Bon Voyage you old farts. See you in PA in August. Don't let any bears mistake your tent for a fajita.
Gene McCall wrote:We will be leaving this Saturday, June 7th for points west and north! Now our route reads as follows: the Badlands of South Dakota, Yellowstone and then northwest to Kamloops, BC. After that on to Dawson City, YT and points west & north. We hope to be in Dawson City by the 18th or 19th of June, after that who know? The wind will blow us where it will! Gene & Don
Gene McCall wrote:We will be going up through South Dakota and out to Yellowstone before turning north so we will miss. Mn.
Howdy Gene n' Don,
Another nice Friday afternoon here in Halifax - with the sun shining and a slight cool breeze off the ocean - and my fridge is stocked with brews for the weekend - so, hoping you have as good of weather ahead during your travels, (of which I'm jealous) - though keep in mind - "As usual - Beers will be gone before Monday!" -and have two cots, downstairs - Otherwise, I'm still working on my ol' bike - albeit it's coming along and will be on the road real soon - as while I'm waiting for engine parts (next week) - I've been painting it "midnight blue" with "gloss white trim" - along with keeping my engine covers "black" ....... yet, lots of new shiny parts inside ......
Try to keep in touch - n' don't forget to ride safe !!!!
Cheers,
Bryan
Well it's Saturday, and I'm sitting here wondering if the Hack is on the road yet ????? Er maybe their waiting till Monday deliveries ???? Regardless - it's still gonna be a great experience n' have a lineup of biker gals awaiting your arrival in Halifax <grin> ...... speaking of which, I know Gene's married, but not sure about Don - but no harm regardless ....as all in good fun and ol' biker's accepted rules "Hugs for everyone!" ..... n' a parade for the 'Hacksters" .....
Otherwise, another nice sunny day here, with very little breeze off the ocean - but a perfect day for a ride along the shoreline, and check out the beaches ...... damn, it's a long walk - so gotta get my bike back on the road - real soon !!!!!
By the way - if you get this message - just wondering about Don's friend in Halifax and possibly how to get in contact ? As I'd like to share any forthgoing plans upon your coming ???? Aye, I'm not shy, nor a jerk, so no worries - just wanna make your trip even more memorable - especially Nova Scotian hospitality !!!!! ie" do you have any alergies to shellfish (lobster, clams, mussels) - er beer <grin> ?
Cheers, n' Happy Trails ahead,
Latitude:36.0414 Longitude:-90.6647 Nearest Location: Greene Rd 707, Rock Hill, AR, US
They're gone. Now we can talk about them ;-)
mikeinpittsburgh wrote:Can we track spot? Is it available on line? Should we start collecting money to bail these 2 out? Color me green in Pittsburgh
mikeinpittsburgh wrote:Jason Can you keep us posted?
Looks like about 330 some odd miles today for them. They are not far from my home town of Wichita KS it seems. Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:37.3403 Longitude:-95.2499 Nearest Location: , Parsons, KS, US Distance: 0 km(s) Time:06/09/2008 00:08:24 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.3403,-95.2499&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 By the way I can not send messages to them on Spot. It is just a small GPS device that is much like an emergency becon unit but it can send a pre established message via the Spots system. He was estimating and planning on 30mpg and anything more than that was going to be gravy. We installed a 7 1/2 gallon fuel tank on the trailer for them so they could make it through some of the more remote areas where fuel was limited. Gene has a small battery powered fuel transfer pump to move the fuel to the ST tank.
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:54.3047 Longitude:-130.3354 Nearest Location: Prince Rupert, Canada Distance: 2 km(s) Time:06/08/2008 18:47:56 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=54.3047,-130.3354&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Actually, I wouldn't mind a "Get outta Jail free pass!" <grin> - as definately overdid it this weekend - hence: falling on my face piss drunk in my neighbours bushes last night - but such is my life sans a vehicle - so continue to wait for parts n' pass my days with alcholol in my system ...... otherwise, another beautiful day here in Halifax, and know it's probably gonna piss rain when the hacksters get here - but keeping my fingers crossed n' regardless gonna be a good ol' time !!!!!
Cheers, n' Happy Trails Ahead,
I hope Gene and Don are doing ok. They checked in twice today with Spot and have not moved far from yesterday. They checked in at 4:30pm and 8:30pm.They are hopefully avoiding the rain that is hitting that area hard today. They are still near Parsons, KS.Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:37.2768 Longitude:-95.4581 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/09/2008 21:31:27 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.2768,-95.4581&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
What happened to this thread? The word wrap isn't working
and I have to take a walk down the road to read it all. The only reason
my text is all in view is because I hit "Enter" where I think I should.
Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:37.2766 Longitude:-95.4581 Nearest Location: Grove, United States Distance: 6 km(s) Time:06/10/2008 12:58:54 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.2766,-95.4581&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1 They then checked in later at 8pm from just North of Manhattan KS. Looks like they are in Fancy Creek State Park. Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:39.4444 Longitude:-96.7339 Nearest Location: Randolph, United States Distance: 3 km(s) Time:06/10/2008 21:49:51 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=39.4444,-96.7339&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:54.296 Longitude:-130.3533 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/10/2008 19:49:13 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=54.296,-130.3533&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:43.0827 Longitude:-98.3055 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/12/2008 00:46:12 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=43.0827,-98.3055&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:56.4762 Longitude:-132.4216 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/11/2008 14:08:44 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=56.4762,-132.4216&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:43.9914 Longitude:-102.2413 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/12/2008 23:25:11 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=43.9914,-102.2413&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:59.1004 Longitude:-135.2709 Nearest Location: Mud Bay, United States Distance: 9 km(s) Time:06/12/2008 08:46:14 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=59.1004,-135.2709&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:60.0793 Longitude:-130.9152 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/12/2008 20:51:46 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=60.0793,-130.9152&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
The Hacksters are near I-90 and I-25 in Buffalo Wyoming.Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624Latitude:44.3568 Longitude:-106.6888 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/14/2008 00:20:24 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=44.3568,-106.6888&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Today we ran into very strong headwinds that slowed us to barely 45 to 50 and our gas mileage went into the crapper! We are in a campground at Buffalo, Wy and as you can see it has wifi. Thanks again for the help.
Watch it, you guys, we're checking on what comments you are making. Currently stopped at an RV Park in Bozeman,MT.
Will be spending the third day straight on I90 - a bit boring, but some beautiful snow-on-mountains pictures.
Need over 600 miles to see the guys in Kamloops who modified the front-end of Gene's bike - no trouble, just a check-up.
WIFI is great, if the park-owner doesnt' turn it off as you're finishing off a 2 page email to your wife.
Gene and Don have checked in from Coeur D'Alene Idaho near the Washington State line. Still off of I90 it looks like. Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:47.6736 Longitude:-116.7638 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/16/2008 01:40:11 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=47.6736,-116.7638&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
DaveF wrote:It looks like Jerry and Don and Gene are within a few hundred miles of each other, heading nearly opposite directions. Jerry just checked in from Shelby, MT.Jerry checked in!ESN:0-7357140Latitude:48.512Longitude:-111.8704Nearest Location:not knownDistance:not knownTime:06/15/2008 21:15:37 (US/Eastern)http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=48.512,-111.8704&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
That is truly amazing. An Iron Butt contender on a Burghman scooter
with a car tire on the rear. I know he will have some great stories to tell
us at the Amish Rally. Gene and Don also, can't wait to see all those guys.
Well the Gene and Don show is not in Kansas anymore... Or the US of A anymore either. They crossed over into America's Hat this afternoon. Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:49.0049 Longitude:-118.2081 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/16/2008 19:25:35 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=49.0049,-118.2081&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:48.1613 Longitude:-103.6266 Nearest Location: , Williston, ND, US Distance: 0 km(s) Time:06/16/2008 18:12:52 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=48.1613,-103.6266&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Jerry checked in! ESN:0-7357140 Latitude:47.3346 Longitude:-93.7957 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/17/2008 18:20:12 (US/Eastern) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=47.3346,-93.7957&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
Half way between Williams Lake and Prince George. Don & I are OK, all is going well. Will check in again tomorrow.SPOT Check OK. ESN:0-7368624 Latitude:52.957 Longitude:-122.4197 Nearest Location:not known Distance:not known Time:06/19/2008 23:34:52 (GMT) http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=52.957,-122.4197&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1