Texas to Tolantongo. - Page 6

WeazyBuddha · 01-31-2013, 08:55 AM

SOG, I just copied you with an email I sent to Pancho (Frank Cummings). He has extensive knowledge of Mexico, including the Biosphere area. He won't be around on Thursday when you get here but he might be able to give you some pointers via email.

slowoldguy · 01-31-2013, 09:47 AM

I appreciate it. Thanks.

slowoldguy · 01-31-2013, 10:01 AM

My reading tells me there is a toll road after the Pharr bridge I want to take to Mex 97. Clearly marked? Impossible to find? I read one report where a group missed it and ended up at the maquiladoras. I don't like cities anywhere and will be happy to avoid as much traffic filled snarl as I can.

pancho · 01-31-2013, 01:36 PM

That would be about right. The Pharr bridge is specific for that purpose. Its not a big deal. Signs should be obvious. It's really convenient.

slowoldguy · 01-31-2013, 03:59 PM

Great news!! Simple works for me.

Sjoerd Bakker · 01-31-2013, 06:09 PM

Be sure to ride around very slowly in Jaumave and scan the tops
of the huge pecan trees for guacamayas. Have a camara with considerable telephoto
power to bring them in and spend an hour or two looking
The large parrots, guacamayas , can be spotted
up there , fantastic to see such beautifully coloured birds
living freely. Last week when we came through Jaumave
we counted trees with up to 16 parrots .... Splendid !

slowoldguy · 02-01-2013, 07:57 AM

Thanks, sjoerd. . I don't own a camera but I am looking for my mini binoculars. Good catch!

Update:

Nephew 2 has a real DL.

I have managed to have Cartographia E32 maps loaded on my Zumo 550.
I have managed to delete the entire North America NT from my Zumo 550.
Cannot get it to re-install as I do not have an un-lock code/whatever.
Perfect!!

I have installed mini-ape hangers (Adventurer's Workshop giantass risers).
The bars now tap my aftermarket huge windshield at full-lock and make it virtually un-rideable while seated.
Perfect!!

Things are progressing nicely.

slowoldguy · 02-01-2013, 08:28 AM

Further update. Talked to Terrapinneck. He put his quarters into the Bicimapas interweb vending machine but no candy fell down.

Perfect!!

Everything is right on schedule.

SchizzMan · 02-01-2013, 08:36 AM

Well, I got the previous version of BiciMapas on my Zumo 665 so we'll have that until I turn back. Might even download the new version before Thursday.

If one of y'all have a Zumo that's compatible (660, 665) we can simply swap units before I turn north. Pretty sure I can find my way home.

slowoldguy · 02-01-2013, 08:41 AM

JD. I bought an extra license from Cartografia for Nephew 1's 60CSX so we'll have two with Mex maps after you split off even if Rick can't get his "candy".

slowoldguy · 02-01-2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

I have managed to have Cartographia E32 maps loaded on my Zumo 550.
I have managed to delete the entire North America NT from my Zumo 550.
Cannot get it to re-install as I do not have an un-lock code/whatever.
Perfect!!

Well. That was an easy fix. Only took 5 hours of billable time , everybody in the Garmin support and software divisions, and remote operation of my ancient laptop.

Good to go.

slowoldguy · 02-01-2013, 07:51 PM

Jeez. It just dawned on me that my brand new land only passport card might not mesh that well with my desired medJETassist policy. Might shoulda seen the word "jet".

Email sent.

What a maroon.

SchizzMan · 02-01-2013, 09:02 PM

So it's all coming together nicely then?

slowoldguy · 02-01-2013, 09:29 PM

Yup. Perfect!!

I figure if I can continue to eff up two to three things a day I can stay ahead of the wave.

terrapinneck · 02-01-2013, 09:50 PM

Well, MedJet bought. Check. Bicimapas bought. Check, uncheck. Bike insurance next...Is liability ok?

01-31-2013, 08:55 AM	#76
WeazyBuddha Carbon-Based Humanoid Joined: Mar 2008 Location: RGV Texas Oddometer: 2,714	SOG, I just copied you with an email I sent to Pancho (Frank Cummings). He has extensive knowledge of Mexico, including the Biosphere area. He won't be around on Thursday when you get here but he might be able to give you some pointers via email. __________________ 08 GS ● 02 KLR ● 12 WR250R ● 04 KDX200 ● 00 VFR

01-31-2013, 09:47 AM	#77
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	I appreciate it. Thanks. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

01-31-2013, 10:01 AM	#78
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	My reading tells me there is a toll road after the Pharr bridge I want to take to Mex 97. Clearly marked? Impossible to find? I read one report where a group missed it and ended up at the maquiladoras. I don't like cities anywhere and will be happy to avoid as much traffic filled snarl as I can. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

01-31-2013, 03:59 PM	#80
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	Great news!! Simple works for me. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

02-01-2013, 07:57 AM	#82
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	Thanks, sjoerd. . I don't own a camera but I am looking for my mini binoculars. Good catch! Update: Nephew 2 has a real DL. I have managed to have Cartographia E32 maps loaded on my Zumo 550. I have managed to delete the entire North America NT from my Zumo 550. Cannot get it to re-install as I do not have an un-lock code/whatever. Perfect!! I have installed mini-ape hangers (Adventurer's Workshop giantass risers). The bars now tap my aftermarket huge windshield at full-lock and make it virtually un-rideable while seated. Perfect!! Things are progressing nicely. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson". slowoldguy screwed with this post 02-01-2013 at 08:31 AM

01-31-2013, 01:36 PM	#79
pancho Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Oddometer: 102	That would be about right. The Pharr bridge is specific for that purpose. Its not a big deal. Signs should be obvious. It's really convenient.

01-31-2013, 06:09 PM	#81
Sjoerd Bakker Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 877	Be sure to ride around very slowly in Jaumave and scan the tops of the huge pecan trees for guacamayas. Have a camara with considerable telephoto power to bring them in and spend an hour or two looking The large parrots, guacamayas , can be spotted up there , fantastic to see such beautifully coloured birds living freely. Last week when we came through Jaumave we counted trees with up to 16 parrots .... Splendid !

02-01-2013, 08:28 AM	#83
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	Further update. Talked to Terrapinneck. He put his quarters into the Bicimapas interweb vending machine but no candy fell down. Perfect!! Everything is right on schedule. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

02-01-2013, 08:36 AM	#84
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,815	Well, I got the previous version of BiciMapas on my Zumo 665 so we'll have that until I turn back. Might even download the new version before Thursday. If one of y'all have a Zumo that's compatible (660, 665) we can simply swap units before I turn north. Pretty sure I can find my way home. __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul

02-01-2013, 08:41 AM	#85
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	JD. I bought an extra license from Cartografia for Nephew 1's 60CSX so we'll have two with Mex maps after you split off even if Rick can't get his "candy". __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

02-01-2013, 07:51 PM	#87
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	Jeez. It just dawned on me that my brand new land only passport card might not mesh that well with my desired medJETassist policy. Might shoulda seen the word "jet". Email sent. What a maroon. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

02-01-2013, 09:02 PM	#88
SchizzMan del siglo XX Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Tx. Oddometer: 5,815	So it's all coming together nicely then? __________________ '09 WR250R, '12 R1200GSA "As long as there's a horizon and I can see it, then I want to know what's there, mentally, physically and visually" - rtwpaul

02-01-2013, 09:29 PM	#89
slowoldguy ^OP Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,196	Yup. Perfect!! I figure if I can continue to eff up two to three things a day I can stay ahead of the wave. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson". slowoldguy screwed with this post 02-01-2013 at 09:36 PM

02-01-2013, 09:50 PM	#90
terrapinneck Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Prescott, Arkansas, USA Oddometer: 136	MedJet Well, MedJet bought. Check. Bicimapas bought. Check, uncheck. Bike insurance next...Is liability ok? __________________ John 3:16

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