Jim 0 Posted May 25, 2011 All, I wanted to drop a quick not to say thanks for the last year and a half. It was about that time that some dude on ADV by the handle Crawdaddy started posting about this new, small, fuel injected Yamaha that he was buying. I got sucked into the discussion and ended up buying my first off-road bike in over 20 years. Some call it the Girl Bike (you guys actually have my wife calling it that now!), but others call it the bike that will take you ANYWHERE!! Well, the Navy doesn't let you stay in one place too long, and so it is, that we are moving from El Centro to Monterey. Yes, my new house is just a few miles down the road from Laguna Seca. If anyone needs a free place to stay for the USGP, we always have an open door. Kug gets first dibs on the spare bed this summer, but we have plenty of couch and floor space for everyone else. And you can't beat the price! I want to thank those of you who have given advice and mentorship as I have jumped back into something I haven't done in a generation. Chris for getting me to drop thousands of dollars, and then a few more in the name of "safety", and all the advice a n00b bothers you for. Kug for dragging my ass through 145 miles of hell at Primm when I didn't want to on my first ride, and putting up with the boat anchor that I was that day.....and still am! Also, the multitude of guys that have helped and become friends. Roger, Paul, Ted, Ron (my brother in slow!), Chris N., Rex, Dave, Jon and all the rest of you guys that I have come to know and ride with. It has been great. I will still participate in the boards, and try to make it down for a ride or two a year, so hopefully it isn't goodbye, but rather see ya soon. Take care, Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks for the update Jim. How is the shoulder after Bar 10? Maybe you can sneak over to Mammoth in August for a ride. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Eddie nailed it with his field diagnosis! Minor AC separation. Doesn't hurt too bad. Ankle from last year still hurts more than this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted May 26, 2011 Jim, It has been a pleasure.. Hopefully we will ride together again soon. Glad to hear the shoulder injury was minor. Have fun exploring the countryside in Monterey.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucidMayhem 0 Posted May 26, 2011 Good luck Jim. I don't think I ever had the pleasure of riding with you. Godspeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks Jim --looking forward to the Laguna Seca weekend.Mabey a change of scenery ( twisty back roads around Montery ) will keep the doctor away. Later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted May 26, 2011 All,........it isn't goodbye, but rather see ya soon. That's right, it isn't goodbye. Try to make it over for the CORE rides in Mammoth (August) or Bass Lake (Sept)......registration is now open for both on the CORE website.....www.CrawdadOffRoadEvents.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted May 26, 2011 Take care Jim. Hope to see you soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted May 26, 2011 ( twisty back roads around Montery ) will keep the doctor away. You wouldn't want to keep The Doctor away from Laguna Seca! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakemedic 0 Posted May 27, 2011 Hey Jim, Be safe up North. Glad it was only a minor separation. Really wanted to thank you and Sharon again for hauling all our extra gear out to Bar 10 and back ! Ride safe Bro..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Hey Jim, Be safe up North. Glad it was only a minor separation. Really wanted to thank you and Sharon again for hauling all our extra gear out to Bar 10 and back ! Ride safe Bro..... +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mediaguy 0 Posted May 31, 2011 Well Jim, if you're healed up, you can head on over to Bass Lake (150 miles East of you) for some epic riding. Our Stewards ride is Jul 9/10 and Crawdaddy and crew will be on hand. See www.sotsnf.org for a flyer or look elsewhere on this forum. Larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
