2014 Inter. Rally - TY's Late but not Forgotten!

[bmiller]

I arrived home yesterday returning from the International Rally in Guntersville, Alabama. This was my first rally, it will not be my last. I rode down (3,883 km or 2,427 miles) expecting to gain some knowledge on my bike, enjoy some scenery, group rides and sample the local cuisine. I did all of that plus....... I met some incredible people who made me feel welcome and a part of the Venture Riders family. I left Guntersville with new friends and acquaintances'.

 

I would like to pass on my thanks to all at the rally and apologize to those I have not specifically mentioned here as each and every person there contributed to my overall experience.

 

First off my thanks go to Mike, Karen and Donna for putting on a GREAT rally!! I tip my hat to you as I can not even imagine the amount of effort required to pull something like this off.

 

To the Woodward's & Garry & Vicki - thank you for allowing me to join you for breakfasts. I enjoyed our discussions and appreciate the insights on Venture Riders site name & windshields.

 

Scott, Robert, Larry, David - guys the ice cream was great thanks for inviting me along. Just so you know, I felt your company surpassed the ice cream!!

Scott - watch for me in South Carolina, I intend to take you up on your offer to stay with you

Robert - The fix for the trunk got me home and I have ordered the Diamond Cut fins TY kindly!!

Dave - I was always told to watch out for the quiet ones as I would learn the most from them, it was a pleasure meeting you

Larry AKA Sp!ke - sir, I thank you for all the time you spent showing me around the com system on the bike. I REALLY appreciate the fact you did not make fun of the fact I did not know the cowling fins rotated like they do.

Barry - NICE ride!!

Sunn - TY kindly for the light bar, it will be a great addition to my bike and you did great riding around like a pro!!

Chuck - TY for your encouragement on the first group ride. More importantly TY for showing me some great additions to the scooter. I have PM'd you for the Saddlebag lights and light bar extension. I hope all went well with your wife's test (My apologies as I do not remember her name)

Jim - you gave me the spec's on your running lights and be danged if I can find them. Please send me a PM with the info. I really appreciate your insights on the bike.

Ben - fellow Canadian - if your plans to come out this way have not changed make sure you plan to stay with us! I will be mailing the flash drive with Pam's pictures tomorrow. I will call next time I am in the area visiting my sister. Maybe we can get together for coffee!!

 

 

A Special TY to Tom & Pam. Thanks for allowing me to tag along on your day trips after the rally & TY for letting me invade your kitchen and prepare a Canadian style BBQ.

Restaurant food is ok for a while............. home cooking beats it hands down, Pam, your pictures are outstanding TY, TY, TY

 

I have carried this on for long enough, again TY to all who attended the rally, I look forward to the next time we can meet.

 

Bernie

[etcswjoe]

Bernie, It was a pleasure meeting you glad you made it home safe.

[saddlebum]

Bernie It was a pleasure meeting you and if my plan to ride west next summer materializes You will be on my address list. In the meantime my cell number is in my profile should you happen to be in the area.

Edited August 11, 2014 by saddlebum

[Barrycuda]

Bernie,

You rock, eh!

 

Oh btw, nice ride yourself...