Oss has day one done....

[Charlie McCready]

........he made it to Gray, TN about 6:15......now he's full of southern fried chicken and burping !!!

[eric in md]

cool..   but dad im the favorite dont forget it .. you all ride safe boys..

[Charlie McCready]

Hey Kid, come on down......we'll ride to Texas. I'm waiting until April....Oss is headed to California.

[Oss]

Hey everyone, its Bonnie, Evan's wife.  He started a blog on his trip.  If you want to read it you can find it at http://ossvalkyrieride2014.wordpress.com/

[hotglue #43]

Thanks Bonnie!!!

[eric in md]

Hey everyone, its Bonnie, Evan's wife.  He started a blog on his trip.  If you want to read it you can find it at http://ossvalkyrieride2014.wordpress.com/

keep up the good work bonnie

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[G-Man]

 

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Hey everyone, its Bonnie, Evan's wife.  He started a blog on his trip.  If you want to read it you can find it at http://ossvalkyrieride2014.wordpress.com/

I've got his blog bookmarked so I can keep up with the whole trip and I'm looking forward to his stop near Little Rock.

[flsix]

Thanks Bonnie, it's bookmarked for the future.

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I just left Oss as he was about ready to get some rest for tomorrow's trip. We had a big steak dinner and visited a bit. I'm looking forward to following along on his blog on the rest of his trip. Here are a couple of pics I took of him to commemorate his stop in Arkansas.

[R J]

DAMN, he looks like he is COLD..     RED FACE and all.

[HayHauler]

Looking good OSS.   See ya in a little less than 2 weeks. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[BradValk48237]

At least he took the right bike.... 

B

[old2soon]

Actually R J-Evan looks like a Yankee in red neck country!!  And Bonnie-thanks for the blog info.  Evan my friend have a good trip and stay safe and RIDE SAFE.

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Actually R J-Evan looks like a Yankee in red neck country!!  And Bonnie-thanks for the blog info.  Evan my friend have a good trip and stay safe and RIDE SAFE.

Speaking as one who lives in red neck country-Oss was perfectly safe. No Yankees were harmed during the production of these comments. 

[G-Man]

Actually R J-Evan looks like a Yankee in red neck country!!  And Bonnie-thanks for the blog info.  Evan my friend have a good trip and stay safe and RIDE SAFE.

Speaking as one who lives in red neck country-Oss was perfectly safe. No Yankees were harmed during the production of these comments. 

[Westernbiker]

Thanks Bonnie, I will be watching for him when he gets to Phoenix. 

[Oss]

Hey its Bonnie again, what I realized is that if you go on the blog Evan is doing http://ossvalkyrieride2014.wordpress.com/  and on the bottom right hand corner you subscribe to it, than when he makes new entries you'll get an email with them.

He's on the way to Valker's now, will write about his adventures tonight

[donaldcc]

 
Thanks for that Bonnie.    Signed up for email delivery.  Always fun to live vicariously through someone else if I am working and not the one taking off on an adventure.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Sounds like a hair raising day 4 ! Glad your safe.

[Pappy!]

Subscribed!
Wow - good thing he is an accomplished rider as those winds he went through must have been pretty wicked.
Oss...don't blame you for stopping early. Patience is a virtue in this case!!

[Oss]

I am in no way an accomplished rider pappy.
Don't drag pegs intentionally in turns, hate riding down mountains in the rain and am slightly visually challenged

What I have a lot of ii's stubbornness and always am looking what will plan B or C be if plan A goes Fubar in a hurry.

Sometimes the only way to win is not to play (WAR GAMES, the movie). Today I chose to fold the hand and hunker down safely. Tomorrow I will see if I stop in page or continue to St George and Zion.  I have extra travel day built in because I left NY early to avoid the snow that I predicted over a week ago.  (amateur meteorologist)

To me the boys in Tennessee and Virginia and the cream of the riders  Gordon Joe, Al, Don and Tracy (yeah you just got passed by a girl)   I just plod on and ride my ride

Ride safe everyone

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I am in no way an accomplished rider pappy.
Don't drag pegs intentionally in turns, hate riding down mountains in the rain and am slightly visually challenged

What I have a lot of ii's stubbornness and always am looking what will plan B or C be if plan A goes Fubar in a hurry.

Sometimes the only way to win is not to play (WAR GAMES, the movie). Today I chose to fold the hand and hunker down safely. Tomorrow I will see if I stop in page or continue to St George and Zion.  I have extra travel day built in because I left NY early to avoid the snow that I predicted over a week ago.  (amateur meteorologist)

To me the boys in Tennessee and Virginal and the cream of the riders  Gordon Joe, Al, Don and Tracy (yeah you just got passed by a girl)   I just plod on and ride my ride

Ride safe everyone

Please don't miss Zion. Stop as many times as you can to take in the scenery.

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Hurricane, UT has much cheaper motels than Zion.

[Oss]

Hope the wind is not still 50+ or I won't be going anywhere.  May have snow in Zion and the mountains tomorrow as well.  Zion will always be there. Tha is for the heads up. Text my cell if you get any news I should know 914522. Doublezer
o83

[donaldcc]

Hope the wind is not still 50+ or I won't be going anywhere.  May have snow in Zion and the mountains tomorrow as well.  Zion will always be there. Tha is for the heads up. Text my cell if you get any news I should know 914522. Doublezer
o83

  yes, huge winds through here the last 24 hours.  many road closures due to blowing sand and visibility problems.  just dying down now so as this weather passes east you should get the same relief.

  be safe, as it sounds like you are doing.   

[Paxton]

Oss;
She needs a new front tire!

[donaldcc]

Oss;
She needs a new front tire!

could be pic but check it carefully.  sounds like you were to get back tire changed?  get both.

[Oss]

Tires ok
will leave when it gets light wind down some
all hotels next to railroad. Like my cousin  vinnie. Every half hour train horns
but at least I am safe 4now
will try for Zion and see how goes with snow north of flagstaff

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Tires ok
will leave when it gets light wind down some
all hotels next to railroad. Like my cousin  vinnie. Every half hour train horns
but at least I am safe 4now
will try for Zion and see how goes with snow north of flagstaff

Today forecast for Zion sunny and 53F

Visitor Information 1-435-772-3256

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Zion National Park expects heavy traffic during the last three weekends of March as a result of spring break, beautiful weather, and Zion Half Marathon participation visitation. During March 15 and 16, March 22 and 23, and March 29 and 30, the park may implement active traffic control along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to ensure visitor safety and mitigate resource damage.

[Oss]

Zion was awesome. will post blog later

[donaldcc]

Zion was awesome. will post blog later

 Glad you could make it there.    So much to see and do, and so little time.  But, you have been there now  to know it is a great place to return to with some time to explore.  I stayed a few days at the lodge in the valley and did a lot of hiking one trip.  another time with less time riding in east side with those great views from bike.

 anxious to see your blog report.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Sounds like you are having a good time, except for the chair! Really enjoying your blog

[R J]

Keep those blogs comin lad.

With my damn tnk this is the only way I can get a trip in.

Trust me, if i hadn't of had this tank, i'd of met you somewhere in Ark-ie-saw, and rode the route with ya, and then on to the Bubba Que.

Best safe young man, and don't try to be a hero.


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For Bonnie, thanks for the blog, I got it bookmarked and e-mail posted also.

Ya'll hold down the home front.

[James III]

  Been following your blog Counselor; very exciting journey! Finding myself checking in several times a day to follow your progress and waiting for the latest.
Ride safely, enjoy the open road. Will look forward to meeting you in Texas at GOTF for the unwritten details. Have fun!!

James

[czuch]

Are you still looking at Tucson on the secondish?
I took the day off and will cover some miles with you. Lunch in Tombstone if it fits the schedule.
There is  a great repair shop here if you need anything.
I'll call you tonite.

[Hotrodwing]

Oss your riding a ride I have been dreaming about .   I  got to hand to you riding that far solo is awesome.   Ride safe and when you get back I have lots of questions.

[Oss]

In Beverly Hills at friends apartment. Sunny and 70's  will post my blog later tonite

Took an awesome movie today that did not come out as the battery on the go pro won't hold charge

Thanks for the comments and yes Czech I plan on Tucson Tues. Wed nite in Las Cruces Thur nite in Carlsbad Friday in Houston  (or Sat morning if I can't make that many miles) the miles are getting a little harder to pile on. Fortunately I have an off day tomorrow, just a ride down Wilshire Blvd to Santa Monica and up PCH till I get tired of riding in the warm sun