Rolling Thunder 2011

weezer · 06-02-2011, 04:29 PM

Made the ride to D.C. to participate in "Rolling Thunder 2011" (not that far of a ride from PA) and had a fantastic trip.

The wife and I left on Friday and spent Friday night and all day Saturday riding around D.C. and Virginia. We visited lots of interesting sites (WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam Memorials). They estimated over 250,000 bikes were in the D.C. area this past weekend...bikes everywhere, on the streets, on the sidewalks, and even parked in the grass all around the Memorial Mall...it was awesome!

The majority (80% or so) were Harleys, but nearly all makes were represented...there were 4 other Nomads in the precession behind me...nice!

Hope some of ya'll were able to make it, and maybe a "KawaNOW" group ride could be organized for the 25th Anniversary ROLLING THUNDER 2012 next year...what do you guys think??

If anyone is interested in organizing a KawaNOW group ride to D.C. next year, let me know. I can start working on organizing something, and maybe we can get a large group of Nomads on the road instead of all those Harleys ;D

Maybe we could get group leaders in each of the sectors to organize their members and have large groups converge on D.C. for a massive Meet & Greet !!

If anyone is interested, let me know....Ride Safe

**ringadingh** · 06-02-2011, 07:59 PM

My neighbour goes down to that event almost every year, oneday I should make the trek myself. It looks like a great event

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-02-2011, 08:14 PM

Sounds like you and your wife had a great ride. Glad you were able to do it. Your idea sounds good. Maybe someone will step up and get the ball rolling.

Bull Durham · 06-02-2011, 08:46 PM

Can Sarah Palin ride on my bike?

ridemslow · 06-02-2011, 08:55 PM

Only after she rides on my pretty Green and Silver Nomad... ;) take a number and wait.

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Originally Posted by Bull Durham

Can Sarah Palin ride on my bike?

recumbentbob · 06-03-2011, 12:05 PM

I left May 25th got to DC on Thrus. 5/26. Rode around and saw all the sights on Fri and Sat. Rode the Parade cut off right B4 the end and started riding back. Got home early afternoon on Monday the 30th.

Pretty awesome if your a Veteran you should do it at least once.

Bob

Bull Durham · 06-03-2011, 01:15 PM

I might be interested in a group ride next year, if enough interest is generated and someone pulls it together.

ponch · 06-03-2011, 02:11 PM

[quote=ridemslow ]Only after she rides on my pretty Green and Silver Nomad... ;) take a number and wait.

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Originally Posted by "Bull Durham":whotmu7s

Can Sarah Palin ride on my bike?

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Only after she rides on a titan silver BMW...Oh yeah, that's right, she doesn't frequent gay bars in Scottsdale.

That's ok. At least she doesn't live far, just down the block.

**ringadingh** · 06-03-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by ridemslow

Only after she rides on my pretty Green and Silver Nomad... ;) take a number and wait.

Only after she rides on a titan silver BMW...Oh yeah, that's right, she doesn't frequent gay bars in Scottsdale.

That's ok. At least she doesn't live far, just down the block.

Sounds like everyone wants to take her for a ride. Id even considor changing citizenship!

ponch · 06-03-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

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Originally Posted by ponch

Only after she rides on a titan silver BMW...Oh yeah, that's right, she doesn't frequent gay bars in Scottsdale.

That's ok. At least she doesn't live far, just down the block.

Sounds like everyone wants to take her for a ride. I'd even consider changing citizenship!

We have Palin, you have Danielle Smith. May be not as cute as Palin, but in Ft McMurry, she'd be the queen of the prom for sure.

Bull Durham · 06-03-2011, 03:45 PM

OK, you guys can have the ride with Palin, I'll take this Danielle Smith. I guarantee her voice is not so obnoxious and grating on your nerves as Sarah's.

ponch · 06-03-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull Durham

OK, you guys can have the ride with Palin, I'll take this Danielle Smith. I guarantee her voice is not so obnoxious and grating on your nerves as Sarah's.

I bet she tries harder too. ;) I like red heads, eh?

Bull Durham · 06-03-2011, 03:53 PM

I don't know what color hair she has, I couldn't take my eyes off of her 'purty lips'.

ponch · 06-03-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull Durham

I don't know what color hair she has, I couldn't take my eyes off of her 'purty lips'.

As long as the carpet matches the drapes, it's all ok.

spazz · 06-03-2011, 06:39 PM

Okay, okay, wipe the drool from your chins.... ::) ::)
I went to this event as well. I went last year for the first time and definitely wanted to go back, I am a Desert Storm Veteran. I rode with another group of Nam Vets for this event. It is very emotional and moving for Vets. I would definitely recommend this ride for any Vet and Non Vet to do at least once.

06-02-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
weezer Jr. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 17	Rolling Thunder 2011 Made the ride to D.C. to participate in "Rolling Thunder 2011" (not that far of a ride from PA) and had a fantastic trip. The wife and I left on Friday and spent Friday night and all day Saturday riding around D.C. and Virginia. We visited lots of interesting sites (WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam Memorials). They estimated over 250,000 bikes were in the D.C. area this past weekend...bikes everywhere, on the streets, on the sidewalks, and even parked in the grass all around the Memorial Mall...it was awesome! The majority (80% or so) were Harleys, but nearly all makes were represented...there were 4 other Nomads in the precession behind me...nice! Hope some of ya'll were able to make it, and maybe a "KawaNOW" group ride could be organized for the 25th Anniversary ROLLING THUNDER 2012 next year...what do you guys think?? If anyone is interested in organizing a KawaNOW group ride to D.C. next year, let me know. I can start working on organizing something, and maybe we can get a large group of Nomads on the road instead of all those Harleys ;D Maybe we could get group leaders in each of the sectors to organize their members and have large groups converge on D.C. for a massive Meet & Greet !! If anyone is interested, let me know....Ride Safe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2011, 07:59 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Rolling Thunder 2011 My neighbour goes down to that event almost every year, oneday I should make the trek myself. It looks like a great event __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-02-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Rolling Thunder 2011 Sounds like you and your wife had a great ride. Glad you were able to do it. Your idea sounds good. Maybe someone will step up and get the ball rolling. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-02-2011, 08:46 PM	#4
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Rolling Thunder 2011 Can Sarah Palin ride on my bike? __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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06-03-2011, 12:05 PM	#6
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Rolling Thunder 2011 I left May 25th got to DC on Thrus. 5/26. Rode around and saw all the sights on Fri and Sat. Rode the Parade cut off right B4 the end and started riding back. Got home early afternoon on Monday the 30th. Pretty awesome if your a Veteran you should do it at least once. Bob __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-03-2011, 01:15 PM	#7
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Rolling Thunder 2011 I might be interested in a group ride next year, if enough interest is generated and someone pulls it together. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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06-03-2011, 03:45 PM	#11
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Rolling Thunder 2011 OK, you guys can have the ride with Palin, I'll take this Danielle Smith. I guarantee her voice is not so obnoxious and grating on your nerves as Sarah's. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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06-03-2011, 03:53 PM	#13
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Rolling Thunder 2011 I don't know what color hair she has, I couldn't take my eyes off of her 'purty lips'. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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06-03-2011, 06:39 PM	#15
spazz Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte Hall, MD Posts: 144	Rolling Thunder 2011 Okay, okay, wipe the drool from your chins.... ::) ::) I went to this event as well. I went last year for the first time and definitely wanted to go back, I am a Desert Storm Veteran. I rode with another group of Nam Vets for this event. It is very emotional and moving for Vets. I would definitely recommend this ride for any Vet and Non Vet to do at least once.
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