“Gulf Coast Riders weekly update site”

[Big-X]

Hay Smooth-X how about we use this one“Gulf Coast Rides weekly update site”. Now as for the meeting day is there any night during the week that all of you swing shift workers have off the same night every week. If so, we can change to that night. Being retired it does not make any difference to me as to when or where we meet. I go 150 miles back and forth to New Orleans just for the ride and fellowship and to see all the other X’s. I think the “Southern Cruisers try to have a ride every weekend that we could team up with on Saturdays there a good bunch that don’t care what you ride as long as you ride

[Smooth X]

Good Idea. How do I ditch those other posts and we will just use this one.

[rtstork]

We are never off the same night every week. Mine is like I'll work MON and TUE, off WED and THURS, work FRI, SAT, SUN, off MON, TUE, work WED, THURS, off FRI, SAT, SUN. So on the 1st and 3rd weeks I'd be off WED and THURS and the 2nd and 4th I'd be off MON, TUE, FRI, SAT, SUN. I know it sounds confusing. Jeff works a similar a schedule and I vote that he makes the meeting days, if thats ok with the group. Since Bad Pig works straight days and you are retired, any evening is easy for yall. Skammer, Jeff, Darryl, and myself work wacky, so we will just have to make it when we can. By a fellow shift worker making the meeting days, it will be easier to accomadate most of us. Just my opinion. See you guys at Waffle House Biloxi at 6PM TUESDAY, unless someone changes it.

[Smooth X]

Ok Sounds like a plan. Tuesday night it is. 6:00 p.m. at the waffle house on exit 44. Tell everyone you know, maybe we will double in size this week.

[Big-X]

fine with me but i have something planed this week but from here on out i'm good.

[skammer]

Hey guys. I am trying to make this night a slow one so I can get to bed early. As of right now. I am gonna be there. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

[skammer]

Looks like this rain is gonna continue. What do you guys think?

[skammer]

Well folks.. It looks like mother nature is being her usual self. Big rain headed our way, so we are gonna put it off till next week. That's fine though. It gives us more time to pass the word.

[rtstork]

Yeah, I was over at Smooth X (Jeff) house and we decided that it would be best to postpone the meet. I hauled butt back to AL and just got in a couple of showers but nothing too big.

[Smooth X]

I am glad to see you did not get caught up in a storm. Stork and I made a good ride today to Gulf Shores and back, visited a few bike shops, ate lunch, etc... We need to get the entire group together and make a ride. It would be alot of fun. Anyways we will meet next week day and time TBA. Hope all is well and talk at ya later.

[Big-X]

Anybody want to take a ride to the PIT in New Orleans tonight? Lots of VTX's. Be back around 11pmCall me at 216-3523

[Smooth X]

The PIT Sure sounds like fun. I am working today however. I would have love to have gone though. Next wednesday night I could go though.

[Smooth X]

Next week's meeting will be at the Waffle House of of I10 exit 44 accross fron the Harley Davidson shop. I think that is a good central location for all, so lets try it out and see how we like it. It will be Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. hope to see everyone there.

[rtstork]

Sounds good! 8)

[Bad Pigg]

Jeff sorry I haven't got back with you My son came back home and we have been getting home late . I will call you this weekend

[Big-X]

That is OK with me too. :pepper1: However, I would like to do some riding :mcrider: tomorrow too. Any ideas? :4is:

[Big-X]

Hay just got an E-Mail from Ron Kelley (Real nice Guy) :lol: from the Southern Cruisers copied below for Sunday maybe we could do it Sunday and something like it Saturday too :mcrider: ?
We will be riding Sunday. Leaving from Jones Park in Gulfport on Sunday at 9 AM. We will be doing a country ride to the Shed BBQ for lunch. Plans are to go west on 90 to 603, then 603 / 53 to Poplarville, then east on 26 through Wiggins to 57, then south on 57 to the Shed. We will be going through 6 different counties.

Ron Kelley

[rtstork]

BigX, tell me how to get to the PIT and when does it start, cause me and Smooth X might make it sometime this Wed.

[Big-X]

This Wednesday If you want to meet up with me call me at 228-216-3523 I will be leaving Exit 13 somewhere around 5:30 and we can meet there if you all want. I will be going to the Slidell pit first and meeting up with some X’s there hang out for about an Hr. then all of us will be riding over to the pit in New Orleans. It is on Jefferson Hwy in-between Clearview Parkway. and Causeway Blvd. Go 1-10 to 610 then back to 1-10 and get off on the Causeway Exit go south to Jefferson Hwy. turn right on Jefferson about 1or 1 ½ mi on your right can’t miss it just look for around 500 bikes.Most of the bikes start getting there around 6:30 or 7pm then leave for a ride or get something to eat around 9pm and head home around 10pm

[rtstork]

Ok, we will see how it goes. Smooth X and myself will probably leave earlier because there's a chopper shop in Slidell that we wanted to check out before they close. After that, I know I'd have time to meet at the Slidell Pit but not sure yet about the N.O. Pit. Are the directions you just gave, for the NO Pit or the Slidell Pit? Tell me how to get to the Slidell Pit and I'm sure we could meet you there.

[Big-X]

Ha which one of you-all was looking for the Shock Socket? I am going to try to get it this Wednesday night, so let me know and I will get it to you.

[rtstork]

That was Bad Pigg. He has the Orange 1800

[Big-X]

Thanks rtstork I hope Bad Pigg sees this.


By the way we are trying to get up a ride for Saturday. I would like to know how many want to go this Saturday 17th to the Motorcycle Exhibit.
(Designs Through Time) at the Museum of Mobile,Alabama.Hours are 9a.m to 5p.m.
If we are a group of six or more,we can get a special parking place.But please contact Myself no later then Friday 16th 12Noon.
We will leave from the Rice Pavilion in Gulfport by 9a.m.or meet you on the way someware. Let me know.

[rtstork]

I'm working this weekend and I believe SmoothX is also. Hope you have a fun and safe trip!

[skammer]

For this Thursday, are we just meeting up to hang out? Or do you think we could make a looping ride somewhere? Any ideas?

[rtstork]

For this Thursday, are we just meeting up to hang out? Or do you think we could make a looping ride somewhere? Any ideas?
Weather permitting we can take a ride after we all meet each other. We are hoping for more new recruits to show up this time. Better yet, if some of yall can make it at 5pm, let me know and we can ride before the 6pm meet time.

[Smooth X]

We could make a ride somewhere if you want. A short one? You actually going to make it Skammer? HAha HEhe.

[skammer]

Hey! Save the wisecracks! :D I missed one week. I was going last week but the weather sucked. I have off Thursday, so I am coming weather pending. It looks okay however.

[Smooth X]

I like Stork's idea about making a ride earlier if you want to ride. What do you say Skammer, and Big X?

[Big-X]

The deal is we have Free Parking for Saturday in front of the Museum.
After talking to person`s at the Museum,it looks like I-10 will be our
best route.The exit off I-10 will be closer to It.
Meet 9a.m. at the Kangaroo Station Lorrane Rd and I-10 instead of Rice Pavilion.

ThanI like Stork's idea about making a ride earlier if you want to ride. What do you say Skammer, and Big X?ks,

As for me I'm not a fair weather rider I ride in any kind of moonlight or even Sunshine

[skammer]

I will be there at 6. I like to avoid the brutal heat. If we go for a ride once we think everyone who is there is it, I am all for that!

[rtstork]

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[Smooth X]

Right now it looks like rain for the meeting tonight? Hope it clears up.

[rtstork]

Looks like it cleared up, so I'll see you ho's there!

[skammer]

Well, we had a good time. five of us showed up. Short 2 minute sprinkle while we ate inside. Just enough to piss me off! :)

It was nice to meet everyone. We rode to the beach then West to the pier. 3 of us peeled off, but we meant for eveyone to come hang out at the pier until we went our ways. next week, I am thinking about making a ride to hattiesburg. That is a good half way point.. and they supposedly have a biek night at buffalo Wild Wings.

[Smooth X]

Sorry about that Skammer, I got to 49 and poof yall had already dissappeared. Guess I was liking my ride too much. Will see you next week, and that ride, to Hattiesburg, sounds good. When is the bike night there?

[Smooth X]

Well, do we still want to have meetings. It does not seem like our group in growing. We can still do rides but meetings weekly almost seem useless if only 4-5 people show up. Does anyone agree? Let me know.

[zero]

Hey Jeff, Remember the fat, bearded old guy in the gas station last fall who asked you a million questions about your 1300 Retro? Well, I got the Red 2004 Botter had on the floor but have done little riding since.

I am interested in hooking-up with you guys. I'll keep this forum on my must-do list.

Rich

[skammer]

Big X and myself are trying to figure out the deal with Hattiesburg. I think it is Thrrusday nights at Buffalo Wild Wings right near Deep South Cycles at 59 and Hardy Street. We are both interested.

[Smooth X]

I am ready to go as well. So let me in on the info.

[Smooth X]

So are we up for meeting this week or not? Let me know?

[skammer]

Yeah. What time do you think we should meet up to head North?
I called up there, and Bike Nite starts about 7.

[Smooth X]

Lets meet up at 5:30 PM in The Chili's Parking lot on 49. For those of you who dont know where that is, it is just north of I10 on HWY 49 which is also exit 34 on I10. Could be confusing if you didnt know that.

[skammer]

I'll be there!

[Big-X]

I'm in, just give me the date, place, and time.

[skammer]

Lets meet up at 5:30 PM in The Chili's Parking lot on 49. For those of you who dont know where that is, it is just north of I10 on HWY 49 which is also exit 34 on I10. Could be confusing if you didnt know that.


Who's there besides the 3 of us? Anyone gonna meet us in Hburg? Big X, how are you getting there? 53 to 49? We can meet you at the gas station at 53 and 49. Just give me a call in the afternoon sometime. Maybe around 4. Or anytime tonight.

[zero]

So is it set?

We meet at Chili's on Hwy 49 off I-10 tomorrow (Thursday, July 21) at 5:30PM, then ride together to Buffalo Wild Wings (US 59 and Hardy Street) in Hattiesburg for bike night which starts around 7:30PM?

Weather Channel gives 20% probability for both Coast and Hattiesburg. That sounds pretty good.

[Big-X]

WATE A MIN. WEDNESDAY IS THE 21ST AND THATS SLIDEL THUR. IS THE 22ND AND THATS Hattiesburg RIGHT? Don,t confuse me any more than I am

[zero]

Typo. Thursday 22nd.

Sorry.

[skammer]

Okay. I am coming today. I am bringing a young lady friend with me. She rides a HD, and she is very cool. Who else is coming. Post today so we can get a final count. Who do me and SmoothX need to wait for at Chilis'? Anyone. How about you BigX? You gonna meet us up there, or do you want to meeet at 49 and 53?

[zero]

Skammer,

Nobody has posted in reply to you or to my question yesterday. (Other than to note my date error.) I figured to meet you guys at Chili's. Is it still on for tonight :?:

[Big-X]

Okay. I am coming today. I am bringing a young lady friend with me. She rides a HD, and she is very cool. Who else is coming. Post today so we can get a final count. Who do me and SmoothX need to wait for at Chilis'? Anyone. How about you BigX? You gonna meet us up there, or do you want to meeet at 49 and 53


at Chilis' :pepper1:

[Smooth X]

Sorry Guys I could not make it. My Wife needed me tonight. I will without a doubt be in SLidell Next week. Hope you had a good time.

[skammer]

Great ride tonight. four of us made it up to Hburg and met two more from Laurel. Apparently those radar signs before construction site warning you of your speed don't register in the triple digits. :)

[Smooth X]

Well We shoud just use the Slidell Pitt this week as a meeting place. Big X and I are going to be meeting up at exit 13 off of I10. The time will be posted later. I would like to see more faces there so please post if you are interested.

[zero]

How was Slidell? Really had a great time last Thursday, but had too many things going on this Wednesday, what with Band Camp in full swing.

[Big-X]

Man the ride to Slidell was great last night got to meet four more people from the VTXOA on this board and talked to three others that did not know the board existed.
Slidell is starting to be as big as the Pit in N.O. Although I think, there are more VTX’s in Slidell they were ever ware.

[Smooth X]

I agree with Big X we had fun. And the ride home was great. Actually had cool air hitting me.

[rtstork]

Did yall go on to the N.O PIT as well?

[Big-X]

No but we can next week. Can you make it next week?

[rtstork]

I have night shift Mon and Tue but the wife and I are off Wed, so her and I can at least make the Slidell PIT.

[Big-X]

That will work, if the Slidell site keeps growing it will not be long before it is bigger than the pit. One thing Jeff and I were noticing was the large number of MS plates on all kind of bikes…….

[skammer]

This coming Wednesday is a no go because family is coming into town. After that I plan to make a wednesday run to Slidell.

[Smooth X]

I will not be able to go, will be working. Will be there next wednesday though.

[Big-X]

Well Hi you-all hope everybody has been ok. Got an E-mail from Joe in Laurel said we have not given him much to read and he wanted to go to Slidell this Wed. Well Joe for you should get off I-59 at the Slidell Hwy 11 Exit go west toward the Hwy. 11 bridge about 8mi. then look for all the bikes on your left around 7 or 7:30. We usually leave I-10 Exit around 6:30 ish (except when I do not see each other) that I promise not to do any more.
Now as for last Sat. ride when I left my house it was a light drizzle but before I got to I-10 I was drowning so I turned around and road through a down pore home and decided to give it up. I hope the whole event didn’t get rained out

[Big-X]

Maybe after we stand around in Slidell for a little time we can mount up cool off , go to the pit, and see all the other guys that cannot ride to far (he-he) and show them what bikes are made for I’l post this on the La site so Bare can shine his bike up a little better.

[Big-X]

I sent this to the La Riders so we better make a good showing tommorow night!!!!!



You and I know that the Pit is lager more, organized, has more bikes, for the present time and the people just seem to be of (and I hate t judge anybody) a higher caliber. Not meaning that in a negative way but most of the pit people seem friendlier, however, I have experienced some extraordinarily nice people at South Side just not enough of them. There seams to be a high influence of the radical type that shove there way to the front and likes attention. So they sit there revving there motors then look around at the crowd as if to say look at me. In addition, they have a few of those at the pit just not as many of them. Nevertheless, if you move around the background of South Side there are some real nice people like Fr8Hauler, Smooth-x, and me just to mention a few. Moreover, as for the traffic since when has traffic ever bothered a true biker. I have heard of bikers bothering traffic but never the other way around.
Bear maybe you had better explain. Nevertheless, if necessary Scammer did say he would help you cross the intersections by giving you an escort

[Smooth X]

Well what you say Big X is it going to just be me and you again this Wednesday night? You think anyone else on the coast wants to ride their motorcycle?

[skammer]

Myself and Stephanie plan on making the ride to Slidel this Wednesday the 11th.

[zero]

Deborah and I plan on going tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug. 11) She is going to take off a little early.

Rendevous points planned? Skammer? Biggie?

Smoothie, what time are you heading West? We live right behind the hospital.

Of course as I write this, :rain1: the power is flickering, :rain1: my yard looks like a lake, :rain1: the dogs and cat are all trying to get in my lap, :rain1: and there are two tropical storms in the Gulf, Bonnie and Charlie. Jet skis as a back-up?

[skammer]

Yeah, I am looking at the Tropical thing also. It looks like rain till Friday.

[zero]

Go? No Go? Anybody? Not a peep?

[Smooth X]

I am aNoGo tonight. Rain will be lurking about.

[rtstork]

Go? No Go? Anybody? Not a peep?
If it aint raining, some will show up. Ride my man, Ride! I would go, regardless if others did or not. :D
I'm on night shift, or I may would have seen you there.

[skammer]

I am thinking that I won't make it either. Rain looks promising.

[Sticks]

Hey you guys come to New Orleans send me the WORD, would love to join in for the fun

[Smooth X]

So did the gulf coast board just croak and die?

[rtstork]

So did the gulf coast board just croak and die?
Pretty much. There's only a few of us that are close enough to ride. Combine that with our different work schedules and it will always be "hit and miss". If nobody's off, the weather is good, and I'm caught up on things, then I hit the road solo. Ok, gotta get ready for work. Catch you later.

[Big-X]

Well we missed you all Sat. a few of us took the ride to the Labor Day biker party, and went on the poker run and that was a long good ride. Smooth-X and I really got tired of eating those very tasty love bugs. Just never realized how good they taste and feel going in your nose, ears, and most of all in behind your glasses in your eyes. However, other than that the ride was spectacular. Maybe we need to put a ride tighter to the Tail of the Dragon? What do you all think? Maybe before it gets to cool.

[Smooth X]

I am off all weekend with nothing to do This coming up Saturday and Sunday. I am game for what ever.

[Smooth X]

For those interested there is a new group to post on. It is called Gulf Coast Riders, I asked Lamonster to create it so that all of us from the coastal region from the different Tri-State region on the coast could make a post for rides without having to go to each state's post. Please use it and lets get on some rides together.