4 weeks earlier than normal for me...

**glwilson** · 10-12-2009, 08:53 PM

Well...

Been busy remodeling my house (new floors and paint -- what a hassle -- and it hurts too!).

I have tried to get this done so I can take my last "fall-ride" -- however I am resigned to the fact this isn't going to happen, not because of my house-project, but rather -- we are not going to see weather good enough to make my normal late-season-ride.

It has been unbelievably cold up here. We have missed at least an additional 4-weeks of riding that October would have provided in any other year.

Overall this season started late... didn't provide many "great" days of riding... and has ended far too soon for my liking.

I hope you guys faired better than me... or at least "tougher" than me to ride in this weather!

ponch · 10-13-2009, 05:33 PM

So much for global warming.

**rayski271** · 10-14-2009, 09:06 AM

hey greg we should see indian summer hopefully if we do we have to hook up and go for ride

**glwilson** · 10-14-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayski271

hey greg we should see indian summer hopefully if we do we have to hook up and go for ride

If we see an "Indian Summer"; I definitely will be out to ride. If it comes during the week... just figure I will not be working for a few days...

I'll watch for the weather; but it isn't looking good unless we are going to get record warm-weather in late October or early November... but we can hope.

I'll post on this board if I go.

01nomad · 10-17-2009, 10:57 PM

I got to ride the 800 on the Toys For Tots last weekend in Davenport but drove down and rode just the ride and drove back. The temp. was just 41° and I didn't want to do the 40+ miles down there and then back without a windshield . Tomorrow we have a Toys For Tots in Clinton and will ride the Nomad because there will be HYW riding and 50+° riding. Until tonight I was going to go to Poopies in Savanna on Tues. but think she has changed her mind. Maybe she'll sober up by then!! If not, I can drink alone! ;)

**glwilson** · 10-18-2009, 08:20 AM

I just might take a ride today depending on how warm it gets. If it pokes its nose through +50 degrees, I'll go... if not, then the bike is likely parked for the winter -- because I don't see where we're likely to get any warmer weather before then snow flies.

EDIT: Took the ride... a couple hours... temp said 54; but the wind chill felt far colder. I think that was my last ride for the year.

Now to start the count-down till next spring.

gofs99 · 10-18-2009, 07:19 PM

I had to run down to see my son this afternoon and took the opportunity to add another 110 miles on the bike. Never know how many more chances we will have.

**glwilson** · 10-18-2009, 10:01 PM

I hear you John.

We can hope for some sort of "freak" weather pattern to occur that might give us the last-breath of a high 60 degree temp-day. As I mentioned... if it happens through the work-week; my work-place will just have to do without me for the day or two!

**glwilson** · 10-21-2009, 07:07 PM

74 degrees today around here.

I "snuck-in" a short hour ride today. Left a bit early so I could get it done before dark.

10-12-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... Well... Been busy remodeling my house (new floors and paint -- what a hassle -- and it hurts too!). I have tried to get this done so I can take my last "fall-ride" -- however I am resigned to the fact this isn't going to happen, not because of my house-project, but rather -- we are not going to see weather good enough to make my normal late-season-ride. It has been unbelievably cold up here. We have missed at least an additional 4-weeks of riding that October would have provided in any other year. Overall this season started late... didn't provide many "great" days of riding... and has ended far too soon for my liking. I hope you guys faired better than me... or at least "tougher" than me to ride in this weather! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-13-2009, 05:33 PM	#2
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... So much for global warming. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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10-14-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... hey greg we should see indian summer hopefully if we do we have to hook up and go for ride __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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10-17-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
01nomad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 192	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... I got to ride the 800 on the Toys For Tots last weekend in Davenport but drove down and rode just the ride and drove back. The temp. was just 41° and I didn't want to do the 40+ miles down there and then back without a windshield . Tomorrow we have a Toys For Tots in Clinton and will ride the Nomad because there will be HYW riding and 50+° riding. Until tonight I was going to go to Poopies in Savanna on Tues. but think she has changed her mind. Maybe she'll sober up by then!! If not, I can drink alone! ;) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2009, 08:20 AM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... I just might take a ride today depending on how warm it gets. If it pokes its nose through +50 degrees, I'll go... if not, then the bike is likely parked for the winter -- because I don't see where we're likely to get any warmer weather before then snow flies. EDIT: Took the ride... a couple hours... temp said 54; but the wind chill felt far colder. I think that was my last ride for the year. Now to start the count-down till next spring. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-18-2009, 07:19 PM	#7
gofs99 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 41	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... I had to run down to see my son this afternoon and took the opportunity to add another 110 miles on the bike. Never know how many more chances we will have.
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10-18-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... I hear you John. We can hope for some sort of "freak" weather pattern to occur that might give us the last-breath of a high 60 degree temp-day. As I mentioned... if it happens through the work-week; my work-place will just have to do without me for the day or two! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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10-21-2009, 07:07 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	4 weeks earlier than normal for me... 74 degrees today around here. I "snuck-in" a short hour ride today. Left a bit early so I could get it done before dark. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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