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Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 30^th, 2012, 1:46pm

Title: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RSVP!
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 30^th, 2012, 1:46pm

Since the Clowns regularly meet at Barbec's on Tuesday/Thursday, how about if we arrange and official "RBENT Post-Xmas Clown Ride and Gift Exchange" for Thursday Dec 27th? Meet at the regular time for breakfast -- Everybody would bring a "White Elephant" gift (perhaps something REALLY bad you got for Xmas), and we would do the typical "Nasty Santa" gift steal thing as people pick their present... followed by a ride, if the weather cooperates.

John S., do you suppose Barbec's could handle more RBENTers than usual that morning?

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by Ric_Clark on Dec 1^st, 2012, 9:23pm

Sounds like a winner to me.................................................... [smiley=pepper.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 2^nd, 2012, 9:40am

I will ask them on Tuesday. Somebody remind me.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by Patti on Dec 2^nd, 2012, 10:33am

HEY JOHN, remember to... oh, sorry. You meant next week, didn't you. ;)

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 2^nd, 2012, 2:40pm

Remember what??????

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by Action Lad on Dec 4^th, 2012, 8:32pm

What an excellent idea!

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 4^th, 2012, 8:42pm

Oooops, I forgot, Maybe Thursday.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 5^th, 2012, 7:57am

Hey, John, ask the Barbec's folks if we could have their back room on Dec 27th for breakfast...

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 6^th, 2012, 5:44pm

I have the back room reserved for December 27, 2012 @ 9:00 am

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 7^th, 2012, 9:24am

jcsadowski wrote:

I have the back room reserved for December 27, 2012 @ 9:00 am

WOOHOOO!!!! THanks, John!!!! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

All right, breakfast, gift swap, and ride are ON! (If the weather sucks, ride is optional) Please bring a wrapped "White Elephant" gift, value no more than $20 or so... It can be serious, playful, or whatever you wanna put in the box... Simple concept -- you bring a gift, you get to play...

REMEMBER -- BARBEC'S IS CASH ONLY (or checks?) -- NO CREDIT CARDS -- AND TIP YOUR WAITRESS!!!!!

Additionally, I should have the sample longsleeve RBENT jerseys there for sizing...

Paul

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 23^rd, 2012, 6:47pm

Bumping -- remember, Barbecs is CASH, no credit cards...

It looks like it's going to be FREEZING COLD that morning -- so I'm not anticipating doing a ride, at the moment... but BREAKFAST AND GIFT SWAP ARE DEFINITELY ON....

Let's get some RSVPs here, so we have SOME idea of how many seats to set up at Barbecs -- Please state if you're coming, in a post. If you're NOT coming, please don't post, just to avoid clutter...

Again, I hope to have the RBENT sample long sleeve jerseys with me (but I don't have them yet)

Paul

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by jayg on Dec 23^rd, 2012, 6:54pm

I plan to be there.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by Patti on Dec 23^rd, 2012, 9:19pm

I plan on being there and will bring my husband along too.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by Opus the Poet on Dec 23^rd, 2012, 9:50pm

There is a strong possibility I may be there. I hate getting up that early but for having a get-together with you folks I think I might force myself.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by kenbent6 on Dec 23^rd, 2012, 10:03pm

I'll be there [smiley=deadhorsebeat.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by rmillay on Dec 23^rd, 2012, 10:32pm

I'll come dressed to ride, just in case! [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by Action Lad on Dec 24^th, 2012, 1:39am

I'll be there.
Yeaow! 23° to start on Thursday a.m. That's nostril-freezing weather. After the festivities, I'll head back up here in the northern country, hope for a little more warmth, and perhaps brave a few miles. Gotta burn some calories.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by LightningPilot on Dec 24^th, 2012, 7:52am

Warren and I will be there [smiley=dbanana.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 24^th, 2012, 11:15am

I will be there

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by jayg on Dec 24^th, 2012, 11:30am

LightningPilot wrote:

Warren and I will be there [smiley=dbanana.gif]

If Warren attends, he will automatically become a Clown. Are you sure he's OK with that? :D

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by LightningPilot on Dec 24^th, 2012, 1:13pm

jayg wrote:

[quote author=LightningPilot link=1354304790/15#17 date=1356357166]Warren and I will be there [smiley=dbanana.gif]

If Warren attends, he will automatically become a Clown. Are you sure he's OK with that? :D
[/quote]
Warren's like Honey Badger, he don't care [smiley=runover.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap and ride, Dec 27,
Post by Opus the Poet on Dec 24^th, 2012, 9:37pm

I wish to confirm I will be there.

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RS
Post by slack_sails on Dec 25^th, 2012, 10:04am

I'm in. [smiley=runover.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RS
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 26^th, 2012, 9:54am

Remember, your gift can be a "re-gifting", or something cycling-related you don't use anymore (but in useful shape!), or a Starbucks card, a talking toilet paper roller, or WHATEVER -- Be Creative!

SIMPLE RULES FOR THE GIFT SWAP:

1) You must bring a gift, to play!

2) We will draw numbers for pick order

3) A gift may be stolen up to TWICE -- the SECOND TIME, the gift is LOCKED.

4) A stolen gift may be stolen back by the first stealer, if the opportunity presents itself!!! (i.e., 'takebacks' are allowed)

5) Picker #1 finally gets the opportunity to steal, after everyone else has gone.

6) HAVE FUN WITH IT!!!!!!!

Bring something useful, fun, or just plain goofy... but remember, Karma is a 'thingy'!!! ;D

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RS
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 26^th, 2012, 5:22pm

Terrie, Brian, and I will be there, and Dave Rothgeb may join us as well -- so that's 15 and counting...

If you have something you want to wrap up for the gift swap that's more than the previously-suggested $20, what the heck, wrap it up... it's all good!!!

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RS
Post by jayg on Dec 27^th, 2012, 11:41am

Thanks for organizing the get-together, Paul. Was lots of fun. Scored a new long-reach Shimano derailleur in the gift swap. [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RS
Post by Patti on Dec 27^th, 2012, 12:45pm

Great party, Paul. Thanks for organizing such a fun event. This was great way to spend an after-Christmas morning and now I can spend my birthday at the movies ( if the weather is sucky.) WooHoo!

Title: Re: Post-Xmas Barbec's gift swap, Dec 27, 9AM - RS
Post by maylor on Dec 28^th, 2012, 3:10pm

Enjoyed the Christmas Party and gift exchange. Thanks Paul for putting that together. Really like my 2nd gift, boo to Kenny for taking my cute monkey..[smiley=cry.gif] The bag however will be great for my Catrike rack. Happy New Year to you all!!!