Drowned rat trip

**Top Cat** · 08-09-2012, 09:53 PM

This is beginning to piss me off.
Left home for a trip through New York state, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and back through Ohio,Penn and into NY.
So far we ran into rain and lightning leaving NY so got a motel for the rest of the day.
Ran into a downpour entering Ohio which we rode through as it was not lightning.
Just before entering Michigan it started raining and lightning again so we are in a motel for the night.
Geez Louise, this is ridiculous.
Lookin at the radar for Michigan we may just head south and wing it.

fish · 08-09-2012, 10:03 PM

frickin weather

its enough to piss off the pope on palm Sunday.
How are Cindy's front brakes doing?

Due to the rain not ending until Saturday morning we are not leaving until Saturday afternoon. Elaine has off on Monday instead of Friday.

**Top Cat** · 08-09-2012, 10:11 PM

There is water on her brakes 90 % of the time so that keeps them cool

cactusjack · 08-09-2012, 11:45 PM

I'll trade you our weather for yours. Sorry your trip is keeping you soaked, Tim.

**markclark57** · 08-10-2012, 12:00 AM

Hey Tim, Is that the "awesome" summer riding weather you were telling us about.

No thanks. At least @ 115° I get to choose when I want to be wet or dry.

Yes it is a bit uncomfortable for the moment here, but I'm so looking forward to 60's and 70's all winter long while you Northern guys have your horses stalled for the season.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-10-2012, 04:29 AM

Sorry to hear of the weather problem Tim. You can never figure the weather.

**glwilson** · 08-10-2012, 07:36 AM

Looks like Michigan is going to be socked-in with rain for the most part. Looks like the weather-system is pivoting from Michigan.

What sent you out this way? Just trying to hit some of these states?

Too bad you aren't making it to where I live in Illinois... I am off and free this weekend to ride. We could have hooked-up.

Ride safe...

landman · 08-10-2012, 01:31 PM

that pretty much sucks,hope it improves soon.

blowndodge · 08-10-2012, 02:34 PM

Mark is right! See what happens when you start dogging the hot spots in the southwest Tim???? Mark, Jim, Stan, Scott and I got together and did our rain dance on the north east section.... Let us know when you've had enough!?

**markclark57** · 08-10-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Mark is right! See what happens when you start dogging the hot spots in the southwest Tim???? Mark, Jim, Stan, Scott and I got together and did our rain dance on the north east section.... Let us know when you've had enough!?

They will dry out just in time to freeze again.

**markclark57** · 08-10-2012, 03:50 PM

Phoenix Highs are expected to be 114° + for the next few days. I've been out riding almost every day just for the fun of it. So far the only "Problem" I have riding in Phoenix is from getting bugs in my teeth when I think about riding up North.

**schoeney** · 08-10-2012, 08:44 PM

Tc,..... Welcome to my world

fish · 08-10-2012, 09:17 PM

Waiting for todays report

**jmorrow** · 08-10-2012, 09:39 PM

Ride south down into Arkansas, it hasn't rained here in three month. Maybe the rain will follow you.

**Idaho** · 08-10-2012, 09:44 PM

TC, better to be pissed off than pissed on.

As Jim says, head south.

08-09-2012, 09:53 PM	#1
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Drowned rat trip This is beginning to piss me off. Left home for a trip through New York state, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and back through Ohio,Penn and into NY. So far we ran into rain and lightning leaving NY so got a motel for the rest of the day. Ran into a downpour entering Ohio which we rode through as it was not lightning. Just before entering Michigan it started raining and lightning again so we are in a motel for the night. Geez Louise, this is ridiculous. Lookin at the radar for Michigan we may just head south and wing it. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2012, 10:03 PM	#2
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	frickin weather its enough to piss off the pope on palm Sunday. How are Cindy's front brakes doing? Due to the rain not ending until Saturday morning we are not leaving until Saturday afternoon. Elaine has off on Monday instead of Friday. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-09-2012, 10:11 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	There is water on her brakes 90 % of the time so that keeps them cool __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-09-2012, 11:45 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I'll trade you our weather for yours. Sorry your trip is keeping you soaked, Tim. __________________ 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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08-10-2012, 12:00 AM	#5
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Hey Tim, Is that the "awesome" summer riding weather you were telling us about. No thanks. At least @ 115° I get to choose when I want to be wet or dry. Yes it is a bit uncomfortable for the moment here, but I'm so looking forward to 60's and 70's all winter long while you Northern guys have your horses stalled for the season. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by markclark57; 08-10-2012 at 12:05 AM.
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08-10-2012, 04:29 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Sorry to hear of the weather problem Tim. You can never figure the weather. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-10-2012, 07:36 AM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Looks like Michigan is going to be socked-in with rain for the most part. Looks like the weather-system is pivoting from Michigan. What sent you out this way? Just trying to hit some of these states? Too bad you aren't making it to where I live in Illinois... I am off and free this weekend to ride. We could have hooked-up. Ride safe... __________________ "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 Last edited by glwilson; 08-10-2012 at 07:39 AM.
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08-10-2012, 01:31 PM	#8
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	that pretty much sucks,hope it improves soon. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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08-10-2012, 02:34 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Mark is right! See what happens when you start dogging the hot spots in the southwest Tim???? Mark, Jim, Stan, Scott and I got together and did our rain dance on the north east section.... Let us know when you've had enough!? __________________ 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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08-10-2012, 03:50 PM	#11
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Phoenix Highs are expected to be 114° + for the next few days. I've been out riding almost every day just for the fun of it. So far the only "Problem" I have riding in Phoenix is from getting bugs in my teeth when I think about riding up North. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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08-10-2012, 08:44 PM	#12
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Tc,..... Welcome to my world __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-10-2012, 09:17 PM	#13
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Waiting for todays report __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-10-2012, 09:39 PM	#14
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	Ride south down into Arkansas, it hasn't rained here in three month. Maybe the rain will follow you. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146 Last edited by jmorrow; 08-10-2012 at 09:44 PM.
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08-10-2012, 09:44 PM	#15
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	TC, better to be pissed off than pissed on. As Jim says, head south. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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