Mod talked about goals. 2012 goal is to get into Vapor 125 everything else is set up to build to that point. I have finally asked several ultra-endurance fellows about T.I V 8. Time to bite the bullet and see it for myself. I was going to send a card last year but after finding out it was on Easter I was out. Gear checklist has begun in my head. It will be a lot of miles before last weekend of April. 
Like a 15-year-old teenager i will say everything looks more artsy in B&W. The winter hit hard from 40-50 degree to low of 3 this morning. Keeping the bike rubber side down thus far which is not small feat on the side streets at least this week.
Hey RD,
Glad to see you are doing TIV8. You’ll do great. I’ve had my eye on Vapor Trail 125 as well. Maybe we could get a few Nebraska guys in it this year. Its a week after Dakota 50 I think.
Scott B
looks like we have similar race schedules Scott… I’m hoping to ride with you in 2012