Hank in WV Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 8 hours ago, TSConver said: Any parking I could use? I'm sure you could probably park up at Jason' place. He's up fishing in Lake Erie right now. I'm not sure you would gain anything by coming here instead of Hancock. According to google, it's only about 75 miles difference for you. Link to comment
TSConver Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 14 hours ago, Hank in WV said: I'm sure you could probably park up at Jason' place. He's up fishing in Lake Erie right now. I'm not sure you would gain anything by coming here instead of Hancock. According to google, it's only about 75 miles difference for you. Not sure there is any place to park in Hancock for my truck and trailer. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Shawn, I made a couple calls and talked to a very nice lady at https://www.countyhwy17storage.com She said they have room (outside) for a truck and trailer. Her son handles the outside storage part of the business, she said he’s very reasonable (maybe free) but I didn’t say that neither did he, but… Mom. About five miles out of Hancock. I’ll PM you the son’s # 1 1 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Pat, let me know what you find out also. We're trailering from here. About a 6hr drive from here. A bit far for a 250 Yamaha. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 17 hours ago, Hank in WV said: About a 6hr drive from here. A bit far for a 250 Yamaha. I kind of wish I didn’t sell mine, now. I had it set up as a “lite” Adventure touring bike. Seat, windscreen, luggage rack, GPS. A little under powered but looking at a few of the rougher sections of the BDR, I think you’ll be smiling and I’ll be sweating. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 You guys have any luck with that parking contact? 🚚🏍️ Link to comment
roadscholar Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/23/2024 at 6:33 AM, TEWKS said: I kind of wish I didn’t sell mine, now. I had it set up as a “lite” Adventure touring bike. Seat, windscreen, luggage rack, GPS. A little under powered but looking at a few of the rougher sections of the BDR, I think you’ll be smiling and I’ll be sweating. One of my all time favorites, truly a do-anything bike. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 (selling mine) The saddest part of all, the money was headed towards the Porsche pile. But…it eventually all ended up going towards various unexpected (increases) in living expenses. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 20 days till rollout! I should have put on new tires but this trip will finish them off. Gonna start checking out my camping gear. Collecting dryer lint and a bottle of hand sanitizer to make fire. 🔥 2 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 I've got tires on the way. Oil change on the next rainy day. 1 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Pat, looks like we'll be staying at the Hancock House on the 22nd. They said we can leave our trailer as long as we'd like. Shawn, if you're still going, you might check them out. How many of us are actually going? We have me, Jason, and Dave. 1 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 We'll have to exchange phone numbers before we go. 1 Link to comment
TSConver Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 3 minutes ago, Hank in WV said: Pat, looks like we'll be staying at the Hancock House on the 22nd. They said we can leave our trailer as long as we'd like. Shawn, if you're still going, you might check them out. How many of us are actually going? We have me, Jason, and Dave. I have to have a basil cell carcinoma removed on the 19th. Probably out but will depend on the size of the incision they end up with. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 25 minutes ago, Hank in WV said: Pat, looks like we'll be staying at the Hancock House on the 22nd. They said we can leave our trailer as long as we'd like. Shawn, if you're still going, you might check them out. How many of us are actually going? We have me, Jason, and Dave. Sounds good, depending on Shawn’s outcome it looks like it’s only me from the NE. Chef Paul is heading north to Canada and Mitch hasn’t committed yet so I think that tells me no. I will check out your hotel location and probably ride over late afternoon on Saturday. I’ll PM you my #. Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 42 minutes ago, TSConver said: I have to have a basil cell carcinoma removed on the 19th. Probably out but will depend on the size of the incision they end up with. Darn Shawn, hope that works out for you, be great to have you along. I had a melanoma cut out of the top of my head which is now finally healing. Link to comment
TSConver Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 1 hour ago, Hank in WV said: Darn Shawn, hope that works out for you, be great to have you along. I had a melanoma cut out of the top of my head which is now finally healing. This is my second BCC. Had one removed last year at the same time. Had it done with MOHS so it gets it all but can take several passes to get it. They cut then freeze and look at the cells if the margins are not clear they cut some more, rinse repeat until the margins are clear then they stitch it back up. If it is small I may be up to putting a helmet on as it is just below my side burn line. Would not have helmet pressure if it is small. Link to comment
TSConver Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I think I am going to postpone my MOHS procedure until later in the summer so I am likely coming DO we want to start a text group on phones to do final planning? 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 53 minutes ago, TSConver said: I think I am going to postpone my MOHS procedure until later in the summer so I am likely coming DO we want to start a text group on phones to do final planning? Great, now you can help me pick up my 500 pound beast of a “dirt bike” and I’ll help you with yours. While Hank and crew laugh their asses off at us! I have a “Shawn” in my phone but I never put a last name. Think I know 3 Shawns. I’ll pm you. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 Maybe a spoiler here but this video gives a good idea what it’s like leaving Hancock. Not too bad I think. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 A loaded up practice run. I don’t think I’m going to take the drone this time. One more thing to keep track of especially carrying camping gear. 3 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I'm sure no one would want to see pictures of me anyway. if they did, they just have to go to the post office. 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Hank, you should be more nervous about whether or not he flies the drone into you. 1 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 4 minutes ago, wbw6cos said: Hank, you should be more nervous about whether or not he flies the drone into you. I haven’t hit anybody yet, by accident! 1 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Now I'm not quite so sure I'll be able to go. I might have to rearrange my marble collection that week since I've been putting it off. Priorities you know. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 Hank, get those marbles sorted quickly because there’s a party going on at the Hancock House on Saturday night! I was able to cancel the Upper Delaware Inn and move over to your place. It sounds a little nicer with a restaurant and pub on site. I grabbed the last double bed, hoping Mitch decides to get in on the action! 1 Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Well, I guess if I've put it off this long, another week or two shouldn't hurt. Good to hear you made the move. I just hope your room isn't too close to ours... 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 You heard about the snoring huh, dang. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 The Hancock House Menu A great send off meal is extremely important on any Adventure Ride. Prime Rib. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 Traveling into the unknown and having 11 thousand miles on these tires I loosened the grip and are putting on new ones. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 Did somebody mention camp food? The M&M’s might not survive till departure day but the Spam and Vienna Sausages will walk right through a damn nuclear holocaust! 1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Get these https://starkist.com/products/pouches/#anchor-895 https://starkist.com/products/pouches/#anchor-890 1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 My desk drawer. I do two packs for lunch 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Checkin is at 4:00 PM the nice lady said. She also said, if the rooms were ready, no problem a little earlier. I’m heading out about 8 AM, should roll into town at about the right time. I’m really glad I moved hotels! 1 Link to comment
TSConver Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 I am leaving at 6am ish should be in around 4 as well. 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Tires check! Ordered one of those bug nets Hank mentioned, not sure how active the gnats are going to be, but without it, very I’m sure. Oil change later on today, I’ll check out my camping gear and then load up the mule. RT 2 out to North Adams for a hotdog at Jack’s. Seems like my recent trips start with a hotdog stop, weird tradition but hey it’s working! 2 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 7 minutes ago, TSConver said: What bug net? https://www.hardwarestore.com/401591-coghlans-0160-no-see-um-head-net-polyester-mesh?ps=192&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmrqzBhAoEiwAXVpgomCpYarNfZpfS3ey-aUbqd1dqbn51uGkdRe6ZLR4jLJtwhvsAyNIShoCSIQQAvD_BwE Link to comment
Hank in WV Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I'm not sure when black fly season is, but it was pretty bad on a trip long ago. Always in your mouth, eyes, and ears. at times it looked like it was cloudy. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 5 minutes ago, Hank in WV said: I'm not sure when black fly season is, but it was pretty bad on a trip long ago. Always in your mouth, eyes, and ears. at times it looked like it was cloudy. Hopefully not that bad but…they can be aggravating like nothing else! Link to comment
TSConver Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 4 hours ago, TEWKS said: Hopefully not that bad but…they can be aggravating like nothing else! Ugh it is right in the middle of black fly season now. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 23 minutes ago, TSConver said: Ugh it is right in the middle of black fly season now. If we rode with our mouths open we could save on dinner costs! Yum… The dry weight of Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) contain up to 50% crude protein(CP), up to 35% lipids and have an amino acid profile that is similar to that of fishmeal26.Jul 12, 2019 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 3 minutes ago, wbw6cos said: Bon appetit! 1 1 Link to comment
TSConver Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I think my trailer is ready. Packed the bearings and aired up the tires. 2 Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 6 hours ago, TEWKS said: Stage 1 of the adventure! 🌭🌭🌭 Hwy 22 or the Taconic Parkway are pretty good ways to head south from there. You may have passed it but if you have time stop in Pine Plains and say hi to John Corson, he restored my 908, is one of the best and usually has something interesting in the shop. Shouldn't be hard to find, just ask someone, it's a small town. Edit, did a little checking looks like 104 Ryan Rd. he's almost always in the shop and a great guy. https://pineplainsviews.com/people-portraits/the-porsches-have-landed/ ps. The couple times I was there had an RT and GS with me, some nice little roads in the area. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 15 hours ago, TEWKS said: If we rode with our mouths open we could save on dinner costs! Yum… The dry weight of Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) contain up to 50% crude protein(CP), up to 35% lipids and have an amino acid profile that is similar to that of fishmeal26.Jul 12, 2019 Well, at least up there, and here in NC for that matter, there ain't no love bugs,....brought to you by the great state of Louisiana This is what they do to vehicles If ya ain't experienced them,....give it a go, it's enjoyable 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 8 hours ago, roadscholar said: Hwy 22 or the Taconic Parkway are pretty good ways to head south from there. You may have passed it but if you have time stop in Pine Plains and say hi to John Corson, Exactly my route of travel 22 to 90W to the Taconic. I was thinking of taking a peek at this Craigslist Find that happens to be just west of Pine Plains. (If still available). Does John have a Shop? (Obviously) but a public address to be more specific. 15 minutes ago, Rougarou said: If ya ain't experienced them,....give it a go, it's enjoyable Looks nasty, I’ll deal with the gnats and be happy about it I guess! Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 28 minutes ago, TEWKS said: Looks nasty, I’ll deal with the gnats and be happy about it I guess! When stationed in Agony, Ga,....that's Albany for most folks, it was below the gnat line. Summa's sucked bad for the gnats. I would wear a head net just to cut the grass to keep the bastages outta the ear holes, eyes and nose holes. On my carport, I'd run three fans to keep a breeze flowing since the little guys can't fly in anything stronger than fart speed. Tried bounce sheets in a hat, tried deep woods off, other brands, but gnats are annoying. 2 Link to comment
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