Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: September 24, 2009, 05:48:37 PM » |
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Colorado and Wyoming are beautiful saw very little snow on the mountain tops in the Rocky Mountains. I'm in Evanston , Wyoming ( 3 ) miles from the Utah state line.Temps are in the high 70's low 80's right now. I came through this area when I was in my early 20's many things come with age and one of them is how you appreciate the beauty God gave America.Photo below Evanston, Wyoming.  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 05:57:33 PM » |
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You have no idea, there is so much just miles off the interstate in Wyoming.
It sounds like a tough week for you Joe.
Raymond
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 05:59:30 PM » |
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Just curious, buddy. How are you having to handle the weekend? I know you are usually off every Fri.-Sun. Are you getting overime to keep rolling, taking the 3 days off, getting extra time off later? Enjoy the scenery, I love it out west.
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 06:07:51 PM » |
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Oh yes I remember the area very well...my Valkyrie went down just east of there in Rock Springs when I ran into some snow in early March a couple years ago.
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 06:31:25 PM » |
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"Oh yes I remember the area very well...my Valkyrie went down just east...." Dont forget that your Valk is a LADY! She will always take yer ass down with her! Just like a woman!   |
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 06:39:59 PM » |
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"Oh yes I remember the area very well...my Valkyrie went down just east...." Dont forget that your Valk is a LADY! She will always take yer ass down with her! Just like a woman! I stand corrected! She did indeed take me down with her!! |
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« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2009, 06:54:33 PM » |
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WATCH OUT FOR ALL THOSE PEOPLE IN WY. THEY WILL BE EVERYWHERE, BOTH OF THEM!!  |
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 07:13:26 PM » |
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If you are taking I-80 you are going to love the salt flats. very cool about 50 miles of flat  It's cool to see. Just before Wendover is the turn off for the flats It's just about 5 miles off the interstate. Nevada on 80 is kind of boring but once you get to Reno you are going to wish you had your bike.  |
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« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 07:19:29 PM » |
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Beautiful area,I bought my second I/S in Denver,flew up and road her home I-80, don't get much prettier. Stay cool out there man.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 07:20:10 PM » |
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Just curious, buddy. How are you having to handle the weekend? I know you are usually off every Fri.-Sun. Are you getting overime to keep rolling, taking the 3 days off, getting extra time off later? Enjoy the scenery, I love it out west.
I'm on the clock 12 hours a day till I get back home.Everything over 40 hrs. is time and a half and Saturday is double time .When I get the piece of equipment back to Nashville ,Tennessee I'll then have to take it to a equipment show in Louisville,Kentucky it's got to be there on the 5th. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 07:23:04 PM » |
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[quote =Mongo link=topic=8801.msg68592#msg68592 date=1253844806] If you are taking I-80 you are going to love the salt flats. very cool about 50 miles of flat It's cool to see. Just before Wendover is the turn off for the flats It's just about 5 miles off the interstate. Nevada on 80 is kind of boring but once you get to Reno you are going to wish you had your bike. [/quote] Thats all I've done is wish I was on my bike. And yes I'm runnin' I-80 almost all the way. Thanks for the advice |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2009, 07:25:58 PM » |
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You have no idea, there is so much just miles off the interstate in Wyoming.
It sounds like a tough week for you Joe.
Raymond
I have no doubt Raymond its beautiful country and I hope the good Lord allows me to return someday on the saddle of a motorcycle. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2009, 07:28:39 PM » |
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Beautiful area,I bought my second I/S in Denver,flew up and road her home I-80, don't get much prettier. Stay cool out there man.
Agree ...Other than " The Gorge " on the Tennessee / North Carolina line that may just be the only other super-slab I'd love to ride. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2009, 07:30:19 PM » |
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WATCH OUT FOR ALL THOSE PEOPLE IN WY. THEY WILL BE EVERYWHERE, BOTH OF THEM!! I've saw about 10 it's been awhile since you was here Jesse  |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2009, 07:34:04 PM » |
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Oh yes I remember the area very well...my Valkyrie went down just east of there in Rock Springs when I ran into some snow in early March a couple years ago.
Came right through Rock Springs today Jim.....Never knew you crashed  Hope you plan on makin' " The Shiloh National Military Park Ride-In " in Nov. http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MDhmamtlOTNkdmQ3ZXZpOTIyNHRsazl0NmcgMjQzZ3N1dHNubnZyMmxqb2hsdm1sZDlhYmdAZw |
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« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2009, 06:20:20 AM » |
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Beautiful area,I bought my second I/S in Denver,flew up and road her home I-80, don't get much prettier. Stay cool out there man.
Agree ...Other than " The Gorge " on the Tennessee / North Carolina line that may just be the only other super-slab I'd love to ride. Are you referring to I-26....between Ashville and Erwin? I know that stretch of Interstate is gorgeous...and curvy for interstate! Every year, when we go to the Rune rally in Erwin...we make sure we make the ride down to Ashville on I-26...then return via back roads..... |
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« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2009, 07:06:29 AM » |
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Spent the night in Rock Springs riding home from Seatle / Inzane in '06. Lady at the junky little motel said I got the last room in town. Was kinda racing another rider and his pass. from motel to motel, we were both looking or a room. I got to the last room in town first and got it. Don't know where they went. Between highway const. workers, miners from out of town and various other workers, Rock Springs was booming! I wonder if it is still as busy as it was then, what with the " downturn " as of late?? Beautiful country. The crosswinds on the I/S were horrible as you get closer to Cheyene, that was where the windmills were stretched out of sight!! Be careful Joe.............
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« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2009, 02:42:56 PM » |
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Let me know when you're going to be in Louisville, we can maybe come down and meet you for a meal. It is only 45 miles from the house.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2009, 04:38:11 PM » |
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Beautiful area,I bought my second I/S in Denver,flew up and road her home I-80, don't get much prettier. Stay cool out there man.
Agree ...Other than " The Gorge " on the Tennessee / North Carolina line that may just be the only other super-slab I'd love to ride. Are you referring to I-26....between Ashville and Erwin? I know that stretch of Interstate is gorgeous...and curvy for interstate! Every year, when we go to the Rune rally in Erwin...we make sure we make the ride down to Ashville on I-26...then return via back roads..... The Gorge is on I-40 and starts at the Tennessee line into North Carolina about 35 miles of beautiful kick the wick up sweepers. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2009, 05:54:39 AM » |
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I 26 from Johnson City Tennessee down until you get to around Asheville NC is pretty tolerable...
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JimL
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« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2009, 06:15:34 AM » |
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Thanks Joe...that will be a good ride. I will definitely be there (although I may drive in the morning of the ride since it is in my backyard). |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2009, 01:23:52 PM » |
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Thanks Joe...that will be a good ride. I will definitely be there (although I may drive in the morning of the ride since it is in my backyard). Hope you change your mind on that . The night tire kickin' is where you get to know folks. |
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« Reply #22 on: September 28, 2009, 07:12:49 AM » |
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Beautiful area,I bought my second I/S in Denver,flew up and road her home I-80, don't get much prettier. Stay cool out there man.
Agree ...Other than " The Gorge " on the Tennessee / North Carolina line that may just be the only other super-slab I'd love to ride. Are you referring to I-26....between Ashville and Erwin? I know that stretch of Interstate is gorgeous...and curvy for interstate! Every year, when we go to the Rune rally in Erwin...we make sure we make the ride down to Ashville on I-26...then return via back roads..... The Gorge is on I-40 and starts at the Tennessee line into North Carolina about 35 miles of beautiful kick the wick up sweepers. roger....i like that stretch too....just haven't done it as much as the I-26 stretch between Ashville and Erwin... |
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