madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
Quotes transferred from the "Route Planning" thread:
"Phfffft!!! on the Sahara vests -- the only water mine saw was whatever might have penetrated the tail bag. Got home just before 6 pm and am now wondering which one of you it was. I mean, I leave Lake Alpine heading east (where it's raining and hailing, as you know) and about two miles later, the precipitation is GONE -- all the way back to Gardnerville -- clouds, but not a drop, and none of that soft hail that explodes on your face shield. So, who had that rain/hail storm following them around for all of us to enjoy?
Had a lot of fun. Great to see old faces and meet some people whose posts I've read, but not met. Painman -- I LOVE that '06! Wanna trade it for a broken in '05? UberKul -- great line to follow -- I love it when I seldom see brake lights ahead of me to make me second guess my entry speed. Thank you to you all for a great ride and company.
And for the heat Pu$$!#$ in the Sacto valley who couldn't make it because of the "heat": It was downright comfortable getting wet like that. People who don't ride will never understand -- nature giving us cooling moisture as we come down the ridge at 8000 feet with an incredible view of the buttes, shrouded in snow still, between Ebbetts and Sonora passes -- THAT is what it's all about, what puts that stupid grin on your face and makes you feel ALIVE. "
exskibum
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"Exskibum, Sorry I missed meeting you, but did get to put a lot of a faces with names this morning before I had to bug out after the town of Volcano. Funny thing, right after that the high point of my day came in the form of a bikini top clad young lady in a Subaru Outback flagging me down. She said " Hey, if you're riding with that group of BMW's they turned left at the last intersection" I told her the turn off was intentional, but thanks just the same. I hollered to her that they are Yamahas, but she too was busy cutting off a guy in a F250 pulling a boat on Hwy 88. Mike & Brad enjoyed getting to know you guys over breakfast and meeting the others at the Shell station. I too look forward to the pics and hopefully I can do the entire ride next time."
cajw
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"At Mosquito Lake I almost pulled over under the trees from the hail and heavy rain. It hurt through my mesh jacket. the road isn't fast anyway and with that outpouring of rain and hail made it even slower. but with the snow up there and the weather it cooled off quickly. Chased the rabbits from the bottom of the valley but lost them in the tight roads and slow traffic just before the rain. Never did see the other group. So hit 4 to angels Camp then to stockton over to Fremont. Nice ride and great sandwich in Markleeville. See you all at WFO in Reno."
fjrvtx1300s
Mike, too bad you missed the stop at the General Store/Tavern @ Alpine Lake. That's where everyone regrouped over coffee/hot chocolate and watched the rain and hail before suiting up and riding West, through the storm and into the valley heat. Next time try to keep up, okay....MM2
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Those who choose to NOT participate in one of MM2's er, uhm, "adventures" just don't know what they're missing.
I can't wait to see the pictures Joyfulgirl took....after OrangevaleFJR finishes the editing and posting. I had a great time. What a great group of friends to ride with and share the fine Sierra Nevada weather. Who would've thunk? :blink: AND we had our first ride with an '06. That darker blue sure is pretty!
"Phfffft!!! on the Sahara vests -- the only water mine saw was whatever might have penetrated the tail bag. Got home just before 6 pm and am now wondering which one of you it was. I mean, I leave Lake Alpine heading east (where it's raining and hailing, as you know) and about two miles later, the precipitation is GONE -- all the way back to Gardnerville -- clouds, but not a drop, and none of that soft hail that explodes on your face shield. So, who had that rain/hail storm following them around for all of us to enjoy?
Had a lot of fun. Great to see old faces and meet some people whose posts I've read, but not met. Painman -- I LOVE that '06! Wanna trade it for a broken in '05? UberKul -- great line to follow -- I love it when I seldom see brake lights ahead of me to make me second guess my entry speed. Thank you to you all for a great ride and company.
And for the heat Pu$$!#$ in the Sacto valley who couldn't make it because of the "heat": It was downright comfortable getting wet like that. People who don't ride will never understand -- nature giving us cooling moisture as we come down the ridge at 8000 feet with an incredible view of the buttes, shrouded in snow still, between Ebbetts and Sonora passes -- THAT is what it's all about, what puts that stupid grin on your face and makes you feel ALIVE. "
exskibum
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"Exskibum, Sorry I missed meeting you, but did get to put a lot of a faces with names this morning before I had to bug out after the town of Volcano. Funny thing, right after that the high point of my day came in the form of a bikini top clad young lady in a Subaru Outback flagging me down. She said " Hey, if you're riding with that group of BMW's they turned left at the last intersection" I told her the turn off was intentional, but thanks just the same. I hollered to her that they are Yamahas, but she too was busy cutting off a guy in a F250 pulling a boat on Hwy 88. Mike & Brad enjoyed getting to know you guys over breakfast and meeting the others at the Shell station. I too look forward to the pics and hopefully I can do the entire ride next time."
cajw
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"At Mosquito Lake I almost pulled over under the trees from the hail and heavy rain. It hurt through my mesh jacket. the road isn't fast anyway and with that outpouring of rain and hail made it even slower. but with the snow up there and the weather it cooled off quickly. Chased the rabbits from the bottom of the valley but lost them in the tight roads and slow traffic just before the rain. Never did see the other group. So hit 4 to angels Camp then to stockton over to Fremont. Nice ride and great sandwich in Markleeville. See you all at WFO in Reno."
fjrvtx1300s
Mike, too bad you missed the stop at the General Store/Tavern @ Alpine Lake. That's where everyone regrouped over coffee/hot chocolate and watched the rain and hail before suiting up and riding West, through the storm and into the valley heat. Next time try to keep up, okay....MM2
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Those who choose to NOT participate in one of MM2's er, uhm, "adventures" just don't know what they're missing.
I can't wait to see the pictures Joyfulgirl took....after OrangevaleFJR finishes the editing and posting. I had a great time. What a great group of friends to ride with and share the fine Sierra Nevada weather. Who would've thunk? :blink: AND we had our first ride with an '06. That darker blue sure is pretty!
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