Iron Butt Memorial upgrades

[Bugnatr]

Stopped by the IB Memorial on Guru lane Saturday and noticed the new addition of the red signs.

It was a picture perfect day

However I have to ask, what's up with Iowa??

 

[airboss]

Don't know why?

but corn and pigs, that's pretty discriptive.

 

[101stpathfinder]

Ha Ha!!! I think I have an idea...

Are the signs done with metal working?

There was a certain rider who went by the handle "Pig Farmer" in the 10n10 who (IIRC) had that "Iowa" sign out front of his Iowa property.

I think there are those who know more on the forum. . .

I am originally from Iowa and have my own theory to the meaning.

Perhaps "Is this Heaven?"

The "Field of Dreams" movie site was a bonus location on the 10n10 also

 

[Bugnatr]

Yes the signs are metal. I suspect you may be correct, did he bring the signs on a bike??

 

[101stpathfinder]

I had to do some searching...

The rider I spoke of is indeed a IBR vet in '11 he rode a Goldwing.

I do hope everything is OK (?)

 

[doug5551]

Dennis P, the goldwing rider from Iowa, put the signs up last September, during Gerlachfest. He is fine, just wanted to donate the art.

Fyi...he had a trailor on the wing for the signs.

 

[101stpathfinder]

That is good news Doug !

Thanks for posting up the info...

Gerlach is on my bucket list!

 

[qkslver]

Dennis P, the goldwing rider from Iowa, put the signs up last September, during Gerlachfest. He is fine, just wanted to donate the art.
Fyi...he had a trailor on the wing for the signs.

Correct, Dennis Powell has a large hog farm operation in Iowa. He had a major fire a couple of years ago and I`m not sure he rebuilt.

The Iowa/corn stock are to the northwest of the memorial about 50 yards.

 

[TripperMike]

Gerlach is on my bucket list!

I think it's on a lot of folks' "List", mine included.

Which is why the Nevada Stampede is so dayum tempting.

 

[Bounce]

Stay at Bruno's while there. Be sure and talk to him personally if your TV doesn't work. He'll make sure that things are set right in short order.

 

[jwhite518]

This is an awesome upgrade! Thanks for the pics. I haven't been there since this went up. And the Iowa thing is priceless. Dennis Powell is a funny dude.

 

[fljab]

Yep, gotta stop by Bruno's. Maybe I'll get by there again this yr after GBU2 - but not getting the ravioli this time........



I didn't putt all the way up to the memorial, but a short walk nearby (this in 2011):

 

[Bounce]

Bruno's retiring and selling (all) his business(es). That means nearly all of Gerlach.

https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Gerlach-Nv-Bruno-s-Country-Club/736430/

 

[BIODSL]

Bruno's retiring and selling (all) his business(es). That means nearly all of Gerlach.
https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Gerlach-Nv-Bruno-s-Country-Club/736430/

An end of an era.

 

[Cruzin]

Bummer he makes some really good Ravioli as me and Dennis found out on the 2010 Spank

 

[Bounce]

FJR Group Buy Time?

 

[Bugnatr]

FJR Group Buy Time?

IN!

Headed over there with the dual sports soon, I'll ask Bruno what kind of deal he can make for us.

 

[Bounce]

The listing says about a million five.

 

[Tyler]

The listing says about a million five.

I've got the five... dollars that is.