We are in Niagara Falls!!

[dltang]

We got here safe and sound after a very enjoyable afternoon ride. We picked up our newest SpyderLover, Plumbmaster in Port Huron.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/BrianLowell.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/3spyders.jpg
From there we headed to London Ontario and met with Director (Bruce) and his wife Gail and our friend Nukone and had a wonderful lunch. We then were "directed" by Bruce for a nice back roads ride to the Falls. Three hours later we were here. But first you have to see Bruce's driveway, he was prepared for us.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/parking.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/bjt.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/dltang.jpg
Don't ya just love sidewalk art. Look for more photos and videos tomorrow.
Deb

[jeuchler]

We got here safe and sound after a very enjoyable afternoon ride. We picked up our newest SpyderLover, Plumbmaster in Port Huron.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/BrianLowell.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/3spyders.jpg
From there we headed to London Ontario and met with Director (Bruce) and his wife Gail and our friend Nukone and had a wonderful lunch. We then were "directed" by Bruce for a nice back roads ride to the Falls. Three hours later we were here. But first you have to see Bruce's driveway, he was prepared for us.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/parking.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/bjt.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/dltang.jpg
Don't ya just love sidewalk art. Look for more photos and videos tomorrow.
Deb

Ha!

Awesome!

Glad you made it OK. And I knew you'd post pics as soon as you all arrived. See you for supper...I'm just cutting down my windshield some more before we leave.

[tatt2r]

Don't forget sharpy

[aka1004]

i am green with envy:D

[dltang]

Here is Youtube video of part one of the trip, this isn't the best video, for the banner signing I will use the high quality. And I hate the sound of my own voice but I left my commentary in so that you would know who is who.
YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[SpyderRider2492]

Great Video, can't wait to see more, weather looks good too, the last time I visited the Falls was in 78 and I am sure its changed a bit...

[draboo]

nice pics and video, deb, but nobody got to see YOU!!

[dltang]

nice pics and video, deb, but nobody got to see YOU!!
Ahm a method to my madness!!!

[Roaddog2]

Nice job:clap::agree::agree::2thumbs:Please don't float the Sharpie over the Falls.

[jeuchler]

:agree::agree::2thumbs:Please don't float the Sharpie over the Falls.

Man, HDX, you and RoadDog and tatt2r are all quite attached to that Sharpie.

There's no room for The Banner in the trunk anyhow, so we'll just pass that permanent marker around...

[Roaddog2]

Man, HDX, you and RoadDog and tatt2r are all quite attached to that Sharpie.

There's no room for The Banner in the trunk anyhow, so we'll just pass that permanent marker around...Last Sharpie that went over the falls was never recovered :pray:

[SpyderCrazy]

Hi Deb!
We met Nukone, Bruce & Gail in Gatlinburg. It was good to see them all on your video. Will Nukone be coming to Gatlinburg this year? Ya'll have fun and be safe. Hope to see more video of your trip.

Jay-demopkg & Cindy-SpyderCrazy
SpyderCrazy's old username:cttcrazy

[frleo]

We will leave for Pioneer Motorsport at 1230. After a short visit there, will continue to NF, Ont and plan to arrive before 5PM. If possible, plan to stay for dinner, but need to get home not too late. I have a mass at 9am 40 miles from home. See y'all soon.

---leo---

[tatt2r]

enjoy everyone...:ohyea::ohyea::ohyea:

[babyanlee]

Great pic and video - wish we were there - BUT am glad I'm in FL:thumbup:

[FANG]

Great pics and video Man it would be great to be there with everyone. Enjoy:2thumbs:

[Roaddog2]

WERE THAT SHARPIE BE AT :gaah:nojoke

[Lamonster]

Great Video, can't wait to see more, .
:agree::2thumbs::spyder2::clap:

[Director]

Hi Deb!
We met Nukone, Bruce & Gail in Gatlinburg. It was good to see them all on your video. Will Nukone be coming to Gatlinburg this year? Ya'll have fun and be safe. Hope to see more video of your trip.

Jay-demopkg & Cindy-SpyderCrazy
SpyderCrazy's old username:cttcrazy

Hi Jay & Cindy. Noukone is planning to come back to Gatlinburg this year. We will see you there!
The Niagara Falls trip was great. It was great to see Brian (bjt) and Deb (dltang) again, as well as Greg, who we met last year on a Spyder ride to Letchworth State Park in New York, and to meet a bunch of very nice folks for the first time, some of whom I have corresponded with by email.
We made it home last night in just a shade over two hours - slabbed it all the way, since it was dark anyway, so no point in taking the scenic route. The Spyder ran like a champ. The more I ride Red October, the more I like this machine!
The banner cleared customs successfully, although it sounded like it was touch and go for a little while there. Maybe jeuchler will post about the adventures he and Barb had getting across the border.:D Welcome to Canada, eh?
All in all, a wonderful couple of days ryding!

Bruce

[SpyderByter]

Welcome home, thanks for the updates.

[frleo]

I've just returned from mass. The people enjoyed the Niagara Falls illustration. Ade and I arrived home at 1055pm. 5:30 sure came quickly. Still, we wouldn't have wanted to miss the opportunity to meet so many spYder enthusiasts. We enjoyed meeting the group AND inspect the spYders and many accessories and mods.
Safe travels to all returning home.

---leo---

[ptoemmes]

I know I am old, but every time I hear Niagra Falls: http://www.vaiden.net/three_stooges.html#Slowly





Slowly I Turned . . . Step By Step . . . Inch By Inch . . .


(“Niagara Falls”)

ED. NOTE: This famous skit was but one of several renditions of the famous “Slowly I Turned . . . Inch by Inch . . . Step by Step” Vaudeville skit. The “trigger” in Abbott and Costello’s Lost in a Harem was the word “Pokomoko.” The Three Stooges did their version in Gents Without Cents in 1944 – the same year as Lost in a Harem, using the word “Niagara Falls” as the “trigger.” Lucille Ball did a rendition as well, in I Love Lucy Episode 19 entitled “The Ballet,” which aired on 02/18/1952, using the word “Martha” as the trigger. Here’s the Stooges’ version: http://www.vaiden.net/niagara_falls.wav :clap:

[ataDude]

Dang, Pete. Who are all of those folks? Never heard of them. :roflblack:
.


I know I am old, but every time I hear Niagra Falls: http://www.vaiden.net/three_stooges.html#Slowly





Slowly I Turned . . . Step By Step . . . Inch By Inch . . .


(“Niagara Falls”)

ED. NOTE: This famous skit was but one of several renditions of the famous “Slowly I Turned . . . Inch by Inch . . . Step by Step” Vaudeville skit. The “trigger” in Abbott and Costello’s Lost in a Harem was the word “Pokomoko.” The Three Stooges did their version in Gents Without Cents in 1944 – the same year as Lost in a Harem, using the word “Niagara Falls” as the “trigger.” Lucille Ball did a rendition as well, in I Love Lucy Episode 19 entitled “The Ballet,” which aired on 02/18/1952, using the word “Martha” as the trigger. Here’s the Stooges’ version: http://www.vaiden.net/niagara_falls.wav :clap:

[Roger]

great video your voice is fine it was created in gods image. tell plumbmaster and nukone don't be shy we are all friends on here. :ohyea::ohyea:

[dltang]

Brian and me during the treacherous walk down to the river, story to follow later
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/Zi6_0081.jpg
Brian and me again at the hydroplant. I had to put these two photo in first because it is proof we actually both went on vacation together. Usually, I am not in any of the photos.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/Zi6_0080.jpg

Spyders at Niagara on the Lake from our morning ride and also a group shot of us with our spyders
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In front of the Floral Clock at the Botanical Gardens
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Lowell, Bruce & Gail waiting to go on the tour of the hydroplant
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The American Side of the falls at night
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/Zi6_0111.jpg
The Canadian Fall (Horseshoe Falls) at night
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k319/dltang/Zi6_0112.jpg

Breakfast with John & Barb
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[Donzo]

Looks like a great trip! I love the falls - it has been over 20 years since my last visit.....we went out on the boats that get near the falls - the roar of the water and all the mist make this a must do....if it is warm.

Enjoy your trip - getting away like this is priceless!\

Don

[frleo]

Brian and Deb,

What time did you get home and how was the trip? Did you get into the rain?

---leo---

[dltang]

It turns out it is a 4 1/2 hour ride home. That time can take longer depending on how long customs holds you. Luckily for us, we got through pretty quickly. We stopped at grocery store on the way home as well, I knew I wouldn't feel like going back out. So we got home a little after 5:00pm. Not too bad. Hey Father, I would love a copy of your sermon if you have one. Faith is always a good sermon and if you used this trip as an illustration, I would love to see it. Glad you got home safe and sound and sorry it was so late.
Deb

[dltang]

Random video from Niagara Falls trip
YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

[Star Cruiser]

So sad that I was unable to meet up with you. It was a FANTASTIC day. Collingwood was great, but it would have been even MORE awesome to have met up with you guys in the Falls. I guess we'll have to wait until Gatlinburg

[Director]

I finally got around to downloading the photos I took on our trip to Niagara Falls. The first one is a shot of my driveway before bjt and dltang arrived. The second is Spyder owner Noukone Thammavongsa, who came to lunch but was unable to go on the trip. Third, we have Brian (bjt), and the last two were taken during our day trip around the Niagara Falls area.

Cheers,

Bruce

[Director]

Here are some more of the pics I took on the Niagara Falls trip. First is the walk we took down inot the gorge (bjt went right to the water's edge, but some of us were not comfortable hiking in our motorcycle boots and carrying our helmets, so we went about halfway down and then returned to the top.) Second is a shot taken in the Travelodge parking lot of my wife Gail (centre) talking to Addie (did I spell that right?), Father Leo's wife, with Father Leo to the right. Third is a pic of our crew gathering around one of the machines, checking out mods. Third is John (jeuchler) and Deb (dltang) and finally Father Leo signing the SpyderLovers banner.

This was the first out-of-town ride we did this year, and it was great! Thanks again to Deb and Brian for wrangling this one.:thumbup:

Bruce

[srubida]

going to the falls in June how was the border to get across. Going with a friend that has a DUI on her record. Just wondering what our chances of getting across is .

[dltang]

going to the falls in June how was the border to get across. Going with a friend that has a DUI on her record. Just wondering what our chances of getting across is .

welcome first of all. We didn't have any issues either direction, Jeuchler of course has a far different story. It is pretty random. I would say if you have a passport use that over your drivers license. Know where you are going and your purpose and where you are staying. Other than that be polite and willing to talk about your spyder.:2thumbs:

Nice photos Bruce. I love even recent memories of good trips.

[Director]

welcome first of all. We didn't have any issues either direction, Jeuchler of course has a far different story. It is pretty random. I would say if you have a passport use that over your drivers license. Know where you are going and your purpose and where you are staying. Other than that be polite and willing to talk about your spyder.:2thumbs:

Nice photos Bruce. I love even recent memories of good trips.

Thanks Deb! Also, I agree with your advice to srubida to bring a passport. A driver's licence is not proof of citizenship. Technically, even a conviction for DUI makes a person inadmissible for entry into Canada from the U.S., and the same goes for Canada into the States, but in reality a lot of people with convictions for these types of offences do go back and forth across the border.
On a motorcycle, or on a Spyder, I always turn my engine off at the Customs booth so I can hear what the Customs Officer is asking. I also remove my sunglasses. These are small things, but I believe they help smooth the way.
Cheers,
Bruce

[Roger]

Deb and Bruce thanks for the pictures what fantastic memories you will have to cherish. it's moments like those that make me wish i could get my spyder now. If patience is a vertue boy am i being tested. :pray:

[Director]

Deb and Bruce thanks for the pictures what fantastic memories you will have to cherish. it's moments like those that make me wish i could get my spyder now. If patience is a vertue boy am i being tested. :pray:

Hang in there Roger! It was a little over a year after my first test ride when I bought my Spyder, and I can tell you the wait was worthwhile. You are right - the Spyder is more than just a road machine; it is a memory maker. :thumbup:

Best regards,

Bruce

[mike3069]

On a motorcycle, or on a Spyder, I always turn my engine off at the Customs booth so I can hear what the Customs Officer is asking. I also remove my sunglasses. These are small things, but I believe they help smooth the way.
Cheers,
Bruce
:agree:They DON'T like it when they can't see your eyes!

[srubida]

Thanks who gave advice about crossing the boarder. It will come in handy. I will let you know how we turn out in a few weeks.

Thanks again

Seth