The Dumpster Reject Remains - Page 5

KHuddy · 08-30-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SKERT

......Jack is an awesome rider and person. Hope you get to meet him in person too.

It's evident that Jack was on his best behavior during his visit; a rare event to be sure.

Alcan Rider · 09-10-2012, 10:59 AM

Trip ended in Chicora, PA on the evening of 9/1 after enjoying an all-too-brief visit with Lorie, aka theshnizzle. At least it was cool on Presque Isle, with large shade trees to hide under. As experienced earlier, hundreds of miles west of there, the GPS was not to be trusted, so we got the "scenic??" tour of the city of Erie, PA before arriving at our destination - the park. However, the view from here was stunning... NOT!

Sure glad I live where I do.

Due to taking a few shortcuts along the way - missed the Kootenays because it was getting too dark to see anything, skipped several passes in Colorado when the Connie began overheating (finally cured, I hope, in Pennsylvania when I bought a new radiator cap), and scheduling didn't work to visit a friend north of the Twin Cities - the final trip odometer reading was just 8997 miles. Could have taken a little ride around the block to make it an even 9000 but when the edge of hurricane Isaac swept into Pennsylvania the shelter of my friends' house seemed much more welcoming.

After enduring temperatures up to 96° several times along the way, as well as some really drenching rainstorms, I found myself not quite ready for the beautiful clear sky - and 25° temperature - that I awoke to this morning. But it's easy enough to put on a light jacket and get out into the fresh Alaskan air - without the smell of numerous exhausts.

It's good to be home.

HayDuchessLives · 09-10-2012, 11:36 AM

Can I point out that while your bike experienced a few small "boo-boos" along the way, my lovely DR, who is NOT a dumpster reject, was thousands of miles away?

I know she was sending positive vibes your direction, especially after received a phone call from Officer Frisk.

TheWall · 09-10-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HayDuchessLives

...my lovely DR, who is NOT a dumpster reject...

He just spelled it wrong. I'm sure he meant "Dempster." As in, "Dempster Rider" or maybe it should be "Denali Rider?"

Cubdriver · 09-10-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan Rider

Trip ended in Chicora, PA on the evening of 9/1 after enjoying an all-too-brief visit with Lorie, aka theshnizzle. At least it was cool on Presque Isle, with large shade trees to hide under. As experienced earlier, hundreds of miles west of there, the GPS was not to be trusted, so we got the "scenic??" tour of the city of Erie, PA before arriving at our destination - the park. However, the view from here was stunning... NOT!

Sure glad I live where I do.

Due to taking a few shortcuts along the way - missed the Kootenays because it was getting too dark to see anything, skipped several passes in Colorado when the Connie began overheating (finally cured, I hope, in Pennsylvania when I bought a new radiator cap), and scheduling didn't work to visit a friend north of the Twin Cities - the final trip odometer reading was just 8997 miles. Could have taken a little ride around the block to make it an even 9000 but when the edge of hurricane Isaac swept into Pennsylvania the shelter of my friends' house seemed much more welcoming.

After enduring temperatures up to 96° several times along the way, as well as some really drenching rainstorms, I found myself not quite ready for the beautiful clear sky - and 25° temperature - that I awoke to this morning. But it's easy enough to put on a light jacket and get out into the fresh Alaskan air - without the smell of numerous exhausts.

It's good to be home.

Jack, now you know why I live where I do also. That picture of the waterfront of Erie Pa (Dreary Erie, the Mistake on the Lake) is all too familiar to me. BUT if you had a hot date, going and parking on Presque Isle to "enjoy the view" right where you took the photo was about as good as it got back there. Unless you could talk her into going on the sunset side of the peninsula and staying after dark. Thanks for the reminder.

BTW the tallest smokestack in the center of the photo is a pointer to Hamot Hospital, where I worked in college and got my start. The steeple on the right side is on the campus of the high school I went to. I lived and my dad farmed south of town, and the ridge that defines the horizon is pretty much where that was. Don't miss it a bit

FLARider1 · 10-09-2012, 08:33 AM

Nice trip Jack!!!! Hopefully next summer when you embark on Part 2, The Return, you can swing a little south and we go riding in my neck of the woods.

Trips planned next year are late May/early June doing a fly/rent/ride trip for 6 days offroad in Ecuardor and then probably mid August 2 up with the little lady to New Foundland!! Maybe paths will cross!!!

Take care!!!

A

akrider · 10-11-2012, 10:58 PM

Hay Cubdriver I'm a PA transplant myself.

Cubdriver · 10-12-2012, 12:29 PM

Whereabouts? I grew up, or should have, just south of Erie.

akrider · 10-14-2012, 10:10 PM

Born in Bethlehem. Well Hellertown really but noboby knows where that is. 3 miles from Bethlehem...now you know.

09-10-2012, 10:59 AM	#62
Alcan Rider ^OP Frozen Fossil Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Just over the rear wheel Oddometer: 3,621	Trip ended in Chicora, PA on the evening of 9/1 after enjoying an all-too-brief visit with Lorie, aka theshnizzle. At least it was cool on Presque Isle, with large shade trees to hide under. As experienced earlier, hundreds of miles west of there, the GPS was not to be trusted, so we got the "scenic??" tour of the city of Erie, PA before arriving at our destination - the park. However, the view from here was stunning... NOT! Sure glad I live where I do. Due to taking a few shortcuts along the way - missed the Kootenays because it was getting too dark to see anything, skipped several passes in Colorado when the Connie began overheating (finally cured, I hope, in Pennsylvania when I bought a new radiator cap), and scheduling didn't work to visit a friend north of the Twin Cities - the final trip odometer reading was just 8997 miles. Could have taken a little ride around the block to make it an even 9000 but when the edge of hurricane Isaac swept into Pennsylvania the shelter of my friends' house seemed much more welcoming. After enduring temperatures up to 96° several times along the way, as well as some really drenching rainstorms, I found myself not quite ready for the beautiful clear sky - and 25° temperature - that I awoke to this morning. But it's easy enough to put on a light jacket and get out into the fresh Alaskan air - without the smell of numerous exhausts. It's good to be home. __________________ "I am in the prime of senility." Ben Franklin Haul Road Chronicles The Lure of the Dalton My Evening Rides '03 GL1800 Dualsport '02 KLR685 - Stealth Black - 4x Prudhoe Bay Veteran + Coldfoot Lunch Run '94 Concours "Alcan Annie" - the Heroine of the Five Corners Ride '82 Suzuki GS1100G - 4x Prudhoe Bay Veteran Including Haul Road 1000 (Sold) '82 KZ1300 - Future Mule

09-10-2012, 11:36 AM	#63
HayDuchessLives Loquita Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Anchorage Oddometer: 1,063	Can I point out that while your bike experienced a few small "boo-boos" along the way, my lovely DR, who is NOT a dumpster reject, was thousands of miles away? I know she was sending positive vibes your direction, especially after received a phone call from Officer Frisk. __________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks," John Muir. 2007 Suzuki DR650 (Loquita) & 2009 Suzuki DR650 Fun Denali Hwy RR: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622201; Awesome Nome RR: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=808795

10-09-2012, 08:33 AM	#66
FLARider1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Homestead, Florida Oddometer: 1,030	Nice trip Jack!!!! Hopefully next summer when you embark on Part 2, The Return, you can swing a little south and we go riding in my neck of the woods. Trips planned next year are late May/early June doing a fly/rent/ride trip for 6 days offroad in Ecuardor and then probably mid August 2 up with the little lady to New Foundland!! Maybe paths will cross!!! Take care!!! A __________________ Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra RR Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra smugmug Sandy Beaches to Frozen Tundra Spotwalla

10-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#67
akrider mild adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Anchorage, Ak Oddometer: 1,672	Pa Hay Cubdriver I'm a PA transplant myself. __________________ To someone with only a hammer - all problems appear to be nails. Ignoranus-def: someone who is stupid and an asshole.

10-12-2012, 12:29 PM	#68
Cubdriver Stampede Swimmer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Oddometer: 606	Whereabouts? I grew up, or should have, just south of Erie. __________________ KLR650 '05 Ultra F650GS Twin (recently succumbed to deer strike) HD Softail..... OOPS not on this site 09 R1200R For Mrs CD: F650GS Yamaha TW 200 G650GS

10-14-2012, 10:10 PM	#69
akrider mild adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Anchorage, Ak Oddometer: 1,672	Pa Born in Bethlehem. Well Hellertown really but noboby knows where that is. 3 miles from Bethlehem...now you know. __________________ To someone with only a hammer - all problems appear to be nails. Ignoranus-def: someone who is stupid and an asshole.

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