Backroad Rider
Active Member
Pru, just left your website, absolutely breath taking, August can't come soon enough.....
Motorcycle Adventure To California
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sharpscuba
Banned
I can not agree more. I pray that before I die I might have the honor of a trip through God's country. Keep the pic's coming and know that you are living a dream. Be safe and God bless.
Motorcycle Adventure, Day 21
First of all, let me say how much I appreciate the comments so many HDT members have made regarding this adventure. The exceptional website some of you have visited was done by my computer wizard brother in law and HDT member, Dave Pettigrew. As you will recall, he and my sister were the first stop on this trip in order that I receive some schooling on operating this mini computer which has made these posts possible. I gave Dave my password to access my pictures thinking he was going to tweak them by the time I got home. Little did I know he was going to create such a masterpiece. I claim no credit whatsoever for what he has done and really appreciate the significant time he must expend keeping it updated as fast as I make the daily post.
I spent a restful night at the White Pine Motel in Orofino, ID. I was up at 0445 and headed east by 0610. At 0730 I stopped along side the Clearwater River and put on a sweat shirt, balaclava, glove liners etc. The sky was crystal clear blue and it was pretty cool out. The extra clothing made it perfect riding weather. I rode at least 80 miles in pristine wilderness, the likes of which I have ever seen. At 0930 I stopped at beautiful Locsa Lodge (I’ll have to check my spelling) on Hwy 12 not far from the Montana border to get fuel and breakfast. When I hit Hwy 93, I went north through Lolo to Missoula to visit a motorcycle shop. I should have gone directly south because I ended up fighting city traffic and the temperature on the bank sign said 84. With all my clothing on, it felt like 100. It was a waste of almost two hours, but I learned a lesson again. Stay away from big cities. The ride south on Hwy 93 through Darby was the worst scenery and roadway so far on this trip. Shortly thereafter, it couldn’t have been better and made up for what I had just tolerated. I rode for more than 11.5 hours and covered 398.6 miles today; 6608 grand total, if my math is correct. Stopping to take pictures eats up a lot of time, but I think it is worth it in the long run. I’m not sure I will ever get such an opportunity again, therefore I don’t want to squander it now. Enough yapping! Pictures to follow.
First of all, let me say how much I appreciate the comments so many HDT members have made regarding this adventure. The exceptional website some of you have visited was done by my computer wizard brother in law and HDT member, Dave Pettigrew. As you will recall, he and my sister were the first stop on this trip in order that I receive some schooling on operating this mini computer which has made these posts possible. I gave Dave my password to access my pictures thinking he was going to tweak them by the time I got home. Little did I know he was going to create such a masterpiece. I claim no credit whatsoever for what he has done and really appreciate the significant time he must expend keeping it updated as fast as I make the daily post.
I spent a restful night at the White Pine Motel in Orofino, ID. I was up at 0445 and headed east by 0610. At 0730 I stopped along side the Clearwater River and put on a sweat shirt, balaclava, glove liners etc. The sky was crystal clear blue and it was pretty cool out. The extra clothing made it perfect riding weather. I rode at least 80 miles in pristine wilderness, the likes of which I have ever seen. At 0930 I stopped at beautiful Locsa Lodge (I’ll have to check my spelling) on Hwy 12 not far from the Montana border to get fuel and breakfast. When I hit Hwy 93, I went north through Lolo to Missoula to visit a motorcycle shop. I should have gone directly south because I ended up fighting city traffic and the temperature on the bank sign said 84. With all my clothing on, it felt like 100. It was a waste of almost two hours, but I learned a lesson again. Stay away from big cities. The ride south on Hwy 93 through Darby was the worst scenery and roadway so far on this trip. Shortly thereafter, it couldn’t have been better and made up for what I had just tolerated. I rode for more than 11.5 hours and covered 398.6 miles today; 6608 grand total, if my math is correct. Stopping to take pictures eats up a lot of time, but I think it is worth it in the long run. I’m not sure I will ever get such an opportunity again, therefore I don’t want to squander it now. Enough yapping! Pictures to follow.
I passed these critters eating dinner along the side of Hwy 93 and had to make a U-turn. They didn't seem the least bit concerned.
Getting fuel in Salmon, Idaho.
I had to make another U-turn to go back and get this shot.
The Salmon River, south of Salmon, ID. I walked across a bridge to get this shot.
I took over 80 pictures today and I have a terrible internet connection in the motel I'm staying at. Please check my website, I'm sure Dave will put more pictures up for your viewing entertainment. Hopefully I will get to meet Chopper in Pocatello, Idaho tomorrow; I still have a good way to go. The adventure will continue in the morning!
Getting fuel in Salmon, Idaho.
I had to make another U-turn to go back and get this shot.
The Salmon River, south of Salmon, ID. I walked across a bridge to get this shot.
I took over 80 pictures today and I have a terrible internet connection in the motel I'm staying at. Please check my website, I'm sure Dave will put more pictures up for your viewing entertainment. Hopefully I will get to meet Chopper in Pocatello, Idaho tomorrow; I still have a good way to go. The adventure will continue in the morning!
Grillfish
Junior Member
Mad Dog. Your journey is amazing and as others stated, thanks for taking us along. Even before I had my first motorcycle, my friend's father told me riding in a car is like looking at a picture, but riding a motorcycle is living and experiencing the picture. Keep up the great work!
Ride safe and have fun!
Ride safe and have fun!
Dave Pettigrew
Member
Day 21 is up on maddogmarrion. com. Lots of pics. Great job Maddog. Keep 'em Coming!
Your Brother-in-Law, Dave.
Your Brother-in-Law, Dave.