The total as of the 11 o'clock news was 8" here as well, supposedly 45 tomorrow and 50 Tuesday. Something tells me this was winters last blast, it'll be in the 70's in a week to 10 days!
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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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The total as of the 11 o'clock news was 8" here as well, supposedly 45 tomorrow and 50 Tuesday. Something tells me this was winters last blast, it'll be in the 70's in a week to 10 days!
Here in the extreme southern/western corner of our lovely state of Michigan, it was 18 hours of wet and cold, sleet and rain.
Worked on the fairing supports of my 1100G, heard the sleet hammering the garage door for hours.
Had 2 great/fast rides yesterday in bright sun, high 40s temps. SACS engine is very smooth this year.
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Took the ole girl out for a shakedown ride tonight, my first of the season. After doing a full carb cleaning and rejetting this winter, as well as some brake work and new tires, I needed to make sure everything was working correctly before the good riding weather this weekend. No pics, just round around town, nothing interesting to see here in suburbia. Everything worked properly, fingers crossed this may be the first full riding season on the gs.
I had a dentist appointment down in Fairfield OH this afternoon which lasted long enough I wasn't making it back to work. As I had already scheduled the leave time from work, I made my way down to the Kentucky State Line for my first long ride of the year.
Kentucky Hwy 20 by Scott Baker, on Flickr
The roads were great and not crowded so I was finally able to stop at this church I've always wanted to look at. As the doors are padlocked I could only get pictures from outside. I really like the architecture for its simplicity but also for its detail and enjoy seeing it every time I ride by
Big Bone Methodist Church Side by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Big Bone Methodist Church Front by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Big Bone Methodist Church Sign by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Continuing on, the original plan to save time was to run back north on Interstate 75 but my Zumo warned me of a 30-minute delay towards Cincinnati. I don't know about you all but I hate sitting in stop and go Interstate traffic so a quick adjustment to the route took me on a couple of roads I hadn't been on and by some great looking horse farms. Unfortunately the best picture I could have taken was in a very bad spot to park the bike - no shoulder and at the top of a blind hill before the curve you see here
Kentucky Horse Fencing by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Finished up the evening with 200 very nice miles
Kentucky Hwy 20 by Scott Baker, on FlickrThe roads were great and not crowded so I was finally able to stop at this church I've always wanted to look at. As the doors are padlocked I could only get pictures from outside. I really like the architecture for its simplicity but also for its detail and enjoy seeing it every time I ride by
Big Bone Methodist Church Side by Scott Baker, on FlickrBig Bone Methodist Church Front by Scott Baker, on FlickrBig Bone Methodist Church Sign by Scott Baker, on FlickrContinuing on, the original plan to save time was to run back north on Interstate 75 but my Zumo warned me of a 30-minute delay towards Cincinnati. I don't know about you all but I hate sitting in stop and go Interstate traffic so a quick adjustment to the route took me on a couple of roads I hadn't been on and by some great looking horse farms. Unfortunately the best picture I could have taken was in a very bad spot to park the bike - no shoulder and at the top of a blind hill before the curve you see here
Kentucky Horse Fencing by Scott Baker, on FlickrFinished up the evening with 200 very nice miles
Had a few miles out today in the sun on the 1995 RF900RS2 and then did a short trip out on the GSF1200K2 from 2002. That felt a lot more like the GS1000.
We had a nice ride this afternoon and into the evening. Took the Turquoise Trail around the Sandia Mountains to Santa Fe. A favorite ride of ours as it's 55mph roads and light traffic. Very scenic and neat little towns to pass through.
Here's one of the newer houses out there.
We made our way into Santa Fe and found a hole in the wall restaurant with a catchy name and a cool patio to eat in. The Chipotle Buffalo wings were to die for and my wife's Ceviche was delicious, she said.
We stopped for directions, but these guys didn't speak English.
Eventually we hit the interstate and blasted back to Albuquerque, hitting reserve as we came into the city limits. A very enjoyable Easter evening!
Here's one of the newer houses out there.
We made our way into Santa Fe and found a hole in the wall restaurant with a catchy name and a cool patio to eat in. The Chipotle Buffalo wings were to die for and my wife's Ceviche was delicious, she said.
We stopped for directions, but these guys didn't speak English.
Eventually we hit the interstate and blasted back to Albuquerque, hitting reserve as we came into the city limits. A very enjoyable Easter evening!
That's the 1st house I've seen with more problems than the one I've been renovating all winter!We had a nice ride this afternoon and into the evening. Took the Turquoise Trail around the Sandia Mountains to Santa Fe. A favorite ride of ours as it's 55mph roads and light traffic. Very scenic and neat little towns to pass through.
Here's one of the newer houses out there.
I rode my girlfriend's Softail Classic down to Tucson and back over the weekend. Big, lazy bike, but pleasant enough. I definitely don't like the mid controls, and the cockpit was a little cramped due to being set up for someone 8" shorter than I am. Strange to grind floorboards making rather sweeping turns at intersections. Fun motor, though, and a nice over the road beast.
Charlie is on the road today and asked me to post up a couple of pics. Somewhere in California not exactly sure where but he did say he was in Sacramento yesterday.....
Beautiful...would love to know where that second pic is...
Lake McClure is south of Coulterville on state Hwy 49. I rode down from Sacramento on 49 to Hwy 120 yesterday, stayed in Groveland the night. On hey 49 south today again this am. I caught 140 west, and now am just north of Monterey for the night. Big Sur and Santa Barbara tomorrow. West LA Wednesday. Need to visit me Uncle!
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Thought of you when I saw that road snaking up the mountain beyond the lake. It was like this for2 hours this am!
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Beautiful. Safe travels Charlie.
Lol...cool. I just did some virtual riding on the road....wow that looks like an amazing road. Thanks for sharing Charlie...
Yeah that second picture caught my eye too.
I took my wife for a ride the other day for lunch and cheese store shopping. When we stopped for gas she was concerned about some rain clouds and a darkening sky. I showed her the radar on my phone and assured her that we would be at the restaurant when the showers passed by and it would be clear skies the rest of the day. I was wrong. We got to the restaurant as the showers began to slow down. Luckily I caught most of the rain and she didn't kill me although she probably will never trust me again. I guess this has happened before to be honest.
After lunch the sun did come out and we dried out pretty quickly. I purchased some Havarti and some Gouda. She bought goodies for easter baskets. No pics of grumpy wife but I'm sure you've all seen that yourselves.
I took my wife for a ride the other day for lunch and cheese store shopping. When we stopped for gas she was concerned about some rain clouds and a darkening sky. I showed her the radar on my phone and assured her that we would be at the restaurant when the showers passed by and it would be clear skies the rest of the day. I was wrong. We got to the restaurant as the showers began to slow down. Luckily I caught most of the rain and she didn't kill me although she probably will never trust me again. I guess this has happened before to be honest.
After lunch the sun did come out and we dried out pretty quickly. I purchased some Havarti and some Gouda. She bought goodies for easter baskets. No pics of grumpy wife but I'm sure you've all seen that yourselves.
For my trip, let me ask:
I will need to look that up.
For your trip:
You going much further south than LA...?
That is where it looked like the picture for 2 hours ....?
I will need to look that up.
Just north of Monterey, you say. Any particular place that you would recommend? (not expensive).
For your trip:
You going much further south than LA...?
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No, Not there (not till end of May. Oceanside).
Poway, is a familiar name to me. On my first visit out there, I used Poway Parkway (Scripps Poway) as a return route from going out to Ramona and Julian. That Poway Parkway was all suburbia, malls and traffic lights - awfull. Have avoided it ever since.
From Vista if want a day ride, or looking for a route out of there to head toward the east. Let me suggest CA76, with a side trip up the South Grade to Palomar Mountain, down the East Grade. An other little side trip off CA76 would be MesaGrande road.
That Palomar Mountain ride needs to be top of your list, and the minimum you do out there.
I could yack at you more, if you have more time there.
