RNBRAD Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 I thought about that yesterday....better hope the storm doesn't stall out over LS!!!! It's supposed to make landfall on Saturday and be up in the Oklahoma area by Monday/Tuesday 417456[/snapback] Travis, you gonna make it? Quote
bigboybanshee Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 Travis, you gonna make it? 417509[/snapback] I am unable to for a couple reasons...let's just say that next trip I plan will be by myself without my friends (locally) like I did last year. I made the mistake of inviting my riding buddies from Memphis to go along too, then one of them had their truck stolen, and the other one has a beater for a truck that wouldn't make it on its own, so I made arrangements to try and take my family RV. Got the RV back from my brother (who trashed it), spent a grand on new tires, maintenance, etc., got ready to take it to the dealership to have a trailor hitch put on it and they wanted 7, almost 800 dollars to put the trailor hitch on it. I was about to do it but then the gas prices skyrocketed so we all got discouraged and just gave up. Total cost of the trip including the RV maintenance, trailor hitch, and gas would have totaled to almost 3 grand spent for about two days riding and 18 hours driving. Granted, I could come by myself but knowing how bad my friends wanted to go too I couldn't just ditch them, at least not this time. I wouldn't want them to do that to me so I won't do it to them....aside from the fact that one of those friends helped me out A LOT in getting my banshee together. I just won't be inviting any of them in the future unless they have their own means to get there...trying to accomodate for them has been TOO much hassle and has cost me a trip to the dunes. I'll be heading up to LS probably in the early spring though, whether it's an HQ meetup or not, I gotta ride this banshee in the sand!!! Quote
RNBRAD Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 I am unable to for a couple reasons...let's just say that next trip I plan will be by myself without my friends (locally) like I did last year. I made the mistake of inviting my riding buddies from Memphis to go along too, then one of them had their truck stolen, and the other one has a beater for a truck that wouldn't make it on its own, so I made arrangements to try and take my family RV. Got the RV back from my brother (who trashed it), spent a grand on new tires, maintenance, etc., got ready to take it to the dealership to have a trailor hitch put on it and they wanted 7, almost 800 dollars to put the trailor hitch on it. I was about to do it but then the gas prices skyrocketed so we all got discouraged and just gave up. Total cost of the trip including the RV maintenance, trailor hitch, and gas would have totaled to almost 3 grand spent for about two days riding and 18 hours driving. Granted, I could come by myself but knowing how bad my friends wanted to go too I couldn't just ditch them, at least not this time. I wouldn't want them to do that to me so I won't do it to them....aside from the fact that one of those friends helped me out A LOT in getting my banshee together. I just won't be inviting any of them in the future unless they have their own means to get there...trying to accomodate for them has been TOO much hassle and has cost me a trip to the dunes. I'll be heading up to LS probably in the early spring though, whether it's an HQ meetup or not, I gotta ride this banshee in the sand!!! 417520[/snapback] Understand, though I wish you could make it. I never plan a trip based on my friends. I've gone to LS a many times by myself for that very reason. Same thing happened this time too. My friend ended up selling his quad cause he started school this fall and the trip has been planned. Things just come up and have a way of changing plans. We will definitely hook-up in the future. Quote
bigboybanshee Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 Understand, though I wish you could make it. I never plan a trip based on my friends. I've gone to LS a many times by myself for that very reason. Same thing happened this time too. My friend ended up selling his quad cause he started school this fall and the trip has been planned. Things just come up and have a way of changing plans. We will definitely hook-up in the future. 417524[/snapback] Yeah, I know..it really sucks!! You (in general) try to be nice and include your friends, etc. and then you get crapped on...lol I didn't want to let it piss me off, I know the dunes aren't going anywhere, I figured I'll get another chance to go soon enough!! I definitely hope to hook up with you (and everyone else too) to ride in the near future!! I know you'll be wanting to go out again once you rip that cub around LS Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 I thought about that yesterday....better hope the storm doesn't stall out over LS!!!! It's supposed to make landfall on Saturday and be up in the Oklahoma area by Monday/Tuesday 417456[/snapback] Shit Travis. Your bike could outrun a tornado. Quote
RNBRAD Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 Anyone know if the north camp has grills? If so I'll bring some charcoal and whatnot. Quote
locogato11283 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 Anyone know if the north camp has grills? If so I'll bring some charcoal and whatnot. 417563[/snapback] lets just build a fire Quote
RNBRAD Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 lets just build a fire 417577[/snapback] Got any sparklers? Quote
bansheefreak Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 Anyone know if the north camp has grills? If so I'll bring some charcoal and whatnot. 417563[/snapback] yeah north camp has grills and a fire pit... i plan on bringing some shit ass wood i got from a tree that died and fell... ...its gonna be party time soon.... Quote
03LE Posted September 22, 2005 Report Posted September 22, 2005 Heard gas prices are going to be back up over 3 dollas again sumbitch, I hope it drops back down before the trip... hate to miss out cause my ass is too poor to make it : Quote
NEVER SATISFIED Posted September 22, 2005 Report Posted September 22, 2005 i bet gas gets up to almost 5 bucks after this rita bitch! hell i should just start runnin my race fuel in the truck.. its going to cost the same but run cooler.. haha!!! Quote
stclark816 Posted September 22, 2005 Report Posted September 22, 2005 Im still in no matter what! Quote
Hulio-mv Posted September 22, 2005 Report Posted September 22, 2005 same here i am in i am leaving thursday night alone as some others have said i had 2 dudes bail on me but i dont care i go to the dunes solo all the time there is always people to meet there Quote
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