| AZgl1500 Riding from Florida to Arizona ! |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 12:47 pm | 161st Post |
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Good Morning John, Glad to see you arrived safely(you know a fella could get killed on one of those Airplanes) That is a Very Nice Looking machine and I even drool over it myself...I think that bike would make ANYONE Happy. I Wish You Well with it and hope you enjoy it many many days to come. I hope the Weather holds out for ya so you can tour Florida while your there, travel on the coast lines of Florida is Great, wish I were there with ya, I have done that in a 18 Wheeler but I can only imagine the Joy it would be on a Wing...WOW!!!!
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 01:00 pm | 162nd Post |
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John you get you some rest before you get out and have a bo bo.....I know your happy and so are we all for you....That Wing is dar better looking than the one you have in your avatar....BEAUTIFUL WING....I know it breaks Fred's heart to sell it, but we do what we have to do when push becomes shove....Now get some sleep..... Claude....
____________________ THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Old Red 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Black Beauty 1994 GL-1500 Goldwing Aspencade...401K.... http://www.RudysBackyard.com |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 01:10 pm | 163rd Post |
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Well Johns Tracker is working, he is out already riding this morning Woo Hoo!!!
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 01:13 pm | 164th Post |
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Just spoke with Mike on the phone. They are at DMV making a donation to the State of Florida for temporary tags for the ride back to AZ. Weather sucks here as it is raining heavy at times. Looks like John may be delayed leaving Florida. We had hoped to meet up for a ride today but the weather has ruled that out. We have other plans for tomorrow so that is out also.Hope to talk to John on phone at least before he departs Fla.
____________________ Retired LEO ( 30 Years ) Kincardine, Ontario April - December Sebring Florida January - March ( SNOWBIRD ) Patriot Guard Rider - Florida Wild Rhinos - Ontario Chapter Don't make old People mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off. |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 01:37 pm | 165th Post |
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Aww....well just Maybe the Weather will Break and allow him to continue his tour, he still has some time before he leaves for Houston, so maybe he will get to take a tour before his Departure for Houston, but us Houston Folks are awaiting his arrival here also, Hope the Weather is Good to us when he gets here.... Last edited on Fri Mar 12th, 2010 02:16 pm by AMSOILER |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 02:24 pm | 166th Post |
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I was in N'awlins during that time frame yesterday. Did you see me waving at the plane? Must have been a Lucky Dog you had.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 02:49 pm | 167th Post |
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I didn't see your first ride impressions, (as if I didn't know what they were anyway) looks like your all over that town, getting some time in.  Last edited on Fri Mar 12th, 2010 02:55 pm by SpiderBob ____________________ 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: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 02:54 pm | 168th Post |
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Looks to me like he might be lost, he goin round in a circle....
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 07:28 pm | 169th Post |
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3/12/2010 1:15:04 PM A wonderful day This has been a fantastic day with Mike Herrmann as my tour guide. (OnaWingandaPrayer) Yes it rained, and then it poured, then it flooded But, what I received made the trip even more enjoyable than if we had be out on the bikes riding the roads. Mike took the two of us around his home town and surrounding areas, back road by side road. As we passed each building he told me of the history of each, how he had played in that yard, how he had gone to school with one of the Bellamy brothers in 5th grade. I saw the Credit Union that his grandfather helped to form, his grandfather’s picture is on the wall in the lobby as one of the founding fathers. I forgot the camera on that half of the trip, I should go back there and make it a point to take pictures of that place, but……….. it is raining again. There is a nice little restaurant in San Antonio (Mike’s home town) that appears to be just a beer hall, outward appearance is a bit tired, but what a place to eat. I had the daily special for today, BBQ ribs, pork ‘n beans with homemade potato w/salad with cole slaw. It went down sooooooooo smooth, that “upset stomach” is not even a possibility. It was one of those meals whereby when you leave, you just feel comfortable, not over stuffed, but pleasantly full. Mike just dropped me off at the hotel, he needs to get back home to a prior appointment this afternoon, and I had to admit that with the shortage of sleep yesterday (high adrenlin?) that a nappie poo does kind of sound good right now. So, only got one good picture, but it is a good one, at least I think so. You can see the ornaments on the top of the gate crossing. Neat they are. So, with that, I am sign off for a while and catch some Zssssssss. John Best Western, Wesley Chapel, Florida  That's me there, making history "for me", that is.... 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 08:17 pm | 170th Post |
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Ummmm...John...Spot doesn't appear to be doing his trick.
____________________ Mike Kramer "Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: Now." Denis Waitley |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 09:38 pm | 171st Post |
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I didn't take SPOT along this morning, he was in the bike, and duh!!! We took the car because of the Toad Strangler in existences today. But, do watch for ole SPOT tomorrow morning starting at 0700 ish..... SPOT is heading north along US 98 going straight to Mexico Beach, FL. there I will meet up with Xtracho, Mark After that? hmmmm, only SPOT knows 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 09:53 pm | 172nd Post |
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Were watching you even up here in Ontario Canada. It's raining here also so i'll watch Spot also. It's a pretty cool gadget you got there. Take pics when you can. Tony
____________________ 02 1800-PEARL CHROMIUM PURPLE ( ILLUSSION BLUE ) ____________________________________________________ Tony or Anthony if your mad at me |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 12th, 2010 11:31 pm | 173rd Post |
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Keep em comin partner. Don't let a little rain spoil your fun.
____________________ 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: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 01:17 am | 174th Post |
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Good looking bike Ride Safe and enjoy your trip.
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 01:59 am | 175th Post |
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Raining in Florida and today I saw bikes on the road in Winnipeg!! Our last ride was Nov 26/09 and bikes on the road here today. Unbelievable!! See, its not as bad as everyone may think. Take care and enjoy your trip.
____________________ 01' GL 1800 84' GL 1200A 77' GS 750 SUZUKI 74' CB 350F HONDA CB 125 HONDA 70' CT 70 |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 02:05 am | 176th Post |
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John, Don't they have a leash law there? It looks like Spot is running all over the parking lot. 
____________________ Mike Kramer "Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: Now." Denis Waitley |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 02:57 am | 177th Post |
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MDKramer wrote: John, Puckering up my lips, I had to whistle 5 times to get Spot to come crawling back to me with his tail tucked between his hind legs What I did was to put Spot in the trunk on top of a box, I tried to position it so it could see between the Trunk Rack grids. But, I think that must have skewed the way it was seeing the GPS signals. I will have to repeat that little exercise again when I can do it without being worried about it being stolen for the two hours time span it sat there. The parking lot was a Cracker Barrel, it was full with a waiting line. So, Spot got to go sniff out the other canines and chase the field mice for a while before I had to rein him back in. Tomorrow, Spot is going to kenneled up in the Pillion seat on top of the duffle bag. That ought to lease him in right proper.  Leaving here at 0600, the weather is turning out blue skies and no clouds as of right now.  So, Spot will get a chance to sniff the ground a few minutes while I tie down the duffle bags and suit up my own self. went shopping tonight after those clouds ran off to the east of me. Found an Advance Automotive Store, and low and behold they stock Bungy Cords, the wide flat ones, the medium flat ones, the super thick 1/2 inch round ones and an assortment of the 1/4" size. Then while walking down the aisle I spotted one of those Master Lock motorcycle cables that has the cable sheathed in a nylon (or something) outer coating with a cable slide lock on it. Got that. Intended to get some Sea Foam, but that will have to wait until in the morning.... sigh! Could have been done already while I am just goofing off tonight. Ah well, no harm done. I have to comment, that spending 2 whole days with a friend one-on-one has a lot of real value. You learn things about each other, and you really cement a wonderful friendship that will stand the test of time. 2 years or 2 months, it won't matter, it will be just like we never left each other the next time we meet. Tomorrow's Schedule is this. 1) Leave Wesley Chapel "home base" at 0600 2) Arrive in Mexico Beach, FL approx 6 hours later give or take a fuel stop. 3) Mark, Xtracho is meeting me at Mexico Beach and I'm staying over the night. Or the next night, or the next ..........  4) Right now, I'm working on getting Xtracho to run up to Hardies Restaurant on Sunday and meet up with Jimsjinx and the crowed from his neighborhood. So, Jim, here is your heads up. Look to meet up with us Sunday late morning to noonish. We will all give each other a call to plan it out. I'd call that a plan. wouldn't you???
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 03:05 am | 178th Post |
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Wish we could swing down and meet up with you guys Sunday on our run to Texas but it's not to be.
____________________ Michael Too much chrome to polish, too little time!! Have trailer, will travel!! Not all Wingers are old Wingers. PGR member. Riding in memory of my father, Clyde D. Ward, USN. WWII Myself, USN, Vietnam Vet. 68-72, 74-76 VF-194 aboard the USS. Oriskany USS Saratoga, ships company ----------------------------------- Bagmaster, our former forum Toolmaster and friend, is no longer with us. He passed away in February 2012. The roads and byways, no matter how beautiful and exhilarating, are a lonelier place now. RIP Bagmaster (Baggy). ----------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 03:12 am | 179th Post |
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Darn it Michael, looks like you will be leaving too late to make that hookup.
____________________ ~John |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 03:13 am | 180th Post |
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Glad to hear the rain is parting ways for you John Ride safe tomorrow and remember the spring foreward sunday a.m.  Ray 
____________________ Working riding whenever we can. Wish I had more time to hang out with my goldwing family! |
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