General throwing out: I now have two spots available in my trailer if anybody in the Salem area needs a haul. I'll be leaving either Thursday night or Friday morning, I haven't decided yet. Coffee, it was good to meet you (kinda quick-like) at Bill's today. And yes, it *IS* Husky Heaven, I'm so lucky to be so close to them I examined your trailer, I like it, very clever. I'd seen them on YouTube I think. If you'd like I could bring my SM for you to pull it with, but I don't think it would be much different handling-wise than your TE. That said, I'd like to take it for a short spin at some point, if I may. *note to self: Make sure Kelly has a backup camera when WoodsChick starts drinking. Also: RV'ing is not camping. Heh.
Trailer drama today Was supposed to pick up my new trailer tire today, but the tire place couldn't get the bead seated. More stuff coming tomorrow so hopefully it will be a done deal. Was planning on leaving tomorrow right after work, now I will be dealing with the trailer instead Hope the tire place comes up with a solution. I will have to leave first thing Thursday morning and pull the all day solo 12 hour marathon trek. Ugh...
Spray some starter fluid in it, and throw a match. That will seat the bead! Here, just watch this dumb-ass View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRetDNdrBNM&feature=fvwp&NR=1
If that is the case, considering it gets dark early (time change already happened), go directly to the Red Lion. (sleep in the Pleasure Palace in Red Lion parking lot)
Awesome Walt. This is an inside joke from our Moab trip two years ago and one FUNNY freaking one at that. Will have to tell that story this weekend to all you drunks.
I think I still have that video, I was told I could never post it though. Classic stuff! I wish I could make it down this year but just can't make it happen with the new job and all. Everyone have fun and stay safe! Later,
Sorry for late reply,Its 11:15 I think about noon or a bit sooner,then oregonsage is flying thru on his way abit later.
I was wondering about the truck with Cali plates on it parked in front of Bill's yesterday around noon. I'll have to smack Bryon next time I see him for not telling me you were there.. Looks like I am going to have to bail on this trip unless my back gets better in the next 24 hours. I hurt it last Friday and it is just getting progressively worse. Everyone (especially WoodsChick) be safe out there.
Trailer drama over, bikes and wine loaded, nails painted, alarm set. See y'all tomorrow night if the good lord's willing and the creeks don't rise. When/where is dinner?
See you guys Friday night Later..... Post some riding pics tomorrow will ya ? ! need to have somthing to look at when I'm working Friday
I think Bryon likes the attention.. so please do. Things I will never type. Wine loaded and nails polished. I've no idea what anyone elses schedule is but here is a general update. Arrived with Bryon et al at camp 25 yesterday about 4pm, xcuvator was there already, and also the person that was seeking info on what could replace his xr400 (moving to a different country). I left about 5pm to go to the red lion in Bend. I do not have a map of Bend, but the road going from Weed CA to Bend (97) is actually 3rd street, the street the red lion is on. If anyone coming from CA wanted to get to the red lion instead of Camp 25 - simply continue past the right hand turn in the middle of town onto highway 20 east. red lion is about 1/2 mile down on the left next to the Black Bear restaurant. The red lion is *real* nice, as is the breakfast they serve. No idea who it might be, but there is a white honda pickup (ridge line?) with a far too clean Husky 2st in the back of it in the parking lot at the moment... The weather people on the tv say it will start to get cold about noon, right now it is about 32F?, but does not feel that cold. I will try to get out to camp 25 by mid-morning, and try to put 100,000 miles on Bills TR650 strada today Then probably about 5pm again go back to Bend - suffice it to say the tires on my truck are not ideal for the snow they are expecting later today and would prefer to drive while there is a bit of light. A lot depends on the weather.
