Safely at Mesa Verde - Txs

usranger74 · 06-01-2012, 05:34 PM

I made it to Mesa Verde. It was a very nice ride. I was on the road by 0615 hrs and mae it arond 1230 hrs. It was starting to get hot (94) as I came across the red rock county. I feel sorry for you folks that had to ride in 100+ temps. I will hit the road again Sunday on my way to the SC rally.

Thanks to all of the SW folks who put a lot in time in planning and leading the rides - it was a great time.

blowndodge · 06-01-2012, 05:41 PM

Got home at 2pm today Bill. I had the best time with all of you! Ride safe

Netnorske · 06-01-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Got home at 2pm today Bill. I had the best time with all of you! Ride safe

I'm in Pocatello, Idaho...I've left two phone messages for Bud, but have yet to hear from him. I was hoping to hook up with him for dinner and shoot the chit a bit while I'm in his neighborhood.

I took a great ride out of SLC up through Logan, then over the pass on 89 North to Bear Lake....what a GREAT ride that turned out to be. Had lunch in Bear Lake, stopped at all the historical sites...even in the little museum in Montpelier...all way cool.

My GPS (Zumo 550) had been really acting up for quite some time and finally bit the big one this morning. It won't even power up now. As soon as I'm home I'll be sending it in for repairs as I'll need it this July for the Canadian Rockies run to Canmore!

Have fun at the next rally Bill...wish I could join you!

**Jared** · 06-01-2012, 09:53 PM

I made it to Orem at about 5:15 on Thursday. Spent today doing a few thing around my house and will be leaving tomorrow for Colorado.

I had an awesome time!

landman · 06-02-2012, 09:19 PM

made it home today about 2:50.enjoyed seeing some old friends again and meeting some new ones.had a great time at the rally.

MarkG · 06-03-2012, 04:46 PM

Made it home last night, a tad warm yesterday. Thanks to all of you!

Norma actually got on the bike at Bryce Canyon and I took her to every scenic viewpoint. After four years she finally had the chance to see a different perspective.

Friday Norma wanted to go back to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and see the other scenic viewpoints. We got a room in Jacob Lake and I asked her where she wanted to meet in the Canyon? Surprise! "Let's take the bike."

I about fell over. I got her in the gear and gave her the camera before she could change her mind.

Overall Norma did not do too bad for a first time passenger. As she made the typical mistakes in the turns like moving the head or leaning the wrong way I gently corrected her so as not to overwhelm. At the end of 131 miles Norma was starting to move with the bike and relaxing.

There were a lot of animals Friday and the weather was perfect. I have no idea what the pictures look like yet and don't care either. The whole object was to distract, take away her fears, and make sure Norma had a good ride. I know she took a ton of pictures and ran the battery down. Hopefully some of the moving shots will be good.

Special thanks to Teri Conrad, Joel's wife, and everyone else for helping me get her to ride. Norma was still talking about the Grand Canyon and how she couldn't believe she did it when we got home last night.

Probably won't get Norma on a long touring ride anytime soon. That's fine, she can take the car and get on the bike in the scenic areas. Again, thanks everybody, best trip ever as far as I am concerned.

**trip** · 06-03-2012, 07:07 PM

Glad to hear you guys had a safe and fantastic rally. Looks like Kanab is still doing well after I left it several years ago...LOL.

Love the pics!

Sin City Stan · 06-03-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG

Made it home last night, a tad warm yesterday. Thanks to all of you!

Norma actually got on the bike at Bryce Canyon and I took her to every scenic viewpoint. After four years she finally had the chance to see a different perspective.

Friday Norma wanted to go back to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and see the other scenic viewpoints. We got a room in Jacob Lake and I asked her where she wanted to meet in the Canyon? Surprise! "Let's take the bike."

I about fell over. I got her in the gear and gave her the camera before she could change her mind.

Overall Norma did not do too bad for a first time passenger. As she made the typical mistakes in the turns like moving the head or leaning the wrong way I gently corrected her so as not to overwhelm. At the end of 131 miles Norma was starting to move with the bike and relaxing.

There were a lot of animals Friday and the weather was perfect. I have no idea what the pictures look like yet and don't care either. The whole object was to distract, take away her fears, and make sure Norma had a good ride. I know she took a ton of pictures and ran the battery down. Hopefully some of the moving shots will be good.

Special thanks to Teri Conrad, Joel's wife, and everyone else for helping me get her to ride. Norma was still talking about the Grand Canyon and how she couldn't believe she did it when we got home last night.

Probably won't get Norma on a long touring ride anytime soon. That's fine, she can take the car and get on the bike in the scenic areas. Again, thanks everybody, best trip ever as far as I am concerned.

A few more little steps like that and you will not be able to keep her off that bike.

cliffordgos · 06-03-2012, 08:13 PM

I got back home in Northern Cal this afternoon.
It was my first rally and I had a great time! It was good to meet all of you. I really enjoyed hanging out and having our conversations after the rides.
I would like to thank the group leaders for the rides they put together.
Great job guys!

06-01-2012, 05:34 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Safely at Mesa Verde - Txs I made it to Mesa Verde. It was a very nice ride. I was on the road by 0615 hrs and mae it arond 1230 hrs. It was starting to get hot (94) as I came across the red rock county. I feel sorry for you folks that had to ride in 100+ temps. I will hit the road again Sunday on my way to the SC rally. Thanks to all of the SW folks who put a lot in time in planning and leading the rides - it was a great time. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2012, 05:41 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Got home at 2pm today Bill. I had the best time with all of you! Ride safe __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-01-2012, 09:53 PM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I made it to Orem at about 5:15 on Thursday. Spent today doing a few thing around my house and will be leaving tomorrow for Colorado. I had an awesome time! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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06-02-2012, 09:19 PM	#5
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06-03-2012, 04:46 PM	#6
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Made it home last night, a tad warm yesterday. Thanks to all of you! Norma actually got on the bike at Bryce Canyon and I took her to every scenic viewpoint. After four years she finally had the chance to see a different perspective. Friday Norma wanted to go back to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and see the other scenic viewpoints. We got a room in Jacob Lake and I asked her where she wanted to meet in the Canyon? Surprise! "Let's take the bike." I about fell over. I got her in the gear and gave her the camera before she could change her mind. Overall Norma did not do too bad for a first time passenger. As she made the typical mistakes in the turns like moving the head or leaning the wrong way I gently corrected her so as not to overwhelm. At the end of 131 miles Norma was starting to move with the bike and relaxing. There were a lot of animals Friday and the weather was perfect. I have no idea what the pictures look like yet and don't care either. The whole object was to distract, take away her fears, and make sure Norma had a good ride. I know she took a ton of pictures and ran the battery down. Hopefully some of the moving shots will be good. Special thanks to Teri Conrad, Joel's wife, and everyone else for helping me get her to ride. Norma was still talking about the Grand Canyon and how she couldn't believe she did it when we got home last night. Probably won't get Norma on a long touring ride anytime soon. That's fine, she can take the car and get on the bike in the scenic areas. Again, thanks everybody, best trip ever as far as I am concerned. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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06-03-2012, 07:07 PM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Glad to hear you guys had a safe and fantastic rally. Looks like Kanab is still doing well after I left it several years ago...LOL. Love the pics! __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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06-03-2012, 08:13 PM	#9
cliffordgos Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brentwood, Ca. Posts: 253	I got back home in Northern Cal this afternoon. It was my first rally and I had a great time! It was good to meet all of you. I really enjoyed hanging out and having our conversations after the rides. I would like to thank the group leaders for the rides they put together. Great job guys!
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