California to Arkansas ( Eureka Springs)

[chrly]

Going to do this one on the fly since I will have plenty of time while
on teh road..
I got away from Home later than normal after deciding against trying
to bag and tent ..




I stopped in Dixon and had coffee with my youngest daughter, visited
for awhile and left the sacramento area about 11am.
The plan was to meet Jimmy B in Carson but I had switched phones
and had no contact for him : Rode around where I thought he
was living but noluck and so headed East on good ol US 50..I messed up
so have no pics Leaving California ( tons of traffic ) and really
started shooting the first Nv twisties .I really fun lil climb out upon
leaving Austin Nv.





Nv Hyway DEept is doing a lot of of vehicles..Maintenance on 50 which
is teh reason for this group. 30min delays in areas, but look at that
straight ol stretch of hwy..I took a Lot of pics like this but do not
have software for other camera with me..

It was about 5PM at this point ans as soon as I began rolling again,
teh thunderstorms started..I made it into Austin just as they began
in earnest so checked into a motel and called it a day, sadly...My goal
was a minimum of 700 miles a day but I did leave a day early so I am
ok timewise. 530 miles today







This was the last shot of teh day.






Woke up at 3am and rains is falling litely..Hopefully it was taper off
by departure..

[Jethro]

[shered]

Chrly have a fun safe trip.

[Ca Pete]

[Trigrnzrx]

Lots of rain passed by here heading his way ,, Hope he has rain gear

[DARE-NS-ZRX]

Weather clear for you in AZ for a few days..might be a flew dark clouds on I- 40 but no bad systems in the north.

Sounds like an adventure.

[TEXREX02]

Ride safe and see you next week

[chrly]

Well folks..Thats all she wrote..I have thrown in towel etc.etc. Sitting here in a motel room trying to warm up / dry out..It seems I found my limit :. WILL be staying in this motel till I see clear skies once more....I will NOT be continuing on east..
You cannot believe how hard it is to admit that I just can't get myself to keep going forward.....
Just thought I would let you know so this thread can also die out....

[triton]

are you ok? do we need to come get you? please advise.

[Ca Pete]

Well folks..Thats all she wrote..I have thrown in towel etc.etc. Sitting here in a motel room trying to warm up / dry out..It seems I found my limit :. WILL be staying in this motel till I see clear skies once more....I will NOT be continuing on east..
You cannot believe how hard it is to admit that I just can't get myself to keep going forward.....
Just thought I would let you know so this thread can also die out....

Don't get discouraged, wait out the rain and finish the trip, you know it will be worth it.

We're with ya Buddy, you can do it.

[TEXREX02]

are you ok? do we need to come get you? please advise.

Don't get discouraged, wait out the rain and finish the trip, you know it will be worth it.

We're with ya Buddy, you can do it.

Get a good nights sleep and look at the new day with fresh eyes. Do what makes you feel safe.

[budzrex]

Get a good nights sleep and look at the new day with fresh eyes. Do what makes you feel safe.

Good Advice, do what feels right, dont ever push past personal comfort limits the results you may not be able to live with. Cold, Wet and tired is a bad combo on a bike sir.

That said, in the spirit of the OA and Rallies

Dry Out and Man up Alice 3 margaritas a few hours sleep and roll man roll (if cold you may substite hot chocolate) we grade you guys from the west coast on a manhood curve anyway

[Special Ed]

Well folks..Thats all she wrote..I have thrown in towel etc.etc. Sitting here in a motel room trying to warm up / dry out..It seems I found my limit :. WILL be staying in this motel till I see clear skies once more....I will NOT be continuing on east..
You cannot believe how hard it is to admit that I just can't get myself to keep going forward.....
Just thought I would let you know so this thread can also die out....

I've changed direction on a couple of trips because of weather. I was headed for the east coast a few years back, hit storms, and enjoyed a good ride up the Blue Ridge Parkway instead.

I hate to hear I'll be the oldest guy at the rally .... again But you have nothing to prove.

You planned the time off. I'd suggest you find a route with better weather and go riding anyway.

[mbleft]

Nothing wrong with waiting out bad weather, especially on a bike.

[shered]

Well folks..Thats all she wrote..I have thrown in towel etc.etc. Sitting here in a motel room trying to warm up / dry out..It seems I found my limit :. WILL be staying in this motel till I see clear skies once more....I will NOT be continuing on east..
You cannot believe how hard it is to admit that I just can't get myself to keep going forward.....
Just thought I would let you know so this thread can also die out....

You should be given an award for even attempting that ride!!!

Chill out, warm up, relax and have a fun ride 'round trip.

[triton]

You should be given an award for even attempting that ride!!!

Chill out, warm up, relax and have a fun ride 'round trip.

^ stop in san diego and i'll make lunch

[McGovZRX]

Damn Chly. Don't you dare give up. Keep going. Get to the other side. Every storm/crappy weather has a "I'm finally out of it" side. This pseudo qualifies as an epic ride. You can't stop. Take it at your pace.

[Ben Zeppa]

Sorry for the bad weather. Take the time to maybe see something, or some place anyway with better weather. Our weather is good here in Arizona. If you get near us please give us a call. We don't have great roads here but I doubt that you would have to worry about being wet or cold. I will keep my fingers crossed and wish you better luck on your trip. Take care and good luck.

[chrly]

Damn Chly. Don't you dare give up. Keep going. Get to the other side. Every storm/crappy weather has a "I'm finally out of it" side. This pseudo qualifies as an epic ride. You can't stop. Take it at your pace.

Hey Mac...I wrote out a long list of escuses but then I thought the real answer in this case is a simple 2 word reply..You can fill in the blanks

Ben thanks but but I am "spent" physically.. The weekly rate here was good so I took it

Ed I really REALLY wanted to help you with that age distinction thing this year

Pizza guy is here so later boys and girls..

[budzrex]

Sorry I will not get to meet you on this trip. Hope all goes well on the rest
of your vacation.

Looks like time to make a ride out west have not been that way in years.

Ride safe on the way home my friend.

[Trigrnzrx]

Hey Charley do you need a riding partner , If your hanging where you are for a week , I can meet you next week still plenty of time till rally ( commitment monday ) Id guess your around Utah , weathers been good here so you should be clear soon ...

[chrly]

[QUOTE=Trigrnzrx;3723742]Hey Charley do you need a riding partner , If your hanging where you are for a week , I can meet you next week still plenty of time till rally ( commitment monday ) Id guess your around Utah , weathers been good here so you should be clear soon ...[/QUOTE
Sorry glen ,

i am headed home to dry out and recoop.

[PBJ]

Sorry glen ,

i am headed home to dry out and recoop.

That's too bad. Have a safe ride, and enjoy it.

[Trigrnzrx]

[/QUOTE
Sorry glen ,

i am headed home to dry out and recoop.[/QUOTE]

I understand , I ve been there . Be careful on the trip home .

[btl68]

I felt like you do on the first day of my trip out to the coast of Oregon a couple of weeks ago. 105 degrees all day across Kansas to the Colorado border...700 miles that first day and although I drank plenty of water, it still wasn't enough. I felt bad and had thoughts of turning right around that next morning and going home.

I am glad I didn't.

13 days and 5680 miles later, I had finished the BEST trip to see some of the best people on this board.

Of course, I am a bit younger than you are, and I am a masochist, so I like to push it.

Too bad you will not be able to make it as that was a main reason for me to go to ES this fall.

Take care and don't overdo it getting back home.

[SAMZRX]

[QUOTE=chrly;3724037]

Hey Charley do you need a riding partner , If your hanging where you are for a week , I can meet you next week still plenty of time till rally ( commitment monday ) Id guess your around Utah , weathers been good here so you should be clear soon ...[/QUOTE
Sorry glen ,

i am headed home to dry out and recoop.

Chrly are you still out on the road? I am out and about with my truck and bike. If you need a hop over to Eureka I could help you out.

PM sent

[SKIDMARK]

Chrly if you're still heading home here are a couple options- I;ll meet you in reno and we'll go see Jim and ride around in his neighborhood or if you want to stop at his house his numbers are.
Cell 530-592-7485
Home 775-450-3592.
I'll be around home if you need me 530-689-1423
There is a nice place to rest up just West of Sand Mountain on Hwy50. called the Cottontail Ranch. you'll spot it by the red light on the pole in the parking lot. ride safe.

[PBJ]

Chrly…there is a nice place to rest up just West of Sand Mountain on Hwy50. called the Cottontail Ranch.

There you go!

[Ca Pete]

There is a nice place to rest up just West of Sand Mountain on Hwy50. called the Cottontail Ranch. you'll spot it by the red light on the pole in the parking lot. ride safe.

I don't think he can go there, no vegetarians aloud.

[Ben Zeppa]

I don't think he can go there, no vegetarians aloud.

You are correct Pete, definitely a meat eating community.