I still lurk here, too. Also on Bevelheads. Like Jim, in Atlanta, we have shut down our WildDucs Ducati Club. The founder had a stroke last year, and our rides and dinners were getting progressively less-attended. Some members have aged out, and several members have other bikes, now - lots of BMW's, Triumphs, etc. Several of us connect through text chat groups and meetups at a local coffee shop (Pop's in Roswell) to ride. I resisted FB for a while, but it really is an invaluable asset for info on the various brands I have had. Have gotten all sorts of good info on Aprilias, Ducatis and Triumphs over the years, and sold both bikes and cars on it. There is a lot of uninformed bullshit, but you can see through it pretty quick and sort out the valuable stuff.... Still have a custom Duc single, a Desert X, a Triumph Scrambler 1200XE, and a Husky 690 SMCR for the occasional track day. As long as I can ride, I will.... Regards, Ted > > > > > > Still here lurking > > On Jul 28, 2025, at 6:57 PM, stephen abramson <desmo900cr@gmail.com> > wrote: > >  > Spankin’ fun looking car! > > On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM S&L Warburton <seven@reach.net> wrote: > >> Well, as long as we are updating… I sold my MV 675 F3 after 10 years of >> MV screwing up in Canada. Linda, as many of you know, sold her beloved Max >> to Mark Ducky Canuck who renamed him Mike the Bike. He enjoyed that Monster >> for a few years but then sold it to I think a couple in Texas. >> >> We bought a one owner 1993 Caterham Super 7 HPC EVO with just 18k from >> new last Feb. We put over 2600 miles on it doing weekend shows and at least >> one Cruise Night a week. We had a blast! This year on May 4th the force >> was not with us. Our first weekend out for 2025 and not a mile from our >> home a local cuts the corner turning left and drives right into us while >> we’re sitting at the Stop sign. The car is still not fixed but that’s >> another story. >> >> Linda was healing up from her heart attack just before Christmas of 2024, >> (which left her with a heart that is at less than 80% of what it should be) >> when two Monday’s ago she was robbed in a parking lot. There is so much >> violence in the world today she is lucky the guy just grabbed her ring and >> ran. >> >> Oh and I’m spouting new hardware as I got myself a pacemaker. >> >> Still have our 1998 900 SS FE but it too will be up for sale once I get >> the car sorted. >> >> Hope everyone else is doing better. I keep up with Ducati news, follow >> the USDesmo Facebook page and have two years of GP action to watch. >> >> The Dreamer a.k.a. Always Dreamin’ Stephen >> >> Ducati 900 SS FE siFEr >> >> *From:* James Calandro <capod2t@gmail.com> >> *Sent:* Monday, July 28, 2025 3:39 PM >> *To:* Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> >> *Subject:* [Ducati] Re: Test Anyone Home >> >> Email groups are a dying breed. I am still here but your post is the >> first I have seen in quite a while. I have closed the US DESMO club >> officially but we still ride together. We still have our four rallies but >> no food, door prizes and of course T shirts. The website is gone band >> rally attendance is down a little but we still get between 20 and 40 riders >> showing up. I still own two Ducati: a 2018 Scrambler Cafe Racer and a 2023 >> Monster SP. >> >> Jim >> >> Jim Calandro >> il Capo >> US DESMO >> www.usdesmo.com >> 704-843-0429 >> >> >> >> >> >> To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: >> http://www.ductalk.com/ >> and >> https://www.facebook.com/ducnet >> _____________________ >> Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net >> To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net >> Mailto: %(user_address)s > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net > To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net > Mailto: %(user_address)s > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Vicki Smith <veloce916@gmail.com> > To: MICHAEL ADORNETTO via Ducati <ducati@list.ducati.net> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:08:00 -0400 > Subject: [Ducati] Re: Test Anyone Home > I’m here… > Vicki > > Sent with Spark <https://sparkmailapp.com/source?from=signature> > On Jul 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM -0400, MICHAEL ADORNETTO via Ducati < > ducati@list.ducati.net>, wrote: > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net > To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net > Mailto: %(user_address)s > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: TomDressler <tbrduc@gmail.com> > To: ducati list <ducati@ducati.net> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:12:41 -0400 > Subject: [Ducati] Re: Ducati mail list > Jim, > Then what, in your opinion, is the communication medium for international > groups? > I dont do facebook. And i know i’m missing stuff. > I local Vespa group i connected with said thats their only method. > Ugghh.. > Glad you’re still around! > > …Tom > > Email groups are a dying breed. I am still here but your post is the > first I have seen in quite a while. I have closed the US DESMO club > officially but we still ride together. We still have our four rallies but > no food, door prizes and of course T shirts. The website is gone band > rally attendance is down a little but we still get between 20 and 40 riders > showing up. I still own two Ducati: a 2018 Scrambler Cafe Racer and a 2023 > Monster SP. > > Jim > > Jim Calandro > il Capo > US DESMO > www.usdesmo.com > 704-843-0429 > > > On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM Kevin Kachadourian < > kkachadourian@gmail.com> wrote: > > Eh? >> But seriously, got it. >> >> On Mon, 28 Jul 2025 at 19:42, Gleeb Gliber Galactica Gavorti < >> uncleixel@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Howdy, Gearheads. >>> >>> Attempting to reinstate my Ducati.net mail list participation. >>> >>> Ride Well, >>> >>> Gabriel >>> >>> -- >>> >>> All things in moderation >>> * (Especially moderation).* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: >>> http://www.ductalk.com/ >>> and >>> https://www.facebook.com/ducnet >>> _____________________ >>> Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net >>> To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net >>> Mailto: %(user_address)s >> >> >> >> >> >> To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: >> http://www.ductalk.com/ >> and >> https://www.facebook.com/ducnet >> _____________________ >> Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net >> To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net >> Mailto: %(user_address)s > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: James Calandro <capod2t@gmail.com> > To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:21:42 -0400 > Subject: [Ducati] Re: Ducati mail list > Tom, > > I use Facebook a lot but because of all the years of the club, 30 both > official and not official, I have extensive email addresses. I have > created group email for local rides and events and a big one for what we > now call non rallies. I like it better because I no longer have to collect > money and pay bills. My job is to show up and ride. > > I am glad to still be around. Second time with stage four cancer so who > knows how much longer. > > Jim > > Jim Calandro > il Capo > US DESMO > www.usdesmo.com > 704-843-0429 > > > On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM TomDressler <tbrduc@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Jim, >> Then what, in your opinion, is the communication medium for international >> groups? >> I dont do facebook. And i know i’m missing stuff. >> I local Vespa group i connected with said thats their only method. >> Ugghh.. >> Glad you’re still around! >> >> …Tom >> >> Email groups are a dying breed. I am still here but your post is the >> first I have seen in quite a while. I have closed the US DESMO club >> officially but we still ride together. We still have our four rallies but >> no food, door prizes and of course T shirts. The website is gone band >> rally attendance is down a little but we still get between 20 and 40 riders >> showing up. I still own two Ducati: a 2018 Scrambler Cafe Racer and a 2023 >> Monster SP. >> >> Jim >> >> Jim Calandro >> il Capo >> US DESMO >> www.usdesmo.com >> 704-843-0429 >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM Kevin Kachadourian < >> kkachadourian@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Eh? >>> But seriously, got it. >>> >>> On Mon, 28 Jul 2025 at 19:42, Gleeb Gliber Galactica Gavorti < >>> uncleixel@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Howdy, Gearheads. >>>> >>>> Attempting to reinstate my Ducati.net mail list participation. >>>> >>>> Ride Well, >>>> >>>> Gabriel >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> All things in moderation >>>> * (Especially moderation).* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: >>>> http://www.ductalk.com/ >>>> and >>>> https://www.facebook.com/ducnet >>>> _____________________ >>>> Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net >>>> Mailto: %(user_address)s >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: >>> http://www.ductalk.com/ >>> and >>> https://www.facebook.com/ducnet >>> _____________________ >>> Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net >>> To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net >>> Mailto: %(user_address)s >> >> >> >> >> >> To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: >> http://www.ductalk.com/ >> and >> https://www.facebook.com/ducnet >> _____________________ >> Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net >> To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net >> Mailto: %(user_address)s > > > > Check out Ductalk.com for an addictive mix of the best Ducati news items. > > Ducati mailing list -- ducati@list.ducati.net > To unsubscribe send an email to ducati-leave@list.ducati.net > %(web_page_url)slistinfo%(cgiext)s/%(_internal_name)s