Visitors from CT come fora Visit , Or IAB Breaks in a New Bike .

[splat]

So IAB Picture taken last week , He Cleans Up Pretty good.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/br1.jpg


Sent a mail about being up here thissunday , so one thing lead to another and a Whole Bunch of people come out to Play. a few cars on the side of my street.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/br2.jpg

and of course we had some toys in the front yard , Here is BadDNA

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/br3.jpg

there were 14 of us ME , My Son , IAB , MBC, CP , Quo_fan, Big_T, Turner_grl ( and doggie ) , Vos, If_rider , The Silver turtle ( Dirtrider2 ) , DR ( Riding ), and Donny

off we go.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/br4.jpg

DR says Wait for me !!!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/br5.jpg

and on to the dirt we go.

My son with MBC behind him

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct1.jpg

IAB starts getting he feel of the new turner

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct2.jpg

DR Back on the Bullit!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct4.jpg

CP rolling down a roller

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct5.jpg

IAB follows

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct6.jpg

Donny Falls over ( by the way this ride is going to be a large contributer to the crash thread )

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct7.jpg

IAB going across

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct8.jpg

IAB Crashing on this too ( this was actually the 2nd crash on this for him )

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct9.jpg

MBC going into teh Rock Vise

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct10.jpg

BadDNA has to pick him self up after falling over the side , was a pretty long way down too, fortunatly he was Ok .

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct11.jpg

the Turtle riding down what BadDNA just crashed on.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct12.jpg

IF_rider Doing a roll

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct13.jpg

IAB attemps said roll too , and Here he is Losing it !!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct14.jpg

and he finally comes to a halt

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct15.jpg


But that did dampen his spirits .. ... .. Fly !!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct16.jpg

At this point we spilt in to 2 groups one more free ride oriented the other XC , I led off the XC

Turner girl over a Roller

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct17.jpg

But BadDNA came into this all wrong and Pulled a Bo.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct18.jpg

Quo_Fan going through the rock Garden

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct19.jpg

DR with MBC following

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct20.jpg

Quo_fan just couldn't quite reach the rear Brake.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct21.jpg

and IAB off another rock

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct22.jpg

Then it was Home

IAB playin on the bridges

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar1.jpg

Quo_Fan goes up the hard way

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar2.jpg

And Back the easier way

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar3.jpg

Ahh the free ride group returns only a couple of minutes after us.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar4.jpg

CP , check out his damage.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar5.jpg


Mmmmmmmmm Burgers

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar6.jpg


Sitting around in My Backyard.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar7.jpg

DR pouring a Black and Tan

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar8.jpg

and Turner_gril and MBC the girls of GLOR to take on ashford 24 !

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar9.jpg

and finally BadDNA dropped off the new Ridemonkey Pint glass.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ar10.jpg

[MtnBikerChk]

Thanks again for a great ride and BURGERS!!

[MMcG]

Great photos - you sure had an amazing day to ride.

What's the verdict from IAB on the new bike??? Two Monkey Thumbs up???

[Quo Fan]

I got to ride it over the freeride park at Splat's (see pics above). I also rode TurnerGirls', which has a Marzocchi on the front. I liked the ride, but if I was going to get one, I'd have a Marzocchi on the front.

I had a great time riding with a bunch of old friends.

[C.P.]

Well, First off Thanks Splat for hosting! Burgers & Dogs were perfect way to cap off 4hrs of riding. It was good to see all of you, it's been a while since I've ridden 'Nam, and the place is better than ever...still have an ear to ear grin:biggrin:

[Vos]

Fun ride and the post ride festivites capped off an overall great Sunday. Thank you Splat and Mrs. Splat for the hospitality!

-Vos

[I Are Baboon]

HOORAY 'NAM!! I had a blast today getting beat up by Vietnam! I'm going to be hurting tomorrow. Fortunately with all those falls I took, my body took the brunt of the damage and my bike is still sans a scratch. Thanks for the tour!

Mmmmm....burgers....

:monkeydance:



An early Splat sigting with his $6 jersey.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6106.jpg

BadDNA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6109.jpg

Quo Fan up a rock
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6111.jpg

Splat sighting #2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6114.jpg

MtnBikerChk, smooth as can be
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6115.jpg

Quo Fan on the same hill/roller thingy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6116.jpg

Splat falling on his ass. :clapping:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6117.jpg

Quo Fan bouncing through a rock garden
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6119.jpg

Riding riding
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/mtbbaboon/Vietnam/IMG_6121.jpg

[SkaredShtles]

Damn. I don't know how you guys manage all those pics, but I'm glad you do. :thumb:

[Slugman]

Nice!

Glad to see DR back on 2 wheels!!!

[BadDNA]

Wow, great ride today, I didn't think I was going to be able to make it but I'm glad I did, even if I had to bail early and I'm sore as hell right now. Good to see everyone else today too. Thanks Splat!

[Rip]

nice.

[MtnBikerChk]

Wow, great ride today, I didn't think I was going to be able to make it but I'm glad I did, even if I had to bail early and I'm sore as hell right now. Good to see everyone else today too. Thanks Splat!

Do you always crash so much or just when you ride with us? ;)

[BadDNA]

I think it's just when you guys are around.

[If_Rider]

Crashing sucks! :disgust1: Fat bruises up nicely too.

Good ride though!

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7360/bruisesmbw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SK6]

OK, EXPLAIN to me why you DON'T need a DH bike? :crazy:

:brow:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct16.jpg

great pic's, wish I could have been there with ya all...

[MMcG]

I don't think it would be all that much fun to ride a DH bike at Nam - although a lot of people do it.

[TurnerGrl]

Great ride and thanks again for the hospitality from Mr. and Mrs. Splat!

[TreeSaw]

:thumb: Looks like a nice time was had by all!

[imploded]

I think it's just when you guys are around.

Rotten, stinking liar.

Cheers,

-Andrew

[BadDNA]

Rotten, stinking liar.

Cheers,

-Andrew

You don't have a leg to stand on with that comment, when was the last time you even sat on your mountain bike let alone rode it around more than your apartment?

[Riding]

Thanks to splat for the hospitality and felt great to be on the bullit and riding with everyone again. Just got back from the Doc and he wants me to jump around on my leg some more so.....I guess that means I can started doing drops!:clapping:

A few more pictures to add to the fray:

Donnie little roller in the woods:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6215/DSC01439Donnie.jpg

Hannah the super dog eyeing a drop:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6876/DSC01445hannah1.jpg

And decides to do it as a step up!
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9254/DSC01446hannah2.jpg

BadDNA down a roller in the power lines:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8456/DSC01456Eammondown.jpg

Quofan and IAB same roller:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3026/DSC01459QuoIAB.jpg

And even though this pic isn't that great, it's of Splat so it gets posted:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/205/DSC01460splat.jpg

Great ride can't wait to get back out.

[Slugman]

DR - gotta change your signature!

:thumb:

[MMcG]

Thanks for the pics - especially the one of Freeridin Splat! :thumb:

[Quo Fan]

Even though he had his big bike, the only time his tires were off the ground was when he was upside down. :biggrin:

[Riding]

DR - gotta change your signature!

:thumb:


heh heh, done!

[I Are Baboon]

Donnie little roller in the woods:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6215/DSC01439Donnie.jpg


I crashed on that one. Sheesh, it looks so easy in that pic, but it's really not. Well that, plus I suck.

[TurnerGrl]

Thanks to splat for the hospitality and felt great to be on the bullit and riding with everyone again. Just got back from the Doc and he wants me to jump around on my leg some more so.....I guess that means I can started doing drops!:clapping:

A few more pictures to add to the fray:


Hannah the super dog eyeing a drop:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6876/DSC01445hannah1.jpg

And decides to do it as a step up!
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9254/DSC01446hannah2.jpg



YAY for DR back on the Bullit and cleared to fly again! :monkeydance:

And thanks for the pics of Hannah - too bad I missed her hitting the drop BEFORE she turned around and did the step up! Now if only I had the skillz of my dog... :biggrin:

[SK6]

Man I wish I could have been there...based on all of the pics, it looks fun as hell....

[splat]

I crashed on that one. Sheesh, it looks so easy in that pic, but it's really not. Well that, plus I suck.

You crashed on that too ? I missed that one. how many times did you go down ?

[I Are Baboon]

You crashed on that too ? I missed that one. how many times did you go down ?

Isn't that roller this one?
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct14.jpg

[Riding]

I crashed on that one. Sheesh, it looks so easy in that pic, but it's really not. Well that, plus I suck.

Really? I don't remember you crashing on that one. I had my camera ready for that so if you had, I'm sure it would have been my first entry in the crash thread!

[splat]

Isn't that roller this one?
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct14.jpg



Nope , thats not the same one .

[DRB]

BadDNA has to pick him self up after falling over the side , was a pretty long way down too, fortunatly he was Ok .

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ct11.jpg


Real friendly ride y'all got going on there....is that service extra?

[SK6]

Only if you have an RM jersey.... :thumb:

[hooples3]

looks like a great time.. great pics!!

[splat]

Crashing sucks! :disgust1: Fat bruises up nicely too.

Good ride though!

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7360/bruisesmbw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Couple days later and IF_rider is looking even better!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/vietnam/summer07/ifb.jpg

[Quo Fan]

Jeeze, glad I don't bruise like that.

[C.P.]

Mike, go see a Doc...(if you haven't already) that's a serious bruise for it's location...just do it.

[MtnBikerChk]

Mike, go see a Doc...(if you haven't already) that's a serious bruise for it's location...just do it.

AGREED! EEK!

[I Are Baboon]

:dead:

OK, I will stop complaining about the little bruise on the back of my leg now.