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Part 4–Visiting some desert rats–A solo journey across NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, TX
The following morning, I packed the bike heading across West Texas and into New Mexico in some of the most windy riding ever. On to see friends in Truth or Consequences, NM I wanted to ride toward NM without getting back onto I40, so instead I went through several small working farm towns and once…
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Part 3–Visiting some desert rats–A solo journey across NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, TX
For the next few days, I hung out with Dave, Betty and Don and we explored that which only West Texas can offer, like the esoteric Cadillac Ranch for one! Don generously offered to drive me around to see the sights, which was perfect so we could talk and I was able to garnish the…
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Part 2–Visiting some Desert Rats my solo journey across NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, TX
Monticello was a bit chilly as I was arriving and I pleased to be off the bike. I had found a cute old strip motel on the web and made a reservation. I checked in with a grin when asked if I had a reservation, I replied, ìyep, only I’m a day early.î She chucked…
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Visiting some desert rats–A solo journey across NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, TX
As journeys go, this has been one challenge after another to organize and set to motion. It began with my grandson, Eli who is ill and in the hospital with Aplastic Anemia, a disease of the bone marrow. He is now being treated and his plight can be followed on his Facebook page. He is…
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2011…Riding the World, my end of year slide show!
Another awesome year of motorcycling comes to an end, but there will always be next year! I do hope you enjoy seeing where I’ve been as much as I’ve enjoed going…well almost as much! 😉 Cheers and Happy Holidays to you all!!
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Hot HOT HEAT…part 5: the final chapter!
Well, it was a delightful visit at the MCB&B in Show Low, AZ, but now it was time to ride home to CA, only now I was taking the more scenic route riding through southern Utah. I couldn’t miss a couple of photo opportunities along the way. The last time I was in Show Low,…
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Hot HOT HEAT…part 4
After a substantial breakfast of MzPam’s doing we went for a nice ride up to Alpine, AZ. Getting ready to go *shot by Frenchy Dean’s amazing GT Me on my Bandito2 * Being the Labor Day weekend, I was surprised how little traffic was traversing the roadways. The weather was still warm, but there were…
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Hot HOT HEAT…part 3
After lots of deliberation and tire scanning it was decided that there was no way I was leaving the MCB&B without a new front tire. I knew I was going to need one when I returned, but I didn’t realize how quickly those last few tire miles would be used up. Oh well, luckily Dean…
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Hot HOT HEAT…part 2
Leaving Pahrump early didn’t save me from roasting. By the time I arrived in Las Vegas it was already 87degrees. My full camelbak, helped as did my cooling vest, although it would only stay wet for about 30 minutes, but it was 30 of the most comfortable minutes I could have enjoyed! I was trying…
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Miles of friendship: Ride to the Southwest to see old friends–Part Five
When leaving TorC we carefully considered our route choices, yet somehow still ended up on a dead ending Hwy 181, so we ultimately had to brave the freeway. Dave was way less than thrilled since he not only doesn’t enjoy freeway riding, but with the wind whipping us left and right and the cross winds…