Lamonts BBQ

[billybob2508]

sits and lamonts bbq

wow i am posting over here . but i want you all to know that widowmakers comment is dead on . things i lost focus on . when i came up with the idea of spyders in the smokies . oct 20 2007 . it was for the owners by the owners , i wanted just a big party , and to see all the smiles . wow 3 yrs later it has grown out of proportion . my little party which i hoped 25 folks would come to has changed . and brad is right , spydertalk is a buisness and spyderlovers is a buisness , and i lost focus, or never thought of it that way , but also i did , i have nothing against lamont personaly its all buisness , and the event has become that for both parties . i have no web site, promote no stuff , have no sponsers , did it on my own for all of you . now i have made a conciouse desicion to step away from it all . and let these two factions take it where they want to , and i hope we can all get along and make this the worlds largest brp event . please all remember the motto from the start . for the owners by the owners !!!

take care all and have fun
the billybob

yep and thanx lamont for doing the bbq . you gave folks choices while they were here. and life is all about choices

 

[Firefly]

That sounds like a good idea to me and if you want to guess why I have my BBQ when I do or what my motives are why not ask me? I'll be glad to tell you in private or public.

Last year I had a front page ad to SITS and the BBQ and this year the only promotion I had was one post that had over 8,000 hits. The only other post I had were the ones that gave thanks to the vendors here that kicked in. As of right now the BBQ was a net loss for me but that's fine. I had a good time putting it on and folks seemed to have a good time coming to it. Chances are I'll skip next years BBQ, not because it was too much work or too much expense but because I don't need guys like you judging my motives.

Sorry you're catching such silly guff over some personal comments I made that were taken way outta context.

Maybe next year us Spyderlovers can organize a user-run BBQ in TN since we all love the great rydes down there--- and maybe we'll do it at a different time than SITS so as not to have this kind of problem. There are plenty of great park areas we could do it at too.

The whole week was great - regardless of what level of participation we all decided to have.:2thumbs:

 

[Justin]

Worlds largest is up here in Canukistan and always will, but it's not as homey feeling. The Tim Horton parking lot was my favorite moments. That's where I believe Lamonts BBQ would trump here.

Looks like you guys have some sick riding area too.

 

[Raptor]

Sorry you're catching such silly guff over some personal comments I made that were taken way outta context.

Maybe next year us Spyderlovers can organize a user-run BBQ in TN since we all love the great rydes down there--- and maybe we'll do it at a different time than SITS so as not to have this kind of problem. There are plenty of great park areas we could do it at too.

The whole week was great - regardless of what level of participation we all decided to have.:2thumbs:

Yeah, thanks dude! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! :roflblack: :roflblack: Sorry man, I just had to lift the tension just a tad!

Look y'all, this is crazy talk. Now I have not been to either one of these events (As I mentioned earlier I am an IT slave and am lucky to have time to even do the slight rides that I do!) But when I start hearing the word "factions" that gets my furr up.

We are ALL people who have decided to invest in a new way to ride. We have done so on a new kind of bike platform that's not like any other. We are all in this thing together. There are no factions here - we are all Spyder Ryders! :spyder:

I see these 2 events as completely complimentary to each other - why wouldn't they be? Why is this notion of competition being raised? It's silly. These two events give us riders the oppurtunity to get together and have a blast doing many different and fun things in various beautiful settings. But most of all it gives us the oppurtunuty to get together - Show off our Spyders - tell fish stories - and share a special kind of kinship that no other group shares. Let's not lose focus on that.

I'll get off my soap box now, but that's the way I see it. Lamont. I hope you do another great BBQ, and I hope SITS has an even better turnout next year. And in a perfect world, I'll actually have the time to be there!

PEACE!! :doorag:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Yeah, thanks dude! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! :roflblack: :roflblack: Sorry man, I just had to lift the tension just a tad!

Look y'all, this is crazy talk. Now I have not been to either one of these events (As I mentioned earlier I am an IT slave and am lucky to have time to even do the slight rides that I do!) But when I start hearing the word "factions" that gets my furr up.

We are ALL people who have decided to invest in a new way to ride. We have done so on a new kind of bike platform that's not like any other. We are all in this thing together. There are no factions here - we are all Spyder Ryders! :spyder:

I see these 2 events as completely complimentary to each other - why wouldn't they be? Why is this notion of competition being raised? It's silly. These two events give us riders the oppurtunity to get together and have a blast doing many different and fun things in various beautiful settings. But most of all it gives us the oppurtunuty to get together - Show off our Spyders - tell fish stories - and share a special kind of kinship that no other group shares. Let's not lose focus on that.

I'll get off my soap box now, but that's the way I see it. Lamont. I hope you do another great BBQ, and I hope SITS has an even better turnout next year. And in a perfect world, I'll actually have the time to be there!

PEACE!! :doorag:

:agree:

Very well said Raptor. My wife and I attended some of the events for SitS and I made it to Lmaont's BBQ as well. There is no reason the 2 events cannot coincide with each other. It was also my understanding that Mark left Thursday afternoon open on the schedule so those who wanted to could attend Lamont's BBQ without feeling any pressure about it.

To be honest with you, the only time I have ever been to the SpyderTalk site was to register for SitS this year. I don't have anything against that site, or the fellow Spyder Ryders on it, I just happened to find this one first and liked it enough to not look any further.

I certainly hope the few negative comments do not keep Lamont from having a BBQ next year, as it was definitely one of the highlights of my week.

Saturday's event may have been another highlight, but we needed to leave at 11:30 am before any of the real festivities started, so I have no idea how that went. :dontknow:

 

[Questions]

Hey Folks, Marc from SpyderTalk here. I just wanted to jump in and say with all the talk back and forth about SpyderTalk, SpyderLovers, SITS and Lamont's BBQ...all is cool with me and Lamont.

I bought Lamont a BBQ last Saturday and he brought prizes for our SITS award ceremony. We all ride Spyder's because they are fun and we all get together at these events because we like hanging with other Spyder owners.

We are one big Spyder community :cheers:

Ride Safe,

Marc

 

[BumbleBee]

Hey Folks, Marc from SpyderTalk here. I just wanted to jump in and say with all the talk back and forth about SpyderTalk, SpyderLovers, SITS and Lamont's BBQ...all is cool with me and Lamont.

I bought Lamont a BBQ last Saturday and he brought prizes for our SITS award ceremony. We all ride Spyder's because they are fun and we all get together at these events because we like hanging with other Spyder owners.

We are one big Spyder community :cheers:

Ride Safe,

Marc

welcome We all have a love for our Spyders :2thumbs:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Hey Folks, Marc from SpyderTalk here. I just wanted to jump in and say with all the talk back and forth about SpyderTalk, SpyderLovers, SITS and Lamont's BBQ...all is cool with me and Lamont.

I bought Lamont a BBQ last Saturday and he brought prizes for our SITS award ceremony. We all ride Spyder's because they are fun and we all get together at these events because we like hanging with other Spyder owners.

We are one big Spyder community :cheers:

Ride Safe,

Marc

welcome Marc, and it is very good to hear you say that as well. I had a feeling that was the case, but having you confirm it personally says alot about you as well. Class act. :thumbup:

 

[FIRECAT]

FIRST TIME ON THE SPYDER THERE! GOOD BBQ LAMONT,THE WEEK WAS FANTASTIC!!! ALMOST AS GOOD AS SNOWMOBILING!!!......:2thumbs::clap::congrats::yesIERRE FIRECAT

 

[G-Man]

I concur with WIDOWMAKER2011 on a few points, or at least the intent. SITS continues to be a great event, as do other Spyder events. Lamont’s BBQ continues to be a great event. I had a great time reconnecting with Spyder enthusiasts from all walks. Thanks go out to Mark and Lamont for hosting the fantastic events, and for possessing the insightfulness to work together toward the common interest. My organization has, as part of its pledge, "members who share a common interest". Spyder owners share a common interest, regardless of whose house they're in. I had a great time, and walking or riding around, I couldn't tell a "SpyderTalker" from a "SpyderLover" (with the exception of those I personally know). I don't even ride one and I am continually amazed at not only the riders but their machines as well. What a great bunch of people.

Can't we all just get along?:doorag:

See you at Spyder Fest U.S., Missouri Rendezvous, Cuba, MO April 28-May 1 2011.

www.spyderfestus.com

 

[G-Man]

Lamont;
Thanks for showing us around your property, and having us at your home. Not many would do that for so many people. I know (I think) how much work you put into preparations. My only regret is that while I was out trying to hunt down a lost Spyder Ryder, I missed the oportunity to meet your lovely wife Chris. BumbleBee tells me she's a sweetheart. Looking forward to other gatherings. Hope to see you again soon.:doorag:

 

[musicarcade]

Hey Folks, Marc from SpyderTalk here. I just wanted to jump in and say with all the talk back and forth about SpyderTalk, SpyderLovers, SITS and Lamont's BBQ...all is cool with me and Lamont.

I bought Lamont a BBQ last Saturday and he brought prizes for our SITS award ceremony. We all ride Spyder's because they are fun and we all get together at these events because we like hanging with other Spyder owners.

We are one big Spyder community :cheers:

Ride Safe,

Marc

THANK YOU Marc!:doorag:
welcome

 

[dancogan]

Hey Folks, Marc from SpyderTalk here. I just wanted to jump in and say with all the talk back and forth about SpyderTalk, SpyderLovers, SITS and Lamont's BBQ...all is cool with me and Lamont.

I bought Lamont a BBQ last Saturday and he brought prizes for our SITS award ceremony. We all ride Spyder's because they are fun and we all get together at these events because we like hanging with other Spyder owners.

We are one big Spyder community :cheers:

Ride Safe,

Marc

:2thumbs::thumbup::2thumbs: