So...I talked to the boss, and she gave the OK for another year.
I'm thinking July 10-12. The following week is bike week, but they'll be showing up the weekend before. It doesn't affect me as I don't ride on the street anymore.
An alternate date is July 24-26. That is close to Grattan, but I'm not certain I'll be going this year.
Let me know.
1- Mr & Mrs Monsterlover
Either weekend works for me, although less bikers = somewhat less [leo] hiding behind every tree. What are the chances that anyone beside me will bring a bike this year?
Looking at you Dan and Kevin.. [Dolph]
Quote from: Monsterlover on April 24, 2026, 12:32:53 PM1- Mr & Mrs Monsterlover
2- Herm
3- Ddan, if he can read his calendar right :-*
Quote from: herm on April 24, 2026, 06:36:30 PMEither weekend works for me, although less bikers = somewhat less [leo] hiding behind every tree. What are the chances that anyone beside me will bring a bike this year?
Looking at you Dan and Kevin.. [Dolph]
I'm hoping to have mine sold by then
Quote from: Monsterlover on April 24, 2026, 06:45:10 PMI'm hoping to have mine sold by then
All that will be left is the Kraken :-\
Quote from: herm on April 24, 2026, 07:02:48 PMAll that will be left is the Kraken :-\
I mean, I'll be there too
Quote from: Monsterlover on April 24, 2026, 07:13:10 PMI mean, I'll be there too
Well yeah, I figured you'd bring the Kraken, at least.
Quote from: herm on April 24, 2026, 07:25:57 PMWell yeah, I figured you'd bring the Kraken, at least.
I bring beans. I could bring rum as well.
I will be on the West coast for July/August.
Quote from: herm on April 24, 2026, 06:36:30 PMEither weekend works for me, although less bikers = somewhat less [leo] hiding behind every tree. What are the chances that anyone beside me will bring a bike this year?
Looking at you Dan and Kevin.. [Dolph]
Probably pretty good
July 10-12 it is.
Quote from: ducpainter on April 25, 2026, 12:42:59 PMJuly 10-12 it is.
For a second, I thought I Fv@kd up. But all is good!
I'm in.
The first date is feasible, the alternate wouldn't be as that would be my anniversary and would lead to....complications. This is all based on the assumption that I'm still remembered at this point [laugh]
You are not forgettable!
Quote from: Howie on April 29, 2026, 05:25:53 AMYou are not forgettable!
I forget myself all the time
Quote from: lethe on April 29, 2026, 04:32:11 AMThe first date is feasible, the alternate wouldn't be as that would be my anniversary and would lead to....complications. This is all based on the assumption that I'm still remembered at this point [laugh]
Wait, you're one of those guys who used to bring a bike, right? [cheeky]
Quote from: herm on April 29, 2026, 07:27:05 AMWait, you're one of those guys who used to bring a bike, right? [cheeky]
yeah...and that wouldn't be likely as I doubt they run again by then [laugh] I could show up in the EV with a bicycle and get disgusted looks
What EV?
I'm not an EV kinda guy.
Quote from: Howie on April 29, 2026, 07:13:18 PMWhat EV?
Kia EV6
Quote from: ducpainter on April 29, 2026, 08:12:00 PMI'm not an EV kinda guy.
Wanted to try something different and figured I'd do it before the tax credit went away, honestly it's kinda calming for the commute, being pretty quick doesn't hurt either (0-60 is low 4s and 1/4 is like low 13s, if it were the GT it would be double the power)
Love my plug in hybrid around town. Average of 62MPG ain't bad either.
Quote from: lethe on April 29, 2026, 04:32:11 AMThe first date is feasible, the alternate wouldn't be as that would be my anniversary and would lead to....complications. This is all based on the assumption that I'm still remembered at this point [laugh]
Someone will check your ID at the door
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 02, 2026, 05:40:29 AMSomeone will check your ID at the door
No problem as I have multiple ones, want my Rockefeller University one or Museum of Natural History one?
Quote from: lethe on May 04, 2026, 07:38:52 AMNo problem as I have multiple ones, want my Rockefeller University one or Museum of Natural History one?
The host wants your controls one.
Payback time. ;D
Quote from: ducpainter on May 04, 2026, 01:59:15 PMThe host wants your controls one.
Payback time. ;D
Sounds like work laptop and tools are to be packed as well then
Quote from: lethe on May 05, 2026, 08:05:06 AMSounds like work laptop and tools are to be packed as well then
We should talk about what I need done.
You may know of a plug and play unit.
We used to have a Nissan Leaf for around town. Powered by our solar array. For out of town? We had a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Big car, ~45mpg. Was a sweet moment in time. Now? No cars. We just walk where we need to go.
Quote from: Duck-Stew on May 05, 2026, 03:21:17 PMWe used to have a Nissan Leaf for around town. Powered by our solar array. For out of town? We had a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Big car, ~45mpg. Was a sweet moment in time. Now? No cars. We just walk where we need to go.
You don't live in central NH. ;)
Quote from: ducpainter on May 05, 2026, 12:10:22 PMWe should talk about what I need done.
You may know of a plug and play unit.
We'll talk and I'll bring some stuff, don't really know consumer level stuff but maybe come up with some options. Including random cast off old stuff that I have that isn't valid for sites anymore but might do what you need and would likely work for decades still
Just wanted to leave these memories here,
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on May 12, 2026, 05:38:26 PMJust wanted to leave these memories here,
Says the videos are private.
Can't see the videos.
I think I will be attending Dimby!
Quote from: Howie on May 13, 2026, 03:07:09 PMCan't see the videos.
I think I will be attending Dimby!
Woo Hoo
Quote from: Howie on May 13, 2026, 03:07:09 PMCan't see the videos.
I think I will be attending Dimby!
I actually may miss my first one ever :-\
We have to run some numbers.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 18, 2026, 06:59:01 PMI actually may miss my first one ever :-\
We have to run some numbers.
Whut?
Quote from: ducpainter on May 18, 2026, 07:53:12 PMWhut?
Things aren't great. I've only been paid twice this year.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 18, 2026, 07:57:21 PMThings aren't great. I've only been paid twice this year.
:'(
Nothing from your new certs?
Zero so far
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 19, 2026, 01:46:42 AMZero so far
That's a bummer. All that work, and cost, with no return...sucks.
OK, try again with the videos ... I thought they were 'unlisted' ... They are now
Quote from: DarkMonster620 on May 20, 2026, 05:31:13 PMOK, try again with the videos ... I thought they were 'unlisted' ... They are now
They work for me.
Not going to be able to make it this year.
Mr & Mrs ML will be attending 8)
Well, Dan isn't riding over, so I guess I'll be solo as usual. But he did say he was going to bring his bike, so there's that [Dolph] [Dolph]
Bike? As in bicycle?
Quote from: 1.21GW on July 01, 2026, 11:10:03 AMBike? As in bicycle?
[laugh] Yeah, we're all to old for real motorcycles now...
I will not be there after all. Miss you guys.
Quote from: Howie on July 10, 2026, 07:36:29 AMI will not be there after all. Miss you guys.
Miss you too buddy. There will be plenty of pics posted soonish
Home safe, despite the idiots and traffic.
Thank you Nate and T! A good time, as always!
No traffic between DIMBY and southern MA, so I made it home pain-free.
Another good time with good folks! Thanks as always to Nate and Teresa and Zeke for allowing us to ruin the peace of their weekend with exploding beans, dog-taunting drones, abundant (sinister) caramels, and relentless attempts to put unauthorized stuff in the fire.