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| I also will be able to make it if it is Sunday. I will be unloading at the CC along with Joe. Awaiting a time. |
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oldscol
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Hi Everyone, looks like a good size group.As far as Topsham goes Kaye is going to be there waiting,and is working on recruiting more people,If Dan and Lisa would like me and Swaybar usually stage from Rockland High School.
Swaybar is undetermined at this point and time,he wants to go ,conflict with schedule and he's trying to change.I will be talking to him today.
Dusty dogg and his girlfriend who has been with him the whole trip are stopping at his mothers house in Mass. sometime Saturdy and are spending the nite there. Hopefully then we will get a time. I started calling people on the membership list and got a good response , some in car's others on bikes,perhaps make a call or two and see what success you might have .
Cruizer as usual thank you your LORDSHIP and thank Lynn,my group from Rockland will most appreciate the hospitality,uh I mean coffee.
Eveyone please be patient and watch the thread,time will be posted at anytime by whoever gets the info first,lets make this a fun day....Pushboats
P.S. the truck stop in Kennebeck with the Burger King Might be better than Portland as I have not heard from anyone out that way... |
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Meeting at the Kennebunk rest stop is perfect for me and my wife, we wouldn't
have to get on and off the highway in Portland. So whenever the time is determined
we will meet the group at the rest stop in Kennebunk.
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Cruizer
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| 03 Nov 2006 7:22 AM |
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Posted By sargie on 03 Nov 2006 6:19 AM
I also will be able to make it if it is Sunday. I will be unloading at the CC along with Joe. Awaiting a time.
Hi Mike,
Glad to hear you'll be able to join the mission. I'll plan to meet you and Joe at the CC and escort you to my home which is not very far from the CC. Actually, you and Joe could park your vehicles at my home if you wanted to. Lets see if we get more folks from our area wishing to meet at the CC. If not, I'll give you and Joe directions to my place.....or, I can meet you at the CC....whatever. I'm easy. |
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| 03 Nov 2006 7:23 AM |
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Posted By USAFX2 MOM on 03 Nov 2006 7:14 AM
Meeting at the Kennebunk rest stop is perfect for me and my wife, we wouldn't
have to get on and off the highway in Portland. So whenever the time is determined
we will meet the group at the rest stop in Kennebunk.
John & Bunny
Norway, Maine
Hi John,
I was hoping we'd hear from you and Bunny. Super! See you Sunday. |
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sargie
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Northfield, Maine
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| 03 Nov 2006 7:49 AM |
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| Don, I would prefer if you met me at the CC. I would rather not be trying to find some place I have never been to towing a trailer. |
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Rdbling Lady
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:29 AM |
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Oh my god folks, you always amaze me, dress WARM........... I'm going to Walmart to get heat packs for my feet  .I am still waiting to hear from Tim to see where he might be. Normally I get an update but I know he is so excited to get home to his family that the computer is the last thing on his mind. Rick and I will be in Bar Harbor with family tonight and tomorrow. Depending on the arrival time of Tim coming in we will be back Sat night or Sunday morning. Please contact Sam or John with any questions you might have on this mission, and see everyone Sunday. |
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Christine Suydam
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Cruizer
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Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 03 Nov 2006 8:52 AM |
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Posted By sargie on 03 Nov 2006 7:49 AM
Don, I would prefer if you met me at the CC. I would rather not be trying to find some place I have never been to towing a trailer.
Mike,
Understood. Significantly more manuevering space at the CC than in my driveway too. Easy on and off the 95 too. You sold me. |
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US Army Retired
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Swaybar
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| 03 Nov 2006 9:04 AM |
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I'm in!
I cannot leave Rockland until about 10am, but if you guys have leave before that, I will catch -up somewhere along the line.
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USN 74-80 FTM1 (ESWS) USS America CV 66
ME Army Guard, 1-152 FA M198/155mm "ON THE WAY"
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Cruizer
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| 03 Nov 2006 9:05 AM |
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Posted By oldscol on 03 Nov 2006 6:52 AM
Swaybar is undetermined at this point and time,he wants to go ,conflict with schedule and he's trying to change.I will be talking to him today.
Cruizer as usual thank you your LORDSHIP and thank Lynn,my group from Rockland will most appreciate the hospitality,uh I mean coffee.
Eveyone please be patient and watch the thread,time will be posted at anytime by whoever gets the info first,lets make this a fun day....Pushboats
P.S. the truck stop in Kennebunk with the Burger King Might be better than Portland as I have not heard from anyone out that way...
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Swaybar will be able to join us, but I know he is committed to his team. All we can do is hope he can tweek his schedule.
Lordship.....??? Holy Moly John. I'm just an everyday, go to work kind of guy. I'm just one of you and we all do what we can. In this case, I can at least provide you east coast riders with something warm to drink once you get to Augusta. You're probably gonna need it. Potty break too might come in handy eh?
Now what type of coffee should I get? Swiss Cocoa Mocha, or Cinnamon Hazelnut Swirl? ROTFLMAO
How bout some good ole Dunkin Donut coffee? Yeh! That sounds good......and something to go along with it would be good too.  |
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CavScoutMom
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| 03 Nov 2006 11:45 AM |
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Hey Don,
Something HOT is fine by us; its about an hour ride to your house. No flavor preference 
Swaybar (Mike), I'm so glad you can make it!! Same with you John and Bunny!! Bunny, you've been in my good thoughts; hope things are going better for you |
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Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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| 03 Nov 2006 12:38 PM |
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I'll be riding from Topsham as well. Trina won't be able to attend she has to work on sunday 
I picked up some snowmobile gloves, a new balacava and a windscreen. All that is left is some toe warmers. |
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oldscol
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| 03 Nov 2006 12:48 PM |
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Good News everuone,Just got off the phone with Sam.DustyDogg and his girlfriend will be arriving at the Liquor store at the Portsmouth Traffic Circle at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday....
Sam was wondering if would could figure out some time of head count,you know what it is too plan food,want to make sure they have enough...Pushboats
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Vince Lombardi
Proud father of Army Sgt.with 44th combat engineers, 2nd I.D. deployed in Iraq 2004,2006
Proud uncle of nephew who is anArmy M.P. deployed to the sand box.2007-2008
Doing what I do in Memory of SSgt Keith Maupin Army.CAPTURED IRAQ 2004 / Baghdad Region Status: POW/ KIA |
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Cruizer
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Ride Captain Augusta, Maine
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| 03 Nov 2006 3:05 PM |
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BULLETIN....BULLETIN....BULLETIN....BULLETIN....BULLETIN....BULLETIN
Welcome Home DustyDog!
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Welcome Home Itinerary......
STAGING @ CIVIC CENTER AUGUSTA @ 9:30AM
KICKSTANDS UP @ 9:45AM
ARRIVE TOPSHAM MALL @ APPROX. 10:30AM
DEPART TOPSHAM MALL @ APPROX. 10:45AM
ARRIVE KENNEBUNK REST STOP ON I-95 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00
DEPART KENNEBUNK REST STOP @ APPROX. 12:15
ARRIVE PORTSMOUTH @ APPROX. 12:45PM
This information will also be posted on our calendar
http://home.gwi.net/~ddupless/index.htm
Coffee & Donuts will be available at Cruizer's from 8:30am to 9:15am Sunday morning. At 9:30am we head for the Civic Center.
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US Army Retired
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CLindberg
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Saco, Maine
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| 03 Nov 2006 3:13 PM |
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| At this point I will plan on meeting you all at the Kennebunk rest stop at 12p.m. I may bring a friend with me if I can convince him to ride in November! |
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Hercman
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Marietta, GA
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| 03 Nov 2006 3:23 PM |
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Okie Dokie. I'll be waiting at the Topsham Mall. To clarify the Topsham meeting point is it the McDs lot or the Hannafords lot?
also any one taking their flags? |
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| 03 Nov 2006 4:25 PM |
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I think the Mc Donald 's at the Topsham Fair Mall is a good spot to meet , that way if anyone wants or needs food , drink or potty , they can get or do it there . So if that's okay with everyone it's what I'll pass on . No sure of exact numbers but looking at 12 maybe more . Waiting for return e-mails and will also see some of riders tonight . I'll keep trying to get a better head count , now that we have times it will be easier.
Looking forward to seeing you all .
Kaye in Topsham
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| 03 Nov 2006 6:24 PM |
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| okie dokie McDs it is. |
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CavScoutMom
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| 03 Nov 2006 6:49 PM |
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Hey Don, I didn't realize what I was thinking. Dan and I are going to ride straight to Topsham from our house in Rockland; its only an hour up Rt 1. If it was going to be a warmer day, we'd ride to your house (extra hour) but we need to preserve as much body temp as we can LOL I think my Sporty will be warmed up by the time we get to Topsham ROFL He's a cold blooded beast. LOL
I hope you understand. Perhaps we can meet up for coffee another time. Thanks for inviting us though. 
Also wanted to remind our riders to make sure you bring both, sunglasses and night goggles/glasses. It gets dark sooner. Some of us might be riding at dusk or even dark depending on how far home is. |
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Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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please work your times to be in Portsmouth no later than 12:45 as Tim will be there at 13:00
we want to be there BEFORE he is
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Cruizer
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| 04 Nov 2006 4:42 AM |
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Posted By CavScoutMom on 03 Nov 2006 6:49 PM Hey Don, I didn't realize what I was thinking. Dan and I are going to ride straight to Topsham from our house in Rockland; its only an hour up Rt 1. If it was going to be a warmer day, we'd ride to your house (extra hour) but we need to preserve as much body temp as we can LOL I think my Sporty will be warmed up by the time we get to Topsham ROFL He's a cold blooded beast. LOL I hope you understand. Perhaps we can meet up for coffee another time. Thanks for inviting us though. Also wanted to remind our riders to make sure you bring both, sunglasses and night goggles/glasses. It gets dark sooner. Some of us might be riding at dusk or even dark depending on how far home is.
 I'm crushed!
No, only kidding.
No problem Lisa. Makes perfect sense to me. Will you and Dan be waiting for Swaybar? We'll wait for you all in Topsham. What a great crew we're gathering eh? Dress warm. Ride safe.
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MaineMousie
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:45 AM |
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OK I've got the info, Lo is heading in to register, so he'll be posting as soon (and it doesn't take too long) lol!
The birds are kinda noisy today! |
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oldscol
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| 04 Nov 2006 5:56 AM |
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| Hercman,and anyone else YES bring your flags,I am bringing mine.I plan on unfurling mine at the liquor store at Portsmouth circle before he arrives.
I also was going to fly them in our escourt to his house.Pushboats...
It's a welcome home mission for a hero,nothing anymore patriotic than the flag... |
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Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing!
Vince Lombardi
Proud father of Army Sgt.with 44th combat engineers, 2nd I.D. deployed in Iraq 2004,2006
Proud uncle of nephew who is anArmy M.P. deployed to the sand box.2007-2008
Doing what I do in Memory of SSgt Keith Maupin Army.CAPTURED IRAQ 2004 / Baghdad Region Status: POW/ KIA |
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Coast Guard Spouse ('83-present)
Army Mom to SPC Dana of the 1/14 Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 2nd ID
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love." --- Washington Irving
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Greetings Lords and Ladies of the Rhealm of the Great State of Maine who goeth forth on two wheels or four ---
I am getting a very slow start today for the final push of the move so am doubtful that I will be able to make it tomorrow. It does provide good motivation to get things done so maybe a miracle will happen.
If I can get away, I will plan on meeting you all at Topsham as that will give me a couple more hours in the morning to get going. If I am not there by the appointed time, off with my head......uh, I mean.... go ahead without me. I will be thinking of you all and wishing a safe ride and warm places to stop.
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