2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
This is what I know this morning.....
Delta flight to Stuttgart Germany leave at 2:05 pm June 17 arrive on Thursday morning 8:45am.
Peter and Sabine will pick us up and "entertain" us at their home until we leave for Pullman City on Sunday.
Sunday to Sunday - enjoy the Pullman City Festivities, we have a place on property to rent.
Sunday go back with Peter and Sabine to their home and fly out Monday morning back to Daytona Beach.
What we haven't figured out yet is our transportation but we have several options but just haven't settled on one yet.
1- Peter offered to let us ride his Goldwing
2- Rent a Harley
3- buy a big block ship it and try to sell it (running out of time for this option)
4- rent a sports car
We are leaning towards renting a sports car- Bill really wants to drive the autobahn, we can see the countryside, be the "runner" for break downs and errands, etc.
I am excited and have all sorts of questions as we have never traveled abroad. What Clothes to pack, do we need helmets (if we ride) what can't we pack (cigars), etc.
Can't wait to meet the rest of the V8 Family and have some "Jacky" as Guido says.
Delta flight to Stuttgart Germany leave at 2:05 pm June 17 arrive on Thursday morning 8:45am.
Peter and Sabine will pick us up and "entertain" us at their home until we leave for Pullman City on Sunday.
Sunday to Sunday - enjoy the Pullman City Festivities, we have a place on property to rent.
Sunday go back with Peter and Sabine to their home and fly out Monday morning back to Daytona Beach.
What we haven't figured out yet is our transportation but we have several options but just haven't settled on one yet.
1- Peter offered to let us ride his Goldwing
2- Rent a Harley
3- buy a big block ship it and try to sell it (running out of time for this option)
4- rent a sports car
We are leaning towards renting a sports car- Bill really wants to drive the autobahn, we can see the countryside, be the "runner" for break downs and errands, etc.
I am excited and have all sorts of questions as we have never traveled abroad. What Clothes to pack, do we need helmets (if we ride) what can't we pack (cigars), etc.
Can't wait to meet the rest of the V8 Family and have some "Jacky" as Guido says.
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
Great news. This will be a lot of fun.
first of all: you must get a passport
first of all: you must get a passport
Peter the WingMan
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
You sure are in good hands when you stick with Peter and Biene!Iron Maiden wrote:This is what I know this morning.....
Delta flight to Stuttgart Germany leave at 2:05 pm June 17 arrive on Thursday morning 8:45am.
Peter and Sabine will pick us up and "entertain" us at their home until we leave for Pullman City on Sunday.
Sunday to Sunday - enjoy the Pullman City Festivities, we have a place on property to rent.
Sunday go back with Peter and Sabine to their home and fly out Monday morning back to Daytona Beach.
Weather can be tricky in the Harz (that's where the rally takes place). You can get wet on the road.Iron Maiden wrote:What we haven't figured out yet is our transportation but we have several options but just haven't settled on one yet.
1- Peter offered to let us ride his Goldwing
2- Rent a Harley
3- buy a big block ship it and try to sell it (running out of time for this option)
4- rent a sports car
We are leaning towards renting a sports car- Bill really wants to drive the autobahn, we can see the countryside, be the "runner" for break downs and errands, etc.
I am excited and have all sorts of questions as we have never traveled abroad. What Clothes to pack, do we need helmets (if we ride) what can't we pack (cigars), etc.
Can't wait to meet the rest of the V8 Family and have some "Jacky" as Guido says.
If you are riding a motorcycle, there is NO way around a helmet. All over Europe you have to wear helmets to ride motorcycles.
There are some limitations about bringing tobacco into Germany, but you best look it up in the internet. There are pages about custom limits.
Martin
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
Martin - and yes I have to agree that Bill and I will be in very good hands!! Thank goodness for FaceBook instant messenger - Sabine and I have been in communication every day (no charge $$). Great way to keep in touch with our international folks.
Any and all comments/suggestions/do's and Don'ts are appreciated as I am sure there are other folks on the forum considering going in the future and would like the information.
Any and all comments/suggestions/do's and Don'ts are appreciated as I am sure there are other folks on the forum considering going in the future and would like the information.
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What an awesome V8 Family...phone rang today at the shop and it was passed to me as someone named Martin...well SOAB if it was not Martin from Switzerland helping plan my time in Europe...thanks so much for the info and planning and phone call Martin..see you in a while
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
We do have Helmets for you if you opt for the bike version.
But I realize now that Bill wants to try the autobahn
But I realize now that Bill wants to try the autobahn
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
Checklist:
Airline tickets purchased-check
Passport paperwork filed -check
Pet and house sitter-check
Time off -check
House rental in Pullman city - check
Helmets -check
V8 Family to show us a great time -check
Looks like we are going to Pullman City!!!
Airline tickets purchased-check
Passport paperwork filed -check
Pet and house sitter-check
Time off -check
House rental in Pullman city - check
Helmets -check
V8 Family to show us a great time -check
Looks like we are going to Pullman City!!!
Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
I'm really looking forward to meet all of you.
The best we can do for you is the least I'm aiming for!
The best we can do for you is the least I'm aiming for!
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What a neat way of putting it Martin..Love it.. "The best we can do for you is the least I'm aiming for!" That is a saying to live by.Swiss V8 wrote:I'm really looking forward to meet all of you.
The best we can do for you is the least I'm aiming for!
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
...and don't forget the cigars!
Mark
Mark
Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
Mark wrote:...and don't forget the cigars!
Mark
Mark -
A little off topic BUT ... you MUST update your sig picture with the new additions on your bike!!!!! I like your seat so much I want to copy on my chopper!!!!
Don
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Can you forward me all the contact info ... my mind overloaded and I lost it all!!!!!
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Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
Check this out a 360 degree look at Pullman city....
http://www.360cities.net/image/pullmancity-01
There are other views to choose from along the bottom of the screen.
http://www.360cities.net/image/pullmancity-01
There are other views to choose from along the bottom of the screen.
DeLand, FL.
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able to be a fucking man here. Thanks Bill" - Grand Canard
Re: 2015 11th Int. Boss Hoss Rally at Pullman, Germany
Wow, what a great find!
I did not know about that.
There is also a live webcam at the mainstreet:
http://www.westernstadt-im-harz.de/deut ... index.html
I did not know about that.
There is also a live webcam at the mainstreet:
http://www.westernstadt-im-harz.de/deut ... index.html
Martin
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As of 10 hours ago my trike is safely arrived and stored in Germany...another big step in the right direction!!
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That's great news Barry!!!
Thank you Martin for the link I will check it out also want to thank you for the phone call!! You have a lot of helpful tips and tricks.
We just received a box of items we purchased for the trip, helmets, power converter, external battery charger, sweatshirt, etc. it's all coming along and my delta app tells me 56 more days to check in.
Thank you Martin for the link I will check it out also want to thank you for the phone call!! You have a lot of helpful tips and tricks.
We just received a box of items we purchased for the trip, helmets, power converter, external battery charger, sweatshirt, etc. it's all coming along and my delta app tells me 56 more days to check in.
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As time gets closer i am getting things finalized. Thanks to Mark, I have been able to verify that I do in fact have a Bike to Ride from HD in Rhein.... Finally! It's more expensive but they have unlimited miles vs 1500km, they will hold my suitcase, provide rain gear and a helmet if I so desire. I will be bringing my own helmet.
Found my Plane Ticket and even upgraded my seat to probably the best one available in the poor boy section for only $60 ( each Way )
I have found a Shuttle Service from the Airport to the Dealership for $40 that will get me there in 45 minutes.
I have a Bed N Breakfast APP on my phone so no matter which way I end up going, I can find a place to crash for about 1/2 the price of a Hotel Chain and will more than Likely be able to park the Bike in a locked / closed garage.
I have an education on German Alcohol ...
Barry and I have Rooms In Pullman City for Monday thru Sunday now ( I think )
I have purchased a Becker 6.5" GPS and have updated the maps for all of Europe so if I decide to hit Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria or Wherever I am covered
As a Back up I have a wonderful set of waterproof maps that I will be bringing along
I have notified Verizon of my trip and my phone has / will be updated accordingly so I will have service and data whenever I need it ( you Don't wanna know how much that is costing LoL )
I have a GoPro , spare memory and batteries as well as all the chargers etc. have no clue how to use it but ...
Have Ac adapters so my stuff can plug into their sockets
And am pretty booked Work Wise so the time will fly by!
Found my Plane Ticket and even upgraded my seat to probably the best one available in the poor boy section for only $60 ( each Way )
I have found a Shuttle Service from the Airport to the Dealership for $40 that will get me there in 45 minutes.
I have a Bed N Breakfast APP on my phone so no matter which way I end up going, I can find a place to crash for about 1/2 the price of a Hotel Chain and will more than Likely be able to park the Bike in a locked / closed garage.
I have an education on German Alcohol ...
Barry and I have Rooms In Pullman City for Monday thru Sunday now ( I think )
I have purchased a Becker 6.5" GPS and have updated the maps for all of Europe so if I decide to hit Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria or Wherever I am covered
As a Back up I have a wonderful set of waterproof maps that I will be bringing along
I have notified Verizon of my trip and my phone has / will be updated accordingly so I will have service and data whenever I need it ( you Don't wanna know how much that is costing LoL )
I have a GoPro , spare memory and batteries as well as all the chargers etc. have no clue how to use it but ...
Have Ac adapters so my stuff can plug into their sockets
And am pretty booked Work Wise so the time will fly by!
Who says building a border wall won't work?!? The Chinese built one over 2000 years ago and they STILL don't have any Mexicans ...
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you are perfectly prepared, thats for sure.
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Dennis..rooms are booked Monday nite thru Saturday night
Glad you finally got the bike...it was s
hit show for you!
Glad you finally got the bike...it was s
hit show for you!
CanuckHoss
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Wow Dennis !!! Glad to hear it looks like the trip is coming together. We are also on schedule and will start filling suit cases this weekend
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I plan on taking all of my old socks and underwear. That way once I have worn them they can be discarded ( Or sold to the highest bidder ) making room for important things like Mugs, T-Shirts, Steins and Leiderhosen. of course by the time I make it to Pullman City I will probably be down to my Chaps and Hello Kitty Thong but that's OK ... What better way to represent!!!
Who says building a border wall won't work?!? The Chinese built one over 2000 years ago and they STILL don't have any Mexicans ...
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I see you started modeling your "hello kitty" thong but I think the "Felix the Cat" are just as fitting for the occasion
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OK...I may need a new roommate for Pullman...too many visuals!!!
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LoL I'm just kidding with the Hello Kitty underwear ... I don't wear any at allCanuckHoss wrote:OK...I may need a new roommate for Pullman...too many visuals!!!
Who says building a border wall won't work?!? The Chinese built one over 2000 years ago and they STILL don't have any Mexicans ...
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petitemoose wrote:LoL I'm just kidding with the Hello Kitty underwear ... I don't wear any at allCanuckHoss wrote:OK...I may need a new roommate for Pullman...too many visuals!!!
Alright...you are my kind of girl!!!!
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