SpyderFest-Safe at Home

[PeacefulBen]

Loved seeing everyone at SpyderFest! Had a great time!!
PeacefulBen (Ben Richardson), wife Pat, Erick and Leira Del Toro all made it home safe.
No rain on Sunday, just cool weather.

[bruiser]

A few stats. 2200 miles on the truck, 200 gallons of gas , average milage 10.5 gals. Average speed 55 mph. 2400# 20ft. trailer, two Spyders, one large suitcase, helmets, riding gear, coats, snacks, cooler, drinks, one 8x8 pop up canopy (for GOS use). One Tuff Box with tools, oil, anti freeze, grease and greasegun, cleaning supplies (for Spyders), small air compressor, bottle jack, two flashlights. Safety kit, two equalizers (never leave home without them). I think that's it. Not used, bottle jack, cleaning supplies, grease/greasegun, tools, air compressor, flashlights, equalizers (happy about that), oil, antifreeze. Partial use, riding gear, helmets, Spyders, pop up canopy. Overused, jackets, wallet and credit card and sneakers. Farkles purchased, two Bajaron anti sway bars and two sets TricLed Day Time Running Lights. Body farkles, two PitBull longsleeve T's and two pair of lined jeans from Bass Pro Shops.

[Firefly]

Made it home safe and (reasonably) sound. Finally had nice weather to ride in. Will post more later.

[BikerDoc]

My group made it home today.. 722 miles the first day - with storms, stops for accidents, detour for interstate closing, heavy rain, and a dreaded DPS ERROR MESSAGE orange screen at 10pm. day two 350 miles, no rain, no incidents. just tired now but home with the family .. that feels great...

[Boriken]

Made it home safe and sound on Saturday afternoon, had to leave early because of my job, beatiful weather all the way home. I am glad to hear from everyone that made it home OK.

[NitroCircus Spyder]

We made it home safely today at 1:30 p.m. Nice weather the whole way. Thanks to Mo-Gang, Len and the Pitbull crew and to everyone for making my first spyderfest a truely memorable experience. I met so many nice people and made alot of new friends. I won a huge trophy on Saturday night that I have to ship home and thank you to Spyderpops and Misses Spyderpops for shipping it to me. I even got to meet Bob Denman....it was a pleasure talking to you and Murphybrown you're wonderful! Bless all of you and thanks again for a wonderful experience and new friendships. 1,715 miles, a big smile and a huge trophy that I will cherish forever. See you all next year.

[SpyderNana]

Well, our first Spyderfest is in the books and our first huge event as members of MoGang. We had an awesome time, even with the rain and cold weather. We met so many new friends and really enjoyed talking to everyone and seeing so many Spyders! The most memorable part for me was the recognition ceremony for our veterans. I felt so proud of all of them and humbled to be able to shake their hands and thank them personally for all they have done. We left Springfield and headed home on Sunday morning. Stopped at Cracker Barrel for a late breakfast where we saw some other Spyder friends and then headed on home. No rain, but really cloudy. All in all a great experience at our first fest, and we are looking forward to many more. Hope everyone had safe travels and hope to see everyone again next year for Spyderfest 2014!

[currin20fan]

Made it home safely. Bones, Laughing Monkey & Hubby Bob are all glad to be home. We made it just before the rain storm hit the coast of South Carolina. Thanks for the memories my spyder friends. Spyderfest was AWESOME! Made so many new friends that its hard to name them all BUT I finally did meet Bob D. and I DO have a picture of him. He is a real person after all. And a pleasure to talk to. I always enjoy chatting with Lamont and the gals in the MoGang are a hoot. And so many stories..................

[G-Man]

Made it home safe and (reasonably) sound. Finally had nice weather to ride in. Will post more later.

What is "reasonably sound". Glad you made it home safe. Great to spend time with you all again.

[G-Man]

A few stats. 2200 miles on the truck, 200 gallons of gas , average milage 10.5 gals. Average speed 55 mph. 2400# 20ft. trailer, two Spyders, one large suitcase, helmets, riding gear, coats, snacks, cooler, drinks, one 8x8 pop up canopy (for GOS use). One Tuff Box with tools, oil, anti freeze, grease and greasegun, cleaning supplies (for Spyders), small air compressor, bottle jack, two flashlights. Safety kit, two equalizers (never leave home without them). I think that's it. Not used, bottle jack, cleaning supplies, grease/greasegun, tools, air compressor, flashlights, equalizers (happy about that), oil, antifreeze. Partial use, riding gear, helmets, Spyders, pop up canopy. Overused, jackets, wallet and credit card and sneakers. Farkles purchased, two Bajaron anti sway bars and two sets TricLed Day Time Running Lights. Body farkles, two PitBull longsleeve T's and two pair of lined jeans from Bass Pro Shops.

Sounds like you could leave a couple of things at home next time. Just don't leave the "equalizers".

[G-Man]

We had an XXXXXXXXXtra Large time hanging out with everyone!!!!!
That's the reason we come to Spyderfesr!!!!!!!
Had a nice sunny ride home....
Thanks Mo Gang and and Pitbull for a GREAT time!!!!!

( in my Lawrence Welk voice).... Uh 1 an uh 2 an uh...................

It was GREAT spending time with you both this year!! WOW! we a had a great time.

Haven't gotten past 321 yet, but we're working on it. As soon as I catch up on sleep. Uh one-uh, and a two-uh .....

[G-Man]

We made it home safely about midnight. Our son became ill Saturday night during the events at Vendor Village and was vomiting most of the way home. I am glad we trailered the Spyders as there is no way he would have been able to ride for the 16+ hours it took to get home. Heavy rains in Alabama and Georgia had 8 vehicles wrecked in the median, 1 pickup truck off the road and hanging in the trees, 4 mile back up just after the closed I-20 interchange near Birmingham, 1 3 car wreck with a car upside down, and 2 other wrecks that I counted. The trip home was anything but uneventful to say the least. I am just glad nobody decided to take aim at the trailer and I was able to keep it between the lines all the way.

I had a great time at SpyderFest, but think I may need to extend the trip next year or at least not go to work before attempting to drive all the way there.

I saw the truck in the tree on the news today. Hope your son is feeling better.

[G-Man]

Made it home late yesterday afternoon. A tad bit cold, but it felt good to ride since I did not get much in during the past two weeks.

Thanks for posting G-Man

It was so good seeing you again Linda. Brigitte and I had a great time. Hope to see you again soon.

[G-Man]

Linda and I made it home yesterday around 4:00 PM after leaving PitBulls around 11:30. Saw no rain, only clouds, all the way into St.Louis. Chloe (our kitty) has been stuck like glue to us since we got in! Hopefully see many of you again at the Owners Event in June!

It was great to see you both again!

[Paula(Butch2025)]

Home safe and sound today around 4pm. 1,700+ miles round trip, with alittle riding around the Springfield area in there too.

[retread]

Got in around 8 Sunday night, stopped for lunch at MO Hick's, got tired of the Interstate and rode secondary roads most of the way. Planning for next year.

john

[Kungfuspyder]

Hello spyder ryders, I made my journey a 2 day trip. I rode 130 miles on my RT to Leslie, AR to my parents and loaded all my toys on my truck and 16' trailer, left the next morning for Semmes, AL. Had a tire blow out on the trailer near Yazoo City, MS, but made it home before dark and got things unloaded. Looking forward to seeing many of yall at the owners event in June, take care and God bless.

[SpyderWolf]

I saw the truck in the tree on the news today. Hope your son is feeling better.

Thanks, he is on the mend but now my wife is not feeling very well. I am sure it will all pass with a little time though.

[jtpollock]

Kathleen and I made it home safe and sound; we left Saturday morning and did the hard press Springfiels to Castle Rock Co in one day around 800 miles and 16 hr. very long day. We had hard rain all the way to just outside Colby Kansas then cross wind the rest of the way home. We did not get to meet as many folks as we had wanted but we had a good time and wanted to say THANKS to everyone involved in putting this fest together.

[dmdahnert]

Made it home safe and sound mid-day yesterday after 1504 miles round trip and "excursions in the Ozarks". Sunday was cool and cloudy but mostly dry while yesterday morning the sun was a welcome bright sight for the last 120 miles home! Loved meeting Cruzer Joe, Dave and Teddy and all the others at the Best Western and had a fantastic time, weather and all. Looking forward to the next get together!

Diana

[Cruzr Joe]

The Porn Star and I made it home yesterday, easy ride back to KC, with sunshine.

The baby faced one i hope

Great meeting both of you.

Cruzr Joe

[Cruzr Joe]

Made it home safe and sound mid-day yesterday after 1504 miles round trip and "excursions in the Ozarks". Sunday was cool and cloudy but mostly dry while yesterday morning the sun was a welcome bright sight for the last 120 miles home! Loved meeting Cruzer Joe, Dave and Teddy and all the others at the Best Western and had a fantastic time, weather and all. Looking forward to the next get together!

Diana

We enjoyed our opportunity to make new friends, and hope we can revise the comedy club again next year. Thanks for being there and being part of a goofy crowd.

Cruzr Joe

[ronrico]

Made it home late last night. Went 800+ miles yesterday just to get home. Had a great time and met some great people. The rain was not good but made the best of it. Got to see a remarkable thing --- Cruzrjoe came out of his shell and could talk with a group of people. Sorry Joe just had to do it. All in all I went 3500 miles round trip and got a few new things on the bike so all is good.

[Tanshanomi]

Made it home late last night. Went 800+ miles yesterday just to get home. Had a great time and met some great people. The rain was not good but made the best of it. Got to see a remarkable thing --- Cruzrjoe came out of his shell and could talk with a group of people. Sorry Joe just had to do it. All in all I went 3500 miles round trip and got a few new things on the bike so all is good.

Guess you have to update your sigpic now, huh?

[SpyderAnn01]

We made it home this afternoon. We had a few glitches on the way home but we got here safe and sound. On Sunday we were in OK and stopped for gas and a guy in an SUV managed to hit my trailer which pushed me forward and I nearly knocked over my husband on his motorcycle! Then Sunday evening the new Spyder went into Limp Mode. On Monday we were in Albuquerque and I needed gas and when I pulled into the station I was informed that my trailer tire was flat. It wouldn't hold air at all but we were lucky that there was a tire shop just down the street. We had lunch while the tire was fixed and got back on the road in an hour. Today Limp Mode reared its ugly head again and now my brake lights won't go off.

My dogs were really glad to see us and I was just as happy to see them. I love to travel but I also love to get back home. Thanks to Len and the MOGang for an outstanding Spyderfest again.