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Title: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rick Hall on July 11, 2011, 11:54:15 PM
Bernd Neuman (Germany) will arrive at the Denver airport on 29-June JULY @ approx 5:00 PM. I'll transport him 'up the hill' to my place for the night.

The next day, Saturday, any/all riders are welcomed to come up and wake his sorry arse up ;) I'll have a light breakfast ready for all. Let's say 8:30-??? AM

A local rider (TBD), or riders, will guide Bernd on a few of the roads around here (RMNP? P2P?) then back to Casa Hall for the welcome party. Let's say about 5:00 PM until ??.

I'll burn some stuff on the grill, have a couple of salads, etc. Please bring a drink of your choice, maybe two, maybe three ;) Any/all riders are welcome to attend.  And do bring some cash, we'll be taking up a collection to be given to Bernd to help with expenses on his ride to the COG National in Vermont.

Sunday AM, Bernd will depart Colorado to meet up with his fellow OtP traveller, Gie, at Chris Baums place in Lincoln Nebraska.

Please RSVP. A post in this topic is adequate.

Rick
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: MrPepsi on July 12, 2011, 09:28:56 AM
Me thinks you meant July 29th.
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: CRocker on July 12, 2011, 09:45:27 AM
Me thinks you meant July 29th.

You coming?
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: MrPepsi on July 12, 2011, 10:43:13 AM
Sad, but no chance.
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: CRocker on July 12, 2011, 09:29:35 PM
Sad, but no chance.

Yeah...I know...it's a long way for many of us...kinda like my chances of riding out your way anytime soon...

Rick...Count me in for Saturday!
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: MrPepsi on July 12, 2011, 09:35:39 PM
I'm jealous, I bet it would be a hoot.
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: CRocker on July 12, 2011, 09:37:35 PM
I'm jealous, I bet it would be a hoot.

I'm thinking there will be pictures... ;)
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rick Hall on July 12, 2011, 09:42:04 PM
I'm jealous, I bet it would be a hoot.
If you can make it, your room/board is covered for ?? days. (?? days is my 'out' ;) )

@CRocker. Gotcha penciled in!

Rick
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Mal on July 20, 2011, 02:42:35 PM
Sounds like a great time Rick, I wish I could make it... gonna have the 'rents in town that weekend...  :(
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rick Hall on July 27, 2011, 09:33:42 PM
OK, Bernd's loaner bike is all prepped. Washed waxed, fresh tune-up, oil/filter, fluids checked, new rear tire (front is still good for 8k), air freshener rotated...

Fridge is stocked with 6-8 types of local brews, a few more in reserve in the cellar. The other liquid cabinet is 'adequate'  ::)

Charcoal grills, check. Briquettes, check. Starter fluid, check. Patio (Daddy-o) chairs, umm...

To-do. Dump seven old tires off at recycle. Get 'nuther rack of ribs. See if salmon filets are on sale. Cheese from the cheese store (cheeseimporters.com), sausages if price is reasonable, hard rolls from 'da sto too. Check "Gram's Cabin" for unwanted visitors (bears, mice, ...) kick them out if possible. Bernd, Phil, and Harry will appreciate it.

Gittin close!

Rick
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: sherob on July 28, 2011, 04:23:33 PM
I need an excuse to ride for some coffee Saturday morning ;)  If you'ld be so kind as to PM me coordinates, I'll drop by with an empty cup... a few bucks for said coffee to be donated to Bernd's trip.  ;)
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: connie_rider on July 28, 2011, 04:43:49 PM
Geez, I wish I could make it!!!!
Ya'll have fun!!

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rick Hall on July 28, 2011, 05:21:20 PM
I need an excuse to ride for some coffee Saturday morning ;)  If you'ld be so kind as to PM me coordinates, ...

Coordinates? Wa zat?  ;) Click my profile for a Google map (Member Map, at the top of every page, will work too)
Exit 243 head west. End of Lyons, take the left fork/turn then 12 miles.

Bring an appetite, I might be making sourdough pancakes. Real sourdough.

Rick
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rhino on July 28, 2011, 05:27:44 PM
Oh man I'd love to go but I've been gone too much this summer and need to stay home a weekend with my wife.
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rick Hall on July 28, 2011, 10:13:10 PM
Oh man I'd love to go but I've been gone too much this summer and need to stay home a weekend with my wife.

Keep Aug 17th open, it's a Wed. Another day ride and BBQ, this time for Gie on his last day in USA.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3013.msg34808#msg34808 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3013.msg34808#msg34808)

Rick
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Roadhound on July 29, 2011, 07:36:25 AM
Quote from: Rick Hall link=topic=2572.msg34719#msg34719 date=1311895280
Bring an appetite, I might be making sourdough pancakes. Real sourdough.
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If any of you have the chance to try Rick's Sourdough Pancakes, don't miss it. My riding buddy Jim and I had the chance last month, the best breakfast I've ever had, those pancakes are amazing.
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: sherob on July 29, 2011, 08:04:27 AM
I've been out there for a Tag a year or so back... Nostalgic West Leather.  Nice ride around the canyon up the road a bit... did some nice riding around the area before moving the Tag.

Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: connie_rider on July 29, 2011, 10:12:54 AM
Ah, now I know why Hary is riding to Ricks.
"Free Pancakes"....

Harry wil do anything for free food.....
Particularly Ricks pancakes!!!

Tell him I sed that!  <evil grin>

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on July 30, 2011, 11:48:55 AM
I got your message Rick, sent you some unpublished phone numbers also......hopefully they won't be needed, but if'n so, I can be reached...... ;)

run down and pick up some Oskar Blues Gub'Na for the boys......it'll set them right..... 8)
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: Rick Hall on July 30, 2011, 09:07:19 PM
... run down and pick up some Oskar Blues Gub'Na for the boys......it'll set them right..... 8)

Pass. If we wanted to Pub Crawl to Lincoln I'd get some ;)

Burned some ribs on the grill tonight, "Crocker", Phil, Steve Cook, yers truly, and Bernd in attendance. Stavee stopped by earlier, the rest of the 'usual suspects' had prior commitments.

Several Singletrack's consumed, couple of 90 Shilling, and a new one (to me anyway) Blue Paddle Pilsner Lager from New Belgium Brewing. I though it was pretty good, it's now on my short list.

We gave Bernd the kitty jar after dinner, who though it was a collection for the food and stuff, so he tossed in a couple of greenbacks ;) Quite a few bills in the jar... more than $50, less than $200.

Phil, Steve, and Brad left a few minutes ago, I dried the last dish (manual dishwasher @ Casa Hall), Bernd and I are catching up on emails, blogs, and postings. And another beer... or two ;)

The two of us are planning to leave for Chris Baum's place in Lincoln early tomorrow, should arrive there at a reasonable hour to meet up with Gie.

Rick
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: CRocker on July 30, 2011, 10:58:54 PM
Rick,

Awesome time!  Thanks for the hospitality!  Bernd, I hope you had as good a time as I did!

P2P report:  One Bambi sighting...speed:  45 mph...range:  3 feet...pretty sure I scared him as much as he did me!

Ride safe on the trip...

Thanks again!
Title: Re: OtP, Bernd arrives in Colorado. Party at Casa Hall
Post by: sherob on July 31, 2011, 09:06:54 AM
Sorry I missed the early AM coffee... work provided it, unfortunately.  Have a great trip and travels, Bernd!