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Title: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on December 21, 2011, 01:19:22 PM
Ok, we're gonna do it again.

Hans contacted the OtP team last week.  
He asked if were all interested in trying to put on another "Over the Pond"?
We all agreed (even Harry) and we RE-formed the Team.
   Hans is Boss (as usual),
  (Ted) I'm Chief Slave Laborer,
   Spencer is Banker,
   Harry is Sub Slave Laborer/Peon/Artist.

Hans layed out the basic plan...

Here it is..........
This one will be called Over the Pond XI (2012).   
   (Hans named it this "because" it will be the 11th time we've put on Over the Pond, and it will be the year 2012).
              Simple,,, huh??

The Traveler will be someone from North America.
  The Traveler will be going to Europe to ride with the GCE Folks in Italy.
      The trip will take place in approx August. (exact Date to be determined)

Are ya'll interested in helping us put on another Over the Pond????

We are going to need your help!!!!

We will officaially start the nomionations in January.
   Start thinking about who you want to nominate.
         (Hint/hint/hint) OtP Slave laborers are eligible to be nominated this year!!!!!

Pledges can start "now".
   I pledge to pick on Harry all year!

Whack, pop, poooooowwww,, pop, ping, floggity, flog, flog,, FLOGGGG
(Flog-O-Matic sounds)

Dratt!!!   Aw heck!  Ok, OK Hans,,,, "Otay"!!!!  I guess that I will also pledge $50.00

Watch for the official Over the Pond XI (2012) announcement in the Next Concourier.....

Ride safe, Ted  <evil grin>  OtP "Chief" Slave Laborer....
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COGnosticat0r on December 21, 2011, 02:11:22 PM
I will help out.

I proudly wear my flogomatic hat, shirt and drink from the coffee cup each morning  ;)

I wore my flogomatic hat to work the other day and a woman I work with asked me "WTH is that on your hat"   :D
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on December 21, 2011, 03:26:33 PM
I will help out.

I proudly wear my flogomatic hat, shirt and drink from the coffee cup each morning  ;)

I wore my flogomatic hat to work the other day and a woman I work with asked me "WTH is that on your hat"   :D

Thanks Jerry,
(until we officially start), I know what you can do to help.
 I'll put you down to be flogged in my place...   <evil grin>   ;D

Tell her that your hat shows the GREAT OtP Team at work!!!!!
 
Then tell her,,,, "The Rest of the Story"....

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COGnosticat0r on December 23, 2011, 09:03:42 AM
Thanks Jerry,
(until we officially start), I know what you can do to help.
 I'll put you down to be flogged in my place...   <evil grin>   ;D

Tell her that your hat shows the GREAT OtP Team at work!!!!!
 
Then tell her,,,, "The Rest of the Story"....

Ride safe, Ted

Thanks for the offer  ::)

I gave her the condensed version of the "Rest of the Story"   ;)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: Gie on December 27, 2011, 03:02:17 PM
I'll keep you  US guys informed about what happening here OTP in Europe . 
The GCE rally 2012 covers a great area (location Italy near the Swiss border). I'll be around also  ;D
I can also help with local planning according to  the wishes of the chosen one(s), look for local help etc...

Gie OTP X nanny







Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on December 28, 2011, 04:35:14 PM
Hello Gie. Great to hear from you.
Have you and Bernd rested up from this years Over the Pond Ride?

Sounds like you will be riding with the next OtP Traveler as he makes his ride.

GREAT!!!!

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: Gie on January 03, 2012, 01:34:09 PM
Hi Ted and all,

 It took me a long time to get back to normal. As all my vacations days went to OTP followed bij the GCE rally. I had a lot of work since and work only slowed down the last weeks.  So this is the advice for any OTP candididate: make sure you have a lot of energy and be prepared for a period without time for recuperation afterwards. But it's 1000 % worth it!  ;D :)
Bernd and me had no real problems after OTP, allthough I never rode that many miles in a month before (and maybe will never do it again). I hope to meet another OTPer this summer.
I also would like all of you to send some encouragement to Martha, Russell's (OTP IX) little girl as he names his wife. She is recovering in  hospital in Maryland, and hoping to be able to ride again with Russell.

Riding was not so safe today in Belgium , heavy windblasts  (60 miles/hour), had to stop three times when the bike was pushed to the side of the road. But I made it home, as usual  :)

Gie

Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on January 04, 2012, 07:32:29 AM
THanks for the update on Russell. I'll send him a note and check on his bride.
Rough riding today in Belguim!! arghhhhhhhhhhh
Most of us can only imagine riding in Belguim!!!!

Ya'll keep thinking about whom you want to nominate. The time to do so will be soon!

Ride safe, Ted    (OtP "CHIEF" Slave Laborer/Harry's Boss)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on January 26, 2012, 04:23:38 PM
OK,,,,, It is time to send in your Nominations for this Years Over the Pond.    8)

We are asking that you send  in names of COG Members that have worked to help COG.
    Not yer buddy Joe who (in turn) will nominate you..

This year, We particularly want you to think of Members that have put on COG Events, hold positions in COG, Worked on the Nationals, and/or were major workers on COG events.

Please send your Names to Hans immediately!!
hans-ove.gortz@telia.com

Send him a note titled "OtP X (2012) Nomination".

Then give him  the name and why you think that person is eligible to be a Nominee.

Here is how you do it:  

Title; "OtP X (2012) Nomination"

I would like to Nominate Ted Adcock  for this years Over the Pond.

I feel Ted is eligible because; he has put on Multiple COG events,
                                              worked at numerous COG Nationals,
                                              been "OtP's" Chief Slave Laborer for 10 years,
                                              has put up with Harry Martin (OtP Jr/Peon Slave Laborer) for 8 years,,,   
                                              has survived Hans Floggings for 10 years,,
                                              But, Most of all, I want to nominate Ted because he is a "really nice guy"....     

Signed,,, Ted Adcock (Mr Humble)

Ride safe, Ted  (hint, hint,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)

Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COG-528 on January 27, 2012, 07:15:47 AM
(http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/c029.gif) With qualifications like that how can anyone else compete for the nomination.  (http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/truce.gif)  I guess we will just have to elect Ted Adcock to be the OtP XI Traveler by acclamation.  (http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/clap.gif)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on January 27, 2012, 09:03:37 AM
Your correct. Ya should send me!!
  But, I've been known to lie about my qualifications!!!

Ted's theme song;
   Ohhh, It's hard to be humble when your perfect in ev-er-reee way.. 
            "I" cain't wait ta look in the mirror,,,,,   "I" get better lookin' each day!!!!   
                   Ya'll are welcome to sing along if'n ya want.....

But, Mebbe I'd better "X"plain somethin',,,
      "The" Over the Pond "Chief" Slave Laborer is NOT eligible....


Bottom line is: I can't/won't BEG you guys for money and be the guy that goes.... (Wouldn't be Cool, and (besides) others are FAR more qualified that I could ever be)

Many other Members are eligible... Send in their names!!!

"And",,  while yer at it,,,,, start sending your pledges to Hans.....    hans-ove.gortz@telia.com
   We need ta know how much muney we can expect to collect fer whomever wins!!

Here is how you do it:

Title; "OtP X (2012) Pledge"

I would like to PLEDGE $1000 (in honor of Ted Adcock) for this years Over the Pond.

I feel I need to do this because; he has put on Multiple COG events,
                                                    worked at numerous COG Nationals,
                                                    been "OtP's" Chief Slave Laborer for 10 years,
                                                    has put up with Harry Martin (OtP Jr/Peon Slave Laborer) for 8 years,,,   
                                                    has survived Hans Floggings for 10 years,,
                                              But, Most of all, I want to nominate Ted because he is a really "nice guy"....     

Signed,,, Harry Martin        <evil grin>    :rotflmao:

Ride safe, Ted     Over the Pond "Chief" Slave Laborer

Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on January 27, 2012, 09:09:06 AM
Just a reminder when it comes to pledging money to OtP XI you don't need to make your donation as a lump sum.  Do what I did last year and donate a comfortable amount for you each month.  When you do that for 4-6 months you have painlessly made a nice donation to support the Over the Pond program.  Just click on the image below to get started. 

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jEX9doWSQ7I/SUxe_z4rBXI/AAAAAAAAAAg/fEZIXKHBB10/S660/flog_header.png) (http://flogomatic.blogspot.com/)

That is a GREAT idea and It would be nice if you can do as Mike sed,
    but at this point, you don't "have" to send in yer money.

Right now,,,,, a simple pledge would help get the ball rolling....
Jest tell Hans what you plan to contribute....

See my instructions above...

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COG-528 on January 27, 2012, 09:16:06 AM
That is a GREAT idea and It would be nice if you can do as Mike sed,
    but at this point, you don't "have" to send in yer money.
But why wait to get started?  Start the new year off with good karma.  Start your monthly Over the Pond donation today.  Just click on the image below to get started. 

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jEX9doWSQ7I/SUxe_z4rBXI/AAAAAAAAAAg/fEZIXKHBB10/S660/flog_header.png) (http://flogomatic.blogspot.com/)

(http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/72.gif)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on January 27, 2012, 10:23:50 AM
Ok, OK,,,,, Ooooo-TAY!!!!!!!   :rotflmao:

I jest opened it and donated $25 (to see if Harry's poorly built site would work).
It did!    I are SHOCKED!!!! (and broke)

Side note; Harry, yer (^$#%^^%) site needs adjustment.     It still sez OtP VII...
                 Ya should be Flogged.   
                 Hans,, get him!!   :o

Wack, pop, pow,   whackity, whack, whack, WHAAAACCKKKK!!!!!!
(Ahhhh, I jest love ta hear Harry bein' Flogged...)


Ride safe, Ted


PS: In my previous note I stated that (for personal reasons) I choose not to be eligible as a nominee for this years Over the Pond.
      Hans (Great Leader, da BIG Poobaaa, His Majesty, King Tut, whatever,,) has made the Royal Decision that (beginning) this year
       the OtP Team Members
     "are" eligible.   
      (We agreed at the beginning that after 10 years the OtP team could be eligible)

      I REALLY hate to say this, but; This means that Harry Martin (OtP Jr/Peon Slave Laborer) "is" eligible. (and rightly so)
      So, One of you might want to nominate him (I DON'T cause he keeps getting me Flogged!!), but someone might??? 
     
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on January 29, 2012, 11:20:04 AM
Pingggggggggg..........

Did you read about OtP in the recent Concourier?
Read it, ya'll will get a bit of info on OtP...

How about the article, "Stressed on Arrival"??? (I happen ta know the Writer of that one. Great Guy).

Trying to keep OtP discussion going.
I can only brag about myself so much and then even I,,,,, gotta think of something else to stir discussion....

How about Harry? Do ya'll want to talk about Harry?
Jest let me know and I'll lead the insults.   :))


Now, back to the Nominatin'/pledgin'....

Send in your OtP Nominations ASAP.....

We are asking that you send  in names of COG Members that have worked to help COG.
    Not yer buddy Joe who (in turn) will nominate you..
We particularly want you to think of Members that have put on COG Events, held positions in COG, Worked on the Nationals, and/or were major workers on COG events and projects.

Please send your Names to Hans immediately!!
hans-ove.gortz@telia.com

Send him a note titled "OtP X (2012) Nomination".

Then give him  the name and why you think that person is eligible to be a Nominee.

"And",,  while yer at it,,,,, start sending your pledges to Hans.....    hans-ove.gortz@telia.com
   We need ta know how much muney we can expect to collect fer whomever wins!!

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on February 16, 2012, 11:21:22 AM
The Nominatiom period has ended and Hans is notifying the people that were Nominated to see if they accept the Nomination.
Soon the names that accepted will be posted.

After the Posting, please select and send the name of the person you want to win,,,  to Hans.    hans-ove.gortz@telia.com
We ask that people send in support notes to hans and to the discussions. The support note is a way for you (voter) to support your favorite and to tell everyone why that person deserves to win.

For Instance: I voted for Ted Adcock because:::
                                                    he has put on Multiple COG events,
                                                    worked at numerous COG Nationals,
                                                    been "OtP's" Chief Slave Laborer for 10 years,
                                                    has put up with Harry Martin (OtP Jr/Peon Slave Laborer) for 8 years,,,     
                                                    has survived Hans Floggings for 10 years,,
                                              But, Most of all, I voted for Ted because he is a really "nice guy"....    O:-)   

                                              Signed,,, Harry Martin       <evil grin>       :-*

Before (and after) you Vote and Support your favorite,,, please send a pledge note to Hans. hans-ove.gortz@telia.com

For instance:

Title; "OtP X (2012) Pledge"

I would like to PLEDGE $1000 (in honor of Ted Adcock)  for this years Over the Pond.

I feel I need to do this because; he has put on Multiple COG events,
                                                    worked at numerous COG Nationals,
                                                    been "OtP's" Chief Slave Laborer for 10 years,
                                                    has put up with Harry Martin (OtP Jr/Peon Slave Laborer) for 8 years,,,   
                                                    has survived Hans Floggings for 10 years,,
                                              But, Most of all, I want to Support OtP because Ted is a really "nice guy"....   O:-)   

                                              Signed,,, Harry Martin       <evil grin>   :-*  

Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COG-528 on February 16, 2012, 12:35:14 PM
Harry forgot to mention how handsome his candidate is. (http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/laugh.gif)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on February 16, 2012, 05:09:44 PM
Harry forgot to mention how handsome his candidate is. (http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/laugh.gif)

Aww that's ok,. (Ta tell you the truth, I really wrote it). Ya see, my job with OtP is to write notes to beg for pledges and keep OtP on the Forum.

I didn't mention the good looking part about myself,, because,,,, I didn't want to brag on myself.  ;D

Ya'll send those notes, pledges,support, votes, pledges,,,,,,, in!!!

Rid3e safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on February 19, 2012, 01:22:57 PM
Boss, we're waiting patiently to hear "who" the Nominee's are????
Still waiting.. Less PATIENTLY....
While I'm waiting..
hmmmm, Just had a thought. Please Flog Harry. Needs a good beatin'...

Still waitin'...........
 
Yooo hooooo,,,,, Boss, are you out there?????

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on February 21, 2012, 11:48:05 AM
Hey Boss, while yer waitin' to tell us who the Nominee's are,,, go over the the other Forum and check out Harry's note about you!.

Harry (and Mike) is being bad!!!!

Please Flog them severely!!!!!!

Ride safe, Ted

PS: Would you please get up offin' yer backside and tell us who the Nominee's is????
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COG-528 on February 23, 2012, 02:10:46 PM
Boss, we're waiting patiently to hear "who" the Nominee's are????
Still waiting.. Less PATIENTLY....
While I'm waiting..
hmmmm, Just had a thought. Please Flog Harry. Needs a good beatin'...

Still waitin'...........
 
Yooo hooooo,,,,, Boss, are you out there?????

Ride safe, Ted
The names of the five candidates have been posted to the COG email list.  You know the email list . . . it is the place those of us who are fond of old technology, like 17 year old motorcycles, like to hang out and communicate. 

I must say there is one candidate(http://bestsmileys.com/thumbs/3.gif) whom I'm sure will get my vote. ;D  But I will let the official OtP Chief Slave Laborer reveal who the candidates are to the voters.
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on February 24, 2012, 11:23:24 AM
From the Boss...

Hi all,

Well, since the namelist of the candidates came out today on the list -
here are the short rules in the voting.

Here are the five OTP traveler candidates (in alphabetical order):

 
Mika Aldea from Hawthorne, NJ
Darrell Anderson from Stevenson, WA
Chris Baum from Lincoln, NE
Harry Martin from Casper, WY
Brian Snowberg from Mahtomedi, MN 
 
How to vote:

1. All COGgers and GCEers can make one vote only. Memberspouses can also
make one vote.
That will be very difficult when You consider the candidates;-)
2. Non COGger and non GCEers can vote - if You first make a pledge ;-) to be
a member of COG!
3. Voting started today February 23rd and will end March 23rd.
4. Votes are e-mailed to me only - contact me off list
hans-ove.gortz@telia.com

Support notes accepted during the poll!

Hans in Sweden
OTP instigator

FRom Td


YA'll VOTE!!!! and send yer pledges to Hans!!

 
 
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: Harry on February 24, 2012, 04:55:48 PM
Just checking to see if Ted's working or goofing off. I've updated my sig to help grease the skids for OTP XI.
I think Ted is PAST DUE for a flogging.
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on February 24, 2012, 08:33:38 PM
Just checking to see if Ted's working or goofing off. I've updated my sig to help grease the skids for OTP XI.
I think Ted is PAST DUE for a flogging.

Now Harry, I promised to be nice to you while yer a candidate, But I may change my mind!!!!

Hans,,,, Sick him!!!!

To others...
We've now started another OtP Discussion (on both Forums) so that the candidates (even harry) can introduce themselves and beg for pledges.
Go ther for info on the lucky 5.......

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: COG-528 on March 15, 2012, 11:34:23 AM
(http://forum.cog-online.org/Smileys/FantasticSmileys/azn.gif)

Just thought the voters might enjoy some images of what life will be like for the Traveler this year.

(http://www.edelweissbike.com/img/cache/resized_dcb16df6eecda05bf60a427d8f05adc5.jpg)

(http://www.edelweissbike.com/img/cache/resized_8ae305fe9e9c024cc9ba6fd82a91c45e.jpg)

(http://www.edelweissbike.com/img/cache/resized_cc72311cf0ca646ff1deefb5111fdb60.jpg)

(http://www.edelweissbike.com/img/cache/resized_a79eed0a8e428e4ea2a26604a4290d5f.jpg)

It will be very important for the Traveler to pace himself so he can fully enjoy his trip.

(http://www.edelweissbike.com/img/cache/resized_8b3a26a00861c1ebde594227152afd81.jpg)

The OtP Traveler enjoys only the finest machinery while on tour. 
The Nanny on the other hand may be a bit jealous with their less than optimal ride.


(http://www.edelweissbike.com/img/cache/resized_e549401bf87b25514dfa52bd0a60cea1.jpg)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on March 16, 2012, 08:59:52 AM
While I'm here, I have somethin' to say. (I ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY)..  ;D 

The Voting for this years OtP Nominee's will end on "Thursday".
So if you've been trying to make up your mind, or putting off the vote. VOTE TODAY!!!!  :feedback:

If you haven't pledged your OtP $$ yet, please do so.
Send a note to Hans and tell him you would like to pledge "X" amount of money to support this years Over the Pond.  "Hans" <hans-ove.gortz@telia.com>

If you have already pledged, (or if you want to skip the Pledge part and just send $$) go to Harry's Blog Spot and send in yer $$ via PayPal.     http://flogomatic.blogspot.com/ (http://flogomatic.blogspot.com/)
Easy to do!

NOTE: I hate to say nice things about Mike Aldea but he actually had a good idea that I've been using. (Yea, I was shocked too)!
 Mike suggested sending in "periodic" smaller donations instead of 1 big one....
So periodically I've been sending in my Pledge $$....
The result is I've been able to increase the amount I send to OtP this year and it wasn't painful to my checking acount.   :thumbs:

PS: I learned how to get into Harry's PayPal account.
      So (to help him out) I've been sending in periodic $$ "from his account".
         (With my assistance,  Harry has now sent in $1,545)  Aren't ya'll proud of him?  <evil grin>   :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on March 16, 2012, 09:03:31 AM
Just in case ya'll don't know who the nominee's are:

Here are the five OTP traveler candidates (in alphabetical order):

 
Mika Aldea from Hawthorne, NJ
Darrell Anderson from Stevenson, WA
Chris Baum from Lincoln, NE
Harry Martin from Casper, WY
Brian Snowberg from Mahtomedi, MN 
 
How to vote:

1. All COGgers and GCEers can make one vote only. Memberspouses can also
make one vote.
That will be very difficult when You consider the candidates;-)
2. Non COGger and non GCEers can vote - if You first make a pledge ;-) to be
a member of COG!
3. Voting started today February 23rd and will end March 23rd.
4. Votes are e-mailed to me only - contact me off list
hans-ove.gortz@telia.com

Support notes accepted during the poll!

Hans in Sweden
OTP instigator

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on March 16, 2012, 10:06:07 AM
More INFO...

Select one...
Have yer Spouce select one.

These is them,,,,,
    Mike Aldea from Hawthorne, NJ
    Darrell Anderson from Stevenson, WA
    Chris Baum from Lincoln, NE
    Harry Martin from Casper, WY
    Brian Snowberg from Mahtomedi, MN
    Or, you can send in a special "write in" Candidate....  For instance Ted Adcock, from the great state of TEXAS     <sneaky grin>

Send a note (Titled "OtP Vote Note") to Hans (OtP Boss, the Great One, His Magesty, Shima ka Bum bum,, whatever) and say who your vote is for.
 hans-ove.gortz@telia.com   

If you wish, you can send a support note along with your Vote Note saying why you want to support a Special Candidate.
You can also send "OtP support notes" to the Forums or to cog@micapeak.com to help support your choice.

For instance:   Ya'll really "should" vote for Ted Adcock.
                      I voted for him b'kuz;
                            He's really a great guy, works hard for COG all year, puts on Rides, Picks on Harry and Mike,
                            and Ted is really a handsome individual!!!  8)
Title: Re: Over the Pond XI (2012) Starting Now!
Post by: connie_rider on March 26, 2012, 07:23:43 AM
Hi all,

Another interesting year of  "Over the Pond".

We NOW have a winner......

We NOW have a runner-up....  and

we NOW have three who finshed in 3rd place.....

I must say it was a "very" nice race......



there was a lot of stirrin and nice comments

and a lot of support notes from the five friends.....

as usuall I won´t give any figures from the poll since

I think

all the candidates deserves to be The traveler.

It´s an honour to be nominated!

To get a lot of votes in the poll is also an honour!

The honour is members appreciation of what You have done!


Who are they......

The winner of the OTP XI traveler is.......(wait a minute I have to
recalculate again)....hmmmm,




 
"Drum Roll"



 
 
 
The winner candidate  to go "Over the Pond" 2012 is Darrell Anderson from
Stevenson, WA !!!!!!!!!


The 1-st runner - up is Brian Snowberg from Mahtomedi, MN 
 
The 3rd place winners are (in alphabetacal order) Mike Aldea from Hawthorne, NJ; Chris Baum from Lincoln, NE and Harry Martin from Casper, WY!
 
We in the OTP team congratulate all candidates and are looking forward to
support Darrell Anderson in his planning of the trip to EU......

We have three bikes pledged in different areas in EU and the GCE rally is in
Dolomites mountain range in Italy......

but, if we are to succed we need more PLEDGES!!!!!!


Hans in Sweden

OTP boss