My journey home

cactusjack · 06-25-2008, 05:39 PM

We made it to Blanding Utah. Stopped for a little while in Moab and walked around town. It was hot, but not scorching hot like Mesquite. We are on a high plateau, I'd guess close to 5000', so it should be cool in the morning when we start the last segment of the trip...

THE RIDE TO <s>HELL</s>, ER...PHOENIX.

Actually, I think I have it figured out pretty good. Once we get to Flagstaff, we are purposely going to avoid I-17 and the descent into HELL, and taking a mountain route that should be 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Only the last 50-60 miles should be unbearably hot. We'll see.

audiogooroo · 06-25-2008, 05:52 PM

Take care pal.

06-25-2008, 06:26 PM

Try to stay cool, Scott.

And watch out for tarantulas. I nearly bought it when my rear wheel hit a tarantula on a mountain curve. Tarantulas are evidently made of 90% snot.

cactusjack · 06-25-2008, 06:42 PM

We kind of dinked around today, we were in no hurry. We only had to cover about 280 miles. Tomorrow will be close to 400, so we'll be on the ball. Lots of road construction delays. Had to park the bike for about 15 minutes between Moab and Monticello while they let northbound traffic pass.

blowndodge · 06-25-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by caddmannq

Try to stay cool, Scott.

And watch out for tarantulas. I nearly bought it when my rear wheel hit a tarantula on a mountain curve. Tarantulas are evidently make of 90% snot.

<marquee>I didn't know Nico was part Tarantula???</marquee>

Ride safe Scott.....

06-26-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

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Originally Posted by caddmannq

Try to stay cool, Scott.

And watch out for tarantulas. I nearly bought it when my rear wheel hit a tarantula on a mountain curve. Tarantulas are evidently make of 90% snot.

<marquee>I didn't know Nico was part Tarantula???</marquee>

Ride safe Scott.....

blowndodge · 06-26-2008, 09:22 AM

The same pics over and over and over and over..... Like a comic who never changes his jokes.......

06-26-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

The same pics over and over and over and over..... Like a comic who never changes his jokes.......

Too much of a good thing??

NEVER!!

Riding to Lake Wolford by Escondido Sunday..... maybe you, TomK, & the other SoCal Hooligans can meet us somewhere?

That is if your little (big) hiney has recovered from the Zion trip!!

blowndodge · 06-26-2008, 11:02 AM

Butts ok. I thought tom said you were riding more north? What happened to Big Bear?

06-26-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Butts ok. I thought tom said you were riding more north? What happened to Big Bear?

That's Saturday..... I have to work.... I'm talking about Sunday!! :-*

blowndodge · 06-26-2008, 02:12 PM

Sunday is booked for me...

cactusjack · 06-26-2008, 06:38 PM

I just walked in the door at home 10 minutes ago. I'm home and it's 108 in Phoenix!

I'll update with details later.

06-26-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I just walked in the door at home 10 minutes ago. I'm home and it's 108 in Phoenix!

I'll update with details later.

Welcome home!!

Only 80 here..... feels great!!

audiogooroo · 06-26-2008, 07:59 PM

Welcome home! Now crank the AC and get youself a cold drink!

tomk · 06-26-2008, 08:12 PM

74 degrees at home (inside). No issues. Need another cocktail. Bummer when things are back to normal eh?

06-25-2008, 05:39 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	My journey home We made it to Blanding Utah. Stopped for a little while in Moab and walked around town. It was hot, but not scorching hot like Mesquite. We are on a high plateau, I'd guess close to 5000', so it should be cool in the morning when we start the last segment of the trip... THE RIDE TO <s>HELL</s>, ER...PHOENIX. Actually, I think I have it figured out pretty good. Once we get to Flagstaff, we are purposely going to avoid I-17 and the descent into HELL, and taking a mountain route that should be 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Only the last 50-60 miles should be unbearably hot. We'll see. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2008, 05:52 PM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	My journey home Take care pal. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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06-25-2008, 06:26 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	My journey home Try to stay cool, Scott. And watch out for tarantulas. I nearly bought it when my rear wheel hit a tarantula on a mountain curve. Tarantulas are evidently made of 90% snot.
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06-25-2008, 06:42 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	My journey home We kind of dinked around today, we were in no hurry. We only had to cover about 280 miles. Tomorrow will be close to 400, so we'll be on the ball. Lots of road construction delays. Had to park the bike for about 15 minutes between Moab and Monticello while they let northbound traffic pass. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-26-2008, 09:22 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My journey home The same pics over and over and over and over..... Like a comic who never changes his jokes....... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-26-2008, 11:02 AM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My journey home Butts ok. I thought tom said you were riding more north? What happened to Big Bear? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-26-2008, 02:12 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My journey home Sunday is booked for me... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-26-2008, 06:38 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	My journey home I just walked in the door at home 10 minutes ago. I'm home and it's 108 in Phoenix! I'll update with details later. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-26-2008, 07:59 PM	#14
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	My journey home Welcome home! Now crank the AC and get youself a cold drink! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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06-26-2008, 08:12 PM	#15
tomk Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 65	My journey home 74 degrees at home (inside). No issues. Need another cocktail. Bummer when things are back to normal eh?
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