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TOM-CAT
10-05-2009, 11:32 PM
Well the days are getting shorter, the skies are getting darker, and the pavement is getting wetter. Yes we are almost into the "off season."

Sure, some of you 'real' motorcyclists will continue to ride. That is fine, but I am not a 'real' motorcyclist, and never claim to be. So in my "off season" I have to find other things to occupy my attention until the warm weather makes its return next year. And I am willing to bet there are some like minded people on this board. :thumbup:

That is why I would like to take this opportunity to invite anyone to share their hobbies and activities that they enjoy, in this the "off season."

I hope that members will use this thread, or a new thread if they choose, to post up about activities that other members can participate in.

In years past, we have had group ice skating, rollerblading, rock climbing, bowling, and other such activities. (I should probably pull up one of the old threads, but I am too lazy to find it right now. :tongue: )

You may now return to your regularly scheduled riding threads, until the "off season" officially starts in earnest. :ride:
Stacya_250
10-06-2009, 05:16 AM
Yes Tom you have a good point! Yes there are more fair weather riders than some of us that ride all year. So as to add to Tom's post bowling after an early bike nite would be cool. For thos of us we can ride to Papa's around 6 eat then bowling at 7 that way the nonriders can just meet at the bowling aly at 7?
ZX-14
10-06-2009, 10:39 AM
Skiing!
TOM-CAT
10-06-2009, 11:14 AM
Skiing!

Snowboarding for me, but I would like to cut back on the number of concussions from last year. :tongue:
Xusia
10-06-2009, 10:43 PM
Skiing!

A-MEN, brother! I was hoping to make at least one day with Nathan. Maybe we could all go... :D
ZX-14
10-06-2009, 11:13 PM
:rad:Brian, let's work it out. My kids are into skiing and snowboarding. My wife and I have only skied but I cannot think that boarding is too difficult to somone whose surfs and skateboards. We plan, even though are financial situation sucks, to ski a handful of times at Willamete Pass. Let's coordinate!
nvoelsch
10-06-2009, 11:48 PM
Gotta find studded tires for my bike then!
wesleyw
10-07-2009, 12:02 AM
I sooooo wanna try snowboarding. I only went once and even though it was pretty short lived since a bunch of us were sharing one snowboard, I had a blast... I'd be down for bowling or skating or something as well...
tlrmike99
10-07-2009, 12:09 AM
Well, politically correct or not, starting next weekend thru the end of January I will be killing ducks and geese, so if anyone wants to do that, give me a shout!:rad:
nvoelsch
10-07-2009, 07:06 AM
Well, politically correct or not, starting next weekend thru the end of January I will be killing ducks and geese, so if anyone wants to do that, give me a shout!:rad:

(raises hand) Me Me me! :drool: My October is full though: deer next weekend (with ducks a possibility), then opening goose season in Prineville the following weekend, then killing geese in Harney county the weekend after that...
MTS620
10-07-2009, 10:45 AM
Gotta find studded tires for my bike then!

Like these?
http://www.ori.org/%7Emwhite/smallpics/studded.jpg

Or more like these?
http://www.ori.org/%7Emwhite/smallpics/spikes.jpg

I think ice racing would be blast. They do in Mini-soda.
ZX-14
10-07-2009, 10:56 AM
I'd ride that Ducati!
TOM-CAT
10-07-2009, 11:08 AM
Well, politically correct or not, starting next weekend thru the end of January I will be killing ducks and geese, so if anyone wants to do that, give me a shout!:rad:

Could I use my Mossberg? :smilewink

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/coldfusion167/mossberg_88_01_sm.jpg
FJMam
10-07-2009, 12:25 PM
Dang! Sounds like some good eating is going to happen! Anyone have Bear sausage? I'd pay! Venison, Elk?

Remember there is always the "Hookie Bus" out of Berg's. Unless they don't do 'em anymore??? They do the driving and you rest and relax and have fun!
roadrunner
10-07-2009, 01:57 PM
hookie bus???
ZX-14
10-07-2009, 05:02 PM
Guns, studded tires on bikes, skiing and snowboarding and feasting on the bountiful harvest and freshly killed game... Just need a cabin out in the woods with snow covered trees a roaring fire and our tankards full...:drool:
ZX-14
10-07-2009, 05:09 PM
hookie bus???

Sounds good Jennifer!
nvoelsch
10-07-2009, 06:48 PM
Guns, studded tires on bikes, skiing and snowboarding and feasting on the bountiful harvest and freshly killed game... Just need a cabin out in the woods with snow covered trees a roaring fire and our tankards full...:drool:

Have cabin in woods on the coast and fire pit, not likely to have any snow though...

I gotta get my motorcycle parking area finished. Pisses me off that I have multiple weekends of hunting in my way.
Stacya_250
10-07-2009, 09:06 PM
OMG what comes to mind is Elmer Fud hunting Daffy Duck...lmao
tlrmike99
10-07-2009, 10:04 PM
Here is the last hunt of last season. It's a little wooded pond my buddy has permission to hunt. It's really the closest thing to what I would imagine a timber hunt in the south would be like. we bump them off first thing in the AM that they trickle back in all morning... mainly wood ducks and mallards... we just got lucky getting all drakes!

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii4/tlrmike99/TimberholeLimits.jpg
Xusia
10-07-2009, 11:21 PM
:rad:Brian, let's work it out. My kids are into skiing and snowboarding. My wife and I have only skied but I cannot think that boarding is too difficult to somone whose surfs and skateboards. We plan, even though are financial situation sucks, to ski a handful of times at Willamete Pass. Let's coordinate!

Sounds good. My 12 year old boards and isn't too bad. I'll send you a PM.

I sooooo wanna try snowboarding. I only went once and even though it was pretty short lived since a bunch of us were sharing one snowboard, I had a blast... I'd be down for bowling or skating or something as well...

I do bowling and skating as well. Between the 2, I prefer skating - burns more calories and has a slightly higher risk factor. LOL
wesleyw
10-07-2009, 11:25 PM
haha true. Skating is fun, haven't been in about 10 years now though. :(
ZX-14
10-08-2009, 06:56 AM
Sounds good. My 12 year old boards and isn't too bad. I'll send you a PM.



I do bowling and skating as well. Between the 2, I prefer skating - burns more calories and has a slightly higher risk factor. LOL

I agree, I need to stay active and bowling is just a rainy day excuse to get my 2 boys out and for me to wash down some Sierra Nevadas. At least when I mention skating, My wife wants to come too. It sucks not spending more time with her. We can skate some time and I'm not great, but it will be good exercise.
Stacya_250
11-17-2009, 08:01 PM
I seen talk about skiing? I have not done in years and only been a few time so some one needs to bring there vid to get all the epic crashes. LOL
nvoelsch
11-17-2009, 11:28 PM
Been too busy with hunting for skiing to happen. However, the snow is in the air so it's almost time to put some wax on the skiis.....

The results are in from my hunting though:

Beer battered deep-fried widgeon: Fair
Teryaki Goose Jerky: Good
Smoked Teryaki Goose Jerky: Excellent
Goose Stew: OHMYGODEXCELLENTMAKEYOURMOUTHWATERFEEDMEMORENOW!

Elk and deer will have to wait until next year. Oh well!
ZX-14
11-18-2009, 08:40 PM
(raises hand) Me Me me! :drool: My October is full though: deer next weekend (with ducks a possibility), then opening goose season in Prineville the following weekend, then killing geese in Harney county the weekend after that...

Gander Goulash, sounds like an epicurean delight.:bowtie-gu
nvoelsch
11-18-2009, 11:46 PM
Gander Goulash, sounds like an epicurean delight.:bowtie-gu

Those words are too big for me. Dang it man, now I have to get out my dictionary just to make sure you ain't calling me names.