Spyder Fest thank you note

[G-Man]

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who attended Spyder Fest 2011. It is the
people who attend that actually make an event like this a success. Especially the ones
who endured hours of ryding through miserable conditions to get here, determined to be a part of this outstanding event. We were all able to meet with friends, and make many new ones. This is always the best part of Spyder events.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the vendors who took a chance on this
event. What a great group of people. I hope you are able to attend and support Spyder Fest in the future. You helped enormously in making Spyder Fest possible.

Of course there is a long list of organizers and volunteers to be recognized, and people
behind the scenes that should feel proud. The seed that Gene, Joe, and Len planted a
little over a year ago and was the inspiration that got it all started has grown
exponentially into an event to be proud of.

My memory lacks the capacity to remember all of the names of the people I'd like to thank for making this event possible, so I won't make the attempt. Len and Vanessa, and their entire family (to include their yet unborn child, who I'm sure played some part in this. You two get busy for next year. We were all looking forward to a trip to the hospital. Maybe next year), Gene and Virginia, Joe, my fabulous wife Brigitte, Lee and Lily, the entire Cowtown USA crew, the mechanics and techs (OMG, the work they put in!!), Lamonster, the city and citizens of Cuba, Viva Cuba, and the Public Works Dept., Backpacks for Cuba, and all of you who showed up and made this event a memorable one. A huge thanks to the MO Gang for the planning and execution.

I don't know the final tally, but I'm sure that we easily doubled the attendance of
Spyder Fest 2010.

Before I rabble on, I'd like to say that I had a great time. I heard a lot of great
comments, some of which will be incorporated into next year's event, and I can't wait
for Spyder Fest 2012.

Thanks again. Ryde safe. :doorag:

 

[Some Guy]

:agree:

SpyderFest 2011 was AWESOME! It was great seeing everyone again...even you, G-Man!

Don't worry, my video of the caverns parking lot is safely tucked away in a secret location.

 

[Brevet05]

I concur with G-Man on this; what a great event! If you are familiar with my story, you know that I moved to the RT so that I could enjoy the Spyder in the company of my beloved. She was completely anti-motorcycle and MC culture before I began to ryde. To have her be one of the people who endured 7 hours in the rain and then tell me on the way back that she had a great time and was looking forward to learning to ryde and coming back for next year's event is a real tribute to all involved.

:clap:Thanks from a grateful Ohio Spyder Ryder COUPLE!

 

[ThreeFeet]

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who attended Spyder Fest 2011. It is the
people who attend that actually make an event like this a success. Especially the ones
who endured hours of ryding through miserable conditions to get here, determined to be a part of this outstanding event. We were all able to meet with friends, and make many new ones. This is always the best part of Spyder events.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the vendors who took a chance on this
event. What a great group of people. I hope you are able to attend and support Spyder Fest in the future. You helped enormously in making Spyder Fest possible.

Of course there is a long list of organizers and volunteers to be recognized, and people
behind the scenes that should feel proud. The seed that Gene, Joe, and Len planted a
little over a year ago and was the inspiration that got it all started has grown
exponentially into an event to be proud of.

My memory lacks the capacity to remember all of the names of the people I'd like to thank for making this event possible, so I won't make the attempt. Len and Vanessa, and their entire family (to include their yet unborn child, who I'm sure played some part in this. You two get busy for next year. We were all looking forward to a trip to the hospital. Maybe next year), Gene and Virginia, Joe, my fabulous wife Brigitte, Lee and Lily, the entire Cowtown USA crew, the mechanics and techs (OMG, the work they put in!!), Lamonster, the city and citizens of Cuba, Viva Cuba, and the Public Works Dept., Backpacks for Cuba, and all of you who showed up and made this event a memorable one. A huge thanks to the MO Gang for the planning and execution.

I don't know the final tally, but I'm sure that we easily doubled the attendance of
Spyder Fest 2010.

Before I rabble on, I'd like to say that I had a great time. I heard a lot of great
comments, some of which will be incorporated into next year's event, and I can't wait
for Spyder Fest 2012.

Thanks again. Ryde safe. :doorag:

:congrats::agree::2thumbs::yes::firstplace::thumbup:

 

[kuroneko81]

Kat was a reeeeal trooper & I give her major props! Even Tiff commented how brave & amazing she was to ryde in the rain! :firstplace:

I concur with G-Man on this; what a great event! If you are familiar with my story, you know that I moved to the RT so that I could enjoy the Spyder in the company of my beloved. She was completely anti-motorcycle and MC culture before I began to ryde. To have her be one of the people who endured 7 hours in the rain and then tell me on the way back that she had a great time and was looking forward to learning to ryde and coming back for next year's event is a real tribute to all involved.

:clap:Thanks from a grateful Ohio Spyder Ryder COUPLE!

 

[kuroneko81]

WHAT AN AWESOME EVENT!!

We loved every single minute of it. Getting to know people from here, from the MOGang, & from Cowtown. The familiar air of community & family was amazing. I look forward to ALL the future rydes! :thumbup:

 

[G-Man]

:agree:

SpyderFest 2011 was AWESOME! It was great seeing everyone again...even you, G-Man!

Don't worry, my video of the caverns parking lot is safely tucked away in a secret location.

I'll burn your house down!

Glad to hear you made it home safe. See you soon. :doorag:

 

[ISCI Billy]

G-Man,
Nice to have you on the list of people I call friends. I hope to see you and your lovely wife somewhere down the line. Travel safe.

Billy

 

[Slybird]

I concur with G-Man on this; what a great event! If you are familiar with my story, you know that I moved to the RT so that I could enjoy the Spyder in the company of my beloved. She was completely anti-motorcycle and MC culture before I began to ryde. To have her be one of the people who endured 7 hours in the rain and then tell me on the way back that she had a great time and was looking forward to learning to ryde and coming back for next year's event is a real tribute to all involved.

:clap:Thanks from a grateful Ohio Spyder Ryder COUPLE!

You guys are all making me kick myself in the pants for not going this year. But come heck or high water I'll be there next year, fer sure. It warms my heart to hear about your story about your beloved. My wife, Kathy (MsKitty) has been trying to get into the MC mode for seven years but was always afraid of dropping the MC. ray: Well, she took my RT-S for a short, tentative spin around the neighborhood last December. She now has over 4,000 miles under her belt on HER OWN :spyder: RT-AC. hyea: Thank you, Can-Am!! If she's able to withstand the 4,000+ mile trip from Portland, Oregon to Cuba and back, she'll be at Spyderfest 2012, as well! Hope to see the both of you there in a year, my friend!

 

[BumbleBee]

It sure was a great event, :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

So now we start planning for 2012!

I really enjoyed seeing and meeting everyone and a special Thanks for those Vendors who were able to make it. "A special Thanks to ISCI Billy for dedicating a song to us. You have a great voice, we both enjoyed it very much " :2thumbs:



Some Guy! You better have that video tucked away :lecturef_smilie:, don't you dare tell on G-Man :roflblack: It might be worth something to you some day!

 

[dol]

hello
If you start to organise for next year is it possible to control the date for easterholiday in europe than i realy know i bring more spyderpeople from belgium and france

 

[BumbleBee]

hello
If you start to organise for next year is it possible to control the date for easterholiday in europe than i realy know i bring more spyderpeople from belgium and france

Hi dol! Was great to see you and to meet Maria

I will bring it to Len's attention at our meeting!

Thank-you very much for all and everything :clap:

 

[G-Man]

G-Man,
Nice to have you on the list of people I call friends. I hope to see you and your lovely wife somewhere down the line. Travel safe.

Billy

Ditto here Billy. I am glad to have met you, and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks again for singing for us. That was great. :doorag:

 

[Phil]

:agree::agree::agree:
My HUGE problem.......
I can count on two hands the people I met and remember meeting. I had so many that I WANTED to meet and I'm trying to figure out HOW I missed meeting them. There's GOT to be a better way for me (all of us) to manage that next year. I'm a software guy. I have 35 smart people that work for me. There's GOTTA be a way.

The issue is Screen Names vs. Actual names. Some I met, I only remember their screen names and some are the opposite. I REALLY want to sort that out in my pea sized brain

 

[NancysToy]

:agree::agree::agree:
My HUGE problem.......
I can count on two hands the people I met and remember meeting. I had so many that I WANTED to meet and I'm trying to figure out HOW I missed meeting them. There's GOT to be a better way for me (all of us) to manage that next year. I'm a software guy. I have 35 smart people that work for me. There's GOTTA be a way.

The issue is Screen Names vs. Actual names. Some I met, I only remember their screen names and some are the opposite. I REALLY want to sort that out in my pea sized brain

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

While you are at it, figure out a way to plug an SD card in my ear. The names, faces, and screen names are all a blur. I need a brain transplant!

 

[Phil]

:

While you are at it, figure out a way to plug an SD card in my ear. The names, faces, and screen names are all a blur. I need a brain transplant!

Ok. I'm NOT A magician


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[Painter Dan]

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who attended Spyder Fest 2011. It is the
people who attend that actually make an event like this a success. Especially the ones
who endured hours of ryding through miserable conditions to get here, determined to be a part of this outstanding event. We were all able to meet with friends, and make many new ones. This is always the best part of Spyder events.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the vendors who took a chance on this
event. What a great group of people. I hope you are able to attend and support Spyder Fest in the future. You helped enormously in making Spyder Fest possible.

Of course there is a long list of organizers and volunteers to be recognized, and people
behind the scenes that should feel proud. The seed that Gene, Joe, and Len planted a
little over a year ago and was the inspiration that got it all started has grown
exponentially into an event to be proud of.

My memory lacks the capacity to remember all of the names of the people I'd like to thank for making this event possible, so I won't make the attempt. Len and Vanessa, and their entire family (to include their yet unborn child, who I'm sure played some part in this. You two get busy for next year. We were all looking forward to a trip to the hospital. Maybe next year), Gene and Virginia, Joe, my fabulous wife Brigitte, Lee and Lily, the entire Cowtown USA crew, the mechanics and techs (OMG, the work they put in!!), Lamonster, the city and citizens of Cuba, Viva Cuba, and the Public Works Dept., Backpacks for Cuba, and all of you who showed up and made this event a memorable one. A huge thanks to the MO Gang for the planning and execution.

I don't know the final tally, but I'm sure that we easily doubled the attendance of
Spyder Fest 2010.

Before I rabble on, I'd like to say that I had a great time. I heard a lot of great
comments, some of which will be incorporated into next year's event, and I can't wait
for Spyder Fest 2012.

Thanks again. Ryde safe. :doorag:

:agree:Well said Don

 

[SpyderMeLucky]

:agree:with the original poster. This was an AWESOME event.

So many times when I've made many plans for something in the future or I've looked forward to a vacation, it turns out to be very disappointing and I've walked away a bit discouraged. But not this time. From the moment I found out about SpyderFest (in January this year), I totally engrossed myself in anything:spyder2:, have read tons of forums and posts, ordered or bought things I would need for the event, and finally I just really looked forward to the time I could actually go to Cuba and start meeting all the great people, see all the bikes, and go on rydes.

Then the day came and all I can say is WOW!!! I LOVED every minute of it. And am sad it's already over, though my body is telling me I need to recuperate (LOL).

I met the best people, made new friends, learned first hand about the mods of many different bikes, got a ton of tips on how to improve so many things on my :f_spider: among other things, and learned about the roads, curves, hills, and how to operate my Spyder better with each mile I drove.

The hard work of the behind the scenes, the preplanning of it all, and all the continued work during SpyderFest was totally the best and most organized I've ever seen ever!! Great job! I'm grateful for all you did for us. Super applause to you all and a thankful heart, too.

Can't wait for next year!!!!!

Again, thank you so much.