jdhall 0 Posted October 7, 2010 I met a couple of your members up at the Grand Canyon last weekend. As I'm not local, I probably won't check in much, but I thought I'd stop by and say hello. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted October 7, 2010 Welcome! You met some of SDAR's "less than finest"! Fakename, Jim and Strega I think! Flagstaff, huh? Well you should check in OFTEN and post up... I love that area, and would like to see more of it recent trip some of us took there... awesome area! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted October 7, 2010 welcome! i have enjoyed flagstaff twice so far. it was terrific. a must see. let us know when you want to visit "so cal." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 7, 2010 Hey! It's my hero, Jim! Everybody, meet Jim, Jim, this is everybody <hello, Jim!> Jim is the gentleman who drove over 150 round trip to bring me a replacement tire. I am forever in your debt, Jim. Soon after you left, we changed the tire and were on our way. I think we lost a total of three hours, and the tire is still good for a couple rides. Thanks so much, and stay tuned for the ride report in the next few days. Working on it- it's going to be big, with lots of photos. Thanks again, Jim! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted October 7, 2010 Welcome aboard. Guess I won't be seeing you on a ride, unless I ride over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted October 7, 2010 Sooo send us some pics of where you are from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhall 0 Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks everyone. I grew up in Landscatter, went to school in Long Beach, and lived in San Diego (Mission Beach, North Park and finally Harbison Canyon). I moved to Northern Arizona in the early 1980's. So I'm a little bit familiar. I actually rode an enduro in Lucerne Valley a few years ago. But most of the time I just plunk around up here. Have done next to nor riding this year because work has kept me busy. I need to fix that. I was two margaritas into the evening when I got this strange phone call out of the blue last Saturday. If I hadn't been half plastered, I might not have met you guys... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted October 7, 2010 Welcome to the group Jim. That was quite nice of you to help out like that. You're in one of my favorite places in the Southwest. I wanted to get to Flagstaff at least twice this summer, but unfortunately didn't make it once. Maybe next year. If you're in the mood for SoCal sometime give us a shout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks everyone. I grew up in Landscatter, went to school in Long Beach, and lived in San Diego (Mission Beach, North Park and finally Harbison Canyon). I moved to Northern Arizona in the early 1980's. So I'm a little bit familiar. I actually rode an enduro in Lucerne Valley a few years ago. But most of the time I just plunk around up here. Have done next to nor riding this year because work has kept me busy. I need to fix that. I was two margaritas into the evening when I got this strange phone call out of the blue last Saturday. If I hadn't been half plastered, I might not have met you guys... ha- I live 2 miles from Harbison... and... being plastered is the best state of mind to meet Strega and fakename... they are tolerable that way I'm in some kind of mood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhall 0 Posted October 7, 2010 Sooo send us some pics of where you are from. Videos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted October 7, 2010 I was two margaritas into the evening when I got this strange phone call out of the blue last Saturday. If I hadn't been half plastered, I might not have met you guys... Once again I get lucky due to excess tequila consumption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted October 7, 2010 hey jim, welcome..Thanks for helping out our guys........I'm heading to Prescott in 3 weeks to do some riding, after a concert in Phoenix.....spoken to a gentlman named aztom....from ADV...who said he's show us around......I think that's a bit south of you, but we plan to ride Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day Oct. 30-31...send a message if you want to join us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhall 0 Posted October 7, 2010 Welcome! You met some of SDAR's "less than finest"! Fakename, Jim and Strega I think! Flagstaff, huh? Well you should check in OFTEN and post up... I love that area, and would like to see more of it recent trip some of us took there... awesome area! It looks like you found upper Secret. Fun stuff. I (well, actually CTR with the Forest Service) built that trail. It's still there, but as I told Mr Fakey and Strega, the north half of the Peaks Loop is likely gone for good. Forest fire and rains have obliterated it, and the FS was in the process of shutting it down to begin with. Sorry about the traffic stop. I'd tell you that it has never happened to me since I've been up here, but I would jinx myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellymac530 0 Posted October 7, 2010 Awesome to get to actually say hello to you and thank you for being a real great ambassador for the motorcycle family...and thanx for helping out some riding family... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted October 7, 2010 Jim - I'm the idiot you spoke to on the phone (as opposed to the one's you met). Sorry if I was moody on the phone. It was my anniversary weekend, my wife was doing the "wink wink" and Fakey was calling me "you find me a tire yet?" At least he got his tire. Seriously - thanks for supreme effort and as Pasta said - one of my favorite areas too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks for helping out our boys Jim.... .....but..... ....a gentleman named aztom....from ADV...who said he'd show us around...... I plan on heading over to ride with Tom and Scotty (Rydnsyk) after our Mojave Rd. ride on Nov. 20th..... Can you guess what model bike they both ride (now)? Hint, you can ride it _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted October 8, 2010 Thanks again Jim for the help, we really appreciate it. So thankful you were able to assist! I didn't appreciate Fakey rolling the bike over a huge pile of dog sh!t before we pulled off the old tire though...jerk. (More info soon) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistress of the dual 1 Posted October 8, 2010 Check in often. You'll find there are quite a few of us that like to go ride in your area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Hiya Jim! I wanna come out there for a little rumble one of these days. Good lookin' out brother, you are an SDAR remote outpost now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinsinvegas 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Jim, I am planning on riding in your neck of the woods. Since the bridge is supposed to open end of this month. Important since I live in Vegas. Glad you joined up, and hope to see you on a ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites