RIDE OF A LIFE TIME

[Skinny]

I HAVE SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT AT THE NEW YEAR PARTY

This will be worth your time.. A ride of a life time in 2006.. I am very excited to try and get this going, And I beleive you will be happy to do this as a BIG group ride. This will be a TWO week ride, after the meeting I will be spending lots of time on this, planning gas stops, places to stay on the way, I will posting the route so other VTX'ers will be able to meet up with us on the way to the turn around point. This will probley be the ride of a life time for many of us..Please make it to the New years Party so we can have a Meeting on this.. Thanks for your time

Skinny

[Smoken'JOE]

Sounds interesting but 2 weeks might be to much for these old bones

[Skinny]

No Joe I beleive you will want to do this Ride. We are not getting any younger. We will have lots of info for you. Just get in shape, us old FARTS will have fun.

[Smoken'JOE]

Warden wants to know if this includes burial rights on the road too :lol:

[bluto]

Would this be what we were talking about Thursday night?!? You know, the trip northwest?

[DAWG]

Lets see, I think I've done about four of those.

(on the other hand sometimes I feel like i'm four lifetimes old.) If you have never been on a sojourn, DO it. It's one of those things you'll be telling your grand kids about.

Man have I got the stories Whew!! 8)

DAWG

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[Chicago-Spike]

Hey, what about us members that won't be in town for the New Years party? I'd like to know when&where this thing is headed. Just try not to have it the first week of October this time :D

[David]

I've rode Southern California while I lived out there - too far to go from here.

I've rode a bunch of Arizona and New Mexico but want to see more. I'd like to ride more of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and S.D. I'd also like to go into Northern California and Oregon.

I'd like to do some Canada touring also.

I figure I've got about 25 years to do it all in, then will need a Trike :wink:

[Smoken'JOE]

No Joe I beleive you will want to do this Ride. We are not getting any younger. We will have lots of info for you. Just get in shape, us old FARTS will have fun.

New Years is almost here. How about a little hint as to where. :(

[bluto]

I've rode Southern California while I lived out there - too far to go from here.

Think more north!

I'd like to do some Canada touring also.

That would be a good part of it!

Now that I've pretty much given it away..........

[DAWG]

I've rode Southern California while I lived out there - too far to go from here.

Think more north!

I'd like to do some Canada touring also.

That would be a good part of it!

Now that I've pretty much given it away..........

Ahhhh, I did that ride back in 1979. It is a nice ride.

DAWG

[Chicago-Spike]

Ohhh...that's perfect! Up in the land of snow-backs?! How&where am I gonna pack my goal-stick,catch&blocker? :?

[bluto]

Ohhh...that's perfect! Up in the land of snow-backs?! How&where am I gonna pack my goal-stick,catch&blocker? :?

I think I would worry more about how you are gonna finish Igloo Building School before 2006 :lol: It's been a while since I've caught a whale and made lamp oil from the blubber or slept inside the warm carcass of a moose or polar bear (them things are tough) :D . Have to brush up on my Innuvik though......tuk tuy uktuk

[Roadblock]

Skinny,

I am just curious if this is related to a discussion Tomsak and I had regarding a 2+ week trip to Alaska and why it is such a dang secret?

I would also like to plan a ride south at some point ... south of the border. I realize the riding in Mexico can be hazardous but a little planning and knowledge ....

[Skinny]

Skinny,

I am just curious if this is related to a discussion Tomsak and I had regarding a 2+ week trip to Alaska and why it is such a dang secret?

I would also like to plan a ride south at some point ... south of the border. I realize the riding in Mexico can be hazardous but a little planning and knowledge ....

I did not know you and Tomsak had dicussed a road trip, Is the old fart going to get a new bike..MEXICO what you do not want you bike anymore..

[Chicago-Spike]

TIJUANA!!!!!!

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[Skinny]

B A J A :shock: :?:

[Chicago-Spike]

Let's see.....
Baja....sand....cacti....lizards.....rock.....heat

Tijuana....tequilla.....naked chicks......tattoo's......donkey shows.......bars.....more naked chicks.......mas tequilla........another tattoo......perscription drugs........a few more naked chicks..... :lol:

[Acrotech]

Well if we are posting dream rides, I will toss my hat into the ring and toss out the Montreal/Quebec City/New England states ride. I dont think I will have time this next summer so that was my dream 2006 ride.

[DAWG]

Well if we are posting dream rides, I will toss my hat into the ring and toss out the Montreal/Quebec City/New England states ride. I dont think I will have time this next summer so that was my dream 2006 ride.

Do a lap of all the Great Lakes

DAWG

[Chicago-Spike]

Well if we are posting dream rides, I will toss my hat into the ring and toss out the Montreal/Quebec City/New England states ride. I dont think I will have time this next summer so that was my dream 2006 ride.

Do a lap of all the Great Lakes

DAWG

Lake Titicacca? :D

East Coast, we have a possible B&B in East Lime Conn. My Uncle Ed lives there, I'm sure he'd be up for a group of bikers to crash at his place. He was a Dead Head after all, I'm sure he has extra tents and plenty of room at the house. Plus lobsters, Clam chowda to die for! Maple syrup, Vermont Teddy bear factory, Ben&Jerry's factory...... 8)

[greedy]

When can we leave, enough of this winter crap already.
Mike

[Bopps]

Chicago-Spike says: Tijuana....tequilla.....naked chicks......tattoo's......donkey shows.......bars.....more naked chicks.......mas tequilla........another tattoo......perscription drugs........a few more naked chicks..... Laughing

Sounds a little like the "X" Xmas Party :!:


Just Kidding, Jeanne


Mike

[Roadblock]

Let's see.....
Baja....sand....cacti....lizards.....rock.....heat

Tijuana....tequilla.....naked chicks......tattoo's......donkey shows.......bars.....more naked chicks.......mas tequilla........another tattoo......perscription drugs........a few more naked chicks..... :lol:

No Spike that would be the 80's spring break movies you apparently spend too much time watching. :D
I was thinking about riding to Brownsville and stop in Padre then cross at Matamorros and run down the gulf coast to Tampico. It is definitely not a ride for the faint-hearted as travel in Mexico can be dangerous, both on the roads and off. Robbery and kidnapping of gringos has become the crime of choice in parts of Mexico. A little planning and preparation and knowledge of the risks and we should be fine.

[Roadblock]

I did not know you and Tomsak had dicussed a road trip, Is the old fart going to get a new bike..MEXICO what you do not want you bike anymore..

He and I talked about it late this summer at one the many Doyle's parties. It was actually his idea and I was all for it. I have family in 3 different cities in Alaska.

[Skinny]

I did not know you and Tomsak had dicussed a road trip, Is the old fart going to get a new bike..MEXICO what you do not want you bike anymore..

He and I talked about it late this summer at one the many Doyle's parties. It was actually his idea and I was all for it. I have family in 3 different cities in Alaska.

Well we will have to put our heads together and plan this trip.

[Acrotech]

If this is to Anchorage, I spoke with a guy this past summer that did this trip. His reply was he would never do it again in 2 weeks, more like 4 min. :shock:

He said they had actual seat time of 10 hrs per day from Chicago and would take 14 hours from start to stop each day to get it done. 10 hours of driving and 4 hours time eaten up in fuel and food stops. That was as direct as you could go with a chase vehicle carrying plenty of gas as there were many parts of the trip where there simply was to many miles to cover between gas stations. They drove around Alaska for only 2 days in order to make it back in that two week time frame.

I visited a buddy on the base in Anchorage a few years ago, I spent 5 days and that was not enough to see all the wonderful sights. If thats where this trip is planned for, I would maybe fly up and rent a bike once there :D :oops:

[Roadblock]

The bike tour mags I have read say you should plan a minimum of a week just for the Alcan highway and I would think at least 2 or 3 days to get to the Alcan (NW of Edmonton) so even if they are double the expected time on the Alcan and you can push hard and make it to Fairbanks (the north end of the Alcan) in a week, it means an immediate turn around and hard push home. I would say this trip is a minimum of 3 weeks and maybe 4, which is what Tomsak and I were talking about when the idea came up. My Aunt and Uncle rode in for the HD 100th from Fairbanks and it took them 8 and a half days with that big group and several chase cars but I don't think the group pushed hard. I know it was a long enogh trip that they made arrangements to trailer it home from somewhere in the Dakotas.

[Skinny]

Lets just talk about it at the party. I drove from Fairbanks back in 1973 and there was 1000 miles of gravel ***** roads. Made it in three days, just pounding it. But from what I see and how the roads look like know 4-5 days couple days there and a ride back. Who has a Job to take a month off WTF. I am not going up to see every snow bank in Alaska. I would think the beauty of the ride up and back would be a great ride, couple days there.. :? Drink some good old rock gut and the saloon :shock: lot of time to talk about it..

[Gbert]

I think I have gone as far north as I am going to go. This warm blooded latino does not want anny more cold weather then what he has. However... South of the Border sounds interesting to me!!!

Anyway, we have plenty of time for all of this, but we need to let everyone in, and everyone will not be going to the New Years Party!!!

Arriba Muchachos!!!

Gbert

[Skinny]

I think I have gone as far north as I am going to go. This warm blooded latino does not want anny more cold weather then what he has. However... South of the Border sounds interesting to me!!!

Anyway, we have plenty of time for all of this, but we need to let everyone in, and everyone will not be going to the New Years Party!!!

Arriba Muchachos!!!

Gbert

What is up with our board?

[Skinny]

It is a thought to go northwest,,I do not have a problem going south of the boarder..Sun, Fun, Sand, Beaches, :beer2: :beer3: that is what WE need to talk about.

[Chicago-Spike]

Just heard, Canada has a 100% helmet law, if that makes a difference. I don't mind it. 8)

[Smoken'JOE]

Any thoughts to Blue Ridge Mount. or Chahula Skyway or Deals Gap and or Colorado? Just some Suggestions, but will entertain others ideas too.

[bluto]

Mike and I were talking about taking a little detour on the way to Colorado next year. Over to San Francisco, down the Pacific Coast highway, over to Vegas via Death Valley and over the Grand Canyon (maybe some time for an alien sighting i Roswell, NM) before arriving at Borger for Snakebite's pre Coloradical get together. I'd also like to get a group together and head to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. There is some fantastic riding in that part of the country. The Iron Horse Stables would be a really cool place to stay if we can get in. The book up about a year in advance. There are alot of other motorcycle friendly hotels in the area though. This one just has a built in mechanic, tow service, leather smith, restaurant, liquor store and a big ol' bon fire always roaring. Check it out at http://www.ironhorsestables.com/

[slim shady]

the biggest middle of nowhere with great scenery
iv'e seen is the state of idaho through the mountains
beautiful
had the scan button on the radio and it just flipped for hours
it's called the lewis and clark trail
paved of course

[Chicago-Spike]

OK, you guys have had 5 days to recover. Did you all talk about this trip, or did the drinkin'&merriment get in the way? :D

[Smoken'JOE]

Merriment got a little in the way. :lol: Talked a little with Skinny and he's gonna reevaluate the trip 'IF' I remember correctly. :oops:

[Chicago-Spike]

Well, if it's still up in the air, I still vote for a trip around the Great Lakes through Canada. We even have 2 interpreters, bluto speaks Canadian, and I can speak French or Hockey. :D

[Skinny]

have to get with everyone and see what is in interest. That would be a fun ride thru Canada see the falls and back..

[bluto]

Well, if it's still up in the air, I still vote for a trip around the Great Lakes through Canada. We even have 2 interpreters, bluto speaks Canadian, and I can speak French or Hockey. :D

Okay Eh! I hafta brush uponit Ya hoser! Abowt time deez skilz come in handy Eh! :D

Tu parle Francais? Dites pas a Lace! :lol:

[Skinny]

:shock: WHAT

[Acrotech]

:shock: WHAT

He said Du sprichst französisch? Sogenannt nicht LACE ....for the Germans here :lol:

Ok, so I used Google translator......not sure it works so well with French Canadian as this is what I got "You speaks French? Known as step A Laces" :shock:

[Skinny]

:shock: :shock: WHAT

[Chicago-Spike]

Ah, oui! Je parle frances en peu, au hockey aussie! Je vais à Toronto en février, Pour avoir Des fait ma place! 8)

[Skinny]

A :beer2: at your place

[Chicago-Spike]

Not quite Skinny, that last part I hope said;
I'm going to Toronto in Feb. to have Des make me a seat.
I'll have y'all over when I get my wheels and start to put her back together. 8)

[bluto]

LMAO! :D I literally have tears! :D

PS Skinny, Lace says "Tu fais pitier mon beau Skinny"

PPS Spike, Lacce says "Nous allons avoir des belles conversations ensemble toi et moi. Il ne faut pas oubliez que GRETZKY est "THE ONE".

[Chicago-Spike]

Le hall d'hockey de restaurant de renommée et Gretzky est sur notre liste. 8)

[Smoken'JOE]

OK :!: YOU GUYS ARE SCARING ME

[Chicago-Spike]

Joe désolé :oops:

[bluto]

:D LOL! Pauvre Joe!

[Smoken'JOE]

WHAT !

[Chicago-Spike]

:lol: :lol:
I said "Sorry Joe" for scaring you, and bluto said "Poor Joe"

[Skinny]

you guys need to get back on your bikes,

[bluto]

you guys need to get back on your bikes,

Can't argue with you there!