3rd Annual Caterpillar Run 2003 - HEAD COUNT

[sstodvictory]

June 14 and 15.

If you're going to attend the Caterpillar Run, sound off here so Ladybug can keep track. For other talk about the run, use the "DISCUSSION" topic.

I'll start - I will be attending.

Steve

[Swiffer]

Me and the "Ladybug" will be attending as well. Also an uncle from Brainerd, don't know if he will bring his wife or one of his kids along.

Steve:bounce:

[redvic802]

Count m ein for the Great Army Worm Run =)

-Don

[Sparky_Bill]

Sparky_Bill, Heidi and Blaze are in.

[TXCharger]

My wife and I would like to hook up with the ride in the iron range area somewhere and continue on to Big Falls. Sounds like a blast! we are not too far from there. Is the run gonna go through Effie again? OBTW-- we are getting serious snow right now at least 4" on the ground and still coming down, could possibly turn into 12" before morning.

[Choirguy]

I'm not sure yet as to whether or not I'll be available, but I would like to attend. I should be in town, but there is a matter of high school graduation parties that I should attend...

[sks700]

I'm thinking that I'll try to make it:D :D :p

Lee

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by sks700
I'm thinking that I'll try to make it:D :D :p

Lee

LMAO!

Steve

[sid2002]

Lee I will follow you. Even if I can't keep up now. Sid. Yes I am going to try it again. This time on two wheels all the way. Not on the side and hard bags in the dirt.

[framy]

I'm on, not sure if Phil will be able to make it or not. Went to pick up my new bike today, deceided to wait as it was snowing out:(
It just looked to pretty to get dirty the first ride:rolleyes:
This year I'll follow Sid:crazy:

[jimbob92c]

Bobbi and I would like to make it this year since we missed last years ride.
There are so many variables flying around with us (but not as us as a couple, thank you) that we'll have to confirm as the time gets closer.

It would be fun to do 38...just to see Sparky's face......
:p


Jimbob

[quickvictory]

Count me in.

Randy

[ghost]

I'm in.

[06shooter]

Whats the last date you can sign up. I'm a last minute kind of

person. Don't like to make promises I may not be able to keep.



06shooter:cool:

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by 06shooter
Whats the last date you can sign up. I'm a last minute kind of

person. Don't like to make promises I may not be able to keep.



06shooter:cool:

The moment we pull out on Saturday am:) Hope you can make it!

Steve

[graemike]

Me too! :bounce:

[jimbob92c]

Lee,

We're not up in the air anymore since deciding to keep the Vic....
Bobbi and I are ON for the Caterpillar Run!!

We'll probably pack a tent because of that doggone Sparky Bill keeping everyone up all night:D


We're hoping to do the Spirit Lake Run also.....


Jimbob

[framy]

Lee, I will be staying somewhere in the house, if thats ok, Phyllis won't be able to make it this year. Thanks Jim

[TXCharger]

I have heard of some interest from Victory riders in our area in the Caterpillar run. I don't know for sure but they have been asking me for details. I have posted the flyer for TCVR. I hope they log in and post their intentions. I think they would like to meet in Grand Rapids or Deer River and ride north. I think they would ride full circle and ride home, but I will leave that up to them. I plan to camp at the cabin and get to know the rest of the crew.

[Don0083]

Not sure yet

[CruiserConnie]

Count me in. I'll be solo (my husband has to work). Can I request a spot in the cabin? I'll bring a sleeping bag and my favorite pillow.

Connie

[perksdlx2001]

I think it sounds great. I had a schedule change at work and don't get every weekend off. I could take a couple of vacation days but won't know til closer to the day..Keep my fingers crossed.:D :D :D

[LilV]

I would hope to include Mr Hawk and I but wont know til the first part of June. If we can make we will tent it.

Thanks again Lee for planning this annually.

Lil

[Doug G]

OK Lee

I know I told you that I wanted to make this run so here is the scoop. My Dad and I have planned a fishing trip to Canada for the last twenty some years but never have been able to go, so this year it is and we are leaving on June 10th and returning on the 18th, this is a trip that I have wanted to make for a long time so to Canada I go.

I hope you have a good turnout and a safe ride. I will see you this weekend on the Spirit Lake ride:( :)

[jimbob92c]

We've got a couple of logistical decisions to make that weekend.

Saturday night Ross William Perry is playing at Richies Marcell Inn. I've been invited to come up and play with him for a few tunes. It's really tempting to be there and bend a few strings around. I've never seen him and he's never seen me, but it's been arranged for us to meet and jam onstage.

So I've got some thinking to do on this. We'll probably do the run but come back to Bigfork for the evening.

decisions, decisions!!:confused:

Jim

[sid2002]

How far is big Fork from Big Falls. We always enjoy a good band.

[sks700]

It is about 50 miles Sid. I had that thought also. Some of the group may want to go down and listen.

Do you know if Jeff is planning on going with this year?

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Little change in our head count. I will be going but Blaze and Heidi will not be making it. I have only been able to ride once this year. This one is a sure go. I have been working on the house for 3 weeks straight to be able to have some time off this sumeer to ride. Now to get the house on the market and sold so I can make up the money I have lost in wages for 3 weeks now.

In addition, my computer crashed and I have not had time to rebuild the system yet, so have not been getting you e-mail either.

[jimbob92c]

The mileage is correct. It's about 35 miles from Big Falls to Effie, then 7 more to Bigfork and 11 from Bigfork to Marcell.
The rotten part is driving back. That's all low land and trees close to the road. The potential for deer to be present is pretty high.

I'm not sure at this point what I'm going to do. I always like the chance to play, but always hated waiting around until the moment comes. If folks feel cool about heading down that would be great, but I'm not sure if waiting to play 2 or 3 songs would be worth all the time and fellowship to had as a group in BigFalls.

We may just botch it and camp out at Lee's. Can I bring a guitar up and sing campfire songs as Sparky yodels along?

Jim

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by jimbob92c


We may just botch it and camp out at Lee's. Can I bring a guitar up and sing campfire songs as Sparky yodels along?

Jim

We'd be honored! Sparky, you better start gargling now to get your yodeling up to snuff:D

Steve>noyodelingherebygod

[perksdlx2001]

Looks like I will be going. Got the time off of work. If I can figure a way to strap the guitar to the bike and keep it dry if it rains there just maybe a duet around the campfire. \
Maybe the south of the river riders can meet up somewhere on Sat. Morning????? Any ideas. Maybe Perkins (restaurant, not my place) on Cedar and county 42...;)

[Big-Foot]

I know - I know.. The man with a thousand excuses.... Well, that's the way it would seem...

I have TWO High School Graduations to go to... There just would be no way for me to go and still have a home to come back to if I went on the ride... Family is pretty important stuff. I just wish their timing was a tad better!!!!! :(

The Warden and I are still anxiously looking forward to some rides with y'all.. Don't give up on us yet!

[jimbob92c]

I'm checking tonight to make sure that Deer Lake Charlies is open for the season. Charlie is sometimes "flexible" in his season opener. I'll report back.

As far as Marcell goes, we may skip it. We're thinking of checking up our house after the ride back from Deer Lake ( it's been three weeks since we've been home) and then join up later in Big Falls. This way I could bring up a couple of guitars ( and a kazoo for Bill) which would solve Perks logistics problem of packing one on his bike:)

Hmmm, some props too maybe???

Jim

[jimbob92c]

Just got off the phone, Deer Lake Charlies is open for business.

And we have decided that we'll head home after the DLC visit and meet up with y'all in Big Falls...unless....

...We're going to bring both the bike and car home, so we need to do a drop off at the ranch so Bobbi can climb aboard the Vic.
Would anyone mind a pit stop at our place where everyone could stretch their legs, use the can, have a beverage of their choice ( on us) and then push on to Deer Lake, or scrub it and head north to Big Falls??

Not trying to make life difficult ( although I seem to have a nack for it), but just throwing this out.....

Our place is 4 miles from Bigfork ( where hwy. 38 intersects).

Jim

[redvic802]

I guess you need to change the headcount again lee =( I will be in SW minnesota this weekend. I just got word that my uncle has passed on. The funeral is this weekend. The weather looks great for the ride though. So have a great weekend...and take a couple of pictures =)

-Don

[sks700]

Sorry to hear that Don. We will hoist one for you and your uncle.

Lee

[Swiffer]

Sorry to hear about your uncle, Don. We'll miss you this w/e:(

Steve

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by Don0083
Not sure yet

????:D

Steve

[Swiffer]

Here's what I see for a head count right now...

Lee
Myself & Hil
Jim K.
Bill
Sid
Jim F.
Jim & Bobbi
Wayne
Connie
Steve S.
Randy
Pete
Mike B.


Sound about right?

Steve

[sks700]

A guy that I work with and his wife will be coming and TXCharger (Lee) and his wife will be meeting us part way.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by perksdlx2001

Maybe the south of the river riders can meet up somewhere on Sat. Morning????? Any ideas. Maybe Perkins (restaurant, not my place) on Cedar and county 42...;)

Sound like a good idea. Steve and I will meet you there. Any others? Figure an hours ride to Elk River so have to leave Perkins with that much time.

Now I wish Heidi was coming more than ever. Now there is a gal who can sing. Pick in her youth to sing the anthem at the San Diego University. What a gal, but I have to ride alone. You do not want me to sing.

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by jimbob92c
( and a kazoo for Bill)

Now Kazoo's I can do. :)

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by redvic802
I just got word that my uncle has passed on. The funeral is this weekend.

Sorry to hear this Don, know how you were looking forward to this ride like I am. Sorry to hear about your uncle. Some you are closer to that others and this was one of the close ones. Take care.

[CruiserConnie]

Should the south-of-the-river riders meet at Perkins (Cedar and Cty. Rd. 42) at 7:15? I'll be there. Let me know if you want to hook up at a different time.

Connie

[sks700]

almost forgot about Sid's friend, Jeff, with the Softtail Springer.

Lee

[perksdlx2001]

7:15 AT PERKINS IN APPLE VALLEY SHOULD BE GOOD. FINE WITH ME ANYWAY. HOW ABOUT YOU BILL?

[CruiserConnie]

Okay, not to be anal about all this, but can we meet at 7:00-7:15 and leave at (or before) 7:15? That way we can make sure to make it to Elk River before 8:30 and get a good start on the day... it's looking like a GREAT weekend weather-wise. I can't wait.

Connie

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by cruiserconnie
Okay, not to be anal about all this, but can we meet at 7:00-7:15 and leave at (or before) 7:15? That way we can make sure to make it to Elk River before 8:30 and get a good start on the day... it's looking like a GREAT weekend weather-wise. I can't wait.

Connie

Okay Steve and I will meet you both there between 7:00 and 7:15. Will leave as soon as the clock reaches 7:15 or as soon as the four of us are there. If others are to meet us there, speak up.

[graemike]

Jim - would you like to meet at some gas station in Buffalo and ride in together? And what time?

Mike

[Sparky_Bill]

Steve S called at 7 tonight. He was in Galena IL which says he was running behind. We will not be getting much sleep tonight. He reported some great roads were riden to get there but had some heavy rains he waited out. We are pumped.

[Sparky_Bill]

Just got a call from Steve S., he is still in Iowa south of I90. I calculated the route and he is 2.5 hours out which will put him here at 1:15. yipes. Can we stop on the way north Lee for a nap??? :p

[quickvictory]

Hoping to roll out around 4:30am. See everyone at Zylstras!

Randy

[framy]

Wow what a GREAT Ride!!! A very special Thanks to Lee and His father in law! About 16 ro 17 bikes made the ride, some new faces and some of the old timers. We all had a great time with the ride, weather, food, fellowship all being lots of fun. Thanks Again Lee Jim

[CruiserConnie]

Just got home. This was ONE FUN WEEKEND. Thanks to Lee and his father-in-law for great hospitality and super chili.

Connie

P.S. Randy and I are having a party at our house on June 27. It's a Friday. Everyone is welcome anytime after 5 p.m. or so. Send me an e-mail for directions. We live in Lakeville.

[Swiffer]

Too tired to type, all I can say is FUN!! Thanks Lee!

Steve

[ghost]

What a super weekend! The weather was perfect. Plenty of great roads. Plenty of old friends and lots of new ones. If it's been said once, it's been said a thousand times, Vic riders are the greatest.

Lee, you outdid yourself this time. What a class act. He even had lunch catered in by A.H. & Co.:p Thanks Walt for your hospitality. The sturgeon chuck chili (dolphin free) was the best.

Looking forward to the next ride. Maybe something come fall? Until then it's 'CA here I come'.

Pete

p.s. Going to work tomorrow is going to be tough. Maybe the sneakers and a set of highway pegs on my chair will help.

[quickvictory]

Great people, perfect weather and 800 miles of awesome riding! Thanks everyone!

Randy

[graemike]

Thanks Lee and Walt for a terrific time. Great chili Walt - the left-overs of that are gonna be killer. Had a great time riding and laughing with old friends and meeting new ones. Its nice to have a face to go with the names I read. Barring poverty, as long as I am in MN, the Cat Run is a must!!! :D

Hope all got home safe

Mike

[sks700]

I would just like to thank everybody for coming. This ride has gotten better every year thanks to you guys. How did we luck out with such a great group??

Lee

[jimbob92c]

It was great seeing everybody, but wish we had more time to visit. We had WAY too many irons in the fire for the time allotted this past weekend.

It's a lesson to me...pick one activity and stick with it!! As a result we were rushing from one activity to the other and couldn't really do justice to any of them. (again, insert violin music).

Wayne, good meeting you. We need to sit down and B.S. a bit about music.

Sparky, you bride stealer, you!:eek:

Jimbob

[perksdlx2001]

W O W!!! What a great weekend. The weather, the roads, the company and the food. W O W. Thanks to you Lee and Walt for the hospitality and the great chili and brats. I can't imagine a better way to spend a weekend. I for one am in for next year and I will keep my promise of bringing some smoked salmon (Jim). There will be enough for all.
Great to get reaquainted with the ones I have already met and also great to meet the ones I hadn't met. What a super bunch of people......Yes Jim we will have to get together and bs and maybe strum a little too....:D :D :D :D :D

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by perksdlx2001
Yes Jim we will have to get together and bs and maybe strum a little too....:D :D :D :D :D

Problem there, ya got to get the brogue out of the Mini and back on the Vic.

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by cruiserconnie

P.S. Randy and I are having a party at our house on June 27. It's a Friday. Everyone is welcome anytime after 5 p.m. or so.

Not much of a ride to get there, :) what is the occasion??? What should one bring?

[CruiserConnie]

We are calling this the "Merry Mary Event." A friend of ours is having a milestone birthday and it's a darn good excuse to have a party. If the ride isn't long enough, just come a little late and get the ride in before the party. You really don't have to bring anything (except your wife). We'll have snacks and beverages. Hope to see you on Friday.

Connie

[Sparky_Bill]

We are planning on coming over. Have the inspector coming over to the house that evening. Should be done with him soon enough.

[graemike]

Hey Connie, I would be there if I knew the way to go. Check your private messages, leave directions in mine or use smoke signals so I can dial in on Friday evening.

Mike