Topic: Pre Solvang ride (Read 5983 times)

9 1/2 Beers · « **on:** March 09, 2009, 09:16:21 AM »

Thank you Van, Dave,Donna and of course Paula

I had a great day pre riding the upcoming Solvang GTG. Paula and I started about 9:00 am and returned home about 7:30 pm. Approx. 450 miles. A little chilly in the morning, we arrived at Ventura at 10:00 am to meet Wrongway & Lit bit.

Hauled azz up the 101 North to try and get to Vanamal's home. We arrived at van's about 11:30 and we were on the road by noon. Van is very familiar with the San Ynez Valley so we took the backroads to Los Olivos where we cont. to foxen cyn rd.

more to follow !!

mr_magoo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:40:37 AM »

Great can't wait for the ride.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:47:22 AM »

Wrongway & Lil bit hitting the road

VANAMAL · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:56:12 AM »

even i took a couple- had great fun with dave & donna plus marty & paula

VANAMAL · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:57:59 AM »

1 more

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:00:49 AM »

Further on up the road

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:05:23 AM »

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:10:52 AM »

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:14:35 AM »

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:17:35 AM »

"the Vanimal"

miker · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:19:14 AM »

So nice, those green hills and that blue sky, looked like another beauty day!

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:21:10 AM »

On the road again !!!

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:23:38 AM »

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:26:10 AM »

Ahhh Grasshopper "This is why we pre-ride"

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:31:09 AM »

JCZ · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:34:40 AM »

Looks like you had a nice ride, too. We're looking forward to this GTG!

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:36:02 AM »

I think Lit bit is Pic-ing on me!

Lil-Bit · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:37:12 AM »

Quote from: 110mofo on March 09, 2009, 10:36:02 AM

I think Lit bit is Pic-ing on me!

Yes I was, got both you & Paula

Mrs Rooster · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:40:39 AM »

I can't wait till we leave. It snowed here all weekend, still snowing now.
Blue skies and green grass

Van did you pre eat the BBQ?

Lil-Bit · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:44:53 AM »

No pictures yet. We left the house yesterday morning at about 8:40 to meet up w/ Marty & Paula & it was 31. On the way home we had to stop in Valencia & get some coffee to warm up & for Wrongway to put his face mask on. That was about 7:30. 468.2 miles & 12 hours later we were home by 8:40. We had a blast as usual & thank you to Van for the pre-ride tour. It was nice seeing him again.

erniezap · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:18:31 AM »

Hey guys, looks like you had a great ride and I'm looking forward to the get together. I took the pumkin out for it's shakedown ride yesterday: San Jose to San Juan Bautista, to Watsonville, and back home. About 135 miles and the bike runs and handles great! Really thrilled with it after 4 months of downtime!

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:21:31 AM »

Great news ernie

Glad you are back in the saddle !!!

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:40:20 AM »

Hey! Ernie
Thats all you need is more Horse Power

JCZ · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:54:27 AM »

Quote from: iselbulls on March 09, 2009, 11:40:20 AM

Hey! Ernie
Thats all you need is more Horse Power

Yea, I thought he was already doing a pretty good job of running into those cars...........

erniezap · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2009, 12:01:05 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on March 09, 2009, 11:54:27 AM

Yea, I thought he was already doing a pretty good job of running into those cars...........

Nice, REAL f'ing nice!

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2009, 12:11:24 PM »

Great pics. Thanks for doing the ride check. This is going to be a great GTG. Counting the seconds.... Maybe even thirds!

VANAMAL · « **Reply #26 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:25:43 PM »

We didnt pre eat the bbq yet although wrongway ate everything but the tablecloth at lunch stop

JCZ · « **Reply #27 on:** March 09, 2009, 02:25:43 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on March 09, 2009, 01:25:43 PM

We didnt pre eat the bbq yet although wrongway ate everything but the tablecloth at lunch stop

Van's not tellin the truth! We pre ate the b-b-q at the last Solvang GTG. Let me just say they know how to put on a spread!

erniezap · « **Reply #28 on:** March 09, 2009, 02:33:20 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on March 09, 2009, 02:25:43 PM

Van's not tellin the truth! We pre ate the b-b-q at the last Solvang GTG. Let me just say they know how to put on a spread!

Without a doubt!

Rooster · « **Reply #29 on:** March 09, 2009, 02:39:55 PM »

So no gps needed to find this BBQ? HEHEEE

Buy early · « **Reply #30 on:** March 09, 2009, 02:55:59 PM »

Looks like a beautiful ride! Jealous as the bikes are still under covers up here. Thanks for sharing.

Wrongway · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:00:09 PM »

Ok! Here is the Wrongway side of the story.
Thinking the lady's are trying to tell us something?

Wrongway · « **Reply #32 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:01:08 PM »

Yes! Green Grass and High Tides......Forever!

Wrongway · « **Reply #33 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:02:13 PM »

We have yet to have anything but a great time together.

Wrongway · « **Reply #34 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:03:55 PM »

Some of the rolling hills you will be seeing, and some great twisties. JC, your gonna be smiling more than Terrie!

Wrongway · « **Reply #35 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:04:38 PM »

I had to slow for this one, cool shot.

Wrongway · « **Reply #36 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:06:24 PM »

Oh? We're supposed to read the signs? No, Wrongway wasn't leading this time. But I do live for those U-turns.

Wrongway · « **Reply #37 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:09:04 PM »

And yes, those California Cows were HAPPY!

Again I have to thank Van for the pre ride chance, and Marty and Paula what can I say?

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #38 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:30:27 PM »

Quote from: Wrongway on March 09, 2009, 07:09:04 PM

And yes, those California Cows were HAPPY!
Again I have to thank Van for the pre ride chance, and Marty and Paula what can I say?

Dave!
They sure look it! Can't wait to see the girl for myself

VANAMAL · « **Reply #39 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:00:43 PM »

I got dibs on the one with the big udders

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #40 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:35:36 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on March 09, 2009, 11:00:43 PM

I got dibs on the one with the big udders :bananarock:

Van,
I'll see what I can do for you

miker · « **Reply #41 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:40:14 AM »

Mooo!

Wrongway · « **Reply #42 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:09:58 PM »

Abby Normal! It is clear why we all get along so well.

Jock · « **Reply #43 on:** March 12, 2009, 08:06:57 PM »

Thanks for the preview...

Wrongway · « **Reply #44 on:** March 13, 2009, 06:23:19 PM »

Quote from: Jock on March 12, 2009, 08:06:57 PM

Thanks for the preview...

You should see the pictures that didn't come out! Your in for a treat.

Jock · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2009, 07:25:55 PM »

Quote from: Wrongway on March 13, 2009, 06:23:19 PM

You should see the pictures that didn't come out! Your in for a treat.

I can't wait...

Wrongway · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2009, 11:19:40 PM »

I have a bunch to look forward to, but number one is........Meeting you in person.

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