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....oh yeah. ...guess 10 daze of beautiful weather we were bound to get .....one day of Hell.....and yesterday was our day.....got caught in a hellacious rainy/windy/lighting storm.....but percivered...we were determined to make some time.....cruising along at about 75 miles an hour...went to pass a semi....just about to pull in front of him...looken in my side view mirror at his big ol shiny grille bout 30 feet behind us...hit the white stripe in the road.....wet white stripe...and a nice lil slick patch of that liquid tar they put down to seal cracks...all of a sudden bike goes into a high speed wobble....immediately direct my attention back to the handle bars which are now wobbling back and forth big time...hold em as tight and firm as I can and in the blink of an eye come right back out of the wobble.....then....bout 20 seconds later a streak of white light comes shooting down from the sky....hits the telephone pole about 25 feet away from us on the side of the road...everything goes into slow motion....one transformer at the top of it burst into flames...then the second on on it bursts into flames....and I feel this slight ..*tingle*....shoot up my right arm....thats right....I got ZAAPPPPEDDDD !!!! .......talk about ....seeing the light ! ..  ....had to pull of the interstate and collect my thoughts after that one.....but we still got in another 80 miles or so.....got stuck in Florence Kentucky for the night....(no...we didnt order pizza).....Sunday morn...blue skies....were headed out right now....headin for the Hinter Land... .....stay tuned..  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2010, 05:14:50 AM » |
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Watch yourself Timbr! Rain's bad enough, but lightning?! Time to take a break under cover!
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2010, 05:20:35 AM » |
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Is God sending you a message there brother? Glad you pulled it out!
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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2010, 05:56:06 AM » |
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It's those little things in life that keep it so interesting  ...glad to hear everything worked out in your favor....I had the same thing happen to me with lightning hitting a transformer and all....makes you wonder doesn't it.....you and Chilli have a safe and fun trip....  |
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2010, 06:10:03 AM » |
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2 things I hate on a motor.
Lightening and Tornado's.
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« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2010, 07:59:13 AM » |
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Hey Timber you might think about checking into an emergency room or your local Doctor for an EKG.
The juice that you recieved could have caused and imperceptable rythm change in the ole ticker.
Just a thought.
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2010, 08:08:09 AM » |
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Glad to hear you made it safe. Alot of storms so far today but with breaks of sun, all headed north into MI. Al, I bet the high speed wobble sent him into a irregular beat and the lightning bolt set it right. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2010, 05:22:09 PM » |
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Reset the 'Pucker' meter, and hope ya don't pin it again...  Daymn... Gettin' goofy on a bike is one thing... Gettin goofy on a Valk I/S, two up, and pullin' a trailor? Now that's what I'd expect from you  Glad ya were able to tell us about it Black Dog |
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« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2010, 07:14:00 PM » |
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That kind of chit will get your attention. Glad it turned out well |
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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2010, 05:10:14 PM » |
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......Hey Ya,ll ....just wanted to let ya,s know...Chili n I finally pulled into our driveway at 2:15 PM this afternoon....yesterday was another rain drenched day...and all I gotta say is ...Thank God for good friends...ie : Tonyz.....more about that tomorrow....its been two weeks and a helluca an adventure...The BEST time either of us have ever had in the wind...period....met so many cool people...and a made a passle of new friends.....thanks to all that kept us in their thoughst and prayers.....I promise a killer of a...Pic Report....tomorrow...after I refuel my batteries..... ....Fudgie....Im thinkn you got it right on the money bout the...Semi vs the lighting......and Steve....you of all people should know if Im checkin out in... that fashion ....its gonna be one helluva a ..Parking lot Story...for years to come.. .........now if you,ll excuse me....I need some. ....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2010, 07:09:44 PM » |
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Glad to see ya'll made it home! It was nice to meet you, and see Chili again after all those years...
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« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2010, 08:34:21 AM » |
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JEEEEZUSS! I agree with Al, go to your Doc and tell him what happened and see if he recommends anything! Probably nothing but a ounce of pervetion saves a pound of the ole cure buddy. Glad you made it home safe. See you in June or July or maybe even May if I'm headed that way.
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« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2010, 12:27:51 PM » |
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Glad you two made it home ok. No place like home.
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« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2010, 07:23:49 PM » |
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Sounds like a helluva ride, T-Wolf. Glad that you pulled it off without consequences.
Ride safe!
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« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2010, 07:27:06 PM » |
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Bad stormy weather is just Gods way to remind you to appreciate the good riding days.
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