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11th Annual West Coast “Because We Can” Ride-To-Eat
SoCal’s LD Riders Last Ride Of the Year

Saturday, December 28, 2013, 11:00 AM

It's hard to imagine why, butt, a third of LD riders live where it's frozen
solid. Their motors have been "winterized" (a very scary word). It's a
process akin to embalming where fluids are changed and the life force is
removed and placed on a bench with a Battery Tender on it. :x

All these riders are just grumpier then hell and can be found hunched
over their little computers 24/7, wrapped in a tattered blanket, wearing
long-johns (with button rear flap), earmuffs, fingerless gloves and peckin'
away. The "sit here, twist that" aggression is now directed solely at the
little keyboard and what ever pops up on the screen. They're probably
typing like they ride . . . some smooth and effortless . . . others herky-
jerky, pecking all over the place. All the while they're mumbling, snortin',
dozin’ off and sending each message off with a "smack" of the SEND NOW
key yelling "Stuff this up yur candy ass “final drive” drivel ‘n smoke it."
Then muttering "If I can't ride, nobody's gonna get the last word on me!"
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Another third can only get out on a rare good day. Some screw little
metal studs into their tires, shoes, gloves and butt to maintain traction.
And they ride till they can't take the pain any longer and they're always in
danger of breaking off a very blue finger or black toe. Butt, just knowing
they can still ride puts them into a moderately civil disposition. :^|

While the rest of us . . . well . . . life is good. Ride every day or at least
every weekend. :^) The electrics are packed away somewhere. And we
might even put it on if it gets down to the low-60's! Burrrrr!

Then once we gather and begin - according to tradition, we’ll lift our
glasses to celebrate our good fortune to be able to ride today. Then we
will honor our fellow LD riders, “Those that can’t (ride that is)”. And wish
them a quick end to the “S” words (S-N-O-W, S-L-E-E-T), bike tire chains
and ice of any color.

SoCal LD Rider's "Because We Cant" Ride-To-Eat
Saturday, December 28, 2013
11:30 Noon - 1:30 PM

The Far Western Tavern
300 Clark Avenue
Old Town Orcutt, CA
Phone: 805-343-2211



GPS: N34 51.899, W120 26.670

The Far West Tavern is a carnivore's wet dream! This is a real, genuine
"Santa Maria Style BBQ" steak house. The Far Western's claim to fame is
their "Bull's Eye Steak" which is a prime cut rib eye steak. The 6 oz center
cut filet mignon "Delux" is ~$29 and the 14 oz "Bull's Eye Steak" is ~$39.
Most luncheon items are in the $10-25 range.

This is not banquet food. Unlike many restaurants that require a prepaid
guarantee and a limited group menu, we are ordering off the regular
lunch menu and each steak is prepared as ordered. There will be “one
check per table or group”. Please bring a wad of cash in all faces
(Jackson’s, Hamilton’s, Lincoln’s and Washington’s) to simplify the “one-
check-per-table/group” paying. A 15% gratuity will be added to each
table’s check.

Please be aware that service may be a little slower under these conditions.
However this give you all more time for tire kickin’, general bull $hit and
flat out lying.

Reno and Northern California LD folks, this is half-way between SoCal and
the Bay Area! 225+ miles one-way! Not even a full tank for most of you
guys. It's the perfect “last” ride-of-the-year ride. And for you Saddle
Sore aficionados from Canada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho,
Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas ... come on
down!

RSVP: Dean Tanji at [email protected]
for a head count. Include the following for each rider and/or passenger.

Name(s):
Start city, state:
Motorcycle (year, mfg, model)

i.e.: Joe Smith, Dippity Doda, CA, 2014 Yamaha FJR1800

Dean Tanji
[email protected]
Hooligan and "Because We Can" Grand Poo Baah

 
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You're an evil person Mr. Tanji.
rolleyes.gif
but the thought of trailering as far as Redding comes to mind. after all it's a balmy 37 degrees here.

 
Won't make it this year. Late Xmas at a frozen volcano. Ya'll have fun and enjoy those yummy steaks!

 
You're an evil person Mr. Tanji.
rolleyes.gif
but the thought of trailering as far as Redding comes to mind. after all it's a balmy 37 degrees here.
Do what you have too!! The Colorado guys trailer past the shoulder high snow and ride where they don't need chains. :) )

Won't make it this year. Late Xmas at a frozen volcano. Ya'll have fun and enjoy those yummy steaks!
Booo Puppy Chow! We'll miss you.

 
You're an evil person Mr. Tanji.
rolleyes.gif
I'll second that. But you folks have fun anyways riding your motorsickles.

My calander is probably booked on the 28th anyways............shoveling snow.
It's Because We Can … :) Just yanking' yer chain. This winter has been tough. Even here in California we had sub-freezing weather in the San Joaquin Valley! No ice or snow but still cold for us flip-flop guys.

 
11th Annual West Coast “Because We Can” Ride-To-Eat SoCal’s LD Riders Last Ride Of the Year

Saturday, December 28, 2013, 11:00 AM

It's hard to imagine why, butt, a third of LD riders live where it's frozen

solid. Their motors have been "winterized" (a very scary word). It's a

process akin to embalming where fluids are changed and the life force is

removed and placed on a bench with a Battery Tender on it. :x

All these riders are just grumpier then hell and can be found hunched

over their little computers 24/7, wrapped in a tattered blanket, wearing

long-johns (with button rear flap), earmuffs, fingerless gloves and peckin'

away. The "sit here, twist that" aggression is now directed solely at the

little keyboard and what ever pops up on the screen. They're probably

typing like they ride . . . some smooth and effortless . . . others herky-

jerky, pecking all over the place. All the while they're mumbling, snortin',

dozin’ off and sending each message off with a "smack" of the SEND NOW

key yelling "Stuff this up yur candy ass “final drive” drivel ‘n smoke it."

Then muttering "If I can't ride, nobody's gonna get the last word on me!"

=
ohmy.png


Another third can only get out on a rare good day. Some screw little

metal studs into their tires, shoes, gloves and butt to maintain traction.

And they ride till they can't take the pain any longer and they're always in

danger of breaking off a very blue finger or black toe. Butt, just knowing

they can still ride puts them into a moderately civil disposition. :^|

While the rest of us . . . well . . . life is good. Ride every day or at least

every weekend. :^) The electrics are packed away somewhere. And we

might even put it on if it gets down to the low-60's! Burrrrr!

Then once we gather and begin - according to tradition, we’ll lift our

glasses to celebrate our good fortune to be able to ride today. Then we

will honor our fellow LD riders, “Those that can’t (ride that is)”. And wish

them a quick end to the “S” words (S-N-O-W, S-L-E-E-T), bike tire chains

and ice of any color.

SoCal LD Rider's "Because We Cant" Ride-To-Eat

Saturday, December 28, 2013

11:30 Noon - 1:30 PM

The Far Western Tavern

300 Clark Avenue

Old Town Orcutt, CA

Phone: 805-343-2211

GPS: N34 51.899, W120 26.670

The Far West Tavern is a carnivore's wet dream! This is a real, genuine

"Santa Maria Style BBQ" steak house. The Far Western's claim to fame is

their "Bull's Eye Steak" which is a prime cut rib eye steak. The 6 oz center

cut filet mignon "Delux" is ~$29 and the 14 oz "Bull's Eye Steak" is ~$39.

Most luncheon items are in the $10-25 range.

This is not banquet food. Unlike many restaurants that require a prepaid

guarantee and a limited group menu, we are ordering off the regular

lunch menu and each steak is prepared as ordered. There will be “one

check per table or group”. Please bring a wad of cash in all faces

(Jackson’s, Hamilton’s, Lincoln’s and Washington’s) to simplify the “one-

check-per-table/group” paying. A 15% gratuity will be added to each

table’s check.

Please be aware that service may be a little slower under these conditions.

However this give you all more time for tire kickin’, general bull $hit and

flat out lying.

Reno and Northern California LD folks, this is half-way between SoCal and

the Bay Area! 225+ miles one-way! Not even a full tank for most of you

guys. It's the perfect “last” ride-of-the-year ride. And for you Saddle

Sore aficionados from Canada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho,

Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas ... come on

down!

RSVP: Dean Tanji at [email protected]

for a head count. Include the following for each rider and/or passenger.

Name(s):

Start city, state:

Motorcycle (year, mfg, model)

i.e.: Joe Smith, Dippity Doda, CA, 2014 Yamaha FJR1800

Dean Tanji

[email protected]

Hooligan and "Because We Can" Grand Poo Baah
It's 12 days till "Because We Can … Ride that Is!!!"

At this time we have 30+ riders from CA, UT, AZ & WA who are riding because they can. Of course attendance is weather driven. Far Western has been vey accommodating to our unique rider needs.

California has been coolish. I'm at a ranch in Central California and last week and an exterior water pipe hose bib froze and burst. Now that doesn't happen very often in the San Joaquin Valley.

It's not too late. A rare rib-eye steak and some cold-nose riding friends is a wonderful way to end 2013!

Out of the 30+ riders three of us (me included are FJRers).

 
You're an evil person Mr. Tanji.
rolleyes.gif
but the thought of trailering as far as Redding comes to mind. after all it's a balmy 37 degrees here.
I wish I could make it. I would just meet up with Ray and trailer both bikes together. Damn you Californians!!

 
Barring horrific weather conditions, I'm in. Email to come. Thanks, Dean!
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I unfortunately have to bow out... it's my niece's 13th birthday on Saturday and since I couldn't be with her and my sister for Xmas, I'm going to be there for her birthday instead... lift a fork for me and everyone keep the shiny side up! B)

 
I'll be attending on my 07 FJR escort bike. RSVP email already sent to Dean.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

 
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Been off the forum for a while and just saw this. Seeing as its only 20 minutes away, I guess I should try to attend, even IF dcarver is going to be there....love ya dc :)

email to Dean being sent.

 
Ann and I are in. Hoping to leave by 8:30am from the Valley. See you there. One 07 FJR, one 2012 Triumph Street Triple.

 
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