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« on: August 13, 2017, 07:45:17 AM » |
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Brenda and are riding to Durango and spending 3 nights. I had thought about checking out Mesa Verde on the way up, but by the stage of the ride we are likely to be hot and tired. For you guys that have been there, isn't it worth it checking it out another day ?
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2017, 02:19:27 PM » |
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I think it's worth it Rob. If you're staying in Durango, it's a short ride over to Mesa Verde National Park. Then you can loop around up the Deloris River, through Telluride, and Ridgeway and pick up the Million Dollar Highway down to Ouray, Silverton and back to Durango. Great one day excursion......amigo rick
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2017, 03:00:09 PM » |
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I think it's worth it Rob. If you're staying in Durango, it's a short ride over to Mesa Verde National Park. Then you can loop around up the Deloris River, through Telluride, and Ridgeway and pick up the Million Dollar Highway down to Ouray, Silverton and back to Durango. Great one day excursion......amigo rick
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2017, 05:14:43 PM » |
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If you have never been it is a must. The ride up to the top of the Mesa to get to the ruins is a great little ride.    What are the dates that you will be there. Maybe we could hook up for a dinner? |
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2017, 05:21:50 PM » |
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If you have never been it is a must. The ride up to the top of the Mesa to get to the ruins is a great little ride. What are the dates that you will be there. Maybe we could hook up for a dinner? Ron, we've got the Siesta Motel for 3 nights. Sept. 14-17. We would love to hook up. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2017, 10:14:11 PM » |
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Rob sent you and email
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2017, 05:23:12 AM » |
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If you meet up with Ron, don't try to keep up with him coming down from the top..... I found out how far I could lean a GW that day.....LOL  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2017, 05:30:20 AM » |
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If you meet up with Ron, don't try to keep up with him coming down from the top..... I found out how far I could lean a GW that day.....LOL  I never try to keep up with Ron. Well, maybe once in a whiteout over the pass. But that was only so I could see some tail lights . Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen anything. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2017, 03:58:13 PM » |
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Hey come on. I'm getting old my reaction time is not what it use to be. I find myself slowing down and smelling the flowers these days. I might start thinking about a trike again with a rocking chair seat made by Russell.(Not!! I'm having to much fun with the new bike ) |
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2017, 04:11:49 PM » |
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If you meet up with Ron, don't try to keep up with him coming down from the top..... I found out how far I could lean a GW that day.....LOL I never try to keep up with Ron. Well, maybe once in a whiteout over the pass. But that was only so I could see some tail lights . Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen anything. Ah yes Monarch Pass the visibility was somewhat limited that day. Everyone made it safe and sound, but extremely wet.  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2017, 04:44:55 PM » |
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If you meet up with Ron, don't try to keep up with him coming down from the top..... I found out how far I could lean a GW that day.....LOL I never try to keep up with Ron. Well, maybe once in a whiteout over the pass. But that was only so I could see some tail lights . Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen anything. Ah yes Monarch Pass the visibility was somewhat limited that day. Everyone made it safe and sound, but extremely wet. I still feel kind of guilty buying the last pair of waterproof gloves before Rik got them. Only needed them another 50 miles. Haven't used them since. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2017, 08:26:50 PM » |
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If you meet up with Ron, don't try to keep up with him coming down from the top..... I found out how far I could lean a GW that day.....LOL I never try to keep up with Ron. Well, maybe once in a whiteout over the pass. But that was only so I could see some tail lights . Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen anything. Ah yes Monarch Pass the visibility was somewhat limited that day. Everyone made it safe and sound, but extremely wet. I still feel kind of guilty buying the last pair of waterproof gloves before Rik got them. Only needed them another 50 miles. Haven't used them since. Well I think Rik has gotten over it. He doesn't swear anymore when your name is mentioned and I think he told me that he has removed a picture of your face from his dart board also. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2017, 08:48:16 PM » |
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If you meet up with Ron, don't try to keep up with him coming down from the top..... I found out how far I could lean a GW that day.....LOL I never try to keep up with Ron. Well, maybe once in a whiteout over the pass. But that was only so I could see some tail lights . Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen anything. Ah yes Monarch Pass the visibility was somewhat limited that day. Everyone made it safe and sound, but extremely wet. I still feel kind of guilty buying the last pair of waterproof gloves before Rik got them. Only needed them another 50 miles. Haven't used them since. Well I think Rik has gotten over it. He doesn't swear anymore when your name is mentioned and I think he told me that he has removed a picture of your face from his dart board also. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2017, 02:19:57 PM » |
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"Ron, we've got the Siesta Motel for 3 nights. Sept. 14-17. We would love to hook up. " Rob Got my room reserved at the Siesta Motel for the night of the 14th. See you than. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2017, 02:59:27 PM » |
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"Ron, we've got the Siesta Motel for 3 nights. Sept. 14-17. We would love to hook up. " Rob Got my room reserved at the Siesta Motel for the night of the 14th. See you than. looking forward to it |
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« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2017, 08:29:50 PM » |
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OK I will try to be there by than.
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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2017, 09:06:28 PM » |
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OK I will try to be there by than.
take your time. We are on holiday. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2017, 09:13:20 AM » |
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Hey, Ron. Any favorite eating establishments in Durango ? The Thai place Brenda and I went to was good, but they had like 4 chairs.
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« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2017, 12:03:41 PM » |
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Hey, Ron. Any favorite eating establishments in Durango ? The Thai place Brenda and I went to was good, but they had like 4 chairs.
Hit the Diamond Belle Saloon. Good food, good entertainment, good atmosphere. |
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« Reply #22 on: August 24, 2017, 01:58:54 PM » |
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Thought I'd contribute as well.  Definitely a neat place to visit but much of it requires pulling over and going to see. My son and I cruised through there back in 2013 and glad we did. We then hit Zion, after and overnighter in Kanab. If you're wanting to make time though, MV may not be the best plan as you'd be hurrying through it. They also have camping there. Sounds like an overall fun run either way. |
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« Reply #23 on: August 24, 2017, 03:59:25 PM » |
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If I'm not mistaken Mesa Verde is where Big Dave made a speeding donation......  |
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« Reply #24 on: August 24, 2017, 04:23:00 PM » |
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Thought I'd contribute as well. Definitely a neat place to visit but much of it requires pulling over and going to see. My son and I cruised through there back in 2013 and glad we did. We then hit Zion, after and overnighter in Kanab. If you're wanting to make time though, MV may not be the best plan as you'd be hurrying through it. They also have camping there. Sounds like an overall fun run either way. Yeah, I think if we do it we will make a full day of it. ( I always welcome your input Gary) If I'm not mistaken Mesa Verde is where Big Dave made a speeding donation...... Oh come on ! Dave never goes over the limit.  |
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« Reply #25 on: August 24, 2017, 07:59:09 PM » |
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Thought I'd contribute as well. Definitely a neat place to visit but much of it requires pulling over and going to see. My son and I cruised through there back in 2013 and glad we did. We then hit Zion, after and overnighter in Kanab. If you're wanting to make time though, MV may not be the best plan as you'd be hurrying through it. They also have camping there. Sounds like an overall fun run either way. If I had to chose between a visit just to Durango or just to Mesa Verde, I'd chose MV in a heartbeat. |
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