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[JCZ]

Terrie and I got up with intentions of doing a decent day ride today.  We left the house at 10:00 a.m. in 38F weather but very sunny.  We still weren't sure where we were going as we headed to the freeway.....we'd discussed several options.  By the time we got to the freeway we decided to head for Monterey Bay, where it was forecasted to be 70F today.

As we went over the pass by San Luis Resavoir going up over Pacheco Pass, I decided to stop by Corbin in Hollister to talk to somebody face to face to get a name and phone number for Spyder so that he can get that heated seat that he's been getting the run around on.  So when we got near Hollister we took the necessary turn and headed to Corbin.  Much to our surprise, Corbin was closed!.  I've never known it to be closed on a Sat. and I couldn't help but wonder.  As Terrie and I headed back to the hiway towards Monterey we discussed it and decided it must be due to the economy.....hitting the after market manufacturers also.

As we came over Pacheco Pass it warmed up quickly and we had to stop and start shedding the heated gear.  Unusually, the closer we got to the ocean, the warmer it got.  Soon, we stopped in Sand City, Ca. where I finally shed the jacket and continued on in a long sleeve t-shirt.  This is where I again became conscious of how appreciative I am to live in this great state and wish I were rich enough to just fly Gary, Neal and others out here to be able to enjoy this with us. 

Here we are in Sand City as Terrie is shedding the heated gear and the layers......

[naitram]

someday i'll get out there. thanks for sharing your day with us

[JCZ]

Between the two fairings....Terrie sitting on the breakwall of Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey taking in the view.......

[JCZ]

The hotels in the background are the hotels that now line the street for the two blocks of Cannery Row.  Cannery Row is where John Stienbeck wrote about and in the Grapes Of Wrath.......a historical area.  The tide pools always have interesting sea life (star fish and all kinds of little critters of the sea) that always attract a crowd.......

[JCZ]

Side by side......in the parking lot out on the wharf......

[JCZ]

And another view of the two......

(**this photo really shows the curve of the Windvest windshield that we put on both bikes a few weeks ago)

[JCZ]

She had to get one of me.  Just realized I'm gonna have to go on a diet when I turn 19!

[JCZ]

Parked on the street at Cannery Row.  For those who've never been here.........a lot of people all over this country are familuar with Cannery Row, thanks to John Steinbeck but did you know it's only two blocks long.  You can see the cross over in the background, of one of the original canneries.

[JCZ]

And looking the other direction.......you see the new four star hotels that have dominated the area now.....

[Fired00d]

Great pics thanks for sharing. Looks like a great day to be riding, and like Neal said I too hope to make it out there one day to ride w/you'll.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[JCZ]

This photo was just as we returned to our bikes to find the meter-reader with his little electronic ticket machine in motion.  I saw what was going on and figured it was futile to say anything so I just went about the business of getting ready to go.  Terrie asked the guy "what's going on?" and he said curtly "red flag" as he continued working his machine.  She the said "so we're getting a ticket?" as she started to dig into her saddle bag.  He said "that yours?".  She said "yes".  He lowered the ticket machine to his side and said "feed the meter!".  It didn't take me a split second as I straightened up and started to take a step to towards the meter and she said "but we're leaving".  He said "I can finish writing before you leave?".  I finally spoke up "oh no, we're feeding that hungry little machine as I dig in my pocket to pull out a pocket full of pennies (thinkin "oh crap......no quarters").  I said how much do I feed?  He said drop a dime in it.  I thought "wow, you've got to be kidding me.......we're in the very high rent district tourist trap and they have ten cent parking meters.  I just laughed to myself as she asked the valet guy for change for a buck.  He didn't have it so she went in to the front desk.  The guy told her "the meter reader came in and asked if those bikes belonged to any of our guests".  I thought that was nice.  The guy talked very gruff but he really was very nice.  Gave us a play on the parking tickets and even tried to go find us.  We were happy.......it was a good day..........

[JCZ]

And another of Terrie.  Her excitement about this SG hasn't worn off..........she still talks about it..........just about every hour.

[JCZ]

Terrie down on the beach........her search for sea shells......

[JCZ]

It's my job just to follow her around and take picutures........

[JCZ]

The plates say it all, Terrie's and JC's!

It was a great day.......a great ride.......with a great lady!   We rode 398 miles and are looking forward to a ride tomorrow.

Terrie's getting really good.  She crankd it up over 100 mph a couple of times today and she's hanging with me in the sweepers, now.  She's finally found her comfort zone and is a pleasure to ride with.  I'm so lucky!