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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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born and raised on the oregon coast (coos bay) raced in that area
for a long time
had a small mc shop at my home built some choppers and some track stuff.
eventually moved to cal. san diego area
married and a gross of kids the youngest got me back into racing motocross
he was very good better than I used to be. got busted up racing spent
6mo. in bed and gave up racing now I ride a harley softail standard around
so cal and just enjoy myself 64 yo will retire next year and do more enjoying.
 
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Hey Pat, Welcome Home!!


Nice to have you, we're gald you found us. Enjoy the forum family!!

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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Welcome Pat...


Welcome!from Western, NY




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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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Pat-------Welcome from Minnesota.........Glad you joined us.Be sure to post some pics when you get a chance.
 
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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welcome from eastern nc, pat!
 
Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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Welcome from Texas!Enjoy the Joint.



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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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Welcome from East Central Illinois. Bet the weather is better out there than here. Actually it's been nice the past couple days but it can't last long.

I've been riding for about 42 yrs (counting minibikes). Have had a Harley for almost 30 years.

Enjoy the forum and share some of you knowledge


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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 05:19 AM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. My grandparents used to live at Roselodge. Small world.
 
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