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UPDATING FOR: (07-03-'25)
Please note that all content on this site is presented without cost to you and is solely in the interest of entertainment. Bring your own popcorn and enjoy the show... - #000
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Hi Jack (000),
I was very lucky to be passing through Kansas last Friday, June 27th.
It was great seeing everyone for lunch at Smitty's Burgers in Kingman Kansas.
(SEE PHOTO ABOVE)
I left my house in California on June 5th. Found a shortcut to Virginia and North Carolina. Finally heading home through Kansas. But before returning home, I need to swing by Norman, Oklahoma for a family reunion.
By the time I return home I guess I will have logged 8,000-miles on two-wheels.
On my travels I came across a U-Haul trailer with the Corn Palace print on the side. Do you remember that ride? I sure remember that FSSNOC gathering in South Dakota.
See attached photos of the U-Haul trailer (yes I know there is no motorcycle on it) and Friday's luncheon at Smitty's (again, no motorcycles in the photo).
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Holton, Kansas in August.
Alan Smith (5286) Northern California
* THAT'S ALAN ON THE LEFT/FRONT (AND CHECK OUT ALL THOSE OLD-GOLD-BOLD CLUB T-SHIRTS!)
OLD ... MEANS 40 YEARS OF THUMPIN IN THE USA,
GOLD ... STANDS FOR THE FELLOWSHIP IN FSSNOC,
AND BOLD ... REPRESENTS OUR ADVENTURES,
SO NOW YA KNOW!
... WE HAD A FUN CONVERSATION OVER A BURGER AT SMITTY'S THEN LATER WE ADJOURNED TO A SHOP AREA PROVIDED BY A GENEROUS LOCAL FSSNOC MEMBER, THAT BE STEVE, #5202, TO ASSIST ALAN IN AN OIL CHANGE. "MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT THE WORK" ... EVER HEARD THAT ONE? I'M NOT SURE THAT ALAN WOULD AGREE BUT SEVERAL HOURS LATER HE RODE OFF INTO THE SUNSET, FRESH OIL SWIRLING ABOUT IN HIS BIKE'S CRANKCASE.
THANKS, ALAN ... FOR INCLUDING US IN YOUR JOURNEY!!
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REMINDER: PLEASE SHOOT FSSNOC A TEXT OR AN EMAIL IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE AUGUST 20 THUMPERCAFE IN HOLTON, KS ... WE NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS WAY SO THAT WE CAN PROVIDE THE CAFE WITH A POTENTIAL HEAD COUNT. THAT ALLOWS THEM TO ADD STAFF, FOOD, ETC. IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE OUR GROUP ... SO DO IT NOW (GRIN) OR AT LEAST, SOON? - #000 THANK YU! YOU CAN READ EVENT DETAILS BELOW:
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AUGUST 20, 2025 ... come rain or come shine, we plan to dine.
TRAILS END CAFE ... where we Meet, Greet, and Eat ... then we go home and we've done this more than 156 times throughout the lower 48 states and Alaska over the last 40 years!
HOLTON, KANSAS - smackdab right in the middle of the lower 48 USA states - so we are all at least half-way there! Take advantage and come eat with us (your own lunch as per your choice of the special thumper-rider inspired menu offered us by the good folk at Trails End.
ARRIVE VIA HOW YOU WISH ... ride your thumper, haul your thumper, drive a rental car, show-up in an RV, hike in with a backpack ... just show up and hang out with your fellow FSSNOC members (this event for FSSNOC members only) ... wanna bring a friend (sign them up before the event). BRING MONEY from home for your expenses. Wear a smile and some FSSNOC gear so that we can see that you are one of US.
ARRIVE no later than 10:30AM, most will come earlier to get in some parking lot moto-chat with all those members from near and afar ... we are to be seated as a group so don't be late if you want a chair at the table ... seating happens at 11AM when the Cafe opens their doors.
MENU choices are: Hot Beef Sandwich ... Chicken Fried Steak ... Chicken Fried Chicken, each with 3 entrees - drink and dessert are optional. Bring cash, all with separate checks.
CONFIRM NOW - your plans to attend so that we can in turn give the cook a head-count! This allows them to put on the extra help and effort required to serve our group - Important!
STATIC event - means non-riding. We gather to visit and to dine. It's a lot more fun to talk Thumpers than it is to chase another's taillight, eh? Typically there will be many Thumpers in the parking lot to check out prior to our meal, so note the "come early" comments made earlier.
NO ALCOHOL, please. Review gathering info on the reverse cover of Thumper News #158 and stay tuned to this site for updates and related info between now and August 20th.
LODGING ... should you require it, is available in Holton and in various locations in the surrounding area. Review and Pick your Place.
GASOLINE ... is available in HOLTON, KS. HOLTON, founded in 1856 and now with a population of 3208 is at an elevation of 1,093 feet, located at the intersection of HWY16 and HWY75. See holtonkansas.org for more info on the town's interesting history.
QUESTIONS ... Call or text 620-663-1869, leave a message with the needed details. Visit this site on a weekly basis. Email our club website at:
[email protected]
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KEEP ON THUMPIN', MY FRIENDS! KEEP LEAVIN' THOSE THUMPER-TRAX!
... FSSNOC #000, Jack R.
_______________________________________________________________________________
UPDATING FOR: (07-03-'25)
Please note that all content on this site is presented without cost to you and is solely in the interest of entertainment. Bring your own popcorn and enjoy the show... - #000
_______________________________________________________________________________
Hi Jack (000),
I was very lucky to be passing through Kansas last Friday, June 27th.
It was great seeing everyone for lunch at Smitty's Burgers in Kingman Kansas.
(SEE PHOTO ABOVE)
I left my house in California on June 5th. Found a shortcut to Virginia and North Carolina. Finally heading home through Kansas. But before returning home, I need to swing by Norman, Oklahoma for a family reunion.
By the time I return home I guess I will have logged 8,000-miles on two-wheels.
On my travels I came across a U-Haul trailer with the Corn Palace print on the side. Do you remember that ride? I sure remember that FSSNOC gathering in South Dakota.
See attached photos of the U-Haul trailer (yes I know there is no motorcycle on it) and Friday's luncheon at Smitty's (again, no motorcycles in the photo).
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Holton, Kansas in August.
Alan Smith (5286) Northern California
* THAT'S ALAN ON THE LEFT/FRONT (AND CHECK OUT ALL THOSE OLD-GOLD-BOLD CLUB T-SHIRTS!)
OLD ... MEANS 40 YEARS OF THUMPIN IN THE USA,
GOLD ... STANDS FOR THE FELLOWSHIP IN FSSNOC,
AND BOLD ... REPRESENTS OUR ADVENTURES,
SO NOW YA KNOW!
... WE HAD A FUN CONVERSATION OVER A BURGER AT SMITTY'S THEN LATER WE ADJOURNED TO A SHOP AREA PROVIDED BY A GENEROUS LOCAL FSSNOC MEMBER, THAT BE STEVE, #5202, TO ASSIST ALAN IN AN OIL CHANGE. "MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT THE WORK" ... EVER HEARD THAT ONE? I'M NOT SURE THAT ALAN WOULD AGREE BUT SEVERAL HOURS LATER HE RODE OFF INTO THE SUNSET, FRESH OIL SWIRLING ABOUT IN HIS BIKE'S CRANKCASE.
THANKS, ALAN ... FOR INCLUDING US IN YOUR JOURNEY!!
_______________________________________________________________________________
REMINDER: PLEASE SHOOT FSSNOC A TEXT OR AN EMAIL IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE AUGUST 20 THUMPERCAFE IN HOLTON, KS ... WE NEED YOUR HELP IN THIS WAY SO THAT WE CAN PROVIDE THE CAFE WITH A POTENTIAL HEAD COUNT. THAT ALLOWS THEM TO ADD STAFF, FOOD, ETC. IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE OUR GROUP ... SO DO IT NOW (GRIN) OR AT LEAST, SOON? - #000 THANK YU! YOU CAN READ EVENT DETAILS BELOW:
______________________________________________________________________________
AUGUST 20, 2025 ... come rain or come shine, we plan to dine.
TRAILS END CAFE ... where we Meet, Greet, and Eat ... then we go home and we've done this more than 156 times throughout the lower 48 states and Alaska over the last 40 years!
HOLTON, KANSAS - smackdab right in the middle of the lower 48 USA states - so we are all at least half-way there! Take advantage and come eat with us (your own lunch as per your choice of the special thumper-rider inspired menu offered us by the good folk at Trails End.
ARRIVE VIA HOW YOU WISH ... ride your thumper, haul your thumper, drive a rental car, show-up in an RV, hike in with a backpack ... just show up and hang out with your fellow FSSNOC members (this event for FSSNOC members only) ... wanna bring a friend (sign them up before the event). BRING MONEY from home for your expenses. Wear a smile and some FSSNOC gear so that we can see that you are one of US.
ARRIVE no later than 10:30AM, most will come earlier to get in some parking lot moto-chat with all those members from near and afar ... we are to be seated as a group so don't be late if you want a chair at the table ... seating happens at 11AM when the Cafe opens their doors.
MENU choices are: Hot Beef Sandwich ... Chicken Fried Steak ... Chicken Fried Chicken, each with 3 entrees - drink and dessert are optional. Bring cash, all with separate checks.
CONFIRM NOW - your plans to attend so that we can in turn give the cook a head-count! This allows them to put on the extra help and effort required to serve our group - Important!
STATIC event - means non-riding. We gather to visit and to dine. It's a lot more fun to talk Thumpers than it is to chase another's taillight, eh? Typically there will be many Thumpers in the parking lot to check out prior to our meal, so note the "come early" comments made earlier.
NO ALCOHOL, please. Review gathering info on the reverse cover of Thumper News #158 and stay tuned to this site for updates and related info between now and August 20th.
LODGING ... should you require it, is available in Holton and in various locations in the surrounding area. Review and Pick your Place.
GASOLINE ... is available in HOLTON, KS. HOLTON, founded in 1856 and now with a population of 3208 is at an elevation of 1,093 feet, located at the intersection of HWY16 and HWY75. See holtonkansas.org for more info on the town's interesting history.
QUESTIONS ... Call or text 620-663-1869, leave a message with the needed details. Visit this site on a weekly basis. Email our club website at:
[email protected]
_______________________________________________________________________________
KEEP ON THUMPIN', MY FRIENDS! KEEP LEAVIN' THOSE THUMPER-TRAX!
... FSSNOC #000, Jack R.
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