Kick-off dinner (food porn) & Kiss-Arse time; NAFO/EOM

Stan-lee (Steamer) and myself had our kickoff dinner last night (Fri 9/5) with our ladies.

Since we leave next Weds; 9/17 (combining NAFO w EOM) we took our ladies out for a "butter-up" night on the town, complete w movie after. (yeah, we are suck-ups!)

Pre-butter time.

We start out with an order of Nachos for an app. (to share). I get the 4 craft beer sampler (NOT to share!) ...you chose from about 40 diff craft beers all sounding so freq'n good!... and they were all pretty amazing in their own right. Well, maybe no so on the fall-pumpkin one (3rd from the left). But, surely not a bad deal for 10 bucks! (that's for all 4!, for you cheapskate hounds).



So in a nutshell, we (kinda/barely) fill them in on what they don't wanna hear (our trip itinerary). We kept it about as Vanilla as possible, Stan did let out that Elvis' Graceland has always been on his bucket list and ole KJ was taking him there Tues before heading to the Smokies..

Crap! ...Didn't go over well... I guess they (our g/f's) also want to go there as well?, and with their response "hey, I thought this was just a stupid motorcycle trip, why the h*** are you doing fun and interesting sh** like this? ...and wait, we're not invited?, is that right?" hehe... womenz! OK, Cooling mode needs to kick in here... cough-cough.

Our entree's then quickly appear (good deal, we needed some new conversation and quickly!)

I had the 1/2 rack of ribs. I figured this would be a good start to my Memphis BBQ taste test/comparison coming up on this trip. And!, these were some damn mighty fine good ribs btw. I know Memphis is famous for this stuff, but these Yankees do a pretty good job and all... Seneca Lake Wood Fired Bistro, on Rte 14, just South of Geneva (NY) if you are ever in town, call me first tho!.



Food conversation is now getting pretty warn out, it's now going back to "So what else are you two up to on this so called man-cation?" And... "We better not hear about anything that we won't approve of!" ....So, I guess strip clubs & hookers are now out of the equation for me and da' Steamer. ....ugh!

Waitress then appears and asks (at another perfect time)... "Desert anyone? it's on us!"..... "Nice!" I say! She brings to the table a round of Grand Marne Creme Brulee's (spelling probably?) Purrfect. What a great way to divert with desert ...oh, I've used this theory and line many of times before. ...usually with chocolate however.



So our '2 week trip' has been softly spoken to our better halves. So, let the fun begin!!!

Can't wait to see old friends and make a bunch of new ones

KJ & Steamer

KJ, KJ, KJ.... you should have told the girls you were going to the worlds largest ball of twine, museum of barbed wire and the national lawn mower display. They would have ignored you like a hot college girl at the beach.

Planing is everything my friend.

Nice food porn.

Good thing you didn't tell them The Zilla was going. He's known for his crazy good times and debauchery! If your wimmenz give you too hard a time about Graceland, just get them a picture of Fat Elvis. That'll fixem!

KJ, if you do hit Graceland, (I hit that on my way to SFO09) They have several tour packages. Go with the Full Monty. It's worth it. If not, all you'll be able to see is a house with a decor that hasn't been touched since the early '70's. Oh! And park your bikes under the guard tower at the last exhibit you'll hit which is where all his cars and his Army memorabilia is. I'm not really an Elvis fan but, it was still interesting.

Surely you offered them the option of hopping on the pillion seat and going along. If they don't want to do that then they have no right to complain about missing out.

Bugnatr said:

KJ, KJ, KJ.... you should have told the girls you were going to the worlds largest ball of twine, museum of barbed wire and the national lawn mower display. They would have ignored you like a hot college girl at the beach.Planing is everything my friend.

Nice food porn.

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Man, I need to take lessons from you bro! ...those were some awesome and mighty funny POI's

HotRodZilla said:

Good thing you didn't tell them The Zilla was going. He's known for his crazy good times and debauchery! If your wimmenz give you too hard a time about Graceland, just get them a picture of Fat Elvis. That'll fixem!

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I would'nt mention the 'zilla at all!.

Señor Don Pablo Chuy has warned me about you!

JK... can't wait to finally meet you!

majicmaker said:

KJ, if you do hit Graceland, (I hit that on my way to SFO09) They have several tour packages. Go with the Full Monty. It's worth it. If not, all you'll be able to see is a house with a decor that hasn't been touched since the early '70's. Oh! And park your bikes under the guard tower at the last exhibit you'll hit which is where all his cars and his Army memorabilia is. I'm not really an Elvis fan but, it was still interesting.

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Not an Elvis fan either, but you know, "when in Rome...."

Plus, it's on Steamers bucket list. Thanks for the tip, Full Monte it is!

Geezer said:

Surely you offered them the option of hopping on the pillion seat and going along. If they don't want to do that then they have no right to complain about missing out.

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Well Greg, there's a Catch-22 w this theory. Debbie (my g/f) has about a 300mi/day seat time limit.

She wants to go badly, well, just plain wants to be with me (I have no idea why!?) and she wants to see the attractions, scenery and vista views. She even likes riding the twisties with an occasion tap telling me to calm down somewhat.

As I've told her, we cannot limit ourselves to 300mi/day in trying to cover almost 5K in 2 weeks. So with our 500 (and some 600+ mile) days, and a 900mi slab day for the return home (Sunday)... Debbie gets eliminated. She will do a fall '14 Catskill trip w me, you know.. yur neck of the woods!

Top_Speed1 said:

Geezer said:

Surely you offered them the option of hopping on the pillion seat and going along. If they don't want to do that then they have no right to complain about missing out.

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Well Greg, there's a Catch-22 w this theory. Debbie (my g/f) has about a 300mi/day seat time limit.

She wants to go badly, well, just plain wants to be with me (I have no idea why!?) and she wants to see the attractions, scenery and vista views. She even likes riding the twisties with an occasion tap telling me to calm down somewhat.

As I've told her, we cannot limit ourselves to 300mi/day in trying to cover almost 5K in 2 weeks. So with our 500 (and some 600+ mile) days, and a 900mi slab day for the return home (Sunday)... Debbie gets eliminated. She will do a fall '14 Catskill trip w me, you know.. yur neck of the woods!

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Yeah, I get it. Still, if she isn't willing to sit for the full day's ride it is her decision, not yours. Seriously, before my wife got used to me just going without her I would tell her my plan and she would say no thanks, that's crazy. Now all she asks is where I'm going and when I'll be back.

Geezer said:

Top_Speed1 said:

Geezer said:

Surely you offered them the option of hopping on the pillion seat and going along. If they don't want to do that then they have no right to complain about missing out.

Click to expand...

Well Greg, there's a Catch-22 w this theory. Debbie (my g/f) has about a 300mi/day seat time limit.

She wants to go badly, well, just plain wants to be with me (I have no idea why!?) and she wants to see the attractions, scenery and vista views. She even likes riding the twisties with an occasion tap telling me to calm down somewhat.

As I've told her, we cannot limit ourselves to 300mi/day in trying to cover almost 5K in 2 weeks. So with our 500 (and some 600+ mile) days, and a 900mi slab day for the return home (Sunday)... Debbie gets eliminated. She will do a fall '14 Catskill trip w me, you know.. yur neck of the woods!

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Yeah, I get it. Still, if she isn't willing to sit for the full day's ride it is her decision, not yours. Seriously, before my wife got used to me just going without her I would tell her my plan and she would say no thanks, that's crazy. Now all she asks is where I'm going and when I'll be back.

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Italian womanz!, what can I say. Pic'd here in yur Catskills last Oct. As said, we're coming back in October. Start chilling the beer!

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Geezer said:

Top_Speed1 said:

Geezer said:

Surely you offered them the option of hopping on the pillion seat and going along. If they don't want to do that then they have no right to complain about missing out.

Click to expand...

Well Greg, there's a Catch-22 w this theory. Debbie (my g/f) has about a 300mi/day seat time limit.

She wants to go badly, well, just plain wants to be with me (I have no idea why!?) and she wants to see the attractions, scenery and vista views. She even likes riding the twisties with an occasion tap telling me to calm down somewhat.

As I've told her, we cannot limit ourselves to 300mi/day in trying to cover almost 5K in 2 weeks. So with our 500 (and some 600+ mile) days, and a 900mi slab day for the return home (Sunday)... Debbie gets eliminated. She will do a fall '14 Catskill trip w me, you know.. yur neck of the woods!

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Yeah, I get it. Still, if she isn't willing to sit for the full day's ride it is her decision, not yours. Seriously, before my wife got used to me just going without her I would tell her my plan and she would say no thanks, that's crazy. Now all she asks is where I'm going and when I'll be back.

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Italian womanz!, what can I say. Pic'd here in yur Catskills last Oct. As said, we're coming back in October. Start chilling the beer!

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I will keep an eye out for your ride plans in October. If I'm available I may meet up and follow you for a day.

Geezer said:

Top_Speed1 said:

Geezer said:

Top_Speed1 said:

Geezer said:

Surely you offered them the option of hopping on the pillion seat and going along. If they don't want to do that then they have no right to complain about missing out.

Click to expand...

Well Greg, there's a Catch-22 w this theory. Debbie (my g/f) has about a 300mi/day seat time limit.

She wants to go badly, well, just plain wants to be with me (I have no idea why!?) and she wants to see the attractions, scenery and vista views. She even likes riding the twisties with an occasion tap telling me to calm down somewhat.

As I've told her, we cannot limit ourselves to 300mi/day in trying to cover almost 5K in 2 weeks. So with our 500 (and some 600+ mile) days, and a 900mi slab day for the return home (Sunday)... Debbie gets eliminated. She will do a fall '14 Catskill trip w me, you know.. yur neck of the woods!

Click to expand...

Yeah, I get it. Still, if she isn't willing to sit for the full day's ride it is her decision, not yours. Seriously, before my wife got used to me just going without her I would tell her my plan and she would say no thanks, that's crazy. Now all she asks is where I'm going and when I'll be back.

Click to expand...

Italian womanz!, what can I say. Pic'd here in yur Catskills last Oct. As said, we're coming back in October. Start chilling the beer!

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I will keep an eye out for your ride plans in October. If I'm available I may meet up and follow you for a day.

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Sweet, and I'll let ya know, and... since it's your turf?... we may follow you for a day!

Beers afterwards on me of course.