Salty Fog Riders Rally 2013: The Report

tourunigo

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• Jan 8, 2014

• #41

After a fine meal at the Lobster Kettle we head down to the Playhouse to see Jennifer Roland (and band) (http://www.sfcelticmusic.com/JenniferRoland/ ).

(trying to get video to work but it's not working as needed)

That night some chose to sleep in the Group Meeting Room. Very kind of Mary, the manager of the Louisbourg campground ( http://louisbourg.com/motorhomepark/ ) We are always welcomed here and treated like royalty! Great location.

NOTE: editing today to say that I had to attend to some other duties BUT will be back to complete the exciting adventures of the Salty Fog Riders Rally 2013 before the week is done.

 

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RoadRdr

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• Jan 17, 2014

• #42

I have a couple more photos. And here's a short 90 second video of the "typical" weather. Mary and I had a great time and can vouch for the B&Bs across Nova Scotia.

 

mogu83

mogu83

• Jan 18, 2014

• #43

Hi -just dropping in. I'm not going to the MOA National this summer, in fact I don't plan on crossing the mississippi. Will go to the RA rally in Barber and spend some time down there. Long range planning is to check out Newfoundland and then hit the Salty Fog.
Harry

 

tourunigo

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• Jan 19, 2014

• #44

RoadRdr said:

I have a couple more photos. And here's a short 90 second video of the "typical" weather. Mary and I had a great time and can vouch for the B&Bs across Nova Scotia.

Thanks for posting Tom. We REALLY must get one of those cameras! Have a couple of pictures of you and Mary coming up in the latter part of this report (yes, I'm a tad slow getting back to it but it will happen). - Bob

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T-foiler

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• Jan 19, 2014

• #45

Great report, looking forward to the rest of it.


Picture of Wayne

 

tourunigo

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• Jan 22, 2014

• #46

It's Wednesday morning so first we walk up the street to Jakes for a modest buffet with lots of coffee. After a night of fine musical theater and lively chat in the campground group-room (aka sleeping quarters for some!)- pushed forward by a few brews, even this modest provision of sustenance was a welcome sight.

NEXT: A walk back to the campground, pack and a quick ride to Fortress Louisbourg (300 year anniversary)

 

tourunigo

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• Jan 27, 2014

• #47

After a short walk back to the campground, all mounted for a ride to Fortress Louisboug. Once the tickets were purchased and helmets locked away in lockers, we settled into a shuttle ride to the Fortress. http://www.fortressoflouisbourg.ca/

A misty Fortress rolls into view...

We were told that it was customary for royalty and others of the 'upper class' to walk in the middle of the street while those ranking below that level were expected to walk on the sides near the buildings. Why? Because waste water etc would be thrown from the windows and periodically some unlucky soul would end up wearing it. Folks in the middle would avoid such misfortune. Subsequenty, Paul takes heed of this warning

Fresh bread from the bakery was a treat, albeit something to gnaw at and digest slowly.

The end of a great meal and our tour through history....

NEXT: RIDING ON TO THE CABOT TRAIL

 

tourunigo

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• Jan 27, 2014

• #48

Leaving Louisbourg we ride to the KOA in North Sydney. A short 50 mile (80 km) ride. We highly recommend this excellent facility with great food located less than one mile across the bridge http://koa.com/campgrounds/north-sydney/

Again this year things were a bit damper than ideal so....... following in last year's footsteps..... cabins and the group room were obtained.

Settled in and hungry our next stop this evening is a ride across the Seal Island Bridge (we crossed it already on our ride from Louisbourg) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_Island_Bridge) to the Seal Island Restaurant and Motel. The new owner, Leeann Barry, was a delightful and efficient host. Seal Island Restaurant and Motel Address: 843 highway 105 Phone: (902) 674-2418 Email: reservations@sealislandmotel.com

Well fed, we ride back to the campsite for another excellent session with our Guide To The Galaxy: Quinn. The sky is clearing enough for a lesson around the campfire...

 

flyhi2cfar

#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out

• Feb 4, 2014

• #49

What....

....You's guy's still digest'n samich's & watch'n stars with Quinn!! Cabot Trail can't be that scarry! Can it.....

The "edge uh earf" gather'n must go on.... and don't close yer eyes pass'n through Wreck Cove. .

three bowl john

 

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tourunigo

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• Feb 4, 2014

• #50

Star Gazing With Quinn...

...is always a treat! Back at the KOA the sky clears and the fire comes to life. Quinn's laser-lecture captures us all

 

tourunigo

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #51

Ok, back at it! Leaving the KOA we head up Smokey....

.... as long as you're not behind a tour bus this climb is great fun! Breakfast and a tour of the Bell Museum in Baddeck is our immediate destination. A half hour ride. First: breakfast at the Yellow Cello.

One person decided to start before the rest of us...

But finally (finally!) our food started to arrive.

Next stop: The Alexander Graham Bell Museum http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/grahambell/index.aspx and a YouTube video of town and museum

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Next a ride to Meat Cove

 

tourunigo

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #52

While I get the next round of pictures up here is a nice little 'warm up' video of another rider's adventure on the Cabot Trail...
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tommcgee

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #53

tourunigo said:

Ok, back at it! Leaving the KOA we head up Smokey....

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This is what I found at the top of the hill in 2009.

 

tourunigo

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #54

tommcgee said:

This is what I found at the top of the hill in 2009.

I remember you taking that picture.

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tourunigo

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #55

On the way to Meat Cove...

 

tourunigo

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #56

A few twists and turns and the Edge of the Earth is just ahead...

 

tommcgee

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• Feb 16, 2014

• #57

tourunigo said:

tommcgee said:

This is what I found at the top of the hill in 2009.

I remember you taking that picture.

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Yeah, I edited the guy out of the picture. Too much for him anyway.

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flyhi2cfar

#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out

• Feb 26, 2014

• #58

All I gotta say....

....about post# 53.... The sign & the view put a wee tear in me eye....er vice versa!

But maybe it's the atmospheric conditions vicinity ol'e smokie?

three bowl john

 

tourunigo

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• Feb 26, 2014

• #59

flyhi2cfar said:

....about post# 53.... The sign & the view put a wee tear in me eye....er vice versa!

But maybe it's the atmospheric conditions vicinity ol'e smokie?

three bowl john

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great twisties going up that run eh John? Staring at the sky as we climb. And the vista at the top is truly inspiring. BTW, trying to get back at the wind-up of the Ride Report...... some unavoidable delays. Back soon though. - Bob

 

tourunigo

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• Mar 28, 2014

• #60

Ok, a chance to get back to finishing this report. For those interested in the rally's concluding pictures and notes, I will be installing these this evening.

Secondly, under a new thread the Salty Fog Riders Rally 2014 will be in 'promotion mode'. The date will be

AUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 5

and, again be based out of Larry's River, Nova Scotia (N 45 13.478 W O61 22.545) We are considering opening it up for an extra day on Saturday August 30th in order to be able to have the opportunity to participate in some local village holiday activities. Again, a consideration. Mackerel gigging and bbq are in the plan again. That and "the rest of the story" in a new thread. If interested please contact us at saltyfogriders@gmail.com There is a size limit of twenty bikes and 25 people. - Bob