The Journey Has Begun...

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The Journey Has Begun...

#1 Unread post by dr_bar »

Well, I'm on my way, kinda bummed out that Donna's not on this trip, as it was originally her idea to make this journey. I got off work this morning at 07:30, went home and got about 4 hours sleep. I then finished packing and loaded up the trailer. I made a couple of quick stops in town before hitting the highway, but by 5:30, I was on my way. First leg of the trip got me to Kamloops BC. I wasn't tired yet, but being dark and having already put in a whole days work, I thought it would be wise to get a good nights sleep. I'm in no big hurry right now so it will make for a couple of short days and then I'll be in Edmonton...

So Far...
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#2 Unread post by jstark47 »

I was wondering if you'd got underway. Sounds like a mellow first day. Keep us posted!
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#3 Unread post by fireguzzi »

Looks like a good start.......but looking at that picture I would say you are leaking antifreeze. :woot:
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fireguzzi wrote:Looks like a good start.......but looking at that picture I would say you are leaking antifreeze. :woot:

Got to find my way home somehow...
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#5 Unread post by Shorts »

fireguzzi wrote:Looks like a good start.......but looking at that picture I would say you are leaking antifreeze. :woot:
:laughing:

dr_bar, I can't wait to see the rest. Happy trails!

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#6 Unread post by dr_bar »

So today was a long day. Not because I had far to go, but I didn't sleep well and I had onehell of a tough time riding in my tired state. I finally "woke" up and made good time in the afternoon. Jasper was one busy town, no vacancies anywhere so I headed out of town and hit Hinton. Got a room and went for dinner and a drink (or two...)Here's the route for today. Tomorrow will be Edmonton for a couple of days...


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#7 Unread post by dr_bar »

Okay, this is the short journey I have in store for me today.

Somewhere along that line I'm supposed to meet a couple of TMW members... :D

Just where, I don't yet know... :roll:



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#8 Unread post by High_Side »

dr_bar wrote:Okay, this is the short journey I have in store for me today.

Somewhere along that line I'm supposed to meet a couple of TMW members... :D

Just where, I don't yet know... :roll:



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When are you going to be in Calgary, or are you taking the yellowhead highway east?

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#9 Unread post by KarateChick »

dr_bar wrote:Okay, this is the short journey I have in store for me today.

Somewhere along that line I'm supposed to meet a couple of TMW members... :D

Just where, I don't yet know... :roll:
Well, if you are referring to us Edmonton ones.... it'd help if you stopped drinking that "pitcher of Caesar with 2 straws" and called... :P :laughing:

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#10 Unread post by dr_bar »

Well, I was found by KarateChick just outside Edmonton in a little town called Stoney Plain. I was sitting in a Timmy Ho's and was met with a big hug and a ton of smiles.

Had a great visit with sev while he replaced my brake pads, (Thanx sev.)

Went for a ride to get a helmet then had dinner and another ride with a brand new rider on the back... I was delighted to have such a good pillion as well as honoured to be trusted with someone else's small package.

Soon to be time for bed....
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