These are the roads he rode, the people he rode with, and the things he thought were worth stopping to photograph. Not one mile wasted.
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Oct 1st and a meet up for a three day trip up to the rim and then
A three-day trip up to the rim and a New Mexico loop. A good plan.
As this trip is drawing to a close, I was blessed to have a short...
A short visit with my oldest sister as the trip draws to a close. Always a good time.
Today is their first day of school but I've already forgotten wha
Their first day of school. I've already forgotten what day it is. The road does that to you.
I'm starting a new trip to the NorthWest on Sunday the 17th of Au
Starting a new trip to the Northwest. My first blog entry from my new MacBook Air. Fancy.
June 3rd and starting this trip out with three good friends at De...
Starting a trip with three good friends at a Denny's in Blythe. A fine way to begin.
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Sherm and I decided to take a little trip to visit theWupatki
Sherm and I off to Wupatki National Monument. Any excuse for a ride.
This chicken decided to lay an egg in one of my sister herbs.
A chicken laid an egg in my sister's herbs. Fresh ingredients, I suppose.
Both groups had way too much energy
Both groups had way too much energy.
On Thursday Morning Doug and I stopped for one last breakfast
One last breakfast with Doug. He had eggs benedict. I had coffee. The road awaits.
A memorial to 5 Coast Guardsmen that made the ultimate sacrifi
A memorial to some Coast Guardsmen. A quiet reminder that the sea doesn't mess around.
I took a couple of pictures this morning before I realized tha
Left the SD card in the laptop. An unscheduled stop at Fred Myers. The road provides.
Doug and I are meeting up in St Helens. I'm a couple of hundre
Meeting up with Doug in St. Helens. A telephoto lens makes it look like we're not avoiding each other.
About to cross the Columbia River from Washington into Oregon
Crossing the Columbia from Washington to Oregon. The bridge doesn't care, but I do.
Logan wanted to ride the motorcycle with grandpa straight to t
Grandpa, a motorcycle, and an arcade. A fair trade of $20 for 20 cents in prizes. Worth it.
It's the 4th of July and the young and the old (me) are gather
Fourth of July fireworks. The young, the old, and me. We all like things that go boom.
I would have never guessed!
I would have never guessed. The road is full of surprises. Most of them are.
She has carried me to many places and never a breakdown or eve
She has carried me to many places and never a breakdown. A good bike.
Sherm decided to eat lite this morning! :)
Sherm decided to eat lite this morning. His definition of 'lite' is different than mine.
June 23rd of 2024 and I'm heading out to another VROC rally. T
Heading out to another VROC rally. Met Sherm for lunch at the El Rancho Hotel. An interesting place.
Quick stop in Kingman for tacos as I start my first trip of th
A quick stop in Kingman for tacos to start the first trip of the year. A good tradition.
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Mike And I Headed Out Today For Rockies
Mike and I headed out for Rockies Gold. Decided to visit Kolob Canyon on the way.
July 8Th And Im Leaving My Son And His
Leaving my son's place. Saw a tree full of beehives. Nature is weird.
I Had Couple Of Days To Kill Before
Had a couple days to kill, so I visited where my grandpa used to live. The old Hockinson store is mostly unchanged.
I Thought Id Better Get Picture Of
Thought I'd better get a picture of my gracious hosts before I head out. Thanks for everything.
I Decided To Take Hwy 142 West From
Took Hwy 142 west from Goldendale and passed this place. I think it was a museum.
6 9 20 New Chapter For Blog Begins Today
A new chapter for the blog. An unexpected stop in Missoula to see friends. The best kind of detour.
I Stopped Early For Breakfast
Stopped early for breakfast. They were busy, but the food wasn't too good. You win some, you lose some.
The Last Day Of Front Porch Sitting At
The last day of front porch sitting at the rally. A bittersweet tradition.
Im Going To Post Events Of May 30Th
Someone got their wine glass out early. Or maybe it's something else.
Sherm Would Have Liked This Room See
Sherm would have liked this room. See that sign? He would have appreciated it.
This Morning When We Were Ready To
God parted the clouds for me today. Not one drop of rain. I'll take it.
May 26Th One Of My Several Times Of
One of my several times riding past this landmark. It's worth seeing more than once.
May 23 And Leaving On My Summer Ride
May 23rd, leaving on my summer ride. The road is calling.
I Had To Go Out To My Bike To Retrieve
Had to go out to my bike and found these fellows waiting for the 6:30 bus. An early start for everyone.
A Little Police Action At Exchange Club
A little police action at the Exchange Club Motel this morning. Never a dull moment.
On My Way To Death Valley I Stopped To
On my way to Death Valley, stopped to check the stream flow in Burro Creek. And take a picture.
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Doug and I have appointed ourselves as the North West contention
Doug and I have appointed ourselves the North West contention of the Power Riders. Someone has to do it.
Swimming with the grandkids I took it on myself to suck up the bu...
Swimming with the grandkids. I took it upon myself to suck up the bugs in the pool with a water squirter.
My cousin Paul and his wife Kathy
My cousin Paul and his wife Kathy. Wasn't expecting to see them. So glad they don't live up to my expectations.
Sarah complemented Jeannie and I a room so we could arrive in Bel...
Sarah got us a room in Bellingham. This is the view. Not bad at all.
Last night we ate at the food trucks in Woodvillage
Ate at the food trucks in Woodvillage. My tummy was acting up, so I just had a Squirt.
What does JJJ mean, jump jump jump? The Washougal River is a majo...
What does JJJ mean? Jump, jump, jump? I didn't try it.
This morning I had no plans other than finding some nice local ro...
No plans this morning other than finding some nice local roads to ride. The best kind of plan.
The NW contingent of the Power Riders met up in Castle Rock for a...
The NW contingent of the Power Riders met up for a ride into the Mt. St. Helen's blast zone.
Yesterday I was riding through the SE section of Portland and sna...
Rode through Portland and snapped a pic of Mt. Hood. Not the same as seeing it from the forest.
I left Ontario, OR this morning and rode HWY 26 to Prineville, OR
Left Ontario, OR and rode HWY 26 to Prineville. A good road.
As I left my motel in Pocatello this morning I wasn't expecting t...
A new road for me. Looked a lot like western Oklahoma, but with less wind. I'm not complaining.
A whole mountain of leverite rocks
A mountain of leverite rocks. My uncle Russell told me what that means: 'leave 'er right where you found it.'
I had a good nights sleep and woke up this morning excited about ...
A good night's sleep. Woke up excited about what the day would hold. A good feeling.
Finally I'm on the road again! Hey Rocky, do you see the Rock m
Finally on the road again. Hey Rocky, see the rock men climbing the rock mountain?
I left Beatty this morning at 6:30 am with plans to visit another...
That old guy on the left is me. With Skyler, Michelle, and Larry. Good people.
Rocky decided to ride home today
Rocky rode home today. Didn't want to ride sick. A smart man.
Saturday park ride lining up
The Saturday park ride, lining up. A familiar and welcome sight.
A few of us have arrived at the Glorious Motel 6 in Beatty and Ro...
Arrived at the Motel 6 in Beatty. Rocky already has the Party Wagon open for business. A good start.
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I was looking for an awesome sunset this evening but this was all...
Was looking for an awesome sunset. This was all I got. Can't win them all.
Some of you have asked what I've been up to lately so I better up
People asked what I've been up to. Picking blackberries with Jeannie until it gets too warm. A good life.
Today is July 10th and Hailey and I have started our trek back ho
July 10th. Hailey and I are starting our trek back home. The road goes on.
First official evening of the Rally It's always so much fun catch...
The first official evening of the rally. Catching up with old friends. The best part.
Today is just to get from point A to point B. We have been having
Just getting from point A to point B. A lot of rain on this trip. You get used to it.
Today is going to be the longest day of our trip, and hopefully o
Today is the longest day of our trip. First stop, a picture in Red Lodge, MT.
We had planned a stop in Missoula to install a garage floor for m...
A planned stop in Missoula to install a garage floor. Sometimes the ride has a purpose.
On my way to Ephrata I got to visit my Granddaughter Patience and...
On my way to Ephrata, I got to visit my Granddaughter Patience and her daughter Shannon. A good stop.
Penny and I were sitting on the patio looking up at these cherrie...
My sister thought the cherries were orange berries. I took a picture. I'm still not sure either.
Nothing like the pillars of light in a Ponderosa forest to start ...
The pillars of light in a Ponderosa forest. A good way to start the day.
Set out my morning pills, I think my sis is trying to get me addi
My sister set out my morning pills. I think she's trying to get me addicted.
I started out on my trip this morning at 0 dark thirty in order t
Started at 0-dark-thirty to beat the heat. It worked. 94 degrees felt comfortable without the sun.
When I was a kid, Jack Webb (I think) would open Dragnet with the
WAZE sent me on a wild goose chase. Ended up with a good picture. I'll call it even.
As we rode into the park today, the military was testing some new
The military was testing new top-secret flying saucers. They hide them in little clouds now.
It's Friday and the only reason I know is........................
It's Friday. The only reason I know is because my phone told me.
Usually when we make our usual Presidents Day ride to Death Valle...
This year, I was asked to lead the first day's ride in Death Valley. They must have been desperate.
I'm just crossing into Calif on my first blogged trip of this yea
Crossing into California on my first blogged trip of the year. It begins.
2020 (12)
Helmets and Hash Browns for breakfast Not planned, but we crossed...
Helmets and Hash Browns for breakfast. A classic combination. And an unplanned border crossing.
On our way to Hatch, NM we stopped to look at these old buildings...
Stopped to look at old buildings in Luna. Snapped this pic of Sherm. Didn't even notice the truck.
Sherm and I are taking a little four day RTE (ride to eat)
A four-day ride to eat. Heading to Hatch, NM for some chili rellenos. A worthy goal.
A couple of Honda's at the Hon Dah Some mild Wild Life Enjoying t...
A couple of Hondas at the Hon-Dah. And some mild wildlife. A good day on the road.
I'm riding to meet Sherm for a little three day ride to escape th...
Riding to meet Sherm to escape the heat. Whipple Lake in Prescott, AZ. Nature's designs on the rocks.
I've started working my way back home and decided to ride a coupl
Working my way back home. Decided to ride a couple of new roads. Hwy 96 along the Klamath River.
Kind of pretty
Kind of pretty. In the men's room window at the Wildrose in Lincoln City, OR. Art is where you find it.
After surfing around for someplace to visit today, I settled on f
Decided to find a place called Panther Creek Falls. A good enough reason for a ride.
I invited my Stepdaughters for lunch yesterday but forgot to take...
Invited my stepdaughters for lunch. Forgot to take a picture at the restaurant. Here they are, shooting the breeze.
Yea! Finally getting to visit Patience and little Shannon again
Finally getting to visit Patience and little Shannon again. A good day.
I decided to super slab it today on my way to Portland
Decided to super-slab it to Portland. But a detour through a historic town seemed like a good idea.
My sister had to replace her chickens because they quit laying
My sister replaced her chickens because they quit laying. These new ones have 8 weeks to get their act together.
2019 (58)
Riding home from ES I stopped for a little self spoiling and a ni...
Riding home from Eureka Springs. Stopped for a little self-spoiling with a nice rib eye.
It's always exciting on the first day of the rally
First day of the rally is exciting. Last day is a little sad. Enjoying our last ride of the week.
Sherm and his midnight motorcycle supply business
Sherm and his midnight motorcycle supply business. The man is always prepared.
I rode the historic loop through Eureka Springs this morning just...
Rode the historic loop through Eureka Springs. A look at the old architecture.
Not all who wander are lost, but some want to be sure! Eric remin...
Not all who wander are lost, but a GPS helps. Eric is making sure.
Joe is documenting his blowout/shread/meltdown
Joe, documenting his tire meltdown. He's still convinced he can just plug it. An optimist.
First time I've ever been the first one to a rally.
First time I've ever been the first one to a rally. There's a first for everything.
The rally doesn't start until tomorrow but lots of people arrivin...
The rally doesn't start until tomorrow, but people are already showing up. Eager beavers.
How can you have that nice shop and these cool cars and not do so...
A nice shop and cool cars. Seems like a waste to not do something with them.
Started out this morning with a little fog and a lot of sun glare
Started out with a little fog and a lot of sun glare. A typical morning on the road.
I had to do a second take when I saw the size of this fly
Had to do a second take on the size of this fly. I ran. I'm not ashamed.
I put new tires on my bike before I left on this trip thinking th...
Chip seal wears out tires fast. Met up with Bob from the forum. He had the tire I needed. Good people.
Riding through Waynesboro this morning, this caught my eye
This place in Waynesboro caught my eye. The best soft serve I've ever eaten. A good find.
I can't believe I waved at this guy as I rode by! Lot's of Amish ...
I can't believe I waved at this guy. In my defense, he looked real from a distance.
I only have 700 miles to make in the next ten days so I am taking...
Only 700 miles to go in the next ten days. Taking back roads all the way to Eureka Springs.
I spent the night in Portsmouth, OH and took these pictures on my...
Spent the night in Portsmouth, Ohio. Took these pictures on my way out of town.
I left Butch and Teresa's this morning after enjoying a great rid...
Left Butch and Teresa's this morning after a great ride, nice visit, and awesome meals. Thanks again.
Butch met me at the Days Inn and we headed out for the days ride
Butch met me at the Days Inn and we headed out for the day's ride.
I broke bread today with my friend Donnie
Broke bread with my friend Donnie today. He's working his way back from a tough stroke. His goal is to ride again.
My last evening with Mark and Wanda we did a little knife throwin...
Last evening with Mark and Wanda. Did a little knife throwing. I got one to stick. Eventually.
We had some very good southern cooking at this rally
Good southern cooking at this rally. The main course was venison. Delicious.
We been getting some pretty good evening showers This house is ow...
Getting some good evening showers. This house is owned by a dog. I don't ask questions.
Yesterday we tried to visit this museum, but it was closed so we ...
Tried to visit this museum yesterday, but it was closed. Came back today. I'm persistent.
I just arrived at Mark and Wanda's I might not be losing any weig...
Just arrived at Mark and Wanda's. I might not be losing any weight on this trip.
Steve's Brother Shaun is a fireman with the City of Danville, IL
Steve's brother Shaun is a fireman with the City of Danville, IL. A good man.
It's looking ominous, I should have geared up
It's looking ominous. I should have geared up. A classic mistake.
My friend Larry called me out of the blue to ask me a question ab...
My friend Larry called me out of the blue. Haven't seen him since Daytona Bike week in '05. Small world.
These guys are cool to look at when you aren't used to seeing the
They're cool to look at, but they hold up traffic and make the road slippery. A mixed bag.
I rarely have a bad day when I'm out on my bike, but today is one...
Put in the wrong state in the GPS. 566 miles later, I'm in the wrong place. Time to make some lemonade.
I've always been told that I need to visit the Corn Palace
I've always been told that I need to visit the Corn Palace. I won't be the one to tell you that.
Yep, lucky 13 Just before I saw these guys I was saying to myself...
Yep, lucky 13. Just before I saw these guys, I was thinking about how lucky I am.
I decided to ride Hwy 14A the Big Horn Mt
Decided to ride Hwy 14A, the Big Horn Mountain road in Wyoming. A good choice.
Not being the sharpest guy on the block when it comes to laying o...
I'm not the sharpest guy on the block with a GPS. I just program in a city on the road I want to take.
Jacob trying out the Bluetooth Almost bonding with this little gu...
Jacob trying out the Bluetooth. A bonding moment with a little guy.
Staying at Brian and Lady's house it is very nice to wake up to t...
Staying at Brian and Lady's house. It's very nice to wake up to this beautiful view.
Hello down there! So many stairs
Hello down there! That's a lot of stairs. I think I'll pass.
Trying out his new crib It didn't take long to convert it to a tr...
Trying out the new crib. It converts to a trampoline in seconds. Kids are efficient.
Saying goodbye to my son and his wife this morning I saw this guy...
Saying goodbye to my son and his wife this morning. Always tough to leave.
Took a quick detour into Merry Old England to visit Stonehenge Ha...
A quick detour to Stonehenge. Looked smaller than I expected.
I got in one last visit with Patience and Shannon
Got in one last visit with Patience and Shannon. It would have been my turn next time!
My son Eldo and I took a little ride along the beach this morning
Took a little ride along the beach with my son, Eldo. These guys were off on a fishing trip.
A nice view of the Columbia River on my way to visit Patience and...
A nice view of the Columbia River on my way to visit Patience and my new great-granddaughter.
Today, 7-28-2019 I'm riding with some friends I haven't ridden wi...
Riding with some friends I haven't seen since 2004. Good to be back on the road with them.
I woke up to a little rain here in Portland, OR so while it was d...
Woke up to rain, so I worked on my stepdaughter's car. Then visited my uncle, who's now on the neuropathy drill team.
29 Years! That's how long it has been since I've seen Gary
29 years since I've seen Gary. We were golfing buddies. It was nice to visit for a while.
I've been wondering when this old riding buddy would show up Wow,...
Been wondering when this old riding buddy would show up. There he is.
When I was a little boy of about six our family was moving to Cal
My father told me California was the golden state because of the grass, not the gold. Must be true.
I'm off on my big summer trip and this is my first fill up at the...
First fill-up of the big summer trip. Last cheap gas in Arizona before California prices hit.
This is the day that we came here for
This is the day we came here for. The weather is looking much better.
We were very thankful to arrive at this Day's Inn after a very we...
Thankful to arrive at the Day's Inn after a very wet day of riding. Little did we know what tomorrow would bring.
Sherm and I had planned a trip to ride the Moki Dugway in Utah a ...
Planned a trip to the Moki Dugway for the great May weather. Yeah, right.
Thursday, April 4, 2019 We were going to visit the Tumacacori Mis...
We were going to visit the Tumacacori Mission, but Sherm wanted to wait and take his wife. A good man.
Sherm and I planned a little ride up to the Moki Dugway in Utah.
Sherm and I planned a little ride up to the Moki Dugway in Utah. A good destination.
Left my room to go for dinner, look what I found
Left my room to go for dinner and look what I found. A pleasant surprise.
Looks like Tesla forgot to charge his own battery
Looks like Tesla forgot to charge his own battery. Happens to the best of us.
Wheels trike, ready for today's ride
Wheels' trike, ready for today's ride. A fine-looking machine.
My first motorcycle trip for 2019 will again be our annual ride t
My first motorcycle trip for 2019 will be our annual ride to Death Valley.
We took off on and adventure today January 10, 2019 with the high...
Met my friend's friend, Ian. He's a better dirt rider than me, but could use a pointer on kickstand placement.
2018 (40)
Sherm and I have decided to take a few smaller trips and try to c...
Our first stop on a three-day ride was the Desert Tower. How have I never noticed this before?
I've been riding past Mt Graham for many years and just recently ...
Discovered the road up Mt. Graham after riding past it for years. The surface is a little loose.
Scott, one of the true masters of BBQ He's been fixing the Friday...
Scott, one of the true masters of BBQ. He's been fixing the Friday night meal for years.
Fun road to ride in Arkansas My buddy Gord and I had a spirited r...
A fun road to ride in Arkansas. My buddy Gord and I had a spirited ride.
Skid is officially old now
Skid is officially old now. Sadly, still four years younger than me.
Sunday, September 9, 2018 Turned 15K in Glens Ferry Idaho Had to ...
Turned 15k miles in Glens Ferry, Idaho. Had to stop for the picture.
Turned 15K in Glens Ferry Idaho Had to take the pick while I was ...
Turned 15,000 miles in Glens Ferry, Idaho. Another milestone.
Ron has his favorite Harley Coffee Cup
Ron has his favorite Harley Coffee Cup. A man of taste.
I stopped for breakfast here on Hwy 6 after leaving my sons house
Stopped for breakfast on Hwy 6 after leaving my son's house. The food was very good.
I thought we were going to a concert It was breakfast instead I l...
I thought we were going to a concert. It was breakfast instead. I wasn't disappointed.
My cousin Paul and his granddaughter Ellie Kathy Ellie and I Elli...
My cousin Paul and his granddaughter Ellie. A good family.
I stopped for a visit with my cousin Larry
Visited my cousin Larry. Last time we saw each other, we were kids. Time flies.
I stayed at this motel Sunday evening after visiting part of the ...
Stayed at a motel after visiting the Redwoods. A bed is a bed.
Last night I stayed with Joy and Tony D in their recently remodel...
Stayed with Joy and Tony D. A recently remodeled home. Nice.
My new friend Donnie met up with me this morning for breakfast an...
Met up with my new friend Donnie for breakfast and a ride. Good people, good roads.
After a great first day of riding I spent the night at the Hotel ...
Spent the night at the Hotel Shariton. My sister made me breakfast. A good start to the day.
In July I built this porch for one of my customers that bought th...
Built a porch for a customer. Discovered some new roads. A win-win.
So far I have been plagued with beautiful blue skies on this tri...
Plagued with beautiful blue skies. It's a tough life. The California fires will change that soon enough.
This sign in Alaska made me smile
This sign in Alaska made me smile. It's the little things.
These three pictures were taken with others cameras
Pictures from other people's cameras. Sometimes they get the good shots.
The day of the wedding they gave us special parking! My sister Sh...
Special parking at the wedding. A nice perk.
My daughters kitty Annie rules the roost! We went to the Anchorag...
Annie the cat rules the roost. I'm just a visitor.
My daughters i kitty Annie says I'm comfortable! L to R, Me, My s...
My daughter's kitty, Annie. She's comfortable. Good for her.
On our way to collect our bags upon arriving at the Anchorage, AK...
A bush pilot flew through the airport. Not something you see every day.
A few of my pics are out of order but I've gone back and included...
A few pics are out of order. The cross at Groom, TX is hard to miss. Even for me.
I've taken these pics to show one of the forum members the view a...
Some scenery pics from I-40 in NM and AZ. The road has a lot to look at.
On the Blue Ridge Parkway, most of the overlooks look the same
On the Blue Ridge Parkway. Most of the overlooks look the same. But it's a good same.
A nice view of Looking Glass Falls from Thursday's ride
Looking Glass Falls. A nice view. The name fits.
I went to the wheels through time museum
Went to the Wheels Through Time museum. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
Brandon and I went for a fun little ride this morning on some ver...
A fun little ride with Brandon on some twisty roads. He had to work. I didn't.
Cheryl and Donna enjoying the rocking chairs to the pitter patter...
Cheryl and Donna enjoying the rocking chairs. A good way to spend a rainy day.
I usually try to avoid big cities, but riding through Atlanta, GA...
Riding through Atlanta. Stop and go all the way. Not my favorite kind of riding.
I'm feeling much better today, but needed to make up a little dis...
Feeling better, but the humidity is something else. The Talladega pictures on the motel wall were a nice touch.
After riding at high altitude for a couple of days the bike think...
After riding at high altitude, the bike thinks it can go forever. I know better.
This cemetery was right on the Hwy and it caught my eye because o...
A cemetery with unusual tombstones. Caught my eye. Had to stop.
Finally, I'm on the road again! I had a doctor appointment this m...
Finally on the road again. A late start, but the chili rellenos were worth it.
Phone was getting pretty warm in it's foam pocket so I added a li...
The phone was getting warm, so I added some ventilation. We'll see if it helps.
I getting ready to head to Maggie Valley and was waiting for the ...
The aftermarket guys don't have a cup holder I like. So I made my own. Problem solved.
The new seat, so nice, no more tush fatigue!
The new seat is so nice. No more tush fatigue. A game changer.
I'm heading out to get a custom seat built for the New Wing, but ...
Heading out for a custom seat, with a case of shingles. Can't let an inconvenience get in the way.
2017 (43)
Biglefti's Summer Trips 2016
Posted a few late photos from the 2016 summer trips. Better late than never. At least I remembered.
I rode out the Old Julian Hwy on my way home this morning and sto...
Forgot my camera, had to haul ass back to the motel. Got to ride a fun road five times, so it worked out.
Needing to have a good start to this big day I stopped at The Ram...
Started the day with a seafood omelette at The Ramona Cafe. So good.
The next few pictures were taken by Linda, one of my classmates f...
Pictures by my classmate Linda. Glad I didn't spill it on her steep driveway.
Oct 20th and I am riding to Ramona, CA for the final event of my ...
Riding to Ramona for my 50th High School Reunion. Last cheap gas in Ehrenberg before California prices hit.
I decided to take a day off from riding the bike and take the tro...
Took a day off from the bike and rode the trolley to Eureka Springs. A different kind of ride.
Let's start the day low carb While we were fueling the bikes, Tro...
Starting the day low-carb. Let's see how long that lasts.
Mark and I took a little ride today and stopped by one of my favo...
Mark and I took a little ride today and stopped by one of my favorite places.
Sitting outside my motel room it is so peaceful listening to the ...
Peaceful evening listening to trucks roar by. My kind of quiet.
I've been coming to the Eureka Springs, AR rally for a few years ...
Never ridden Push Mountain before. Today was the day. A hundred miles just to get there.
We arrived at the motel in Eureka Springs to four big Kawasaki ba...
Arrived at the motel to find four big Kawasaki banners. I'm buying a bigger camera tomorrow to get them all.
Lot's of yard sales along the rural highways in MO
Lots of yard sales along the rural highways in Missouri. Took this picture for a friend.
River front property that's out of the flood plane
Riverfront property that's out of the flood plain. A smart move.
We rode to Cuba, MO today for BBQ Fun place Good food A newer pla...
Rode to Cuba, MO for BBQ. Fun place, good food. A successful day.
Today we rode the town of Ste
Today we rode to the town of Ste. Genevieve, MO. A historic place.
I only did one thing today and that was visit the Daniel Boone ho...
Only did one thing today: visited the Daniel Boone home in Defiance, MO. A quiet day.
The group planned to ride this bit of twisty road today but we ha...
The group planned to ride this twisty road. We had to regroup. All but two of us, that is.
We rode to St
Rode to St. Louis to see the arch. You have to do it at least once.
This morning I let the GPS choose where we had breakfast
Let the GPS choose where we had breakfast this morning. A leap of faith.
A little history on the red barn that I forgot to post yesterday
A little history on a red barn. Sometimes you learn things on the road. Sometimes you don't.
Each evening Sherm and I do our blogs before we go to sleep
Sherm and I writing our blogs. A photo journal for when the memory gets hazy.
We had Chinese last evening
Had Chinese last night. Filled me up. That's about all you can ask for.
I'm off on another trip with my buddy Sherm
Off on another trip with Sherm. Standing on a corner in Winslow, AZ. You've seen it before, but it's a classic.
We rode through some Amish country yesterday, but we didn't stop
Rode through Amish country. Didn't stop for pictures. Sometimes you just watch the world go by.
We began our ride this morning with a stop at a memorial for the
A moment to remember the friends who've already passed on. A good way to start a ride.
We're meeting this morning at the Unique Cafe for breakfast.
Breakfast at the Unique Cafe. The name was accurate enough.
The 20th Boscobel begins with early arrivals. Stuart, Jacqui, and
Early arrivals at Boscobel. The usual suspects. Good to see them.
It seems only reasonable that one should take a picture of the Mi...
You have to take a picture of the Mississippi. It's the law, I think.
It looks like a capital building, but I didn't see a sign.
Looks like a capital building, but no sign. In my experience, the important places don't need to advertise.
I'll let you figure out which one is Sherm
One of these guys is Sherm. I'm not saying which. A little mystery is good for the soul.
Here in Iowa they have developed a new strain of corn. It's calle
Iowa has compass corn now. Always points north. Can't say I've ever needed a plant to tell me where I'm going.
I left for the Boscobel Rally early so that I could attend a memo
A memorial for a friend. Some rides are more important than others. This was one of them.
I stopped for fuel in Julesburg, CO and this guy was filling up.
Met a guy at a gas station in Julesburg. The road is full of interesting characters. I'm probably one of them.
A few miles north of Las Vegas, NM and I was saying to myself tha...
Looked like antelope country. Turns out, it was. They didn't seem to mind me passing through.
I'm on my way to a good friends Memorial in Lincoln, NE and then ...
On the way to a memorial and a rally. The food looked better than it tasted. It happens.
It's March 12th and I decided to see if I could find the Ghost To
Went looking for a ghost town. Found it. Sometimes the best places are the ones nobody's in.
March 5th, Garry and I went back today to see if we could complet...
The trail beat us last week. We went back for another round. I'm stubborn like that.
Garry chillen on the Tenere' This is from Joe's pics
Garry chillen on the Tenere' This is from Joe's pics.
March 1st, we are going to ride the 4 Peaks trail, and those in t...
Four Peaks trail. The picture proves we were there. The sore muscles prove we rode it.
Monday, February 20, 2017 On my way to meet Garry for our ride to...
On my way to meet Garry for a ride to Horseshoe Reservoir, I saw some hot air balloons. A good omen.
On my way to meet Garry for our ride to Horseshoe Reservoir I saw...
On my way to meet Garry, I saw several hot air balloons. A good start to the day.
Garry and I were riding over to Yuma to see Jim, KT, Pat and Sher...
Riding to Yuma to see the crew. Decided to take Garry across the old steel bridge.
Garry and I took our first trip of the year to the Organ Pipe Cac...
Our first trip of the year to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. A picturesque canyon north of Ajo.
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Garry and I decided to ride the dirt road to the top of Mt
Garry and I decided to ride the dirt road to the top of Mt. Lemon. A good decision.
They won't let him join in any of the cow games
They won't let him join in any of the cow games. Poor guy.
The magnolia trees are starting to bloom The little red school ho...
The magnolia trees are starting to bloom. A welcome sight.
We are gathering for the last ever Aebleskiver Rally It is a memo...
Gathering for the last ever Aebleskiver Rally. A bittersweet moment.
This is my first time ever hauling my bike to a rally on a traile...
First time hauling my bike on a trailer. The hundred-plus degree forecast was a good motivator.
This young lady was new to the line up of dancers this evening
This young lady was new to the line up of dancers this evening. She did a great job.
We were entertained last evening by the Taos Pueblo Native Dancer...
We were entertained by the Taos Pueblo Native Dancers. A good evening.
We stopped to take a look at the Rio Grande Bridge It's a pretty ...
We stopped to take a look at the Rio Grande Bridge. It's a pretty impressive piece of work.
This is the early bird dinner for all of the people that showed u...
The early bird dinner for those who showed up a day early. A good tradition.
Not the most stylish, but has survived for awhile
Not the most stylish, but it has survived for a while. There's something to be said for that.
Sherm and I started this day anticipating an interesting ride
Sherm and I started the day anticipating an interesting ride. We were not disappointed.
Talk about coincidence, first Cranky staying at the same motel we...
First Cranky at the motel, now Nash Patel across the street. Small world.
On May 12th I took a picture from this exact spot and the peaks w...
Took a picture from this exact spot in May, and the peaks were covered in snow. Today, they're bare.
Looks a little overdeveloped
Looks a little overdeveloped. Should have left room for expansion.
In another two miles down the road everything will be desert
In another two miles, everything will be desert. A stark contrast.
This ole timer tried to get me to stay there, but I already have
This ole timer tried to get me to stay, but I already have a room in Monticello.
Approaching Capitol Reef Nat'l Park It is always amazing to see a...
Approaching Capitol Reef National Park. The scenery is always amazing.
I stopped at this cliff to photograph some hieroglyphs
I stopped to photograph some hieroglyphs. Couldn't see them, but a nice guy pointed them out. Still nothing.
Ringo got up early to say good bye
Ringo got up early to say goodbye. Thanks, Joe and Yvette, for the hospitality.
I'm as excited as a five year old today. This will be my third at
Third attempt to climb Pikes Peak. The first two were snowed out. Third time's the charm.
After spending the night at Chief Lamoni's motel in Lamoni Kansas...
The world-famous Toot-Toot Restaurant. Any place with a stuffed old timer has to be good.
This guy has ridden a lot of miles with me
This guy has ridden a lot of miles with me. He needs to keep his hands on the bars.
All of the roads in Vermont are scenic byways
All of the roads in Vermont are scenic byways. They're not wrong.
Last night Fred and I had decided on Maine Lobster When we pulled...
Fred and I decided on Maine Lobster. It was delicious.
I took a peek out the front door this morning
Took a peek out the front door this morning. Another day, another adventure.
We filled up at this Mobil station in Yarmouth, Maine
Filled up at a Mobil station in Yarmouth, Maine. Gas is gas.
Crossing the George Washington Bridge we got a good view of Manha...
Crossing the George Washington Bridge. A good view of Manhattan.
Fred directed me to the Bates Motel, Also known as the Embassy In...
Fred directed me to the Bates Motel. Also known as the Embassy Inn. I was relieved.
Final breakfast before we head our individual directions
Final breakfast before we head our separate ways. Until the next rally.
It seems to rain a lot in the south Still a little damp, but look...
It seems to rain a lot in the south. Still a little damp, but the sun is trying.
I made a new friend this morning.........sadly he passed away a s
Made a new friend this morning. Sadly, he passed away a short time after we met.
After a day of riding, there's a little party going on.
After a day of riding, there's a little party going on. A good way to end the day.
I guess they aren't big on education here in TN
This whole college was only about 30 by 30 feet. I guess they aren't big on education in Tennessee.
Today was a down day as it was raining when I got up this morning
A down day due to rain. We went for a ride in the car instead. A beautiful little river near Chimney Rock.
This is the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River between Arkans
The I-40 bridge over the Mississippi, between Arkansas and Tennessee. A big river.
I started the day excited to see some new things....
Started the day excited to see some new things. The road did not disappoint.
This trip seems like it is long over due
This trip seems like it is long over due. However, I am very thankful to be able to finally get this one done. I have two goals to accomplish with this ride. On
We stopped for fuel in Boulder, AZ and this young lady asked me i...
Hey Sherm, this time I got the girl. Good thing you weren't there!
Each year our Sunday ride takes us over Lida pass to the base of ...
Our annual Sunday ride over Lida Pass. The summit is always a good photo op.
I'm off to my first ride of the year and staying at the Motel 6 i
Off to my first ride of the year, staying at the Motel 6 in Beatty. If you start at the bottom, it can only get better.
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We started home from ES yesterday morning and stopped here in Dav...
Started home from Eureka Springs. Breakfast in Davenport, OK. Nice place, good food.
Mitch built himself a new BBQ and is now burning off all of the r...
Mitch built a new BBQ. Burning off the residue. A man who knows what he's doing.
Ryan and Shannon heading back to Hawaii Mitch led us on a great r...
Ryan and Shannon heading back to Hawaii. Another great ride with Mitch.
The wi-fi here at the motel 62 is rather undependable, especially
The wi-fi at Motel 62 is undependable. So these pictures are from yesterday. You get what you pay for.
We rode to the War Eagle Grist Mill this morning
The War Eagle Grist Mill. They keep the field nice for special occasions. Today was not a special occasion.
I stopped for breakfast at this little cafe in McLean, TX this mo...
Stopped for breakfast in McLean, TX. This is the only picture I took today. On to Eureka Springs.
Well, it was Gatlinburg in mid-July And I just hit town and my th...
Gatlinburg in mid-July. Hot, thirsty, and looking for a brew. A classic story.
For those of you that think Arizona is all desert, I rode through...
For those who think Arizona is all desert, here's a hundred miles of proof to the contrary.
Getting close to the end my my trip and stopped by my sisters for...
Getting close to the end of the trip. Stopped at my sister's for a couple of days.
A nice view of Mt
A nice view of Mt. Shasta coming into Weed, CA. You can't miss it.
The Crooked River Bridge on Hwy 97 in Terrebonne, OR It's a long ...
The Crooked River Bridge in Terrebonne, OR. It's a long way down.
Riding past this wheat field I resist the urge to pick one of the...
Rode past a wheat field. Resisted the urge to chew on some kernels. The memories are still there.
While in Kelso, WA, we all got to enjoy a nice Mexican dinner
A nice Mexican dinner in Kelso, WA. Good food, good company.
Eldo's mother made him this nice quilt from his lettermans jacket...
Eldo's mother made him a quilt from his letterman's jacket. A nice piece of work.
Near the port of Olympia this kids were having a good time
Kids having a good time near the port of Olympia. Good for them.
I also got to visit my cousin Don. I also forgot to take a pictur
Visited my cousin Don. He grilled steaks. I'm not one to complain about a good meal.
For the rest of this trip I will be visiting friends and family
Visiting friends and family for the rest of the trip. A different kind of adventure.
I know at least two people that will like this sign. Probably a l
I know a few people who will like this sign. I'm one of them.
My route for 6-26
Rode 767 miles. All the motels were full. Found the last room in Burlington, WA. Darn soccer tournaments.
Riding the Cassiar Hwy in BC heading towards home
Riding the Cassiar Hwy. A small lake around every curve. A nice rhythm to the road.
There wasn't a lot of exciting scenery today so I only posted a c...
Not a lot of exciting scenery today. I'll be visiting friends and family. Less pictures, more talking.
This is our route for 6-24-15
Our route for June 24th. Tim and I are heading in different directions. The road calls us differently.
We crossed back into Canada this morning and as you can see the s...
Crossed back into Canada. Still hazy from the fires. Can't escape it.
Either they bloom from the bottom up, or die from the top down
They either bloom from the bottom up, or die from the top down. Either way, they're pretty.
Our route for 6-23-15
Haze from the fires compromised the pictures. And my allergies. Oh well.
This is our route for 6-22-15
Our route for June 22nd. Haze from the fires is a problem. At least we saw it clearly on the way in.
We stopped by here to view the salmon run, but they weren't
Stopped to see the salmon run. The salmon were not running. Maybe next time.
I'm not sure how he did it, but Tim was able to give me a wi-fi s...
Tim got me a wi-fi signal from his phone. The man is a magician.
No Wi-Fi for one day and my pictures decide to load randomly
No wi-fi for a day and the pictures load randomly. Of course.
On our way to Chitina, AK we stopped by Liberty Falls
Stopped by Liberty Falls on the way to Chitina. Tim took the picture. It's a good one.
This should be the last picture of the day but it showed up here
This picture is out of order. The pipeline crossing the Tenana River. A long way from Valdez.
We rode this in two days stopping in Coldfoot after day one
We rode this in two days, stopping in Coldfoot. A good place to stop.
While Alaska is billed as the last frontier, when you visit any o...
Alaska is billed as the last frontier. The gift shops tell a different story.
Our route today
Our route today. 84 more miles to the haul road. No wi-fi in Coldfoot. A true adventure.
Sign in the lobby of our hotel
A sign in the lobby of our hotel. Good advice.
We knew there wasn't going to be a lot to see between Healy, AK a...
Not much to see, so I took a picture of a bridge. You do what you have to.
Our ride today from Tammy's to Denali
The ride from Tammy's to Denali. A good stretch of road.
Tims big game shot of the day
Tim's big game shot of the day. He got a good one.
I took this picture at midnight last night looking over Lost Lake
A picture at midnight. The sun is still shining on the mountain. Alaska is a strange place.
Our route to Denali National Park and back
Our route to Denali National Park and back. A long day, but worth it.
Today we are riding through the national park
Riding through the national park today. Just another day at the office.
A peaceful visit with father and daughter
A peaceful visit with a father and daughter. A nice moment.
Sarah is enjoying the view across Cook inlet this cool morning
Sarah enjoying the view across Cook Inlet. A cool morning, a good view.
We were tired after the ride yesterday so made it easy with a gre...
Tired after yesterday's ride. Pizza for dinner. Easy and effective.
Our route for 6-11
Our route for June 11th. Another day, another ride.
I'm borrowing these pictures taken by Tim.
Borrowing these pictures from Tim. He has a good eye.
Mt. Redoubt, an active volcano that was acting up just a couple o
Mt. Redoubt, an active volcano. It was acting up a couple years ago. Seemed fine when I rode past. Probably fine.
Annie my daughters kitty thinks she can hitch a ride
My daughter's cat, Annie, thinks she can hitch a ride. Not today, cat.
Route for 6-10's ride
The route for the June 10th ride. A map is a promise of a good day.
A day off from riding except for picking up some supplies and par...
A day off from riding. Mostly. Still had to pick up supplies. The work never ends.
Sarah took us out to dinner last night to a very nice restaurant
Sarah took us out to a very nice restaurant. I didn't complain.
This was our route for 6-8
Our route for June 8th. We rode it down, and then we rode it back. Simple.
Tim took these next four pics
Tim took this picture. He managed to capture me, the road, a hillside, a train, traffic, and the Turnagain Arm. Talented.
Tim and I are riding to Whittier, AK today
Riding to Whittier today. A nice look across Turnagain Arm. Not a bad office view.
We are taking a day off from riding today It's been seven years s...
A day off from riding. It's been seven years since I've seen my oldest daughter. Time to catch up.
I took this picture last night at 11:22 PM I seem to be staying u...
A picture at 11:22 PM. The sun is still up. Hard to get used to.
I'm pretty excited today as I get to see my daughter Sarah and he...
Seeing my daughter Sarah for the first time in 7 years. A good day for a beautiful ride.
Stopping for breakfast in Dawson and all of the parking on the st...
The only parking in Dawson was these two spots. A sign from the universe, maybe.
Today we rode from Dawson, YT to Tok, AK
A few notes on the Alaskan Highway. 99% paved, good condition. Wind is a factor. Gas is available if you plan ahead.
We rode from Whitehorse, YT to Dawson City, YT today
Rode from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Another day, another few hundred miles.
In Whitehorse YT, this is the worlds largest weather vane.
The world's largest weather vane in Whitehorse, YT. It's big.
Tim took this little video after the first Yukon sign
Tim took a little video. Then he followed me through a ditch. A good sport.
Today, we rode from Toad River to Whitehorse, YT
A hawk hit my mirror. A big surprise. The hawk did not survive. The mirror did not either.
We stayed at the Toad River Lodge last night
Stayed at the Toad River Lodge. Went on a beaver hunt. Didn't find any beavers.
This is mile 0 It is the official start of the Alaskan Highway If...
Mile 0. The official start of the Alaskan Highway. It begins.
This was our route for 6-2
Our route for June 2nd. Prairie land, then it gets interesting. Hope the rain is 'little' tomorrow.
All of the rivers we have past are running right up to the tops o...
The rivers are all running high. A lot of water up here.
This is the route we took on 5-31-15
A long but great day. A good tip: cross into Canada before spending the night. Avoids delays.
This was our route for today 6-1-15
A pretty, but not spectacular, day. Cold and foggy. You have those on a road trip.
We crossed into Canada at 8:30AM
Tim got singled out for a thorough inspection at the border. It took him two hours to put his stuff back.
We had a lot of rain today so I didn't stop for too many pictures
A lot of rain today. Didn't stop for many pictures. Sometimes you just keep riding.
Hey Hailey, look where I am! I wonder why they call them the Sawt...
Hey Hailey, look where I am! The Sawtooth mountains. They live up to the name.
I borrowed this and the next pic from Tim's camera. That's my bik
Borrowed this pic from Tim's camera. My bike, all loaded up. A good sight.
Slow day today
A slow day through the desert. Then the Ruby Range appeared. The road always provides.
I had read some literature in my room about Cathedral Gorge being...
Cathedral Gorge is a fee state park. I'm too cheap to pay for a few minutes. On to the next thing.
I'm finally off on my Alaskan adventure
Finally off on my Alaskan adventure. Testing the new Sena headset. Hope it works.
Alaska Bound
Prepping the bike for Alaska. Made it just in time. Now, I wait.
Got my cold weather gear on and I'm ready to push offl :)
Got my cold weather gear on. Ready to push off. Let's do this.
I had two things on my bucket list for this trip
Rode the musical highway four times. Sometimes sharing something makes it even more fun.
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We rode down to a little place the Big Guy told us about
The Big Guy told us about this place. They do car club photo shoots. Today, Cheryl did a bike shoot.
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The Sunday House Motel provides a nice breakfast each day.
The Sunday House Motel provides a nice breakfast. Can't complain about that.
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Two sisters working on the same bike.
Two sisters working on the same bike. A good team.
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This beautiful courthouse was in Mason, TX
A beautiful courthouse in Mason, TX. The first one I've seen without a cannon guarding it.
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I started out thinking I was going to get some great detail shots...
Thought I was going to get some great shots of this dam. This was the only one.
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I was wakened at 3:30 this morning by a clap of thunder
Woke up to a clap of thunder at 3:30 AM. Fortunately, I had a lazy day planned anyway.
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I have an easy day planned
Planned an easy day. Looks like rain ahead. The road has other ideas.
Beautiful park roads today
Beautiful park roads today. Sometimes that's all you need.
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Today I am riding to the parts we missed last year. It is still q
Riding to the parts we missed last year. It's still dark. The camera seems to know something I don't.
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Yeah, in another 30 minutes, no more traffic! I rode 610 this day
An army guy made me delete my pictures. Oh well. On to Van Horn, TX.
This is the route I rode today
The route I rode today. Thanks to Skid for the suggestion.
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A little late, but a few pics from my Christmas visit to my sisters
A few late pics from my Christmas visit to my sisters. Better late than never.
2014 (46)
A view to the west from the viewpoint on Gates Pass
A view to the west from the viewpoint on Gates Pass. A nice spot.
That is the Hassayampa River near a rest area south of Wickenburg...
The Hassayampa River, near a rest area south of Wickenburg, AZ. A good place to stretch your legs.
The moon is just about through it's cycle and my cycle trip is ju...
The moon is just about through its cycle, and my cycle trip is just about through too.
I kept seeing these signs for the blue hole in Santa Rosa, NM My ...
Kept seeing signs for the blue hole in Santa Rosa, NM. Curiosity got the best of me.
Mark and I had gone on a little spirited ride earlier and then st...
Mark and I had a little spirited ride, then stopped by the Burger Barn. A good day.
My friend Jim (Skid) taught me how to plot a route on google maps...
My friend Jim (Skid) taught me how to plot a route on Google Maps. This is where I went today.
We're heading to Peel, AR today and the forecast is for rain So f...
Heading to Peel, AR today. The forecast is for rain. We'll see.
I'm thinking Ewww! He looks happy :) Bikers going the other way s...
I'm thinking, 'Ewww! He looks happy.' Some people just enjoy the rain.
Woke up to another day of rain, but it went away by 9:00am or so
Woke up to another day of rain, but it went away by 9:00 am. A good start to the day.
First stop on our ride today was this old wooden bridge
First stop on our ride today was this old wooden bridge. A nice piece of history.
They are running a special on Scarecrows for Halloween at Walmart...
Walmart is running a special on scarecrows for Halloween. This one looks a little too real.
The Crescent Hotel is refuted to be haunted
The Crescent Hotel is reputed to be haunted. I didn't see any ghosts.
The Pig Trail is also known as the Arkansas Dragon
The Pig Trail, also known as the Arkansas Dragon. A fun road to ride.
I stayed in Elk City, OK last night but rode 40 to Weatherton for...
Stayed in Elk City, OK, but rode 40 miles to Weatherton for breakfast. Very good and very reasonable.
It finally quit raining at 11:30 this morning.
It finally quit raining at 11:30 this morning. Time to ride.
My motel last night was adequate, but pretty old
My motel last night was adequate, but pretty old. It had character.
I didn't take a lot of pics today, but I didn't get far before I ...
Didn't get far before I took the first picture. This is within a half mile of my home.
Today is Sept 8th, 2014 and I was planning on leaving for a trip ...
Today is Sept 8th, 2014 and I was planning on leaving for a trip to Eureka Springs, AR. However, mother nature seems to have a different idea as to my departure
Our last event
Our last event. A country concert in the park. A good way to end the rally.
Scorpion finally showed up when we got to Kingman
Scorpion finally showed up when we got to Kingman. Better late than never.
Ole Cranky peeing into the waterfall at the world famous Madonna ...
Ole Cranky, peeing into the waterfall at the world-famous Madonna Inn. A man of taste.
First stop to day was the Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch
First stop of the day was the Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch. A nice place.
We are having dinner this evening at AJ Spurs in Buellton, CA Tha...
Dinner at AJ Spurs in Buellton, CA. A good meal with good people.
We went to see a tribute band last night at the Chumash Casino
Went to see a tribute band at the Chumash Casino. They were pretty good.
James, just a month removed from totaling his Vaquero, is checkin...
James, just a month after totaling his Vaquero, is already checking out his options. A true biker.
Good American and Mexican food
Good American and Mexican food. You can't go wrong with that.
Sherm, Kasey, and James
Sherm, Kasey, and James. The BS portion of the breakfast is in full flow.
I must have slept pretty good last night because I sure didn't he
I must have slept pretty good. I didn't hear the thunderstorm that washed all the mud everywhere.
Yep, ATGYNATT (all the gear you need all the time) At least he wa...
All the gear you need, all the time. At least he wasn't on the cell phone this time.
Great food and fantastic host at casa Sherm and Pat
Great food and fantastic hosts at casa Sherm and Pat. A good combination.
Sherm needed a new purse to go with his new outfit, but I think h...
Sherm needed a new purse for his medicine. I think he might be colorblind.
Solvang VROC Rally 2014
Left home at 4:53 am and arrived at Sherm's at 7:20 am. 170 miles before breakfast.
When you see the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is not far away
When you see the San Francisco Peaks, you know Flagstaff isn't far away. A welcome sight.
This guy was following me most of the day
This guy was following me most of the day. That's an automatic kickstand he's got there.
We are meeting Jack and Barb 4E here for dinner
Meeting Jack and Barb for dinner. Good food, better company.
The last night the whole group is together
The last night the whole group is together. Final conversations and goodbyes until the next rally.
Admiral Nimitz was raised here in Fredericksburg and this awesome
The Admiral Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg. An awesome place.
Texas has a very large volunteer road-kill clean up crew
Texas has a very large volunteer road-kill clean up crew. They stay busy.
Sherm led us on a ride today down to the little town of Bandera,
Sherm was disappointed his favorite place had closed down. I took a picture of the ruins.
We started our day by washing the bikes
We started our day by washing the bikes. A necessary ritual.
We left Fort Stockton this morning and got caught short on gas
Got caught short on gas and had to take a detour. That's Sherm behind me.
On our way to Big Bend and the scenery is starting to change
On our way to Big Bend. The scenery is starting to change.
We were trying to make Van Horn for lunch and fuel, but fighting ...
A 30mph headwind made us miss our lunch stop by 25 miles. Had to stop in Sierra Blanca instead.
It started raining yesterday afternoon so we waited to fill up un...
It rained yesterday, so we waited to fill up until this morning. No sense in getting wet if you don't have to.
How we look to others! How we think we look :)
How we look to others versus how we think we look. A tale as old as time.
Sherm is mighty particular about how his bike looks so I thought ...
Sherm is particular about his bike, so I washed mine so as not to embarrass him.
2013 (23)
Final 2 days of the Logan trip
Final two days of the Logan trip. The Garmin GPS led us to this family restaurant.
Logan Day 3
Logan, Day 3. The Utah VROC folks did a great job of feeding us each evening.
I can park here legally! Others have told me that Sherm is a Junk...
I can park here legally. A rare and beautiful thing.
Logan Day 2
Logan, Day 2. We left at daybreak, just as the sun was peaking over the ridge.
Sherm's bike vault is full
Sherm's bike vault is full. The man is prepared for anything.
The last Day
The last day of the trip. Here's one that hatched out. Thanks for the picture, Sherm.
Day 17 July 20th
Last dinner at Solvang. Sherm documented it, as he does. The man is a one-person archive.
Days 15 and 16
I don't know why I posted the worst of my ostrich pictures. But here they are.
Days 12, 13, and 14
Three days condensed into one post. The bentonite plant near Lovelock was oddly interesting.
Day 11 July 15th
Crossed the Snake River into Oregon. The bike didn't notice. I did.
Day 10 July 14th
Free admission. That sign has never once steered me wrong.
Day 9 July 13th
Hopes were high starting out. The road has a way of sorting that out one way or another.
Day 8 July 12th
Spearfish Canyon one more time. More fun when you are chasing someone. Or being chased.
Day 6 July 10th
Spotted what I think is a 1935 Chevy on the way to breakfast. Some mornings just start right.
Day 7 July 11th
Last ride in the Deadwood area. You always know when it is the last one.
Day 5 July 9th
A small adventure of about 150 miles. Small is relative when you are on a motorcycle.
Day 4 July 8th
A nice church in Rawlins, WY. Even a heathen on a motorcycle can appreciate good architecture.
Day 3 July 7th
We didn't have much of a day planned as we just needed to arrive at our hotel in Rawlins, WY. All of the pictures I took were on the fly as we were riding. I th
Day 2 2013 trip
Can you believe the Virgin River Casino Hotel wanted to charge us ten dollars a night for WIFI! For the price of a coke we got it at McDonalds.
Day 1 July 5th
I rode up to Kingman to meet up with my friend Sherm. His wife Pat fed me a second breakfast and then we were off on the first leg of our trip to Deadwood SD.
Queen Valley ride 3-4-13 This was just a 1/2 day ride, but it was fun to see the new area.
A half-day ride in the Queen Valley area. It was fun to see the new area.
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2-28-13 Four Peaks AZ ride with Jay
Ready to unload at the staging area. Jay and his rig are parked behind me.
My Catch All Blog
Bad Water ( I liked the taste )
2012 (74)
Wilson Arch just south of Moab
Wilson Arch, just south of Moab. It's a big rock with a hole in it. A very big rock.
I'm here at Mcdonalds posting a few of the pics I took yesterday
Posting pics from McDonalds. Smoke haze made it tough. The road provides, and so does McDonalds Wi-Fi.
This is my lovely Hostess Yvette. I'm trying to explain to her th
Trying to explain a joke to my hostess Yvette. She didn't get it.
One of my favorite parks
One of my favorite parks. The pictures don't do it justice. They never do.
We ate breakfast at the Outlaw Cafe, Vance Johnson's place, the e
Breakfast at the Outlaw Cafe. Vance Johnson's place. The ex-Bronco.
The kids are burning off excess energy
The kids are burning off excess energy. I remember those days. Vaguely.
A picture of Idaho Falls in daylight. Notice behind the aerated p
Idaho Falls in daylight. A whole river over a concrete wall. Impressive.
I pulled up behind this guy at a light. I liked his license plate
A guy at a light had a good license plate. I appreciate the little things.
This is downtown Cardston, AB. I ate breakfast in the little cafe
Downtown Cardston, AB. Breakfast in a little cafe. The best kind.
I was running a few minutes late and as I was parking my bike I h
Running a few minutes late. Craig and Brian were waiting. Good friends do that.
We took another little ride today and Craig showed me a little tw
A little twisty road through town. Craig knows all the good spots.
Emil is a good family friend that is helping with the constructio...
Emil, a good family friend, helping with construction. Good people.
Emil's dog Purdi loves to watch TV Craig, Brandon, Casey, Caralee...
Emil's dog Purdi loves to watch TV. A dog with good taste.
Some of the construction vehicles at Craigs new house If you coun...
Construction vehicles at Craig's new house. A lot of yellow.
These are Craigs friends Angel and Trevor
Craig's friends Angel and Trevor. Angel is hiding something. I didn't ask.
On our way back to the hospital
On our way back to the hospital. A short ride is better than no ride.
This is the hospital that Craig is staying at
The hospital that Craig is staying at. A room with a view, of sorts.
Were heading back to the hospital after our virgin run
Heading back to the hospital after our virgin run. The nurses were suspicious. I would be too.
We came across this Franklin grouse with her chicks
A Franklin grouse and her chicks. The road is full of little families.
My cousin Paul with the city of McBride,BC in the valley below
My cousin Paul, with McBride, BC in the valley below. A good view.
Paul and Becky have four horses
Paul and Becky have four horses. Three regular, and one miniature. A good mix.
Pauls son John is building this cabin
Paul's son John is building a straw bale cabin. First one I've seen. Interesting.
This little creek is what got dammed up and then let loose all th
A little creek shut the road down. Nature always wins.
All kinds riding bikes on the icefield highway Chuck tells me tha...
All kinds of bikes on the icefield highway. We all have the same idea.
Biglefti motorcycle trip 2012
Day on the road in 2012. The camera was working even when the memory wasn't.
This road is a hundred miles of beauty
A hundred miles of beauty. The best kind of road.
This guy figures a few more pounds before rut can't hurt
This guy figures a few more pounds before rut can't hurt. Smart guy.
This was aptly named, Tangled Falls I would guess that the layer ...
Tangled Falls. Aptly named. Nature has a sense of humor.
This was parked in the icefield centers parking lot
A nice car in the parking lot. 396 auto. Good taste.
Downtown Banff, I finally got some Canadian
Downtown Banff. Got some Canadian money. Almost spent it all on a hamburger.
I can't remember the names of all of the mountains that I saw t...
I can't remember the names of all the mountains. The pictures will have to do.
I stayed in Revelstoke last night, cute town
Stayed in Revelstoke last night. Cute town. On to the next one.
I stayed last night at the home of a friend since childhood. He l
Stayed with a friend from childhood. He looks serious here, but he ain't.
Pretty hot for up here I think. It sure looks like thunder storms
Pretty hot. Looks like thunderstorms ahead. The road always has something planned.
Our last day together, these are my aunts and uncles. Starting at
A family reunion. Aunts, uncles, and a nice yard. A good day.
Did I already mention the stoned beans?
Did I already mention the stoned beans? I think I did.
Nothing last forever Simple, but beautiful architecture on the ol...
Nothing lasts forever. Simple, but beautiful architecture. A good reminder.
If you eat Tillamook Cheese, this is where it came from.
If you eat Tillamook Cheese, this is where it comes from. Now you know.
Near the Michelbook Country Club's cart shed Some flowers in my s...
Near the Michelbook Country Club's cart shed. Golfers have all the fun.
The Mckenzie river near where I stayed last night
The Mckenzie river. It was there. I was there. A good combination.
This driveway caught my eye as I was driving along a backroad in
A driveway on a backroad in Oregon. Sometimes the simple things catch your eye.
Hey Sherm, you might have got the girl in Calico, but I got the g...
Sherm gets the girl in Calico, I get the girls in Bend. Fair trade.
Out of order, but this is the cockpit for the helecopter that Den...
The cockpit of a helicopter Dennis is building. He's a busy guy.
When I started Precision Plastics it was housed in this spud cell...
When I started Precision Plastics it was housed in this spud celler that we converted into a factory.
At the Coos County fair, a ride that the whole family can take to...
A ride the whole family can take together. Some families are braver than others.
I meant to stay in the town where I was born, but I took a wrong ...
Took a wrong turn and ended up in the mountains. The best wrong turns end up in the mountains.
Sherm is unloading his XT from his Minnie He and Pat let me stay ...
Sherm unloading his XT from his Minnie. The man is always prepared.
A gal in the car behind me took this picture for me
Forgot to put the kickstand up. Laid the bike down. At least the tree was soft.
A couple of fisherman bring their catch in from the Trinidad pier
Fishermen on the Trinidad pier. They seemed to know what they were doing.
Just Just your normal pine trees Just your normal myrtle wood tre...
Entering the redwoods is like entering an enchanted forest
A friend of mine is selling her home in Carmel and wanted me to t...
My friend's house in Carmel is for sale. For $899,000 you get a free redwood tree. A steal.
After visiting Hearst Castle, I stopped by the elephant seal view...
After Hearst Castle, I visited the elephant seals. They're bigger than they look on TV.
July 24th at the Mission in San Luis Osbisbo This little stream t...
The Mission in San Luis Osbisbo. A little stream runs through it. Nice touch.
Today was a funny day
Rode 500 miles to end up 125 miles from where I started. The bridges weren't even there. False advertising.
Where try to to get as much of your money as they can! Kathy, our...
They try to get as much of your money as they can. I'm not surprised.
WRH would give his guest a hint that it was time to move along by...
My sister gave me sour lemonade. I got the hint. I'm gone.
From Malibu I was headed to San Luis Obisbo to spend the night, b...
Headed to San Luis Obisbo, but a sign for Pizmo Beach changed my mind. The road decides.
From my sisters I rode to Santa Monica
From my sisters I rode to Santa Monica.
My school picture from my sophomore year
My school picture from my sophomore year.
When I passed the offcial Malibu city limits sign, it really didn...
The official Malibu city limits. Didn't look like much. The fancy part must be further in.
We are all looking older, but still friends just like we were bac...
We are all looking older, but still friends just like we were back then.
I special ordered a healthy breakfast
I special ordered a healthy breakfast. It was actually included with the room.
We had high hopes to see a lot of old route 66 today, but we were...
We had high hopes to see a lot of old route 66 today, but we were disappointed by how much is disappearing from this section of the Mother Road.
I was once told about biker trash and motel rooms, but I never kn...
I was once told about biker trash and motel rooms, but I never knew what they were talking about.
Looking over Calico from above
Looking over Calico from above.
This guy in a blue shirt was picking on me so I picked out some c...
This guy in a blue shirt was picking on me so I picked out some choice weapons.
Sherm, feeling his energy drink! We didn't go in, but it was cool...
Sherm, feeling his energy drink!
I've planned to stop and take a picture of this feature every tim...
Ten years of flying by. Finally stopped. It was worth it.
Sherm and I rode to the top of Hualapai Mountain to have lunch at...
Rode to the top of Hualapai Mountain for lunch. The restaurant was closed. The view was not.
All my bags are packed and now I just have to sit and wait for to
Bags are packed. Now I just have to wait. The worst part of any trip.
Trailer to tow TW behind Goldwing
Modified my cargo trailer to tow the TW. Saves time and money. A good conversion.
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Any guesses what this is? I have no idea. Maybe a water tank.
AZbackroads2012
Tried to take a picture of some fighter jets. Took twenty pictures of nothing. Then, one worked. Sometimes you get lucky.
Near Superior, AZ 1-8-12
Rode with some guys from the TW200 forum near Superior. Good trails, good weather, good company.
2011 (79)
TW200topbox
Put the Road Sofa from my Goldwing on the TW. My other seat is being rebuilt. You do what you have to.
TW200topbox
The new tank on the bike. It holds gas. What more could you ask for?
TW200topbox
Painted my Clarke tank today. A productive day.
Sherm is working on his new trailer that actually came with a mot...
Sherm is working on his new trailer. And my roommate is a mongrel from Norway. Never a dull moment.
This evening we went to a nice restaurant, but it takes a while t...
A nice restaurant, but California prices. Everybody had to try the porch swing.
We went for a nice 250 mile ride in the hills around Solvang toda...
A nice 250-mile ride in the hills around Solvang. The roads were too narrow for many photo stops.
I ate lunch at an artsy cafe just south of Big Sur and took a pic...
Ate lunch at an artsy cafe south of Big Sur. Took a picture of my bike out the window.
I took a few pics in Carmel
Took a few pics in Carmel. A beautiful place with a lot of money.
This is my sister Eldonna and her home along with her pets and fa...
My sister Eldonna's place. Her pets, her farmyard friends, and some really good eggs. A much-needed rest.
When I'm riding my bike I prefer not to travel the interstates
I prefer not to travel the interstates. But when I'm sick, I'm not picky. Still see some interesting things.
Eldo and Kristi have three cats with three distinct personalities
Eldo and Kristi have three cats. Two tolerated me. The other one did not. I can respect that.
I liked these flowers in his yard, but I forget what they are cal...
I liked these flowers in his yard. Mexican fire heads, or something like that.
I rode to the coast to visit my son in Tillamook
Rode to the coast to visit my son in Tillamook. We probably gave each other a new strain of whatever cold we were fighting.
I've been traveling these last few days with the beginnings of a ...
Traveling with a cold. Hope I'm not spreading it around. Enjoyed the visit with my stepdaughter and grandson.
With neither of us feeling well, we didn't do too much , but were...
Neither of us feeling well, but we took a short ride to Cape Meares. The old lighthouse was vandalized. A shame.
After checking out his shop which is immaculate, we went to lunch...
His shop is immaculate. I watched him load his Harleys. My back is grateful.
As I was about to leave the park, there was this Mercedes tour bu...
A Mercedes tour bus with 26 beds. And a replica of George Washington's house. You see it all on the road.
Box canyon was the same as every other box canyon that I have vis...
Box canyon. Deep, narrow, and awesome. The pictures don't do it justice. They never do.
Finally I got to visit my granddaughter Patience
Visited my granddaughter Patience. She still has bigger eyes than her stomach, except when it comes to Baskin Robbins.
The first pic is the bridge over the Columbia River at Biggs Junc...
The Columbia River, windsurfers, the Bridge of the Gods, and Multnomah Falls. A productive day.
I left Tenino en route to Mt
Left Tenino for Mt. Rainier. This little church in Elbe caught my eye.
I spent this morning in Yakima, WA and got to visit my great gran...
Visited my great-granddaughter in Yakima. She's a cutie. Even braved a ride on my motorcycle.
I stopped by to take a peak at the place I used to live in Yakima...
Stopped by the place I used to live in Yakima. The baby trees I planted are huge now.
I traveled down to the little town of Tenino and was hoping to vi...
Traveled to Tenino to visit my aunt and cousin. Arrived unannounced and missed them. Should have called.
I visited Car Henge near the beginning of this trip, so I decided...
Visited Car Henge at the beginning of the trip, so it was only appropriate to visit Stone Henge too.
I was given a special viewing of her bath tub toys
Was given a special viewing of her bath tub toys. I was jealous. Her folks are doing a great job.
In all of my years living in the NW I've never visited Mt
Never visited Mt. Rainier in all my years in the NW. It was a beautiful experience, even with the clouds.
Monday morning I travelled down the road to my cousin Don's and m...
Met my cousin Don at his place of business. He does HVAC, wind, and solar. A busy man.
This little camp robber would stay close by looking for a handout
This little camp robber was looking for a handout. The snow is still deep up here.
Today, I missed seeing another aunt and uncle
Missed seeing another aunt and uncle. Hard to guarantee a schedule with this weather. This guy's car collection is impressive, though.
When I got to Goldendale, I was really surprised with the large n...
The wind blew my bike over three times while I was trying to take a picture of these giant wind generators.
I spent the night in Spokane Saturday headed out for Mt
Headed out for Mt. Vernon via hwy 2. This canola field was impressive. No bad jokes, I promise.
I started up Stevens Pass which is a route that I've not taken be...
Started up Stevens Pass, a new route for me. Streams, snow-capped mountains, and lots of trees. A little better than most.
I stopped in Mt
Stopped in Mt. Vernon to visit a friend I haven't seen in 40 years. We had a great time catching up.
I'm near Wallace, ID and saw this building from the highway
Near Wallace, ID. Asked a little girl what they mine here. She thought it was gold and silver. Good enough for me.
My father spent his teenage years working for the farmers in the ...
Tried to find my father's cousin in Waterville. A nice old gentleman led me right to his house. But he wasn't home.
Once in the main town of Wallace, I was really impressed by what ...
Impressed by what the town of Wallace accomplished. Free parking for everyone. And some classic cars for sale.
The sky was mostly clear during the morning hours and the temps w...
The sky was clear until Idaho. Then the rain started. Thankful for the rest area.
There are a lot of towns along this hwy
A lot of towns along this highway. Douglas was the perfect one. A church and a store. What more do you need?
Today was mostly just a travel day trying to get from point A to ...
A travel day. Played a silly waving game with a family in a car. It made the day fun.
Ahh, the trolley and then the banquet hall
Met Dr. Gregory Frazier. He's been around the world on a motorcycle 5 times. I bought his book.
bigleftitrip2011
Day ten on the road. The camera did the talking. I was too tired to write much.
I didn't have time left for much of a ride after working on the g...
Didn't have much time for a ride, so I took a walk around Deadwood. A really enjoyable 2.5 hours.
I too was leaving today heading for the Northwest to visit some f...
An old lady in a VW bug was pulling away from me at over a hundred. Maybe she was from Pasadena.
Lot's of animal out playing today
Lots of animals out playing today. These cattle have a nice yard.
My friend Stewey had a wardrobe malfunction so he came buy to bor...
My friend Stewey had a wardrobe malfunction. He came by to borrow some tools.
The next few pictures will be without captions but were all taken...
The next few pictures will be without captions. They were all taken during the walk.
Oh well, with the detours, I found warmer temps, and some beautif...
The detours led to warmer temps and beautiful scenery. Staying in Great Falls tonight. I see why they call it that.
This is the Yellowstone river near Miles, MT
The Yellowstone River near Miles, MT. A detour cost me an extra hundred miles, but what can you do?
Thursday morning we awoke to a steady rain so I had a good excuse...
A steady rain was a good excuse to tear my GPS apart. Surprisingly, it's working again. Mostly.
Water everywhere you look
Water everywhere. A farmer told me every single acre of his farm was under water.
We are having our evening meal at the 4-Aces along with the eveni...
Evening meal at the 4-Aces, with a raffle to help a child with health issues. Good people.
After the test rides, we rode up to Spearfish canyon for a short ...
After the test rides, a short ride up to Spearfish canyon for lunch. A good way to spend an afternoon.
Ahhh! a whole month to leave things where I want
A whole month to leave things where I want. The simple pleasures of a long trip.
A little while to catch up and then it is time for dinner and mor...
A little while to catch up, and then it's time for dinner and more stories.
More folks keep arriving
More folks keep arriving. The party is just getting started.
Then it was back to Deadwood and a hamburger at the local VFW hal...
Back to Deadwood for a hamburger at the VFW. These guys get serious about their burgers.
This is a VROC rally and Kawasaki has shown up with their van ful...
Kawasaki showed up with free test rides. Rode the Vaquero and Voyager. My Wing has a few more years left in it.
I arrived at the Gold Country Inn this afternoon and spent the ev...
Arrived at the Gold Country Inn. Spent the evening catching up with friends from around the country.
I finally made it to car henge and I thought it was pretty cool, ...
Finally made it to Car Henge. I thought it was pretty cool. You can decide for yourself.
I have always wanted to visit the Mammoth center in Hot Springs,S...
Finally made it to the Mammoth center in Hot Springs, SD. Well worth the time.
I saw these two deer just as I was about to cross from Nebraska i...
Saw these two deer just as I was crossing from Nebraska into South Dakota. Wasn't quick enough for the antelope.
I took a picture of Crazy Horse from the highway, and a few bison...
A picture of Crazy Horse from the highway, and a few bison on the range.
It was a very windy day and probably the second windiest I have e...
A very windy day, with crosswinds up to 65mph. This little military outpost seems self-contained.
Need any tractor parts? Sidney NE
Need any tractor parts? Sidney, Nebraska is the place to go.
This IS Nebraska!!!!
This is Nebraska. No doubt about it.
Today, Monday, ended up not being a great day on the road
Not a great day on the road. Too much smoke. But now I'm in Nebraska. Off to Carhenge!
Colorado is always beautiful and green, from the farms to the mou...
Colorado is always beautiful and green. A nice change of pace.
I finally got to see Box Canyon falls
Finally got to see Box Canyon falls. You can't see the full force of it, but you can sure hear it.
I had planned to take the devils highway (666) from Gallop to Cor...
Missed my turn for the Devil's Highway. The re-route to Farmington was interesting enough.
My planned 5:00AM start ended up being a 5:40 start instead, but ...
A 5:40am start instead of 5:00am. But I got to see some paragliders, so it was worth it.
North of Farmington, are the Aztec ruins
The Aztec ruins north of Farmington. They're actually Puebloan, but the name stuck.
Perfect temps for riding today and my goal is to reach Montrose, ...
Perfect temps for riding. Took a different route to Winslow. The smoke from the Alpine fire is visible even here.
Sitting on the corner in Winslow, AZ, such a fine sight to see, t...
Sitting on the corner in Winslow, AZ. A fine sight to see. A girl in a flatbed Ford stopped to look at me.
This is the prison near Winslow, AZ
The prison near Winslow, AZ. Another fine sight to see.
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Pictures of the Saddleman Road Sofa. A comfortable ride.
AZbackroads
I broke my toe on a rock like this one. But it was on the other side of the trail.
AZbackroads
As the sun was setting, the mountains came to life in a different way. I like it.
Ride to Bradshaw Grave
A ride to Bradshaw Grave takes you past Lake Pleasant. The lake is pretty full right now.
2010 (137)
AZbackroads
Another day on the dirt. Some days that's enough.
Thurs Dec 23 Apache Trail
Decided to ride the Apache Trail to meet a guy about a DR650. Was greeted by a 'Road Closed' sign.
7 Springs, SheepBridge, Lower Bloody Basin Trails
Three trails, one day. The Arizona desert doesn't care how tired you are.
AZbackroads
Leaving is always the easy part. Getting there is the whole point.
AZbackroads
Arizona will beat you up and make you thank it. Wouldn't have it any other way.
AZbackroads
Got some photos from the guys. Proof I wasn't the only one out there.
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After Cave Creek, there's 20 miles of pleasant scenery on the way to Horseshoe Lake. Half paved, half dirt.
TW200topbox
Wanted something to store emergency stuff and a large lunch. I think this will work.
Sort of a road to Crown King
Pictures from various places along the trail to Crown King. It's a good trail.
Not the road to Crown King
From Castle Hot Springs, on my way to Crown King. The road seemed familiar. Maybe a little too familiar.
Arriving near the Zuni Pueblo in NW New Mexico. We passed on...
Arriving near the Zuni Pueblo in NW New Mexico. We passed on the trinkets sold here hoping to find some in the Zuni Pueblo. Unfortunately, everything there was
I think the ability to be on a phone 24/7 must be tied to so...
I think the ability to be on a phone 24/7 must be tied to some random female chromosome. I usually run out of things to say in 15 seconds or less. I think she m
If you turn right immeadiately after entering the park you a...
If you turn right immeadiately after entering the park you are treated to a very twisty 5 mile road with a 16 percent downgrade. The views are pretty good too!
a view on independence pass. Actually I've figured it out, ...
a view on independence pass. Actually I've figured it out, this is one of the twin lakes at the beginning of independence pass on the east side. The pic below
It is really hard to take a photo that really shows the dept...
It is really hard to take a photo that really shows the depth of the canyon. I tossed her about thirty feet over the side of the canyon for this shot and It isn
I've been to so many Indian reservations in my liftime and t...
I've been to so many Indian reservations in my liftime and they are all pretty much the same. Almost all of the building in extreme disrepair, and litter everyw
Redstone was a pretty cool Coal Mining town. The guy who own...
Redstone was a pretty cool Coal Mining town. The guy who owned it though all of his employees should have a house of the style that they wanted. He hired a arch
These three were all taken from the same location, just diff...
These three were all taken from the same location, just different angles. Somewhere between Carbondale and Redstone.
This is her favorite place to ride when we are in the Motel ...
This is her favorite place to ride when we are in the Motel parking lots. Yep, I go real slow! Some colorful formation just before we arrived at St Johns.
This is the only mountain that I saw in Colorado that stands...
This is the only mountain that I saw in Colorado that stands alone. As you exit Independence Pass on the west end you come into Aspen, the famous ski town. That
This one looks pretty cool....
This one looks pretty cool.
The view of the canyon walls looking up from the river were ...
The view of the canyon walls looking up from the river were awsome. Sure glad I didn't have to hike down and then climb back out. Whew! horible thought. This gu
We are still down by the river here and you can see the big ...
We are still down by the river here and you can see the big dam at the back of the picture.
When we left Redstone, we came across several old cars that ...
When we left Redstone, we came across several old cars that were having an event in town. The highway out of town took us out of the mountains and we really enj
It seems like the great views are there whenever you open yo...
It seems like the great views are there whenever you open your eyes.
It seems like time has frozen in 1950 for everyone of these ...
It seems like time has frozen in 1950 for everyone of these small towns across CO. Everywhere, there is something to catch your eye.
OK Sherm, enough of your horseplay. This was her pick for di...
OK Sherm, enough of your horseplay. This was her pick for dinner tonight. So so at best.
The pine beatle kill in this are appears to be hundreds of t...
The pine beatle kill in this are appears to be hundreds of thousands of acres. It goes on for miles and miles and from county to county.
There are a lot of really great rock ledges, but I haven't s...
There are a lot of really great rock ledges, but I haven't seen climber one! Maybe it's the thin air, sure seems to stop me.
This is aptly named Lionshead. This is the Colorado river wh...
This is aptly named Lionshead. This is the Colorado river while it is still in Colorado.
This is the highest bridge in Colorado. It is on US24 heade...
This is the highest bridge in Colorado. It is on US24 headed south towards Leadville.
After I got to the top of the rocks where I wanted I discove...
After I got to the top of the rocks where I wanted I discovered some rare lovebirds, Unfortunately, they spoiled my shot Ole lazybones stayed on the motorcycle.
I love the lines of the old churches across this country. Th...
I love the lines of the old churches across this country. This one in stone made me turn around for a picture. This statue was a bit secluded in the trees, but
More pretty scenery in Rocky Mtn. NP I think these are elk, ...
More pretty scenery in Rocky Mtn. NP I think these are elk, but I was driving and couldn't pull over so I'm not sure and I haven't looked at the pic full size y
This is Estes Park, just outside the entrance to the Rocky M...
This is Estes Park, just outside the entrance to the Rocky Mountain NP. This is where we will spend the night.
I stopped to take a movie as we were surrounded by snow 360 ...
I stopped to take a movie as we were surrounded by snow 360 degrees. I'm not sure what she is doing. I think she is losing this argument. We have to get all the
It seems there is a mine everywhere you look in this part of...
It seems there is a mine everywhere you look in this part of the country. We were told by our guide that it is veins like these that the miners look for, and wh
Leaving the shaft car at 1000 ft below the surface. Tunnels ...
Leaving the shaft car at 1000 ft below the surface. Tunnels inside the mine. I might have broken that rule. So excited with her new hardhat. After looking at th
Not sure why, but there were a lot of people taking pictures...
Not sure why, but there were a lot of people taking pictures of the gas pumps, so I took one too. I liked this slab of rock with the water trickling over it. Si
Patience spotted this yearling buck from the road, and then ...
Patience spotted this yearling buck from the road, and then wanted to see how close she could get to it. We kept on riding towards the impending weather, and it
Was this ever a welcome sight today, We were frozen solid, b...
Was this ever a welcome sight today, We were frozen solid, but nothing 3 hours in the hot tup didn't fix right well. I was told that behind those clouds is Pik
While waiting for the mine tour to begin, we checked out the...
While waiting for the mine tour to begin, we checked out the equipment in the yard. This is the Mollie Kathleen Mine located just NE of Cripple Creek, CO Her fi
.......and the band played the VROC anthem, or maybe it was ...
.......and the band played the VROC anthem, or maybe it was something else. Not sure why they had the emt's there. Old bikers never die right? Of course the VRO
I think Cheap B must have got too close the the sides of the...
I think Cheap B must have got too close the the sides of the road. I see his granddaughter is missing her arms. Nah, were just stopped to gear up cause it looks
I think they locked Tony up after they saw that last pic....
I think they locked Tony up after they saw that last pic.
I think this guy was my favorite, he worked hard to stay in ...
I think this guy was my favorite, he worked hard to stay in control of his bike and still wave at the crowd.
I'm not sure if this is part of Wolf Creek pass or Monarch P...
I'm not sure if this is part of Wolf Creek pass or Monarch Pass. We have climbed above the snow level and the temps are now in the low 40's. This is the same fa
It seems like the beautifu scenery in Colorado just goes on ...
It seems like the beautifu scenery in Colorado just goes on forever.
I've seen a few of the Anasazi ruins before, but there is no...
I've seen a few of the Anasazi ruins before, but there is no question that the ones at Mesa Verde are the best. They were doing a lot of road construction betwe
Looking down on the town of Oouray. TonyD heading into the t...
Looking down on the town of Oouray. TonyD heading into the tunnel.
Not sure why I thought of Thomas Pizzuto when I took this on...
Not sure why I thought of Thomas Pizzuto when I took this one
That's Patience, Tracy and John posing for the camera on a 6...
That's Patience, Tracy and John posing for the camera on a 6x telephoto shot. I was too old to climb down there and expect to get back out. Of course a 81 year
Then guess who showed up? Just in case you didn't, it's Tony...
Then guess who showed up? Just in case you didn't, it's Tony D
This is known as the Cliff Palace. I didn't climb down to it...
This is known as the Cliff Palace. I didn't climb down to it either.
After we left the Glenwood, NM area we headed north with Cor...
After we left the Glenwood, NM area we headed north with Cortez, CO as our destination for the day. A note of interest that I found was that both Butch Cassidy,
,,,,,,as well as a little shopping....
,,,,,,as well as a little shopping.
............however, some have been maintained very well and...
............however, some have been maintained very well and are still being used today.
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Another post from the 2010 trip. The road goes on forever.
The cage at the restaurant was very effective at keeping the...
The cage at the restaurant was very effective at keeping the group together.
The Catwalks were built to aid in building the water supply ...
The Catwalks were built to aid in building the water supply line. The pipe was used to supply water to the town for processing the ore as well as other needs.
The catwalks were a very impressive set of structures and ma...
The catwalks were a very impressive set of structures and made me realize just how physically hard people had to work only a hundred years ago.
Cool little suspension bridge near the end of the trail....
Cool little suspension bridge near the end of the trail.
Even though man left his mark on the land here, the locals I...
Even though man left his mark on the land here, the locals I spoke to seemed to think it was still a nice place to live.
I awoke early the next morning and rode out to the Catwalks....
I awoke early the next morning and rode out to the Catwalks. I had to cross this river a couple of times. It was kind of fun and only about a foot deep or so ri
I promiss, this is the last one....
I promiss, this is the last one.
I was having second thoughts about what they were cooking up...
I was having second thoughts about what they were cooking up for lunch.
The little boy in my head wants to know what lives in here....
The little boy in my head wants to know what lives in here.
Most of the building have fallen into disrepair....
Most of the building have fallen into disrepair.
Nice of them to put up and identification sign when the dang...
Nice of them to put up and identification sign when the danger approached the trails edge. Oh, what's that itch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice patio to seat a large group for lunch. It was about a 5...
Nice patio to seat a large group for lunch. It was about a 50/50 split between those who ordered the health elk burger, and those who ordered the less health he
Of course she had to take her own in case mine didn't turn o...
Of course she had to take her own in case mine didn't turn out.
Patience and I. I'm the cute one...
Patience and I. I'm the cute one
The pipeline was fed through this slot canyon. If you are ev...
The pipeline was fed through this slot canyon. If you are ever in the area, don't miss this little hike. One of lifes best.
There is a very peaceful and beautiful little park right at ...
There is a very peaceful and beautiful little park right at the entrance to the Catwalks trail.
There still remain a lot of old mining remnants all around t...
There still remain a lot of old mining remnants all around the countryside.
There were a lot of these shallow wells in the town and I th...
There were a lot of these shallow wells in the town and I think they still were providing water.
There were probably ten or so of these waterfalls along the ...
There were probably ten or so of these waterfalls along the trail.
This coal fired train runs from Durango to Silverton several...
This coal fired train runs from Durango to Silverton several times a day.
This is not a year round creek, so I was pretty happy to see...
This is not a year round creek, so I was pretty happy to see so much water flowing.
This yard art seemed to fit quite well....
This yard art seemed to fit quite well.
We arrived at our motel in Glenwood, NM and then headed over...
We arrived at our motel in Glenwood, NM and then headed over to Mogollon. I think this Motel was built in 1930. It had a few leaks through the doors, but was ot
We arrived at the rally, but tonto here forgot to take any p...
We arrived at the rally, but tonto here forgot to take any pictures. This one is of a ride we took along the million dollar hwy. There are three theories of why
We finally made it to NM and Patience wanted a pic to prove ...
We finally made it to NM and Patience wanted a pic to prove her location.
We live in an awesome country!...
We live in an awesome country!
We made it to Silverton and decided to break for lunch.,,,,,...
We made it to Silverton and decided to break for lunch.,,,,,,,,,,
We took in a movie instead. I think the audio was broken....
We took in a movie instead. I think the audio was broken.
We were still south of Quemado when we came alongside this c...
We were still south of Quemado when we came alongside this cow elk. She resisted jumping the fence but after a quarter mile or so found a low spot and went over
We were thinking of picking up supplies, but then realized t...
We were thinking of picking up supplies, but then realized that we still had a couple of sasaparillas in the cooler.
These are the tailings from the Mogollon Mine....
These are the tailings from the Mogollon Mine.
This one will make you smile
This one will make you smile. Or at least, it made me smile.
Can you say Slim Pickens!
This reminded me of Slim Pickens. If you know, you know.
The grounds are a beautiful park like setting
The grounds are a beautiful, park-like setting. A nice surprise.
Heading up the trail we came to Laguna dam on the Colorado river
Heading up the trail, we came to Laguna Dam on the Colorado River.
I was trying to take a picture of this bus they use for moving th...
I was trying to take a picture of this bus. The driver had other ideas.
Inside their store you could buy date shakes as well as a multitu...
Inside their store, you could buy date shakes and other things. I stuck to the shakes.
John and I rode down to Mexico this afternoon and came across thi...
John and I rode down to Mexico this afternoon. An adventure, as always.
Mal was intent on getting a picture of the dam, I was intent on g...
Mal was intent on getting a picture of the dam. I was intent on getting a picture of Mal.
Next stop was this photo op at Sherm's place
Next stop, a photo op at Sherm's place. A mandatory stop.
Not sure that little chamber pot is going to do it for me on thos...
Not sure that little chamber pot is going to do it for me. I'll hold it.
Notice the dings in the side where it was struck by heavy artilla...
Notice the dings in the side. This thing has seen some action.
On the way back to the motel, I spotted this little church out in...
Spotted this little church on the way back to the motel. A nice find.
Our first stop on todays ride is the date farm
First stop on today's ride is the date farm. A sweet start.
Regardless of the minor code discrepancies , this was a beautiful...
Minor code discrepancies aside, this was a beautiful place.
Since we are attending the first annual lettuce run, we headed ou...
Attending the first annual lettuce run. You have to go to the first one.
Then we had to get everyone to smile
Then we had to get everyone to smile. Not always an easy task.
There was a great display of some army tanks, guns, artillary, et...
A great display of army tanks, guns, and artillery. A lot of hardware.
This is the Sherm who drove this tank in WWI and for whom this ta...
This is Sherm, who drove this tank in WWI. Or so he says.
This Sherman tank was there
A Sherman tank. You don't see one of those every day.
We also found a couple of minor code violation but were assured t...
We found a couple of minor code violations. We were assured they would be fixed.
We are headed back to the motel after a nice day of sightseeing
Headed back to the motel after a nice day of sightseeing. Time for a rest.
We entered this army post without permission and they sent this c...
We entered this army post without permission. They sent this car to greet us.
The bad guys lived here
The bad guys lived here. Now, we're just visiting. Times change.
Bikes are full, were full, time to ride
Bikes are full, we're full. Time to ride. A simple and effective plan.
biglefti Yuma trip
Another post from the Yuma trip. The road goes on.
Ed and Carl are really mesmirized by John cleaning his bike
Ed and Carl, mesmerized by John cleaning his bike. It's a serious business.
First stop Yuma territorial prison to visit old friends
First stop, Yuma Territorial Prison. Visiting some old friends.
Great place to visit too!
A great place to visit. Wouldn't want to live there, though.
Hardened criminals like this were never let go
Hardened criminals like this were never let go. I can see why.
I don't know the name of this mission, but I took this from the p...
I don't know the name of this mission, but I took a picture of it.
I think these guys were surveying the place, maybe planning for a...
I think these guys were surveying the place. Maybe planning something.
I'm dressed in Goldwing riding apparel
Dressed in my finest Goldwing riding apparel. Look the part, feel the part.
Looks like we are ready to roll
Looks like we are ready to roll. The best feeling.
Most are just real nice folk, although mom did tell me to watch o...
Most are just real nice folk. Mom told me to watch out for the other ones.
Oops, no time to ride, gotta clean the bike!
No time to ride, gotta clean the bike. A necessary evil.
People are arriving and old friendships are being renewed
People are arriving. Old friendships are being renewed. The best part of any rally.
Some are
Some are just... there. And that's okay.
Some are kinda scary!
The road has its characters. Some are stranger than others. I fit right in.
Some are quite serious
Some are quite serious. This is serious business, after all.
Some of the cells even had these nice recliners
Some of the cells even had these nice recliners. A touch of luxury.
The street food here is very good
The street food here is very good. I recommend it.
There were a few who were unjustly placed in lockup, but their go...
A few were unjustly placed in lockup. Their good looks gave them away.
This is the guard tower
The guard tower. A good view from up there, I bet.
VROC is made up of people from all walks of life
VROC is made up of people from all walks of life. A good bunch.
With this many, we even got the group rate
With this many people, we even got the group rate. A bargain.
Here I am, waiting for Slick, 70 minutes have passed and I'm thin...
Waiting for Slick. 70 minutes have passed. I'm starting to think he's not coming.
I'm starting this trip with two bikes just in case
Can't be too careful. One for the road, one for the inevitable breakdown.
We made it to Yuma, and John needed some nourishment so we follow...
Made it to Yuma. John needed some nourishment. We followed him.
2009 (15)
Alaska trip
Cruised the bay, made a stop. Alaska has a way of making every stop feel earned.
Alaska trip
Alaska. After the bear wrestling, we needed a rest. The bears probably did too.
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Anything to occupy her while I rest. She bought a package of plastic bubble making stuff and this was the biggest one she made. They were pretty cool.
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She's still playing with my camera when I'm not watching. That means sleeping .
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1000 police special. It still has the siren on it.
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After finishing lunch with her dad, she will have two days of good quality time with him. I will have two days of good quality rest!!!!!!!!!
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Almost to Glacier and still no bends in the road.
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I've now seen three different sets of badlands. The one in AZ, SD, and now here in ND. All of the green grass in the ND ones make them unique and quite beautifu
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Finally!' I'm tall enough after all these years!'
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After we paid our toll, we took this picture of this cool 57 Ford. I dont think this guy wanted us to snap a picture of his car as he tried to race off before w
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After the Natural Bridge visit, we continued on to the Red River Gorge. See that wet spot in the road just left of the tunnel? That is caused by a small waterfa
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A few of the early arrivals at our rally headquarters.
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I stopped to take a picture of this hugh cross. It is the largest in the western hemisphere. After I took the picture, I woke her up so she wouldn't miss the re
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It's our first day. We didn't make Gallup but she is standin on the corner in Winslow arizona.
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It is a nice place to gather a lot of bikes in a fun atmosphere.
2008 (57)
After leaving Crater Lake, we spent the night in Bend, OR
After leaving Crater Lake, we spent the night in Bend, OR. We stopped by Peterson's rock garden on our way to Madras, enjoying some beautiful views of the Casca
After spending the night in Nevada City, we visited the Empire...
After spending the night in Nevada City, we visited the Empire Mine. The owners of the mine had this cottage built there for when they visited.
The mine was a stamp mill operation and the display of machine...
The mine was a stamp mill operation and the display of machinery is quite impressive. It really wouldn't take all that much to get this place running again. Jus
Patience climbed into this employee transport vehicle and said...
Patience climbed into this employee transport vehicle and said 'look, I'm a miner' and I said 'yep, till yer 21'. She gave me a quizzical look.
The reflecting pool and the gardens were beautiful
The reflecting pool and the gardens were beautiful.
That evening my sis decided to fix Patience hair before we wen...
That evening my sis decided to fix Patience hair before we went to dinner. I think she liked how it turned out.
We didn't get five miles out of town before we stopped for min...
We didn't get five miles out of town before we stopped for miniture golf and a little arcade fun.
We left Redding, and made our way to Crater Lake
We left Redding, and made our way to Crater Lake. It really is a beautiful deep blue lake. Patience spent a lot of time watching all of the little information d
We stopped to visit my sister in Granite Bay
We stopped to visit my sister in Granite Bay. She wasn't home yet so we passed the time reading another page of Huck Finn.
Some of the early settlers to Virginia City
Some of the early settlers to Virginia City.
We rode to Lake Tahoe today for the flying trapeze lesson
We rode to Lake Tahoe today for the flying trapeze lesson. They told me to call them the day before the lesson and when I did, they informed me that things didn
Frogs are a big thing here in Calaveras County
Frogs are a big thing here in Calaveras County.
I think by the end of this trip she will be wearing all of the...
I think by the end of this trip she will be wearing all of the latest styles.
The largest crystaline nugget ever found resides here in Murph...
The largest crystaline nugget ever found resides here in Murphy's California. What surprised me was it was found in 1996.
A shortl little side trip included seeing Mark Twains cabin on...
A shortl little side trip included seeing Mark Twains cabin on Jackass Hill. It was here that he wrote the 'Jumping frogs of Calaveras County'.
They even had a bowling alley
They even had a bowling alley.
We are visiting Columbia today
We are visiting Columbia today. It is a very well preserved gold rush town that has been added to the California State Parks system. Patience is enjoying her fi
We took a stage coach ride that came with the traditional hold...
We took a stage coach ride that came with the traditional hold up as well as some of the history of the area.
After riding down Lombard St, we went to Pier 39 to see the se...
After riding down Lombard St, we went to Pier 39 to see the seals/sea lions (not sure which they were), and pick up the necessary San Fran sweatshirt.
All in all, we had a good time at Yosemite
All in all, we had a good time at Yosemite. I think Patience was able to get really close to nature on this trip.
I thought about letting her stay in this motel for awhile, but...
I thought about letting her stay in this motel for awhile, but she didn't like the pool.
I told her there would be climbers on El Capitan
I told her there would be climbers on El Capitan. This guy kept me from being a liar!
Our plan was to do all three drive thru trees
Our plan was to do all three drive thru trees. This is the only one we made it too.
Then it was off to the Cable Car museum and hop a ride on one ...
Then it was off to the Cable Car museum and hop a ride on one of the cars.
There were some interesting trees here
There were some interesting trees here.
We finally made it to San Francisco
We finally made it to San Francisco. Lots of people were here trying to get a picture of the GGB.
We got up early today (yeah right) and headed into the park wh...
We got up early today (yeah right) and headed into the park where the views were spectacular as ever even though there was a little haze left from all of the fi
We had lunch at Foster's Bighorn
We had lunch at Foster's Bighorn. Good food, but don't think it was from any of his kills.
We stayed the night just outside of the Yosemite NP gates
We stayed the night just outside of the Yosemite NP gates. It was a tough decision whether to take a dip in the river or the hot tub. You'll figure out which on
We took a tour of the Jelly Belly jelly bean factory and even ...
We took a tour of the Jelly Belly jelly bean factory and even kept it motorcycle related.
If you've ever wonderedwhere oysters come from, this is an oys...
If you've ever wonderedwhere oysters come from, this is an oyster farm.
On the ride, we stopped at face rock
On the ride, we stopped at face rock. I've driven by here many times in the past. Glad I finally stopped.
On Sat, the 20th, we rode with several VROC'rs on a ride That ...
On Sat, the 20th, we rode with several VROC'rs on a ride That Sherm laid out but was unable to lead due to some health issues. He is doing better.
One of the many lighthouses along the Oregon coast
One of the many lighthouses along the Oregon coast.
We arrived at The Trees of Mystery where my lumberjack grandda...
We arrived at The Trees of Mystery where my lumberjack granddaughter is not quite a match for Paul and Babe, at least not in size.
We visited Sherms cycle products and Patience thought grandpa ...
We visited Sherms cycle products and Patience thought grandpa should by one of these and just stick it in the trailer.
When we left SCP, Patience was offered a ride in Marc's sidecar
When we left SCP, Patience was offered a ride in Marc's sidecar. Of course I said no, then like a good grandpa, relented. Naturally I stayed close by to make su
The wildlife viewing areas up here actually have wild life in ...
The wildlife viewing areas up here actually have wild life in them. We saw some elk and this wild biker!
After our education at Ripley's University, we went to hang wi...
After our education at Ripley's University, we went to hang with the stars.
A bunch of us rode down Friday morning and enjoyed a jet boat ...
A bunch of us rode down Friday morning and enjoyed a jet boat excursion up the rogue river from Gold Beach.
Fortunately, I got to sit next to this really cute girl
Fortunately, I got to sit next to this really cute girl.................................of coarse I'm a little predjudice.
I didn't take too many pictures of the boat in the rapids beca...
I didn't take too many pictures of the boat in the rapids because my camera isn't water proof. However, we were all soaked by the end of the trip even though we
'Oh grandpa, it is so much fun to freeze at the beach
'Oh grandpa, it is so much fun to freeze at the beach...............I thought it was supposed to be warm at the beach!'
One guy looks up and everyone else follows
One guy looks up and everyone else follows.......
Patience and one of her several new best friends that she met ...
Patience and one of her several new best friends that she met at the VROC rally.
There were a lot of Osprey and Bald eagles nesting in this low...
There were a lot of Osprey and Bald eagles nesting in this lower stretch of the river.
This is the bridge that crosses the Rogue river in Gold Beach
This is the bridge that crosses the Rogue river in Gold Beach.
This is the same girl
This is the same girl.
We were packed in pretty good, but in the end it was probably ...
We were packed in pretty good, but in the end it was probably a good thing since it kept us from sliding all over the place during all of the power spins and st
When the boat crossed under the bridge there were thousands of...
When the boat crossed under the bridge there were thousands of these swallow nest attached to it.
After spending the night in Woodland, WA, we spotted Harvey th...
After spending the night in Woodland, WA, we spotted Harvey the wabbit on the way to the OR coast.
g&ptrip08
A trip from 2008. The memories are a little hazy, but the pictures are good.
I'm always trying to further my granddaughters education with ...
I'm always trying to further my granddaughters education with interesting trips to these institutions of higher learning.
This is the first time I have ever seen Devils Punchbowl with ...
This is the first time I have ever seen Devils Punchbowl with no action taking place. It was a low tide.
We found a little spring along the side of the road
We found a little spring along the side of the road. Kids exploring things like this can really throw off a schedule. Oh yeah, we're on vacation, there isn't su
We picked up a healthy lunch at the quick mart and found a nic...
We picked up a healthy lunch at the quick mart and found a nice little cabin in a park to eat it in.
We're finally under way after picking up Patience in the 15th ...
We're finally under way after picking up Patience in the 15th of July. We headed out on Hwy 12 towards our first waypoint of Mt St Helens. Along the way we stop
2007 (64)
First 1954 Corvette Nomad I have ever seen
First 1954 Corvette Nomad I have ever seen. I'm sure it is a fake, but a very nice one.
She's still at it.
Jeannie, still putting up with me after all these years. I'm a lucky man.
Today is only full of fun and games
Today is only full of fun and games. This motel had a game room.
Are you ready for the next 'Karate Kid' sequal?
Are you ready for the next 'Karate Kid' sequal?
Grandpa must have had a great dream because he was probably dr...
Grandpa must have had a great dream because he was probably dreaming of his precious little grandaughter because he has a great big smile on his face! I love th
Maybe I'll be a long haul trucker
Maybe I'll be a long haul trucker.
One of the great coasters at the Silverwood theme park in Coeu...
One of the great coasters at the Silverwood theme park in Coeur d' Alene. They also had a water park there with a couple of great wave pools. I almost died in t
Palouse Falls sits in the middle of the eastern Washington desert
Palouse Falls sits in the middle of the eastern Washington desert. It was a refreshing stop in a very warm day.
She's an old pro on this ride and didn't even get a surprised ...
She's an old pro on this ride and didn't even get a surprised look while all of the others were screaming their lungs out! Two teenagers thought she was going t
This was a great place to take a nap on this grassy knoll unde...
This was a great place to take a nap on this grassy knoll under the shade of this tree.
We are traveling in some very dangerous territory
We are traveling in some very dangerous territory.
In all of the years that I used to fish, I never had the pleas...
In all of the years that I used to fish, I never had the pleasure of catching one like these. These rainbow trout were all in the 30' range and I'm guessing the
It is always the interactive children's areas that keep their ...
It is always the interactive children's areas that keep their attention. Here she is in a real helicopter. They had 15 flight simulators that they could practic
Just keeping this motorcycle related :)
Just keeping this motorcycle related :)
We had a nice visit with Herman the Sturgeon at the Bonneville...
We had a nice visit with Herman the Sturgeon at the Bonneville fish hatchery.
We spent last night at my aunt and uncle's house and had no in...
We spent last night at my aunt and uncle's house and had no internet access. These are from a couple of days back now. Patience is standing next to a model of t
Hey Tony, Patience picked this one just for you
Hey Tony, Patience picked this one just for you.
I see we are back at it!
I see we are back at it!
I've always been amazed that this ship has remained here in th...
I've always been amazed that this ship has remained here in the sand all these years. I paced it off and it was at least 300' long. Oh yeah, this is the 'Wreck
This troll lies in wait under the Fremont bridge in Seattle
This troll lies in wait under the Fremont bridge in Seattle. Fortunately I was able to rescue this girl from his eternal clutches!
.................the top................
.................the top................
........then the scarry part...........
........then the scarry part...........
I think there might be a future for her playing in a Saturday ...
I think there might be a future for her playing in a Saturday Market somewhere.
It's a bird, it's a bug, no
It's a bird, it's a bug, no................it's Supergirl!
Our schedule (not that we have followed it very well in this w...
Our schedule (not that we have followed it very well in this weather) today takes us to the Pacific Science center. Here she is learning just how hard it is to
She touched this critter for about 1 10 th of a second but I c...
She touched this critter for about 1 10 th of a second but I couldn't talk her into putting her hand into the Sea Anenome (sp).
Then came the fun part
Then came the fun part............
We signed up in advance for a rock climbing lesson
We signed up in advance for a rock climbing lesson. The first thing they were shown was how to tie a knot that looked like a figure 8.
When we got here she was 4'10'
When we got here she was 4'10'. Now I'm guessing about 175'.
Woo Hoo, this coming down is a lot easier and really fun!!!!!!!
Woo Hoo, this coming down is a lot easier and really fun!!!!!!!
I had a lot of fun with Troy because he played cars with me
I had a lot of fun with Troy because he played cars with me. It was the best day of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was thinking that this Opel car show would only keep her att...
I was thinking that this Opel car show would only keep her attention for a few minutes to maybe an hour or so. Then she met Troy, a young man that has a severe
It isn't only motorcycles that they trailer
It isn't only motorcycles that they trailer. This is a very rare car. The guys that brought this car to the show are trying to sell it. It is a 1972 GT that has
This car is the one that Patience was hoping to see at the show
This car is the one that Patience was hoping to see at the show. I think she likes Opels. She says this car 'looks like a pretty lady or at least it looks like
After waiting for the rain to slow down, we finally made it to...
After waiting for the rain to slow down, we finally made it to Slidewaters park and got to play in the water for a couple of hours.
.............pool!
A long day on the road. The pool was a sight for sore eyes.
Downtown Winthrop, WA
Downtown Winthrop, WA. Patience dad grew up here.
I think this is the car they used to catch her dad in his youn...
I think this is the car they used to catch her dad in his younger days.
I think this may be a new manuver coming up
I think this may be a new manuver coming up.......maybe the Lock Ness monster!
I'm still trying to figure out why she wouldn't let me turn th...
I'm still trying to figure out why she wouldn't let me turn the crank.
Most of the icecream here said homemade
Most of the icecream here said homemade. From the looks of the containers it was in I don't think it was there home ! It was still verrrry goooood, yum yum.
Of course the evening would never be complete without a little...
Of course the evening would never be complete without a little bowling and.........
There are a lot of these reservoirs here with beautiful emeral...
There are a lot of these reservoirs here with beautiful emerald green water. At the visitor center they said it is caused by minerals that are scraped off of th
These self portraits tend to show up when boredom is setting i...
These self portraits tend to show up when boredom is setting in :)
They say this is a beautiful highway to ride on a motorcycle
They say this is a beautiful highway to ride on a motorcycle. It just wasn't this day with all of the rain and the clouds covering most of the views.
We are with Mitzi at a little restaurant ridht near the ferry ...
We are with Mitzi at a little restaurant ridht near the ferry landing. It sure is nice to enjoy some of these moderate coastal temps. The seafood was only avera
We became official members of the self-kicking club in Rockport
We became official members of the self-kicking club in Rockport.
We hiked a short trail back from an overlook and the moss on t...
We hiked a short trail back from an overlook and the moss on the rocks made one think of an enchanted forest. Of course I had her on the lookout for badgers !
We took the ferry to Friday Harbor a day early (it was Thursday)
We took the ferry to Friday Harbor a day early (it was Thursday). Being the responsible grandpa, I made her wear this lifering the whole way.
We weren't the only bikers in town
We weren't the only bikers in town.
Well, maybe not all of the way
Well, maybe not all of the way. She always seems to find the arcades and this small one on board didn't evade her long. I think her exact words after securing t
Why did the turkey's cross the highway?
Why did the turkey's cross the highway?
This is the only image from Leavenworth that I'm going to uplo...
This is the only image from Leavenworth that I'm going to upload today as the WiFi is terribly slow. Leavenworth is a little town that sits in the Washington A
We stopped by dad's work to say goodbye
We stopped by dad's work to say goodbye. I wouldn't let him hug me cause he had grease everywhere.
Abeautifulsunset coming into Twin Falls, ID for the night
Abeautifulsunset coming into Twin Falls, ID for the night. Just over 800 miles for the days ride.
Here is something I have yet to do in my life
Here is something I have yet to do in my life. Put over a hundred dollars worth of gas in a car. Made me glad I was on the Wing.
I always wanted to take one of these pictures
I always wanted to take one of these pictures. I don't think I got it right though. I think it makes me look fat.
I finally left this Sunday morning to the first rain I remembe...
I finally left this Sunday morning to the first rain I remember having this year. It delayed my start by a half hour because I didn't want to start out with a w
I think this is the Umatilla river where it flows into the Col...
I think this is the Umatilla river where it flows into the Columbia.
I thought about riding over and picking up a new wife or two
I thought about riding over and picking up a new wife or two. Then it hit me.........WHAT ARE THESE GUYS THINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A look at the McNary dam as I cross into WA
A look at the McNary dam as I cross into WA. WooHoo, only 100 miles left to my granddaughters.
Sherm likes to support these type of establishments
Sherm likes to support these type of establishments. That's not his truck I see is it? :)
We've had a lot of forest fires in the southwest this year
We've had a lot of forest fires in the southwest this year. So far I have avoided most of them except for a small one in south east Idaho. That smoke sure irrit
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Well, my picture didn't post in the last entry so I will try a...
Well, my picture didn't post in the last entry so I will try again here. If it doens't work still, I will try again there.