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[ccr]

   Absolutely unbelievable.  I am sitting here building web pages and in between positing, looking over here too.  I see that at the top of the forum is the weather announcement and right now, where I live it is 67 degrees outside.  Can you believe it?   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[Twolanerider]

[ccr]

 [smiley=oops.gif]    Sorry!

Was not trying to rub it in.  I don't live in Sunny FL, TX or AZ or anything, so for it to be almost 70 degrees in VA in December, I am thinking is not common.  I picked my bike up from the dealer 50 miles from here last night and rode home at 48 degrees.  I had on underwear and a couple of layers, of course, and my wonderful when working heated grips, but really........ big difference here.  The weatherman did promise that it would be just above freezing tomorrow morning so the CA folks will be able to laugh at me then.  

[ultrafxr]

Yeah, it's on the way Mrs.  Here in Memphis it's a balmy 32 degrees with a 15 mph wind.  But the sun is shining. [smiley=orange.gif]

I've got a Riders Edge class this weekend and it is forecast to be 22 degrees Sat morning at 7:30 am when we start on the range.  I must be outta my mind.   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Maybe the students won't show.

[Fired00d]

MrsWe.,
It's closer then you think..... It's 47 here and dropping.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[cuthbertss]

Bite me Mrs We (just not too hard please).

[ccr]

MrsWe.,
It's closer then you think..... It's 47 here and dropping. ...

Oh My! Now I am really shocked. I just looked at the top of the site and it only 1 and 1/2 hours from my first post and it is already 55 degrees.  What is up?   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Jerry, I nominate you for sainthood.  [smiley=santa2.gif]
If you get a full class of students though at those temps, you know you will have a great bunch of riders at the end of the day. We have taken a couple of the Experienced rider classes in the rain, and my husband once took in with two inches of snow on the road, but none of those times was the temps extreme.  In VA they don't have classes in Dec-Mar.  But the experience of pushing your own bike like the instructors have you do in these classes in bad weather, help to build the confidence in yourself so your not scared when you encounter these events on a normal out cruising kind of ride.  So that why I am so appreciative of you and people like you willing to freeze your unmentionables off so that we can all have better riding brothers and sisters because of it.  [smiley=santa3.gif]

[BAKRDS]

25 f. here 15 miles from Lake Ontario but ridings over with no matter the temp. Had enough snow for the town guys to get out & spread salt over every piece of blacktop in sight.Got their overtime in for X-mas $$$$$$$  Can't hate 'em for that.

[Spoiled!]

Yeah, it's on the way Mrs.  Here in Memphis it's a balmy 32 degrees with a 15 mph wind.  But the sun is shining. [smiley=orange.gif]

I've got a Riders Edge class this weekend and it is forecast to be 22 degrees Sat morning at 7:30 am when we start on the range.  I must be outta my mind.   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Maybe the students won't show.

I took the rider's safety course in February '04 and it was 20 degrees every morning and got up to maybe 40 by the afternoon. Froze our butts off - or at least I did [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

[Midnight Rider]

It's headed for you MrsWe...yesterday here it was 65, this morning around 50...dropping all day...wind blowing big time...gonna' be 19 tonight they say.  For here, in Dec, that's very unusual.

[Spoiled!]

Yeah, it's on the way Mrs.  Here in Memphis it's a balmy 32 degrees with a 15 mph wind.  But the sun is shining. [smiley=orange.gif]

I've got a Riders Edge class this weekend and it is forecast to be 22 degrees Sat morning at 7:30 am when we start on the range.  I must be outta my mind.   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Maybe the students won't show.

Took the riders safety course in February 2004. It was 20s in the mornings and then got up to 40 in the afternoons. Froze our butts off but everyone showed up and all passed.

[Screamin]

67 deg. would be great.  [smiley=nervous.gif] Snow sucks.

[Ghost Rider]

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[ultrafxr]

Took the riders safety course in February 2004. It was 20s in the mornings and then got up to 40 in the afternoons. Froze our butts off but everyone showed up and all passed.

It is supposed to get to about 50 on Sat.  I certainly hope so but it'll be cold going starting out.

[Midnight Rider]

It is supposed to get to about 50 on Sat.

[ace4059]

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[Hoist!]

About 55 here this weekend, Jerry.

[ultrafxr]

Terry, who says we stand it. We just live with it. It's called torture. Why do think I want to move down there?

[ccr]

Not to get too personal, but do you ride without underwear often?

[ccr]

Hoist, the ideal thing IMO is winter home even farther south and summer home up your way where it is just great in the warmer months.

[Hoist!]

Hoist, the ideal thing IMO is winter home even farther south and summer home up your way where it is just great in the warmer months.

[ultrafxr]

How do the mountains of Western NC sound for year round instead ULTRA? I ain't Rockerfeller y'know. It would be nice to have two homes. Living in NYC, I'm lucky to have one. But the one I do have will now allow me to retire anywhere I want to except here or CA. I just love the area around the Smokey's and Blue Ridge. I recall reading somewhere about a place called Maggie Valley. Anyone ever heard of it? 8-)

[Hoist!]

BTW, I do ride year round here. Underware (for you Candy) until freezing temps and then chaps also. No snow or ice though (unless I'm caught in it). So I could deal with a little colder winters. Fl is too hot and humid. Hey, that's an idea. A poll to locate the perfect retirement location. I feel a new thread coming on.

[Hoist!]

Yup, but it was a tad cold there as I recall.

[Screamin]

BTW, I do ride year round here. Underware (for you Candy) until freezing temps and then chaps also. No snow or ice though (unless I'm caught in it). So I could deal with a little colder winters. Fl is too hot and humid. Hey, that's an idea. A poll to locate the perfect retirement location. [highlight] I feel a new thread coming on.[/highlight]  8-)  Hoist!

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1161195186   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[BLM777]

We may never achieve it, but our dream would be to have a house in the mountains - NC/VA/WV/TN and a home in FL.

[Hoist!]

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1161195186

[Screamin]

I'm w/ a lotta y'all w/ the western Carolinas, Tenn., Va. mountains. Too bad most are helmet law states. I get a thrill every time I visit. But, I'm still blown away by our trip out west a couple of years ago. Southwestern Colorado was stunning and warm. That's now in our mix for retirement.

[Hoist!]

I'm w/ a lotta y'all w/ the western Carolinas, Tenn., Va. mountains. Too bad most are helmet law states. I get a thrill every time I visit. But, I'm still blown away by our trip out west a couple of years ago. Southwestern Colorado was stunning and warm. That's now in our mix for retirement.

I love it out there too, but isn't SW Co cold and snowy in winter. Not as bad as northern, but they still get "real" winter. I've never been there in winter. Also, my problem with that whole area is where it's warm in winter, it's way too hot in the summer. Az was on the list too. Don't know if I can handle the summer heat in the SW. If I'm wrong, please let me know. We're racking our brains to find the perfect spot. Not too hot or humid in summer, not too cold in winter (a little snow's OK, as long as it's gone the next day). I've been to just about every state in my travels, but my trips are usually spring,summer or fall. Not in a big city, but maybe near a small one. Gorgeous views everywhere. Great roads a must! Could be land locked. Don't need the oceans (can't ride in them). Anyone know where this place is?

I said I wasn't starting a new thread, but I got sucked into asking here. Why not.

[Screamin]

I love it out there too, but isn't SW Co cold and snowy in winter. Not as bad as northern, but they still get "real" winter. I've never been there in winter. Also, my problem with that whole area is where it's warm in winter, it's way too hot in the summer. Az was on the list too. Don't know if I can handle the summer heat in the SW. If I'm wrong, please let me know. We're racking our brains to find the perfect spot. Not too hot or humid in summer, not too cold in winter (a little snow's OK, as long as it's gone the next day). I've been to just about every state in my travels, but my
trips are usually spring,summer or fall. Not in a big city, but maybe near a small one. Gorgeous views everywhere. Great roads a must! Could be land locked. Don't need the oceans (can't ride in them). Anyone know where this place is?

I said I wasn't starting a new thread, but I got sucked into asking here. Why not.  8-)  Hoist!

I'm right there w/ ya. Year and 1/2 'til I'm done working and then looking for about the same place you describe. Good luck to us both.

[Hoist!]

I'm right there w/ ya. Year and 1/2 'til I'm done working and then looking for about the same place you describe. Good luck to us both.

I'm looking at 5 so you'll find it first Screamin. When you do, let me know, I'm right behind you! Hoist!

[Ghost Rider]

 

[cuthbertss]

Hey MrsWeCVO,

I knew what you meant, I just couldn't resist.

[pumkinownerswife]

I guess this is perfection!

[Special_Ed]

I guess this is perfection!

Helen,
I don't know about perfection but that sounds pretty good to me, it was down to 18 one day this week with snow showers and with the wind chill down to -2, and of course that was the day I had scheduled to work outside. [smiley=nervous.gif]

Enjoy the great temps!

Ed [smiley=pepper.gif]

[pumkinownerswife]

Helen,
I don't know about perfection but that sounds pretty good to me, it was down to 18 one day this week with snow showers and with the wind chill down to -2, and of course that was the day I had scheduled to work outside. [smiley=nervous.gif]

Enjoy the great temps!

Ed [smiley=pepper.gif]

Ed, I have know idea abot snow showers never been in one but I don't think it would be that great all the time but I should at least once experience it.
I went for a little ride today but the traffic was really bad the weather was great. Came home to stay safe and sound. This time of year here is just terrible lots of bad drivers out.

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Helen

[Special_Ed]

Ed, I have know idea abot snow showers never been in one but I don't think it would be that great all the time but I should at least once experience it.
I went for a little ride today but the traffic was really bad the weather was great. Came home to stay safe and sound. This time of year here is just terrible lots of bad drivers out.

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Helen

Helen, they wouldn't be "Snowbirds" from New England would they? or do they coming down after Christmas?

Ed [smiley=pepper.gif]

PS. I'll be taking my 78 year old mother to the airport in 2 weeks for her trip to Naples. Hopefully my sister won't be letting her drive! [smiley=nervous.gif]

[pumkinownerswife]

Helen, they wouldn't be "Snowbirds" from New England would they? or do they coming down after Christmas?

Ed [smiley=pepper.gif]

PS. I'll be taking my 78 year old mother to the airport in 2 weeks for her trip to Naples. Hopefully my sister won't be letting her drive! [smiley=nervous.gif]

Ed, My daughter lives in Naples the treffic there is worse!  We will ne there for Christmas. You should fly with her.  And if your mother isn't a good driver I hope she won't be driving either LOL

Helen [smiley=carrot.gif]

[Special_Ed]

Ed, My daughter lives in Naples the treffic there is worse!

[pumkinownerswife]

Ed, I didn't talk with you much in MV but I do know that you seem like a nice guy and have been very kind and caring to Dave so I know you don't get in to much trouble with your mom. Well Maybe next year you will come see your sister if you do let us know. And if you don't want to go to Naples come to Palm Harbor



Helen [smiley=carrot.gif]

[joez28ss]

i know the weather has been very bad in the NORTH WEST i pray everyone is doing ok......



MERRY CHRISTMAS




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  joez28ss

[ccr]

72 degrees warm right now.  I love livin in Virginia!   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I know we may not have the best weather in the country, but it sure has been nice the last 10 days or so.  Thank you all for sharing what you are experiencing.  We have family and friends all over the North American continent and when you tell us what is like at your house, we feel like we are more connected with them.  

[Fired00d]

72 degrees warm right now.  I love livin in Virginia!   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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Chit, it's only 71 here. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] My only problem is it hurts to ride..... Come on January/Surgery!!!!! Just to give you an example of how uncomfortable it is for me to ride...... I know our bikes (SEEG) w/stock suspensions have been known to be not the most comfortable to ride, but w/pain in the hip I can give you the date on every penny I run over, and know whether or not it is a

[ccr]

...it's only 71 here. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] My only problem is it hurts to ride..... Come on January/Surgery!!!!! Just to give you an example of how uncomfortable it is for me to ride...... I know our bikes (SEEG) w/stock suspensions have been known to be not the most comfortable to ride, but w/pain in the hip I can give you the date on every penny I run over, and know whether or not it is a

[HarleyBee103]

72 degrees warm right now.  I love livin in Virginia!   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I know we may not have the best weather in the country, but it sure has been nice the last 10 days or so.  Thank you all for sharing what you are experiencing.  We have family and friends all over the North American continent and when you tell us what is like at your house, we feel like we are more connected with them.  

MrsWe,
Sounds like you're having an incredible late Fall, hope it continues for you.  Here in sunny [smiley=nixweiss.gif] cloudy British Columbia it's a little cooler.  The thing about Vancouver Island, there will always be a day or two or three that we can ride throughout the winter months.

[ccr]

MrsWe,
Sounds like you're having an incredible late Fall, hope it continues for you.

[Fired00d]

Gary,

[HarleyBee103]

HarleyBee, I lived quite a few years in Vancouver, BC and the picture you showed with the light showers ..............  That is what I remember the most.  Now I know it never rained really hard, but man o man, it rained a lot.  Never gets really cold or really hot, just a lot of water in the air.  Never stopped me from getting out in it and having a great time, but ..............

I miss living in the Pacific North West.    But for now, this is where my home is and I am going to love the heck out of it.  

 [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif] [smiley=carrot.gif] [smiley=orange.gif] [smiley=apple.gif] [smiley=cucumber.gif] [smiley=mango.gif] [smiley=pepper.gif] [smiley=pineapple.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=cherry.gif] Ride and Have Fun!  

Rain and more rain, I call it liquid sunshine.  Joan and I look forward to meeting you in Nelson.

[Sniper]

Lately, if we didn

[RJ749]

Lately, if we didn

[SEULTRA]

We're looking at 4-10 inches by tomorrow night... not a blizzard but enough to make the commute "challenging".

[cuthbertss]

and snow all week......   gonna make riding the cherry in for service "challenging"

[SEULTRA]

and snow all week......   gonna make riding the cherry in for service "challenging"

Scott,
I have a Kendon 1 bike trailer if you need to use it.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[cuthbertss]

Scott,
I have a Kendon 1 bike trailer if you need to use it.

[vpharley]

This is a newbie test message from NC. Riding weather for New Years Day should be in the 60's!
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[RJ749]

Hey VP, the test worked buddy.  Welcome to the greatest CVO site on the net.

Sounds like its riding for you and no bowl games on New Years Day. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Twolanerider]

This is a newbie test message from NC. Riding weather for New Years Day should be in the 60's!
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That is an interesting username?

[ccr]

This is a newbie test message from NC. Riding weather for New Years Day should be in the 60's!
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A Great Big CVO Welcome to you vpharley.

[SE05]

This is a newbie test message from NC. Riding weather for New Years Day should be in the 60's!
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Welcome VP!  We're right down the road from you in Matthews.  We always ride New Years Day no matter what the weather.  It's the first day of a new year and we want to start it off right!!

[Fired00d]

This is a newbie test message from NC. Riding weather for New Years Day should be in the 60's!
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VP,
Welcome to the site, glad to have another "Pumpkin" owner here. I'm just a tad bit partial to them and you can probably guess why. When you get a chance go here - New Member Introduction start a new thread and introduce yourself.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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