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Reb
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« on: July 04, 2012, 06:36:16 PM »
Had today off from school so decided to face the heat and take a ride. A big thanks to gordorad for being a great logistics coordinator and sending me a route map for the Southern Missouri Area. I'd also like to give a thanks to all small Missouri towns for having a Casey's General store handy. I downed almost 10, 44oz fountain cups of sweet tea. Stopped about every 25-50 miles to hydrate.  cooldude



I got out of Carbondale about 9:30 this morning and headed to Chester IL. Stopped to visit the home of a fellow sailor before crossing the river. "I Yam what I Yam"





Made a food stop in Farmington Missouri. One thing I miss about not living at home anymore is Imos pizza. If your ever in the St. Louis area its a must try place. Best damn pizza ever


So damn good even the roaches like it


 I Left Farmington and continued towards Salem. Great roads and great scenery through Mark Twain National Forest





It's always a great ride until a bird decides your a target for poo dropping.



As always when I travel alone I like to stop at small community Veterans Memorials and pay my respects to fallen brothers.




Crossing the river back into IL



The money shot (SmokinJoe trademark), taken at Wayne Country Veterans Memorial in Piedmont Missouri


Hope eveyone has a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.
« Last Edit: July 04, 2012, 09:19:31 PM by Reb » Logged
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!

in the mountains .......cumberland md
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2012, 07:24:47 PM »
reb, awesome job dude ..great pics just like your daddy does,... i really enjoy people who take time to post pics and storys I just dont have the time or smarts to do it ..   ps stop every 25 to 50 miles ??? really i think you been riding with the sissys to long .. come on reb get on that thing and ride boy starting to think your trash man ..   love ya man  2funny
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« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2012, 07:26:20 PM »
great RR Preston..... I liked the "Money Shot"  cooldude
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Reb
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« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2012, 07:29:44 PM »
Quote from: eric in md on July 04, 2012, 07:24:47 PM
reb, awesome job dude ..great pics just like your daddy does,... i really enjoy people who take time to post pics and storys I just dont have the time or smarts to do it ..   ps stop every 25 to 50 miles ??? really i think you been riding with the sissys to long .. come on reb get on that thing and ride boy starting to think your trash man ..   love ya man  2funny

Dude!!! I'd ride tank to tank if it wasn't 100+ degrees dude. Thirst couldn't get quenched man.
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2012, 07:30:21 PM »
Great ride report  cooldude  I even liked the " ROACH " shot  Smiley
Thanks for taking the time to share I'll see you in a few weeks .
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eric in md
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« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2012, 07:53:57 PM »
Quote from: Reb on July 04, 2012, 07:29:44 PM
Quote from: eric in md on July 04, 2012, 07:24:47 PM
reb, awesome job dude ..great pics just like your daddy does,... i really enjoy people who take time to post pics and storys I just dont have the time or smarts to do it ..   ps stop every 25 to 50 miles ??? really i think you been riding with the sissys to long .. come on reb get on that thing and ride boy starting to think your trash man ..   love ya man  2funny

Dude!!! I'd ride tank to tank if it wasn't 100+ degrees dude. Thirst couldn't get quenched man.
hey dude .. im proud of you .. man drink some pbr man chill man just pulling your chain  2funny dont make me tell wimp on ya
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!

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« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2012, 07:57:05 PM »
Quote from: Reb on July 04, 2012, 07:29:44 PM
Quote from: eric in md on July 04, 2012, 07:24:47 PM
reb, awesome job dude ..great pics just like your daddy does,... i really enjoy people who take time to post pics and storys I just dont have the time or smarts to do it ..   ps stop every 25 to 50 miles ??? really i think you been riding with the sissys to long .. come on reb get on that thing and ride boy starting to think your trash man ..   love ya man  2funny

Dude!!! I'd ride tank to tank if it wasn't 100+ degrees dude. Thirst couldn't get quenched man.
 ol nevermind im headed to dairy queen ... uglystupid2   HEY DUDE IT'S ON NOW!!
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Reb
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« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2012, 08:00:29 PM »
Quote from: eric in md on July 04, 2012, 07:57:05 PM
Quote from: Reb on July 04, 2012, 07:29:44 PM
Quote from: eric in md on July 04, 2012, 07:24:47 PM
reb, awesome job dude ..great pics just like your daddy does,... i really enjoy people who take time to post pics and storys I just dont have the time or smarts to do it ..   ps stop every 25 to 50 miles ??? really i think you been riding with the sissys to long .. come on reb get on that thing and ride boy starting to think your trash man ..   love ya man  2funny

Dude!!! I'd ride tank to tank if it wasn't 100+ degrees dude. Thirst couldn't get quenched man.
  ol nevermind im headed to dairy queen ... uglystupid2

Damn dude, that Goldwing coo-laid is getting thick, next you'll be wearing flip flops and a hula shirt
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!

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« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2012, 08:02:58 PM »
 Roll Eyes   you can go to dq with us if you can keep up?  2funny 2funny 2funny reb just messing with ya ..
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« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2012, 09:30:20 PM »
Great report Reb! Thanks for posting it up cooldude
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2012, 03:53:47 AM »
Reb, great report and pics. Thanks for sharing. The shot at the old store with coke sign looks like calendar material.  cooldude
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2012, 04:14:13 AM »
Quote from: Reb on July 04, 2012, 06:36:16 PM
...I downed almost 10, 44oz fountain cups of sweet tea. Stopped about every 25-50 miles to hydrate....

Preston enjoyed the post! Your bike looks immaculate as always, a little leaner w/o the hard bags.  Grin 

Just for the record, tea has caffeine and it will dehydrate you. I can only imagine how hot and humid it was, but I would drink more water than caffeinated drinks on such days. FWIW, take care.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2012, 04:17:54 AM »
Glad you had a great ride! cooldude
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Reb
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2012, 09:29:47 AM »
Quote from: salty1 on July 05, 2012, 04:14:13 AM
Quote from: Reb on July 04, 2012, 06:36:16 PM
...I downed almost 10, 44oz fountain cups of sweet tea. Stopped about every 25-50 miles to hydrate....

Preston enjoyed the post! Your bike looks immaculate as always, a little leaner w/o the hard bags.  Grin 

Just for the record, tea has caffeine and it will dehydrate you. I can only imagine how hot and humid it was, but I would drink more water than caffeinated drinks on such days. FWIW, take care.  Roll Eyes

I usually am fond of powerade it they have it on the dispenser.. Thanks for the tip.
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2012, 11:47:58 AM »
great pictures Reb saved the map route may be thing about after inzange or it cools off a bit.  out side of the heat looks like you had good ride.
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jer0177
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« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2012, 01:34:35 PM »
Quote from: salty1 on July 05, 2012, 04:14:13 AM
Quote from: Reb on July 04, 2012, 06:36:16 PM
...I downed almost 10, 44oz fountain cups of sweet tea. Stopped about every 25-50 miles to hydrate....

Preston enjoyed the post! Your bike looks immaculate as always, a little leaner w/o the hard bags.  Grin 

Just for the record, tea has caffeine and it will dehydrate you. I can only imagine how hot and humid it was, but I would drink more water than caffeinated drinks on such days. FWIW, take care.  Roll Eyes

+1. Caffeine is a diuretic (causes your body to remove more fluids).  In weather like this, plain old water (not ice water either - the temperature can cause issues) is one of the best things you can drink.  And when it spills all over your bike because of that pothole you just hit, you're not left with a sticky mess.  cooldude
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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2012, 04:51:58 PM »


Good report Reb cooldude. See you in a few weeks Smiley.
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