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Started by BigMac (SoCal), Tue 05, Dec 2017, 21:19:42

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BigMac (SoCal)

 Hi guys, my son Jeff and I are planning to do a Death Valley ride in February. We would arrive on Friday the 16 and leave on Monday the 19th. The 19th is Presidents day and my son gets a 4 day weekend. I have already booked a room at Motel 6 in Beatty. It would be great if you could join us. My son and I will be riding our KLR 650 dual sports. We plan on taking the truck to Beatty with the bikes in back. The plan is to tour the paved roads on Saturday and the Dirt roads on Sunday. I thought I would post this on the VRCC board to see if anyone would like to join us on either day or both. Let me know and I would suggest that you book your room early as it is a holiday weekend. You can always cancel if it doesn't work out for you. 

Dave

Prescott John

I am signed up.  It will be great to be ridding with old friends again.  I'll stick to the paved roads though and hope for good weather.      .....now where did I put that electric vest?
John G.

NautiBrit

I would love to join you Dave, but I'm scheduling another hip replacement for January and mid-February would be too soon to get back in the saddle. Have fun and be safe.
George

The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: NautiBrit on Wed 06, Dec 2017, 20:59:32
I would love to join you Dave, but I'm scheduling another hip replacement for January and mid-February would be too soon to get back in the saddle. Have fun and be safe.
I've got to start paying better attention when I read. I completely missed that it was in Feb. I just assumed he was talking about a couple weeks from now.  :-\
Good luck on your hip surgery George. Just how many hips do you have ?

BigMac (SoCal)

Boy George, you need to get your priorities straight. Riding always comes before hip replacements. LOL Anyway I know everything will go great for you and you'll be riding soon.

Dave

NautiBrit

I've got to start paying better attention when I read. I completely missed that it was in Feb. I just assumed he was talking about a couple weeks from now.  :-\
Good luck on your hip surgery George. Just how many hips do you have ?
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Rob, I missed out on being a hippie in the 60's, so I'm getting them redone and I'll be hip in my 70's. Besides, I've lost my passion for chrome and am replacing it with titanium.

Thanks for the good thoughts.
George

NautiBrit

Quote from: BigMac (SoCal) on Thu 07, Dec 2017, 10:42:41
Boy George, you need to get your priorities straight. Riding always comes before hip replacements. LOL Anyway I know everything will go great for you and you'll be riding soon.

Dave

If I'm to have any chance on keeping riding as a priority, then I have to get the hip replaced. As you well know, the pain detracts from the ride and makes those 600 mile days seem onerous.  ;)
George

sdv003

I'd love to join you, but that will be a week after the new knee.  I don't think I'll be doing much other than physical therapy.  Have fun!

--Sam

The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: NautiBrit on Thu 07, Dec 2017, 16:03:46
Quote from: BigMac (SoCal) on Thu 07, Dec 2017, 10:42:41
Boy George, you need to get your priorities straight. Riding always comes before hip replacements. LOL Anyway I know everything will go great for you and you'll be riding soon.

Dave

If I'm to have any chance on keeping riding as a priority, then I have to get the hip replaced. As you well know, the pain detracts from the ride and makes those 600 mile days seem onerous.  ;)

Quote from: sdv003 on Wed 24, Jan 2018, 22:02:18
I'd love to join you, but that will be a week after the new knee.  I don't think I'll be doing much other than physical therapy.  Have fun!

--Sam
Dang, I need to invest in titanium futures.  :) Best wishes Sam, George.  :cooldude:

My youngest brother recently moved to the Bay Area. Brenda and I are going to ride up and visit him the prior week. You guys have a good ride.  :cooldude:

NautiBrit

Rob, the operation was on Friday at 1:45 and they had me up walking by late afternoon. I'm now up to a mile a day and almost no pain. I can't thank my Dr enough for the great job that he did.
George

The emperor has no clothes

Quote from: NautiBrit on Thu 25, Jan 2018, 22:20:29
Rob, the operation was on Friday at 1:45 and they had me up walking by late afternoon. I'm now up to a mile a day and almost no pain. I can't thank my Dr enough for the great job that he did.
Damn ! That's great news George  :cooldude: Take care and see you soon.

BigMac (SoCal)

I'm happy for you George, great news. I sure your healthy life style has a lot to do with your speedy recovery.

Dave 

NautiBrit

I had planned on losing a little weight before the operation. What I didn't count on was Mother Nature giving me the flu bug and dropping 10 lbs in a week. A little drastic, but certainly appreciated. :cooldude:
George