Quote from: Cloner on May 25, 2009, 07:20:05 AM
I've read the 10:00 part, but again you have to fill in the newbies....where is Dawn's?

Cloner,
Underblog is talking about a cafe in Cedar Crest called "Coffee at Dawn". It's on the main drag on your left hand side.
Hope to see you there

This was fun gals and guys
Sorry that I didn't get to join you for lunch....
Ended up turning around to ride the Crest one more time [moto]
I guess that makes me an addict after all   

Quote from: Underblog on May 24, 2009, 07:39:53 PM
10 it is! See you there!

I didn't see you, Underblog.  Were you hiding? 

We missed you at lunch, Zaster, but it was great to see you on the mountain.   

I fell into the wrong crowd: Red Gloves and his buddies. They were pulling out of Dawn's right as I was pulling in. I thought it was you all until the helmets came off at the gas station!

Anywho, we zipped up 14 to Pecos Trail to NM 3 (Villanueva) to Clines Corners. Escorted a GoldWing riding Texan with charging issues back to town.

Next time, FOR SURE I won't leave until I see you at the appointed place and time!



Mike took our erstwhile Goldie-rider into town for a battery, and back. I think the passenger looks happier than the rider!

I was trying to make it to CAD but I had my seat apart and a faulty stapler (brand new too).  It was too late by the time i got everything back together.  Glad you all had fun.

Quote from: Zaster on May 25, 2009, 12:40:26 PM
This was fun gals and guys
Sorry that I didn't get to join you for lunch....
Ended up turning around to ride the Crest one more time [moto]
I guess that makes me an addict after all   

it was good to see and ride with ya again..hopefully soon again  [moto]

Quote from: Underblog on May 25, 2009, 03:52:05 PM
I fell into the wrong crowd: Red Gloves and his buddies. They were pulling out of Dawn's right as I was pulling in. I thought it was you all until the helmets came off at the gas station!

Anywho, we zipped up 14 to Pecos Trail to NM 3 (Villanueva) to Clines Corners. Escorted a GoldWing riding Texan with charging issues back to town.

Next time, FOR SURE I won't leave until I see you at the appointed place and time!



Mike took our erstwhile Goldie-rider into town for a battery, and back. I think the passenger looks happier than the rider!

nice pics...looks like fun 

Quote from: Kawboy on May 25, 2009, 11:28:09 PM
I was trying to make it to CAD but I had my seat apart and a faulty stapler (brand new too).  It was too late by the time i got everything back together.  Glad you all had fun.

then its a date next weekend

It was good to see so many folks come out for the Memorial Day ride.  Two members whom I hadn't met before were in the group (Zaster and an unknown Air Force officer....sorry, I'm horrible with names), both mounted on 1098s.  Kingbaby and his sweetie Rose, Mouse n' Plumber, and myself rounded out the group.  We took a quick trip to the crest, then headed out for lunch at Downtown Java Joes.  I normally like longer rides, but I have to say this one was perfect.  I pulled into the garage as the first few drops of a DELUGE hit my faceshield, so I guess the length of the engagement was just right for the weather at hand!  Thanks a ton to everybody who attended.  That was a blast.  Oh...and how about that Ferrari, huh?  Wasn't it pretty?  I couldn't believe the owner wouldn't trade me even-up for the MH.  He OBVIOUSLY doesn't realize the value of an Ducati, huh? 

Now that I've taken care of that, what's the plan for the coming weekend?  I was planning to head to Miller this weekend, but events have dictated otherwise.  However, I had days reserved off and since they're already allocated, I'm taking off Friday and Monday, so I'm hoping to ride a bit.  Is anyone else up for a ride through Jemez and Los Alamos this Friday, weather permitting?  I've never been through there before, so a guide would be appreciated.  If nobody else can go, how about advice on route and direction?  I know Kingbaby told me that it was better to go through Jemez north to south on the return to Albuquerque....but I've heard little else about the area. 

I was considering a route up 14 through Madrid to Santa Fe, then 285 to 502 into Bandelier.  In Bandelier, maybe pick up 4 to bypass Los Alamos (and it looks like a twistier road....but it's hard to judge the condition of that road....any advice?) and stay on 4 though Jemez to 550, then 550 back home.  Any thoughts?

It was a great day for sure. The road was clean, weather was great & the company was fantastic (Air Force guy is Troy).
Funny about your ride home, we had the same outcome, but only had to go two blocks to get home.

As far as the route goes, that is exactly the way I like to go. 4 is a fun road & all the tight twisties are up hill heading into the Jamez. Dusty & I will try to make it for Friday.

Quote from: Underblog on May 25, 2009, 03:52:05 PM

Mike took our erstwhile Goldie-rider into town for a battery, and back. I think the passenger looks happier than the rider!

Who was riding the two 848's? That looks like Tom Thomas' red wind screen, but doesn't look like him.
Did anyone actually buy a red one of those?       White...the new red.   

Quote from: kingbaby on May 26, 2009, 09:48:15 AM
White...the new red.   

Does that me we all now qualify as Native Americans, and are eligible for benefits and casino revenues?  Can I open my own casino where the only gambling is betting on motorcycle races?   

it was a most excellent ride [moto]

y'all are bringing my mojo back

i would like to do a jemez run, but iw ork fryday...with weather premitting i will ride sat and sun [moto]

Mike and Tom had the 1198 and the 848, though I am not certain which is which. Red Gloves had the 1098 (though I understand he is replacing it with an 1198 soon), and Ron on the Aprilia.

Quote from: Underblog on May 26, 2009, 12:15:02 PM
Mike and Tom had the 1198 and the 848, though I am not certain which is which. Red Gloves had the 1098 (though I understand he is replacing it with an 1198 soon), and Ron on the Aprilia.

Ah, I see now that it is an 1198, and it looks like Tom has leaned out a bit.  The 1098 use to be mine (hope it goes to another good home).
And you had Ron? man you had your hands full yesterday, It's like ridin' away from a bank robbery but forgeting to take the money.   

Quote from: kingbaby on May 26, 2009, 12:28:03 PM
And you had Ron? man you had your hands full yesterday, It's like ridin' away from a bank robbery but forgeting to take the money.   

couldnt have worded it better 

I might be free friday? But ....dunno yet