I doubt I could improve on all the Thanks that have been heaped upon Kiley, Denise, Jared, and Melissa for all they did as hosts/hostesses over the weekend. And quite frankly
Thanks does not, and will not cover it. We need a word that means more. Something like...
AwesomeUberBoucoupApreciation!! (ok, I'll work on that
)
Every year I get to see old friends, put faces to the ones I haven't met personally yet, and make new friends. This year was no exception. My head is still spinning from all the names I have to put with faces, the good times I had, and from that awesome 'shine. I hate naming names, because I always inevitably leave someone out, and that is not my intention. But I'd like to give an extra "AUBA Thanks" to:
Kiley and Neal for all their help making/modifying the chambers on the 250. I actually had a guy ask me Saturday at the track, "Where'd you get those pipes?". And with a smile a mile wide, I told him
"I did that!"... Just kidding
With a giant smile I told him the tale of two great people I know who helped me do it.
Junior for making me laugh, every... freakin... time... he got within 10'. This guy fucked with me all weekend! And it was the best time ever. For those who know Junior, y'all know. But for those who have never met Junior, you are missing out, and need to do so. He is one of the best people on the planet... period.
Meagan for being an absolute beaming ray of sunshine Saturday morning during our shift at the track. And she was a hoot to be around all weekend. I soooo look forward to seeing you and Rich again.
Zeke for being... well...
Zeke. I had the best time talking to you about your bike, my bike, and bikes in general while I was reinstalling my chambers. I walked away from that conversation with a huge smile, and told anyone who would listen how cool a kid you are.
Mike (4eyes) for bailing me out on the ride out Friday morning
I told y'all I only saw that route on a map, and if I lead, y'all take your chances!
To everyone else, the regulars and the new comers, you all gave me a weekend to remember
And if ANY of y'all are ever heading down to N'wallins, y'all let me know ahead of time. I'll give ya the nickel tour for free
I didn't take many pics, but once I get the few cleaned up, I'll post them up