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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #375 on: March 25, 2011, 06:10:11 PM »
Thanks to Nikkisixx and crew meeting up with Gary a day early we're able to bump the next handoff to tomorrow and beat the crappy weather.  My wife is VERY thankful guys.  See ya tomorrow Gary.
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #376 on: March 25, 2011, 06:24:36 PM »
One eye on the road and the other on the sky
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #377 on: March 26, 2011, 08:04:10 AM »
BLURzilla enters VA! Can't controll the depth of field on my point and shoot  >:(





Civil - we were glad to push it up in the interest of dry!
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #378 on: March 26, 2011, 09:43:06 AM »
Beautiful looking weather. Keep up the great riding guys!
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #379 on: March 26, 2011, 11:16:02 AM »
I may paint my bike envy green.

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #380 on: March 26, 2011, 12:49:09 PM »
Godzilla visits the Blue Ridge Parkway



Got the hand off on 3/25. Godzilla spent the night at my house and then had a cold ride to Roanoke
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #381 on: March 26, 2011, 01:25:31 PM »
Yes, Mabry Mill been there many times. Very pretty.
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #382 on: March 26, 2011, 03:24:27 PM »
Godzilla visits the Blue Ridge Parkway
Got the hand off on 3/25. Godzilla spent the night at my house and then had a cold ride to Roanoke

Blueridgerunner - it was great to meet you!  Did you get to Civilchopper and back before the weather turned wet?

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #383 on: March 26, 2011, 03:32:16 PM »
I may paint my bike envy green.

Blueridgerunner also has a 650.  Wish you and Dhall could have made it too, it would have been matching bikes all around!  :D 
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #384 on: March 26, 2011, 04:15:49 PM »
I just got in from taking the handoff in Roanoke.  Beat the rain/snow but probably won't get feeling back in my fingers for at least an hour.  Only spent the first hour return home on the parkway then had to hit the highway.  At least 10 degrees difference.  Also, just for those that don't know about the blue ridge parkway, there are TONS of small overpasses that are not exactly level with the road surface (bump or dip) but they blend in so you don't notice them until about 1/10 second before your ass gets rammed into your neck (at least for those of us with original shocks that are basically useless).  Was a nice ride just the same.  Time for a Hot Toddie.
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #385 on: March 26, 2011, 10:14:49 PM »
Ride safe my friend. Godzilla is protecting you and the hot toddie will warm you.
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #386 on: March 27, 2011, 07:29:14 AM »
Hey Y'all,

Are these dates and locations correct for where Godzilla was/will be?

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #387 on: March 27, 2011, 08:38:23 AM »
Hey Y'all,

Are these dates and locations correct for where Godzilla was/will be?



Actually, Godzilla got a head start and was in Daytona for bike week on 3/11 AND 3/12 making the trip to Savannah on 3/12 continuing on to Blufton, also on 3/12, putting Godzilla in Blufton on 3/12 and 3/13. Later riders will have to confirm the rest.
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #388 on: March 27, 2011, 10:19:48 AM »
Well, they weren't kidding about us getting snow.  Godzilla was pretty tired from this weekend's trip so enjoyed a little coffee while looking out at the mess, tried to play with the dog (who wasn't impressed) and then took a moment to catch up on some quality reading.  Note to those who will have him visit later, he DOES NOT like to be interrupted while "reading".  The last pic is from Roanoke.  I stopped by a friend's house and he had a sunbather.  Godzilla couldn't help but make friends. 







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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #389 on: March 28, 2011, 06:14:39 AM »
Hey Y'all,

Are these dates and locations correct for where Godzilla was/will be?



Actually, Godzilla got a head start and was in Daytona for bike week on 3/11 AND 3/12 making the trip to Savannah on 3/12 continuing on to Blufton, also on 3/12, putting Godzilla in Blufton on 3/12 and 3/13. Later riders will have to confirm the rest.


Thanks Mad!  What I'm looking for is "Where did Godzilla Sleep" plus any major events like Rockingham.

Does this look right?

  Date     Done   Location
Fri   3/11       X   Daytona Bike Week!
Sat  3/12       X   Blufton, GA
Sun  3/13    X   Columbia, SC
Fri   3/18       X   Charlotte, NC
Sat  3/19       X   Rockingham Dragway, 10am
Sat  3/19       X   Charlotte, NC
Sat  3/26       X   Honda of Shelby, 11am
Sat  3/26       X   Maggie Valley Motorcycle Museum, 2pm
Sat  3/26       X   Blowing Rock, NC
Sun  3/27    X   Charlottesville, VA
Sat  4/2      Handoff to Leg #2, Williamson, WV
Sat  4/2      Lexington, KY
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #390 on: March 28, 2011, 06:42:35 AM »
Because of the weather, the three of the items on the 3/26 list were removed.

There was a mad dash on 3/25 from Charlotte to Fancy Gap VA.  I believe the details are in the Godzilla sightings thread.  Check for posts from Nikkisix regarding the actual handoff in VA.

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #391 on: March 28, 2011, 07:58:30 AM »
Thanks Drones!
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #392 on: March 28, 2011, 08:09:20 AM »
Because of the weather, the three of the items on the 3/26 list were removed.

There was a mad dash on 3/25 from Charlotte to Fancy Gap VA.  I believe the details are in the Godzilla sightings thread.  Check for posts from Nikkisix regarding the actual handoff in VA.



Yep, Blueridgerunner picked Godzilla up on 3/25 in Fancy Gap and I met him on 3/26 in Roanoke and came back to Charlottesville.  Still plan for the 4/2 handoff in Williamson unless the weather takes a nasty turn.  Looks to be a chance of rain but no snow so should be fine.
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #393 on: March 29, 2011, 12:09:49 PM »
Looks like we're moving the next handoff to Sunday due to the weather forecast on Saturday (snow with a high of 40).  Sunday should be a nicer ride.  Looks like Tretnine will be able to join me for the haul.  Here's the route we'll be taking if anyone's interested.  Should be very scenic. 

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #394 on: March 29, 2011, 06:34:05 PM »
Looks like we're moving the next handoff to Sunday due to the weather forecast on Saturday (snow with a high of 40).  Sunday should be a nicer ride.  Looks like Tretnine will be able to join me for the haul.  Here's the route we'll be taking if anyone's interested.  Should be very scenic. 

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Hey, C'ville, looks like you are taking on the worst of those WV mountains in both directions. Good luck, man. And glad to hear you have a buddy with you (other than Godzilla!).
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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #395 on: March 30, 2011, 01:41:28 AM »
Looks like we're moving the next handoff to Sunday due to the weather forecast on Saturday (snow with a high of 40).  Sunday should be a nicer ride.  Looks like Tretnine will be able to join me for the haul.  Here's the route we'll be taking if anyone's interested.  Should be very scenic. 


WV has some of the nicest roads I have found between NC & Upstate NY, wish I could be riding with you on that loop.

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #396 on: April 03, 2011, 08:19:25 AM »
Looking like a nice day for a putt through the WV mountains!  Hope the weather on the road is as good as the weather in Williamson. 

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Williamson&state=WV&site=RLX&textField1=37.6737&textField2=-82.2727&e=1

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #397 on: April 03, 2011, 08:48:19 PM »
A hair under 17 hours after leaving, I just made it home.  Will post details tomorrow. 

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #398 on: April 04, 2011, 04:37:05 AM »
A hair under 17 hours after leaving, I just made it home.  Will post details tomorrow. 

Goodnight.

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Re: Team Southeast Coastal Relay - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV
« Reply #399 on: April 04, 2011, 05:31:51 AM »
A hair under 17 hours after leaving, I just made it home.  Will post details tomorrow. 

Goodnight.

James

Looking forward to your trip report James!

And well done Team Southeast Coastal!  Way to roll with the punches and keep right on rolling!!
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Not if you have the right attitudes. It’s having the right attitudes that’s hard.