...  And a +1 to the idea of having a contest to see who gets the air-beds!  [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

what's with damning everyone

;D

Be there in 6 hours  [evil]

Strap them to the girlfriend.

have FuN everyone  [beer]

is it too soon to request pics?  ;D

damn, i'm out. just got word i'm working this weekend  :P

SADNESS   :'(

And I repeat :

"Problems with Desmoquattro rockers" continue
 


[cheeky]

In..... at least to Ojai........possibly longer if I get a hall pass @ work [thumbsup]

I'll make a call ;)

Thanks bud [thumbsup]

In other news........ I'm bringing a Derby to DIMBY ;D

See y'all tomorrow.............................. [moto]

 :'( geeeez


ya didnt say it was sad news

Mr. Fry...Leaving in 10 minutes...lets roll!!...will pick U up in AG [moto]...time for [bacon]

truly a blast!

thanks for helping me through that lil hiccough on broadway... [laugh] hope you all had/have a great sunday morning ride and a safe return trip after some [beer] and [drink]

put up a few pictures ---> http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22746.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=22746.0)

A great day! Nice weather nice ride, cool vintage bikes and cars,nice people, great food and great band

Did I leave anything out?

Thanks River and Duck-Stew  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

a few more pics.... in no particular order 

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/DIMBY/?albumview=slideshow (http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/DIMBY/?albumview=slideshow)

two oops

one fix-it ticket

one cupcake

two great hosts

one great band

lots of new friends

beer

bacon

=

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  [thumbsup]

Thanks again Stu, Erica, traffic blockers, sweepers and leaders [thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]

oops..... and before I forget

A HUGE THANKS to
Ian and Danielle for handling the chase car/sammich duties.  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
(sorry about the doggie issue)

TTIWWOP.... [evil]

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/DIMBY/?albumview=slideshow (http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/DIMBY/?albumview=slideshow)


let me help ya across the street sir


 [laugh]

Please stop showing pics of the Bultaco...

I'm getting all nostalgic.

Yeah big +1 [thumbsup]

Good times, GREAT people & good roads....& good mechanics [thumbsup]

HUGE props to Stu, Nick, & the others who helped repair my breather that decided to go boom & cover me & the right side of my bike in Mobil 1 Racing 4T [laugh]  Thanks to you guys I was able to limp back to work befor I got into too much trouble.

Sounds like the after party was awesome [moto]  Hope nobody passed out & got pi$$ed on by the boys [laugh]

welp...finally made it home....BIG thanks to our hosts, this event kick serious ass...only wish i didn't pass out and miss the party...oh well there always next year!!!!!! [evil]

Man what happened at that party ???  BP left with a new name ???  He's now the oldest son of Abraham ???....Whatever it was it must have been epic..........or maybe he got a job at a church [laugh]

it's what happens when you party with the mods

We're the mods! - QUADROPHENIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19xJIedrrfA#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)

:-* ;D

dude ... you go grandpa ... too much fun too early in the evening? LOL!

... glad to hear you made it home safe & sound ...

(#%#$^ ... I miss the whole dam par-tay & events)

wow umm Ishmael; new name and you right on it getting those pics posted as events happened!

Thanks for sharing and I trust more pics will be posted by other or U to round out the party and next days ride...

looks like is was fun and "edumicational" .

lovin that last shot of grandpa nate filling up with the cig dangling right over the open cap [laugh]

wish i could have  :(

after 3 hours of sleep we woke up at 5 - and didn't finish until midnight

still a little more to do - looks like everyone had fun though!

OUTSTANDING!! [clap] [clap]  Thanks for a great time Erica & Stuart  [bow_down] and all the others that helped make for a very enjoyable weekend.  I especially appreciated our Guest singer. [laugh]

i am super bumed about missing the party...i meant to go to the hotel, take a quick shower,  maybe a 1-2 hour power nap, then go back over...shower happened...but next thing i knew it was make the beast with two backsing morning...i was a little shot out i guess

We had a great time, thanks to River and Stew for putting on a wholly awesome event!  [beer]

Bacon Fest results?   

You all are SO WELCOME!  Thank you for coming!!!   [thumbsup]

Duck-Stew and I are still "recovering," but it was worth it.

Thanks to all who contributed $ to help cover some of our expenses.

Thanks to Duck-Stew & Derby for riding lead.

Thanks to Nick and all the folks who helped block traffic to keep us all safe.

BIG thanks to Ian and Danielle for driving the chase vehicle and getting food.   [thumbsup]

ALL of you are awesome!  So glad to have the opportunity to meet you in person and ride with you guys.  It's nice to have new friends.   ;)

And don't worry...

...if you missed this year...

...we'll do it again.   [clap]

PS--LMT: no Bacon Olympics takers so no winners there, BUT:

Joel (AKA Ishmael) won Best Monster
Brian won Best Non Monster
Paso John won Ugliest Monster
Grandpa Nate won Furthest Distance Traveled (you ROCK!)
Nina won Best Gear

 [clap] [clap] [clap]

Oh yeah...

I'll get some pics up later this evening.

Thanks for the pics you guys already posted.   [thumbsup]

Holden, no problem.  Glad you're ok.   [thumbsup]

Ride on Sunday was beautiful.   [thumbsup]

That is all.

 ;D

yeah!!!!

I won 20lbs of bacon  [bacon] [bow_down] [bacon]

Time to open that "Bacon by the Slice" stand you've always dreamed of........ [cheeky]

Blasphemy.

 >:(

where did you kids go on sunday? i almost came back yesterday, but i figured everybody woulda been thoroughly thrashed from saturday night.  ;D

summertime is almost here...baconsicles  [thumbsup]

Nothing could sound more perfect, and yet disgusting at the same time.

Not sure where all everyone else went, but Stu & I met up w/Lori, Rick, Wesley & Ryan @ the Rock Store around 11am, hung out, then ran Encinal Canyon to PCH. Stu & I broke off from there & headed north, headed back toward Camarillo off PCH, & bombed down the 101 so I could get to work. Gorgeous day!  [thumbsup]Maybe Ryan or Wesley can fill you in on the rest of their ride.   ;D

...I ate about two+ packages all by myself!!!   :o   

Rick Headed up the "Snake"  with Mike to destroy tires on Latigo a few times, and, as mentioned, we ran down Encinal to the PCH.  Said goodbye and thank you to Duck-Stew and River, then headed south to catch up with Rick and Mike at Coffee Bean.   From there, Rick, Lori, and Westley Headed back to Venice to watch MotoGP, and I headed up Topanga to Old Topanga, then down to the 101 to meet some friends at another BBQ.

By the way,

Duck-Stew and River....  You were more than gracious allowing all of us Hooligans into your home and taking everything in stride.  We can't say thank you enough!    [bow_down]

You guys are the best!   [thumbsup]  [moto]

A big thank you to River and Duc Stew for putting up with all our shit.  It was a lot of fun, and I cant wait to do it again.

That and a pretty good Springsteen impression.   ;D

Maybe we should crown you Honorary Bacon Olympics winner.   [thumbsup]


You be welcome!


Ha!  Our pleasure.  Sorry about the dogs.   >:(  Didn't think the little monsters would claim your tent AND your clothing as their own.  Thank heaven for washing machines...   [laugh]

 [laugh]

No worries.

We're hardcore.  Not like the rest of those pussies who slept in hotels and whatnot. /gauntlet

or didn't ride from make the beast with two backsing phoenix

excuses, excuses.


pussy  [cheeky]

dude?  You be hard-core!  [bow_down]

So glad to have met and rode with you and Sophia.  You get that breather fixed up yet?

whatnot= trucked in bikes?






 [laugh]

There was plenty of room for a tent in your truck.


Pussy.  ;)

says the guy with no kids  8)

Shouldn't we get some pictures of these bikes posted up? :D

it was great to ride with you as well...and all the other wingnuts in socal...there are a lot of good cool people...

the guys at the shop here (yes she is going to the shop Sophia is still under warranty so they get to deal with her) say it could take up to a week for them to even look at her...then they have to order the parts...bummed

Here are my pics from WCDIMBY...

...and I'm very sad to say there are no good pics of BP's or John's or Brian's bikes.   >:(

But these will have to suffice...

http://s603.photobucket.com/albums/tt111/erickabryant/?albumview=slideshow (http://s603.photobucket.com/albums/tt111/erickabryant/?albumview=slideshow)

Best Monster:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php#5 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php#5)

I bet a cool person rides that  [thumbsup]



 [laugh]

I'll bet you are correct.   [thumbsup]

 ;D

Your talking about Nina right?  [laugh]

 ;)

well duh   [laugh]

O.K. so I guess I will ask...(I always seem to get in trouble for asking stupid questions)...so here goes...BP what's up with the name change? ???  There I said it so now I will go back to licking my Baconcicle. [bacon]

Steve made a comment.... I made a joke..... Nate made a few keystrokes......TADA!

I'll change it back when I feel less biblical  [laugh]

In my eyes you're more like a God................ Awesome wife, two bikes,nice truck, & no job.........










 ;D

Otherwise you'll have to change your logo!