A trip for the Dude, maybe?

tabogon · May 15th, 2010, 01:23 PM

I am totally not the kind of guy to steal anyone's thunder, so Matt if this seems like a douche thing to ask, let me know and I will drop the subject.

A few years ago my daughter bought me a little doll we call the Dude. She claims it looks like me.

I have had it on my work desk since then, but since I bought the ninja he has been riding with me everywhere.

I have read, seen and participated in a couple of the traveling mascot type of events and always thought it would be cool to own an item with such sentimental meaning.

If it isn't stepping on anyone's toes, and there are some people that would like to do it, it would mean a lot and I think my daughter would get a kick tracking it as it goes around the country (world?).

If you are like me, you have a sharpie that is the same color as your bike

and maybe we could sign him using our bike's color with our names/login names on the shirt that he wears, or maybe find a small doll backpack and keep a cloth scroll in it to sign.

Like I said, no toe stomping, so if it comes off as rude or douche-like, let me know and I will probably keep his travel within the family (quite a few riders in my entire family).

Snake · May 15th, 2010, 01:32 PM

I am not sure what Matt's thoughts are on this but I would be more than honored to take your doughters maskot on some rides. Sign me up! If this becomes a reality PM me for my address.

rceezy · May 15th, 2010, 01:37 PM

Me too!! I would love to join. ^_^

tabogon · May 15th, 2010, 06:05 PM

Awesome! I guess we need a few more people to agree and we can figure out how he will travel. I was thinking maybe sending him around with a disposable camera and we can do hand-offs and the 2 people can pose with him. Or maybe just mail him and people take pics with him while they take rides and I can setup a blog to post all the pics on.

The wife thinks it's a good idea, and I spilled a little bit of the beans to my daughter, but not enough that she won't be surprised when she sees you guys holding up the Dude.

What are your thoughts on signing him? Sign him with bike matching sharpies, or the scroll idea, or any other suggestions would be welcome.

komohana · May 15th, 2010, 06:26 PM

josh...

Hawaii Calls!

count me in!

rceezy · May 15th, 2010, 06:35 PM

When it's my turn, I'll send a letter to your daughter from The Dude telling about this travels!

Maybe I'll get lucky and have him during the Indy MotoGP!

tabogon · May 15th, 2010, 06:51 PM

That would be cool RC, I am sure we can arrange for him to be with you for that. Just let me know when and where in a PM and we can figure out if he will start his travels with you or work you in later. Maybe we can pass him along based on big events, rides, etc. that people have scheduled.
Steve, I think the Dude will be right at home with you, he is always seen rockin' those Hawaiian shirts.

Still no thoughts on signing him? I am only bugging about it because I am not sure what we would do if we ran out of shirt space

rceezy · May 15th, 2010, 06:55 PM

I wouldn't mind signing him with a blue sharpie. I might be famous one day for being awesome. Y'never know!

Dano · May 15th, 2010, 07:13 PM

He can come visit me in Pittsburgh, would have to put him in a Steeler Jersey and no not BIG BEN but Heath Miller #83. I could take him to a univ. of pittsbugh football game and take his picture at Heinz Field.

tabogon · May 15th, 2010, 08:21 PM

It sounds like the Dude is going to have a nice vacation...his feet do say "Rather be on Vacation"

Anteraan · May 16th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

When it's my turn, I'll send a letter to your daughter from The Dude telling about this travels!

Maybe I'll get lucky and have him during the Indy MotoGP!

See you there then!

ScorpionNinja · May 16th, 2010, 08:39 PM

VA? man thats a far ride for me!

If your in the lower part of Michigan, ill be down to take that Dude for afew rides!

I could take him to HELL and Back!

I cant take any time off work to be able to come visit ya guys.

Thats a fun idea thou, you'ed have to Mail him UPS to me or sumin!

Our local rider HELL TRIP: "The Blessing of the Bikes in Hell", is May 23rd (SUNDAY) so before then!

tabogon · May 16th, 2010, 08:48 PM

My suggestion was handing it off to the next closest person. However, thinking about it, we might not have enough people to do that as the next closest person might be too far away.

I want to start setting it up though, I think that if anyone that wants to spend time with the Dude will PM me their location (not address, don't need it yet) and a delivery date, if you have a ride or event you would like to have him for, and I can start plugging people into a schedule.

Flow · May 16th, 2010, 09:06 PM

Am I the only one who immediately thought of "The Big Lebowski?"

Alex · May 16th, 2010, 09:09 PM

Nope!

tabogon · May 16th, 2010, 09:36 PM

He is, of course, the man behind the name.

I thought,"He looks lazy, laid back, and extremely cool...we'll call him the Dude!"

Gfortunes · May 17th, 2010, 06:41 AM

I am in no doubt would be happy to

tabogon · May 17th, 2010, 06:58 AM

I just re-read your post, Dave. I will start filling out a route for the Dude and will try to ship him out as early as possible this week so you can have him for Hell Trip.

So far my list is, in mailing order:
Scorpionninja (asap)
Dano
Snake
GFortunes
RC (by Aug 25th)
Komohana

There are a couple of huge gaps in geography (i.e. Dano(PA) to Snake(LA), and of course shipping to Komohana in HI) If you do not want to have to pay for shipping or need a little help with it and you have a paypal account, let me know when you are ready to pass him along and I can wire you some money though paypal.

I laid it out so he can continue his travels before getting to Indiana, where RC and GFortune can do a hand off to save money (depending on how close you are to each other) and he can go to the Indy MotoGP.

If you want him for a specific day let me know and we can get him out to you. We will, of course, make changes along the way as more people join in.

@Dave: PM your address to me so I can get him out asap for you.

CRXTrek · May 17th, 2010, 08:56 AM

I'll show Dude around Hannibal,Mo.
Not much to see here except the mississippi river and all things Mark Twain.

But Stl. is a short hop away for more pics.
Anytime in June - August

tabogon · May 17th, 2010, 09:53 AM

We can sqeeze you in between Snake and GFortune, should be around the June-August time frame.

I am still trying to convince the wife to drive the truck herself and I can ride my ninjette for our trip to TX mid-June. If I get the go ahead then Dave can ship it back to me, I will take him to TX and from there I can ship him to Rick. Then maybe to PA, over to MO, back to IN, then off to HI from there.

Damn he is going to have an awesome trip! haha

Dano · May 17th, 2010, 10:20 AM

I can take him anytime in PA so feel free to move my time to anytime before winter.

tabogon · May 17th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Will do.

komohana · May 17th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Shipping+Hawaii=$$
i have a paypal account so lemme know details if necessary when the time comes

aloha

tabogon · May 17th, 2010, 05:05 PM

A few pics after a bath in the washing machine and I found a messenger bag I took off of one of my daughter's toys.

There is a strip of canvas cloth I put in his bag to sign, and feel free to decorate him if you choose to, I pinned one of my old 3rd class crows on him. My daughter has a way of asking a question while making a statement and she said,"They're not gonna draw on his face." So feel free to color/draw on him, pin stuff on him, stickers, patches, etc. just do me a favor and don't mess with the front of his head.

If it's not raining tomorrow, I will get a shot of him on the ninja in front of the post office before his first trip.

rceezy · May 17th, 2010, 05:13 PM

She's a doll! Can't wait to hang w/ the Dude!

ScorpionNinja · May 17th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabogon

If it's not raining tomorrow, I will get a shot of him on the ninja in front of the post office before his first trip.

ROFL!

I cant wait!

When i read the OP, it made me think of a former co-worker.
He did a simular thing for his Neice, but it was called "Flat Stanley".

Flat stanley was taken to Russia, New mexico, NYC, and was at the 1998 (right?) Stanley Cup showing with the Detroit Red Wings!!!

Ill email you the PICs from HELL when I ASAP!

dimeified · May 17th, 2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabogon

My suggestion was handing it off to the next closest person. However, thinking about it, we might not have enough people to do that as the next closest person might be too far away.

I want to start setting it up though, I think that if anyone that wants to spend time with the Dude will PM me their location (not address, don't need it yet) and a delivery date, if you have a ride or event you would like to have him for, and I can start plugging people into a schedule.

i think we could pull it off. personally i would be willing to drive 50 miles 1 way to pick it up from another ninjette, and 50 miles in the opposite direction to drop it off to the next ninjette ahead. I'm sure other's out there would do this.

on a side note, who is matt, and why would he be offended? i'm out of the loop on this one. is there another handoff type thing going on? can someone link the thread?
thanks

dimeified · May 17th, 2010, 05:20 PM

wait... just read the thread. your going to be mailing it? what about a bike hand off? i think we could get enough people in on it.

Shano22 · May 17th, 2010, 05:49 PM

I need to be before winter too! Dano could probably pass it off to me or we could both go for a ride up to shanksville for the flight 93 memorial and possibly the quecreek mine site

BlueRaven · May 17th, 2010, 06:22 PM

I'd be scared that the Dude would get lost in the mail.

tabogon · May 17th, 2010, 06:47 PM

Matt = http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30701

My original plan was to hand it off, taking pics together as we do. Dave needs it pretty damn soon, so the Dude will travel my USPS to him. If we get enough people and everyone is cool with a little travel, I think it would be a much cooler experience for everyone involved.

Once Dave is done hangin' with him, we can figure out if anyone is close enough to take the trip out and hand him off.

Pictures can be sent to me via email, and once we get it started i will create a ninjette blog to follow his travels.

ScorpionNinja · May 17th, 2010, 06:56 PM

Well theres afew fourm members near me IN Michigan, that might take The Dude around for 1-2 personal days, besides our group trip to Hell,Mi. this Sunday!

Rage42 Matt, is planning a 2,400mile trip with his dad riding both their motorcycles, starting in Mi. and down through VA,MO,NC,NYC,etc and back!
His trip i think was gonna be around LATE July, 2010!
You could PM him about it!

Anyone live in Windsor,Canada? You could cross over to us! Lil one?

Yea sorry, but i just dont have the kind of time,job,money i can ride long distances to met up with members and pick up/drop off the Dude!
I would love too, dont get me wrong, but im limited!

tabogon · May 17th, 2010, 07:01 PM

That will work out, will give us a few extra days to figure out how and who we will pass it on to afterward.

Scott1620 · May 18th, 2010, 06:34 AM

I would be up for a bike hand off within 2 hours ride... It would have to be on the weekend, Im in northern DE...

tabogon · May 18th, 2010, 07:46 AM

Scott, depending on when we can fit it in, I wouldn't mind riding up and meeting in the middle to do a hand off to you.
I don't think I will be taking the ninja to TX with me

Still working on the wife, maybe when I get back in early July we can set it up.

Update: Still raining here, hope it stops soon. I don't like riding in the rain, but I feel that the Dude should get a nice farewell for the start of his trip.

dimeified · May 18th, 2010, 08:20 AM

I could do a handoff in NYC with Matt at some point, and get it out to a rider in NJ, Upstate NY, Long Island, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut.

tabogon · May 18th, 2010, 08:33 AM

That might work Bill, Dano is in PA. I go on leave June 18th, if I get the Dude back before that I might be able to make the trip to hand it off to Scott, and the Dude can make his way up the east coast.

dimeified · May 18th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Dano is a bit far out in PA though, about 7 hours from me. I could get him into PA around the Poconos.

tabogon · May 18th, 2010, 09:09 AM

We'll figure it out, gotta see how long he hangs out with the group in Michigan first. Like I said, I might not get him before I leave, might be able to reverse the order though. We can get him shipped out to you and he can hang around the north east for a while and travel down the east coast back to me at some point.

EDIT: Let me check with the wife, she is suppose to be going to CT in the beginning of June to see her parents, I might be able to convince her to meet up with you and hand him off then. If it works out that way, my daughter would get a kick out of handing him off to someone instead of the postal worker.

tabogon · May 18th, 2010, 12:31 PM

It has begun!

I took the Dude to the post office to get all done up for his trip to Michigan.

I will be posting pics and updates as I get them to my new blog http://dudetravel.blogspot.com/.

Stop on by and have a look. It's short at the moment, but should pick up soon.

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May 17th, 2010, 05:20 PM	#28
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	wait... just read the thread. your going to be mailing it? what about a bike hand off? i think we could get enough people in on it. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

May 17th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#29
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May 15th, 2010, 01:32 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I am not sure what Matt's thoughts are on this but I would be more than honored to take your doughters maskot on some rides. Sign me up! If this becomes a reality PM me for my address.

May 15th, 2010, 01:37 PM	#3
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Me too!! I would love to join. ^_^

May 15th, 2010, 06:05 PM	#4
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	Awesome! I guess we need a few more people to agree and we can figure out how he will travel. I was thinking maybe sending him around with a disposable camera and we can do hand-offs and the 2 people can pose with him. Or maybe just mail him and people take pics with him while they take rides and I can setup a blog to post all the pics on. The wife thinks it's a good idea, and I spilled a little bit of the beans to my daughter, but not enough that she won't be surprised when she sees you guys holding up the Dude. What are your thoughts on signing him? Sign him with bike matching sharpies, or the scroll idea, or any other suggestions would be welcome.

May 15th, 2010, 06:35 PM	#6
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	When it's my turn, I'll send a letter to your daughter from The Dude telling about this travels! Maybe I'll get lucky and have him during the Indy MotoGP!

May 15th, 2010, 06:51 PM	#7
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	That would be cool RC, I am sure we can arrange for him to be with you for that. Just let me know when and where in a PM and we can figure out if he will start his travels with you or work you in later. Maybe we can pass him along based on big events, rides, etc. that people have scheduled. Steve, I think the Dude will be right at home with you, he is always seen rockin' those Hawaiian shirts. Still no thoughts on signing him? I am only bugging about it because I am not sure what we would do if we ran out of shirt space

May 15th, 2010, 06:55 PM	#8
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I wouldn't mind signing him with a blue sharpie. I might be famous one day for being awesome. Y'never know!

May 15th, 2010, 07:13 PM	#9
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	He can come visit me in Pittsburgh, would have to put him in a Steeler Jersey and no not BIG BEN but Heath Miller #83. I could take him to a univ. of pittsbugh football game and take his picture at Heinz Field.

May 15th, 2010, 08:21 PM	#10
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	It sounds like the Dude is going to have a nice vacation...his feet do say "Rather be on Vacation"

May 16th, 2010, 08:39 PM	#12
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	VA? man thats a far ride for me! If your in the lower part of Michigan, ill be down to take that Dude for afew rides! I could take him to HELL and Back! I cant take any time off work to be able to come visit ya guys. Thats a fun idea thou, you'ed have to Mail him UPS to me or sumin! Our local rider HELL TRIP: "The Blessing of the Bikes in Hell", is May 23rd (SUNDAY) so before then!

May 16th, 2010, 08:48 PM	#13
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	My suggestion was handing it off to the next closest person. However, thinking about it, we might not have enough people to do that as the next closest person might be too far away. I want to start setting it up though, I think that if anyone that wants to spend time with the Dude will PM me their location (not address, don't need it yet) and a delivery date, if you have a ride or event you would like to have him for, and I can start plugging people into a schedule.

May 16th, 2010, 09:06 PM	#14
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Am I the only one who immediately thought of "The Big Lebowski?"

May 16th, 2010, 09:36 PM	#16
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	He is, of course, the man behind the name. I thought,"He looks lazy, laid back, and extremely cool...we'll call him the Dude!"

May 17th, 2010, 06:41 AM	#17
Gfortunes love to ride Name: George Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Ebony/Candy Persimon Red Posts: 53	I am in no doubt would be happy to

May 17th, 2010, 06:58 AM	#18
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	I just re-read your post, Dave. I will start filling out a route for the Dude and will try to ship him out as early as possible this week so you can have him for Hell Trip. So far my list is, in mailing order: Scorpionninja (asap) Dano Snake GFortunes RC (by Aug 25th) Komohana There are a couple of huge gaps in geography (i.e. Dano(PA) to Snake(LA), and of course shipping to Komohana in HI) If you do not want to have to pay for shipping or need a little help with it and you have a paypal account, let me know when you are ready to pass him along and I can wire you some money though paypal. I laid it out so he can continue his travels before getting to Indiana, where RC and GFortune can do a hand off to save money (depending on how close you are to each other) and he can go to the Indy MotoGP. If you want him for a specific day let me know and we can get him out to you. We will, of course, make changes along the way as more people join in. @Dave: PM your address to me so I can get him out asap for you.

May 17th, 2010, 08:56 AM	#19
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	I'll show Dude around Hannibal,Mo. Not much to see here except the mississippi river and all things Mark Twain. But Stl. is a short hop away for more pics. Anytime in June - August

May 17th, 2010, 09:53 AM	#20
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	We can sqeeze you in between Snake and GFortune, should be around the June-August time frame. I am still trying to convince the wife to drive the truck herself and I can ride my ninjette for our trip to TX mid-June. If I get the go ahead then Dave can ship it back to me, I will take him to TX and from there I can ship him to Rick. Then maybe to PA, over to MO, back to IN, then off to HI from there. Damn he is going to have an awesome trip! haha

May 17th, 2010, 10:20 AM	#21
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	I can take him anytime in PA so feel free to move my time to anytime before winter.

May 17th, 2010, 11:19 AM	#22
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	Will do.

May 17th, 2010, 05:13 PM	#25
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	She's a doll! Can't wait to hang w/ the Dude!

May 17th, 2010, 06:22 PM	#30
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I'd be scared that the Dude would get lost in the mail. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

May 17th, 2010, 06:47 PM	#31
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	Matt = http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30701 My original plan was to hand it off, taking pics together as we do. Dave needs it pretty damn soon, so the Dude will travel my USPS to him. If we get enough people and everyone is cool with a little travel, I think it would be a much cooler experience for everyone involved. Once Dave is done hangin' with him, we can figure out if anyone is close enough to take the trip out and hand him off. Pictures can be sent to me via email, and once we get it started i will create a ninjette blog to follow his travels.

May 17th, 2010, 06:56 PM	#32
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Well theres afew fourm members near me IN Michigan, that might take The Dude around for 1-2 personal days, besides our group trip to Hell,Mi. this Sunday! Rage42 Matt, is planning a 2,400mile trip with his dad riding both their motorcycles, starting in Mi. and down through VA,MO,NC,NYC,etc and back! His trip i think was gonna be around LATE July, 2010! You could PM him about it! Anyone live in Windsor,Canada? You could cross over to us! Lil one? Yea sorry, but i just dont have the kind of time,job,money i can ride long distances to met up with members and pick up/drop off the Dude! I would love too, dont get me wrong, but im limited!

May 17th, 2010, 07:01 PM	#33
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	That will work out, will give us a few extra days to figure out how and who we will pass it on to afterward.

May 18th, 2010, 06:34 AM	#34
Scott1620 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Delaware Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r(sold), 2007 650R (sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 199	I would be up for a bike hand off within 2 hours ride... It would have to be on the weekend, Im in northern DE...

May 18th, 2010, 07:46 AM	#35
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	Scott, depending on when we can fit it in, I wouldn't mind riding up and meeting in the middle to do a hand off to you. I don't think I will be taking the ninja to TX with me Still working on the wife, maybe when I get back in early July we can set it up. Update: Still raining here, hope it stops soon. I don't like riding in the rain, but I feel that the Dude should get a nice farewell for the start of his trip.

May 18th, 2010, 08:20 AM	#36
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	I could do a handoff in NYC with Matt at some point, and get it out to a rider in NJ, Upstate NY, Long Island, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

May 18th, 2010, 08:33 AM	#37
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	That might work Bill, Dano is in PA. I go on leave June 18th, if I get the Dude back before that I might be able to make the trip to hand it off to Scott, and the Dude can make his way up the east coast.

May 18th, 2010, 09:05 AM	#38
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	Dano is a bit far out in PA though, about 7 hours from me. I could get him into PA around the Poconos. __________________________________________________ 2 thumbs up

May 18th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#39
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	We'll figure it out, gotta see how long he hangs out with the group in Michigan first. Like I said, I might not get him before I leave, might be able to reverse the order though. We can get him shipped out to you and he can hang around the north east for a while and travel down the east coast back to me at some point. EDIT: Let me check with the wife, she is suppose to be going to CT in the beginning of June to see her parents, I might be able to convince her to meet up with you and hand him off then. If it works out that way, my daughter would get a kick out of handing him off to someone instead of the postal worker.

May 18th, 2010, 12:31 PM	#40
tabogon ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Metallic Island Blue) Posts: 262	It has begun! I took the Dude to the post office to get all done up for his trip to Michigan. I will be posting pics and updates as I get them to my new blog http://dudetravel.blogspot.com/. Stop on by and have a look. It's short at the moment, but should pick up soon.