06-21-18 (the Event Page...)
The ole DR-Z400 still thumps! Enjoyed a ride for a burger yesterday... #000.
(see - this is what happens when you don't send me a photo of YOUR Thumper!)
This week, send us a photo and tell us where you thumped for a burger, okay?
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Hey Jack and all:
The National Motorcycle Museum still has on display my 2001 KLR650 that I donated to them after riding it around the world. People who know me send me photos. My dirty underwear is still in the bag on the back :-)
When you make your club tour in August, have someone send me a photo.
Best,
Dr. G
Chief of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CityBike Magazine | The independent moto-journalism your mother warned you about, since '84.
go to link: http://www.citybike.com/
FYI ... "Dr. G", above ... happens to be none-other than the world famous globe-moto-rider, Dr. Gregory Frazier! (Also FSSNOC #4417) This guy put the word "Adventure" in the moniker "Adventure Rider"!
He has ridden around the world so many times and in so many ways that most of us have lost count...
Here is the deal: Let's ALL send him a photo of his KLR650 Kawasaki when we see it at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, okay?
( I am a little confused ... Is Greg requesting a photo of his bike or of his dirty underwear??? :) If it's the latter, YOU hold them up, I'll click the shutter! - #000)
***************************************** FAST FRIDAY DETAILS for ... 06-22-18
THE FOUR-STROKE SINGLES NATIONAL OWNERS CLUB WORLD HEADQUARTERS IS LOCATED STRATEGICALLY AT THE CENTER POINT OF THE USA, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. SHOULD YOU, DEAR CLUB MEMBER, BE TRAVELING THROUGH KANSAS OR SHOULD YOU BE A RESIDENT, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR INVITATION TO JOIN CARRIE AND I AT OUR WEEKLY LUNCH, ENDEARINGLY KNOWN AS:
"FAST FRIDAY!"
Sounds like a good day hereabouts ... 86 degrees and sunny.
Let's go for LUNCH ...
If you have your work done,
or even if you don't,
chances are pretty good it'll be waiting for you when you return, eh?
You are invited to join us for lunch this Friday (06-22-18) at the LumberYard Restaurant in Zenda, Kansas. Enjoy the scenery and plan to arrive at this interesting rural setting at 1:05PM to be seated as a group... yummmmmmm!
The "Special" that day is chicken-fried chicken, whatever that is (grin)...
The Fine Print: FAST FRIDAY is a day of the week that Carrie and I try to get out and enjoy lunch with FSSNOC friends who live locally or are visiting the area. You, as a fellow member of FSSNOC, should it be possible, are invited to join us for food and fellowship. Any questions? You may contact #000 by phone at: 620-663-1869, leave a message if I am riding, okay? We'd love to have you there and I'll save you a chair. - #000.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
THE FSSNOC THUMPERCAFES ARE NOW SCHEDULED AND ARE COMING YOUR WAY, OR BE IT THAT YOU ARE GOING THEIR WAY, ANYWAY, MAKE THIS THE YEAR THAT YOU GET TO ATTEND THESE TIME HONORED EVENTS. ARRIVE BY "TRAINS, PLANES, OR AUTOMOBILES" LIKE THE MOVIE OR RIDE YOUR THUMPER, WHATEVER FORM OF TRANSPORT YOU WISH. COME MEET - GREET - and EAT WITH YOUR FELLOW CLUB MEMBERS...
THE FOURTH WEEK OF AUGUST, 2018:
AUGUST 20, 2018 - MONDAY LUNCH ... COME VISIT THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM IN ANAMOSA, IOWA. WE DINE AS A GROUP AT APPROXIMATELY 1PM AT THE POPULAR McOTTO'S RESTAURANT LOCATED CONVENIENTLY IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE MUSEUM. YOU CAN VISIT THE MUSEUM IN THE MORNING, LEAVE FOR OUR GROUP LUNCH, AND GO BACK FOR MORE MOTO-EYE-CANDY IN THE AFTERNOON, ALL ON THE SAME DIME! YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR YOUR FSSNOC CLUB T-SHIRT OR CAP DURING THE THUMPERCAFE SO THAT WE CAN ALL MAXIMIZE THIS UNIQUE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY. WATCH THIS SITE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS EVENT...
AUGUST 24, 2018 - FRIDAY LUNCH ... YOU'LL LOVE THE INFORMAL DOWN-HOME ATMOSPHERE OF FREEMON'S GENERAL STORE LOCATED NEAR RURAL CREEDE, COLORADO. JOIN US THERE AS WE STEP BACK IN TIME AND PAUSE TO ENJOY A LEISURELY NOON MEAL AMIDST THE UNDENIABLE CHARM OF THE MAJESTIC COLORADO ROCKIES. AGAIN, PLAN TO BE ATTIRED IN YOUR FSSNOC GEAR AND ARRIVE AT OUR DESTINATION IN OR ON THE CONVEYANCE OF YOUR PERSONAL CHOICE...
AND THAT AIN'T ALL! LAST YEAR, WE SHARED WITH YOU THE SOLAR SPECTACULAR MOMENTS OF A TOTAL ECLIPSE. THIS YEAR MAY BE JUST AS AMAZING! NOTE THAT THERE IS A FOUR DAY TIME FRAME BETWEEN OUR TWO FSSNOC THUMPERCAFE EVENTS. WE DO HAVE SORT OF AN 'OPTIONAL" SURPRISE (IN NEBRASKA) FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CHECK IT OUT WHILE IN ROUTE TO THE COLORADO EVENT ON THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY... NUFF SAID FOR NOW...
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN, OR PERHAPS TO MEET YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME! PLEASE TRAVEL SAFELY AND WISELY. ENJOY THIS GREAT COUNTRY AND THE SCENERY THAT ABOUNDS AROUND EVERY CURVE AND OVER EVERY HILL...
SEE YOU IN AUGUST! --- JACK, FSSNOC #000/DIRECTOR
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Reprinted here from the Thumper Garage Page...
"Rocket" is, as he states in his post, a former FSSNOC member. Back in his prime, Bob had a KLR650 Kawasaki that indeed had long legs. He attended lots of club gatherings, even hosted an early day ThumperCafe in Fort Collins, Colorado, and always added many a laugh to whatever the setting ... what say you, Bob?
Oh Great One, alias "Triple Zip" - Enjoyed visiting with you this evening; here's the information on that motel in Colorado should some of the August, 2018 "ThumperCafé" attendees wish to give it a try........it's a neat, one of a kind, place and something to take pictures of for the grandkids to pester you about for a return stay....!
The MOVIE MANOR MOTEL, located about three miles WEST of Monte Vista, Colorado on U.S. Highway 160 (and about 60 miles from your destination near Creede, Colorado) has a very nice motel that also has one of the last Drive-In theaters in its courtyard. You actually can watch a feature movie (or double feature depending on the date) right from your room at NO EXTRA COST...........speakers with volume control in each room, popcorn stand in the parking lot, the works!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last time I was there (been awhile!!) it was in the $70-90 range which included breakfast. Just a thought for those that might be coming through that area. The ride from Monte Vista to Creede is a great run and follows the Rio Grande River for several miles. Pretty scenery and good road surface all the way to Creede.
The particulars............Movie Manor Motel, 2830 U.S. Highway 160, Monte Vista Colorado 81144; phone (direct to the motel which I recommend over the "800" number) is 1/719-852-5921. You can type in Movie Manor Motel on your web search engine and it will give you the scoop! Trip Advisor (for what that's worth!) rating of 4.8 out of 5. The staff is (or was last time I was there) "motorcycle friendly" and most accommodating.......... Enjoy the ride..........Colorado in August is a great place/ride!
Rocket Bob (former FSSNOCer #3725 and proud CBR'XX' rider!
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THUMPERCAFE EVENTS ... are for FSSNOC members. If you aren't currently a member, we invite you to join our group. Membership applications are available at the FSSNOC sign-in areas at each ThumperCafe event. Also, in the interest of safety, we ask that everyone abstain from alcoholic beverages before and during our events.
...........................WHAT DO WE DO AT A THUMPERCAFE?............................
Each year since 1986, FSSNOC members have been invited to gather at more than 130 ThumperCafe sites in the USA to spend time with old and new friends alike. We share our love for Four-Stroke Single cylinder motorcycles, enjoy an often unique lunch, and have a short light-hearted "business" meeting after our meal. You'll meet genuine people with great motorcycling stories and big smiles on mileage-worn faces. What a wonderful way to spend part of a perfect day!
Each of our ThumperCafes is considered a single event. You may attend as many available ThumperCafes as is your pleasure. These events are what we call "Dutch Treat", in other words, we do separate checks at lunch so bring adequate funds to purchase your own meal and to attend to your own needs. Also, these events are fun(d)raisers for our club so we invite members to donate financially to the club as they are able and motivated...
Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, personal needs, and general welfare. Participants at a ThumperCafe may wish to arrive a bit early to have an opportunity to get acquainted with other FSSNOC members before our group lunch. Upon arrival, please sign-in with FSSNOC staff.
ThumperCafes are static events ... we don't do group excursions or rides. We discovered years ago that spending quality time with other members makes the most out of the limited time available at an event.
Please note that you may arrive by whatever source of transport that you like. In the interest of safety, attendees are asked to abstain from the use of alcohol before and during our event. Also, again in the interest of safety, be advised that traveling the roads and highways in this area as part of a group may add additional travel risk due to the hilly terrain and winding roads.
Should you have questions, please contact us as above. And, it is a good idea to stay current with this website as, and if, changes or additional information surfaces, we will be advising you of that here... Jack, #000
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Thank You, FSSNOC #000, Jack Robinson - FSSNOC Director
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