Callin on Ducati Rider's for 2011 Rolling Thunder

[twolanefun]

Funny how things change, back in the day we were required to be in uniform 6 days a week, course we were considered on call, Class A for travel and we could not wait to get out of uniform since it was not a good time in this country to be in uniform. I'm very glad it is a good time in this country to be in uniform and that our service members want to wear their uniforms. - Gene

[dolci]

I'm very glad it is a good time in this country to be in uniform and that our service members want to wear their uniforms. - Gene

+1 on that- it's nice to see respect being shown to people that are putting their lives on the line for us.

[DRKWNG]

It's nice for respect to be given, but I am still uncomfortable wearing mine away from work.  Just a personal preference though...

[accludetuner]

Checking with my 1SG and CO this week to make sure there's no issues with the uniform. I never wear it outside of work unless I had to do something straight after work or if it's the uniform for volunteer services (I try to volunteer for stuff every other weekend or so like Honor Flight - http://www.honorflight.org/). Rolling Thunder is one of those odd exceptions.

[tocino]

It's nice for respect to be given, but I am still uncomfortable wearing mine away from work.  Just a personal preference though...

That's because the cape gets caught in doors to easily, eh?

[Zulu]

/bump

Also, I am thinking about goin to Ride to the Candlelight Vigil from fairfax highschool this friday evening..  was wandering if anyone else is riding friday night ?

[accludetuner]

I can't do the Candlelight Vigil. I'm working on my buddies Yamaha bike starting tomorrow and will be working on it in all of my spare time until it's done. We're both gonna be at Rolling Thunder (his will be missing a few panels) but I don't have time for much else.

Also, Neither of us will be in uniform. It's just gonna be too much of a hassle. My command was cool with it, but it seemed a bit much.

[zooom]

  I'm working on my buddies Yamaha bike starting tomorrow and will be working on it in all of my spare time until it's done. We're both gonna be at Rolling Thunder (his will be missing a few panels) but I don't have time for much else.

Also, Neither of us will be in uniform. It's just gonna be too much of a hassle. My command was cool with it, but it seemed a bit much.

gonna do the safety wire frankenstein stitching thing we were talking about?

looking at the weather, I'd be scared you'de fall out in uniform sitting in the lot waiting.

[farewarning]

im way new here... got a tip from a guy on ducati.ms that this was where some northVA group rides happen. think i've found the right place.. live in alexandria and monday is gonna be madness.. thoughts of getting out of DC and into some twisties out near poolesville and point of rocks mulling around the brain. i'd like to get a ride in with some fellow duc owners! sup everyone..

[DRKWNG]

Glad you got the link.   

[farewarning]

Glad you got the link.   

yeah! much thanks.. good to see so much traffic for a local group..

[zooom]

yeah! much thanks.. good to see so much traffic for a local group..

I thought the point was to get out of traffic and ride?...LOL....

I keeed I keeed!

[twolanefun]

thoughts of getting out of DC and into some twisties out near poolesville and point of rocks mulling around the brain.

You'll need to go out farther than that to get into some good roads IMHO and it will be cooler in the Mountains, since Monday is promising to be a wee bit hot. - Gene

[accludetuner]

gonna do the safety wire frankenstein stitching thing we were talking about?

looking at the weather, I'd be scared you'de fall out in uniform sitting in the lot waiting.

Nope. We have all the pannels off except for the tank and the nose. Everytthing else is being sanded down and fixed right now. I'm almost done with the mold for the front valance/fairing area which is going to be 100% custom and one of a kind.

Even out of uniform we still have to wear long pants, long shirt, reflective/bright stuff, and boots. Just gotta keep up with the water intake. John's got an infected eye now so he's undecided if he's gonna go now. We should know better tomorrow.

[accludetuner]

I'm here. In the main parking area towards the back side of the Lincoln Memorial. Look for my tweety bird.