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Title: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 08, 2012, 08:49:42 pm
Lets go Racing!

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Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Vince Balsitis on January 09, 2012, 08:15:05 am
The Balsitis family will be there.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Donn Nay on January 09, 2012, 10:20:53 am
The Balsitis family will be there.

With a spark arrester!
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Keith Jones - VP on January 09, 2012, 11:25:58 am
The Balsitis family will be there.

With a spark arrester!
I think he got the message from all of us Pot
Truely a bummer to plan on racing and then being told NOT TODAY! :'(
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on January 09, 2012, 01:00:57 pm
We have a new name for Vince SPARKY Balsitis
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Norm Takaki on January 10, 2012, 09:26:29 am
D,P and I will be working the pits and want to camp up there so anyone getting their before us please fine something fairly close (walking distance) to Pit Row.
I know some of the "Racers" may want to get some sleep and perfur to camp somewhere else and that may happen, but we need access to our stuff throughout the day.
Hopefully we can all hang out together...

Norm
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 10, 2012, 09:58:59 am
Last year was a great spot and it was very quite camping on the pit row where we were.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Cchollister on January 10, 2012, 05:46:26 pm
I know I originally posted that we were going but now not sure.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 22, 2012, 07:49:12 pm
Howd it go ??
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 22, 2012, 08:18:28 pm
Don't have all the details but sounds like Gumbo broke his collar bone.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 22, 2012, 09:23:30 pm
Yep broken collar bone.... heading home then the emergency room to get checked out, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who stayed,  and sorry for keeping everyone waiting out there so late

-Gumby
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 22, 2012, 09:29:09 pm
Just try and feel better, hope it isn't too serious. Don't worry about keeping everyone waiting, this is a prime example of what being in our club is all about. They stayed for you just like you would have stayed for them.

Heal quickly,
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Aaron Price on January 22, 2012, 10:01:33 pm
What the heck happened Gumby?
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on January 23, 2012, 08:00:57 am
First off there was not one Viewe that even asked about leaving  before Gumby was back in and that was truly outstanding. Gumby thought he had enough fuel to make the mileage. Everyone questioned it but he assured us he was good to go as it turns out he was not. Once Josh, James and Pete found him, he got fuel just before dark and was coming back in then he hit something  on the back side of victor pass and put him on the ground and the game changed. Josh and James came back to get a truck and Pete stayed with him. When it was all said and done Norm and James when out in the truck to pick Gumby and Pete up with some help from HBMC that was out getting one of their riders everyone was back in the pits at about 7:00pm.

There was a few take aways from this deal; if a club member is stopped always always stop to determine what is going on and if the member waves you by stop anyway. We had two ride by Gumby he waved them by or give the thumbs up so they did not stop therefore no one had any idea what was wrong. By knowing what the problem was it may have made a difference on how this all turned out. It is very important to get word back to the pits.

In review:
1: always stop for a club member  2: If you are broke down stop all club members and let them know what your status is. 3: make sure all new members know this drill.
CB
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 23, 2012, 08:36:21 am
Very good points CB. This can be found in the "Members Tools" section but here is the link.
http://www.viewfindersmc.com/forum/index.php?topic=664.0 (http://www.viewfindersmc.com/forum/index.php?topic=664.0)

Print out the Stuck Stub form and carry some with you. Don't forget the pencil and a razor or knife to sharpen it or even a pencil sharpener! A pen may not work when needed.
Fill them out so you can quickly hand them to someone(s). This way the word can get back to the pits and not be misheard or take much time to pass on when it is non critical.
Non of us wants to hold up someone else race but this can be passed very quickly.

Since it wasn't mentioned yet, So Cal member Lance Black was killed yesterday in an unseen crash. It is very sad to hear and a reminder how short life is. Please take time to think about his family and send your condolences if you wish.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 23, 2012, 09:39:34 am
Yea I sent a stuck stub with an earlier rider with the exact problem and where I was on the course I guess the info wasn't relayed well
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 23, 2012, 10:00:32 am
Good job gumby, how are you feeling?
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 23, 2012, 10:45:53 am
Hope the healing process is quick and as pain free as possible Gumby

Very sad to hear of Lance Black's death, RIP.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 23, 2012, 11:46:15 am
Just try and feel better, hope it isn't too serious. Don't worry about keeping everyone waiting, this is a prime example of what being in our club is all about. They stayed for you just like you would have stayed for them.
Heal quickly,

Besides the many friendships we have made belonging to the Viewfinders, this is a VERY GOOD reason to belong to a club.
I read over at D-37 that the Jenkings helped another rider out who was having bike problems, VERY COOL in my book.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 23, 2012, 03:23:40 pm
Thanks everyone, im doing all right.  The doctors said the break is bad enough im going to need surgery so tomorrow night im going under the knife

-gumby
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 23, 2012, 03:47:43 pm
Good Luck Gumby,

keep us posted
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 23, 2012, 05:34:56 pm
Sorry to hear about the surgery. Let us know if you need anything and make sure you let us know how things went.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on January 23, 2012, 06:13:35 pm
Hey Gumby, sounds like you are doing well under the circumstances.  Charles said you sounded pretty good today.  Sorry the injury requires surgery but glad it is being taken care of quickly.   :-(~.   We will check in with you or your Dad in a day or two to see how you are doing.  Good luck   :(   
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Donn Nay on January 24, 2012, 08:10:35 am
Kyle told me you got hurt and ran out of gas, didn't realize it was not on course, total bummer.

There should be stuck stubs and pencils in the pit box/bag. If they're not there let me know and I'll print a bunch more. The pencils came from Staples and there should be a bunch as well, again let me know. I did this a couple of years ago when I was pit Nazi. Very surprised the stuck stub didn't work, when Brian broke his case at DD I took the stub to the next check and by the time I finished Russ was on his way to retreive him. Did someone forget to give the stub to the next check?

Kudos to my Viewie brothers for being the tight nit club we are.

Heal up quick Gumby, we need you out there!

So who all raced this one? Sounds like typical DMC carnage. And they wonder why their entries are down ???
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Brian Matthews on January 24, 2012, 12:55:26 pm
Gumby -
Sorry to hear about your injury and the required surgery.  Hope your back up and running very soon.  And remember, chicks dig scars.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Russ & Deanna Jenkins on January 24, 2012, 02:30:14 pm
   :-* :-*


     gumby sorry to here this,but i know you will heal fast.

    MICKY IN THE DIRT DIGGERS HAD ONE OF OUR RADIOS.......HE SAID HE GAVE IT TO ONE OF THE VIEWFINDERS IN THE PITS
    BEFORE JOSH GOT BACK AFTER RETREVING BROKEN DOWN RIDERS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO ENDED UP WITH OUR RADIO.
    JOSH DOES NOT KNOW WHO IT WAS GIVEN TO ..... THANK YOU DEANN





     
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 24, 2012, 04:42:02 pm
Gumby -
Sorry to hear about your injury and the required surgery.  Hope your back up and running very soon.  And remember, chicks dig scars.

I should have "Chicks" a plenty with My SCAR   ::)

 /;/
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Cchollister on January 24, 2012, 04:59:12 pm
Heal soon Gumby.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Cchollister on January 24, 2012, 05:59:07 pm
On a brighter note, how else raced? How did it go?
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on January 24, 2012, 09:03:03 pm
Racers were Vince 1 loop not sure how he did, pospects Brian from Mammoth and Sage from Acton finished two loops. Good job guys!!

Sorry I have no idea who had what radios out there.
CB
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 24, 2012, 09:49:59 pm
Thanks for all the good mojo being sent my way every one, got home about an hr ago surgery went well from what I hear

- gumbu
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on January 25, 2012, 07:02:46 am
Outsanding Gumby Get well soon.
CB
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Donn Nay on January 25, 2012, 07:24:37 am
Glad it went well, Kyle said to say hello and to get better soon so you can defend Viewie honor in the LTWT2 class.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 25, 2012, 09:49:42 am
Glad to hear things went well, GET WELL SOON  !!
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 25, 2012, 06:33:36 pm
Thanks for all the support everyone.... I think the surgery has really helped.  On a side note I now no why everyone loves pain killers

-gumby
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on January 25, 2012, 06:39:24 pm
Glad everything went well Gumby. Watch out for those pain killers. Personally they don't do anything for me, still have a full bottle of Vicodin and never picked up a 2nd prescription I got.

Let's us know if you need anything.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 25, 2012, 07:05:31 pm
Glad everything went well Gumby. Watch out for those pain killers. Personally they don't do anything for me, still have a full bottle of Vicodin and never picked up a 2nd prescription I got.

I complained about the vicodin not doing anything in spite of taking 2 every 2 hours, so they gave me Oxycondin, much better, but still didn't last 4 -6 hours like its supposed to.
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 25, 2012, 07:12:58 pm
Yea thankfully I can really tell the difference about half an hr after taking the vicoden

-gumby
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Keith Jones - VP on January 26, 2012, 08:25:43 am
Yea thankfully I can really tell the difference about half an hr after taking the vicoden

-gumby
Lessen to be learned: DON'T HIT THE DIRT!!! NO surgery or drugs required!!! Get well soon!
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 26, 2012, 12:21:44 pm
Lessen to be learned: DON'T HIT THE DIRT!!! NO surgery or drugs required!!! Get well soon!

Lesson #2
Don't run out of gas and you won't need to ride back at "Dark Thirty"   :P
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Donn Nay on January 27, 2012, 07:54:45 am
Watch out for the side effects of that Vicodin, it tends to stop things up a bit, if you know what I mean  ;)
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Aaron Price on January 27, 2012, 10:27:36 am
Watch out for the side effects of that Vicodin, it tends to stop things up a bit, if you know what I mean  ;)

That's an added bonus.  You don't have to get off the couch when you are in pain. 
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Keith Jones - VP on January 27, 2012, 12:37:25 pm
Watch out for the side effects of that Vicodin, it tends to stop things up a bit, if you know what I mean  ;)

That's an added bonus.  You don't have to get off the couch when you are in pain. 
So you just take them so you don't have to get off the couch? ::)
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 27, 2012, 01:39:05 pm
Watch out for the side effects of that Vicodin, it tends to stop things up a bit, if you know what I mean  ;)

That's an added bonus.  You don't have to get off the couch when you are in pain. 

You think the pain that bothers you enough to take the Vicodin in the first place is bad, wait until your not able to take a DUMP for 3-4 days because of the Vic  :'(
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Aaron Price on January 27, 2012, 06:31:13 pm
Watch out for the side effects of that Vicodin, it tends to stop things up a bit, if you know what I mean  ;)

That's an added bonus.  You don't have to get off the couch when you are in pain. 
So you just take them so you don't have to get off the couch? ::)

Yes sometimes. 
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Norm Takaki on January 27, 2012, 07:02:01 pm
Hey Gumby, Is there any Video of your crash ? I hope the Goggle Cam didn't take a digger also.


Norm
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 27, 2012, 11:53:08 pm
No unfortunately I didn't turn it back on when I got going again

-gumby
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 28, 2012, 12:41:11 pm
So Gumby, how long are going to be off your "Scooter" ??
And are you able to work, or collect Disability ??
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Gumby on January 28, 2012, 01:30:00 pm
Looks like imma be off the bike for about 8 weeks same with work and im not getting disability

-gumby
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on January 29, 2012, 09:58:00 am
Looks like imma be off the bike for about 8 weeks same with work and im not getting disability

-gumby

Bummer
Not only hurt your shoulder, but the wallet as well   :(
Title: Re: DMC National H&H Roll Call
Post by: Trhollister on January 29, 2012, 03:39:22 pm
Heal up quick Gumby.