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GAgirlTRIXIE
10-22-2006, 07:21 PM
Well, we went to VA for the weekend. I trailered my 599 to my folks house in Lynchburg (My X is still in the shop!!! *grrrrr!*) Then, Marty & I rode from my parent's house in Lynchburg to just north of Front Royal. We rode up via backroads, then back down the entire Skyline Drive and some of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was about peak this weekend, a beautiful ride. Here are a few pics from the ride up the back roads up there. (THe 599 was fun, but uncomfortable after 2 days, 400 miles. VERY cold on my hands- 2 pairs of gloves, and I was still having to stop every 45 mins or so to thaw my hands out! It was about 50 degrees out, with a windchill of 46, according to the thermometer at the ranger station we stopped at Saturday around 11:00 AM. And that was just the "standing still" wind chill! NOt the riding down the road at 35-40 mph!!)

My 599 against a nice backdrop, in Kings Crossing, VA
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0470.jpg

Kings Crossing, VA... a booming metropolis!!!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0466.jpg

Along Rt 151 in Nelson County, near Wintergreen Ski Resort (They don't allow motorcycle's in there, by the way!!) We used to live near there!! My 599 and Marty's Wing are sure enjoying the color!!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0465.jpg

And this was the road that we didn't take, because it wasn't twisty enough!!!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0469.jpg
GAgirlTRIXIE
10-22-2006, 07:38 PM
And these pics are from day #2, along the Skyline drive and the BRP

This is the Shenandoah Valley (I have no idea what town that is!!)
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0480.jpg

Just south of Front Royal, at one of the first overlooks on the Skyline Drive
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0476.jpg

My 599 looks like a baby compared to the two Wings!! (The purpose of the trip was to meet a guy & his wife from the Gold Wing board who was selling a Unigo trailer that Marty bought. They rode down from just outside Boston!! We rode together for a while on Saturday, to enjoy the view. Another great meet from the forums!! "You meet the nicest people on a Honda!")
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f364/GAgirlTrixie67/IMG_0478.jpg
POGOGOLF
10-22-2006, 08:13 PM
a.) nice pics, appreciate your sharing them;
b.) have you ever tried a pair of the Tour Master gloves, they are VERY suptle and warm to boot??!!; and,
c.) the Unigo trailers ROCK!!!! If I used one, that'd be it!
SlowriderChico
10-22-2006, 08:31 PM
Great pics. Sure wish it was ous rideing with you two. Glade that you two made it back safe.
alabamaWing
10-23-2006, 07:24 AM
beutiful pictures guys! thanks for sharing
Bullhead Ed
10-23-2006, 08:58 AM
Great Pics! Thanks 4 sharing them with us.
GAgirlTRIXIE
10-23-2006, 09:17 AM
Great pics. Sure wish it was ous rideing with you two. Glade that you two made it back safe.OMG! It's the ever elusive Chico! (You would have had a blast! Wish you and Nita were there. A lot less twisty than the Dragon, she would have liked it!)
GeminiII
10-23-2006, 02:28 PM
Really great pictures & nice colors. Thanks for sharing.