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CVO Social => Ride Report => Topic started by: JCZ on May 22, 2009, 12:50:11 AM
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Our original plans were for Ariz. However, after Terrie got heat sick last week we decided to head to the Pacfic Northwest. We left Sacramento yesterday at about 5:00 p.m and made it all the way to Weed, Ca. (a little over 200 miles) before we stopped for the night.
Most of the photos are of Terrie because I'm shooting them on the fly, with a camera hanging around my neck. Lot's of scenery photos, too...
Leaving Sacramento....headed north on I-5.......
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Headin down the highway......lookin for adventure.....
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A finger of Lake Shasta....as the sun is going down.
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And what would that pic be without a shot of Mt. Shasta itself........
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Oregon is a beautiful state to ride I-5. The down side is the speed limit sucks! I think it's 55 and 60 through the whole state and they all do the speed limit, too. :nixweiss:
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Arriving in Portland......
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Portland is known for it's many different types of bridge construction.... here's one example. The previous photos shows several different types....
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For those planning to attend the Mt. Hood GTG........here's a sneak preview.
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Terrie's angel wings.......
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Washington is equally beautiful with wild flowers of every kind.....
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Interesting shot of myself and Terrie......
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Scotchbroom is actually an invasive weed but it grows wild all over up here and it has a bold look against the dark green.
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Hwy. 101 north from Olympia is a beautiful ride. This is Hood Canal....
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Hwy. 101 as it crosses a bridge.......
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Our ride into Port Angeles, Wa.
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A view of the mountains just south of downtown Port Angeles, Washington.
Who knows where tomorrow will take us? :nixweiss: Doesn't matter.......it's all about the journey.....not the destination. Destination unknown! :2vrolijk_21:
**We rode 886 miles since 5:00 P.M. yesterday.
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Great pics! I've always wanted to ride through Oregon & Washington.
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JC - You made good time even if you had to do the speed limit. I,ll be doing more of that myself a little ticket challenged at the moment--AK
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Great pics.
Thanks for sharing.
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Great pics JC! I forgot about the speed limit on I-5 up there...but it does give you more time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take pics too :2vrolijk_21:
Love the jacket Terrie...I'll bet the matching chaps are gorgeous too!! Have a great time you two and keep the pics coming!
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JC -great photos! Keep 'em coming.
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Hi Jc and terrie
Great pic's, you guys really laid down some miles :2vrolijk_21:
wish we were with ya, have fun
Marty
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Hi Jc and terrie
Great pic's, you guys really laid down some miles :2vrolijk_21:
wish we were with ya, have fun
Marty
Terrie said "that's cuz I'm a way bad azz rider!" :huepfenlol2: Yesterday she told me "the ride to Mt. Hood in a couple of months will be a piece of cake". :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: Tough biker she's turning into. :2vrolijk_21: We know she's got 800 miles a day in her. She did it two years ago, going to Sturgis and yesterday.
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Oregon is a beautiful state to ride I-5. The down side is the speed limit sucks! I think it's 55 and 60 through the whole state and they all do the speed limit, too. :nixweiss:
We have to agree. The tickets aren't cheap here either. Now you understand why Terry rides in the back. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
I don't understand why he is getting that big motor for his bike. It won't make him any faster. ;D
Enjoy your trip. I love Victoria BC, your right about that city.
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It's a man thing Karen.....we don't expect women to understand. :nixweiss: Besides, you live close to Woodburn......... http://www.woodburndragstrip.com/ It's on the AHDRA circuit! :2vrolijk_21:
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We have to agree. The tickets aren't cheap here either. Now you understand why Terry rides in the back. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
I don't understand why he is getting that big motor for his bike. It won't make him any faster. ;D
Enjoy your trip. I love Victoria BC, your right about that city.
It'll be more fun (faster) getting to the speed limit. :vrolijk27: ;D
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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It's a man thing Karen.....we don't expect women to understand. :nixweiss: Besides, you live close to Woodburn......... http://www.woodburndragstrip.com/ It's on the AHDRA circuit! :2vrolijk_21:
:huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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Damn, you guys put some miles on! Looks beautiful up there. Have a safe ride, and have some fun!!! :bananarock:
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Hi JC & Terrie,
You're proving once again that, "All those who wander are not lost." Great pics. Ride safe and keep them coming! :2vrolijk_21:
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Nice picture's........thanks for sharing.
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I don't just like it...I LOVE IT!!! Keep it up and Keep Those That Live Through You (like me) Informed!
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We had a good night in Port Angeles but had to get up to early to get on the boat to Victoria
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I spent an hour and a half on my do.......could ya tell? ;D
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The sign we were looking for......
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Ferry life......always the wait.
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and wait....
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A shot of Terrie and a view of the mountains and Olypic National Forest behind Port Angeles.
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A couple of the locals scouraging for food in the early morning.......Rocky & Roxanne (Terrie named them). :huepfenlol2:
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Down in the bottom of the ferry with the bikes tied down. This was cause for an uneasy feeling......I had to keep going down the stairs just to take a look....make sure they were still on the rubber side.
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For those who've never been on a ferry.....pretty much what you'd expect down there. This load didn't have any semi truck/trailers but they go down there also, along with motorhomes, 5th wheels and all. We had all those on the way back.
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A greater view of the Olmpic mountains as we pull away from Port Angeles.
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It took about fifteen minutes and about 80 shots to get this photo.........due to the wind blowing the flag so much. The flag spent more time wrapped around the pole than it did unfurled. It was a strong wind, not a breeze so, being persistent, I perservered.
In the background is the tops of the snow capped Olympic mountains raising up out of the clouds and overcast. Just thought it was a pretty majestic view. :2vrolijk_21:
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A view of The Empress hotel as we came into the harbor in Victoria.
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A view of the many condos that line the shoreline of the harbor.
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A busy downtown street in Victoria on our ride to find the new Harley dealership. It's located in a new industrial park that isn't on any maps, gps or the new updated Harley dealership locator recently updated in the GPS. They said they provided the MoCo with the information more than eight months ago. :nixweiss:
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Heading out Canada Hwy. 1. 90 Km an hour........not sure what that translates to in CVO speak but everybody was doing about 70mph. Of course we were going to slow for them (that's a rare moment) because we were looking for the road that we were supposed to be turning on.
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We found a couple that would finally lead us to the new dealership. We are so grateful to them......we'd never have found it. Unlike all the dealership moves in the US (on freeway frontage) this dealership moved to the very back end of a new industrial park that's way out in the boonies.
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The narrow little two lane road that leads back in to where the dealership is, we found a flock of the locals crossing the street in front of us. We stopped and waited (they didn't seem to be in a hurry.....but they all move pretty much single file, just like in the cartoons).......till they got to the other side and they stopped to let the babies eat on the lawn.
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It's a nice dealership. The lady said that they paid $7 million to build it.......guess that'd be Canadian $. Although they're still very high compared to the US, even after the exchange rate was taken into account.
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To make my point.........this is the price tag of a new SEUC that they're proud of! :nixweiss: This ought to make my friend Marty feel better about the great deal that he got. :huepfenlol2:
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I'm telling you, the dealership is out in the boonies......
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This arch in downtown Victoria reminded me of the one at the entrance to Chinatown in San Francisco.
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There are a number of pedestrian malls that go for blocks and blocks.....
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They have these little half size parking spaces for "small vehicles. I could only assume that means motorcycles, scooters, etc. but I've never saw anything quit like these before.....they're actually a square box. This shot was taking from our parking space for small vehicles (sorry, didn't get a shot of the parking space itself).
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A close up of The Empress Hotel......
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And their parlament building. A pretty magnificient building.
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A shot just walking along the waterfront, across from the Parlament bldg.
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Another one of the locals, eating out of Terrie's hand. This little bird would take a big piece of bread and fly off with the whole thing and then return for more. Not sure, but thinkin she had a nest full of little one's that were hungry.
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The guy riding this BMW is from Lodi (not far from Sacramento). He rode to Alaska and Canada with two buddies. The two buddies......the lead guy slowed and went to make a right hand turn. The second guy ran into him on the right side as the guy started his turn. The guy who was riding too fast....a CHP (Calif. Highway Patrol) Motor Officer. True story as was relayed to us.
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Our ride is here.....time to catch the boat back to the U.S.
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Seattle......here we come! :2vrolijk_21:
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JC- Is the Gas Still a lot better than here in california. If so my roadglide with 6 gal. tank would maybe get 260 miles per tank.AK
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Looks like you 2 are having a gas! Keep posting photos. We're all jealous back here.
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Down in the bottom of the ferry with the bikes tied down. This was cause for an uneasy feeling......I had to keep going down the stairs just to take a look....make sure they were still on the rubber side.
Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is the bike "tied up"? :confused5:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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Headin down the highway......lookin for adventure.....
I like terries bag. Which one is it?- ride safe :bananarock:
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Great pics I'm jealous.
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Wow, 2 great trip's going on with you and Ruby..... keep those photos coming :)
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Heading out Canada Hwy. 1. 90 Km an hour........not sure what that translates to in CVO speak but everybody was doing about 70mph. Of course we were going to slow for them (that's a rare moment) because we were looking for the road that we were supposed to be turning on.
90 kmh is about 54 mph using rough math of a .6 conversion ( .62 k per m is actual conversion)
when i travel in Canada i use the .6 calculation even at 100 kmh = 60 mph its within 2 mph
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90 kmh is about 54 mph using rough math of a .6 conversion ( .62 k per m is actual conversion)
when i travel in Canada i use the .6 calculation even at 100 kmh = 60 mph its within 2 mph
Didn't see any 100 Kmh but saw many people doing anywhere from 60 to 80 mph. That means they were all speeding. They'd fit right in in Cali.
Yes, Gary....tied up. You tie them up so they don't get away or tip over when the ferry gets to rocking out in the sea. On the ferry from Bremerton to Seattle the water is much smoother and so they aren't tied down on those ferries.
Van, that's a Kuryakn Gran Traveler. Really a very neat travel bag, with wheels and a handle like a carry-on.
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in eastern CA we tend to run about 10mph over after the conversion and have never been bothered, the local usually pass us like we're sitting still
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Beautiful country!!!! Thank you for taking us on vacations with you & Terrie :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: and for sharing the pictures with us. Enjoy the rest of your trip & we'll be looking forward to more pictures :orange: :orange:
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(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37161.0;attach=115511;image)
Love that shot...
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Seattle......here we come! :2vrolijk_21:
Enjoy that city...Catch a fish or two!
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Really says it all.
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We spent an easy day here in Seattle, today. Here are misc. Seattle shots........
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The Seattle skyline is pretty impressive as we approach from Hwy. 99 South, heading north.
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A shot of the busy port.....
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And the first shot of the Space Needle in the background.......
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Some of those buildings close up.......
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We had breakfast in a little bohemian style joint with an ecletic mix of furnishings and wall decorations. The food was surprisngly (to both of us) very, very good.
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The tables were in a lower section that was quiet and intimate.....away from the counter and kitchen back up the stairs.
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Apparently this very old building was the home of a jewlery store or some kind of business that had a wall safe built in. Now they were using it for some form of art. All the art in this place was an eclectic mix, also.
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Did I mention the "art" in this place? :nixweiss:
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The hallway that leads to the restroom (which was painted all in bright pink!).
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Didn't take Terrie long to find a store that sells man skirts (aka kilts). She was liking these just way to much!
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Didn't take Terrie long to find a store that sells man skirts (aka kilts). She was liking these just way to much!
So inquiring minds want to know.....
Did she get you one?? :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
:worthless: :worthless:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
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The guy proceeded to tell us "it feels just like being naked with pockets......we have them in law enforcement uniform type, military uniform type, Carhart construction type, and for the biker who thinks he has everything......"
P/S Not exactly sure what Terrie's up to. :o
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Terrie on the Seattle street in front of the Kilt store. Look at that smile.....what's really goin on? :nixweiss:
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Another cityscape shot......
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A sign on the Seattle Art Museum....... Life, liberty and the persuit of happiness....that's what it's all about. :2vrolijk_21:
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Here I am at the Public Marketplace.
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And the Pike Place Fish Market.....
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O.K. everybody clear the way for my baby.......
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I'm thinking this big ol' piggy bank had to be built for somebody saving for a CVO! :2vrolijk_21:
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And yet another cityscape shot.......
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This would be candy apple red.......
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Not sure what these are called but they sure were working on my soft spot for sweets. ::)
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And if those didn't do it for you.......maybe these will. :nixweiss:
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Another cityscape shot.......
Just playing with this new camera on different settings.
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And yet another intersting sign. This one speaks volumns. :P
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And one you might all recognize........ :nixweiss:
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They have their own park........up on the roof! :2vrolijk_21:
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The Space Needle.....
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And up close and personal......
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More gardens on the roof. We noticed them everywhere in this downtown area.
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Downtown Harley Davidson moved one of their previous dealerships to Renton, Wash. (about 10 miles from downtown). One of the nicest dealerships that I've ever been in. If you're traveling in this area, there's a Clarion Hotel across the street, a steakhouse and bar called The Keg next to the Clarion, movie theaters next to the dealership and a gas station next to them. All walking distance of a block or less! We'll be keeping this place in mind the next time we're in Seattle.
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I had a girl, Donna was her name, OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH Donna!
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Jock speaking Southern...You all are takin' in a lot of views...DAMN...Wish I could too!
Thanks for sharing them...
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(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37161.0;attach=115617;image)
With such a beautiful lady I know you did not partake in this establishment but why tormate those that could not see for themselves...Inquiring minds what to know...Is there truth in their advertising? I guess we will never know unless someone else has experience?
;)
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JC,
If I remember right the ( Lusty Lady ) is a toy store also! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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JC,
If I remember right the ( Lusty Lady ) is a toy store also! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Uuhhhhhh.........we'll have to take your word for that, Don. :2vrolijk_21:
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(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37161.0;attach=115617;image)
With such a beautiful lady I know you did not partake in this establishment but why tormate those that could not see for themselves...Inquiring minds what to know...Is there truth in their advertising? I guess we will never know unless someone else has experience?
;)
If we are lucky enough to come up and see you in Reno and do the Cathouse poker run you'll see. The slogan for the Mustang Ranch? "Where Quality Keeps Them Coming". Donna has a shirt from there that says "In Training". We need a traveling poll for the dancing ::)
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Well, Terrie's gettin antsy again.....so I guess we're hitting the road again. Destination unknown? :nixweiss:
Chris, looks like we'll miss you and Anne. We'll see you two back in Nor Cal.
Terry & Karen, we'll be seeing you two in a day or two.
J.C. & Terrie
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Wow, great pictures looks like you two are having a great time, Thanks for including me and everyone in your wonderful journey. Ride safe and enjoy the ride homeward..... :2vrolijk_21: ... Jon
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If we are lucky enough to come up and see you in Reno and do the Cathouse poker run you'll see. The slogan for the Mustang Ranch? "Where Quality Keeps Them Coming". Donna has a shirt from there that says "In Training". We need a traveling poll for the dancing ::)
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Last night Terrie and I went to downtown Seattle to The Underworld Tour. I've been on The Underground Tour but never the Underworld Tour. http://www.undergroundtour.com/underworld/index.html
We learned some pretty fascinating history of Seattle's early days. For instance, when Mr. Crapper came over from France and sold the first toilets....that soon had the nickname of the "crapper". And we learned that the trees were cut up on the mountains surrounding the town and skidded down the road to the saw mill down by the water front. That was the street where the down on their luck, thieves, drunks, etc. hung out and it was soon called "skid road" which later became "skid row". And we learned where "Poon Tang" came from......she was a prostitute from China who had special talents. Susie Poon Tang had a pretty elaborate tattoo that became widly known very fast and thus the term "poon tang".
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The city of Settle was eventually filled in and built a level higher and so these are the original hotels, saloons and shops under the old town.
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The link above didn't work. Here it is again http://www.undergroundtour.com/underworld/index.html
We left Seattle this morning and rode to Aberdeen, Wa.
Here's a shot of Terrie riding the Hwy. over to Aberdeen. Definately a beautiful state!
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We stopped for breakfast in a little town.....had a stop light even.
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The Bee Hive Restaurant was like something out of a 60's movie.........
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Very friendly waitresses, though! There were sure fascinated by the fact that Terrie was riding her own bike. For some odd reason, it kind of reminded me of Thelma & Louise. Probably because of the diner.
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An abandone logging railroad trestle......the view from our room.
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Terrie was very happy when she found out that I got us a suite with double jacuzzi in the room. :2vrolijk_21: We went for a ride up the coast to see what we could....came back and put that jacuzzi to good use! I was happy to find out that it actually had a recirculating heater so it stayed hot as long as we stayed in it. Made both our day! :bananarock:
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Terrie...out there looking for sea shells.
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I was surprised to learn that you can drive on the beack in Wa. state. Not in Cali. Yep, that's Terrie still looking for shells.....
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Another shot of that......
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I found a crab shell.....does that count?
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Another one of Terrie. Check out the cuffs she's got going on those chaps. :)
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Hey, she got one of yours truely......
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And the two of us.....
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O.K. let's try this again....without the helmets. We're having a great time. :2vrolijk_21:
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I think she's trying to make up for all the photos being only of her. :)
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Our ride back. Chris and Anne have been shootin old barns.....I guess we've started shooting old bridges. :nixweiss:
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Another......
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and another.....
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Just incredably beautiful scenery....have to share it with those of you who've never been to the Pacific Norhtwest.
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and more bridges.....
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A jeep loaded with youngsters, partying. It was the slogan on the spare tire that caught my eye. Life Is Good! :2vrolijk_21:
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and more bridges........
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Glad you two have been having a great ride!! It's so gorgeous up in the Northwest!! I've been keeping up with your travels on my iphone while we were out at the houseboat with my kids.
Hoping we can get a little ride in today..Lovin your pics ....keep um comin'!! :pepper:
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JC, Terrie, looking like you guys are having a blast!
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Downtown Harley Davidson moved one of their previous dealerships to Renton, Wash. (about 10 miles from downtown). One of the nicest dealerships that I've ever been in. If you're traveling in this area, there's a Clarion Hotel across the street, a steakhouse and bar called The Keg next to the Clarion, movie theaters next to the dealership and a gas station next to them. All walking distance of a block or less! We'll be keeping this place in mind the next time we're in Seattle.
Jc
Sounds like a plan, thanks for doing the recon, great pic's, glad you are having a good time.
Ride safe
Marty
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I agree, Life is Good especially when we get to do what you two are doing. Looks like the weather has been very inviting also, glad you guys are enjoying yourselves. I'm enjoying being with you through the internet, Thank you much, Ride Safe....... Jon
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Humptulips river :nixweiss: roscoe must have led the way :bananarock:
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The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and the north coast of Cali) is Tsunami Zone and every few miles, up and down the coast, you see the signs directing for evacuation.
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We left Aberdeen about 10:00 a.m. this morning and headed down the coast. This is an art piece that was in one of the little coastal towns where we stopped for breakfast.
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Our breakfast stop in Raymond, Wa.....
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Around every turn it looks like someplace I'd like to live.....
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Kayakers on one of the many rivers.....
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Even a barn for Chris & Anne......
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and of course bridges.....lot's of bridges. :2vrolijk_21:
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Taking a break on the side of the road.......
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Following the Lewis & Clark Trail......
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Oregon has a tunnel or two, also...
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An old church near the Astoria bridge....
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Another beautiful day with lots of color.....
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Terrie following me over the Astoria Bridge into Oregon.
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The bridge that we just came over....
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Everything grows so easily up here in the Pacific Northwest.......
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and yet another bridge to cross!
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And bugs....lots of bugs up here! It makes one especially grateful for the fairings. :2vrolijk_21:
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We rented a condo just two short blocks from the beach. Terry has decided we're moving here (as long as the sun stays).
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It's nice, but she'll be ready to hit the road by day after tomorrow. We'll be here for a couple days. Our friends Terry and Karen (Rooster) are riding up tomorrow to visit. :2vrolijk_21:
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View from the balcony....two blocks from the beach.
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And just one block from downtown Seaside....
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The river beside our building.... Terry is suggesting the paddle boats this year and leave the wave runners to others. :nixweiss:
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A view of the condos from the outside....home for the next two days.
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The beach is huge and all white sand. The streets seemed to be more crowded than the beach.
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Terrie looking out at Tillamook Pt.
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Really enjoying this thread! NOt as much as you are enjoying the ride but it sure is nice of you to share! Keep 'em coming.
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Seaside was the end of the Lewis & Clark Trail. You have arrived. ;D
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And Terrie at a statue of the boys themsleves. :2vrolijk_21:
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A sign in one of the shop windows......
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Returned from the beach.....it's quit an interesting stroll. Lots of shops and lots of people watching.
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One of the flowerbaskets hanging from the street lights.
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A real soda fountain in a drug store........the American way! Brought back some childhood memories. "Rootbeer float please!" :2vrolijk_21:
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Just too cool for school! JC, those are some great shots, continue on a safe ride. And Keep Those Pictures Coming.
P.S. While in Lake Arrowhead yesterday I really screwed up! There was a restaurant, Italian and Sushi? And I didn't take the shot? Guess we'll have to go back up the mountain :orange:
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Terry & Karen
If you got a chance taken JC & Terri to the little sea food place you took me last year, they'll enjoy that! :2vrolijk_21:
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Just too cool for school! JC, those are some great shots, continue on a safe ride. And Keep Those Pictures Coming.
P.S. While in Lake Arrowhead yesterday I really screwed up! There was a restaurant, Italian and Sushi? And I didn't take the shot? Guess we'll have to go back up the mountain :orange:
Lets go :orange: :orange: :orange: When do we leave :orange: :orange: :orange:
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I must say I'm getting just a little envious of you two.....How do you keep a job when you take a week off every month......are they hiring ? Glad you all are sending all the photos, I kinda feel like I'm there. Just playing , I'm happy for you both..... Jon
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great shots jc thanks for sharing! are you guys riding the coast home? :bananarock:
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great shots jc thanks for sharing! are you guys riding the coast home? :bananarock:
That's the plan. But you know how plans go when you're on vacation. :nixweiss: Subject to change at any moment. ;D
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Ain't life grand!!!!
Looks like we will miss you guys on the road :(
We will be straggling home on Sunday.
Thanks for the preview of our ride home. Looking forward to hooking up for road stories!
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Terry (Rooster) rode his Wide Glide up to Seaside to visit for awhile, yesterday.
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He and I took a ride up to Camp 18. An old logging camp that's now a restaurant.
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Terry talking to a wooden bear. :nixweiss:
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The entire bar is one board cut from a log.....check out the thickness of that baby.
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Wood carved eagle on the porch.....
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Another of the tunnels...
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Terrie at sunset in Cannon Beach last night.....
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The sun getting ready to set last night.....at Cannon Beach.
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Same time, same location......playing with the ISO and F stop on the camera.
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Hay Stack Rock.
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Did I say that I really love this Nikon?
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The people walking on the beach give perspective to how far away the water is....
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The homes along the beach in Cannon Beach. Very friendly people here! :2vrolijk_21: One family let us park in their yard so that I didn't get towed.
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Then we met this gentleman, walking his dog. He struck up a conversation about how is was a very nice day to be riding a motorcycle. One thing led to another and he walked us back to this home. Not his home, but a home of friends. He did all the wood work by hand.....the fences, gates, panels, etc.
He started this project over twenty years ago with two 6"x6" posts 20' long. Laminated them together using the biscuits and then using grinders and a number of other tools started carving on them. Eventually he worked into inlay and overlay. He left the project several times, but the owners of the home (he's staying in the guest unit in back) keep bringing him and his dog back. The home is pretty incredable, like most in the area, but the wood working is art! :2vrolijk_21:
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A shot of the front fence.
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He just finished the gate and was very proud of it. His inspirtation was/is Mono Lake on the eastern side of Yosemite National Park.
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I think this is one of the best shots I've taken yet, with the new Nikon.
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Oregon coast line......
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We left Seaside this morning and headed for Terry and Karen's and it was nothing short of an incredable ride!
And another view of the coast line.....
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We stopped in Tillamook.....at the cheese factory. To eat and tour the cheese factory.
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Karen, Terrie and Terry. They've got a very nice home (huge!) and acreage to boot! Of course Barney and Zoe are loving it. :2vrolijk_21:
Thanks Karen and Terry, for the hospitality and the tour of the mansion on the mountain. We look forward to our next visit!
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And yet another of the many Oregon light houses.
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Pulled over here to get a shot of one of the lighthouses. When we turned the bikes off I heard the strangest noise.....walked over to the edge of the cliff and saw these sea lions laying on the rocks down below.
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And the lighthouse that I stopped to get the photo of.....
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The shoreline down by the Oregon sand dunes.......
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Colors......
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We stopped by the Hot Rod Roadhouse on Hwy. 101. I'm not sure how this guy sees around the motor to be able to drive it.
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The inside was even more amazing.....
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The lounge has a rail dragster hanging from the ceiling........upside down!
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And check out the motor in this booth!
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Another radical booth....
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The cash register area.....
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Another bridge......this one leading in to North Bend, Or.
Camped out here at the Red Lion Inn in Coos Bay for tonight. A little over 250 miles today. Tomorrow is another journey. :2vrolijk_21:
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That new camera is taking some awesome pics JC :2vrolijk_21: I know you and Terrie are having a blast!! Enjoy the ride home on the coast and take lots more pics for us to enjoy.
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Beatiful photos JC. We are a couple of days behind you, We finally made it to Seattle Wed. evening.
You guys are havin' big fun, ain't ya? Keep on keepin' on
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It was nice to see you guys, glad you made time to stop by, now you know where we are, you are always welcome anytime you are in the area. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Looks you hit the weather just right, sorry about the little rain I brought you in Seaside. At least it didn't stay. See you two in July.
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Nice pics JC. I am always amazed at the expansive beaches in OR with no one on them, not like CA! Hi to Terrie.
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JC and Terri, enjoy the rest of your trip. See you guys in July.
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Terri's ready BUT JC is still cramming his jacket in the saddle bag. :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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Ta-Da he got it closed :2vrolijk_21:
Sure needs a bath, the bike that is. :o
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They are off to their next destination, Coos Bay.
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Great pictures, which model Nikon body are you using and what lense? Thanks
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Great pictures, which model Nikon body are you using and what lense? Thanks
Up till a couple days ago, I was using three different cameras. The past couple or three days I've been using the Nikon D-60 with the AF-S Nikkor 18-55 with VR. It was all a package deal at Costco.....Nikon D-60 (smallest DSLR made), two lenses, camera bag, etc.
Here are some more photos taken with this camera. Still learning about this camera, so............
Here's Terrie sitting in front of the dealership in Coos Bay, Oregon this morning.
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Oregon coast.....
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the blue Pacific....
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A more rugged coast line a little further south on Hwy. 101.
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That's my girl! :2vrolijk_21:
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The first pic of the California north coast. Taken by some people from England that were visiting.....
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More of the Cali north coast....
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This is a twenty foot tall castle carved out of a redwood tree trunk.
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We passed by a heard of elk that were just laying around in a pasture with the horses.
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And the mare......
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and another of the Nor Cal coast......
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All the fisihing boats anchored in the little harbor.
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Redwood Harley Davidson in Eureka, Ca.
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Those who were on the Nor Cal Tour will recognize this house in Eureka.....
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Stopping for a break in the redwoods along Avenue of The Giants.....
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Terrie, too........
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Just the two of us......
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This shot gives a better persective of just how big these trees are.....
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Terrie strolling thorough the woods....
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We got a little cabin at this place, for tonight. We are pleasantly surprised.........they're very nice. It was built in 1920 and has been in the family every since. Each cottage is furnished with antiques and they're in excellant condition.
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Literally in the redwoods....this is our cottage. The pool is heated to 80F. :2vrolijk_21:
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A shot of the inside. Have the creature comforts, TV, refer, etc. Grocery store next door and restaurant across the street. It's on the Avenue of The Giants in the community of Miranda, Ca.
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Terrie.....lettin the lil' girl out to play. ;D
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A view across the street to the restaurant and stores......
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Terrie was getting creative with the new camera (Nikon D-60).....adding some color to the thread.....
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another.......
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and another.....
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So I tried my hand at this one.....
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and this one....
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These were all taken with a breeze blowing them however, I turned on the VR and they came out pretty well considering they were moving constantly. :nixweiss:
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The bright colors sure grow easily around here.......
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And the last one tonight.
I sure hope that everybody has enjoyed this journey. We've sure enjoyed it and enjoyed sharing it with you. :2vrolijk_21:
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JC & Terrie, Thank you sooooo much for taking us all on your journey. I really enjoyed it :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange:
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So where is your next trip? ;D You have everyone hooked on the pictures, between you guys and Chris & Anne
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So where is your next trip? ;D You have everyone hooked on the pictures, between you guys and Chris & Anne
Well we've talked about doing Route 66 from Chicago, Ill. to Santa Monica, Ca. But now there's talk about the week before Sturgis in the Black Hills area, then moving on to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. Who knows? :nixweiss:
Here's a link to the place we're staying at tonight. I'd recommend this to anybody...... http://www.mirandagardens.com/
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JC......just discovered this thread and boy, what a great pictorial of you guys' trip! I could see the pics getting better and better as you became more familiar w/ the new Nikon. Thanks for sharing. :'((there were no wash facilities during the whole trip to get the funk off of the bikes?) :oops: :huepfenlol2: har! :drink: spyder
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Great pics you two! I've enjoyed your journey so much!! :pepper:Love the place you stayed in the Redwoods...saved that link for the future!! See you soon!
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Like I said in Ruby's thread, I'm going to miss the pictures and the daily updates!
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Literally in the redwoods....this is our cottage. The pool is heated to 80F. :2vrolijk_21:
Hey thanks for the pic, thats exactly where we are booked on the return trip from the Hood River GTG. :) Doc
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Outstanding photos and a great record of a very cool trip! Thanks so much for sharing! Looks like you're having a great time! What's the total mileage so far?
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Thanks mi amigo JC for sharing the pics,....they are awesome....reminded me when i was in Port Angerles in Victoria, Canada a couple of years ago....
Say hi to Terrie.....
Keep safe,
Jorge
PS were you a year ago here, right?
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JC......just discovered this thread and boy, what a great pictorial of you guys' trip! I could see the pics getting better and better as you became more familiar w/ the new Nikon. Thanks for sharing. :'((there were no wash facilities during the whole trip to get the funk off of the bikes?) :oops: :huepfenlol2: har! :drink: spyder
We avoided the wash facilities like the plague. :nervous: But Terry took me for a ride that led us through some overcast (rain?) that had me soaked! Does that count?
Looks like I'll be detailing bikes tomorrow.
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Hey thanks for the pic, thats exactly where we are booked on the return trip from the Hood River GTG. :) Doc
Read this early this morning Doc....so went out and took some more photos for you. You will really appreciate this place. There's also a gas station (one pump, but they do have premium) next to the little grocery store. This place is actually larger than it appears from the street.....and even when we were checking in......just by the way it's laid out.
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Just misc. shots of the place.......
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Many little meandering pathways....
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definately not crowded.....
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A gathering place with a fire pit in the middle.....
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and another perspective......
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bar b que area.....
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Under the gazeebo
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The entry drive view......
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We met the owner of this 72 shovel down by Ukiah. He was headed up to the redwoods for the weekend. Just thought it was in very good condition....close to totally original and running well.
We're home now and we had a great time. :2vrolijk_21:
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Welcome back. Glad you guys had a blast and stayed safe!
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Outstanding photos and a great record of a very cool trip! Thanks so much for sharing! Looks like you're having a great time! What's the total mileage so far?
Almost forgot........2,377 miles. :2vrolijk_21:
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Great pics documenting the great trip, JC. :2vrolijk_21: thanks. spyder
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Thanks for the Redwood pics. I told Screamin_Beagle about it and he is very happy with our choice of lodging also. We reserved the unit with two bedrooms a couple of weeks ago on the internet and weren't sure about it till now. Welcome home. Lou and Terry
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Thanks for the Redwood pics. I told Screamin_Beagle about it and he is very happy with our choice of lodging also. We reserved the unit with two bedrooms a couple of weeks ago on the internet and weren't sure about it till now. Welcome home. Lou and Terry
# 8 off in the corner....kind of away from the other units a little. :2vrolijk_21:
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Are you guys going to do this again in July ?? Doc
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Glad you two are home safe and sound!! Loved the place in the redwoods. Roger and I are going to check it out one of these long weekends!! Hope to catch you two soon.................now get workin' on those bikes..lol
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Glad to see you guys are home safe :2vrolijk_21:
Talk to ya soon
Marty
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Glad to see you two made it home safe.
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Great report you guys :2vrolijk_21:. We are following your trail home. How is it to be back in reality?
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Are you guys going to do this again in July ?? Doc
Not sure what that route or plan is. Terrie still gets the pain at the top of her shoulders and neck area so she can't ride but a couple hundred miles a day without it just killing her. Got to figure out something else on the bars, the HD close reach touring helped but didn't solve the problem.
We're headed off to the chrioprater in a few. :nixweiss:
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I know those neck problems. Id skip the chiro and get some x-rays. Welcome home-thanks for the nice pics :bananarock:
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Thanks mi amigo JC for sharing the pics,....they are awesome....reminded me when i was in Port Angerles in Victoria, Canada a couple of years ago....
Say hi to Terrie.....
Keep safe,
Jorge
PS were you a year ago here, right?
I totally missed a few of these posts, Jorge. Yes, it was last year. We talked about it on this trip. I'm still and eternally grateful to you and Martha for coming to Key West to get the bike (and me) and bringing us back to Miami. Thank you my friend! :2vrolijk_21:
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I know those neck problems. Id skip the chiro and get some x-rays. Welcome home-thanks for the nice pics :bananarock:
She already had that done. Shows nothing. But a chriopracter can adjust her and it all goes away. Same with me and I had back surgery about 18 years ago. Seems like the medical doctors either want to cut on you or give you drugs or both.....but don't want to give a solution. At least the chroprater gets rid of it.......till you jack it up again. :nixweiss: It's hell gettin old. :nervous:
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JVC
Thanks for the great link and congrats.
Love your bike
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WOW
I finally got a chance to sit down and look at all the pages you posted of your trip.
All I can say is WOW.
What a great time .
Cant wait to get enough time off all at once to do a trip like that.
And Congratulations again ! :2vrolijk_21:
Soozie :cherry: