upnorth2000 
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| 14 May 2006 4:30 PM |
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| Will be riding over from Rhinelander.Any body else from this area like to hook up for the ride?Could also meet others in Tomahawk. |
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Keystone
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| 14 May 2006 8:29 PM |
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| I will be leaving Albert Lea, MN (intersection of I90 & I35) and heading to Rochester, MN at 3:30 am. Anyone else wanting to ride together please let me know. |
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elkhunter40
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| 14 May 2006 8:53 PM |
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Keystone
wolud it be better if you ran up I35 to 35E and meet up with us. you can hook up with others on the way up.
less miles for you to run. I think you can do this in 1.5 hrs
5/16 Lindstrom Staging area. W.ST.Paul, Mendota, Lilydale, ST Paul West side and Mendota Heights riders let's meet at Diamond Jim's mall on Hwy 13 and 35E (N. side of 13 and E. side of 35E)@ 6:00 AM, leave for Lindstrom @ 6:15 AM. Straight up 35 E to 35 to Hwy 8. CYA there.
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Turg
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SE MN
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| 14 May 2006 8:54 PM |
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Keystone
Leaving Grand Meadow at @4:15- 4:30 to meet group at Rochester HD, I could meet at I-90 and Hwy #16 intersection or in Grand Meadow. Only 6 mile run out to I-90 for me. Either way give me a time and prefered meet point and I'll be there. |
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flagwaver
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Saint Paul, MN
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| 14 May 2006 11:16 PM |
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Hello Ron
Are there going to be many riders meeting at Diamond Jim's Mall ? I live in St Paul and I am going to Ladysmith to pay my respects, I will be on 4 wheels, so if any of the riders need me to haul flags or anything I got room.
I will be bringing flags and a cooler with water. You can email me at flagwaver1955@yahoo.com
or call my cell 651-399-7604
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Ole
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| 15 May 2006 3:31 AM |
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Posted By Keystone on 05/14/2006 8:29 PM
I will be leaving Albert Lea, MN (intersection of I90 & I35) and heading to Rochester, MN at 3:30 am. Anyone else wanting to ride together please let me know.
Keystone:
Where are you headed from Rochester? Are you taking 63 up?
All:
I am getting conflicting local weather reports at this time of showers in the Ladysmith area on Tuesday morning. Low looks to be near 50° so it won't be too chilly but if you get damp you'll chill in a hurry. I'd advise to bring/wear the suits if you've got 'em.
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Keystone
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| 15 May 2006 7:00 AM |
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Ole,
Yeah. I head into Roch, then turn West on 14 (by the big ear of Corn). It's @ 5 miles shorter than taking the Eyota exit off of 90 and going backwards.
Elkhunter, thanks for the offer. It takes me about 2 hours to get to that part of the cities. I'll just head over to Roch and ride with them again. |
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BigMike1122
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Hudson, WI
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| 15 May 2006 7:44 AM |
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Ole,
I plan on meeting up with the Linstrom group, probably in Turtle Lake. I'm in the Hudson area and read your post about meeting in St. Croix Falls or Turtle Lake.
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Ole
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| 15 May 2006 8:41 AM |
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Posted By BigMike1122 on 05/15/2006 7:44 AM
Ole,
I plan on meeting up with the Linstrom group, probably in Turtle Lake. I'm in the Hudson area...
BigMike1122: I hunt up north and my 'normal' route is: 12 east to 65 north to CTY G east to 63 north to 8 east. I planned on leaving Roberts around 7:00 or so. If that route fits yours I don't mind the company. I planned on gassing up in Barron but am open to whatever.
Keystone: If you're headed up 63 we could probably link up somewhere as that's a large part of my route north.
Let me know if anybody wants try to go together and we can arrange something. Otherwise I'll see you there.
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djamesp
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Duluth, MN 55810
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| 15 May 2006 9:39 AM |
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| If the address is correct. Maybe this map will help for Ladysmith. |
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duluthrc@mnpatriotguard.org
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djennerman
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Ladysmith, WI
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| 15 May 2006 9:52 AM |
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| I am from Ladysmith, I am retired from USAF . My wife and I will be there helping support the family. We have our Flag. David |
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BigMike1122
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| 15 May 2006 10:55 AM |
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Ole,
I actually live between Hudson and Roberts just off of 12. I can meet you in Roberts. I'll plan on filling up at Holiday so I can meet you there.
Just tell me when.
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jackmroz
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Cental Wisconsin
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| 15 May 2006 1:25 PM |
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I just checked the weather outlook for our ride up to Ladysmith tomorrow.
According to www.weatherbug.com there is a 30% chance for rain and thunderstorms for Tuesday so if you're heading up there on your scoot make sure you bring your rain gear and make sure you drive defensively. Nothing would be worse on this sad day then one of us gettin hurt or worse heading there or towards home. Just ride aware and awake. Remember your stopping distance is greatly increased on wet roads so look far ahead at all times...
Another thing. Riding north during those early morning hours keep your eyes peeled for deer and turkeys. That's the time of day when the are on the move. Believe me I know that hitting a deer can ruin your day.
Ride safe and see you all in Ladysmith.
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firehorse
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| 15 May 2006 2:16 PM |
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Hello Ron (elkhunter40)
and Lisa (flagwaver)
Geez, I just live up the hill and about 2 miles from Diamond Jim's, so I would be glad to meet ya there! It's only about 40 miles to Lindstrom from my house (per Yahoo Maps), and we should be okay traffic-wise leaving that early - most everyone else is coming south when we're going north.
And thanks to the incredible service from the PGR Store (ordered 5/8, received 5/13), I'll be able to wear my new PGR armband for this mission. See you all tomorrow, and keeping Sgt. Vacho and family in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Stitzel
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mtcat1000
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| 15 May 2006 5:04 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Vacho family. |
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St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
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US Army 1974-1977
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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” |
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upnorth2000
Posts: 50
Rhinelander
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| 15 May 2006 5:48 PM |
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| Still looking for riders from Rhinelander area.Scoot is a little stubborn this spring,nice to have another bike to accompany us.If not,hope to hook up on Hwy 8 with someone.We will leave here between 630 and 700.Cell #715-360-5751,Thanks Marte |
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Keystone
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Albert Lea, MN
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| 15 May 2006 6:22 PM |
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See you all in the morning.
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whembrook
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| 15 May 2006 6:46 PM |
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We have a sad duty to perform Tues morning. Please everyone drive and ride carefully and we will see you in Ladysmith Wayne
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Ole
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| 15 May 2006 7:47 PM |
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Posted By BigMike1122 on 05/15/2006 10:55 AM
Ole,
I actually live between Hudson and Roberts just off of 12. I can meet you in Roberts. I'll plan on filling up at Holiday so I can meet you there.
Just tell me when.
Mike
I'll be ready to leave the Holiday station at 7:00AM. Hope that works for you. Turtle Lake is about 40-45 miles from Roberts so that should put us to Turtle Lake around 7:45 or so. Probably before the Lindstrom group goes through but we can always stop for a warmer-upper if need be. It's about 50-55 miles from Turtle Lake to Ladysmith and I'd really like to be there around 9:00-9:15 or so. Kind of early but being late is a pet peeve for me, especially for an event such as this, and I don't want to be draggin' in as everyone is rolling out to (or has already left for) the school.
If that works for you then I'll see you tomorrow morning. I'll be the one with the ape hangers and 3X5 out back.
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hlange
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NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 16 May 2006 4:26 PM |
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| Just got home, managed to stay dry!! Good job by all! It was truely an honor. Sgt Vacho, fair winds and following seas, you can rest now. |
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
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Mac
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| 16 May 2006 5:39 PM |
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| Thanks Henry. Hope all went well. |
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upnorth2000
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| 16 May 2006 6:37 PM |
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We also got home safely.Was an extraordinary experience and an honor to serve.Hope everyone else had a safe ride.
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Iceman567
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| 16 May 2006 6:46 PM |
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| This was my first (and hope, only) mission for the PGR. I would like to commend ALL Wisconsin PGR members and the Ride Captains for a job well done! A special thanks to 'Doc'. Another hats off to all PGR-MN members that attended and 'Retrodude' for putting the ride together.
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hlange
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NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 16 May 2006 6:51 PM |
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Mac,
Dave was RC and did an amazing job of making the controled chaos look great. |
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
"I served in the United States Navy""
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jackmroz
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Cental Wisconsin
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| 16 May 2006 7:00 PM |
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I am sitting here just thinking about todays events. The sadness of the day and the patriotism I felt as I stood shoulder to shoulder with young and old alike. Just looking down that highway at all those flags, cycles and proud patriotic Americans was a heart warming sight. During the days events I met some very nice people as I mingled and want to tip my hat for taking the time to leave your normal lives, wherever that might be, to honor this fallen hero. I would guess most of us didn't know Sgt. Vacho, but when we headed out after the funeral, I'm sure you felt as I did, that he was now part of our family as we are now part of his.
To we are needed again, ride safe.
Jack
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