Topic: Yesterday's Ride (Read 5273 times)

erniezap · « **on:** February 07, 2011, 02:25:44 PM »

It was 80 degrees yesterday in the SF Bay Area, so Chris and Anne (the RidnRuby's) put together a ride through Marin and Sonoma counties. We headed over the Golden Gate Bridge to meet them for breakfast

erniezap · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:26:43 PM »

Anne was outside to greet us when we arrived.

erniezap · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:27:28 PM »

After eating, we headed towards the coast

erniezap · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:27:58 PM »

And got to play in some twisties

erniezap · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:28:24 PM »

and some real pretty roads

erniezap · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:29:06 PM »

Passing several one room school houses in the little towns that we rode through

erniezap · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:29:49 PM »

Got a little cool as we neared the coast (about 65)

erniezap · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:30:19 PM »

Passed several neat little churches as well

erniezap · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:30:41 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:31:12 PM »

The flowers are starting to bloom

erniezap · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:31:41 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:33:00 PM »

We stopped for a quick stretch in one of the little towns along the coast

erniezap · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:33:45 PM »

Of course Anne was taking pictures!

erniezap · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:34:01 PM »

Roger showing off his new dental work!

erniezap · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:34:47 PM »

And doing what he does best!

naitram · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:35:02 PM »

whats all that green stuff in the pictures

erniezap · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:35:27 PM »

Then it was time for more riding.

erniezap · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:36:05 PM »

And more cool little churches

erniezap · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:36:54 PM »

We stopped in Occidental for lunch and to walk around the small town.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:37:08 PM »

Ernie, I say this with the utmost respect. You're an evil bastard.

erniezap · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:37:32 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:38:09 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:38:32 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:39:10 PM »

We had lunch on the patio of the Union Hotel

erniezap · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:39:32 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:40:20 PM »

erniezap · « **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:41:03 PM »

Melanie enjoying her cheesecake! (Sorry Melanie

)

erniezap · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:41:58 PM »

Occidental is a bit of a hippy town.

erniezap · « **Reply #28 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:43:20 PM »

Getting ready to head back.

erniezap · « **Reply #29 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:44:09 PM »

I'm sure that I'll catch chit for this, but it was definitely a sun screen kind of day!

erniezap · « **Reply #30 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:44:46 PM »

Then it was more little towns on the way back

erniezap · « **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:45:25 PM »

Anne doing her thing

erniezap · « **Reply #32 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:46:11 PM »

San Francisco from across the bay

erniezap · « **Reply #33 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:46:47 PM »

Following Roger and Melanie across the GG Bridge

erniezap · « **Reply #34 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:47:23 PM »

Then more riding along the coast

Talon · « **Reply #35 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:47:31 PM »

Quote from: naitram on February 07, 2011, 02:35:02 PM

whats all that green stuff in the pictures

I was thinking the same thing Neal, how nice it was to see green grass! I can see mine, but it looks more like straw than grass. Nice pictures, except the out house!

Craig

erniezap · « **Reply #36 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:48:19 PM »

And a pit stop at Baker Beach. It looked like a weekend day in August there! Packed!

erniezap · « **Reply #37 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:49:09 PM »

Melanie with the bridge in the background (I can't get her to throw away that helmet though)

erniezap · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:49:36 PM »

Me with helmet head

erniezap · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:50:28 PM »

It was a great day and I want to thank Chris and Anne again for putting this together and leading. Another thanks goes to Roger and Melanie for being great company as usual!

erniezap · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:51:29 PM »

Quote from: naitram on February 07, 2011, 02:35:02 PM

whats all that green stuff in the pictures

Neal,

It's called grass! You have it as well, but yours is under 2-3 feet of snow and ice!

erniezap · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:52:12 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 07, 2011, 02:37:08 PM

Ernie, I say this with the utmost respect. You're an evil bastard.

Nah, just trying to keep you guys entertained while you're stuck in the house.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:02:49 PM »

Great Pic's

Thanks for sharing, I'd love to ride those roads someday

I have a question : Where did you watch the Superbowl

Ride safe

Marty

erniezap · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:09:29 PM »

Quote from: 110 Mofo on February 07, 2011, 03:02:49 PM

Great Pic's

Thanks for sharing, I'd love to ride those roads someday

I have a question : Where did you watch the Superbowl

Ride safe

Marty

Didn't bother watching it, too nice to be inside. Besides, I didn't care about either team.

spydglide · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:23:52 PM »

Thanks for posting the ride pics Ernie....(I don't care what TwoLane is saying 'bout you). They bring back fond memories. Beautiful part of this world you live in..

...har.

spyder

roadking71865 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 07, 2011, 02:37:08 PM

Ernie, I say this with the utmost respect. You're an evil bastard.

X2!!!

erniezap · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:33:21 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on February 07, 2011, 02:37:08 PM

Ernie, I say this with the utmost respect. You're an evil bastard.

Hey, no one is forcing you guys to live where you do! I moved out of that crappy weather 20+ years ago!

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #47 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:36:50 PM »

Great pictures, Ernie!

Thanks for sharing.

Screamin · « **Reply #48 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:44:59 PM »

Thanks Ernie. Mostly.

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:47:15 PM »

Quote from: GregKhougaz on February 07, 2011, 04:36:50 PM

Great pictures, Ernie! Thanks for sharing.

That looked like more fun that we had Saturday... we only did 100 miles..... (not much more to do here unless youre zigging and zagging across the rock)

martys · « **Reply #50 on:** February 07, 2011, 06:28:40 PM »

Great pictures Ernie

We can only dream for another few months

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #51 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:53:45 PM »

Great pics! For some reason my wife loves to ride over bridges! Showed her these pics and she said she would love to ride across the GG Bridge.

Jock · « **Reply #52 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:59:06 PM »

It's a tuff life but Thank GOD you do it...

Thanks for sharing it!

Jock · « **Reply #53 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:00:15 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 07, 2011, 02:29:49 PM

Got a little cool as we neared the coast (about 65)

A cool view too!

Jock · « **Reply #54 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:02:56 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 07, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

We had lunch on the patio of the Union Hotel

I'm bettin' it was Italian?

I am just sayin'

Jock · « **Reply #55 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:06:05 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 07, 2011, 02:41:03 PM

Melanie enjoying her cheesecake! (Sorry Melanie )

Just some early pre-game work to be a CHEESEHEAD!

JoMo · « **Reply #56 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:07:31 PM »

Thank you for posting all the pics I wish I could pick up and move to your part of the country

One day I really hope to get out there to ride those rides.

Jo Mo NYC

Jock · « **Reply #57 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:08:27 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 07, 2011, 02:41:58 PM

Occidental is a bit of a hippy town.

I'm diggin the vibes!

Jock · « **Reply #58 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:11:06 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 07, 2011, 02:49:09 PM

Melanie with the bridge in the background (I can't get her to throw away that helmet though)

Melanie..."You Wear It Well" [Rod Stewart]

Jock · « **Reply #59 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:16:52 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on February 07, 2011, 02:49:36 PM

Me with helmet head

Perhaps a more accurate statement would be..."Me without a helmet on my head"!

Jock · « **Reply #60 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:18:37 PM »

This just ain't right!

DDavidson · « **Reply #61 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:45:28 AM »

Enjoyed your great ride pics because we also got to enjoy the weather in person. Carole and I decided on Sat at noon to ride to San Simeon and then back on Sun. Got home at 3:00 in time to see the S.B. The NorCal area turns beautifully green in our wet winter and then dries up to brown during our dry summer and fall. The green flowering meadows were gorgeous. Sundays weather was 20 degrees above normal, setting many new warm records that day.

To our snowed in friends, lets hope Punxsutawney Phil is correct and kick stands will be up for all by mid March.

darth davidson · « **Reply #62 on:** February 08, 2011, 09:57:44 AM »

Awesome ride. Thanks for sharing all the pictures!!!!!!

RidinRuby · « **Reply #63 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:29:56 AM »

Nice report Ernie...here is some of that chit you asked for

Maybe you should have used some of that sunscreen on your bike...might have stopped it from changing colors!!!

erniezap · « **Reply #64 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:33:57 AM »

Quote from: RidinRuby on February 08, 2011, 10:29:56 AM

Nice report Ernie...here is some of that chit you asked for

Maybe you should have used some of that sunscreen on your bike...might have stopped it from changing colors!!!

Don't you just hate when that happens!

DDavidson · « **Reply #65 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:44:54 AM »

Enjoy seeing the newest addition to the back of Ernie's bike. Didn't notice the tour pack until Chris' comment. Was it the coppertone from the sixties that turned people orange?

erniezap · « **Reply #66 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:52:05 AM »

I told andy that I was going to borrow 1 blue and 1 silver saddlebag so I could look like his avatar!

2018_FLTRXSE · « **Reply #67 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:01:15 PM »

Quote from: Jock on February 07, 2011, 09:18:37 PM

This just ain't right!

LOL...

JCZ · « **Reply #68 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:42:51 PM »

Looks like you had a nice ride.

Terrie and I took advantage of the warm weather on Sunday and went for a ride also......down to visit the grandkids. It was about the best weekend in Feb. that I can remember.

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