Death Valley Wildflower ride, Assuming we get some rain.

[MEM]

I have already got this one covered for you babycakes, Papa Chuy Viejo has already packed his tangerine man thong!

PS to MEM: I sent a PM to dj bill to make sure he packs his sausage sling for his dance for you! You are Welcome!!

You're a true buddy, Papa

 

[beemerdons]

REMINDER: Thanks to SnowAviation we have two great links for you to check the Park conditions at before you saddle up for Death Valley. Below are these useful Death Valley links: "Maturango" does a pretty good job of general Death Valley updates and the National Park Service one has the "Morning Report" which includes what routes and roads are closed and other DV factoids.

https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

https://www.maturango.org/DeathV.html

BUMP REMINDER FOR WEATHER CHECKS!!

Death Valley National Park

Morning Report – Monday, March 7, 2011

Weather Forecast:

Today................................ Partly sunny. West wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph increasing to northwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. High around 75.

Tonight.............................. Mostly clear. Windy. North wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Low around 48.

Tomorrow ......................... Mostly sunny. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph. High around 76. Lows around 49.

Extended .......................... Mostly sunny and clear. North wind under 10 mph. Highs in the low to mid 80s; lows in the 40s.

Sunset: 5:48 pm..............................Sunrise: 6:10 am

Temperatures & Precipitation (last 24 Hours)

Furnace Creek.................. High: 81°F (27°C) ..........................Low: 53°F (12°C) ..........................Precip: 0.00

Scotty’s Castle.................. High: 70°F (21°C) .........................Low: 44°F (7°C) ............................Precip: 0.00

Wildrose............................ High: 66°F (19°C) ..........................Low: 37°F (3°C) ..............................Precip: 0.00

Year to Date (Furnace Creek)

Temperatures................High: 84°F (29°C) on 2/6/11 ....... Low: 32°F (0°C) on 1/3/11

Precipitation ..................Year 2011: 0.22 inches............. 7/1/10 through today: 0.65 inches

Current Road Conditions

All other park roads open and in standard condition.

Hunter Mountain Rd.......... Snow and ice: expect winter conditions.

Keane Wonder Road ........ CLOSED; road and mining area closed to entry due to mine-safety hazards.

Saline Valley (South Pass)..Signed CLOSED by Inyo County; 4x4 recommended; expect winter conditions, carry chains.

Saline Valley (North Pass).. CLOSED for the winter due to snow.

Upper Wildrose Road ....... Open. Closed after the kilns.

Saratoga Springs.............. 4x4 recommended.

Racetrack Road & Big Pine Road ...Open.

Titus Canyon .....................Open; some ice near the top so use caution. 4WD recommended.

Roads OUTSIDE Death Valley:

Sierra Nevada Passes:

Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass), Hwy 108 (Sonora Pass), Hwy 4 (Ebbetts Pass), Hwy 89 (Monitor Pass).....CLOSED for the winter.

CA 88 (Carson Pass), U.S. 50 (Echo Summit), I-80 (Donner Pass), U.S. 395 north of Bishop ...........Chains or 4-wheel drive with snow tires required.

U.S. 395 north of Bishop... High wind advisory. Travel not recommended for campers and trailers.

California Highways. ......... 1-800-427-7623 Nevada Highways............................1-877-687-6237

Weather and road conditions as of 8 A.M. Subject to change without notice.

 

[beemerdons]

https://weather.aol.com/forecast/todays/usa/california/death-valley/id/92328 90F degrees and sunny on Thursday 3/10. Oh Boy, The Weather Gods are smiling on the Death Valley Wildflower Kalifornicator and Zonie Desert Rat Riders!!!

 

[puppychow]

I will be at Longstreet Casino on Wed night. Hoping to go hiking in Death Valley on Thu day. Will see if I have any energy left to come to Las Vegas for dinner with the FJR gathering on Thu night. If so, Don is 480-440-4666 your mobile number? In case I need to call to find out where the group is in Vegas? Although most probably, I will be passed out in bed that evening.

 

[beemerdons]

I will be at Longstreet Casino on Wed night. Hoping to go hiking in Death Valley on Thu day. Will see if I have any energy left to come to Las Vegas for dinner with the FJR gathering on Thu night. If so, Don is 480-440-4666 your mobile number? In case I need to call to find out where the group is in Vegas? Although most probably, I will be passed out in bed that evening.

Yes puppychow, 480-440-4666 is my cell number. But, they block cell phone signals on the gaming floor; so, my full name is Don Stanley and leave a message on my room phone if my cell won't ring through to me!

 

[Fairlaner]

ok folks if you are sitting on the fence with this one here is a little push...

fjrchik our very own Michelle will be making an appearance........

just wanted to let you all know.

R

 

[FJRay]

ok folks if you are sitting on the fence with this one here is a little push...

fjrchik our very own Michelle will be making an appearance........

just wanted to let you all know.

R

That's reason enough right there. Would be there myself but there is nothing going on around here to make any money on.

Somebody give her a hug for me.

 

[beemerdons]

ok folks if you are sitting on the fence with this one here is a little push...

fjrchik our very own Michelle will be making an appearance........

just wanted to let you all know.

R

That's reason enough right there. Would be there myself but there is nothing going on around here to make any money on.

Somebody give her a hug for me.

FANTASTIC NEWS, WONDERFUL! I'll get Michelle's name on the Attendees Roster immediately, if not sooner! Arriba, ai, ai!!

 

[beemerdons]

NEWSFLASH, EVERYBODY!!! fjrchik - Michelle S. is riding her FJR out from Dallas, Texas to join in on the festivities. Spoke to her a few minutes ago and she is aiming for Albuquerque, New Mexico for tomorrow night, our own HotRodZilla will be her watchdog. She is expecting to arrive in Las Vegas around 6-7pm on Thursday evening, 3/10! HIP, HIP, HOORAY!!! Con Mucho Gusto!!!

TWO UP:

Mr. and Mrs. weluvbikn - Phil and Charlene

Mr. and Mrs. skuehl

BeemerDonS and Miss Donna

Mr. and Mrs. bluestreek

Mr. and Mrs. Wolfhound

Ryan and Jeanette FJRK

Mr. and Mrs. John Dumke

Mr. and Mrs. BearTrax - Barry and Marla

marcusorelius and Duke - The Wonder Dog

LONE WOLVES and WOLF-ETTES:

Michelle S. - fjrchik

Roy Epperson

Roy Epperson's BMW Buddy

MEM - Maria Elena "La Chica Canadiense muy Bonita!"

Henry Garza - "Enrique" es mi Sobrino (my Nephew!)

TominCA

ScooterActivist

Old Michael

Bokerfork

Fairlaner

MadMike2

puppychow

Nightshine

Big-D

Cibrd0wn

jorstin

NOTE: If you're coming to Death Valley Wildflower Ride in a week and don't see your name above, kindly let Chuy know at either 480-440-4666 [email protected]

 

[Fairlaner]

Don just so you don't confuse anyone Michelle is fjrchik not fjrchick.......and you have Ryan in both sections of the attendee list (FJRK)...

R

 

[beemerdons]

Don just so you don't confuse anyone Michelle is fjrchik not fjrchick.......and you have Ryan in both sections of the attendee list (FJRK)...

R

Thanks Richard, will correct both immediately; It Is Done!

 

[fjrchik]

Hopefully I don't screw up this bike cause I really like it! Heading out early in the morning. A little nervous. But when I get back on a horse, I try to find the biggest one. ;>

(I haven't even done a whole day ride since the wreck)

Can't wait to see everyone! Big thanks to AJ for all his help already!

 

[Canadian FJR]

I wanna see some pics of MEM riding ***** on the back of that big Honda. :lol:

Canadian FJR

 

[Fairlaner]

haha you got it.....

R

 

[Old Michael]

Can't wait to see everyone!

Great news, Michelle!

It'll be damn good seeing you again. Have a safe ride in.

 

[rushes]

Hopefully I don't screw up this bike cause I really like it! Heading out early in the morning. A little nervous. But when I get back on a horse, I try to find the biggest one. ;>

(I haven't even done a whole day ride since the wreck)

Can't wait to see everyone! Big thanks to AJ for all his help already!

:clapping:

Good to hear you're riding again...

:thumbsup: luv ya!

 

[madmike2]

Hopefully I don't screw up this bike cause I really like it! Heading out early in the morning. A little nervous. But when I get back on a horse, I try to find the biggest one. ;>

(I haven't even done a whole day ride since the wreck)

Can't wait to see everyone! Big thanks to AJ for all his help already!

You'll be fine, Michelle, you've got a great brain so you'll be able to process the information.

Be prepared for some emotions to rise up. Don't succumb to the anxiety but think through each wave and ride the bike. You are the pilot, not the past.

If you need to pull over and take a 10-15 minute breather to get yourself in control...just do it.

You know I've BTDT and I understand the trepidation. Trust me, baby steps as the comfort level rises, nothing foolish and stay calm.

Breathe in...breathe out...breathe in...breathe out...

It won't be many miles until your former skills arise (they're still in there), muscle memory re-forms and your confidence will return.

It'll be good to see you again.

 

[madmike2]

Its a tough call. Wednesday will be clear, and the road should thaw, but the riskiest sections occur just past ******* Pines on the Union Grade down to Whitehall, and the ascending part of Luther Pass on 89. Those stretches of road get no sunlight this time of year. Most of the road we need to travel at higher elevations are built on the north side of the canyon and get pretty good drying and sunlight this time of year.

It looks like the NorCal weather is going to be okay for travel home on Sunday.

Has anyone gotten any definite road conditions for Hwy 50-Hwy 85 on Thursday Morning?

Tahoe Basin is going to be in the low 20s overnight, but noonish?

We can always take I-80 over Donner......

 

[TomInPA]

Mike, I was checking Caltrans cameras today and was surprised to see 50 at Meyers is completely dry. There was some melt water crossing I-80 at Kingvale, otherwise clear. With Wednesday forecast to be very warm and dry, I don't think any trans-sierra route will be a problem Thursday.

 

[TomInPA]

I just realized, Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Saturday. :yahoo: