GOOD MORNING, THUMPER CLUB MEMBERS! It's a beautiful day here in ThumperVille, hope even better for you...
It's happening in Las Vegas, Nevada ... aka Lost Wages, eh? It's a grand motorcycle auction, the 20th Annual Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction hosted by Mecum Auctions and presented by State Farm. The flyer (photo above) doesn't say State Farm what, but I am assuming it is State Farm Insurance, but I may be wrong...
January 21 - 26, 2020 ... they plan to auction off 1750 motorcycles Call Mecum at 262-275-5050 or use your computer and check out: MECUM.COM There is also a motorcycle-direct line at 262-275-5715
SOME OF YOU FSSNOC MEMBERS LIKELY HAVE THIS ALREADY IN THE CARDS (LAS VEGAS ... GET IT? ) ... The auction dates are right before our February 5, 2020 FSSNOC THUMPERCAFE in Earp, CA, less than 200 miles and you could be there at our event (we dine at DUMAS WALKER'S BAR and GRILL) and show us all what you scored at the auction. Sounds like fun to me ... and this is another year for the Cannonball Run, it all fits, doesn't it?
It, the auction, appears to be held at the South Point Hotel and Casino, though one should probably confirm all this brochure information before heading out in your ole pickup truck. Below are some of the pre-listed collections in no particular order:
The Summit Collection
The Arizona Motorcycle Collection
The Northwest 100
The Chuck Sherman Collection
The Stephen Ross Estate Collection
The Stephen E. Smoker Motorcycle Collection ... two-strokes, maybe? (grin-sorry! )
The Bob Weaver Collection
The George Schott Collection
The Fast Eddie Houtz Collection
The Peter Hendricks Collection
Veronica's 21 Collection
The Burt Richmond Collection
The Don Harrell Collection
The Len Fitch Collection
The Hamilton Triumph Motorcycle Collection
The Mike Parker Collection
The Art Redford Collection
The Al Phillips Collection
The Bill Melvin Collection
The David Boydstun Collection
Enjoy the Auction, wish I could be there ... Okay, on with today's Update...
We hear from long time member, David G., FSSNOC #2014:
Jan 14 at 8:40 PM
Hey Jack, I’ve been a member for a little while, but never been to an event.
But...... coming to Earp !!!!🥴
That's good news, David! David is from Washington state and joined our club back in 1993. To put wheels on that date, he is on his 28 years of FSSNOC membership ... Thank You, David! It's going to be an honor to see you at the ThumperCafe in Earp, California! - #000
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Speaking of the upcoming fast ThumperCafe, we hear from our member host, FSSNOC #5008, who resides in the area, Phil Haglund ... or "RePhil" or "Refill" ... and there is a story there... (grin)
Jan 14 at 10:46 AM
I live in Parker, Arizona, next state east to Dumas Walkers:
I cross the bridge into California. I then take an immediate left, going 4.8 miles on Rio Vista Drive, then left to Del Ray. From there, I go one block and turn right on Turquoise for one block and it is on my left.
Thank You, Rephil or Refill ... I asked my phone what the actual street address of our ThumperCafe site was: Dumas Walker's Bar and Grill 150275 Turquoise Road, Earp, CA. Their phone number is: 760-665-9275
In close proximity, there appears to be three towns involved here, Parker, AZ - Earp, CA. - Big River, CA. so some confusion may result but all these entities are relatively small so hopefully we can all find our event... #000
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From our friends in Iowa at the National Motorcycle Museum: http://www.nationalmcmuseum.com/
"Zundapp Motorcycles Rivaled Any Motorcycles Made in Their Time"
Of note, I was once the owner of a rather curious 1957 Super Saber (or is it Sabre? ... dictionary.com says it is actually sabre! ) - #000.
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Lynn and Johnnie P, FSSNOC #0139 - Colorado ... joined back in 1987!! That, my friends, make them on their 33rd year as a member of our club ... WOW! Give them a big hand! If you've attended a ThumperCafe or several ThumperCafes over the years, you will likely recognize this amazing duo ... and, yes, they do plan to be in Earp, CA. of Feb.5th. Thanks for your renewal, you two! - #000.
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A big shout-out to Ron D, FSSNOC #5131 - Kansas ... Ron is now on his 10th year as a FSSNOCer ... you are on your way! Congrats to you, Ron! - #000
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Here's another special one ... Don and Beth L, FSSNOC #1760 - from Connecticut, joined back in 1992! Way-2-Go! Thank You very much! - #000
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Tom B, who goes by Tim ... is on his 21st year as a club member. He resides in Delaware, which happens to be one of the original 13 states and it was the first to ratify the US Constitution ... WOW! Tim is FSSNOC #3746, joined in 2000. Thank You for your membership, Tim! - #000
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Of note here, I don't plan to put every renewal or every response on this website, but I gotta put this one on.
Rob F, FSSNOC #5186 - Minnesota. Rob is having wintertime endearing thoughts about a new Husqvarna Svartpilan 701. Who isn't, Rob, who isn't? (grin) - #000
I sent a note back to Rob (above) and told him about my friend Joe Kelley, in Grandby, Colorado, FSSNOC #5130 ... he is the guiding force behind Power World, an active power-sports dealer there. He has the Husqvarna Line of Products and the last we talked, he has a 2019 Svartpilen 701 ... powersports.com or Joe's shop phone is 970-887-9337 - #000
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From an earlier post (below):
CONCERNING THE UPCOMING FEB. 5TH THUMPERCAFE:
I went to Dumas Walker's the other night and they are ready for us. Ron said if anyone needs to park a trailer behind his bar/cafe, that would be okay.
I checked out several Motels today. I tried to check out the mid-range ones. Listed below is what I have looked into so far:
Blue Water Casino - $89.95 + tax, with Triple A it is $80.90 + tax. To me, it is a nice hotel along the Colorado River with good places to eat and a lot of parking for trailers, campers, etc. on the casino lot. Phone number is 928-669-7000.
Best Western was the highest priced one that I checked out. For 10 rooms or more it is $119.00 + tax, less than 10 rooms is $125.00 + tax. Regular price, I believe she said, was $140.00 + tax. There are several places to eat less than one block and a good Chinese and Mexican restaurant across the street. There is a Burger King next door. Phone number is 928-669-6060.
Quality Inn - $94.00 + tax for one King or $99.00 + tax for two Queen beds. The guy in the office said that one might get a better deal online. It is not as close to a variety of eating places, but is one block or so away from the Crossroad Cafe. It is an everyday good restaurant. Again, to me, the food is good and it is always real busy.
The last one I checked out today was the Kofa Inn, probably the oldest but freshly remodeled. I checked a couple of rooms and they looked good. The price at this motel is $67.99 + tax for a King bed, and $75.99 + tax for two Queen beds. This is probably the best bang for your buck, but not as handy to downtown. There is a restaurant onsite, but away from everything else.
On the internet, there are many more ... these rates were canvassed in 2019 so they may be subject to an increase for the new year.
Sincerely, Phil Haglund, FSSNOC #5008 - Montana/Arizona
Thank You, Phil! Yes, I did find others on the Internet. Looks like an excellent variety of places to stay! Looking forward to seeing you - #000
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