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« Reply #521 on: October 02, 2009, 01:28:28 PM » |
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I haven't ridden in two weeks, but my shocks are on the way back from Progressive and my starter in transit from Pinwall...
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« Reply #522 on: October 02, 2009, 03:36:48 PM » |
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I haven't ridden in two weeks, but my shocks are on the way back from Progressive and my starter in transit from Pinwall...
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« Reply #523 on: October 03, 2009, 04:43:43 AM » |
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Made 5 for 5, but today will be using 4 wheels, Lots of red & yellow on the radar, was really looking forward to the ride out to Springfield, but soggy saxes sound sad, if they sound at all. Glad we're all getting back & forth safely!
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« Reply #524 on: October 03, 2009, 10:50:38 PM » |
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« Reply #525 on: October 04, 2009, 07:36:15 AM » |
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OK, I lied, & rode anyway with the sax in a trash bag. Poured out to Worcester (Wistah), then dry until I arrived at the Big E fairgrounds, where it proceeded to downpour. Removing the leathers while still keeping the Frogg Toggs jacket on was tricky, but I manged. Unpacking the sax inside the bag wasn't half as bad, and then the rain let up. I had time for a lobster roll & piece of blueberry pie before the rest of the band (& the rain ponchos) arrived. There were two bands, we marched/walked/sauntered through the fairgrounds for 30 - 40 minutes, just occasional drizzle. It was getting dark and the rain started up again when I was leaving and lasted about halfway home. Worst thing was the initial fogging up of the glasses that took a while to clear up. I ended up taking a road south because I didn't want to have to negotiate 3/4 of the way around a rotary filled with very aggressive SUVs to go north. Six for six!
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« Reply #526 on: October 05, 2009, 06:13:12 AM » |
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« Reply #527 on: October 05, 2009, 06:28:43 AM » |
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The rain was coming down pretty good at 5 AM. What the heck, rain let up a bit at 6 so it was time to suit up and head out. Rain was heading northeast and I was going the other way. Was able to dry out by the time I got to work. Made my morning!  |
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« Reply #528 on: October 07, 2009, 01:24:55 PM » |
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« Reply #529 on: October 07, 2009, 02:25:07 PM » |
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After being stuck at home with a kiddo with the Harley Flu, rain or not (And looks like rain it is) I rode today, and it felt GOOD!
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« Reply #530 on: October 08, 2009, 05:03:39 AM » |
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« Reply #531 on: October 08, 2009, 05:59:29 AM » |
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« Reply #532 on: October 08, 2009, 06:07:30 AM » |
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49 this morning and DARK...
What a wonderful ride in this morning...looking forward to listening to the Phils game on a nice sunny afternoon ride home...
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« Reply #533 on: October 08, 2009, 07:45:16 AM » |
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40 Degrees this morning... Wasn't supposed to rain, but I guess the weatherman doesn't have to be right... Started pouring halfway to work, so much for a warm afternoon ride!
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« Reply #534 on: October 08, 2009, 05:32:12 PM » |
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I rode today and got a good wet ride all the way home.
See you all here tomorrow.
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« Reply #535 on: October 09, 2009, 05:52:09 AM » |
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I rode again today. Another week down and it's supposed to sleet here Sunday. Who knows what this winter may bring.
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« Reply #536 on: October 09, 2009, 07:18:39 PM » |
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Rode today, first time this week, have jury duty in downtown Boston, and parking is a problem, but I went to work today, light rain all the way home. Life is good.
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« Reply #537 on: October 12, 2009, 04:41:06 AM » |
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I didn't have time to mount the new front rubber last week. (It didn't arrive until Tuesday, then finally installed Friday afternoon) so I was in the Hearse all of last week.
This morning I got up and hopped on the bike early. I needed to do a few things at work before the day started. So here I am. O'dark thirty still outside and I made it to work.
Took a little longer way in the dark this morning than usual, but I mad it earlier than expected.
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« Reply #538 on: October 12, 2009, 06:23:29 AM » |
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It seems to be turning seasons here, cool weather makes for cool rides to work nowadays. Unless you live in Houston....eh Cutter?
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« Reply #539 on: October 12, 2009, 06:29:04 AM » |
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« Reply #540 on: October 12, 2009, 07:46:12 AM » |
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Snow ALL week! FML... looks like I'll be in a cage for a while! Hopefully it warms up enough for one last run!
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« Reply #541 on: October 12, 2009, 07:50:45 AM » |
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About 40 degrees and sunny when I left this morning...on the bike! You guys are right about the seasons changing though. The forcast is looking pretty cool over the next week or so. And the fall colors are really starting to come on strong around here. |
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« Reply #542 on: October 12, 2009, 07:53:59 AM » |
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I rode also. Looked outside and it said 40 deg. Loaded up some tools for my other job in the morning and headed out. Sure is dark at 630a now. Even had to wear my facemask today. Only had to ride 20 miles. |
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« Reply #543 on: October 12, 2009, 09:09:29 AM » |
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« Reply #544 on: October 13, 2009, 04:29:27 AM » |
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50 and heavy mist today. Not a bad ride as far as rides to work go. Who else is slaving away today?
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« Reply #545 on: October 13, 2009, 04:52:29 AM » |
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I'm here, Raymond. It actually was warmer this morning with the cloud cover, it only dropped off to about 55 degrees last night...and headed for a high of...55 degrees. Looks like it might be a colder ride home this evening.
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« Reply #546 on: October 13, 2009, 06:30:28 AM » |
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it's a nice 74 degrees out with a 70% chance as the day goes. Looks like I'll be cutting a wake on the way home. Just another day in paradise....... y'all be save out there.
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« Reply #547 on: October 13, 2009, 09:58:53 AM » |
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It was a nice ride in this morning a little warm and humid but feel for you guys riding back today stuck on the boat for 2 weeks then I ride home LOL
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« Reply #548 on: October 14, 2009, 04:54:56 AM » |
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Getting colder, 43 this morning. I hope the winter doesn't try to be like last years winter. I'm ready to move south. Any room down by the Texas coast for a few more bikes to hole up?
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« Reply #549 on: October 14, 2009, 05:14:02 AM » |
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BBBRRRRRR!!!!! 36 degrees this morning. I even had to use the choke to get the Valk to fire this time. I'm just glad I have a short ride to work or I'd really have to drop the money for Gerbings. |
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« Reply #550 on: October 14, 2009, 06:33:59 AM » |
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« Reply #551 on: October 14, 2009, 10:27:08 AM » |
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I am stiting at work now looking outside at the cloud spit.
In a little bit I'll have to go from this building to another and make some copies. Then I'll end up running around a minute before heading to an early supper and to my evening job. Just another fun day in the rain.
Commute to ride, ride to commute.
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« Reply #552 on: October 15, 2009, 05:49:44 AM » |
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« Reply #553 on: October 15, 2009, 05:52:36 AM » |
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« Reply #554 on: October 15, 2009, 07:14:22 AM » |
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« Reply #555 on: October 15, 2009, 07:23:01 AM » |
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Yesterday was a cloud seated on the area, today is just the tail end of that moisture. The temps are still low (we're nearing the record lows in this area for this time of year). This morning it was 47 degrees, but not raining. That wouldn't have been too bad if I had had on dryer gloves.
Oh well.
I should enjoy it while it lasts.
Damp cold butt wasn't any fun, and my hands weren't exactly happy, but I rode on.
Commute to ride, ride to commute!
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« Reply #556 on: October 16, 2009, 05:07:37 AM » |
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OK all it's Friday. Coolest day so far but the warmup is coming today. 40 tis morning and going to 61 this afternoon. The sun is supposed to shine after being gone for about a week. I rode RHonda's Tourer today for her , that's a fun riding Valk, I likes it. I'm not sure it she still calls her bike Bert, he had his nutz removed last spring so who knows now.. Raymond |
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« Reply #557 on: October 16, 2009, 05:21:21 AM » |
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« Reply #558 on: October 16, 2009, 07:31:57 AM » |
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OK all it's Friday. Coolest day so far but the warmup is coming today. 40 tis morning and going to 61 this afternoon. The sun is supposed to shine after being gone for about a week. I rode RHonda's Tourer today for her , that's a fun riding Valk, I likes it. I'm not sure it she still calls her bike Bert, he had his nutz removed last spring so who knows now..
Today I'm at home so there's no commute for me. I'm glad it's going to finally warm up.
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