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[blowndodge]

I got home at 1:50pm today. As Scott's been posting we checked into Livermore last night. Rode 350 miles through the bread basket over the Grapevine this morning. took off at 6:40am. It was over 100 in the valley which really sucked!! we needed to stop every 100 miles to water up. 1965 miles total trip miles later... Home and cold beer and water!!

I won't forget this trip! Thanks to all!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ponch]

Glad you made it home safe Brad. It was great seeing you again as it always is.

[Netnorske]

Tricia and I arrived home this evening after taking the long scenic way home....adding about two and a half hours to our day, but worth every extra mile... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif. I will post more about the rally soon and add some pics when I get a chance to go through them all. But for now...home safe and sound... ;).

[Jared]

Arrived home this evening. Left this morning from Sacramento. Needless to say it was a long day but I had an amazing time!

About 3300 miles in total.

[waterman]

1965 miles total trip miles later... Home and cold beer and water!!

I won't forget this trip! Thanks to all!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Wuss. That was almost one way for me. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[rickyboy]

hey there everyone!! All's well that ends well. ......and it did for me. I arrived home around 7:30 PM after an unnerving trip down the I-5. {We don't have Hwy's up here like that!!} ...and then making a quick stop at the cabin to pick up some mail. But I have to say what a great time I had seeing "old" friends and meeting new ones. And some of the best riding I have ever done. My heart felt thanks to Kris and Joel for putting the whole thing together for all of us. Great job!!! I managed to put on 3,219.8 Kms. or for you non metric people that's 2,000.691 miles. BEST TRIP EVER!!!

Jared it looks like you had such a good time you had to say it twice. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif ;)

[blowndodge]

The kid's just stuttering with excitement Ricky! You made the trip extra fun! that banquet dinner was just a riot! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! I added up the receipts and I made out pretty good! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Can't wait until next year to see everyone again!!

[jmax5105]

Guys, you're never going to believe this, but I ACTUALLY SAW Jared's bike dirty! I tried to go grab my camera to get a picture, but by the time I got back, he had the rag and polish out.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[waterman]

Almost made it home. From just west of Laramie to Cheyenne we were almost out running the storms. Stopped in Cheyenne just long enough to check out radar and the clouds were brewing in every direction we could have gone to get home. Oh well. Wasn't planning on being home til tomorrow anyway.

[Netnorske]

Guys, you're never going to believe this, but I ACTUALLY SAW Jared's bike dirty! I tried to go grab my camera to get a picture, but by the time I got back, he had the rag and polish out.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

Get out! I'll bet he needs a little touch-up paint too after that chip-seal nightmare we ran into..... ::).

[ponch]

Made it home at 5:15 pm today.

[Loafer]

What is chip seal?

[cactusjack]

I walked in the front door about an hour ago. It got hot in Redlands and got worse from there. I'll update later with mileage.

Mileage for today = 479.9
Mileage for the trip = 3062.0

Avg MPG = 38.385
High MPG = 44.147
Low MPG = 32.964

[glwilson]

What is chip seal?

They lay an oil-base down and then cover it with loose "chipped" rock. The thought is eventually the sun will heat the old-tar and new-oil and tires will compact it into the surface. It is an inexpensive way to re-surface a blacktop road. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

It is not fun to ride on right after it has been done.

Glad to hear everyone has made it home safe! ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[Sin City Stan]

Rita and I got home a couple hours ago. Mixing OTC (Rum) and prescription pain killers at the moment.

[Loafer]

What is chip seal?

They lay an oil-base down and then cover it with loose "chipped" rock. The thought is eventually the sun will heat the old-tar and new-oil and tires will compact it into the surface. It is an inexpensive way to re-surface a blacktop road. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

It is not fun to ride on right after it has been done.

Glad to hear everyone has made it home safe! ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Thanks Greg, they used to do that here many years ago, never knew what they called it. That is some nasty stuff.

[blowndodge]

Stan i was so bummed about your accident. Glad you and Rita weren't too banged up and will make a good recovery! I was hoping to ride and have some good rum and laughs with you! I'll give you a rain check for next year!! waddya say? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[glwilson]

Rita and I got home a couple hours ago. Mixing OTC (Rum) and prescription pain killers at the moment.

Sorry to hear about your accident. They suck... I know.

Hope you both heal fast and soon Stan.

Oh yeah... keep the prescription and bourbon bottle full... they both help. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[rickyboy]

I too was looking fwd. to meeting you Stan. I hope you heal quickly and get that bike or another on the road. See Ya next time.

[waterman]

Made it home at 10:30 a.m. Nice ride (coooool) and about 10 miles of drizzle. We missed some nasty weather by staying in Cheyenne last night.

[ponch]

Arrived home this evening. Left this morning from Sacramento. Needless to say it was a long day but I had an amazing time!

About 3300 miles in total.

You have to do something about the wind going across 80 through Utah. It felt like I was at a 45˚ angle. All I can say is holy sh!t.

[ponch]

Made it home at 10:30 a.m. Nice ride (coooool) and about 10 miles of drizzle. We missed some nasty weather by staying in Cheyenne last night.

Glad you made it home Sir. Good to see you again.

[themoonpie]

Chris and I made home by 6:15 saturday evening sore butt and all. We finished the Trip on a Washington State Ferry. So we were good on land and sea.. Thanks all it was the greatest..Could'nt have been with a Finer bunch of people.

[wanderer]

I got home at 2:10 pm today (Monday). Total miles for the trip 5250. Longest day coming home, Friday 967 miles. Had a great time.

[blowndodge]

I had fun at dinner with you Gene!! Our table did pretty good!

[Sin City Stan]

Stan i was so bummed about your accident. Glad you and Rita weren't too banged up and will make a good recovery! I was hoping to ride and have some good rum and laughs with you! I'll give you a rain check for next year!! waddya say? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I'm in and so is Rita. (What a trooper!!) I will show you my new speedy Triumph then. ;)

[Sin City Stan]

Rita and I got home a couple hours ago. Mixing OTC (Rum) and prescription pain killers at the moment.

Sorry to hear about your accident. They suck... I know.

Hope you both heal fast and soon Stan.

Oh yeah... keep the prescription and bourbon bottle full... they both help. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif


Thanks Greg. I've found a little bit of rum, bourbon or wine coupled with a Vicodin gets me 6 hours through the night. Gotta be careful with Vicodin because it contains Tylenol. A warning to all; Tylenol and too much alcohol is extremely bad for the liver.

[Sin City Stan]

I too was looking fwd. to meeting you Stan. I hope you heal quickly and get that bike or another on the road. See Ya next time.

Next time it is.

[glwilson]

Sorry to hear about your accident. They suck... I know.

Hope you both heal fast and soon Stan.

Oh yeah... keep the prescription and bourbon bottle full... they both help. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif


Thanks Greg. I've found a little bit of rum, bourbon or wine coupled with a Vicodin gets me 6 hours through the night. Gotta be careful with Vicodin because it contains Tylenol. A warning to all; Tylenol and too much alcohol is extremely bad for the liver.

Too much alcohol is also bad for the liver Stan!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Are you really considering the Triumph? Oh... BD is going to be jealous. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[blowndodge]

Shuddup Greg!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[glwilson]

Shuddup Greg!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Get to the back of the board mister!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[waterman]

Are you really considering the Triumph? Oh... BD is going to be jealous. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

I heard that Brad was drooling at the new Iron lineup at Walmart.

[blowndodge]

Reminds me of Thursday evening's dinner http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ponch]

Are you really considering the Triumph? Oh... BD is going to be jealous. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

I heard that Brad was drooling at the new Iron lineup at Walmart.

That's because he had his teeth out. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[landman]

made it home at 6:15 sunday evening,lot's of rain the last 40 miles.total trip mileage was 3274 miles.had a great time and look forward to next year.

[voyager]

Deb and I are sitting in Kamloops tonight, heading to Jasper tomorrow and then home to Edmonton on Saturday. Will check in again then.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Glad everyone had a great time. Lot of miles ridden for a lot of you guys. Sorry to hear about Teri and Stan. Hope all are doing good.

[ponch]

Glad everyone had a great time. Lot of miles ridden for a lot of you guys. Sorry to hear about Teri and Stan. Hope all are doing good.

Don't forget Noel.

[nwnomad]

Larry, Terrie & I got home SAT the 27th... Great trip!

[trosco]

Well, I rolled into the garage today at about 2PM eastern time. Ended up with just over 6000 miles on bike and 2100 miles trailering.
Hate that we had to leave out Thurs morn but with Jim's concern about the Beemer's brakes and him needing to be to work the following Monday it proved to be the right decision. On the way home we did about 60 miles of Oregon's Hwy 66 which was fun (tell the truth Jim, you enjoyed it didn't you!) and on my side trip to Boulder the locals took me up and down a half dozen mountain roads that were the equal of 66 and the Dragon so: what a great time!
Thanks much for all the work from all the orgainizers! I have a ton of PICS but will have to figure out how to make them available.
Sorry to hear about Stan and Noel and Terri's problems! Hope they are all up, around and back on two wheels soon!
See everyone in Antlers in a few weeks! Gonna go change the wings fluids and give her a good washing!
Ross

[blowndodge]

I enjoyed meeting and CB chatting with you Ross! Glad your home safely! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ponch]

Well, I rolled into the garage today at about 2PM eastern time. Ended up with just over 6000 miles on bike and 2100 miles trailering.
Hate that we had to leave out Thurs morn but with Jim's concern about the Beemer's brakes and him needing to be to work the following Monday it proved to be the right decision. On the way home we did about 60 miles of Oregon's Hwy 66 which was fun (tell the truth Jim, you enjoyed it didn't you!) and on my side trip to Boulder the locals took me up and down a half dozen mountain roads that were the equal of 66 and the Dragon so: what a great time!
Thanks much for all the work from all the orgainizers! I have a ton of PICS but will have to figure out how to make them available.
Sorry to hear about Stan and Noel and Terri's problems! Hope they are all up, around and back on two wheels soon!
See everyone in Antlers in a few weeks! Gonna go change the wings fluids and give her a good washing!
Ross

Glad you made it.

[voyager]

Arrived in Stony Plain around 2.30. All is well. Thanks again to the organizers , had a super time.

Kevin and Deb