Ride: Lebanon Hills, Thurs 9/20 <-- CANCELLED - OC at 7:30pm tho!

[gopherhockey]

Weekly Leb ride. The "day" portion is shrinking, so be sure to have your lights ready for both laps.

Post up if you can make it.

No official post ride plans exist, but rumor is its someone's 50th birthday on Thursday so we'll have to see if anything gets added to the plans. Please check back just in case things change slightly.

[THUMP!]

If it doesn't rain I am planning to do a lap earlier around 6 to grab some daylight!

[jeffgude]

Supposed to be dry and pleasant the rest of the week.

[Disaster on Wheels]

I am planning on being there at 6pm.

[soupboy]

Should be a good time. Hopefully things dry out.

[charliebrown]

I will also be there at 6pm, but will be there for a night lap or 2 as well...

[DanB]

Pending everything being ok with my Father I will be there. I really really need to ride. I am also going to try and make BC tomorrow if all goes well.

[BikerKitty]

I'm in - 6:00 sharp to start my first lap, then night-lapping it with whoever's available to ride a moderate-speeded lap. If you're with me on the night lap, however, YOU MUST NOT DITCH ME IN THE WOODS! ;) I'm serious, dammit. Group night ride means group night ride. It's freakin' dark out there, things are jumping out of everywhere, and I LOVE IT, but...I'm a chicken. We need an emoticon of a chicken. John?? Chicken me!

I'm down for the COL post-ride, or OC...whichever. Anything that involves copious amounts of dark beer and something fried.

I have no idea what I'm talking about, so here's a...:bunny:

[charliebrown]

I'm in - 6:00 sharp to start my first lap, then night-lapping it with whoever's available to ride a moderate-speeded lap. If you're with me on the night lap, however, YOU MUST NOT DITCH ME IN THE WOODS!


April, you are more than welcome to do the night lap with me. I ride it pretty slow... I like being out there at night as well, so I usually take my time through there... And I promise I will not leave you stranded... :incazzato:

[THUMP!]

I'm in - 6:00 sharp to start my first lap, then night-lapping it with whoever's available to ride a moderate-speeded lap. If you're with me on the night lap, however, YOU MUST NOT DITCH ME IN THE WOODS! ;) I'm serious, dammit. Group night ride means group night ride. It's freakin' dark out there, things are jumping out of everywhere, and I LOVE IT, but...I'm a chicken. We need an emoticon of a chicken. John?? Chicken me!

I'm down for the COL post-ride, or OC...whichever. Anything that involves copious amounts of dark beer and something fried.

I have no idea what I'm talking about, so here's a...:bunny:
I will be trying out my measley 1 light on the night lap so I may only hit the beginner loop if it isn't strong enough...otherwise I ride at a moderate pace normally and will be going S-L-O-W for a first night ride.
The forecast is not looking good at this time though so I wouldn't get your hopes up!

[dakotabuck]

I'll be there for the 7:00 start

[timmy]

I wish I could do this ride but I'm back to working nights for a short time. Looks like the only night riding I will be able to do is Friday or Saturday nights.:mad:

[Nickel]

April I will try to make it.

[bigwheel]

Well, Thursday is my birthday. "50" That's "L" in roman numerals. 350 in dog years.

So, I'm starting to plan out my day. Here's the tentative schedule:

1: Give Blood at 8:15 am (I just scheduled an appointment)
2: Work all day.
3: Attend the Leb group ride at 7:00pm Don't know how many laps I'll be good for or how slow I'll be. Probably only 1 lap, slower pace than usual.
4: Meet my wife at OC for beverages. She'll make sure that I get home at a reasonable hour.

If this schedule kills me, I'll still have technically made it to 50.

[Ish]

If this schedule kills me, I'll still have technically made it to 50.

Do you remember what time of day you were born? :p

Hopefully I will be able to make it and buy you a beer!

[gopherhockey]

4: Meet my wife at OC for beverages. She'll make sure that I get home at a reasonable hour.



Are we invited to join you to celebrate after the ride?

[bigwheel]

Do you remember what time of day you were born? :p

I've been told that it was the start of happy hour.
.

[bigwheel]

Are we invited to join you to celebrate after the ride?

Absolutely.

BTW, she hasn't replied to my email yet, so I doubt she knows this plan. It was either that or go out to some fancy schmancy restaurant and drink wine.

[Disaster on Wheels]

Are we invited to join you to celebrate after the ride?


Even if we aren't we can sit at the table right next to them and make it awkward for them. :D

[gopherhockey]

Absolutely.

BTW, she hasn't replied to my email yet, so I doubt she knows this plan. It was either that or go out to some fancy schmancy restaurant and drink wine.

I still liked the KOD idea... what better way to celebrate 50. OC is a close second.. at least the way they have been ending up lately anyway :crazy2: ;)

We'll collect up all the people who might be in the COL when the night lap is over and head right over to celebrate.

Those not wanting to celebrate with Bob and the rest of us... well... thats just sad and disrespectful. ;) We'll be having Bobfest so there will be another chance to celebrate then.

[bigwheel]

I still liked the KOD idea...

I'm just afraid that all the guys will say "Hi Carol, Good to see you back"

[THUMP!]

I still liked the KOD idea... what better way to celebrate 50. OC is a close second.. at least the way they have been ending up lately anyway :crazy2: ;)

We'll collect up all the people who might be in the COL when the night lap is over and head right over to celebrate.

Those not wanting to celebrate with Bob and the rest of us... well... thats just sad and disrespectful. ;) We'll be having Bobfest so there will be another chance to celebrate then.

Settle down acronym boy.....

[Hammerhead]

I still liked the KOD idea...

I was wondering if you remembered proposing that the other night...

[gopherhockey]

Settle down acronym boy.....

ROTFLOL MF'r ;)

[THUMP!]

ROTFLOL MF'r ;)
...and now it is just going to get worse.

[tedsti]

Fancy restaurant, snotty server, and wine or bikes and beer. Wouldn't take me long to make that decision.
It was either that or go out to some fancy schmancy restaurant and drink wine.

[multiaxial]

BTW, John, we've returned to our regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday. Ted should be good and tired for the beer lap tomorrow.:D

[bootsiebee]

You kids have fun this Thursday & have a Social for me :cryin:

[gopherhockey]

BTW, John, we've returned to our regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday. Ted should be good and tired for the beer lap tomorrow.:D

THANK YOU!

Then again I went and worked out today as well... so we can suffer together.

[Disaster on Wheels]

You kids have fun this Thursday & have a Social for me :cryin:


I don't know if I can make it another week and a half without my partner in crime. I have been way too well behaved this week and it is starting to scare me.

[THUMP!]

I will be trying out my measley 1 light on the night lap so I may only hit the beginner loop if it isn't strong enough...otherwise I ride at a moderate pace normally and will be going S-L-O-W for a first night ride.
The forecast is not looking good at this time though so I wouldn't get your hopes up!

Got a second cheap light at Erik's warehouse sale so I am good to go!

[setzep]

I'll be there at 6 to ride till dark. Parts are still in the mail for my light...

[bash]

I'm in for the 6pm ride at least. Not too many of those left...

[setzep]

I'm in for the 6pm ride at least. Not too many of those left...

Are you going to ride it the right way this time? :D

[bash]

Are you going to ride it the right way this time? :D

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I got lots of s**t Saturday when I showed my group what I did. "You rode the wrong way to get out of THAT section and lived???"

[rihaha]

Be there at 6. Jodi, Im not as wild as Katy but Ill be your partner in crime:D

[Disaster on Wheels]

Be there at 6. Jodi, Im not as wild as Katy but Ill be your partner in crime:D

You can be trained :D

[Scooter]

I will be there at 6

[DanB]

You can be trained :D

Oh great! Now you are going to wreck her too..........:hammer:

[Disaster on Wheels]

Oh great! Now you are going to wreck her too..........:hammer:


What are you saying Dan- I'm wrecked? Who else have I wrecked?

[DanB]

What are you saying Dan- I'm wrecked? Who else have I wrecked?

I'm not saying anything.......you know I'm just saying.......:p;):kiss::D

[Disaster on Wheels]

I'm not saying anything.......you know I'm just saying.......:p;):kiss::D


I am surprised you didn't say it in a 10,000 word post. :D;):p

[DanB]

I am surprised you didn't say it in a 10,000 word post. :D;):p

From now on I'm only posting "those" types of posts if someone pays me by the word.........:D

[Nita]

Al and I will be there for the 7:00 start, but probably like 10 minutes past that...

[soupboy]

What's all this talk about KoD? Seems like an empty threat.:D

[Pandl]

I'll be there for the 7:00 ride, and night ride.

[ryno lite]

I'll be there at 7 also.

[Lezgo Cycling]

N night ride this week either I am going the big sale to see if I can find some lights, shoes, pedals, and tools. Maybe a bike if im lucky

[bash]

Turns out I'm working closer to Murphy today so in the interest of available daylight we'll be riding over there. Have fun everyone and see ya next time.

[manual63]

I plan to be there tonight if it doesn't rain. Charging lights right now...:)

[soupboy]

Just looked at the weather...sub-optiimal projections. May have do a nooner spin at Wirth (not the kind Voelkel likes).

I plan to be there tonight if it doesn't rain. Charging lights right now...:)

[gopherhockey]

The radar shows whats out there now moving off well to the north.. but if we do have any significant amount of rain we'll have to call the ride off. (I haven't even gotten word that the trail is even open yet - but I assume so)

OC is the backup plan.. we'll just have more time to celebrate Bob's 50th!

(ok, its sad that many of you are now hoping it will rain...) :p

[Lezgo Cycling]

OC is the backup plan.. we'll just have more time to celebrate Bob's 50th!

(ok, its sad that many of you are now hoping it will rain...) :p

I thougt that was fast becoming the only plan, or at least biking was the back up plan :crazy:

[manual63]

May have do a nooner spin at Wirth (not the kind Voelkel likes).

Off topic, but if you do a nooner spin at Theo, can you post up conditions when you are done? Also, can you PM me how the fixes after the log pile near the sleep center are holding up? Thanks....now back on topic....:)

[DanB]

The radar shows whats out there now moving off well to the north.. but if we do have any significant amount of rain we'll have to call the ride off. (I haven't even gotten word that the trail is even open yet - but I assume so)

OC is the backup plan.. we'll just have more time to celebrate Bob's 50th!

(ok, its sad that many of you are now hoping it will rain...) :p

I thougt that was fast becoming the only plan, or at least biking was the back up plan :crazy:

It better not rain! I've got new wheels and rubber just screaming to get out and play in the dirt!!! That and I NEED TO RIDE DAMNIT!!! :incazzato:

[Pandl]

Went to Erik's sale last night. Got some pedals, a jersey, shorts, tubes, lube, & looked at lights. Saw Shad, and Ryan, and his girlfriend.

[gopherhockey]

Went to Erik's sale last night. Got some pedals, a jersey, shorts, tubes, lube, & looked at lights. Saw Shad, and Ryan, and his girlfriend.

What is this, random thought of the day thread? :banghead:


:D

[DanB]

Went to Erik's sale last night. Got some pedals, a jersey, shorts, tubes, lube, & looked at lights. Saw Shad, and Ryan, and his girlfriend.

Which one was the girlfriend.........:D:p;):)

[Pandl]

I just saw this thing out my window, it reminded me of something from 3rd grade...

[DMonkey]

It better not rain! I've got new wheels and rubber just screaming to get out and play in the dirt!!! That and I NEED TO RIDE DAMNIT!!! :incazzato:

It def. isn't looking good for tonight.. 60% of T-Storms in the afternoon, and 30% at night..

[Rooster]

whats the best way to go for lights? helmit mount bar mount? types etc

[manual63]

Here is my plan if we can ride tonight. I hate doing Leb backwards. I will be going forward on the night lap. Anyone is free to join me. It's no big deal because you can see people coming the opposite way well in advance at night. I will yield to the wacky backwards riders....:kiss:

[Lezgo Cycling]

whats the best way to go for lights? helmit mount bar mount? types etc

check this thread on Lights http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22337&highlight=lights

[manual63]

whats the best way to go for lights? helmit mount bar mount? types etc

If you only have one light, go with a helmet mount. It's better because you can see where you need to go. With a handlebar only....you can't see ahead around the corners until you actually start making the turn.

[DMonkey]

whats the best way to go for lights? helmit mount bar mount? types etc

Best way to go, really bight helmet mount light, then semi decent handle bar (Cateye Light cube or something like that) for up close.

Light & Motion Arc is a really good light, then the Night Rider's aren't too bad either.

[THUMP!]

Is the night lap backwards??? I have only run it twice forwards...this can't be good. It better not rain as this is my first chance to try out my new cheapie light setup.

[Pandl]

Is the night lap backwards??? I have only run it twice forwards...this can't be good.

That was about where I was at on my first night, sweep ride. It was actually fun backwards. Almost felt easier. There is a lot of people, with lights, out there to make sure everyone stays safe.

[Rooster]

well i might ride befour dark unless i find enough money laying around for lights, which is unlikly

[Lezgo Cycling]

well i might ride befour dark unless i find enough money laying around for lights, which is unlikly

check outt he big tent sale this weekend, I am sure your to find something, on night ride even if you only have a handlebar light just try to stay close to someone with big bright helmet lights and youll be fine till you get your own set up

[Heuy]

I don't know if I can make it another week and a half without my partner in crime. I have been way too well behaved this week and it is starting to scare me.


Hey Jodi, did you ever geet you lights to behave? Thought of the most obvious arguement for them being female.....

They're named the RAGE!!:D;)

[gopherhockey]

Thought of the most obvious arguement for them being female.....

They're named the RAGE!!:D;)

Uh oh... here we go... ;)

[ryno lite]

What is this, random thought of the day thread? :banghead:


:D

Hey, I am not a random thought! :D

[ryno lite]

Which one was the girlfriend.........:D:p;):)

Oh man, that is rough! All I did is go to the Erik's sale and I am getting savaged!

[Rooster]

Well i've never rode night befour so i might go buy some lights and give it a try. IM new to this site too so if you see a white ranger there around 7 anyone feel free to say hi

[DanB]

Oh man, that is rough! All I did is go to the Erik's sale and I am getting savaged!

All in good fun Ryan! :D;):) I mean at least you have a girlfriend......:banghead: I'm sure there are some people who ride with us and don't know me and probably say "Dan? :confused: Hmmmm. Oh you mean that gay guy." :eyeroll:

[DanB]

Ummmm I should probably clarify. I'm not gay........not that there's anything wrong with that.......:D

[Pandl]

All in good fun Ryan! :D;):) I mean at least you have a girlfriend......:banghead: I'm sure there are some people who ride with us and don't know me and probably say "Dan? :confused: Hmmmm. Oh you mean that gay guy." :eyeroll:
I NEVER said that!

[gopherhockey]

Oh man, that is rough! All I did is go to the Erik's sale and I am getting savaged!

:laugh: savaged... too funny - I just spit up Diet Dew all over my keyboard... :laugh::laugh:

[Heuy]

we definitely need an open mouth, insert foot emoticon.

[Gravityjunkie]

I won't be able to make it tonight. Too much to do before I leave for Vegas on Sunday. Have a good ride!

[ryno lite]

Now I know why I don't bring my girlfriend to many bike events!

[DanB]

we definitely need an open mouth, insert foot emoticon.

That would become my favorite emoticon...........:embarass:

[manual63]

Which one was the girlfriend.........:D:p;):)

Oh man, that is rough! All I did is go to the Erik's sale and I am getting savaged!


It gets kinda old after awhile. You can't say much around here without someone making comments such as this. ....sigh....

There is fun......and then there is......a bit too much. I think it's getting to be a bit too much IMO

[gopherhockey]

Weather still looking good so far. Its all going north....

[soupboy]

Are you the bear to Shad's smoothie?

Oh man, that is rough! All I did is go to the Erik's sale and I am getting savaged!

Separate but important matter...what if it rains...is OC still patronized?

[soupboy]

Nancyboy. :wank: If this is too much I'm scared to think of what is merely acceptable. :whip:

It gets kinda old after awhile. You can't say much around here without someone making comments such as this. ....sigh....

There is fun......and then there is......a bit too much. I think it's getting to be a bit too much IMO

[gopherhockey]

what if it rains...is OC still patronized?

Only to excess! OC is on regardless. :D

[DanB]

It gets kinda old after awhile. You can't say much around here without someone making comments such as this. ....sigh....

There is fun......and then there is......a bit too much. I think it's getting to be a bit too much IMO

Quote from Shad on the Meet And Greet post:

She is bringing me Dan. Which side of the fence are you on again?.....:D

Yes Shad you are right my comments were totally out of line. Having fun while jabbing a friend a little bit who completely understands you are kidding (which I'm sure Ryan does or else I never would have said it, apparently you didn't) and livening up the day while at the same time making more fun of yourself (read:me) than that person three posts later is completely wrong.

[DanB]

I just got a call and I am not making the ride. Bob have a great birthday I'm sorry I am going to miss it.

[ryno lite]

Quote from Shad on the Meet And Greet post:

She is bringing me Dan. Which side of the fence are you on again?.....:D

Yes Shad you are right my comments were totally out of line. Having fun while jabbing a friend a little bit who completely understands you are kidding (which I'm sure Ryan does or else I never would have said it, apparently you didn't) and livening up the day while at the same time making more fun of yourself (read:me) than that person three posts later is completely wrong.

Dan, your insensitive comments crushed me all morning! You really hurt me! :D

[manual63]

Yes Shad you are right my comments were totally out of line. Having fun while jabbing a friend a little bit who completely understands you are kidding (which I'm sure Ryan does or else I never would have said it, apparently you didn't) and livening up the day while at the same time making more fun of yourself (read:me) than that person three posts later is completely wrong.

Yeah...but sometimes comments are reaching pretty far to be funny. It seems like you can't say anything around here without getting burned or have a wisecrack remark about it. I understand when something can obviously be commented on and funny........but sometimes I feel we reach too far and it gets old.

Okay.....I have to go straighten my crank now.....back to the Leb ride.

:D

[gopherhockey]

I have to go straighten my crank now.....

Ewwww.... (j/k) ;)

Weather still looking ok, but something building to our SW... will keep an eye on it.

[Disaster on Wheels]

Hey Jodi, did you ever geet you lights to behave? Thought of the most obvious arguement for them being female.....

They're named the RAGE!!:D;)


ha ha ha, very funny.

BTW- no I didn't get them fixed, I sent them back and I'm waiting for new ones to come in the mail. No night lap for me...

[gopherhockey]

No night lap for me...

I have my extra light still if you want to use it...

[Disaster on Wheels]

I have my extra light still if you want to use it...


Thanks John!

[Nita]

ha ha ha, very funny.

BTW- no I didn't get them fixed, I sent them back and I'm waiting for new ones to come in the mail. No night lap for me...


Well that's just not right! :mad:

[charliebrown]

Weather still looking ok, but something building to our SW... will keep an eye on it.

I hate something building to the SW...

:incazzato:

[gopherhockey]

I think we're out of the woods unless something new flares up.

Only problem is its almost 80 and humid again. :banghead: I thought we were done with that crap. F#)$(*#(

[bigwheel]

Well i've never rode night befour so i might go buy some lights and give it a try. IM new to this site too so if you see a white ranger there around 7 anyone feel free to say hi

Brian,

Look for the group of strange people with lights on their heads, and come over to join us. It typically gets kind of confusing starting a ride, so it's best if the one person joins the group rather than the other way around.

See you there!


Dan, sorry that we'll be missing you on the ride. Next time. Take care.


BTW, I'm probably in for only one lap tonight, and it probably won't be at afterburner speed, since I'm a pint low.

[gopherhockey]

I'm a pint low.

We'll fix that after the ride... :beerme:

[manual63]

Only problem is its almost 80 and humid again.

Sweet!! I love the heat.....really I do!

[bigwheel]

Sweet!! I love the heat.....really I do!

Me Too. It makes me feel all warm inside (and outside).

[ryno lite]

Sweet!! I love the heat.....really I do!


Yep, I'll take as many days of heat that I can get before the deep freeze hits!

[soupboy]

Rain drops in NW Saint Louis Park. Hope it stays north.

[gopherhockey]

Me Too. It makes me feel all warm inside (and outside).

Yep, I'll take as many days of heat that I can get before the deep freeze hits!

:eyeroll: I guess I asked for the heat twins to post up again...

Well, since its Bob's B-Day I'll give him the warmth.. for now...

Actually doesn't feel all that bad outside.

[Ish]

I just got a call and I am not making the ride. Bob have a great birthday I'm sorry I am going to miss it.

Is it because of what Shad said?

[Nicole]

we definitely need an open mouth, insert foot emoticon.


OMG. Love this idea. Alot of people could use that on here!!

FYI: I had absolutely no time to get ready for riding today, so will not be there. I may just show up to OC if I get some things done in the meantime...Hope for you guys it won't rain!...then I can still work out (off trail :cryin:) get some things done and meet you peeps at OC at 9:30.
This is all completely up in the air right now, so no guantees.

[Deputy Halik]

I'm planning to be there at 7, assuming the rain holds off.

[gopherhockey]

A few sprinkles in Eagan but it went right over without getting the ground even damp. Still looks like its all going north of us. We're still a go.

[ibismojo2001]

If the rain holds off (crossing fingers), it looks like we need the lights for a ride at 6pm, let alone the start at 7 pm.

[manual63]

Is it because of what Shad said?

Huh? Why would I call Dan?

I am sure it's his job......I think it's one of those gigs where he is on call all the time. Either that or it's his kids. But certainly not my fault.....Dan loves me....:)

[jeffgude]

Hmmmm.....not looking good at 4:45 pm


http://www.kare11.com/images/kare-wx/kare-radar/max4.jpg?14081

[gopherhockey]

TV shows a chance, but weather.com's radar shows it all going well north.

Depends on if it continues to build to our SW.

Just so everyone knows, there are warnings out - so this is your option to opt out for safety. I don't want to be responsible for anyone getting caught out in a storm or tornado.

We'll keep a watch right up to 7 - if i looks bad or rains we'll all be at OC celebrating Bob's big 50. Otherwise I hope to get those 2 laps in before the partying starts...

[Pandl]

Some rain heading south on 61 near Battle Creek, but not in Cottage Grove just now...

[Nita]

Brian,

Look for the group of strange people with lights on their heads, and come over to join us.

Okay, I would like to remove myself from this remark. Bob may appear strange because he looks like a landing 747 with his lights. I on the other hand, would like to see a star or two while riding. :p *sniff*

[Rooster]

I Got My Lights But Now It Storming

[gopherhockey]

I Got My Lights But Now It Storming

Its going to rain in most of the metro for sure. I'm still holding out that the south will stay dry. (or was that rise again.. I can't remember...)

Stay tuned, its about to head through the metro...

[gopherhockey]

Ok, channel 9 is making it look pretty bad...

Sirens blaring in Dakota County...

[setzep]

The sun was just out in Lakeville!:banana:

Damn channel 9...

Edit: Herd a little thunder and now it's getting darker out to the west... http://www.tcstangs.com/forum/images/smilies/plthumbsdown.gif

[gopherhockey]

This baby's all but cancelled...

Stay tuned for report on where we'll go - most likely OC direct. Hmmm.. no excercise but lots of beer. :mad: :D

[Nita]

Ohhhhh bujezus! We are putting the bikes in the truck, its 5:40 and it takes us about 50 minutes when we speed. Its raining here in Carver but the sun is trying to come out. Are the sirens still going there?

[gopherhockey]

Ohhhhh bujezus! We are putting the bikes in the truck, its 5:40 and it takes us about 50 minutes when we speed. Its raining here in Carver but the sun is trying to come out. Are the sirens still going there?

Yup, they just went off. Looks like we'll probably get hit - not as bad as most of the metro, but likely enough to not want traffic on the trail.

We'll know in a bit. It almost looks like it might part in the middle right over Leb!

We'll still celebrate with Bob tho - rain or shine.

[DMonkey]

OK - I'm in EP, I can hear the thunder, it's going to rain for sure.

Check this maps in motion:
http://www.weather.com/weather/map/USMN0503?clip=688&region=null&collection=localwxforecast&presname=Minneapolis,%20MN%20Forecast&name=dopplerradar100mile_large_animated&day=1

[gopherhockey]

OK - I'm in EP, I can hear the thunder, it's going to rain for sure.

Check this maps in motion:
http://www.weather.com/weather/map/USMN0503?clip=688&region=null&collection=localwxforecast&presname=Minneapolis,%20MN%20Forecast&name=dopplerradar100mile_large_animated&day=1

Crap.. the old radars make it look so much worse than the new one:

http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/55068?from=36hour_map_large&zoom=7&interactiveMapLayer=radar

[Nita]

If this is called off what time should we be at OC? 7:00 ? I have a cake for Bob to blow on.

[gopherhockey]

If this is called off what time should we be at OC? 7:00 ? I have a cake for Bob to blow on.

We've all got something for Bob to... er...

I'm trying to email Bob and find out what time. Probably 7ish...

I hope the 6:00 riders aren't moving out yet or they might get caught...

[DMonkey]

If this is called off what time should we be at OC? 7:00 ? I have a cake for Bob to blow on.

OK - this was way too easy.. Never mind.

[Disaster on Wheels]

So Saundra and I are wondering where we should go:confused:. Are we going toOC for sure? we can reserve some tables!

[gopherhockey]

So Saundra and I are wondering where we should go:confused:. Are we going toOC for sure? we can reserve some tables!

OC is 99.99999% certain. MIght not hurt to have some tables ready.

Once the rain hits here I'll post the cancellation..

[DMonkey]

So - OC, I can stop for a bit, traffic is going to suck..

Is there anything more central (close to Leb) - like off of 494?

[Ish]

Huh? Why would I call Dan?


No - because of what you posted. It was a joke. You know, one of those reaching really far to be funny ones. I guess a little too far. :etard:

[bigwheel]

OC at 7:30

I'll be the one to pull the plug. It looks like Leb is one click away on the map from getting drenched.

I'm going to grab a light dinner at home, then me and Mrs are going to head over to Old Chicago at 7:30 for a few beverages. You are all invited, but don't feel obligated.


Old Chicago, Eagan, in the Rainbow Foods shopping center, near southeast corner of Pilot Knob and Yankee Dootle. Dirk, it is near the 35E pilot knob road exit, about a mile or two south of 494.

[jeffgude]

Raining here, west and slightly N of Lebanon.

[setzep]

The sirens are telling me :nono: for biking. Looking at the radar, it's telling me the same :mad:

Happy birthday Bob !

[gopherhockey]

Its totally clear to the west of me about 3 miles SE of Leb. Probably won't see much rain here. Odd.

[gopherhockey]

Ok, I'm headed to OC in 15 or so... Bob and all, see ya over there where the b-day spankings will commence...

[Disaster on Wheels]

Saundra and I are heading over right now too!

[bigwheel]

Okay, we'll bag dinner here, and head over to OC in a few minutes for drinks AND dinner and drinks.

[Pandl]

Holy crap, it just hit cottage grove. Can't see out the windows. Notheading over now. I asked Lisa 10 minutes ago if I could take her new Edge to the Oc. She quickly said NO! Hail on the windows now. Saw a really interesting cloud NW of our house. Looked like giant smoke from a fire, circular. Okay, time to head down a few floors...

[dakotabuck]

Channel 9 just said there was a funnel cloud near 35E and Yankee Doodle!

Watch Out:shocked:

[ppgc]

Channel 9 just said there was a funnel cloud near 35E and Yankee Doodle!

Watch Out:shocked:

Hey I work pretty close to there. :D

[THUMP!]

Shad, Eric, I and some others were there when the sky got a bit green and it started raining pretty good. Very sad not to get to try out the new lights...next time.

[charliebrown]

Shad, Eric, I and some others were there when the sky got a bit green and it started raining pretty good. Very sad not to get to try out the new lights...next time.

What was sad was all of us staring up at the sky and pretty much begging the rain gods to stop so we could ride...

UGH...

:cryin:

[manual63]

So, I went to leb and was waiting. I got there about 6:00 or so. A small rain started. Then it started to get light out and I thought....oh....this will blow over and the trails will be fine. I called Bob and he said more was on the way. I didn't want to believe him, but as more rain came I gave up, along with some others, and started to drive home. On my way home I saw a really low cloud. To me it looked a lot like a tornado.....I was on 35E at about 6:30 or so. The cloud was to my west and was getting closer and lower to the ground. It was wide.....and well....shaped like a funnel. But I kept thinking....oh no big deal....it's just a low cloud. I sped up and as I approached 70 or so, I started to hydroplane. It was raining super hard. Then I looked at this cloud and thought......if it's a tornado...I am screwed. I had to stay at about 65 MPH or I would lose control of my car. I did manage to pass the cloud and after that I was like...."That was pretty freaky". Then I thought....no biggie...it was just a low funnel shaped cloud.

Once at OC, I told Bob about it. He told me the news reported a tornado near 35E at around 6:30. Then I got all freaked out again......I raced a tornado......that was nuts!!! Let's put it this way.....I felt a little helpless. If I stopped it would come right at me. I sped up to out run it and I started to hydro plane. I had to keep at 65 and hope for the best.....not fun.

Oh well......I am here and I had a good time at OC talking with people. Thanks for the cake Nita!! You rock!!!

Hope everyone else made it through the storm okay.....it was intense!!

[THUMP!]

Then I got all freaked out again......I raced a tornado......that was nuts!!!

Hope everyone else made it through the storm okay.....it was intense!!

You were just trying to find a way to get a "ride" in tonight!

[bigwheel]

GreatTime! Thanks for coming, everyone!

Before I could say Oops, Carol was on he way back to OC to pick up my cell phone. She saw the carnage that happened when Dan left his phone laying around unattended.

Thanks again, everyone, and thanks for the cake, Nita.

[bigwheel]

Call off the dogs. We found my cell phone on Carol's car floor.

Stupid cell phone!

[ryno lite]

Now that your 50, it's all falling apart! First you start to lose things, then forget things, and so on! Carol figured you'd find it!

[BikerKitty]

I should not be posting, but...wow.

Tonight was sooooo much fun.

Cannot thank you guys enough for an UNFORGETTABLE experience.

;)

See you all next week Thursday. I doubt we can top tonight but you never know.

Soupboy - patience is a virtue...you should've stuck it out. :kiss:

[DMonkey]

I should not be posting, but...wow.

Tonight was sooooo much fun.

Cannot thank you guys enough for an UNFORGETTABLE experience.

;)

See you all next week Thursday. I doubt we can top tonight but you never know.

Soupboy - patience is a virtue...you should've stuck it out. :kiss:

Is that a challenge?

[gopherhockey]

What a crazy time - thats all I'll say. 6:15am came way too soon.

[gopherhockey]

Bob after a few beers...

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/500/medium/IMAGE_023.jpg

[Pandl]

John, does 6:15 come early every Friday morning?

[gopherhockey]

John, does 6:15 come early every Friday morning?

It has lately, my friend... it has lately... :hit:

[Nita]

Weeehooo, I can't believe any of you posted last night when you got home! Moi...I was snoring in the truck on the way home!

So nice to FINALLY meet you April!

Happy Birthday again Bob...and thank you for bringing Carol, you should drag her along regardless if she says no, I can show you a neat trick with duct-tape :D.

You guys are all my heros! Too much fun.

[DmacBmac]

Sorry to miss the festivities, but the weather would have made it a three hour trip from the metro. Happy Birthday again Bob!!!

[DanB]

If all the Thursdays continue to be as wild as last night there is no way I will make it to 50...........I'm tired and my head hurts..........

In exactly the order of the emoticons this will explain my evening and morning. :beerme: :metal: :sick: :zzz: :hammer::bunny:

[DanB]

I should not be posting, but...wow.

Tonight was sooooo much fun.

Cannot thank you guys enough for an UNFORGETTABLE experience.

;)

See you all next week Thursday. I doubt we can top tonight but you never know.

Soupboy - patience is a virtue...you should've stuck it out. :kiss:

Where do I even start with this...........so many roads to go down.........waaaaaaay toooooooooo muuuuucccccchhhhh funnnnnnnnnnnn April!!! :D;):cool:

[ryno lite]

I have to admit having only one beer and leaving at 11:30 has it's advantages! I feel great today!

[DanB]

I have to admit having only one beer and leaving at 11:30 has it's advantages! I feel great today!

I felt great last night........I think..........:confused:

[Lezgo Cycling]

all right all right now.....I think we need to form a north suburban crew at Theo, then OC in Plymouth, like teams and the north will always beat the south. :banana: come on North Suburbs whos with me REPRESENT :D

[Pandl]

SOUTH REPresenTAtion!! :metal:

[soupboy]

I hear you, but I had a 7:30am business breakfast that I had to be somewhat awake for...

That and the 25 mile drive home tends to put a damper on fiestas for me.

Had a great time. The wings were gross, but the chicken balls, ooh-la-la.

Soupboy - patience is a virtue...you should've stuck it out. :kiss:

[THUMP!]

all right all right now.....I think we need to form a north suburban crew at Theo, then OC in Plymouth, like teams and the north will always beat the south. :banana: come on North Suburbs whos with me REPRESENT :D

Northsieeeed!

[BikerKitty]

all right all right now.....I think we need to form a north suburban crew at Theo, then OC in Plymouth, like teams and the north will always beat the south. :banana: come on North Suburbs whos with me REPRESENT :D


North side representin'!

(I'm not a suburb, do I still count?)

[THUMP!]

North side representin'!

(I'm not a suburb, do I still count?)

I live in Golden Valley but I pretend I live still in the city as I hate to think of myself as a suburbanite....city definitely counts!

[TML]

North Side!! :beerme: :cool:

One of these days I'll actually make it down there for a thursday night fiesta.

Glad they threw a great one for ya Bob!

[Hammerhead]

North side representin'!

:incazzato:I'm throwing the BS flag on that one! The queen of the dirty girls stays with us.

-Mark

[Lezgo Cycling]

well we all know that john doesnt like to cross the river :D so anyhting north of the river is NORTH SIIIIIIIIIDE

now we just a set day to ride and go to Plymouth OC and challenget he EP OC gang

[BikerKitty]

Is that a challenge?

:crazybanana:

I think to top it, we would all have to buy tickets to Vegas next Thursday and go to the last few hours of Interbike.

:bunny:

Nita, ditto on meeting you. Holy crapoly, you are one cool chick. That cake was diVINE!

It was so awesome to meet everyone who I didn't already know. What a completely fantastically wonderful group of people. :)

Soupboy, you weren't nearly as offensive in real life as I was hoping.

[Nicole]

Happy Birthday Bob!! :jumpy: Hope you had a great night!

Sorry I had to miss it. It sounds like everyone still showed and you guys had a blast! I am really sad I couldn't be there :cryin: :cryin: :cryin:. I am missing out on alot lately!! I really miss you guys. I figured seeing that I was getting hailed on on my drive home from work, and I drove through a small pond in the roadway at some point, and egan was getting tornado warnings, and it would have taken me two hours to get to the party anyway-if I wasn't wisked away by a twirling cloud-I figured I really should stay at home!! Damn weather!! :incazzato: But on the other hand...let's hear it for sleep!! :zzz: :D
Hope to see you all soon! I miss you!

[BikerKitty]

...The queen of the dirty girls...

-Mark

I have no idea what you're talking about.

:D

[DanB]

:crazybanana:

I think to top it, we would all have to buy tickets to Vegas next Thursday and go to the last few hours of Interbike.

:bunny:

Nita, ditto on meeting you. Holy crapoly, you are one cool chick. That cake was diVINE!

It was so awesome to meet everyone who I didn't already know. What a completely fantastically wonderful group of people. :)

Soupboy, you weren't nearly as offensive in real life as I was hoping.

No more going out.......pleeeeeeeeze!!! :nono:

Cake rocked Nita!!! Nummy!!! :)

Are there still people out there who don't know "what a completely fantastically wonderful group of people" we are??? I thought we had passed that stage and everyone just knew.....ya know........:banghead:

Yeah Soupy's like a big cuddly teddy bear in person........:D;):)

[Lezgo Cycling]

mmmmmmmm ginger snaps

[Nita]

:crazybanana:


Nita, ditto on meeting you. Holy crapoly, you are one cool chick. That cake was diVINE!

Soupboy, you weren't nearly as offensive in real life as I was hoping.


Ha-ha...she likes me better then you Sean....*sticking my tongue out*

[dvo1]

Soupboy, you weren't nearly as offensive in real life as I was hoping.

I will have to show up and get him to step up his game.

[Rooster]

anyone riding tonight?

[dvo1]

anyone riding tonight?

Yes, someone, somewhere, is riding tonight.;)

[Lezgo Cycling]

OK you all, the challenge has been set......were forming the North Side Monday Night Theo and bar weekly ride to show the Southern'rs how it is done. were going to show you all up. Check the forums
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23187

[Rooster]

Yes, someone, somewhere, is riding tonight.;)

I was kinda thinking lebanon after dark, probibly should have added that

[DMonkey]

all right all right now.....I think we need to form a north suburban crew at Theo, then OC in Plymouth, like teams and the north will always beat the south. :banana: come on North Suburbs whos with me REPRESENT :D

Not sure about the OC in Plymouth?! I think the Legion might be a better option!
But I'm full on down with Da' Nordth side!

[Lezgo Cycling]

Not sure about the OC in Plymouth?! I think the Legion might be a better option!
But I'm full on down with Da' Nordth side!

were hitting up the Breakaway bar in Robbinsdale after the ride. It will be cool so come on out for sure

[Pandl]

Hijacked!!

[DMonkey]

:crazybanana:

I think to top it, we would all have to buy tickets to Vegas next Thursday and go to the last few hours of Interbike.

....

Soupboy, you weren't nearly as offensive in real life as I was hoping.


I'm dig'n the interbike idea! That would be awesome!

As for Soupie - I think between the beers you had and him being afraid of Tornado's and thunder storms - it made it a lot easier!

[Lezgo Cycling]

Hijacked!!

:D :banana: north side's stealin your thunder ?

[DMonkey]

<snip>
Yeah Soupy's like a big cuddly teddy bear in person........:D;):)

Damn - you haven't sobered up yet?!

[Pandl]

:D :banana: north side's stealin your thunder ? Naw, I don't think so... Had enough of that last night.

[soupboy]

That's it, I'm drowning all y'all in my gravy when next we meet!

Ha-ha...she likes me better then you Sean....*sticking my tongue out*

Soupboy, you weren't nearly as offensive in real life as I was hoping.

[DMonkey]

That's it, I'm drowning all y'all in my gravy when next we meet!

I likes!

[dvo1]

That's it, I'm drowning all y'all in my gravy when next we meet!

I fear your "gravy".:sick:

[rihaha]

SOUTHSIDE!!!!:banana: Great time last night. Thanks for the cake Nita and everyone else for the entertainment.:D

[Disaster on Wheels]

Thanks for the cake Nita- it was yummy! Glad I could celebrate your birthday with you Bob.

SOUTHSIDE!

[soupboy]

Worry not Dan, if you and my gravy every cross paths something will have to have gone seriously awry!

I fear your "gravy".:sick: