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« on: June 03, 2012, 01:34:47 PM » |
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Anybody notice how Valks have an almost magical ability to distort time/space?
Today for instance, I took the Valk to the grocery store which is only 4 miles away. Yet somehow it turned into a 50 mile round trip and involved crossing the Ell River twice even though it's far beyond the grocery store.
Einstein would have liked Valkyries.
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2012, 01:38:32 PM » |
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Yup, similar ride results happen to me quite often.
All the best,
Mark
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2012, 02:36:41 PM » |
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They sure do............when I start mine it's hard to turn it off , must be something about the sound !  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2012, 04:41:50 PM » |
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My "short" ride yesterday was 143 miles.  IF i had a lit er lot more money i could be gone all the time in the phatt ghurl. Ya'll been warned-i ever hit the lottery-i be posting like gordo. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2012, 05:00:30 PM » |
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just try to keep the grocery store visits to a minimum when getting frozen foods like ice cream or popscicles. |
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fudgie
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2012, 05:06:45 PM » |
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Yup. Took a solo ride to next county over to look at some new guns. 20 miles maybe. Stopped at a little natural wonder and had a beer above the river. Text my partner and ended up going to get her for a ride. Ended up doin 4 hrs and 80+ non planned miles. Really a nice day. 80 and no humidity.
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2012, 05:51:16 PM » |
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For me, this time of year in Az., They're are no short trips to the store! My first thought when it gets fired up is."GO UP!" The search for cooler temps becomes the goal. |
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« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2012, 04:58:39 PM » |
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Mine seems to have a taste for bbq also. doesn't seem like I can get past any of those places when riding her.
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2012, 05:19:00 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2012, 05:30:39 PM » |
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Mind altering how one cannot take the shortest route any longer.Micheal K. that's a nice magic valk,But I would gladly settle for a 2 :evil:liter F8
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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2012, 06:48:17 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2012, 06:49:59 PM » |
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Yesterday, I had plans to go out later in the afternoon with friends, but had time to do some work on the Valk, wash, wax, new power point, etc.... after getting things done thought I'd just take it around the block to make sure things were good..... plopped on a helmet with wet shoes and dirty, sweaty clothes.....
Just a couple of times around the block...... well, maybe a few more blocks away... don't want to short drive her........ boy, it sure is nice out today...... Maybe quick run down the highway to make sure all the rinse water gets blown away........ Well, I do need to get a sprinkler at the Home Depot.. It's not that much further......
Around the block ended up 30+ miles and over an hour..... I was late to meet the fellas for some drinks..... But I had a hellva reason for being late!
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2012, 04:40:26 AM » |
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When I was still working, my 7 mile ride in could be accomplished in 10-15 minutes. The ride home however, sometimes required several hours and a fill-up! |
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« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2012, 05:59:55 AM » |
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I'm not allowed to take the Valk to the store anymore  the milk always was sour  when I got back from the ten minute ride to the store, that took a minimum of four hours  |
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« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2012, 10:10:50 AM » |
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Yes, they are magical. She must be. Her magic always find its way into my wallet!  |
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alph
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« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2012, 10:26:00 AM » |
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OH MY GOD!! SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!! the other day i told the wife that i needed to go to the hardware store, just 10 miles away. i left at 10 in the morning, and the next thing i know she called me on my cell phone and i was 100 miles away, and it was 2:30! thankfully i had to stop for gas or else who knows where i'd end up!!! now, if i can only explain that metal implant thing too her??  |
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