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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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It's getting within about 250 miles of 9,000 which means it is going to fall short by 1k of the OEM tires.
By the time I got home it was 94? with high humidity -- just getting ready for the warmth of the Ozarks
And this time I got there, and it was open, and I payed to go in.
Landing Ship - Tank.
Was used in Italy Invasion (1943 that my uncle was in) (uncle that I and my grandson are named after), many of the island invasions, and Normandy D-Day.
Was about 1200 of these built in a 2 -3 year period.
I found a lot of interesting things about thier design and operation, that I could yack and yammer about.
Only two exist yet.
THis one had been converted to hauling cargo for years. THey have been able to convert back some of the original equipment.
Big open deck inside for the tanks, but then to get anywhere else was a lot of steep steps or rung ladders. Like this one down to the engine room.
Can haull 28 big tanks in the main deck (level of the ramp) and other equipment like jeeps and trucks and small artillery on the upper deck (and lower down with an elevator). And has berthing for the ships crew (Navy), and for the crew that goes with the tanks/equipment (Army typically).
ANd with more climbing can get to the officer deck, the wheel house and out onto the open deck
more pics here
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>>later edit, try this
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3ipMiF6GEqQUcgEZ8
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hurdles:
I don’t own a trailer yet, so need to find one that’s very light, and that can fit 2 bikes. Have to buy the trailer. I also will want the trailer to haul kayaks on a rack when not hauling bikes, also use as a utility trailer for various things when it’s not hauling fun stuff. This may be an impossible dream, I haven’t done any serious shopping for such a trailer.
Glen and I both work, so vacation days have to be scheduled. Not so bad for me. Not sure about his job, I know there’s a certain level of on-call at times.
My wife has to agree to let me use “her” car for a long weekend. She wouldn’t be stranded. My mom lives with us, and has a car she rarely uses. My car is a manual and wife won’t learn to drive it.
Id really like to come to the rally too. Time to start shopping for a trailer.
Do it ! !
Would be good to meet both of you.
I've done around 10,000kms riding through BC this summer. I stayed mostly south and east...yes, I rode through some smoke...but to say "BC used to be a beautiful place to go for a ride" is false statement in my opinion.
Our Honda Pilot is already set up for towing. We may be able to take it depending on when the rally is. If it?s while our son is at college, it shouldn?t be a problem. I?d have to do something about a trailer though. After our initial conversation, I briefly looked into renting one. Vacation time isn?t an issue and on call can be worked around, plus I?m only on call every couple of months or so. I?m hopeful.
Glad you had some great trips this summer. There's lots more to BC than the Okanogan, beside too many tourists there anyways.
I agree Sandy....next year I hope to explore northern BC
I was out last night and stopped at a spot that's kind of swampy and scary in the dark but of course my phone wouldn't take a picture that showed that. So I stopped there today and took a pic to show what it looks like. This spot is actually the beginning of a creek that wanders around a whole bunch of western New York and eventually empties into the Niagara river a few miles before Niagara Falls.
The thruway follows the general path of the Erie canal from Albany to Buffalo so there are always signs and such that mention the canal along the way. It's kind of a local history thing. Soooo, I got this song, which we learned in grade school, stuck in my dang head for a good portion of the ride. Bruce Springsteen also does a version of the song I think.
No pics of the ride but here's one from a while back at a spot not far from home where the road goes under the canal.
THe low 60s was nice compared to all the near 90 and high humidity of recent days.
Went out of town a ways and the down to the beach/pier.
Hadn't got a pic of this bike at this place yet.
Just walked bike back down the walkway, got quick pic, then rode to the parking area. All before any walkers or Ranger Smith came along.
Wife wanted me to take back three bags of returnable cans, so I put on the tail trunk.
On way out the door I also grabbed the shopping list (yes, in the world I live in, that is a piece of paper), thought I might get just a couple of those items too.
Went and did a couple errands, and went for a little ride.
THen went to grocery store, was getting the couple items and the stuff on the list.
After checking out, on way out the store, thinking of where I parked . . . . oh, where parked the bike...
.... the bike....
oh, lets see, I got 5 bags of stuff here
Good thing I had the trunk on.
GOt most of 3 bags in the trunk. One bag in one sidecase, one bag in other sidecase along with some lose items that didnt fit in trunk. No Problem.
I was more concerned about loaf of bread and pack of burger buns, yahknow.
