As some of you know, we had a Ducati "group photo" made about a year ago (if you haven't seen it, cruise by Motopia sometime; it's on the "back" wall next to the glass window that looks onto the detail shop).
Since then, we've had a bunch of new folks join in on the madness that is LSD, so I think it's about time to start thinking about making another photo.
Sundays sound like the day when most people can get together so what MONTH would we like to try and plan this? Weather is not bad now but the weekends start to get busy with the holidays, etc. so what are your thoughts on this?
Should we even be trying it again with so many riders, bikes, and potentially conflicting schedules? I think a new group photo would be damn cool but logistically it may be a bit unrealistic.
Discuss ;D
I think we can make it happen! Lets do it! [thumbsup]
LISA make it happen. you are the only one who can pull this off. at least with any kind of success. [thumbsup]
[evil] I'll do anything (almost) for a bottle of GOOD Scotch ! [evil]
There are creative geniuses who drive motorcycles faster than I will drive them who may think I'm crazy but I think a EastSide vs. WestSide two session photoshoot with an art directed plan to merge the two could be awesome. This could lead to talk of secession however & we must think this through carefully !! I think a bar oriented planning session is in order post haste ! Maybe we can begindrinking er.. thinking Sunday ?
Anyway then everyone could pick the time or place that took priority for them !
I only have one rule - no whining !! [laugh]
Quote from: calscrazy on October 29, 2008, 05:09:36 PM
LISA make it happen. you are the only one who can pull this off. at least with any kind of success. [thumbsup]
100 bonus points for putting pressure on Lisa!! [thumbsup] [laugh] Like she needs more pressure as the "go to, make it happen" person in this group? :P I'm sure she feels like a Boy Scout troop leader sometimes! With success comes responsibilty. That's why I have strived to never be successful! [cheeky] [clap] [bacon] There is probably a State law somewhere that says I shouldn't be in photos.
Quote from: calscrazy on October 29, 2008, 05:09:36 PM
LISA make it happen. you are the only one who can pull this off. at least with any kind of success. [thumbsup]
+1 ;)
What about Sunday? Let's get it done.
Anyway, I can't get what bacon [bacon]has to do with anything [bang].
LSD was never my choice (blotter or otherwise) maybe past TCH has clouded my brain, but I don't get what LSD is either.
Back to topic: group photo would be cool. ;D
Quote from: Cyclone on October 29, 2008, 05:19:37 PM
...but I think a EastSide vs. WestSide two session photoshoot with an art directed plan to merge the two could be awesome.
+1 Love the Westside Story concept but will we have to dance and sing?
Quote from: Cher on October 29, 2008, 03:32:58 PM
As some of you know, we had a Ducati "group photo" made about a year ago (if you haven't seen it, cruise by Motopia sometime; it's on the "back" wall next to the glass window that looks onto the detail shop).
For those who have not seen the last amazing work of art:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2470833506_18e52dbf99.jpg?v=0)
Dang it, I will not have a Ducati by Sunday. Maybe I could just stand there next to somebody else's Duc and act like I belong....
Quote from: Ronr on October 29, 2008, 07:30:27 PM
Dang it, I will not have a Ducati by Sunday. Maybe I could just stand there next to somebody else's Duc and act like I belong....
I think we should maybe wait until January to actually take the pic because we have a few members who are repairing bikes or waiting to replace their previous bikes--just my $0.02.
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on October 29, 2008, 07:11:04 PM
+1 Love the Westside Story concept but will we have to dance and sing?
LOL !!! Tonight, Tonight !! Smacktalkin' firetruck Avatar C.J. - it rocks !
Let's not rush a photo thing! I can't anyway - I just got two huge contracts that go through Jan. so I will be snowed for a while & Thanksgiving & Christmas & life etc. Lets talk Sun. & drink. I think I have an idea that you may hate or like but if you hate it you have to buy me drinks and convince me I'm wrong ( It's cheap! I'm aged! ). [laugh]
Quote from: Ronr on October 29, 2008, 07:30:27 PM
Dang it, I will not have a Ducati by Sunday. Maybe I could just stand there next to somebody else's Duc and act like I belong....
I don't think it's happening this Sunday and when it does I'll loan you one! [thumbsup]
As most of you know, I've gotten a lot better looking since last year, so a new group photo is clearly warranted. [cheeky]
How about Thanksgiving Day or the day after? We're all manly men (and wimmin) - we should be able to endure whatever hell the Dallas almost-winter throws our way. What say ye, lads?
Pura vida!
George
Quote from: Cyclone on October 29, 2008, 07:45:58 PM
Let's not rush a photo thing! I can't anyway - I just got two huge contracts that go through Jan. so I will be snowed for a while & Thanksgiving & Christmas & life etc.
Question: Does it involve supermodels, and do you need a lotionboy?
Haha - this is awesome! Awesome cleverness from Cyclone (dude, Scotch it is!), and enthusiasm from the rest [bow_down] That's all it takes - let's get serious about the production of this thing when we catch up with each other this Sunday at the BBQ.
I'm thinking January/February will work well - especially since Donald isn't free before then [laugh]
Everyone else be thinking about anything you'd like to see incorporated or staged with this next mondo-photo. Maybe a special Puggle Pod inset?!?! Duke in a bikini? A bikini on the puggle pod? Duke in a bikini in the the puggle pod...IN THE HOT TUB.
Work with me people [evil]
Lisa
P.S. North Texas Ducatisti has become Lone Star Ducati (LSD). We had to change the name to protect the innocent.
Quote from: Cyclone on October 29, 2008, 07:45:58 PM
It's cheap! I'm aged!
that's what she said
Quote from: Ronr on October 29, 2008, 07:30:27 PM
Dang it, I will not have a Ducati by Sunday. Maybe I could just stand there next to somebody else's Duc and act like I belong....
Quote from: fastwin on October 29, 2008, 07:46:03 PM
I don't think it's happening this Sunday and when it does I'll loan you one! [thumbsup]
we can help you out too....
Quote from: GeorgeInDallas on October 29, 2008, 07:53:08 PM
As most of you know, I've gotten a lot better looking since last year, so a new group photo is clearly warranted. [cheeky]
How about Thanksgiving Day or the day after? We're all manly men (and wimmin) - we should be able to endure whatever hell the Dallas almost-winter throws our way. What say ye, lads?
Pura vida!
George
you should update your avatar.....
Quote from: fastwin on October 29, 2008, 07:46:03 PM
I don't think it's happening this Sunday and when it does I'll loan you one! [thumbsup]
You are my hero! I would of course need to ride one of your menagerie to the photoshoot (in Arkansas). I'm not picky which one.
I'm thinking you'd look good on something in red! [thumbsup] [laugh]
Quote from: fastwin on October 29, 2008, 08:13:25 PM
I'm thinking you'd look good on something in red! [thumbsup] [laugh]
with green leather accents! ;D
Quote from: Ronr on October 29, 2008, 08:02:54 PM
Question: Does it involve supermodels, and do you need a lotionboy?
[moto] You are capable of creating G forces that keep your lubricants in your machinery ( is that wide open or what ? dude ... )
so if the oiling the supermodel thing comes up you would naturally be my first call. [cheeky]
I call for a sixth gear & silence ensues ! RonR calls for a Ducati & people are throwing him keys ! They respect you RonR, as do I ! [bow_down]
You can make that leakey RR rip!
Quote from: Cyclone on October 29, 2008, 09:04:12 PM
You can make that leakey RR rip!
Leakey in Leakey (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=leakey+tx&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ll=29.729204,-99.753113&spn=0.113887,0.222473&z=13&g=leakey+tx&iwloc=addr)! [laugh]
Quote from: Ronr on October 29, 2008, 07:30:27 PM
Dang it, I will not have a Ducati by Sunday. Maybe I could just stand there next to somebody else's Duc and act like I belong....
I could loan you one. [thumbsup]
1.) Someone has to bring a ladder to climb upon the roof out at Hard 8.
2.) I need a set of spiffy leathers, someone took back the Santa Claus ones in my last portrature by Slag [laugh]
3.) Put the kids in control of the HDTV in garage install.
4.) Convince spousal unit to come along to make me look good (better?) by her standing beside me. Second thought Slag do you have that wiiiiiiiiide angle lens you used on my Santa Pic?
I will have it with me [thumbsup] I'm sure that Scott or Donald have a 10mm fisheye that would work better for you [evil]
I agree with Lisa. We should do a full on LSD shot. ;D
Make it a weekend event. The LSD in Dallas bash.
Do the group photo, a BBQ/maint day, maybe even take on that pub crawl that svoloch svoloched. [roll]
If I have till Jan - Feb there is a chance that I could not only make it to such an event, but maybe even have some beer ready for it. [evil]
All I need is a comfy corner in the warehome for the weekend. 8)
The Houston crew is usually up for adventure and excitement so hopefully we could rally a few of those troops.
The SA/Austin crew needs to man up though. They are seriously slacking on these group get togethers. [cheeky]
The only thing I see as a major stumbling block would be freaky Texas weather at that time of year. Folks coming in from out of town would likely have to trailer just to be safe.
I have left for Austin on a sunny day and been hailed on in the middle of it. :P
Quote from: MurDuc on October 30, 2008, 08:15:50 AM
If I have till Jan - Feb there is a chance that I could not only make it to such an event, but maybe even have some beer ready for it. [evil]
All I need is a comfy corner in the warehome for the weekend. 8)
There are many corners waiting for the Heavy in our flat. [beer] [drink]
Quote from: andym on October 30, 2008, 08:19:30 AM
There are many corners waiting for the Heavy in our flat. [beer] [drink]
[thumbsup] [drink] +1
i say mid feb on a sat or sun warehome lunch time. just like last time. just tell people this is when it is be there. fi you can make it great if you can't screw it. remember like last time we won't be able to please everyone.
Jason's got it going on I think. Yeah, let's us do one for LSD but dang what a good idea for a Ducati Rally maybe in the spring early summer. Maybe even in conjunction with a track day or just put together own Texas Ducatisti Track Day event? He got me started by talking about the beer thing that I sorely missed on the THC [bang]. Maybe I should stop thinking now... ???
KISS.... too many opinions on where/what/when. Somebody just needs to run with it and people will show up [thumbsup]
Alrighty then, let's see if this can work for most people:
The weekend of February 14 - 15 Yep, Valentine's Day. Ain't that special [evil]
Let's tentatively schedule it for L'Smart's Warehome (just like last time). Yes I know, February is light-years away so you may not want to commit this far out, but hey, why the hell not?!? [laugh] I mean you can always cancel at the last minute like I do...
So dust off yer bike, spiff up yer leathers and bring yer best mojo cos' it's all goin' down for posterity (that is IF our resident Group Photographer Cyclone can make it on those dates ;D ).
Given my the rather barren landscape of my "love life"... [roll] I personally have no issues with this scheduling. ;D
There might be some contention amongst the non-rider SWMBO demographic though.
Quote from: fastwin on October 29, 2008, 06:40:51 PM
There is probably a State law somewhere that says I shouldn't be in photos.
Something to do with the witness protection plan, yes?
cdc
Quote from: Cher on October 30, 2008, 09:09:18 AM
Alrighty then, let's see if this can work for most people:
The weekend of February 14 - 15 Yep, Valentine's Day. Ain't that special [evil]
(that is IF our resident Group Photographer Cyclone can make it on those dates ;D ).
I think that Valentine's Day could work for me - again let's
drink think on it some Sunday. I have an idea that could be great or could suck - tell you about it Sunday when we can draw on cocktail napkins like all the best Art Directors, & engineers do [laugh] ! SurL'Blur & D2R - y'all coming on Sunday ? I respect your motos [moto] & your opinions about art so maybe y'all can help cut to the chase about if this idea is Shinola or burned dirty marshmallows! [cheeky]
you don't respect my opinion on art?! i c how you r and it hurts it really hurts :'(
Quote from: calscrazy on October 30, 2008, 11:03:58 AM
you don't respect my opinion on art?! i c how you r and it hurts it really hurts :'(
Hey no one offers me a Duc or even a riceburner with a sixth gear !!!! & I don't get to be in ANY group photos !! Ride a few miles on Das Boot with the Ducs & feel my pain !! [laugh] I'm only partly sure that Duke likes me :'( !!!!!!!!!
Edit: & here I was the one who said no whining! [laugh]
Quote from: Cyclone on October 30, 2008, 11:12:23 AM
Hey no one offers me a Duc or even a riceburner with a sixth gear !!!! & I don't get to be in ANY group photos !! Ride a few miles on Das Boot with the Ducs & feel my pain !! [laugh] I'm only partly sure that Duke likes me :'( !!!!!!!!!
Sounds to me that someone needs to feel the love. Have you asked Santa for a new 1198s yet?
Could somebody *cough* please put this on the DFWM Events Calendar (as tentative - of course)? ;)
Quote from: Cyclone on October 30, 2008, 11:12:23 AM
Hey no one offers me a Duc or even a riceburner with a sixth gear !!!! & I don't get to be in ANY group photos !! Ride a few miles on Das Boot with the Ducs & feel my pain !! [laugh] I'm only partly sure that Duke likes me :'( !!!!!!!!!
Edit: & here I was the one who said no whining! [laugh]
You can push my S2R in for the photo! ;D .. that is if it has a rolling front wheel by then [laugh]
Did I miss this?!? :P