BikerGeek99
Yeah, it's a concrete corn cob. So?
Jeez, Mike! That sucks!
EOM 2016 - Wytheville Virginia on September 22-25, 2016 - Ramada Inn
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HyperPete
Opinionated curmudgeon
I want to thank everyone at the meet for making Donna and I feel welcome at our first EOM. We had a great time. 
I appreciate the raffle prize, the 50-50 winnings, and the opportunity to bid on and win the Scorpion jacket. I will try to patronize the vendors throughout the upcoming year(s).
Wayne, you did an awesome job organizing and running the event. Sorry to hear that you did not get to sample the great food at the banquet you organized. Next year someone will have to put some aside for you if you aren't able to be there at the beginning like this year.
Thank you again!
I appreciate the raffle prize, the 50-50 winnings, and the opportunity to bid on and win the Scorpion jacket. I will try to patronize the vendors throughout the upcoming year(s).Wayne, you did an awesome job organizing and running the event. Sorry to hear that you did not get to sample the great food at the banquet you organized. Next year someone will have to put some aside for you if you aren't able to be there at the beginning like this year.
Thank you again!
Full House
Well-known member
Hoping all the best for you and Laura, Mike
John
John
FJRPittsburgh
Rally Addict
Hi Mike. sorry to hear of the multiple problems. I'm trying to figure out why you were hauling the bike back from EOM in the first place. I must have missed that. Sending happy mojo your way. It can only get better right?
BkerChuck
Second hand vegetarian
Some days you just can't catch a break! Really hope things turn around for you.
Blind Squirrel
Well-known member
How did you get the FJR out of the van?
Madmudder
Tim
You only got home 2 hours later than I did. I think it was because you took more breaks. Sorry about all the bad things that happened to you this past weekend, I hope Yamaha comes through for fixing the broken sub frame.
For those wondering the mount on mikes sub-frame that his AE shifting mechanism is mounted to broke leaving him stranded, Fortunately it happened with a group and in a safe area so he was able to coast to a safe spot. Yes it sucked when and where it happened but Mike & Laura where not harmed or injured, disappointed & frustrated, absolutely.
I am glad you two made it home safe & sound,
Mike & Laura should have been a part of this photo.
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Ozzy
Well-known member
WOW! Could it have got any worse, save bodily injury? If you guys didn't cry, I did for you.
So glad your home safe. Take a well deserved rest.
wheatonFJR
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I just want to again say kudos to the organizers...for me, that was the best feed put on of many FJR events...awesome!
Sorry to hear Wayne got frozen out of his own dinner...that sucks to no end. But know that was some good eatin!
EDIT: Just for Piehart...that Banana Cream Pie was awesome! Hadn't had that in years.
Sorry to hear Wayne got frozen out of his own dinner...that sucks to no end. But know that was some good eatin!
EDIT: Just for Piehart...that Banana Cream Pie was awesome! Hadn't had that in years.
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Steel_Gin
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Boy my heart goes out to Mike and Laura, what a headache!! I think this is only the second time I've ever heard of an FJR letting someone down. Glad both of you are home safe and sound!!You only got home 2 hours later than I did. I think it was because you took more breaks. Sorry about all the bad things that happened to you this past weekend, I hope Yamaha comes through for fixing the broken sub frame.
For those wondering the mount on mikes sub-frame that his AE shifting mechanism is mounted to broke leaving him stranded, Fortunately it happened with a group and in a safe area so he was able to coast to a safe spot. Yes it sucked when and where it happened but Mike & Laura where not harmed or injured, disappointed & frustrated, absolutely.
I am glad you two made it home safe & sound,
Mike & Laura should have been a part of this photo.
As for the picture, there are two missing and the second one being mine. Wish there could have been two blue ones in that line up. My fingers are cross for next year. Enjoying looking at all the pictures!!
Top_Speed1
Panama Canal Crosser
WORST EOM banquet dinner ever recorded!
Debbie being second to last going thru (as we had the lucky table that got called last to the shitt-hole buffet!) got a little smooshed (scraped out to the corner of the tin pan); salad (at best), nothing (zero) else. I did manage one piece of chicken, but the pulled pork container (and many other thingy's) gone and,,,, No replenishment!. Glad the early tables got their fill
Wayne being the great guy he is, even offered to buy us a pizza but we respectably declined.. And It shouldn't be on him, I understand shit happens. So be it, like I said, lesson learned......
I will no forego the banquet dinner (at next years meet) and put the $78 (me & Deb) towards a steak dinner out else-o-ware.
Another Fucked up moment(s) was probably another direct blame on myself, well, since everything is usually anyways! lol. I had a friend (Dave) who owns Grip Buddies donate 10 pairs of grips to be given out at this banquet. Well, they were... and all announced as "Grip Puppies" until someone finally spoke up and said they are Grip BUDDIES!
A kick in the nuts as that is actually competition to Dave's company. Dave (his nickname is Rep) was due to attend, but at the last minute his Dad passed away (well, 2 days before we were to leave). Actually, It's probably a good thing he didn't show up after all, I will (lie) to him and tell him how much his 10 sets of grip were appreciated.
It was a truly great meet and time, don't get me wrong. AND- I wasn't even going to speak up on this ( let it stay buried) but when somebody pokes up and boasts about how great the buffet? hmmmmmmmm!?
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wheatonFJR
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Sorry KJ...but it was a GREAT buffet for me.
Sorry that the EOM attendance was even better than expected by the caterer.
Wayne did an outstanding job for very little pay. Maybe next year, his hourly compensation will get even better!
I can see why it was a downer for you, and feel bad that that happened, I'm sure Wayne is as well...but I think for the vast majority, it was awesome!
Sorry that the EOM attendance was even better than expected by the caterer.
Wayne did an outstanding job for very little pay. Maybe next year, his hourly compensation will get even better!
I can see why it was a downer for you, and feel bad that that happened, I'm sure Wayne is as well...but I think for the vast majority, it was awesome!
HyperPete
Opinionated curmudgeon
WORST EOM banquet dinner ever recorded!
Debbie being second to last going thru (as we had the lucky table that got called last to the shitt-hole buffet!) got a little smooshed (scraped out to the corner of the tin pan); salad (at best), nothing (zero) else. I did manage one piece of chicken, but the pulled pork container (and many other thingy's) gone and,,,, No replenishment!. Glad the early tables got their fill
Wayne being the great guy he is, even offered to buy us a pizza but we respectably declined.. And It shouldn't be on him, I understand shit happens. So be it, like I said, lesson learned......
I will no forego the banquet dinner (at next years meet) and put the $78 (me & Deb) towards a steak dinner out else-o-ware.
Sorry, I guess I started it with the talk about the banquet. I did not know that others did not get to eat. That stinks, and I feel bad now because we did.
If Donna and I are at the EOM next year I'll buy you both a drink...
extrememarine
Well-known member
KJ and everyone at the last two tables have every right to vent and voice their complaints about the banquet meal.
With all the last minute add ons and even though I did turn some people away Saturday evening, we landed at a head count that landed past the buffer we planned for. I feel horrible about this - I spent most of the banquet time searching for a solution with the caterer - we exhausted all efforts in trying to get more food on site on short notice and failed. I should have done more to control the portions on the first pass - smaller plates or something.
Here's the double edged sword with an outside caterer - if I would have shut off registration 10 days out with the meal guarantee, we would have had about 100 folks for dinner with food for 115.
As noted in the thread I just started, my sincerest apologies for this over site.
Grip Buddies was properly advertised as a sponsor on the flyer and marketing - unfortunately, I was dealing with the catering fiasco and not present to correct the mis-pronunciation. I certain the donation was greatly appreciated to those who won the Grip Buddies prizes.
With all the last minute add ons and even though I did turn some people away Saturday evening, we landed at a head count that landed past the buffer we planned for. I feel horrible about this - I spent most of the banquet time searching for a solution with the caterer - we exhausted all efforts in trying to get more food on site on short notice and failed. I should have done more to control the portions on the first pass - smaller plates or something.
Here's the double edged sword with an outside caterer - if I would have shut off registration 10 days out with the meal guarantee, we would have had about 100 folks for dinner with food for 115.
As noted in the thread I just started, my sincerest apologies for this over site.
Grip Buddies was properly advertised as a sponsor on the flyer and marketing - unfortunately, I was dealing with the catering fiasco and not present to correct the mis-pronunciation. I certain the donation was greatly appreciated to those who won the Grip Buddies prizes.
WORST EOM banquet dinner ever recorded!Debbie being second to last going thru (as we had the lucky table that got called last to the shitt-hole buffet!) got a little smooshed (scraped out to the corner of the tin pan); salad (at best), nothing (zero) else. I did manage one piece of chicken, but the pulled pork container (and many other thingy's) gone and,,,, No replenishment!. Glad the early tables got their fill
Wayne being the great guy he is, even offered to buy us a pizza but we respectably declined.. And It shouldn't be on him, I understand shit happens. So be it, like I said, lesson learned......
I will no forego the banquet dinner (at next years meet) and put the $78 (me & Deb) towards a steak dinner out else-o-ware.
Another Fucked up moment(s) was probably another direct blame on myself, well, since everything is usually anyways! lol. I had a friend (Dave) who owns Grip Buddies donate 10 pairs of grips to be given out at this banquet. Well, they were... and all announced as "Grip Puppies" until someone finally spoke up and said they are Grip BUDDIES!
A kick in the nuts as that is actually competition to Dave's company. Dave (his nickname is Rep) was due to attend, but at the last minute his Dad passed away (well, 2 days before we were to leave). Actually, It's probably a good thing he didn't show up after all, I will (lie) to him and tell him how much his 10 sets of grip were appreciated.
It was a truly great meet and time, don't get me wrong. AND- I wasn't even going to speak up on this ( let it stay buried) but when somebody pokes up and boasts about how great the buffet? hmmmmmmmm!?
TomInPA
Well-known member
I can't imagine how this group would have consumed more food than average in self-serve.
Wayne, I feel your pain and I think all of us know you bend over backwards to make this all work, and you owned the problem. Sorry to hear about the setback, but apparently everyone got it worked out in the end.
Wayne, I feel your pain and I think all of us know you bend over backwards to make this all work, and you owned the problem. Sorry to hear about the setback, but apparently everyone got it worked out in the end.
jwilly
Administrator of Drama
I will own this mistake, I own and have used "Grip Puppies" for years and so it was a slip up on my part. I will add that you were sitting right there and could have brought it to our attention right away. I really appreciate all of the folks that worked so hard to get the awesome door prizes and the vendors that donate them and I would never purposely misrepresent something.Another Fucked up moment(s) was probably another direct blame on myself, well, since everything is usually anyways! lol. I had a friend (Dave) who owns Grip Buddies donate 10 pairs of grips to be given out at this banquet. Well, they were... and all announced as "Grip Puppies" until someone finally spoke up and said they are Grip BUDDIES!
A kick in the nuts as that is actually competition to Dave's company. Dave (his nickname is Rep) was due to attend, but at the last minute his Dad passed away (well, 2 days before we were to leave). Actually, It's probably a good thing he didn't show up after all, I will (lie) to him and tell him how much his 10 sets of grip were appreciated.
To that end I will personally go and order a few sets of the "Grip Buddies" and give them a try. Again sorry for the mistake.
Bungie
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Who is the photographer on the Snake?
Googling only turned up old sites from wannabe's or 404's.
Googling only turned up old sites from wannabe's or 404's.
BikerGeek99
Yeah, it's a concrete corn cob. So?
Lighten up, Frances.
By your own admission, you need to lose a few pounds anyway.
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