Went to my first game at Husky Stadium since 2007
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I'd be surprised if he was still there, thought he was going to retire out. Good for him if so. Thought the nearest store was in Mt. Vernon.1to392831weretaken said:
Oh I know. Howard is the shit. Like Tim at CS, he's one of those Bellingham motorcycle scene mainstays. I got the whole story from him a few years later. I think he's still open but only doing service these days. Then again, I haven't checked in in a few years.biak1 said:
Owner's name was Howard. Tall guy, great stories, spit a lot when he talked. The Triumph mothership ran him out of business because they wanted him to have a "pretty shop" like Harley dealers these days. Fucking dumb.1to392831weretaken said:
CSB time: Several years ago, I was at the Triumph dealership (now defunct) in Bellingham test-riding a bike. I'm shooting the shit with the owner, and he mentions that life is good, as there's a brewery going in next door. So I walk down there, and they're getting the place ready. There's a big banner for "grand opening Saturday," but it's still Wednesday. The owner sees us gawking and comes out to talk to us. Tells us that they're still getting ready, but they may be done early and to check back tomorrow. So we did, and were the second group seated in the place's history.biak1 said:If you ain’t going to Tipsy Cow and getting a Chuckanut Pilsner I don’t know what to tell you.
Food was amazing. Beer was hot dogshit. Got the sampler, and I could see through the stout! They all tasted the same and bland. They got WAY better overtime as they got their feet under them. -
I just picked up a set of Maui Jims yesterday. I knew we were soulmates.PurpleBaze said:
Fuck you! Maui JimsRedRocket said:Nice shades. Gucci?
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I have mixed emotions here. I love that you got this bike. But, this bike is what cost you the shot at the exceedingly difficult to get Rolex I found for you last week. Ducati. Rolex. Easy choice for me because I would kill myself on the Ducati.PurpleBaze said:@1to392831weretaken since you mentioned Triumph, I thought you might like my latest purchase. I got it one week ago today.
2019 Ducati Supersport S
It had only 2 miles on it when I rode off from the dealership. -
Mixed emotions as well. Sold my 996 cati after 2nd kid. Also, after watching my employee die from an old Lexus SUV on a free left turn. Wife was in my truck towing the race car in front of our group of 3 riders. Oldest Kid saw me performing CPR but it was a waste. Helmet flew off and he was dead before he hit the pavement. Just had his first kid.... my bike was sold before I knew it.Swaye said:
I have mixed emotions here. I love that you got this bike. But, this bike is what cost you the shot at the exceedingly difficult to get Rolex I found for you last week. Ducati. Rolex. Easy choice for me because I would kill myself on the Ducati.PurpleBaze said:@1to392831weretaken since you mentioned Triumph, I thought you might like my latest purchase. I got it one week ago today.
2019 Ducati Supersport S
It had only 2 miles on it when I rode off from the dealership.
I was a big proponent of never riding alone. "They will see you!!," I said...Now I only ride on a track....on a client's bike like a beta bitch. Still dont trust anyone.
About 18 months later, lady got a reduced charge to wreckless endangerment from vehicular manslaughter. Community service and 5 years probation.
Speed, booze, or drugs not a factor. I think she was on her phone or messing with something in her car but cannot prove it.
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I sold my Harley V-Rod recently after the 3rd near miss of a deer at highway speed and about the 10th grandma turning right out in front of me on a farm road. I figure with all the night carrier landings, aircraft near misses, AIDS scares, fights and sluts who want to knife me, adding motorcycles to the mix would be what finally kills me.MisterEm said:
Mixed emotions as well. Sold my 996 cati after 2nd kid. Also, after watching my employee die from an old Lexus SUV on a free left turn. Wife was in my truck towing the race car in front of our group of 3 riders. Oldest Kid saw me performing CPR but it was a waste. Helmet flew off and he was dead before he hit the pavement. Just had his first kid.... my bike was sold before I knew it.Swaye said:
I have mixed emotions here. I love that you got this bike. But, this bike is what cost you the shot at the exceedingly difficult to get Rolex I found for you last week. Ducati. Rolex. Easy choice for me because I would kill myself on the Ducati.PurpleBaze said:@1to392831weretaken since you mentioned Triumph, I thought you might like my latest purchase. I got it one week ago today.
2019 Ducati Supersport S
It had only 2 miles on it when I rode off from the dealership.
I was a big proponent of never riding alone. "They will see you!!," I said...Now I only ride on a track....on a client's bike like a beta bitch. Still dont trust anyone.
About 18 months later, lady got a reduced charge to wreckless endangerment from vehicular manslaughter. Community service and 5 years probation.
Speed, booze, or drugs not a factor. I think she was on her phone or messing with something in her car but cannot prove it.
If you're on a bike on the street, everyone and everything is trying to kill you.
I raced dirtbikes as a kid, as one of my Dad's was really into motorcycle racing. So I literally grew up around bikes. But after many years of riding them on the street there have just been way to many close calls even when not hot dogging. Everything is trying to kill you on a motorcycle. Everything. -
@Swaye - This bike didn't cost me the chance at the Rolex. It has just been an expensive summer for me. I also had something unforeseen come up where I had to blow $4200.
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Needed a new shipment of dynamite, bolts and vests?PurpleBaze said:@Swaye - This bike didn't cost me the chance at the Rolex. It has just been an expensive summer for me. I also had something unforeseen come up where I had to blow $4200.
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Could’ve been worse. At least you didn’t throw up said $45 in food.backthepack said:
I just checked my bank account i spent $45 bucks on fucking food. Seriously wtf.PurpleBaze said:The video ribbon wasn't the problem. The non-stop music being pumped in to cater to the people with short attention span got old... and that MC douchebag by the student section should DIAFF.
I'm just old and grumpy.
Anyway, didn't eat anything at the stadium. Saved myself for The Bine. The beer was the pFriem pilsner - very nice. -
How many boxes of cigars and watches did you also buy?Swaye said:
I just picked up a set of Maui Jims yesterday. I knew we were soulmates.PurpleBaze said:
Fuck you! Maui JimsRedRocket said:Nice shades. Gucci?
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PurpleBaze said:
thanks to @YellowSnow giving me a pair of tickets. Was good to be back, although the stadium experience is way different now. Can't say that I cared much for them pumping music every time there was a timeout, etc. But, I digress. Really liked watching Skinny play. Can't believe we had to suffer through 4 years of watching some limpdick fuck things up.
Afterwards, my buddy and I went to The Bine in Bothell and they just happened to have a Jake Burger special. Had to have it.
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@Doog_de_Jour I know you're disappointed that I didn't stalk you at your tailgate today. Maybe next tim...
No falafel or shawarma?
