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Title: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 05/24/05 at 07:43:41 Most mornings after I get up, I sit in my recliner with my cup of coffee and review what's going on in this part of the world and a few other sites. Ususally, like today, there are quite a few folks hanging around the site. I began to wonder about this. Yea yea, sometimes I just sit around wondering, and occasionally get lost as well. Anyway, I was wondering if a lot of you frequenting this place are RETIRED, as I am, or are you just really good at managing your time (unlike me) and are able to do this as well as work, and family, and etc.? |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Reelthing on 05/24/05 at 07:49:43 Just "work from home" a lot - enough gear around here I can't tell if I'm in the lab or home (my better half does point this out at times as she trips over a stack routers, cat5e/6 cable, and some hard drives! ) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Deb on 05/24/05 at 07:54:48 lancer wrote:
Not retired here Lancer got quite a few years yet. I am just now getting into the cycle world, my son is all grown up now and so my husband and I are ready for the road. I found this site and love it , should have learned a lot about my 2002 savage. Everbody I met on here is really great people so I just hang around checking out all the good stuff people like you and other put on here. Drop a line to me anytime. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by PerrydaSavage on 05/24/05 at 08:01:51 8)Hi Deb! Nahhh. unfortunately I'm not Retired ... got more than a few years to go yet ... Am just an ordinary 9 to 5'er, live in Nfld. Canada, work in Engineering, approaching middle-age, happily married and tryin' to raise my teenage daughter. Oh yeah ... I Ride my '03 LS650 ... whenever the weather here cooperates ... Take care! |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Love2Ride on 05/24/05 at 08:11:27 PerrydaSavage wrote:
Very familiar. Though my day is more like 7:00 to 4:30. I work at a computer most of the day and am able to bounce over here now and then to see what's up.I am middle-aged ( I think 42 qualifies, maybe not yet, dunno). I live in Texas and ride to stay as sane as I can. I'm happily married and raising a 12-year old who think she's a teenager. Got quite a while 'til I retire. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by red2k1 on 05/24/05 at 09:01:05 Nope, not retired and never plan to be. Started working 30 hours a week whe I was 10 years old, kicked that up to about 70 hours a week when I was 22 and have never looked back. Also, I am one of those lucky people that needs only 4 hours or less of sleep ever 24 hours or so. In addition, I have computers litterly everywhere (financial necessity), home(several), car, official work, and on my person (although just an e-mail kind of thing). For me the Savage thing is a nostalgic diversion that has just about run its course (14 months). |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 05/24/05 at 09:04:51 There is nothing like "raising a teenager" to get you wide awake. I have past that test 3 times. Must have done a pretty good job because I like who all of my kids have become...well, I did have some help from my wonderful wife of 31 1/2 years and especially from God...we could not have done it without HIM. I think I need to make a "family tree" of everyone on this site to help me visualize who's who and where everyone is. I think a poster-like thing of what Paladin has done with his Picture Gallery would be fun. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by bentwheel on 05/24/05 at 10:53:48 I am not retired either, but I work 12 hour shifts which gives me a lot of time off. Usually about 15 days a month. I also have a lot of down time at work so the internet combats boredom. Other interests I have are sports. I coach boys (age 12 & 13) baseball. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Suzuki_Sam on 05/24/05 at 10:56:55 I suppose I'm middle-aged also. In fact, I am probably in the midst of the "crisis" ;) I'm a 41 yr. old homemaker with a 9, 16, and 17 yr. old. My husband bought a Volusia last year and started 'escaping' the hectic home life for 3-4 hr. vacations and I guess my fear of motorcycles just couldn't outlast my need for the same. Its summer vacation here - no more frantic breakfasts and screeching trips to get them to school on time for awhile so I goof off on the computer more now. Glad you all are here! |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/24/05 at 15:32:29 I am not retired either. Work hard play even harder I am an Metrologist and a Metallurgist ??? which is a mouthful of words that mean I measure things and analyze metals :P. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 05/24/05 at 18:18:34 So, Mike, you like rocks eh? I keep trying to plan a trip home to see the fam in Henryetta but things keep getting in the way. Hopefully I will be able to find my way home before too long. I am looking forward to the possibility of hooking up while there if we can manage it. Later dude. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/24/05 at 18:24:37 lancer wrote:
No problem I will find a way. Just give me some warning 8) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Paladin on 05/24/05 at 18:51:33 I'm middle aged also, if I live to 116. I hired on with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph nearly 35 years ago and have stayed through several name changes. I am mister connectivity (http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/archives/000049.html), I can provide voice, data, or LAN service anywhere. For those who have insomnia and need to get to sleep you can read my Blog (http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/) which is a mix of personal and work-related blather. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Savage_Rob on 05/24/05 at 19:01:50 I've only been in telecom for 15 years and the way things are these days, it may soon be time for a career shift. I guess we'll see. The only constant in the universe is "Everything Changes". |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/24/05 at 19:06:14 lancer wrote:
And yes I do like rocks. From the Iron in your body everything is built on rocks! Dam that sounded geekish :P. Time for a beer! 8) :P 8) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Suzuki_Sam on 05/24/05 at 19:59:51 This is the 3rd time I've tried to post this message, so if they all finally show up together - please forgive me. I'm not sure whether its my computer or the site. Speaking of rocks, Mike, we have a big rock, mineral, and crystal (fossils too) show (gathering?) at the historical mine just north of us every year - if you like rocks that much (which I do - now who's the geek?) It's in Park Hills, MO. This year its either on the 4th or the 11th - I'm not sure. Can find out if you're even vaguely interested. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by babbalou on 05/24/05 at 21:06:20 I hope to retire at 60, got 12 years to go. I visit this site nearly every morning & evening, along with the "other" Savage website. I remember when this bike came out & I wanted one ever since. Years of other financial obligations kept pushing back plans & last year I said "I'm 47! Forget the budget for now, IT"S TIME!" Got my S40 & love it! Fortunately, my second wife had no problem with me getting a bike. I told her what Harleys cost! Ride safe. 8) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by diesel on 05/24/05 at 21:26:35 been retired 11 years now, was instructor in diesel engines and heavy duty truck chassis for PENN. COL. of TECH in Williamsport,PA. for 23 years. now you know why username is diesel. after 11 years, I still have a faint odor fuel oil, guess it's still in my veins. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by gitarzan on 05/24/05 at 21:38:30 50. Columbus, Ohio. Network Administrator for the VA. Three Cats. One Dog. One Wife. Two Motorcycles. Spend my time farting with or riding the bikes, messing on the PC, with occasional forays into Photography and guitars. I think I'm going to roll way back on guitar, since I finf my Carpal Tunnels feel better when I don't play. I need to save my hands for work and riding. I'd like to retire now, but got 15 years to go. Sometimes the govt decides to cut back and provide early outs. I'd consider it seriously. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by WD on 05/24/05 at 22:51:53 I'm all of 32 (but my physical condition says add about 100 years). Professional scooter trash. Work in a bike shop. For fun I restore, customize, reupholster whatever inexpensive junkheap bike/vintage truck I can get my hands on. Ride every chance I get. Been doing that for the last 18 years, USA and Europe, civilian and military. I'll retire when the wife has to put coins over my eyes. You know, when I'm dead. Life's too short. I've owned and sold, traded or had stolen 75 motorcycles. I think I bleed lacquer... -WD |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by gazab44 on 05/25/05 at 03:56:18 Not retired yet Lancer..I work a 3 shift pattern, 6 to 2, 2 to 10 and 10 to 6, so i have alot of spare time, on my own when my better half is at work, at different times of the day depending which shift i'm on. :) Also working this pattern i never have to ride in rush hour traffic :) but a downside is going out or coming home on cold mornings before sunrise :( |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 05/25/05 at 07:05:22 gitarzan wrote:
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by sunny on 05/25/05 at 07:31:53 not retired. i work in IT, so i get online between crisis at work. one bike. one mustang. eight kids(only 4 left at home now) 6 fish. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by gandalph40 on 05/25/05 at 07:46:21 sunny wrote:
HOLY CARP! 6 fish! jk! (but I am stumped on the math...your profile says you're not old enough to have 4 grown kids unless there are some twins or trips or something in there...haha) 46, work in IT (DBA), so I have some down-time between crises too, and I have an understanding employer. 2 teenagers. 2 cars, 2 trucks, one bike. I thought about retiring at 55 once...thought didn't last very long. Tom |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Red_Wine on 05/25/05 at 09:39:51 Born 1969, so that means I'll be 36 in a couple of months :o. One wife, one 7 year old kid, half a dog, one car, one bike, saving for house... :P Professional translator by education, market analyst by chance at the Chilean Representative Office of PA in Chile... Work 9-5 at the office and anytime after that a side job shows up... Like to read, ride, wrench, swim, ski, play soccer, pizzas, BBQs, and good Chilean wine (beer is fine also ;) ) Take care, pals RW |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Red_Wine on 05/25/05 at 09:41:35 PS. retirement?? not from my translation jobs, all I need is a PC, internet, and a desk... it might be at the beach, too I'll slow down when I'm 70ish, if ever... RW |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lordzamize on 05/25/05 at 10:44:44 Wow, I feel fresh and hip compared to everyone else, j/k ;D Well, I'm 26, divorced male living in MD. No kids, but I have two cats, not sure if that counts though ::) My work hours let me have plenty of free time, which usually involves wrenching and computers. Bought my 97 Savage last year and loved riding since day one! |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by WD on 05/25/05 at 14:39:12 Guess I'm the pet owning champion... 6 fish, 7 cats, 1 "flabrador" retriever, 2 male fancy mice, picking up a female mouse and 2 hamsters this coming weekend. Kids? My stepson will be 21 in November...yeah, I really am 32... Other hobbies: flytying, flyfishing, regular fishing, being an Assistant Scoutmaster and Merit Badge counselor for a local Boy Scout troop. Hard to believe with the tattoos, long hair and such, but I'm an Eagle Scout and honorably discharged former US Navy SeaBee (combat heavy construction specialist). -WD G-star, on behalf of my dad and his older brother, thanks for doing what you do for the VA. Both are disabled combat veterans...25th Infantry (Army) and Force Recon (Marine Corps) respectively. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/25/05 at 14:58:51 Suzuki_Sam wrote:
Yes please let me know Sam. Thank you, Michael 8) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Frost on 05/25/05 at 16:03:17 I'm 41 ;D Father of 3 (15yr old boy, 13yr old girl and a 5 yr old) and stepdad to a 27yr old boy/man and a 23 yr old girl/woman who has 2 children ..so I'm a stepgrandfather :o also Husband to a very beautiful and caring woman ;) I work for the Massachusetts Dept of Mental Health as a Network Admin/Support Specialist. I have very little free time but when I do..lookout!!! I ride when I can and also do computer repair and artwork on the side, I have a website for my art at www.toonworkz.com which I haven't updated in a long time. That's about it ...Later 8) Mike |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Ed_L. on 05/25/05 at 16:41:16 I'm 51 and getting ready to move to Florida in eight days. Worked in the medical field as a biomedical tech on dialysis machines for almost 25 years. Got tired of the rat race after three buyouts in four years and being on call 24/7, all the administration was interested in was cost containment not the welfare of the patient. Would like to retire but can't yet, will look for a job in Florida but want to be an indian not a chief. Own two bikes, a '02 Savage and a '69 Ducati 250. Pets include six parrots, and two dogs, also am a hobby beekeeper with one or two bee hives. Only been riding for a couple of years but love it which is one of the reasons I'm moving to Florida where the weather is more rider friendly. Ride Safe, Ed L. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Bluejeanz on 05/25/05 at 17:53:52 I'm 41. I've been married to my husband for 16 years. We have one 14 year old son and I have a 25 year old stepson. I've been a systems coordinator in a mental health hospital, physician's assistant and office manager for a surgeon, social assistant and office manager for a psychiatrist, ballistics tester for an armored car company (cool job!) and I'm currently the office manager for the local telephone company. I have a bit of free time at work, and spend most of my non-riding/non-work time on the computer. When I'm not rding, working, or surfing the forums, I play "The Sims 2". I just started riding in September of last year and have only about 2000 miles under my belt. I love it and regret that I didn't start riding 20 years ago. I'm a bit of any anomoly in that my husband doesn't ride, nor has he ever...I didn't grow up riding, and no one I know rides. It's just something I wanted to do for me. And that's me... |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by surplusguy on 05/25/05 at 18:20:25 Let me get my 2-cents in also. Bought my first bike (Savage 650) at age 60. Took MSF course in March and been having a blast every day I ride. Will "retire" at 62 officially from my day job. Also have a home restoration biz. Wil not ever stop working. Bad thing to do. But plan to ride more, kick back some, and travel more. OK, that's ME. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by ghostrider on 05/25/05 at 18:45:23 I'm 46 and a stay-at-home dad. Married with a 3yo daughter and another on the way. by the time the younguns grow up I'll be ready to retire. ;D I just started riding a few months ago. Sold my '47' Chevy and '59' Stude and bought a bike. The bike is way more fun and a lot cheaper to play with. Ghostrider |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by ronnie b on 05/25/05 at 20:19:56 I'm retired. Worked for "big oil" for 27 years (got paid for 29 ;D) and volunteered for the "package/buyout" when Phillips and Conoco merged. I worked as an accountant, auditor and analyst. Raised two younguns, one lives in New Zealand now. I rode for about 25 years, was without a bike for about 10 years, and got the Savage about a year ago. I have about 2800 miles on it now. Haven't been able to make a trip on it yet but am planning on one the last part of June, possibly to include the Talimena Drive ride with some of the others here. My "job" now is fixing up the "pearl in the rough" we bought. Finishing up what the builder didn't do and cleaning up the 40 acres with it. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Mr 650 on 05/26/05 at 03:28:38 Sometimes employed automotive PLC/conveyor/goon. Late 40s, -wanna know what happened to the 60s corporate propaganda- GM flyin cars & IBM 4-day work week ? Now anticipate Soc. Sec. "B" plan, retirement=death. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Dingo_Jones on 05/26/05 at 07:46:47 Hello all. At 24, it looks like I'm a young'n here, but hey, we all have Savages right? I'm a single guy and I live on Vashon Island in the Seattle area, a sweet little place to call home. It's accessible only by ferry, and has some of the best riding around. I bought my '95 Savage a few months ago. It's my first bike, and I just love it. I'm racking up a little over a thousand miles a month, and starting to feel pretty comfortable and confident riding. For work, I'm a technology support person(read: please fix my computer mr. Tech guy!!!) and webmaster for a local school district during the school year, and a sailing instructor for a junior learn-to-sail program in the summer months, it makes for a nice balance, and keeps me from getting bored. For hobbies, I'm a rock climber and hiker, but my real passion is inline marathon racing. I usually skate in 4-6 races a year, and consider myself fairly competetive. It might not be the speed rush of a Motorcycle, but hitting 45 on a good downhill strech with nothing but 10 wheels and a few inches between you and the pavement can make for a good bit of adrenaline. Fruit-bootin isn't all bad ;) Anyhow, nice to meet all of you, and thanks for the great board. -DJ |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by sunny on 05/26/05 at 07:55:40 gandalph40 wrote:
actually only the two oldest are adults. the next two are now living with the dad( i call him other things not printable here) and driving HIM crazy(as if he wasn't already), so i am left with the four youngest. and THEY are going to spend the summer with him this year. so i finally get a break. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by ethan on 05/26/05 at 11:29:01 32 database administrator and part-time faculty at an art college. underground video artist. found this site before i bought my bike in july of last year. this info helped me decide on a savage. first time and daily rider. check it during the work day or at lunch time. currently residing in santa fe, nm looking to move to chicago for grad school. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Deb on 05/26/05 at 12:00:57 Bluejeanz wrote:
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Greg_650 on 05/26/05 at 16:07:02 How much space am I allowed for this? I am 55, been riding since 1966, and I am an electro-mechanical technician (automation). My kids, from a former life, are grown and I am free to enjoy doing whatever I want with my present spouse of 5 years. What matters is that I love bikes. My past is a collection that hardly follows any pattern. They were a Honda Sport 50, a Honda CB360, a Honda XL350, a Yam DT400, 2 Yam DT175s, a Yam IT250, and a Yam XS850 triple. Currently, I have a green 2000 Savage that I have been compelled to disassemble several times, modify as much as my facilities and finances allow, and if I can ever get past my dilemma with the springer seat installation and the requisition of proper Oregon registration, I'll be riding the darn thing on the Ash Run next month. I am also guilty of mentoring my spouse in the "way of the force", and therefore purchase a 2001 Savage, as well 8) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Kropatchek on 05/27/05 at 01:56:56 I'm 61, married for more than 25 years and have 2 kids age 24 and 17 and 2 cats. Been in civil aviation aviation maintenace for 40 years and made redundant 2 years ago. Due to the decrease in income I was forced to sell my Audi 80 cabrio. So I bought the Savage and ride it whenever I can ( wished I had done that long ago). Do my own wrenching. I do 3 half days work for the community ( not payed) doing small jobs and fixing thing for the elderly people and disabled persons. The rest of my time is filled with: housekeeping >:(, riding my bike :D, fixing the house :(, riding my bike :D, my hobbies ::) and riding my bike :D. Greetz Kropatchek ;D |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 05/27/05 at 07:36:05 Dingo_Jones wrote:
Dingo, So, how are the confines of the island? I mean how large is it and are there enough miles to ride that it does not get repetitive or boring? I do not remember much of your island...the name is familiar but I cannot recall anything else about it. I was stationed on Whidbey Island from 84-87 and often wanted to just go for a drive and get off the island. Anyway, it is good to hear your story. Ride well. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by RadarORiley on 05/27/05 at 09:15:04 I'm 62, have been riding off & on all my life, usually as a passenger. Sold my bikes 15 years ago when health problems looked like I would never be able to ride again. Have 2 daughters (42 & 41)& 2 step-daughters, 6 grandkids, 2 cats & 2 longhorn cows. Outlived my dogs. Am in semi-remission from lupus ,decided to live while I could, first bought a V-Star but gave it to son-in-law & bought the Savage. Love my Savage. My husband, a non-rider, is a great guy, if I have to ride alone will offer to follow me in the pickup in case I have a problem, nix that idea. He calls my bike "garage Art" and has offered to build a frame for it when I go days without riding. Both of my daughters ride, one a 2005 Honda Shadow, the other a 2004 Savage. All my grandkids ride and one of them spent several years on the local Motocross circuit. I am a retired Real Estate Broker, my husband is a building contractor & Master carpenter/cabinetmaker.He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. We live West of Weatherford, Texas on a small acreage. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Max_Morley on 05/27/05 at 14:54:42 Max is a retired auto technology teacher, 62,USN EN2 60-64, had motorcycles since HS. 4 hp step through Cushman, in college Honda S-65, CA 125 (twin my wife and I rode back and forth from home to college in), pair of ZA-50s. More Hondas post college, CL70, CL100, SL125 (modified for an amatuer trials bike), while in Europe a 250 Triumph in a BSA Frame and a European SL175 twin. Retirement present to myself in 98 was a Yellow 96 Savage. After 1 yr. of retirement my wife expressed a desire to retire early and asked me if I "wanted to move where I could ride more often"? Silly question so in 99 we moved from Anchorage, AK to Moses Lake, WA (that's on the dry side of the state - high irrigated desert). I help my BIL with fixing his farm equipment and drive it during harvest. Just finished cutting 750 acres of Alfalfa hay. Start baling tonight. Have had a series of farm irrigator thumpers I've fixed and sold here at "Thumper Acres". Yamaha BW200, TW200, Honda TLR200. Have a CT-110 to fix now but shop is full of another BIL's ATV, and a Kawasaki Mule that need finishing. Wife doesn't ride but encourages me to. I did most of the shopping and brought it home in saddlebags and a GIVI trunk on my Savage. Also parts runs for the farmer BIL. Been off mine over 2 months as I recover from a ruptured diverticulitis in my colon and resulting septosis and 25 day Hospital stay. Hope to see how I do over the weekend on my Savage. Battery is getting charged as we speak. Life is getting better everyday. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Savage_Rob on 05/27/05 at 16:25:43 Ouch! Take care of yourself Max. I hope you're able to comfortably join your fellow WA thumper riders for the Ash Run. I know I'm doing everything I can to be able to make the trip from Dallas to Oklahoma/Arkansas that weekend and I just have some slightly torn tendons in my elbow. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by slavy on 05/28/05 at 07:25:50 41, 5'6", 155lbs, bold head, married for 11 yrs, no kids. Phoenix Az. Born behind the "Iron curtain". Put my behind on a bike-CZ175 when I was 17 and that was it. Changed many bikes since. Still keep my East German MZ ETZ251 on the "other side". I don't even know how many bikes I have now / some of them even run/. I Make my leaving fixing bikes. Will be a pleasure to help a fellow rider. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by bobo383 on 05/28/05 at 07:32:18 How to condense this to a readable post... I'm 37 (38 in July), married, 5 kids (ages 2 to 12). I buy and sell stuff all the time, as a hobby. Also have a day job (see below). Most wonderful wife in the world is a labor/delivery nurse and like to ride bikes as much as me - maybe more. We currently have 4 bikes in my garage: 98 Savage, 96 YZF600, 2000 Shadow600, and 78 GS1000. All run great. We currently have 4 cars in the driveway: 64 Impala, 73 F100, 04 Suburban, 04 Impala. All run great. Too many firearms to count - really. All work great, well the ones I've used anyway. I love to wrench on cars/trucks/bikes, reload ammunition, ride, shoot, and hang out with the kids (10 yr old is a good rider/driver and an exceptional shot with his Browning Buckmark 22). The two older kids and I play "shoot the can" with an old daisy red-rider BB gun for hours on the weekends. Cheap, quiet, harmless fun. Keeps us skilled at using open sights. I'm an engineer for GM at the full-size SUV plant in Arlington TX, got 6 good people working for me. Don't mention firearms at work, it scares the Detroit corporate people. I guess they never go downtown...I wouldn't go to downtown Detroit without a choice of firearms, all loaded up. BTW: Texas Concealed Handgun License is honored and considered legal in Michigan. Thank you, MI. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/28/05 at 09:37:50 bobo383 wrote:
Ditto on the firearms thing I love my browning 303 and 357 most. 8) The 357 is what an intruder would meet I do not believe in second chances for a crook. >:( |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by bobo383 on 05/28/05 at 11:10:12 Nice to know you're not the only one, ain't it? |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/28/05 at 12:43:02 bobo383 wrote:
God bless America! And all our brothers. 8) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 05/28/05 at 14:24:34 I will say AMEN to that! And by the way, THANK GOD for the SECOND AMENDMENT. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by skepticalnewt on 05/28/05 at 20:14:01 It's nice to find so many LS650 devotees. I bought one for my wife's first bike, and tried it out just for fun. I found out that fun was exactly what it was. I have a 1100cc Yamaha myself, which by comparison is like driving a two wheeled car (good for long runs, but not exactly fun). The s40 on the other hand is like the bikes I learned on. Uncomplicated, and ... well, fun! |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by bobo383 on 05/29/05 at 00:00:17 Out of all my bikes, the Savage is my fave. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Ed_L. on 05/29/05 at 16:21:56 Out of all my firearms, my Savage is my favorite also ;D. Ride Savage, Shoot Savage, Be Savage, it's a Savage life!!!! Ed L. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by diesel on 05/29/05 at 21:22:34 my other Savage is a "Scout" in .308 Win. I like light,small things. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by WD on 05/29/05 at 21:53:10 I used to have a bolt action .30/30 Savage... prefer my octagon barrel model 67 Winchester (Canadian Centennial edition, fairly rare stateside) saddle carbine lever gun. My Savage motorcycle is TOO small and TOO light... time to somewhat "unchop" it. Stretched frame, full rear fender, Indian Chief luggage rack... chop was fun, I now need function. -WD |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by short round on 05/29/05 at 22:34:30 Ditto the 357. I actually like the handling of my old Savage 12 ga. better than the Remington 1100 12ga. The Savage just handles so much better due to the light weight and balance, sounds like the bike too! Sorry about the confusion on my handle, now that I'm on my third one. Started with REBSLB13 - too cumbersome, then Ronnie B - realized Hey! I'm not in high school anymore! (by about 40 years) Short round is the old Army handle. Thought I should explain a new name with whatever number of posts I have. ::) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Karen627 on 05/30/05 at 22:40:54 I'm a little late to this, but here we go. I'm 36 years old. I have five ferrets, three cats, one husband and no kids. My S40 is my first bike -- got it in February, took the MSF in March, and have put a bit over 500 miles on it so far. I'm originally from Brooklyn, NY -- hubby and I moved to northeast Georgia in '98. I work the overnight shift in a word processing department in an Atlanta law firm, and if I have any down time at work I'll check in here and, if I think I have anything interesting to say (or don't care how boring I am ::)), I'll post. And... uh... yeah, that's about it. Exciting, no? :D |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by LondonThing on 05/31/05 at 02:21:00 lancer wrote:
Im 22, working, I just happen to be a WebDesigner/IT Engineer, so have access to the Net almost 247, :-) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by bobo383 on 05/31/05 at 04:18:50 diesel wrote:
I want one of those Savage scouts soooo bad. I made a scout rifle a few years back, from a shortened Mauser. I drilled and tapped the thick part of the barrel & mounted a Leupold 2x pistol scope forward of the receiver. Very handy gun, but I made the mistake of swapping it for a Redhawk. Not so handy as you know. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Mr 650 on 05/31/05 at 23:58:27 Bobo I have not been to Arlington, but have been to Janesville, Moraine and spent 2.5 years at Pontiac East. I came out of Home Depot one day last Jan. and my immaculate old '87 Silverado Suburban was gone, later found stripped. :'( :'( |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by pstfatrunt on 06/01/05 at 06:17:35 Hi! I hope this is the right place in wich i'ts possible present my self.... I'm Turi and I'm from Palermo (Italy) and I'm 25, since I was fourteen I craved a custom... and now with my money my dream has become true. I have a Suzuki Savage LS650. Yellow whit advanced pedal, and chromium-plated hands-hold. I'm sorry fom my english. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 06/01/05 at 06:52:16 WELCOME TURI, to the Savage site. Your english is just fine. It is my native language and I often have trouble with it. I am thankful for the computer since I can try to fix all of my errors before I post my statement. My Savage is also yellow but I am not very close to Palermo, I would like to visit Italy someday though. I hope you enjoy your time here with the rest of us who enjoy one of the best all around motorcycles on the road today. Unfortunately it is almost always underrated. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Savage_Rob on 06/01/05 at 08:29:31 A lot of new folks lately, excellent! Welcome to to what I personally feel is the best Savage site available. No offense meant to any of you who prefer Bert's site. I go there often too but this is kinda like Cheers, ya know? |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by mikedasavage on 06/01/05 at 15:56:52 I'm 24 as of 3 days ago. I'm a newbie on this site, thanks to bobo for sharing this link with me after some ebay questions. Also a newbie on the bike. Got a great wife, very supportive of everything I do. although gets a little b*tchy when i spend to much on one thing ex. this bike. Computer geek who works full time repairing servers laptops and dekstops. worked for dell for 4 years left that corporate crap and now just looking for a good oppurtinty. My b-in-law got him self a hd sportster 883 i rode it around and got back on my bike and suddenly realized that the savage was prolly gonna be the perfect bike for me. So now i spend time here read articles instead of fixing computers so i'm sure i'll be fired soon ;D the bike was a gift from a buddy who works part time in the shop i've taught him alot about computers and he taught me how to ride. i have to say i think his gift was better. I'm from texas too but haven't gotten a chance to get my handgun license yet been meaning to do that. Maybee after i get some saddle bags :o |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by CHRIS on 06/01/05 at 16:32:59 AS YOU PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW, I'M A MECHANIC FOR A LOCAL SUZUKI DEALER HERE IN WESTERN MAYLAND (DEEP CREEK MARINA SUZUKI). I'M 29 AND NEW TO THIS SITE BUT NOT TO NEW TO BIKES AND ANYTHING WITH AN ENGINE. I'VE RODE AND WORKED ON THEM FOR WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER. NOT MARRIED, JUST SINGLE AND STARTING TO SETTLE DOWN. SEEMS LIKE WAY TO MANY YEARS TO EVEN THINK ABOUT RETIREMENT YET, I WISH I WAS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. LIFE WAS EASY AND GREAT!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Jamo on 06/01/05 at 18:11:56 ;D 22 - Young Buck with an '03' Savage, No kids - Long ways from retirement. From Detroit - Vehicle Coordinator at Ford Motor in Dearborn. Love this site !!! |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Paladin on 06/01/05 at 19:00:40 I'm from Detroit FAR from Detroit. Born and raised on the East Side -- Edwin Denby Class of '64. Left Detroit in '65 for places where it don't snow. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by bobo383 on 06/01/05 at 19:15:41 Love the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. Every trip I make to Detroit, I go for several hours and still see stuff I never saw before. Henry was one of a kind. I hope we Americans can pull the auto industry out of the poop-can and make him proud. Mr 650 wrote:
Oh, that hurts to read about your Sub. The first and by far the best Sub I ever had was my '90 - made in Flint I believe. 19 mpg and white smoke both rear tires. I've had 4 Subs since then, and wish I had kept the 90. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Superray on 06/01/05 at 19:17:26 Be 59 this Saturday! I am a machinest by trade. 3 years from retirement. Have 2 sons and 1 daughter,raised and gone now. 6 grandchildren. Dog and cat both dead. Bought my first Savage in 87' and had to sell in 90', missed it ever since. When the opportunity came to buy another one in this condition, I decided it was time. My first Savage was Burgundy in color and this one is Black. My very first motorcycle was a MotoMorini. I purchased this in a box from an outfit in New York in August, 69'. It came in a big wooden crate to my apartment in Huntsville,Alabama. I was stationed there for 9 months before having to go overseas. This was a nice little(150cc) bike. With me on it at the time it would go 80 mile an hour. I sold before going overseas, because I didn't have a place to keep it while I was gone. When I returned in 71' I purchased a 69' Ducati 250 Monza which I fooled with for a few years before selling it and giving up on bikes. When I saw the Savage for the first time in 87', it was love at first sight and I have felt that way ever since. My wife doesn't like motorcycles, she is not a rider. Have a good one,...Ray |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by SavageDude on 06/01/05 at 20:07:47 41, Mailman/Air National guard aircraft mechanic, married, 2 sons (9&7) grow up faster boys so you can ride with good old dad ;D, born in Vietnam but lived in US most of mylife. I guess this is my homeland then 8). Been in California for 26 years. Class of 84(I am actually 38 on paper--no thanks to Dad--he think I need 3 more years to learn Enclish) now I have to work 3 more years before retirement :'( |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 06/01/05 at 21:08:36 Savage_Dude, can't you do a correction on you birth certificate and get your age discrepancy fixed? |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by SavageDude on 06/02/05 at 12:25:04 lancer; I thinnnnnk that I probably go to jail :-/ if I try to do that with INS. They would say taht I've lied for the last 26 years(Dad's fault anyway ::)) SavageDude |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by cphilip on 06/02/05 at 14:34:53 48 this coming July. I am the Environmental Compliance Officer for Clemson Univeristy in South Carolina. EPA and Hazardous Waste related stuff. Not retired but hopefully will be in five more years. Been here 25 years now. Then I can really start working! I can get on a lot at work as I do a lot of my correspondence this way and sort of drop in places from time to time when I am taking a break. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by DavidV on 06/02/05 at 21:04:54 Not a lot to say, really. I'm 39, single and currently unemployed. Used to be a Data Center manager for a very large German bank, but volunteered for the layoff last spring. Never could get along with their way of thinking... A tad too rigid for me, thanks. I've been riding for all of what, two weeks now? I've put about 100 miles on my bike in the last week. Passed the MSF class and test about two weeks back. Need to get happier on the bike before I dare bring it to my place in the city (Baltimore, MD). People drive like lunatics down here. Firearms are a good thing; my other Savage is a 10FP in .308 Win. Very good at keeping other folks honest at a distance. Can't keep count of the other breeds. Hobbies include m/c riding, landscape & architectural photography, pistol & rifle shooting, and renovating my old rowhouse in the now-way-too-expensive Federal Hill neighborhood. (I'm actually thinking of moving, as I'm not nearly stuffy enough to live here anymore!). Drop me a line if you need a ride partner 'round B-more. Glad to have found the forum. I've learned a lot from the archives already. Regards, David |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Kevin on 06/06/05 at 19:29:53 Anglican/Episcopal priest 47 birthdays 1 church 300 families 1 wife (a good one too!) 2 great teenage daughters 1 dog 2 cats 2 mice and ... a 2001 650 - Jardine, no white spacer, 157.5 main The bike is always a big hit at the parish picnic. K+ |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by shawn_b on 06/06/05 at 21:20:43 i am 28 years old I live out side cincinnati ohio iam almost hitched i work for the state of ohio taking care of mrdd men and women 1 yellow savage 1nissan truck&car and a ford festia with a lot of clicks on it no kid thank god just a dog ;) shawn |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by HawkEye1967 on 06/06/05 at 22:25:02 37 years old, first last and only wife, 2 kids, 1 of each boy first then girl, drive semi for a living 13 hours days right now, dont post often because I don't have a lot of time, on vacation this week have a 1986 LSF bought about 6ish years ago for a hobby I sponsor a youth group through our Church. Life is Good. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Paula71 on 06/06/05 at 22:43:14 30 something here, married for 14years, one almost 13 year old daughter & one almost 4 year old son. Have worked as a veterinary assistant/purchasing agent for 16 years and have recently begun college coursework towards my degree as a veterinary technician. Last year I realized very clearly that I was not doing anything for myself, never have. Decided time for me!! Started school, got my first computer and internet access in Dec 04 and my wonderful bike this spring. Some say i have hit my midlife crisis a bit early, maybe so but it is time for me. No work, no kids, no barking dogs just me and my bike. I do have a riding partner occassionaly, My husband has a boulevard c50t/volusia and also just started riding. I have 2 dogs, 5 cats and a rabbit. I work about 30 hours a week and play whenever I get a chance, life should be more enjoyable and I plan on continuing to make it that way. I found this site trying to learn more about the bike and here you all were with all this wonderful information. ;) |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by pstfatrunt on 06/09/05 at 04:59:15 Ok Lance... it'll be a pleasure meet you when 'u'll decide to came here in Italy. Here in Italy we have not good highway... and the asphalt is often in a bad state... |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Tama_Rama on 06/09/05 at 16:28:09 Howdy Y'all, My name is Tammy and I am 45 years old. I am Mom to 4 kids of my own (Marlina is 26, Mark is 22, Lance is 20 and Jess is 16), almost a step-mom to 3 more. I also have 2 grandchildren. Jonathan is 2 1/2 years old and Jennifer is 8 months. My hunny is a construction superintendent and he travels the south. Sometimes I go with him but most time I am supervising at home. We live in northeastern Alabama, and my guy just bought himself a...can I say it here??? A Harley, brand new, 2 weeks ago. We went riding on the following weekend and had a blast. I hadn't been on a bike since I was 16 and back then I was never a passenger, I was in control! Well, 5 days later Momma went out and bought herself a used 1996 Suzuki LS 650! It's been almost 30 years since I drove a bike, but most of it came back to me. And to be honest, I like my Savage more than I like his Harley ;D I've read some posts here about classes being taken to get a license, but here in Alabama all that is needed is to pass a written test. I think maybe I am missing some much needed lessons by getting the license so easily. But in the last 8 days I have put about 400 miles on it. I'm hooked. I may not have taken a driving course, and I would like to say thank you to all of you have posted their own experiences and hints and tips on being a safe driver. Stay safe, y'all. |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by lancer on 06/09/05 at 17:31:00 pstfatrunt wrote:
My wife and I have been talking about a trip for the 2 of us...no kids...no grandkids...just us, and Italy sounded really good. It may take us a year or two to save up for it, but it would be great if we could meet each other during our time there. Perhaps we could email and learn what parts of Italy would be the best, and most economical, to visit. Thanks |
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Title: Re: WHO ARE WE? Post by Savage_Rob on 06/09/05 at 20:21:20 Tama_Rama wrote:
Welcome and congratulations! The MSF is not necessarily a requirement, though in some places it negates the need to take the driving test so that only a written test is needed, etc. In my case, I already had my license and had for decades. I took it because I hadn't ridden in 14 years and thought a brush-up on someone else's bike was a good idea. I'm glad I did it. It wasn't necessary but it was good for me. |
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