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Jeff Manning
Thanks Mark..When check in at?
mikkopeters
Yeah, where is that place? Does it have a hot tub?
Paul Springer


Looks like Gary & Ace might have some competition
mikkopeters
LOL, me and Manning are good buds but not THAT good.
Rod Byrnes
Ok,
am I missing something here? I think you guys have mixed this thread with the hole mole thread. Please remove your selfs from here!

Now Shawn,
That old dirt bike is killer. How much do you have into it?
Jeff Manning
QUOTE (mikkopeters @ Apr 28 2008, 07:18 PM) *
LOL, me and Manning are good buds but not THAT good.


Yeah it would never work between us, we're from two differnt worlds. Mike's a free styler
and i'm a racer...no good!! Ha!
blush.gif

By the way.. Good one Springer!
B. Apold
I think its time to hibernate again..... Eeeesh! tongue.gif
Shawn Sheely MN-1
QUOTE (Rod Byrnes @ Apr 28 2008, 07:40 PM) *
Now Shawn,
That old dirt bike is killer. How much do you have into it?


Thanks Rod, ... just like all that other old school stuff, "too much". Let's just say it was around the price of a Woody Itson Hutch Freestyler (or 2000 lines of code).

homoerotic segway here.... AGD rocks!
Shawn Sheely MN-1
QUOTE (King of Pipeline @ Apr 28 2008, 12:09 AM) *
Who the F, sent me those Tahoe stickers? Jeepers... come on dudes.. what is someone from Austin?


I think you need to make your letters a little smaller Pipe, or John needs to make his bigger - "hint" - look up at John's response.
King of Pipeline
I didn't have a tumor.... It was not me.. Jeez, I can't make my own.. i'm not that smart.. The first part of the Tahoe project is stickers.. jeez.... I can't even make it that far....

what there a clue or something in Sandberg's response i'm not catching?
DitchWeed
QUOTE (John Sandberg @ Apr 26 2008, 08:10 AM) *
I thought I sent you a decal set 2-3 years ago? Or at least I thought it was you? Seriously.

It was either you or JT. Whoever it was, had a cancerous-like health issue with their face. Seriously.

The barn was great last night. It's still great this morning. I'm stuck in the parking lot, hoping someone will help pull me out.

Maybe Redelsperger, Manning or that guy in the poster hanging in Manning's bedroom can help me out.

Springer, are we still planning on going to Ozzyfest?



QUOTE (King of Pipeline @ Apr 28 2008, 09:52 PM) *
I didn't have a tumor.... It was not me.. Jeez, I can't make my own.. i'm not that smart.. The first part of the Tahoe project is stickers.. jeez.... I can't even make it that far....

what there a clue or something in Sandberg's response i'm not catching?


Hmmm....
Paul Springer
KOP, Sandberg said that he gave someone stickers previously and in all likelyhood it was Jeff Tollefson. That is the only person that I know of that fits his description.

QUOTE
i'm not a smart man..


Don't be so tough on yourself Forest...
wds
Ok, Sandberg was saying he either sent them to Jerry or JT. Given Sandberg's follow up about the person having a tumor - that makes it JT.

BUT JERRY! AT the top of this freaking page, Brad A. says it was him who sent them to you (with the follow up he'd like them back).
(edit: It's on the top of the previous pg. Ditch & Springer posted as I was ranting, thus messing w/ my flow)

But what really gets me confused Jerry, is if somebody ALREADY sent you Tahoe stickers at one time, why the deuce do you need another set?

FURTHERMORE, if you can't find a set of stickers, maybe post a want ad for them where any of the OTHER 15,000+ members of this site might see it. If only we had a place for want ads...

Now if that doesn't work, maybe ask any of the crapton of members on this site who know how to re-create stickers for help. Why, there might even be some in Minnesota. (Graphic designers? print houses? In Minnesota? Unheard of!)

Finally, if even THAT gets you no where, just toss the danged thing away. But be sure that you post your address here so that one of our esteemed Old Schoolers can steal your trash.

Sorry if I'm coming across a bit harsh Jerry, but wow. Just wow.
-Bill
Paul Springer
QUOTE
Graphic designers? print houses? In Minnesota?


Hmmmmm, who do I know that might be able to help. Possibly someone that does have some graphical ability and some kick *** equipment and loves BMX (?)

QUOTE
Springer posted as I was ranting, thus messing w/ my flow


Sorry bout that...
John Sandberg
KOP...come down off the ledge. I'm here for you.

Nothing cryptic in my earlier response. I must have sent Tollefson the decals, not you.

I have original decals. I propose a trade: I'll give you decals, you give me the frame/fork.

Deal?

Or I'll just give you the decals if you promise to post more sock-puppet artwork.

Send me a PM (if the latest VBMX system allows it) or send an email to Conley with your mailing address. If you want, include your Visa card (with PIN code) and social security number.

Also, when the bike is complete, you have to bring it to the next Condo Classic, and give me five minutes with the bike. Alone. With a tube of Phil Wood grease.
Guest200901
Speaking of the 2009 Condo...Ideas and thoughts were discussed with another Old Schooler today in fact....

Concrete indoor, a REAl starting gate with a handle and Gary E. on it, wood ranps....you get the drift. O' it's gonna happen...

Okay, back to Jerry's problem... It's gonna work out JUST FINE KOPSTER!
Rydjors Dark Sider Black Sheep 1%'r
im waiting to use these on my new ebay find....a 78 Mugen Honda 50...thought theyd be better off since whats the odds a Tahoe falls into my yard? a Ames Stormer maybe...


Do you guys think the white decals were for painted frames or just to patch holes in plaster after your buddy punches a hole in your parents wall??True story. I think it took about 15 stickers to patch it before paint(didnt work by the way haha). Ohh to be 17 again.






Rydjors Dark Sider Black Sheep 1%'r
OK<someone call that phone number on the flyer...never know...maybe JD will answer and send ya your freebies along with the original 1/80th Rondo scale models of the ramps/track layout.
B. Apold
QUOTE (Mark Conley @ Apr 29 2008, 04:20 AM) *
Speaking of the 2009 Condo...Ideas and thoughts were discussed with another Old Schooler today in fact....

Concrete indoor, a REAl starting gate with a handle and Gary E. on it, wood ranps....you get the drift. O' it's gonna happen...

Okay, back to Jerry's problem... It's gonna work out JUST FINE KOPSTER!


And we must ride an OS bike. There's plenty around for everyone. Ted will help out. LOL!
WBL BMXer - aka Chucky
QUOTE (Brrrrrrad A. @ Apr 29 2008, 05:56 AM) *
And we must ride an OS bike. There's plenty around for everyone. Ted will help out. LOL!


With or without clips? unsure.gif

King of Pipeline
B. Apold
QUOTE (WBL BMXer - aka Chucky @ Apr 29 2008, 12:50 PM) *
With or without clips? unsure.gif


Up 2 U.
Jeff Manning
Who's got the stadium tires and the pop syrup? We can use hair spray... Oh, thats only on our tires. blink.gif
B. Apold
QUOTE (Jeff Manning @ Apr 29 2008, 03:53 PM) *
Who's got the stadium tires and the pop syrup? We can use hair spray... Oh, thats only on our tires. blink.gif


Shoot !! I just sold my stadiums. Oh well, JF will let me borrower them. I never used anything on my tyres. I cleaned them off with dawn dish detergent and water/spong and they stuck like glue.

I used aqua net on my tyres at the first Austin indoor (via partical board), ya, ummm, not a very good idea. I was to caught up in the BMXA mags latest fashions. I had to ride out in the snow to get that crap off, then I was good to go.
Rydjors Dark Sider Black Sheep 1%'r
you can use 2/3rd laquer thinner and 1/3 atf trans fluid to make a tire softening agent. In karts, its called "prepping" tires and boy if its overdone they turn into a sticky glue. just spray/wipe on and let sit a little...soft and sticky tires. They use a durometer punch tool that tells the tire softness level. ok, back to who won the 50 over barn race again...bleep bleep bleep
B. Apold
QUOTE (Rydjors Dark Sider Black Sheep 1 @ Apr 29 2008, 05:15 PM) *
you can use 2/3rd laquer thinner and 1/3 atf trans fluid to make a tire softening agent. In karts, its called "prepping" tires and boy if its overdone they turn into a sticky glue. just spray/wipe on and let sit a little...soft and sticky tires. They use a durometer punch tool that tells the tire softness level. ok, back to who won the 50 over barn race again...bleep bleep bleep


Blanket warmers are less mess and work way better on carts. On bike tyres, you would never generate enough heat to get that globby mess to start working for you and it would cause more slip than than grip...unless your a drift-bmxer. tongue.gif
Guest200901
QUOTE (Rydjors Dark Sider Black Sheep 1 @ Apr 29 2008, 12:49 AM) *
OK<someone call that phone number on the flyer...never know...maybe JD will answer and send ya your freebies along with the original 1/80th Rondo scale models of the ramps/track layout.


Not a working number dammmmnnit! ....Yes I called it, and even had a big story planned
Guest200901
I swear Johnson Circle was also Jack's Owatonna address as well? Anyone? Troy? Cushman? LaMarsh? Schroeder?

BTW, who is this Christensen guy? Keith's brother?

MN2Z
QUOTE (Mark Conley @ Apr 29 2008, 09:53 PM) *
I swear Johnson Circle was also Jack's Owatonna address as well? Anyone? Troy? Cushman? LaMarsh? Schroeder?

BTW, who is this Christensen guy? Keith's brother?




Cushman Here! Correct Jack's address. Many burn outs in front w/1967 Chevell 325 hp. Yes I used tranny fluid to get the tires to spin! I'm in a work (overload here) for a short break, going to Blue Springs, MO for my 2nd attempt to place better than 6th [email="!@#%%20^X"]!@#% ^X[/email]!!
Paul Springer
QUOTE
going to Blue Springs, MO for my 2nd attempt to place better than 6th


Go get em DC, I will be cheerin for ya...

You can do it...

Guest200901
QUOTE (MN2Z @ Apr 29 2008, 10:21 PM) *
Cushman Here! Correct Jack's address. Many burn outs in front w/1967 Chevell 325 hp. Yes I used tranny fluid to get the tires to spin! I'm in a work (overload here) for a short break, going to Blue Springs, MO for my 2nd attempt to place better than 6th [email="!@#%%20^X"]!@#% ^X[/email]!!



Okay... Quick Jack side of town story... The street coming out of his place had a HUGE bump at the top of the hill. I could catch AIR in my VW truck uni-body, so one night after putting trophies together and was headed home, I did the Duke's of Hazzard and as my lights were finally headed towards the tar they caught the eye of local law enforcement


-Officer... I'm sorry, I just picked it up this week, and didn't realize it had this much power....

-Mr. Conley...I'll let you slide this time, but you know your tires were off the ground on a residential street don't you?

-Officer...I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking...won't happen again...


JS - DC/Rondo TRIVA- Was this not where the term "SHOCKIES" came from from some little racer from Ausssie Land that paid a visit to Jack's?
Ted Carl
QUOTE (Jeff Manning @ Apr 29 2008, 10:53 AM) *
Who's got the stadium tires and the pop syrup? We can use hair spray... Oh, thats only on our tires. blink.gif



QUOTE (Brrrrrrad A. @ Apr 29 2008, 11:22 AM) *
I used aqua net on my tyres at the first Austin indoor.... I was to caught up in the BMXA mags latest fashions.


.....That's not the only place you used too much Aqua Net there tiger...






Stadiums......



....Check.

Hair Spray....

~~~~dialing Apehold's number~~~~ laugh.gif
B. Apold
QUOTE (Ted Carl @ Apr 30 2008, 05:57 AM) *
.....That's not the only place you used too much Aqua Net there tiger...






Stadiums......



....Check.

Hair Spray....

~~~~dialing Apehold's number~~~~ laugh.gif



That is true Teddy..... However, I've seen your "mane" and its looking Aqua-pink label. tongue.gif
Paul Springer
Enough Duran Duran photo's Ted, although I did get a good chuckle on that brilliant recycled photo from the past.

QUOTE
Speaking of the 2009 Condo...Ideas and thoughts were discussed with another Old Schooler today in fact....

Concrete indoor, a REAl starting gate with a handle and Gary E. on it, wood ranps....you get the drift. O' it's gonna happen...


Let's talk more about this indoor event, how flippin cool would this be... I just left a voice mail for Jumpin Jim Pratt (Conley's buddy) to see if he can jump a few more Chevettes.
WBL BMXer - aka Chucky
Great picture! I recognize Brad, but who are the other guys(?) in the photo.
Paul Springer
I think that is Sheely on the left and Billy Ray Cyrus in the Mickey shirt, not sure on the rest... Man those mullets are wicked cool...
John Sandberg
I think I dated that girl in the black trench coat (second from right) for a few weeks in college.

Mark- "Shockies" came from that Aussie kid who drove home with us from the Grands one year...we got to Jack's house and the air shocks in Dave's Chevelle had blown, rendering it a low-rider. The kid referred to the shocks as "shockies," and thus we began referring to him as Shockie.
cheez
115 pages, 2288 posts aren't you guys tired yet, Jeez

Nice dew's, is that a group pic of the Minnie-so-tah faction? tongue.gif
cheez
QUOTE (John Sandberg @ Apr 30 2008, 08:02 AM) *
I think I dated that girl in the black trench coat (second from right) for a few weeks in college.


Are you shure that's a girl?
King of Pipeline
That dude in the Mickey Mouse sweater is still around. For some reason I never forget that guys face.. I reemember seeing him in Faribault in a heavy metal band.. Then a few weeks ago when I went to that John Waite concert, afterwards, i'm just hanging around then I look up and he's the dude breaking down the equipement...
mikkopeters
That guy was also in Encino Man and The Mummy. smile.gif

cheez
QUOTE (mikkopeters @ Apr 30 2008, 09:25 AM) *
That guy was also in Encino Man and The Mummy. smile.gif


Too short for Brendan Fraizer I think
B. Apold
QUOTE (King of Pipeline @ Apr 30 2008, 02:21 PM) *
That dude in the Mickey Mouse sweater is still around. For some reason I never forget that guys face.. I reemember seeing him in Faribault in a heavy metal band.. Then a few weeks ago when I went to that John Waite concert, afterwards, i'm just hanging around then I look up and he's the dude breaking down the equipement...


The guy breaking down the equippment is Rob Kruger, he has the biggest sound production co. in the 5 state region. He runs sound for various major acts, Moon Dance jam, Wee-fest, has house PA's in all the major clubs in the metro, Mankato, Faribault and St. Cloud (Press), has a major studio, etc. He makes bank too.
I'm still good friends with O'l Bob. Rob retired from playing, but still makes appearances. IMO, he's turned his passion into a HUGE profitable business. It still amazes me. Yaaaaaaa, I'll agree the Mississppi Mud flap or Tennesse Water fall or Trans-am, or whatever mullets are refered to.. he certainly had.... Yikes!!!


QUOTE (cheez @ Apr 30 2008, 02:40 PM) *
Too short for Brendan Fraizer I think



He looks exactly like Brendan Fraizer. You should be standing next him, its scary!
John Sandberg
QUOTE
Are you shure that's a girl?


Good question.

When we dated, we weren't too serious.
King of Pipeline
That's cool that guy does all that... No wonder he was there, I suppose he supplied that equipement.. He's sort of a big dude,, sort of like a monster... He still has sort of long moppy hair also...
cheez
QUOTE (King of Pipeline @ Apr 30 2008, 10:33 AM) *
That's cool that guy does all that... No wonder he was there, I suppose he supplied that equipement.. He's sort of a big dude,, sort of like a monster... He still has sort of long moppy hair also...


Are ya shure it's not Sasquatch! Don't mess with Sasquatch wink.gif
King of Pipeline
More of Minnesota's pride and Joy..
Paul Springer
QUOTE
Good question.

When we dated, we weren't too serious.


Mr. Sandberg you are one kooky kat, bigtime belly laughs... lol.
Guest200901
I thought Springer had an autograph pic of that All Girl Band?

KOP- I think you need to call up little Willy there. You are just short of saying... MANNING!

Sandy - That gal you dated above kinda looks like Robin....

Brad - Did the wife put you on Web Nanny software? Where a been little fella? I'z Gots some REALLY small NEW mini wheels CHEAP for that little Brock bike if you want?

Cheez - .........................



Condo 09 Concrete Indoor plans started TODAY................




Who's in for the Barn final weekend???
Guest200901
OooooOooooo, I forgot! I was emailed a pic of El Mikko and Manning after their weekend at the Ace & Gary convention! Thanks Ted for snapping a shot for us all!

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