3rd Annual RPM Fall Rally. Oct 11th - 13th, 2019

[ribbert]

For Noel:

Randy stayed behind the camera for the most part, but I caught him just before we left;

Thanks for that Rick. As I suspected I have spoken to most here at some point, great to put faces to names.

Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least

Noel

[Mike Ramos]

R.P.M. Rally – 2019

It was another great time and it was good to see all the "usual suspects" once again.  

Of Note:  When describing a previous incident when on tour with FireHawk Alan, old Captain Ron impressed upon us the importance of ATGATT – although his riding gear was shredded he was able to walk away, albeit with a limp, after colliding with a deer while traveling at a confirmed 80 mph!  Seems impossible yet even the responding LEO complimented & thanked the captain for wearing good gear...

Good to see the gentleman from Oregon and the Sacramento crew as well.  Reno was well represented with Travis & Ian attending.  

Thanks to Monkey for the fireworks!  Whoever yelled as he was lighting the fire should be arrested for disturbing (at least temporarily) the tranquility of the gathering!

Kansas is a long way from California so special thanks to Fred for attending & gathering up Cutter Bill on his way in.

Those two fellows from across the way on the other side of the Altamont deserve a special mention – from clown cars to the best pass of the day [all the while worrying about Andyoutandabout riding after dark], all bases were covered.

Speaking of Mr. French, great video & editing; seems as if some of those guys could use a camera with a lens filter...?!

Although Robert did not ride, he was available Friday to lend a hand with the preparations; especially helpful manning the metal detector screening for weapons & unauthorized utensils, in addition to adjusting the suspensions & ensuring all attendees used only the correct type of oil.

Also kind regards to Mrs. R as somewhere along the way I heard that Randy's better half helped prepare the cheese plates, dips and appetizers & other hors d'oeuvre...  many thanks!

Finally thanks to Randy for hosting another great Rally!  It's a big commitment in time & providing Saturday's dinner was a bonus!

Ride safe & ATGATT

[Mike Ramos]

Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least

Noel

Hey Noel!

It would be a pleasure to meet & ride with you and I am certain others will feel the same.

Remember if you make to this side of the pond there will be an FJ for you to ride set up just as you prefer...

Ride safe!

[ribbert]

Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least

Noel

Hey Noel!

It would be a pleasure to meet & ride with you and I am certain others will feel the same.

Remember if you make to this side of the pond there will be an FJ for you to ride set up just as you prefer...

Ride safe!

Haha, not sure I have thick enough skin to be in the company of all my tormentors at the one time.

Noel

[racerrad8]

Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least

Noel

Hey Noel!

It would be a pleasure to meet & ride with you and I am certain others will feel the same.

Remember if you make to this side of the pond there will be an FJ for you to ride set up just as you prefer...

Ride safe!

Haha, not sure I have thick enough skin to be in the company of all my tormentors at the one time.

Noel

Why do you have to have thick skin...?

I haven't called you a clown yet...thats been reserved so far for poor Ol' ricky

But Ol' ricky wears his big boy pants and gives it right back. This not only happens on the forum, but in person too...and we genuinely like each other.

You are always welcome and everyone would be honored to have you. Add it to your bucket list, who knows you might find you'll actually like us.

Randy - RPM

[ZOA NOM]

I haven't called you a clown yet...thats been reserved so far for poor Ol' ricky

But Ol' ricky wears his big boy pants and gives it right back. This not only happens on the forum, but in person too...and we genuinely like each other.


Randy - RPM

I think I just welled up a little bit... I love you too, man.

[andyoutandabout]

Any Fjers coming to watch Rick race on Sunday are welcome to hang out in Napa on Saturday night.
Could even take in an early morning run.....
I plan to catch Ricks two afternoon races.
Andy

[T Legg]

Here are some pictures from the ride down and back to the rpm rally.We took hwy 88 to 49 down and hwy 4 back.I love these rally's and it's always a great ride down and back.There was a lot of smoke from the Kirkwood fire.

[T Legg]

Pictures of the return trip.

[Mark Olson]

Finally got around to watching the video Andy made and checking all the posts from the rally.

Had a great time with everybody there .... Thanks to all for making this happen.