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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: Jarvicious on January 25, 2009, 08:22:03 PM

Title: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Jarvicious on January 25, 2009, 08:22:03 PM
*Sigh*  A bunch of worthless trash boxes from work that have yet to make it to the dumpster are hoarding the garage so I woke up this morning to discover this grizzly sight.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/Jervisaurus/DSCN1466.jpg)

She's been through worse rain/inclement weather, but I think she's still upset about the whole snow thing.  To make matters worse, it was like 65 degrees here last Thursday which plummeted down to today's 15.  It's almost like mother nature is just toying with me.  Hot, cold, hot cold.  It's not weather, it's malaria. 

I just hope everyone elses ride is faring better than mine.  I just keep telling myself that spring is only a few weeks away.  New rubbers, new cockpit, new gear, and a whole new year.  I'm pumped. 

P.S. - no tailchop comments.  It's a work in progress  ;D
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Heath on January 25, 2009, 08:54:19 PM
Can I make a mirror comment instead!? :D
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Grampa on January 25, 2009, 08:57:02 PM
I was gonna offer up some honeymustard sauce

:D
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on January 26, 2009, 02:26:02 AM
At least there are no yellow snow ;D
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Raux on January 26, 2009, 02:36:51 AM
Quote from: Jarvicious on January 25, 2009, 08:22:03 PM


P.S. - no tailchop comments.  It's a work in progress  ;D

tailchop? i was gonna mention...shhhh frame stickers
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: w7ck7d on January 26, 2009, 02:37:55 AM
Alone in the snow
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: duclvr on January 26, 2009, 03:21:45 AM
Quote from: Jarvicious on January 25, 2009, 08:22:03 PM
*Sigh*  A bunch of worthless trash boxes from work that have yet to make it to the dumpster are hoarding the garage

(http://scienceblogs.com/ethicsandscience/upload/2006/09/sad_puppy.jpg)
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 26, 2009, 10:35:25 AM
(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/petros753/you-make-bunny-cry.jpg)
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Raux on January 26, 2009, 09:57:57 PM
you guys are such pansies. can't believe you even have those pics let alone using them.
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 26, 2009, 10:13:52 PM
Quote from: Raux on January 26, 2009, 09:57:57 PM
you guys are such pansies. can't believe you even have those pics let alone using them.

You can use them too!  :D
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Raux on January 27, 2009, 01:29:10 AM
secretly i will  ;D
Title: !!!
Post by: Craig Thomas on January 27, 2009, 08:16:08 AM
...and I'm paranoid about leaving her uncovered in the garage overnight to let her cool down.  [roll]
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: toaster on January 27, 2009, 09:43:13 AM
Quote from: Jarvicious on January 25, 2009, 08:22:03 PM

I just hope everyone elses ride is faring better than mine.  I just keep telling myself that spring is only a few weeks away.  New rubbers, new cockpit, new gear, and a whole new year.  I'm pumped. 


the question you really need to ask yourself is "will it start?"  i knew my battery was getting weak but it started every time and never let me down until the temp dropped roughly 30* overnight down to about 45 and i needed to ride to work.   

Quote from: Heath on January 25, 2009, 08:54:19 PM
Can I make a mirror comment instead!? :D

why would you do such a thing?  some of us people like looking at that neat little black area on the elbows of our jackets when we ride.
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Jarvicious on January 27, 2009, 02:37:13 PM
Quote from: Heath on January 25, 2009, 08:54:19 PM
Can I make a mirror comment instead!? :D
Quote from: bobspapa on January 25, 2009, 08:57:02 PM
I was gonna offer up some honeymustard sauce

:D
Quote from: Raux on January 26, 2009, 02:36:51 AM
tailchop? i was gonna mention...shhhh frame stickers

Like I said fellas, work in progress :)  I guess there really isn't an excuse for the stickers though.

I moved a bunch of stuff that morning and squeezed her in so all is right with the world again.  I've not had a problem starting it in 15degree weather, this time was no exception.  Regular riding combined with a tender apparently work wonders.  Plus it sat outside (usually covered) for about 5 months until I found this place anyway.  Now to get rid of this cold white stuff......
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: DucatiBastard on January 28, 2009, 08:16:41 PM
as the cliche' goes, if you don't like the weather in MO, wait five minutes...it'll change

how did you like the snow/sleet yesterday and today?  or was it more ice in your area?
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: DoubleEagle on January 28, 2009, 09:27:50 PM
I am entombed in about an inch of Ice w, something like 7-8 inches of Snow on top of that. Probably lost 8-12 large Tree limbs due to the Ice and the real bad thing is we had a day late last week that melted most of what snow there was but then it all froze solid over night and that is underneath all the crap we got last night and today.

The high temps aren't due to get above freezing for at least the next 7 days.

Had the Drive plowed yesterday down to the Ice and now the Township Plow has plowed the Drive closed . I hiked out to the mailbox today and even though UPS wasn't working the mail person had been there like the old saying goes .

6 inch Icicles about every inch hang from all the gutters . I hope the gutters don't fall off.

Just adds insult to injury.     Dolph :(
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: w7ck7d on January 29, 2009, 12:21:54 AM
Lets go snowboardig.... :)
Title: Re: Duc, a la mode
Post by: Jarvicious on January 29, 2009, 02:17:45 PM

I actually went out to double check my tire sizes today and found a little "pool" of snow still left on the beer tray.  God I can't wait to get rid of that thing. 

Quote from: DucatiBastard on January 28, 2009, 08:16:41 PM
as the cliche' goes, if you don't like the weather in MO, wait five minutes...it'll change

how did you like the snow/sleet yesterday and today?  or was it more ice in your area?


Not too much ice, but we had quite a bit of freezing rain all day (combined with sleet and snow that is).  I drove up to Kirksville for work and had to stop numerous times to de-ice the wipers.  Even my antenna was frozen in its normal windblown position :).  Just like you said though, it's almost 40 today and the roads are clear.  The "bad" weather here was really mellow this year.  From what I hear, you guys got destroyed as did most of the southern part of the state. 

Sorry to hear about your plight Dolph.  My parents have a couple of acres and a drive you could turn into a parking lot, so guess who got to shovel that shit when he was young??  I feel your pain  ;D

That's it.  I'm gonna go ride out of spite for the weather.