WE had a Great turn out I counted about 30 guys in attendance and around a total of 50 bikes. I am really happy with all the guys who helped out. All the guys who Begged people at work, didnt sleep all night, was up until midnight changing brakes. Thanks We had a great time kids ran wild riding there bikes around the park trails. To all the guys who won trophys congratulations . To the guys who stayed after had a great time hope you made it home safe.

Pictures to come in a few hours

[ August 13, 2006, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: ELF_DUDE ]

First off a big thanks goes out to James for puttin this thing on and making it happen! You are the man and those trophies were off the chains dude!!! You were worried about nuthin brutha, this gathering was a big hit, the turnout was great! To those I have met before, it was good to see you once again and to those I have never met, it was good to finally put a face to a name. MC finally made it to something and for that I am very proud of you! Oh and thanks for that razz of a voice mail Merle!!! Looks like this will be something to look forward to next year, we will definitely have to put it on again. So with that said, James, you took on this whole thing and it was bad ***, so big up's to you, thanks a ton!!! Lets start the plannig for next year!

I hear ya Derek.. Finally I can have a face with all those harassing comments, the guilt trips, singing telegrams...oh wait, that wasnt you.. And thanks for razzing me about getting there. I did!!

It was a good time!

Now James, get the pics, the folk's are dying to see em'

OK OK OK I AM GETTING THERE THIS WILL HOLD YOU OVER [IMG]

got any more pics of the Badd?

SOME OF THE SWAP ITEMS
PLENTY OF JP STUFF

great job hosting james..can't wait til the next one only one thing.....you need to add my bikes..lol jk
great turn out overall...

I am going as fast as photobucket will let me

LETS GO VINTAGE BLCK AND WHITE

[ August 13, 2006, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: ELF_DUDE ]

HERE ARE THE TROPHYS WILL POST WINNERS
SOON

can't wait to see who won....lol

James your first annual Ottawa gathering was a huge success!!! to you and your family for putting together an awesome vintage show.It was great so see alot of friends there for support to making this gathering a great time.Steve you for sure have that trophy pose down are you sure you don't model on the side....Just kidding Steve it was great seeing you again and look forward to Peps in Sept. or Oct. Derek thanks for the directions to the park in my time of need(I was lost 6 blocks away).
James all your hard work and planning definately paid off.The trophies,t-shirts,food & drinks,and hard work from your family,A+++++++++++ !!!!!
Next year you can count me in I would not miss it for anything even if all I have is 2 bikes.Bro your top dog in my books.....Thanks again for the rockin' time!!!! With bros. like I have here in vintage and my son,I couldn't ask for a better family!

You guys are all great in my book. This is only the first of MANY MORE next year we are probably going to go three deep on trophys classes stay the same but might throw in a PIT class. I want to get some of the oldschool freestylers out there and get that dang bunnyhop bar out of the garage that I made Might even work up somethign else depends on how things look But definatly same weekend next year

James those trophies look AWESOME! Great pictures you're posting as well. I really, REALLY wish it could have worked out that I could be there.

By the comments you are receiving, you obviously did a top-notch job. Congrats to you James, I can only imagine the nerves and stress that go into preparing for something like this.

"you need to add my bikes..lol jk"

But put in a caution if you look at the green one, "dark eye protection strongly suggested", that was/is one sahweet ride ya got there OS Bob-O

thanks m c ...
all the bikes that showed up were awsome though..

funny James never took a picture of my SX-1000's blown out tire...lol (still have the daughter thinkin she popped it) Im terrible I know

Sydney "the tire assasian" sheesh...

MURPH i have near heard a tire blow that loud when you figure out HOW it happened bring that poor girl out for some ice cream she was so scared she didnt know what happened. Tom next year brother

Big ups to James and his friends and family on an excellent day of fun. Don King look out. Great bikes, food and friends in a nice relaxed park setting made for an awesome time. Derek cool you son came with, I know my boy had a blast playing baseball. The event gave me the itch to build up a bike or two. Was great to see Gary and his '77 Stormer there as well. Thanks again.

When that tire blew, my first instinct was to duck and look for my son. Second, I was thinking it while Derek said it "Remember........."
(Just like Sunday mornings "Flashback the year is 2003",) Tony Ell is in the house at Pep's first gathering when a similar "pop" resonates from the basement proving that vintage tubes cannot support 120 lbs of air!

And of course, I'll be in the market for some Schwinn tires And thanks Jeff for the offer of the tube, but the explosion blew out my sidewall. Might be just the reason to really clean her up now? Was it a sign? Naw, just an old tire and tube.. lol

And yeah, it was cool to be able to bring the kids and they werent bored just looking at our toys. They had the park and the water (who all is bringing fishing poles next time?).

Any more pictures? Steve with the monster trophy, FMF banner, 666 number plates, all that was missing was our homie the 26"er.

PICTURES T_NIGHT I PROMISE I WANT TO LIST THE WINNERS WITH THERE PICTURES

James, hope I didn't make ya made with the caps and all. Watch out the caps police will get ya!

NAAh Just been using caps latley I dunno why just like the look better I will throw some pics up in a bit LOL Hey MOREY what you want me to do with those banners? I set them on the table for you

HERE ARE THE WINNERS

WITH GEORGE


WITHOUT GEORGE


Thats weird

[ August 15, 2006, 06:23 PM: Message edited by: ELF_DUDE ]

To All the guys who showed up and stuck around to help eat all the food and enjoy the sunny day

See you all next year

JAMES-- I hope these photos help , My brother and I had a good time thanks for all your work and time ,Putting on a show is a lot of work. It was good seeing all of you guys any idea when PEP'S is so i can try to work it around my race schedule?

Schwinn guy Contact me about those bars please.

Thanks Again, ED

Good to have you guys there I hope pep throws some info about his shindig soon

What do you think the likellyness is that Rick will post the photos up top in gatherings?

I dont see hobart 2006 or Rockford 2006 yet?


ED

James, hope the banners are at your house and not at the park. Hang 'em on your wall dude, they're yours. Thanks for hosting the party.

thanks morey hope u pull more elf stuff from nowhere

James great pics and thanks for the being host fo the BBQ Show you had a great day weather location it was all GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!! Burgers and dogs. Good to see everyone that made it there.To meet new and see old faces.

Not to put any pressure on ya James Buutt, since the first one went so good, what ya gonna do for the Second one?? Obviously those of us who showed up, loved it. I think you might have your work cut out for ya next time.

Im sure with the support you have in your camp, you gonna do it too!

Thanks again, Merle