December 10th

[Ritten]

Anyone else wants to ride? Perhaps a back road ride to collect Texas and Louisiana state pictures for the race? I'm game for just about anywhere, so if anyone has any other ideas post them up.

[nickatnite]

OH HELL YEAH.......

Rain or shine baby.... It will give me a chance to break in my Valentine 1 I just got.

[Ritten]

It'll probably be nice and cold as well, so bring your heated gear!

[nickatnite]

Yup... Are we planning on riding to Holly Beach then across to Sabine?

How many mile we up for?

[nickatnite]

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/114305660-L.jpg

[Ritten]

Sounds good to me! I think Silas said he's up for some miles as well. Shoot me the .gpx file when you get a chance Nick. It looks like it's all paved or did you put any gravel in that route?

[Britton]

I just put it on my calender! Meet in Baton Rouge?
I should have the Tuono before then so if it is all asphalt, I'll bring it.
If not, my Pachyderm is ready to go.

[Navaho6]

I just put it on my calender! Meet in Baton Rouge?
I should have the Tuono before then so if it is all asphalt, I'll bring it.
If not, my Pachyderm is ready to go.

A Tuono? You're a fortunate man!!!!!

[Britton]

A Tuono? You're a fortunate man!!!!!

Thanks! I just bought it in North Carolina and it is being shipped. Should have it by Friday.

[Ritten]

You're going to love that thing Stuntman!! The Tuonos are a blast to ride and that twin is just so soulfull.

This ride is looking to be a full day of cruising and slabbing and now that I have the map and can see it pretty clear it looks like this route is all pavement, so you should be good on the new Aprilia. Nick, I can just meet ya'll when ya'll come down to Houma that morning and instead of taking 90 up to Morgan City, how about hitting 182 right from here? Unless there's a certain reason you want to, I don't see why you're routing to the airbase in Houma either? Anyway, 650 miles of back highways is a seriously full day of riding so it'll have to be an early start. I'm game and it should be a perfect send-off for the set of Tourances I have and a good time to put some new one's on after.

[nickatnite]

The airbase was my default for some reason.....

I didn't know if like Mox or Kevfoucious wanted to ride with us or any of our sportbike friends, that is whay that route. Let's work on that file and fine tune it. We'll leave yoru house, and backroad to Laffy and then to Holly Beach as planned. COme up and we can take hwy 190 to Krotz Springs and then up to Natchez.

We don't have to do Natchez, I just threw that in there for shits and giggles (and some Fat Mama's Tamalaes at Under the Hill).....

[Britton]

Where is the starting point going to be (address)?

[jason70360]

I'm game if its not too cold! My finals will be done by then. I will be getting off of work at 7am if thats not to late.

[CajunRider]

Details, man!!!! Is this route clockwise or counter? What times are we looking at? Starting point? Hopefully more back roads than superslabs!! I'm gonna pass this one by the little lady and see if she's up for it.

Depending on starting point and times, I can posibly meet up with y'all at a check-point or something.

[Ritten]

It looks like the basic route will still be the same, but me and Nick have been making a few changes here and there to try and avoid as much superslab as possible. The ride is still all pavement unless it's just dirt worthy d/s bikes that show up. Most likely the B.R. guys will head down here to Houma and we'll continue on the route CLOCKWISE. Stuntman, or anyone else who's not directly along the route, can either meet up with the guys in Prarieville early, or sleep an extra hour and meet me here in Houma. Your choice Nick as to which time ya'll are going to leave from up there and that'll determine the meeting time (1 hour later) here in Houma. Don't forget to bring your DSRL shirt for 50 race pictures at the Texas/Louisiana border.

How dat be?

[nickatnite]

Details, man!!!! Is this route clockwise or counter? What times are we looking at? Starting point? Hopefully more back roads than superslabs!! I'm gonna pass this one by the little lady and see if she's up for it.

Depending on starting point and times, I can posibly meet up with y'all at a check-point or something.

It will be clockwise. If you want to, we can pick you up when we come thru Laffy and you can drop back off around Mamou, Ville Plat or Opelousas.

[nickatnite]

This is one of the variables that we tossed around.

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/114794832-L.jpg

[CajunRider]

Sounds like a plan to me! I'll try to talk the little lady into it tonight. Wish me luck!

[Ritten]

...we can pick you up when we come thru Laffy...


Where does the route go through Laffy? Do you mean through New Iberia? WTF

[nickatnite]

Where does the route go through Laffy? Do you mean through New Iberia? WTF

I stand corrected Kapatian......

Yeah, New Iberia or Kaplan...

[chappy]

Hey Nick, could you send me your Mapsource file so I can evaluate the feasibility of joining yall?

[nickatnite]

Hey Nick, could you send me your Mapsource file so I can evaluate the feasibility of joining yall?
pm me your email address...

[jason70360]

I'm game if its not too cold! My finals will be done by then. I will be getting off of work at 7am if thats not to late.


what about it guys? What time yall leaving Houma. I won't be able to leave until 7:30am or so.

[scootertrash]

Hmmmmm why I am just finding this I don't know... but the fact that it's during the split of ducky time, and not that I really have anything going on..... well weather report will make or break me on this one. I don't have all that fancy smancy heated gear. And I sold my other riding gear and have yet to get anymore..... Looks like a kick ass route. The part going up 171 through Reeves is great... it you wanted to do some dirt roads I could keep you busy in that area for awhile. Thats where I was raised up in dem parts......

[jason70360]

Hmmmmm why I am just finding this I don't know... but the fact that it's during the split of ducky time, and not that I really have anything going on..... well weather report will make or break me on this one. I don't have all that fancy smancy heated gear. And I sold my other riding gear and have yet to get anymore..... Looks like a kick ass route. The part going up 171 through Reeves is great... it you wanted to do some dirt roads I could keep you busy in that area for awhile. Thats where I was raised up in dem parts......


If your scared, then say your scared! I'll be wearing blue jeans and a leather jacket. I might have a few extra layers underneath it all though. The weather looks nice. 10% chance of rain in LA, except 30% from Lake Charles west. Mostly sunny and in the mid to upper 60's.

[jason70360]

Since I'll just be getting off of working 16 hrs at the hospital, someone might need to keep an eye on me to make sure I don't fall asleep during the ride.

[scootertrash]

Hence the comment "The weather will be a contributing factor"! That and a few others.... for one.... if I am shitty ass drunk I don't think a 600+ ride is a good idea... however it might provide some entertainment for you all. But if the weather report stays like that I will be in like Flynn!



If your scared, then say your scared! I'll be wearing blue jeans and a leather jacket. I might have a few extra layers underneath it all though. The weather looks nice. 10% chance of rain in LA, except 30% from Lake Charles west. Mostly sunny and in the mid to upper 60's.

[nickatnite]

That and a few others.... for one.... if I am shitty ass drunk I don't think a 600+ ride is a good idea...

Do youthink you are the ONLY one thinking that???

We can leave Prairieville at 7. That would put us in Houma for 7:45 - 0800.
Ted, I'm thinking of meeting up at the Exxon or Burger King station right there on Hwy 90 by the LSP troop?

[JayD]

This is one of the variables that we tossed around.

http://nickatnite225.smugmug.com/photos/114794832-L.jpg


Nick and Ted, ya'll taking this route?
(looks like a good one)
Oh and empty your cell phone mail box Nick, it's full ;)

[Ritten]

Do youthink you are the ONLY one thinking that???

We can leave Prairieville at 7. That would put us in Houma for 7:45 - 0800.
Ted, I'm thinking of meeting up at the Exxon or Burger King station right there on Hwy 90 by the LSP troop?

Sounds like a plan!! Burger King by Troop C it is. It'll be nice to get there a little early and start out a ride like this with breakfast.

[nickatnite]

Nick and Ted, ya'll taking this route?
(looks like a good one)
Oh and empty your cell phone mail box Nick, it's full ;)

I will when I get on shore Jay. I'm still in da Gulf....

[jason70360]

Sounds good to me. Ted I'll give you a call about 7am and let you know how I'm feeling.

[CajunRider]

From the map posted, it looks like y'all are hitting HWY14 in New Iberia, heading west through Abbyville, and into Kaplan. Somewhere between there is an easy spot for me to catch up with the group. Are there any planned stops along this area?

[Ritten]

From the map posted, it looks like y'all are hitting HWY14 in New Iberia, heading west through Abbyville, and into Kaplan. Somewhere between there is an easy spot for me to catch up with the group. Are there any planned stops along this area?


Sounds like it's a good place to take a break. About an hour to an hour and a half from Houma. If you're there to meet us, we'll make it a stop! Cool12

[CajunRider]

Any particular place?

[scootertrash]

Nick you still got those bags? I might need them for this.

[Ritten]

Any particular place?


Not really. You pick.

[CajunRider]

I show approximately 90 miles from Houma to Abbeville. That seems like a good place for y'all to take a break and gas up.

There's a gas station (and a little breakfast place for the offshore guys going to Intercostal City) on the corner of HWY14 and HWY167. (Across from a large Chevrolet dealership.)

I figure, if you leave Houma about 8:00, you should be passing there about 9:30ish.

[Britton]

I'll be hooking up with CapoLee in Metairie. We'll meet y'all in Houma. We'll be heading down 90 to get to Houma. Give me quick directions form there to where you are meeting. I am not very familier with Houma...or better yet, give me a street address since CapoLee will be sport'n a GPS.

Tuono shipped yesterday. Should have it on Friday!

[jason70360]

I'll be hooking up with CapoLee in Metairie. We'll meet y'all in Houma. We'll be heading down 90 to get to Houma. Give me quick directions form there to where you are meeting. I am not very familier with Houma...or better yet, give me a street address since CapoLee will be sport'n a GPS.

Tuono shipped yesterday. Should have it on Friday!

This will be VERY easy for you if you are coming into Houma on Hwy 90. About 5 miles after you pass an exit for HWY 316 you will see a sign for "Troop C State Police". Take that exit and on your right will be a Burger King, Taco Bell and a KFC. Most of the Houma guys are starting with breakfast there and we will all leave from this point.

As far as a street address try Hwy 90 and Hwy 24, or you could look up the address for the Troop C office and it is across the Hwy from that.

See ya there!

[Ritten]

Feeling a little blue this afternoon Jason?

[jason70360]

Yeah! I am three finals down with two more to go, one Thursday and one Friday. The bad thing is which classes I have the finals left are Advanced Physics and Advanced Chemistry! Eekster One degree wasn't enough, I had to go back for more. Head Bang Head Bang I just wish I could rocket.ride for a living, oh wait I forgot I have a wife who doesn't ride. What would I do with her?"peeonu" that dream

[Britton]

This will be VERY easy for you if you are coming into Houma on Hwy 90. About 5 miles after you pass an exit for HWY 316 you will see a sign for "Troop C State Police". Take that exit and on your right will be a Burger King, Taco Bell and a KFC. Most of the Houma guys are starting with breakfast there and we will all leave from this point.

As far as a street address try Hwy 90 and Hwy 24, or you could look up the address for the Troop C office and it is across the Hwy from that.

See ya there!

I know where dat is. Thanks again!!! Hopefully the Tuono arrives on Friday like it is supposed to. If not, her comes the Elefant!!!

[jason70360]

I'm planning on getting home in time to watch the Saints game. Anyone else thinking the same thing? Kickoff is listed as 7:30pm more like 7:45pm.

[JayD]

I plan on riding as long as my spouse is comfortable, 6-7hrs of saddle time
(i'm sure we won't hang the whole way though)

See ya'll Sunday

[Ritten]

I'm planning on getting home in time to watch the Saints game. Anyone else thinking the same thing? Kickoff is listed as 7:30pm more like 7:45pm.


You're going to peel off of a ride early to go watch the Saint's game??? And you're asking if I'VE got room to spare to hold your purse??? Dude, just take the avalanche.....that way you can crank the heat up, listen to the game, and carry as much gear as you need!


Here's my thoughts....

"peeonu" Watching football.





LET'S RIDE!!!!!!!!

[Britton]

Dito "peeonu" watching football

[jason70360]

Easy now you bastards, you need to realize this is probably the ONLY time we are going to have the ability to cheer for our home team with such a great record.

Besides, I think I went over the top when I turned down two FREE tickets to the game in a suite with free food and BEER! (I have a friend who lives in big D who called Tuesday night with the offer.)

I can't turn this ride down anyway, someone needs to let Ted follow their taillights!!!!!!!!

PAKOW.............

[chappy]

I am starting to feel conflicted! Being from NO I have sufferred through so many years of losing Saints seasons. If we can beat the Cowboys we are finally FOR REAL! But this looks like aride that I should not pass up. BTW Ted, notice you invited the squids. You counting on them not being able to get out of bed that early?

[Ritten]

I am starting to feel conflicted! Being from NO I have sufferred through so many years of losing Saints seasons. If we can beat the Cowboys we are finally FOR REAL! But this looks like aride that I should not pass up. BTW Ted, notice you invited the squids. You counting on them not being able to get out of bed that early?




HAHAHA.....Yea, that and the cold. I figure the miles will help to seperate the men from the boys as well.

And Jason, you can get out in front all you want. Just don't bitch when you look back an nobody's following you cause we routed to hit the twisties rather than staying on the straight and boring. You'll learn, young grasshopper, that "keeping up" has very little to do with how fast your bike can go! :cool:

[jason70360]

HAHAHA.....Yea, that and the cold. I figure the miles will help to seperate the men from the boys as well.

And Jason, you can get out in front all you want. Just don't bitch when you look back an nobody's following you cause we routed to hit the twisties rather than staying on the straight and boring. You'll learn, young grasshopper, that "keeping up" has very little to do with how fast your bike can go! :cool:

Ok, Ok. I hope Chappy isn't referring to me as a "Squid". I know I can handle the miles, we did this on our MS trip a few months ago. On a side note, I did notice that the chance of rain has been increased. I just thought I would pass that info on.

[Ritten]

No, he's refering to me posting a link on RM. Every now and then you have to invite the young'uns to go play with the grown-ups so they can learn where the real passion in riding is. lol.

Don't worry man, I've got ya back. I'll have real-time Nexrad Radar on this trip, so if I see storms ahead I'll give you the signal to head home Jason. By the way......Frog Toggs are cheap and with your leather jacket will work as good as any adventure gear when it comes to rain and cold.

[jason70360]

No, he's refering to me posting a link on RM. Every now and then you have to invite the young'uns to go play with the grown-ups so they can learn where the real passion in riding is. lol.

Don't worry man, I've got ya back. I'll have real-time Nexrad Radar on this trip, so if I see storms ahead I'll give you the signal to head home Jason. By the way......Frog Toggs are cheap and with your leather jacket will work as good as any adventure gear when it comes to rain and cold.

What the hell are Frogg Toggs? qwer Either way I don't think I can get any for Sunday so for now "peeonu" that idea.

Come this time next year MY GS will be in my new garage at my new house sitting next to all my new riding gear (unless I decide to keep the 954 and get a Wee-strom instead of the GS, but its not likely).

[Ritten]

[QUOTE=jason70360;22714]What the hell are Frogg Toggs? qwer Either way I don't think I can get any for Sunday so for now "peeonu" that idea.
QUOTE]


Go to Academy and check out the rain gear isle.....you'll see them. They feel like paper, but they're THE best rain gear you can get to put on over leather. They block the wind, breathe well, are extremely light, and in an all day pouring rain, at 80mph......they kept me bone dry. Still to this day I use the pants. They work well over ANYTHING!

[jason70360]

Do the pants work well over blue jeans?

[JayD]

Yes
oh and Academy sporting goods carries Frogg Toggs

[nickatnite]

You invited the kids from RM???

[jason70360]

what is RM

[jason70360]

I will see all you brave souls in the morning, my gear is already layed out on the couch.

[Britton]

Don't wait for me in Houma. I am down with the flu and I am not going to make it. I just told CapoLee so he won't be going as well. Hopefully I can make the next one.

[Ritten]

Bummer man. I hope you're feeling better soon. I just drove in from Baton Rouge and if Nick and Kev have stopped drinking in the past hour then they MIGHT make it. I guess we'll see. See ya'll in the morning.

[jason70360]

Bummer man. I hope you're feeling better soon. I just drove in from Baton Rouge and if Nick and Kev have stopped drinking in the past hour then they MIGHT make it. I guess we'll see. See ya'll in the morning.

Late Night Drinking=Very Early Morning Hangover Bike Ride

I don't envy them.

[JayD]

Just waking up to rain here in N.O
Ya'll leaving @ 8 or 8:30?

(I'm an hour away)

[JayD]

on my way

[silas]

Sorry I can't make it, Fellas. Not feeling very good. We definitely don't want a repeat of Team Redneck's "Bad Mexican Food" story, eh?

Have a safe, enjoyable ride.

[craigvtx1300]

It started raining as I put my cover on my bike. The bike gods were smile n on me. Thanks for letting a cruser tag along.

[scootertrash]

Good meeting you man, I can say after 12 and half hours and 547 miles that was a pretty good day. Not to mention patching one tire, and dealing with some nippy weather. Had fun, and enjoyed the company. Hope everyone made it home safe.


It started raining as I put my cover on my bike. The bike gods were smile n on me. Thanks for letting a cruser tag along.

[Ritten]

Yup, we made it into Houma without as much as a drop falling. Good riding with you fellas today, and pictures are soon to follow!!

[iridefar]

I can say after 12 and half hours and 547 miles that was a pretty good day.

That is a serious day of riding on the back roads!
Cool12

[nickatnite]

Same here.. Just over 500 miles 12 hr day.

Nice shower and some homemade fried spaghetti... yum yum..

[nickatnite]

UPDATE......

Just got off of the phone with Jay. The tire died. He's at Loyola near the twin spans eating a nice meal waiting on Lisa to pick him up!

He'll post up later.

[Ritten]

UPDATE......

Just got off of the phone with Jay. The tire died. He's at Loyola near the twin spans eating a nice meal waiting on Lisa to pick him up!

He'll post up later.


Daaaaaaamn........sorry to hear about the tire JayD. I had hoped since it was holding air more of the afternoon that it would at least last till you got to the house. Let us know when you get home alright.

[JayD]

Made it in
::whew::
Thanks all for the good company and good ride!
(and help with the nail)

[scootertrash]

Sorry about the tire Jay, but our little spirited run through Baton Rouge was fun! Enjoyed riding with you today.


Made it in
::whew::
Thanks all for the good company and good ride!
(and help with the nail)

[JayD]

A few pix,
No report as someone here commented on me not being a real ADV rider like Ted......
So I'll settle for being a tourista with a camera Banana12

The Man of Steel (and real ADVrider)

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/manOFsteel.jpg

[JayD]

Enjoyed riding with you today.

You to bro,
You slicing and dicing thru traffic reminded me of trying ta catch ya at da Gap ;)

[JayD]

What better way to tag a state than with yer Buds :)

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/LaLouisiane.jpg

[JayD]

Me thinks Nick is waving all those who didn't ride with us today

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/TexasTagged.jpg

[JayD]

Kev sez
"Are you talkin to me?"
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/KevFucious.jpg

[Ritten]

A few pix,
No report as someone here commented on me not being a real ADV rider like Ted......
So I'll settle for being a tourista with a camera Banana12

The Man of Steel (and real ADVrider)

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/manOFsteel.jpg



Classic!!!! Great pictures JayD and I have to say that when it comes to adventure riding, you're right up there! Any man who can navigate Colorado roads and trails.......in the winter.......with his wife on the back of the bike...is a full fledged adventure rider. Besides, doesn't the ADV sticker on the back of your Givi make it so?

[Ritten]

Here's some of the pictures I got during the ride. We were going to meet at the Burger King but I guess they didn't want any business since the doors were locked, so across the parking lot to the Waffle House we went.

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2747.JPG

Jason70360 sporting the 954
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2750.JPG

Scootertrash laughing after almost being sodomized by a gas pump.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2751.JPG

DannyT rolled in for a few minutes to say Hi and wish us a safe ride
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2752.JPG

JayD
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2754.JPG
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2757.JPG

Nickatnite
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2755.JPG
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2756.JPG

CraigVTX1300. Welcome to the site man!
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2761.JPG

CajunRider, we got to the station pretty late and it looks like we missed you. Maybe next time man. It was the first stop of the day.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2763.JPG
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2765.JPG
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2767.JPG


While riding along the coast I ended up finding a gravel drive to what used to be a church to pull in and water some weeds. I was seeing yellow! About 100 feet from the road there was a 2' deep hole that looked like a morter crater. I went around it, but Nick didn't see it till it was too late. He gased the bike and jumped the back side, but the momentum drove him right into my starbord Jesse bag. Just a little bit more character added to some indestructable hard cases!

A few steps to his left and Jason would dissappear in that hole.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2768.JPG

Checking the map
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2770.JPG

We made it to the ferry and started discussing gas. After almost 100 miles it looked like the cruiser could make it another 35 miles or so, but it was 50 miles to Port Arthur and there's NOTHING left to Holly Beach.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2772.JPG

On the ferry, one of the deckhands said we could find gas in Johnsons Bayou, so we were breathing a bit easier. 20 miles was doable.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2774.JPG

The final resting place for some huge boats after Rita.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2776.JPG

Playing around on deck for a little while.
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http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2778.JPG

We gased up and ate at a general store in Johnsons Bayou and discovered a nail in JayD's tire. With a group like this it's not a matter of IF anyone has a plug, but rather, WHAT brand do you want to go with!! Kev, I'm starting to think you're the official DSRL mechanic. I'm sure "3 dollar bill" would appreciate your talents.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2780.JPG

Although JayD posted the official race pictures, he failed to mention that Captain Morgan also scored. The rain was about 5 miles south and closing in fast at this point. Nexrad real-time radar on the bike ROCKS!!!!!!
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2787.JPG

We picked up Louisiana and I should have been turned around to get the "50 State Race" logo in the picture instead of my mug shot.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2788.JPG

The discussion came up of which route to take home and with the weather and the ride taking ALOT longer than we thought, it was agreed that we would just superslab it back. It was already 4pm and it would be dark by the time we reached Lafayette. Still over a 500 mile day which is alot to be said when you're stopping as often as we were.

It's always a pleasure to ride with you guys and I look forward to our next one!!!

[JayD]

Kev grew up in this area,
here he surveys some of the damage wrought by Rita
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Kev.jpg

[JayD]

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/ferry2.jpg

[JayD]

It started raining as I put my cover on my bike. The bike gods were smile n on me. Thanks for letting a cruser tag along.


Welcome aboard Craig

[chappy]

Enjoyed the report guys, sorry I missed the ride. I am still fighting bronchitis and have a few more days of antibiotics to go. Figured the weather and long day was more stress than this old body needed.

[jason70360]

It was great to finally meet all of you in person! I had an incredible time, even though I was cold most of the ride. Hey Nick, thanks for saving my ass! Without your fleece I would have been a human popsicle. JayD, sorry to hear about the tire, Ted and I were worried about you going at it alone but we thought it would hols being that the pressure went up from Orange TX to Lafayette. Kev, it was fun running that super slap with you. And of course, Ted, you got me into another one. After 12hr+ and some 500+ miles on my 954 my back is VERY tender this morning.

Once I got home I feel asleep in a hot shower and went straight to bed. Remember, I just got off of working a 16 (3pm until 7am) and went straight to the Waffle House to meet yall. Good thing my wife woke me up this morning, I was sleeping with the alarm clock going off for over 15 mintues.

Can't wait until we do it again! Also, I hope to see yall on the 4th for my Birthday.

And welcome to the site Craig, you got a nice VTX there.

[Flying Low]

thanks for sharing the pics guys. i hope to be out there with you all in the future.

[CajunRider]

Hey guys... Sorry I missed the ride!! Looks like y'all had a good time.

Also wanted to give y'all the reason you didn't see me at the gas station. The Fiancee' got sick Saturday. By Sunday morning, we woke up and she couldn't breathe. I ended up going to the store to get food, meds, and anything else she wanted. I just didn't have the heart to go on the ride by myself with her feeling as bad as she was.

I hope I can make it next time. It sure does look like y'all had a good ride. Aside from the flat tire of course... tough luck JayD... I feel your pain!! I hope it wasn't a very new tire??

[JayD]

JayD... I feel your pain!! I hope it wasn't a very new tire??

Thank goodness it was a tire ready for retirement ;)

[scootertrash]

That shot came out real good JayD, not like I am ever disappointed with your photagraphy skills. Still can't believe Holly Beach is gone... well the way I remember it. I had so many buddys with camps down there that where whiped out. Guess just goes to show you how life can be. Atleast all the buddys are still her, guess they can build new camps. Again, great ride. Enjoyed it, even though It was a bit chilly.


Kev grew up in this area,
here he surveys some of the damage wrought by Rita
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/Kev.jpg

[scootertrash]

I just like helping out Ted, you know how it goes. And I am all for pluggin things, but 3 dolla bill will never be on my list nor any of his buddys! Just had to set the record striaght.



Kev, I'm starting to think you're the official DSRL mechanic. I'm sure "3 dollar bill" would appreciate your talents.
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/medium/IMG_2780.JPG

[JayD]

That shot came out real good JayD, not like I am ever disappointed with your photography skills.

Thanks Kev

[jason70360]

And to all of those who didn't make it, boy did you miss a good ride and boudin. I don't want to hear anybody make any excuses about the length either, if I can make it on my 954 anybody could have done it.

JayD, thanks for the offer. We'll have to hook up on the photo shoot sometime. I'll check with you after I line up some security backup, I know of 4 AKs and 2 M16s I should be able get out there as of right now. I think that should take care of it, don't you?

[JayD]

Jason
it's not so much firepower as mindset

I'd appreciate having someone who has my back covered
as we walk thru the valley of evil (w/ 3k of camera equipment)
One who will not hesitate at all,
to handle up on any person that approaches us in an area so close
to the hood at night in New Orleans

[jason70360]

Oh, I can handle that! It would be like me stepping on a cockroach, I wouldn't even think twice about. If it came down to it, the world would be a better place.

Are there any other places with a similar setting that you could think of that wouldn't require me getting my bots dirty? I don't want to take your fountain spot though!

[scootertrash]

Kev-fucious say:

You know you never really appreciate life till you take one.

Let me know when the shoot it, I ain't skeered!