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Title: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:52:47 AM

Each year my organization host a conference for our business partners in different location throughout the United States.  In the past I would always conduct air travel to these events for a number of reasons, but this year was different.  I decided to ride the scooter and have some friends, who ride, join me.

Our conference would be a location we had been numerous times with once before riding the bike there.  This destination did not bring a big desire for riding, but the surrounding states most certainly would.

Several of my road dawgs on this journey would be taking their first long trip.  This could undoubtedly prove interesting.  One of the dawgs lived in the area for several years and I would know a number of folks in the area too.

Time was of the essence since we wanted more with plenty on the agenda.  Not lagging around and I was uncertain that I could heard these kats.

So, we headed out in the quest for Lucky Sevens, but time would tell if we would get ‘em.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:53:18 AM

Day One | Savannah, GA – Montgomery, AL, | 395 miles

Here I would meet up with three of the members of this krewe.  Another review of the plans and in the early am hitting the roads.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:54:04 AM

Day Two | Montgomery, AL – Elk City, OK | 970 miles

After an early start, we hit the roads with the hot wind in our face.  By the time we hit Oklahoma the temps were ~ 105° and rising.  I had two Yeti water bottles always filled.  Still not enough.  Towards the end of the day, had my first bout with dehydration ever.  Got off the bike and was dizzy.  Stayed off for ~ 30 minutes.  Back on bike but off again soon.  Took me a while to get straight but once completed, all good.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:54:32 AM

Day Three | Elk City, OK – Las Vegas, NV | 1,080 miles

Had not planned to travel this far but conditions were good.  Still in the 100’s but no rain.  Did not have rooms at the locations I thought we would stay so pressed on til Vegas.

The temps were so hot I burned my right leg which took 3-1/2 weeks to heal.

Gas and Go Baby all the way.  Got into Vegas ~ 9:00pm

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:54:59 AM

Day Four | Las Vegas

We arrived one day early and this would be where the conference was being held.  The Mandalay Bay would be my home for the next week.  Business would need to be conducted until we go back on the road for fun.

Fast forward, at our conference, we had Sammy Hagar and Michel Anthony (The Circle) entertain us.  I am a big fan and near the stage.  They sounded great.   This was definitely a great way to start the vacation.  Played 1-1/2 hours and sounded excellent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOHLG2P-7_M

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:56:03 AM

The Circle consist of former Montrose, Van Halen, Chickenfoot and solo artist Sammy Hagar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWXbl57coZs

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:56:52 AM

Vic Johnson of the BusBoys and the Waboritas.  Influenced by Hendrix but has been playing hits from all of the members bands such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Montrose and Sammy’s career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwZUrVyTPJ8

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:57:19 AM

Michael Anthony, bassist and background vocalist of Van Halen and Chickenfoot.  Not to mention some really hot sauce!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GPFl7fWaLY

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:57:55 AM

And finally Jason Bonham, son of John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.  They hit some of this catalog and were excellent!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oM4AArrMo

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:58:27 AM

A really kool experience in an intimate setting…in the morning it would be time to start the real journey!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A3dDynmdMw

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 07:59:15 AM

Day Five | Las Vegas, NV – Venice Beach, CA | 320 miles

Skipping to day five, excluding the work week in Vegas.

Had the scooter serviced at Las Vegas HD and an unfortunate poor experience.  Took them over one- and one-half hours to check my in.  Had booked an appointment however the guy that booked it quit.  My new service writer was new too.

Did not want to keep my trailer while the bike was being serviced.  Had to sign a wavier and I understand however made them aware of it at the time of booking.  They left it outside and would not even place it in the building.

As to the work, they had the bike for six days and the work was not even completed.  What was completed was against my request.  Requested chrome oil filter, got a black one.  Requested black value stem on new tire got a bronze one.  Requested rear speaker pods be tightened and screws missing replaced, no even performed.  My heated seat and gear no longer work.  More than likely, they were not re-connected when the seat was off.  Requested master tech, booked for one however the tech was new.

After all that, I was not going to let that experience get in the way of the journey.  Small issues in the big world we live in.  Besides I am blessed to have this opportunity.

Arrived in Venice Beach near dusk and we had dinner on the beach with some mutual friends.  The beach has been cleaned up and nothing like it once was.  Wish I had more time there but like the entire journey feel time will be tight.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:00:10 AM

Day Six | Venice Beach, CA – San Simeon, CA | 300 miles

Here I would begin my journey, once again, on the Pacific Coast Highway, CA 1. 

The Santa Monica Mountains would keep the weather nice and cold.  This was a welcomed treat given the earlier days in the trip!

Plenty of gorgeous homes along the beach and I am certain my lifetime earnings would not even come close purchasing one.  That’s fine.  I will admire from afar and appreciate the lack of taxes, maintenance, and burden of such a place. 

One of my first stops would be to the original Muscle Beach!  Thank God the equipment is not there to embarrass myself!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:00:48 AM

The Santa Monica Pier.  End or beginning of Route 66.  Home to a small amusement park, places to eat and a coastline of fun.

Too bad we are forced to have barriers due to the crazies.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:01:20 AM

Let’s go and check it out….

Santa Monica has had several piers; however, the current Santa Monica Pier is made up of two adjoining piers that long had separate owners. 

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:01:59 AM

The NBL was having a promotional fair at the time of the visit, so you know what’s next…photo props

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:02:35 AM

There were some big balls here…    ;)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:03:05 AM

He has me in the palm of His hand.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:03:48 AM

I caught the “big one”…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:04:14 AM

The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the carousel, in 1922.  It features 44 hand-carved horses.  It was rebuilt in 1990 inside the Hippodrome.  A calliope provides musical accompaniment.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:04:47 AM

A small group of young ladies entertaining for the video camera with some music.  The Youth of a Nation.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:05:30 AM

As you can see, the typical fog along the coastline but that does not stop the sun worshipers!  Good Times.

Time to head on down the road…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:06:06 AM

After leaving Santa Monica, I continued the journey on CA Highway One.  My travels would take me back through some towns I have been through many times before but each time is different.  Quick stops along the way in Santa Barbara, retracing some travels with Vanmal and others.

A pull over in Pismo Beach to enjoy the COLD Pacific Ocean!

When by my strawberry farm, of which I buy locally at my Kroger.  Nuttin’ beats fresh from the vine.

Then onward to San Luis Obispo…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:06:33 AM

Madonna Inn opened for business in 1958, it quickly became a landmark on the Central Coast of California.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:07:04 AM

It was created by Alex Madonna, a successful construction magnate and entrepreneur, and his wife Phyllis.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:07:37 AM

It is noted for its unique decor, pink dining room, and themed rooms.  As in the past I have attempted to book a room here however they were full once again.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:08:14 AM

It’s where the serious thinkers come to ponder world events.  Present company excluded of course.    ;)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:08:51 AM

Perhaps even have an adult beverage or two.    :drink:

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:09:14 AM

From there another must see in the area, Bubble Gum Alley.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:09:42 AM

It is a 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley lined with chewed gum!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:10:20 AM

A contribution must be made…    8)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:11:08 AM

Day Seven | San Simeon, CA – San Francisco, CA | 285 miles

This was intended to be a relaxing ride down the PCH and that is just what it was for the most part.

Started off with the thought of visiting Hearst Castle but after thinking about the amount of time we would spend there, the krewe voted another trip.

There was no doubt His light was shining down on us.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:11:43 AM

The entire day would be filled with a rugged coastline filled with icy waters.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:12:04 AM

It was early am, the day would be nice and the elephant seals were already fighting for their position on the beach!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:12:28 AM

These massive mammals move slow and toot loud!  A fun time watching mother nature at work.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:12:52 AM

The fog would be hugging the coastline for the entire morning.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:13:19 AM

After a few stops along the way, it was time to hit Big Sur!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:13:46 AM

Our lunch stop would be at my favorite place in Big Sur with a creek to cool you down.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:14:31 AM

Nuttin’ like relaxin’ after a good meal…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:14:54 AM

Before leaving Big Sur I need to address an issue with the inflation in my tires.  Good time California has air pumps everywhere. Even in Big Sur!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:15:21 AM

Back on the road with a gorgeous coastline     :huepfenjump3:

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:15:44 AM

One of the most photographs bridges in California, the Bixby Bridge.

Opened in 1932 at a cost of less than $200,000, the equivalent of $3.16 million in 2020, this bridge is 360 ft long.

You see folks from all around the whole at this site.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:16:10 AM

When it was completed, it was the highest single-span arch bridge in the world, and it remains one of the tallest.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:16:36 AM

Day Dreamin’…what a life!    :orange:

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:17:08 AM

Hello San Francisco!

We arrived in late afternoon near 5pm!

Wow!  A number of locations closed permanently since my last recent visit!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:17:40 AM

However my Musée Mécanique was still there and open….plenty of options here!  Dare to look?    :o

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:18:09 AM

Shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darlin', you give love a bad name

Okay.  Let’s say it.  That’s some expensive hear there!

Cupid’s Span

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:18:35 AM

The night is falling on the city by the bay…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:19:06 AM

ICE CREAM!  My night cap!    :P

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:19:43 AM

Short time here but all good, I have been here a number of times prior to this visit. 

BTW – In-N-Burger had a sign up.  Help Wanted!  Line Cooks starting at $26.50 per hour!     :o  :o  :o

Combo Special – Quarter Pounder, Fries and a Drink - $16.99

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:20:09 AM

During the summer the seals head towards other area but got lucky and found a few stragglers!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:20:39 AM

Thank God I’m not locked up here!  Couldn’t afford it!  Good Night San Francisco!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:21:04 AM

Day Eight | San Francisco, CA – Shelter Cove, CA | 370 miles

An early start to continue the journey on CA Highway One crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.  Of course very foggy and little visibility.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:21:29 AM

Yeah, there’s a bridge there!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:21:59 AM

Ahoy Matte!  Geez I have shrunk or that’s one big sailor!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:22:26 AM

Cool.  Foggy.  Wet Roads.  Sleepy.  Time for Hot Chocolate!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:22:48 AM

Even after a nice long stop, still foggy…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:23:13 AM

For quite some time too…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:23:35 AM

Nice hill climbs but the view was poor for the fog…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:24:01 AM

Of course the S too…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:24:26 AM

Finally!  View!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:24:51 AM

A nice lazy life…    :coolblue:

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:25:17 AM

Laid back in a thrift store beach chair absorbing the sun!

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Some of the local Wild Life!  Clam down little buddy!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:25:44 AM

Glass Beach in search for sea glass…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:27:03 AM

Look what I found grandson, buried treasure!    :)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:27:32 AM

Lost a nab cracker to this fellow!   ;)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:27:53 AM

How often can you ride through a tree?

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:28:15 AM

These things could eat me alive!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:28:47 AM

My view for the evening…kool indeed!    :)  :)  :)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:29:17 AM

Day Nine | Shelter Cove, CA – Truckee, CA | 400 miles

Time to leave my journey on CA Highway One and head towards our next area…Until next time!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:30:25 AM

Ta Ta

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:30:49 AM

Made it to the Avenue of the Giants!

Okay kids a game!  What is bigger? 

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:31:17 AM

Should have eaten my Wheaties!  On second thought NOT!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:33:25 AM

Now this could be a tree house…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:33:48 AM

Wide Azz Load!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:34:28 AM

Look out Elivs!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:34:51 AM

I think I am in there somewhere…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:35:14 AM

A long wooden tunnel…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:35:35 AM

After a morning of wooded fun, it was time to travel on…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:36:21 AM

We would arrive Truckee in the dark but not before taking some stops along the way….

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:36:50 AM

Day Ten | Truckee, CA – Barstow, CA | 520 miles

A very short ride to Lake Tahoe where the water can be crystal clear…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:37:15 AM

Plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy and partake in should you desire…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:37:39 AM

Row, Row, Row your boat…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:38:02 AM

Orbits in sight…Alien language at work

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:38:26 AM

Welcome to Virginia City, NV, southeast of Reno.  Once a boomtown with the 1859 discovery of the Comstock Lode, the first major silver deposit in the United States.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:38:47 AM

Time still stands still here for the most part…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:39:10 AM

The Bucket of Blood Saloon!

A remnant of the lawless past, its name for a bloody gunfight that occurred in the 1880’s.    :o

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:40:21 AM

Delta Saloon Café is now a distant past as it is closed…    :(

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:40:45 AM

St. Mary’s In-the-Mountains Catholic Church. The distinctive footsteps of Father Meinecke are still heard coming from an upstairs alcove in the church.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:42:08 AM

The deceased priest walks with a cane. Parishioners and visitors have all heard inexplicable sounds.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:42:30 AM

The church was built in 1868, burned down in 1875 and rebuilt in 1876.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:42:51 AM

St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic Carpenter Gothic-style Episcopal church.  Built in 1876 to replace an earlier church that had burned down in 1875.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:43:13 AM

There is no shortage of drinkin’ establishments here…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:43:46 AM

I see my future if I stay here too long…    :o  :o  :o

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:44:10 AM

Think I better make a call and head on down the road…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:44:40 AM

Speakin’ of makin’ a “call”…    8)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:45:04 AM

The Love Shack Baby!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:45:31 AM

Oh Thank You!  Open 25 hours a day….

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:45:53 AM

mmmmmm….

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:46:40 AM

Oh look!  Cute Little Bunnies!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:47:08 AM

On Exit 69 too!    ;D

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:47:31 AM

You have arrived…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:48:04 AM

After our visit to Virginia City, it was time to take the road less traveled, US Highway 395.  This run takes you near Mammoth Lakes, Kings Canyon National Park Yosemite National Park and Death Valley National Park.

The temps where in the 100’s and staying hydrated was a must.  A number of short stops along the way but they were short and sweet since we stayed in Lake Tahoe and Virginia City most of the day.

Besides catching all of those bunnies can be exhaustin’!    ;)

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:48:30 AM

Day Eleven | Barstow, CA – Page, AZ | 550 miles

Got an early start to head to Oatman, AZ!

Oatman started life over 100 years ago as a mining tent camp, and quickly became a flourishing gold-mining center. In 1915, two miners struck a $10 million gold find, and within a year, the town’s population grew to more than 3,500.

Oatman was named in honor of Olive Oatman, who as a young girl, was kidnapped by an Apache tribe, sold to Mojave Indians and later rescued in a trade in 1857 near the current site of the town. Oatman was served by a narrow gauge rail line between 1903 and 1905 that ran 17 miles to the Colorado River near Needles, California.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:48:57 AM

Oatman is a fun place to visit — an authentic old western town with burros roaming the streets and gunfights staged on weekends. The burros are tame and can be hand fed.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:49:21 AM

The Oatman Hotel, built in 1902, is the oldest two-story adobe structure in Mojave County and has housed many miners, movie stars, politicians and other scoundrels.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:50:47 AM

Oatman’s “wild” burros are the descendants of burros brought here by the miners in the late 1800s; when the miners no longer needed them, they were turned loose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnHm4ro_l8s

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:51:09 AM

Each morning they come into town looking for food. They wander the streets and greet the tourists.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:51:38 AM

Except for this poor little guy!    ???

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:52:07 AM

It was two for Tuesday!    8)

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:52:31 AM

Right On!  Now that’s a race!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:53:20 AM

Finally WATCH YOUR STEP!  Time to head down the road…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:53:44 AM

After a quick little stop in Williams, AZ, it was time to take in the Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history.  Perhaps even a few dead bodies!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:54:09 AM

Lounge Chair at it’s best!  Just don’t recline too far!    :o

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:54:34 AM

Viewpoints include Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and architect Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio and her Desert View Watchtower.

This place never ceases to amaze me as I think about the early explorers of this region. 

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:55:00 AM

The Grand Canyon has an elevation spanning from around 2,000 feet to over 8,000 feet, allowing it to experience a variety of weather conditions. As a result, the temperature generally increases by 5.5 degrees with each 1,000-feet loss in elevation.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:55:21 AM

The Grand Canyon touches four states: Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:55:52 AM

Here you could begin a hike down below but not for me!  It’s getting’ back up that’s a B!TC#!    :o

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:56:16 AM

This park has plenty of Wild Life too and I ain’t takin’ about the bar scene either…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:56:46 AM

Rob told me to back up a couple of steps.  Don’t think he likes me very much.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:57:59 AM

Fly Like An Eagle Baby!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyT1E_CROLo

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:58:25 AM

So long for now…Until next time.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 08:58:47 AM

On the way to Page, AZ…Tequila Sunset!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:00:45 AM

Day Twelve | Page, AZ – Cortez, CO | 250 miles

So for years I have been attempting to get into this area and take a tour of Antelope Canyon.  There was always something that prevented it.  Covid, cancelled trips, trip issues but this time I made it work.

The Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation and only authorized tour companies can take visitors to the canyon. Safety and preventing vandalism are the main reasons why everyone needs a guided tour; the canyon became unavailable to the public in 1997.

In the past, one of the tour companies offered a photographer’s tour but this is no longer available.  In addition, you are limited on the equipment you can take since Covid.  Everyone took photographs but the best ones I am using were mostly from iPhones, which I do not have but my krewe did.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:01:10 AM

Antelope Canyon was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:01:34 AM

Rainwater, especially during monsoon season, runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow passageways.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:01:58 AM

Over time the passageways eroded away, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to form characteristic "flowing" shapes.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:02:20 AM

A Shark Tooth!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:02:54 AM

On August 12, 1997, eleven tourists, including seven from France, one from the United Kingdom, one from Sweden and two from the United States, were killed in Lower Antelope Canyon by a flash flood.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:03:40 AM

Very little rain fell at the site that day, but an earlier thunderstorm dumped a large amount of water into the canyon basin 7 miles.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:04:21 AM

The lone survivor was tour guide Francisco "Pancho" Quintana, who had prior swift-water training.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:05:00 AM

Sun Rise

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:05:46 AM

Sand Fall

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:06:07 AM

Fat Man’s Squeeze

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:06:30 AM

Sun Beams

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:06:55 AM

Dust Storm

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:08:09 AM

On July 30, 2010, several tourists were stranded on a ledge when two flash floods occurred at Upper Antelope Canyon.[

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:08:33 AM

Heart

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:09:13 AM

Eye of the Tiger

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:09:35 AM

Here comes the sun

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:09:59 AM

Cobra

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:10:28 AM

So many interesting facts and sights.  The tour guide was excellent.  If you are in the area worth the visit.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:10:56 AM

At the time of my visit, there were only three groups in the canyon.  Very nice.  However it can get full and pushed but that was not the case for us.  The ride to the canyon is very bumpy and the guides go fast so be prepared for Mr. Toads Wild Ride!  Fun but you will fly around that truck.  My bus was enclosed with air and all the comforts.  But some of the other groups are not.  If you choose that case, be prepared to be very dirty by the time you get there.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:11:26 AM

Of course, if you are dirty, you can wash off here but beware!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:11:54 AM

Next stop, right down the road, Horseshoe Bend…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:12:17 AM

Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River.  It’s a short hike to it with plenty of rest stops along the way.  There is a parking fee to visit.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:12:42 AM

There were a number of watercrafts down there enjoying the hot summer day.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:13:08 AM

After our visit to the Page, AZ area, it was time to head towards Cortez, CO.  Along the way I came across the Lizard Head Wilderness.  Besides nature called!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:13:35 AM

Day Thirteen | Cortez, CO – Ouray, CO | 150 miles

A nice and easy day on the backroads near the San Miguel Peak to Ouray, CO.  Along the way, another visit to Telluride, CO.

It had been raining for most of the day but once we parked the bikes, the rain stopped.  Thank you, Lord.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:13:57 AM

The Telluride Mountains contain 350 miles of tunnels, enough to reach from San Francisco to Los Angles.  Billions of dollars in gold, silver, cooper, lead and zinc have been produced here since 1880 and the area is still being mined.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:14:21 AM

Mass Transportation back in the day…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:14:43 AM

This flag is for Marty!  Enjoy my friend.  Wish you were here!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:15:08 AM

After a nice lunch, at a new place for me at least, we hoped on the scooters and made the way to Ouray!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:15:31 AM

Welcome to Switzerland of America – Ouray, CO!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:15:58 AM

The Million Dollar Highway View

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:16:24 AM

There any been some revisions to the property since Covid – 9 + Hot Springs!  NICE!

Looks like a restaurant being added too!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:16:59 AM

Day Fourteen | Ouray, CO Area | 100 miles

So, I have come to enjoy off roadin’ in this area, so let’s go!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:17:20 AM

Let’s head to the hills…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:17:45 AM

Way over there….a cabin in the San Juan Mountains….

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:18:07 AM

The road was very tame at the beginning but evaluated later on…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:18:34 AM

One of the many waterfalls in a distance…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:19:00 AM

Chocolate Falls!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:19:25 AM

Down in the valley…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:19:49 AM

Warning Will Robinson…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:20:10 AM

Where the heck am I?

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:20:32 AM

Ricola……

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:20:54 AM

Crossroads everywhere…No direction!  Just Go!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:21:17 AM

The roads less traveled indeed…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:21:45 AM

Ruins of a different time…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:22:10 AM

Oh Dear!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:22:33 AM

The weather was ominous most of the day…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:22:58 AM

Snow Bank

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:23:48 AM

Old mining locations all around…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:24:47 AM

Good Times…Jeep was brand new

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:25:14 AM

Thunder & Lighting beginning

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:25:36 AM

Continuing…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:26:01 AM

Part of the pack…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:26:25 AM

Burr…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:29:35 AM

RIP

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:30:16 AM

Another flag for Marty!  On top of the world!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:30:57 AM

Talk about the middle of nowhere!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:31:25 AM

For miles and miles and miles…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:31:55 AM

How high can you go?

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:32:23 AM

I am thinkin’ haunted…

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:32:49 AM

Another ‘bout with Mother Nature

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:33:18 AM

You can get lose up here very easy…and we did!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:33:45 AM

At 12,000 feet, SHEEP!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:34:17 AM

It was late and we were lost but found a parker ranger to point us in the right direction.  Made it back a few hours late but all good.

Another absolute blast!

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:34:44 AM

Day Fifteen | Ouray, CO – Santa Rosa, NM | 450 miles

So, our day would consist of riding the Million Dollar Highway with a stop in Silverton.  There we would enjoy a cup of coffee / hot chocolate. 

From there a lunch in Durango with a stop or two along the way.

Normally I would stay in Tucumcari, NM but decided to try Santa Rosa, NM.  Here we would have dinner with some truckers and enjoyed a great conversation. 

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:35:14 AM

Day Sixteen | Santa Rosa, NM -Oklahoma City, OH | 480 miles

After a relaxing night it was time to hit the road towards Oklahoma City, OK, Bricktown.

Rode by the Cadillac Ranch and the Texan Restaurant in Amarillo, TX.  By there do that and besides a 72oz steak is BIG!!

Did the usual stop in Husband, TX for the “Big Cross”.  This time however I decided to go into town for a café.  Excellent Choice!

Made it to Bricktown in time for a meal, tried the usual but way to busy.  Some place new but not the same.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:36:55 AM

Day Seventeen | Oklahoma, OK – Memphis, TN | 490 miles

Interstate 40 would be the normal disaster and making any time would be difficult.  A thought of Eureka Springs, AK was out there but timing would not allow that to occur.

A lunch stop at Freddy’s was in order if for ice cream only.

The evening would end up in Memphis, TN.  A baseball game was in-town with a heavy crowd.  Beale Street had a street concert with Luke Combs.  One final night of good times with the krewe.

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:37:27 AM

Day Eighteen | Memphis, TN – Ashville, NC | 560 miles

Another Interstate 40 traffic day and here I would say so long to the final krewe member.

Nice evening downtown.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:37:55 AM

Day Nineteen | Ashville, NC – Savannah, GA | 350 miles

While I wanted to stay around the area for the morning, I found my way on the road early.  I knew I had a good amount of work to address when I got back home.  Besides, I will be back in September.

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 09:38:44 AM

Epilogue 

Another journey for the books.  Places revisited.  New ones found.  Strangers turn into friends.  Life lived.  A jam packed journey filled with adventure.  What is not to love. 

A special thanks to my road dawgs who made it a special time.  To my friends I know along the way, I am sorry that my time schedule did not permit an opportunity to visit.  That’s why there is next time.

Also, thanks to the krewe for providing me with their photos to share.  While they did not want to be on camera, they shared their photograph eye and I appreciate that.

Finally, the expedition started out in search for Lucky Sevens and ended in Crazy Eights.  The Lucky Sevens were for Vegas and the Crazy Eights are represented by, 8,000 + miles, 8th time to the West Coast in 12 years, with 8 + hour days in the saddle!

GREAT TIMES!  Can’t wait to do it again!

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Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: JCZ on August 24, 2022, 09:47:06 AM

Another great journey Jock...thanks a bunch for taking us along!

Many locations brought back memories....some of locations that we've rode together.  Feels like it's time for another road trip....especially since the kids are back in school and all of the families are off the road and easier traveling.

As always, I look forward to your next journey!

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: bigC on August 24, 2022, 10:40:36 AM

Jock, what a wonderful trip you have shared with us. You are so good with telling a story with your pictures and your pictures are always so good!

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 10:50:28 AM

Quote from: JCZ on August 24, 2022, 09:47:06 AM

Another great journey Jock...thanks a bunch for taking us along!

Many locations brought back memories....some of locations that we've rode together.  Feels like it's time for another road trip....especially since the kids are back in school and all of the families are off the road and easier traveling.

As always, I look forward to your next journey!

JC

You took the words out of my mouth.  I have so many great memories of this area with the West Coast krewe!  Need more of them too!

Until next time, keep it upright!

Title: Re: Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 24, 2022, 10:52:37 AM

Quote from: bigC on August 24, 2022, 10:40:36 AM

Jock, what a wonderful trip you have shared with us. You are so good with telling a story with your pictures and your pictures are always so good!

Clay,

It was indeed a wonderful trip and I was thankful to have my road dawgs share their photos.  I do not take any where near the photos I once did. 

Until Maggie Valley, Keep on Truckin' Baby!

See ya there

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: SHRADER on August 25, 2022, 05:57:07 AM

Jock

Wonderful ride and excellent report. Almost made me feel I was part of the excursion.

Thanks

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 25, 2022, 02:05:36 PM

Quote from: SHRADER on August 25, 2022, 05:57:07 AM

Jock

Wonderful ride and excellent report. Almost made me feel I was part of the excursion.

Thanks

Wish you were!  Of course we have another opportunity soon at the "Experience"!

 :huepfenjump3:

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Hondo2doc on August 25, 2022, 07:26:32 PM

Wow what a fantastic ride and an excellent play by play report with great pictures. Thank you so much.

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Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Bubba on August 26, 2022, 08:06:28 AM

 Wow that is so awesome and thank you so much for sharing that trip.
Looks like everyone had a super time and that’s what it’s all about.
Glad you guys made it home safe and hope to see you down the road.
Bubba

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 26, 2022, 11:42:51 AM

Quote from: Bubba on August 26, 2022, 08:06:28 AM

Wow that is so awesome and thank you so much for sharing that trip.
Looks like everyone had a super time and that’s what it’s all about.
Glad you guys made it home safe and hope to see you down the road.
Bubba

Thought about you, JoAnn and Mark as I was riding through the area.

Surprise us with a Maggie Valley visit this year.  You are due one.

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 26, 2022, 11:44:16 AM

Quote from: Hondo2doc on August 25, 2022, 07:26:32 PM

Wow what a fantastic ride and an excellent play by play report with great pictures. Thank you so much.

Sent from my SM-T500 using Tapatalk

Most every ride can be enjoyable if you make it that way.  I was blessed on this one like so many others.

All the Best

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Bubba on August 27, 2022, 05:17:23 PM

Quote from: Jock on August 26, 2022, 11:42:51 AM

Thought about you, JoAnn and Mark as I was riding through the area.

Surprise us with a Maggie Valley visit this year.  You are due one.

Yes you are right Dick, I am due one and was getting things lined up so we could go this year. Two months ago I had cataract surgery and two weeks later was supposed to have the other eye done. That way I would have this done and I would be ready for this years Maggie Valley trip.  Unfortunately, I was allergic to the steroid the doctor gave me  :oops: causing my eye pressure to blow up causing me to having to postpone my other eye being done. I’m just now getting vision back in my right eye and I will know next week about having my other eye done hopefully everything will go better this time so still don’t know about Maggie Valley this year  :nixweiss: but hopefully next year will be a go.

I sure do miss seeing all you guys but most of all the shenanigans. 🤣

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on August 27, 2022, 08:03:20 PM

Quote from: Bubba on August 27, 2022, 05:17:23 PM

Yes you are right Dick, I am due one and was getting things lined up so we could go this year. Two months ago I had cataract surgery and two weeks later was supposed to have the other eye done. That way I would have this done and I would be ready for this years Maggie Valley trip.  Unfortunately, I was allergic to the steroid the doctor gave me  :oops: causing my eye pressure to blow up causing me to having to postpone my other eye being done. I’m just now getting vision back in my right eye and I will know next week about having my other eye done hopefully everything will go better this time so still don’t know about Maggie Valley this year  :nixweiss: but hopefully next year will be a go.

I sure do miss seeing all you guys but most of all the shenanigans. 🤣

Geez Mike!  Praying for a positive outcome.  Sorry to read of that position.

In the meantime, we will have some Shenanigans in your honor in the event you are unable to come. In addition consider driving over. I did last year and had just as much fun.

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: OhioDave on September 05, 2022, 07:09:24 PM

Quote from: bigC on August 24, 2022, 10:40:36 AM

Jock, what a wonderful trip you have shared with us. You are so good with telling a story with your pictures and your pictures are always so good!

Agreed, what an adventure!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: 9 1/2 Beers on September 06, 2022, 08:53:04 AM

 Very cool  :2vrolijk_21: trip

 Thank you for my Flags #179, #151

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on September 06, 2022, 07:53:04 PM

Quote from: OhioDave on September 05, 2022, 07:09:24 PM

Agreed, what an adventure!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Came at a cost.  Could not make the Ohio GTG.  Perhaps next time!

See ya soon.

Title: Re: 2022 Lucky 7's to Crazy 8's Ride
Post by: Jock on September 06, 2022, 07:53:57 PM

Quote from: 110 Mofo on September 06, 2022, 08:53:04 AM

Very cool  :2vrolijk_21: trip

 Thank you for my Flags #179, #151

Only the best for you!

Glad you and Paula had your own adventure!

 :2vrolijk_21: