Panman
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Had a nice day two days ago as I rode this route here.
I had put this ride up to the forum and went to the meet up spot and all I found was a couple of Harley guys. No big deal as I knew I didn’t have any takers, so headed out by myself. Decided to head out 530 and go over 20 (the North Cascade Hwy).
Couldn’t believe that it was still dark at 07:30
When it did get light it was foggy and cold.
Tried to get a shot crossing the steel grated bridge just north of Darrington, didn’t come out to well as I wasn’t running fast enough to keep the bike from jiggling.
Some pleasant view’s were waiting as I headed for the pass.
It started getting cold.
So cold I stopped to put the gloves on my girl friend as her hands were getting cold.
Decided to look around a bit.
That’s the way I’m headed.
You can’t get to artsy with a old point and shoot.
This dummy got me to slow down a bit as I entered Winthrop.
My attempt at food ****, a cinnamon roll with walnuts (heated) and coffee the nectar of the morning gods.
Outside seating of course, couldn't figure out why I was sitting by myself, but then I remembered that it was only 38 degree’s out.
A look around the man made cowboy town.
The town Marshall was glad that I didn’t bring the Old Piefart.
George and Dave are lucky I don’t have any skills in Photo-shop.
They would go from riding this.
To these!
Went on over LoLo and rode thru Okanogan, I like this town don’t know why but I do.
I rode up 97 towards Tonasket and always what wondered what the little valley by the town of Riverside was like.
I rode out Turk valley road for ten or so miles, I could learn to like that road!
You feel like you are out in the country just a bit.
I finally got back on 97 thinking I had better get a move on as this stopping was going to put me in late. I fueled up in Tonasket and then headed for Loomis and stopped at Scully’s for lunch/dinner. Just bake potato soup and a roast beef sandwich.
Went by Palmer Lake.
Boy! I’m getting behind, not even in Canada yet.
They don’t build them like they use to.
Then on to the Nighthawk broader crossing and into Canada.
I was riding west on 3 just pass Hedley when I saw this little sign that said “Old Hedley Rd” couldn’t help myself and had to turn around and took it up to Princeton. Glad I did!
A over the shoulder shot of the Weyerhaeuser mill in Princeton.
Back on 3 headed for Hope.
A shot of my rabbit running thru Sunshine Valley, this guy ran a steady 80 to 85 all the way from Princeton to Sumas. Good rabbit.
Battery died in my little Nikon Cool Pic after that and it was pretty much gas it and go the rest of the way home. Didn’t really put a foot down while in BC, other than hit the duty free store so I didn’t have to wait in line at the boarder. I fueled up in Sumas taking 5.7 gallons of fuel running thirty mile’s on the reserve.
Got in around Eight, good day all in all.
I had put this ride up to the forum and went to the meet up spot and all I found was a couple of Harley guys. No big deal as I knew I didn’t have any takers, so headed out by myself. Decided to head out 530 and go over 20 (the North Cascade Hwy).
Couldn’t believe that it was still dark at 07:30
When it did get light it was foggy and cold.
Tried to get a shot crossing the steel grated bridge just north of Darrington, didn’t come out to well as I wasn’t running fast enough to keep the bike from jiggling.
Some pleasant view’s were waiting as I headed for the pass.
It started getting cold.
So cold I stopped to put the gloves on my girl friend as her hands were getting cold.
Decided to look around a bit.
That’s the way I’m headed.
You can’t get to artsy with a old point and shoot.
This dummy got me to slow down a bit as I entered Winthrop.
My attempt at food ****, a cinnamon roll with walnuts (heated) and coffee the nectar of the morning gods.
Outside seating of course, couldn't figure out why I was sitting by myself, but then I remembered that it was only 38 degree’s out.
A look around the man made cowboy town.
The town Marshall was glad that I didn’t bring the Old Piefart.
George and Dave are lucky I don’t have any skills in Photo-shop.
They would go from riding this.
To these!
Went on over LoLo and rode thru Okanogan, I like this town don’t know why but I do.
I rode up 97 towards Tonasket and always what wondered what the little valley by the town of Riverside was like.
I rode out Turk valley road for ten or so miles, I could learn to like that road!
You feel like you are out in the country just a bit.
I finally got back on 97 thinking I had better get a move on as this stopping was going to put me in late. I fueled up in Tonasket and then headed for Loomis and stopped at Scully’s for lunch/dinner. Just bake potato soup and a roast beef sandwich.
Went by Palmer Lake.
Boy! I’m getting behind, not even in Canada yet.
They don’t build them like they use to.
Then on to the Nighthawk broader crossing and into Canada.
I was riding west on 3 just pass Hedley when I saw this little sign that said “Old Hedley Rd” couldn’t help myself and had to turn around and took it up to Princeton. Glad I did!
A over the shoulder shot of the Weyerhaeuser mill in Princeton.
Back on 3 headed for Hope.
A shot of my rabbit running thru Sunshine Valley, this guy ran a steady 80 to 85 all the way from Princeton to Sumas. Good rabbit.
Battery died in my little Nikon Cool Pic after that and it was pretty much gas it and go the rest of the way home. Didn’t really put a foot down while in BC, other than hit the duty free store so I didn’t have to wait in line at the boarder. I fueled up in Sumas taking 5.7 gallons of fuel running thirty mile’s on the reserve.
Got in around Eight, good day all in all.
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