Eck Posted June 23, 2015 #1 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) So who all was here back then??? Edited for clarity: (When the dollar bill was signed, where was it signed (city)..and where you here back then?) Edited June 23, 2015 by Eck
GAWildKat Posted June 23, 2015 #2 Posted June 23, 2015 Nope, I was just being me and bumming around lol.
Flyinfool Posted June 23, 2015 #3 Posted June 23, 2015 there are some names around the edges that I recognize.
Venturous Randy Posted June 23, 2015 #4 Posted June 23, 2015 I joined right before the 1st Vogal. I was down in Birmingham on my bike and had to do a CMS resolder for loosing a headlight and when I took it for a test ride, I ran into Don and Susan Harrell at a stoplight. They directed me to a bike gathering and one of the first thing Don asked me was are you going to Vogal? I had no idea what a Vogal was. Then he asked me if I was a member of VR.org and again, I did not know about them. I ended up joining VR.org and went to the 1st Vogal. I had been a member of the other site, but was not happy with the attitudes or the site problems. I was also a member before the big crash and have been addicted ever since. My first name was RandyA and after having several Randy's come on the site and Venturous no longer being active on the site, I took over Venturous. After Venturous came back, I changed to Venturous Randy. Randy
SilvrT Posted June 23, 2015 #5 Posted June 23, 2015 I was born 6 months afterwards. 12/28/2006 On 6/7/2006 I was just about to start my first day at my new job (which I am currently at still) and was making wedding plans with my then to be wife Nina ... we got married Aug .... uhhhh... lemme think ... uhhhh ah yes, it was Aug 12th 2006!! So 2006 was, in many ways, a memorable year to say the least!
Yammer Dan Posted June 23, 2015 #6 Posted June 23, 2015 I was the 1st member at the 1st Vogel. Was around a while before that.
cowpuc Posted June 23, 2015 #7 Posted June 23, 2015 I too was around before the crash and back when VR was a non-pay site. Went thru some major medical stuff back in 03 (busted back - 5 back surgeries) and raising kids, could not afford the dues .. Site went pay and I still visited the area's I could just for read sake. A really nice unnamed person knew I had been around for a while, covered me for a years membership (THANK YOU AGAIN). Never did make any of the VR functions until a couple years ago... Told Tip that I had always wondered if folks I had been chatting with on here for years really existed or if they were actually all just one or two people playing games on a computer.. I also, like Venturous Randy mentions, had always wondered what a Vogel was so away we went to see if we could uncover those two mysteries.. CTFWed south in search of lop eared varmints (this was just a couple years ago or so) and a Vogel.. Uncovered varmints at Tail of the Dragon that year (first VR critters I had ever actually met) and later that day found out what a Vogel was.. Found out that most of the people I had chatted with for years were actually real (a couple I still am not certain - one in particular who - right in front of my very eyes admitted the first time I met him that he didnt even know if he was real and was having a hard time finding himself (and THAT was before his recent accident that claimed even more of his already defunct memory - THINK THATS SOMETHING? I HAVE SINCE MET ANOTHER VARMINT WHO SWEARS HE CAN CONTROL THE WEATHER ), some were even pretty decent people who actually were not varmints at all but human beings with fairly likeable personalities. Now here I am today, I decided to hang around and try to use my self proclaimed psychological skills to teach manners to the questionable mob who fell into the lop eared varmint catagories. I have discovered the need for this profound undertaking to be very wide spread, all across the US, Canada and it even has spread into area's like Australia and Iceland. I am proud to be part of this family and what it represents and the "bonding" process that started at Vogel seems to be tighter all the time - of course, I do take my civic duties seriously and must admit, I have only actually met a couple hundred of the 12000 members here and still reserve the right to turn everybody in to the Federal Mental Health officials who are very familiar with my work..
Wrench Posted June 23, 2015 #8 Posted June 23, 2015 I originally joined around Dec 05 or Jan 06 I think, it was before I bought my first Venture, and that was in March 06. This site was the deciding factor in my first Venture purchase, mainly the patience that several of you had answering my "newbie" questions about this sweet machine. I dropped out after I sold Blackie and got the Roadie, then came back home in Aug '12 when another Venture followed me home. A big thanks to all who have put up with me thru the years, and especially to the boss for putting up with all of us.
Yama Mama Posted June 23, 2015 #9 Posted June 23, 2015 Yes, I was here. But I really hate that word crash. I used to post a lot more back then. I was always on here having a conversation with Mini Muffin about who knows what. Then Ruffy said, Ladies do you know there is a VR chat room you can use for that stuff. The rest is history. Yama Mama
cecdoo Posted June 23, 2015 #11 Posted June 23, 2015 Yep I was here BC (before crash) still havent made a Vogel tho? but its on my todo list! Craig
Yammer Dan Posted June 23, 2015 #12 Posted June 23, 2015 I think I was here. There was a guy here that looked a lot like you.. But he was a lot younger.
Marcarl Posted June 23, 2015 #14 Posted June 23, 2015 Joined early on in 06,,, had bought my Venture in the spring of 05 and needed some advice,,, ran into this bunch and convinced Marca that we needed to put on a M&G,,, so had to become a member to post,,,, bummer!!!! but hey,, it was free!!!!! so good news for a Dutchman,, we'll take it!!!! Just needed to know if folks on here were actually real,,,, ya Puc,, you weren't the only one. Had only a little bit of trouble at that first M&G,,, didn't expect soooo many bikes, but solved the issue and it's been good ever since.
cowpuc Posted June 23, 2015 #15 Posted June 23, 2015 Joined early on in 06,,, had bought my Venture in the spring of 05 and needed some advice,,, ran into this bunch and convinced Marca that we needed to put on a M&G,,, so had to become a member to post,,,, bummer!!!! but hey,, it was free!!!!! so good news for a Dutchman,, we'll take it!!!! Just needed to know if folks on here were actually real,,,, ya Puc,, you weren't the only one. Had only a little bit of trouble at that first M&G,,, didn't expect soooo many bikes, but solved the issue and it's been good ever since. Glad I wasnt alone in that Carl!! Hey, gotta ask ya,, you ever met this Eck feller - the one who started this thread? Now there is an elusive varmint.. Been to a few VR meet ups now and it seems like that critter is kind of slippery.. Still have yet to shake his paw and its really beginning to make me think that our gut feeling about the issue we are talking about may actually have some truth to it..
Flyinfool Posted June 23, 2015 #16 Posted June 23, 2015 I think that Eck character drives a wing, you may have to slowdown if you want to catch him, or eat your ice cream slower when you stop...........
Marcarl Posted June 23, 2015 #17 Posted June 23, 2015 Ya Eck is kind of real,,, I've laid eyes on him once or times two. He does ride a wing and those things are kind of quiet,,, have to take a second look to make sure there is one there,,, or park it right out front so people trip over it. I've also noticed that it does take some time to keep them in sight, 'course that's why a Venture has a brake pedal, otherwise those pokes would never get to eat any ice-cream.
cowpuc Posted June 23, 2015 #18 Posted June 23, 2015 I think that Eck character drives a wing, you may have to slowdown if you want to catch him, or eat your ice cream slower when you stop........... Now now Mr. Fool, thats no way to lure out a hiding varmint!! I have found that peanut butter works best.. Last night a mouse came running across our living room floor and ran behind the entertainment center.. Tip looks at me and I looks at her. I says, was I seeing things again or was that blurrrr a mouse.. Nods her head yes.. I looked over there again and the little critter was peaking at us around the corner of the center. I got up and he made a dash for the basement stairs. I headed him off and chased him back behind the center. Then ran into the garage, grabbed a mouse trap and ran back to the center and there he was again - staring at me with those beadie little eyes. Chased him behind the center again then ran into the kitchen and grabbed the crunchy peanut butter.. Walked back to the center and he was sitting right in the open like he thought I was playing with him - stomped my foot and he ran back behind it - PERFECT.. I loaded up the trap, laid it where he was last sitting, turned around and walked back to the couch, laid down by Tip and SNAP - right across the whiskers Never did try peanut butter on a Gold Wing before - I know Ventures like the higher octane Ham Sandwiches.. Maybe gonna have to start smearing peanut butter on Tweeks rear fender and see if I can lure that Wing rider out from hiding Fool!! NO SNAP TRAPS THOUGH, that particular varmint is one I would really like to go play with:cool10:
Eck Posted June 23, 2015 Author #19 Posted June 23, 2015 Funny, when I posted the 1st post in this thread, I said: Post here if you were HERE back then... meaning, who was at "the place" where the signatures were put on the dollar bill and where WAS the dollar bill placed at after all the signatures were signed on it.????? Anybody Know?? ( I do) I didn't mean who was here before the crash. (but I too was here before the crash)
Condor Posted June 23, 2015 #20 Posted June 23, 2015 I guess I was here??? Dropped by when struggling big time on my first '83. I thought it was sometime around Aug. in '05BC, but I might be mistaken. I do know I was here before Venture West 1. When I registered, almost immediately, I got an email from HDHTR, and it turned out his office was right around the corner from me....and had a coffee pot on! Steve was a born charismatic social director, and thru him I met Easy Rider, Buddy Rich, and several other local Venture riders. I didn't attend WV1 (Bakersfield) or #2 (Death Valley), but finally made it to #3...Susanville. Been hooked ever since...
ReinyRooster Posted June 23, 2015 #21 Posted June 23, 2015 I was "here".....in this group of misfits for the First Potato Creek gathering in 2005.
Squidley Posted June 24, 2015 #22 Posted June 24, 2015 Eureka Springs Arkansas, in '06 if memory serves me correct. Dont remember the the name of the restaurant but they had HUGE biscuits!
cowpuc Posted June 25, 2015 #23 Posted June 25, 2015 Eureka Springs Arkansas, in '06 if memory serves me correct. Dont remember the the name of the restaurant but they had HUGE biscuits! I thought I recognized your scratchin on that dollar bill Squid - only it looked to me like it said "Squidley Jane":scared: and I didnt wanna say nothing that would or nuttin..
Eck Posted June 25, 2015 Author #24 Posted June 25, 2015 Eureka Springs Arkansas, in '06 if memory serves me correct. Dont remember the the name of the restaurant but they had HUGE biscuits! You are correct my friend!! I knew when I posted this that it would be you who would remember..! I don't remember the restaurant s name either (something BBQ), but when we all left there that is when Muffin man dropped his first gen pulling out of the parking lot and mini hurt her elbow and shoulder and she was taken to the hospital too if I remember correctly. (sorry Jeff, Its just another memory I had)
Squidley Posted June 25, 2015 #25 Posted June 25, 2015 The Smokehouse Cafe, here it is in FB https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=541855091622&permPage=1
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