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  • trevor
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    • Oct 2011
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    Riding to Vegas for a wedding!

    My wife's brother is getting married May 14th...him and his bride to be, live there. He's a lawyer and she is a nurse. Funny how they met...My brother in law is one smart cookie...he put himself through law school (had a partial scholarship)at UNLV by playing poker. He was good..paid for a nice car and real nice apt...played with some TV guys and he managed to get staked as well. She was a card dealer putting herself through nursing school.

    Anyway..I have had a rough couple of weeks..the bike loss being part of it but some other stuff has been going on...

    My wife is away with her mom in Budapest and now in Paris..a 40th birthday present to my wife from her mom..very cool.

    We were to fly to Vegas next Wed for Saturday's wedding. I emailed my wife.."think I could get a refund on my plane ticket"? She says "why"? I tell her "I really feel like getting away by myself for a good ride on my bike...I could leave Sunday and see you guys Wed in Vegas"...She says..."fu*k the plane ticket..who cares if we can get a refund...go do it honey"!!
    And in an instant I realized one of the reasons I love her so much....she let's me be me. She's confident in who she is and our relationship.

    So here we go...only 4 days to plan....can't wait!
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  • GS1150Pilot
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    #2
    Budapest is such an amazing city. My family comes from there, Trev, and it always feels good to visit. That said, your wife is an incredible person.
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    • trevor
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      #3
      Originally posted by GS1150Pilot
      Budapest is such an amazing city. My family comes from there, Trev, and it always feels good to visit. That said, your wife is an incredible person.
      Thanks you.. She has been sending "bike of the day" pics everyday. She is awesome.
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      • Slycox

        #4
        Nice, lucky for you. You got a good woman there. Enjoy the ride! And post some damn pictures

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        • eddie21
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          • Dec 2011
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          #5
          Sounds like fun Trevor! I bet you're looking forward to those high speed runs across the Nevada desert. Think about taking a trip through Death Valley either on the way there or back. Should be nice and toasty at this time of year. Oh, I know how much of a redneck you are, so don't forget your favourite Ram mount accessory!

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          • Guest

            #6
            You taking a trailer with you?? Have fun my friend, and take the cooling vest with you, you might eve get to use it this time.

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            • Big T
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              #7
              Trevor,

              Have a good trip and think about ending up in Beaverton on the 17th, so you can go to The Collector's TWT event
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              • trevor
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                #8
                Originally posted by Big T
                Trevor,

                Have a good trip and think about ending up in Beaverton on the 17th, so you can go to The Collector's TWT event
                Hey what is that Todd?
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                • Charlie G
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                  #9
                  I have a bed and a couple beers with your name on them, if you need a place to sleep during your travels.
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                  • Big T
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by trevor
                    Hey what is that Todd?
                    Two Wheeled Tuesday. it's a few miles from my place

                    Remember, you missed going to his place at Vince's rally. About 80 riders there last month, all of them laughed at my hand
                    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                    2007 DRz 400S
                    1999 ATK 490ES
                    1994 DR 350SES

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                    • trevor
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Big T
                      Two Wheeled Tuesday. it's a few miles from my place

                      Remember, you missed going to his place at Vince's rally. About 80 riders there last month, all of them laughed at my hand
                      I thought that was what you meant. Hmmmm...
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                      • bonanzadave
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by trevor
                        So here we go...only 4 days to plan....can't wait!
                        Quite the trip Trev. Curious about your route. I drove 395 once and found that to be pretty good. Safe travels sir.
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                        • Rob S.
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                          #13
                          Approximate mileage numbers? Multiple day trip?

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                          • trevor
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Rob S.
                            Approximate mileage numbers? Multiple day trip?

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                            Leaving on the 10:30 ferry to Port Angeles..get there at noon....ride to Newport Or....maybe further (360 miles)...then up early Monday morning and ride my azz off...would like to get to the other side of San Fran 750-800 miles....find a place to stay. Then Tuesday cruise around Monterey and BiG Sur...etc...head east... over to Death Valley before Vegas. I need to be in Vegas Wed for dinner.
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                            • bobgroger
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                              Let me know if you want to crash on the way back. Bachelor Rustic
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