Author Topic: Northern California SOHC4 Meet and Greet 2006! (Read 8170 times)

Dusthawk · « **on:** May 06, 2006, 01:47:11 PM »

Greetings and Salutations,

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, We Want You

I am currently working on a meet and greet for those of us here in the greater bay area in Mid-June. Dates are still in the air, as is the location, but Mid June for the first meet and greet in my short history in this club is optimum for many reasons.

If this is you, either leave a post here or leave me a PM introducing yourself and lets see what kind of turnout we can generate.

Those I am already in contact with may disregard this unless they have something to add.

As a little teaser to get your interest, There will be a Special Guest at the Meet and Greet that I'm sure you'll be glad you came! I want to show our Special Guest A grand California welcome for his stay here and a great turnout would, I think, be great for us all!

I hope to hear from everyone soon,

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2006, 08:28:50 AM »

Is there anybody out there?

?

Did I hear an Echo?

I hope there are more than the few I have found out this way.

Don't be shy, we are all riders in here, right?

This goes for anyone who might also be out here in mid June or are thinking of taking a road trip around then. Everyone is invited who can make it!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

dusterdude · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2006, 12:07:21 PM »

jeff,i regret to inform you i will not be able to make the meet and greet.i know you and your fellow sohc`ers that will be there are disappointed,but it cannot be helped.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2006, 06:22:36 PM »

DD, Hey now, thats disappointing, I was counting on you here

. Well, I guess I understand, that is kind of a long ride and all but you will be sorely missed by those of us who will be there and I'd bet especially by our special guest.

Are you sure you won't be able to make it? I'll pitch in 20 for gas, that should get you most the way here

See you on the boards,

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Zeke · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:26:37 PM »

Hey Jeff:

I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Near Felton and Santa Cruz

I might be interested in coming up, kinda depends on the dates. I'm a last minute kind of guy but count me in. If I can make it I will.

Take it easy,

Zeke

MRieck · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:20:41 AM »

Sean Condon lives in Oakland.

dusterdude · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:49:03 AM »

Quote from: Dusthawk on May 09, 2006, 06:22:36 PM

DD, Hey now, thats disappointing, I was counting on you here . Well, I guess I understand, that is kind of a long ride and all but you will be sorely missed by those of us who will be there and I'd bet especially by our special guest.

Are you sure you won't be able to make it? I'll pitch in 20 for gas, that should get you most the way here

See you on the boards,

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

lets see now,20 bucks will probably get me to roanoke.not quite far enough,but thanks for the offer

ElCheapo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:36:02 AM »

Quote from: dusterdude on May 08, 2006, 12:07:21 PM

jeff,i regret to inform you i will not be able to make the meet and greet.i know you and your fellow sohc`ers that will be there are disappointed,but it cannot be helped.

Duster,

I have a trailer that can accomodate 2 bikes

. I just might beable to justify going. You could come half the way and jump a trailer ride. Or we can start a charity gas fund for you

dusterdude · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2006, 10:56:56 AM »

wow,ya`lls kindness just makes me want to cry.thank you but i must decline your kind offers.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2006, 03:29:02 AM »

Quote from: MRieck on May 10, 2006, 07:20:41 AM

Sean Condon lives in Oakland.

Thanks for the note, I have let him know.

And here is the big announcement for today in an effort to draw a better crowd: Our Special Guest will be the venerable Glenn Stauffer who will be out this way in Mid-June. The way it is looking we are shooting for a date on the 13th, 14th, 15th, or 16th.

What about you, ElCheapo? When was the last time you had a vacation? You should come out too.

Duster, I'm sure we could start a collection for you, everyone pitching a few bucks in, work it through Paypal or somesuch to get you that vacation you obviously need so much.

I look forward to hearing from everyone!!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

dusterdude · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2006, 06:22:12 AM »

hahahahaha

Mule Train · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2006, 12:57:27 PM »

Hey Jeff, I live in downtown Santa Cruz and know a couple of guys with old hondas. Post the date and maybe we can cruise up there. Keep me posted. Steve

KilgoreTrout · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2006, 01:19:59 PM »

PM Sent. I may have to drag my bike behind a truck to get it there. But we'll see what happens.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2006, 10:42:06 AM »

Thanks for all the replies, I am gratified to see this starting to gather some momentum for a spectacular Meet and Greet!
Here is where we are right now:

Friday is looking best for at least two of us due to schedules at work. Keep up with the posts to see more sheduling info. Early afternoon would be preferable because Glenn has to catch a shuttle to SFO by 8 p.m. so we need to give him enough time to get things together to catch it in time. Other times are still open so pitch in with a date and time if Friday won't work.

We have a few good ideas on where so far. Alice's Resteraunt down between SF and SJose. Pyramid Alehouse in Berkeley. Marin Brewing Company in Greenbrae in Marin County. More ideas are welcome and we can get it worked out to everyones satisfaction.

Keep in mind we have people from Santa Cruz to Sacramento so distances might be a consideration.

This is starting to come together well so lets keep up the good ideas!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2006, 01:59:20 PM »

This is the Jeff News Network with a news brief for May 14, 2006
Well everyone, a bit more news for you to keep everyone updated.

Glenn has informed me that if the Meet happens in Berkeley on Friday the 16th, it would be easy for him to hop a BART train that will get him to SFO in plenty of time. We would have six hours to hang out and impress everyone else with the bigger better fish stories!

Glenn could arrive there by 1:30 or so and head out by 7:30ish.

IMO the best place would be Berkeley for a couple of reasons,

1.) Easy access to Bart so that Glenn doesn't miss his flight.

2.) Considering we have interest from SOHC'ers from Sacramento to Santa Cruz, Berkeley is close to the middle give or take a couple miles.

:DPlease keep the ideas and comments coming, we still have a month to get everything worked out so that everyone is happy!

I am really looking forward to having a great time with everyone and meeting all the people around here that I have met on these threads.

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

amattel · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2006, 03:14:47 PM »

The Pyramid Alehouse has a nice sized protected parking lot... Bikes should be happy there.. theymay even let us block off a corner for us. Berkeley can be a #$%* to park in, which is why I mention it. We could also tour the Brewery while we are there!

We could also meet at the Wall above berkeley, but the food and drink are somewhat scarce there

Here's a link: http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/berkeley.php

Adam

scondon · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2006, 05:41:22 PM »

Quote from: Adam on May 14, 2006, 03:14:47 PM

The Pyramid Alehouse has a nice sized protected parking lot... Bikes should be happy there..

And, after tossing back a few, we could march 3 blocks down to the local Honda dealer and inundate them with drunken requests for obscure CB parts. WooHoo, what fun.....count me in.

My vote is for Berkeley on the 16th. Don't forget to head there before 4pm as rush hour traffic can be horrendous around here, even on a bike.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2006, 06:54:55 PM »

Well, we are starting to get votes here for a location and time, so why not add a poll to work on getting a better consensus.

I added the three places suggested so far, but if you have another idea, reply with it and I'll add it to the poll. I checkmarked the 'let members change their vote' box so if you have a change of heart about a vote you can go back and re-do it.

Any other ideas and comments, please post them!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2006, 07:38:00 AM »

Greetings Everyone!!!!!

I have a quick update for you. We can add an hour or two to Glenns departure time due to airline scheduling.

Once we get all of the votes in and come to a consensus about where we want to have the Meet, I'll get Directions out to everyone from their area of origin, ie. Santa Cruz or Novato, wherever.

As of this post, we have four votes in and waiting for the rest to come in.

Looking forward to seeing everyones votes and or nominations and further posts.

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:56:05 AM »

Well, here it is Friday the 19th of May and only have 5 votes. If you don't see a place you like, please post it and I'll add it to the poll. Anyone who votes can change thier vote and it'll still count as one vote. I would like everyone to have a say here and have at least half the enthusiasm as I do

for this Meet and Greet. I hope everyone thinking about attending this puts in thier two cents and votes. My goal for this Meet is merely for some good times with like minded people and to meet some of the people I see in the forums every day.

Peace and Long Rides everyone!,

Jeff

huntman58 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2006, 07:10:36 PM »

Okay I am newbie big time here. I am hoping to be in the area on the 16th so may just have to show up. Now for me some thing a bit father south would work well. I will be coming from Fresno well 20 miles south west of there and going to Fremont south east bay. So I have about a 4 hour ride to start with. Now with Bart any thing along the east bay would be good most likely as yes traffic. Man I hated it back then and still do. But were ever you have this if I can make it I will be there. I have never met any one other with an old trud like mine so should also be fun

Zeke · « **Reply #21 on:** May 19, 2006, 08:50:54 PM »

Dusty and other Norcal SOHCers

I'll cast a vote. If it ends up in Berkeley I'll try to plan something to stay up there. And, I probably won't get there until 7pm or so if at all. Tough driving up 880, I have a friend up there in Bezerkley and it's a #$%* on Fridays. Even if lane splitting

Which I always am on 880 on a Friday.

So, if I can make it I will but I'm non-commital.

Ride On!!

Zeke

mrbreeze · « **Reply #22 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:36:26 PM »

Well kids,I'm like everyone else...non-commital but I'd love to meet up.Huntman...if I were to do this run,you could buzz up from Fresno to Modesto(100 miles) and then we could scoot on over to Berkeley(another 100 miles) and be there.By the way,my vote is for Berkeley.It sounds to be more convenient for Glenn plus more centralized for everyone else involved.You are giving me plenty of time to arrange time off work but ya' know how things go.....#$%* always happens plus I have a big party in San Jose to attend the weekend after the 16th.I have been to Alice's over in La Honda...it's a kick ass place but obviously too out of the way for this meet.Keep this post alive Jeff and I will try to make it.Again...my vote is Berkeley.

huntman58 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2006, 11:17:34 AM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on May 19, 2006, 11:36:26 PM

Well kids,I'm like everyone else...non-commital but I'd love to meet up.Huntman...if I were to do this run,you could buzz up from Fresno to Modesto(100 miles) and then we could scoot on over to Berkeley(another 100 miles) and be there.By the way,my vote is for Berkeley.It sounds to be more convenient for Glenn plus more centralized for everyone else involved.You are giving me plenty of time to arrange time off work but ya' know how things go.....#$%* always happens plus I have a big party in San Jose to attend the weekend after the 16th.I have been to Alice's over in La Honda...it's a kick ass place but obviously too out of the way for this meet.Keep this post alive Jeff and I will try to make it.Again...my vote is Berkeley.

Mrbreez thanks for the invite to ride with you and being I do not know the bazerkly area I may have to take you up on that if I can make it as I have family in the Modesto area also. When it gets a bit closer I will let you know so we can set up were to meet. Would be fun to meet another sohc rider and then ride to meet more together

chung · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2006, 12:13:04 PM »

I'm in Nashville but I have to make a trip out there this summer.

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Author Topic: Northern California SOHC4 Meet and Greet 2006! (Read 8170 times)

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