Long Way Down Party ** February 9, 2008 **

[R Doug]

For anyone who is interested, I would like to host a gathering to watch the Long Way Down on Saturday February 9, 2008.  We'll enjoy watching Ewan and Charlie's adventure on the 52" Plasma w/ Yamaha Dolby Digital sound, talk about how we wish we could riding instead of watching a movie about riding, drink some beers, and plan our next adventures in 2008.  

We'll start the DVD series at 2PM and should finish up a about 6 hours later.  If you would like to stay over, you are more than welcome.  I could rent Torque to watch later that night (j/k).  Also, we can head out to IHOP the next morning for some breakfast.  I'm always looking for an excuse to go get breakfast!

For dinner, we'll either order in Pizza or Chinese.  We'll just keep it simple.

If you're interested, post up so Sheri and I can get a head count.  If you need directions, send me a PM.  

Thanks.

[garry]

I would like to attend and will put it on my calendar, but can't commit at this point.

[st2sam]

 Ditto - Hey, it's a "Long Way Down" for me...

[R Doug]

Paul, I'll buy the beer.  

(Garry may have to bring his own because he's a self-proclaimed beer snob )

I always have New Castle and Mich Ultra in stock.  

For those who will be staying, I have the Nicky Haden documentary which aired on MTV.  It's actaully pretty good.  

[SWriverstone]

I'm game Doug! It's on the calendar and I'll plan to be there!

Scott

[tankhead]

Hey Doug,
Happy New Year.  How did you get the DVD.  I am on the mailing list and I saw that it was available but I thought not in the US yet.  I would love to check it out.  I will keep this date open.  tanks for the offer.

[MK96xj]

Doug,

I am seriously considering coming up for this. I just finished Long Way Round and loved it. (well except for when they got into the US ) Bought the 3 disk version off Lucky Devil last week.

If the weather holds out and i can plan my work meetings right i will be there. Let you know as it gets closer.

Mike

[R Doug]

Hey Doug,
Happy New Year.  How did you get the DVD.  I am on the mailing list and I saw that it was available but I thought not in the US yet.  I would love to check it out.  I will keep this date open.  tanks for the offer.

Happy New Year Chris.  I purchased it on the longwaydown.com website.

Doug,

I am seriously considering coming up for this. I just finished Long Way Round and loved it. (well except for when they got into the US ) Bought the 3 disk version off Lucky Devil last week.

If the weather holds out and i can plan my work meetings right i will be there. Let you know as it gets closer.

Mike

Mike, come on up.  We would be happy to have you.  

BTW, I'm going to be in Winston-Salem from Tues. - Fri., Jan 22-25.  I know that's kind of close to you.  Anyhow, dinner would be my treat.  

[MK96xj]

BTW, I'm going to be in Winston-Salem from Tues. - Fri., Jan 22-25.  I know that's kind of close to you.  Anyhow, dinner would be my treat.  

If I am not going to Japan that week I'm in.

[bob12312357]

Where in South Jersey are u as my airport is in Lakewood? On that note, you don't happen 2 have a runway in ur backyard do you?

[R Doug]

Where in South Jersey are u as my airport is in Lakewood? On that note, you don't happen 2 have a runway in ur backyard do you?

I'm in Morgantown, West Virginia.  However, there are a lot of Jersey students who attend WVU.  

The closest airport to me is MGW.  

[R Doug]

I've flown in and out of there before...that aint no airport  

Hey, Air Force One can land there.  

Paul, you still coming  up?

[R Doug]

We are getting a little closer.  

To date I have the following...

(~ on calendar, not yet fully committed)
(+ overnight stay)

  +  R Doug
      RideWV
      WVRidgerider
      Garry
 +   Heavenbound
      velofishy
Am I missing anyone?  Also, who is interested in overnight accommodations?

Sheri informed me she has started an hor dourves list consisting of cranberry mini meatballs, artichoke dip filled bread bowls, veggie tray, and my famous buffalo chicken dip.  

Other than Newcastle, what beers would you like us to get?

[R Doug]

No worry.  We have two very comfortable couches and one air mattress.  You will not have to sleep out in the garage.  

Regarding weather, it's still a week and 1/2 away.  I don't trust weather forcasts that far out.  

[R Doug]

bumpity bump time... the showing is this weekend.  

Who's in / Who's out

What beers should I stock up on?

[chornbe]

My and my wife's anniversary this weekend. We got a sitter for the weekend. I wonder how she'd feel about spending it with the RDougs

[R Doug]

My and my wife's anniversary this weekend. We got a sitter for the weekend. I wonder how she'd feel about spending it with the RDougs

C'mon down Chris.  We'll do our best to make it worth her while as you watch the show w/ us.  

Congrats on your anniversary.  

[garry]

Pencil me in Doug. Looks like a poor weekend for skiing coming up after this warm/wet spell.

[RideWV]

I'm still in.  I don't drink so don't add me to beer tally.  Can I help by bringing anything?



James

[garry]

I will be bringing some of Sierra Nevada's finest (Celebration Ale and Bigfoot Barleywine) to satisfy the hophead in me. I can also bring along the Long Way Round DVDs if you want to OD on Ewan and Charlie into the wee hours of the morning.

What time does this gig start at (2pm still the plan)? I've got a good 90 minute drive to get there...

[R Doug]

2PM it is.  

I look forward to seeing everyone.

[garry]

Thanks for hosting the get together Doug. Had a nice time. Enjoy the DVDs I left behind. I'll pick them up next time we ride together...

[R Doug]

I appreciate everyone showing up and hanging out.  

It was good to see velofish (John) again.  I haven't seen him since we left him and his Guzzi for dead at the burger run last year.  

[velofishy]

Evil bastards.  I put some sugar in the KTM's gas tank.  It'll make the ride sweeter, I promise.

Thanks for the hospitality, Doug.  Good seeing yins again.  See you again on the Burger run.

John

[Mr.Awesome]

Glad to hear you guy's had a good time.  How does long way down compare with long way round? Any better or worse, same thing with different scenery?

[garry]

Glad to hear you guy's had a good time.  How does long way down compare with long way round? Any better or worse, same thing with different scenery?

I've only watched the first 3 or 4  episodes of LWR, but LWD seems to be about the same with different scenery.

I wonder why they don't use lighter weight bikes? Lots of folks manage to carry lightweight camping gear and supplies on bikes like the KLR. They regularly bitch about riding 800 pound bikes, so why not use a better tool for the gnarly bits?

[R Doug]

I found the LWA a bit more entertaining simply because it was their first time and all of their experiences seemed more personal.

The LWD wasn't bad at all, I did enjoy it.  They seemed more prepared this time.  But, there were some surprises and twists.  That's inevitable for a trip of this size.

[RideWV]

Just wanted to say thanks Doug for hosting.  It was good to everyone again.

I think it's inevitable that LWA would be better than LWD.  With LWD they had a model of success they were trying to emulate instead of just figuring it out as they went.  It was the "figuring out" part that made the first one so good.  Also, those guys get whinier as they get older.

I can put up with the whining though because they are getting Adventure Touring out in the mainstream.  No one's really managed to do that before.

Next up.. Neil Peart and Alton Brown in South America on KLR's.

James