Dan Diego 40 Posted December 31, 2017 I’ve been in SD for 10 years and I sure have enjoyed meeting and riding with the wonderful folks in this group. The short of it is, I’ve retired from my job—effective today—and will be leaving California for Tampa in a couple of days. We've sold the house, packed up our things and are ready to go. The only snag was a broken leg in Baja I acquired a couple of weeks ago. So instead of me driving across country, my wife will do it and I’ll see the I-10 from the passenger seat. I’ll stay in touch and look forward to hearing about the SDAR shenanigans from afar. I mean it when I say that you’re welcome to stop by if you find yourself in the Tampa area, only a short ride down to the Keys. I tried to count the number of bikes I’ve gone through in the past few years. I’ve bought and sold no less than 9 bikes from and to SDAR folks! There are just too many of you that mean a lot to me, but I want to truly thank PMB, Bike Slut, Randy, Craig, The Kug, Roger, Tom and Thumper Bob. You are stand up guys who’ve unselfishly given of your time and bike knowledge; I’m forever grateful. Like others, I miss riding, drinking and just hanging out with Arnie...he epitomized the SDAR riding experience. DanRider, you’ll always be the Lefty to my Pancho. Now I’ve gone and rambled on and got sappy. What I meant to say was, much love to this group for allowing me to be part of this family as Dan Diego. It was so much easier to do fun stuff like that. PM me if you wanna know more. I’ll see you out on the trails. 147C65C9-4344-49E9-959B-E3B5B000DAC7.MOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted December 31, 2017 Happy trails buddy, best of luck on the relocation. Who knows, I might end up in FL some day to enjoy a cold beverage with you. Happy New Year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted December 31, 2017 Safe travels to your new home ! We'll miss you Dan. You taking some of your bikes with you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted December 31, 2017 20 minutes ago, tntmo said: Happy trails buddy, best of luck on the relocation. Who knows, I might end up in FL some day to enjoy a cold beverage with you. Happy New Year! I’ll have a couple PBRs waiting in the fridge. And congrats on YOUR retirement. 9 minutes ago, KTMrad said: Safe travels to your new home ! We'll miss you Dan. You taking some of your bikes with you ? I wanna be just like you, Randy! There’s a good chance I’ll be in Ushuaia this time next year. Just sayin’... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted December 31, 2017 Well Dan, I'm sure we'll get together somewhere on your trip South. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 31, 2017 Best of luck Dan (if that's even your name)... it's been a pleasure to know you. I'm planning on ending up somewhere close by there as well... but damn.... no mountains! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted December 31, 2017 I will let you get settled in Florida, while you are doing the settle down thing I will be traveling down to Tequila outside of Guadalajara. I will be testing out all kinds of different tequila for our Cantina that we are going to open up in the Keys. "Pancho & Lefty's Moto Cantina" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted December 31, 2017 Dan I could of done a better job with some zip-ties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 31, 2017 Farewell " DD " . In the future your stories and memories of the grand Adventurers and Trips to the Peninsula will grow and embellish. Thank You for the enthusiasm and character you have contributed to our little community. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted December 31, 2017 No apologies needed Danno, congrats on retirement and best wishes on your move. I’m grateful I got to know you, and at least got in one ride. You’ll be missed, although you’ll probably be chiming in more than ever from Tampa. Regards, Jimbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted December 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, Wierdrider said: No apologies needed Danno, congrats on retirement and best wishes on your move. I’m grateful I got to know you, and at least got in one ride. You’ll be missed, although you’ll probably be chiming in more than ever from Tampa. Regards, Jim Damn, Jim...could you find some worse photos?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, danrider said: Dan I could of done a better job with some zip-ties Looks like a thong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted December 31, 2017 Good luck on your new gig! Hope it wasn't the tire that added to your leg situation. Happy resettling and congrats on the retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobATK94 1 Posted December 31, 2017 Congrats on retirement. Going to Florida to be the KLR King of the east coast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted January 1, 2018 4 hours ago, RobATK94 said: Congrats on retirement. Going to Florida to be the KLR King of the east coast? Taking the KLR...but I’ll be passing this way with it next year, hopefully en route to destinations south. 5 hours ago, TrophyHunter said: Good luck on your new gig! Hope it wasn't the tire that added to your leg situation. Happy resettling and congrats on the retirement. Hope to sell lots of tape to Florida retirees in my retirement. The IRC tire was good; really good actually. Highly recommended for a true 50/50 tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted January 1, 2018 Well, buddy, we hate to see you go...you will be missed for sure. Best of look in your next chapter, congrats on your retirement, and thank you for all the years of service you have given to this country. Viva America. Viva Freedom. Viva Dan Diego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites