Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Coolest city name we've shipped to....


Read more about Jimboomba
...or just repeat it over and over and over to your coworkers.

"So, uh, (insert your name HERE), what'd you think of the meeting/what should we get for lunch/how was your ride this weekend?"

"Eh, it was Jimboomba."

Monday, July 28, 2008

Coming to America and staying at a Clarino...

Remember that classic movie, "Coming to America." Where there was a restaurant with altered golden arches. McDowell's, I believe it was called.

*If you're sensitive to swear words, plaid uniforms or anything related to Soul Glo, do NOT click the start of the video.



Anywho, there's a reason for posting a funky video from Eddie Murphy's prime: A Yamaha WR250X rider/customer sent us a quick email about a recent stayover....

"The hotel I stayed in was cheap and clean, but kinda sketchy. It was called "Clarino" and had huge letters on the top floor of the building that were illuminated at night. I thought, "hmmm, it's so similar to Clarion." Well, upon walking to my room, there were "Clarion" floor mats and other Clarion signs throughout the hotel. So, this place was obviously a Clarion hotel previously, but who ever purchased it simply switched the large letters on the top of the building to read "Clarino." I was looking forward to the advertised pool, hot tub, and workout facility. Ok, there were some treadmills, that seemed ok and one lady was in there using one, but the multi-use strength machine was so rusty, broke down, and unusable, I thought I would contract tetanus just by looking at it. Oh, then the pool room was locked with a notice posted by the city stating that the facility was deemed unfit/unsafe for public use. Awesome to the max."

Millville National Prediction: Ben Evans



I have a bold prediction for the Lites class in two weeks. Making his AMA pro debut, newcomer and former Loretta Lynn's/Canadian outdoor winner phenom Ben Evans will make the top 10. And seeing as how Canard won't be there, if by chance Ben gets lapped he should at least be allowed to finish. Kidding, Trey.

Blue Ribbon Coaliton membership giveaway starts now...



This is being posted in the WR Yamaha Thumper Talk forums within moments of each other. The first US resident to answer the question will receive a Blue Ribbon Coalition Gift Membership (which includes a subscription to their magazine). There is no catch other than to answer this….

According to the BRC site, when was the Blue Ribbon Coalition born?

Based on the Thumper Talk time stamp, I’ll contact the first correct answerer via PM to get their mailing address, and we’ll submit the info on the sharetrails.org site.

According to the BRC site, you will be sent a welcome packet with your membership card, pin, decals, and a helpful booklet of information about grassroots advocacy. This may take up to six weeks, so please be patient. You should also be receiving your first issue of BlueRibbon Magazine within 4-6 weeks.

Thanks!