First Two Days

**BudMan** · 04-17-2012, 12:29 AM

Crystal, Gene and I left Greenwood about 7:30 Sunday morning.
The rain held off except for a little drizzle.
By noon it was sunny and warm but windy.
We got to Natchez about 5:30 and met up with Ray.
He said he road through a lot of rain and wind Saturday.
We rolled out about 7:00 trying to beat the rain. We were ahead of the strong storms
but it was still raining. The sun came out and we stopped for breakfast about 9:30.
We found the rain again. Crystal and I decided to wait it out in Lucedale.
Ray and Gene are tough and they kept going.
We made it to Pensacola and met Ray and Gene for dinner at McGuires.
Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow but the chances should lessen as we head east.

**jmorrow** · 04-17-2012, 04:39 AM

I was wondering if you were getting hammered by that storm Monday morning bearing down on Natchez. You all have fun and be safe.

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-17-2012, 05:39 AM

Rain should let up here in Alabama today. Hope you guys have a safe trip and a great time.

**nomadtom69** · 04-17-2012, 08:09 PM

Wished I had met yall in PCB this morning but crap happens maybe next time be safe and take some pics for us stuck at home

usranger74 · 04-17-2012, 08:56 PM

Is it a warm rain

ponch · 04-20-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Is it a warm rain

Rain isn't a problem. Lightning is.

waterman · 04-20-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Rain isn't a problem. Lightning is.

**BudMan** · 04-20-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Rain isn't a problem. Lightning is.

My wife disagrees. And since I'm riding with her, heavy rain and poor visibility is a problem.

ponch · 04-20-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

My wife disagrees. And since I'm riding with her, heavy rain and poor visibility is a problem.

Try getting hit with lightning.

**jmorrow** · 04-21-2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

My wife disagrees. And since I'm riding with her, heavy rain and poor visibility is a problem.

Annette doesn't like riding in heavy rain either; and I'm not a big fan of it myself, even though it's not nearly as nerve racking as it was about 10 year ago. Be safe!!

**Cajunrider** · 04-17-2012, 11:50 PM

Be safe guys and keep in touch.

**Kawhead** · 04-18-2012, 01:54 AM

I'm on the road in the morning fellas, and they calling for rain. The storm is speeding up and slowing down and with a little luck I can miss most of it. I'm going to visit my Dad in Macon, GA tomorrow and stay over night and then back on the road again to St.Augustine.

So I'll see y'all in a couple days!

I can't believe it's finally time!

**coacha** · 04-18-2012, 01:28 PM

All of you be safe out there. I may pass you on the road on my way up toward Wilmington, NC on Friday. Sorry I won't be able to make it over to St. Augustine to visit, work duties tonight.

**BudMan** · 04-18-2012, 03:46 PM

I can't change the thread title but here's an update.
Day three we left out of Pensacola about 8:30.
We went out on the island and headed east.
The weather was perfect and the view was terrific.
We got back on US 98 east and rode through Destin and Pamama City.
It was slow going with all the traffic and stop lights. But it was a good ride.
We finally made it to Lake City about 30 minutes before dark.
Today we left about 9:00 and rode the 100 miles to St. Augustine. Headed to the beach now.
We'll keep an eye out for Mike.
There is a bar two doors down. Crystal and I are planning a lengthly visit tonight.

oldbikers · 04-18-2012, 07:20 PM

Wish I was there

04-17-2012, 12:29 AM	#1
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	First Two Days Crystal, Gene and I left Greenwood about 7:30 Sunday morning. The rain held off except for a little drizzle. By noon it was sunny and warm but windy. We got to Natchez about 5:30 and met up with Ray. He said he road through a lot of rain and wind Saturday. We rolled out about 7:00 trying to beat the rain. We were ahead of the strong storms but it was still raining. The sun came out and we stopped for breakfast about 9:30. We found the rain again. Crystal and I decided to wait it out in Lucedale. Ray and Gene are tough and they kept going. We made it to Pensacola and met Ray and Gene for dinner at McGuires. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow but the chances should lessen as we head east. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by BudMan; 04-17-2012 at 12:31 AM.
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04-17-2012, 04:39 AM	#2
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	I was wondering if you were getting hammered by that storm Monday morning bearing down on Natchez. You all have fun and be safe. __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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04-17-2012, 05:39 AM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Rain should let up here in Alabama today. Hope you guys have a safe trip and a great time. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-17-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Wished I had met yall in PCB this morning but crap happens maybe next time be safe and take some pics for us stuck at home __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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04-17-2012, 08:56 PM	#5
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Is it a warm rain __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2012, 11:50 PM	#11
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Be safe guys and keep in touch. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-18-2012, 01:54 AM	#12
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	I'm on the road in the morning fellas, and they calling for rain. The storm is speeding up and slowing down and with a little luck I can miss most of it. I'm going to visit my Dad in Macon, GA tomorrow and stay over night and then back on the road again to St.Augustine. So I'll see y'all in a couple days! I can't believe it's finally time! __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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04-18-2012, 01:28 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	All of you be safe out there. I may pass you on the road on my way up toward Wilmington, NC on Friday. Sorry I won't be able to make it over to St. Augustine to visit, work duties tonight. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-18-2012, 03:46 PM	#14
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I can't change the thread title but here's an update. Day three we left out of Pensacola about 8:30. We went out on the island and headed east. The weather was perfect and the view was terrific. We got back on US 98 east and rode through Destin and Pamama City. It was slow going with all the traffic and stop lights. But it was a good ride. We finally made it to Lake City about 30 minutes before dark. Today we left about 9:00 and rode the 100 miles to St. Augustine. Headed to the beach now. We'll keep an eye out for Mike. There is a bar two doors down. Crystal and I are planning a lengthly visit tonight. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 04-22-2018 at 11:24 AM.
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04-18-2012, 07:20 PM	#15
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Wish I was there __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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