tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post5012458548885338260..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: Warm Springs and SETIBeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-53005299346507558892011-02-18T01:22:30.069-05:002011-02-18T01:22:30.069-05:00Hey Lori, I don't think I ever saw the Red Oak...Hey Lori, I don't think I ever saw the Red Oak Creek Bridge. We have a bunch of covered bridges here in Oregon in case you ever get your bikes out this way - http://www.oregon.com/covered_bridges.<br />Wow, SETI in GA; who would've thought it.Rob R Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474741907539295551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-20845845516631098022011-02-16T02:18:47.079-05:002011-02-16T02:18:47.079-05:00Nice post, I covered bridges, I can't think of...Nice post, I covered bridges, I can't think of any in Utah..off hand anyway. I'm a gawker/picture taker too..usually. For me a ride has three sections, planning, doing, and going through the pics after. It just seems to make the motorcycle feeling last so much longer! :)Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-78607111867460211562011-02-15T23:14:47.884-05:002011-02-15T23:14:47.884-05:00Hi George F!
I believe the little boy in all men ...Hi George F!<br /><br />I believe the little boy in all men creeps out when mischief can be roused. I guess I should stop snarking about it and be happy that they aren't slowing down for me. Thought...unless they are! Gasp!<br /><br />Doesn't it just make you wonder where technology will take is in another 10 years? And here IBM's thinking computer "Watson" just won it's second night on Jeopardy...<br /><br />We need a covered bridge tour of the USA!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-54653555870993783392011-02-15T23:10:32.493-05:002011-02-15T23:10:32.493-05:00Hi Bobskoot!
Food porn! Wonderful, glorious pict...Hi Bobskoot!<br /><br />Food porn! Wonderful, glorious pictures of juicy, tasty, crunchy sustenance. hehe.<br /><br />Don't even get me started on the Super Tenere! Wait to you read my next post. Did you know that <a href="http://braaisbeersandbikes.blogspot.com/2011/02/yamaha-1200-super-tenere.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BraaisBeersAndBikes+%28Braais%2C+beers+and+bikes%29&utm_content=Google+Reader" rel="nofollow">the Rider</a> actually test rode one...and had nothing but good things to say about it. Argh.<br /><br />As for that V-strom...I can't flat foot. Otherwise...<br /><br />Hope the snow flurries are light and go away quickly.<br /><br />What did you have for dinner? ;)<br /><br />-Steel Cupcake/LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-18146451945310253352011-02-15T23:06:38.084-05:002011-02-15T23:06:38.084-05:00Hi Jack!
How can someone not have a thing for cov...Hi Jack!<br /><br />How can someone not have a thing for covered bridges? They just weren't born here or something. Usually such unique engineering and the fact that they have been standing here for a century. <br /><br />Are you going to take us to your bridges soon? Ours are about half and half for functionality. Many of the bridges on side roads are closed to motorized traffic because they just aren't maintained anymore. Soon some of them won't even be able to handle pedestrian traffic. Such a shame.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that your legs our bound, literally and figuratively. But there is hope with only a month and a half distant. What types of exercises are you doing to condition those legs. Cuz I highly doubt that sitting cross-legged on the frozen concrete floor is doing them any favors. ;)<br /><br />Can I copyright "Steel Cupcake"? hehe<br /><br />-Steel Cupcake/LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-68872572128438996602011-02-15T23:02:33.190-05:002011-02-15T23:02:33.190-05:00Hi Bluekat!
See? I need riding partners like you...Hi Bluekat!<br /><br />See? I need riding partners like you out here. The guys are only interested in speed! I want scenery.<br /><br />Thanks for posting in and giving me hope!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-84163906334336549962011-02-15T23:01:08.923-05:002011-02-15T23:01:08.923-05:00Hi RichardM,
Ouch!! -29F. I'm so sorry! Wh...Hi RichardM,<br /><br />Ouch!! -29F. I'm so sorry! When does the season actually begin to turn around?<br /><br />Spring was definitely here this week. But that could change. The last two years we have had snow in April. Then no spring. <br /><br />I hope your temps start hiking back up soon!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-10366889328914930642011-02-15T22:59:12.042-05:002011-02-15T22:59:12.042-05:00Hi SonjaM,
18C is summer?? I guess that beats 35...Hi SonjaM,<br /><br />18C is summer?? I guess that beats 35.5C and 98% humidity any day. I just loved taking off the heated jacket in the afternoon! Free movement! :)<br /><br />As for the graffiti, at least it wasn't all curse words.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing in the ride!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-12099896391150658212011-02-15T22:56:26.075-05:002011-02-15T22:56:26.075-05:00Hi Keith/Circle Blue,
You are exactly right. It ...Hi Keith/Circle Blue,<br /><br />You are exactly right. It seems all compromises and makes me wonder if everyone is happy. But when the people are good, it helps all around. And these people today were good.<br /><br />I want to be more like you and Scooter in the Sticks and slow down and actually get off the bike and take more pictures. Sigh... You can teach me. :)<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-59294566772569025582011-02-15T22:54:37.538-05:002011-02-15T22:54:37.538-05:00Hey Raftnn!
The world revolves around food, don&#...Hey Raftnn!<br /><br />The world revolves around food, don't it?? I think one might be hard pressed to find some bad food when on the bike and with friends. :)<br /><br />America is the hodge-podge of everything. I would be surprised to see saloons in NZ. Are you going to find one for me??<br /><br />And I'm not sympathetic to your winter...you said it is mild and you can still ride. You will still be having some great trips!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-38858637394076021932011-02-15T22:52:34.546-05:002011-02-15T22:52:34.546-05:00Hi Trobairitz!
Thank You! It was a good day.
...Hi Trobairitz!<br /><br />Thank You! It was a good day. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing some of your bridges. Wonder if they are along the same designs?<br /><br />Actually had a conversation today with the service manager at my dealership. He kept mentioning places that he had heard of on the history channel and didn't realize existed in Georgia. I was happy to realize that I had actually been to all of these places! They got mad at me for actually having a life.<br /><br />Thanks for riding along!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-24868771993446067412011-02-15T22:16:47.628-05:002011-02-15T22:16:47.628-05:00I love covered bridges too, nice little trip. I te...I love covered bridges too, nice little trip. I tend to get a little wild when I know cops are not around too, I'm a boy that just turned 50 :-)<br />Isn't technology amazing? AT&T probably now has one little satellite dish that does the same or more than all three giants combined ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-40962622284585215382011-02-15T16:01:13.826-05:002011-02-15T16:01:13.826-05:00OH BeemerGirl:
What a nice day for a ride ! such ...<b>OH BeemerGirl:</b><br /><br />What a nice day for a ride ! such a nice write up UNTIL . . . I saw the hot dog where someone bit the end off. Those fries also looked perfect. Now I am hungry.<br /><br />If your bike can't handle the frost heaves then trade it for the Super Tenere, or V-Strom. When I see bad roads I usually go faster. GeorgeF knows all about the Tenere.<br /><br />We hardly get to 18c even during the heat of summer. You are so lucky. We are losing heat every day and by Friday we may have snow flurries.<br /><br />I went back to drool over the BLT. Now I want one<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wet Coast Scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-72459134026095953462011-02-15T15:10:44.460-05:002011-02-15T15:10:44.460-05:00Dear Steel Cupcake:
What a pleasant mid-winter ru...Dear Steel Cupcake:<br /><br />What a pleasant mid-winter run! I have a thing for covered bridges. There are three with a 25-mile radius of the house here, but only two are fully functional. I have never hesitated to cross them, but the wood planks are slippery on damp rainy days. <br /><br />It doesn't seem like I am going to get out much before April, which may be just as well. I am having problems with my legs and they are going to take some conditioning.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-22404138309770736972011-02-15T02:37:08.340-05:002011-02-15T02:37:08.340-05:00Great ride report and wow, perfect weather! Love s...Great ride report and wow, perfect weather! Love seeing the old bridge, and it's structure. And the dishes are very cool. <br /><br />I love exploring and gawking at the scenery. I'm often rolling along rather slowly just to take in the view. <br /><br />Good post! :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-23483147394913420742011-02-14T23:24:34.995-05:002011-02-14T23:24:34.995-05:00Sounds like a nice group ride. And the covered bri...Sounds like a nice group ride. And the covered bridge pictures are great. I like the one showing the wooden deck. It sounds like Spring is just around the corner for you. We are still a long way from there with today's high back home of -29°F. <br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-26760416952536038342011-02-14T22:05:09.278-05:002011-02-14T22:05:09.278-05:00Nice outing, and up to 18C. For Canadians that'...Nice outing, and up to 18C. For Canadians that's summer! Your detailed pictures of the bridge are intriguing. Too bad that there is so much bad graffiti on it.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-86403352164212045462011-02-14T21:23:06.239-05:002011-02-14T21:23:06.239-05:00I've enjoyed every group ride I've gone on...I've enjoyed every group ride I've gone on, and . . . I haven't enjoyed any group ride I've gone on. I think you put your finger on it for me: "But I usually like to look around as I tour." This is much easier when riding alone. That said, it is really good to be with others who like to ride.<br /><br />Another great post. Thank you.<br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-81626046922261088532011-02-14T20:45:31.586-05:002011-02-14T20:45:31.586-05:00NIce write up Lori, I am a bit hungry now though,...NIce write up Lori, I am a bit hungry now though, pictures of food tend to do that to me. Interesting pic of the Tiki, very similar to our Maoris and there tikis. Strange to see one in america. Riding back roads that you have not done before is one of the best things about being a biker. Seeing stuff that the average car driver never does. The destination is not important..it's the journey! Summer on it's way.....as is our winter.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-14066880987237308792011-02-14T20:27:51.662-05:002011-02-14T20:27:51.662-05:00Looks like you had an awesome day. Great pictures...Looks like you had an awesome day. Great pictures too. Thanks for sharing. <br /><br />We have a lot of covered bridges in our area too and one of these days we'll have to do a tour. It is amazing how much history is out there to be discovered on two wheels.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com