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knighthawk
03-20-2009, 02:22 PM
:wave: The name is Brian.

BobFV1 actually shared a link to a thread with me on "The Other Forum" and thought I might like this place. Thanks Bob.

I registered way back in 2006, but somehow this place slipped off my radar.

Anyway, so I'm here now. About me....

Hmmmm

Well, 45 years old, happily married for 22 years, been riding for about 23 years.

I served in the Army, recently did a stint in Iraq and was in the chute for another tour. I had no desire to go back, so I hung up the uniform, joined the Reserves and currently work as a Corporate Training Manager at Anniston Army Depot in Alabama and in my spare time I'm attempting to lean how to play the guitar and I'm a MSF rider coach.

I ride a '04 BMW R1150RT and I also have a '85 Yamaha Virago 1000 that I'm sentimentally attached to. It was my first brand spanking new bike.

I've only been in Alabama for about 5 months, before that I spent the last 8 years in Germany. I loved it. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to ride in places that many only dream about.

Anyway looking forward to participating and hopefully meeting some of y'all!

Tikrit, Iraq summer of 2003

http://knighthawk.smugmug.com/photos/13081374_4w6Ln-L.jpg

My better half and I. Christmas in California 2006

http://knighthawk.smugmug.com/photos/122530112_iyzgs-L.jpg


On the road up to the Spitzingsee, Germany 2004. I had just bought my RT.

http://knighthawk.smugmug.com/photos/4718627_ZZsYC-L.jpg
Sir Limpsalot
03-20-2009, 02:44 PM
Delighted to have you on along. I hope you find much here of interest and look forward to hearing more about your adventures.

cheers,
Si.
Arby
03-20-2009, 02:49 PM
Hello Knighthawk. Welcome! Glad the'cafe is back on your radar.

RB
BobFV1
03-20-2009, 02:54 PM
Hey Brian, welcome :038:

The cafe has it's own special character- welcome aboard!

BTW - I had an 04 1150RT - loved that bike - extremely comfortable to ride, great weather protection - plenty of power.

Look forward to seeing you around the Cafe!
DarthRider
03-20-2009, 03:11 PM
Hey Brian, welcome aboard...I hope you like it here!
You sound like an interesting cat, looking forward to hearing about metal detecting sometime. I traded a Norton motor for a nice detector + cash a couple years ago but haven't used it or learned how yet.
Oh, and thanks for your service to our country!
panthercity
03-20-2009, 04:33 PM
...The cafe has it's own special characters- welcome aboard!...Fixed it for ya...
Tassie Devil
03-20-2009, 05:34 PM
G'day Brian,
Any friend of Bob's is treated with suspicion, but apart from that, you seem to be a really nice kind of fellow.
I know you will enjoy the cafe' and we look forward to hearing of your rides and viewing your pics.
You seem so young to have so many kids....

Cheers,

JQ.
JCsman
03-20-2009, 05:37 PM
Hot damn, Brian, you just doubled the Alabama population here!

I'm down in the Montgomery area (Wetumpka).

Now, to find a place for a joint meeting/ride! If you'll take it easy on a poor ol' H-D rider.

And, yes, thanks for your service.
Rchop
03-20-2009, 06:06 PM
Welcome to the Cafe' Brian. I see you already have the story telling and picture posting skills, so keep it up :023:

Randy
jamming
03-20-2009, 06:15 PM
Brian, welcome. Know you from ADV. I'm AZRamjet over there.

We've got a nice little corner of the net here.
Deans BMW
03-20-2009, 07:03 PM
Brian, welcome to the Cafe and thanks for your service to the country