The 2011 Lotusphere Hog Ride
A recap. Somehow, a bunch of geeks that like bikes actually managed to organise the ride out. Using all the wrong tools to collaborate a planned event (*cough* skype *cough*) was akin to herding cats with ADD. Somehow, we all managed to book our bikes from Orlando Harley and rode over 400 miles in 2 days. Saturday we headed north then west around lakes and through national parks. Unfortunately Bill and Christian managed to hire the new Harley 48s. Lovely bike with a small issue. A full tank took them 60 miles. Yep… 60 miles. Many gas stops required with much smug heckling from us lot. Single stop at Hooters for fine cuisine. Then back to the Dolphin where the staff allowed us to park near the main entrance.
The next morning, the Lotus media team took video of us lot reving like crazy. Of course this brought us much joy, annoyed a lot of people and caused serious concern to Bill and Christian as they listed to their fuel tanks emptying. Then straight to Clearwater to sit by a beach and wonder why the hell we live where we live, followed by a lovely evening ride back to the Harley shop to leave our bikes home. Great two days. No laptops, no work possibly, no thinking about Lotusphere. Perfect end to all the prep stress and perfect rest before the madness began.
Google latitude followed me for the two days and checked in at these points.
My bike – Harley Night Rod Special (nice, although I am a tad too short for it)
Good times and guaranteed for next year.
Christian Said,
February 6, 2011 @ 6:42 pm
Yo … Whats “Crabby Bill’s G-TOP ?” … LOL
Nice … trip :-D
Bill Said,
February 6, 2011 @ 7:15 pm
Nice one. I like ‘Crabby Bill’. I might use it from now on ;-)
—* Bill
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February 6, 2011 @ 7:52 pm
@Bill – If you re-read it and use your head as an ‘i’.
Garrett Wolthuis Said,
February 6, 2011 @ 8:06 pm
Indeed, the best way to start Lotusphere is with hogs and Hooters! Those old boots of mine have been given a heave-ho into the trash bin though.
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