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Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« on: November 23, 2011, 10:56:38 PM »
Terrie and I scheduled this little get away a few weeks ago.  Long term forcast called for rain all weekend.  A week ago the forecast was 70% chance of rain for tomorrow (Thanksgiving day), two days ago it was down to 50% chance of rain....yesterday it was down to 20% and this morning it was down to 10%.  The rain gods are with us! :2vrolijk_21:

We loaded up and headed south on Hwy. 99 about noon.  Very heavy traffic all the way down to Fresno.  South of Fresno we turned east to a town neither of us had ever been to, Dinuba, Calif.  Farming community with incredable snow capped mountains in the background.  The same mountains that hold both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.....our destination.

The view back to the west as we head east



and the view that lies in front of us as we head east.  The orchards and fields in fall colors and a back drop of snow capped Sierra Nevada mountain range











and we finally arrived at our destination for this evening, the Best Western Dinuba
(man, look at that fancy fashion that Terrie's sportin) But hey, we were warm all the way down.....well, except for our noses.  Much warmer down here in So Cal than it was on the ride down.



We were referred to the local hot spot for dinner.....Safari Lounge & Restaurant.  Quite lively, everybody seemed to be having a good time.  Dinner was great.....I had shrimp enchaladas. :2vrolijk_21:





Tomorrow our journey continues on.  We're scheduled to hook up with a couple others members of this forum, Steve & Joanne.  I should be posting more tomorrow evening.  Happy Thanksgiving to everybody and we hopes it's what everybody wants it to be for them! :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2011, 11:05:49 PM »
Hey JC & Terrie

Happy Thanksgiving.   Enjoy your trip, that's what we were doing last year at this time.

We have Adam, Kati & Trevor here with us.  Trevor is 4 months Friday so time for his 1st Harley Ride.  Just trying to figure out the Car Seat thing.........
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2011, 02:08:53 AM »
Happy Thanksgiving JC and Terrie.  Enjoy the ride - nice country down there.  See you both soon!
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2011, 10:34:35 AM »
Happy Thanksgiving to you & Terrie  :)        Have a wonderful ride & trip....can't wait to see your pictures...always enjoy them  :jalapeno: :jalapeno:
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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2011, 11:21:54 AM »

 Happy Thanksgiving Jc, Terrie

 It look very cold and pretty out there, I'll Bet those gerbing suits are comfy  :2vrolijk_21:

 Like lit-bit said, looking forward to your pic's

 Have a great time

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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2011, 11:29:42 AM »
Happy Thanksgiving you guys.

   Beautiful photos, looking forward to more :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2011, 11:31:46 AM »
Thanks for posting you guys, have fun in the NP's. What a great time of year to ride in SoCal.  Lou and Terry
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2011, 11:59:04 AM »
Nice pics. Can't wait to see more of them.
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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2011, 12:17:38 PM »
Quote from: StevesCVO on November 24, 2011, 11:59:04 AM
Nice pics. Can't wait to see more of them.
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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2011, 02:17:02 PM »
Happy Thanksgiving to both of you!  Have a great time and enjoy the ride. Great pics!
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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2011, 07:09:03 PM »
Although it is only about 30 miles from Dinuba to Exeter, the sun was out and we decided to take a circiquitious route through the foothills....much of it one lane roads.  Beatiful scenery, beautiful homes and wildlife.  Leaving Dinuba, we headed straight east past orange groves, lemon groves, kiwi vineyards, olive orchards, peach orchards and lots and lots of fall colors everywhere......



















Soon we left all the fruits and vegtables and were into the one lane roads and the twities of the foothills.
























































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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2011, 07:48:06 PM »


Amazing JC, as populated as California is you always seem to find/know the most unpopulated areas with great roads.

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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2011, 11:13:50 PM »
Quote from: SBB on November 24, 2011, 07:48:06 PM

Amazing JC, as populated as California is you always seem to find/know the most unpopulated areas with great roads.

 :2vrolijk_21:

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Actually, everybody that lives in Calif. lives on the beach.....next door to movie stars! :huepfenlol2:
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Re: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2011, 11:15:41 PM »
Motorcycle-wise you CA guys have it made!!! Seq/Kings Canyon are awesome.  :coolblue:
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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2011, 12:44:40 AM »
If I ever make it to CA your going to have to give a guided tour. Great pics and looks like an awesome ride.
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