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Rank: Weekend Warrior
Joined: 11/28/2008
Posts: 76
Location: Santa Clarita, Ca
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A lot of us know each other for different forums, or rides, or God know where. I tried this on other boards and got a good response. We can't all be cyber friends if we are all anonymous. Be honest, you don't have to say or post anything you don't want to.
1. I'm really Steve Brown
2. Bought my first bike (a Triumph Thunderbird) when I was 16 in 1961. Been on 2 wheels ever since
3. Married for 38 years to Vesta
4. We have 3 grown sons, lost Mattie to heart disease last year, we really miss him
5. Retired from AT&T after 30 rewarding and challenging years
6. U.S. Air Force veteran, served 1 1/2 tours in Viet Nam 1968 and 1969
7. So far to the right I make Rush Limbaugh and John Birch look like commies
8. Wife Vesta is recovering from Cancer treatment, and will be back on her Deluxe this year (she swears)
9. I'm 63 years old, set in my ways, financially comfortable, and just a cranky old man
10. Did I mention that I'm fat and ugly too?
OK, it's your turn. Remember, we can't be friends if we don't know anything about each other.
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Rank: Known chip thrower
Joined: 6/16/2008
Posts: 498
Location: Concord,CA
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1. Name - Adam Shore
2. Owner of this site (shared with Bev and Ron)
3. I'm a computer geek (Manage 9 of the brightest minds in the virtualization space)
4. First bike I owned is a 2006 Deluxe, now I also have a 2008 Ultra. Combined they have about 33,000 miles on them
5. I'm 36 years old
6. I've lived in NorCal most of my life but spent a few years in Hollywood Beach Florida
7. I love a road trip and will jump at the chance to go for a trip at the drop of a hat
8. In the last 15 months I've lost a grandmother, my father and a cousin
9. Married to Jennifer for 4.5 months but we have been 'together' for nearly 13 years
10. The big one... I'm going to be a father in June! (I guess this means I probably can't go to Zion with everyone and I'm thinking #7 may be out the window) 
 
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Rank: Resident Site Mechanic
Joined: 6/20/2008
Posts: 579
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Ok I'll bite...
1. I'm Beverly, and the guy I refer to as Hubby all the time is Brad.
2. Use to work so hard I thought I need a hobby so floored hubby by telling him I wanted a motorcycle.
3. I used to ride smaller bikes when I was younger...got my first big girl's bike about 3 1/2 years ago....I've had 3 bikes since...loving my Ultra.
4. Hubby and I have been married for 13 years. Hubby is 7 years my senior (he robbed the cradle )
5. I have a Daughter and an Stepson. they are 10 months apart. When hubby and I got married it was loke suddenly having 8 year old twins
6. I went crazy last year when I turned 40 and went to Hawaii to poke lava with a sick.....and actually did!
7. I work in Information Tech (Computers) and Hubby is a Contractor.
8. I have a bad back and something a kin to Lupus...sucks to be me some days. On the flip-side Hubby is accident prone (lately at least) and has had 3 pretty good but mostly funny injuries in the last year or so.
9. I believe people should own up and be responsible for thier own actions.
10. I also like to put together Rallies...that Rhubarb is gonna miss be cause he's gonna be a DADDY!!!!!!!!
--'08 HD Ultra Classic w/ ABS  The content person enjoys the scenery of a detour.
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Rank: Moderator
Joined: 6/16/2008
Posts: 240
Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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1. Ron Billings
2. I put wood together
3. have 8 kids 4 of my own 4 stepkids
4. grandpa 3 times
5. hobbies... Bikes, cars and scuba diving
6. I like to push the edge in everything I do
7. I love a road trip and will jump at the chance to go for a trip at the drop of a hat
8. I have a great wife been married to for 9 years
9. I have 2 dogs and a cat that own me.
10. I have a myspace page.
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Rank: Weekend Warrior
Joined: 11/28/2008
Posts: 76
Location: Santa Clarita, Ca
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Thanks for jumping on board, good to meet y'all
First, Rhubarb, IS YOUR LIFE ABOUT TO CHANGE! Congrats early.
It seems you, Bev and I are all "Propeller Heads" (what geeks used to be) I am the retired Director of Interconnection Services for AT&T. Most rewarding assignment was a 2 year rotation at Bell Labs. Got to work on the initial programming for the first analog electronic switching machines. This was way before laptops. Used to joke I got my degree in Computer Sciences when the "Computer Gods" (Allan, Gates, Jobs & Wozniak) were in Jr. High School. A personal computer only took up 3 floors in a building. COBOL was THE language of the day. Most everything I did for AT&T, PacBell, or SBC was main frame stuff....yes, they are still around!
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 11/29/2008
Posts: 20
Location: Dothan, AL
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1. I use all three of my names William Dennis Campbell. As a child it eliminated confusion in school because of being called by my middle name. I never could answer roll call when the teacher said "Bill"
2. Roses (actually gardening in general) are my other hobby.
3. I made my hair mad, so it left.
4. My wife is 13-14 years older than me. (depending on the time of year)
5. I work in physical therapy.
6. I have an adjustable rate loan, and can't for the life of me figure out why all of these other people are having so much financial trouble and blaming it on their ARM loan. My payments have dropped every year that I have been in this house.
7. I have no biological children that I know of. However, I have 2 grown step children that I consider mine. Truthfully they are closer to my age than my wife is.
8. I do have a little pup. she is named caty and is 13 years old. Poodle and dauchsund mix. I call her a doodle.
9. I am really frustrated by the economy putting the hurt on harley right now. Just when they really perfected the type of bike they produce. Yes I am very partial to the new 96/six speed. You can love the older ones (pre-evo) all that you want, I admire them myself. However, I have owned them and I say this new 2009 FXDL is unbelievable. Absolutely none of the irritating problems of the previous models. Oh and the heat??? Obviously if you are complaining about it you never rode a cast iron sporty.
10. I have difficulty carrying on conversations because I educate myself about an issue before opening my mouth about it. People who spew their opinions with no knowledge of the facts drive me insane. This comes from being raised by a school teacher.
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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 102
Location: Socal Mtns
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1. My name is Chuck Allison
2. My wife is Ruth
3. I work in the public utilities industry
4. We have 2 sons, that are grown
5. We have 2 grand-daughters that live in Oregon
6. I have 8 years till I retire and we will probably move to the Twin Falls, Idaho area.
7. I have a horrible addiction to gasoline, diesel, and tires. I have ALOT of vehicles and the DMV loves me
8. I would like to be thinner and so would my wife...........we are working on it.
9. We love living in the mountains and the 4 seasons that we get, and we accually LIKE snow. But then I can ride 20 miles down the hill and ride all day in 70*
10. I have owned an HD since I was 17 and started riding on the street when I was 15 1/2. I have always owned a motorcycle, it was my first form of transportation.
05 Road Ultra   
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 16
Location: Mass.
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1. My name is Dan Curtis
2.My wife is Gloria, she's been hangin' around for 16 years now......whodathunkit?
3. We have a boy
4.I've lived in Mass. all of my life, and I'm getting pretty darn tired of snow.
5.I'm a Rider's Edge coach.
6. I will NOT put the bike away! But I can't ride in the snow damnit!
7.We have two dogs, Gomer and Otto
8.I go to Daytona every March, to get away from the !@#@$@#snow!
9. I have three bikes, an '05 Road Glide, an '05 FJR1300 and a '92 FXRT/RLE factory sidecar rig.
10. Oh yea, and I friggin HATE the snow!
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 9/5/2008
Posts: 19
Location: escondido, ca
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Hey guys:
1. I am Marcus Harrel, aka mjh
2. My wife Linda and I have been married 36 years, last June.
3. We have three kids, (the last one getting married Dec 21), two grandkids, and two grandkids on the way (one due in March and one due in April)
4. Live in Escondido, Ca (northern San Diego County). Great riding roads and weather all year long.
5. Presently unemployed. I have primarily worked in project management, construction.
6. Did not ride when I was young. Started riding at 38 with a Honda Trail 90 and then a Honda Shadow 800. My son still has the Shadow - rides it every day. I now ride an 04 HD Road King - Police model.
7. I realy enjoy riding with my HOG chapter. We have a great group of people that enjoy the rides, food, and friendships. Sweetwater HOG, National City, CA - oldest HOG chapter in California.
See yah all later.
mjh
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 7/24/2008
Posts: 26
Location: Chico,CA
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1. My name is Gary Viertell-all Viertell's are related-even if speeled with 1 l
2. Married to Jann for 36 years in Feburary
3. Have 2 kids(daughter 29 and son 26) 3 grand kids-2 yr. old twins and a 5 month old boy
4. My first ride was a Honda trail 90 at the age of 9 yrs old-Got it stuck in the snow.
5. Bought my first Harley in Oct. 2004(2005 Road King)-Now own a 2007 Ultra Classic
6. Love long day rides to nowhere in paticular(60,000 miles on 2 bikes)
7. Own and manage an Auto repair shop in Chico,Ca(the real California).
8. Best rides were to Colorado in June 2006 and Sequyia,Kings Canyon in June 2008
9. 55 Years old and enjoying life to the best of my ability
10. Would love to do a cross country trip someday(something about time and money)
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Rank: Trailer Queen
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 1
Location: Cincinnati
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1. Real name: Dave Tobergte
2. I live in Terrace Park, Ohio on the east side of Cincinnati.
3. My wife is Maggie. We have been married for 36 years.
4. I am a retired Aviation Director for a Fortune 50 company. (I flew the jets like the one's the exec's of the Big Three flew to DC to beg for money.)
5. I am a former Naval Aviator. Hence the "navyman". 1971-78.
6. My 26 year old daughter got married on November 15th. Walking down the aisle with her was the hardest, most emotional thing I have ever done.
7. My son is a tech at a Ford dealership. We worry about his future.
8. I started riding on a Honda 350 in 1973. In fact I bought the thing in Japan while in the Navy.
9. I didn't ride while the kids were growing. Bought my first Harley ('04 Road King) in '04 and replaced it with an '08 Ultra.
10. I ride all winter in Ohio so long as there is no frozen precip on the road. I average about 13,000 miles/yr.
This form of introduction is a great idea.
Dave
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Rank: Resident Site Mechanic
Joined: 6/20/2008
Posts: 579
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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This is great...so nice to really meet you all.
I knew we like having screwball around for something.....Great suggestion for a thread
--'08 HD Ultra Classic w/ ABS The content person enjoys the scenery of a detour.
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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 10/28/2008
Posts: 117
Location: Nor*Cal
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well lets see
1) my name is .........Jim Shaw
2) I am married to Ms Linda and have been for alittle over 5.5 years (3rd times a charm)
3) together we have 6 kids and 6 grand children
4) I own 5 bikes right now (newest is a 78 shovel)
5) I have my Harley truck with a bike lift in the bed
6) I have a neat little motorhome that is perfect for the misses and I to go to Rallies and Swap meets and flea markets
7) I host a once a month spot on a Internet Radio show catering to the 1% world
8) for a living I am an Alarm inspector and Service Tech (been in the field since 71)
9) I am very much into Motorcycle PR work
10) for the cincher I am an ordained minister ministering to those that ride
TCC-MM My Bike is my Pulpit  Lets burn a tank of gas and ride somewhere ! purchase your TCC t-shirt today
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Rank: Weekend Warrior
Joined: 11/28/2008
Posts: 76
Location: Santa Clarita, Ca
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bluerose wrote:
I knew we like having screwball around for something.....Great suggestion for a thread
Well thank you, I just can't take credit. Stole the idea from Luuezz at Hawgtalk several years ago. Always give credit where credit is due.
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 12/1/2008
Posts: 8
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
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1 I'm Jim
2 I have been married to Kathy for 19 years
3 I was a member of the 1986 SEC Champion football team
4 Although I am a licensed Civil Engineer, I am also an award winning chef
5 I will be 44 in 2 months, and have lived and worked all over the world
6 I have been on 2 wheels since I was 6 years old
7 I raced a blown gas tunnel jet boat,called Fire on De Bayou, in the old SDBA
8 I am a staunch conservative on fiscal issues, but neutral on social issues
9 I like most everybody, yet like to "yank people's chain"
10 After seeing American Grafitti, I wanted to race John Milner on Paradise Road,......hehehe
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Rank: Resident Site Mechanic
Joined: 6/20/2008
Posts: 579
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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jimbo21165 wrote:
I am also an award winning chef
You should get togethter with jpswino....he's a chef too. In fact I think you two should get together and come to my house to demonstrate your skills (Hubby would love you)
--'08 HD Ultra Classic w/ ABS The content person enjoys the scenery of a detour.
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Rank: Weekend Warrior
Joined: 11/28/2008
Posts: 76
Location: Santa Clarita, Ca
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 16
Location: Mass.
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Oh MAN Screwball, you lookin' for ten more? LOL
DC
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Rank: Weekend Warrior
Joined: 6/25/2008
Posts: 53
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Its been awhile ........ Good to see you Ron!
1) My real name is Sharon but on most boards go by Shar.
2) I have been with Kev for 16+ something years. He has recently retired!
3) I have no biological children, Kev's children from a previous marriage are it. Both are married and we have one grandson.
4) My first love is bikes but I also love cars too.
5) I worked for 20 some odd years as a dental assistant(got burned out), and now work in retail as a Nursery Lead.
6) My hobbies are miniatures (dollhouses) and trains .......... still want to go for a long trip on one some day. (Luckily we both have the same interests.)
7) I'm 54 years young but my body has a different opinion, I try not to listen.
8) While others may differ with this, I am really a very shy person.
9) I have always wanted to see Alaska for some unknown reason. Next year I may get to.
10) I have an '05 Dynalowrider. For various reasons I don't ride it alot .... I need a LOT of practice. I rode before (30+ years ago) and have lost a lot of my confidence. I don't do four lanes, mostly toodle around town.
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 12/1/2008
Posts: 11
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
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My name is Ray
I live in Bloomington, Indiana
I have three adult children
I work in the healthcare information technology business
My first bike was a Honda 500 four cylinder ('70's)
My first HD was a '70's era Sporty - I got out of the mc business until my kids were raised.
Got another HD (2005 Softail Springer Classic) in '05 Sold it on eBay
Immediately bought the '08 Ultra that I ride now
Been married to the same girl for 37 years
Love to ride
I also collect and restore old gas pumps for a hobby
 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Candy Red Sunglo
Screamin' Eagle Intake
Screamin' Eagle Race Tuner
Rush 2.0" Baffle Slash Up Slip-On Mufflers
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Rank: Trailer King
Joined: 12/16/2008
Posts: 16
Location: Delano, Tn
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1. My name is Roger Sanford
2. I live in Delano, Tennessee
3. I have been married to Kathy for 17 years (7/13/91).
4. I have 1 stepson
5. My first bike 2006 Road King Classic
6. I know have a 2008 Street Glide
7. I work as an Environmental Tech for Duracell in Cleveland, Tennessee
8. I have a Siberian Husky female named Cheyenne.
9. I love to ride. Have not been on any long trips, but that is my goal.
10. Live about 45 min. from Dragon, Cherola Skyway, & the Blue Ridge Pky.
2007 Road King Classic (For Sale) SERT SEAC Rush 2.25" slip-ons Black Cherry Pearl 2008 Street Glide Rinehart True Duals Vivid Black 
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