Media day at the Big Gig...err The International Motorcycle Show. I am so jealous.
Media day at the Big Gig...err The International Motorcycle Show. I am so jealous.
Pass the mustard and UP THE REVOLUTION!
John, Sorry we'll miss you. We intend to have a big toast in your honor at the post-show dinner Friday night. The Sangria will be flowing...Originally Posted by M1ka
It is only tuesday. I am sure there are flights available to the die hards who wanna come to our party. I am getting excited. Almost time. WOOHOO!!!!!!!
Lol. I hear you Brian.Paul B's been the total NYC Whipper-In! That guy get's an honorary Key to Da City (If I have anything to do with it!).
Ok, Chris, you've got 72 hours to get M1ka on a flight to Newark Airport... you can pick him up on your way in
You guys are great.
I just read a very tantalizing offer that would take me to NY for the BIG GIG. I am very tempted but will have to pass. I am a member of the sandwich generation and have some duties that make it impossible. There is a very outside chance that I will be able to attend a more local event, but even that is in doubt.
I will live vicariously through your posts. I wonder if I will awake Saturday with a vicarious headache and need for large quantities of water?
Thanks again.
Pass the mustard and UP THE REVOLUTION!
You snooze, you lose. We want M1KA!
We want M1KA!
We want M1KA!
We want M1KA!
We want M1KA!
We want M1KA!
We want M1KA!
What is a GIG without the Press?
The following topics are under consideration for the evening. Does anyone care to nominate presenters?
The Grateful Thread Get Together in Gotham is now soliciting speakers for the following list of popular topics. This is a very delicate process. Solicitation in Gotham is not ignored.
1. Is Synthetic Better Than Dino?
We need a real oilhead for a presenter.
2. KISS Or Weird Al Yankovic For The Wisconsin Rally Band?
How about a sock hop instead?
3. Should the May Issue of ON be a Mother Day’s Issue?
The presnter will test market secret covers featuring Hondas, Suzukis, and Yamahas.
4. The Best Time To Buy A GPS.
The secret presenter Mr. Bye A Garmin, will present half-off coupons for all who attend the Big GIG luncheon at O'Farrells.
5. When The Forum Will Get A Separate ON Section.
The presenter needs to focus ON again OFF again, ON again Finnigan.
6. When The Next Ladies Issue Of ON Will Be Published.
The presenter will discuss the merits of a Mother’s Day issue.
7. Where The Secret BMW MOA Swag Vault Is Located.
Presenter will have gift certificates for mucho dinero in HD merchandise. The grand prize winner will test a Screaming Eagle Kit for the new G series.
8. Where The 2008 And 2009 Rallies Will Be Located.
The Presenter must be able to speak French with a Quebec accent. RedRider may accept this assignment. Salcar may make a surprise appearance.
9. Why It Is Dangerous To Let Your Ride Go Strapless.
The Presenter will demonstrate how to bungee jump off the Javits Center.
Do we have any nominations for speakers? The Big GIG will even settle for desktop speakers.
Ah shucks. I am just a poor old country boy from a town whose initials are BS doing what I do best.Lol. I hear you Brian.
Now there is a great idea for the National Rally. A CD full of hundreds (thousands?) or pictures.
Paul, ever the promoter
Pass the mustard and UP THE REVOLUTION!
Please refer to #125.
Last edited by PAULBACH; 01-19-2007 at 12:59 AM.
Yes there is wireless in the Javits center. Yes it is expensive. Yes it sucks.
I would recommend string and dixie cups.
-=Brad
It isn't what you ride, it is if you ride
Ten Items for the Big GIG
Last Year’s New York International Motorcycle Show drew nearly 80,000 attendees, and this installment looks to be even bigger. That is why lunch, dinner and the ever popular Faux Forums are on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are for people that love closeness. Fuggettaboutit
If you bring these 10 items, your visit will more more comfortable and perhaps more profitable.
1. A backpack to hold all the gadgets, swag and key chain give aways. There will be a few freebies especially slick paper handouts, free catalogs and a FREE mad map. You can also expect free magazines, free newspapers but no free lunch.
Fuggettaboutit
2. Your mobile device. We may need them to round up all the cats when we head to dinner. We can trade numbers at O'Farrells.
3. Your camera of course with extra batteries. I will bring an image transfer device and, if you wish, pool your images. A CD, Thanks StatDawg, will be sent to anyone who contributes images to the pool. Pictures will be used with credit for an ON article are forum posts.
4. Credit cards. If you are coming from a distance be sure to call the credit card company ahead of time to let them know about the down payment you are making on the new Beemer or Ural.
5. Very comfortable walking shoes. As I recall there is not place to sit down at the Javits Center. Keep on walking for several hours.
6. A notebook and pen/pencil. What youse thinks you can remember later? Fuggettaboutit
7. Granola bars and other gedunk. Don't leave home with a couple of bottles of chill water in backpack. Water at Javitts costs about $2.50 a bottle. I think there is one water fountain just near the exit. Pay the high prices inside? Fuggettaboutit
8. Business cards and mailing labels. The cards are to hand out to friends and or vendors. The mailing labels are for entering all those contests and giveaways. What, no cards? Visit www.vistaprint.com for free cards. Pay for business cards? Heh, wattsamatter wityou? Fuggettaboutit
9. Weather forecast is for nipply weather. Hat and gloves are in order. You think those warm temps are coming back soon? Fuggettaboutit
10. Name Badge. Names will be taken.
Get youse act together. Pack tonight. You gonna wait for da last New York Minute? Fuggettaboutit
January 19-21, 2007
Adult $15.00 • Child $5.00
Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:00pm
Special Features for the NYC Motorcycle Show.
The world's tallest and smallest motorcycles.
A Suzuki Giveaway. You can enter online if you are not attending the Big GIG
The World's Fastest Motorcycle. BUB Streamliner - World's Fastest Motorcycle
Chris Carr, 7-time AMA Grand National Champion, piloted the BUB Enterprises Streamliner to a record 350.884 MPH at the 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials held at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah September 7.
A Free Mad Map.
All show participants get a free MAD MAP! The MAD MAPS scouts have found the nation's most scenic roads plus the favorite roadhouses and stops along the way - all you need to do is saddle up and enjoy. With MAD MAPS the ride is the destination. For rides near you, visit the MAD MAPS website at www.madmaps.com or call toll free (877) MAD-7899. Free is good.
Mike is waiting to say hello.
Last edited by PAULBACH; 01-17-2007 at 07:03 PM.
Anybody you needs to connect wirelessly is welcome to stop by my office and use the conference room and our wireless connection. 424 west 33rd Street , Lower Level
2002 1150GS
"Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do"- Bill Graham
My Apple PB came stock with extra string, but I had to shell out for aftermarket Dixie Cups!
Paul, that's an awfully LARGE photo of der Mayor. I thought I was already swilling Sangria!
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