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Down The Road I Go...
- Thread starter Squeaky
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She went right past were I grew up on Long Island this morning.
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She went right past were I grew up on Long Island this morning.
You finally grew up this morning!? I was beginning to think you might be hopeless
Gilk51
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- Gibke
You finally grew up this morning!? I was beginning to think you might be hopeless
I knew it! Tourmeister's alter ego is Sleepy Weasel!
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- Debbie
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- McMullen
Got a text from her at lunch & she's in Rhode Island.
Bec, hope your having better weather.
Keep up the great pics & trip report. 
Bec, hope your having better weather.
Keep up the great pics & trip report.
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You finally grew up this morning!? I was beginning to think you might be hopeless
It was only temporary. I'm back to normal now.
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Let me be the first to congratulate Squeaky on making it to Maine, just got a text from her.
Gilk51
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Already? She was just in Rhode Island...
Oh wait, the have states the size of Texas counties up there...
Roll on, Rebecca, roll on!
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- Rebecca
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- Reed
Wow, that was an awesome day - six new states, a ferry ride, and the turning point where I start getting sun in my eyes in the afternoons as I head for home the not-so-direct route.
I was up late enjoying VT with old friends so don't expect the SPoT to start tracking as early tomorrow.
I was up late enjoying VT with old friends so don't expect the SPoT to start tracking as early tomorrow.
BMWbabe
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What's VT? I DO expect you to get up early and start moving..so there!
Any plans for your birthday?
Any plans for your birthday?
rowdyram
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VT = Vodka Tonic?
VT = Visual Treats? Ok, took a weird left turn there...
VT = Vote Talks?
VT = Victory Tours?
I need another cup of coffee this early...
Back into lurk mode I go!
BMWbabe
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Vermont possibly....
OHHHHHHHHH! hahahaha
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- Rebecca
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I think I might go west next year. I hope to eventually tag all 48 states.
I ended up in Lodi, which is a bit of a hole itself. Nothing looked familiar but it's been a while.
Which was where again? I know you've told me at least once already. Of course you recognized the ferry ride - but I goofed and left the tracker with the bikes down below deck. No signal got out as we crossed Would have been cool to see the blips continue up across the LI Sound.She went right past were I grew up on Long Island this morning.
The weather has been great! I'd say it was warmer up here than it was down south on the Dragon last week.Bec, hope your having better weather.
A few...I'm sure she took a few pics while on the ferry crossing the Long Island Sound.
My friend here in Vermont has offered his guest room for a few days but I need to get going soon. As wonderful as it is up here, I've got miles and miles to go.
Gilk51
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- Laredo, TX
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I thought it was a Canadian Colony.
Well, they post some distances on signs in km and miles
Well, they post some distances on signs in km and miles
We need pictures!!
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Day 7
May 2nd
Still in New Jersey staying with my sister, her husband, and their two boys.
"I'm with the band!"
"I has a foot"
Easy fries with lunch
Which, as it turns out, are not so easy
We ran some errands around town for most of the afternoon. It was drizzling, so Noah got to use his new Crayola umbrella.
Ice Cream!
Then over to the book store, where apparently it's more fun to sit on the bookshelves than it is to look at the books themselves.
May 2nd
Still in New Jersey staying with my sister, her husband, and their two boys.
"I'm with the band!"
"I has a foot"
Easy fries with lunch
Which, as it turns out, are not so easy
We ran some errands around town for most of the afternoon. It was drizzling, so Noah got to use his new Crayola umbrella.
Ice Cream!
Then over to the book store, where apparently it's more fun to sit on the bookshelves than it is to look at the books themselves.
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Day 8
May 3rd
When you leave a camera laying around, it's an open invite for a three year old to start taking pictures.
It's time for Aunt Becca to start packing up her things. I'll be riding from NJ out to Long Island, NY to see mom and the rest of the family.
It was foggy up at elevation, but it cleared as I neared Manhattan.
George Washington Bridge. Brian loaned me his EZPass to make the crossings go a little easier.
Ah, New York City.
I rode around for a while trying to find a good spot for a picture but it was impossible to get away from traffic. I was almost crushed by a cab driver that felt that I would just HAVE to lose the merge despite 75% of my bike being out front of his bumper. As he came over at me I looked at him and he just stared at me as he continued to push me into the next lane. Luckily, the next lane had enough space to accept me. If I'd been wearing my MX boots, he'd need to replace his headlight.
Another bridge. I think I took the Queensboro after unsuccessfully negotiating cross-park traffic. Twice.
I stopped at my younger sister Nicole's job to surprise her. She knew I was in the area, but didn't think she'd see me until later tonight at dinner.
The Islanders practice arena
I got lucky and the local F.D. still had the doors open for this pic. Kenny, my step father, is a volunteer here and is a career fireman with the city of New York.
I don't think I ever realized how twisty the roads near mom were until I started riding a few years ago.
Cassidy, the Westie
Oliver, the Old English Sheep Dog (after a recent shave)
Out to dinner we go. Italian food in NY is about as good as it gets without needing a passport
Of course you have to deal with characters like this showing up while you eat
The Mommy
My sister Nicole and I
Mom stayed home and Melinda rove out from NJ to meet Nicole, our sister in law Kat, and me for Nelson Ladies Night at Dave & Busters. Emma, the newest Nelson gal, joined us in her stroller.
Nicole
Kat (quick on the smile even with candids)
Cool ceiling fans, all belt driven and working off the same motor
Some hoops
And trivia
And diaper changes
We were all exhausted and needing to be at my mother's for a BBQ the next day so we said out goodbyes and retired for the night.
New Jersey, New York
114 miles
May 3rd
When you leave a camera laying around, it's an open invite for a three year old to start taking pictures.
It's time for Aunt Becca to start packing up her things. I'll be riding from NJ out to Long Island, NY to see mom and the rest of the family.
It was foggy up at elevation, but it cleared as I neared Manhattan.
George Washington Bridge. Brian loaned me his EZPass to make the crossings go a little easier.
Ah, New York City.
I rode around for a while trying to find a good spot for a picture but it was impossible to get away from traffic. I was almost crushed by a cab driver that felt that I would just HAVE to lose the merge despite 75% of my bike being out front of his bumper. As he came over at me I looked at him and he just stared at me as he continued to push me into the next lane. Luckily, the next lane had enough space to accept me. If I'd been wearing my MX boots, he'd need to replace his headlight.
Another bridge. I think I took the Queensboro after unsuccessfully negotiating cross-park traffic. Twice.
I stopped at my younger sister Nicole's job to surprise her. She knew I was in the area, but didn't think she'd see me until later tonight at dinner.
The Islanders practice arena
I got lucky and the local F.D. still had the doors open for this pic. Kenny, my step father, is a volunteer here and is a career fireman with the city of New York.
I don't think I ever realized how twisty the roads near mom were until I started riding a few years ago.
Cassidy, the Westie
Oliver, the Old English Sheep Dog (after a recent shave)
Out to dinner we go. Italian food in NY is about as good as it gets without needing a passport
Of course you have to deal with characters like this showing up while you eat
The Mommy
My sister Nicole and I
Mom stayed home and Melinda rove out from NJ to meet Nicole, our sister in law Kat, and me for Nelson Ladies Night at Dave & Busters. Emma, the newest Nelson gal, joined us in her stroller.
Nicole
Kat (quick on the smile even with candids)
Cool ceiling fans, all belt driven and working off the same motor
Some hoops
And trivia
And diaper changes
We were all exhausted and needing to be at my mother's for a BBQ the next day so we said out goodbyes and retired for the night.
New Jersey, New York
114 miles
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Day 9
May 4th
A slow and sluggish start to the day-after-ladies-night-out.
But nothing some bagels and coffee can't cure!
Kat and my brother Heath brought Emma back over to hang out at Nana's house.
And Noah went for a ride on Poppy's tractor
But wasn't able to get the key away from Poppy so he could drive by himself
Heath gives Ethan a boost
And then Nicole tries to keep up with the conversation
She wasn't behaving so we put her in time out inside the pen
And she couldn't figure out how to escape!
Her boyfriend Matt eventually let her out to end the suffering
"Look! Poppy's making chicken!"
"What? I can't hear you. I have lawnmower ears on."
Emma and Kat enjoying the shade
While Nicole enjoys the sun
And the rest of the family eats. We're professionals. Don't try this at home.
"They say lunch is done but I'm still hungry"
Country bumpkin
Noah learns to ride his bike, which he's been talking about since I got to the house with my motorcycle.
"Race Ya!"
An early birthday cake
Noah helps me blow out the candles
And Emma said goodnight to Spank before going home
May 4th
A slow and sluggish start to the day-after-ladies-night-out.
But nothing some bagels and coffee can't cure!
Kat and my brother Heath brought Emma back over to hang out at Nana's house.
And Noah went for a ride on Poppy's tractor
But wasn't able to get the key away from Poppy so he could drive by himself
Heath gives Ethan a boost
And then Nicole tries to keep up with the conversation
She wasn't behaving so we put her in time out inside the pen
And she couldn't figure out how to escape!
Her boyfriend Matt eventually let her out to end the suffering
"Look! Poppy's making chicken!"
"What? I can't hear you. I have lawnmower ears on."
Emma and Kat enjoying the shade
While Nicole enjoys the sun
And the rest of the family eats. We're professionals. Don't try this at home.
"They say lunch is done but I'm still hungry"
Country bumpkin
Noah learns to ride his bike, which he's been talking about since I got to the house with my motorcycle.
"Race Ya!"
An early birthday cake
Noah helps me blow out the candles
And Emma said goodnight to Spank before going home