Dixie Doofs headed to FL! WOOT!

[RoadWolf]

Since the NOVA Delinquents ride is cancelled, and I didn't get away from Atlanta in time to meet Geno and Sidecar in CA (:whistling:)...

Redleg and I are planning a 3 day cruise to FL for a 43/7/437 trifecta.

We'll leave ATL early-ish Friday AM and get back sometime Sunday.

Who wants to ride??? :woohoo:

[ms_tapestry]

me. . .but I'm working Sunday. . . y'all have fun! :Tonya:

[MegaGlide]

Oh, I want to.
Ain't happenin', but I want to.
You fellers have fun!

[dzlfitr]

Ride safe gents.

[BigTOE]

I'd be all over that but I won't be back til the 3rd. :badmood:

[noodles]

I got to work Sunday!~:badmood:

[mongoose]

it's snowy here.

[y2k king]

what route ya takin?:blink:

[TalonChief]

I'd go, but....

[y2k king]

i've got a place ya can stay. plenty of floor space, but no furniture.:roflback:

[iggy_montoya]

what is your route? I am off 95 by Jacksonville?

[RoadWolf]

Redleg's coming to ATL late this afternoon and we'll plan a route. I got the PM's and will call early this evening so as not to interfere with your New Year's festivities.

[y2k king]

Redleg's coming to ATL late this afternoon and we'll plan a route. I got the PM's and will call early this evening so as not to interfere with your sleep.


i fixed it for ya.

[bennynomad]

We'd love too...............but already had some plans made. Shoot!

['05Train]

You guys suck.

It's freezing raining here now. I couldn't get the bike out of the area if I had to.

[y2k king]

You guys suck.

It's freezing raining here now. I couldn't get the bike out of the area if I had to.


if ya were down here, you couldn't say that.:doh:

[Mercury]

Can't go, but have something Doofishly Delightful up my sleeve :whistling: since the Road that Mr. Wolf will ride goes my hometown. Awaiting a phone call from THE RoadWolf.

['05Train]

if ya were down here, you couldn't say that.:doh:

Way to pour lemon juice in the paper cut.

[Dippsy]

billyb, angela and myself will have to pass, we are headed to luckenbach....:Poke::Poke:

[unchained]

Since the NOVA Delinquents ride is cancelled, and I didn't get away from Atlanta in time to meet Geno and Sidecar in CA (:whistling:)...

Redleg and I are planning a 3 day cruise to FL for a 43/7/437 trifecta.

We'll leave ATL early-ish Friday AM and get back sometime Sunday.

Who wants to ride??? :woohoo:

I would, but I've got a ride tomorrow. Y'all be safe!

I'd go, but....

Dude, what did you do now??

[TalonChief]

Dude, what did you do now??

Carpal tunnel surgery yesterday.

[Redleg]

In ATL now with the Wolf & goin' out for a New Year's brew or two, then headed south tomorrow!

[ms_tapestry]

Carpal tunnel surgery yesterday.Ouch! I guess if you have to this is a good time of the year for it. I hope you heal quickly! :Tonya:

[Backroad Mike]

Heal quick Tim. I'll be under the knife next Thursday. :sofa:

[TalonChief]

Ouch! I guess if you have to this is a good time of the year for it. I hope you heal quickly! :Tonya:

Heal quick Tim. I'll be under the knife next Thursday. :sofa:

Thanks. Really not too painful so far, but being one-handed is a PITA.

Good luck, Mike.

[Backroad Mike]

Thanks. Really not too painful so far, but being one-handed is a PITA.

Good luck, Mike.

And I'll bet your right handed too? :whistling:

[Bill_76]

Thanks. Really not too painful so far, but being one-handed is a PITA.

Good luck, Mike.

Tim, that doesn't look at all like mine, did they go in through your palm or your wrist?

[TalonChief]

And I'll bet your right handed too? :whistling:

Of course.

[TalonChief]

Tim, that doesn't look at all like mine, did they go in through your palm or your wrist?

Both, actually. I had a cyst at the base of the middle finger removed as well.

[RoadWolf]

Tim -- sorry you won't be able to come out and play.
We haven't even left Atlanta yet and Redleg's already got another FL trip planned
Maybe next time. Heal fast!

[fxr4mikey]

Don, ya gotta give me more warning time :blink:




I culdn't go, much as I want to ......

On New Year's Day I'm home with Jan, and LOVING IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Redleg]

Was a last-minute idea on my part. Don just did the logistics. :thumbsup:

[fxr4mikey]

he's a good guy like that :-)



Looking forward to catching up with you Redleg !!!

[RoadWolf]

We're just now leaving Mikey.
You could probably catch us on the Orange Crush... Just sayin'
We'll miss you my friend -- but I hope you enjoy the boat ride! Happy New Year!

OK -- no, really -- we're gonna get on the road.
Last night was new year's eve ya know...

[iggy_montoya]

I heard from Roadwolf yesterday...he is supposed to call when he gets close....hope he has rain gear and warm clothes...looken forward to a get together!

[Mercury]

He was "supposed" to leave at 8 ish & be down my way at 9 ish. I got several calls through the morning & finally at 1:15 got the "we're pulling outta the driveway" call. I'm figuring a 3 o'clock hook-up & I'm gonna ride maybe 50 miles with them. They're on the way... gonna be dark-thirty when they hit Florida.

[y2k king]

i'm slavin over a hot stove gettin a batch of gumbo started for them tomorrow. i didn't have enough notice to smoke a butt. it's supposed to be cold tomorrow and my gumbo will definitely warm them up.:woohoo:

[Dippsy]

i'm slavin over a hot stove gettin a batch of gumbo started for them tomorrow. i didn't have enough notice to smoke a butt. it's supposed to be cold tomorrow and my gumbo will definitely warm them up.:woohoo:

54 is not cold.......just sayin' mmmmmmm gumbo....

[y2k king]

they're sayin it could be in the upper 20's tomorrow am.:Scared:
doesn't matter cause i'm just cookin and drinkin after they get here. :woohoo:




call me kitchen biotch.:doh:

[iggy_montoya]

well if they left at 1:15 from Atlanta...and they dont stop....it will take them 6 hours to get to Jacksonville...which put them here around 7:30...

[Redleg]

We're stopped at the :wafflehouse: in Valdosta for coffee. Traffic isn't too bad and had a good visit with mercury! Pics will follow!

[y2k king]

iggy, are you ridin down with em?:huh:

[Redleg]

In Jacksonville and had a great dinner at Iggy's. On the second bottle on wine, the mason jar is sitting on the counter. :)

[Mrs. Gunworks]

Oiweh!!!

[RoadWolf]

All I'm sayin' (for now) is...

Iggy's good people -- but a bad influence.

[RoadWolf]

3rd bottle of wine empty
Quarenta y Tres (43) empty
Mason Jar -- sampled with trepidation (I think there are pics)
Iggy's lookin' for more stuff to drink...

[Mrs. Gunworks]

Almost 8am Central Time...are you guys still laying under the table??:roflback:

[Mrs. Gunworks]

If you don't wake up soon, I'm gonna get a bucket of water...:evil36::horn:

[RoadWolf]

We're alive! We're alive!

[BigTOE]

We're alive! We're alive!

You say that like it's a bad thing.. :roflback::roflback:

[y2k king]

you guys got some cold ridin to do...specially tomorrow.:nope:

[RoadWolf]

You say that like it's a bad thing.. :roflback::roflback:

More like amazement...

you guys got some cold ridin to do...specially tomorrow.:nope:

Where's the last liquor store we pass on the way to your place???
We'll get something to warm us up.

[noodles]

WE NEED PICTURES!!!

[y2k king]

More like amazement...



Where's the last liquor store we pass on the way to your place???
We'll get something to warm us up.

when you're on spring hill drive and you should turn right on linden keep goin straight...about a block or two up on the right is a small strip store with a liquor store in there. if you went passed the hardware store, ya went 50' too far.
i've got a case of coors light, brandy, amaretto, vodka, kahlua and a small bottle of the doofishul brew. so if that doesn't cover it, get what ya need.:doh:

[Big Cheese]

One case?

[y2k king]

One case?


it's cold here. i don't drink much beer in the winter.:whistling:

[DaSkip]

Have fun boys.

[RoadWolf]

Given the speeds at which we have ridden last night and this morning, along with all other applicable riding conditions;

I have verified that the exact capacity of my gas tank is 166.4 miles.

Just sayin'...

[y2k king]

roadwolf just called me from daytona and they're headin this way. guess i'll start makin the roux. gumbo will be ready anytime after 3 hours.

those two have been puttin down some miles this weekend.:coffee:

[bennynomad]

You go boys, wish we were there! Its gotta be cold! Ride safe!

[Sonic]

Cold like 10 degrees or cold like 50 degrees?

[RoadWolf]

We're here. The Gumbo smells AWESOME :D

[iggy_montoya]

Glad you two made it .....here are some pics from last night....I had a blast by the way....Mary and I really enjoyed your visit. Wish I could have gone with you....

[noodles]

Pratice 4 with right 3 with left..... how many time did y'all pratice?:roflback:

You all are ahving a GREAT time ~!!!! :woohoo:

[iggy_montoya]

Pratice 4 with right 3 with left..... how many time did y'all pratice?:roflback:

You all are ahving a GREAT time ~!!!! :woohoo:

a coupla two tree times

[TalonChief]

:badmood::badmood::badmood::badmood::badmood:

[iggy_montoya]

:badmood::badmood::badmood::badmood::badmood:

uh oh...did they not call ya?

[TalonChief]

uh oh...did they not call ya?

Worse than that.

[iggy_montoya]

oh...you had the surgery...I forgot....hope you heal fast.

[iggy_montoya]

I wonder if those boys hit the rack early tonight....we stayed up till around 2 or so this mornen. But, they slept in till after 9 this mornen.

[y2k king]

i crashed early and they stayed up...bein the youngins they are.

my pup woke don up this am tho.:roflback:

[RoadWolf]

Panama Jack lickin' me in the ear this morning is the most action I've had all year...

[iggy_montoya]

you guys must be beat.....

[ms_tapestry]

Panama Jack lickin' me in the ear this morning is the most action I've had all year...So was it good for you? :roflback:

[iggy_montoya]

hide the peanut butter

[Redleg]

Don had a twinkle in his eye and a grin on his face. Just sayin'

[iggy_montoya]

is he sitting back token on his pipe with a satisfied grin on his face

[noodles]

What the Temp. down there now?!~

[iggy_montoya]

41.....

[y2k king]

the boys are back on the road. it's cold!!!:whistling:

pics to follow.:doh:

[y2k king]

here's a group hug.:doh:

[y2k king]

these are the boys suitin up gettin ready to leave for the frozen north.

[unchained]

Don has a different helmet every time I see him. :laugh: And is that a gas can on back??


Glad you all had a fun weekend! Ride safe on the way home!

[Mercury]

Might be. Could explain why he knows "exactly" how far he can go on a tank of gas.

[iggy_montoya]

nice pics....those two are good peeps!

[Redleg]

Bob wins the prize for today! :)
stopped in Cordele, GA at the WH for coffee...

[RoadWolf]

Might be. Could explain why he knows "exactly" how far he can go on a tank of gas.

Was wondering how long it would take someone to figure that out ... :whistling:

[BLoNDiE]

have a great time!!!

[Redleg]

We arrived in Atlanta around 7. Both cold, tired, and hungry. The right heated glove went out in S. Georgia, so I'm staying over tonight to try and exchange for a working pair in the AM. Thanks again to Mercury, Iggy & Mary, and Y2K King for making it a great trip!

[Mercury]

Glad ya'll had a great trip. I enjoyed following the updates all weekend. Even though I couldn't make the whole trip, I enjoyed our little 50 mile ride through the Macon area, and hey!... we did a Ga 7 ride together.

See ya on the road...

[BillyB]

Looks like y'all had a great time this weekend! Thanks for sharing the pictures :thumbsup:

[Redleg]

Here's some more pics from our adventure..

Mercury, Me and RoadWolf properly dedicating the GA 7 sign in Perry...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0895.jpg

A proper welcome to Jacksonville!

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0896.jpg

Veronica (my VFR), with the WolfGlide and the Pimp Bagger

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0897.jpg

Lake Co., FL 437 in Sorrento, FL

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0898.jpg

And RoadWolf, Y2K King, and the bikes in Todd's garage

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0899.jpg

King's comment on the VFR was priceless: "I kept listening for y'all to pull up, but only heard one bike!" :roflback:

There's a few more pics I need to pull off my phone, so more to come!

[RoadWolf]

Cold like 10 degrees or cold like 50 degrees?

It was only 50 in my pocket tonight when we got in -- I left a little clip on thermometer in there by accident and found it when we got to a Cuban place near my house about 7pm. It warmed up to 60 while we sat in the diner and went from 60 down to 30 on the short, slow, 5 min. ride back to my place. Redleg said it was 25 at Dobbins AFB when we got in.
:badmood::badmood::badmood::badmood::badmood:

Missed you Chief. Your name came up more than once on this trip -- mostly good stuff. :D

Panama Jack lickin' me in the ear this morning is the most action I've had all year...

So was it good for you? :roflback:

hide the peanut butter

Don had a twinkle in his eye and a grin on his face. Just sayin'

is he sitting back token on his pipe with a satisfied grin on his face

Oh ... did I say that out loud? :blink:

Truth is, Panama Jack is a GREAT dog and I'd have taken him home if I didn't think Y2k king would shoot me.

Don has a different helmet every time I see him.

:roflback::roflback: Next time should be a repeat Cindy. I think you've seen all three.

nice pics....those two are good peeps!

Julio! Thanks again to you and Mary. You were great hosts, dang fine cooks, and all around good people yourselves. I hope we didn't do too much damage to Mary's warming perceptions of the Doofs! She got a name picked out yet...?

Glad ya'll had a great trip. I enjoyed following the updates all weekend. Even though I couldn't make the whole trip, I enjoyed our little 50 mile ride through the Macon area, and hey!... we did a Ga 7 ride together.

See ya on the road...

Great to ride with you again too Bob! Sorry we missed on the way back. Talk to you next week about the indy shop.


PICS to follow

[Dippsy]

looks like a great time was had by all!!!!

[Redleg]

Don has a different helmet every time I see him. :laugh: And is that a gas can on back??


Glad you all had a fun weekend! Ride safe on the way home!

Might be. Could explain why he knows "exactly" how far he can go on a tank of gas.

This gas can?

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/1262574626.jpg

It was at that point Don was grateful that my bike got better gas mileage than his :roflback: His gas gauge on this trip was less than reliable!

[Redleg]

RW's opinion of the Corn Squeezin's was pretty much shared by all three of us:

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/1262574404.jpg

We liked this much better (thank you Julio!)

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/1262574513.jpg

If you like Grand Marnier, you'll really like this.

Just another day at the beach, Ormond Beach that is...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/1262574569.jpg

And finally, on the way home from Y2K King's place, we came a cross this really nice FXDX...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/1262574681.jpg

RoadWolf is adding some more pics as I type. As I said before, the trip was a blast and thanks to all you Doofs (and Mary, who is a Doof Babe in all but title!) I really needed this weekend and y'all came through in spades!

[Mrs. Gunworks]

Oh man, wished I was with y'all. You obviously had a great time.

[Redleg]

Oh man, wished I was with y'all. You obviously had a great time.

We're planning a repeat, and hopefully warmer run in the hopefully not too distant future. There's still a bottle of Knob Creek that Y2K King and Panama Jack are saving for Doof (and zint) visitors. :thumbsup:

[iggy_montoya]

On Saturday morning I went down stairs to make some much needed coffee. A little bleary eyed and fuzzy headed passed by Roadwolf and Redleg ....Roadwolf was camped out on the couch and Redleg was on a blowup mattress...then I heard a sound that brought me back to deer camp in PA...Roadwolf sawing wood...Redleg just a snoozen right through it...I thought man, he must be tired to be able to sleep through that. I started the coffee and went back up stairs. After a bit, I figured the coffee was done, Mary's dog Sam had to go out and I needed coffee. I came down and they both were up....Roadwolf was in the shower...I said man your a hard sleeper....Redleg chuckled and said no....ear plugs....Roadwolf comes out of the bathroom...I did not wake you did I? Nope, I said you can't hear anything up stairs from down stairs.

[RoadWolf]

A few pics...

Starting with Mercury, Redleg, and me at the GA 7 and US 41!
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/GA7RWMercuryRedleg1-1-10.jpg


One of the high points of this trip for me was getting to see the Pimp Bagger before it gets painted!
:woohoo: I even got to park Silver beside of it. Thanks again Julio & Mary!
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/PimpBagger1-1-10.jpg


After an already well documented evening with Iggy... :whistling:
we headed for a quick run down the coast.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/RWRLDaytona1-2-10.jpg


The primary mission was FL's Lake County 437. Note that Redleg got 3,
count 'em THREE versions of the 437 sign in the pic.
Oh yeah, and there's a nursery for rent if any one's interested -- it's in a good location...
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/RWatFLLakeCounty4371-2-10.jpg


On the quest for the 437, we ran across another one that I couldn't pass up.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/WolfbranchRdFL.jpg


Then it was on to Y2k king's pad. Even in FL, the temp drops noticeably after sundown :whistling:.
This pic was taken the next morning, but this open garage was the view that greeted us upon arrival.
Truly a welcome sight.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/RedlegnY2kking.jpg


Once inside we were treated to true Doof hospitality!
Y2k king cooked up some mighty fine chicken gumbo.
He said it would have been better with more notice, but I'm not sure how it could have been.
Redleg's didn't last long.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/FL%20Run%20with%20Redleg/GumboKnobCreeksmilingRedleg-1.jpg


Panama Jack is one fine dog! He's also a pretty good alarm clock.
He can get you up in the mornin' with a smile on your face -- Just sayin.
We bonded. It's a Wolf thang, y'all wouldn't understand.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/RoadWolfandPanamaJack.jpg


Y2k king's Doof Wall. This was great hospitality!
Todd -- Thanks for the warm welcome, the HOT Gumbo, and a great time.
Great to meet you!
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/Y2kkingDC43wall.jpg


One the way home I discovered the Redleg is not actually in the ARMY.
He's really an Undercover Ninja Astronaut. No kidding.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss231/RoadWolf/NinjaAstronaut.jpg


It was bit brisk at times. But overall, a Doofishly good New Year Run.
Thanks for calling Redleg! :bowdown:

[y2k king]

On Saturday morning I went down stairs to make some much needed coffee. A little bleary eyed and fuzzy headed passed by Roadwolf and Redleg ....Roadwolf was camped out on the couch and Redleg was on a blowup mattress...then I heard a sound that brought me back to deer camp in PA...Roadwolf sawing wood...Redleg just a snoozen right through it...I thought man, he must be tired to be able to sleep through that. I started the coffee and went back up stairs. After a bit, I figured the coffee was done, Mary's dog Sam had to go out and I needed coffee. I came down and they both were up....Roadwolf was in the shower...I said man your a hard sleeper....Redleg chuckled and said no....ear plugs....Roadwolf comes out of the bathroom...I did not wake you did I? Nope, I said you can't hear anything up stairs from down stairs.


i didn't want to say anything about the snorin...but wow!!!:yikes:


:roflback::roflback::roflback:

[iggy_montoya]

i didn't want to say anything about the snorin...but wow!!!:yikes:


:roflback::roflback::roflback:

I didn't mean to ruffle any fur about the wood sawing....but it was funny:Poke:

[Redleg]

And the last Dixie Doof is home with a few new pictures once I get thawed out and the house warmed up.

[RoadWolf]

I didn't mean to ruffle any fur about the wood sawing....but it was funny:Poke:

Loud pipes save lives!

Keeps the bears away when I'm campin'. :D

[Redleg]

After a great dinner at Little Cuba restaurant last night, this morning was for running some errands in Atlanta and heading home.

Started out the morning by going to Cycle Gear and getting a working pair of heated gloves (success!) but also found out that FirstGear had shipped a defective batch so the replacements might not be permanent (ominous foreshadowing here... :coffee:)

From there, I figured out a great way to freak out Suburban Atlanta housewives: Go to the American Girl store in Alpharetta in your winter riding kit to shop for your daughter's birthday! :evillaff:

Headed toward 75 to go north, with the intent of seeing how it would go. By the time I got to Cartersville, I knew it wasn't going to work. Too much crosswind/headwind and too cold for superslab speeds. So, I took the "back way" through Rome, GA where I spent 4 great years at a little school in the hills...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/1262652218.jpg

This is the administration building at the end of the main drive...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0900.jpg

After finishing buzzing the old alma mater, I headed W/NW toward Ft. Payne, home of 4 local boys who took over country music in the 80's

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0901.jpg

Riding up Sand Mountain, I noticed my right hand was significantly warmer than the left. Uh-oh :wtf2: :badmood: Will be going to my local Cycle Gear tomorrow...

Unhappy, cold, and ready to be home I rode into Section, AL, a little town just above the Tennessee River. The road sign at the crossroad brightened my mood just a bit - Jackson County Alabama Road 43.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0904.jpg

Have been through this speck of a town soooo many times since 1989 and never noticed it until today. Too bad termites are there :doh:

And finally, home. The air temp reads 7-10 degrees high. Was closer to 22 than 32. Here's my tripmeter and add 1,000 miles to get the final total...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr225/VFRedleg/IMG_0905.jpg

This trip started with a text to RoadWolf last week to find out if he had anything going on over New Year's and, as we've done in the past, just kinda built up into a heck of a fun weekend!

[Big Cheese]

Excellent pics from all you guys. I really enjoyed reading about your weekend. Good on all of yous.