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Louise, I never saw you at Damn Yankees!! Were you there? Lots of rain...!!
Hi Voni,
I just was reading Darryl Richman's thread about his Cannonball entry on his 1928 R52 and his preparations on my R65 Forum. We R65ers have been cheering him on for over 1/2 year now on that forum. I gotta give him credit! That's a long haul on a 1928 bike. Having Paul and the others along as a support crew has to give one confidence!! Takes some organizing too!
Next years ride out to Salem, Oregon for our MOA National will be a 4300 mile jaunt for which I would love a support team like Darryl's!!!!
That Sprinter van they are taking looks the bees knees for the job.
Where do you think you may be riding Voni??
Sue in Meaford, ON
Okay, so it's not quite a solo long distance ride, but you inspired me to venture out of my comfort zone. I got a new GS this past weekend, and I promised myself that I would start doing more riding solo. So, this evening, I took my first step toward that goal. I rode from downtown Chicago to Central Illinois solo - it's only about 150 miles, but it is far more than I've done on my own in the past.
And, it was AWESOME!!!!
My husband and I enjoy riding together (and, quite frankly, just spending time together) and have limited vacation time, so we always ride together. However, I knew this was a step I needed to take for myself. Now, I just need to figure out where my next (longer) ride will be.
Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!!
Louise, please send me your contact info in a PM. I can't believe we were both there, I didn't get to look around at all the bikes for yours, but we probably looked right at each other and didn't know it! I did meet Mark, and a few other YB'rs (bad with names) and I asked if there was a Louise that came when I went walking around in the rain (with my rain gear on) because I was tired of sitting under my Kelty waiting for it to stop! But they had everything put away up front so I didn't get an answer. I didn't know your last name either.
We got there around 4:30 Friday. Set up and went to Greenfield for food, drink. Didn't get back until about 7:00. Then we went for a ride on Saturday and got caught in the rain, but got back before the horrible storms. It was so bad!! Were out of the fairgrounds by 8:00 the next morning.
Hope to see you in the Poconos! You're not going to Finger Lakes? I can't remember if you said or not...
Just an FYI...I logged 840 miles this weekend going to the Mass rally. It was the most I've ever ridden on my own. I camped (using all my own stuff), set up and tore down and packed my bike. All on my own. It was different, for sure. Was it as fun? Jury is still out. I met my new friends, Kate and Anthony, and so I wasn't truly alone when at the rally. The next one in two weeks, I will be traveling and camping alone. THAT will different. I'll report back!
Oh that's right- now I remember about you and the bad karma at that rally! I hope that doesn't transfer to me since you won't be there!
I am shy as well when I'm on my own at these things. Four winds will be one of those events. But after I had a glass of wine it was easier! The other rallies I will have others that I know there.
Will check out your pm!
I plan to hit the FLR as well, and wonder about a planned meetup of our forum folks. Anything planned? If not, maybe Saturday after dinner?
Louise, this will actually be my third year at FL! Two years ago, it was on the back of my ex's bike and my very first rally! Last year, I was on my own bike and so I know exactly what you mean about that entrance! Do you remember how awful the weather was on Monday?? I was gritting my teeth when we left knowing I had to get past that stop sign on the way out in the horrible rain!!
It is one of my favorite rallies and I will be meeting my Akron friends and also seeing my own chapter friends. Maybe even the ex...**sigh**...
No bad karma allowed!!!