Screw Bill and Ted! Kim and Mike's Most Excellent 2008 Alaskan Adventure

Hi George,

No I wish I were riding out west but I don't have the time off from work. My bike is already in AK. I bought it from a fellow ADVer. See post #24 of this thread for pic and details.

Best regards,

Mike

yeah George, Mike bought a bike to match mine.

Yup, nothing wrong with tryin' to keep up with the Canadian Mikes'.

And if that Skibum ever gets down this way, we'll have to see if he can navigate his way around Loudon on sumptin a little sportier... zoom, zoom there Mikey... The gauntlet has thus been thrown,,, Choose thy weapon.

Here's mine...



Oh yeah, and that smell you smelled, it wasn't coming from my pores! Funny that you would have your nose there!

Yikes! Maybe I can get some stickier rubber for my 640?

I believe you're picking on me! As for the smell, don't you know fish doesn't keep on the back of a bike for long?

Here's the deal, you don't have to put the 640 ADV against the SV at Loudon if I don't have to do what you did here with my SV.



Deal?

phew-that's good news, but I think your SV should be able to fly just fine?
I'd take a lap on your SV, but I'm just a rank beginner

Oh, given the right (actually wrong) amount of throttle, both the SV and me have been known to fly somewhat (even with only 70 HP). :eek1 Generally me first with the bike following me immediately afterwards.

Ouch! I hate that part-I've only been beaten by my bicycles thankfully and not by a 350 lb moto.

Mike, you guys flying out of manchester or boston.. what is your departure date?? Maybe between now and then we can at least stop and say Hello.. I am off to DC for a 6 day trip, back a few then off to Upstate NY for another 7... Be back on the 7th..

Pat in NH

Pat,

We leave out of Boston on the 13th of June. Plenty of time for a get together. Drop by when you have a chance. No appointment
necessary!

We just got back from a long weekend away in Northern VT and Canada. Someone's 50th Bday.... :eek1

Mike

Happy Birthday!

Thanks... Not sure whether I should be or . Whatever, I'm still working on keeping up to no good.

I may just do that... if I head down my street and don't turn, I end up in your driveway! <grin>

Pat in NH

Does that mean you are going here?

The missus and I will be in Loudon the weekend of June 21th for our granddaughter's High School graduation.

Yes, Old Lion, we will be staying up near Boltons Landing of 9N

Then I leave the 19th for a weekend in WV so will not be here when you are in Louden..

Pat in NH

Only 7 More Days B4 the Most Excellent Adventure Begins for Real.



Most Excellent!

Wow, almost here!! You guys have got to be excited for sure!! I wish you the best .. have fun and be safe... and Enjoy your new ride!!

I know you are both flying up... what about the return trip..??

Pat in NH (as in down the street..)

YaaaaaY, for you!

Good Day Mike & Kim,

I've been following your preparations with interest, and am certain that you'll have quite an adventure. Wish Jeff & I were meeting you this year, but with daughter's college graduation, the times just don't match up. Looks like I will get in another Father/Daughter Long Ride in July, possibly south or west...10 days together, this year on the '07 GS. I'm greatful that she still thinks dad is cool enough to hang out with, I know many parents whose children want nothing to do with them @ this age..... I'm a lucky man!

Here's a few shots of you guys on the Trans-Labrador from June 25 last year...remember how cold it was?

be well,

Roy