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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Just a thought while I'm sitting here in my motel room. I'm attending a conference in Montana. Flew in on Monday and in a motel across the street from Flathead Lake in Polson...on hwy 93. The conference is at Salish Kootenai College at Pablo, Montana...also on hwy 93. So I'm outside of the PC lab drinking a coke and a big bunch of Harley's ride on by, Southeast bound on hwy 93. I'm thinking, "where the Hell are all those folks going?" and it dawns on me...Sturgis!!! Disappointment City, Man..I wish I was going too! One day...
 
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Put that on your bucket list. Hope you make it.
 
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Go to the closest HD dealer, rent a bike & ride out!!!
 
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Yup. Know the pain. Work has me in New Jersey until mid September while my life and bike are back in LA...2.5 months without is driving me crazy. The road will be there when it's our turn.
 
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Could be worse. I live in the UK, and am not allowed into the US anymore (long story).

I will never go to Sturgis.
 
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I was going to rent a Road King in Missoula when I flew in and ride it to Pablo instead of a car but my Boss said not a good idea. And it's on my bucket list already...I'll get there. But until then, I'll have another day in the PC lab that I can duck out of when I hear the rumble! Thingfish, you're right...the road will be there this weekend when I get home. Hope your time passes quickly. And VHPD, I'd love to hear the tale!
 
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