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Salty Fog Riders Rally 2015: A Final Ride Report
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tommcgee
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I'm very very sorry I couldn't make this one. I've attended 5 and traveled to 7 before having to turn around for various reasons. The video and pictures are extremely well appreciated. I do truly felt I missed out! Hello to all I've met before and those I should have met!
tourunigo
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Thanks Harry. I passed that picture of Willow on to her mom. I also sent along the one shown earlier in this report with the two of you (finally!) conversing over the sea glass. You certainly have patience and tenacity!
flyhi2cfar
#102452 Sometimes Hangared... But Always Aimed Out
And I'll second the gentelman from Braintree's comment...
I also would have enjoyed this Fog finale! I am fortunate to have made it to a couple of Salty "expeditions".
And pretty sure I've experienced the weather that resulted in the choice of the aptly named rally!
But when you catch the perfect evening at Meat Cove, with that fire in mogu83's picture... priceless.
The sunrise will also leave a lasting impression, and goes a long way toward keeping your pillion happy!
Happy to have met so many folks, now friends... because of a wonderful idea, perfectly executed by a great couple.
Thank You, Mary & Bob... for the memories.
"travel'n" John & Dara
I also would have enjoyed this Fog finale! I am fortunate to have made it to a couple of Salty "expeditions".
And pretty sure I've experienced the weather that resulted in the choice of the aptly named rally!
But when you catch the perfect evening at Meat Cove, with that fire in mogu83's picture... priceless.
The sunrise will also leave a lasting impression, and goes a long way toward keeping your pillion happy!
Happy to have met so many folks, now friends... because of a wonderful idea, perfectly executed by a great couple.
Thank You, Mary & Bob... for the memories.
"travel'n" John & Dara
tourunigo
New member
Ah, but the nice thing is that you can always visit. You still know where your room is eh?
tourunigo
New member
That campfire will certainly go down as one of those iconic items in our rally...... just like that bowl (btw, we are keeping that bowl for you.... could send it...or, you could come and get it
And, regarding those final kind words of yours...
...very nice of you to say so. See you at the MOA national in NY in July!
tommcgee
Unfunded content provider
Ah, but the nice thing is that you can always visit. You still know where your room is eh?
Thanks, Bob, you're a remarkable host, and I will see you and Mary again. The room is in the GPS....
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tourunigo
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Ok, back to the report
(now that some kind comments were made and excellent pictures provided.... more on that great campfire later!)...
After a fine supper at Fitzgerald's, we take full advantage of the cabins and a relaxing fire.
Stories and 'word wizardry' surrounded the flames that evening. Excellent discussion.
Tomorrow a fun ride up Kelly's Mountain http://travelingluck.com/North+America/Canada/Nova+Scotia/_5990563_Kellys+Mountain.html, a quick ferry ride and onward to the Cabot Trail and a breakfast at the Clucking Hen http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restauran...Shore_Cape_Breton_Island_Nova_Scotia.html:eat
(now that some kind comments were made and excellent pictures provided.... more on that great campfire later!)...After a fine supper at Fitzgerald's, we take full advantage of the cabins and a relaxing fire.
Stories and 'word wizardry' surrounded the flames that evening. Excellent discussion.
Tomorrow a fun ride up Kelly's Mountain http://travelingluck.com/North+America/Canada/Nova+Scotia/_5990563_Kellys+Mountain.html, a quick ferry ride and onward to the Cabot Trail and a breakfast at the Clucking Hen http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restauran...Shore_Cape_Breton_Island_Nova_Scotia.html:eat
tourunigo
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Thursday morning and tonight's camp is Meat Cove for the Edge of the Earth gathering. The weather promises us fine weather for camping and fire. Again this year, we have been able to reserve space directly in front of the Chowder Hut and next to the cliff. However, coffee is the unanimous prize sought this morning at the Clucking Hen Cafe on the Cabot Trail. Mary's ready for that coffee ("what? No Bailey's?
)
But first, a rapid ascent on the withering snake of a road on Kelly's Mountain.
Enjoying the early morning ride into the sky, we coasted down the other side. One piece of advice by one tourism writer cautioned that..."Travelers should be aware of a sharp hairpin turn at the foot of the eastern end of the mountain that switches back greater than 180 degrees after a steep descent." Oh yeah!
The cable ferry at Englishtown quickly pulls us across the narrow but rapidly moving waters.
Coffee and fine food await at the Clucking Hen Cafe...
Traveling on into the Cape Breton Highlands National Park we stop at one major scenic turn-off for our traditional Group On The Rocks picture
Back on the road and enjoying the ascending twists and turns of Cape Smokey in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
All is going fine until half way up we grind behind a loaded truck. Not much opportunity for passing lanes.
NEXT: The more adventuresome path to Meat Cove....and the edge of the earth.
)
But first, a rapid ascent on the withering snake of a road on Kelly's Mountain.
Enjoying the early morning ride into the sky, we coasted down the other side. One piece of advice by one tourism writer cautioned that..."Travelers should be aware of a sharp hairpin turn at the foot of the eastern end of the mountain that switches back greater than 180 degrees after a steep descent." Oh yeah!
The cable ferry at Englishtown quickly pulls us across the narrow but rapidly moving waters.
Coffee and fine food await at the Clucking Hen Cafe...
Traveling on into the Cape Breton Highlands National Park we stop at one major scenic turn-off for our traditional Group On The Rocks picture
Back on the road and enjoying the ascending twists and turns of Cape Smokey in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
All is going fine until half way up we grind behind a loaded truck. Not much opportunity for passing lanes.
NEXT: The more adventuresome path to Meat Cove....and the edge of the earth.
tourunigo
New member
This is where we are heading. After a stop at the co-op in Neil's Harbour for some snacks and adult beverages, we ride north toward Meat Cove. When the tar ends bare earth leads the way... downhill to the edge. This is a map of the path from Louisbourg to KOA in N. Sydney to Meat Cove. Today is Thursday.
Rinty
New member
tourunigo
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Double yellow; two can pass.
ya, it can be done but it sure would be handy to have mirrors on the turns to peek around the corners
. There was more 'dynamic' action that did happen regarding that truck but it's not my place to be the story teller on that one. Yes, there was a 'pucker moment' for one bike in our group but, being the leader, it did not seem appropriate or prudent for me to initiate a group pass under those conditions. We did, finally, get a short double lane whereby we all could pass safely - Bob
KenDittrick
Rocky Bow BMW Riders #197
tourunigo
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tourunigo
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And now...the rest of the story.....and the end
With accommodations raised and pinned, the business of the ceremonial campfire unfolds as our good friends from New Jersey initiate the process with flair and enthusiasm!
We didn't know that insect repellant had other uses...
And then?
With accommodations raised and pinned, the business of the ceremonial campfire unfolds as our good friends from New Jersey initiate the process with flair and enthusiasm!
We didn't know that insect repellant had other uses...
And then?
tourunigo
New member
I may be mixing the sequence of events i.e. eating and fire building but that's not particularly important. Suffice to say that a great time was obvious at both activities. So, let's let the fire smolder a bit and take in the activities at the foodfest in the Chowder Hut...and then come back to the fire...
What a great place to have a birthday Ken! Kathie leads the chorus to celebrate..
Back to the fire...
What a great place to have a birthday Ken! Kathie leads the chorus to celebrate..
Back to the fire...
