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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Default Am I the only one not going to Sturgis ??

Some buds of mine left for Sturgis on Friday. I called another friend to go for a ride today and he had to stay home with wifey cause him and another guy are leaving tomorrow in a motorhome trailering the bikes for, ya that's right, Sturgis.

All last week I talked to people heading to the wonderful Black Hills. That place has got to be insane this week. Yes?
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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You're not the only one not going to Sturgis--at least this year. Next year, will you water my grass while I'm gone?
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Went two years ago , loved it . Friday some friends left to go , felt alittle down but there's always next year . Traffic in Sturgis can be a bear . Get where you going early , or be prepared to idle in traffic .
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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I'm home too....Not enough vacation time saved up yet....maybe next year.....sigh.
My Brother-in-law and neice should be there or on thier way....
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Me still here too!!
I love the country out there, but don't think I want to put up with that many people.
I could just about spend all day at the Crazy Horse monument, something about that place really pulls the strings inside me.
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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Nope, I'm not going either. I originally wanted to, maybe next year (I'm hoping!)
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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Some day I hope.
To many (other) priorities.
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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thatis the one place i wanna go!
 
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Staying home here too! Have been there in the cage in the off rally time, man that's gotta be rough getting around with all those people there! Kinda like New Orleans during Mardi Gras. I drove a cage down Bourbon st. and could not believe how narrow it was. To be there during the M.G would be unreal!!
 
Old Aug 7, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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Default RE: Am I the only one not going to Sturgis ??

I didn't go. I have no real desire to ride with drunk people. Not that everyone is drunk, but some of em are and thats enough.

It leaves more room on the roads here for good rides.

Someday I might go, but probably for the experience and not too much riding anywhere near town.
 



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