Topic: Jan 2009 Ride to Monterey, Ca.......... (Read 15706 times)

JCZ · « **on:** January 10, 2009, 10:00:08 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:02:53 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:03:11 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:07:20 PM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:08:59 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:09:57 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:13:48 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:16:30 PM »

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 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:18:10 PM »

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

Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:27:05 PM »

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:29:29 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:31:29 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:33:22 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:34:50 PM »

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

JCZ · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:36:17 PM »

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!

Rooster452 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2009, 11:56:50 PM »

You sure are and I'm glad to see you're staying off the wave runners! Glad you two are doing well and thanks for sharing the pictures. See ya whenever you get back down here in Florida!

JCZ · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2009, 01:27:31 AM »

Quote from: Rooster452 on January 10, 2009, 11:56:50 PM

You sure are and I'm glad to see you're staying off the wave runners! Glad you two are doing well and thanks for sharing the pictures. See ya whenever you get back down here in Florida!

Yes I am..........those things are dangerous machines!

AZSSE · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2009, 11:15:33 AM »

Thanks for sharing the pictures !! looks like you had a great ride !!

Mrs Rooster · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2009, 11:31:05 AM »

JC, it is good to know that someone has nice weather and are able to get out and ride. Looks like you and Terrie had a nice day, I'm jealous. Can not wait till spring when we head down your way

3 1/2 months

Terrie looks real comfortable on her bike.
I bet that was the cheapest you had gotten away with, with the police

Jock · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2009, 12:32:21 PM »

Nice pics and view...by the way JC she keeps a cleaner bike than you.

Lil-Bit · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2009, 01:27:39 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 10, 2009, 10:31:29 PM

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

And she's STILL smiling

I'm sure it will still be there when we see you in May

Cigarmike · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2009, 05:14:50 PM »

Quote from: Jock on January 11, 2009, 12:32:21 PM

Nice pics and view...by the way JC she keeps a cleaner bike than you.

Which means she is deserving of a new CVO soon?

UFO_HOG · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2009, 06:47:51 PM »

Great pics... I love that area, and try to get there whenever possible.

BANDANAGIRL · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2009, 03:10:30 PM »

Hey thats one of my favorite rides!
Looking forward to hanging out this weekend at the easy rider show.
Im just loving that Terrie loves her bike.
See You on Sat morning !!!

Soozie

Boatman · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2009, 03:24:33 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on January 10, 2009, 10:31:29 PM

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

Her smile says it all! Thanks for the trip, almost like being there (not really)

. Bob

hd-dude · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2009, 10:36:07 PM »

Great pics JC and Terrie! Looks like you had a great ride

JCZ · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:38:08 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on January 13, 2009, 10:36:07 PM

Great pics JC and Terrie! Looks like you had a great ride

Looks to be great weather for the Easyriders Bike Show this weekend, also. You coming up?

VANAMAL · « **Reply #27 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:45:36 AM »

wow -i missed out. how neat is it to have your gal riding her new s/glide with you! license plate is cool too.

JCZ · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:11:19 PM »

It was unseasonably warm this weekend in Monterey and Carmel (78F) and room rates are way, way down so Terrie and I decided to go back for the weekend. We had a great time....

We left Sacramento about 8:30 a.m. and stopped at Eagles Nest Harley Davidson in Lathrop, Ca. for a huge sale that they were having before continuing on. This photo was a couple of hours into the ride, a gas stop at Santa Nella...

It already started warming up and we shed the Gerbing heated gear here.

JCZ · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:16:49 PM »

We spent the day in Carmel yesterday. Went by Clint Eastwood's place, Hogs Breath Inn, before walking down to the beach. We forgot the camera in the bike. Walking down was a piece of cake. But walking back up that hill ten or twelve blocks sure made us feel our age.

Here's a shot taken in Pacific Grove this morning......

JCZ · « **Reply #30 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:18:06 PM »

One of the tourists offered to get one of both of us........

JCZ · « **Reply #31 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:19:18 PM »

And Terrie snapped one of me.......

JCZ · « **Reply #32 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:21:50 PM »

100's of sea lions basking in the sun. Very interesting watching them.......they were almost like lathargic but every once in awhile one would raise up and smack the other with one of his fins.

JCZ · « **Reply #33 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:24:03 PM »

Terrie (sportin her shirt from our trip to Chattanooga, Tenn.) gazin out on the ocean........

JCZ · « **Reply #34 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:25:30 PM »

Got one of Terrie as she's parking.....

JCZ · « **Reply #35 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:26:40 PM »

I think she's havin a good time......

JCZ · « **Reply #36 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:28:17 PM »

And some guy climbin out of the bushes.......

JCZ · « **Reply #37 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:30:52 PM »

The last shot before we headed back to Sacramento.

Yes, that's a very preganant sea lion cow...........

SBB · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:33:03 PM »

Looking good JC,,,,,,,,,can we see that when we come out?

Hoist! · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:35:57 PM »

Hey JC, have I told that YOU SUCK lately!!! Man, I love it out there! Maybe one day it'll be for good! Thanks for the pics man! Say hi to Terrie!!!

Hoist!

Lil-Bit · « **Reply #40 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:54:17 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 01, 2009, 09:26:40 PM

I think she's havin a good time......

and she's STILL smiling

hd-dude · « **Reply #41 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:59:29 PM »

Great pics JC and Terrie!

One question though......Why are you making Terrie carry the luggage?

naitram · « **Reply #42 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:59:54 PM »

gals i wasnt the only one wondering that

hd-dude · « **Reply #43 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:02:12 PM »

Quote from: naitram on February 01, 2009, 09:59:54 PM

gals i wasnt the only one wondering that

erniezap · « **Reply #44 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:28:43 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 01, 2009, 09:33:03 PM

Looking good JC,,,,,,,,,can we see that when we come out?

Easy enough Chip. They're pretty much everywhere in Carmel and Monterey!

Buy early · « **Reply #45 on:** February 01, 2009, 11:16:24 PM »

Man, you're livin' the dream there! A woman who loves riding, a trip to Carmel & Monterey and beautiful weather. Thanks for sharing the report and photos! It's been several years since I've been to Monterey, miss it so!

miker · « **Reply #46 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:37:43 AM »

$:-\$

SBB · « **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:32:35 AM »

Quote from: Buy early on February 01, 2009, 11:16:24 PM

Man, you're livin' the dream there! A woman who loves riding, a trip to Carmel & Monterey and beautiful weather. Thanks for sharing the report and photos! It's been several years since I've been to Monterey, miss it so!

JC is living the dream! But what people don't realize is that the man has worked his ass off many years to get there.
Most things that come easy in life are not worth having. A lot of hard work got him there and he deserves every minute of the dream he gets.
JC, looking good and maybe someday me and Nancy can ride that route!
And hopefully with you and Terrie!

SBB

miker · « **Reply #48 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:40:32 AM »

He must have worked it off, or it fell off, or was broke off in the jet ski incident because the poor boy suffers form one of the worst cases of noassitol on record.. At least the front side is fillin in...keep at JC you have a looong way to go to catch me, it is like a little starter kit...

JCZ · « **Reply #49 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:48:38 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on February 01, 2009, 09:59:29 PM

Great pics JC and Terrie!

One question though......Why are you making Terrie carry the luggage?

Ssshhhhhhhhhhh!

JCZ · « **Reply #50 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:52:57 AM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 01, 2009, 09:33:03 PM

Looking good JC,,,,,,,,,can we see that when we come out?

Carmel and Monterey are a "must see" for anybody coming out.....but then so is Yosemite National Park, the Redwoods, Napa Valley, the Golden Gate, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, etc. and they're all in Nor Cal!

So much to see and do and so little time........

49445CVO · « **Reply #51 on:** February 02, 2009, 11:01:56 AM »

Thanks so much for bring us along. My wife and I have been wanting to go on a nice weekend trip and your pics brought us a warm smile thinking about getting out of Michigan and leaving the snow behind.

Thanks again.

Topper

Fired00d · « **Reply #52 on:** February 02, 2009, 11:13:10 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 01, 2009, 09:30:52 PM

The last shot before we headed back to Sacramento.

Yes, that's a very preganant sea lion cow...........

I see it didn't take Terrie long to get a GPS either.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

miker · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2009, 11:17:56 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 02, 2009, 10:52:57 AM

Carmel and Monterey are a "must see" for anybody coming out.....but then so is Yosemite National Park, the Redwoods, Napa Valley, the Golden Gate, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, etc. and they're all in Nor Cal! So much to see and do and so little time........

Don't forget Frogs Corner ( its at the corner of Capel Valley Road(128) and Knoxville on the way to Berryessa)

sadunbar · « **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:27:11 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 02, 2009, 10:52:57 AM

Carmel and Monterey are a "must see" for anybody coming out.....but then so is Yosemite National Park, the Redwoods, Napa Valley, the Golden Gate, Big Sur, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Shasta, etc. and they're all in Nor Cal! So much to see and do and so little time........

And 17 mile road past Pebble Beach is full of some incredible views too, even though you have to drive it in a cage (or risk the wrath of the really rich folks security guards).

JCZ · « **Reply #55 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:58:03 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on February 02, 2009, 11:13:10 AM

I see it didn't take Terrie long to get a GPS either.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Yea, I had Jim put that on when he had the front end all torn apart.

She told me yesterday that she didn't think she'd like it on the bike because she didn't think she'd be able to look at it while riding but she really likes having it, now. Of course I don't think the XM part of that hurts, either.

Got her the Garmin 2730 Street Pilot since she's already familuar with it from our cars and trucks........and a whole lot cheaper than the zumo.

BANDANAGIRL · « **Reply #56 on:** February 03, 2009, 01:15:38 PM »

I was coming out of the grocery store in Hilmar and saw you two drivung through the intersection at McDonalds.
Thought you were stopping by. I rushed home but you never came. We missed seeing you. Tell Terrie I do want to do the over nighter with her but Its gonna be a little tough right now. Next time you go to Monterey swing through and pick us up .

JCZ · « **Reply #57 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:25:47 PM »

Quote from: BANDANAGIRL on February 03, 2009, 01:15:38 PM

I was coming out of the grocery store in Hilmar and saw you two drivung through the intersection at McDonalds.
Thought you were stopping by. I rushed home but you never came. We missed seeing you. Tell Terrie I do want to do the over nighter with her but Its gonna be a little tough right now. Next time you go to Monterey swing through and pick us up .

We originally planned to stop but got to Hilmar quicker than we expected and didn't think anybody would be there so we kept riding right on through town.

I did tell Don that we'd call the next time we got ready to do a weekender someplace. Ours are usually pretty spontaneous and last minute decisions (we decided on this one Friday mid-morning). Not sure when the next will be. Gotta get Terrie's bars changed.

JR · « **Reply #58 on:** February 03, 2009, 09:16:48 PM »

Great pictures JC, thanks for sharing. I really like this picture of Terrie on her SG. She looks so happy!!! I'm sure you will follow up by saying she looks that way because she's looking at you.

FUZZNUTS · « **Reply #59 on:** February 04, 2009, 11:58:14 AM »

Looks like you guys had a great time........................great pics too.......................Fuzz

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