Goin' on Rideabout, New England

[dave_wells]

Hey man I am Sorry I missed you

I got out of work at 5 pm 3 hours after your call

 

I would have enjoyed meeting up with you

You are always welcome here..

 

Ride Safe.

Dave

 

 

Saturday, the XM satalite radio Bluegrass channel was broadcasting live from a bluegrass festival in southern OHIO. Maybe that's where you're at.

 

Later, Scooter Bob

 

[Leadwolf56]

Bob, check your email, becareful of wildlife in vt. nh. and maine them mooses are all over the place.

 

That's right, we're here in NH, Moose signs all over, haven't seen any yet. Great riding, we're heading to MA tomorrow, going to stay in Provincetown on the Cape.

[Scooter Bob]

going to stay in Provincetown on the Cape.

 

Man, that's out there in the water all right.

 

Give me a call later tonight or tomorrow morning, maybe we can meet up for breakfast or lunch or something.

 

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[Scooter Bob]

What a great day yesterday!

 

Didn't get near as far as I thought, but a nice ride on lots of twisty 2 laners.

 

I met up with Cecdoo for breakfast, and he lead the way on some nice roads for about 50 miles or so. Nice meeting you Craig, Thanks.

 

Crossed into New Jewsey at Easton and then headed Northeast on county roads 519 and 521. Met a couple biker from the neighborhood while taking some pics for the VR scavenger hunt.

 

Then back into PA (3rd time on this trip, so far...) for a bit and grabbed the big road across the 3/4th of the bottom of NY, and then back to the two lanes into CT through New Milford and Torrington, and to downtown Hartford. Stayed about 20 miles east of there in Vernon, CT.

 

This morning, I'm going to take the two lanes to RI for breakfast, and then head North around the west side of Boston. Maybe meet up with a couple other VR members that are headed south from NH. Hope to get well into Maine tonight.

 

Later, Scooter Bob

[Scooter Bob]

Boatloads of

 

And the weather looks good in the area for the next couple days as well.

 

Life is good.

 

Time to ride, Scooter Bob

 

P.S. Anyone in Lower Maine want company tonight? Give me a call 920_a_210_a_4652

 

[OddStar]

That upper corner of your map is sure getting filled in quick. Ya might as well add some Provinces' while you're at it...aye mate??? Glad the weather is cooperating - supposed to be in the 90's back here by this Friday.

[Scooter Bob]

Three lobsters are on the way from Bath, ME.

 

Should show up on the UPS truck tomorrow afternoon. They actually held up the UPS pick up guy a couple minutes to get them out today.

 

Enjoy your meal. Say Hi to your Mom and Daughter.

 

:173:Wish you were here, Love, Scooter Bob

[Scooter Bob]

4 new states on my map by 2pm. Only one left for this trip.

 

Breakfast in RI, fuel in MA, Lunch in NH, and having supper right now in Augusta, ME.

 

Going to head towards Bangor tonight yet. Not sure if I'll camp or Motel it, so may not get back on the puter later tonight.

 

Tomorrow its up to Haynesville, just cause I remember it mentioned from an old truck driving song. Plus, I'll get to see a lot of ME this way.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aFzfDv2hz0]YouTube- Dick Curless / Tombstone Every Mile[/ame]

 

 

Boy, it don't take much to get me to go for a ride somewhere does it?

 

Thanks for following along everyone, ya may here from me later, Scooter Bob

[tomfromhull]

Go down the Kangamangus Highway(not sure of spelling). It runs between Rt.s 93 and 16 in N. Conway N.H. Mt Washington is right there too.

[Leadwolf56]

Go down the Kangamangus Highway(not sure of spelling). It runs between Rt.s 93 and 16 in N. Conway N.H. Mt Washington is right there too.

 

Rode this today from Conway NH to 93 and took off for Cape Cod. Very nice road, if you get the chance Rte 100 on the west side ofr the state is nice too.

Bob, didn't get your phone call in time this morning. We were already in Boston. Hope the rest of your trip goes good.

[Scooter Bob]

I ended up staying with MAINEAC and Christine last night.

 

This morning he lead us on a 100 mile putt over to the water and up to the top of Cadilac Mountain. Beautiful scenery from up there.

 

Thanks so much for the hospitality, greatly appreciated!

 

Here's a few pics.

 

I have no idea where I'll end up, as I'm waiting out some rain right now in Lincoln, ME before I head up that Haynesville Road to Houlton and head back down I95.

 

Later, Scooter Bob

Edited June 9, 2010 by Scooter Bob
sppellin

[csogbk]

Sorry I missed you, I rode I70 in Western PA on Friday, was in Johnstown, PA all weekend, and live in the DC area! You would have been welcome to our guest room and we could have split the beer!! Ride safe, look me up next time!

[Scooter Bob]

Sorry I missed you, I rode I70 in Western PA on Friday, was in Johnstown, PA all weekend, and live in the DC area! You would have been welcome to our guest room and we could have split the beer!! Ride safe, look me up next time!

 

Damn, looks like I only missed you by 30 miles to the south that night.

 

Maybe next time.

 

Look me up if you ever get to WI.

 

Later, Scooter Bob

[Scooter Bob]

Not sure what the big problem is...

 

Stupid truck drivers I guess??

 

Guess I'll have to ride back here in the middle of next winter and try it again. NOT

 

From what I here, back in the day this was the only road south from Houlton, and not near as good of shape as it's in now.

 

More to come, Scooter Bob

[Scooter Bob]

Maybe I shouldn't go any farther in this direction..

 

Those big Avon's might float this ship, but I left my paddle in WI.

 

This is from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

 

More to come..Scooter Bob

Edited June 10, 2010 by Scooter Bob

[Scooter Bob]

Here's a few more from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine.

 

Thanks again for the ride today Maineac and Christine.

 

Later, Scooter Bob

Edited June 10, 2010 by Scooter Bob

[Scooter Bob]

Only got a little over 300 miles on today, but a great ride and some great scenery with some great company this morning.

 

On and off showers all afternoon, but no big deal.

 

I ended up in Medway, Me tonight, about an hour north of Bangor.

 

A little over 2,300 on for the trip so far.

 

Found, by far, the best motel of the trip tonight so far. It's right off I95 at exit 244. I'm almost afraid to use the facilities for fear of dirtying things up.

 

The Gateway Inn...a nice, new, clean place to stay

 

WIFI works, and it's included,

No bed springs sticking out of the mattress,

Feet don't stick to the floor in the bathroom,

No holes punched in the bathroom door,

Curtain rod not falling out of the wall,

A remote for the TV,

Bathroom vent fan works,

 

And you can buy a six pack at the gas station a block away,

 

Yes, I've run into all these problems so far this trip...

 

And some were at a Quality Inn.

 

 

This place is highly recommended by me if you're ever in the neighborhood.

 

 

The morning will probably bring long john's and the big wooly socks as they have frost warnings for the area tonight.

 

Heading to Mt Washington in northern NH, and beyond. Hoping to get to Americade midday Thursday.

 

We'll see how that all works out....

 

Later, Scooter Bob

[ladyfyrefiter]

Three lobsters are on the way from Bath, ME.

 

Should show up on the UPS truck tomorrow afternoon. They actually held up the UPS pick up guy a couple minutes to get them out today.

 

Enjoy your meal. Say Hi to your Mom and Daughter.

 

:173:Wish you were here, Love, Scooter Bob

 

Oh Scooter... You are in big, big, BIG trouble when you get home:buttkick: . My special package arrived this afternoon... Do you have any idea what you sent to me??? Did you see them actually pack the box???

 

I was sooooo excited to open that shipment. I got the freezer bags ready and the dogs are at my feet drooling because the carton smells like fish. I sliced open the tape, opened up the enclosed cooler, move the brown packaging off the lobsters, and noticed first of all that the things still had their heads on. I was expecting lobster tails, but that's not really the big issue. At least they put the rubber bands on the pinchers. So... here I go, I reached my hand into the cooler and grabbed one of the lobsters out, at the same time shaking open the freezer bag so I could slip the lobster right on in, but ALL OF A SUDDEN THE THING STARTED MOVING !!! I thought holy and just as quickly dropped the lobster right back into the carton. Did you realize that these things would still be alive when they got here??? I nearly peed my pants and at the same time, burst out laughing so hard I had tears running down my face. SOOO, I peaked into the cooler and the darn lobster that is on the top is winking at me, his antenae are moving all around and he is stretching trying to get out. These things have like six legs!!! Well, I carefully scooped up the top lobster and held it up (the thing is as long as from my elbow to my finger tips). Yes... the lobster is still winking at me. I showed the now drooling dogs what I had and Bean (the 100# yellow lab) runs away scared and won't come near me. Jakey (the 105# golden retriever) is still drooling like there is no tomorrow so I put the lobster near his face (the pinchers are still banded). He is thinking he has a new chew toy.

So, what to do with them ... CALL MOM... She'll know what to do:confused24:. Yeah right. I called mom and told her what happened. She was laughing at this story until I told her that she was going to be the one cooking them. She said NO WAY, the heads are still on them!!! GUESS WHAT?

 

I bought a beautiful 50 gallon aquarium for my new pets!!!

 

I found directions from the Maine University on how to prepare the live lobsters for freezing so I will be doing this tomorrow after work. Right now, I put them in YOUR BEER COOLER with all of the ice I had in the house. Ha ha ha, :banana:I get the last laugh here. Jakey is going crazy because the lobster are moving around in the cooler and he can hear them. He is scratching at the cooler to try and get at his new toys.

 

Since you have the camera with you, I am going to borrow a camera from a lady at work and take of these lobsters before I cook them up .

I figured you (and probably the rest of the Venture riders here) would enjoy the tales of the small town country girl and will be rolling in the grass laughing your butts off. Like I said, wait til you get home. You had better be bringing flowers...Many, many flowers.

 

I love you and am glad that you are enjoying your trip. Be safe out there and keep the rubber side down. Keep the pictures coming. Til tomorrow...

 

Love Karen

[KarlS]

Way to end the day with a good laugh. Thanks ladyfyrefiter.

:rotfl::rotfl:

[Scooter Bob]

Do you have any idea what you sent to me??? Did you see them actually pack the box???

 

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

 

 

 

I new they were alive when they went in the box, but I had no idea they wouldn't freeze to death on the westward journey.

 

They were in such a rush to get them and some other shipments on the truck, they didn't really have time to tell me anything about them.

 

 

 

STILL:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

 

 

Lookin' forward to the pictures honey.

 

Talk to ya later, Love Scooter Bob

[hunter 1500]

Lobsters need to be alive. If they are dead they are no good. Just drop them in some boiling water and cook them for about 10 to 15 minutes. You can tell they are done when they turn orange. I get hungry just thinking about them. mmm Just crack the shells, slice the tail and dip them in butter and eat away.

[ladyfyrefiter]

The pot of water is on the stove heating up :225:as I write this. I did not want to take the chance that they would die before I could get some pictures so I am cooking them now. Will cool them down and get them ready for freezing. Will take pictures around noon and then get them in the freezer to enjoy next week.

 

OH what a beautiful morning. The sun is shining and the air is fresh. The birds are singing and shortly I am going to make some lobsters screech:yikes:. I am feeling somewhat like Hannibal Lectuer right now.

Waiting for my morning phone call from Scooter while the water heats. I kinda figured you folks would see the humor here.

 

Til later,

Karen

[Squidley]

Great story tellin Karen, laughing my butt off....but Lobster sounds pretty good to me right now

Bob...enjoy that trip, you have been a globe trotter so far this year

[Scooter Bob]

Did the trip up Mt Washington this afternoon. It's an 8 mile drive to the top, and gains about a mile in altitude. 6,288 feet high at the summit.

 

Here's a few pics from the turnouts on the way up.

 

More to come, Scooter Bob

 

[Scooter Bob]

Here's a few pics of the scenery from the top on Mt Washington.

 

More to come, Scooter Bob