Ride Report - Day 1 & 2 Now Up

[DarkSideR]

Something wasn't quite right. It comes on so slowly sometimes that you don't realize it. Like a frog set in cold water on a slow boil.

I left this morning, later than I wished but, nonetheless I left. 829 miles lay ahead of me, and with the unpredictability of things as of late I left not knowing if I would make it. Nonetheless I left.

Where, you ask? I wish I could say it didn't matter, but in this instance it does. I live in Colorado, but work in Texas. Working remotely isn't new to me whereas my last employer was in Oregon. God, I will miss riding in Oregon. I mostly work out of a home office which after 11+ years I have gotten use to. Except when a foreign disease plays center role in a political horror show causing the wife, and son to also be home.. 24/7. I love em but, well, you understand.

I'm supposed to work in the home office in San Antonio one week a month. February was the last time I was down there. Though the months in between have been productive a strain has been evident as of late. And so, I left.

I can already here fingers slapping keys in response to myself traveling. Just hold on.. I work for a mechanical contractor who has been deemed "essential". Lawyers drafted up an official document saying my travel was essential. Hmm, I think half of the fingers out there might have stopped.

I don't trust anything as of late so I hatched a plan. Travel between Colorado and New Mexico hasn't been an issue so with 50 degree temps and a blessed tailwind I super slab'd it down to NM. It was in Springer that I got off the slab for the rest of the day. I slithered and snaked my way southeast pushing my fuel range further and further. My bike averages 32 mpgs, and with the Belly Tank I calculated I have a range of 240 miles. The town I wanted to get gas in didn't have any. The next town was 56 miles away. A quick estimate was clunking around in my head.. tale wind.. slower back road speeds.. I could make it, and I did! I did have to switch to reserve 6 miles before I found a gas station. The first leg of the trip was 256 miles. The route was good until G-Maps popped up an alert of a road closure ahead. Highway 84 into Texas was closed! I didn't even want to know or find out why so it was very remote back roads into Texas.

It was about the Texas state line when I started the feel the weight of heat upon me. It was time to take off some of the layers, and open some vents. Awe that's better. I was feeling good having made into Texas. This had a lightening affect on the heavy brow upon my eye. They were suddenly opened to the beauty of Texas, which promoted a short video to be taken - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5ZegwdrT_g&list=UUXIgd9CUp5EvsXF1WI6WTxw

The temps climbed into the 80's and the tailwind lost it's blessed-ness when there wasn't much air moving around me to cool me off. The elevation in Texas is just a bit lower than Colorado's and the amplitude of more air pressure was having positive effects on the Valkyrie. I took advantage of this and hammered my way into Lubbock. The 2nd leg today was 185 miles.

From here you know the story of the weary two wheeled traveler. Found a bite to eat, got a 6 pack, and found a crappy motel room for the night.

The ride report however isn't over yet..

I'd like for this post to have been written when I got to my destination, but a new found energy has me up, and so I might as well write. Riding those empty back roads often gets my mind to reflecting and pondering. I was starting to feel right again. The stress of the past months was being wisped away with the breeze. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. I got to remembering how awesome my wife and son are, and how much I already missed them. This morning I left. I left a grump behind, and good riddance.

I'm already looking forward to tomorrows ride! I'm sure I'll be up early eager to get on the bike only to quickly find a cafe to stop in and get a hot cup of coffee. Eager to get to my destination, and all the good things that will come this next week.

Anyway, that's all I've got. Go away now.

[msb]

 Nice report...very well written. Love the  song in the video... what's it called, and who's the singer? It sets the tone perfectly for that video... an easy ride across that type of terrain. Living in or around the mountains all my life, I've always enjoyed rides I've done across the prairies up here or through some of the more barren expanses down South in the US. Especially when you're solo and not in any great hurry, it's such as peaceful feeling to be cruising along with just endless highway in front of you. Thanks for posting

[DarkSideR]

Mike,

Thank you.

The song is Gregory Alan Isavok - Idaho (but might as well be named "Texas").

The video catches me in my happy place, the empty and endless country road.

[hubcapsc]

I like the way you panned all around during your video. My camera is static,
mounted to my bike... helmet cam? If I held my camera in my hand I'd
drop it or run off into the ditch or something ...

-Mike

[DarkSideR]

I like the way you panned all around during your video. My camera is static,
mounted to my bike... helmet cam? If I held my camera in my hand I'd
drop it or run off into the ditch or something ...

-Mike

That was no hands on a dead flat road with the throttle lock on. My bike runs straight and true. I was videoing with my phone. Being my first video like that I see room for improvement. I liked it so I'm going to make more.

[3fan4life]

Oh, How good it would be to be on a cross country road trip right about now. 

I'm fascinated by wind farms.

Every time somebody proposes building one around here, it is met with vehement opposition.

I think that they take on a beauty of their own.

Riding past huge wind farms last summer they reminded me of synchronized swimmers.

[msb]

Mike,

Thank you.

The song is Gregory Alan Isavok - Idaho (but might as well be named "Texas").

The video catches me in my happy place, the emply and endless country road.

Ah, thought it sounded like him... he's from Idaho, I didn't know that... cool. I have a couple of his songs on my playlist...like this one called Virgina May. Gives me that same feeling when on a long ride   
https://youtu.be/3jHCje51xsc

Safe travels

[old2soon]

           I'd heard Texas wuz gittin a bit touchy bout folks comin into the big T month or so ago. Sounds like ya did okey dokey gittin there. Believe I've had a big truck over that same road. The sun has riz the sun has set and here I iz in Texas yet!  First time I took I 10 clear across Texas by myself thought I Never would git outa Texas. North South ain't much better. Distance wise. Good vid and nice music.  Out there like that no matter How yer Rollin gives a body time to reflect and figure out and Know what's important in life. I've solved a lot of the worlds problems whil ridin and guiding a big truck. Thinkin now i didn't do That good a job on world problems.  Good report.  RIDE SAFE.

[Bret SD]

Something wasn't quite right. It comes on so slowly sometimes that you don't realize it. Like a frog set in cold water on a slow boil.

I left this morning, later than I wished but, nonetheless I left. 829 miles lay ahead of me, and with the unpredictability of things as of late I left not knowing if I would make it. Nonetheless I left.

Where, you ask? I wish I could say it didn't matter, but in this instance it does. I live in Colorado, but work in Texas. Working remotely isn't new to me whereas my last employer was in Oregon. God, I will miss riding in Oregon. I mostly work out of a home office which after 11+ years I have gotten use to. Except when a foreign disease plays center role in a political horror show causing the wife, and son to also be home.. 24/7. I love em but, well, you understand.

I'm supposed to work in the home office in San Antonio one week a month. February was the last time I was down there. Though the months in between have been productive a strain has been evident as of late. And so, I left.

I can already here fingers slapping keys in response to myself traveling. Just hold on.. I work for a mechanical contractor who has been deemed "essential". Lawyers drafted up an official document saying my travel was essential. Hmm, I think half of the fingers out there might have stopped.

I don't trust anything as of late so I hatched a plan. Travel between Colorado and New Mexico hasn't been an issue so with 50 degree temps and a blessed talilwind I super slab'd it down to NM. It was in Springer that I got off the slab for the rest of the day. I slithered and snaked my way southeast pushing my fuel range further and further. My bike averages 32 mpgs, and with the Belly Tank I calculated I have a range of 240 miles. The town I wanted to get gas in didn't have any. The next town was 56 miles away. A quick estimate was clunking around in my head.. tale wind.. slower back road speeds.. I could make it! I had to switch to reserve 6 miles before I found a gas station. The first leg of the trip was 256 miles. The route was good until G-Maps popped up an alert of a road closure ahead. Highway 84 into Texas was closed! I didn't even want to know or find out why so it was very remote back roads into Texas.

It was about the Texas state line when I started the feel the weight of heat upon me. It was time to take off some of the layers, and open some vents. Awe that's better. I was feeling good having made into Texas. This had a lightening affect on the heavy brow upon my eyes. My eyes were suddenly opened to the beauty of Texas, which promoted a short video to be taken - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5ZegwdrT_g&list=UUXIgd9CUp5EvsXF1WI6WTxw

The temps climbed into the 80's and the tailwind lost it's blessed-ness when there wasn't much air moving around me to cool me off. The elevation in Texas is just a bit lower than Colorado's and the amplitude of more air pressure was having positive effects on the Valkyrie. I took advantage of this and hammered my way into Lubbock. The 2nd leg today was 185 miles.

From here you know the story of the weary two wheeled traveler. Found a bite to eat, got a 6 pack, and found a crappy motel room for the night.

The ride report however isn't over yet..

I'd like for this post to have been written when I got to my destination, but a new found energy has me up, and so I might as well write. Riding those empty back roads often gets my mind to reflecting and pondering. I was starting to feel right again. The stress of the past months was being wisped away with the breeze. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. I got to remembering how awesome my wife and son are, and how much I already missed them. This morning I left. I left a grump behind, and good riddance.

I'm already looking forward to tomorrows ride! I'm sure I'll be up early eager to get on the bike only to quickly find a cafe to stop in and get a hot cup of coffee. Eager to get to my destination, and all the good things that will come this next week.

Anyway, that's all I've got. Go away now.

Darksider, thanks for sharing the feeling.. I had a 90 miler today with my honey.. there's nothing like some wind therapy to straighten my head out. Here's a pic of Lake Henshaw near San Diego, we found a new route and vantage point for the pic.
There's a great biker bar called The Hideout near there.. had me a 1/2 lb C-burger and fries.. ahhhhhhhh

Need a long road trip, maybe Sedona to see mom soon.. she's worth it Haha
https://i.postimg.cc/6QyF1W56/IMG-0157.jpg

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Darksider, thanks for sharing the feeling.. I had a 90 miler today with my honey.. there's nothing like some wind therapy to straighten my head out. Here's a pic of Lake Henshaw near San Diego, we found a new route and vantage point for the pic.
There's a great biker bar called The Hideout near there.. had me a 1/2 lb C-burger and fries.. ahhhhhhhh

Need a long road trip, maybe Sedona to see mom soon.. she's worth it Haha
https://i.postimg.cc/6QyF1W56/IMG-0157.jpg

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[Bret SD]

Thanks Britman, was trying to figure out how to do it.. 

[DarkSideR]

Darksider, thanks for sharing the feeling.. I had a 90 miler today with my honey.. there's nothing like some wind therapy to straighten my head out. Here's a pic of Lake Henshaw near San Diego, we found a new route and vantage point for the pic.
There's a great biker bar called The Hideout near there.. had me a 1/2 lb C-burger and fries.. ahhhhhhhh

Need a long road trip, maybe Sedona to see mom soon.. she's worth it Haha

Back in the day when my Grandmother was alive I would fly into San Diego Airport, walk over to the Ducati bike shop near there, and would rent me a bike for the weekend. The benefit to all this was she lived up in Julian.

We would visit, and read books. When all that excitement would wear her out I would go tear around Julian while she napped. Good times!

I swore to myself that one day I would get the Valkyrie down there. Four years ago I had the opportunity. I took an epic 2 week trip that included the Rock Point Rally down in Puerto Penasco, MX.

Coming up from Mexico I swung around the Salton Sea to Hwy 78. I stopped at the entry to the canyon   to mentally prepare myself. I got comfortable and set off. Knowing I might not get the Valkyrie out that way again, I tore up that canyon like there was no tomorrow. I remember I caught up to two guys in power ranger suits on crotch rockets. I got annoyed at them and quickly passed them. I looked back to see their helmets turn towards each other with WTF just happened.

Sadly my Grandmother passed away shortly after that trip. How I long for a trip to visit her. Go see your Mom. Yes, she's worth it!

[The emperor has no clothes]

Darksider, thanks for sharing the feeling.. I had a 90 miler today with my honey.. there's nothing like some wind therapy to straighten my head out. Here's a pic of Lake Henshaw near San Diego, we found a new route and vantage point for the pic.
There's a great biker bar called The Hideout near there.. had me a 1/2 lb C-burger and fries.. ahhhhhhhh

Need a long road trip, maybe Sedona to see mom soon.. she's worth it Haha

Back in the day when my Grandmother was alive I would fly into San Diego Airport, walk over to the Ducati bike shop near there, and would rent me a bike for the weekend. The benefit to all this was she lived up in Julian.

We would visit, and read books. When all that excitement would wear her out I would go tear around Julian while she napped. Good times!

I swore to myself that one day I would get the Valkyrie down there. Four years ago I had the opportunity. I took an epic 2 week trip that included the Rock Point Rally down in Puerto Penasco, MX.

Coming up from Mexico I swung around the Salton Sea to Hwy 78. I stopped at the entry to the canyon   to mentally prepare myself. I got comfortable and set off. Knowing I might not get the Valkyrie out that way again, I tore up that canyon like there was no tomorrow. I remember I caught up to two guys in power ranger suits on crotch rockets. I got annoyed at them and quickly passed them. I looked back to see their helmets turn towards each other with WTF just happened.

Sadly my Grandmother passed away shortly after that trip. How I long for a trip to visit her. Go see your Mom. Yes, she's worth it!

Some good riding thru there  Spent many a day riding a 750 Yamaha around there in the late 70's.

[DarkSideR]

The morning of day two had me realize something. Man am I out of riding shape. I had a neck ache in the night that prompted some pain relief of the pill kind. I had Advil PM on me, and knowing better I only took half! I've found I'm not able to fully operate the next day after full dose of that stuff.

If Lubbock has any charm (and I'm sure it does) it was not revealed to me. I was glad to be heading out of there.

As predicted I was up early, and on the road just after sun up. I was itch'in for two things.. gas and coffee. The gas came easy, the coffee not so much. I thought things were opening back up here in Texas. However any place worth stopping had signs up stating that orders were only being fulfilled via the drive-thru. That's a shame too because I happened upon a little cafe where I had eaten before in Slaton. Anyway - Drive-thru + Hot Coffee + Motorcycle = Awe screw it.. gas station coffee it was. Something about the cool of the morning and a hot cup of that black, bitter delight.

As I rode through I made a mental note that Post, TX. would be a good place to overnight.

Texas amazes me. You can be on a tiny back two lane road and the speed limit is 75! My route turned into a divided highway and 75 mph. I didn't need that today. It was south of Sweetwater I cut off onto hwy 70 south. Speed limit was still 75, but it was empty and allowed me to mosey along at a better pace. This prompted yet another boring video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u4GhZZ3GAE I'd like to get famous, and spend the rest of my days making those.

I was trying to make my way down toward San Angelo, but another road closure there put me south on I-10. The interstate was not welcomed today. I notice on each side of the highway was a nice looking frontage road. I bailed that Interstate nonsense and took to the frontage road which turned out great. I found a nice place to pull off under a shade tree to let myself and the bike cool off.


My first stop for gas must have been very uneventful because I don't remember when, or where it was. I do remember my 2nd stop was in Ingram because 3 Harley riders I had passed some miles back had caught up and stopped there too. It was one of those Texas gas stations with four hundred pumps. I went way down towards the not busy end intending to take my time. The three bikes did the same and stopped at the pumps right next to me. Really, with three hundred and ninety-nine pumps to choose from and you bring your obnoxiously loud bikes right next to me! Sigh, the never ending conflict with the infamous harley riders continue. They of course were pissed. Not at me! Just at life in general I guess. Not a nod or a pleasant exchange was offered. Just blaring music, yammering, loud revs, and finally gone.

It seemed to take forever to get into San Antonio. The traffic and barrage of stop lights came farther outside of the city than anticipated. I have this odd misbelief that San Antonio just ins't that big of a city. Though I keep telling myself that the backed up traffic 20 miles outside of the city was telling me otherwise.

A quaint Bed & Breakfast will be my home for the week. I got the studio off the main building were I can park my bike right outside my door. My arrival routine is the same. Unload, and unpack. Get myself cleaned up, and rest. Get restless, and find a spray car wash to get the mass of bugs off the bike. Spend 3 times longer wiping it down that it took to wash it. Valkyrie's are funny that way.


Four hundred miles was covered on Sunday. I enjoyed it, as always. I will start making my way back Friday afternoon. I'm toying with heading west out of San An.. into the hills for the ride back. I post more when there is more to post about.

Anyway, that's all I've got. Go away now.

[hubcapsc]

I notice on each side of the highway was a nice looking frontage road

Sometimes when I have to travel up the truck-filled I-81, I get off onto the
two lane (Robert E.) Lee Highway, there's places from there that you
can look over at 81 while you're coasting along and go "ahhhh"...

-Mike

[The emperor has no clothes]

Are you sure your B&B room isn't the same room Lt. Col. Travis died in at the Alamo ? (Good ride report) 

[Hook#3287]

The dotted white lines around the 2:40 mark are hypnotic.  Something ya just can't watch while riding, or better not.  Same with the wind farm in the first.

Cool vids in B&W

Guess that Pirelli is doing good, you haven't mentioned it.

[DarkSideR]

The dotted white lines around the 2:40 mark are hypnotic.  Something ya just can't watch while riding, or better not.  Same with the wind farm in the first.

Cool vids in B&W

Guess that Pirelli is doing good, you haven't mentioned it.

I could watch something like those vids for hours.

Yes, I need to get back to my post on the tires to give an update.

[Farside]

  Enjoyed following you to TX. Especially when you stopped in Ingram, TX. I've never know a town with my last name. I may have to make a trip out that way to look it over.  

[Oldfishguy]

Excellent piece of work!

Writing, video, and song choice; artistry in motion, no doubt about it.

[Valkorado]

Good report Josh, have fun and enjoy the good Tex-Mex food.

[Bret SD]

Darksider, thanks for sharing the feeling.. I had a 90 miler today with my honey.. there's nothing like some wind therapy to straighten my head out. Here's a pic of Lake Henshaw near San Diego, we found a new route and vantage point for the pic.
There's a great biker bar called The Hideout near there.. had me a 1/2 lb C-burger and fries.. ahhhhhhhh

Need a long road trip, maybe Sedona to see mom soon.. she's worth it Haha

Back in the day when my Grandmother was alive I would fly into San Diego Airport, walk over to the Ducati bike shop near there, and would rent me a bike for the weekend. The benefit to all this was she lived up in Julian.

We would visit, and read books. When all that excitement would wear her out I would go tear around Julian while she napped. Good times!

I swore to myself that one day I would get the Valkyrie down there. Four years ago I had the opportunity. I took an epic 2 week trip that included the Rock Point Rally down in Puerto Penasco, MX.

Coming up from Mexico I swung around the Salton Sea to Hwy 78. I stopped at the entry to the canyon   to mentally prepare myself. I got comfortable and set off. Knowing I might not get the Valkyrie out that way again, I tore up that canyon like there was no tomorrow. I remember I caught up to two guys in power ranger suits on crotch rockets. I got annoyed at them and quickly passed them. I looked back to see their helmets turn towards each other with WTF just happened.

Sadly my Grandmother passed away shortly after that trip. How I long for a trip to visit her. Go see your Mom. Yes, she's worth it!

Oh man.. Julian is one of our go-to runs.. I went into a Harley dealership in SD, in the snack room they have at least 10 really good 1 day or 2 day runs mapped and mounted on the wall. Salton Sea is one of them..

We were going to hit Borrego Desert but the little woman wasn't feeling extra saddle time. Desert bloom is phenomenal right now.

I will be going to see mom but likely will have to drive, the kids love it there..

[Bret SD]

Darksider, thanks for sharing the feeling.. I had a 90 miler today with my honey.. there's nothing like some wind therapy to straighten my head out. Here's a pic of Lake Henshaw near San Diego, we found a new route and vantage point for the pic.
There's a great biker bar called The Hideout near there.. had me a 1/2 lb C-burger and fries.. ahhhhhhhh

Need a long road trip, maybe Sedona to see mom soon.. she's worth it Haha

Back in the day when my Grandmother was alive I would fly into San Diego Airport, walk over to the Ducati bike shop near there, and would rent me a bike for the weekend. The benefit to all this was she lived up in Julian.

We would visit, and read books. When all that excitement would wear her out I would go tear around Julian while she napped. Good times!

I swore to myself that one day I would get the Valkyrie down there. Four years ago I had the opportunity. I took an epic 2 week trip that included the Rock Point Rally down in Puerto Penasco, MX.

Coming up from Mexico I swung around the Salton Sea to Hwy 78. I stopped at the entry to the canyon   to mentally prepare myself. I got comfortable and set off. Knowing I might not get the Valkyrie out that way again, I tore up that canyon like there was no tomorrow. I remember I caught up to two guys in power ranger suits on crotch rockets. I got annoyed at them and quickly passed them. I looked back to see their helmets turn towards each other with WTF just happened.

Sadly my Grandmother passed away shortly after that trip. How I long for a trip to visit her. Go see your Mom. Yes, she's worth it!

Some good riding thru there  Spent many a day riding a 750 Yamaha around there in the late 70's.

Yes! I've been on a tear finding new (to me) roads lately.. Cali has some awesome roads going up the middle of the state.. and nobody's on them. 

[Red Diamond]

Excellent ride report, you made the trip more than real. Do me a favor, next time you are in Texas don’t go south on I-10, else you are going to wind up in hell. LOL

[henry 008]

 

[98valk]

If Lubbock has any charm (and I'm sure it does) it was not revealed to me. I was glad to be heading out of there.

Buddy Holly was born and raised in Lubbock
The Center also has Holly's 1958 Ariel Cyclone motorcycle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Holly_Center

[Willow]

Excellent ride report, you made the trip more than real. Do me a favor, next time you are in Texas don’t go south on I-10, else you are going to wind up in hell. LOL

Yes.  I was wondering who else would catch that I-10 is an east/west hiway.   

[old2soon]

Excellent ride report, you made the trip more than real. Do me a favor, next time you are in Texas don’t go south on I-10, else you are going to wind up in hell. LOL

Yes.  I was wondering who else would catch that I-10 is an east/west hiway.   

            As many holes as I've personally pounded into That highway I just let er slide.  I've also encountered ice out west Tx on I 10. RIDE SAFE.

[DarkSideR]

Are you sure your B&B room isn't the same room Lt. Col. Travis died in at the Alamo ? (Good ride report) 

It could be I guess. I did hear some eerie groaning in the night, but it turned out to be me.

[DarkSideR]

3fan4life,

Oh how good it is to be out and about. I too enjoy riding through wind farms. They do have an elegance, and beauty to them.

msb,

Great song. Thank you for sharing.

old2soon,

From Colorado I can get to Texas in just 3 hours. Only to spend days riding and not come close to any borders. Man this state is big.

hubcapsc,

Now that I know the frontage road trick I will be taking to them more, and more.

Farside,

Head west my friend. It's better out here. Well just not in August, or maybe avoid summer all together.

Oldfishguy,

Thank you much. I'm looking into buying a GoPro with a wide angle lens to make more of vids like that. I ride enough where I could create content regularly. I hear YouTube pays money for stuff like that.

Real Diamond,

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed the ride report.

98valk,

Awe there is some charm there. Noted, and will check it out next time I'm through or stop there. Thank you much.

[DarkSideR]

Excellent ride report, you made the trip more than real. Do me a favor, next time you are in Texas don’t go south on I-10, else you are going to wind up in hell. LOL

Yes.  I was wondering who else would catch that I-10 is an east/west hiway.   

How so?

[RP#62]

I've gone south on I-10 East plenty of times. Its about the only way to go from Phoenix to Tucson unless you need to pay your respects to Tom Mix.

-RP

[Willow]

Excellent ride report, you made the trip more than real. Do me a favor, next time you are in Texas don’t go south on I-10, else you are going to wind up in hell. LOL

Yes.  I was wondering who else would catch that I-10 is an east/west hiway.   

How so?

Even numbered interstate highways are east/west.  Odd numbered interstates are north/south.  I-10 runs from Florida to California.  While it is possible for a stretch to ride south on I-10 there is a distinct difference between riding south on I-10 and riding I-10 south.   

[DarkSideR]

Excellent ride report, you made the trip more than real. Do me a favor, next time you are in Texas don’t go south on I-10, else you are going to wind up in hell. LOL

Yes.  I was wondering who else would catch that I-10 is an east/west hiway.  

How so?

Even numbered interstate highways are east/west.  Odd numbered interstates are north/south.  I-10 runs from Florida to California.  While it is possible for a stretch to ride south on I-10 there is a distinct difference between riding south on I-10 and riding I-10 south.  

I correct the post to avoid further distraction from colorful ride report.

[Red Diamond]

I had no intentions of detracting from your great ride report, just a little joking dig. I just happened to live 1.8 miles west of I-10, this 15 mile section runs more south than it does west. No more jokes or comments.

[scooperhsd]

I think we all knew what you meant. As Willow explained, I-10 is an east-west Interstate, but there are stretches that go north-south.

[ridingron]

 Love the  song in the video... what's it called, and who's the singer?    

Scroll down a little and click on the "show more" phrase.

[ridingron]

  I think we all knew what you meant. As Willow explained, I-10 is an east-west Interstate, but there are stretches that go north-south.   

same with I-4 in Orlando. My sister was visiting years ago. They were headed to Daytona Beach for the day. My then wife, told them to go to I-4 and head north. As they drove away I mentioned to my son they'd be back in 10 minutes. I waited until I saw them coming and told them, I-4 East will work for you, then I-95 north for a few miles. Follow the signs. I thought to myself how could 2 college graduates not know I-4 was a E/W road and Daytona was on the east coast? This was in the before GPS days.

https://www.google.com/maps/@28.7486526,-81.3337188,10.9z