Oss
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« on: June 10, 2022, 07:16:57 PM » |
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made it to elkhart indiana 715 miles dog tired now 13 hrs lots of road construction heading out to sioux city in the morning taking 20 across Iowa Unfortunately my sena helmet is no longer recognized by my phone. It is not in the list of devices ! so cant get phone calls  oh well no music no phone cals but as a purist I like the sound of the Valkyrie better than most music anyway |
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2022, 07:50:54 PM » |
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made it to elkhart indiana 715 miles dog tired now 13 hrs lots of road construction heading out to sioux city in the morning taking 20 across Iowa Unfortunately my sena helmet is no longer recognized by my phone. It is not in the list of devices ! so cant get phone calls oh well no music no phone cals but as a purist I like the sound of the Valkyrie better than most music anyway  The road ahead......... |
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2022, 07:52:09 PM » |
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Evan,
Safe travels and enjoy the ride!
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2022, 09:13:39 PM » |
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715 miles is a loooong days ride. Its great you can hold up to that distance in a day
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2022, 05:04:51 AM » |
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made it to elkhart indiana 715 miles dog tired now 13 hrs lots of road construction heading out to sioux city in the morning taking 20 across Iowa Unfortunately my sena helmet is no longer recognized by my phone. It is not in the list of devices ! so cant get phone calls oh well no music no phone cals but as a purist I like the sound of the Valkyrie better than most music anyway Evan, The enviable exploits and monumental deeds of you and the other youngsters on here sure do remind me of me... way back when! I haven't done anything like the grueling ride you're on now since Clinton was president! I'm happy for you that you can still undertake such!!! I won't be there to greet you this time, I'm afraid. I have an important appointment with my urologist next Tuesday, so... I'll be stuck in the humid south for a while longer. I know you're enjoying yourself in spite of the toll it is taking, so just keep on keeping on! Watch out for those crazies sharing the road with you, my friend, and the rest of us will look forward to more updates! DDT |
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2022, 11:14:33 AM » |
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Change of plan
By the time I got to the Mississippi across 30 it was noon and no way I would reach my destination of Sioux city. To miss 3 days of inzane...no go
So plan b to save my throttle hand and sanity
What would Tom sawyer do
Yep take a riverboat on the river and ride south and i am floating around davenport iowa
So my friends iz will wait a year
Maybe I will go all the way south
Or maybe ride east as wife will be in Hendersonville NC for10 days starting tomorrow
Stay safe and listen to that Jimny cricket when he warns you
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« Last Edit: June 11, 2022, 11:18:28 AM by Oss »
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2022, 05:39:23 PM » |
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Well Crap, was within 10 miles ofDavenport today. Only live 55 miles from there. Safe travels my friend on your new route.
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2022, 06:12:06 PM » |
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Evan,
Tough break, my friend! That's all part of it, too, I'm afraid. It is wise to alter and/or abort plans when things aren't working out or if the 'cost' becomes too high. There are many things I look for when sizing-up another rider, but the one item I value most is: 'Does he/she make good decisions?' Not emotional or high-risk choices, but sensible, logical, level-headed choices... just like you do!!!
Be on the lookout for serious adventure... I've found that amazing things can come from seeming big letdowns... You won't find it; heck, you won't even see it coming. If it is to be, however, it will find you. In that case, naturally, a detailed story for the rest of us to enjoy would be appreciated! Good luck!!!
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« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2022, 06:16:47 PM » |
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Riding down the Iowa side of the Mississippi today I caught up to a gaggle of harley riders I noticed as I passed them that all were women At a light I struck up conversation with the leader, once she lowered the sound on her tunes I suppose one good decision is that I did not ask for secretary audition pics this day  Another good one was the jumbo margarita at the mexican restaurant There is always an adventure to be had, sometimes it finds us when we least expect it Best of luck at the dr Bruce |
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« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2022, 06:25:25 PM » |
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[quote auth :cooldude:or=Oss link=topic=122035.msg1244349#msg1244349 date=1654971273] Change of plan By the time I got to the Mississippi across 30 it was noon and no way I would reach my destination of Sioux city. To miss 3 days of inzane...no go So plan b to save my throttle hand and sanity What would Tom sawyer do Yep take a riverboat on the river and ride south and i am floating around davenport iowa So my friends iz will wait a year Maybe I will go all the way south Or maybe ride east as wife will be in Hendersonville NC for10 days starting tomorrow Stay safe and listen to that Jimny cricket when he warns you [/quote] |
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2022, 06:59:07 PM » |
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having a great time in Indiapolis now, visiting friend from college and his family
Glad you got the u joint Mike
Valker sorry another year goes by and we dont ride again maybe this fall?
Paul and Bruce thanks for the kind words. It stings not going out all the way but I know it was the right choice for me.
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