Back From Rally - Sept 2010

[Bill_Rockoff]

{Cross-posted on yahoogroups.com}

Man, it was great to see you guys again.  I'm sorry to have missed the "regulars" and the semi-regulars who didn't make it this time (Eric M, Calvin, Rock, among others.)

Andrew and I had a nice cool ride down TN 68 and then GA 60 past T.W.O.  For some reason, almost everybody we came up behind pulled over to let us by. 

The last stretch home (GA 400) wasn't even terribly hot and trafficky.

Andrew swapped the motorcycle for the car and headed on toward his mom's house, where his mom (and his XBOX, and his friends on XBOX Live) await him.  I pulled the FJ battery (thanks for the push start, Stu!) and found it boiled dry in most cells.  I have a spare, but will try to reanimate this one yet again with some distilled water and a trickle charge. 

Every vehicle in my house needs an oil change; I wonder if Mobil 1 comes in a 5-gallon bucket.

I hope everyone gets home safe.  And Iron Butt Mike, I hope you have an amazing trip home. 

It was good to see everybody who made it there.  I can't tell you how thrilled I was that Andrew enjoyed it with me too.  This was an epic, life-changing weekend for him - and for me too.

- Bill
'89 FJ1200
Atlanta 'burbs

[racerman_27410]

Bill,

I cant think of anything more cool than a father and son sharing a ride across the cherohala.

the boy is all right... ya done good brother  ! 

KOokaloo!

[CodyNKR]

Yes Bill, that young 'un is raised right! I'm so glad that he and you are enjoying the bikes together. He doesn't even act like he gets embarrassed by some of the  shennigans.

We aren't home yet, but at least in FL, about 2.5 hrs from home.

Heard someone else had a get off today.....

Dean made it home too.

And I don't think I have allergies from any of the stuff up there as I'm still sniffling and snorting.....dang it!

NancyK

[gearheadstu]

Got home around 6:30 after a 10:30am departure. It was a looooong day seated on the upholstered plank that Corbin tries to pass off as a seat.

But it was worth every bit of discomfort.

It was certainly great seeing everyone again!

[bama1]

I was able to go and ride with everybody friday and what a great bunch of people.If anybody ever wants to go to one of these rallies go because the people are great and they make you fill welcome.The ridding was great the weather was good and I smoked a front tire in all the fun.I hope everbody gets home okay.
THANKS BUDDY

[CodyNKR]

We finally got home last night about 10pm. Poor Jeff had to stop too many times for me. Today I'm home sick, sick, sick.....so Stu it wasn't allergies! Dang it!

NancyK

Yes Bill, that young 'un is raised right! I'm so glad that he and you are enjoying the bikes together. He doesn't even act like he gets embarrassed by some of the  shennigans.

We aren't home yet, but at least in FL, about 2.5 hrs from home.

Heard someone else had a get off today.....

Dean made it home too.

And I don't think I have allergies from any of the stuff up there as I'm still sniffling and snorting.....dang it!

NancyK

[TRoy]

Where the hell is/was Rock?

Oh brother where art thou?

[the fan]

I think the lack of rain may have scared him off. He is one of those adv types now and good weather makes you look like a poser.

[FJ Flyer]

4 pics posted on the Rally site. 4 pics?  Come on, guys.  How can I vicariously enjoy the rally without pics?  Dean's picss notwithstanding.  

[Marsh White]

4 pics posted on the Rally site. 4 pics?  Come on, guys.  How can I vicariously enjoy the rally without pics?  Dean's picss notwithstanding.  

I was just thinking that same thing at the EXACT same time!  Post 'em up guys!

[racerman_27410]

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/Racerman27410/ECFR%202010%20Birthday%20ride/


i wish there was a way to do multiple uploads at once on the FJ rally site.


KOokaloo!

Frank

[rlucas]

Where the hell is/was Rock?

Oh brother where art thou?

I had it all planned out...loosely. Down through The Land Between the Lakes and a no-reservations trip to Tellico with no specific timing, and a side trip down the Natchez Trace on the way back. Not my usual over-planned Red Roof Inn tour.

Then everything went to hell. I got sick, plus I'm still unemployed and money's getting tight. Discretion being the better part of valor/foolishness, I decided it was better that I stay home. Now I'm sorry that I did.

Am I misinterpreting something, or has Hoffman got a girlfriend? 

Rossi

[rlucas]

I think the lack of rain may have scared him off. He is one of those adv types now and good weather makes you look like a poser.

You shoulda been with me & Barb (who, BTW, is long gone...) two or three years ago in Boone. Rain all the way down...beautiful weather all week...then it started raining about 3 miles outside of Boone on the way back and didn't stop until we were about 10 miles from home. Cold, fog, torrential downpours along the Ohio river, and a hailstorm in London, KY. I had so much gear on that I didn't notice it was hailing until I saw it bouncing off the pavement. All the Harley pirates were cowering under the overpasses. We just kept riding. 

Rossi

[the fan]

I think the lack of rain may have scared him off. He is one of those adv types now and good weather makes you look like a poser.

You shoulda been with me & Barb (who, BTW, is long gone...) two or three years ago in Boone. Rain all the way down...beautiful weather all week...then it started raining about 3 miles outside of Boone on the way back and didn't stop until we were about 10 miles from home. Cold, fog, torrential downpours along the Ohio river, and a hailstorm in London, KY. I had so much gear on that I didn't notice it was hailing until I saw it bouncing off the pavement. All the Harley pirates were cowering under the overpasses. We just kept riding. 

Rossi

...so, the rally itself was a bit of a let down?

[rlucas]

I think the lack of rain may have scared him off. He is one of those adv types now and good weather makes you look like a poser.

You shoulda been with me & Barb (who, BTW, is long gone...) two or three years ago in Boone. Rain all the way down...beautiful weather all week...then it started raining about 3 miles outside of Boone on the way back and didn't stop until we were about 10 miles from home. Cold, fog, torrential downpours along the Ohio river, and a hailstorm in London, KY. I had so much gear on that I didn't notice it was hailing until I saw it bouncing off the pavement. All the Harley pirates were cowering under the overpasses. We just kept riding. 

Rossi

...so, the rally itself was a bit of a let down?

Yeah, all that sunshine and camaraderie made me slightly nauseous...

Rossi