Ducati Monster Forum

Ok, so a few of us met up last Thursday night and had dinner.  The meal was less than grand, but all had a good time none-the-less.  Well, except for Laughn not being able to get off the shitter the next day, but I digress...  So anyhow, I sent an sms to some of you guys last night about doing something similar again this week, only at Gordon Biersch this time.  And with that in mind, how many would be interested in coming out?  So far Anne said that her and Man will probably come, and she wants to invite Sammy as well.  Emile said he will most likely come out as well.  Anyone else?

Me..... Maybe Gloria and the Dog...... But we have to sit outside..... (it'll depend on whether it's raining or not) ...  I think me for sure... Maybe... But it can't be too early or too late. Not that I'm putting any conditions on anything. The food will be far better, I assure you.

Dude!!  You and all your rules and conditions!  Sounds like some of the leasing agents I have been talking to in DC.   [cheeky]

But no, we are looking at meeting up there around six thirty to seven, so not too late at all.  I'll most likely ride down weather allowing, so... 

And speaking of which but on a slightly different subject. 

I talked to Tristan today. He and Jen are heading back to a 5 to 6 week school on the east coast sometime around the 24th - 26th.

That means, if I am doing my math correctly, that we have a two weekend window to have a bar-b-que, etc. etc, where we can get somewhat of a group together. So, I vote to get this somewhat organized before it's too late and we're sitting around a beer saying "yeah, we should of."  And this includes you too Teddy & Ranilo 'cause after this the DML/DMF group will never be really the same ever again. It's not like it was the ultimate best in clubs but good times were had with good folks and that is increasingly rare these days. Just my two cents.  [wine]

Ok, so where do you suggest we do this?

who ever said we were a club? clubs have rules.

thursday, I doubt I can make... weekendy things should be doable

Pardon.  I was using the term extremely loosely and I stand corrected. "Occasional gathering of folks with fleeting, mutual Ducati interest" is too long so I just shortened it. 

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Teddy's just being Mr. Optimism again today.

OGOFWFMDI?

roooolllls off the tongue. I likes it

 [cheeky]

Count me and my wife in.  It will be a nice change to see you all without your helmets and leathers.

See you folks there!

Tristo was totally in on Thursday night until Thursday rolled around.  Work is grand, grand thingy.

He will, however, make any BBQ festivities.  If we need a host, I'm able.  If we already have a place, I'll bring some goodies.

Either way, good times are around the bend  [thumbsup]

Good time again last night guys.  Anyone on for next week?

Down. I'll bring the wife this time too

IF everyone is invited then I'm down...but nowadays I don't own a Duc....So if this poor pauper is allowed to attend then I can go.....

Of course you're invited.  This isn't a Ducati thing, more an attempt to get the local guys out and doing something that isn't entirely motorcycle related.  And because I slipped up and did not make it clear earlier, significant others are more than welcome.  Just please let me know how many people will be coming so I can make the appropriate reservations.

Can't make it this week.  IRS is calling me to pay.  [bang] [leo]

we're gonna pass on this one. our flight leaves that night.

 [moto] ;D

Slackers!   [cheeky]

Exactly. That goes double for me!

As usual, I'll be there......man I need to get a life :'(

Might need to borrow your official services and have you go take Jeebus into custody tomorrow evening, so he and wife can join us.   [evil]

Ben is your life, and the two of you will be much happier when you finally admit that.  ;D

What about a little get together Bar-b-Que on Saturday night?  Sort of a going away thing for Ben? I can have it at the shop. BYOB. That sort of thing. We have a grill here. And parking. We also have a big screen so we can watch DVD's. (Sorry no digital recorder on this thing yet). Let me know soon so we can loosely organize it.

Easy there killer. You're the one that said something about a desire to be on the receiving end of his hand-cuffs.

^^^ um, didn't know u guys were so kinky!  :o

but if u do the bbq, this sat i'll be missing out. would like to be there, but if not then we can do something one of the sundays we watch  motogp at the house.

but there is patron, vodka, and jack somewhere in the house. lmk if u want it for saturday.

Agave?  Did someone say agave?  JEEBUS, TO THE MIXER!!!   ;D

Ok, so as far as tomorrow goes.  Laughn is in, Emile says he will probably be in and I asked him to invite Brandon and Lester as well.  Trey said that he and the Mrs will probably make it, and there is a chance that Mr and Mrs Jeebus will make it out as well.  Anyone else think they can swing it? 

Mike, you bringing the Trumpet out?

I'd like to come but my son is getting married on Saturday and with relatives in town I'm booked through next week Thursday...

I'll be there with wife and two others...I apologize Ben, the other two are not hot chicks...

You have failed us...

I will make it up by buying you a beer...

Is there a reservation or are we just showing up?

I made reservations.  We will be sitting under the awning outside, along the walkway between GB and Don Ho's. 

See ya there!

Just got home - no going out to din-din tonight.  However, I am in for bbq fun whenever and wherever.

Anybody up for a repeat this Thursday?

Gotta consult my "financial advisor" If I do show, I'm going to bring one of my intelligent work associates. I think he'd enjoy the discussions that get started when Emil wants to stop talking about bikes.

were those the ones about boobs and asses?  That's all I remember.....bikes, boobs, asses

Nope.  You missed it last week, we actually had some pretty in-depth chats about the rise of Asian consumerism/nationalism and what it may spell for us down the line.

Oh man.....then count me out.  Way over my head!

Whatever!   [cheeky]

You coming out this Thursday?

Yes, I plan to be there.....

Same place?

Yep.  Consider it the weekly do.

Ok, posted dinner up on the facebook page as well.  Let me know if you plan to attend so I can reserve the proper amount of space.

Can't go tonight.  Not only do I need to get out on the Seven after work I also need to conserve a bit of cash.  Spent outside of the budget last week and possibly more unplanned expenditures coming soon. Money and me naturally repel each other.  [laugh]

That is an affliction that we both share my friend.  Let me know if you want to swing by anyhow, I'm sure I owe you a beer or three for something-or-other.   [thumbsup]

That cheeseburger was too big, or something. Haven't had heartburn that badly too in I can't ever remember when. Some kind of off mixture but I'm feeling fine this morning.

Mine was mmmmm good, but a touch too filling.

So...  Anyone interested in doing dinner again this week? 

Thinking about possibly moving it over to Buffalo Wild Wings just to get some variety in the mix.

I'm down for some BWW, i'll see if the SO wants to get out of the house. And I'll bring my new ride

Ok, so who all is in for tomorrow night?  Trey, you're good.  Anne and Brian will be there.  Laughn?  Mike? Bueller?

just thinking about bww is making me salivate!! that and nice drink!

I'll be there!

Cool.  Two coworkers of mine from DC will be there as well.  One of them is actually a Duc rider from the CAM chapter.   [thumbsup]

Just got off the phone with BWW.  Turns out they don't take reservations, so I will probably go down a little early to try and make sure we can get a table.  Right now it looks like Mike will be there, Anne & Brian, Trey & Mrs. Trey, Jacob and Barry as well as myself.  Anyone else?

Does BWW have their own parking stalls or do I have to park somewhere else?

i called earlier. they have parking that they validate for. it's behind the building, if u make the left hand turn on hobron (between McD and ABC store) it's back there. 

Ok, going to move this week's dinner back to Gordon Biersch.  Better parking there and it's possible to make reservations. 

Who's in?

I'm in!

Count me in!

i think we'll be out tonight.

elbow seems to be doing ok enough that i could go to work, so i should be able to go out n drink!  [drink]

can't make it, I have watch this afternoon + wife's going away party from her coworkers is tonight at BWW.

So, who's up for dinner tomorrow?  Emile has confirmed and Laughn should be there as well.

we'll be there, but sammy's a no go...  [roll]

No can.  Doing the Tantalus issue all week with folks from our HQ.

My neighbors son and his friends play with airsoft replicas. The pistols are bad enough but one of them had an M4 version that was unreal (or too real) in it's looks and heft. Plus the thing would shoot across a field and cut coke cans in half at 10 yards.  Where do you draw the line between toys and the real thing? I like weapons but they are serious business and this replica stuff diffuses that into a fantasy that I don't think is wise or healthy.

Dood!!  Tell your coworkers to clean up their own mess would ya?


The scariest thing about Airsoft is the fact that a good majority of their most avid customers are the folks who wish like hell they could be little commandos too, but have been deemed (let's say) unfit by the Man to own the real deal.  Case in point, this guy that Laughn is having to clean up after had been going around impersonating LEOs for a while, brandishing his "toy" as a real weapon. 

Just for kicks, go take a look at any of the airsoft forums and check out some of the things people post up on there. 

Once again, dinner is on tonight at Gordon Biersch.  Show up after 6:45, just not too much after...   [thumbsup]

we might be a lil late. stopping by my brother's work place to drop off some stuff.

btw seems to be a trend about airsoft guns. the one we have is pretty close the real hk pistols we have.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100512028 (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100512028)

Is anyone interested in trying to get together for dinner tomorrow night?

I'm in...

Ok guys, last Thursday on the island for me.  Anyone in for dinner?

Ill be there.....have another function to attend at the same joint!  Im thinking friday's going to be a rough one!!

Reservations have been made.

Gordon Biersch.  Got the table reserved for seven o'clock.  Come on down!