What I learned on the Natchez Trace Ride....

[Highbinder]

1.   I learned that Strider will go thru a lot of  trouble to be able to be with his friends, his bike broke down just a few miles from home and he still limped it all the way to Natchez, along the way having to pull his gas tank and work on his petcock that gave him trouble all the way and arriving with a dead battery to boot ......with the help of Punisher the problems got solved enough that he continued on...thanks Warren always a good time when you're around...
2.   I learned that Flamingobabe who was traveling with Strider, will not desert  you in your hour of need.....Strider repeatly told her to go on without him and she refused....saying you wouldn't leave me would you?...you wouldn't would you??
3.   I learned while traveling with a group and you have a break down there are usually enough tools, parts and skill around to fix most anything....such as Joe's bad valve stem that let go on the trip, we managed to get it repaired behind a Sear's store without a jack and we continued on our journey...all is good.
4.   I learned that DDT now has over 406 thousand mile on his bike and it still runs great and looks good.....I bet there are a lot of stories that bike could tell....hats off to you Bruce, you put a new meaning into being a Far Rider...
5.   I learned that Bamadrifter still hasn't supervalked that good looking blue machine of his.....says he has all the parts and looking forward to getting it done this winter........I think that's what he said last winter....
6.   I learned that Hobo got himself a new bike, a good looking tourer with low mileage......lot's of extra's.....good to meet you and we'll do it again....
7.   I learned that hupcap should change his handle to Pathfinder....this guy can find roads to ride across different states that even the local's don't know about...what if some of them turn into dirt, it still goes where he wants to be ....good to ride with you again Mike.
8.   I learned that Wimp is really enjoying his new Valk....its always fun to see the Valkyrie smile come across the faces of new valk riders when they talk about there find...
9.   I learned that visiting the Rune's was like seeing the Roman Coliseum in America...
10.   Everybody learned that a steady pace of 60 mph the valk gets pretty good gas mileage, Punisher set his curise control on 60 and set the pace for 444 miles...
11.   I learned that VRRC members can hold a party anywhere and have a good time, standing on the corner or in the parking lot there is always something going on and everyone is involved ....I got to see people I met on the Shiloh ride, Slowroad who met a Hotwings restaurant, its always good to see these folks again and they are always smiling and have a genuine interest in you and your bike...
12.    I learned that the people who put these ride on and the staff that provide the VRCC events, give you place to go and enjoy the company of folks who have the same interest...they give you a reason to ride and  a place to party....Punisher and Smokin'joe are two of many that take the time to get the rest of us kick started and off the couch.....I'm sure everyone enjoyed this trip, everyone was smiling when we arrived and they were still smiling when they left..that's saying it all....what ever else I learned I forgot

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I always look forward to the "  What I learned " thread from you Don    You hit the nail on the head with this one. Thank you for helping me out with my flat tire that trunk in Tracy's trike always has some needed part or tool in it. As always my friend I enjoyed the ride and company.

[Strider]

Same here brother!  I learned a lot about you on this ride as well - you are a man of many talents and life experiences and I always digging sharing them with you my friend.  You are an amazing man and I always enjoy sharing a moment with you and Lady D.

Sure want to see ya'll again before winter sets in.

Shoot, just the lies that were told over the buffet dinner was worth every mile to get there.

[hubcapsc]

I learned that hupcap should change his handle to Pathfinder....this guy can find roads to ride across different states that even the local's don't know about...what if some of them turn into dirt, it still goes where he wants to be ....good to ride with you again Mike.

It probably went where we wanted to be  I plotted a route from the Upstate down to
Charleston in the South Carolina map once, and spent over an hour on a dirt road that followed
one of the branches of the Edisto River... it might be good that we turned back... we'll have to
go for it next time...



-Mike

[Gear Jammer]

Like Joe, I'm always interested in learning what it was you learned on a ride 

[hotglue #43]

Good as always Don!  I enjoy your lessons learned.

I learned FB doesn't have ta have me along ta make a 1000 plus mile weekend trip......

I may never be able to keep her home now...LOL  Real proud of her!!!!!!!!!!

[Valkhound]

 I learned that I really screwed up by not making the Natchez Trace ride.    Been kicking myself in the butt all weekend long for not signing up.    Really missed the chance to ride with a bunch of good people and see some beautiful country. I'll do the right thing next time ! 

[Highbinder]

Hey Dana...you were missed for sure.....Leon showed up, we stay at a motel over by him and he and his friend met us the next morning.....it was disappointing that you and Bandit didn't make this ride and Hotglue was stuck out on a boat in the Gulf counting his money Let's do that Mo. thing or Monument Valley I'll give you a call....

[ChromeDome]

A great read Don and I always look forward to reading your "What I Learned" list,  even when I am on the ride. Like Dana, I really wanted to go on this but it just wasn't to be.   Hope to see you in Robbinsville!

[fudgie]

One of my favorite post ride posts. 

[Highbinder]

Thanks for the comments guy's.....I start thinking about the things I saw and heard while on these rides usually when I'm riding home...which always seems to be serveral hundred miles away....I probably come up with 50 of them and by the time I get home and in front the computer I have forgotten all but maybe 10.....must be the old age this was a great ride....think about it, 27 bikes traveling 444 miles all together and we never got split up well done Joe and Allen

[Reb]

Oh Joe you look so *stunning* in that photo 

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Oh Joe you look so *stunning* in that photo 

Yes I do