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On 9/12/2024 at 6:04 PM, Tonik said:

Another tip. The Neon Sign museum is awesome.

I have that on my list for my one day of solo adventuring but haven't looked to see if it's indoors or outdoors cause it's going to be 100* and I don't believe in the dry heat BS after spending 3 days in 115* Arizona 

5 hours ago, TimTheAzn said:

I didn't know you partook. 

the height of my 2-wheel years only rarely because of my job. I got popped once on a random and then had to duck a second one (both after the Gap trips) so I quit completely. But then my job changed, Michigan went rec and realized the health benefits I was realizing so picked up my med card and haven't looked back since.

Well except the last 2 weeks because I am unexpectedly and abruptly in the job market again 

1 hour ago, Tonik said:

No, there is a law against them being close to casinos.

Uber to Planet 13, it isn't far from the Bellagio. It's huge and cool as hell. It's like a Walmart for weed.

And that is the kind of intel I needed. Thanks! That is officially on the list then. 

15 hours ago, Tonik said:

Oh, and budget high for food. It isn't like the old days where you could eat and drink for next to nothing.

That is thankfully one thing I don't have to worry about. My buddy has MGM's top status so the suite at the Bellagio and meals end up getting comp'd

Are there dispensaries on the strip? I only did a quick browse and didn't see anything real close to the Bellagio but I did find delivery and that will work but I like checking other states dispensaries out. 

Hell yes, thank you sir! I've only been to Vegas once and it was for work and on the strip for about 4 hours one night. This time I'll be there for 3 nights for the Browns game with friends so looking to maximize my time. 

Tonik - I'm headed to Vegas at the end of September for an early 40th bday celebration and assuming I'm employed again by then, I really want to treat myself to a supercar experience. Is the place just called EXOTICS RACING?

Also would take suggestions for other stuff to do/see/eat/drink but I'd imagine we'll stick to MGM properties since we basically get everything comp'd because of my buddy's status.

LBTS GLWS

Man have I missed a lot, Pauly owning a BMW and a Goldwing. Where the hell did time go?!?! 

Love the classic kawi color scheme. Great choice!

I'm a music guy but everyone that's coming over will be welcomed to the eclipse by Dave Chapelle's Rick James character

I'm just glad I opened this up to pictures of a vehicle and it wasn't a new testicle like I was fearing

It's unlikely because life has gotten crazy with a newborn again BUT watching just in case I can make a short appearance. Somehow I miss some of you assholes 

damn there are some names on there I totally forgot about and this was a couple years before I even started coming around

now that's my kinda trip, looks like a blast!

On 5/18/2023 at 2:54 PM, Tonik said:

Jesus does that place suck.

A good friend of mine's husband own a bomb BBQ joint like 15 mins NE of downtown Cinci. He loves BBQ and frequenting every joint he can to get ideas, inspiration, etc. and I've never really heard him have a negative thing to say until I asked him about that one. Thankfully he steered me away because ever since I've not heard good things. 

contractors are annoying these days. I went with stamped concrete instead of pavers because of cost and durability and still looks like pavers. 

I only regret letting my wife talk me in to a textured stamp that collects water and dirt in spots

On 5/5/2023 at 9:44 PM, Tonik said:

Went across the street to a highly rated BBQ place. It was terrible.

Was Lucius wasn't it?

I voted 2 but 1 would be it with a less dopey looking dragon

All I know is I rode this route (or one very close to it) for the first time in 2010 with @Pauly and I don't recall Tonik being around back then or at the very least as active as now. 

Shit I think I have the same TV as my main one in my basement but from 2012 

On 12/25/2022 at 12:08 PM, Pauly said:

Large group rides are overrated, but I definently enjoy rolling with the usual suspects that I know and trust. Crashing is never off the table, but it can be mitigated with competent riders. 

A failure I see more than anything is a lack of understanding between new riders and veteran riders on what constitutes a ride. While I firmly stake my flag in the soil of "personal accountability", some folks get in over their heads. The difference between riding a bike to work every day and riding a bike in the twisties is massive. It is not the same thing in the slightest to the average rider. 

I have a friend that has been riding for decades, but he commutes. When we hit the mountains he can't begin to stay on pace with the rest of us. He just doesn't have that skillset because it isn't how he rides. He can pilot a bike, but he has to do it at his own pace. Luckily, he's mature enough to recognize this and doesn't try to keep up. That plays a major role.. personal accountability and leaving ego at the house. 

This rings so true. I was almost always the least talented rider on any group ride with you guys and managed to stay in one piece because of it. I can really only think of two moments that I was truly on the edge of being over my head and luckily managed to recover both 

My quality of work deteriorates as I get further in to painting so I've always done the trim first because I have more patience then the walls 

On 8/9/2022 at 6:56 PM, Pauly said:

So? Honda still sucks. 

don't miss working on my VFR do ya? 🤣

Looking fantastic and love your game plan with the whole thing.

If you like this electrician, can you give me their contact info because I need to find one to wire up my bbq shack once this pavilion is up

Don't get the plastic tiles. I have an unknown brand in my garage the PO put in and they suck. I haven't taken them out yet because I'm afraid to see what hellscape is underneath and all my $ are getting sunk in to this BBQ shack patio project to deal with it

Get the vinyl flooring stuff

I'm eagerly following this one. Going to be a fun journey