Got crabs!

[Old Michael]

The amazing Dr. Rich asked me if I'd like to ride with him to Bodega Bay today so he could get crabs.

I told him I could save him the trip. There's a little motel down on Stockton Blvd. where...

what?

Oooooh.

Dungeness crabs. Well, that's different.

Okay. Left Sacramento at 7 for breakfast at Dr. Rich's at 8. Thank you Susan. 37 years with the Doc and still sane. What a gal!

Okay.

A picture story. No captions this time.

And back to Sacto.

This nice weather has GOT to end! It's Nov. 22, for cryin' out loud.

 

[FJRONAMISSION]

Looks great OM... and no shots for the crabs.

The roads look so clean... good to see your yellow melon out there B)

Looks like clam chowder was tasty....

B..........

 

[Warchild]

Extremely nice shots, Michael, as usual!

 

[Niehart]

Thanks for ride report & pics. Wonder how many of my background screens came from your camera?

And yes it is raining here :angry:

 

[weekend rider]

JUst think if O M would have posted I could have gotten some crabbs also in saco on stockton blvd to, for $5.00 or less. :dance:

 

[Dr. Rich]

I invited Old Michael to go with me to Bodega Bay to see if we could pick up some fresh crabs knowing full well that his posting would be something like " We went to the coast and came back with crabs" He did tell me that a former girlfriend could have saved us the trip but that is a different story. The day was clear and crisp. We left and the temp was about 60 degrees. Once in Bodega Bay we learned that the crab season has been a disaster but we were able to pick up a few of the critters. There isn't much better for dinner than a really good bottle of wine, fresh bread, salad and just steamed Dungeness Crab. Here are some pic of the day.

The boys getting ready to leave

Old Michael has not learned that the FJR does not have reverse

Fresh Crab

Empty pots

A perfect day at the harbor

The temp was about 70 degrees with not a hint of wind

More of the harbor

How to cook your crab....

Put it on it's back

Drive a big knife down into the breast and it kills the crab immediately (PETA Approved)

Take off the shell and break in half and clean

Ready to steam

Steam for about 30 minutes

Dinner

Good Ride, Good Company and a Great Dinner

 

[Old Michael]

[SIZE=14pt]YeeeeeEEEEOOOUUCH![/SIZE]

Criminee Rich! I hope you at least gave him a local first. :blink:

 

[Silent]

Sounds like a winer to me, what was the price per pound at the harbor?

 

[Dr. Rich]

Sounds like a winer to me, what was the price per pound at the harbor?

They were selling for $5 a pound. That is about double of what they were going for last year.

 

[FJRBluesman]

Now that is an EXCELLENT ride and report!!!

Nothing like getting crabs while out on a ride on the FeeJ....

 

[dcarver]

Excellent report guyz!

..oh, and when did they start allowing Sacto guyz in Bodega?

 

[ceddec]

I'm living in the wrong place, no doubt about it.

 

[Mizz Bustanut]

I'm living in the wrong place, no doubt about it.

+1

 

[Gary F]

Cool Ride! Thanks for sharing the story with us caught in the cold with our bikes put away.

Gary

 

[worldbound4now]

I rented a house in Bodega on the golf course. It was one of my favorite "do nothing but eat and drink wine" vacations. Great pictures.

worldbound4now

 

[Bluestreek]

great report guys

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

Wow!

Good humor. Good pics.

You've got a gift Old Michael :thumbsup:

 

[fjrboomer]

Mike another great ride report. As an Okie I do envy you your roads. Based on the pics you apparently have a bad case of the crabs. I suspect you know what to do to get rid of them quickly. Good luck!

 

[Charlie Hoss]

Nice write-up and pics. Here in Maine, we usually go out to eat every Saturday night. Lately, we've been grabbing a bunch of lobsters @3.99/lb and eating them at home. They even cook 'em up for us for free. Cheaper than bologna!