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[JCZ]

Now I've met a hell of a lot of people on this forum.  And I've met many on Pashnit and a few on Adv. Rider.  Many of these people have remained friends for years.  And some of you may remember me posting back in 2009 about a friend of mine from New York that was riding a Ural with side car from Wash. state, down the Pacific coast and then all the way back across country.  Here is a link to his ride report.....  http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/the-ramblings-of-a-uralogist-a-cross-country-adventure-on-three-wheels.781149/

Tom came back out to California about nine months ago.  Visited me here in Coronado and then rode down to Baja California, Mexico.  On that trip Tom road up to the redwoods and out to the Lost Coast to the little town of Shelter Cove.  Long story short.....Tom rode back to New York, sold his bed N breakfast lodge in upstate New York, flew back out to Calif. and bought an unfinished home in Shelter Cove.

So....Tom rode the half hour or so over to our hotel and spent several hours visiting with the three of us.  It was damn hot so we hung outside for awhile.....let the A/C catch up inside.



Tom has some interesting motorcycles and vehicles.  Here's his Yamaha.  This is the same bike that he rode across country to visit last year and then rode down into Mexico on it before returning back to NY.

[JCZ]

The next morning, Sat., before we head back south we decided to take Tom up on his offer to visit.  We rode over to Shelter Cove.....one way in and one way out on 35 miles of nonstop twistys.







This is the home that Tom bought.  It's unfinished.  The builder is on vacation, courtesy of the state of California for growing California's number one cash crop.....marijuana.



and Tom's Unimog.  I told you he's got some very interesting vehicles....a Volkswagon Westfalia 4x4, a Vette with built motor, etc. etc.

[JCZ]

a view from his second floor balcony...over looking the air strip and ocean....



Our bikes are parked on the edge of the air strip....real close to the signs that say "No Parking". 











and Tom's creative artistic side is evidenced by this flower pot made out of an engine block......

[JCZ]

Here's the little boat launch at their little marina....



They use a big wheeled tractor to launch the boats....

[JCZ]

and this is Black Sand Beach (see the 69 sign on the beach)....






My token pic for Jock....



Homeward bound.....southbound on Hwy 101...








It was a great time.  The three of us have been up in this area several times over the years.....it was just like the old days.  If you've hung with us this far then you might as well know that this little excursion was in preparation for the 2016 Western CVO Owner's GTG.....the CVO Owners Redwood Run.

If you plan to attend next year you will see and experience all of this first hand and a few other surprises.  Did you know The Lost Coast is just a few miles from here.  And did you know the area where Big Foot has been sighted more than anywhere else on earth is near by.  And the Big Foot Museum is in Willow Creek.

For more pics of the redwoods, the Samoa Cookhouse and many other things that you may or may not see next year, see this link....  http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=69682.msg966502#msg966502

[sscooter5150]

A special thanks to Andy, Don and of course you JC for allowing me along the ride.

Andy your place is spectacular!

I'm headed back over to Santa Rosa next week to pick up my chaps and drop off my leather jacket that shrunk over the years. 

I found this old picture. I've had that jacket for at least 22 years.

I've never seen a cow shrink in the rain but good reasons for a ride.

[Harvey Mushman]

Great job as usual JC. It was good to see you again plus meet Andy and Don. The neighbors still are talking about those three beautiful bikes.

[ACfixer]

Count me in for the Redwoods GTG.

[Lone Rider]

Great pics and great adventure……thanks for sharing.

Who was the chick with the glasses?

[JCZ]

Great pics and great adventure……thanks for sharing.

Who was the chick with the glasses?

As Sasquatch would say.....what happens in the redwoods stays in the redwoods. 

[longlast]

Thanks for the journey JC,  well interesting 

[JCZ]

Great pics and great adventure……thanks for sharing.

Who was the chick with the glasses?

Some random chick.  It's Jock's fault. 

When Jock does a ride report he always post pics of random women.....usually many, many random women.  So now, when I go  for a ride I always ask a lady or two if I can take their pic for this forum.  Like Jock.....they just never say "no".

See my Vegas ride report and my Ouray ride report.....in the first few posts. 

[9 1/2 Beers]

Very Very Kool JC   

[screaminCVO]

Not sure if you had the chance to try it or not, but the Myers Flat Tavern had the best steaks. Stopped there in '13 and the owner was there but not cooking anymore and won't give up the secret to the steaks unless you buy the place. I think he said he was in his 90's. Thanks for the pics JC!

[ultra98]

 :2vrolijk_21:Always a plesure to to follow your trips thanks