Winter "bike" nights

[Summer4ever]

So I've become bored with sitting around on pretty much all Friday nights by myself, watching movies and waiting for Ticker to get to Eugene. A few years ago we extended bike nights through December and did all kinds of fun stuff (bowling, ice skating, rock gym, mini golf, roller skating, shooting :clapping: ... we never did make it to shoot pool tho:wow8: ). Due to my crazy hours it is really hard for me to stay up late on Thursday nights:pooped:, but I was wondering if people would be at all interested in doing some stuff on Friday evenings/nights? I know financial times are tough, but I'm thinking we could come up with some fun and cheap stuff... Midnight frisbee? Urban hiking? Rollerblading the parking garages :smilewink (til ya get caught) Tasting weird foods for fun?... Just throwing out some crazy ideas. Post up with some other fun ideas we could do if you're interested. :yes:

:freak

[Summer4ever]

Pumkin carving?! I haven't done one yet... :sunny

[Angel]

I can do Friday nights, however im way out in Oregon City so I would have to know at least a day in advance, worse case morning of!

Pumpkin carving would have to happen fairly soon I guess.. Did you want to shoot for a date to do that? Let me know :bounce:

[NinjaChick]

Hey Karen, that sounds fun. Id come up there for that! :)

[willcbr600rr]

Putters is kinda fun. Maybe a gathering for dinner?? I would rather do something on Fridays also

[Rex Raider]

a get to gather sounds good. punk carving, i could get into that. :yes:

[Alex9101]

Friday evenings sound great to me! I would be up for anything! :thumbup::rad:

[Summer4ever]

If anyone wants to do pumkin carving, we could do it at my place tomorrow night... unless someone wants to do it at their place... I'm open to that too. I just brought home two pumkins today. Cash and Carry off Bertleson has them for $2.88 each:wow8: ! I even bought some real woodcarving tools for the job.

Putters would be awesome sometime too! :clapping:

Dinner is always good! I'm not a picky eater, I'm usually up for just about anything....anyone like sushi by any chance? I've been craving it and its been months since I've been. :lets-eat:

[poisonivyR1]

Rollerbalding/skating parking garages sounds fun
kinda like the old days
lets do it

[Angel]

Rollerbalding/skating parking garages sounds fun
kinda like the old days
lets do itblading the garages would be rad, havent done that in years! I wonder if I ever remember how to stop :idunno: Either way, that sounds great to me!! Also, I wanted to learn to skateboard/long board... We have any boarders around here??? Better yet.. Any boarders who are willing to teach me!? Let me know!:victory-s

[TOM-CAT]

I was thinking about going to the indoor rock gym across from REI tonight, but didn't make it. So thinking about going tomorrow after work (around 5:30 or so), if I am not too tired. :idunno:

[ryan6055]

Friday night gigs do sound like fun, Thursday night bike night is getting really bad, was only 4 of us tonight. Im down for most anything Friday nights except roller blading. Was a skater in high school cant cross over :P Also the later the better i generally dont get off until after 8pm or post up when and where and i will arrive fashionabley late.

[Summer4ever]

Rollerbalding/skating parking garages sounds fun

kinda like the old days

lets do itI'm game! :yes:


blading the garages would be rad, havent done that in years! I wonder if I ever remember how to stop

I'd love to try to longboard sometime too. I wonder if you can rent them somewhere? That would be fun!!:freak



I was thinking about going to the indoor rock gym across from REI tonight, but didn't make it. So thinking about going tomorrow after work (around 5:30 or so), if I am not too tired. FPRIVATE "TYPE=PICT;ALT="


Sounds like pumpkin carving is a no go tonight...not a whole lot of interest I guess... at least I won't have to clean my house today :smilewink

I'm up for the rock gym if you are still going Tom. :thumbup: (I'm not doing any of that speed climbing like on that video though... :sticking- :laughing: )

[TOM-CAT]

I'm up for the rock gym if you are still going Tom. :thumbup: (I'm not doing any of that speed climbing like on that video though... :sticking- :laughing: )Karen, hope you can make it out. :victory-s

I got my gear with me, so I will head to the rock gym after work. Should be there around 5:30ish. :bounce: It has been a looooonnnnnng time since I last climbed, so I doubt I will be bringing my 'A' game. :pooped:

[TAT2D'sMistress]

Sounds like pumpkin carving is a no go tonight...not a whole lot of interest I guess... at least I won't have to clean my house today :smilewink


I think it's safer if I skip pumpkin carving this year, I look a bit too much like a pumpkin these days!

[TOM-CAT]

I think it's safer if I skip pumpkin carving this year, I look a bit too much like a pumpkin these days!:laughing: That could be a good costume. :thumbup:

[blackjack]

these Friday gettogethers sounds like fun, I talked to Ben yesterday and he mentioned it, count me in, see you soon, Jack:D

[Angel]

So anyone shooting for something this coming friday? 10-24

Let me know so I can plan on being there =) Even if its a small get together! I should be in town visiting a few people so let me know I would like to meet more of you :yes:

[Summer4ever]

So anyone shooting for something this coming friday? 10-24

Let me know so I can plan on being there =) Even if its a small get together! I should be in town visiting a few people so let me know I would like to meet more of you :yes:
Nothing specific planned so far that I know of, but I'm game. :yes:

What should we do this week?

I have the "Twist Of The Wrist DVD"... informative, but also good for a few laughs if we want to do a video night one of these fridays. Maybe we could pair it with a motorcycle movie or something...

just throwing out some more ideas. :rad:

[Rex Raider]

a friday night for the winter blues, i like it. :yes: :yes: :yes:

sport bar, host a movie, put put, BBQ, :drool: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[FJMam]

There you go....................Blues, must be some joints playing good blues music on Fridays!

[Summer4ever]

There you go....................Blues, must be some joints playing good blues music on Fridays!
That would be fun! I haven't been out to watch any kind of music for years. Great idea. :clapping:

[Angel]

So I will be out that way friday night but not till about 8 or 9. Perhaps I will get off work a little early. Lets set something up shall we?

Looks as if people might be interested in a little club or music place. Throw some ideas out maybe and we can all decide on one? Let me know I want to see you guys. PM me for # if you want to chat and make solid plans as well!!

[Rex Raider]

:yes:


The Astoria Specter, Right Left Grand—9; $5
AXE & FIDDLE Disco Organica—8:30; Funk, $5
THE CITY DJ Simy—10; Top 40, hip hop, blues, $2-$5
cozmic pizza UKEtoberfest: Craig Chee & Some Guys, Brook Adams & Swingin’ Marmalukeys, Jay Seeley*7:30; $7
davis’ Skip Jones & Eugene City Blues Review—9:45; n/c
DIABLO’S DJ Supa J—10; $5
DOWNTOWN LOUNGE Cappadonna (of Wu-Tang Clan), Marv Ellis—9; Hip hop, $15
earl’s juke joint Tony Rae & Common Ground—9; Jazzy blues, Latin
EUGENE CITY BREWERY Mr. Bill’s Trivia Show—8; n/c
Goodfellas Little Metal Devil Productions—10
happy hours The Alliance Party Band—9; Blues, n/c
jazz station The GBS Trio—8; Latin jazz, $5
JO FEDERIGO’S Hashem Assadullahi Quartet—9:30; $5
JOGGER’S Club Motion w/DJ Ty—9:30; Hip hop, R&B & more
koho bistro/azul Olem Alves Duo—9; Jazz, blues, funk, n/c
LAVELLES Skip Jones & Gus Russell—6; Blues piano, n/c
luckey’s Sid & Fancy, My Life in Black & White, International Espionage—10; Spy rock, $5
MAC’S at the Vet’s Club Brian Chivalier, Skip Jones & Janie Smith—9:30; Zydeco-boogie, $3
Oak st. speakeasy Parade of Storms, Attitude Problem, Volcano Sacrifice—9; Metal, rock, n/c
overtime grill Placebo Effect—8:30; Psychedelic jam rock, n/c
ROCK ‘N’ RODEO DJ Diamond G & Rob Reynolds—9; $3
SAM BOND’S Alder Street All-Stars—9:30; Acoustic, $5
SPIRITS Greg Glass Project—9; Rock, n/c
supreme bean Justin Scott King—6; Acoustic, n/c
VET’S CLUB ballroom DJ Jose Cruz—10; Salsa, $5
Wandering goat Muddy Rose and the Pricks—9; Acoustic, 21+, n/c
WOW hall Junior Reid, Indubious, Mountain Lion Hi-Fi—9; Reggae, $25
yukon jack’s Go-2-11—9; Rock, n/c

[Angel]

Holy cow rex lol.... Uhm.. so anyone have a place that catches their eye or should we just throw a dart at that list rex just gave us hehe :laughing:

THNX REX!!!

[poisonivyR1]

i could do some blues or a motorcycle vid or 2
?????

[ryan6055]

The trivia night is alot of fun :) Bring out your inner nerd i used to go there alot last year. Good beer too its the Rogue outlet and of course its right downtown so those that want to drink their fill after words just have to walk a couple blocks for 10 different bars. If i can make it, thats my pick :)

[superhawk ben]

I know the Oak St. Speakeasy is a cool place. It's underground so it gives you that speakeasy feel.:cool:
But I do see that Metal is on the menu.:rad:

[Rex Raider]

as long as its got music and a pool table im in.
trivia sounds good too.

[Rex Raider]

as long as its got music and a pool table im in.
trivia sounds good too. i can also provide us with transport (van seats 10)to and from, for those who like to PaRtAy.

[Angel]

Not sure if anyone is interested but I have the adrenalin crew DVDs. Those are kinda fun to watch.

[Summer4ever]

The trivia night is alot of fun :) Bring out your inner nerd i used to go there alot last year. Good beer too its the Rogue outlet and of course its right downtown so those that want to drink their fill after words just have to walk a couple blocks for 10 different bars. If i can make it, thats my pick :)We've done that at the Rogue in Newport. It's pretty fun! Plus you get to make up crazy names for your team. :yes:

[Summer4ever]

I know the Oak St. Speakeasy is a cool place. It's underground so it gives you that speakeasy feel.:cool:
But I do see that Metal is on the menu.:rad:
Metal is ALWAYS on my menu! :rad:

What is a speakeasy? Is that one of those places that they snap their fingers instead of clapping to be more "hip"? :smilewink

[Rex Raider]

we can check out the tabs one at a time :yes: we got all winter

never been to the speak easy on oak st.
do they still snap thair fingers, thot that was just hollywood :thinking:
can ya dig it :yes:

[tlrmike99]

What is a speakeasy? Is that one of those places that they snap their fingers instead of clapping to be more "hip"? :smilewink
NO silly, a Speakeasy was an underground bar where they went to drink during prohibition....back in the 20's! That sounds like fun... I might even come up for that.... Could we do this one after Nov. 1, as I would have Fri-Sun off then, easier to get there on time with no work...

[ryan6055]

Speak easy is pretty cool alot of local bands play there i have been 5 or 6 times, and one of the bartenders is a total hotty :hitit:

[Angel]

So speak easy friday night???

[superhawk ben]

NO silly, a Speakeasy was an underground bar where they went to drink during prohibition....back in the 20's! That sounds like fun... I might even come up for that.... Could we do this one after Nov. 1, as I would have Fri-Sun off then, easier to get there on time with no work...Thanx Mike. :clapping: It is a cool place small but fun. No pool tables.:pooped: Mybe we should do this one a little later on so Mike can make it up.:thumbup:

[Rex Raider]

we could do Eugene brewery for trivia night and the speak easy when mike can make it. :yes:

[Summer4ever]

It looks like I'll be heading to the coast early Sat. morning to work on the dirt bikes... not sure if I will be able to make it out late this Fri night. I'll probably be in bed not to long after the trivia starts... sad, I know. The trivia is fun though, we should definitely do that sometime soon!

[Rex Raider]

hello, anyone out thair :sleep:
:yes:

[NinjaChick]

Ok geez, I havent posted in a while... I need to get outta town, anyone doing anything super fun on Halloween? :D

[TOM-CAT]

I was out of town last weekend, visiting with a member of our ESB extended family :ride: :yes: (pictures to come...). So now that I am back, lets plan to do something this Friday! Anyone down for some Urban Hiking, or parking garage rollerblading(fruit-booting) / sk8boarding? Weather should be fair to decent, so why not enjoy it. :victory-s

If interested post up.
If you have other suggestions for fun activities, post them. But lets wait for the really bad weather before we start planning any indoor activites. I would like to keep all of us as physically active as possible during the "off season." That way everyone will be all the more ready when next season rolls around. :rad:

[Summer4ever]

I would normally be into it! ...except I'm taking my old dog on an adventure this weekend. Not sure where we'll end up, but he's 13 1/2 and starting to go downhill fast, so I decided to pack him up in the van for one last road trip (besides to the vet every week!) and spend some quality time with him. AND its supposed to be great weather this weekend so I won't have to worry about driving thru snow!
:sunny

[TOM-CAT]

I would normally be into it! ...except I'm taking my old dog on an adventure this weekend. Not sure where we'll end up, but he's 13 1/2 and starting to go downhill fast, so I decided to pack him up in the van for one last road trip (besides to the vet every week!) and spend some quality time with him. AND its supposed to be great weather this weekend so I won't have to worry about driving thru snow!
:sunnyKaren,
I wish you and Gunner(sp?) the best on your adventure. Be sure to take some good pictures, if you get a chance. :bounce:

[superhawk ben]

I would normally be into it! ...except I'm taking my old dog on an adventure this weekend. Not sure where we'll end up, but he's 13 1/2 and starting to go downhill fast, so I decided to pack him up in the van for one last road trip (besides to the vet every week!) and spend some quality time with him. AND its supposed to be great weather this weekend so I won't have to worry about driving thru snow!
:sunnyDose Ticker know you call him an old dog.......LOL:yes:

I might go down to bike polo tonight. But the next friday or two are booked up for me. Blues Traveler next fri. and geting the last of the yard cleaned up.:sleep:

[roadrunner]

awesome pillow karen!!! my chihuahuas and dachshunds give my neck fits!!

[TOM-CAT]

Climbing at the Crux rock gym tomorrow around 6pm, any takers? http://eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/bounce.gifhttp://eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/victory-sign.gif

[TOM-CAT]

Climbing at the Crux rock gym tomorrow around 6pm, any takers? http://eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/bounce.gifhttp://eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/victory-sign.gif
No one has posted up about this, and I am pretty haggered today. So I think I'll have to save the rock climbing for another day.

[roadrunner]

whats got you so haggard??

[Summer4ever]

I didn't see your post til today Tom... I hope we can climb again one of these weekends... I still want to do the columns again.

I've got to take a math placement test on Monday... ugh... Not my best subject. Unfortunately I'll be studying math all weekend :mecry: In between buying a new car. :yell:

[TOM-CAT]

whats got you so haggard??Got 4 hours of sleep, then had to work, which included going up to Salem for a discussion forum. My coworker who was scheduled to drive was sick and bailed, and got the times a little screwed up. So I had to work threw my lunch break. I have a heightened metabolism, and when I don't get to eat, my body gets mad at me. :nutkick

[TOM-CAT]

I didn't see your post til today Tom... I hope we can climb again one of these weekends... I still want to do the columns again.

I've got to take a math placement test on Monday... ugh... Not my best subject. Unfortunately I'll be studying math all weekend :mecry: In between buying a new car. :yell:I suggested climbing yesterday, cause I am going up to Ptown this weekend. My buddy is moving back to Thailand. So I am trying to kick it with him, before he leaves. I think I will be going back up to Ptown next weekend, as well. But after that my weekends are free again. I would love to take a stab at the columns. :bounce:

:thinking: What's wrong with the Lexus? Or is the question, what's not wrong with it. Hope you get a sweet ride. :yes: Remember dealerships are HURTING for sales! So you have a huge amount of leverage to get a good price.

(Start of rant....)

Suggestion 1:

Not to be a sexist a$$ hat, but you might want to bring Ticker into this. Not because he is any better at negotiating than you, but because he is an impartial third party. Dealers hate to deal with someone who is not emotionally involved in the purchase. When push comes to shove, over price, Ticker can be your immovable object. The dealer will plead with you, but they can't really use the emotional hooks on someone who won't be owning or driving the vehicle. Unless you are very comfortable 'working' a deal, I would suggest this to anyone buying a vehicle from a dealer or private party.

Suggestion 2:

Not to get into the nitty-gritty too much, but you should take some time to work a deal (if you have time.) Give the dealer a low-ball or just under what you are willing to pay (that leaves wiggle room for them to get you to give a little, so they can give a lot!). They will most likely not go for it. So that is when you LEAVE! (Leaving is a powerful tool to use) But not before they get your name and phone number "just in case they can work something out." They will most likely call you back the next day. Hold your ground. Explain how, "that is the only price you have to work with."

Suggestion 2: (subsection A :nerd: :laughing: )

Can't stress enough: always be willing to leave. And you should leave. You should not buy a vehicle the first day you go and see it. Take time to make a good logical decision, and work out the best deal. It's never good enough until you are absolutely happy.

:2cents:

(Instead of simple posts, I always seem to end up writing entire books on the silliest things. :redface: )

P.S. Good luck on the math test. :thumbup:

[roadrunner]

note to self....take tom when its time to purchase a vehicle
addendum to note....bring snacks

[ulysses_IV]

i love living in a city where the sun always shines. and the cold temp in the middle of the day are 65. then i think of ESB family up in eugene and wish that you guys were here to hang. haven't found any family yet down here. and doesn't look like ill be coming home for christmas:sad:. hope all is going well up north, cant wait to come home (whenever that is).

[TOM-CAT]

note to self....take tom when its time to purchase a vehicle
addendum to note....bring snacks:lol:

[roadrunner]

i love living in a city where the sun always shines. and the cold temp in the middle of the day are 65.


wait till february when it hits 100. or in april when its 110.. i had to go to phx for a wedding and it was a run of days at 115+. i thought i was gonna die. it was then when i knew why everyone on the roads drove like crazies and were so irritated.... id be pissed off too if it were that hot all along. and not to worry, we are riging our asses off here in the wonderful 40s!!! ;) hows school?

[TOM-CAT]

Ok, so I was wrong. My friend is leaving this Thursday. So I am planning to stay local this weekend. With that said, lets try this again...

Climbing at the Crux rock gym, friday evening (probably around 6pm), any takers? http://eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/bounce.gif

[dansrc51]

I'm there about three times a week. How is it I haven't seen you yet? must just miss each other. I'll be there probably Sunday after work. I usually go Mon or Tues, and Wed. and once on the weekend. week days about 4:30 ish

[TOM-CAT]

You go three times a week, I go like three times a year. :laughing:

I am not a regular by any means. I bought some shoes on sale at REI about a month ago to motivate me to get out to the Crux more, but still find myself a bit busy with other stuff. :idunno: To many hobbies, too little time. :smilewink

P.S. If it snows this weekend, I am totally rocking the snowboard at the cemetery by my house. :rad:

[BALSITIS600RR]

wheres crux and how much is it. i didnt know eugene had an indoor climbing wall. i used to rock climb in california:yes:

[dansrc51]

whoops, sorry. I didn't see your post. Crux is near REI over off of 3rd ave. near the park. Come climb with us!