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btorres41 
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 Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 2:17am |
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Greetings all,
I'm another FNG. I'm signed up and have all my hotel/motel assignments. I'm curious to know what to expect when we reach our daily destinations and what is expected the following morning when we get back on the road. Do we sign in each morning? Is there a rally point given that we're all staying in different motels/hotels? What time is reveilie?
I'm not new to riding. I've done Three Flag Rallies and lots of 7-10 day rides. I enjoy riding. I've been a Road Captain with my local chapter for a several years. We always ride stigard (sp) position. So, riding abreast will be new to me.
I'm really looking forward to this ride and, again, I'm just curious to know what to expect.
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cowboy
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 2:26am |
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Robert..........Welcome to the Run For The Wall family. Seeing your in CA I assume your joining in Rancho. I advise you to sign in early Tue as there will be an FNG meeting scheduled sometime that day. There most all of your questions can be answered. If they aren't than feel free to ask questions of anyone in leadership. You will be able to tell them by the arm bands they will be wearing. Once signed in at Rancho your signed in for the entire run. Morning meetings are Mandatory each morning as they will contain info that may not be published. Each mornings starting location will be in a booklet you will get at registration. If your riding Central route you will be riding side by side. Southern route has 3 platoons that ride staggered. Either way ride your own ride/style and you will get the hang of it quickly.
If you need any more info email me rwmead@hotmail.com
Again Welcome and thank you for your service.
Cowboy
USAF Retired.
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btorres41
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 3:19am |
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Hey Cowboy,
Thank you for the info. I look forward to the ride.
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Robert Torres
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Raven
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 7:42am |
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BTORRES41, Welcome to the family and Welcome Home!
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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAY WELCOME HOME!
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hardcharger
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 10:11am |
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btorres, one thing that should be passed on is at the end of each day, after the evening event make sure you fuel up your bike. as in the morning you will not have a lot of time and right after the morning meeting, you go to your platoon and get ready to rock and roll, do not want to start out on empty
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SEMPER FI
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Raven
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 10:32am |
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AS A REMINDER TO EVERYONE, PLEASE PLEASE GO TO THE EVENTS! THESE FOLKS DO SO MUCH FOR US AND WE NEED TO SHOW OUR RESPECT BY ATTENDING!
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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAY WELCOME HOME!
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Dadbo
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 3:27pm |
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Welcome Home Robert, and a welcome to the RFTW family!
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Run for the Wall - CR RG
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain American Legion Rider, Chapter 56 - RC Green Knights, Chapter 39 - former RC GWRRA (CA1Y inact) Rolling Thunder Eagles UP US Air Force (SAC) Retired |
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shadow
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 5:26pm |
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Raven--- u r so correct---everyone--attend ALL events--people go out of their way for us and we need to show our appreciation for what they do. yes u will be tired and want to rest , but we can all sleep when we r dead. and always a kind word to those who do for us. they greatly appreciate it. RFTW is so looked forward to. in rainelle ,wv right now--the children are asking--how long before the veterans n bikers come? i know--because they ask the ol Shadow. i live near there n have friends with children there.
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Posted: Jan-19-2011 at 6:07pm |
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Welcome FNGs! Be sure to attend those morning meetings and pay attention ~ they do share important info like how to get into Arlington, when to expect road construction and even where you might find a red-head.
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cowboy
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 12:18am |
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ALL FNG's on the Southern Route, be especially especially careful of RedHeaded platoon leaders as they have been know to carry BIG cattle prods and make lots of U-turns........
 
Cowboy who shall ride Wayyyyyy out ahead of Redheaded platoon leaders.
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Raven
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 9:00am |
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Thought it was a blonde RG that carried the cattle prod, now the redheaded PL is carring also!
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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAY WELCOME HOME!
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btorres41
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 12:05pm |
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Thanks to all of you for your inputs. I guess the only other question I have is when and where to show up for the first meeting on May 17th.
The more I read the more excited I get about this ride. The is nothing more personal than the comoradiere one experiences when associating with other combat veterans.
Semper Fi
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mudbug
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 12:35pm |
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We have been reading these forms for a while, so my wife (Badger1) and I (Mudbug) thought we would join ya'll this year. Still tryin to decide whether to go I-40 or down to Las Cruces then to RC.
We are goin the SR. We are not vets just supporters. Both will be FNG's
Marty & Pat Edited by mudbug - Jan-20-2011 at 1:19pm |
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LadyHawk
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 12:51pm |
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welcome mudbug and badger1!!
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LadyHawk - All Gave Some, Some Gave All.
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LOBO
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 2:35pm |
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Mudbug, I see your from Tijeras. I'm originally from Estancia (south of Moriarty). Do you have family in Estancia? Your name sound familiar.
Lobo
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Raven
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 2:48pm |
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BADGER1 & MUDBUG, welcome the the RFTW family. I am not a vet, I am a huge supporter. Not once have I felt I was on the outside and you will not as well. Look forward to meeting you both in RC. You are both in for the ride of your life! I am RAVEN, red bike, wear PINK on Tuesday and RED on Friday's, stop by and say hi! I hang around with SAPPER. |
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Toothless
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 4:35pm |
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Welcome to RFTW Bader1 @ Mudbug "Gotta lov em crawdads"
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Joe E
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 5:37pm |
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Be warned-- Raven carries a big stick-- any way that was the story last year
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Life is a to be lived, arriving at the grave not in pristine condition, but sliding in, hollering--WHAT A RIDE.
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Raven
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 6:39pm |
 Yes but only one person felt the Big Stick, right SKYMAN!
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cowboy
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Posted: Jan-20-2011 at 7:23pm |
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Badger1 @ Mudbug........ Welcome to The Run For The Wall Family and thank you for your support. You are more than welcome to ride south to Las Cruces and join the ride to RC. Will do 2 things, give you time to enjoy some "unusual" company and get used to riding with this group as we try to get some practice time in on the way to RC. Rocket...... The CR Road Guard Captain had expressed interest in once again joining us for the ride out. He is from the ABQ area and you may want to get a hold of him and possibly ride down together. He is also on the forum here from time to time.
Again Welcome to the family and be prepared for the Ride of a life time.
Cowboy
p.s. The cattle prod an big stick comments are in jest..........maybe
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