March Ramblin'

[bigjohnsd]

Today I had a day off the bike. My Butt needed a break after 8 straight days. Turk, Joey and I had Boudain and Cracklins for breakfast, hit Avery Island and the Tabasco Factory to fulfill one of Turk's "Bucket List" items.

I had a little accessory trouble which turned out to be a failed HEX EZCan Canbus Controller issue. HEX and TouraTech worked to get me a replacement and Joey and i installed it this afternoon. I'm happy to say all auxiliaries are once again functional.

https://https://bigjohnsdmarch2019.blogspot.com/2019/03/day-10-day-off-bike-avery-island.html

Lots of pictures today!

 

[bigjohnsd]

Thanks for the great weekend Pants!

You and the RFH need to host a CajunFest next spring!

As to my past two days - check out the Blog here - https://https://bigjohnsdmarch2019.blogspot.com/2019/03/days-11-12-lafayette-to-natchez-to.html

 

[bigjohnsd]

A little ride through some hill country.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Thanks for taking us along John!

Hoping your trip back north isn't too bad.

~G

 

[Niehart]

Thanks for taking us along John! Hoping your trip back north isn't too bad.

~G

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[bigjohnsd]

https://https://bigjohnsdmarch2019.blogspot.com/2019/03/day-14-and-15-dash-across-texas-to.html

 

[Niehart]

Just one more sunrise my friend. Thanks for taking us along.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Safe travels John!

~G

 

[Niehart]

John, is this what you are rushing home to?

Main street in Pierre, SD early this morning March 14th. Photo credit: Rich Shangreaux.

 

[Pterodactyl]

John, is this what you are rushing home to?

Main street in Pierre, SD early this morning March 14th. Photo credit: Rich Shangreaux.

Now that was just plain mean.

 

[bigjohnsd]

A kind neighbor had plowed most of my driveway, a little work with the Snowblower took care of the edges. Pavement here is clear and dry. I intend to ride Freya to Rapid City in the morning to gloat over the BMW weenies at their Sunday Koffee Klatch.

Pierre had much more snow than Spearfish

 

[bigjohnsd]

Day 15 I woke at 0500 and after a crappy cup of Econolodge coffee, I was on the road by 0530. The McDonalds next door provided sustenance and an Americano to see me to Cheyenne via I-25. Fuel in Cheyenne and up US-85 to Torrington, Lusk, Newcastle, a jog over to Sundance WY via WY 585 and home via I-90.

It was obvious that a Blizzard had been through as the snow fences in Wyoming had the most beautiful wind-sculpted drifts on their downwind side. I arrived home in Spearfish SD at 11:30 after a quick 388-mile journey.

Sunrise North East of Cheyenne

A little bit cooler than I'm used to after two weeks in the South!

Some of those "wind-sculpted drifts"

My own "Black Hills" on the horizon

I always wonder why this Butte remains and the others are gone?

The further North I got, the more evidence there was of the recent storm

The RECAP The Motorcycle part of the trip was right at 5,000 miles over 13 days of riding or an average of 380 miles per day, it was a good first journey for Freya and me.

The truck and trailer portion was just over 2,000 miles to and from Spearfish SD - Alamogordo NM.

Highlights - Riding with my friend Kip Walker again.

We've shared the Dempster Highway, Baja and now a good portion of Texas together.
I can't wait to go with him again this June for a few days then we are exploring a Trans Labrador/Maritime Province/New England adventure this September.

Visiting my friend Joey Pons in Lafayette and the guided tour of his "back yard", the Bayous and rivers of Central Louisiana.

The opportunity to meet and spend some time with Joey's great family

Additionally, it doesn't hurt that Joey is a damn fine cook as well.

Renewing my acquaintance and friendship with another Southern Gentleman, Turk Bence, a consummate host in his own right and a great guy to share a ride with.

The opportunity to see Amy and Andrew Lewis again.

Meeting Joey's friends Tom, Alex, Mike and sharing a few miles, meals, and beers with them.
Meeting Joey's Dad Joe.

The various flavors along the way:

Big Bend Texas, I need to go back with my wife Jeanne in the car.

Big Bend for its stark natural beauty,

Fredericksburg for the German Heritage and to taste some of the wines I didn't dare taste while on the bike.

That's a Wrap folks, thanks for following along and please leave a comment. John

 

[escapefjrtist]

Awesome trip John!

~G

 

[Niehart]

Awesome trip John!
~G

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