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Old 13 May 2009
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California HU Travellers Meeting

It's on!

Special guest Ted Simon

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http://www.HorizonsUnlimited.com/meetings/California2009.php

As it's a new event, we're looking for Presenters of any and all Motorcycle Travel related subjects, from medical to border crossings to gps to riding tips. Please let me know if you would like to put on a presentation on your travels or a Technical Clinic for us!

See you there!

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Lost Coast

pretty cool. A highly appropriate location for an HU meeting.
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I'll be there. Can't wait!
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Umm, a silly question, but when is this one on?

I have seen no dates but I may well be in the area after Alaska later on.

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Everything is posted on the page in the link above in the first post.

Date is September 24-27, 2009

TravellingStrom, why not plan on doing a slide show for us at the meeting since you're on a trip?!

see you there!

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I'll be there too. Great location and I'm looking forward meeting everyone and putting names and faces together.
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In unless I get side tracked along the way up north somewhere.
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"Coach" Ramey will be there!

He'll talk about the "why's" of off-road riding - why this works and that doesn't - great stuff from the master, not to be missed. Unless of course you don't want to be a better, more knowledgeable rider...

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HU Cali

Thanks to the HU Cali organizer - Stephan Leblanc (and Grant) for persisting with the development and planning for this. It's got some great elements for me -
  • The 'Lost Coast' - never been but always wanted to go
  • Ted Simon - will have to reread the books over the next month
  • September - when everyone else is 'back at work' and travel is quieter
  • Opportunity for three or four 'late season' weeks on the backroads getting there and back.
My cheque's in the mail.

Looking forward to a great meeting!!

Thanks again to Stephan for setting this up with Grant!

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Can people in the area print and hand out a poster of the meeting? it is here http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/posters/California2009poster.pdf

I am looking to get the CA. meetings off with a good start for that we need people to come. The more the better 300 or so for a first meeting is grate. Any ads in local papers or magazines will help as well.

I also may need some one to get some . I will be riding in and have no way to get it to the meeting.

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Dropped off a couple posters on photo glossy paper in eye popping color with Issa at Santa Cruz BMW today.
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Tanks!! Getting the word out helps a ton and will make the meeting a success.
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Not that I need another excuse to swing by the local bike shops, but these flyers gave me an excuse to hit up some East Bay dealerships.

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GRATE! this will go a long way in getting the word out and make the meeting a success.
A big thank you to all that help
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Excellent, I'm looking forward to the meet. Are there any gasoline sources closer than Fortuna? I know there's an above ground tank in Ferndale, but I've found it expensive and unreliable. Cheers.
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