The ONE Picture Ride Report
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dcarver
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That's truly a great story with 3 good amigos. Jeff included.
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airboss
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Out riding some back roads this morning.
Some of the things you find out there in the boonies can just blow your mind.
Some of the things you find out there in the boonies can just blow your mind.
FTL900
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I owned this bike for 10 years, longest I've owned any bike. I bought it before I ever heard of Top Gun, because I was stationed in Germany. I took it back tot he states, and later brought it back for another Deutschland Autobahn tour, and years later we finally parted ways when I needed down payment money on a house.
I've always liked motorcycle and airplanes together in a picture, I think they invoke similar emotions of freedom and expression. And being retired Army, I can get onto a military base, but I can't get my bike on the flight line where the jets are parked.
Dobbins AFB in Atlanta has (or used to have) this F4 Phantom up on blocks at the main gate, but there's no where to even pull over there.
So I went onto the base, scoped out other options and found nothing that would work while not getting me detained or arrested, and started back out the gate.
I figured with no traffic behind me, I could pull over on my way off base when I was just even with the guard shack, and while they're watching incoming traffic, I could maybe get the shot.
I parked right at the edge of the roadway, jumped off and backed up to frame the pic. I had to keep the picture in tight because there are white painted buildings behind the jet, and it's parked up on concrete blocks, so I did the best I could to park the bike, quickly frame the shot and take it, and then leave before I was noticed. Or at least before I was yelled at.
Mission accomplished.
I've always liked motorcycle and airplanes together in a picture, I think they invoke similar emotions of freedom and expression. And being retired Army, I can get onto a military base, but I can't get my bike on the flight line where the jets are parked.
Dobbins AFB in Atlanta has (or used to have) this F4 Phantom up on blocks at the main gate, but there's no where to even pull over there.
So I went onto the base, scoped out other options and found nothing that would work while not getting me detained or arrested, and started back out the gate.
I figured with no traffic behind me, I could pull over on my way off base when I was just even with the guard shack, and while they're watching incoming traffic, I could maybe get the shot.
I parked right at the edge of the roadway, jumped off and backed up to frame the pic. I had to keep the picture in tight because there are white painted buildings behind the jet, and it's parked up on concrete blocks, so I did the best I could to park the bike, quickly frame the shot and take it, and then leave before I was noticed. Or at least before I was yelled at.
Mission accomplished.
Pterodactyl
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Spousal Unit and I were headed into Yellowstone through the East Gate from Cody, WY. A rookie mistake to ride through the park this time of year.... kinda like Manhatten at rush hour.
Citizen's Arrest!! Citizen's Arrest!
ONE picture ride report. JS.
Nice pics btw, thanks.
ONE picture ride report. JS.
Nice pics btw, thanks.
Pterodactyl
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Rusty, I must admit that I posted two pictures with willful disregard for the foreseeable consequences. To atone for my misdeed I have made this post of my one picture ride report to Bangladesh sans picture.... there, now I'm all even.
draco_1967
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Kickstands up at 5am, me and my VTX gang rode South to Nebo Loop. Not a terribly long ride, but so nice and quiet! I am always in the lead, which I am grateful for, because I don't have to wait on the other guys when the road gets twisty
One forest rat attempted to kamikaze me, and several cows were on either side of the road, leaving many slick "presents" around.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/IM5RrVTSKYWUYLzu1
One forest rat attempted to kamikaze me, and several cows were on either side of the road, leaving many slick "presents" around.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/IM5RrVTSKYWUYLzu1
Pterodactyl
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Went for a ride today after our first winter storm of the year. It was very early but much needed. We were in the midst of a severe drought and the state was on fire. Three days of rain, snow at 5,000 ft and higher (we live at 4,200 ft) and highs in the 30s. This was taken a few miles from my place and at an elevation of about 5,200 ft. I was just below Marysville. In the 1890s it was the most populous town in Montana due to the gold and silver mining in the area. These days there are less than 100 people in the town, but it has a good bar and a popular ski hill.
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FJRay
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We are supposed to have snow down to 5k feet here tonite . It's been freezing or below the last three nights. Hope it gets rid of some of the smoke.
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
Damn. Snowing already? <shakes head thoughtfully> Damn.
Yeah Hud, it's coming. I broke out a flannel shirt last night after work, got down to 67. Brrrrr! Kept the shorts tho.......
hppants
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June 2017
Life is a funny and peculiar thing. Forest Gump was a genius. You really never know just what you're gonna get.
I've been on the road a week and a half now. I'm well in the touring mode, and I'm enjoying it just as much as I knew I would. Really, it's been perfect. Absolutely and utterly perfect. For the past 4000 miles, I've seen the southwestern quadrant of this incredible land we live on. I've embraced the diversity of our country, running through everything from desolate desserts to snow covered mountains, and every single mile has been a gift. The weather has been hot at times, but truthfully, it doesn't bother me too much. The bike is so much fun to ride. Everything is working so well. That didn't happen by chance. A seasoned touring rider doesn't learn what he knows by accident. I've been doing this for years and well over 100,000 miles now. Over that time, I've learned a thing or two, and I've paid the price for those lessons. And now, I'm reaping what I've sowed, and it's wonderful.
And I'm not doing it by myself. Andrew, Pops, and I have had over a week together. I love those two like my brother and my father. I trust them without pride nor prejudice. Being with them is natural for me. I don't have to worry about a thing. We all like the same things and being together on this adventure is a dream come true. Now I'm with Josh, my other brother from another mother. Despite the 1000 miles that usually separates us, we 've found a way to find each other and ride together. The motorcycle does this. I've met so many people from all over this country that I can hardly remember all of them. I dare say that I could hardly go anywhere in this country and be truly "alone". My riding buddies are always close, and this is reassuring and comforting.
How can I be so blessed? What did I do (or not do) to deserve such special treatment? I'm not special. Just a regular stiff like the next guy. I wake up, go to work, keep my nose down, and do what the world tells me to do. I've got 1 wife, 2 kids, and 1 house. I'm a man of science, but I believe there is something to the concept of karma. We get out of this life what we put into it. I worked my ass off for decades, hoping and praying that some day it would pay off. It's working and I don't want to change a thing, lest I jeopardize the great fortunes I have.
Which brings me to today. Just when you think it can't get any better, it does. Josh and I skirted Arches National Park, and turn northeast on hwy 128. We stop to enjoy a simple breakfast and then continue along this wonderful road. No, the pavement is not very smooth, but that doesn't matter. The scenery is so lovely, we can hardly control ourselves. We're running along the banks of the Colorado, and thanks to abundant rains and snow, the mighty river is running nicely this morning. As we snake back and forth on the pavement, thoughts of the Wild West are running through my mind. Even though our "horses" are now made of steel and plastic, I suppose in principal, the concept is the same. My buddy and I are doing it. We are exploring our environment, with it's seemingly unlimited borders, taking it in as it comes.
And it's absolutely fantastic.
Stay thirsty, my friends.....
Life is a funny and peculiar thing. Forest Gump was a genius. You really never know just what you're gonna get.
I've been on the road a week and a half now. I'm well in the touring mode, and I'm enjoying it just as much as I knew I would. Really, it's been perfect. Absolutely and utterly perfect. For the past 4000 miles, I've seen the southwestern quadrant of this incredible land we live on. I've embraced the diversity of our country, running through everything from desolate desserts to snow covered mountains, and every single mile has been a gift. The weather has been hot at times, but truthfully, it doesn't bother me too much. The bike is so much fun to ride. Everything is working so well. That didn't happen by chance. A seasoned touring rider doesn't learn what he knows by accident. I've been doing this for years and well over 100,000 miles now. Over that time, I've learned a thing or two, and I've paid the price for those lessons. And now, I'm reaping what I've sowed, and it's wonderful.
And I'm not doing it by myself. Andrew, Pops, and I have had over a week together. I love those two like my brother and my father. I trust them without pride nor prejudice. Being with them is natural for me. I don't have to worry about a thing. We all like the same things and being together on this adventure is a dream come true. Now I'm with Josh, my other brother from another mother. Despite the 1000 miles that usually separates us, we 've found a way to find each other and ride together. The motorcycle does this. I've met so many people from all over this country that I can hardly remember all of them. I dare say that I could hardly go anywhere in this country and be truly "alone". My riding buddies are always close, and this is reassuring and comforting.
How can I be so blessed? What did I do (or not do) to deserve such special treatment? I'm not special. Just a regular stiff like the next guy. I wake up, go to work, keep my nose down, and do what the world tells me to do. I've got 1 wife, 2 kids, and 1 house. I'm a man of science, but I believe there is something to the concept of karma. We get out of this life what we put into it. I worked my ass off for decades, hoping and praying that some day it would pay off. It's working and I don't want to change a thing, lest I jeopardize the great fortunes I have.
Which brings me to today. Just when you think it can't get any better, it does. Josh and I skirted Arches National Park, and turn northeast on hwy 128. We stop to enjoy a simple breakfast and then continue along this wonderful road. No, the pavement is not very smooth, but that doesn't matter. The scenery is so lovely, we can hardly control ourselves. We're running along the banks of the Colorado, and thanks to abundant rains and snow, the mighty river is running nicely this morning. As we snake back and forth on the pavement, thoughts of the Wild West are running through my mind. Even though our "horses" are now made of steel and plastic, I suppose in principal, the concept is the same. My buddy and I are doing it. We are exploring our environment, with it's seemingly unlimited borders, taking it in as it comes.
And it's absolutely fantastic.
Stay thirsty, my friends.....
Poolboytoo
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Hello Joey! This is Paige. You have quite the knack for capturing the perfect picture and also painting the scene with your words. I enjoy reading your ride reports! And I read this one before Mark had a chance;-)
Fontanaman
Robin Trower
Retirement is awesome. Today I went for a ride because it will be raining and or much cooler in Seattle so says the weather forecast. So I decide to go to Littlerock Washington where there is an long driveway lined with trees on each side. It make for a good photo op. After hoofing it down I-5 for 60 miles this place is only four miles off the freeway. I arrive to find the leave on the ground and sticks in the air. Sheeet.
I decide to bail on the route I had in the GPS and go free styling - that is ride where ever I want without a route in the GPS. It was great. I ended up riding some of my favorite roads in southwest Washington burning a entire tank of gas for the day. The sights were great and the damp road surfaces reminded me the end of riding season is near. It was freezing in the morning some in some of the areas I was riding in. Here is my favorite pic of the day, Mt Rainier near Elbe Washington.
I decide to bail on the route I had in the GPS and go free styling - that is ride where ever I want without a route in the GPS. It was great. I ended up riding some of my favorite roads in southwest Washington burning a entire tank of gas for the day. The sights were great and the damp road surfaces reminded me the end of riding season is near. It was freezing in the morning some in some of the areas I was riding in. Here is my favorite pic of the day, Mt Rainier near Elbe Washington.
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Panman
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She looks a little dirty this time of year doesn't she?Retirement is awesome. Today I went for a ride because it will be raining and or much cooler in Seattle so says the weather forecast. So I decide to go to Littlerock Washington where there is an long driveway lined with trees on each side. It make for a good photo op. After hoofing it down I-5 for 60 miles this place is only four miles off the freeway. I arrive to find the leave on the ground and sticks in the air. Sheeet.
I decide to bail on the route I had in the GPS and go free styling - that is ride where ever I want without a route in the GPS. It was great. I ended up riding some of my favorite roads in southwest Washington burning a entire tank of gas for the day. The sites were great and the damp road surfaces reminded me the end of riding season is near. It was freezing in the morning some in some of the areas I was riding in. Here is my favorite pic of the day, Mt Rainier near Elbe Washington.
dcarver
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Way coolio F-Man on the Retirement Plan! One of my fav things is set gps to all avoidances then let it route...
Catoctin Mountain Park, near Camp David this afternoon. Lack of rain has dulled the fall colors this year around here:
FTL900
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Following 7 to Elbe and then back out through Eatonville is a fun ride. I was up that way last weekend and rode with a few friends on a loop North across the Narrows bridge, then north to the ferry terminal and across to Fauntleroy, then up to Alki, then later south to get back to Puyallup.
It was Sunday, the foggy day, and the only sun we saw all day was around Alki.
The day before was sunny, but we had to pull carbs to stop a float-induced fuel leak on a ZRX1200, and the day after was sunny, but it was Monday and everyone was at work except one riding buddy, so we motored down to Ruston for lunch.
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