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Title: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Ms Jenn on February 04, 2008, 11:30:34 am: Who plans on being there!? I know this is supposed to be Donn Nay's first big race back!!

Toodles, Austin, Chris do you guys plan on being there!?

We (The Thorntons) are going to the beach that weekend.... I can't wait to ride my beach cruiser (I have been gymin' it up a lot lately!!)
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on February 04, 2008, 12:02:32 pm: The Barneys are planning on it. If we can get the trailer out we will do the weekend if not just sunday.
Charlie
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 04, 2008, 01:04:38 pm: Me, Dad, Eric Lemoine, Maybe Jenni and Dakar.

Jenn don't be a sissy. Bring your beach cruiser to Red Mountain.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 04, 2008, 02:33:22 pm: I hooked a few yesterday at my Super Bowl party (hey Jenn where were you? Kyle said you were coming). We're going out Friday night along with Bubba and Rag Boy in Mike's motohome and Pam's Sister and her husband Brian are coming, Brian is racing also. Another buddy of mine is coming out with his stepson in their mondo motorhome (think Jeff Meeks type) Deanna Jenkins sent me an email last week saying they were coming as well.

Anybody going out early on Friday? I'll send along my new custom Viewie signs with the boys if they go out before us. I remember last two years camping basically straight back from the "main" entrance at Charley's place, is that where we want to be?

Aaron, do you have the pit box, etc. from DMC? I fixed the base station radio and will bring that with me.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Ms Jenn on February 04, 2008, 02:43:22 pm: Quote from: Donn Nay - Pit Boss & D37 Rep on February 04, 2008, 02:33:22 pm
I hooked a few yesterday at my Super Bowl party (hey Jenn where were you? Kyle said you were coming).

I was going to but he had mentioned it a few times then never again.. Wasn't quite sure where I stood on that... He's been a lil cranky lately so I don't know!~
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Ms Jenn on February 04, 2008, 02:44:24 pm: Yes Aaron has the pit box ... I watched him load it up into the back of his truck in the wind!!
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 04, 2008, 02:57:48 pm: Notice she said "watched" not "helped" She watched from inside her motorhome to be exact. If someone will be out early on Friday, would they stake off a good spot in the pits for us?
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Brian MacKenzie - VP on February 04, 2008, 04:03:40 pm: Sandy, Erika will be out on Friday night. Poss with Cactus and Austin. Steve Vachon and Jason Piper (prospect) said they will both be out on Saterday. See ya there!
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Russ & Deanna Jenkins on February 04, 2008, 04:48:09 pm: ;D ;D ;D

the jenkins will be out sunday morning due to the truck being in the shop for repairs.

YA!!!!!!!!!!!! BACK TO BEING NEW AGAIN!

DEANN
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 06, 2008, 07:56:02 am: O.K. since Russ is getting his truck fixed and won't be able to camp with us we all need to bring firewood!

Glad you're getting your truck fixed Deanna, that bed was a mess! I won't spill the beans for Russ, he can tell everyone what happened, let's just say it wasn't pretty.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Austin Coulson - Prospect on February 06, 2008, 11:19:52 am: I'm not gonna make it out to this one, I was at Parker last weekend and I am just way behind on everything, need a weekend to catch up :-[
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Kandy on February 07, 2008, 09:09:57 am: The Thorntons are bummed we aren't making this one... We made these plans for the beach about 6 months ago and 6 months ago driving to Red Mtn for a Nat'l really didn't seem like fun... Who knew we were going to actually have a winter this year and good riding conditions. Anyways, you guys have a good time, keep the rubber on the ribbon and watch out for mine shafts!
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Ms Jenn on February 07, 2008, 01:44:28 pm: Sending good luck wishes to my fave Lil Viewie............

....... Lil Nayyyyyykidd!
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 07, 2008, 01:47:25 pm: Quote from: Jenn Thornton - Secretary on February 07, 2008, 01:44:28 pm
Sending good luck wishes to my fave Lil Viewie............

....... Lil Nayyyyyykidd!

Oh Jenn, he's going to love that one, hates being associated with that nickname!
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 07, 2008, 01:48:37 pm: So anyone going to be out early evening tomorrow? My BIL would like to go out early but won't have any arrows, flags, etc. Anyone talked to the Hastings to see if they will be out early tomorrow?
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Ms Jenn on February 07, 2008, 02:01:24 pm: Quote from: Donn Nay - Pit Boss & D37 Rep on February 07, 2008, 01:47:25 pm
Quote from: Jenn Thornton - Secretary on February 07, 2008, 01:44:28 pm
Sending good luck wishes to my fave Lil Viewie............

....... Lil Nayyyyyykidd!

Oh Jenn, he's going to love that one, hates being associated with that nickname!

Unfortunately for him I figured that one out! I think he's adapting well to his nickname... I just can't wait for him to get home from work and discover his sweet lil message!

... Heart you Lil NayyKIDD
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Kyle "Rag Boy" Nay on February 07, 2008, 04:42:05 pm: allright well first lemme ask a question how come sandy can spell saturday wrong and get away with it?????? and thank you jenn! glad to hear u r thinking of me being naykid????? hahahaha
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 08:19:56 am: Almost time. Are there going to be arrows up tonight???
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 08, 2008, 08:27:13 am: Quote from: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 08:19:56 am
Almost time. Are there going to be arrows up tonight???

If you put them up! When are you heading out? We won't be leaving Burbank until about 5:00, stop and eat and be there around 9:00 or so. I have arrows, etc. The Hastings usually get out early if they're coming, I assume they are. Mike isn't too good about arrows but always has his flag up.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 08, 2008, 08:30:53 am: Aaron,

One more thing, there might be a prospective member show up Sunday morning to guest pit with us, I told him to ask for you or me. His name is David Bushey. Rides a 450 Kawasaki, beginner vet.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 10:05:36 am: I will treat him as nice as I treat everyone else ;) I am trying to convince two people two come out and check out the club so hopefully they will make it.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Keith Jones - VP on February 08, 2008, 12:42:09 pm: Iles Clan out late mornining and doing kids event, M&M Hastings out early afternoon and Tara w/ Dad to arrive afternoon after Ridgecrest / Junkyard visit I believe afternoon for Norm, Dale and Paul! KJ
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 08, 2008, 01:14:46 pm: So Aaron, you still haven't told me when you are heading out! Looks like either you or I will be there first, Sandy should be there about the same time as us. If he wants to I'm going to send my brother in law early and have him just put up some pie platesor black/white Viewie arrows, so look for those or the fancier Russ Jenkins signs. Unless Aaron is there first, no telling what he'll put up.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 01:17:27 pm: Quote from: Donn Nay - Pit Boss & D37 Rep on February 08, 2008, 08:27:13 am
Quote from: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 08:19:56 am
Almost time. Are there going to be arrows up tonight???

If you put them up! When are you heading out? We won't be leaving Burbank until about 5:00, stop and eat and be there around 9:00 or so. I have arrows, etc. The Hastings usually get out early if they're coming, I assume they are. Mike isn't too good about arrows but always has his flag up.

I am leaving Helendale at about 6-7. Unless there are arrows in the pit box I am out.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 01:18:27 pm: Quote from: Donn Nay - Pit Boss & D37 Rep on February 08, 2008, 01:14:46 pm
So Aaron, you still haven't told me when you are heading out! Looks like either you or I will be there first, Sandy should be there about the same time as us. If he wants to I'm going to send my brother in law early and have him just put up some pie platesor black/white Viewie arrows, so look for those or the fancier Russ Jenkins signs. Unless Aaron is there first, no telling what he'll put up.

What is that supposed to mean??
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 08, 2008, 01:21:24 pm: Quote from: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 01:17:27 pm
Quote from: Donn Nay - Pit Boss & D37 Rep on February 08, 2008, 08:27:13 am
Quote from: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 08:19:56 am
Almost time. Are there going to be arrows up tonight???

If you put them up! When are you heading out? We won't be leaving Burbank until about 5:00, stop and eat and be there around 9:00 or so. I have arrows, etc. The Hastings usually get out early if they're coming, I assume they are. Mike isn't too good about arrows but always has his flag up.

I am leaving Helendale at about 6-7. Unless there are arrows in the pit box I am out.

Go to the members section and you'll find the pdf. file for the arrows. If you only have white paper print them out on that. I'll have some other yellow arrows, etc. when I get there.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 08, 2008, 01:22:13 pm: Quote from: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 01:18:27 pm
What is that supposed to mean??

Just remembering what you put up for the club playday!
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Aaron Price on February 08, 2008, 02:10:42 pm: I can't get the arrows to print.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Brian MacKenzie - VP on February 08, 2008, 04:07:57 pm: We will be out about 10 pm on Friday.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 11, 2008, 09:27:18 am: WHAT AN AWESOME WEEKEND!

Arrived right behind Sandy Friday night. No arrows in sight so he put up one and we set up camp along with my Brother In Law, Brian. Just as we were finishing setting up over walks Aaron and Eric, they had a camp about 100 yards from where we set up but no arrows, flags, or anything that would disinguish them as Viewfinders. Luckily we were close enough that nobody had to relocate. A bit chilly but just a sweatshirt around the campfire.

Saturday saw a few more arrivals. Julian and John (Gumby), Pete Modina, Norm and Dale, Steve from Bishop, Pete's daughter and family, The Hastings (including a new svelt version of Dottie!), Keith, The Illes family, another friend of mine Barney in his limo of a motorhome, Josh and James Jenkins in Josh's truck with the Rhino stuffed in the back.

Saturday's kids race had the Illes' kids, Erica & Austin. Austin took the hole shot but dropped it later in the first lap and had to pass the entire field (which he did) put slid out on the final lap and ended in second. Brian and Austin had a bet, if he won he could keep his long hair, otherwise it was a buzz. Considering his come from behind I think he might get to keep his locks, or maybe a little trim at least. Todd's boy Steven had a good race and took the win in his age group. The girls were motoring around in fine fashion and having fun. As usual fun for all.

At the completion of the kid's race was the Adult Mini Challenge. As most of you know these are a riot. Kyle and Bubba were the first to sign up of course and Marc from Rescue 3 talked me into teaming up with him on his son's TTR125. The race started with one boot on, laying on your stomach, facing away from your bike, bike facing the wrong way. First lap was DOUBLED UP on the minis, that was an arse beater, those of you that know who Marc is know that he is not a little fellow and I could stand to drop a few pounds myself, that poor Yamaha! We traded riders every lap, did more doubled up, shut each others bikes off, cut the course. You name it we did it. A total kick in the butt and tiring.

Had a good meeting that evening, Dale took notes so I won't go into that except to say welcome to the club to Eric Lemoingne (sp?) and our newest prospect, my Brother In Law, Brian Matthews.

Sunday was a carbon copy of Saturday, but with a wispy cloud cover that moved out around 10:00. The Barneys showed up in the morning along with their neighbor Kevin. We had a total of 18 or 19 racers, including me and my brother in law one loopers, we even talked Bubba into riding one loop! The 4 Aces laid out a super easy first loop, one techinical rocky downhill and one shalely uphill was all the technical stuff there was. Not total whoops but quite a bit and a lot of cross grain chop. This being my first race in 21 years I was beat by mile 10 so I kicked it down and just had a trail ride, gotta get in shape! Kyle (Rag Boy) got a great start, top 10 at the bomb, passed all the Novices and was leading the Novice line for 3/4 of the loop, but ate it hard and twisted bike, body, etc. Came into the pits ninth Novice but could not continue, no clutch again. Michael Hastings dropped out after one loop and Cactus Jones didn't go back out with a front flat. Other than that all soldered on. Mr. Barney took top open Mag. and Sandy won Vet Ammie and was second overall Ammie. Todd Illes finished well as did Charlies neighbor Kevin. Brian passed me about mid loop and finished well for a one looper, Bubba got third one loop 250 Novice. Keith Jones was third Mag 250 and Mike Hastings was 8th. Steve Vouchon was the last one to finish, but finish he did. Norm had a successful run, not sure how he finished. No rescues, all except Rag Boy, in good health.

Overall a great weekend for the club, wonderful weather (71 at 3:30 when we left). Really good to see such a large turnout after last year's events.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Ms Jenn on February 11, 2008, 11:17:31 am: Thank you for the race report Donn! I attempted to talk Kyle into writing one but he said nah ask my dad... I spoke to Dale this am and it sounds like we had a large turn out with little or no huge mishaps!

Please keep Checkers MC member Amy Hastens in your thoughts.. She has several broken/shattered vertebrate in her back along with what appears to be internal bleeding (fluid on lungs/stomach).

click here for the most updated info on her condition:

http://www.district37ama.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19625
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 11, 2008, 11:25:24 am: Quote from: Jenn Thornton - Secretary on February 11, 2008, 11:17:31 am
Please keep Checkers MC member Amy Hastings in your thoughts.. She has several broken/shattered vertebrate in her back along with what appears to be internal bleeding (fluid on lungs/stomach).

Read that on the district board, scary. I was remarking to Pam and Kyle on the way out that I hadn't heard about or seen any air ambulance, I guess I was wrong, too bad.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Kandy on February 12, 2008, 01:14:29 pm: Great report Donn! We were totally bummed not to make it this weekend... but the beach was AWESOME! No clouds or fog, beautiful sunrises (I heard), sunsets and moon rises... We were right on the edge of the bluffs overlooking the beach. Lots of dolphins every day.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Donn Nay on February 12, 2008, 03:29:27 pm: Quote from: Kandy Thornton on February 12, 2008, 01:14:29 pm
Great report Donn! We were totally bummed not to make it this weekend... but the beach was AWESOME! No clouds or fog, beautiful sunrises (I heard), sunsets and moon rises... We were right on the edge of the bluffs overlooking the beach. Lots of dolphins every day.

Yea, Mom & Dad were at the beach house in Ventura and said it was beautiful. Gotta love the Santa Anas!

Missed you guys though, you would have laughed hard at the adult challenge. Wait 'til you see the pics from JW.
Title: Re: 4 Aces Nat'l H&H Red Mtn., CA
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on February 13, 2008, 06:26:43 am: Good job Donn