Las Vegas 2012

[Rick Pope]

Hey y'all,

In case you aren't aware, there is a big antique bike auction in Las Vegas this coming month. It's held by Mid-America Auctions at the Southpoint casino/resort on the south end of the Strip.

I know the Wes and Cindy Anderson, Dave and Diane McMunn, and several other CBXers are planning to attend.

Susan and I went back in '07 and had a great time, socializing, drooling over bikes, and sight seeing.

Just be careful not to take too much money or you might come home with a bike you hadn't planned on owning.

[daves79x]

Thanks, Rick for posting that. Here is the link to auction info: www.midamericaauctions.com It is Jan 12-14. Great venue and lots else to do too. Actually there is another Bonham's auction in Vegas that weekend also. Love to see some new faces there!

Dave

[Mike Cecchini]

Yer right Rick.......best not go to the candy store.

[Rick Pope]

Last week I went to buy a model like the first bike I had when I was 14 years old. I knew the owner had several other bikes for sale, and took plenty of cash along, just in case. Fortunately, I only took the truck, no trailer. Keeps the missus happy if I only drag in one at a time.

[Mike Cecchini]

With 16 in the shed, there's no more room. Time to turn some of them loose for others to enjoy......then who knows.....

[Rick Pope]

Ther sould be some noise coming from LV, telling us how great the weather is, what cool bikes are in the auction, etc. Wish I was there.

[Mike Cecchini]

There's always noise coming from Las Vegas, but it's usually from the hotel rooms......

[daves79x]

Next weekend, Rick, next weekend. We'll keep you posted.

Dave

[CopperCollar]

Next year I am going to join you guys. Couldn't do it this year with work restraints.

Mike

[Rick Pope]

Well, here it is, Sunday, the auction will wind up today and no mention of spectacular bikes, smoking deals, etc. Heck, by now I would have thought we'd have heard about Wes and Dave causing a ruckus at some club or sometrhing.

Seroiusly, I need to get back there again sometime. The flow of wonderful machines is amazing, and hanging with good friends is it's own reward.

[daves79x]

Sorry guys, too much to do here! The auction is over and overall prices seem to be on the upswing. Many bikes met reserve that had one. However, the so-so 60,000 mile '79 got bid to $8000 and did not meet reserve. We think some shill bidding was going on there. A 20,000 mile '79 that was decent went for $6000. Lots of other bikes we watched went for really pretty good money.

We've had a good time with Wes and Cindy, Craig and Linda Williams and Flori and Jeri (sp) Gruenewald. Most eveyone is heading out today - we are staying until tomorrow. Weather is tough here - low 60s and bright sun every day!

Dave

[Mike Cecchini]

Many of us watched it on-line. So cool they do this.