cowpuc Posted August 8, 2014 Share #26 Posted August 8, 2014 What a day! Spit of rain when we left this morning and that was it. Cool enough for liners for the first tank then really got serious about warming up! Montana was 93 in the areas we drove in, real nice. We get to camp! Set up behind the Best Western in Shelby Mt. What a great ride through the mountains. 454 miles today. Be at the reunion tomorrow in the afternoon. ALRIGHT Big Guy!! Now we are talking :cool10: I can smell, feel and taste that gorgeous Montana Mountain air brother!! You guys are making good time!! Hmmmm,, camping behind a Best Western,, wonder if your spot comes with a Continental Breakfast:080402gudl_prv: SHELBY = AWESOME!!! Wishing you two a safe and fun ride to your reunion!! Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomephil Posted August 8, 2014 Share #27 Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks for the update. Wow, what a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted August 9, 2014 Made it to Olds Alberta. Ducked off the road in Calgary area for a storm break, man did it come down, rain hail and wind. Camper set up in town trying arrange rides out to reunion as road into the ranch is not good for us. Cold tonight going to wallyworld to get a heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted August 9, 2014 Share #29 Posted August 9, 2014 Hoping that you make it on time, safe, and sound. Grampa! :rotf: Hope you like the sound of that cause you'll be hearing that a lot in years to come. See ya at the PIP. Good on ya and have a great rest of your trip. Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 9, 2014 Share #30 Posted August 9, 2014 I love reading ride reports while they are happening. Keep it up Gramps...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 9, 2014 Share #31 Posted August 9, 2014 I love reading ride reports while they are happening. Keep it up Gramps...... Makes me jealous but great reading!!! Gramps....Seems I've heard that. 22 grandkids and counting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #32 Posted August 9, 2014 I hope the weather stays good for the reunion and your return trip.....the weather has been lousy here in Central Alberta earlier this week for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest divey Posted August 9, 2014 Share #33 Posted August 9, 2014 I hope the weather stays good for the reunion and your return trip.....the weather has been lousy here in Central Alberta earlier this week for sure. Speaking of weather Neil, hope all's well where you are and no lasting effects from your earthquake today. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 9, 2014 Share #34 Posted August 9, 2014 Speaking of weather Neil, hope all's well where you are and no lasting effects from your earthquake today. Doug Hi Doug!! EARTHQUAKE?? Is that common in Alberta?? Sheeshhh.. I am with Doug,, hope all is ok up there Neil!!!!! Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #35 Posted August 9, 2014 I'm fine....quake actually happened near the plant I retired from, seismic tremors have occured in that area before and during natural gas production over the last 45 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted August 10, 2014 Well we had a good day today visiting kin I haven't seen for literally 40 years! We got a ride out to the ranch with our niece ,good thing we didn't decide to ride in there as the final 2 miles is gravel and mud! My bride has left me! Marilyn got away about 3 pm ( an hour later than she wanted). She forgot her jacket with her bike key at the ranch! Just waiting to here from her as to how far she went today. One more day and then I will begin the final leg of the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 10, 2014 Share #37 Posted August 10, 2014 OUTSTANDING Sarge!! WOW, what a trip eh! Glad you and Marilyn got there safely and had a great reunion! Wishing you both safe travel and decent weather for the final leg of your amazing journey!! THANK YOU for keeping us posted, been really really fun!! Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted August 11, 2014 Well the journey is over for Marilyn! She reported getting home about a half hour ago. She just sent message to me that she is holding grandson and had to go! Guess I am back to being puffed wheat again lol. Stats for Marilyn are over 6000 miles, 21 states and three provinces. I am leaving in the morning and heading for Pete's place. Some may remember Pete from PIP. Going to spend the night there and head home Tuesday u less he talks me into another night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomephil Posted August 11, 2014 Share #39 Posted August 11, 2014 Fantastic! See you at Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted August 11, 2014 Share #40 Posted August 11, 2014 Be aware of Pete he may want to talk you into having a sip of tequila, If he takes the cap off and throws it over his shoulder, grab the grass so you don't fall off. :rotf: Hope he makes it to the PIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share #41 Posted August 12, 2014 Great ride today got away at 1030! Couple old girls were camping across from me and insisted I join them for a beer last night. Well this morning as I was packing up they called over so I would join them for breakfast! These old gals get their hubbies to set up camp for them then they shoo away the boys and camp all week! Youngest was 68 and oldest 83! Neat ladies. Anyway I have been at Pete and Hazels since 545 , fed and watered now just kicking back. Last day tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted August 12, 2014 Share #42 Posted August 12, 2014 Well Sarge did you fall off the grass or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share #43 Posted August 13, 2014 Nope I behaved myself! The journey is done! Uneventful last two days. 6060 miles for me just ten more than Marilyn. 21 states and 3minutes provinces. Thanks for following this amazing trip and we appreciate your support and good wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 13, 2014 Share #44 Posted August 13, 2014 Welcome home Rick and THANKS for including us on your epic journey!! Glad you both made it safely home to that new Grandbaby!! It was a real pleasure meeting you folks down in Alabama and we look forward to our next meet up, eh... Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 13, 2014 Share #45 Posted August 13, 2014 Glad to see you made it home safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 13, 2014 Share #46 Posted August 13, 2014 Good to go with ya Rick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomephil Posted August 14, 2014 Share #47 Posted August 14, 2014 Great trip, glad you guys made it home safe. Enjoy the grand baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 14, 2014 Share #48 Posted August 14, 2014 Great ride. I am very glad that you shared it with us. I am not able to take such a trip and I really do enjoy living it thru you and others that share them. So who is the next one to take and share an great ride???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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