lawnchairboy Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 It was my pleasure to be associated with the other Clampett kin-folk, despite Matt's near death experience with a pork tenderloin. My hepatocytes may never be the same. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 That little Clampett went to Nashville The other little Clampett went dual sporting This little Clampett rode home because... My son, had taken up bad habits like sanding and building his own pinewood derby car... My dog, would just laze around waiting for my motorcycle to come home... And my wife, well, she threatened me with physical harm if I put that picture up here. So, in the interest of marital uh, bliss, I'll continue. I left Nashvegas bright and early on Monday, Day 9 of Clampettpalooza. Traffic sucked from about a block and a half from Shannie-Mae's crib. I finally get moving enough to take a drink from my camelback safely only to discover that a) the bite valve is MIA and b) my camelback is now empty... So, I motor on a bit knowing that it's only 8AM and any reasonable sporting goods store is not going to be open until about 10 so I begin to estimate where I'll be and look for shopping along the way where I can get a new bite valve. I found one in Atlanta... But, how I found it is but another part of the story! Sooooooooooo, I motor on, making some stops to check on hotels and things for future events... Anywho, during day 8 I had torn one of the foam grip covers and was wanting to get a replacement. Being near BMW Atlanta, I punched in the waypoint and sallied forth. I knew I was cutting it close on gas but thought I remembered a gas station either near the dealer or near the Cobb Energy Center. So, off the exit, up the hill toward the dealership and GASSSSSSSSSSSSSPPP... Out of gas. Motherfather........! Now what? Pushing the bike into a shopping center I slide out my anonymous book, figuring I'll just call the dealer and nice and simple I'm hooked up. Oh shite! It's Monday, and they're closed. MOTHERFATHER!!!!!!!!!!! Garmin tells me there is a gas station just about a half mile from where I am. Sooo, I lock up my gear, start to walking and hey! Lookie there, a Sports Authority. I know they'll have a bite valve, I may as well get it while I'm there. In I go, bite valve in hand I ask the check out girl where the nearest gas is and she tells me about a mile! Out comes the AAA card whilst I peruse the aisles... Finally gassed up again just 35 minutes later, I hit the highway flying and proceed right on through downtown ATL, down the slab and finally get into the autopilot mode the last 100 miles or so. It's about 100 degrees and about that humid too. I'm probably pouring a pint of water on me for everyone 2 that I drink but I press on into Jacksonville. Somewhere on this board I read of someone stopping a couple miles from home just to think about the trip before I went on to the house, so, I thought I'd try it. I stopped about a mile from the house and took off my helmet for a couple moments. I thought about the ride up to Shannon's 9 days ago and how jealous I was that they were drinking while I was sweating in the rain on the ride up I thought about being all snuggiliciously warm in back seat of the truck while ShannieMae and Jed worked through KC, KS and then the evil fog. I thought of that first moment it was bright enough at daybreak to see the snow capped peaks as we drove into CO I thought of how painfully blue the sky was at Gunnison Gorge, and how much fun the million dollar highway was. I thought of how wickedly fun it was using speed limit signs as a suggestion chasing Dennis and Laney. I thought about the look on Shannon's face at the top of Moki Dugway I thought about how close I became to two very special friends on this amazing trip and how thankful I was to be included in someone else's vacation. And then, I thought of what was waiting for me at home. It was time for me to be back and reassume the duties of dad and husband and then the next day, employee. For 9 days, each wake up was a brand new adventure. I was glad to be home, and welcomed the pangs of homesickness for the road. So, to the Clampetts, I offer up this toast my contemporary peers ( ) To the rest of you, thanks for coming along. You've inspired me to keep telling this tale and as a result, I have been reliving it for almost 4 weeks now. I can't wait to see what's next... Link to comment
SageRider Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks for sharing your journey. A fun read!!!! Link to comment
Highway41 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Excellent tale. Enjoyable reading. Great pics. Wonderful neck of the woods. Dam-ed envious. Bill Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I still can't get this straight, which one is Jethro? You sir, are a master in the art of Clampettology...what you're doing to the English language is another matter altogether. Speaking of which... I left Nashvegas bright and early on Monday, Day 9 of Clampettpalooza. you're treadin' perilously close to copyright infringement on this one but seein' as how a lawyer was involved in all of the above, the parties in question may let it slide, I dunno. Really great ride tale(s), all you Clampetts. Nice trip...well told. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I thought about how close I became to two very special friends on this amazing trip and how thankful I was to be included in someone else's vacation. And then, I thought of what was waiting for me at home. It was time for me to be back and reassume the duties of dad and husband and then the next day, employee. So, to the Clampetts, I offer up this toast my contemporary peers ( ) We love you man!! Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thank you. Riding with friends can be a hoot. Now that I'm bikeless, I enjoy these ride tales even more. Link to comment
Ron_B Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Matt, enjoyed the ride tale and enjoyed seeing the Clampetts in Torrey! Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Matt, enjoyed the ride tale and enjoyed seeing the Clampetts in Torrey! It was good seeing you too Ron! (And thanks for coming to sit with us for a bit at dinner on Friday night ) Link to comment
cali_beemer Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I feel like I went to Torrey without ever leaving home...Thanks for the report. I loved it. Link to comment
Bullett Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Good job, Matt! It was nice seeing you and the rest of the Clampett clan again. . . y'all come back now! Thanks for sharing your tale. Link to comment
beemerman2k Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Wow. Sounds like it was one of those unforgettable, life chaning trips! Those are truly a blessing. Good for you. You certainly deserve it Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 James, you are correct, it was phenomenal... Link to comment
BFish Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Hey Matt..need a pinewood derby update please. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Hi Brian, we won the first race, lost the next two. we'll be back! Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Wow. Sounds like it was one of those unforgettable, life chaning trips! Those are truly a blessing. Good for you. You certainly deserve it Absolutely!! Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Ya'll come back now, you hear? Link to comment
TyTass Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 That was a lot of fun! [Reading, that is.) Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Would absolutely LOVE to Dennis! Link to comment
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