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starlagurl	Jul 2 2009, 10:27 AM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I want to do a big tour of the US on my motorcycle next summer. Hopefully, I'll be starting in Seattle, and then going south. If not, I'll leave from Ottawa, drive all the way west and then south to California. Do you have any suggestions of places to stop along the way? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

greekcypriot	Jul 2 2009, 11:59 AM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4290 Joined: 25-March 09 Member No.: 273790	What about this summer Louise!! Or is it a surprise? I wish I could help....I have heard that Seattle is fantastic. http://www.travelpod.com/members/greekcypriot -------------------- My LATEST BLOGS: Marmari, Vasa, and CYPRUS, the Unique Destination for Business and Holidays!!! The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine

starlagurl	Jul 2 2009, 12:40 PM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	This summer, I don't have much on the books. A short trip out to Halifax in August, that's about it. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

big_red_truck	Jul 11 2009, 03:06 PM Post #4
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 402 Joined: 12-October 07 From: In the process of moving, but Currently in...Huntsville, AL Member No.: 97423	You're still planning on riding out to Vermont and NH later this month right? -------------------- Currently traveling the world for work...with a few extra fiddleybits thrown in to keep it new...it's the cheapest way to go!!! Quote from my friend Chuck, who spent 5 months riding his bicycle all the way around the USA - "Nobody says you have to order an entree in the restaurant of life, you'll only be here once! Order the sampler, try as many as you can before you're full; odds are one (of) the items on this menu does more for you than you ever thought. And if I'm wrong, tell the waiter that his menu sucks, throw the cook aside and invent your own masterpiece. Just pour 'em all in, all your favorite ingredients. With enough imagination, any combination will work -- there are no recipes for the paths still awaiting discovery." Most current Travelogue - Click Here My Travelogues - Click Here Our Couchsurfing profile

starlagurl	Jul 15 2009, 09:51 AM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yeah, I posted a little thread about it here: http://www.travelpod.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17152 -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

shangguan	Sep 21 2009, 09:40 PM Post #6
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 480 Joined: 2-November 08 From: Guilin, Guangxi Member No.: 255321	I didn't know you had a bike. That's awesome. I miss my Harley's! I have an old army motorcycle here in China. It is a monster. It was built in 1970 and is a copy of the old Russian army bikes. I miss road trips. when I lived in the States and had a week off I would hop on and drive for three days and then turn around and go back. After all it's not the destination, but the ride. Ihope you have a great trip! -------------------- Scott Shangguan www.accesschinatravel.com www.Chinese-Tea-Culture.com

starlagurl	Sep 22 2009, 10:33 AM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yeah... my bike is broken at the moment. I kind of wrote this season off... I did one trip to Chicago and it broke on the way back. My mechanic friend is just fixing it right now. sigh Yours sounds really cool! Do you have a picture? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

shangguan	Sep 23 2009, 08:02 PM Post #8
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 480 Joined: 2-November 08 From: Guilin, Guangxi Member No.: 255321	I don't have any photos of it. I should take some. It is a monster and ugly as heck. -------------------- Scott Shangguan www.accesschinatravel.com www.Chinese-Tea-Culture.com

starlagurl	Sep 24 2009, 09:03 AM Post #9
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I would LOVE to see it. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

big_red_truck	Sep 24 2009, 09:13 AM Post #10
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 402 Joined: 12-October 07 From: In the process of moving, but Currently in...Huntsville, AL Member No.: 97423	Show and tell -------------------- Currently traveling the world for work...with a few extra fiddleybits thrown in to keep it new...it's the cheapest way to go!!! Quote from my friend Chuck, who spent 5 months riding his bicycle all the way around the USA - "Nobody says you have to order an entree in the restaurant of life, you'll only be here once! Order the sampler, try as many as you can before you're full; odds are one (of) the items on this menu does more for you than you ever thought. And if I'm wrong, tell the waiter that his menu sucks, throw the cook aside and invent your own masterpiece. Just pour 'em all in, all your favorite ingredients. With enough imagination, any combination will work -- there are no recipes for the paths still awaiting discovery." Most current Travelogue - Click Here My Travelogues - Click Here Our Couchsurfing profile

starlagurl	Sep 24 2009, 10:46 AM Post #11
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yes, we know your motorcycle is awesome, Bill -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

travelmonster	Sep 24 2009, 02:30 PM Post #12
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	I've never been on a motorcycle, I want to go on the back of one -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

starlagurl	Sep 24 2009, 03:03 PM Post #13
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	If mine is back on the road when you get here, you know you are going on the back of it Paula! -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

shangguan	Sep 24 2009, 08:22 PM Post #14
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 480 Joined: 2-November 08 From: Guilin, Guangxi Member No.: 255321	You still haven't said what kind of motorcycle you have Louise. I'm curious! -------------------- Scott Shangguan www.accesschinatravel.com www.Chinese-Tea-Culture.com

big_red_truck	Sep 24 2009, 09:09 PM Post #15
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 402 Joined: 12-October 07 From: In the process of moving, but Currently in...Huntsville, AL Member No.: 97423	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Sep 24 2009, 11:46 AM) Yes, we know your motorcycle is awesome, Bill Yep...she is, now show us a picture of yours....preferably from a good ride you've taken!! -------------------- Currently traveling the world for work...with a few extra fiddleybits thrown in to keep it new...it's the cheapest way to go!!! Quote from my friend Chuck, who spent 5 months riding his bicycle all the way around the USA - "Nobody says you have to order an entree in the restaurant of life, you'll only be here once! Order the sampler, try as many as you can before you're full; odds are one (of) the items on this menu does more for you than you ever thought. And if I'm wrong, tell the waiter that his menu sucks, throw the cook aside and invent your own masterpiece. Just pour 'em all in, all your favorite ingredients. With enough imagination, any combination will work -- there are no recipes for the paths still awaiting discovery." Most current Travelogue - Click Here My Travelogues - Click Here Our Couchsurfing profile

starlagurl	Sep 25 2009, 10:12 AM Post #16
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	You know what, I don't have any pictures of my bike on any rides... I just have this one from when it was "newish", it's a Suzuki Marauder, very girly. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

shangguan	Sep 25 2009, 06:48 PM Post #17
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 480 Joined: 2-November 08 From: Guilin, Guangxi Member No.: 255321	It is a very pretty bike. What was wrong with it? -------------------- Scott Shangguan www.accesschinatravel.com www.Chinese-Tea-Culture.com

starlagurl	Sep 28 2009, 01:39 PM Post #18
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	It is leaking oil from somewhere... I haven't figured it out yet, my friend is looking into it, slowly... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

shangguan	Sep 28 2009, 08:00 PM Post #19
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 480 Joined: 2-November 08 From: Guilin, Guangxi Member No.: 255321	It's great when you have a friend to help you with such things, but it usually ends up taking more time than it is worth. Sadly I'm one of those people more oftenthan I would like to admit. -------------------- Scott Shangguan www.accesschinatravel.com www.Chinese-Tea-Culture.com

starlagurl	Sep 29 2009, 09:04 AM Post #20
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	You're one of what people? The helper, or the waiter? I don't mind waiting, I've totally given up on the motorbike. It would cost $1,600 to fix it at a real mechanic, so I don't care how long it will take him to fix it later. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

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