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Hi all,
We had said from the start the idea of this rally was laid back and getting to Baddeck was part of the ride and half the fun. With that in mind We thought it was high time we started a thread were we could post our routes, departure dates, etc so that we may discuss to meet up along the way and ride together.
There are two main routes that folks will be traveling, Dave and Mary along with Cindy and Tim will be leaving the New Hampshire area and coming through the US and some of us will be travelling through Canada.
I will focus on the Canada route and Tim will fill in info on the US route as they get things figured out there. Basically from my home north of Montreal in the Laurentiens, I have a few choices to make my way to hwy 20, and most of them involve bypassing Montreal but after that I imagine anyone coming through Canada will follow a similar route. That is hwy 20 to hwy 85 toward Edmunston, then hwy 2, 104 and 105 into Baddeck. It is roughly 1,400km from the Montreal area and Cheryl and I will leave early Saturday morning the 14th and arrive on the Monday spending 2 nights on the road, yet to be determined where.
Norm
Just wanted to let folks know that Sue and I will not be able to attend this year's rally at Cape Breton. I had left shoulder replacement surgery about 4 weeks ago and at best, I may be able to ride again in the fall.
That being said, Dave / Mary and Tim / Cindy are planning to leave for Cape Breton from our place, tentatively on Saturday morning. Anyone joining them from the south or west is welcome to meet up with them here (New Hampshire seacoast area).
Tim and Dave will be working the route as well as the timing and Tim will be providing the details going forward as things get worked out.
Going to miss you and Sue not being at the rally Tom, although given Sue’s navigational skills and this being another rally near water it is a wise choice!:D
Seriously, hope you are making good progress on the recovery.
We are definitely going to miss being there and especially seeing everyone again, but good point on the water!!! Kind of like "Charlie on the MTA" with a paddle boat on the Bras D'Or. We might never be seen again. (Google it if you don't understand the reference.)
Shouder is coming along nicely, but it is a very long process. Not like a knee or hip with a very clear ball and socket. More like a ball against a plate, all held in place by muscle. They have to separate the biceps muscle from the shoulder blade and cut into the rotator cuff in order to get at the joint, and then reconnect it all. Takes 12 weeks for all that to heal to the point where most of the pain will be gone. Then I can start strengthening it. Until then, it is strictly working on range of motion. But at the end it should be pretty much good as new. Amazing what they can do.
Top Cat
05-30-2018, 02:51 PM
Geez Tom, that description of the operation gives me the shivers just imagining it. Hope it heals well and you get your fastball working like new, or is it the piano you play :hmm: I forget.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
My route to New Hampshire is as follows.
Leave Camden on Fri. July 13th. Take I-90 in Utica NY to I-87.
Take I-87 for 6 miles to route Route 7.
Take route 7 approximately 22 miles to route 9.
Take route 9 to Keen NH and get on highway 101.
Take 101 to Epping and then Calef HWY to Toms house.
Dave and I have not firmed up the route from there to Baddeck. We will leave Tom and Sue's on Saturday and assume it will be a 3 day ride to Baddeck arriving later on Monday the 16th.
Stay tuned, it is going to be fun http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/images/icons/thumbs-up-blue2.gif
Tim it will be interesting what route you take in Canada. Not looking at a map, but I have to think our paths will cross at some point before we cross onto Cape Breton Island, maybe some where on the hwy 2.
Good to hear you seem to be making progress Tom. You know thinking back on the paddle boat incident we completely overlooked too of the best contenders for the coveted award.
Sabre-t
05-30-2018, 04:42 PM
Tom, I feel your pain, or I will sometime in the future. I know I will have to have total shoulder replacement at some point. Is that what you had? For now, cortisone shots are keeping me going.
Sorry you won't be able to make it to Cape Breton. Heal fast!
Top Cat
05-30-2018, 05:44 PM
Tim it will be interesting what route you take in Canada. Not looking at a map, but I have to think our paths will cross at some point before we cross onto Cape Breton Island, maybe some where on the hwy 2.
It is still up in the air but my tentative route takes us into Canada at Houlton then riding route 2 all the way to Amhearst then picking up 104.
That is a long ways on route 2.
Thanks. Yep. They cut the top of the humerus off and press fit a half-titanium ball on a stud into the top of the bone. Then glue a plastic plate onto the shoulder blade that the ball sits on. They call it a total shoulder replacement. I tried a cortisone shot, but it only lasted about a week. Bottom line, I couldn't use the arm for much the way it was, so this was the only real option. But it should be pretty much like new once it is all healed. About the only thing the doctor said I would never be able to do is rock climbing. Oh Darn!!!!!
Tom, I feel your pain, or I will sometime in the future. I know I will have to have total shoulder replacement at some point. Is that what you had? For now, cortisone shots are keeping me going.
Sorry you won't be able to make it to Cape Breton. Heal fast!
BudMan
05-30-2018, 08:48 PM
Tom that sounds like one helluva a surgery. I hope your recovery goes well and your pain free soon.
Tom, Guess you’ll be setting off metal detectors at the airport sports games etc.
Tim, yeah 2 is a long highway. Meet you on the 107th curve. Seriously we shall be coming down 2 so from roughly where you cross and get on the 2 we will be travelling the same route.
MrMikey
05-31-2018, 04:00 AM
Be advised, if your fellas route includes the Englistown ferry at the mouth of St Anns Bay in CB it's out of service till end of August.
Not a deal breaker by any means but would involve a minor route change..........Mike
Thanks Mike. I was on that ferry in 2009, I said it then and maybe it is really worth saying again. It is so short a ferry ride, if one had a dirt bike and they left the ramp up one could jump the distance ala evil knievel! It does say here ( may 29th ) that it will be open some time in June ( 15th? ) we will keep a look out.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/4240257/ferry-crossing-delayed-again/amp/
Top Cat
05-31-2018, 10:52 AM
I had a trip planed that included that ferry.
Changed it to take route 19 and bypass the ferry.
Thanks Mike.
Are you going to look us up when we get to Nova Scotia :D
MrMikey
05-31-2018, 12:04 PM
.....that it will be open some time in June ( 15th? ) we will keep a look out.
Not gonna happen, local news says end August. Problems with the cement ramps being undermined by the strong current worse than what they thought. Having problems with the sheet piles bending from the ice clampers forced against them.
The current in that bay is unreal. When I worked in the welding shop here at DOT we used to do service calls and refits on the old ferry, Angus Mackaskill and it was a dreadful place in the winter. It'd be nothing when they had the ferry hauled up for winter you could work all around it one day, next the damn bergs would be pushed hard up against the side of her. Add that to a 50-70KPH wind...awesome LOL.
It is so short a ferry ride, if one had a dirt bike and they left the ramp up one could jump the distance ala evil knievel! LOL yup. It's been tossed around for decades about a bridge but the approaches would be so short it's be almost vertical. Add that to the fact the burial site of Mackaskill is right where the approach would be....dunno.
Are you going to look us up when we get to Nova Scotia :D Not sure yet, taking the riding easy for awhile, dislocated my hip last Thursday and today is the first day back on my ride. So far so good....knock on wood :-)...........Mike
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Never thought to mention.... you might all disown me anyway. I'm looking at a landbarge :-) an '08 Victory Vision Tour Premium. Not that I don't like the Voyager which I do but...saying that...the VV is lower which with a screwed up hip is a lot easier to mount. Friend of mine just bought one and...it's quite a rig.
Not sure yet about the look of it, still prefer the Voyager but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me, and no, not like a wart neither :-).
Good to hear you seem to be making progress Tom. You know thinking back on the paddle boat incident we completely overlooked too of the best contenders for the coveted award.
They did meet all the qualifications, and then some. Maybe next time the two of them are together . . .
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Tom that sounds like one helluva a surgery. I hope your recovery goes well and your pain free soon.
Thanks Dave. There is always next year.
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Tom, Guess you’ll be setting off metal detectors at the airport sports games etc.
As if those lines aren't long enough . . .
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Geez Tom, that description of the operation gives me the shivers just imagining it. Hope it heals well and you get your fastball working like new, or is it the piano you play :hmm: I forget.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
My route to New Hampshire is as follows.
Leave Camden on Fri. July 13th. Take I-90 in Utica NY to I-87.
Take I-87 for 6 miles to route Route 7.
Take route 7 approximately 22 miles to route 9.
Take route 9 to Keen NH and get on highway 101.
Take 101 to Epping and then Calef HWY to Toms house.
It's the piano, but that left hand isn't working so well these days.
That should be a nice ride. Assume you will be arriving late afternoon, traffic coming through the EppiCenter can be pretty bad. Lots of tourists heading north and Lee Speedway races on Friday nights. I'll email you a couple of detours.
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It is still up in the air but my tentative route takes us into Canada at Houlton then riding route 2 all the way to Amhearst then picking up 104.
That is a long ways on route 2.
Been up that way several times, once to Cape Breton, once to PEI, and many times to northern Maine. Will email you some thoughts on routes and places to stop for the night.
Sabre-t
05-31-2018, 11:11 PM
Thanks. Yep. They cut the top of the humerus off and press fit a half-titanium ball on a stud into the top of the bone. Then glue a plastic plate onto the shoulder blade that the ball sits on. They call it a total shoulder replacement. I tried a cortisone shot, but it only lasted about a week. Bottom line, I couldn't use the arm for much the way it was, so this was the only real option. But it should be pretty much like new once it is all healed. About the only thing the doctor said I would never be able to do is rock climbing. Oh Darn!!!!!
Thanks for the info. I can still do quite a bit, but it's getting harder all the time. At least I have an idea now what I will be facing when I finally have to have it done.
Patriot
06-01-2018, 09:21 AM
Sorry I won't see you Tom, and of course your lovely wife Sue. Will miss you both. Would have liked to be in the OR for your surgery, fascinating. Hope your healing is on schedule, and you have good pain control. Good pain control = Good healing. Please keep us informed of how things are going.
I have to make a doctors appointment for a shot, or riding will become difficult. Had one couple months ago, now having issues once again. So may need surgery down the road, so would be interesting to see how you did Tom.
I'm hoping to meet up with some of those heading to Cape Breton. So once everyone has their routes set, hope to pick you up on the 104 Exit at Truro.
Hi Pete,
Great to hear from you. Hope all is going well.
That's what we are going to miss the most about the rally . . . the chance to meet up again with friends we don't get to see nearly enough. I'll definitely be there in spirit.
Progress has been really good with the shoulder. I'm out of the sling now, and the doctor wants me to "high 5" him at my next appointment in late July. Lots of physical therapy and working really hard to get there. Still have a couple of motions that are really painful, but otherwise, pain is now minimal.
Is it your shoulder that is bothering you as well? It is amazing what the shots can do, but that can carry you for only so long. Eventually, they don't work anymore, and then there really is only the surgical option left. Let us know if and when it reaches that point. Good luck with it. Sounds like Sabre-T is on the same path.
I know that both Tim and Dave are working on routes, and expect to meet up with Dave sometime in the next couple of weeks to work them with him as as well.
Sorry I won't see you Tom, and of course your lovely wife Sue. Will miss you both. Would have liked to be in the OR for your surgery, fascinating. Hope your healing is on schedule, and you have good pain control. Good pain control = Good healing. Please keep us informed of how things are going.
I have to make a doctors appointment for a shot, or riding will become difficult. Had one couple months ago, now having issues once again. So may need surgery down the road, so would be interesting to see how you did Tom.
I'm hoping to meet up with some of those heading to Cape Breton. So once everyone has their routes set, hope to pick you up on the 104 Exit at Truro.
Top Cat
06-02-2018, 01:41 PM
Would appreciate the detours Tom, also, what is the EppiCenter ?
Route 125 north from 101 for about a mile is loaded with new stores, restaurants, and traffic lights, at least by cow Hampshire standards. Traffic often backs up in this section. It is located in Epping, so locals call it the Eppicenter.
Would appreciate the detours Tom, also, what is the EppiCenter ?
Patriot
06-03-2018, 09:54 AM
Yes Tom it's both shoulders but much worse on the left. Getting difficult putting on a shirt/jacket, now getting to where I can't sleep on that side. So hope another shot will settle it back down, as at the moment it's limiting my riding. I wonder if this is a biker condition, someone must have done a study.
Hi Pete,
Great to hear from you. Hope all is going well.
That's what we are going to miss the most about the rally . . . the chance to meet up again with friends we don't get to see nearly enough. I'll definitely be there in spirit.
Progress has been really good with the shoulder. I'm out of the sling now, and the doctor wants me to "high 5" him at my next appointment in late July. Lots of physical therapy and working really hard to get there. Still have a couple of motions that are really painful, but otherwise, pain is now minimal.
Is it your shoulder that is bothering you as well? It is amazing what the shots can do, but that can carry you for only so long. Eventually, they don't work anymore, and then there really is only the surgical option left. Let us know if and when it reaches that point. Good luck with it. Sounds like Sabre-T is on the same path.
I know that both Tim and Dave are working on routes, and expect to meet up with Dave sometime in the next couple of weeks to work them with him as as well.
Same here. Both shoulders have problems, but the left one was much worse. I can deal with the right one for now. You're right. Very difficult putting on a shirt or jacket, couldn't sleep on that side, etc. And couldn't ride as I couldn't lift my arm up to put it on the handlebars.
Based on a statistically significant sample of two, I'd say it was a biker condition!
Yes Tom it's both shoulders but much worse on the left. Getting difficult putting on a shirt/jacket, now getting to where I can't sleep on that side. So hope another shot will settle it back down, as at the moment it's limiting my riding. I wonder if this is a biker condition, someone must have done a study.
Pete as far as I know it is not a biker condition, now sore arse is definitely another story!��
Hope you guys both have success with the after market parts and or fuel additives.
Sabre-t
06-04-2018, 11:06 AM
I've only been riding for 10 years. My shoulder problem started long before that, but riding may have made it progress faster. It certainly makes it more apparent. The riding position is possibly the worst position to be in for long periods of time when you have shoulder issues. Throw in counter steering, lifting the bike off the kickstand, etc. and you have quite the recipe for keeping a bad shoulder constantly inflamed.
onesherpa
06-05-2018, 11:37 AM
I was going thru my saddlebag this morning and found my insurance card from our last rally in Canada. Just a reminder to those coming from the USA to go to their insurance company/agent and get proof of insurance for the ride in Canada.
Also, Mary and I are meeting with Tom and Sue on Thursday to go over the route from Lee, NH.
Only 5 weeks to go!
MrMikey
06-05-2018, 01:43 PM
Passports also required are they ???.........Mike
Top Cat
06-05-2018, 07:01 PM
Passports also required are they ???.........Mike
Passport or Enhanced Drivers License
There is an info post 0n here some where I put together for one of our combined rallies. Tells all about crossing the border into Canada.
I can't find it but I'm sure Norm or Tom or Dave can.
This is all the stuff that was posted for the Mt Tremblant Rally, courtesy of Tim and Sly. Not sure if anything has changed, but probably a good place to start from.
US Citizens entering Canada info
Any one entering Canada for our North East US / Eastern Canada Regional rally will need one of the following documents. Without it you will not be allowed to cross the border into Canada from the United States.
The following documents may be satisfactory evidence of United States (U.S.) citizenship:
A valid U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, or a Certificate of Citizenship and Naturalization are considered primary evidence and are acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship.
The Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) and Enhanced Identification Card (EIC) (non-drivers) are alternative travel documents denoting the holder's identity and citizenship and are acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship when entering from the U.S. through land and marine ports of entry only.
An original U.S. birth certificate, when accompanied by a valid government issued photo identification document, is considered an indicator and may be an acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship.
A passport is the preferred document but an Enhanced Drivers License is cheaper to obtain.
HOWEVER, there are only 4 states now offering Enhanced Drivers Licenses,
Michigan
New York
Washington
Vermont
States considering implementing an Enhanced Drivers Licenses include:
Arizona
Idaho
Maine
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Dakota
Texas
I would suggest reading this webpage for more info.
http://www.dmv.org/driving-abroad/passport-license.php
You should also be aware no firearms are allowed to be brought into Canada.
If you normally carry, you will have to leave your weapon at home.
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Just a few weeks away from the rally and I've been asked to let you 'tourists' know a few things about 'La Belle Province'.
Don't worry about forgetting all those french lessons you've learned in school, almost everyone you will meet will be able to understand the foreign language you speak.... If there's a problem, ask Norm.
As you may already know, this is a french language province and all road signs and such are in french, so quickly North=Nord, South=Sud, East=Est and West=Ouest.
Speed limits are in metric, fastest way to figure that one out is 100km/h = 60 mph (km/h multiplied by 6 (take off the last 0) = mph) 90 X 6 = 550 = 55 mph) easy right!! BTW, exits are also mile (or km) markers. If there's a problem, ask Norm.
Be prepared, beer, spirits and gas are expensive (gotta love taxes) Sales tax is equivalent to 15%. Our healthcare system is 'free' but not to YOU!!!! healthcare is cheap(er) than in the USA. God forbid, but if someone needs to be seen by a doctor, you will be billed and I assume reimbursed by your insurance company or health plan. And unless you are dying, you may have to wait a bit. If there's a problem, ask Norm, or dial 9-1-1
Make sure your pockets don't have any holes in them, our 1 and 2's are coins, it gets heavy... (yes we have 2 dollar bills, euh coins) but we got rid of our pennies. If you pay cash and the amount is $1.03, you will be charged $1.05 and if your bill is $1.02, it will cost you a dollar. Any questions, ask Norm.
Yes, we have a helmet law, speed limits may be exceeded but be reasonable, straight pipes as long as you're not obnoxious, but you may be ticketed, slow down in construction zones (and we have lots of those!!!) 4 feet between you and cyclistes, radar detectors are forbidden, and Tim, we have a seat-belt law... Any questions?, ask Norm.
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If you are from the US and traveling to the rally, it is highly recommended, and possibly mandatory that you obtain a yellow card from your insurance company showing that you have vehicle insurance that meets minimum Canadian requirements.
Check out the section "Financial Responsibility Laws in Canada" at https://www.aaawa.com/maps_resources...erCrossing.pdf
for more details.
Fines are significant. Got pulled over at a motorcycle checkpoint some years back on the Gaspe and they wanted to see it. It's free and all you have to do is ask for it.
Check with your insurance company and make sure you have full coverage outside of your state.
I don’t think anything has changed that I am aware of, but certainly a passport is the best documentation if you have one.
The most important thing to remember is if there are any questions . . . Ask Norm!
I don’t think anything has changed that I am aware of, but certainly a passport is the best documentation if you have one.
The most important thing to remember is if there are any questions . . . Ask Norm!
Oh thanks Tom put all the pressure on me!:lmao:
That’s fair Norm.
So if there are any questions, ask Tim. (Somewhere I seem to remember he got adopted as an honorary Canadian, eh?)
Oh thanks Tom put all the pressure on me!:lmao:
Top Cat
06-07-2018, 10:03 PM
That’s fair Norm.
So if there are any questions, ask Tim. (Somewhere I seem to remember he got adopted as an honorary Canadian, eh?)
Unlike Norm, I can handle pressure. :yep:
Do you think Norm could have held off rain for the 3 days of riding in Lake George?
I know he couldn't have made a rainbow in the sky to kick off the rally. :D
Unlike Norm, I can handle pressure. :yep:
Do you think Norm could have held off rain for the 3 days of riding in Lake George?
I know he couldn't have made a rainbow in the sky to kick off the rally. :D
There is a god and his name is Tim!:lmao: By the way how is the Canadian National Anthem recital En français coming Tim?:D
Top Cat
06-08-2018, 10:48 AM
There is a god and his name is Tim!:lmao: By the way how is the Canadian National Anthem recital En français coming Tim?:D
Je n'étais pas censé le chanter en français,
j'étais juste supposé le savoir.
A little rain is one thing Tim, but can you handle this?
Unlike Norm, I can handle pressure. :yep:
Do you think Norm could have held off rain for the 3 days of riding in Lake George?
I know he couldn't have made a rainbow in the sky to kick off the rally. :D
Top Cat
06-08-2018, 07:13 PM
I live that 6 months a year.
But riding in it, no chance.
If it looks like that on the way or when we get there it is socialize in the motel, wait till it melts and then head home :D
Google translator is your friend Tim. ��
Top Cat
06-08-2018, 10:26 PM
Google translator is your friend Tim. ��
Absolutely
trosco
06-14-2018, 06:36 PM
Norm et all, this is Ross. long story but had open heart surgery on May 10 and got out of hosp June 12. Was near death before they figured out that a bacterial infection in my blood had destroyed valves in my heart. working on getting room canceled and letting folks know. very week and have another 6o days before I can drive and probably longer till can ride. Very disappointed and sorry!!! Ross
Norm et all, this is Ross. long story but had open heart surgery on May 10 and got out of hosp June 12. Was near death before they figured out that a bacterial infection in my blood had destroyed valves in my heart. working on getting room canceled and letting folks know. very week and have another 6o days before I can drive and probably longer till can ride. Very disappointed and sorry!!! Ross
So sorry to hear this Ross, we were looking forward to seeing you again. The main thing of course is that they did finally find the problem in time and you are here to talk about it. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. We have a few of our regular group who have had to bow out due to medical issues as well, so you can be certain that we will raise a glass to you all and hope that we may see you at the next get together.
Norm
Top Cat
06-14-2018, 08:52 PM
So who is going to this rally?
So who is going to this rally?
Just you!, no seriously Tim Tom and Sue can not make it, Lois and Rob and now Ross are also not able to attend. I fixed the hotel booked thread and here is a list of attendees, plus Donnie Hall (Caper). You may remember him from the first Lake George rally as well as Maggie Valley. He is not on the hotel list as he lives in the area. He has some thoughts on some rides, and will be accompanying us around the Cabot Trail. Can’t beat local knowledge.
Running tally of attendance.
Norm and Cheryl Ward (cnc)....2 people (1 room booked)
Mike Maziarz and Shanna Hale..2 people (1 room booked)
Tim and Cindy Conley...............2 People. (1 room booked)
Pete. ( Patriot ).................1 person. (1 room booked)
Dave and Mary Carlson..............2 people. (1 room booked)
Phillip Mitchell (Sabre-t).............1 person (1 room booked
Don Carley and Bud (minst7877)..2 people ( 1 room booked)
Mike Spilski (spil99) and Denny McKibben (dmac) 2 persons( 1 room booked)
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Hi Norm,
Mike and Shanna are not attending, since we are not. Actually probably a good thing. They do have to save for their wedding and on top of that, Mike got accepted into school to be a dental hygienist $$$. When he’s done though, he’ll be able to offer teeth cleaning at the rallys. He’ll just need to throw a few extra tools into his tool kit.
Just you!, no seriously Tim Tom and Sue can not make it, Lois and Rob and now Ross are also not able to attend. I fixed the hotel booked thread and here is a list of attendees, plus Donnie Hall (Caper). You may remember him from the first Lake George rally as well as Maggie Valley. He is not on the hotel list as he lives in the area. He has some thoughts on some rides, and will be accompanying us around the Cabot Trail. Can’t beat local knowledge.
Running tally of attendance.
Norm and Cheryl Ward (cnc)....2 people (1 room booked)
Tim and Cindy Conley...............2 People. (1 room booked)
Pete. ( Patriot ).................1 person. (1 room booked)
Dave and Mary Carlson..............2 people. (1 room booked)
Phillip Mitchell (Sabre-t).............1 person (1 room booked
Don Carley and Bud (minst7877)..2 people ( 1 room booked)
Mike Spilski (spil99) and Denny McKibben (dmac) 2 persons( 1 room booked)
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Top Cat
06-15-2018, 02:57 PM
I didn't think they would be attending if you and sue were not going.
I didn't think they would be attending if you and sue were not going.
Until Mike gets set up, i’ll Bring my dremel tool and a mini body grinder to fill in for him. Congrats to mike on the future career choice. Talked to Caper this am. He seems willing to lead us around the Cabot Trail as a group, but is only available Tuesday to ride, so Tim get your special powers tuned up and work on good weather for that day.
Top Cat
06-15-2018, 07:24 PM
Sorry Norm, my control of the weather is only applicable in The United States. That Canadian weather is out of control.
The good news is, if Tuesday is bad weather I have a couple rides figured out that will be fine.
As near as I can tell the only thing to do there is ride and look at scenery.
Well there is a fort if your into that.
Sorry Norm, my control of the weather is only applicable in The United States. That Canadian weather is out of control.
The good news is, if Tuesday is bad weather I have a couple rides figured out that will be fine.
As near as I can tell the only thing to do there is ride and look at scenery.
Well there is a fort if your into that.
I talked to Caper about fort Louisbourg today. Says it is a easy doable ride and back if we wanted to go for a tour.
https://www.cbisland.com/louisbourg/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn8eHn_jW2wIVQVqGCh0FpgyOEAAYASA AEgJ4g_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Yes ride, take in the scenery, socialize, dine out, what else do we usually do?
Rasta
06-17-2018, 09:12 PM
Yes ride, take in the scenery, socialize, dine out, what else do we usually do?
Ummmmmm....get left behind.....oh wait that is someone else :wave:
Ummmmmm....get left behind.....oh wait that is someone else :wave:
You mean play ” which way did they go “? Who would ever think of playing that game.?:P
Rasta
06-17-2018, 10:02 PM
You mean play ” which way did they go “? Who would ever think of platt that game.?:P
:D. No idea :shrug:
:D. No idea :shrug:
Sounds like a job for Kaptian Kawasaki!
spil99
07-01-2018, 03:56 PM
Getting our route planned 1st night we will stay in Sudbury, ON. We will stay in Canada the whole trip do we need to book hotels ahead? Or is it taking to much of a chance to ride and look for a hotel at the end of the day?
Thanks
Top Cat
07-01-2018, 04:39 PM
Cindy and I don't usually book in advance but that seemed the way to go for this trip.
We are running from Tremblant Qc and will probably be in New Brunswick the first night of 2 on the road. We were not planning on booking ahead, might be a bit chancy, but I prefer to see where we end up or how the day is going. We did this trip in 09 and other than our destination hotel, both down and back we only booked one place ahead because it was a limited room bed and breakfast.
spil99
07-03-2018, 08:52 PM
Sounds good Thanks. I think we'll just look for a hotel at the end of the Day.
minst7877
07-07-2018, 10:23 AM
I see you have forgotten to pull me and Bud off the list. Due to unforeseen issues I had to cancel this trip. Will sure miss being there was really looking forward to it.
Don C
Top Cat
07-07-2018, 11:55 AM
This should set a record for the smallest regional rally ever :yep:
I see you have forgotten to pull me and Bud off the list. Due to unforeseen issues I had to cancel this trip. Will sure miss being there was really looking forward to it.
Don C
Hi Don,
I removed you and Bud from the running attendance list in the hotel thread a couple of weeks ago.
Running tally of attendance.
Norm and Cheryl Ward (cnc)....2 people (1 room booked)
Tim and Cindy Conley...............2 People. (1 room booked)
Pete. ( Patriot ).................1 person. (1 room booked)
Dave and Mary Carlson..............2 people. (1 room booked)
Phillip Mitchell (Sabre-t).............1 person (1 room booked
Mike Spilski (spil99) and Denny McKibben (dmac) 2 persons( 1 room booked)
What your probably seeing is tomm in a post somewhere on this thread quoting or coping the list before you were removed telling me Mike and Shana are not attending. To bad you can’t make it.
This should set a record for the smallest regional rally ever :yep:
Well we still have 11 going including Caper. We said from the start this was going to be a group of friends headed to a unique location rather than a seriously planned rally, and it just looks like the circle of friends will be a bit smaller.:yep:
Tim, is the route Tom sent out from his house fairly accurate to your planned route, hotels etc? We are setting out Sat as well but have a couple of hundred miles more to travel, so trying to figure if we can catch you sometime on the Sunday.
Top Cat
07-08-2018, 09:26 PM
Yes the route Tom sent is pretty close to my route.
Cindy and I are meeting Mary and Dave at Toms house the 13th.
We are staying at a motel though even though Tom graciously offered for us to stay at his place.
Saturday we are staying in Houlton at Ivy's motel.
Sunday we will be taking route 2 to route 6 and staying at the Pictou Lodge in Pictou.
Monday we take 104 to 105 to Beddeck.
Yes the route Tom sent is pretty close to my route.
Cindy and I are meeting Mary and Dave at Toms house the 13th.
We are staying at a motel though even though Tom graciously offered for us to stay at his place.
Saturday we are staying in Houlton at Ivy's motel.
Sunday we will be taking route 2 to route 6 and staying at the Pictou Lodge in Pictou.
Monday we take 104 to 105 to Beddeck.
Got details to work out and will let you know but we might get close enough to you to meet up on the Sunday.
Getting our route planned 1st night we will stay in Sudbury, ON. We will stay in Canada the whole trip do we need to book hotels ahead? Or is it taking to much of a chance to ride and look for a hotel at the end of the day?
Thanks
What night will you be in Sudbury Mike?
spil99
07-11-2018, 02:01 PM
We will be there Friday night. I think the 2nd night will be Montmagny, and then Truro.
Not set in stone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will be there Friday night. I think the 2nd night will be Montmagny, and then Truro.
Not set in stone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok well we will be ahead of you for sure. First night ( sat ) we will try to get close to Woodstock New Brunswick for a possible meet up with Tim and Dave Sunday as they cross into Canada on the 95 from Houlton. Sunday night we are all staying here. http://pictoulodge.com/
Patriot
07-11-2018, 04:36 PM
I booked a room some time ago in Truro,for Sunday Night. If I know what time you guys are hitting the road Monday morning, I might be able to join you for the last leg to Baddeck.
I booked a room some time ago in Truro,for Sunday Night. If I know what time you guys are hitting the road Monday morning, I might be able to join you for the last leg to Baddeck.
Got your pm, will text Sun night.
Seems spil99 might be in Truro Sun night as well. Maybe you guys can hook up and ride to Pictou together.
Sabre-t
07-11-2018, 07:45 PM
I left today and made it to the KOA near Lynchburg VA. Tomorrow, on to the KOA in Newburg, NY. One day down, four more to get to Baddeck.
BudMan
07-11-2018, 08:12 PM
Have fun Phillip.
I left today and made it to the KOA near Lynchburg VA. Tomorrow, on to the KOA in Newburg, NY. One day down, four more to get to Baddeck.
Ride safe. See you there.
Guessing that if you haven't left for the rally yet, you'll be on the road tomorrow. Have a safe trip everyone and a great rally. Sure wish Sue and I were joining you but we'll definitely be there in spirit.
Cheers :cheers::cheers::cheers:
Guessing that if you haven't left for the rally yet, you'll be on the road tomorrow. Have a safe trip everyone and a great rally. Sure wish Sue and I were joining you but we'll definitely be there in spirit.
Cheers :cheers::cheers::cheers:
On the road at 6am Sat for us. Still don’t know why Sue couldn’t drive and you ride on the back!:hmm: :D
Sabre-t
07-12-2018, 09:00 PM
Made it to Newburg, NY in spite of Pennsylvania doing everything it could to slow me down! On to Augusta Maine tomorrow.
If it turned out to be anything like a paddle boat, we'd never make it out of the driveway.
On the road at 6am Sat for us. Still don’t know why Sue couldn’t drive and you ride on the back!:hmm: :D
If it turned out to be anything like a paddle boat, we'd never make it out of the driveway.
Ok, I guess complicated machinery is not Sue’s forte.:D:D
Made it to Newburg, NY in spite of Pennsylvania doing everything it could to slow me down! On to Augusta Maine tomorrow.
At this rate you will be the first one there!:tup:
spil99
07-13-2018, 12:25 AM
I booked a room some time ago in Truro,for Sunday Night. If I know what time you guys are hitting the road Monday morning, I might be able to join you for the last leg to Baddeck.
We plan on being in Truro Sunday night. Didn't book a hotel yet. Let me know where you are staying.
Patriot
07-13-2018, 07:01 AM
We plan on being in Truro Sunday night. Didn't book a hotel yet. Let me know where you are staying.
Staying Sunday night at Berry's Motel (1-902-895-2823), don't know what it's like. But if the bed and bathroom are clean, I'm good. Let me know if you book.:tup:
Sabre-t
07-13-2018, 07:54 PM
At this rate you will be the first one there!:tup:
Yeah, I like to have an extra day to recover before rally riding begins, especially if it is this far from home. It's 2000 miles to Baddeck from my part of Gawga.
Arrived in Augusta, Maine. Cross over into Canada tomorrow an will overnight in Dieppe, NB before the final leg.
TC and OneSherpa are on their way.
Hold on guys!! Wait for us. We're right behind you!!!
Sabre-t
07-14-2018, 09:40 PM
Made it to Moncton, New Brunswick. It was an all around good day...after I got out of the campgrounds. A little incident involving big (really big) gravel in loose dirt and a 900+ lb cruiser pulling a trailer. Not a good combo. A couple of scratches on one saddlebag, but no other damage. I have a deep muscle bruise on my calf, but I've ridden with far worse.
Lovely cool ride thru the rest of Maine and into Canada. Trans-Canada 2 is a very nice highway. A little boring 'cause there ain't nothin' to see but trees for mile, er, kilometer after kilometer, but for a highway, it's not bad at all.
I'll get to the Cabot Trail Motel tomorrow afternoon! Yeaaaaaaa!
Patriot
07-15-2018, 07:05 AM
Made it to Moncton, New Brunswick. It was an all around good day...after I got out of the campgrounds. A little incident involving big (really big) gravel in loose dirt and a 900+ lb cruiser pulling a trailer. Not a good combo. A couple of scratches on one saddlebag, but no other damage. I have a deep muscle bruise on my calf, but I've ridden with far worse.
Lovely cool ride thru the rest of Maine and into Canada. Trans-Canada 2 is a very nice highway. A little boring 'cause there ain't nothin' to see but trees for mile, er, kilometer after kilometer, but for a highway, it's not bad at all.
I'll get to the Cabot Trail Motel tomorrow afternoon! Yeaaaaaaa!
Good to hear you're ok, and the bike other than a few scratches is to. I hope to pull out around 10-11am. I'm the lucky guy, have the least amount of travel on this ride. Be in Truro for the night, going to enjoy getting there.
spil99
07-15-2018, 04:50 PM
Made it to Moncton, New Brunswick. It was an all around good day...after I got out of the campgrounds. A little incident involving big (really big) gravel in loose dirt and a 900+ lb cruiser pulling a trailer. Not a good combo. A couple of scratches on one saddlebag, but no other damage. I have a deep muscle bruise on my calf, but I've ridden with far worse.
Lovely cool ride thru the rest of Maine and into Canada. Trans-Canada 2 is a very nice highway. A little boring 'cause there ain't nothin' to see but trees for mile, er, kilometer after kilometer, but for a highway, it's not bad at all.
I'll get to the Cabot Trail Motel tomorrow afternoon! Yeaaaaaaa!
Glad to hear your OK Phillip see you tomorrow.
spil99
07-15-2018, 04:54 PM
Staying Sunday night at Berry's Motel (1-902-895-2823), don't know what it's like. But if the bed and bathroom are clean, I'm good. Let me know if you book.:tup:
We are at the super8 booked it online last night. Don't know what time we are heading out tomorrow?
Sabre-t
07-15-2018, 06:36 PM
Good to hear you're ok, and the bike other than a few scratches is to. I hope to pull out around 10-11am. I'm the lucky guy, have the least amount of travel on this ride. Be in Truro for the night, going to enjoy getting there.
And I thought I had a short day today! LOL!
Glad to hear your OK Phillip see you tomorrow.
See ya'll tomorrow! Ride safe!
Hi all, sorry to hear about your mishap Sabre, glade your ok.
Cheryl and I Rode 962km Saturday from Tremblant to Woodstock NB to be in position to meet Dave and Mary and Tim and Cindy as they crossed into Canada Sunday morning. We had a great ride today and arrived at Pictou lodge resort around 6:00pm. We are sharing a 3 bedroom log cabin, very cool. We only have a few hours ride to Beddeck tomorrow so we will try a scenic route along the coat for a bit. Probably means we will get lost again! See everyone tomorrow, ride safe.
BudMan
07-16-2018, 08:14 AM
Glad to hear you didn't get hurt Phillip.
Framer
07-16-2018, 09:54 AM
Ok guy you know we're expecting a lot of pics so get your cameras (cell phones) going. A little incident involving big (really big) gravel in loose dirt and a 900+ lb cruiser pulling a trailer. Not a good combo. A couple of scratches on one saddlebag, but no other damage. I have a deep muscle bruise on my calf, but I've ridden with far worse.
Glad to here your ok Phillip
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