Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: September 23, 2009, 03:26:37 PM » |
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Well that's where I'm at tonight...Colby,Kansas . I never knew Kansas had some much history till I traveled I-70 today and saw all the highway markers. Much cooler here than in The Great State of Tennessee. I saw sunflower farms today a first for me . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colby,_Kansashttp://skyways.lib.ks.us/history/ |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2009, 03:40:47 PM » |
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Joe, you are getting a far piece into the flat land there. Should be able to see Colorado from there. You on two wheels or a whole bunch of wheels?
26 wheels  I'm headed to Red Bluff, California to pick-up a piece of equipment. The Colorado state line is 53 miles down the road. I should cross it before daylight in the morning. |
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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2009, 05:38:03 PM » |
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I have kin in Colby.... wheat farmers....the land is NOT flat..... that is the reason you can see 50 miles plus..... one rise to the next....
Safe trip on all them wheels!!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 05:41:09 PM » |
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Joe, I rode across KS and E CO on the way home from Inzane a couple of years ago. What a long hot, hot, hot drag that was. Yeah, yeah Black Pearls Captain I could have gone the KS400 route but the excitement would have been too much for me.  |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 05:46:02 PM » |
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I have kin in Colby.... wheat farmers....the land is NOT flat..... that is the reason you can see 50 miles plus..... one rise to the next....
Safe trip on all them wheels!!!!!
Much appreicated Mark  I'd love to check out the backroads but time will not allow from what I've seen from I-70 it's beautiful country . |
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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 05:51:45 PM » |
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Joe, I rode across KS and E CO on the way home from Inzane a couple of years ago. What a long hot, hot, hot drag that was. Yeah, yeah Black Pearls Captain I could have gone the KS400 route but the excitement would have been too much for me. It's not hot here now it fact it's cool .The roads are straight no doubt but with the awesome ever changing low clouds today I've enjoyed my trip across Kansas . |
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 05:56:55 PM » |
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Get your jaw catcher prepared.
When you first see the Rockies as small bumps on the horizon it will not prepare you for the visual shocka as they suddenly shoot up in front of you.
It does seem as if they spring up from nowhere.
If you are going all the way west on I 70 you'll go thru the Eisnehower tunnel and past Frisco where Inzane has been held for a couple of years.
Most of the Inzaners have ridden over Loveland Pass which takes you east to west over the top of the mountain the tunnel goes through.
As you approach the tunnel from the east look up to your left and you can see the bumpy bits we've ridden over.
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2009, 06:09:02 PM » |
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Get your jaw catcher prepared.
When you first see the Rockies as small bumps on the horizon it will not prepare you for the visual shocka as they suddenly shoot up in front of you.
It does seem as if they spring up from nowhere.
If you are going all the way west on I 70 you'll go thru the Eisnehower tunnel and past Frisco where Inzane has been held for a couple of years.
Most of the Inzaners have ridden over Loveland Pass which takes you east to west over the top of the mountain the tunnel goes through.
As you approach the tunnel from the east look up to your left and you can see the bumpy bits we've ridden over.
Did'nt bring my map in the room but I'm taking I-70 into Denver then I-25 to I-80. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2009, 06:53:26 PM » |
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Hey Joe, I spent the night in Colby, KS in 06 on the way home from Seattle. I think it was a Super 8 right beside a Burger King. They had a big snow storm in Denver this morning. Probably all gone by now. Be careful bro!!
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« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 05:02:49 PM » |
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If your'e haulin Hazmat you get to go over loveland. Are you oversized? If so you probly will be rerouted to miss both. 26 wheels is a lot, may be too big for the tunnel. Anyhow welcome to Kansas, you still got a way to go to the mountains. hoser
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 06:15:05 PM » |
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You missed the flint hills! next time bring the Valk and prepare to be amazed at what the Konza(Indian name)prairie has to offer! Turns,curves and every thing! A lot of paved wagon trails 'round these parts!
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2009, 06:19:40 PM » |
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You missed the flint hills! next time bring the Valk and prepare to be amazed at what the Konza(Indian name)prairie has to offer! Turns,curves and every thing! A lot of paved wagon trails 'round these parts!
SHHHH, don't let all the secrets out. Most people only know about I-70 I-35 and KS400. Don't tell them otherwise or our roads will be crowded with dang tourist. Raymond |
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2009, 06:27:42 PM » |
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Valks are welcome Ray! of course they will be alot harder to pass in the curves,didnt think 'bout it that way  !  |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2009, 07:47:11 PM » |
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Hey Joe, I spent the night in Colby, KS in 06 on the way home from Seattle. I think it was a Super 8 right beside a Burger King. They had a big snow storm in Denver this morning. Probably all gone by now. Be careful bro!!
Yeah I wanted to stay there also but the rig would'nt fit I stayed on the other side of Burger King at The Motel 6 it was decent I've stayed in worse and I've stayed in better |
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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2009, 07:48:15 PM » |
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You missed the flint hills! next time bring the Valk and prepare to be amazed at what the Konza(Indian name)prairie has to offer! Turns,curves and every thing! A lot of paved wagon trails 'round these parts!
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« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2009, 07:55:12 PM » |
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If your'e haulin Hazmat you get to go over loveland. Are you oversized? If so you probly will be rerouted to miss both. 26 wheels is a lot, may be too big for the tunnel. Anyhow welcome to Kansas, you still got a way to go to the mountains. hoser
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« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2009, 08:17:08 PM » |
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Joe: You mentioned coming back on I 40 through Flagstaff. Let us know when: Maybe we can ride up to have dinner or sumptin'.
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