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Title: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Ideapimp on September 07, 2008, 10:51:36 AM
For those that were interested we made it all the way to Seattle yesterday!

Two cars, two dogs, 32.5 hours of driving and three days. Whew. Who else needs a beer?  [drink]

Cars did fine. Weather was beautiful the entire drive. The dogs behaved. It was really uneventful, which is what you want in a cross-country trip like that.

As for the bike, Haulbikes.com f**cked me. Some a$$hole told me they'd pick up the bike last Tuesday at the latest. So, when I didn't hear from them. I called to discover the damn driver had gotten stuck in Florida with the hurricane, but even before that there was no way he'd have made it by then. So, after 3 days of yelling at them I have the bike over at Christine and Kat's house (59ers) and a pickup date estimate of this Thursday thru Saturday. Thank the bike gods for good people like them. They're babysitting the skunk in their garage and will arrange to be home for the driver to pick her up. Still, that means like at least a month without the bike. ARGH!!  :'( [bang]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: ThelmaLou on September 07, 2008, 12:13:42 PM


Glad you guys made it!  [thumbsup] Eat some fresh seafood for us! 
A month!?!?!  :o that BITES!! you definitely need a few  [drink] to wash that down.
Remember time fly's - sure you'll be busy getting settled and the bike will be there before you know it  [moto]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: never2loud on September 07, 2008, 12:19:57 PM

Well, with the exception of the bike, everything sounds like it was cool.  I envy your new location and all the good riding roads!  Good luck in your new digs  [thumbsup]

Happy trails,

Cher
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Bonwilder on September 07, 2008, 01:07:57 PM
Glad you guys made it safely!  Keep us updated on how you are doing!!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: pipeliner1978 on September 07, 2008, 01:29:36 PM
1 month huh?  Isnt that like the whole riding season up there?   [cheeky]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Duc L'Smart on September 07, 2008, 01:54:59 PM
Quote from: Ideapimp on September 07, 2008, 10:51:36 AM
I have the bike over at Christine and Kat's house

Hmmm... Wonder if the key is in the ignition?!?
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Duc L'Smart on September 07, 2008, 01:56:52 PM
Glad you guys had a safe, uneventful trip!
We miss you already :P
Hope it all works out well for you [thumbsup]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: RichD on September 07, 2008, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: Monsieur L'Smart on September 07, 2008, 01:54:59 PM
Hmmm... Wonder if the key is in the ignition?!?

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!    [laugh]   [clap]   [laugh]











;D
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: caffeinejunkee on September 07, 2008, 02:31:41 PM
Wish you the best getting settled  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Kevin848 on September 08, 2008, 01:04:21 AM
Glad to hear all is well man. Good luck to you guys.
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: pipeliner1978 on September 08, 2008, 06:17:10 AM
If you cant get it there, I'll make an offer on it, although it has been laid down
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: fastwin on September 08, 2008, 02:24:48 PM
Glad ya'll made it OK. Never been in the Northwest but it's supposed to be beautiful... minus the rain. Hope the bike transport goes as well as the car trip up. How's the sale of the house going??
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on September 08, 2008, 02:27:12 PM
hope you get your bike soon; pack lots of ponchos and wet-weather bags!   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Ronr on September 08, 2008, 04:13:05 PM
Good luck up there.  Hope you get to do some moose hunting, they make a tasty burger.
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Ideapimp on September 08, 2008, 04:16:17 PM
Quote from: fastwin on September 08, 2008, 02:24:48 PM
Glad ya'll made it OK. Never been in the Northwest but it's supposed to be beautiful... minus the rain. Hope the bike transport goes as well as the car trip up. How's the sale of the house going??

House is still up for sale. No offers yet, but seem to have a few interested parties. We'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: RichD on September 08, 2008, 04:22:58 PM
Quote from: Ronr on September 08, 2008, 04:13:05 PM
...Hope you get to do some moose hunting, they make a tasty burger.

Especially the knuckles.

Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Kevin848 on September 09, 2008, 12:32:58 AM
Quote from: SUPER DUKE! on September 08, 2008, 04:22:58 PM
Especially the knuckles.




[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: greenohawk69 on September 09, 2008, 10:02:02 AM
 Still, that means like at least a month without the bike. ARGH!!  :'( [bang]
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Problem solved...buy a 2nd bike.   [moto]
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: LYD on September 10, 2008, 12:17:00 AM
Seattle is a great place to live.  I lived in Kent and renton for 3 years.  Just have to find something to do in the rain.  I ttok up white water rafting.  You get wet anyway so who cares if it is raining, plus some of the best spots are just northeast of you.
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Duc L'Smart on September 10, 2008, 03:20:25 PM
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/mcy/834782095.html
Title: Re: We made it! - Bike still in Dallas.
Post by: Duc L'Smart on September 12, 2008, 08:06:26 AM
'Sup, Pimp?