OoPEZoO Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Glenn, Keith, et al, what's Thursday look like? I head to Wind Gap, PA and would love to grab a cup of coffee or the like if it works. Looks like Thursday......and potentially a hot one. Shot ya a PM. I can be around just about anytime. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm currently in Johnson City, TN. My great day of twisities was deviated a fair bit as the roads had just been drenched prior to my arrival. There was no corner strafing else I would have been soil sampling. Went the quicker way unfortunately. Tomorrow it is Sterling, VA. I'll be there a couple days. On Wednesday I have a service appointment for tires and oil st Romeny Cycles in W. Va at 9 AM if anyone is around. Glenn, Keith, et al, what's Thursday look like? I head to Wind Gap, PA and would love to grab a cup of coffee or the like if it works. [/quote What way are you heading thru VA? I live just north of Richmond and will be at work in Fredericksburg in the afternoon.. I'd be happy to buy you a coffee or lunch or something. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Left you an important message Sat evening. Why haven't you called me back? Link to comment
big-t Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Sent Phil a PM with a twisty route from where he is at now Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 My great day of twisities was deviated a fair bit as the roads had just been drenched prior to my arrival. There was no corner strafing else I would have been soil sampling. Went the quicker way unfortunately. Bummer, maybe some other time. Those roads are no fun in the rain, more like work. Sounds like big-t has you covered for tomorrow, looks like a nice day too. Link to comment
Carnadero Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 My great day of twisities was deviated a fair bit as the roads had just been drenched prior to my arrival. There was no corner strafing else I would have been soil sampling. Went the quicker way unfortunately. Aha. That answers the question that popped into my head after taking a peek at your Spot location earlier today, which was: Why did he go past Deals Gap? Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Just got your message tonight. No cell service where I was in Albany. Jamie is emailing you. I'll call you tomorrow. I'll check for a PM before leaving in the morning. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Lunch in Cockeysville, MD tomorrow at 1230 with GlennReed and Oopezoo! YES!!! State #15 Going to Arlington and the Iwo Jima memorial on the way. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Very cool. I'm sure I don't need to tell you to keep well hydrated. We are expecting temps in the mid to upper 90's with matching humidity. See ya tomorrow Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Lunch in Cockeysville, MD tomorrow at 1230 with GlennReed and Oopezoo! YES!!! State #15 ADDRESS AND LOCATION PLEASE!!! I'm inviting myself... Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Lunch in Cockeysville, MD tomorrow at 1230 with GlennReed and Oopezoo! YES!!! State #15 ADDRESS AND LOCATION PLEASE!!! I'm inviting myself... Paul, since I invited myself to the lunch with Les and Jamie, this only seems fair. Corner Stable 9942 York Road Cockeysville, MD 21030 As Phil said, the plan is to meet there for lunch at 12:30. Look forward to seeing all of you! Glenn Link to comment
LBump Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Lunch in Cockeysville, MD tomorrow at 1230 with GlennReed and Oopezoo! YES!!! State #15 ADDRESS AND LOCATION PLEASE!!! I'm inviting myself... Paul, since I invited myself to the lunch with Les and Jamie, this only seems fair. Corner Stable 9942 York Road Cockeysville, MD 21030 As Phil said, the plan is to meet there for lunch at 12:30. Look forward to seeing all of you! Glenn Why not some crabs...? I mean you're in Balamor ya awl. There's Ocean Pride or Gibbys not far away. Perhaps Phil should get a dozen or so and put'em in his topcase for a snack down the road;just don't forget them... Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Why not some crabs...? I mean you're in Balamor ya awl. There's Ocean Pride or Gibbys not far away. Perhaps Phil should get a dozen or so and put'em in his topcase for a snack down the road;just don't forget them... If the timing was right for him to come through at dinner time, then I would have hosted the get together at my house, and crustaceans would have been served. This seemed a little bit easier to deal with at lunchtime. Oh, if there are any other riders here who want to join us for lunch, chime in quickly so I can make sure we get a large enough table. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 ooof, its gonna be a hot one. It was 74 when I left the house at 5:30 this morning. No liner in the jacket and all of the vents open by the time I got to work. BTW.....Phil......if you see any white Jeeps parked in or around the construction zones near Baltimore. SLOW DOWN!!!! They will take a pretty picture of the back of your bike and mail you an expensive souvenir. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 "if you see any white Jeeps" or little white Ford Transit Connect vans ! Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Met up with Phil, Paul, and Glenn for lunch in Cockeysville. Then I escorted Him (and Glenn) via back roads North East to where he would be crossing over the Susquehanna River near my house and heading on to Wind Gap. He was all smiles and is really enjoying his journey. Thank you Glenn for rubbing the brain cells together to set it up. Thank you Paul for making the trip up, even if it was in a car........YES, PAUL OWNS A CAR! Phil, best of luck on the rest of your trip. It was awesome to finally meet face to face after all these years. Hopefully we can do it again soon. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Met up with Phil, Paul, and Glenn for lunch in Cockeysville. Then I escorted Him (and Glenn) via back roads North East to where he would be crossing over the Susquehanna River near my house and heading on to Wind Gap. He was all smiles and is really enjoying his journey. Thank you Glenn for rubbing the brain cells together to set it up. Thank you Paul for making the trip up, even if it was in a car........YES, PAUL OWNS A CAR! Phil, best of luck on the rest of your trip. It was awesome to finally meet face to face after all these years. Hopefully we can do it again soon. Yes it did happen, and there is a picture, but it will have to wait for Phil to post. That's if we didn't break the camera. Good to see Paul and Keith again, and to meet Phil. He looks like he is still enjoying the trip, and we hope that stays true all the way back to the left coast. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Really enjoyed this unplanned (for me) meeting. Good to see Phil with a ear to ear smile enjoying the ride. Glenn and Keith, good to see you too, never enough occasions. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 What a great time!!!!! Great place to eat, fantastic people, and boy that road was fun!!!!!!!! I had so much fun on that road I only stopped once to get the border crossing sign. I could never find that string of roads again but allow me to say that if anyone gets the chance to have Glenn or Keith ride them through there, TAKE THEM UP ON IT!!!!! It's worth every bit of rubber you will lose off the edge of your tires!!! I did realize that it took me a while to get back in to the rhythm properly and with a fully loaded bike but man it was fun trying to chase Keith down!!! I'm off to do a couple days of camping at Woodward Caves, PA and then Shanksville and Sewickley on Monday. I've reached my farthest Eastern point of the trip staying with a Marine Corps friend in Wind Gap. It's all West bound from here on out. Home is calling!!!! Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Wow, I wish I was back there right now, riding along. Well done 50CC, Phil, and for a worthy cause. I am proud of you. Steve in So Cal Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Chalk up another day and another great adventure. Rode all day in the dirt in Pennsylvania. Approximately 150 miles of some of the most amazing scenery, terrain, and fun. Off to Shanksville and Sewickley in the morning.. Getting closer to home! Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Been a couple days since I checked in..... Pennsylvania is in the rear view mirror, as is Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Spent a night in Pittsburgh with friends, a night in Indiana with our own Hannabone, and I'm currently having lunch in Mt. Vernon, Illinois at Cracker Barrel. I'll finish off today with St. Louis, Missouri and the Arch. Tomorrow I'm to Overland Park, KS for two days with family friends and then it's the final press home. I'm at 20 states plus the District of Columbia with Missouri being state 21. Home July 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'll finish off today with St. Louis, Missouri and the Arch. Oh man, you should give Ted Drewes a try! Good luck with the rest of your trip! Pat Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Anyone making plans to "catch" Phil on his way back? Reno? Sparks? No, not Sparks. Truckee? Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My plan for the last days of this epic voyage is..... June 27 and 28 - Overland Park, KS June 29 - Overland Park to Fort Collins, CO June 30 - Fort Collins to Torrey, UT July 1 - Torrey to Home (Folsom, CA) SPOT is active while riding. Link to comment
SageRider Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Phil, If you have a few minutes on July 1st as you transit my neck of the woods, drop on by!!! Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Done for the night in Fort Collins, CO. Just over 700 miles from Kansas City, KS. I am now over 7000 miles and 27 states plus Wash., D.C. in on the trip. 2 more states and a little less than 1300 miles to go. Tomorrow it's Torrey, UT to kick Killer for Whip and then home Sunday. Link to comment
Endobob Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I am now over 7000 miles and 27 states plus Wash., D.C. in on the trip. 2 more states and a little less than 1300 miles to go. Tomorrow it's Torrey, UT to kick Killer for Whip and then home Sunday. What a great ride - Thanks for taking us along! Link to comment
Heck Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Anyone making plans to "catch" Phil on his way back? Reno? Sparks? No, not Sparks. Truckee? +1 ?? Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Assuming my eyes can read Spot on my smart phone, going to try to pick him up in Carson City. If it looks like we might overlap him, then somewhere along the lake where it'll be hard to miss him. Link to comment
Carnadero Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 July 1 - Torrey to Home (Folsom, CA) Gotcha on the "Loneliest Road in America" closing in on Fallon at 13:16. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I see he's less than 85 miles from home. WHOO HOO PHIL! Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Followed him from Myers to Pollack Pines. Had to pull off due to acute new RT seat-itis and walk it off after too long of a day. Sorry Phil and welcome home! Did sweeper duty about 20 minutes later. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I am home!!! Over 8300 miles, 28 states and a bunch of good things happened for the charity portion and the personal portion. I owe an enormous amount of thanks to a lot of people and I have one epic ride tale to prepare and post up!! All in time. Just you all wait until you see the arrival pictures of Amelia with her 'Welcone Home Daddy' sign. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 eh.....no pics, didn't happen Glad to hear you are home safe and sound. Link to comment
tallman Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Glad you've made it home. Everyone is proud of your ride and fundraising. Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Good job, Phil. Now you can really enjoy your vacation. Link to comment
EffBee Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 An outstanding and epic ride. Welcome home, Phil. You did NICU proud! Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Glad to hear you are home, safe and sound. I look forward to the ride report, but right now, get reacquainted with your ladies. Link to comment
Knifemaker Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Phil, this was the part of the ride tale I was looking forward to...HOME AND SAFE.... I want to Thank You for allowing the Florida Folks to be apart of your adventure.... Thanks, from the BEST RIDER CATCH GROUP in the country. Link to comment
Shaman97 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Congratulations and Welcome Home. Good to see you're safe and back in good hands. Link to comment
Bigfish Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Way to go Phil. Glad everything went well for you and you're home safe. Was nice to meet you at the beginning of your ride and was fun following your journey. Thanks for taking us along. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Phil, How much have you raised thus far for NICU? Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 $4500 and still going! I have a deadline for my fund raising efforts related to this ride of October 31. I still have a bunch of media things to do and letters, exposure, awareness, and door banging along with another event in Washington State at the end of August (Hoh National Rainforest Ride) to do. Taking all this week off from this to enjoy my family and recover some from the days on the road but will be after it again next week along with a ride tale, etc. Link to comment
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