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Subject: Romeo Lunch 11-19-08
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Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 4:00 PM
Here I sat, the computer says it's 38 degrees out and I'm planning a motorcycle ride.  A couple of years ago the 38 degrees would have been fine but I do like it a little warmer than that now.  But the weatherman says that we will have a better day next Wednesday that we had last. And we all know the weatherman is 100% right.

We are hitting repeats this time of year and the place we are going to is one we have been to at least once a year and usually twice for several years. At one time is was nationally known for it's BBQ, now it's just a good place to go. Sitting on I35 it will be a quick ride down for the K.C. riders and there are some interesting roads for all to hit.  I'm thinking that after lunch a quick ride across Colorado will get us to Vassar for some PIE.  We may need to have Larry control Larry; I've heard things about him and Vassar.
By now I'm sure you have all guessed where we are going.

Lunch 11-19-08
Guy and May's Tavern
119 W William ST.
Williamsburg Ks. 66095
785-746-8830
Judy Simpson Owner

As usual this time of year or anytime, use your own judgment on how you want to get there.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with driving instead of riding.  In fact If I were doing a bike of the week like Richard, Ted's '62 vette would have been my choice.  Whoever had that nice Honda F sitting at the north end of the block, that is a nice looking ride.  Back to cars, I think it would be neat if Ted got out one of his Chevys that needed aired out.  Mo got the old Packard in the breeze, Bill his old Chevy. I think Ron from Edgerton has some nice cars and you know me and names, but there is one of us that has some neat Mopars.  I think out of the 135 on the mailing list 134 of us like about anything with a motor in it.  I won't mention Harry's name but one of us just likes to ride’m, not look at them.  However Harry was seen waxing his new scooter, maybe being a grandpa has changed him.

As always ride safe

Don

Subject: Romeo lunch 10-29-08
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Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 11:08 AM
It seems like ages since I have sent one of these out.  Actually the last lunch was a day early and this is a little late watching the weather.  If all goes normal, in about 20 min. the forecast for the entire week will change.  But Hey, we pulled it off last week. I counted 20 chilly riders at Oski last week. Might have even been a couple I didn't get counted.  The downside of the spread in time that we arrive is when the group is smaller we tend to miss each other.  But again we had a nice but cool ride, stayed dry, and that beats sitting at home any day. I do regret that changing dates makes it impossible for some to join us, but with forecast like last week, it's try to fit it in or don't go. As I mentioned last week as the weather cools the notice will be shorter.  So will the rides and that means for some it will not be reasonable, so call your ride buddies and go over to Micky D's.

This week I had a nice place that Don Hall had suggested that was just about a perfect half-way between K.C. and Topeka.  But I decided not to go there. The reason being that Wed. is looking to be a nice but cool day.  So maybe a little more ride should fit the forecast.  Bring you Christmas list, across the street from where we are going to eat is a lady named Sandra that does nice embroidery work on shirts, jackets or about anything.  She will ship it to you in time for Christmas, so you can be a little different in your selection this year.  Mamma will think you went out of your way thinking about her and all you had to do was have a good lunch.  Speaking of lunch here we go, and Larry it won't do you any good to beat me this time they don't open until 1100.

Lunch 10-29-08
The Pizza Parlor
608 Main St.
Leroy Ks. 66857
620-964-2100
Christine Williams owner

I haven't eaten at this place but stopped by one day and it all looked good.  She has Pizza by the slice, Salad bar, and Sandwiches, so should be something for everyone..  Had a long chat with the owner and she really wants us to show, so I am sure she will do a good job for us.  This is one of those little towns that is really struggling to stay alive, lets give a hand and make ourselves happy in the process.
Hope to see you all there. I know it's going to be a ride for Tom, Walt, and a few others, but at least John can break out his six pac. Maybe both of them and Corwin can ride one.

Ride safe

Don

Ps.  Jerry sent me some pictures of Oski. and I screwed up somehow getting them on the newsletter.  

Subject: Tuesday Lunch
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Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:31 AM
Hello again to all of you that went south. I hope you had good trips. Things here were a little wet and the turnout at Council Grove were Three from Salina, one from Andover and Paul and myself.  It is a good place to eat however, I would suggest trying it if you are in the area.

The only thing of note is that Harry became a Grandpa. First his daughter got a Lab puppy a few months back, I think to train Harry with, then she had a baby boy, mother, son, and grandpa all doing well.  When I stopped by the Kawasaki shop yesterday they ask why Harry was hunting for a KLR with a 12 in seat height. Sounds like Harry is bonding.

Moving on to our lunch ride. As I mentioned before when it gets later in the season I attempt to find better weather for us. This does not always work but I do think we get a few better rides in. Yesterday was supposed to be a nice day and we not only got rained on but also hail. All that said, from now on I will try to pick a better day and hope it works.

This coming week the weatherman has been saying that the rain will move in Tuesday evening and stay for a day or two. So trying to stay in the middle of the week as much as possible Tuesday will be the day.

Lunch Tuesday 10-21-08

Downtown Cafe
522 liberty St.
Oskalooa Ks. 66066
785-863-3374
Rosie Summervill owner

I hope the day change works out and even more so I hope that I get us into better weather than a storm. As usual any feedback is welcome. I intend to stay more in the area between Topeka and K.C. so we may be hitting some places a second or third time. If you know of a good place let me know. And let me know what is comfort zone for weather and distance. I intend to keep this going all winter when we can find days that have clear roads and not too low of temperatures. The guideline I used last year was clear roads, above freezing at 0900, and a high for the day close to 50 degrees. The thinking was a safe ride, maybe a little chilly in the morning to decent coming home. I figure most of us (except Corwin, John, and of course Larry and his other brother) leave home around 0900 or a little later to make it.
Anyway let me know what you want and I'll try to do it. Ride safe and hope to see you Tuesday. 

Subject: Romeo lunch 10-15
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Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 3:19 PM
We have sure been hitting it lucky on weather. It was a little chilly but not bad heading for Reading but absolutely perfect when we came out from lunch. Our timing was perfect as the locals were coming in when most of us was standing around.  The official counter said there were 38, well actually 37 happy riders there and Larry. I shouldn't pick on Larry so much but since there is more than one of them I can always say it was the other one I was picking on.  I think for the money that was about the best meal we have had, and Paul was beaming about the gooseberry pie. Nice ride to Burlingame and after a break there Paul and I made a little loop through Eskridge on the way home. Great ride, a good meal and good conversation (that's BS to you guys) that's what the Romeos is all about. To think some people retire to a rocking chair.

This is going to be a brief email. I have a mower gassed and ready to go and 5 acres that I won't get done before sunset if I don't hurry.  So our ride for the 15th will be a joint ride as many will be going to Marble Falls. Weather man is saying it's going to be a great day, of course this time of year a little cooler.

The town is a little west of Emporia and 7 miles to the north of Emporia.  Paved roads come in from three directions so easy access from about anywhere.  A word of warning, they have road construction from hell going on the west end of Emporia for the turnpike access. So if you come that way be aware and careful.

The place of course

The Breckenridge Country Cafe
622 Main St.
Americus Kansas 66835
620-443-5612

There is a nice little park across the street to visit before and after lunch.  We have been here before and they had a good meal ready for us. 

Those of you going to Dogpatch have a good time.  Those of you staying behind come on down and enjoy the day.

This will be the last time we venture very much west of Topeka for the rest of the year.  Weather cooling and I will try to keep the rides shorter, but as you know it is hard to take care of everybody.  Also as the winter season rolls in I will try to watch the weather and pick days that look the best, this doesn’t always work but we can get more rides squeezed in that way.  Some of these will be suited for the Topeka/Lawrence riders more that those out of the K.C area. So if it's too far to ride due to weather, either jump in a car and join us or call around and do something close to home.

As always ride safe and thanks for making this the best year ever for the Romeos.  We have two groups that are bringing in numbers each that one couldn't muster a year ago.  But remember it's not about how many, it's how good of time we have.

Don

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