La Ducati Day 2008 - Oct. 12

[johnc]

i know we did not do a monster challenge last year (or at least i don't remember, so sorry if there was one) ... so, i propose that the DMF hold a monster challenge ... one of the judges can be brian catterson (editor in chief at motorcyclist). 

what say ye?  can someone here on the DMF step forward (virtually) and take on the challenge of organizing the monster challenge? 

we typically hold this event in the front parking area, just in front of the stores ... so we can block this area off for monsters only.

volunteers?

[DarkStaR]

i know we did not do a monster challenge last year (or at least i don't remember, so sorry if there was one) ... so, i propose that the DMF hold a monster challenge ... one of the judges can be brian catterson (editor in chief at motorcyclist). 

what say ye?  can someone here on the DMF step forward (virtually) and take on the challenge of organizing the monster challenge? 

we typically hold this event in the front parking area, just in front of the stores ... so we can block this area off for monsters only.

volunteers?

What will be asked of this/these volunteers?

[ghostrider]

john
if i'm not working put me down as a volunteer. you know i never got a t-shirt last year 

[Popeye the Sailor]

Cool!  However, I think the more seasoned employees may be asked to represent.

Mention that you'd make a good booth babe-you may get picked 

[johnc]

john
if i'm not working put me down as a volunteer. you know i never got a t-shirt last year 

will do, and sorry you did not get a tee shirt last year.

[johnc]

What will be asked of this/these volunteers?

if your asking about volunteers for organizing/running the monster challenge, they will be something along the lines of:

1. promote the monster challenge to all monster owners in MOB and the socal forum (heck, perhaps the general monster forum, to reach more owners)

2. manage the parking in the morning @ LDD2008, so that the monster area in front of the event (the stores parking lot spaces) is used by monsters only)

3, pick the event judges (figure you have brian catterson as a guest judge)

4. formalize the judging scoring method you want to use for the event.

5. decide what categories of prizes you wan for the event.

6. get the prizes for the event (trophies, plaques, certificates, etc...)

7. decide what time the event will be judged, and what time the prizes will be awarded on the day of the event.

[sidm]

i'll be there.

john, no word from matt on needing help with the other stuff...let me know what the deal is with that.

[desmoquattro]

Is there going to be a noise contest? I need to enter DESMO Q into *some* sort of sound-off. It goes to eleven.

[johnc]

Is there going to be a noise contest? I need to enter DESMO Q into *some* sort of sound-off. It goes to eleven.

absolutely ... the ducati music challenge ... this year sponsored by our friends at leo vince usa and guest judged by brian catterson, editor in chief @ motorcyclist.

btw, i can hear the sustain from desmo q from here (hear;-)

check out the events page @ http://www.norcaldoc.com/LDD2008/events.html for a full listing of events for the day.

[johnc]

ciao a tutti -

ducati north america has now posted LDD2008 event on their home page. 

the event article is posted @ http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/events/detail.jhtml?eventId=22961

[Duck-Stew]

I'm on the fence about attending this years' LDD but will try to make it up.

Any objections if I offer my services as a judge for the Monster Challenge?!? 

[r_ciao]

Is this event kid friendly?  Am thinking about bringing my 11 y.o. daughter, but don't know the crowd.  Also not sure if I want to ride 2 up across the San Mateo bridge.  Maybe I'll just drive the car, but was looking forward to riding.  How's the car parking?  There is food to purchase, isn't there?

[DarkStaR]

Is this event kid friendly?  Am thinking about bringing my 11 y.o. daughter, but don't know the crowd.  Also not sure if I want to ride 2 up across the San Mateo bridge.  Maybe I'll just drive the car, but was looking forward to riding.  How's the car parking?  There is food to purchase, isn't there?

Kid friendly. 

Parking a car...not the best, but not impossible. [moto]

[johnc]

I'm on the fence about attending this years' LDD but will try to make it up.

Any objections if I offer my services as a judge for the Monster Challenge?!? 

if the DMF gets a monster challenge organized, you can judge 

[johnc]

Is this event kid friendly?  Am thinking about bringing my 11 y.o. daughter, but don't know the crowd.  Also not sure if I want to ride 2 up across the San Mateo bridge.  Maybe I'll just drive the car, but was looking forward to riding.  How's the car parking?  There is food to purchase, isn't there?

yes ... kid friendly.  think atmosphere of ducati island at laguna.

parking for cars is across the street from the event, along 84.

there will be food for purchase at the event ... there is a deli and the cafe.

a presto,
johnc