Banner signing in Hell Sunday the 26th

[dltang]

Okay Michigan SpyderLovers, let's meet in Hell, MI this Sunday the 26th at 2:00pm for the official signing of the SpyderLovers banner. We can maybe take a short ride or have lunch afterwards as well. Please check in here and I'll try to keep track of how many folks we may get.

[Rando]

As long as it's a dry day, I will be there!

[dltang]

As long as it's a dry day, I will be there!

So far the outlook is dry, warm and sunny. Can't wait to see you again.

[Rando]

updated forecast for Sunday!

[dltang]

updated forecast for Sunday!

Very funny, we are talking 70 degrees, but now possibly some scattered showers. Don't let that stop you though.

[NancysToy]

Have lots of fun, wish we could be there!
-Scotty & Nancy

[frleo]

This really does put a different slant on the "Going to Hell" statement, doesn't it.:shocked:

[dltang]

This really does put a different slant on the "Going to Hell" statement, doesn't it.:shocked:

Yes it does, and it is also an Oxymoron I would think....LOL

[dltang]

The weather report is looking really good for Sunday now!!:2thumbs:

[Magic Man]

So if I show up in a hand basket can I say....

"I went to Hell in a hand basket?" LOL :roflblack:

MM

[jeuchler]

...we are talking 70 degrees...


Too cold for us, Deb.




...but now possibly some scattered showers.


Too wet for us, Deb.



Don't let that stop you though.

It stopped me.

[BRPjunkie]

New forecast for mid 70s and no rain. Looks like a Hell of a day for a ride. :2thumbs:

[dltang]

So if I show up in a hand basket can I say....

"I went to Hell in a hand basket?" LOL :roflblack:

MM

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-045.gif
You are a funny, funny guy!

[dltang]

Too cold for us, Deb.






Too wet for us, Deb.




It stopped me.

After everything you two have been through, this would be a walk in the park. I am glad you are back safe and sound. Let us know when you finally dry out.

[dltang]

New forecast for mid 70s and no rain. Looks like a Hell of a day for a ride. :2thumbs:

I know, it is going to be beautiful. bjt and I will be there, I believe Rando is coming and you. I know daddydarko can't make it though. Looking for some more MI riders to be there for the banner signing. If you know of any, scare em up for the ride.

[NancysToy]

So if I show up in a hand basket can I say....

"I went to Hell in a hand basket?" LOL :roflblack:

MM
What did you go do now, buy another one of those weird rides you are reknowned for? :joke:
-Scotty

[dltang]

Okay,
Here is the route I have planned for travel on the way to Hell Sunday. Route to Hell (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=8363+Embury+Rd,+Grand+Blanc,+MI+48439+(Mt+Ho pe+Church)&daddr=Fenton+Rd+to:Hartland+Rd%2FState+St+to:Hartl and+Rd+to:42.593406,-83.754616+to:hell,+mi&geocode=FcizjgIdJakD-yH2psYiUzp7VQ%3BFeKTjgId2-8C-w%3BFXGRjAIdSXcC-w%3BFUH0iwIdpCsC-w%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4&dirflg=ht&sll=42.607432,-83.758392&sspn=0.059382,0.149345&ie=UTF8&ll=42.715363,-83.737793&spn=0.059279,0.149345&z=13) Anyone that wants to join in just let me know.

We will be making a stop in Brighton for Joan and Bob to sign the banner as they can not make it for the ride. I figure we will get to Brighton around 1:00-1:15 or so. Get a quickie signing and then onward for our 2:00pm meet.

Joan if you are reading this, check out this route and let me know a good meeting spot for you & Bob.

[Roaddog2]

I promise you we well get there :spyder2: soon :ani29:

[dltang]

I promise you we well get there :spyder2: soon :ani29:

As long as you are talking about the town, I can't wait!!

[Spydr in KS]

Okay,
Here is the route I have planned for travel on the way to Hell Sunday. Route to Hell (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4244+Pratt+Ave,+Grand+Blanc,+MI+48439&daddr=Fenton+Rd+to:Hartland+Rd%2FState+St+to:42.72 2678,-83.743286+to:Deven+Pkwy%2FS+US-23%2FWhitmore+Lake+Rd+to:hell,+mi&geocode=%3BFbaLjgIduugC-w%3BFamujAIdU5MC-w%3B%3BFWQpiQIdjA0C-w%3B&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4&dirflg=ht&sll=42.741339,-83.699341&sspn=0.059254,0.149345&ie=UTF8&ll=42.782299,-83.538666&spn=0.473719,1.194763&z=10) Anyone that wants to join in just let me know.

We will be making a stop in Brighton for Joan and Bob to sign the banner as they can not make it for the ride. I figure we will get to Brighton around 1:00-1:15 or so. Get a quickie signing and then onward for our 2:00pm meet.

Joan if you are reading this, check out this route and let me know a good meeting spot for you & Bob.

uhh, hopefully that's not your home address with a note that you won't be at home that day...:yikes::yikes::yikes:

[dltang]

uhh, hopefully that's not your home address with a note that you won't be at home that day...:yikes::yikes::yikes:

Thanks for the heads up, I will go fix it now.

[Firefly]

Still considering meeting you guys on Sunday - but now they're calling for rain Sunday pm :(.

I don't ride in the rain unless I absolutely must. Saturday is supposed to be awsome riding weather - not sure where I'm going yet - but somewhere!

[dltang]

Still considering meeting you guys on Sunday - but now they're calling for rain Sunday pm :(.

I don't ride in the rain unless I absolutely must. Saturday is supposed to be awsome riding weather - not sure where I'm going yet - but somewhere!
I really hope you can meet us. This darned weather just can't make up it's mind. One day rain, then wait no, sunny all day, oh, I'm sorry Thundershowers, no wait....Man you would think we live in Michigan or something.

[Firefly]

I'm going to the Syrup festival Saturday - so Sunday is open - weather permitting-----:doorag:

If I come I might have an HD buddy in tow-----

[dltang]

I'm going to the Syrup festival Saturday - so Sunday is open - weather permitting-----:doorag:

If I come I might have an HD buddy in tow-----

Hey, the more the merrier. Have fun in Vermontville.

[superfly3]

sorry can't be there previous comittment,maybe next time,does anyone know when the banner is going thorugh Indiana and where.:doorag:

[dltang]

Hey everyone, we got caught in a major downpour today and we don't want that again. We are still planning on 2:00 unless there are heavy rains or thundershowers. If we have to cancel, we will reschedule hopefully for next weekend.

[NancysToy]

Hey everyone, we got caught in a major downpour today and we don't want that again. We are still planning on 2:00 unless there are heavy rains or thundershowers. If we have to cancel, we will reschedule hopefully for next weekend.
Wish we could be there, but we're still a long way from being up to speed. Hope the weather holds for you.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[Firefly]

Hey everyone, we got caught in a major downpour today and we don't want that again. We are still planning on 2:00 unless there are heavy rains or thundershowers. If we have to cancel, we will reschedule hopefully for next weekend.

Avoided the rain today on the road - but did get some rain while at the syrup fest - many left - but we decided to wait it out as the rain only lasted 45 minutes.

It did make a complete mess of the baseball field we were parked in - and many bikes got stuck - digging ruts - real mess. Quite a few were worried about my Spyder making it out - that the rear tire wouldn't get enough traction to push the front tires through the mud.

I assured them (and then showed them) that the Spyder would have no problem at all. Spyder did better than anyone I saw leaving.

After we got home in the afternoon there was a hell of a downpour- and I was really glad to already be home!

Will have to play tomorrow by ear.

[dltang]

I am going to church in the morning prepared and with faith. I was looking at weather reports (don't trust them anyway) and there is less of a chance of rian south of us then in my neck of the woods. So I am packing my rain gear and the banner. I am going to plan on riding unless it is just ridiculous weather. A few sprinkles won't hurt me or an occasional shower. Just don't want an outright downpour or lightening. So as of right now, I am planning on being there.

[NancysToy]

It rained all night in Grand Rapids and north, but Battle Creek was dry, and still is. Looks like the south part of the state will be spared. Hope you can pull it off. Wish we could be a part of it.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[jeuchler]

Why is everybody so worried?

The Banner is waterproof and so is The Sharpie! :joke:

(Waiting for new photos here...:popcorn: )

[Firefly]

Gonna have to pass guys---- woke up with a horrible neck cramp and can't turn my head very far without plenty of pain - wouldn't feel safe riding very far----

Another time for sure!

Have fun in hell. Yesterday my mileage hit 6666.6 while at the Syrup fest- :D

[Rando]

I guess I got home first so here are some pictures I took at the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, MI for the Blessing of the Bikes and then on to Hell, Mi for the banner signing. I hit some rain on the way home but it was still a fantastic day of Spydering!

[Rando]

part 2

[Rando]

part 3

[Rando]

last picture

[DynamoBT]

Great pics!!! You should post them in the "Banner" thread on the main discussion forum!! They're kind of hiding in this thread.

Looks like a great time was had by all. This is a fab concept of the Banner traveling across country. Great way to meet SpyderLovers!!!!

[Mr K]

Wow what a day for a ride.

Blessing of the Bikes and then went to hell and meet some more great people.

Sorry could not stay and have lunch. But had an issue at home that needed my help

Son was working on chicken coop androof fell in............NOT GOOD

Not chickens got hurt.....

Can not wait till next ride.......what a great day

[dltang]

Wow what a day for a ride.

Blessing of the Bikes and then went to hell and meet some more great people.

Sorry could not stay and have lunch. But had an issue at home that needed my help

Son was working on chicken coop androof fell in............NOT GOOD

Not chickens got hurt.....

Can not wait till next ride.......what a great day

Hey Mr K,
Check out the tunnel of trees ride on Mother's day weekend

[Firefly]

Seems the day turned out pretty good- I'm sure you had more fun than the housework I did instead.....

Not really into the B.O.B. thing, but glad you all enjoyed!

[superfly3]

looks like a great time wish I was there,maybe next time

[BRPjunkie]

Posting a blown up shot from Hell here as well as on the Banner thread.

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o440/mjshore/Spyderhell004.jpg?t=1240805576

[BRPjunkie]

After a few hours in Hell, Grandson #1 wanted his picture on the Spyder. Not sure if the bike is blessed, but we are. And to think his little brother is the cute one.

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o440/mjshore/GGplaying010.jpg?t=1240806343

[Firefly]

After a few hours in Hell, Grandson #1 wanted his picture on the Spyder. Not sure if the bike is blessed, but we are. And to think his little brother is the cute one.

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o440/mjshore/GGplaying010.jpg?t=1240806343


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[bjt]

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[Some Guy]

RATS! :gaah: I didn't see this event until today...day late and dollar short. Looks like it was fun. Maybe next time.

[dltang]

RATS! :gaah: I didn't see this event until today...day late and dollar short. Looks like it was fun. Maybe next time.

welcome, yes there will be more rides and meets through out the summer. Keep you eyes posted here. Our next ride is Mother's Day weekend, check out Tunnel of Trees thread.