SAMSAR Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Oh my!!! I just got that feeling of "so much to do, so little time..." Safe travels everyone... And Leslie, can you bring a little (or a lot) of that San Diego sunshine with you again! Suzanne and I will be at RV site 151 for those arriving over the weekend. Stop by if you have a chance, the fire will be roaring and the beer will be cold. Cheers!!! Link to comment
bakerzdosen Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 T-Minus 12 hours and counting . . . the Pied Piper Rides AGAIN!!!!! It's t-minus 8 hours and change and counting... Start packing already man. Link to comment
Calvin (no socks) Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 That thing isn't this week, izzit? Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 You are leaving in 12 hours? Holy Cow!! Have a great run. See you there on the 10th! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Pied piper riders, please keep us posted on your progress. Will be arriving Sunday afternoon see you then, have fun be safe. John Link to comment
Twisties Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Pied piper riders, please keep us posted on your progress. Will be arriving Sunday afternoon see you then, have fun be safe. John We should have internet access every night (except possibly at Old Forge), so you should see a post or two in Ride Tales. If for some reason we can't get on a night or two, don't panic. Jamie and Les are riding out with some locals to sight see. They and Michael will be here Saturday and we'll hit the road in earnest Sunday morning. You might see a post or two before, but I would expect regular updates to begin Sunday evening. Link to comment
BarOne Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We have wireless at our place in Old Forge. Roughing it smoothly! Link to comment
Ron-M Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I'm not leaving until Thurs. Aug. 6, but I am ready to go right now. Just got word that my brother, who lives in the Boston area, was able to rent an HD UltraGlide for the weekend. I am going to slab it up and plan on arriving at his house on Friday evening, get up the next morning and head towards Roger's Campground, the long way. We have always wanted to take a motorcycle trip together, but because of the distance between us it just wasn't possible. This Unrally location was pefect. We are going to arrive Sat. and ride the whole weekend. He took a day off of work on Monday, so that gives us a little more time to enjoy. See everyone there. Look for the blue 07 RT and the HD. Ride Safe... Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 We have always wanted to take a motorcycle trip together It's so good that you two will have these memories. Have a great ride in with your brother! Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 That's waaay cool. I just love what this place provides for folks to share the road and share the love. Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Pied piper riders, please keep us posted on your progress. Will be arriving Sunday afternoon see you then, have fun be safe. John Jamie and Les are riding out with some locals to sight see. They and Michael will be here Saturday and we'll hit the road in earnest Sunday morning. You might see a post or two before, but I would expect regular updates to begin Sunday evening. The Pied Piper lifted off from Casa Edmonds at 09:30 this morning and has landed safely (if a bit overheated, dehydrated and exhausted) in Mesquite, NV! Just had dinner with my Harley-riding cohorts and a short stay poolside. They're also beat after getting on the road at 03:30 to try to beat the heat. They were going to be on the road by 02:00 . . . but one of them had a "starter solenoid issue" (I guess his home-made bike eats starter solenoids for lunch--he's on his third rebuild kit). We saw a high of 116*F in Lost Wages right as the traffic came to a crawl (and there's NO lane-splitting in Nevada, son! ). After leaving home at 09:30 and arriving at the Casa Blanca (which has been painted pink . . . go figure! ) at 16:00 hours we were done. Only one stop for gas and one more for food/gas. 400 miles in 6.5 hours (61.54 mph traveling speed)--not bad considering the temps were above 100*F for 4.5 of those hours, there was a LOT of road construction, traffic in Vegas and some sort of accident in CA just shy of the border. In retrospect, we should have made another stop in North Las Vegas to hydrate, balance the electrolytes a bit and cool down some after fighting traffic at 115+*F for almost an hour. We're getting on the road again tomorrow at 08:00 and taking the back roads to SLC to hook up with Jan, Sharon and Michael, and . . . Hopz, maybe? . . . and . . . Bueller? I guess this is more of a "Ride Tale" now, huh? Oooops! I'm just so EXCITED!!! . . . I'm just chattering!! Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 ugh......116 . Haven't seen temps like that since I was rolling through Nebraska a few years ago on my way to the west coast. I drank 2 full gallons of water that day and was still pretty dehydrated. Your going to like it up here north of the Mason Dixon. We have only seen 90+ degrees maybe 5 days this year.......of course thats a damp heat though Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I guess this is more of a "Ride Tale" now, huh? Oooops! I'm just so EXCITED!!! . . . I'm just chattering!! You just keep right on posting and chattering wherever you want to. SEE YOU SOON! Link to comment
dhanson Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Jamie does know how to get a thread excited! Just be glad we don't have to go through Shreveport, they can't keep I-20 open for 24 hours it seems, and contruction. Let's just say we are glad to be leaving. When I hopped up my HD, it ate starter gears, HD is overbuilt except for that one point! 15 hours till departure and I see a wx window, yeehaaaa! Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Go Jamie Go Leslie - don't leave him too far behind Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 "Leslie - don't leave him too far behind " I'm afraid she can't. This time she is sitting behind him and telling him which way to go. Leslie, don't trust Jamie with the GPS! He might end up in Lancaster PA! Link to comment
SageRider Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Leslie, don't trust Jamie with the GPS! He might end up in Lancaster PA! Even worse, Jamie could travel 7000 miles and wind up in Lancaster, CA! Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Richard and I are in NV... headed east!!!! Link to comment
Endobob Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I am happy for all of you that are already on the road and/or have bike prepared and are ready! Ride safe! I have another week of work and need to change the oil and put on a new set of rear brakes. I'm headed out early next Saturday and arrive mid-day on Sunday. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I got new tires tonight! Yahaaaaaa! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, I love the smell of tires in the morning! Link to comment
dhanson Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Nothing like new tires to make a MC look good! Jean and I are watching radar this morning, big line gonna meet us in AR. I was so looking forward to the twisties up Eureka Springs, but may have to detour through Jefferson, Tx. We are go within the hour. Looking to meet the Pied Piper heading to NH!!! Link to comment
Rocer Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Have a good ride David. Looking forward to meeting both you and Jean. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 For me also rear tire and oil this weekend. Leave a week from tomorrow, be there Monday. For you Westerners, I know how you feel. That's the way I feel when the UN is is Wyoming or Oregon. Have a great ride! Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I got new tires tonight! Yahaaaaaa! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, I love the smell of tires in the morning! Up and getting ready to head to Yellowstone ... "On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again...." Link to comment
rocks Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm afraid she can't. This time she is sitting behind him and telling him which way to go. Leslie, don't trust Jamie with the GPS! He might end up in Lancaster PA! wave That's next door to Blue Balls, PA ain't it Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Well, you know... Leslie is sooooo quick, that Jamie really should watch his back... in a metaphysical sense at the very least I'm just glad you're both on your way & Richard/Jacqueline - glad to hear you all are on the road too Link to comment
Nice n Easy Rider Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 New tires on this AM. Now to go scuff them up a bit before my Friday noon departure. See you all soon. Link to comment
dhanson Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 David and Jean in Branson, MO. Ran from Tstorms all morning, many showers, got ahead of them in Russelville, then saw a hole on the radar, shot west on I-40 to 21, 16, 7. Great roads in AR even wet and in showers. 21 was mostly dry and no rain, 7 also, be hard to top those roads. Lots of wet stuff to dry tonight. Oh, 76W in Branson is packed with vacationers, so we felt right at home, ha. Link to comment
JustJean Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 We didn't make it to Eureka Springs as you can tell! The nice road fooled him going north so we detoured?? Oh well??? I have never been here got my sticker!! Link to comment
Ken H. Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 T minus 24 hrs and counting for us... Link to comment
MikeRC Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Out the door in the next hour. Got back from 5 days of hiking last night, laundry blitz, load routes on the Zumo, packed stuff. The RT is on the trailer (anyone who sees me in person can give me grief) and the car is packed. Hope to be in Moncton on Thursday and Lancaster next Monday afternoon. You all stay safe and see see you in a week. Mike Cassidy Link to comment
SAMSAR Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 The RT is on the trailer (anyone who sees me in person can give me grief) and the car is packed. Grief forthcoming... I've created a special color name badge for those who trailer in... ;) Alright, the 5 days of hiking gets you a free pass. Not sure I could cross the street these days with a backpack on. Cheers! Paul Link to comment
dhanson Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 We are in Ida Grove Iowa. MO265 this morning, down in bottoms by creek, green twisties, great road. Little over 800 miles now and about 75 mi on interstates. Corn and soy bean crops all the way, America, you are looking GOOD! Locals tho say the cooler than normal wx is hurting the crops. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Will be trailering two bikes to NJ, leaving on Saturday. I'll leave the trailer at my son's place in NJ, then my friend Jeff and I will meet others for the ride up to NH Monday morning. It'll be nice to have some cool weather! Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Will be trailering two bikes to NJ, leaving on Saturday. I'll leave the trailer at my son's place in NJ, then my friend Jeff and I will meet others for the ride up to NH Monday morning. It'll be nice to have some cool weather! Rich, I'm glad you are coming to the UN! Looking forward to seeing you again! After a very wet ride over Beartooth Pass... Richard and I are now spending the night in Montana! Had another GREAT day riding and another day/ another state, closer to NH . Link to comment
Foot Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Three days and a wake up! I went to the orthopod today for a shoot of the good doctors feel good juice in the left knee this morning. Hopefully, by Friday it will be feeling no pain. Deb and I can't wait to get on the road! Alan Link to comment
Calvin (no socks) Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Ok, got the knee fixed...How is the clutch? Link to comment
dhanson Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 We pulled into Detroit Lakes, MN. 2:45 check in, the bottom fell out. Short shower turned out. 66F. Met two ADV riders at the Country Kitchen, they were headed to Seattle, WA. Link to comment
Foot Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Calvin the clutch has been replaced along with the front master cylinder! my wallet is much lighter so we should be traveling faster! Alan Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I have a serious problem with this UNrally. It's called a UNrally because it is supposed to be UNorganized. What Paul/SAMSAR is doing is a SUPERB organization. It may be hard to find people to UNorganize the next UNrallies, Paul is setting the bar too high! THANK YOU PAUL! Could you UNorganize the UNrallies for the next few years? Link to comment
Kathy R Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Not to worry Paul, there are those of us who will dispel the sense of order within 24 hours. ( +1 Samsar is delightfully organized. It's like having a concierge!) Link to comment
Spyder Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 ( +1 Samsar is delightfully organized. It's like having a concierge!) You have no idea Kathy Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Not to worry Paul, there are those of us who will dispel the sense of order within 24 hours. Why does Richard come to mind... Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Not to worry Paul, there are those of us who will dispel the sense of order within 24 hours. Why does Richard come to mind... Yeah, that guy is a bad influence! Link to comment
Calvin (no socks) Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Lobster flown in from Maine, three types of gps files, donuts on site, follow-up e-mails. What is next, illuminated name tags? Thanks for all Paul/SAMSAR's work! WOW Link to comment
Kathy R Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Bike is in the garage until I get back on Sunday Aug 9th. Check! All 3 GIVIs are in my livingroom with fabric softner towels in them to make them sweet. Check! All the contents of the GIVIs are next to the bag liners and ready to be loaded. Check! Water bladder is in freezer. Check! Gas tank is full and all service is done. Check! New Cell Phone with New Number (585-857-6850 kmrayburn@sbcglobal.net ) Check! Getting on an airplane headed to Chicago. WHAT? TIGTBSMF Link to comment
Draftermike Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Waiting on the Chuck of the Chuck and Mike show to arrive before leaving from Missouri. I'll be packed by mid-afternoon... or earlier. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Waiting on the Chuck of the Chuck and Mike show to arrive before leaving from Missouri. I'll be packed by mid-afternoon... or earlier. It will be great to see you three musketeers again! Link to comment
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