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Over the Pond "X", 2011,,, Host Update :-* 8)
We've been working on the HOST LIST, Route, and Schedule, that the Over the Pond Travelers will use!!
Yahooooooooooo,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
They are going to start their ride in Colorado, ride to the National in Vermont by way of Kentucky, New York, D.C. and a few other choice places.
Their return ride will pass thru Niagra Falls, Detroit, Chicago, Nebraska, and other states.
It's gonna be good... VERY GOOD!!!! :thumbs:
We are very close to finalizing the plan and will soon contact everyone that (err) volunteered to Host the Travelers.
The purpose is to check that all the volunteer Hosts know the schadule, and to make final arrangements....
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Contact me at ted@concours.org if you;
volunteered,
were drafted,
or even think you might be on the list of Hosts.
NOTE: I don't want to miss anyone in my notes.
I will reply back as soon as I can.
Ride safe, Ted
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You da man Ted!
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Haven't checked my mail yet this morning.
Yesterday a few of the "noble" team of Hosts checked in.
Hopefully more will check in today or soon.
Keep those carsd and letters coming!!
Once we get in contact with everyone we'll start planning the party.
Those of you that are not a Host are invited to get into the fun.
We really want these OtP Travelers to meetthe COGdom.
So, we'll post the Route and the Host list. If the Travelers are coming thru your area, contact the local Hostand see what he has planned.
More later, Ride safe, Ted
PS: Has anyone seen Harry lately?
He was planning a really neat T-Shirt, and I HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET!!!
Hans,, please flog Harry!
(Whack, pop, pow, boinggggggg, whackity whack whack whack,,,,,,)
<Evil grin> I just love the sound of Harry getting flogged in the morning.. Don't you??
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Below is the latest Proposed Route for Bernd/Gie.
The area's that are marked in Blue are area's in which we have a question about Hosts, sightseeing, and Lodging.
Mostly, the blue means that I am confused!!!!
If anyone can Host or Lodge the Travelers in/around the following area's or can offer a suggestion, please contact me!
Amstead West Virginia,
New York,
Niagra falls,
Detroit
Ride safe, Ted
Bernd and Gie's PROPOSED Route
Fri July 29 Bernd Arrive in Denver, Travel to Lyons to see Rick (XX Miles)
Sat July 30 Gie Arrive in Nebraska, Travels to Chris home. (XX Miles)
(Bernd rides with Rick and friends) (XXX Miles)
Sun July 31 Bernd rides (Harry Vann's C-10) to Lincoln Nebraska to meet Chris and Gie (500 miles)
(while waiting, Gie rides with Chris to do sightseeing) (XXX Miles)
(Afternoon) Bernd and Gie meet and stay at Chris home.
Mon Aug 1 Tour of Kawasaki Plant, ride with Chris, Prepare bikes for trip
Tues Aug 2 Bernd/Gie depart Lincoln on the Adventure.
Ride to St Louis Missouri (445 miles)
Stay with Kevin Cummings
Wed Aug 3 Depart St Louis.
Ride to Murphs in Hanson Kentucky (211 miles)
Do some afternoon riding with Murph (XXX Miles)
Stay overnight with Murph
Thurs Aug 4 Depart Murphs.
Ride to Hawks nest State park Area Anstead West Virginia (460 Miles)
Scenic Roads
Stay at/near Hawks Nest Lodge (Need to book rooms) (http://www.hawksnestsp.com/lodging.htm (http://www.hawksnestsp.com/lodging.htm))
No rooms available at Hawks nest. Seeking alternative plan
Fri Aug 5 Depart Hawks Nest Area
see New River Gorge Bridge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_River_Gorge_Bridge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_River_Gorge_Bridge)) (XXX Miles)
Ride to Crozet Virginia to meet Bob Dombrowe (181 miles)
Ride area around Virginia (XXX Miles)
Guy Young (OtP #1 Traveler) may be able to ride with you.
Sat Aug 6 Depart Crozet Virginia
Ride to Baltimore Maryland to meet Arthru Boyd and Frank Hunt (164 miles) "near Washington DC"
Ride with Arthur/Frank to see Washington DC (XXX Miles)
Meet Frank Hunt to see DC sights and tout Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
Sun Aug 7 Depart Baltimore.
Ride to Hawthorne New Jersey (195 Miles)
Stay with ?
Ride with ? in New Jersey/New York area (XXX Miles)
See some of New York City with Mike Flynn or ??? (XXX Miles)
Mon Aug 8 (Morning) See some of New York City (XXX Miles) (Statue of Liberty)
(Afternoon) Ride to National in West Dover Vermont (193+ Miles)
Register at National Rest and relax
Spend some time at Registration area,,, greet arriving COGgers and get to know the COGMembers,,,,
Tues Aug 9 Ride and Visit with COG friends at COG National. (XXX Miles)
Spend some time at Registration area,,, greet arriving COGgers and get to know the COGMembers,,,,
Day Ride at National
Web Aug 10 Day Ride at National
Thurs Aug 11 Day Ride at National
Afternoon/evening National Banquet
Fri Aug 12 Depart National
(Morning) Ride to Niagra Falls area (363 Miles)
(Afternoon) Visit Niagara Falls area
Possibly Stay with Dave Clancy in () (XXX Miles)
Not certain that we have a reply from Dave
Sat Aug 13 Depart Niagra Falls area
Ride to Southgate Michigan, near Detroit (244 miles)
Stay with Dean Westerman ()
Dean does not have room for Travelers but agreed to Host. Need alternative plan
Travelers might choose to ride to see Bernds friends. (XXX Miles)
Bernd has exressed that he would like to see his friends during the Detroit/Chicago phase.
Need to determine schedule.
Sun Aug 14 Depart Southgate Michigan
Ride to Lansing Illinois to meet John Hoogewert (265 miles) "John lives near Chicago
Stay with John Hoogewert (Hoogie)
Travelers might choose to ride to see Bernds friends. (XXX Miles)
Bernd has exressed that he would like to see his friends during the Detroit/Chicago phase.
Need to determine schedule.
Mon Aug 15 Depart Lansing Illinois
Ride to Lincoln Nebraska to return bike to Chris (527 Miles)
Tues Aug 16 Bernd to spend the day with Chris riding in his area (XXX Miles)
Gie to depart Lincoln
ride to Lyons Colorado to return bike to Rick (500 Miles)
Wed Aug 17 Bernd to depart Lincoln to fly home
Gie to spend day riding with Rick and friends in Colorado (XXX Miles)
Thurs Aug 18 Gie to depart Denver to fly home (XXXX Miles)
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PINGgggggggg
We're very close to the arrival day for the Travelers.
If you get a chance. DO Meet and get to know these guys!!! (Our Eu Connections)
I will post a new Route soon. The one we show is close to the plan, but the plan is changing slightly as we approach arrival day.
It's gonna work!!!!!!
Man, this is a GREAT Club!!! :thumbs:
Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ride safe, Ted
PS: Is anyone near Hawks Nest State park???
We don't have a Host for the Travelers between Murphs House and Crozet Virginia..
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SO FAR, SO GOOD...The OTP Boss-man (Hans) has informed me that the OTP X is a GO!
I have read that Ted (some sort of OTP subordinate Slave) has been posting malicious information on this forum. Please be advised that when I catch up with him, I will put an end to his miss-information. Now the real scoop...
We have collected sufficient funds for airfare and maybe enough to include luggage for the OTP X Traveler.
Having said that, I need to flog on everyone to please send in your pledge cash (dollars, pennies, first born) if you have not already done so.
Please visit http://flogomatic.blogspot.com/ (http://flogomatic.blogspot.com/) to make a pledge or last minute donation for the OTP X Traveler.
Please keep in mind, we collected funds to get the rider here. We will still be depending on the kindness of complete strangers to help the traveler along (hint-hint...extra gas money).
If there is any money left over from your kind donations, we will put it to good use by sending teD half way across the pond. You remember Ted don't ya? The OTP slave hiding out in the Texas wasteland... :o
Anyway, my gratitude to you all for reading this and making donations to OTP.
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Ahh, I see Harry has woke up and decided to cover his shame by picking on me.....
Now, ya'll all know I'm an easy going, really nice guy. So, I'll let Hans (OtP Boss, the Great One, His Magesty, the great Boobar, wharever,,,,,) handle this action.
Hans. Harry is being bad again. Please crank up the Flog-O-Matic and FLOG him.....
Whack, Pop, pow, whackity, whack, whack, wahckity whack whack,,,,,,, WHACK!!!!!
Ahh, I feel better already. I love the sound of Hans Flogging Harry in the morning!! :thumbs:
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Ok, back to the note writin'..
The OtP Traveler (Bernd) and his Noble Companion (Gie) will arrive in the US of A on the 29th of July.
(6 days from today)
Bernd will arrive in Denver Colorado and stay with Rick.
Gie will arrive in Lincoln Nebraska and stay with Chris.
The day after that, they will begin their ride towards the National in Mount Snow Vermont!!!!
You made it possible!!!! This is a GREAT Club! (Except for Harry)
Ya'll watch here for the reports on their trip... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Ride safe, Ted (Harry's Boss)
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Here is the final Over the Pond X (2011) schedule. Just two days till the adventure begins and donations to support the traveler and his nanny ;D are still being accepted. :)
Friday, 29 July
Bernd arrives in Denver, CO.
Stays with Rick Hall in Lyons, CO.
Saturday, 30 July
Gie arrives in Lincoln, NE.
Stays with Chris Baum in Lincoln, NE.
Sunday, 31 July
Bernd rides to Chris Baum's home in Lincoln, NE.
Rick Hall to escort Bernd to Chris Baum's home.
Monday, 1 August
Travelers tour the Kawasaki plant and prep motors for trip.
Tuesday, 2 August
Travelers ride to Kevin Cummings' home in Foley, MO.
Kevin Cummings to escort.
Wednesday, 3 August
Travelers ride to Madisonville, KY.
Stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Madisonville 545 Powell Drive as guests of Murph's Kits.
Gary Murphy will be taking the travelers to dinner.
Thursday, 4 August
Travelers ride to Charleston, WV.
Will ride through Kentucky Mountain Coal Country.
Gary Murphy will escort part way.
Stay at Knights Inn Charleston East, 6401 MacCorkle Ave SE.
Friday, 5 August
Travelers ride to Bob Dombrowe's home in Crozet, VA.
They'll visit Hawks Nest State Park and New River Gorge in WV.
They'll ride Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke to Northern terminus of Parkway.
Saturday, 6 August
Travelers ride to Frank Hunt's home in Mason Neck, VA
Meet Arthur Boyd & Russell Fleming and tour Washington, DC with Frank Hunt.
Stay that evening at Arthur Boyd's home in Baltimore, MD.
Sunday, 7 August
Travelers ride to NYC to stay with Patrick Gallaway.
Motors to be parked overnight in parking garage.
Arthur Boyd to escort travelers to Travel Centers of America Truckstop, I-78 Exit 7 in Bloomsbury, NJ to meet Dennis Robbins.
Dennis Robbins to escort travelers from TA Truckstop, I-78 Exit 7 in Bloomsbury, NJ into NYC.
Monday, 8 August
Travelers to ride to COG Green Mountain Rally at Mount Snow, VT.
Patrick Gallaway to escort travelers to Mount Snow.
Tuesday, 9 August
Travelers attend COG Green Mountain National Rally at Mount Snow.
Wednesday, 10 August
Travelers attend COG Green Mountain National Rally at Mount Snow.
Thursday, 11 August
Travelers attend COG Green Mountain National Rally at Mount Snow.
Friday, 12 August
Travelers ride to Niagara Fall, NY.
Will take tour from USA side to see Canadian side of falls then continue towards Ohio and find a motel room.
John "Hoogie" Hoogewef to escort
Saturday, 13 August
Travelers ride to Michigan
Stay with John Sexton, 3468 Palmer Drive, Saugatuck, MI
Sunday, 14 August
Travelers ride to John "Hoogie" Hoogewef's home in Lansing, Illinois.
Monday, 15 August
Travelers ride to Chris Baum's home in Lincoln, NE
Tuesday, 16 August
Gie rides to Rick Hall's home in Lyons, CO.
Phil Tarman to escort to CO.
Wednesday, 17 August
Gie rides the Rockies with Rick Hall & friends.
Bernd takes flight home.
Thursday, 18 August
Gie takes flight home.
OtP X is done.
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Here is the final Over the Pond X (2011) schedule. Just two days till the adventure begins and donations to support the traveler and his nanny are still being accepted.
They will also accept:
cold beer, free food, cold beer, gas fer their bikes, cold beer, place to sleep, cold beer, help from someone that speaks german, cold beer, bike maintenance, cold beer, guide service, cold beer, friendly discussions, cold beer, spare change, cold beer,,,,,,,,etc, etc, etc, etc, etc,,,, and did I mention,,, COLD BEER?
Ride safe, Ted
PS: Bernd will arrive in Colorado on FRIDAY!!!!!!!
Gie will arrive in Nebraska on SATURDAY!!!!!!!
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Just talked to Bernd.
He arrived in Denver on time.
Rick picked him up and they drove to Ricks home. (Casa Hall)
Bernd was tired from a long day.
Said he got up at 6:00 AM German time. When I talked with him he said it was now 3:00 AM German time....
Was very happy to be here!!!!
Plan is to drink a cold beer, eat a bite,,, and visit with Rick as they wait for Harry Martin (Dirty Rotten Scoundrel) and Phil Tarman to arrive.
After they arrive they will do some visiting and Lie Swapping.
Special plan: I urged Rick to "not allow" Harry do much. (Hee hee)
Whatever Harry wants to do,, Rick is instructed to tell Harry that only "Texans get that priveledge".. <evil grin>
Rick said he'sgoing put Bernd to bed shortly so that he can get on the US sleep schedule.
Ride safe, Ted
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Bernd is here, so is Pastor Phil from Ft. Morgan, and the world renowned artist Harry Martin from Casper (don't tell Ted).
Bernd is on his second 1554 (dark ale from New Belgium Brewery, Ft. Collins), second G&T for me, Harry's first beer, same for Phil.
Harry's artwork for the OtP X shirts is bitchin. If you haven't bought one yet, by all means do so. Here's the link: http://www.cafepress.com/hmcartoons/6732951 (http://www.cafepress.com/hmcartoons/6732951)
See attached. More tomorrow.
Rick
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I got your message Rick, sent you some unpublished phone numbers also......hopefully they won't be needed, but if'n so, I can be reached......
run down and pick up some " Oskar Blues Gub'Na" for the boys......it'll set them right.....
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COG Nation,
Gie arrived last night in Lincoln, Nebraska. We stop by the state capital and took a quick picture. We are now waiting for Bernd and Rick Hall to travel across the great state of Nebraska. We will see them later today. Tomorrow is a big day for Bernd and Gie we will tour the Kawasaki plant in Lincoln and have our Nebraska COG "Grill Out".
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Yahoo!!
Their here!!!!!!! (There goes the neighborhood) ;D
Welcome to both of the OtP travelers. :chugbeer: :chugbeer:
Soon, VERY SOON,,,,,,, they will be on the road (terrifying the local people) and riding towards the National in Vermont!!!
If ya'll get a chance, try to meet them along the way. 8)
Ride safe, Ted
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Doors locked, windows closed, Bernd and I are on the road in three minutes. Lincoln, here we come.
Rick
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Safe travel...enjoy!
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COG Nation,
Just talked to Rich Hall and Bernd at 3:30CT. They had to stop in Norton, Kansas so Bernd could take a picture of the temperature reading 38 Celsius, or for you metric challenged that 100 degrees!! Approximately, 250 mile from Lincoln.
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Geez. That 100* heat is rough!!
Ride safe, Ted
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I got this off of Gie's Blog...
Apparently, Kawasaki was generous to our OtP Traveler!!!!
See below...
Unfortunately the photo's won't open for me?
Can someone get them open and post them?
Ride safe, Ted
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Jim Shomaker (marketing) , Bernd, Gie, and Mike Boyle, manager of the plant.
Als we must also thank Scott Bauer, it took him two hours to show the plant and explain the production process.
But the best was at the end of the tour: :popcorn:
Kawasaki offered a new C-14 to use for the OTP trip !!!.
Here you can see Mike Boyle, plant manager, handing over the bike to Bernd. :o
From now Bernd will be looking like this: 8)
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Hi all and Ted ,
Hereby some pics of today : Kawasaki was generous again: see the result. Thanks for all who contributred!
OTP travelers Bernd & Gie
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Look at Bernd proud of his new bike.
Now we must try to fit it into the luggage on the way back to the EU
Gie
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Here is the update fer now..
the plan: Day #5
Tuesday, 2 August
Travelers ride to Kevin Cummings' home in Foley, MO.
Kevin Cummings to escort.
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Just talked to Chris Baum.
Party at his place worked out great.
Approx 12 there. $$ were collected to assist Bernd/Gie on their ride.
NOTE: $$ were also collected at Ricks....
THIS IS A GREAT CLUB!!!!! :feedback:
Per the Schedule: They left Chris home this AM with Kevin cummings acting as guide.
Chris rode with them for a time. Said they had to do a route change due to Floods in the River.
Had to ride into Kansas to get around the problem..... :battle:
Gie is on Harry Van's bike. Bernd is on the C-14 that Kawasaki gave him to ride!!!!!
Chris is now home, thinks the Travelers will reach Kevins place sometimes soon. :stirpot:
Plan is still on track!!! yahooooooooooooooooo :thumbs:
If anyone hears from them,, pass it to the rest of the group. (except for Harry) <grin> :popcorn:
Ride safe, Ted
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Received a note from Gie. They made it to Kevin Cummings' home in Foley, MO.
Had a fgood time at kevin's place. Apparently a little "COLD" beer was consumed to cool off from the hot day. :chugbeer:
Gie said all is well and they are moving on to Murphs place today. :thumbs:
Ride safe, Ted
PS: If anyone has beentaking pictures of the "OtP" Travelers, please post a few so that we can see them. :feedback:
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They left Murphs with him leading the way. (Man are they in trouble)
Headed for Charleston West Virginia.....
(Going the shady/curvy route)... Yahooooooooooooooooo
Ride safe, Ted
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I heard from Murph. All went well.
Murph sed he was on a 250...... Something about Dueling Banjo's in the trees and "going like heck".
Said as long as he was ahead of at least one,,, "he" wuzn't worried.
Hope they don't speak "pig" now..... <evil grin>
:yikes: :yikes:
They are headed for Crozet Virginia today to meet Bob Drombrowe and others. I think Guy and Rich might be there too.
More later.
Ride safe, Ted
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Got this from Bob, but can't get &*&^$^&%&^* photo to attach.
Also got a note from Arthur Boyd. He's headed to DC to meet Russel Fleming, (Last yers OtP Traveler) and Frank Hunt..
They and a few others will show Bernd and Gie DC...
Ride safe, Ted
Howdy all,
Gie and Bernd are on their way to Washington DC. Left about 08:44 this morning and probably will get there about noon. Temperatures have finally broken, only about 74 degrees here at the moment. Looking like it might rain this afternoon. They liked the Blue Ridge Parkway yesterday and but even better the twisities in West Virginia were more exciting. We had a nice dinner last night. They tried a local beer (they were Not riding anymore after this!). Both bikes are running well. Here's a pic of them leaving. Take care.
Bob
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Many thanks to "all" for your efforts!
GTREATLY APPRECIATED!!
The way this is working,,,,, is AMAZING!!!! :hail:
Sounds like Bob has passed the Travelers on to the DC team.. :thumbs:
Hope they enjoy DC.. The Air and Space is the FINEST! :grouphug:
After DC, next stop is New York....
Patrick and Dennis will take over as the Hosts there.. :chugbeer:
Then they all go to Mt Snow!!!!! :feedback:
Ride safe, Ted
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They are headed for Crozet Virginia today to meet Bob Drombrowe and others. I think Guy and Rich might be there too.
More later.
Ride safe, Ted
Neither Guy or I could make it over to Crozet to see the boys, sorry, I had work issues and i believe Guy was frantically loading the Conni for the trip....
Some nasty weather up near DC today, hope the boys have a good time there and can get outta the rain a while, they will be in good hands with Russell I'm sure..... ;)
(he doesn't drink, so they may be forced to ride a lot..... 8)
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Hi guys. These are the only pix I took. It is at the Royal Farms convience store in Clarksville MD. we got heavy rain after this picture was taken at 6pm. Toured DC with no rain. Just traffic and lots of people. I took them down a cobblestone street in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We also used the GW Parkway to get there. Travel safe!
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Well,, they've been on the road for about a week. Was time for a bath.
8)
Next Stop,,, New York City. ;D
Ride safe, Ted
PS: This may be my last post for awhile. Leaving for Mt Snow tomorrow morning.
UPDATE: Sun. 6:00 AM; I'm leavin' on a jet plane,,, see ya'll in Vermont
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A few photos arrived via email, added to my OtP album here: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=13 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=13)
Or click:
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Rick
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Got home this morning from the National.
The National was GREAT!
Met Bernd and Gie there. Really enjoyed them. Both are very good representatives from Eu.
They were headed to Niagra falls yesterday.
Should be riding in Canada today.
Will post info when I know more.
Ride safe, Ted
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I fergot to mention something.
At the National several asked about an OtP T-Shirt for this year.
Somehow the word didn't get out.
If anyone wants a "OtP X" T Shirt,,,, to add to your T Shirt Collection..... here is the info http://www.cafepress.com/hmcartoons/6732951 (http://www.cafepress.com/hmcartoons/6732951)
Probably DEFINITELY,, it wuz Harry's fault!!! <Sneaky grin>
Hans, please flog Harry!!!!
Whack, pop, poooooowwwwww,, whackity, whack, whack, whack, WHACKKKkkkkkk !!!!!!!!!!!!![/b]
(Ahh, I feel better already)
Ride safe, Ted
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Just spoke with Bernd/Gie and Hoogie.
Travelers made it to Hoogie's place today in Lancing Ill. around 3:00 PM.
Said they are now in Chicago. (Sightseeing)
Will do a long ride tomorrow to Linclon Nebraska....
All is going GREAT!!!!!
Ride safe, Ted
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Phil called me from 'Morgan' (Ft. Morgan) at 6, said they'd be here in an hour and a half. Not to bad as I figure it's a two hour drive ;)
Phil and Gie arrived at 7:35, light dinner of brats and 'taters, and beer, and wine, and bourbon; then connect to wi-fi to make updates and check email.
Tomorrow maybe a ride down P2P and back to the barn via Winter Park (and RMNP); or??
Rick
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Phil and Gie spent the night at Gram's Cabin last night. Gie had no immediate need to be anyplace at any certain time this AM, so he slept in. Gie walked down to my place for morning coffee about 8:15, Phil followed shortly after. Steve Cook rode up from Loveland, we sat an chatted for an hour or so.
The road plan was the Peak to Peak highway south to Central City, then Oh My God Road (it's a dirt road through abandoned gold mines) to Idaho Springs. Then a short hop on I-70 to Empire, up/over Berthoud Pass. Then N to Granby, Rocky Mountain National Park, then back to the barn. We hit the road about 10.
Lunch at Tommy Knockers (brew pub, and EXCELLENT food too) in Idaho Springs, a wee bit of window shopping, then back on the bikes toward Berthoud Pass. As we were waiting for our food, and fella from Dubuque Iowa walked in...
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While waiting our turn to take the road at Berthoud Pass:
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A bit of a run-in with the Park Rangers at the West entrance gate to RMNP was sorted out in short order. Annual parks pass holders can enter with one car (and occupants), or two motorcycles. Of course I choose the latter, which the Ranger didn't quite understand. OK, he didn't have a clue. He also didn't understand a few other things. Rangers are always right though...
Mandatory RMNP Elk photo shoot:
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Anyway, up to the Alpine Visitors Center for some trinkets for Gie to take back to EU. The visitor center parking lot has marked parking spots for motorcycles now (how cool is this!), and we parked next to a FJR with a Belgian number plate. Gie noticed the bike was sold/serviced at a dealer about 100 miles from his home in Belgium. As Gie was writing out a short note to leave on the FJR, the owner walked out:
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Down the east side of Trailridge Road, Mary's Lake Road (bypasses downtown Estes Park), then CO-7 at a spirited pace back to home. All told, around 220 miles, 7.5 hours seeing the sights.
At the house I torched some brickettes, smoked up some ribs and chicken. Add in a green salad, some slaw, a couple of beers, some wine...
Gie and I will be leaving for the Denver airport at Oh-Dark-Thirty tomorrow AM.
20+ days they were in the US, many smiles, many stories, and a few photos ;) Bernd and Gie are welcome back at any time. I'll buy the beer.
GCE Rally starts this Sunday, am certain some stories about the event will trickle out... ;)
Rick
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Bernd and Gie are safely home after their trip "Over the Pond".
Both send us their heartfelt Thanks!
Needless to say, they were very happy!!!! ;D
Gie send a note that says a lot about OtP.
His note made me very Proud to be part of OtP.
As many of you helped make OtP X Possible,,,,,I thought I would share it with you.
Ride safe, Ted
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Hi all,
It is an impossible job to express the gratitude to everybody who makes OTP working.
Bernd already said thanks - I fully agree with all his words.
OTP is only possible because a lot of people helped, by instigating, pleding, encouraging, lodging etc...
But is also a spirit: OTP is about people with dreams, and the possibility to make them come true.
It also is a way to connect people, ignoring usual borders, it gives us a broader view.
Travelers see far away countries, but much more important is that OTP helps people (and this involves much more people as the travelers only) meeting each other.
Cultural, political etc ... issues , differences do not make it difficult to make contact, 'au contraire' they are an enrichment to our lives.
It is not really about COG, non-COG, GCE, non-GCE , Kawasaki, GTR or motorbiking. It is about people.
Let's go on with this program, so we do not get stuck with the evident every day issues.
Let's keep on dreaming and working to make this spirit going on.
An overwhelmed traveler and OTP supporter,
Gie