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1st Spyder Fest? What to bring

Don in E Texas

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This post is intended to help those coming to Spyder Fest for the first time as well as reminders for all others. This list is not complete - needs input from others as seen fit.

So here goes:

1. What to wear? Spring in Springfield - can be cold, dry, hot and/or wet. (all in the same day) If you think you might need it: bring it. Also close by is a friendly Walmart.
2. You do not need to bring a basket - but do bring something to place in a basket. Baskets will be raffled off with money going to charity. What to bring for a basket? Think something local to your home - wine from CA, Hot Sauce from LA - you get the idea.
3. Tie Dye tee shirt. We lost one of our members a few years back and he ALWAYS had on a Tie Dyed shirt. These shirts not only symbolize the loss of him, but any others that we may have lost during the year ---- and those that can't be with us. Saturday during the "Fest is the normal day to wear it, but you sure can wear one every day if you like.
4. Support our vendors -- been waiting to have your prized ride's front end alignment done? You have come to the right place. Thinking about some lights? Got 'em! Need a battery? Yea -- all kinds of 'stuff will be there - along with custom pin stripes, etc. If you think it: it will be there. If not there, we can discuss it over a drink at Happy Hour back at the motel. Mr. Joe will be taking care of one of the hotels :yes:.
5. You will enjoy your time at Spyder Fest.
6. Okay gang -- all is fair now to add to the list to help our first timers...

Just to compile all the information, I'll put it here in this post.

Camera - and charger for it if needed
Cell Phone - and charger - and if used for photo's you might want another memory stick
Helmet - You will be in a State that requires riders to have one
Underwear - won't go there
Sun glasses
Laundry detergent pods - and some quarters
Check book - credit cards - drivers license --
Calling cards
Items for the Raffle Baskets
Spouse - best friend - partner

Hope this helps....

don
Pat
Laura
Bob
 
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:lecturef_smilie: Don't forget your camera.
You're going to end up seeing so many of your friends, that it'll be nice to be able to put faces and names together. :thumbup:

And then: there are all of the bikes, and the beautiful scenery.
 
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.. :lecturef_smilie: But not six days! :shocked:

To try and salvage this part of the thread...

Laundry detergent pods, especially if you're coming from a long distance where it wouldn't be practical to pack enough clean clothes for the entire trip.
 
:clap: Nice save... :thumbup:

As an alternate plan: bring old clothes, and throw them out once you're done with them. Buy new clothes as needed.

Or you can always just box them up, and mail them home! :2thumbs:
 
To try and salvage this part of the thread...

Laundry detergent pods, especially if you're coming from a long distance where it wouldn't be practical to pack enough clean clothes for the entire trip.

We bring the pods as well.

Also bring quarters for the washers and driers - I have old Plastic 35mm film canisters that hold quarters nicely.
 
Camera......for pictures of the memories, and spyders, taking pictures of people that you meet @ Spyderfest, Cell phone/ Charger. Deanna
 
Another idea to bring

for the basket raffle --- home made items as well --- jelly, etc. - Pat is going to do some embroidery work and bring those for a basket.

Thanks for ideas, guys and gals.

Don
 
Oh yeah, just remembered: Calling Cards.

Get cards printed (most people use Vista Print as they're pretty cheap) with a picture of your Spyder and your contact information (as much as you're comfortable sharing.)

@CruzrJoe, you're slipping man. You should have been all over this thread! ;)
 
Oh yeah, just remembered: Calling Cards.

Get cards printed (most people use Vista Print as they're pretty cheap) with a picture of your Spyder and your contact information (as much as you're comfortable sharing.)

@CruzrJoe, you're slipping man. You should have been all over this thread! ;)


:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:, Old age is catching up with me. Thanks for the reminder.

Cruzr Joe
 
Joe,
When Old Age catches up to you :shocked:...

...Jump on it's back, and let it do the heavy work for you! :thumbup:

Tried that ....................... fell off and twisted my ankle, thanks for the advice, my lawyer will be contacting you soon.

Best Wishes

Cruzr Joe
 
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