The Great White North Liberation Army Launches Attack
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yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
Being surrounded by life sapping Samsung electrons for these past two weeks I had to roast up some apples to make up more life affirming applesauce to make it through this trip.Bill has been riding sweep all day, and we knew something was up....... and it was finally revealed here in La Grande that Bill has now downgraded his Yamaha to be Apple powered.
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yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
Maupin to La Grande
we did stop at a pullout for one last look at the the mountains along the Oregon and Washington coast but the mountains were too far away and the conditions a little too hazy for good photos so we turned east and further inland on the high plateau....
We stopped in the town of Fossil for a coffee break. There was a very nicely done up El Cameo parked out front....
Many many hours went into that paint job.
The plan was for coffee only but the menu looked good and we got talked into a BLT...
and then got talked into homemade carrot cake....
Ray was still on his foo-foo tofu kick from the day before and had M&M's with whip cream for dessert....
Wheaton thinks I'm immature....
and I was thinking of getting this one for the next time someone talks me into volunteering at a dirt bike event....
Leaving Fossil we headed into Picture Canyon but you can't stop for pictures. It's OK I have video to post later....
I stopped to take this photo of an abandoned farm....
I was attaining light speed attempting to catch up when Ray and Jeff decided to stop. The closing rate made things exciting as we all almost ended up in a big pile.
La Grande was our end point for the night and tomorrow we head back over the Lolo Pass.
- to be continued -
we did stop at a pullout for one last look at the the mountains along the Oregon and Washington coast but the mountains were too far away and the conditions a little too hazy for good photos so we turned east and further inland on the high plateau....
We stopped in the town of Fossil for a coffee break. There was a very nicely done up El Cameo parked out front....
Many many hours went into that paint job.
The plan was for coffee only but the menu looked good and we got talked into a BLT...
and then got talked into homemade carrot cake....
Ray was still on his foo-foo tofu kick from the day before and had M&M's with whip cream for dessert....
Wheaton thinks I'm immature....
and I was thinking of getting this one for the next time someone talks me into volunteering at a dirt bike event....
Leaving Fossil we headed into Picture Canyon but you can't stop for pictures. It's OK I have video to post later....
I stopped to take this photo of an abandoned farm....
I was attaining light speed attempting to catch up when Ray and Jeff decided to stop. The closing rate made things exciting as we all almost ended up in a big pile.
La Grande was our end point for the night and tomorrow we head back over the Lolo Pass.
- to be continued -
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
What a beautiful picture ....
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wheatonFJR
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Bill, I don't think yer immature, I just think yer fecked in the head.
Now try and find a coozie for that one!
Nice RR Billy Ray!
Now try and find a coozie for that one!
Nice RR Billy Ray!
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SacramentoMike
Not Safe For Work
I thought a coozie was something else.
Powerman
Well-known member
I used to spend time in the summers near Fossil in the 70's.
My Grandpa used to run a wheat ranch near 19 on rte 74 by the metropolis of Cecil, population 11.
May not be 11 anymore since the store closed down.
WTF happened to my fossil collection?
My Grandpa used to run a wheat ranch near 19 on rte 74 by the metropolis of Cecil, population 11.
May not be 11 anymore since the store closed down.
WTF happened to my fossil collection?
wheatonFJR
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I think you may be thinking of cooze...but, since I can't read your mind...
In any event, coozie is the only thing these kanuckian liberators/cookie eaters have the ability to get.
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bigjohnsd
2021 BMW R1250GSA
Like Like LikeI think you may be thinking of cooze...but, since I can't read your mind...I thought a coozie was something else.
In any event, coozie is the only thing these kanuckian liberators/cookie eaters have the ability to get.
BobCo
Well-known member
There - I clicked the like button for you - that way Wheatie can add a like to his account. This time it's free, next time it will cost you.Like Like LikeI think you may be thinking of cooze...but, since I can't read your mind...I thought a coozie was something else.
In any event, coozie is the only thing these kanuckian liberators/cookie eaters have the ability to get.
yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
^^^^^^^^^
I'm just going to ignore the above ramblings
La Grande to Missoula
Jeff has wanted to order up the biscuits & gravy since we crossed the border.....
After all what is a trip to the States without biscuits & gravy in the morning to make sure the bike stays planted to the ground all day.
If Ray orders a bowl of fruit for breakfast is that cannibalism?
A short ride later we stopped for coffee and then turned on to Hwy 3 which led over to Rattlesnake Mountain just as we crossed over into Washington state....
I would not let Ray in front of me for this section since Ray has the bad habit of sometimes doodling in the twisties and that would be a court marshalling offence on this section of road. While Ray and Jeff were taking photos from the first pullout and sneaked back to the bike, fired up and took off for tons of fun. I have video that will be posted later to prove it. The PR4's are holding up well and gave me enough confidence to take it up a notch and I'm still smiling.
This photo shows just some of the fun that was had.....
From that point we continued to work our way east back to one of the most photographed road signs in Idaho....
we ran into a spot of rain just as we were approaching the summit but it was short lived and was not even worth stopping to put on rain gear.
We rolled into Missoula a little later today due to losing an hour due to the time zone change so I'm cutting this short tonight.
Dessert for the evening was apple crumble....
but it was a poor imitation of what we had in Wilberforce at CFR. I give this dessert a FAIL!
- to be continued -
I'm just going to ignore the above ramblings
La Grande to Missoula
Jeff has wanted to order up the biscuits & gravy since we crossed the border.....
After all what is a trip to the States without biscuits & gravy in the morning to make sure the bike stays planted to the ground all day.
If Ray orders a bowl of fruit for breakfast is that cannibalism?
A short ride later we stopped for coffee and then turned on to Hwy 3 which led over to Rattlesnake Mountain just as we crossed over into Washington state....
I would not let Ray in front of me for this section since Ray has the bad habit of sometimes doodling in the twisties and that would be a court marshalling offence on this section of road. While Ray and Jeff were taking photos from the first pullout and sneaked back to the bike, fired up and took off for tons of fun. I have video that will be posted later to prove it. The PR4's are holding up well and gave me enough confidence to take it up a notch and I'm still smiling.
This photo shows just some of the fun that was had.....
From that point we continued to work our way east back to one of the most photographed road signs in Idaho....
we ran into a spot of rain just as we were approaching the summit but it was short lived and was not even worth stopping to put on rain gear.
We rolled into Missoula a little later today due to losing an hour due to the time zone change so I'm cutting this short tonight.
Dessert for the evening was apple crumble....
but it was a poor imitation of what we had in Wilberforce at CFR. I give this dessert a FAIL!
- to be continued -
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escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Another good day Bill...
Regardless of the review, add a Bloody Mary chaser and Niehart would be all over this.
--G
Regardless of the review, add a Bloody Mary chaser and Niehart would be all over this.
--G
Fontanaman
Robin Trower
Sweet you took Hwy 3!
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wheatonFJR
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Thanks Billy Ray for the RR and photos...I don't know how you do it, I'm usually whupped by the end of the day.
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yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
We made it into Billings, MT early today and we have speedy internet so I posted up some video from Rattlesnake Mountain on Hwy 3. This video starts from the south as you drop down into the canyon down to the river. I didn't let dad lead this time...
https://vimeo.com/173292983
Enjoy.
https://vimeo.com/173292983
Enjoy.
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yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
Missoula to Billings
Today was Big Sky country as we continued our way back towards Spearfish. Bust has been talking about moving out this way from Owosso and I think we found him a nice little fixer upper near White Sulphur Springs....
Speaking of White Sulphur Springs we took a little detour off the planned route to go into town for lunch and gas. The Montana Pot Roast special was awesome.....
Tender does not even begin to describe the roast beef. I had no room for dessert but Ray ordered up the pumpkin pie....
Niehart will probably saddle up as soon as I post this. Jeff is starting to run out of tire on the Super Tenere and is worried he may not have enough tire left for our run through the Black Hills on Tuesday. Tomorrow we have a short ride over to Spearfish but we are going to stop at the Little Big Horn to check that out and will probably spend a few hours there.
Ray is planning on having three Cadillac Margaritas this time.
- to be continued -
Today was Big Sky country as we continued our way back towards Spearfish. Bust has been talking about moving out this way from Owosso and I think we found him a nice little fixer upper near White Sulphur Springs....
Speaking of White Sulphur Springs we took a little detour off the planned route to go into town for lunch and gas. The Montana Pot Roast special was awesome.....
Tender does not even begin to describe the roast beef. I had no room for dessert but Ray ordered up the pumpkin pie....
Niehart will probably saddle up as soon as I post this. Jeff is starting to run out of tire on the Super Tenere and is worried he may not have enough tire left for our run through the Black Hills on Tuesday. Tomorrow we have a short ride over to Spearfish but we are going to stop at the Little Big Horn to check that out and will probably spend a few hours there.
Ray is planning on having three Cadillac Margaritas this time.
- to be continued -
juniorfjr
Well-known member
Your credit cards must be smoking hot by now, I am jealous. Great trip.
Fontanaman
Robin Trower
Scatter a few sheep in with the old fixer to make it irresistible to Bust. 
airboss
Well-known member
Message to the Great White North Liberation Army.
The counter Invasion had began.
Check of the ButtLite Spotwalla page https://spotwalla.com/locationViewer.php?id=336&showHome=yes&showInfo=yes shows that the ButtLite Vlll riders have forced the border and are now ravaging through out the interior.
Please come home.
Dudley Do Right
Commander in Chief
The counter Invasion had began.
Check of the ButtLite Spotwalla page https://spotwalla.com/locationViewer.php?id=336&showHome=yes&showInfo=yes shows that the ButtLite Vlll riders have forced the border and are now ravaging through out the interior.
Please come home.
Dudley Do Right
Commander in Chief
yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
I have no concerns about the ButtLite riders. The first time they stop at a Canadian bar they will have a quality Canadian beer and all pass out
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