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10-13-2008, 9:39 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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Got orders for Atlanta, GA, so I'll be sayin goodbye to my home of the better part of 35 years! If anyone's noticed I've taken a few trips there since summertime. Long story short, Mama lived there and had been ill for a while. So I decided instead of running down each time there was an emergency, plus regular trips, I'd put in for a transfer. Unfortunately, she passed away the day after I put in for the transfer (ain't that somethin!). Anyways, I decided to leave the request in and got my orders last week. So I'll be reporting on the 1st of December. I'll probably leave Gotham the 2nd week in November. I'm lookin forward to the extended riding season that X1rider and the Rdkng speak of. Look forward to meeting you guys on the road! (weather permitting) 
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10-13-2008, 9:51 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Bike(s): JUST A GIXXER AND AN XX....OK? Posts: 1,385
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Mixed emotions after reading that Russ. Sorry about your mom, but on the other hand, happy for you going to live in a warmer climate. Whats your job in the military? Lois
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10-13-2008, 9:57 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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Thanxx. And I's be a recruiter now. 
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10-13-2008, 10:37 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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sorry to hear of your mother... enjoy the roads, there is a lot of open space out there...
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle"  |
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10-13-2008, 10:45 PM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,887
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Sorry to hear about your mum ! But as for leaving NY ? ................... NY will never leave you. I know. My dad was from Brooklyn  Hope you'll get more saddle time in GA !
__________________ " 'Birds of a feather, flock together "  Quote of the month: "When the pupil is ready to learn, a teacher will appear." - Zen Proverb |
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10-13-2008, 11:05 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,759
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Sorry about your mom Russ. Atlanta is nice and you will get a longer riding season. I've spent some time down there myself. Seemed to be humid everytime I was there. I'll take that over snow. Recruiter. How long have you been doing that? That was the job that convinced my brother to leave the military. He didn't care for the recruiting gig.
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10-13-2008, 11:15 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: Southeast Nevada Bike(s): CBRXX, Speed Four, Speed Triple, Piaggio MP3 Posts: 486
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Condolences on your mother's passing. I have friends in Atlanta and visit 1X/2X a decade. Nice place. |
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10-13-2008, 11:33 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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Thanxx guys. Wise words Sir Dragon. I've got cousins who left years ago, but you couldn't tell! Quote:
During my frequent trips, I've noticed that the major highways are faster paced than here at home! I remember once I thought to myself while driving down the highway, "Damn! I like these people! They got places to go!!" 
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10-14-2008, 1:50 AM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,391
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Sorry bout your Mom too. I understand....lost my Dad almost a year ago. I tried gettin back in and in to the Army reserve...... I failed my hearing test and they think I have glaucoma and being over 40 they were not too eager to let me back in. Went through the MEPS crap and even got the one finger special but no ceegar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So...... be nice to the older, prior service guys Russ and don't B.S em
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10-14-2008, 1:57 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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You didn't have the right recruiter, my friend.....JUST KIDDING!!! Don't ya just love MEPS? 
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10-14-2008, 2:26 AM
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| TEDZXX Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,391
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Actually the MEPS in San Antonio wasn't too bad. Even the officers were calling me sir. I guess age does help especially in those joints!! Actually a funny incident happened when I was in there. Well for those of you not familiar with MEPS it is basically where you are tested from the military to ensure you are mentally/physically capable of entering the service in a nutshell. I will let Mr. Army elate further if needed. Now back to my story....... When you are prior service such as myself MEPS is required to do the over 40 prostrate exam. Between the three doctors that were available at the time, it seemed they were bouncing me from one office to another and basically passing the buck on who was going to do this outstanding service to our older prior service guys over 40 and honor prevailed to the doctor with less rank. Always seems to work out that way. Anyways..... The doctor asked me to drop my trousers to my ankles, bend over, and point my toes together like a pigeon........I know you guys are laughing already........ Well, with the almighty latex glove dipped with some good old fashion vasoline, the doctor commenced to find gold in the mine. I am thinkin to myself.................... " Jesus what is he looking for?????? " Well after what seemed like an eternity of him digging around he finally pulled his gloves off and said..... "Well, I didn't feel anything"......... short pause............. I replied "Well, I did"!!!!!!!! Most doctors do not have much of a sense of humor but for some reason this poor guy was in tears in laughter! After it was all said and done with me being rejected "sniff, sniff" I then was put in the office with all three doctors and of course the prior conversation came up earlier about the prostrate exam. I then refered is as "The Special" and had all three of them rolling in the office! Well..............at least they had a good day and I got reamed and rejected. Why do I feel used??????????????
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10-14-2008, 3:01 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,244
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Condols and congrats. Good luck with the move. Watch out for the potholes on your way out of town.
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10-14-2008, 3:43 AM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer ! Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,887
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10-14-2008, 3:45 AM
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| Moderator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,244
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Bwah ha ha ha ha ha
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10-14-2008, 7:26 AM
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| Steers with rear wheel  Join Date: Feb 02 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Bike(s): '02 VFR (RIP) '00 BIRD Posts: 30
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AS, Congrats on landing the new job and escaping NY, although I'm sorry to hear the news about your mother... Good luck in the ATL.
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10-14-2008, 12:25 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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10-14-2008, 12:26 PM
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| PaveLow  Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Conyers, GA. Bike(s): 2002 CBR1100XX Age: 51 Posts: 793
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During my frequent trips, I've noticed that the major highways are faster paced than here at home! I remember once I thought to myself while driving down the highway, "Damn! I like these people! They got places to go!!" [/quote]HA! If you are going less than 75mph you are obstructing traffic. As we all know, the XX is a great sport touring mount. Here is a picture I took in Panama City when I went to see my brother and the Thunder Beach Rally. Easy to cover 374 miles of back roads in a day to get there. |
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10-14-2008, 12:26 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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10-14-2008, 1:18 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Bike(s): '99 CBR1100XX Age: 39 Posts: 1,402
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Hi Russ. It was great meeting you over the summer. Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It's probably going to take a long time getting used to living somewhere other than NYC once you have lived there as long as you have. I was born and raised in NYC and although I have lived only 50 miles east on Long Island for 6 years now, I am still getting used to it. Things are different.
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10-14-2008, 5:13 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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Thanxx! Great meeting you as well Paul! I think I'll adjust quickly. I've been visiting at least 3 or 4 times a year, over the years on average, and would usually spend the summers in SC as a yout(Joe Pesci). I've always believed deep down inside, I'm a country boy at heart! Do you ever test your top speed down by the ocean out there?
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10-14-2008, 6:53 PM
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| Join Date: Jan 24 2008 Location: Massachusetts Bike(s): 2003 CBR1100 2006 VTX1300 Age: 47 Posts: 234
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Sorry about your mum ArmyStrong. Good luck with the move! The weather up here is starting to change and maybe a change for you will be a good thing. Daytona is coming up and Georgia is'nt far away!
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10-14-2008, 10:06 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: SW Florida Bike(s): 02 Blackbird Age: 51 Posts: 313
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, Russ. That's gotta be tough. Recruiter...well, misery loves company. When you get to Atlanta, make sure you tell them you're a Yankee. They'll treat you much better if they know you and your people are from up north. |
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10-14-2008, 10:32 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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heheheheh(pause for breath)heh heh heh heh(pause for breath)heh heh heh...
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