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Yazz,
Great seeing you guys again, and thanks for the Scavenger Hunt assist! Gonna subscribe to this thread and watch your progress. Godspeed!
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Yazz and Jeff, keep safe on your trip. I am so glad I got to meet both of you and ride with you (well once we finally found you. ) Have a good trip and keep in touch.
SpyderLady
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Originally Posted by flamingobabe
I'm taking lots of pictures. The problem is for reasons beyond my little mushbucket, can't get the pictures to upload to Spyderlovers. Have tried the hotel WiFi, Droid's WiFi Hot Spot, nothings doing the job. If anybody knows what I'm doing wrong... Please chime in.
Originally Posted by Brevet05
Yazz,
Great seeing you guys again, and thanks for the Scavenger Hunt assist! Gonna subscribe to this thread and watch your progress. Godspeed!
Good seeing you again and meeting your dearly beloved. Great Lady! Would do anything for the man who can figure out GoggleDoc!
Originally Posted by ThreeFeet
Hey Yazz it was super GREAT meeting you and having breakfast with you. You are an OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL!!!!!!
Was wonderful getting to chat with you at Gordo's. Have learned so much from you. Thank you!
Originally Posted by SpyderLady
Yazz and Jeff, keep safe on your trip. I am so glad I got to meet both of you and ride with you (well once we finally found you. ) Have a good trip and keep in touch.
It was a treat working with you. Couldn't have done the Ladies Ride without you being my left hand woman. Yup, that was a ride to remember for sure.
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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Mound City, MO thru Kansas...
We left Cuba Sunday morning and stayed the night in Mound City, MO. The next morning was very chilly. We had brought electric underwear but didn't think we would use them in the lower 48. You're always learning something new on the road. We have stayed toasty warm.
Cold weather gear...
When you're in Kansas, the sky is so big! It makes you feel like a flea on an elephant's rear.
In the afternoon, we saw a big storm cell up ahead and got into our rain gear. The closer we came to the cell, the bigger and darker it got. The only way was forward. The road looked like it was going straight into the center of the mess. When we got to the edge of it, looking up you could see the clouds roiling, lightning flashing. It had to be at least a couple of miles across. On one side, there was a cloud system swirling in a circular shape. Not a good sign. There was so much dynamics going on it felt like we were looking up at a Nebula. The road would take us under the storm, then gently sweep us to the edge. Teasing us the whole time. It was one of the most awe inspiring experience! We only got a few sprinkles the whole time.
Looking back at the storm...
Mr. Bill decided to join us on our trip.
Stayed at a truck stop that had a great restaurant.
O.k., what are these? Give you a clue... We are in Kansas which is known for their corn and beef.
Last edited by Yazz; 05-04-2011 at 11:06 AM.
Reason: More pictures...
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
Be safe...have fun...keep us informed...
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Originally Posted by Yazz
We left Cuba Sunday morning and stayed the night in Mound City, MO. The next morning was very chilly. We had brought electric underwear but didn't think we would use them in the lower 48. You're always learning something new on the road. We have stayed toasty warm.
Cold weather gear...
When you're in Kansas, the sky is so big! It makes you feel like a flea on an elephant's rear.
In the afternoon, we saw a big storm cell up ahead and got into our rain gear. The closer we came to the cell, the bigger and darker it got. The only way was forward. The road looked like it was going straight into the center of the mess. When we got to the edge of it, looking up you could see the clouds roiling, lightning flashing. It had to be at least a couple of miles across. On one side, there was a cloud system swirling in a circular shape. Not a good sign. There was so much dynamics going on it felt like we were looking up at a Nebula. The road would take us under the storm, then gently sweep us to the edge. Teasing us the whole time. It was one of the most awe inspiring experience! We only got a few sprinkles the whole time.
Looking back at the storm...
Mr. Bill decided to join us on our trip.
Stayed at a truck stop that had a great restaurant.
O.k., what are these? Give you a clue... We are in Kansas which is known for their corn and beef.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS???? per chance???
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Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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Wishing you both well on this great adventure!!! I'll be looking forward to your comments and pictures as you rack up the miles! Hope you have a blast on this trip!! Ryde safe.
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Ride Safe Yazz. My wife and I are planning to ride to Alaska next spring, so we'll be watching your trip closely. We'd appreciate any suggestions you have.
Mike
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It looks like Mr. Bill is there to keep you safe from the storms. Ride safe.
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2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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Last edited by Yazz; 05-05-2011 at 09:28 PM.
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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Awesome trip. I don't post much at all, but I want to hear more of this trip.
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Originally Posted by Yazz
We left out of Buffalo and up the Big Horn Mountains at the suggestion of quite a few locals. Excellent scenery and good riding. 'Just watch out for the ice on the corners.' Didn't bother me but Hubby's on a two-wheely. Hubby led the way.
This is going up the Big Horn Mountain...
At the top of the Mountain. We tested out our electric underwear under Alaskan conditions. Stayed toasty warm.
A beautiful view coming down the back side. Look close and you can see the road going down in the background.
A sad story and another testing ground...
Came down off the mountain and was riding along when whammo! Construction! Not just a little 'left lane closed' thing. This had stop lights and pace cars. The road was totally torn up for miles. As far a bikes go, there was me on Spydee, Hubby on a BMW, and a guy two-up on a Harley, lined up together between the cages. The first section we went through was VERY rough. Proud I missed as many craters that I did. As we were stopped at the next light, Hubby softly said that Mr. Bill had jumped ship. We would like to think that Mr. Bill wants to be in Montana. Maybe as a construction worker. We will leave the zip-ties where they are in remembrance of what a wonderful guy Mr. Bill is.
The second section was even worse. We were warned of 'soft spots.' We definately got some experience in on soft gravel roads. Dust so you cound't see very far ahead, slippery and deep as all get-out. Heard and felt the gravel grinding on the skid plate a couple times. The Harley didn't make it through. Wallowed out. Construction workers helped them get back onto harder ground.
Hope we have experienced worst case scenario's. It will make it easier when they pop up again.
Onward and upward!
that is a hella good snow pic, sucks you got the bad weather and crap roads. great times in crappy situations. Some people talk, few people do. Living life.
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I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's decision to jump ship in WY. I hope he is happy there. I remember that same technique for road construction from a trip we took to Alaska many years ago. Hopefully that is the worst that you will encounter.
Electric underwear, really?
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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