Hey guys- Rob here. Justin and I had an awesome day because of all the enthusiasm through this board! Probably wouldn't even have gotten out of bed at 6am on a cold Connecticut morning if it hadn't been for you guys. .... glad we did!
What a day! Swap meet, the informal deals in the parking lot, Dan stealing that Fastback out from under my nose at the curb (just kiddin man though I am a little jealous!), then the ride-in-search-of-a-bar, the "short" drive to Willimantic Brewing (
http://www.willibrew.com btw!) and for you guys who went home early, the "backstage pass" at Scotts Cycle and a whole 'nother ride over the Frog Bridge. AND yes, we went BACK up to Stafford Springs, and bought the ladies Schwinn!
Whew, I'd be worn out but I am at work overnight and I got a 12 hour shift to finish! I will be consuming mass quantities of coffee, that's for sure.
The Rat Rodders had such a strong showing, made it a fun day and turned a few (hundred) heads along the way in Monson and Willimantic. Can't wait to do it again! I know we'll see some of the guys at our New London Rides this year (
http://www.bareiss.net/bikeride2009.html) or Bloomfield or the other swap meets. Really looking forward to more rides coming up this year, including ones with the New England Musclebike Museum folks!
Take it easy all and I'll have my pics up soon.
--Rob
JoeyMac said:
It was awesome to meet all of you and check out so many great bikes!
The couple of rides were fun too!
Here are a couple of group photos...
I have a lot more from the meet and from the rides, but I am tired, so I just posted these for now.
(Full Size here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeymac/33 ... 5/sizes/o/)
(Full Size here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeymac/33 ... 3/sizes/o/)
More pictures later. After I have gotten some sleep. Good times