CHECK IN THREAD for UnRally-VI in Fayetteville, WV September 4-6, 2007!!

[TEWKS]

Home Sat about 4:00pm. I had such a great time meeting everyone, i'm still smiling. I rode down & back with Svensk (Eric H) & had a great ride.

 

Pat

[Chris K]

Home at 5PM today with a stop to put the "Blue Whale" back together. Thanks Mark and Sylva for all your work putting this together.

[Bill_Walker]

Well, I just flew in from Nashville, and boy are my arms tired! (ba-bump-bump).

 

It was really great seeing you all, and the riding was fun, too. Thanks again to David for the generous loan of his bike and home.

[Ken H.]

In Baddeck, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia as our trip continues. 3607 miles so far.

 

[C_Williams]

Arrived home around 2 PM this afternoon, stayed mostly on the I-70 avoiding most of the rain and winds south of me with a detour through Torrey, Sweeper Madness, and the 93 in Eastern Nevada

A big thanks to everyone who made the UnRally and Pied Piper run happen

Had a great time

[Bud]

Arrived home around 2 PM this afternoon, stayed mostly on the I-70 avoiding most of the rain and winds south of me with a detour through Torrey, Sweeper Madness, and the 93 in Eastern Nevada

A big thanks to everyone who made the UnRally and Pied Piper run happen

Had a great time

 

Glad to hear you made it home OK Carl. Nice to meet and ride with you.

[Slumgullion]

When I left the UN I headed up to western Pa to see an old HS buddy in Greenville Pa. Monday morning I headed south spending the night in Jefferson NC at my brother-in-law's home after 10.5 hours in the saddle and 500 miles of mostly twisties. These M3's are awesome on dry pavement but are really scary in the wet! I left Jefferson this morning and arrived in Atlanta around 2 pm. Now I know what I was missing when I was gone...Wow its hot here! Thanks to Mark and the mother to be for a super job putting it all together. Mark it was a pleasure meeting you and riding with you!

[Bob Palin]

Home Again, Home Again

 

Glad to be here too, my butt hurts! 6031 miles. I'm not doing another ride like this until I can sort out the seating problem, tried Russell, gel pad, sheepskin, Airhawk and every combination. This morning I was squirming after about 10 miles.

[BeniciaRT_GT]

Home,

 

Left Saturday after lunch, and basically got home last night. Three and half day slog though the non-fun riding parts of the country and great riding too!

 

Ride tale to follow in a week or two...(or not )

 

 

Way too little time to meet enough people and enjoy the great area!

 

Sorry to anyone I didn't get to meet or spend time with!

 

What a great group of folks, even the east coasters

 

About a 7500 mile trip!

 

Great spot Mark and Silva, thanks again (to all involved) for all the hard work!

[Ken H.]

In Frederiction, New Brunswick as we start working our way home.

[David]

In Frederiction, New Brunswick as we start working our way home.

 

I'll be in Moncton tomorrow!

[TN_R_Girl]

Sorry to anyone I didn't get to meet or spend time with!

 

Hey .. what about an apology to those you did get to meet???

[Bud]

In Frederiction, New Brunswick as we start working our way home.

 

Ride Well on your way home.

[ittech]

Just checking in..

 

In Marquette MI after some interesting days starting back around Niagra Falls where I ended up plugging a flat in the rain then replugging it then riding up to Budd's BMW in Oakville, ON on a sunday. They were closed but first thing monday they got a tire ordered for tuesday and worked on my blown fork seals and hired me a car for the day to go to toronto etc. Great service there at Budd's so if you're in the Toronto area definetly stop by. Well, if you have to but was another unexpected delay on the way to Banff.

 

Now I've got a dead zumo and some damn cold weather without any gerbings... Waiting a day here for a new zumo showing up tomorrow then going to figure out if i'll go to jasper/banff after all.. Flurries are falling in upper elevations around jasper as well.

 

So I'll either be picking up some gerbings on my way up and then hoping for decent weather or heading south, maybe towards yellowstone or even down to bryce/zion/torrey area again.

 

Oh and I narrowly avoided a "performance award" thanks to a friendly michigan state officer. Of course it was when I wasn't running the V1 due to just getting out of Canada.

 

So anyways still doing pretty well, but haven't taken many pictures recently.

[OoPEZoO]

At least it hasn't been a boring trip

[BeniciaRT_GT]

Sorry to anyone I didn't get to meet or spend time with!

 

Hey .. what about an apology to those you did get to meet???

 

You, Young Lady, should apoligize for all the traumatized folks left in your and Hoon Tang's wake.

 

I now understand PTSD

[TN_R_Girl]

Sorry to anyone I didn't get to meet or spend time with!

 

Hey .. what about an apology to those you did get to meet???

 

You, Young Lady, should apoligize for all the traumatized folks left in your and Hoon Tang's wake.

 

I now understand PTSD

 

Why Richard ... I am certain I have NO idea what you are talking about!!

[KMG_365]

Not home yet--just checking in. We're in Spirit Lake, Iowa tonight and heading for the Black Hills area tomorrow. We'll probably get to northern-central Colorado by the 15th, Utah by the 16th, Mesquite, NV on the 17th and home by the 18th.

 

There's a short update in the Pied Piper Ride Tale!

 

We're having an absolute blast and seeing the back roads of the heartland! Tomorrow's another long day and I'm going to bed!

[Flyer5]

Back home for a week now . My first night shift in 2 weeks . I have to say the roads up here that I thought were fun just aren't fun any more after riding through W.VA. Oh well it was great meeting everyone,still thinking what a great time I had . Looking forward to the next one .Although Pacific NW will probably have to be mostly done by air travel . Dave

[gottago]

Not home yet either. Spent the night in Solon, OH with friends. Heading for Sault Ste. Marie today. Bike running well (fingers crossed)This first half has been a bit of a struggle but looking forward to a nice 2nd half.

n

[SageRider]

Just made it back home this afternoon. 7K miles.

It's off to the Reno Air Races tomorrow & Sunday with my Father (ex-Reno air-racer - biplane class).

[George Brown]

Hi Dave or as they say in Philly, YO! I see your from Montrose. I just visited your town on Thursday as I am working on my PA County Seat Tour. You live in a very nice area.

[dhanson]

7K, cool Sagerider! Air races, wish I was there. I saw Rare Bear at Osh Kosh, oh lets see, like 1992 I think.

[Flyer5]

Hi Dave or as they say in Philly, YO! I see your from Montrose. I just visited your town on Thursday as I am working on my PA County Seat Tour. You live in a very nice area.

 

Thanks, Geeze I wish I had known .I could have joined for a little ride .Or at least bought you a coffee .Next time ? Dave

[Ken H.]

6106 miles ridden = we are home.

[SageRider]

7K, cool Sagerider! Air races, wish I was there. I saw Rare Bear at Osh Kosh, oh lets see, like 1992 I think.

Air races were bittersweet this year with 3 fatalities...

Rare Bear won the Gold Unlimited race, then experienced a stuck throttle (wide open of course). Plane had to circle until it ran out of gas (about 10 minutes after the race finished) then come in deadstick (gliding characteristics of a brick!) All OK.

[SageRider]

Ken,

Great Avatar!

[KMG_365]

We're finally home!!!

 

What a fantastic trip, UnRally and visits with great folks all along the route!

 

We got home a day early after getting a bit barn sour and blasting the almost 800 miles from SLC to San Diego in 12.5 hours. We logged a total of 7506 miles in 26 days on the road!

 

I was looking forward to having a few days to get caught up with stuff before going back to work after being gone for almost four weeks, but we just got in and the phone rings and I got called in for work tomorrow!

 

The Red Bull air races are in San Diego this weekend and I was already working 24's on the 20, 22, 24 and 26 (leaving for Torrey the morning of the 27! ) and was already planning on getting a few extra OT shifts over this weekend for coverage for the races (right off the coast of Coronado), but now I might be just staying there at work for the entire week!

 

Oh well, just call me Phil!

[patrickfb]

We're finally home!!!

 

I was looking forward to having a few days to get caught up with stuff before going back to work after being gone for almost four weeks, but we just got in and the phone rings and I got called in for work tomorrow!

 

Welcome back! (Yes, I've been monitoring your progress...) You guys must be exhausted, so I'll wait til later in the day tomorrow to call Leslie. I'm not sure Maggie is going to want to go home - it's going to be lonely for her without her best friend Hannah!

 

I'm so glad you're home safe. Talk to you soon -

[BereIsland]

Glad your both safe home, wow, over 7500 miles I think that that is more miles than I did including the flight over the Atlantic

Steve

[BereIsland]

Ken, I like that avatar also, but dont take all the blame, turtles can move you know, do you not think that the turtle target fixated on you also

Steve

[bakerzdosen]

We're finally home!!!

[snip]

Oh well, just call me Phil!

Phil,

Glad you're home. It was good to see you two yesterday. I kinda figured you'd just slab it. Admit it, sometimes it's just nice to sleep in your own bed...

 

See you in just over a week.

[Ben_Ricci]

Glad to hear the three of you (Leslie, Maynard and you of course) are home safe and sound. Quite a trip! Sorry to hear about the work schedule.

 

[Firefight911]

the phone rings and I got called in for work tomorrow!

 

The Red Bull air races are in San Diego this weekend and I was already working 24's on the 20, 22, 24 and 26 (leaving for Torrey the morning of the 27! ) and was already planning on getting a few extra OT shifts over this weekend for coverage for the races (right off the coast of Coronado), but now I might be just staying there at work for the entire week!

 

Oh well, just call me Phil!

 

 

 

[TEWKS]

the phone rings and I got called in for work tomorrow!

 

The Red Bull air races are in San Diego this weekend and I was already working 24's on the 20, 22, 24 and 26 (leaving for Torrey the morning of the 27! ) and was already planning on getting a few extra OT shifts over this weekend for coverage for the races (right off the coast of Coronado), but now I might be just staying there at work for the entire week!

 

Oh well, just call me Phil!

 

 

 

 

But Jamie, you actually ride your bike.

 

Pat

[KMG_365]

the phone rings and I got called in for work tomorrow!

 

The Red Bull air races are in San Diego this weekend and I was already working 24's on the 20, 22, 24 and 26 (leaving for Torrey the morning of the 27! ) and was already planning on getting a few extra OT shifts over this weekend for coverage for the races (right off the coast of Coronado), but now I might be just staying there at work for the entire week!

 

Oh well, just call me Phil!

 

 

 

 

But Jamie, you actually ride your bike.

 

Pat

Hah! Thanks, Pat!

 

 

(Hey Phil! Neener, Neener, Neener! I got a new wingman for next year's UnRally! )

[Bill_Walker]

Ken, I like that avatar also, but dont take all the blame, turtles can move you know, do you not think that the turtle target fixated on you also

Steve

 

[Firefight911]

the phone rings and I got called in for work tomorrow!

 

The Red Bull air races are in San Diego this weekend and I was already working 24's on the 20, 22, 24 and 26 (leaving for Torrey the morning of the 27! ) and was already planning on getting a few extra OT shifts over this weekend for coverage for the races (right off the coast of Coronado), but now I might be just staying there at work for the entire week!

 

Oh well, just call me Phil!

 

 

 

 

But Jamie, you actually ride your bike.

 

Pat

Hah! Thanks, Pat!

 

 

(Hey Phil! Neener, Neener, Neener! I got a new wingman for next year's UnRally! )

 

Richard may have something with this list thing!!!!

 

Let's see? Yep, that's TWO on it so far!!!

 

As soon as I figure out how to put structure turnout boots, pants, jacket, helmet, and gloves along with the same for wildland, along with uniforms, food, and toiletry gear on my bike as I play suitcase guy from station to station I will at least get to ride to/from work!

 

Where's that Rodney Dangerfield picture?

[SageRider]

As soon as I figure out how to put structure turnout boots, pants, jacket, helmet, and gloves along with the same for wildland, along with uniforms, food, and toiletry gear on my bike as I play suitcase guy from station to station I will at least get to ride to/from work!

Poor Phil...

You'd think he was the only one with a little cargo to load.....

[HandyAndy]

As soon as I figure out how to put structure turnout boots, pants, jacket, helmet, and gloves along with the same for wildland, along with uniforms, food, and toiletry gear on my bike as I play suitcase guy from station to station I will at least get to ride to/from work!

Poor Phil...

You'd think he was the only one with a little cargo to load.....

 

And if you try that on a smaller bike it looks like this!

 

 

 

Yeah, thats a Thomos moped under all that stuff!

I really like his Custom Seat! And spare wheel!

 

 

Jamie and Leslie,

 

Glad you arrived safe and sound at home! Must have been an awsome trip!

It was great to meet everyone, It was my first BMWST event and I had a great time!

 

 

 

Andy.

[KMG_365]

As soon as I figure out how to put structure turnout boots, pants, jacket, helmet, and gloves along with the same for wildland, along with uniforms, food, and toiletry gear on my bike as I play suitcase guy from station to station I will at least get to ride to/from work!

Poor Phil...

You'd think he was the only one with a little cargo to load.....

Thanks, Mike! Now I don't feel so bad!

 

 

 

Oh, and I have traveled between stations with all my gear on the bike before--you've just got to be creative.

[Firefight911]

Oh, and I have traveled between stations with all my gear on the bike before--you've just got to be creative.

 

And we've talked about your gear before!!! They don't give you any.

[Jacqueline]

HOME safe and sound!!!!!

 

Another GREAT time was had!!!!! I enjoyed meeting riders for the first time and seeing friends. I hope to attend again in the future...but I need to find a shorter route ....about 27,000 miles to get there , there has to be a shorter route!

[BeniciaRT_GT]

HOME safe and sound!!!!!

 

Another GREAT time was had!!!!! I enjoyed meeting riders for the first time and seeing friends. I hope to attend again in the future...but I need to find a shorter route ....about 27,000 miles to get there , there has to be a shorter route!

 

 

Sounds like the right route to me...

[TEWKS]

Incredible adventure Jacqueline, i,m glad I got to say hello to you at the UN. Like others have said, get to work on that book, i'll be first in line to buy it.

 

Pat

[OoPEZoO]

HOME safe and sound!!!!!

 

Another GREAT time was had!!!!! I enjoyed meeting riders for the first time and seeing friends. I hope to attend again in the future...but I need to find a shorter route ....about 27,000 miles to get there , there has to be a shorter route!

 

Did you find a spot for that Geocache yet ?

[Bill_Walker]

HOME safe and sound!!!!!

 

Are you sure? Do you recognize the place? Does anybody in the area recognize you?

 

Maybe it's just the old guy down the street: "Hmm, Jacqueline... Let me think. Y'know, I think we used to have a woman named Jacqueline in the neighborhood. She liked to ride her motorcycle, and one day she just rode off and never came back. But that was years and years ago. I'm probably the only one in the neighborhood old enough to remember her. Come to think of it, you do look a little bit like her. But she'd be much older now, having been gone for so long.

[ittech]

Well I'm finally back as of yesterday... Was a great trip, Great seeing all the board people again and really glad I cut north up to Jasper/Banff even though it was a lot of 6c - 8c high, -2c - 0c low's up there in Canada. Also glad I picked up some Gerbing's at a HD dealer in St. Cloud.

 

I will be posting some select photos and a trip log plus the rest of my Canada photos in the next week or so, I'm now totally swamped at work.

[gottago]

In!!!!!!!!! Safe and Sound.

Wanted to stop in at Torrey but Gary was feeling under the weather so we made a beeline home.

[KMG_365]

Welcome home you stragglers!!

 

I guess we can unsticky this thread now. We'll leave this Forum up for a little bit for any other UnRally-VI Ride Tales that folks want to be included in this Forum when it gets archived shortly.

 

. . . but pretty soon we'll be opening up a NEW Forum for the NEXT UnRally-VII!!