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Author Topic: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!  (Read 4195 times)

Offline Bob_Roller

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Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« on: July 18, 2008, 07:16:55 PM »
Just to alert everyone here that today is Rob Valdez's 52nd birthday !!!!
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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2008, 07:28:51 PM »
And to celebrate, I get to work until daybreak!  (whoopee!)


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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #2 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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'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2008, 08:31:55 PM »
Happy B-day, Rob V!  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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« Last Edit: July 18, 2008, 08:32:15 PM by NC_Steve »
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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2008, 08:33:12 PM »
[size=20][ch9835] [/size]  [size=14]to YOU! [ch9835][/size][size=22][ch9835][/size] [smiley=birthdays.gif] [smiley=1drink.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=kiss.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #5 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!)      ::)

Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2008, 08:42:59 PM »
Thanks everyone!

I guess I'll go shoppin for some new boots!

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #7 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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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #8 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...).
« Last Edit: July 18, 2008, 09:48:39 PM by Rob_Valdez_79_R65 »

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #9 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.
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #10 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!

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #11 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.
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #12 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.

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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #13 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]
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Re: Happy 52nd Birthday Rob Valdez !!!
« Reply #14 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...)