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dantama
07-13-2008, 08:21 PM
I thought I'd get us a new thread going.
How many days? what highway again? Where are you staying? etc.
I'm leaving friday July 18 at 7:00 am. I will be taking highway 6 to I-70 and then taking highway 50 to Montrose. Audiogooroo (and whoever else is comming with him) will meet me in Montrose at 2:00 pm about a block south of the 50/550 intersection (specifically HERE (http://city.ask.com/city?pkid=1199994&mode=biz)). We will continue down 550 and will be staying in Durango at The Caboose Motel, 3363 Main Ave, Durango, CO · (970) 247-1191. Saturday, I'll be going tdown to the 4 corners through Cortez and then ride back through Moab.
I'll be in Colo Springs the morning of the 18th and will leave from there, AGR has further details for a meeting point in the Springs.
So it sounds like it will be Dan, Ells, AG, me, and my friend from work Chris?
audiogooroo
07-13-2008, 09:19 PM
So it sounds like it will be Dan, Ells, AG, me, and my friend from work Chris?
And anyone else who wants to go. (any Hooligans want to ride where it's cooler? http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif) I may have another rider with me as well. (on a Triumph). He's going to let me know in a day or two. He's the drummer I worked with for many years and I've known him since 1984. Great guy! Wanderer sends his regrets that he won't be joining us this time, but will see us at the National Rally in Custer next year. 40shooter said he was interested when we first started discussing this ride several months ago. I sent him a PM a few days ago, but haven't heard back from him. It's been awhile since he posted too.
See you guys on friday! Woohoo! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Maybe this new and expanded board deak will work out, just need to get a thread started for a specific ride/activity and let it work from there. Although, made it a little easier to exchange some information knowing the eyes were more limited, maybe just a personal issue - I'll get over it.
cactusjack
07-13-2008, 11:05 PM
So it sounds like it will be Dan, Ells, AG, me, and my friend from work Chris?
And anyone else who wants to go. (any Hooligans want to ride where it's cooler? http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif) I may have another rider with me as well. (on a Triumph). He's going to let me know in a day or two. He's the drummer I worked with for many years and I've known him since 1984. Great guy! Wanderer sends his regrets that he won't be joining us this time, but will see us at the National Rally in Custer next year. 40shooter said he was interested when we first started discussing this ride several months ago. I sent him a PM a few days ago, but haven't heard back from him. It's been awhile since he posted too.
See you guys on friday! Woohoo! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
That's your 1000th post, AG! I wish I could go with you guys, but it just wouldn't work with my work schedule. Try and have a good time anyway. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
Sounds nice, but waaay out of range for me right now. Have fun you guys, and don't let Dan show you any shortcuts that don't at least appear to have been re-paved since the Hoover administration.
PS: Take wire cutters just in case. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
waterman
07-14-2008, 07:32 AM
Have fun on the ride guys. Wish I could come along but we have had this training set for some time. Oh well, get to argue with a bunch of people on certain issues.
I'm leaving friday July 18 at 7:00 am. I will be taking highway 6 to I-70 and then taking highway 50 to Montrose. Audiogooroo (and whoever else is comming with him) will meet me in Montrose at 2:00 pm about a block south of the 50/550 intersection (specifically HERE (http://city.ask.com/city?pkid=1199994&mode=biz)). We will continue down 550 and will be staying in Durango at The Caboose Motel, 3363 Main Ave, Durango, CO · (970) 247-1191. Saturday, I'll be going tdown to the 4 corners through Cortez and then ride back through Moab.
If you get a chance Wolfy, go through Bedrock, CO. and stop at the Bedrock General Store. Have a safe trip.
Trip
http://www.hilliard.ws/utah/utah.htm
http://www.hilliard.ws/utah/utah078.jpg
http://www.hilliard.ws/utah/utah011.jpg
oledawg
07-14-2008, 08:50 AM
;) Safe journey guys. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
Geez Trip looks like Beezer when he was streached out at the Cemetary in West Virginia. HaHaHa http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
jforee
07-14-2008, 12:22 PM
There is a GREAT auto museum in Gateway, CO, near the UT border on 141...50 or so of the best examples of convertibles in the world, including the Olds F-88 (forerunner to the 53 Corvette) bought at the Barrett-Jackson for 5M...it's really worth seeing....the road from Gateway to Uravan is also very scenic...
dantama
07-14-2008, 02:07 PM
There is a GREAT auto museum in Gateway, CO, near the UT border on 141...50 or so of the best examples of convertibles in the world, including the Olds F-88 (forerunner to the 53 Corvette) bought at the Barrett-Jackson for 5M...it's really worth seeing....the road from Gateway to Uravan is also very scenic...
Jack, I stopped at that museum last month on a ride out to Utah. It was certainly worth seeing, it's a pretty good ride getting in and out of there too. I didn't know that the museum was there, I just happened to stop and get gas there and saw it.
Here's some photos
click here (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/dantama/Western%20Rally/?action=view¤t=ef1637b3.pbr)
jforee
07-15-2008, 09:59 AM
We took the wrong turn at Naturita in 2001 on one of our Four-Courners/Million Dollar Highway rides (with Wiledog)....ended up in Gateway, out of gas, no gas stations for 50 miles.....found a lady that would sell us some farm gas and made it on into Grand Junct...the Resort and Museum were not there at that time....nothing but the post office and a cafe.
cactusjack
07-15-2008, 10:34 AM
There is a GREAT auto museum in Gateway, CO, near the UT border on 141...50 or so of the best examples of convertibles in the world, including the Olds F-88 (forerunner to the 53 Corvette) bought at the Barrett-Jackson for 5M...it's really worth seeing....the road from Gateway to Uravan is also very scenic...
Hi Jack,
I know you from VROC and just wanted to welcome you to the Nomad Nation. I'm glad you found us!
rlfaubion
07-15-2008, 11:11 AM
I'm leaving friday July 18 at 7:00 am. I will be taking highway 6 to I-70 and then taking highway 50 to Montrose. Audiogooroo (and whoever else is comming with him) will meet me in Montrose at 2:00 pm about a block south of the 50/550 intersection (specifically HERE (http://city.ask.com/city?pkid=1199994&mode=biz)). We will continue down 550 and will be staying in Durango at The Caboose Motel, 3363 Main Ave, Durango, CO · (970) 247-1191. Saturday, I'll be going tdown to the 4 corners through Cortez and then ride back through Moab.
Moab in July??? You do like hurting yourself...... Have a great ride!
cactusjack
07-15-2008, 11:58 AM
I was in Moab the week after the rally. Hotter than seven hells there.
Well my wife got sick yesterday and worse today so she decided to go to the doctor. Turns out she has strep. I guess in the next 2-5 days I'll find out if I caught it too :-/
audiogooroo
07-15-2008, 05:43 PM
Well my wife got sick yesterday and worse today so she decided to go to the doctor. Turns out she has strep. I guess in the next 2-5 days I'll find out if I caught it too :-/
Bummer man. Just lay off the tonsil hockey until she gets better! ;)
I should be safe, its been about 7 years since we did that http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Hows the weather supposed to be anyway, I've heard they've been having rain down that way?
audiogooroo
07-15-2008, 06:26 PM
I should be safe, its been about 7 years since we did that http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Hows the weather supposed to be anyway, I've heard they've been having rain down that way?
It's the normal summer mountain forecast: chance of afternoon thunderstorms. I figure we'll prbably catch a short rainstrom in the afternoon. Won't last more than 20 minutes.
Just Be ready for hot and dry as well as cool and wet and we'll do just fine.
Kinda wondering if Dan has got his clutch situation worked out??
dantama
07-16-2008, 08:49 AM
As of yesterday they haven't even opened it up yet. I told them that I need it by Thurs, and I've called and been a pain in the ass, but it's not looking good :( :(
Anyone have an extra bike?
dantama
07-17-2008, 07:43 AM
When I asked if anyone had an extra bike, I was just kidding not thinking that anyone did.
Well Ells is the man! He called and told me that I could take his 800 :)
So looks like I'll be going after all. :) :)
I'll be meeting you Audio Friday morning. Would it be better to meet you at your house, or the location that you have PM'd me earlier?
audiogooroo
07-17-2008, 09:37 AM
The TGIFridays parking lot would be the best place to meet. 8:00 am friday.
So glad you you were able to work it out man.
dantama
07-17-2008, 11:55 AM
How about PM-ing phone numbers. My cell is 720-323-5919
Errr....
That was an M, but it wasn't very P, Dan.
See you boys tomorrow in MONTROSE at 1400 -out-
Durango bound, via Colo Sprgs (TGIF, 8AM) and Montrose (50-550, 1400).
Dan has my cell and everybody has his so that should about cover it. Wait, didn't the Wild Hogs pitch theirs??
Feel'n a little sorry for the rest of KawaNOW - they're going to miss this, maybe next time... over-n-out.
Don't feel too bad. We're also missing a ride across the desert in July.
Just got in. Thanks for the great ride. We had an awesome time!!
Got back about 5:30P, shorter route than I recalled but Wolf Creek Pass was worth it. Thanks to Daryl, Dan, Spenser, and Chris for the great ride and good times in Montrose and Durango.
audiogooroo
07-20-2008, 09:37 AM
Got in around 9:30 last night. Rode in the rain (again) from Del Norte to Lake George.
No matter, it was an awesome ride. Thanks guys. Shot a few pics, although none from the Million Dollar Highway since it was raining so much. I'll post them soon.
audiogooroo
07-20-2008, 01:25 PM
As promised:
http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=trips&thread=5414
AGR,
Thanks for the pics, and doing such a fine job in the lead position on both legs, at least some of us got all our rain gear on in time.
audiogooroo
07-20-2008, 10:44 PM
AGR,
Thanks for the pics, and doing such a fine job in the lead position on both legs, at least some of us got all our rain gear on in time.
Yeah, except the guy in the lead position. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
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