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06-19-2011, 07:37 PM
#351
MOgang Member
Last edited by Yazz; 06-19-2011 at 07:45 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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06-19-2011, 09:53 PM
#352
MOgang Member
Durango, Colorado to Santa Rosa, New Mexico
This was a day that was all about the ride.
Coming out of Durango, the stop lights set up a group of riders heading out into the mountains and beyond. Ape Hangers in the lead, second was Sports Bike, then Hubby and me riding Tailgunner. We were a pack. It was a great time, the four of us slicing through fifty miles and twisties. As each pealed off to their own destination, there were big smiles and waves. Brotherhood.
Coming into Northern New Mexico.
We started dropping into red canyons.
Echo Amphitheater.
Below Santa Fe, there was a lusty cross wind. Never saw Hubbies bike lean that much!
In this picture, the wind was hard enough that it was rocking Spydee.
The good news is, we finally turned east and had an awesome tailwind to Santa Rosa!
Santa Rosa, looking out my back door. (Its getting dark earlier now...)
Hope to have gentle winds on our homeward journey...
Trip B - 10,194.9
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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06-19-2011, 11:51 PM
#353
Very Active Member
Great Pictures: I do love those red rock canyons.
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06-20-2011, 07:46 PM
#354
MOgang Member
Originally Posted by akspyderman
Great Pictures: I do love those red rock canyons.
So do I! The most beautiful things pop up in the most unusual places.
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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06-20-2011, 08:18 PM
#355
Registered Users
The best evar travel blog!!! Love that narrow gauge rail!!!!!
Hope you have a safe last leg to home!!
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06-20-2011, 08:22 PM
#356
You rock!
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06-20-2011, 08:35 PM
#357
MOgang Member
Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Abilene, Texas
Made it into Texas today.
The bad news was the winds were still strong.
The good news was we had a tail wind sixty percent of the time.
The bad news was we were getting into the agricultural area around Lubbock, and the unplanted fields caused dust storms.
The good news is after getting out of the farming area, the air was clear again.
The temps got up to 105 by Spydee's gauge, 110 by BMW's gauge at 2:00. Doesn't matter who was right. It was hot! We stopped every 50 miles and drank at least one bottle of water. We were dirty (from the dust storms), stinking (from the heat), bikers.
Came into Abilene, and it was hazy like a dust storm but smelling of smoke.
http://trueoldiesabilene.com/abilene...aking-history/
There were forest fire fighters staying at the hotel. They were very haggard.
Abilene, Texas. Looking out my back door.
We should be home tomorrow...
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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06-20-2011, 08:50 PM
#358
Registered Users
Thanks for the great updates. I too wish you could have made it to Maggie Valley, but your trip of a lifetime has been an amazing journey and I would not want to deprive you of one minute of that. Ryde safe rest of the way home, and we will be looking forward to the final Trip B mileage reading.
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06-20-2011, 09:01 PM
#359
MOgang Member
Originally Posted by DynamoBT
The best evar travel blog!!! Love that narrow gauge rail!!!!!
Hope you have a safe last leg to home!!
Riding the Choo Choo train was a hoot!
Think we will have a good last leg home. No rain and the winds should die down a bit.
Originally Posted by Spyder Cat
Tonight, Trip B is 10, 581.6 and Spydee has held up well!
Going to put a few more miles on before we get home.
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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06-21-2011, 12:58 AM
#360
Very Active Member
Way to go--keep driving safe.
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06-21-2011, 05:44 AM
#361
SpyderLovers Founder
Great report
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06-21-2011, 10:26 AM
#362
Home? No, please just keep on going. Sure enjoyed the pictures and tales.
Happy Owner * 2013 RT Limited, 2009 RS SE-5
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06-21-2011, 05:26 PM
#363
MOgang Member
Originally Posted by SpyderWolf
Thanks for the great updates. I too wish you could have made it to Maggie Valley, but your trip of a lifetime has been an amazing journey and I would not want to deprive you of one minute of that. Ryde safe rest of the way home, and we will be looking forward to the final Trip B mileage reading.
I wish we could have made it to Maggie Valley too! Next year is all about Spyder events.
Trip B mileage coming up!
Originally Posted by akspyderman
Way to go--keep driving safe.
We're home now and done riding for at least a week. Spydee needs a thorough wash and detail job. Then she goes in for her 12 K annual. She deserves a little pampering...
Originally Posted by Lamonster
Great report
Glad to have so many people on the road with us!
Originally Posted by JimAlpha
Home? No, please just keep on going. Sure enjoyed the pictures and tales.
Robert Earl Keaton sings 'The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends.' We loved living that life but the truth is... Hubby needs to get back to work to pay for all the fun.
Happy you're on the trip with us!
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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06-21-2011, 05:41 PM
#364
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
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06-21-2011, 05:58 PM
#365
MOgang Member
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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06-21-2011, 06:04 PM
#366
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06-21-2011, 06:22 PM
#367
MOgang Member
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06-21-2011, 06:42 PM
#368
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
2013 "Silver Dream" GG Taurus
2008 "Silver Dream" Spyder RS
Einstein's theory of drag racing: Time and Speed are Relative.
Shut up and Race!
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06-21-2011, 06:47 PM
#369
I bet you are glad to be home. I like the raccoon look you wear it well! We have thoroughly enjoyed riding along with you both on this trip your pictures and stories were amazing. I'm exhausted from a week on the road so I'm sure you must be dead tired and ready to stay put for a few days rest.
We met two couples from West Virginia yesterday at our hotel in Indianapolis they were on the 2nd day of their 5 1/2 week trip to Alaska. They were on Gold Wings and they had really big tent camper type trailers.
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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06-21-2011, 06:48 PM
#370
Active Member
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06-21-2011, 06:55 PM
#371
Very Handy Member
Joy,
So glad you are home safe and sound. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us, it has been a pleasure to read it and what wonderful photos. That is a trip of a lifetime not only for you but for us as fellow SpyderLovers who shared with you in spirit. Can't wait to meet you again one day.
With Christ all things are possible, so live life with no fears and no worries.
Happy Ex Owner, Hopefully future Spyder owner again.
Pastor Deb Tangen, Missions Director and short term missionary.
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06-21-2011, 06:59 PM
#372
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06-21-2011, 08:00 PM
#373
Very Active Member
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06-21-2011, 08:32 PM
#374
RT-S PE#0134
Joy/Jeff---Glad you guys made it back home safe and sound. Enjoyed checking your posts almost daily. Report and pics were just super. You guys made all the rest of us terribly jealous!
Glynnk
Happy 10 RT-SPE owner!!
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06-21-2011, 08:54 PM
#375
Motorbike Professor
Joy/Jeff, what an amazing adventure! Thanks for taking us all along, via your excellent photos and narrative. We did miss you at the BBQ and Maggie Valley, but we all understood and applauded your choice of trips. Glad you made it home safe and sound.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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