04-11-19 THE EVENT PAGE
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SATURDAYS ON SINGLES (S.O.S.) ... read all about it each week, scroll down until you find it after you are done here...
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Photo above: I rest my case. Send me a Thumper photo, please?
This shot was taken as I rolled away from the front door of our local Post Office ... everything is more beautiful from the seat of a Four-Stroke Single cylinder motorcycle!
Perhaps hundreds of car drivers had driven by this photo-op prior to me, to no avail ... this scene, like life, is not nearly so awesome when viewed from a cage - Jack, #000.
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PHIL HAGLUND, FSSNOC #5008 - MONTANA
... called the Thumper Garage today. (620-663-1869) I, for once (grin) , was there to pickup the call. I was servicing a four-stroke Single ... my Honda lawnmower.
He, Phil, was visiting with me about his newly acquired 2014 Suzuki DR650. We had a really nice chat, always nice to hear from Phil, actually we call him "Refill" ... and that funny name always comes to mind when I talk with him.
Why the nickname? Back in 2014, we both rode the C-2-CTT ride across the USA, put on back then by Joe and Carol Gilmore, FSSNOC #661- MARYLAND.
That C-2-CTT moniker means Coast-2-Coast Tiddler Tour ... like 9000 miles and 21 days, 'cause one actually has to ride across the USA twice, yeah, think about it. The "Tiddler" part means a 250cc or smaller Thumper ... or ride double on up to a 650cc Thumper.
Anyway, on this rather extensive ride, there happened to be two FSSNOC members named "Phil", which got confusing. It was this Phil and Phil Schreck, FSSNOC #0162 - OKLAHOMA. We thought about the "my other brother, Phil" thing but that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue so this "Phil" from Montana became "Re-Phil" or "Refill" in my mind.
Oddly enough, and why we didn't go there then, I don't know ... but the Phil from Oklahoma, not the Phil from Montana, goes by "Three Fenders" and we could have used that to solve our communication problem, what were we thinking?
About an hour later, "Refill", not "Three Fenders", calls me again. Seems he'd wintered this year in Arizona, way over to the west near that other state, uhhhhh ... oh yeah, California. Long story short, he knows this really cool little Grill out in the boonies and thinks we should have a ThumperCafe there next winter, in 2020.
It'd be a great opportunity for anyone from the frozen north or the chilly mid-west who is getting a little winter-weary to get outta Dodge for a week and take a trip to and into the land of sunshine and they could even haul down to beat the bad weather ... who cares if they haul, right?, he exclaimed over the phone.
So, whatta ya' think? Does this seem feasible to you? Would you be able to attend? Sound like winter-time Thumper fun? Comments? Email us here at: FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com and share your opinion. We await your input...
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"SATURDAYS ON SINGLES"
. . . _ _ _ . . . Thumper Code for: "S.O.S." - "Saturdays On Singles"
S P R I N G B R A K E ! ...
taking a breather to reset. Enjoy Fort Lauderdale (grin) - #000
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Information on the 2019 FSSNOC THUMPERCAFES:
Dates are:
July 17th (Wednesday - Thump Day) We dine together at approximately 1:05PM.
for "West of the Mississippi" event ... Wisdom, Montana! (The Crossing Bar and Grill at FETTYS)
August 21st (Wednesday - Thump Day) Again, we eat as a group at 1:05PM.
for our "East of the Mississippi" event ... Cheaha State Park in Alabama! (The Cliff-Side Restaurant)
We are told that there is a modest State Park entry fee of less than $6.00. Visit the highest point in the state ... and be aware that we are dining only about 60 miles or so east of the famous Barber Motorcycle Museum, just in case you like historic motorcycles.
It is suggested that potential ThumperCafe attendees read the "ThumperCafe Events" information contained below... "thump-thump" - #000
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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 150 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.
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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IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT MEMBER OF OUR CLUB, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN. Click on "Membership Application" found under the "More" tab on this website masthead...
( We do have club membership applications at our events should someone wish to join onsite at an event...)
More information or questions? Call our club phone at 620-663-1869 or drop us a note at: FSSNOC P.O. Box 1809, Hutchinson, Ks. 67504-1809 or E-mail us at: FSSNOCTHUMPERS@yahoo.com
"Come Thump with Us!".
Thank You, FSSNOC #000, Jack Robinson - FSSNOC Director
FSSNOC - THUMPIN' WITH YOU SINCE 1986!
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