TCG Tour 2017 - The Circle Strikes Back - (Sept 8-11)

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Mook

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1000+ miles, home sweet home. Ah, where to begin, this trip has given me a lot to digest.

This has been a long year for me (and its not over yet). A lot of things have taken a backseat or have flat out been neglected...the site has been one of those things.

After we set the dates and [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION] and I did some initial planning, I completely lost interest in the Tour...to the point where I didn't really have feelings for it one way or the other....this weekend 100% changed that and renewed my commitment to this community. It helped me clear one (of many) life ruts.

Anyway, on to the thank yous:

First and foremost, [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION]. You put together an AMAZING weekend. The routes and roads were amazing. Fantastic scenery and fantastic twists. Wish you could have made it man.

Second, [MENTION=85]EmersonHart13[/MENTION]. You and I butt heads a ton but you stepped up this year. You got the shirts done, stickers done (with the help of Tamm I assume) and you were on top of dinner each night (Heather too). You were instrumental in keeping the group focused when we arrived each evening. Thank you.

Third, to [MENTION=288]Jack[/MENTION]. You keep the site humming a long in the background, ten years strong and basically a thankless job. Glad you made it out another year.

[MENTION=111]OffshoreDrilling[/MENTION] and [MENTION=340]Eagle[/MENTION], you guys kept the group together and informed the entire time. You led the way and nailed it. Appreciate it gents.

[MENTION=127]wombat[/MENTION] and Mrs. Wombat, you guys did great with keeping the front of the pack and the back of the pack together and connected. Also appreciate it.

[MENTION=510]Vogz[/MENTION], you got that midnight pizza, pube free. Win.

To EVERYONE that attended, thank you all...this trip was fantastic b/c of all of you.

MV FUCKING P goes to [MENTION=7923]CTC DEEZUL[/MENTION] and the IROC. You got that thing done in just over a month and it made the 1300 mile trip without incident, total rockstar.

To those that bailed for no reason or that had to bail for various reasons, you missed out on another great adventure. Maybe I'll give you guys 12 month notice next time :s00ls:
 

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I'm glad you guys allowed us to follow along in the chat. We lived through you all, and it really made me miss being able to go the full tour.

Glad we did day 1 with you all, it was fun. So many damn weddings this year... Ours is in March, and after that I hope to get motivated enough to work on my turd.... CTC was a rockstar, the Iroc sounds phenomenal!! Have to say he will be my motivation. #foreverteamslow
 

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1000+ miles, home sweet home. Ah, where to begin, this trip has given me a lot to digest.

This has been a long year for me (and its not over yet). A lot of things have taken a backseat or have flat out been neglected...the site has been one of those things.

After we set the dates and [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION] and I did some initial planning, I completely lost interest in the Tour...to the point where I didn't really have feelings for it one way or the other....this weekend 100% changed that and renewed my commitment to this community. It helped me clear one (of many) life ruts.

Anyway, on to the thank yous:

First and foremost, [MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION]. You put together an AMAZING weekend. The routes and roads were amazing. Fantastic scenery and fantastic twists. Wish you could have made it man.

Second, [MENTION=85]EmersonHart13[/MENTION]. You and I butt heads a ton but you stepped up this year. You got the shirts done, stickers done (with the help of Tamm I assume) and you were on top of dinner each night (Heather too). You were instrumental in keeping the group focused when we arrived each evening. Thank you.

Third, to [MENTION=288]Jack[/MENTION]. You keep the site humming a long in the background, ten years strong and basically a thankless job. Glad you made it out another year.
[MENTION=111]OffshoreDrilling[/MENTION] and [MENTION=340]Eagle[/MENTION], you guys kept the group together and informed the entire time. You led the way and nailed it. Appreciate it gents.
[MENTION=127]wombat[/MENTION] and Mrs. Wombat, you guys did great with keeping the front of the pack and the back of the pack together and connected. Also appreciate it.
[MENTION=510]Vogz[/MENTION], you got that midnight pizza, pube free. Win.

To EVERYONE that attended, thank you all...this trip was fantastic b/c of all of you.

MV FUCKING P goes to [MENTION=7923]CTC DEEZUL[/MENTION] and the IROC. You got that thing done in just over a month and it made the 1300 mile trip without incident, total rockstar.

To those that bailed for no reason or that had to bail for various reasons, you missed out on another great adventure. Maybe I'll give you guys 12 month notice next time :s00ls:

:bowdown:
 

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I am ecstatic everyone enjoyed the route. And bummed I missed the good stuff, though it was nice meeting with the group for lunch in Oshkosh. Thanks again, [MENTION=7923]CTC DEEZUL[/MENTION], for lunch. You really didn't have to. I got to live vicariously through the DockMe, er GroupMe, app and am looking forward to seeing the photos. Of the Tour. No more docking photos please.
 

OffshoreDrilling

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oh! and thanks to [MENTION=111]OffshoreDrilling[/MENTION] (again) for taking pics. eager to see them.

I shot in auto all weekend and pretty much have 300 pics of eagle's tailgate. I was hanging my camera out the window and holding the shutter down when passing people. Haven't browsed them much yet, some solid pics though.

*uploading*
 

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