Portland Trip Threatened

[Mike Sal]

I'm in a world of hurt here guys.....been fighting a bad back for a few weeks.  Tried loading up the Express & the Motobecane tonight & must have really blown something out.  Getting ready to head to the e-room in a little bit.....if I can't get something fixed I may not be able to make the Portland trip......we'll see.....

We're supposed to leave today for Topeka Kansas for the lamp convention too.....we'll see what happens....
Mike Sal

[admin]

Good luck Mike!  Hope they can help you out.

[pd]

Been there , Mike .

Not fun . Hope it works out to the good .

[oil-lamp]

Mike I'm not going to sugar coat this so you don't miss understand me. G E T  W E L L Now. Because I would like to meet you in Portland. Also I've check that website you told me about lots of cool links to everywhere and I still cannot find the part I need.  I've got a picture to show if you make it to Topeka. I know that things snow balling this close to Portland. One of the three people that does the treating god didn't take his vacation last week like he should of done. No he waits for this week to go and I'm on 12hrs says till Friday at 12 noon then we will need to drive all night to be there Saturday morning. I'm bringing two bikes and Catherine runs well right now. So get well soon.

[Ricks]

Any update Mike?

[Mike Sal]

Hello all from Topeka.  After a trip to the E-room & a shot in both butt cheeks & one in the thigh, I felt a lot better.  The pills I got are also helping a lot.  They also think it's a muscle issue & not a disc issue (I hope their right).  So as long as I'm careful & don't run out of pills, I should be able to make it.  Been looking at a lot of pretty lamps & wishing we had more money as the really nices ones have really hi prices.....The art decco type nude figurines that I like are also priced beyond my play budget.

The good thing is that sitting (in a chair or a motorcycle) isn't bad....it's the standing & walking that gets me.  I'll just have to stay on a bike the whole time.....

We'll be home Saturday evening & will immediately re-pack for Portland.....wish me luck!!!
!!!

[pd]

Best of luck to you Mike and drink a lot of water . It helps with the tight muscles . I've been having to put up with a similar issue for close to twenty years with no pain pills .

[admin]

I am about 20 miles from Ohio now, I hope to be in Portland around 430. Hope to see you there on Sunday.

[pd]

Did you even go to bed last night , Rick ?

[admin]

I left my house at 415 this morning and pulled in to the hotel at 412pm.  Not bad for 731 miles!  Going to the fairgrounds in a few minutes.  Pete, are you in Portland?

[pd]

60.91666666666667 MPH average . That's real good .

I wish I was in Portland , Rick .  Unless some kind of miracle happens , I'm 'stuck' at the campground , here in Baldwin , Mi.

[admin]

Mike, we look forward to seeing you. When do you think you will be in town?

[bill marcum]

Mike , Hope you are felling better. Sorry we missed you had to leave to get home at a decent time. You missed the photo shot of a lot of the guys and the Simplex's.  Great time. Bill Marcum 

[Mike Sal]

Bill, sorry I missed you.  We just couldn't get there any sooner.  I've had a lot of fun hanging with Reese & Kartjocky & Rick & Sonrisers.  Everyone was really talking about the group photo.

Oh well, We should be able to make it by saturday next year.
Mike Sal

[Ricks]

Next year 30 Bikes or Bust!!!