Triumphrat

Whisperinsmith · 02-21-2008

I had some extra time at work today and I found myself reading some earlier posts about Bennington. You guys know the drill about getting as many as possible from this forum to meet in Bennington, VT. There were some incredible emotions in those early posts. I hope we can revive those emotions in the next few weeks to insure a great turnout from those who've planned to come and to excite others to join in.

For those who don't know about this, see the Rides and Events section and search on Bennington to read about it from its beginning.

Think spring and ride safe.

LoVel · 02-21-2008

I see whisper is going for a new record on getting a post moved.

mistermellow001 · 02-21-2008

The mods may move it, but I'd ask that they cut him some slack, as he has behaved himself by not repeating the story of Big Jim.

And if you're not familiar with the story, you must come to Bennington to hear it.

LoVel · 02-21-2008

You mean big Jim and the riding boots. Yeah your right they should cut him some slack. I actually think they already have. I thought I saw wombat cruise by earlier.

rndtaylor · 02-22-2008

passion is still there whisper.
my bosses now understand they may have a problem with my vacation time, but h.r. has told them i will not be there for two weeks, so scr@w em!

BTW lovel, will we be camping on the days on the way up n back, or find beds and roofs?

Whisperinsmith · 02-22-2008

And here I thought no one read the Big Jim story! I can repeat it if you like. (Kidding Wombat!) By the by, Big Jim just won a battle with throat cancer. If he told the story now with his raspy voice, we should have it recorded to go along with the famous ORIGINAL "CREPITATION CONTEST" .

It's a spoof farting contest between a Paul Boomer (Australia) and Lord Windesmere (England).

http://www.laughdome.com/farting.htm for a "taste" of class. (And to Wombat, I remember the days when you thought this stuff was funny. Ah, the burden of responsibility.)

LoVel · 02-22-2008

rndtaylor I didn't buy my tent and sleeping bag just so I could stay in a hotel. We will have a roof and warm showers when we get to Bennington.

I would prefer to camp unless you have some objection to that and I believe Robin is good with that also but I may be warmer on the way home than you are.

rndtaylor · 02-22-2008

no objection to camping, just wondering how to pack, what to take.

"I didn't buy my tent and sleeping bag just so I could stay in a hotel."

reminds me of my answer when people ask me about the rocket's ability to wheelie: " I paid for two wheels, and plan to use both of them."

Everyone who plans on riding with us good with the plan?

mistermellow001 · 02-22-2008

rndtaylor quote: "Everyone who plans on riding with us good with the plan?"

If I may speak for both John and myself, in preparation for the cross-country trip, we both have been taking inventory of our camping gear, and have had it all over our respective living room floors at one time or another, so yes. Good plan.

bruce19 · 02-22-2008

My gf and I are definitely in for the Paradise Inn. Are they going to book a bunch of rooms together for all of us? How many people have committed? Is someone coordinating this? I'd just like to know if it's going to be 2 of us or 20 of us.