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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 06:01 am | 241st Post |
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Anyone gone back to the beginning of this thread and noted the original itinerary? It was almost rigid, a day here, a day there, then somewhere else, moving everyday. What has actually happened, is that I am spending time with my family members instead. An overnight or nights, and days spent with them just doing "what comes natcherally". Be that a grocery store trip, or a car parts store, or drive over the bridge "because it is there". Or, just sit down in the kitchen, learn more about the Spanish language from listening to all of the intercultural interplay of the family switching in/out of the the two languages as though it were just "one language". The effect is just so beautiful, and I am soaking it all up in, every valuable morsel of the flavor. Tonight, Ruth and Mark gave me a day's lesson in different common words for the things we could see here in the room. Then a brief explanation of why the words change in use and how that effects the meaning. I took one semester of Spanish from a professor native from Mexico City, married to a Phoenix mathematics's engineer. She is so fluent, her PHD is languages. What a pleasure to learn from her. But that was 3 years ago, and with my accident in January of 2008, I have not had a chance to use Spanish since. It all disappeared, or so I thought. Tonight it started flowing back, and Ruth and Mark helped me add on new words. I truly believe, that if I could stay here with them a few months, I would be at least semi-comfortable in the Spanish culture. Here are pictures of their family. Aaron is Joselin's boyfriend, so don't go jumping to conclusions ahead of time, eh???    Open your eyes Mark!  Okay you clowns, now that is over doing it....   They have just made me feel at one, and part of their family. I am so blessed on this trip. And, that is just another part of my story this trip.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 06:35 am | 242nd Post |
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Hi all, I have been a friend of John's for 14 years now. We sat across from each other and after 14 years, still were friends. If there is one person that deserves this kind of life, John does. Gods speed John. Remember, someone up there is really watching out for you up there.
____________________ Life is way to short not to enjoy every day to the fullest. |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 06:46 am | 243rd Post |
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Thank you Mark, That is how I feel about it also. Folks, I have never had a truer friend, who would absolutely go the last mile and give you the very last cent he owns than this gentleman. We are life long friends, and that is how it should be.
____________________ John |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 07:05 am | 244th Post |
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Way to go John..... Great pictures and great memories being made. I am like the rest on here, really enjoying watching your trip, in pictures and on SPOT. Hope you have a great adventure the rest of your trip!!! I am looking forward to meeting you when you get here in Houston, Texas. And like the saying goes, "You Meet The Nicest People On A Goldwing"
____________________ ROLL TIDE ROLL !!! Jerry- "Big Bama" WARNING: I have PMS = Parked Motorcycle Syndrome ! Member- Warriors Watch Riders http://www.warriorswatch.org You meet the nicest people on a Goldwing!!!! Young Riders pick a destination and Go! Older Riders pick a direction and Go! Darkside rear tire - Federal Formoza 175/60/16 Darksider # 1147 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 09:56 am | 245th Post |
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Yep, Like BamaEagle said ( Only a bit Different), You meet the Best Friends on a Honda. I lived in Fort Walton Beach in the panhandle for 10 years and when I seen your trip route laid out. I thought then, Even with no friends to stop at that the trip to Houston in one day was real aggressive ride. I am so tickled that you are enjoying yourself so much. It's a trip for us all to live your trip with you though the post's and pictures. Good Luck and Ride Safe. C Ya Mohawk PS, I'm with Wexy about the boards being a tad unsafe. Last edited on Mon Mar 15th, 2010 09:57 am by Mohawk ____________________ 95 Aspencade "Dressed to the Nines" Live to Ride - Ride to Live My 4th Wing & 43 Years in the Wind Now I have owned over 50 bikes now, This is the longest I have owned only one bike. Prior USMC Sgt. and Vietnam Vet - Platoon Sgt. and D.I. PGR Member since 2006 - Serving Those Who Served For Us. "The Native Americans found out what happens when you don't control immigration." |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 10:47 am | 246th Post |
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arizonaphxcamper wrote: Hi all,  Welcome to this Great Site! Pull up a chair and join on in!  Got a Technical question on your winghttp://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum1/  Got a General Motorcycle Questionhttp://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum4/  Most of all we're glad you joined and look forward seeing you on the forums and on the road Ride Safe, Ray 
____________________ Working riding whenever we can. Wish I had more time to hang out with my goldwing family! |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 11:17 am | 247th Post |
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Playing with Palm Pilot, flat on my back in bed. what blast..... finally figured this thing out, only took me about ten days@@@@@@@
____________________ John |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 01:50 pm | 248th Post |
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Good Morning John and all our Forum Friends....It is nice to be a part of such a Great Group of People. I am sitting here reading the posts thinking...Maybe Next Year I will plan a Ride similar to John's....I enjoy No Destination rides and combine that with MNG of the Forum members would be awesome! Enjoy your Day John, I hope the weathr holds out for a Wonderful Day.... Sandy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 02:10 pm | 249th Post |
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Enjoy reading about this trip, I have traveled in the past to pick up a vehicle but nothing like this. This is the way to do it for sure.
____________________ Dan 1998 GL1500SE in Pearl White. |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 02:11 pm | 250th Post |
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See spot run!!!  Glad you're having a great time John! Be safe!!!
____________________ Bill 2012 GL-1800C Delivered 5/28/11 2001 Cycle Mate CM2000 LTD Trailer (Of course, fastest color) Dual Member of Bailey Lodge #146, Greer, SC and Northstar Lodge #168, Wichita, KS 2B1ASK1, Midian Shriner, AOPA, Wild Rhinos, KANWINGS, Kansas Patriot Guard, Masonic Goldwings http://www.kanwings.com http://masonicwings.com/forums Photo & Video Site: http://www.wildrhinos.leehoan.com/ For NASSIR News: http://www.nassir-news.com Let it be known that Flyone, having sworn that he has kissed the Cod, downed the Screech, and shouted "Long may your big jib draw!" is now considered an Honarary Newfoundlander. "Stray Newfie" loves the rock!!! "Jus Remember, wherevers ya go, der yous are." "Father Duck"  RIP Pop Fly |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 02:48 pm | 251st Post |
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To all our brothers and sisters who are watching Johns trip, you folks are what makes his trip such a, well, a trip! Knowing that we are all on common ground, and watching out for a brother on a long deserved trip of a lifetime, is just how Goldwingers are. I've never seen so much generosity and just plain old "goodness", till I found this wonderful forum. It is truly a part of our lives, worldwide! Makes me feel not so "alone" in this big plan of life. It's great to read posts of those following AZ across the continent, and how genuine the hospitality is everywhere he goes! Just had to say this to you all. What a wonderful family we have,eh? Ride on John, ride on! jimsjinx
____________________ "We are put here, to take care of each other" |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 03:21 pm | 252nd Post |
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I Fully Agree Jim....
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 03:34 pm | 253rd Post |
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What's for breadkfast John, I'm hungry Have a great day!
____________________ Spider Bob GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY, GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps, it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Patriot Guard Rider |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 03:53 pm | 254th Post |
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Breakfast? Mark turned out some bacon, grits, toast, scrambled eggs, multi-fruit juice and yum yum!
____________________ John |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:02 pm | 255th Post |
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john following your trip with interest. now , dont forget to let spot off the lease. hate to have him spend so much time on that bridge. LOL
____________________ 1979 gl1000 dressed --back to naked 1980 gl1100 interstate --side lined 1983 gl1100 interstate the fastest color--RED retired trucker---going to see it again ----on 2 wheels---love it--love it http://serrasj.com/ gwrra 003663 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:42 pm | 256th Post |
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wda-83wing wrote: john Tee Hee..... Ole Spot is going to have to relearn his lazy ways  Today, we are going to take a few minutes to fix the gas tank so it can be filled to the top without waiting for me to go click click click about 35 times. If it is NOT in the tank, I darn sure cannot use it for auxiliary fuel at the end of that "uh oh" ride.....  Going to take a sashay around the town, find a chiropractor to fix my neck. I pulled something out of line 2 days ago when the White Knight decided to take a nappie poo. That extra 90 lbs on the pillion seat was more than I should have attempted to set back up. But, it is done, and I did it..... Now I pay for it, would have been cheaper to unload the bike, set it up, and reload it. So, the leash is coming off Ole Spot in about an hour.....
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 04:46 pm | 257th Post |
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Oh, forgot to mention, just got off the phone with Dave, dwsonar down N'awlins way. Mark and I are pulling out of here tomorrow about noon, and drive over to Foley, AL and spend the night there with his mom. She's a young 88, drives her own car still, and bright of mind... Sounds like a wonderful gal, and I am going to enjoy meeting more of Mark's family. Now how can you have a better vacation than that? Meet the extended family of the Steve Saunders Internation Forum?? Dave is meeting us on the west side of N'awlins about noonish on Wednesday. There, he and I will continue on to the Wild Blue Yonder and see what is in front of our noses. So, stay on this channel, what ever time it happens, and follow my saga of the biggest, uncharted trip that ever happened to an ole retired (retreaded) geezer.....
____________________ John |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 05:13 pm | 258th Post |
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 Any family members want this on their 1500 ??? I can't handle the glare in the windscreen, so off it came. Some of the sticky peeled off, but most of it is still on the back side. Easy to just lightly coat it with something tacky and put it on yours. Shipping and it's all yours. that's cuz we family 
____________________ John |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 05:21 pm | 259th Post |
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Good man, I had seen that reflection in your pictures but just thought it was the color white on the tank. I am looking to replace the chrome Rear Speaker covers as they catch my eye in the mirrors at times and scare me into thinking a car snuck in real close to me without my notice. Always catches me a couple times a year, But EVERY Year. Grin Good Luck pal and have a Safe Ride. Mohawk
____________________ 95 Aspencade "Dressed to the Nines" Live to Ride - Ride to Live My 4th Wing & 43 Years in the Wind Now I have owned over 50 bikes now, This is the longest I have owned only one bike. Prior USMC Sgt. and Vietnam Vet - Platoon Sgt. and D.I. PGR Member since 2006 - Serving Those Who Served For Us. "The Native Americans found out what happens when you don't control immigration." |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 15th, 2010 06:42 pm | 260th Post |
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My '94 bike had two colors on it. Red w/SE trim and BLACK. No chrome anywhere, I loved it. This bike is going to slowly loose everything topside that will reflect into the windscreen. I cannot put up with glare, and I hate polishing stuff. That red/black bike, I washed it once a month, whether it needed it or not  Oh, Spot has been put back on the leash until this afternoon about 2 PM when we go out again. Found an honest chiropractor who agreed to give me the same rate for an established patient, and a one time adjustment for my neck. She is certified acupuncture doctor also. That gave me a better degree of comfort in letting her work on me, that just a shingle hanging from the top side of the door frame of a person's own home. No, I will stay with one that has an office and office help at the desk, thank you.
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