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Motorcycle Talk => Motorcycle Talk => Topic started by: barb_arah on October 12, 2007, 05:40:04 PM

Title: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 12, 2007, 05:40:04 PM
What I find interesting is that every time I post, I seem to get a smite.  What's up with that?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 12, 2007, 05:49:50 PM
Forget it, this isn't very interesting.  I bet there's more interesting things out there, so  go for it!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: George_Linhart on October 12, 2007, 06:32:04 PM
Is Ben Probst karma stalking you too?

Well, I gave you an applaud to offset at least one of those smites!

George
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Burt Munro on October 13, 2007, 02:22:43 AM
It couldn't have been Ben, he's in Atlanta finalizing his AMA contract for next year!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: backMARKr on October 13, 2007, 04:15:18 AM
Quote from: Burt Munro on October 13, 2007, 02:22:43 AM
It couldn't have been Ben, he's in Atlanta finalizing his AMA contract for next year!

:kicknuts:
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: PJ on October 13, 2007, 06:16:50 PM
Quote from: barb_arah on October 12, 2007, 05:40:04 PM
What I find interesting is that every time I post, I seem to get a smite.  What's up with that?

Same here. Somebody must have a new hobby! LOL!!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 13, 2007, 10:18:54 PM
I think I may have earned mine!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 14, 2007, 08:57:09 PM
Quote from: George_Linhart on October 12, 2007, 06:32:04 PM
Is Ben Probst karma stalking you too?

Well, I gave you an applaud to offset at least one of those smites!

George

Thanks...I really appreciate it too!  I guess I shouldn't let that smite stuff bother me.  I try to be nice.  Hey, anyone else feel that the season ended too quickly?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 14, 2007, 09:00:23 PM
Quote from: PJ on October 13, 2007, 06:16:50 PM
Same here. Somebody must have a new hobby! LOL!!

Oh my gosh!  Great minds think alike!  That's what I was thinking! 
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 14, 2007, 09:06:13 PM
On a lighter note, I'm going to see my son in about 10 weeks.  We'll be spending Christmas and New Year's together.  As you can imagine, I am pretty excited about this.  He recently got an award and a promotion, which we're pretty proud of.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: surftheasphalt on October 14, 2007, 09:47:22 PM
+1 from Me,good luck and enjoy time with Your son  :thumb:
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 15, 2007, 01:00:55 AM
I got to ride with my oldest daughter this weekend .
She really loves the big singles from Honda .
She's 6' 2'' plays middle blocker collage volleyball and makes a 650 look like mini bike
I miss her when she's at school too
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Team_Serpent on October 15, 2007, 02:43:58 PM
I know what you mean, some one out there is a hater.  I only try to post positive stuff or help out with tech questions.

Good Karma coming your way barb_arh
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 15, 2007, 05:13:48 PM
Quote from: resurrection on October 15, 2007, 01:00:55 AM
I got to ride with my oldest daughter this weekend .
She really loves the big singles from Honda .
She's 6' 2'' plays middle blocker collage volleyball and makes a 650 look like mini bike
I miss her when she's at school too

That is very cool!  Did she get an athletic scholarshp at all?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 15, 2007, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: Team_Serpent on October 15, 2007, 02:43:58 PM
I know what you mean, some one out there is a hater.  I only try to post positive stuff or help out with tech questions.

Good Karma coming your way barb_arh
I should do more of that too!  I certainly could use the good karma, especially for my upcoming trip.  Thanks for the great comment!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 15, 2007, 08:36:47 PM
We spent years in pursuit of volleyball ride she was recruited by many schools .
When it was time to decide where ,the volley ball was not helping decide so she started looking into schools for BIO chemistry and molecule biology .
then she found Dominican University .
When she applied they told her of a science scholarship full 4 year ride for one student a year.
On her junior year in high school she was awarded a fellow ship at ch go university .
    The Doctor wrote her a reference and she was awarded the collage scholarship.
It's a D3 athletic school and they were happy to have her play .
Check her out on the Dominican university web site #16
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: dylanfan53 on October 15, 2007, 09:15:02 PM
Barb, its just the boys trying to get your attention like when you were in grammar school.

I admit I gave you one...but that was to get you past -13 which was bad juju, thus bringing you good karma (and such...as Miss SC would say).   :biggrin:
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: benprobst on October 15, 2007, 11:19:00 PM
Quote from: George_Linhart on October 12, 2007, 06:32:04 PM
Is Ben Probst karma stalking you too?

Well, I gave you an applaud to offset at least one of those smites!

George

????

I rarely smite. And ive never had a reason to smite you, youre one of the few who do a decent job of presenting an argument without personal comments. Well up until now. Though I am glad to know im on all of your minds even when im not around.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Burt Munro on October 15, 2007, 11:46:37 PM
Quote from: benprobst on October 15, 2007, 11:19:00 PM
  Though I am glad to know im on all of your minds even when im not around.

Kind of like a toothache!  :thumb:
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 16, 2007, 12:11:56 AM
Funny you mention this - I have never even looked at my Karma count...
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 16, 2007, 12:20:15 AM
I wonder If people were face to face it would be harder to smite someone if they were smiling at you .
Maybe just because you may say something they disagree with ,insted of trying to debate the topic their only comback is a smite
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 17, 2007, 06:04:24 PM
Quote from: dylanfan53 on October 15, 2007, 09:15:02 PM
Barb, its just the boys trying to get your attention like when you were in grammar school.

I admit I gave you one...but that was to get you past -13 which was bad juju, thus bringing you good karma (and such...as Miss NC would say).   :biggrin:
Hey, thanks!  :)  You are the best!!  I have to lighten up on this smite thing.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 17, 2007, 06:06:53 PM
Quote from: resurrection on October 15, 2007, 08:36:47 PM
We spent years in pursuit of volleyball ride she was recruited by many schools .
When it was time to decide where ,the volley ball was not helping decide so she started looking into schools for BIO chemistry and molecule biology .
then she found Dominican University .
When she applied they told her of a science scholarship full 4 year ride for one student a year.
On her junior year in high school she was awarded a fellow ship at ch go university .
    The Doctor wrote her a reference and she was awarded the collage scholarship.
It's a D3 athletic school and they were happy to have her play .
Check her out on the Dominican university web site #16

That is fantastic!!  You have a very smart daughter there, and I hope she continues to do well!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Ducmarc on October 17, 2007, 08:51:45 PM
still confused why you have any smites your one of the few on here that always has something nice to say.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: truckstop on October 17, 2007, 09:33:58 PM
Quote from: barb_arah on October 17, 2007, 06:04:24 PM
  Hey, thanks!  :)  You are the best!!  I have to lighten up on this smite thing.

Yeah, pretty sure there's just some grouchy pantses out there.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 17, 2007, 10:19:51 PM
To lend a friendly ear is priceless,To sheer a friendly note Devinne.

I may be a poet?   
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: George_Linhart on October 18, 2007, 04:50:02 PM
Quote from: benprobst on October 15, 2007, 11:19:00 PM
????

I rarely smite. And ive never had a reason to smite you, youre one of the few who do a decent job of presenting an argument without personal comments. Well up until now. Though I am glad to know im on all of your minds even when im not around.

No worries - I mainly said it in jest, but, for a while it did seem like just before or after you posted something I got a smite.

Its all good and I'm just poking fun.  I think that it must be Guy that is smiting me, he is a shifty character...

George
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: benprobst on October 18, 2007, 05:58:33 PM
Quote from: George_Linhart on October 18, 2007, 04:50:02 PM
No worries - I mainly said it in jest, but, for a while it did seem like just before or after you posted something I got a smite.

Its all good and I'm just poking fun.  I think that it must be Guy that is smiting me, he is a shifty character...

George

Agreed. Plus Guy has a SS bike so he really hates Ducati's.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: dylanfan53 on October 18, 2007, 08:58:16 PM
I think he smites Buells too.   :rollseyes:
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: EX_#76 on October 19, 2007, 09:10:46 AM
Well if your goint to accuse me, I might as well give ya one.  Ha Take That!!! LOL 

Truthfully I rarely smite, and you or Ben are not even on the list.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: EX_#76 on October 19, 2007, 09:12:40 AM
Quote from: benprobst on October 18, 2007, 05:58:33 PM
Agreed. Plus Guy has a SS bike so he really hates Ducati's.

I love Ducatis..... and the people that rebuild them. 
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 19, 2007, 05:11:42 PM
Quote from: Ducmarc on October 17, 2007, 08:51:45 PM
still confused why you have any smites your one of the few on here that always has something nice to say.
That's what confuses me.  I don't understand it myself.  I have an idea I know who HE is, and all I say is that some people are angry at life.  I try to be nice to evryone.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 20, 2007, 12:58:46 PM
Quote from: resurrection on October 16, 2007, 12:20:15 AM
I wonder If people were face to face it would be harder to smite someone if they were smiling at you .
Maybe just because you may say something they disagree with ,insted of trying to debate the topic their only comback is a smite

Now wouldn't that be interesting?  I totally agree with you.  What a dull world this would be if everyone had the same opinion. 
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 27, 2007, 12:32:14 PM
Not that I'm keeping track or anything, but in exactly 8 weeks and 5 hours, I'll be on a plane headed to the middle east to see my son.  Am I nervous?  YES!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 27, 2007, 01:18:57 PM
Wow what a trip .
You may be braver than I
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 27, 2007, 06:25:30 PM
Well, thanks!  I find it pretty exciting to be going there, and my son says that it's pretty westernized. I've spoken to a couple of travel agents who reassure me that it'll be fine.  I'll let everyone know when I get back.  Spending Christmas in another country will certainly be quite the experience!  Next Christmas card will show me riding a camel.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 28, 2007, 07:21:40 PM
With my religious ignorance is Christmas there what we think of it here?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Burt Munro on October 28, 2007, 07:33:23 PM
Pretty much the same except the reindeer have to wear burqas!! :biggrin:
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: dylanfan53 on October 28, 2007, 09:53:41 PM
Quote from: resurrection on October 28, 2007, 07:21:40 PM
With my religious ignorance is Christmas there what we think of it here?
When I was a kid I lived in Iran. 

We celebrated Christmas....we just celebrated it very, very quietly.   :biggrin:   


Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on October 29, 2007, 05:47:57 PM
I bet Christmas is going to be very quiet.  If I'm alowed on the base, that will be fun to see what they do there.  Hey!  Do you think Bob Hope will come visit the troops?  Ha ha
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on October 29, 2007, 07:16:42 PM
You grew up in Iran !
You must be one of the most interesting peoples I've never meet
Maybe after your return you will shear photos
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: dylanfan53 on October 29, 2007, 09:26:28 PM
Loong time ago.

Don't forget to take pics and bring them to BHF next Spring, Barb!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on November 03, 2007, 12:53:14 PM
Quote from: dylanfan53 on October 29, 2007, 09:26:28 PM
Loong time ago.

Don't forget to take pics and bring them to BHF next Spring, Barb!
I will certainly do that.  I know I'll be excited to tell anyone who'll listen about my adventures.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on November 12, 2007, 06:31:07 PM
On the way back, I'll have a 6 or 7 hour layover in Amsterdam.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Casper34 on November 12, 2007, 07:43:10 PM
Quote from: barb_arah on November 12, 2007, 06:31:07 PM
On the way back, I'll have a 6 or 7 hour layover in Amsterdam.  Any suggestions?

:biggrin: Visit a COFFEE SHOP! :biggrin:

Just don't FORGET when your flight leaves.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Burt Munro on November 13, 2007, 01:32:45 AM
Quote from: barb_arah on November 12, 2007, 06:31:07 PM
On the way back, I'll have a 6 or 7 hour layover in Amsterdam.  Any suggestions?
Might start with this on Schiphol Airport...

http://www.schiphol.nl/_faciliteiten/ontspanning.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395729234&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302572268&GENERIC%3C%3Eclicked_folder_level_0=2534374302572262&GENERIC%3C%3Eclicked_folder_level_1=2534374302572268&VIRTUAL_TEMPLATE%3C%3Evt_id=10134198673767508&bmUID=1194935315790

Too bad you weren't laying over longer....  I've been there 4 times. I could tell you lots of places to go in Amsterdam - and where not to go!!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on November 13, 2007, 05:14:11 PM
Quote from: Burt Munro on November 13, 2007, 01:32:45 AM
Might start with this on Schiphol Airport...

http://www.schiphol.nl/_faciliteiten/ontspanning.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395729234&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302572268&GENERIC%3C%3Eclicked_folder_level_0=2534374302572262&GENERIC%3C%3Eclicked_folder_level_1=2534374302572268&VIRTUAL_TEMPLATE%3C%3Evt_id=10134198673767508&bmUID=1194935315790

Too bad you weren't laying over longer....  I've been there 4 times. I could tell you lots of places to go in Amsterdam - and where not to go!!
Thanks!  I'm feeling a little better.  How do they feel about Americans over there?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: Burt Munro on November 14, 2007, 12:20:24 AM
From my experience the Netherlands was the most open and friendly country towards Americans I've been to.  But I'm only familiar with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.  Almost everyone you run into in Holland speaks at least some English and most speak it very well. I've heard that the Scandinavian countries are very welcoming to Americans as well - but I've never been there.

Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: superspud on November 14, 2007, 01:10:05 AM
I gave you another applaud too!  I want another one of those -5.0 second transponders.   8)
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on November 14, 2007, 05:16:03 PM
Quote from: superspud on November 14, 2007, 01:10:05 AM
I gave you another applaud too!  I want another one of those -5.0 second transponders.   8)
Hey I'll do what I can for you!
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on November 14, 2007, 05:17:25 PM
The coffee shop sounds great.  Now, wouldn't that be great to say I had coffee in Amsterdam?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: resurection on November 15, 2007, 05:55:31 PM
Are we all talking about the same coffee?
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on November 17, 2007, 11:50:10 AM
Quote from: resurrection on November 15, 2007, 05:55:31 PM
Are we all talking about the same coffee?
OOOHHH, I forgot about THAT aspect of their coffee shops!  LOL 

Even though Ed isn't going to like this, I would like to publicly thank him.  I think I take alot for granted sometimes.
Title: Re: What I find Interesting...
Post by: barb_arah on December 05, 2007, 06:55:51 PM
I haven't done this in some time, so here it goes...I have 17 days to go!