Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 54

larryboy · 09-23-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixels

Here's Mark as he pulled up in W. Oakland, CA.

Thanks for the invite you rat bastard. I woulda called in sick and come over for a slumber party!!

Go get 'em, Mark!!!

EDIT: To those that don't know...we're among friends and I'm joking. Don't band me.

ian408 · 09-23-2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryboy

Thanks for the invite you rat bastard. I woulda called in sick and come over for a slumber party!!

Go get 'em, Mark!!!

EDIT: To those that don't know...we're among friends and I'm joking. Don't band me.

I pushed the 'report' button on that post Nickey. Yours too Ace--but nothing happened

Safe Travels RM

Idahosam · 09-23-2011, 07:37 PM

Hey Mark, did you survive the HEAT today?? I had my ass kicked. See you soon.

Radioman · 09-23-2011, 09:31 PM

On the Road Again. After a very brief stop at home to switch to the F800GS and connect with friends.... I'm off!

Getting ready for the next part of the journey as been hectic getting the bike packed and ready for the next 1-2 years.
But I was ready last night, and decided it was time to take off my watch..... No longer need to be on the clock

Also cleaned the bugs off my Helmet, put on a new face shield, and new internal pads. Just like new!

Was up early to meet with my good friends like we have done over the past 16 + years. Sharing our faith, encouraging one another to be the best Men we can, and sharing our lives together.

They have been supportive for many years.

The clouds we in a big layer.... to the south it is blue sky!

Gas prices on my way through Oregon.

Rode the slab south. MT Shasta was looking good!

Rolling along the road. My Spot GPS locator on my sleeve.

IceCreamSoldier had PM'd me with an offer to stay on my way south. He had been encouraging as I cared for Chris, and knew I needed to meet him and his family. So Roseville was my stopping point for the day. 575 miles from home. I rode into his driveway and was greeted warmly with a parking spot in the garage.

We had a great evening with a great dinner Paul cooked, and time spent meeting his kids and Wife Jill.

to ICS Family!! What a terrific way to start the next part of my trip!

During the evening Paul asked me if I would be willing to speak to his daughters 4th grade school as the "special Guest" in the morning before heading south. Of course, this will be a fun way to share the trip!!

Radioman · 09-23-2011, 10:03 PM

Started our morning with a smiley face coffee mug

just like the next couple years on the road!

Interesting reading material in the bathroom.

Maybe these things will come in handy

Not sure that I will need this one

After a fabulous evening with IceCreamSoldier and family, and the stage set for a morning sharing my ride with Mrs Garcia's 4th grade class, we had another surprise for Pauls daughter. She would get to ride to school on "Radioman's Bike"

she the first and only passenger to ride on the bike

Her enthusiasm was precious!!

off to class we go.

Paul gives the class a kind introduction

Fortunately I had a set of maps with me..... So I was able to explain the journey and route.

The kids had some great questions about the trip. It was refreshing as they had many practical questions and lots of smiles. How do I carry water, What if I run out of Gas, what food will I eat, How log will it take, Will you get lonely, What if penguins attack you

. It was a really fun hour to share!

Then outside to actually see the motorcycle. Explaining what I had packed and answering questions!

This was a wonderful time to share with kids!! Thanks Paul for setting this up!!

Hopefully we can keep a dialog with the kids going from other parts of the world...maybe skyping from another 4th grade class somewhere else in the world

Then Paul road with me along the Sacramento River to share a bit of the area.

and Paul is an owner of a 2006 R1150 GSA SE ... one of the few and the proud

Then a stop at a historic town of Locke where Chinese immigrants

A few words with Confucius

Then we said goodbye for now.

Off to meet up with Nixel in Oakland for lunch. Into to the California traffic.

Find Nixels new loft space.

Of course a photo to say we got together! Great seeing you again Nicky

South of Hollister, and out into the California countryside

Riding late to meet up with Ace Ralph and family

Once again another gracious and friendly ADV family welcoming me into their home.

Radioman · 09-23-2011, 10:15 PM

Spent the morning with Roger and his family. It was a really great time to get to know them, share stories of life and this part of my journey. Thanks

Mileage: 500 riding miles today.

Sunny and Hot as I rode across California, through Mojave Desert and into Arizona. Was 104 + degrees as I rode into Needles, CA . Stopped riding at 8PM and it was still 96 degrees

After a fabulous breakfast including Bacon

I was off across Hwy 58.

Fortunately with a radar detector and the courtesy of other motorcyclist sharing the hand signal patting the top of the helmet, we thwarted the efforts to raise revenue by the state patrol

California has some amazingly diverse terrain. Road through an area with lots of oil pumping going on.

Rolling through Mojave and Barstow heading east....

only in California do the wheelbarrows have Mag Wheels

Gas prices in Needles, CA.

Sunsetting over Eastern California.

Stopped at a motel in Arizona. IdahoSam is about 150 miles east of me.... We will meet up in the morning for a ride south to Tucson!

CamoGreg · 09-23-2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceRph

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Knowing Mark and that big smile......that shot took some doing.

Timmer · 09-23-2011, 11:25 PM

Via con Dios, my friend. Sorry we couldn't hook up while you were in the Portland area; but you know why. I'll be following your adventures.

upweekis · 09-24-2011, 04:55 AM

See, being a hilljack weedbender, I interpret that as saying that if you pee here, get away as fast as possible............Bon Temps, Mark!

AceRph · 09-24-2011, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoGreg

Knowing Mark and that big smile......that shot took some doing.

"You got look mean!"

This is more like it.

yzfcathy · 09-24-2011, 08:20 AM

Mark, if you want some garage time, or just a refreshing beverage here in Tucson give us a ring. We're a couple miles from IronHorse BMW.

C-Stain · 09-24-2011, 09:44 AM

larryboy · 09-24-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoGreg

Knowing Mark and that big smile......that shot took some doing.

I thought the same thing!!

Johnny Dakar · 09-24-2011, 02:19 PM

Ok Mark...Lisa's pissed you aren't coming this way.

Radioman · 09-24-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dakar

Ok Mark...Lisa's pissed you aren't coming this way.

Really sorry it did not work out. But now it will have to happen on the my return trip.

09-23-2011, 07:37 PM	#798
Idahosam Set Adrift Joined: May 2006 Location: Here and There.. but mostly in the Desert Oddometer: 3,804	Hey Mark, did you survive the HEAT today?? I had my ass kicked. See you soon. __________________ My Ride South of the Border To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. Aldous Huxley

09-23-2011, 09:31 PM	#799
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,162	September 21, 2011 Lake Oswego to Roseville, CA On the Road Again. After a very brief stop at home to switch to the F800GS and connect with friends.... I'm off! Getting ready for the next part of the journey as been hectic getting the bike packed and ready for the next 1-2 years. But I was ready last night, and decided it was time to take off my watch..... No longer need to be on the clock Also cleaned the bugs off my Helmet, put on a new face shield, and new internal pads. Just like new! Was up early to meet with my good friends like we have done over the past 16 + years. Sharing our faith, encouraging one another to be the best Men we can, and sharing our lives together. They have been supportive for many years. The clouds we in a big layer.... to the south it is blue sky! Gas prices on my way through Oregon. Rode the slab south. MT Shasta was looking good! Rolling along the road. My Spot GPS locator on my sleeve. IceCreamSoldier had PM'd me with an offer to stay on my way south. He had been encouraging as I cared for Chris, and knew I needed to meet him and his family. So Roseville was my stopping point for the day. 575 miles from home. I rode into his driveway and was greeted warmly with a parking spot in the garage. We had a great evening with a great dinner Paul cooked, and time spent meeting his kids and Wife Jill. to ICS Family!! What a terrific way to start the next part of my trip! During the evening Paul asked me if I would be willing to speak to his daughters 4th grade school as the "special Guest" in the morning before heading south. Of course, this will be a fun way to share the trip!! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-23-2011, 10:03 PM	#800
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,162	September 22, 2011 Roseville, CA to Paso Robles, CA Started our morning with a smiley face coffee mug just like the next couple years on the road! Interesting reading material in the bathroom. Maybe these things will come in handy Not sure that I will need this one After a fabulous evening with IceCreamSoldier and family, and the stage set for a morning sharing my ride with Mrs Garcia's 4th grade class, we had another surprise for Pauls daughter. She would get to ride to school on "Radioman's Bike" she the first and only passenger to ride on the bike Her enthusiasm was precious!! off to class we go. Paul gives the class a kind introduction Fortunately I had a set of maps with me..... So I was able to explain the journey and route. The kids had some great questions about the trip. It was refreshing as they had many practical questions and lots of smiles. How do I carry water, What if I run out of Gas, what food will I eat, How log will it take, Will you get lonely, What if penguins attack you . It was a really fun hour to share! Then outside to actually see the motorcycle. Explaining what I had packed and answering questions! This was a wonderful time to share with kids!! Thanks Paul for setting this up!! Hopefully we can keep a dialog with the kids going from other parts of the world...maybe skyping from another 4th grade class somewhere else in the world Then Paul road with me along the Sacramento River to share a bit of the area. and Paul is an owner of a 2006 R1150 GSA SE ... one of the few and the proud Then a stop at a historic town of Locke where Chinese immigrants A few words with Confucius Then we said goodbye for now. Off to meet up with Nixel in Oakland for lunch. Into to the California traffic. Find Nixels new loft space. Of course a photo to say we got together! Great seeing you again Nicky South of Hollister, and out into the California countryside Riding late to meet up with Ace Ralph and family Once again another gracious and friendly ADV family welcoming me into their home. __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-23-2011, 10:15 PM	#801
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,162	September 23, 2011 Paso Robles, CA to Quartzsite, AZ Spent the morning with Roger and his family. It was a really great time to get to know them, share stories of life and this part of my journey. Thanks Mileage: 500 riding miles today. Sunny and Hot as I rode across California, through Mojave Desert and into Arizona. Was 104 + degrees as I rode into Needles, CA . Stopped riding at 8PM and it was still 96 degrees After a fabulous breakfast including Bacon I was off across Hwy 58. Fortunately with a radar detector and the courtesy of other motorcyclist sharing the hand signal patting the top of the helmet, we thwarted the efforts to raise revenue by the state patrol California has some amazingly diverse terrain. Road through an area with lots of oil pumping going on. Rolling through Mojave and Barstow heading east.... only in California do the wheelbarrows have Mag Wheels Gas prices in Needles, CA. Sunsetting over Eastern California. Stopped at a motel in Arizona. IdahoSam is about 150 miles east of me.... We will meet up in the morning for a ride south to Tucson! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

09-23-2011, 11:25 PM	#803
Timmer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Burien, WA Oddometer: 2,009	Via con Dios, my friend. Sorry we couldn't hook up while you were in the Portland area; but you know why. I'll be following your adventures. __________________ Tim in Burien, WA '05 R1200GS (Sleeping in Germany) '03 F650GS '03 Wing '01 ST1100

09-24-2011, 04:55 AM	#804
upweekis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana-We Tax Everything! Oddometer: 1,895	See, being a hilljack weedbender, I interpret that as saying that if you pee here, get away as fast as possible............Bon Temps, Mark! __________________ John Nail 2012 XT1200z (the Dark Ronin) 2008 XT250 1994 XR650L

09-24-2011, 08:20 AM	#806
yzfcathy Weeble Joined: May 2007 Location: TUS LAS Oddometer: 1,128	Tucson fly by Mark, if you want some garage time, or just a refreshing beverage here in Tucson give us a ring. We're a couple miles from IronHorse BMW. __________________ R i n n n n n g, r i n n n n n g, r i n n n n n g goes the little 2 stroke! TUCSON BOARD TUS AREA RIDES Cathy's Dumb Solo Ride The John Penton Story, Movie project

09-24-2011, 09:44 AM	#807
C-Stain Unreasonable Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Middleton, NS CANADA Oddometer: 2,228	__________________ TransLab a Go Go 2011 Nova Scotia Fresh Air Inspectors Investigate the Cabot Trail "Second star to the left and straight on till morning” ― James T. Kirk

09-24-2011, 02:19 PM	#809
Johnny Dakar Fuckin' Smartass Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Just 3 Short Miles North of Baja Oddometer: 13,257	Ok Mark...Lisa's pissed you aren't coming this way. __________________ "Just sharing this quiet time is intimate, our tent, our bikes and our faces illuminated by yellow light from the fire. This is why we travel. To experience those rare moments of perfection of solitude of life." -Simon Thomas

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