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So the real question is; what are we doing to celebrate 10 years?

Wife finally got the menstrual cycle thanks be to god, did not want anymore kids.

RAIN TOMORROW HAS POSTPONED THE EVENT UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 Date: SATURDAY - May 21, 2016 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! There will only be ONE Epic Ride event this year! The route and meet place will be the same as last year since it rained both times and the attendance was way down, I want the event to get to have a chance to ride this route with a decent showing. I feel next year (2017) we will return to Hocking Hills. Meet Place: Church of Christ, New Concord OH Maple Ln, New Concord OH Church of Christ parking lot, New Concord OH Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/so6Hh Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts https://teespring.com/unofficial-epic-ride2016 Facebook Event has been created for this event if you want to utilize that also. http://www.facebook.com/events/990247394386889/ After the ride is complete, weather permitting, we will be grilling hotdogs & hamburgers, providing chips, drinks, etc for everyone to enjoy together afterwards before people start heading back. Special thanks to ricer1 for the donation to allow this to happen. Please make sure you thank him if you see him. Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders: Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen. Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well. Food will be provided at the end of the ride. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) rider. These two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them: These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group. The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumbs up. At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line. Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts. Passing slow moving vehicles may be needed for the faster group; when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for themselves. Don't wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times, riders might have to cross a double yellow to pass. Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event. Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders. If a rider has to leave a group early, please make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass other riders within a group, except at stops or if the rider in front waves you passed. Try and avoid 'pushing' a rider in front of you (this means to give the people in front of you space so they don't feel pressured to go faster than they are comfortable). If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass. Start the ride with a full tank of gas. Many folks are planning to grab a bite at the end of the ride, those with time should do it as it will be fun. The unfortunate long haulers will start back to get home before dark. Video from Previous Years: The Groups Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you. Fast: Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve. The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides Medium-Fast: 65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve. This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Medium: 65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve. This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Slow: 60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve. This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride. Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here. If you could please announce if you plan to attend and which group so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for. Also post if you are willing to sweep or lead so we can get a list for that as well. RSVP LIST Tonik TimtheAzn Snot Hellmutt wojo72 connie14 Isaac's Papa what jacobhawkins bmwnut Max Power Wolfman1 DerekClouser whaler jschaf B-Mac heagacongoose DAC Al Z Heimer Shoop mojocho Anden 330racing?? trentwilson43056 ninjachk08 (+1) Scorpion-Ninja GeoMotoVlogger Dubie Durk theroamr jdonn shadyone? Howabusa BrayanRdgz7 o-no-moto Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride. By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following; You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding.

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I'll send you a pm.

I witnessed this being done...once I can assist in ball cutting. I know where they go afterwards, your wife's purse.

Very true. Money, fame, and fun jobs don't always bring happiness. I feel bad for his wife and kids.

Apparent suicide. Found in a truck with a self inflicted gun shot wound. Rip Dave, you changed the industry.

You'd make a good wife then

I have twins. Here is some advise that was given to me: 1. No matter what, when one twin wakes up, wake up the other one. Make sure that they stay on the same eating, sleeping, and shitting schedule. I have heard horror stories from people that didn't live by this rule. 2. Get rest before they are born (I understand that you can't bank sleep). You will not be able to take turns on the night feedings and diaper changes in the first few months. My twins were born during peak construction season, and it was months before I could get 6 hours of sleep in a night. 3. Learn the art of being calm. At times, you are going to be without anyone else around, and both babies will be screaming and inconsolable at the same time. (I actually have a daughter 17 months older, so I got this a number of times in triplicate). I use the art of proactivity from Steven Covey to understand that at those times there was nothing that I could do. As long as everyone had clean diapers and were fed, there was nothing that I can do. All I could do was laugh about it. 4. In Columbus, there is a parents of twins club. If there is one near you, I recommend joining it. You will meet interesting people that can give you anecdotes and their experiences. In Columbus, they have sales with used items. Good forbid that everything doesn't match, because they will fight over anything that doesn't match. 5. Get ready for everyone to tell you that you have your hands full. I literally heard that every time that I went to the store with the kids. 6. Enjoy them. They won't be young forever. Good Luck!

i had it done in early January wife popped out our son in early november, just as she was starting to feel normal, bam. we were being careful too. spermicide, rubbers etc her on the pill. we both were seriously relieved. i still got a couple more weeks until i get my first sample tested.. mine cost all of my office copay of $20.00

Same here. But I think there's something like "in dog years" for forums. Maybe one year is equal to 10 "Forum Years" or some shit.

It is amazing how cheap you can find baby clothes at some second hand stores. I say some because some of them are still not cheap. You can get many little outfits etc for $20. At first the wife was not too on board with second hand. But once she stopped working and we lost 45% of our income she saw the light.

I will join you Jim as of course is tradition for old guy's who enjoy curvy roads. Also: Glad to see Jacob up and running, a new year and a new bike.

For the sammich eaters...

Can I get bumped back to novice so I look like a hero? I'm not going for big fish in a small pond, I'm going for whale in a bathtub here! Looking forward to this year. Sounds like the group running the show is putting in a lot of effort.

I avoid all "cheese food". Won't buy it. Prefer real cheese. But honestly, Krogers brand cheese is not very good. Not something that I would normally buy. But not surprised at the change, it's slowly getting harder to find real cheese and not cheese food. I would guess that a lot more money is profited from the sale of cheese food.

Glad i dont have to worry about that anymore. Best 750$ i ever spent.

You guys that are riding now- Wash your bikes thoroughly (unless you don't give a shit) There's too much salt on the roads up here to ride for me even though the temperatures are ok. Salt devours aluminum.

^This. Shot it and hated it. The trigger pull is a mile long and I found myself jerking every shot.

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will try to make it!

About to head out to see about getting my first tattoo done. I have some ideas in mind, we'll see what the artist comes up with!