Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 9

Drif10 · 06-06-2011, 04:26 AM

And.... we're off.

An old Chinese wish for you: May you live in interesting times.

Safe trip.

Radioman · 06-06-2011, 06:57 AM

As I have been preparing and planning for this ride, the excitement about the next chapter of my life, and this great adventure, it has become clear to me that this kind of adventure for a man is very special.

It stirs the soul like nothing else!

As I get the first couple days of my adventure started, it feels great. still many details to get done before I am actually on the road full time, but this was a great start.

Riding for my has always been about the passion I have found in the total concentration needed while on the bike. Other thoughts slowly fade out of mind as I take in all the senses. We had the warmth of the day, the change in temperature going out to the coast, the smells, of fresh soil, ocean, sawmills, rain all very strong on my journey this past couple days.

Not yet ready to go, as I have to re-organize and settle in on the right combination of gear and how it will be packed and accessed. It was a bit of a shake down ride, and I have work to do!

of course this new adventure will take me down many new paths....

.

ClearwaterBMW · 06-06-2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

Not yet ready to go, as I have to re-organize and settle in on the right combination of gear and how it will be packed and accessed. It was a bit of a shake down ride, and I have work to do!

i appreciate that update
not that you are on any kind of schedule, but when might you be planning to leave?

Johnny Dakar · 06-06-2011, 07:55 AM

Greg...get a haircut, ya damned hippy, willya?

MortimerSickle · 06-06-2011, 08:39 AM

One day in, and you're already an outlaw.

This is going to be good.

CamoGreg · 06-06-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dakar

Greg...get a haircut, ya damned hippy, willya?

My mid-life crisis hasn't run it's course yet.

Mark, Thanks, Man!

What a blast. I always enjoy riding together. Oh...and the gear evaluations.
I've already checked - All the nifty stuff I wanted to steal from your set-up is out of stock.

Fixed my laptop this morning. Apparently, while wiping a bunch a stuff off the drive, I screwed up java so smugmug's uploader wouldn't work.
Uploading now and I'll get some pics up later today.

Made it back home late last night.
I managed to pick my way through the deer gauntlet on Hwy 12....but that damn possum was different story.

Why do they go 3/4 across the road then decide to go back

Pretty sure there's one on Hwy 12 not "playing possum" this time.
It was a pretty big pucker moment.
But I had time to get squared up and get off the seat.
It's the first time I've put the paralevel to test on a really big bump at speed.
It did surprisingly well.

Photos soon.

petefromberkeley · 06-06-2011, 09:15 AM

And AWAY we go.........................

I hope you're coming down this way.

CamoGreg · 06-06-2011, 12:05 PM

With Mark's permission, I'll insert a mini Ride Report here.

A month or so back, when I caught this thread and in the planning stages of my own ride,
I pm'd Mark to see if he'd still be around this weekend.

We've did some kind of multi-day ride every year since meeting during CJ's friendship tour.
I usually ride alone, but riding with Mark is a special treat.
He usually leads and I like the "spirited" pace.
The little beeping black box amongst his other radio-gadgets certainly helps save some green stamps when riding "brisk".

After talking to Mark, he still didn't have a firm date for his last day of work.
"Since you're coming out this way, June 3rd looks like my day to begin also."

It was settled.

So after having the bike packed, I left work early Thursday night, slept best I could and took off for Portland Friday morning.

I met the real owner of the house next door with a warning to be careful...this seductive pose is an invitation to a bloody finger.

I should have known...tuxedo should be a give away.

Mark was getting his gear ready. This one won't do for this ride:

I met the 3 new house tenants and they even cooked a fantastic dinner.
Gotta say, when I read that there was gonna be 3 early 20 y/o's staying in his place while he was gone - I thought Mark was nuts.

But after having met them, his place is in good hands. An awesome trio of young men that really seem to have their act together.
Thanks for the meal guys.

I was hoping for a spot on the floor, but instead had a room to myself and a comfy couch to catch some sleep before we were off on our ride.
This night, after having a little ride, a good meal and good company, I slept like a baby.

In the morning, after coffee and an inventory of the latest electro-radio-acquisitions, we gassed up and stopped to meet some of Mark's usual coffee friends.
At a Starbuck's ...with BMW GS's...imagine that.
Great bunch of guys. Lots of ethnic ribbing going around.
All in good nature and a thoroughly enjoyable way to begin.

CamoGreg · 06-06-2011, 12:43 PM

We stopped at Evergreen Aviation Museum. Impressive place.
I'd like ot go back and spend some time there.
But today was about riding.
Plus, the security guys were trying to shoo us off.
I thought we left plenty of room for fire trucks. Geez, they're picking about their special lane

Mark covered most of Saturday's pics while I fought laptop issues.

Not yet passing a Harley - we are double yellow law-abiding folk.

On to the coast. Just from viewing the photo, I can smell and feel it.

Hey Mark! How's it feel to be riding?

Sea Lions making a racket

Radioman extends an antenna

'cause I think it looks cool.

GS's strike a pose

Western edge of CONUS

Mark doing a better job than me at keeping it moving through the soft stuff.

Late in the day, in a slight rain, riding back to the cabin after a delicious meal at the Bistro. (We missed you, Sector)

CamoGreg · 06-06-2011, 02:52 PM

Saturday evening was nice around the fire.
Mark worked on posting and moving photos around from different cameras.
I tried to get my laptop repaired without success in between bouts of nodding off.

Next we talked awhile around our small fire. Wind down from the day and after midnight, it was done.

Packing up Sunday morning.

Breakfast was Coffee and Blueberry Muffins. There were Bluejays in the area.
Fun at first, until they became a pest.
Poked holes in most of my zip lock bags.
They wanted in the muffin pkg badly.

Sunday started off nice. Perfect temps and blue sky.

Radioman ROCKS

Soon back up to speed in the sweepers along Umpqua River

We had planned to ride Bear Camp Rd. But a local ranger said it was closed due to slides on the other side.
There's still alot of snow up top

We're not gonna try to get in diamond lake.

Certainly not going to Crater Lake

Mark leaves a tradeMARK snow angel

We do a (mostly) good job of skirting the rain.

After fueling up both bikes and bodies in Redmond, Mark goes west and I turn east from Madras.

Thanks, buddy. I had a great time. Have a helluva ride.

/Hijack off

ClearwaterBMW · 06-06-2011, 03:22 PM

your contribution to this thread, greg, is terrific
i enjoyed all the pictures and words behind them
i'm so glad that mark's "tune-up" ride included YOU
well done, sir
thank you for sharing

Idahosam · 06-06-2011, 03:49 PM

WOOHOO!! Way to go guys. I am so damn envious. hope to see you soon Mark.

I just know this is going to get good, cause we are still in preamble.

Go Mark Go

ClearwaterBMW · 06-06-2011, 03:55 PM

mark,
please let me know IF and WHEN you'll be in FLORIDA

MortimerSickle · 06-06-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoGreg

...

We're not gonna try to get in diamond lake.

Certainly not going to Crater Lake

Mark leaves a tradeMARK snow angel

...

What is it with this guy?

Hells Canyon Ride 2008.

Ladybug0048 · 06-06-2011, 07:27 PM

Good start Mark and Greg.

06-06-2011, 04:26 AM	#121
Drif10 Accredited Jackass Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Gates of Moscow Oddometer: 42,804	And.... we're off. An old Chinese wish for you: May you live in interesting times. Safe trip. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away. George Carlin

06-06-2011, 06:57 AM	#122
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	Nothing stirs a mans soul like an adventure! As I have been preparing and planning for this ride, the excitement about the next chapter of my life, and this great adventure, it has become clear to me that this kind of adventure for a man is very special. It stirs the soul like nothing else! As I get the first couple days of my adventure started, it feels great. still many details to get done before I am actually on the road full time, but this was a great start. Riding for my has always been about the passion I have found in the total concentration needed while on the bike. Other thoughts slowly fade out of mind as I take in all the senses. We had the warmth of the day, the change in temperature going out to the coast, the smells, of fresh soil, ocean, sawmills, rain all very strong on my journey this past couple days. Not yet ready to go, as I have to re-organize and settle in on the right combination of gear and how it will be packed and accessed. It was a bit of a shake down ride, and I have work to do! of course this new adventure will take me down many new paths.... . __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

06-06-2011, 07:55 AM	#124
Johnny Dakar Fuckin' Smartass Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Just 3 Short Miles North of Baja Oddometer: 13,259	Greg...get a haircut, ya damned hippy, willya? __________________ "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

06-06-2011, 08:39 AM	#125
MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Rainville, Orygun, where moss is a road hazard. Oddometer: 9,839	One day in, and you're already an outlaw. This is going to be good. __________________ I miss round headlights. "When I was a young man, I liked to race my horse...." - G.H.W.S. 1878-1962

06-06-2011, 09:15 AM	#127
petefromberkeley - Joined: May 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 3,261	And AWAY we go......................... I hope you're coming down this way. __________________ Nine mile skid on a ten mile ride. Hot as a pistol but cool inside.

06-06-2011, 12:05 PM	#128
CamoGreg Can you see me? Joined: May 2006 Location: Lewis & Clark Valley Oddometer: 3,700	With Mark's permission, I'll insert a mini Ride Report here. A month or so back, when I caught this thread and in the planning stages of my own ride, I pm'd Mark to see if he'd still be around this weekend. We've did some kind of multi-day ride every year since meeting during CJ's friendship tour. I usually ride alone, but riding with Mark is a special treat. He usually leads and I like the "spirited" pace. The little beeping black box amongst his other radio-gadgets certainly helps save some green stamps when riding "brisk". After talking to Mark, he still didn't have a firm date for his last day of work. "Since you're coming out this way, June 3rd looks like my day to begin also." It was settled. So after having the bike packed, I left work early Thursday night, slept best I could and took off for Portland Friday morning. I met the real owner of the house next door with a warning to be careful...this seductive pose is an invitation to a bloody finger. I should have known...tuxedo should be a give away. Mark was getting his gear ready. This one won't do for this ride: I met the 3 new house tenants and they even cooked a fantastic dinner. Gotta say, when I read that there was gonna be 3 early 20 y/o's staying in his place while he was gone - I thought Mark was nuts. But after having met them, his place is in good hands. An awesome trio of young men that really seem to have their act together. Thanks for the meal guys. I was hoping for a spot on the floor, but instead had a room to myself and a comfy couch to catch some sleep before we were off on our ride. This night, after having a little ride, a good meal and good company, I slept like a baby. In the morning, after coffee and an inventory of the latest electro-radio-acquisitions, we gassed up and stopped to meet some of Mark's usual coffee friends. At a Starbuck's ...with BMW GS's...imagine that. Great bunch of guys. Lots of ethnic ribbing going around. All in good nature and a thoroughly enjoyable way to begin. __________________ CAMOGREG You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening - "Moonlight" Graham

06-06-2011, 12:43 PM	#129
CamoGreg Can you see me? Joined: May 2006 Location: Lewis & Clark Valley Oddometer: 3,700	We stopped at Evergreen Aviation Museum. Impressive place. I'd like ot go back and spend some time there. But today was about riding. Plus, the security guys were trying to shoo us off. I thought we left plenty of room for fire trucks. Geez, they're picking about their special lane Mark covered most of Saturday's pics while I fought laptop issues. Not yet passing a Harley - we are double yellow law-abiding folk. On to the coast. Just from viewing the photo, I can smell and feel it. Hey Mark! How's it feel to be riding? Sea Lions making a racket Radioman extends an antenna 'cause I think it looks cool. GS's strike a pose Western edge of CONUS Mark doing a better job than me at keeping it moving through the soft stuff. Late in the day, in a slight rain, riding back to the cabin after a delicious meal at the Bistro. (We missed you, Sector) __________________ CAMOGREG You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening - "Moonlight" Graham CamoGreg screwed with this post 06-06-2011 at 12:49 PM

06-06-2011, 02:52 PM	#130
CamoGreg Can you see me? Joined: May 2006 Location: Lewis & Clark Valley Oddometer: 3,700	Saturday evening was nice around the fire. Mark worked on posting and moving photos around from different cameras. I tried to get my laptop repaired without success in between bouts of nodding off. Next we talked awhile around our small fire. Wind down from the day and after midnight, it was done. Packing up Sunday morning. Breakfast was Coffee and Blueberry Muffins. There were Bluejays in the area. Fun at first, until they became a pest. Poked holes in most of my zip lock bags. They wanted in the muffin pkg badly. Sunday started off nice. Perfect temps and blue sky. Radioman ROCKS Soon back up to speed in the sweepers along Umpqua River We had planned to ride Bear Camp Rd. But a local ranger said it was closed due to slides on the other side. There's still alot of snow up top We're not gonna try to get in diamond lake. Certainly not going to Crater Lake Mark leaves a tradeMARK snow angel We do a (mostly) good job of skirting the rain. After fueling up both bikes and bodies in Redmond, Mark goes west and I turn east from Madras. Thanks, buddy. I had a great time. Have a helluva ride. /Hijack off __________________ CAMOGREG You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening - "Moonlight" Graham

06-06-2011, 03:22 PM	#131
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	your contribution to this thread, greg, is terrific i enjoyed all the pictures and words behind them i'm so glad that mark's "tune-up" ride included YOU well done, sir thank you for sharing __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

06-06-2011, 03:49 PM	#132
Idahosam Set Adrift Joined: May 2006 Location: Here and There.. but mostly in the Desert Oddometer: 3,804	WOOHOO!! Way to go guys. I am so damn envious. hope to see you soon Mark. I just know this is going to get good, cause we are still in preamble. Go Mark Go __________________ My Ride South of the Border To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. Aldous Huxley

06-06-2011, 03:55 PM	#133
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	mark, please let me know IF and WHEN you'll be in FLORIDA __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

06-06-2011, 07:27 PM	#135
Ladybug0048 Bug Sister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 8,602	Good start Mark and Greg. __________________ 2013 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843668 "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

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