Wizzard
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« on: July 05, 2016, 10:41:06 PM » |
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Well, I left Saturday and today tried to start blogging. I am terrible at this stuff. Would rather just ride and put the pics in my head, but here is my feeble attempt. Will try and keep updating as the trip goes. http://www.travelblog.org/fred.php?id=939367 |
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2016, 04:00:26 AM » |
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Looks great! Will be following as I used to live and ride in some of the areas you are traveling.
Good luck!
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2016, 05:04:08 AM » |
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cant see it on either chrome or firefox
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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baldo
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2016, 05:48:32 AM » |
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Looks good, Wizzard. Keep it coming...
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2016, 05:52:33 AM » |
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Enjoy Nebraska  . My experience crossing the state is that it's about two continents long. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2016, 05:55:28 AM » |
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Nothing "feeble" at all about your blog......some great photos and nice write up. Enjoy the ride....looking forward to further reports  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2016, 06:35:06 AM » |
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fudgie
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2016, 02:38:38 PM » |
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Enjoy Nebraska . My experience crossing the state is that it's about two continents long. Prettiest State Ive ridden in. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2016, 03:02:37 PM » |
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Enjoy Nebraska . My experience crossing the state is that it's about two continents long. Prettiest State Ive ridden in. Maybe my experience is colored from crossing the southern part, mostly at night in 1972 on a CB350. Exhausted, dirty, sore and out of money. Actually ran out of gas outside Nebraska City in the southeast part of the state. Had forgotten to move the knob from reserve to main at a previous stop.  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2016, 06:50:41 PM » |
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Well everyone, about three hours ago I left our intrepid travelers safe and sound, if a little damp, at their hotel on the west end of Calgary. They're in for some terrific scenery tomorrow!
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Wizzard
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2016, 07:10:25 PM » |
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Well everyone, about three hours ago I left our intrepid travelers safe and sound, if a little damp, at their hotel on the west end of Calgary. They're in for some terrific scenery tomorrow!
And we had an awesome time together. This guy is the "salt of the earth" type of guy. What a great time we had |
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2016, 06:40:20 AM » |
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I forgot about Wizzards blog. Just read it up to date. Looks like they are having a blast with just a minor set back.  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2016, 07:49:06 PM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
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fudgie
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« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2016, 07:53:18 PM » |
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Enjoy Nebraska . My experience crossing the state is that it's about two continents long. Prettiest State Ive ridden in. Maybe my experience is colored from crossing the southern part, mostly at night in 1972 on a CB350. Exhausted, dirty, sore and out of money. Actually ran out of gas outside Nebraska City in the southeast part of the state. Had forgotten to move the knob from reserve to main at a previous stop. Ive done the northern part quite a few times and the western/southwest once. My 1st bike was a 72 CB350 (1995). Hats off to you going that distance on it! |
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« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2016, 08:10:13 AM » |
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Enjoy Nebraska . My experience crossing the state is that it's about two continents long. Prettiest State Ive ridden in. Maybe my experience is colored from crossing the southern part, mostly at night in 1972 on a CB350. Exhausted, dirty, sore and out of money. Actually ran out of gas outside Nebraska City in the southeast part of the state. Had forgotten to move the knob from reserve to main at a previous stop. Ive done the northern part quite a few times and the western/southwest once. My 1st bike was a 72 CB350 (1995). Hats off to you going that distance on it! It was my first bike also. Seemed huge to me . Left a week after buying it new. Some great stories including suicidal rabbits and cashing a check at a bank in Fairbanks. Thing vibrated so bad the rear view mirrors were useless unless coasting. Ignorance is bliss |
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« Reply #16 on: July 09, 2016, 08:30:06 AM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
Hmm.... Nobody has seen or heard from them since they had lunch with you G.R.  It's probably a combination of lots of fun and poor wifi connections. (Either that or you are possibly a serial killer)  |
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fudgie
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« Reply #17 on: July 09, 2016, 10:35:47 AM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
Hmm.... Nobody has seen or heard from them since they had lunch with you G.R. It's probably a combination of lots of fun and poor wifi connections. (Either that or you are possibly a serial killer) Hes been doing updates on fb. All seemed well last night. He does have Bob with him so he's prob busy with him.  |
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« Reply #18 on: July 09, 2016, 10:48:58 AM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
Hmm.... Nobody has seen or heard from them since they had lunch with you G.R. It's probably a combination of lots of fun and poor wifi connections. (Either that or you are possibly a serial killer) Hes been doing updates on fb. All seemed well last night. He does have Bob with him so he's prob busy with him. |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2016, 03:34:41 PM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
Hmm.... Nobody has seen or heard from them since they had lunch with you G.R. It's probably a combination of lots of fun and poor wifi connections. (Either that or you are possibly a serial killer) Hes been doing updates on fb. All seemed well last night. He does have Bob with him so he's prob busy with him. Where on Facebook? |
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fudgie
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« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2016, 11:40:52 AM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
Hmm.... Nobody has seen or heard from them since they had lunch with you G.R. It's probably a combination of lots of fun and poor wifi connections. (Either that or you are possibly a serial killer) Hes been doing updates on fb. All seemed well last night. He does have Bob with him so he's prob busy with him. Where on Facebook? Under his name. |
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« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2016, 11:57:06 AM » |
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Hey Wiz, we haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Are you and Bob staying dry?
Hmm.... Nobody has seen or heard from them since they had lunch with you G.R. It's probably a combination of lots of fun and poor wifi connections. (Either that or you are possibly a serial killer) Hes been doing updates on fb. All seemed well last night. He does have Bob with him so he's prob busy with him. Bob is rather "high maintenance" ...  |
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Wizzard
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« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2016, 12:04:26 AM » |
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yep,, safe and sound Having a blast, in spite of high mant. Bob. Just could not get a great internet connection till tonight in Tok in Alaska. Cool place and uploaded a ton of pics on my blog. Rode 300 miles yesterday in 51 degrees and rain and 70 of it was gravel. Never seen my bike so dirty. And we have to do it again on the way out of Alaska The price of fun. In the last 10 days 4200 miles |
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« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2016, 12:10:40 AM » |
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It can get worse. How far north you going ?
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Wizzard
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« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2016, 12:18:52 AM » |
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It can get worse. How far north you going ?
Dan
No further north than Fairbanks. Was going to take hwy 4 out of Watson lake but was told not to by many at there unless I had a dirt bike. Then was going to do the top of the world highway but some that just came from there told me it would tear up my bike. And I need it to get home,, so looks like Fairbanks is furthest north. some guys just came into the hotel from Chicken AK and told me the same,, do not do it with my bike. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2016, 12:35:12 AM » |
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It can do a real job on your bike for sure. Beware the soft shoulders on the top of the world highway. Going north from Fairbanks is serious risk. Best of luck
Dan
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Do it while you can. I did.... it my way
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« Reply #28 on: July 12, 2016, 10:58:44 AM » |
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It can do a real job on your bike for sure. Beware the soft shoulders on the top of the world highway. Going north from Fairbanks is serious risk. Best of luck
Dan
+1 gravel piles up on the outside corners of curves. Does make for a soft landing if you get into it to deep. DAMHIKT |
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« Reply #29 on: July 13, 2016, 04:36:56 AM » |
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Talked to Wizzard last night. Sounds like they are having a GREAT time. They have a big day ahead today. They are taking the bus ride into Mt. McKinley Park for 8 or 9 hours, then heading to Willow for the night. I suspect they will be too tired to blog about their travels tonight. But I'm looking forward to hearing about it when he does. His trip has been a lot of fun for me. It's kind of been like riding back home with them. |
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