Margin of Error wrote on Jun 28, 2008 11:30 PM:
" Who pays for all the extra police escorts, traffic control, setting up no parking signs, extra work hours? When Bush was in town they made the Republicans pay, why should this be any different? Shouldn't the $5 dollar a head ticket go to the city of La Crosse? Shouldn't all the businesses that benefited from this event financially contribute to the cost that will be placed on ordinary La Crosse resident that the majority of will not benefit from this event, nor give a hoot about motorcycles. "
2centsworth wrote on Jun 28, 2008 11:27 PM:
" just had the opportunity to head to downtown lacrosse to see the bikers!! it was amazing and i hope they come back next year!! "
Sad Sally wrote on Jun 28, 2008 10:54 PM:
" nancybotwin..I wish I could say what I really want to here without being sensored. Shut your windows and shut your mouth. Bikers are amazingly generous folks who are kind, considerate, and not to metion (most are) wealthy. They might bring some life to this frumpy old town. Not to metion the millios of dollars they will bring to our economy, or are you waiting for Barrack Obama to do that for you. Use your brain for once. "
Go Cards wrote on Jun 28, 2008 9:49 PM:
" I heard Jay Leno and George Clooney's names mentioned, but I didn't see either of them downtown last night. I also heard Ted Nugent and Sheryl Crow were here-but the person who told me that, I don't know that well. So I don't know if it was true or not. Impressive show of bikes I saw, though. "
joeemt wrote on Jun 28, 2008 9:12 PM:
" I had the opportunity to tend bar at the fest grounds and meet a bunch of the bikers. Every one of them were polite courteous and friendly. Very nice people. I hope this is a success and becomes
an annual event. "
Me Thinks wrote on Jun 28, 2008 6:42 PM:
" Saw Leno at Brothers. Clooney I did not see. Leno is looking old man. "
acj wrote on Jun 28, 2008 6:22 PM:
" all whiners can shut thier pie holes. speaking as someone who has personally observed bikers giving a helping hand without accolades, says "love to ride." go bikers.!!!!! "
nancybotwin wrote on Jun 28, 2008 5:44 PM:
" And besides.... any bikers that nancy ever dealt with screwed her over.... so she would have every reason to be upset. "
nancybotwin wrote on Jun 28, 2008 5:37 PM:
" Note that I said I would like to.... yet I wouldn't..... obviously some don't live on a busy road as I do.... and yes.... nancy becomes annoyed too! :) "
what_that_too wrote on Jun 28, 2008 4:29 PM:
" The daily bird-cage liner had an advertising supplement today; ads included breweries, taverns, tatoo parlors, and a gun shop.
Does that tell you anything about what kind of people who ride motor-cycles?
I know/knew, or am/was related to, several motorheads; two of them died in crashes with larger vehicles.
In some counties, the hides of heavily tatooed individuals are removed at death, and tanned, then put on display in museums. Provided, of couse, that there is still some left, after sliding a block or two down an abrasive street.
So, they can be annoying dead or alive, I guess "
Myturn wrote on Jun 28, 2008 2:22 PM:
" Krusty- Loved your 10:02AM post. The only problem is, it is the truth. Which you will never see illustrated in the Tribune. Not until you see 'On Every Board' buy a hog and a pair of chaps, and he might instruct Rusty to do so. "
het1996 wrote on Jun 28, 2008 1:09 PM:
" There is alot of crazy rumors on celebrities being in town. As someone that has been at and around the festival since it started I have not personally seen one of the many celebs that are "in town" or do I know anyone who has. I think it La Crosse's imagination running wild again. No wonder people in this town think there is some boogeyman serial killer here!! Sorry folks..I think Jackyl is as big of a celeb as you are going to see. Thats not saying much.... "
Darwin wrote on Jun 28, 2008 1:04 PM:
" Nancy would be way more chill :) "
laxgirl wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:58 PM:
" Love it! Live and let live! "
k.m. wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:48 PM:
" nancybotwin: I like the screen-name:) Wonder if many know who she is? That being said... Nancy Botwin would never file a noise complaint, especially against bikers, they may be some of her best customers. "
k.m. wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:40 PM:
" Yes, I've heard rumors that Jay Leno, George Clooney and other celebs have been in town for S&S's 50th. But other than the OCC gang I haven't seen or read anything in our "news media" about big name celebs. I guess there must have been a more important "cat stuck in tree" story that distracted the newsrooms of LaCrosse. "
have aheart wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:38 PM:
" some people would complain if they were given a million dollars gee stop complaining and enjoy the event its saving your town and bringing in money for christ sake what else do YOU want!!! two million dollars????????? "
beerman wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:35 PM:
" I want to file a noise complaint about all the whining and crying!! "
nancybotwin wrote on Jun 28, 2008 12:12 PM:
" I would like to file a noise complaint!!!!!!!! "
tax payer wrote on Jun 28, 2008 11:28 AM:
" This is AWESOME!!! Went walking through downtown last night to see all the bikes. Totally amazing. "
fishingpro wrote on Jun 28, 2008 11:10 AM:
" Did you all hear that Jay leno and George Clooney were in Brothers Bar on Thursday night. I guess they were in town for the event. Good job on the motorcycle show and bringing La Crosse some much needed tourist money, They should replace stupid sun-fish days with this event every year. "
dumas wrote on Jun 28, 2008 10:44 AM:
" A lot less noise than Airfest and waaaaaaay more $$ into the local economy. Besides, where the majority of the events are being held I seriously doubt they are affecting a large number of the whiners here. "
Krusty wrote on Jun 28, 2008 10:02 AM:
" This event is pulling alot more dollars into the community than the annual "state track event" at UWL and it isn't costing 17 million for a new stadium either. Love them, or hate them, these bikers are dumping a huge amount of dollars into Lacrosse. I suggest people grit their teeth and bare it, it's only for the weekend. "
Jaxx wrote on Jun 28, 2008 9:16 AM:
" I realize that La Crosse and Onalaska are filled with bikers and biker enthusiasts but, guess what! This is a good thing! With the economy being the way it is, it's amazing that any kind of event can attract people at all. From the way it sounds, S&S has done a wonderful job of pulling people, and their tourist dollars, to La Crosse. So I say "Welcome to La Crosse!" "
beerman wrote on Jun 28, 2008 9:10 AM:
" Not all Bikers are dirty, heck one might even be your doctor,lawyer, or even be cooking your food in some fancy restraunt. "
WhatThe? wrote on Jun 28, 2008 8:58 AM:
" Looks like it's going to be a nice day to throw on their dirty clothes and pollute the air. "
Mack wrote on Jun 28, 2008 8:27 AM:
" LOUD PIPES = DESPERADO (for attention). Nice event though, "
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