Turned 40 hit the road with not much of a plan! - Page 2

Yetiman · 08-22-2012, 07:36 PM

From "Old world wisconsin" we continued north. Worked our way over to Wi-83 and turned our attention towards food and lodging for the evening. We opted for camping and a piggly wiggly, we found ourselves in Kewaskum Wi. And that is where we found the Piggly Wiggly and FOOD

We had not eaten anything all day and I was very hungry!
We looked at campgrounds in the area and as luck would have it a really nice lady in the store told us of a "great" camping area just 15min away. We made haste and headed that way.
Mauthe Lake Recreation area it where we ended up. It was a wonderfully clean and well cared for are. BUT, there's always a but. Wisconsin has a whole lot to learn about encouraging tourism to there parks. So we had a park entrance fee, per person and per bike, a camping fee person also, plus only two bikes per campsite. Yeah it cost me more then my share of the last two motel rooms, then charged for fire wood. So I have my little backing packing stove fired up and the ranger comes by about 9pm and says to turn the radio down, Ummmm there's no radio on! Oh must it must be your stove thats pretty loud! All in all they went away and left us alone. The campsite was very pretty though, and hey we were not at work.

Once we settled in over the fee's it really was very pleasant, time for food, Fire, and sleep!

Yetiman · 09-29-2012, 04:47 PM

Hey I totally forgot to finish this, Doh sorry! Sorry if everyone has lost interest, but I will continue on if for no other reason but for my own practice at it!

Well Day 7 was another very pretty day we ended up hanging out around the camp fire drinking coffee and enjoying the morning. We finally decided to pack up and just spend some time cruising around the area and see what we could see!

We ended up heading over through Fond Du Lac and around the east side of lake OshKosh Towards Appleton.
As we were zipping along on some beautiful secondary roads Chewy pulls over and says

"Hey I would really like to see one of these up close" follow me!

So we turned and followed him back to a lil dirt/gravel road and cruised up a hill right to the base of this beast!

All lined up down the gravel road!

Started to get a few sprinkles, we debated on rain gear and decided against it, lets just ride

Yetiman · 09-29-2012, 06:50 PM

We decided to cruise along back work our way over to WI 41 and continue north, we had to stop and see the big lake.
Parked!

Chewy checking out the big body of water, it was his first time to the great lakes area!

We had burned enough daylight that we decided to Motel it for the evening and chose the little town of Peshtigo as our target. We fired up the scooter and were off!
Arrived a fair bit later at this really great little motel that was family owned/operated very clean and super reasonable!
It was to dark for any other shots!

There is only one place to eat in town and it was right next door to the motel and was closing in 30. We got in there and they were great told us to take our time and enjoy our meal. We are in the cheese state so it was time to order up some cheese curds, YUM! I grew up in the area so I was ready for the goodness, if you have never had any, well I am so sorry!

Time for some sports center and Bed!

Jimmy_Pop · 10-09-2012, 11:21 AM

Digging the story so far, keep it going, and be careful out there.

**1TallTXn** · 10-11-2012, 06:20 AM

Pst, Jim, finish the story!

Yetiman · 10-11-2012, 09:11 AM

Sorry will try ASAP

Yetiman · 10-11-2012, 08:13 PM

Day 8 starts with lots of sun and a very light breeze, I awoke to this view!

The guys were already up and having there first cup of Java, tinkering on bikes and looking at the map!
I got up gathered my stuff packed the scooter and strolled over to the office and chatted with the lady that runs the place. She told me that there was a great place in Menomimee to grab some breakfast, Schloegels Bay View Restaurant! This marked our transition into Michigan also. The food was amazing the staff were great and the view…….well this is the view!

To Pappy hygiene is always important

After Breakfast we hopped on Hwy 35 headed north along the lake, WOW what a beautiful ride! We stopped at every little town and took pics!

Saw some lighthouses!

Scooters all lined up at one of the pull outs!

A few people out sailing!

We continued to work out way north and grabbed Hwy 2 towards our goal of Mackinac. We pulled over to take some pics when my brother remembered we had a friend who's family owns a little cabin on the shore of lake michigan, so while we were there he gave a shout out to them and they said to head that way, Sweet! So we loaded up and hammered down

We rolled in to the Mackinac area late in the evening and stopped on the north side of the bridge to shoot some pics!

Saw a cool 'ol bimmer!

Oh man we are burning daylight time to try and find our free lodging for the evening. We headed across the bridge and found the cabin with very little daylight left!

We were right on the beach, it was a wee bit awesome! We gathered wood and started a fire then proceeded to get our grub on, what a fantastic spot to stay!

What will tomorrow bring? Gotta wait and see

08-22-2012, 07:36 PM	#21
Yetiman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleburne Posts: 106	Re: Turned 40 hit the with not much of a plan! From "Old world wisconsin" we continued north. Worked our way over to Wi-83 and turned our attention towards food and lodging for the evening. We opted for camping and a piggly wiggly, we found ourselves in Kewaskum Wi. And that is where we found the Piggly Wiggly and FOOD We had not eaten anything all day and I was very hungry! We looked at campgrounds in the area and as luck would have it a really nice lady in the store told us of a "great" camping area just 15min away. We made haste and headed that way. Mauthe Lake Recreation area it where we ended up. It was a wonderfully clean and well cared for are. BUT, there's always a but. Wisconsin has a whole lot to learn about encouraging tourism to there parks. So we had a park entrance fee, per person and per bike, a camping fee person also, plus only two bikes per campsite. Yeah it cost me more then my share of the last two motel rooms, then charged for fire wood. So I have my little backing packing stove fired up and the ranger comes by about 9pm and says to turn the radio down, Ummmm there's no radio on! Oh must it must be your stove thats pretty loud! All in all they went away and left us alone. The campsite was very pretty though, and hey we were not at work. Once we settled in over the fee's it really was very pleasant, time for food, Fire, and sleep! __________________ "people seem to enjoy things more when they know a lot of other people have been left out of the pleasure." Russell Baker

09-29-2012, 04:47 PM	#22
Yetiman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleburne Posts: 106	Re: Turned 40 hit the with not much of a plan! Hey I totally forgot to finish this, Doh sorry! Sorry if everyone has lost interest, but I will continue on if for no other reason but for my own practice at it! Well Day 7 was another very pretty day we ended up hanging out around the camp fire drinking coffee and enjoying the morning. We finally decided to pack up and just spend some time cruising around the area and see what we could see! We ended up heading over through Fond Du Lac and around the east side of lake OshKosh Towards Appleton. As we were zipping along on some beautiful secondary roads Chewy pulls over and says "Hey I would really like to see one of these up close" follow me! So we turned and followed him back to a lil dirt/gravel road and cruised up a hill right to the base of this beast! All lined up down the gravel road! Started to get a few sprinkles, we debated on rain gear and decided against it, lets just ride __________________ "people seem to enjoy things more when they know a lot of other people have been left out of the pleasure." Russell Baker

09-29-2012, 06:50 PM	#23
Yetiman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleburne Posts: 106	Re: Turned 40 hit the with not much of a plan! We decided to cruise along back work our way over to WI 41 and continue north, we had to stop and see the big lake. Parked! Chewy checking out the big body of water, it was his first time to the great lakes area! We had burned enough daylight that we decided to Motel it for the evening and chose the little town of Peshtigo as our target. We fired up the scooter and were off! Arrived a fair bit later at this really great little motel that was family owned/operated very clean and super reasonable! It was to dark for any other shots! There is only one place to eat in town and it was right next door to the motel and was closing in 30. We got in there and they were great told us to take our time and enjoy our meal. We are in the cheese state so it was time to order up some cheese curds, YUM! I grew up in the area so I was ready for the goodness, if you have never had any, well I am so sorry! Time for some sports center and Bed! __________________ "people seem to enjoy things more when they know a lot of other people have been left out of the pleasure." Russell Baker

10-09-2012, 11:21 AM	#24
Jimmy_Pop Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Webster Posts: 13	Re: Turned 40 hit the with not much of a plan! Digging the story so far, keep it going, and be careful out there.

10-11-2012, 06:20 AM	#25
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,435	Pst, Jim, finish the story! __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

10-11-2012, 09:11 AM	#26
Yetiman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleburne Posts: 106	Sorry will try ASAP __________________ "people seem to enjoy things more when they know a lot of other people have been left out of the pleasure." Russell Baker

10-11-2012, 08:13 PM	#27
Yetiman Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleburne Posts: 106	Re: Turned 40 hit the with not much of a plan! Day 8 starts with lots of sun and a very light breeze, I awoke to this view! The guys were already up and having there first cup of Java, tinkering on bikes and looking at the map! I got up gathered my stuff packed the scooter and strolled over to the office and chatted with the lady that runs the place. She told me that there was a great place in Menomimee to grab some breakfast, Schloegels Bay View Restaurant! This marked our transition into Michigan also. The food was amazing the staff were great and the view…….well this is the view! To Pappy hygiene is always important After Breakfast we hopped on Hwy 35 headed north along the lake, WOW what a beautiful ride! We stopped at every little town and took pics! Saw some lighthouses! Scooters all lined up at one of the pull outs! A few people out sailing! We continued to work out way north and grabbed Hwy 2 towards our goal of Mackinac. We pulled over to take some pics when my brother remembered we had a friend who's family owns a little cabin on the shore of lake michigan, so while we were there he gave a shout out to them and they said to head that way, Sweet! So we loaded up and hammered down We rolled in to the Mackinac area late in the evening and stopped on the north side of the bridge to shoot some pics! Saw a cool 'ol bimmer! Oh man we are burning daylight time to try and find our free lodging for the evening. We headed across the bridge and found the cabin with very little daylight left! We were right on the beach, it was a wee bit awesome! We gathered wood and started a fire then proceeded to get our grub on, what a fantastic spot to stay! What will tomorrow bring? Gotta wait and see __________________ "people seem to enjoy things more when they know a lot of other people have been left out of the pleasure." Russell Baker

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