TAT Part II September 21st to October 4th

[Trailace]

Last year Chief and I did half of the TAT (Ride Report (http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1472)) and this year we planned to do the West half Utah to Oregon. Chief had a few things come up and will not be able to make it this year. Sorry man sure will miss ya!

However Flingshot and I will still be going as planed. We will start at the Utah border on September 21st and head West for to the coast. After reading most of the TAT ride reports it appears to take anywhere from 8 to 11 days for this run. I can not get away from work more than 2 weeks so I will only have ten days of TAT time but if all goes well that should be enough time. I will truck my bike to CO from Houston so if anyone near the UT/CO border has a place I can park for a few weeks please let me know. We also plan to ride back from the OR coast to CO on the bikes.

We will be camping most if not all nights and hopefully some night out in the middle of nowhere. If anyone wants to join us, feel free to let us know.

Trailace/Flingshot

[motomac]

Last year Chief and I did half of the TAT (Ride Report (http://www.motocampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1472)) and this year we planned to do the West half Utah to Oregon. Chief had a few things come up and will not be able to make it this year. Sorry man sure will miss ya!

However Flingshot and I will still be going as planed. We will start at the Utah border on September 21st and head West for to the coast. After reading most of the TAT ride reports it appears to take anywhere from 8 to 11 days for this run. I can not get away from work more than 2 weeks so I will only have ten days of TAT time but if all goes well that should be enough time. I will truck my bike to CO from Houston so if anyone near the UT/CO border has a place I can park for a few weeks please let me know. We also plan to ride back from the OR coast to CO on the bikes.

We will be camping most if not all nights and hopefully some night out in the middle of nowhere. If anyone wants to join us, feel free to let us know.

Trailace/FlingshotI'm going to work on being there. Has anyone ever done this on a Wing???

[Flingshot]

I'm going to work on being there. Has anyone ever done this on a Wing???

A wing and a prayer maybe.;)
Hope you can make it Mac.

[Trailace]

A wing and a prayer maybe.;)
Hope you can make it Mac.
The KLR is not a wing it just looks like one. LOL

[motomac]

Thanks guys, my Wing has been on a couple of dirt roads in AZ that I can't believe I made it in and back out on. The reason I came back the same way was because of this big high 15' gate in the 8' fence at the end of the road. And I was pulling my little trailer!!! Through two water crossings. That makes four total 'cause I had to go back through them.

[Mr. Guy]

Looks like fun, but they say the west part is pretty tough. The part I road was tough enough. Ya'll have fun. Trailace is a great ride leader, anyone going should have a helluva time.

Guy

[Trailace]

Looks like fun, but they say the west part is pretty tough. The part I road was tough enough. Ya'll have fun. Trailace is a great ride leader, anyone going should have a helluva time.

Guy
Your to kind!

[Mr. Guy]

Your to kind!

May be, but I ain't wrong.

Guy

[motomac]

OK, I'm thinking about picking up a used DRZ 400(2001) to play in the dirt out here in CA. Is it big enough to do the TAT on? I won't get a look at this thing until Monday, so I don't know much about them. I know, I don't want to ride the KLR across country. I know I don't want to get a trailer and haul the KLR out here either. So, talk me out of getting the DR.

[Chief]

The DRZ would be great for the trail. The getting there and back would be the hard part on a DRZ.

I would love to have one for the dirt!

[Trailace]

OK, I'm thinking about picking up a used DRZ 400(2001) to play in the dirt out here in CA. Is it big enough to do the TAT on? I won't get a look at this thing until Monday, so I don't know much about them. I know, I don't want to ride the KLR across country. I know I don't want to get a trailer and haul the KLR out here either. So, talk me out of getting the DR.

Mac,
The DRZ is a great bike for the TAT and that is what Flingshot will be riding. I will not try to talk you out of it because you and I know you want to do the TAT. :D

[motomac]

So which border of Utah are you meeting at? I've got a lot of things to do before September and that includes trips back to Ohio. All my camping gear is back there and the soft bags for the KLR, and I think they will work on the DRZ. My Motofizz bag will work as a top box.

[Chief]

He'll be starting at the Colorado-Utah border just east of Monticello or something like that. South of Moab

[Trailace]

It will be where Chief and I ended last year. Monticello UT N37 52.357 W109 20.573

[motomac]

It will be where Chief and I ended last year. Monticello UT N37 52.357 W109 20.573Thanks. I don't think I'll be putting a GPS on the little fella!!! Unless I remove the 2720 from the KLR. And I probably won't be getting a DRZ, since I would have to put lights on it to make it street legal. So back to the ads.

[motomac]

OK, I'm in!!! I picked up a 2001 DRZ 400 S with 700 miles on it today. Wow, what a bike!!! I really think it could give the KLR a bit of a run for its money. Hard to believe this is just a 400 cc bike. Pictures to follow later.

[motomac]

Here it is. And yeah that's liquid sunshine all over the parking lot and I-8. It does very well on the slab at indicated 80. I think the wiggles I got on rain grooves are more tire than bike problem. Tires still have the nubs on them.

[Trailace]

Cool your going to love that bike. I tried to buy one two times b-4 I got the X but both times they had DR650s not a DRZ400. :confused:

[motomac]

I have to get a couple things on it before the TAT. I have soft bags for the KLR, so I just need racks, skid plate, foot pegs, and hand guards. I have been reading stuff on ThumperTalk and it seems the side cases need beefed up on the engine, so I'll do that. I don't particularly like the brand new tires on it, so they may be replaced a couple of times before Sept. It has a big plastic tank, don't know which one it is or how big it is, but it is made so the tank actually protects the radiator in the event it gets tired and takes a nap.

[bigTom]

Looking Good, Mac. Kinda matches your jacket!

Looks like a lot fun to be had..

[Mellow]

Nice Mac...Looks like TAT 2ie is building momentum.

[Chief]

That looks great Mac!:) It will be perfect for the TAT.

You should sell it to me!:D

[motomac]

That looks great Mac!:) It will be perfect for the TAT.

You should sell it to me!:D
I'll make a good deal for you when I get done with the TAT!!!!

[Trailace]

I'll make a good deal for you when I get done with the TAT!!!!
You might want to keep it for the Shadow of the Rockies Trail in 2010.:D

[motomac]

Oh, then the Continental Divide east and west, and I still got to do the eastern half of the TAT. And then throw in James Bay. By then I'll be pushing 70 real hard, so then I can sell both dual sports and buy a trike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:eek::rolleyes:; ):p

[Chief]

Maybe a 4 wheel street legal ATV!:eek:

[Flingshot]

You might want to keep it for the Shadow of the Rockies Trail in 2010.:D

:please1::please1:

[Trailace]

:please1::please1:

So are you saying that after we do TAT this year you would have some interest in Shadow of the Rockies Trail in 2010?

[Flingshot]

So are you saying that after we do TAT this year you would have some interest in Shadow of the Rockies Trail in 2010?


Not just yes but HECK yes! I have to put 50k on my DRZ so I feel like a real motocamper.

[Trailace]

Time is ticking down and before we know it will be time to go. I started working on the GPS tracks last week and after about 30 hours of work Utah is done. I'm sure there will be lost (Lot's) of stops to check out the maps on this section. :p

Here is what it looks like on the map. 480 miles
http://trailace.smugmug.com/photos/550024601_w7GLj-L.jpg

I gave us 3 days to do Utah and found a campground for each night. That's about 160 miles a day give or take. Mac and Scott what is the range of your tanks? I can almost do all of Utah on one tank. ;)

About 111 days and dropping. :D

[Flingshot]

Hey Rick,

Riding hard I can still get around two hundred with my new tank so I should be good. I am getting pretty stir crazy over here. From August 1 to October 31, I have no softball, no coaching, no dance lessons (my girls not me), and unfortunately not much work so I guess I'll take advantage of the down time and ride.P^

[motomac]

I have never run it to the reserve so I'm thinking it should be the same as Scott. It is a 4+ gallon tank.

[TJ Willy]

Man - I wish I could join y'all.... Have I said this yet??? :D

[motomac]

Duh!!!

[Trailace]

Man I have been so busy working on the Oregon maps i forgot to post anything today. OH wait now I have. ;)

[Trailace]

Hey fling the route for Oregon is done.:D
http://trailace.smugmug.com/photos/594011632_nzaaB-M.jpg (http://trailace.smugmug.com/photos/594011632_nzaaB-L.jpg)

[Flingshot]

Puh, We can do that in a day:rolleyes:

[Trailace]

Puh, We can do that in a day:rolleyes:
I bet we can ride it faster than it took me to route it. Over 40 hours of work. :eek:

[Flingshot]

Sorry man, I feel bad you having to put all that time into it. I will buy lots of dinners. It's the least I could do.P^

[Trailace]

Nevada is also done but I forgot to post it.
http://trailace.smugmug.com/photos/594186719_rYeN9-M.jpg

This was the hardest state to route of them all. It took me over 2 week to do. Now lets go ride this thing. :D

[Arlo]

SEPTEMBER 21st !!!!!!

This can not be a coincidence. Sept 21st is my birthday. Here I was wondering what to do so I went out and put new tires on the XR - this must be a sign! Now I just need to talk crew scheduling in to 10 days off.......

ARLO (Ron)

[Trailace]

SEPTEMBER 21st !!!!!!

This can not be a coincidence. Sept 21st is my birthday. Here I was wondering what to do so I went out and put new tires on the XR - this must be a sign! Now I just need to talk crew scheduling in to 10 days off.......

ARLO (Ron)

It will be fun!:eek:

[Trailace]

SEPTEMBER 21st !!!!!!

This can not be a coincidence. Sept 21st is my birthday. Here I was wondering what to do so I went out and put new tires on the XR - this must be a sign! Now I just need to talk crew scheduling in to 10 days off.......

ARLO (Ron)

Soooooooooooooooo what do you think In or Out?

We could truck over there together.

[Flingshot]

Got called in to work today, very few of the materials we needed were on site like they were supposed to be before I drove 40 miles to get there, finished what I could, went home, took one daughter to a birthday party, one to a sleepover, the little one was bummed because she couldn't do anything so I took her swimming only to find out that the rec. center was closed for cleaning. Left this am at 6 and just got home at 8:20.


CAN WE JUST GO NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad:

[Arlo]

Looks like I will make it! A friend of mine would also like to come. He's thinking about the bike to bring. Think a Vstrom 1000 will work? How technical are the trails. He also has a XR-600 (street legal) and he is looking at a KTM 690. Any ideas?
What is the longest mileage between fuel stops.
Will we be using Hilton or Marriott hotels?
What is the plan for the return leg?

Thanks guys --- Ron (Arlo)

[Trailace]

Looks like I will make it! A friend of mine would also like to come. He's thinking about the bike to bring. Think a Vstrom 1000 will work? How technical are the trails. He also has a XR-600 (street legal) and he is looking at a KTM 690. Any ideas?
What is the longest mileage between fuel stops.
Will we be using Hilton or Marriott hotels?
What is the plan for the return leg?

Thanks guys --- Ron (Arlo)

I think the Vstrom 1000 will be a hand full on this ride and would take the 600. The 690 would be a good bike for this but only if you can upgrade the fuel tank.

We plan on camping every night but might do a motel to clean up or do laundry.

[Arlo]

New to this camping without my motorhome thing. I thought those campgrounds had showers and a laundry?
I couldn't find any reviews on tent A/C's. What's up with that?

[Trailace]

New to this camping without my motorhome thing. I thought those campgrounds had showers and a laundry?
I couldn't find any reviews on tent A/C's. What's up with that?

So are you a 100% in? If you are then I will install the new tires on my bike and truck up to your place if not I will wait and see what happen. You get my PM on the mask?

[bigTom]

Quote by Arlo
I couldn't find any reviews on tent A/C's. What's up with that?

Altitude is your friend. At least it is your summer time friend:)

[Chief]

So are you a 100% in? If you are then I will install the new tires on my bike and truck up to your place if not I will wait and see what happen. You get my PM on the mask?

What's up with the tire decision? You thinking about riding up?

[Trailace]

What's up with the tire decision? You thinking about riding up?
If I go by myself that would be the plan.

[Trailace]

OK I just mapped out all the gas station on the route and the longest distant between stations is 181 miles. That being said here are gallons needed by MPG.

35 MPG = 5.2 Gallons needed.
40 MPG = 4.5 Gallons needed.
45 MPG = 4.0 Gallons needed.
50 MPG = 3.6 Gallons needed.
55 MPG = 3.3 Gallons needed.
60 MPG = 3.0 Gallons needed.

Checks your tank size and plan accordingly.

[Arlo]

Hi Rick
How many legs are 180 mi? What is the next longest leg? How many legs are over 150 nm? I know you've spent an average dogs lifetime on the maps already, but it would help in planning. I'm going to leave the Prius at home and bring the XR600. I think the tank is approx 4 gal. Mabey I can fill my tires with gas - my buddy does that on his ROCON! A whole new dimension to flat tires. Like the Exxon Valdez -only with refined product.

[Arlo]

P.S. -We are 100% in. My buddy Phil is also in. He has decided to ride his XR600. Same 4 gal tank as mine. We may have to take separate trucks as we may come back at a scenic pace thru Or and Ca as we don't have to be back as soon. I've heard Oct is prime Sasquatch viewing in Or. I'm planning on using Phil as bait -but don't tell him!

[Sharpie]

Just finished reading the part I report. Awesome. Will be watching this thread.
:couch1:

[Trailace]

Here is the break down on fuel stops as best as I can tell.

Utah
Start full tank! Monticello
1. 85 Miles Moab
2. 85 Miles Green River
3. 150 Miles Salina
4. 21 Miles (could skip) Richfield
5. 37 Miles Kanosh
6. 120 Miles UT/NV border on US 50

Nevada
Tank will be full from last stop in UT
7. 125 miles Preston
8. 92 Miles Eureka
9. 128 Miles Battle Mtn
10. 150 or 170 if we stop at Paradise Valley (No gas in PV good place to eat. However if we do the Hinkey Summit bypass it would be a 155 mile leg ) McDermitt
11. 66 Miles Denio Jct

Oregon
When we start OR we will have about 138 miles on this tank. The gas station in Fort Bidwell is closed so we need to make it to Lakeview OR. (Longest leg of gas 180 miles)
12. 180 miles Lakeview
13. 122 miles Silver Lake
14. 68 Miles Gilchrist
15. 137 miles Tiller
16. 70 miles Quines Creek
17. 140 miles Port Orford
The end

Hope this helps.

If you two are going to have more time I guess I’m back to just riding my bike to the starting point and changing my tires there.

[Chief]

That's a long ride home from Oregon on the 650! You need to carry a windshield and put it on in Oregon!:rolleyes:

[Trailace]

That's a long ride home from Oregon on the 650! You need to carry a windshield and put it on in Oregon!:rolleyes:

No room for that kind of stuff and your right it will be a long ride home. You could come pick me up and drive me back. :)

[Trailace]

Ok since my time is limited I was thinking maybe we could start on Sunday Sep 20th instead of the 21st.

That means I would have to ride 1200 miles in a day and a half but the extra day on the trail would sure be nice and maybe I could use it on the long ride home. Let me know what you think.

Iron butt on the 650 sounds like great fun. NOT!

[motomac]

I had a couple over 850 days on the KLR and had I known the gas station in Coldfoot was open on the return from Prudhoe, I would have gone on to Faribanks instead of stopping at the campground north of Coldfoot for an SS 1000 on the Dalton.

There is no place to get gas between Green River and Salina on the Interstate, so I imagine it will be the same off road.

[Flingshot]

Ok since my time is limited I was thinking maybe we could start on Sunday Sep 20th instead of the 21st.

That means I would have to ride 1200 miles in a day and a half but the extra day on the trail would sure be nice and maybe I could use it on the long ride home. Let me know what you think.

Iron butt on the 650 sounds like great fun. NOT!

Rick,

When you say start on the 20th and end on the 4th. Are you talking TAT only or round trip from TX?
Looking at the mileage you listed it is shorter than I thought.

[Trailace]

Rick,

When you say start on the 20th and end on the 4th. Are you talking TAT only or round trip from TX?
Looking at the mileage you listed it is shorter than I thought.

Start the TAT on the 20th and be done on the 30th or 1st. We will have to avg about 165 miles a day. That should give us time to enjoy the ride. Last year we avg 231 miles a day and I never felt like we were pushing to hard. Our two shortest days were 150 and 148 miles.

[Flingshot]

Start the TAT on the 20th and be done on the 30th or 1st. We will have to avg about 165 miles a day. That should give us time to enjoy the ride. Last year we avg 231 miles a day and I never felt like we were pushing to hard. Our two shortest days were 150 and 148 miles.

Sounds great to me. P^

[Trailace]

OK less than 2 weeks to go.

[Flingshot]

I got your message. If you called before I didnt see it. I have been working up in the Hills and don't get good reception.
I am getting nervous, this has to be done before I can leave.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9koP2lbCcw8/SqR2hPlr7zI/AAAAAAAAByU/OPsDRrne1cU/s640/103_0383.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_9koP2lbCcw8/SqR2iTLEKWI/AAAAAAAAByc/Cb7LUSVX73Y/s640/103_0385.JPG

[Trailace]

So how nervous are you? :eek:

Ron, How are you and Phil's plans coming along?

[Arlo]

Phil and I are in for sure! I'll call you tonight and talk about plans. I got my Rev-pack bag yesterday and started packing it. I got the folding cot in it, but where do I put my lounge chair and cooler????
Arlo

[Trailace]

Phil and I are in for sure! I'll call you tonight and talk about plans. I got my Rev-pack bag yesterday and started packing it. I got the folding cot in it, but where do I put my lounge chair and cooler????
Arlo

The cooler I'm bringing should have room for your stuff but we might need to cut up the watermelon.

Talk to you tonight. P^

[Arlo]

Hey Trailace - thanks for the link to the dustmask. I picked up one for Phil and I. I didn't get you one since there is no way we're gonna get in front of you (you have the GPS!!).
Arlo

[Arlo]

Cut the Watermelon??? Won't it fit whole by the icemaker tray on a BMW????

[Trailace]

Just 4.5 Days of work to go. :D

[Trailace]

Ok a little change of plans if everyone is OK with it. We will try to meet on Friday night in Monticello UT at the Bar TN RV Park (http://www.bar-tn.com/). That way we can start the TAT on Saturday if anyone has an issue with this we will just keep it the way it is and meet Saturday and start Sunday.

Scott I’m not sure where you stand on going or not going please let me know something.

[motomac]

Ok a little change of plans if everyone is OK with it. We will try to meet on Friday night in Monticello UT at the Bar TN RV Park (http://www.bar-tn.com/). That way we can start the TAT on Saturday if anyone has an issue with this we will just keep it the way it is and meet Saturday and start Sunday.

Scott I’m not sure where you stand on going or not going please let me know something.

The main street of Monticello is torn up. Should give you a good start for the dirt. I still have mud on the Wing from going through just after a monster rain storm. Lots of ruts in the dirt from the big rigs.

[Flingshot]

Scott I’m not sure where you stand on going or not going please let me know something.

Sorry for the poor communication Rick. Still up in the hills with no reception during the day and by the time I get home and take care of a few things and eat, the last thing on my mind is the computer.

Anyway it doesn't look good at this point. I can't leave until I am done with this project and it looks like we are about a week out.

Still trying hard though.


I have had little to no work this summer so I couldn't turn it down.

[Trailace]

Sorry for the poor communication Rick. Still up in the hills with no reception during the day and by the time I get home and take care of a few things and eat, the last thing on my mind is the computer.

Anyway it doesn't look good at this point. I can't leave until I am done with this project and it looks like we are about a week out.

Still trying hard though.


I have had little to no work this summer so I couldn't turn it down.

That's stinks but if you get done and want to meet us somewhere out west you have my cell. I'm sure we can come up with a plan. Again sorry to hear this my friend and we will miss ya out on the trail. :(

[Trailace]

OK she packed and ready to go.
http://trailace.smugmug.com/photos/652369246_pzGwN-M.jpg

[bigTom]

Let's see, I don't need to tell you to have fun, just make sure that you gots plenty of batteries for your camera!

Go carefully and have a blast.

[motomac]

Looking good Rick, sorry I backed out.

[Mellow]

Have fun.

I'll post any updates when Rick calls in.

[Mellow]

Rick called last night and Day1 was over, they are in Green River, UT.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=green+river+utah&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Green+River,+UT&gl=us&ei=Fg62SobvKYKE8Qa6lMCTDw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1

[Flashdog]

How big is that tank?

[Chief]

Any word on their progress?
Man, I sure wish I was with them!:(

[Mellow]

Any word on their progress?
Man, I sure wish I was with them!:(

He called but they were ordering food and it was noisy, I think he said he was only 150 further than the last location, I assume still in Utah.

He said there was lots of mud in that area and some big rocks. I suppose I'll get an update today.

Sure wish he would have gotten a SPOT (http://www.findmespot.com/en) in time for the trip.

[Sharpie]

:Popcorn

[Chief]

He called but they were ordering food and it was noisy, I think he said he was only 150 further than the last location, I assume still in Utah.

He said there was lots of mud in that area and some big rocks. I suppose I'll get an update today.

Sure wish he would have gotten a SPOT (http://www.findmespot.com/en) in time for the trip.

Ok, if there is lots of mud and big rocks, I'm glad I'm not along!:eek:

I have a SPOT on order for just that reason.P^

[Mellow]

Talking to him now.. they are in Battle Mountain, NV.. said lots of sand and steep trails today.

[bigTom]

I've been in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Never by choice:) OK, maybe once by choice.

You are doing good on the updates, Joe, but I'm waiting for some pictures....

[Mellow]

They're in Mcdermitt, NV this morning
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=mcdermitt,+nv&sll=41.796912,-119.024506&sspn=0.695157,1.234589&ie=UTF8&ll=41.964596,-117.609673&spn=0.173335,0.308647&z=12

[bigTom]

McDermitt is a swinging place, you can turn there and go to Denio, Oregon:) BTDT Still waiting for the pics....

[Mellow]

McDermitt is a swinging place, you can turn there and go to Denio, Oregon:) BTDT Still waiting for the pics....

That's the plan for today.

[bigTom]

Oh, man. Do you mean I am going to know somebody besides me that has been to Denio, Oregon? I did an irrigation project there, I don't know anybody else that has actually been there. Now I will....

[Mellow]

One of the trio may have broken a toe or two.. It wasn't Rick and I had a work call so I didn't get more detail. They are in OR. I'll try to get some more info.

[Sharpie]

Oh brother...:eek:

[motomac]

A broken toe doesn't necessarily mean a broken ride. Depends on which toe and how it's broken. Let's wait for the update.

[Mellow]

A broken toe doesn't necessarily mean a broken ride. Depends on which toe and how it's broken. Let's wait for the update.

I think it may have been a couple toes and cut down to the bone. They are getting a u-haul. 2 of them are finishing the ride to the coast then they are taking a pic of all 3 w/bikes on the beach before heading back.

[Black and Blue]

Well, we like their attitude. Never give up.P^ Waiting for the RR. Should be great to read.:Popcorn

[motomac]

I think it may have been a couple toes and cut down to the bone. They are getting a u-haul. 2 of them are finishing the ride to the coast then they are taking a pic of all 3 w/bikes on the beach before heading back.
Now that right there is horse of a different flavor!!! Big difference between broke and severed!!!

[Chief]

Glad they are all gonna be able to get to the coast! Now they will have some more stories to tell.

Sure hope it's not too bad.

[Mellow]

They're in Grants Pass, OR now.

[bigTom]

Jeeze, I took off for a couple of days and look what happens!

I'm hoping everybody and every thing gets home safely!

And get some picks in here!:please1:

[Mellow]

Rick just called a few mins ago and they are all standing in the Pacific Ocean. P^

I think even they guy with the bloody toe went in, or that's what I thought right before the phone went dead... couldn't make out much more than "Shar!"

[motomac]

If I remember right Rick paid money to catch a shuttle to the Arctic Ocean when he was in Prudhoe so he could stick his toe in the frigid water.

[jkrup47]

Yea I talked to Rick for a few minutes earlier today also.. he called and was saying they were in the ocean.. but reception wasn't very good and we got cut off.

[Mellow]

They were in Ely, NV last night... Some cold weather/snow was behind them so they were trying to make sure they would out-run it. They are in a u-haul truck. Looks like they may have some lower temps and rain today through Utah but nothing real bad.

[bigTom]

I just happen to know that they won't gamble too much in Ely, NV on a week night. Not too much going on. Pretty good riding and 4x4ing, but the gambling, not so much:)

[Trailace]

Well I made it back home last night around 11:30 and went to bed. Man what a great ride with great new friends. I have a few things to do around here before I can get started on my report. Thanks to Joe for all the updates and help while we were on the trail. P^

[bigTom]

:well:well

Ok. By my figures you have been home near 12 hours, where is the report?

Nah, glad you made it home safe and sound and will wait (not patiently) for the rest!

[motomac]

Glad you made it back home safe. I'm sure there are lots of important stuff to take care of before we get the report. Looking forward to reading it and seeing the pictures.

[Black and Blue]

:run1::run1: Trailace made it back home safe, great news. Glad to hear you had a great ride.P^ Can hardly wait for the pics.:Popcorn

[dmulk]

Oh, man. Do you mean I am going to know somebody besides me that has been to Denio, Oregon? I did an irrigation project there, I don't know anybody else that has actually been there. Now I will....

Lee and I went through there two years ago.... we even stayed at that gas station... camped right on the side of his building... :O)

http://dmulk.com/blog/2008/08/12/


About the middle of the page you can find the photos...

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