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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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I’m ready to go now. I think forum members should meet somewhere and have a brew. I used to go every year but haven't be in 19 years. Looking forward to going back this year.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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I’m ready to go now. I think forum members should meet somewhere and have a brew. I used to go every year but haven't be in 19 years. Looking forward to going back this year.
I've been every year since 68 or 69? When it was around the race track , remember Harley Heaven? But also I've never lived more the 100 miles from Daytona, so it ain't much of a big deal. Now I spend most of my time on the outskirts, Iron Horse, Cabbage Patch, Ect. Ect. You will find a BIG change from 19 years ago. Mostly week-end B. A. B. Y.s."Bad *** Biking Yuppies" Go to the "Florida Crew" section of the forum. They have a lot of meet-ups.
 

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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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I'll be there. Wait a minute, I live here. Heard a good rumor. At Rossmyers HD off I95 in Ormond Beach on Saturday nite at the Coke pavillion, Jesse James and Jackyl will be playing. Can't confirm, but it's a good rumor so far. About that beer,All members go to Main St, on Friday night, 3/9/12, meet at Boot Hill. Highway to Hell starts at 9 PM (AC/DC cover band).
 
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Be leaving MArch 7th from Pa. Doing some visiting on the way home. About 6 days in Daytona and then heading to La and Ms.
 
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Originally Posted by 1roadcaptain
I’m ready to go now. I think forum members should meet somewhere and have a brew. I used to go every year but haven't be in 19 years. Looking forward to going back this year.
I am ready. Have a new cell phone and new trailer.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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I'll be there. I saw Jackyll twice in the last 15 years. They still rock.
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Firing on all cylinders and ready to rock from the 13th to the 18th
 
Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Only live about an hour away but don't think I will attend this year. Kinda bores the hell out of me and hate being raped but the mark up for the hotels.
Reason I get a hotel is I like to have a few and don't want to trek after that.
 
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I have my tickets to the Gatorade Due, looking forward to the event, I will not likely go to the 500 but watch on TV from somewhere in the area.
We usually do Main Street on Wednesday evenings for cheap beer at the Main Street Garage, not sure what the plan will be this year, its all pending.
 
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I'll be heading down 14th-18th with the Misses. Looking forward to the ride down. 1st vacation after getting back from Iraq.
 



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