SactoMike got it right. Take a lesson beemerdons! Weirdo... :blink: :assassin:Mmmmm. That DOES sound "warm."
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NW Jeff
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Was on a mission to make it to girls' dance recital at 5pm. Made it home at 4:45
Took 22 south to Patterson crossing. Along the way passed through Rossland, which sits on top of a mountain that was knee deep in a cloud. Along with the rain from Castlegar I was completely saturated. Hands were cold and damp so turned on the glove liners. Next thing I know they were receiving shock therapy. Don't think the liners are supposed to do that. :dribble: Rain stopped at the border and weather improved more and more.
Passed a few FJR's along the way. Nearly got taken out by a patch of dirt/gravel sitting by its lonesome in the middle of a left-hander a little bit after rejoining hwy 20 off of 97 south. It reoriented the bike to go straight - right off the road into a ditch. Left foot was way out (maybe dragging the road a bit) while body-english coaxed the bike away from doom. Used up most of the somewhat graveled shoulder too but managed to get her going in the right direction. After that I was nice and warm.
Hwy 20 was beautiful in the mountains. Think I saw a bunch of FJR's and others at the summit of Rainy pass, but didn't have time to stop so I honked and waved.
Great to put faces, handles and names together. Hopefully I can keep them straight the next time we meet.
Thanks Jeff and organizers! Your hard work was very evident. However, I vote for somewhere more southerly next time as I get enough wet riding in in Western WA. :bad:
And thanks to my roommate for his hospitality and obvious patience!
Hope everyone still trucking has a safe journey home as well.
Jeff
Took 22 south to Patterson crossing. Along the way passed through Rossland, which sits on top of a mountain that was knee deep in a cloud. Along with the rain from Castlegar I was completely saturated. Hands were cold and damp so turned on the glove liners. Next thing I know they were receiving shock therapy. Don't think the liners are supposed to do that. :dribble: Rain stopped at the border and weather improved more and more.
Passed a few FJR's along the way. Nearly got taken out by a patch of dirt/gravel sitting by its lonesome in the middle of a left-hander a little bit after rejoining hwy 20 off of 97 south. It reoriented the bike to go straight - right off the road into a ditch. Left foot was way out (maybe dragging the road a bit) while body-english coaxed the bike away from doom. Used up most of the somewhat graveled shoulder too but managed to get her going in the right direction. After that I was nice and warm.
Hwy 20 was beautiful in the mountains. Think I saw a bunch of FJR's and others at the summit of Rainy pass, but didn't have time to stop so I honked and waved.
Great to put faces, handles and names together. Hopefully I can keep them straight the next time we meet.
Thanks Jeff and organizers! Your hard work was very evident. However, I vote for somewhere more southerly next time as I get enough wet riding in in Western WA. :bad:
And thanks to my roommate for his hospitality and obvious patience!
Hope everyone still trucking has a safe journey home as well.
Jeff
dcarver
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FarWestFastEddie
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Ray, I made it as far as Wenatchee also, did not see you after passing you and Patti in the rain west of Castlegar, staying at the Super 8, $56, thanks to my stunning long flowing hair, toothy smile and a questionable credit card! Headed towards Longwiew and the coast tomorrow. NAFO was shits and giggles!
FWFE
dcarver
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MajBach
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'Twas a great ride home, only got dumped on once briefly. Dry roads, semi-clear skies and perfect temps all the way home. Too bad you left too soon, Jer.
Check "drivebc.com" before you leave tomorrow; there were plenty of roads closed but if you take 97 as I did (my first time on this route and it was terrific), you should be fine. I'll grab some steaks in case youre' here for dinner.
ahchiu
FJR Commander
ahchiu
FJR Commander
Jeff,Was on a mission to make it to girls' dance recital at 5pm. Made it home at 4:45
Took 22 south to Patterson crossing. Along the way passed through Rossland, which sits on top of a mountain that was knee deep in a cloud. Along with the rain from Castlegar I was completely saturated. Hands were cold and damp so turned on the glove liners. Next thing I know they were receiving shock therapy. Don't think the liners are supposed to do that. :dribble: Rain stopped at the border and weather improved more and more.
Passed a few FJR's along the way. Nearly got taken out by a patch of dirt/gravel sitting by its lonesome in the middle of a left-hander a little bit after rejoining hwy 20 off of 97 south. It reoriented the bike to go straight - right off the road into a ditch. Left foot was way out (maybe dragging the road a bit) while body-english coaxed the bike away from doom. Used up most of the somewhat graveled shoulder too but managed to get her going in the right direction. After that I was nice and warm.
Hwy 20 was beautiful in the mountains. Think I saw a bunch of FJR's and others at the summit of Rainy pass, but didn't have time to stop so I honked and waved.
Great to put faces, handles and names together. Hopefully I can keep them straight the next time we meet.
Thanks Jeff and organizers! Your hard work was very evident. However, I vote for somewhere more southerly next time as I get enough wet riding in in Western WA. :bad:
And thanks to my roommate for his hospitality and obvious patience!
Hope everyone still trucking has a safe journey home as well.
Jeff
I ran across the same patch of dirt/gravel also but saw it in time to back off.
Spud
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Spud and Greb made it home yesterday. 690 miles for me, 880 for him. Got an early start, then sat for 35 minutes in the rain waiting for the border crossing to open. Went from the downpour of BC / Northern WA / Northern ID to 95+ heat and high winds in Montana. Was quite an adventure.
Thanks everyone for an awesome event. WILDCAT! (the unnoficial beer of NAFO)
SPUD
Thanks everyone for an awesome event. WILDCAT! (the unnoficial beer of NAFO)
SPUD
Left with Airboss about 7 and went through Grand Forks on the way to my friends house in Gresham, OR. Thanks to Hudson for the suggested route to avoid a lot of 97, but after looking at the time it would take, I decided to cut some of the northern stuff off and that was just as well with the rain in the morning. I did take 821 along the river which was very nice, but 142 by Goldendale was closed due to bridge repair so I ended up cruising gravel roads until I stumbled on the Centerville Highway road, which got me to Lyle. This turned out to be a nice little road, probably not as niced as 142. Oh well. Got to Gresham at about 5. Airboss and I meet up Tuesday for our journey back to the midwest wastelands.
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airboss
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sportsguy
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Same patch was found by our group...Jeff,Was on a mission to make it to girls' dance recital at 5pm. Made it home at 4:45
Took 22 south to Patterson crossing. Along the way passed through Rossland, which sits on top of a mountain that was knee deep in a cloud. Along with the rain from Castlegar I was completely saturated. Hands were cold and damp so turned on the glove liners. Next thing I know they were receiving shock therapy. Don't think the liners are supposed to do that. :dribble: Rain stopped at the border and weather improved more and more.
Passed a few FJR's along the way. Nearly got taken out by a patch of dirt/gravel sitting by its lonesome in the middle of a left-hander a little bit after rejoining hwy 20 off of 97 south. It reoriented the bike to go straight - right off the road into a ditch. Left foot was way out (maybe dragging the road a bit) while body-english coaxed the bike away from doom. Used up most of the somewhat graveled shoulder too but managed to get her going in the right direction. After that I was nice and warm.
Hwy 20 was beautiful in the mountains. Think I saw a bunch of FJR's and others at the summit of Rainy pass, but didn't have time to stop so I honked and waved.
Great to put faces, handles and names together. Hopefully I can keep them straight the next time we meet.
Thanks Jeff and organizers! Your hard work was very evident. However, I vote for somewhere more southerly next time as I get enough wet riding in in Western WA. :bad:
And thanks to my roommate for his hospitality and obvious patience!
Hope everyone still trucking has a safe journey home as well.
Jeff
I ran across the same patch of dirt/gravel also but saw it in time to back off.
I saw George get squirrely, hopped up on the pegs and dirt biked it over the spot...tricky little bastard!
Donna and I rode 12 through Washington with the intention of taking FR 25 around the back of Mt. St. Helen's but unfortunately it was closed due to snow, mudslides, and a bridge closure. Poo! .
Sitting in a starbucks in Longview celebrating my three-year survival anniversary. Will head into Portland shortly and spend a couple of days visiting friends and family before continuing the journey home. B)
.Sitting in a starbucks in Longview celebrating my three-year survival anniversary. Will head into Portland shortly and spend a couple of days visiting friends and family before continuing the journey home. B)
dcarver
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Ellensberg, WA tonight, a freaking GREAT ride with rain, mud, cold, hot, yawns and giggles.
It really does *not* get better than this!
Oh, need to mention that Wabs is running great! Really enjoying the 'substitute' motobike! :yahoo:
It really does *not* get better than this!
Oh, need to mention that Wabs is running great! Really enjoying the 'substitute' motobike! :yahoo:
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madmike2
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<br><br>If I'd known your route I would have warned you. I also wanted to ride 25 to the East side of St. Helens but I found out it was closed so we came to Hood River for the night.<br><br>Enjoy your visit with family.<br><br><b>Passed 100k miles </b>on this (my second) FJR and posted in the Milestones Page.<br><br>Donna and I rode 12 through Washington with the intention of taking FR 25 around the back of Mt. St. Helen's but unfortunately it was closed due to snow, mudslides, and a bridge closure. Poo! <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif" class="bbc_emoticon" alt="
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Jer
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I know that is all a bunch of BS. Carver is in a 75degree tavern so he can stay out of the rain.
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juniorfjr
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Three friggin' years.Donna and I rode 12 through Washington with the intention of taking FR 25 around the back of Mt. St. Helen's but unfortunately it was closed due to snow, mudslides, and a bridge closure. Poo!
Sitting in a starbucks in Longview celebrating my three-year survival anniversary. Will head into Portland shortly and spend a couple of days visiting friends and family before continuing the journey home. B)
That is unbelievale, but the best thing I've heard all day. Our world is much better cause you're still with us. :yahoo: :yahoo: 
