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Branson X, the high bandwidth version

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eric2

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Big thanks and a :thumb for the Glaves, Hairs,
Bunny, and the others that made it a most enjoyable first
trip to Branson for me. A feast of perfect weather
was gorged upon by many presidents and fellow
moa members.

We started from Austin
wednesday afternoon and settled into
a hotel in Jefferson, Tx for the night. Next
morning I spotted an LT, wing, and a trike
heading north to Branson, but as usual
we took the long way there.

Finally crossed into AR at the town of Doddridge
where we took a break.
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Prez Cary celebrated with the release of the magic smoke

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We took all the little backroads we could
to Danville (ithink) where we picked up hwy 7

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You really can't go wrong on most
roads except for parts of 71. This pic from hwy 7
says it all.

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Look closely and you'll see a rumble strip
on the centerline. Hit this while your
heeled waaaay over at speed and you
will have al the excitement you need :doh


The big sweepers provide a thrill too
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Took a break by some river

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We did this the rest of the day.

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Suffered a bit in traffic but made it to Branson
before dark. Friday morning and the weather
was still perfect. Not too may bikes yet.

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The check in procedure was pure chaos; here
Harriet fights off others trying to take
her scrubs.

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Around noon we all headed to Gilleys
for a bunny-arranged lunch. Some
folks got the prime parking spots,
and for good reason.

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Inside we all had technical questions,
that were soon answered.
Here Rob asks specifics about the ears:

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The dude abides:

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As does the bunny:

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With energy supplies
rekindled by the excellent food
and the ears safely stowed away, some
head for bentonville BMW

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Where the bunny hoped to improve
on the bald tire award he got. everyone
else went to drool on the new kwhiner

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We soon left and really got to
enjoy a leisurely ride back on hwy 76
so Rob could break in the new RT.
I even got to lead for a while :brow :wave
After we got back, some wingers
wanted to start a rumble


Darn, too many pics eh? well I'll have to do another post
with the results of the rumble :D

Eric
Austin
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Wow, you had great weather! I was bummed not to be able to go, so it was nice to see the pictures. Thanks for sharing.
 
Thanks for the pictures. Hopefully next year my friend/client won't be having a 50th birthday surprise party
 
part II

Ok, the wingers rolled in much to my (but not many other people apparently)
suprize
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Things were getting strange

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Differences would be settled between the baddest dude from each
faction on the latest offerings from each brand

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The "brand J" rider was too drunk to do the course:

:wow

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While the teutonic brand fared better. Note the perfect
balance placed on the outside hoof... errr skid or whatever

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Voni gave it a whirl too now that the rules were clear


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Ah... more tomorrow

Eric
Austin
 
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