Jacqueline Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Okay..... I'll tell Richard you told me to . Link to comment
tallman Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Jacqueline, What a wonderful trip. I recall a certain Yamaha 650 with more exhaust noise than all the other bikes put together at El Paseo in Cherokee. A flying railroad crossing. Trips over the Cherohala and tipovers in the oyster shells. You've come (and gone) a long way lady. Godspeed as you continue on your unique journey. Best wishes. Tim & Beth Link to comment
eddd Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Great pixs and great story telling. Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 We were up at 4:00am, with the intentions of making it back to Benicia, CA in two days (1,850 miles). Pulled out from the Sealaska Inn promptly at 5:00am and successfully crossed the border into Canada by 5:05am... I really hated to leave but I'm already working on plans to return to Hyder in 2011... (after I do the 48 States ride) . We headed out down that 40 mile stretch of road where the bears can easily be seen.... There is one stretch about a mile long ... that was covered in bear and moose crap! Piles and piles in both lanes of the road. So if someone asks me do bears S#%& in the woods, my answer has to be NO! They do it in the road! We got 40 miles down the road and I had to stop and put my Gerbings on... it was COLD! We took the most direct route that we could...The Gold Rush Trail! Where we happened upon.... Hells Gate The Tram was not running when we stopped...but I have made a note that this is some place to go back to and revisit. We only managed to get 774 miles that day, before we stopped for the night. The following morning we were still determined to get back to CA by night fall. We stopped in Hope, BC for breakfast. It appears that Hope is known for it's chainsaw wood cravings...This is truly the Chainsaw Carving Capital of Canada, with over two dozen large wooden sculptures scattered throughout the downtown area. At about 2:00pm just north of Portland I was having a hard time staying awake. Nothing seemed to help. I felt like I had been drugged. After scaring both myself and Richard at about 3:00pm we pulled into a very nice rest stop. I got my pillow out, found a nice place in the grass under a shade tree and slept hard for an hour. After the nap I was ready to go. By the time it was getting dark, we were in twisties, with many big rigs and even Richard was having trouble seeing so we called it a day after going only 680 miles. What Richard did not tell me that night, but it was clear the next morning... he was not feeling well. He had a high fever. We managed the last 417 miles. As we pulled into the driveway just after 3:00pm the garage door magically opens and there are Katharina and Thomas greeting us home. Thomas had coffee ready for Richard and Katharina had fixed something to eat. They are two of the nicest people . In our little 9 day trip we went 3,991 miles. Richard went to the doctor the day after we arrived back in Benicia... he has a prostate/UTI infection. Our house guests Katharina and Thomas, left Thursday and continued on their North American tour....they are headed north to Alaska! Richard now understands and possesses the LUST for ALASKA that I have! Link to comment
Twisties Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Whip's right about the writing and pics. You've definitely brought it all up a level. And hey, what you mean "only going 680 miles". That's a long, long way on a bike. Just 'cause you did some kind of IB ride once, doesn't mean you can take a long day's ride for granted, and especially not several long days in a row. You did the IB with a lot of planning, and it still took a lot out of you. You were sick after it, right? You are riding farther and harder now too, but don't get complacent about these distances. For me at least, a 700 mile day is my limit. I've only done it twice, and once I dropped the bike in the driveway at the end. I'll never be an LD rider, and will never want to be, but I know these things are accomplishments because they are hard and dangerous... not because they are routine. You guys did great to cover that many miles in so little time, and to have taken the time to enjoy some people and things along the way. Don't knock on yourselves. Thanks for sharing. It was really cool to see you had such a great time! Link to comment
Bob Palin Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Splendid tale J, if only Canada wasn't between here and Hyder... Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Splendid tale J, if only Canada wasn't between here and Hyder... I told you they apologized for any transgressions, real or perceived. GO!!!! Link to comment
Bullett Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Wow! Great ride tale Jacqueline! I think Richard needs to put in for a transfer to the Great White North, eh? Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Wow! Great ride tale Jacqueline! I think Richard needs to put in for a transfer to the Great White North, eh? No one left there now. We don't even fly there anymore. Link to comment
azkaisr Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Final rating...Uber Worthy. Too bad you didn't see any bears. Tommy Link to comment
Lmar Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Originally Posted By: Bullett Wow! Great ride tale Jacqueline! clap I think Richard needs to put in for a transfer to the Great White North, eh? No one left there now. We don't even fly there anymore I'm still here!! Link to comment
RT Russ Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Richard went to the doctor the day after we arrived back in Benicia... he has a prostate/UTI infection. Who would have ever thought we'd see "Richard" and "rotten @$$hole" in the same post? Hope he got a second opinion and all is well! Link to comment
BFish Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 great report J...thoughts to richard on feeling better. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 dANG..i wanna be there..! what fun you two had.! Thanks for carrying us aloong with you. Link to comment
Smoky Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hey Killer, if Canada wasn't in the way, Alaska would be in the north-west corner of WA, so go up and enjoy that wonderful part of the contry. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Splendid tale J, if only Canada wasn't between here and Hyder... Hey hey Watch it buddy! Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Jacqueline thanks for sharing a great ride tale. Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Richard can jump? Not w/out pics he didn't. Keep 'em coming. Careful what Y'all ask for!!! I got my broken video camera back from Sony and now have the proof! Warning: Please remove all small children from the room and I hope those who view it can sleep at night!!! Video is here: Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I got my broken video camera back from Sony and now have the proof! Warning: Please remove all small children from the room and I hope those who view it can sleep at night!!! [/img] Video is here: Wow, Tele Tubbies Gone Wild. Link to comment
BFish Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 motorcycle ride tale porn. be careful who sees it. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Looks more like a tantrum to me. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Absolutely fantastic! Mount Robson is truly jaw droppingly beautiful. Val and I have to get there at some point. I mean, we're so close already! Link to comment
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