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General Category => Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. => Topic started by: Bob_Roller on July 18, 2008, 07:16:55 PM

Title: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 18, 2008, 07:16:55 PM
Just to alert everyone here that today is Rob Valdez's 52nd birthday !!!!
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 18, 2008, 07:28:51 PM
And to celebrate, I get to work until daybreak!  (whoopee!)


 ($$)
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 18, 2008, 07:52:38 PM
Well, at least you can celebrate properly when you get your next paycheck!!! [smiley=1drink.gif]

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Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: NC Steve on July 18, 2008, 08:31:55 PM
Happy B-day, Rob V!  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: msbuck on July 18, 2008, 08:33:12 PM
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Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: SCJJR65 on July 18, 2008, 08:37:57 PM
Yeah, Happy B-Day, Rob!  Here's lookin' at you, kid! [smiley=beer.gif]

(Ya don't look a day over 50!)      ::)
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 18, 2008, 08:42:59 PM
Thanks everyone!

I guess I'll go shoppin for some new boots!
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: NC Steve on July 18, 2008, 08:57:28 PM
If you're shoppin' online, take a peek in here.

http://www.newenough.com/

They've got great stuff at good prices, an excellent rep, and do lots of real-world evaluations on what they sell.
Highly recommended.
 
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Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 18, 2008, 09:47:49 PM
Thanks Steve.  I have been so happy with my Italian-made BMW brand, that of course cost $100 more than the equivalent boot 10 years ago.

So I looked at their offerings - it looks like they are a little more in line these days:

http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/allround-boot-p-270.html?osCsid=ec6b32cb86004d4170f12826d8b3c3e6


And I could even buy them from my local dealer to support him (after I beat him down to the online prices...).
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: nhmaf on July 18, 2008, 09:51:20 PM
Happy Happy Happy, Rob Rob Rob !!!
Happy Happy Happy, Rob Rob Rob !!!

+1 on NewEnough.com - I've had good experiences with them and the prices are quite competitive.
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 18, 2008, 09:57:59 PM
My feet have [size=16]NEVER[/size][/b] gotten wet since I bought these boots in 1999!
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: nhmaf on July 18, 2008, 10:25:13 PM
Those are sharp boots - I'd get some of those if my boots were a bit older/more in need of replacing.
I have to spend my gear budget on pants first though.
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 18, 2008, 10:38:53 PM
In concept, those BMW boots I linked to are identical to those I bought from Competition Accessories back in 1999.  I'll have to pull the receipt to verify, but I think they were over 300 (nine-year ago) dollars!

And these are being offered for just a little over $200?

Trouble is, my metric and 'merican sizes don't jive on the charts.  My boots are a metric 45, but I wear an 11 1/2 'merican.  The charts say a 45 is equivalent to size 10!  

I have been really happy with the way these boots have fit.  Sometimes they are them most comfortable shoe I have.
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Melena on July 18, 2008, 10:56:38 PM
Hey Rob!  [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]  I just got here.  I hope I'm not late for the party.

[size=20]Happy Birthday!   [smiley=birthdays.gif][/size]

  

Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 19, 2008, 12:15:01 AM
It's an all night party here in Indianapolis!  I haven't even pulled out the energy drink yet!  (1:14am local time...)  
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: montmil on July 19, 2008, 08:01:51 AM
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...Sometimes they are them most comfortable shoe I have.

Lordy, Lordy... Just 52 years young and the primary topic is "comfortable shoes." Are we not so quietly slipping into our Geezer mode?

 [smiley=Oscar.gif] Just razzin' ya, Rob. Happy Birthday.  This afternoon, I'm attending a wedding of a college classmate who's getting married for the first time! We're both 61. Ol' James will probably be asleep by the time his new bride unpacks at their hotel!  [smiley=zzz.gif] But he does wear comfortable shoes.

The church is a 90 mile round trip. I'll arrive on the R65. Us Geezers Rock!

Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on July 19, 2008, 12:55:01 PM
Rob, Are you really 52 now?  If so,  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!    ;)

Monte,  My wife thinks I bought the R65 last December because I was having a "Mid-Life Crisis".
Told her "No way.  I won't get to my mid life until my 65th birthday next December."    ;D

Ed
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: montmil on July 19, 2008, 01:27:51 PM
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...Monte,  My wife thinks I bought the R65 last December because I was having a "Mid-Life Crisis". Told her "No way.  I won't get to my mid life until my 65th birthday next December." ;D Ed

My wife tells people that, "Monte just always has to have a project." Surprisingly, after a visit to the North Dallas BMW dealer, she now wants a Vespa! Jeeez...these Beemers can get expensive in more ways than one!
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 20, 2008, 12:16:16 AM
[size=16]And your point is???[/size] ;)



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Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: montmil on July 20, 2008, 11:24:41 AM
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...I won't get to my mid life until my 65th birthday next December." ;DEd

Cousin Ed, this is getting creepy. My birthday is also in December. Am you me and I you?  ;D
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: montmil on July 20, 2008, 11:26:37 AM
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[size=16]And your point is???[/size] ;) (https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Ftomfarr%2Fimage%2F100293060.jpg&hash=8d210695c22038c1f59f84be511c0796144d488c)

Uh... I've already forgotten!
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Ed Miller on July 20, 2008, 09:33:27 PM
Whoa, I missed the party.  Happy belated birthday!

Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Justin B. on July 20, 2008, 09:48:13 PM
Yes, Rob, happy birthday.  Maybe if you pedal real hard you can catch up with me?
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on July 20, 2008, 11:16:05 PM
For you late-comers, I'll be happy to pop another Pepsi!  :)
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Joan on July 21, 2008, 11:36:35 AM
DOH! Hippo Birdy Two Ewe! [long pull from quad mocha] Here's to treating yourself right for your birfday week!

[big squishy hug]  :-*
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Semper Gumby on July 21, 2008, 01:38:57 PM
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...I won't get to my mid life until my 65th birthday next December." ;DEd

Cousin Ed, this is getting creepy. My birthday is also in December. Am you me and I you?  ;D

Also a December Baby Moi!

Hippo birdies Two Ewes!  Oh darn Joan beat me to it!!!

BTW - My Tourmaster Boots have ben dry and comfortable sofar.....
Title: Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
Post by: Sunbeem on July 22, 2008, 07:27:21 AM
Belated birthday greetings Rob, and just in case the hand of Mortality is resting heavy on your shoulder,
you are twelve years younger than my Blacksmithing boots.
Hope that helps.

Sunbeem.