GMB Planning Meeting Ride

[zoohoot393]

Well, needless to say it was AWESOME! It was great to see everyone again, and I cannot say thank you enough to the Bergs for graciously allowing us to stay with them. We had so much fun hanging out with everyone, taking pictures, etc.

There is tons to talk about, but right now I am working on getting my pics uploaded

[Madman393]

Although I did not get into the planning part due to trying to get Satch and the others on their way, followed by the stinking weather, it was a ball for sure. We had a great turnout and I think that we all had fun despite the unfortunate injury to Satch. I cannot wait to see the pictures....especially the buried 450....

I love the shirts! I know I wore mine on the way home today! You did a fantastic job on them, Zoo. Thanks for bringing them out, sacrificing your riding gear to do so!

Tell your wife that Regina really enjoyed talking to her and looks forward to seeing her again when she can manage to keep her eyes open!!

[zoohoot393]

Will do T! It was great seeing you again!

[char393]

Oh please, please, please tell me you guys have a date for GMB III????

[Macho393]

the date looks to be around the second week of OCT. Big M is checking on that. Looks also like 2 -20 minute motos for the TT/ATM CLASS. On the other classes Vintage Dave and Big M will sat them up.

[Imahoot393]

Well Char...the weather seemed to not be cooperating. We showed up at Howard and Donna's and had a wonderful dinner. Thank you so much Howard and Donna! Right as we were about to get started on the meeting we had to go back to the Berg's due to the weather conditions. There should be a date soon though.

Thank you to the Berg's for the hospitality and a glimpse at parenting a teenager. You are an amazing family and Zoo and I took detailed notes on all of it. We will probably have to call you and get a refresher course in a few years though.

It was great meeting everyone there. There were a lot of great ATMers out there and quite a few family members as well. I still cannot believe the sort of people that are here at ATM.

Satch- you got hurt before I could even say hi. I am so sorry about your crash! Take care of yourself and I hope that you heal fast.

Fluttergirl and Psyklone- it was so nice to finally meet you both. Can't wait to see you again Fluttergirl. I bet you will be working over that new TTR225 soon. Next time I see you I want to see it with some dirt or mud on it though. It was entirely too clean.

Pragmatic, Lisa, and Corbin- It was great to meet your family. You are a really great family and was great to finally put a face with a name when we talk Prag. I cannot wait until October to see you guys and talk your ears off. Nice meeting you Lisa. We'll ride together next time.

Kawasaki kid, Sean, and dad- It was great meeting you. It is great that you could drive all that way and come meet your new ATM family. Great to see you!

I think that everyone else was a familiar face and it was great to see you all again. Zoo and I are excited for October when we will get the pleasure of talking and riding with you again.



We missed you Char!

[zoohoot393]

BTW...due to the weather, we never had a chance to say a proper goodbye to: Pragmatic, Lisa, Corbin, Psyk and Fluttergirl. It was GREAT meeting you guys, and I cannot wait to see you in October!!

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[char393]

Awesome Zoo.....as usual!

Looks like Ima got some of that photographer in her as well....good job!!!

Looks like fun....completely bummed that I missed it.

[zoohoot393]

Thanks Char. It was a ton of fun! I am stoked to have Ima getting into it, that way I will have some help come GMB III

[char393]

Which camera were you using?

I know its OT...but I'm just curious.

[zoohoot393]

Those are with the Digital Rebel using a Tamron 70-300 F/4.0-5.6 lense.

[char393]

I was thinking (hoping) it was the Digital Rebel. If you need helpin snappin pics at GMB....you just let me know .

[zoohoot393]

Sweet...I just might do that

[Imahoot393]

Yeah she is good for it Zoo. No way that I will be pumping out her quality of pics.

It is fun but man there are alot of things to worry about when you are snapping a dang pic. Having a good camera sure does help.

[Frakke]

some really great pics!!! Ima, now that's what I call an action shot!! Zoo better watch out or you gonna pass him in taking action pictures !! It looks like a real fun track. Hey, who was stuck in the mud and how did he get there?? The track seemed ok to me. Only mud on the sides of it!!!

[Imahoot393]

Yeah there are only a few real muddy parts. But man if you hit one you are hating life. I hit one at GMB last year and it took two wonderful ATM men to help me drag my boot and bike out of it. My bike was buried up to the plastics.

I believe that is Texas Dirt Nap in the mud. Poor guy...I feel his pain.

Thank you Frakke....I really like the action shots. I cannot wait to get one with the intense face of someone cornering. I love to watch people concentrate so hard on the corner and slam on through it. I tried to get one last weekend but no enchilada. I also wanted to get a shot of some roost so at least that one came out.

[Frakke]

........and roost you have in that pic!!!! Corner pics like that are my favorite. I really like it!!!

[RMZracer212]

YES the proof is out there. Me passing Tyler in the air. Thanks Zoo for that pict, I need to have respect for the old goats. WHY!! This youngin still got it.

Clay

[Woody_YZF]

Excellent pics. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[Keetoman393]

Looks like you got Satch before he bumped his noggin in that action shot! satch, keep your front end on the ground! LOL

What happened to Big M's KTM? I see that Kirtwell was riding it again. Big M, you know better than that!