A Bucket List Trip. Or how I will spend my summer.....

[The Tooch]

Some of you may not really care but a few of you know I'm doing a trip with a group of other retired guys that I ride with this summer. We are leaving May 24th and won't be back until sometime early July. We are leaving our return date open ended as we don't want to feel any pressure along the way that we have to be home by a certain date. The only thing we want to do is be down in the south in June to avoid the real heat. We also have to be in Las Vegas to meet one of our guys who is flying down to meet us & renting a bike. (He was going to ship his bike but renting is cheaper.) He may have to hang out in Vegas a day or two waiting. Or we may get there early and have to wait for him.

 

This is is the reason I won't make it to MarCarl's meet, MD and might not be back for the Canadian rally.

 

My friend Steve has worked at setting up a blog for our trip which shows our planned route and some possible alternates. (Sorry fella's the pass is snowed in.) The stuff he has posted so far and tests he's done for video look pretty good. If anyone is interested in following along with our progress and wants to see picture and videos. He will be posting most days. Here is our blog link.......

https://friendsandriders.wordpress.com/

[videoarizona]

@TheTooch, looks great!

Only suggestion is to check in California and Oregon with regards to rt 101. They do tend to have slides that close the road or the road itself breaks off and leaves a gap. With the rain some areas have had on the coast... Last minute road conditions check might be important.

I will be following the blog.....I enjoy reading and looking at pics and videos of rides!

Thanks for sharing.

[ReinyRooster]

Did I mention that I am jealous!!!!!

[cowpuc]

,, well shake me silly, rattle my cage and call me crazy if ya gotta but put ME on the list of those who really really do care!!! WHAT AN AWESOME TRIP YOU GUYS GOT PLANNED THERE BROTHER!!!:clap2::dancefool::dancefool::thumbsup:!!!

 

I can not WAIT to follow along on this one - living life thru your experience bother!!!

 

 

:think:You guys gonna be camping along the way or you planning on Moteling? :lightbulb:It would a BLAST to plan a "Pucs Meet - Greet and Eat Meat" somehow to coincide with your ride plans.. Give us a chance to see you and your group off in a royal fashion!! Is the route thru the lower peninsula of Michigan you show on your trip plan going to be at the start of your epic ride or at the end Dave?

 

LOOKS AWESOME TOOCH - CONGRATS,,, RIDE SAFE AND HAVE A BALL OUT THERE!!

[MJ44]

Good for you!!!!!!! Sounds like a great plan and I'm jealous. Looking forward to following your adventures on the blog.

[MJ44]

Will miss seeing you at MD and NY

[The Tooch]

:think:You guys gonna be camping along the way or you planning on Moteling?

 

Well just say. A couple of the guys I'm traveling with think the Holiday Inn is roughing it!

[The Tooch]

Will miss seeing you at MD and NY [ATTACH=CONFIG]105191[/ATTACH]

 

WNY is still in my plans....somebody has to use all your towels!

 

And thanks JUST thanks for that picture!

[The Tooch]

We would be on our way back Puc. Going out up thru the Sault.

[Gray Ghost]

Just a couple of suggestions for your trip. Before we did our bucket list trip, Aussie Annie suggested going by the Crazy Horse memorial in South Dakota. I had never heard of it before but it was an awesome sight.

 

The other one is convenient to Yellowstone/Beartooth Pass. In Cody, WY there is the Buffalo Bill Center of the West (https://centerofthewest.org/), basically 5 museums that are very well done.

 

Looks like a fun trip.

[bongobobny]

Yup!! Thumbs up to Crazy Horse, enjoyed it more than Mt. Rushmore!! Try to catch the light show in the evening...

[bostonlawman2003]

Wow, I am jealous! That looks like an amazing trip, I'll definitely be following along on the blog.

[Evan]

Think you already know Dave how thrilled I am for you and your buddies, especially as it is the best way I can think of to celebrate a great career. Also excited about your blog which I have already checked out and will follow. Your note about possibly going to Glacier National Park and doing the Going to the Sun ride (which I strongly recommend) triggered a specific and special memory from our own Venture West. I believe that one of the best places by far to stay while in that area is East Glacier. The town itself is amazing, and also close to the eastern end of the Sun road. I specifically recommend checking out the cabins at the Dancing Bears Inn. In fact, I recommend that you ask the owner about his own cabin a mile or so from the Inn that they also sometimes also rent out. It was the best place that we stayed at on our entire 5 week trip and would be fabulous for your group of guys, and the price is right.

[jimmy99]

Very jealous. A very similar trip to this is on my bucket list as well... someday.

[The Tooch]

Is it morning yet?! Is it time to go?!

 

I'm ready.....just one more sleep.

[The Tooch]

Think you already know Dave how thrilled I am for you and your buddies, especially as it is the best way I can think of to celebrate a great career. Also excited about your blog which I have already checked out and will follow. Your note about possibly going to Glacier National Park and doing the Going to the Sun ride (which I strongly recommend) triggered a specific and special memory from our own Venture West. I believe that one of the best places by far to stay while in that area is East Glacier. The town itself is amazing, and also close to the eastern end of the Sun road. I specifically recommend checking out the cabins at the Dancing Bears Inn. In fact, I recommend that you ask the owner about his own cabin a mile or so from the Inn that they also sometimes also rent out. It was the best place that we stayed at on our entire 5 week trip and would be fabulous for your group of guys, and the price is right.

 

Thanks Evan

 

We all talked about this since you sent the message and we are going to do our best to try and get that cabin.

 

Stay tuned!

[Daveand Barbie]

Tooch......in the Black Hills, ride around to Crazy Horse from the northwest and then to Mt. Rushmore. The tunnels on that route that frame the monument are fabulous.

 

In southern Utah, be sure to ride across Rt. 12 , the Grand Staircase Escelante. That road is truly breathtaking.

 

It it looks like you are going to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and that is absolutely the way to do it. It is so much better than the other tourist infested side. Also, on the way, check out Kanab, Utah. It is the number 1 movie town for westerns.

 

Cody WY also has a rodeo every single night that is way cool.

 

I trust you will have the time of your life! Be safe and enjoy every minute!

[chabicheka]

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip. Dave!

[Wizard765]

I've also been waiting for this to get off the ground.. Looking forward to lots of pics and details of the trip.. Hope to get together with you when you return to hear about the highlights from the horses mouth so to speak..

[Yammer Dan]

Enjoy!! And keep us posted!!

[saddlebum]

Green with envy there buddy. You have a safe trip.

[MJ44]

Safe travels, my friend! Looking forward to hearing about the adventure!!!

[The Tooch]

Bit of a detour to miss the crazy weather down here.....check out our blog for the latest.

 

Kevin Campbell I think I past your tractor today?!

[dogman]

Your Blog is reading well. I look forward each day to catch up on your sights. How about Colorado, now that you are retired, will you let us know if you use a vending machine?

[Yammer Dan]

How do I go to Blog??? :think:Yeah I'm gonna move into this century any day now!! But I got a 2nd Gen and look what it done to me!!!!