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Making a ride to the Springs to grace the Smelly Pirate Hookers lair   . . .   No.  The Bonfy bordello  . . .  No wait!  That's not right either.  The Bonfy abode (There we go.  Got to keep civil) before the white stuff starts flying.  Dates:  Sept 19 - 21 (or 20 - 21.  Trying to stay flexible).  Chime in if you want to participate.  If  you can't make the whole thing, make as much as you are able.  Preliminary route:  http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bernalillo,+NM&daddr=Nambe,+Santa+Fe,+New+Mexico+to:Truchas,+nm+to:Ranchos+de+Taos,+nm+to:Cimarron,+nm+to:Trinidad,+co+to:Walsenburg,+co+to:Westcliffe,+co+to:Penrose,+co+to:Colorado,+Springs,+co&geocode=%3BFQ_TIwIdW-yu-Q%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=7&sll=38.345964,-105.202332&sspn=1.02534,2.463684&ie=UTF8&ll=37.692514,-106.276245&spn=2.069012,4.927368&z=8 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bernalillo,+NM&daddr=Nambe,+Santa+Fe,+New+Mexico+to:Truchas,+nm+to:Ranchos+de+Taos,+nm+to:Cimarron,+nm+to:Trinidad,+co+to:Walsenburg,+co+to:Westcliffe,+co+to:Penrose,+co+to:Colorado,+Springs,+co&geocode=%3BFQ_TIwIdW-yu-Q%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=mr&mrcr=7&sll=38.345964,-105.202332&sspn=1.02534,2.463684&ie=UTF8&ll=37.692514,-106.276245&spn=2.069012,4.927368&z=8)

Route suggestions welcome.

Oh how I wish I could accompany you.  I have family coming INTO town next weekend, some of which I haven't seen in years.  Sounds like an absolute blast though.  Be safe and lay a big wet one on the SPH for me!   :-*

Did she just say that? 

As for the trip, you can probably figure where I'll be next weekend.

Oh, lay one on El Pirata for me too.   [evil]

Sorry you two can't make it, but I understand.  My folks are coming out the first part of October so I am planning around that myself.  Gotta gobble up that family time anytime you can get it.  There'll be many more opportunities.  Like I was telling Kawboy, keep it really loose and not like an epic journey because if these trips can be thrown together quick with no great hoopla, they will be more appealing and easier for everyone.  If folks can get away for part or all of it, they are more than welcome.  I'm posting it on the SoCO DOG board, too, so maybe some of them can ride partway with me to meet up with the northward-faring gangsta's on the way in or out.


P.S.  I will be expecting delivery of the big wet ones from Dusty and KB from any and all coming this way.   [clap] [laugh]

WHAAAAAAAAA?
WHAAAAAAAAA?
ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT????????

Yes please [In Austin Powers voice] 

This is my all time favorite thread  [clap]

BYOWS cuz I don't have any. ;D

(http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/faint.gif)

BAD SPH, BAD.

Drumming up business SPH?   [laugh] [laugh]      It's going to look like the Toys For Tots run.

Dunno.  Someone gave me a package to carry to the Springs   . . .    :-X :-X

Make sure to take the back roads then, pack those hardsides to the brim.   :o

They'll see nothing but a silver streak.   [moto] [moto] [evil]

Id love to hook up with yall.  let me know what rides you have planned  [thumbsup]  i havent seen SPH in forever!

  I will try  to catch You all in Westcliffe or Florence, maybe loop through Canon City for a break and refreshments at my place, then to Springs. I will try to gather more SoCODOGS....  [moto]

I hope you can make it down, DDGM.  We'll keep the board updated and you have my home number.   I'll pm you my cell.  >:(   I don't want any crap from anybody about totin' a damned cell phone around now.  Scottish threw me on his plan and it's his old phone.  It probably won't last even as long as my stupid little trac phone (3 weeks) so don't go off like striped-assed apes celebrating my entry into the 21st or whatever century it is. 

Whoa!  Back on task here!  KRJ, that would be awesome if you and any other DOGs could meet up with them on Saturday and entertain them for a bit.  I have to work till midnight so they'll be letting themselves in and will probably be asleep by the time I get home.  The next day we can ride, rest, watch football or old races (no big races that day that I'm aware of).  Next day, more riding with the gang as they head out.  Can't wait!

An option at Westcliffe would be to continue up Rt 69 to Rt 50 and then blast down 50 to Canon City.  We'll finialize the route when we find out who we'll meet up with, and where and when.

SLEEP???   Ever watch Animal House?   [drink] [beer] ;)

Lucifer just crapped himself as he watched his kingdom of hell freezing over....  The SPH joins the modern world and gets a cell phone.  And I thought I was impressed when my dad learned how to copy and paste something in Windows.

Wow.

 :-*

I can give you a boost from Santa Fe upward...Are you leaving on 19th? I can only do Sat and Sun, But I'm good for some fun! [moto]

"Bring Your Own WubbaS"?????  I'm just sayin'.

As to the ride, I might be able to join you guys up to, say, Taos if you're leaving Saturday morning.  I can't dedicate the whole weekend to it, though.  I'm supposed to help at a corner station at the SMRI races this weekend.

Just for my reference, what's the deal with NM 126 from Cuba back over to NM 4?  Has anybody ridden that stretch?

OHHH  . . .  Your in deep doodoo now with the SPH.  But I imagine you'll still be welcome.  There's a nice corner in the garage where you can throw a sleeping bag.   [laugh] [popcorn] [popcorn]

The plan is to leave fairly early (8 . . . ish) on Saturday and blast up the high road to Taos.  Come along as far as you want.

On route 126, it's paved only part way.  The part from Fenton Lake to Cuba was recently paved several miles farther.  I'm not sure how long the dirt section is now.  I don't mind riding the dirt.  It just get the bike so dirty, though.  Others don't want anything to do with dirt.

We'll pick you up in Santa Fe.  Just say where.   [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Same place we met for last fudge run...GIANT gast station on St. Francis and Sawmill...Get off St. Francis exit on I25 and its on left after the ramp. Will be there at 8:00am Sat morning! Are you leaving Santa Fe at 8 or ABQ? Awesome! [moto]

I have done the whole stretch on rt126 off Jemez springs (Rt 4) up to Cuba on my old 999...The dirt section was very painful and long, but we (999 and I) managed it...Lot of dirt on the bike and the chain seemed dirt solid and I lost a license plate...But the paved road to Cuba after the dirst stretch is an awesome treat!

Smelly Pirate Hooker (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8g96qsdaI&feature=related#normal)



Cell phone? Hope he gave you instruction manual  ;D

 :-*

Dammit, Lance, back off!  I'm having to fight him for control of the laptop.  Little jack-ass!

It has been very painful and I will thank you all to please look away as I unravel the mysteries of this new technology.  I feel like the natives with the Pepsi bottle in "The Gods Must be Crazy".  Dusty has already received some of my partially constructed texts which send themselves arbitrarily.  I do have a tiny brain when it comes to this activity.  We don't get any bars on WHORE ISLAND! 

Man, I wish I could ride down to Taos to meet up with Cloner and any others that can only go that far.  JJ, I'm so glad you are coming up!  I was hoping your schedule would allow you to get away.   
 
 

Can't stop laughing  [laugh]

"Can you hear me now?" 
 
"Can you hear me now?"

"Can you hear me now?"

You mean it's striclty a street corner operation?  I can't even get drunk first???!!!!



I'm practicing to be a good Lib  . . .  plucking statements out of context.   [laugh] [laugh]

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


There isn't enough tequila in the world....it wouldn't help...

I imagine we'll be hitting Santa Fe somewhere around 9.  I get off work at 7 and by the time I get home and back out the door again I'm hoping it will be about 8.  More than likely a little after.

I'll get to GIANT around 9 and catch a burrito+coffee...Wondering if I need a new rear tire.. ??? [moto]

Bonfy Bordello OMG, this thread is awesome!  [laugh]

we will send you pics of mom scottish.  [thumbsup] :P

not cool man, not cool.  [coffee]

You said it Scottish  [laugh]  Plug your ears   or not

Mother Lover Uncensored - SNL with Download Links (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W47eLDOjIQg#normal)

No thread is ever safe in the 505 land is it?   [coffee]

ROTFLMAO!!! 

 [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]

 :-*

Um.....No.





 ;D

what do u mean  :o

we are safetly professionals  ;D

more like professional THREADJACKERS!!

 8)

I love my life.. Big grin.. :)   ;D

cause ur trust fund baby is takin care of u?  [laugh] [roll]

Are you planning to do the whole ride to ColSprings on Saturday? I'm planning a route till Cimarron or Eagle nest and head back through Black Lake Mora on Saturday....Any takers on a one day long trip, Cloner? 300 miles and about 7-8 hrs.... [moto] Sunday remains free for other activities/recovery! ;D

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/ride-1.jpg)

Awwwww, JJ!  You aren't coming all the way up ??? :'(

It won't be the same without you.  I can't ride until Sunday thanks to my work schedule.  I was planning to ride south with you on your way back home.   [bang]

I am in on JJ's route. I have ordered some gear and paid extra shipping to get here on Friday. Fingers crossed.  [roll]  [moto]

Oh man!  JJ, i thought we were going to burn up Colorado again with Bonfy and some of the SoCoDogs.  So be it.  We'll blast it as far as you can go.  Yeah i'm going all the way on Saturday.  That's a good days ride.  Just like when we came back last time.  Cloner you still in there.  I thought we could meet up at the Starbucks on 550 just off I-25 at around 8:15  and then head up to Santa Fe and pick up JJ.  The weather here and up there is looking good throughout the weekend and next week.  Cool temps in the AM but otherwise sunny and mild.   [moto] [moto]

Sorry.  Evelyn has roped me into playing corner worker on Saturday, so I'm gonna have to bow out of the ride, too.  Have fun, and don't do anything (to a SPH) that I wouldn't do (which ain't much). 

BUMMER!  Would have been fun.  And I promise not to do anything you wouldn't.   YES  . . .  the skies the limit.   [thumbsup]

Awww...  :'(  [bang] I can only do Sat and Sunday as I 'm totally out of vacation! If Kawboy is planning a return on Sunday I can cover it...But I'm assuming he is planning to burn rubber next week in CO as well...Pls let me know your return plans F...I'm also a bit worried if my wrist will hold up and if the rubber left on my rear tire is enough! :-[ If this doesnt work, I promise another trip North and another and more...still young and healthy... [beer] [moto]

I don't know Kawboy's return plan, but I can promise you I would ride with you as far as Taos or Alamosa or Cimmaron.  Hell, at that point, I might as well go the rest of the way to Bernallio.  The plot thickens!  Think about it on Saturday.  I've still got your play clothes and kit up here so if you change your mind at Cimmaron and decided to press on, you'll be all set.   [thumbsup]

My plan is to ride up Saturday.  Violate the Rockies on Sunday with Bonfy and any others who show up.  Then return to the 505 on Monday.  I'm working around Bonfy's and my off days and the weather, which is predicted to be great through the weekend and next week.  So, JJ, however far you can make it, we'll work that on the fly.   [moto] [thumbsup]

Alright, so I give hope, I'll have hope...on our way blasting North, I'll find the optimum solution so we keep our smiles... [moto]

What about the weather?

It's not looking good  :-\

Au Contrare.  Saturday and Sunday are looking good both in ABQ and Colorado Springs.  Monday may be a little iffy in the PM for the Springs but still is looking good For ABQ.  Check it out on Weather.com.

Hey Kawboy, can I use your courier service again? I have Moms modem I'd like to send it north with ya.  :-*

 [thumbsup]  We'll keep on smiling then, one way or another!  Alot can happen between now and tomorrow morning anyway.  If you guys go through Red River, bring me FUDGE!!!  I will pay when you get here. 

Here's a weather map Pete sent me yesterday:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=pub (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=pub)

No problem.  I think I have room on the outside of my rear tire for it.  Just drop it off this afternoon at my front door.    Too bad I'll probably be sleeping.  I'll miss that smacker.  :(

What's the fudge worth to you???    Hmmmmm??   [evil] ;D

I see mother nature might want to challenge me on Monday.  Bring it on!!

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Famous last words! 

Mother Nature is the one entity that can peg the pucker-factor meter for me.

The fudge is my challenge.  Bring it!!!

(and the modem)!  Wifi almost a reality for me.  First a cell phone, now wifi.  Be afraid, be very afraid.   :o

P.S.  Call me right now if you are still up.  Further details to be disclosed.

Rain just makes it interesting in my case as I have a rear tire that looks like a mirror!!! May have to wrap it with Kawboys fur cushion....Fun, it is always...  ;D

Fudge, yes what worth to you..we may follow demand and supply cost structure...can you afford to buy 'em  [roll] knockout margaritas  [cheeky] again...

Did she take you to that Señor what's his name's place too??  Yes, I said "what's his name" - that's how strong/good those margies are.  mmmmm... have one for me.   [thumbsup]  [evil]

I don't have any pics from that.  I believe Bonfy has all those from when DucMouse and I visited.  ;D

Señor Manuel...Was brave enough to think I can do two...knocked myself out before 1!!!  [bow_down] Insane stuff...I'm betting they used cactus and rattle snake venom to make the tequilla!  ???
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/BullRun/CIMG3037.jpg)

I DO have them, but I thought I looked bad so I didn't post them.  First let me adjust my ego, then I will try to find one to post.   [cheeky]

I try to make sure everyone gets at least one of Senor Manuel's seriously fabulous margaritas!

And we love that, Bonfy and I am with JJ.  I actually shared one with DucMouse.   [cheeky]

I have to respect why you didn't post those.  There have been too unflattering pics posted of me on this forum for me to count so you do what you gotta do.  We know it happened.   8)

I am a virgin to these mountains and terrain. So, JJ and Kawboy, be gentle as I ride with you   [bow_down]  or not :-[. I WILL NOT try to keep up with you. I keep telling myself that ...   [bang]

 [roll]

Good thing none of us are primadonnas, right?? 

Did you notice the date on JJ's pic?   ;D ;D ;D

Aint that "pot" day or somethin'??  [coffee]

Uuuuummmmm, something like that.  I think it is the time of day to partake AND the code that cops use for related activites in progress.  Still looking in my photobucket, but they may still on my SD card.  I'm at work so may have to do it when I get in tonight.  We'll see.  Damned work keeps interfering with my DMF perusing.

Good luck with that.  Virgin or not, all I ever see is taillights fast disappearing from my view when I ride with those two.  But that's just me... [moto]

I feel like a make the beast with two backsin' prude. Not until I heard "the mav" make a comment about it this spring did I get schooled.

43 yrs. old and went to school in Taos... Go figure.

Leave it up to a military guy to "show me the ropes"   [laugh]

For all of the rest of you dorks (like me)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture))



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My sons turned me on to the 420 reference back when they were in high school.  Such is the joy of parenthood. 

I don't have the Senor's pix on photobucket yet, but will find them tomorrow.  And while I was meandering through my various albums looking for them, I came across these from last year.  Since I missed Zozobra this year I will derby these and relive the memories!

Lance lighting up Zozobra:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/zozobra/100_4319.jpg)

There was some tequila in play that evening, as I recall:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/zozobra/100_4321.jpg)

Mi amiga:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/zozobra/100_4322.jpg)

Never enough:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/zozobra/100_4325.jpg)

Yo ahghi.  Where do we pick you up at or do we just look for the biker in gear with his thumb out along the route?   [thumbsup]

I work with JJ, so I will be with him. See you in the morning.

   Tried to round up some riders but no takers yet, imagine that!!. I will meet You Guys in Westcliffe, come on up, weather should be great. JJ what's your tire size, will try to locate one for if you have a problem..  It has been a little cool in mornings, dress ready,  KRJ   [moto] [beer]

Here's the one where we confiscated the mariachi's outfits and instruments:

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And Lance having his first (to my knowledge) killer marg at Senor's:

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/marg-1.jpg)

 [clap]  [clap]  [clap]

Some great memories, Bonfy.  Is that Alyssa I see in the background behind the marg in that last photo though?  Starting her early, are you?  ;)

You all going up ride safe and bring back lots o' pics!   [popcorn]

You know it's a party when Lance is biting the naked men on dusty's shirt.

 [evil]  Yup, Lance gives a whole new meaning to the term "HornDog"! 

P.S.  That's Lila Grace in the background (Brit's middle girl).  She appears to be wallowing in it..that's for later...following in Grammie's footsteps.

and leave i up to KB to spot that...

as for Lila,  isn't she younger than Alyssa?   [roll]

Big F'n suprise.

Alyssa is younger than Lila, but older than Aubrie.  I can't believe you haven't got all their birthdays recorded in your Aunt Dusty's Birthday Book.  [laugh]

 :-[

um...can we take this to pms now?

The rest of you just ignore the man behind the curtain....or some such thing.  >:(

Whoops.  I'm listening   . . .   (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/feckert/HearingAid.jpg)

I'm not!

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/bonfygloria/thtinfoilhat.jpg)

 [laugh]






I'm not saying you're a crackhead, but definitely "crackish"

aho...the ride soon begins...my tire may hold on the curves...thanks for offering to help!!! 195-55-Z17, have the sticky pirelli dragon supercorsa pro now....soon we'll hit the party....cant wait to start....

At the Walsenburg gas station with Kawboy...trying to get hold of KRJ...westcliffe looks below a black mushroom cloud....hoping my tire holds up...a mess it is for sure! :)

Does that mean you are coming all the way??  Yea!!!!  I have a tire in my garage that has some meat left on it, if it fits, it's yours!   [thumbsup]  Hope you got ahold of KRJ.  If you get to my house early, make yourself at home.  I texted Kawboy about where to find the key to the garage. 

Wow!  The first day of riding is complete, at least for Kawboy and I. Just rolled in half an hour ago.  Rode with JJ, KRJ and Shannon through Salida where those two peeled off and headed back.  Kawboy and I rode on with JJ to Alamosa.  We peeled off at that point back to the Springs via La Veta Pass.  We caught a little rain, pretty sure JJ caught a lot more.

JJ, post up when you can to let us know the details of that last leg for you.  Pictures to follow.  We are starving and must get food.  Kawboy said he got your text.   [thumbsup]  

 
   [clap]

Hooligans prevail !!!

Thank you for trying to hook up JJ's baby KRJ  [bow_down]

We're crossin' borders now. Those Denver guys might as well hand over the keys to the city  [laugh]

The weather looked pretty good this afternoon on this side of the border.  A storm cell went plowing through south of Taos, but that looked like the worst weather around here today.

The general forum is covered in bad stories, so this one makes me glad to be a part of this group.

KRJ just told me you made it home.

Welcome home JJ !

   Glad everything worked out OK, when Shannon and I got back to town the Guys from Fremont Motorsports, our local shop, had called and were waiting to open and get Us a tire, a little late but willing to help on sunday. Damn good people. We got a little wet but beat the brunt of the storm..Good seeing all, was a short but fun ride for us.. We can now all call JJ the "Silver Streak".. Work beckons early, night..

"Silver Streak"  I love it!

Good night all.

Yes, KRJ, I'm always glad to know you are down there in Canyon City when I'm riding in that territory because I know you will hook me up if I have any trouble.  You've got the shop and contacts to make it happen.   It was really fun riding with you and Shannon out 50 to Salida.  

And then last night, Pete called from Los Lunas and when I relayed the entire saga, he said he had a sport tire the right size in his garage he's been trying to sell or even give away...a Dunlap Qualifier with at least 1000 miles left on it.  He said he wished I'd called because he could've contacted the duplex owner to let us in to get it.  I hesitated because I knew he'd have his garage dooor opener with him, (he's pointed that out to me before) and didn't think anyone else would be around to let us in.  Plus he's in NM on a much more somber occasion than our particular motorcyle calamity of the moment and I didn't want to intrude upon his scene.  

I am rephrasing my previous post because it isn't me who should be thanking everyone, it's not like it was my kid, just one of my best riding buddies, who had the worn tire.  He has thanked everyone profusely already.  I was just impressed with everyone who tried to help from their various locations, including DDGM who called around to the Denver crew, Scottish, who had some great ideas and input, and KB and Dusty who also contributed their ideas for sockets and possible solutions.  In the end, JJ made it happen by riding safely and managing to squeeze a few hundred miles out of a dead tire.  Good job, JJ!   [thumbsup]  It was a blast seeing you again and thanks for making the effort to come up!  It definitely upped the adrenalin factor a few points.  Can't wait till 4/20/10 to make another fudge run! 

Wow, I should be thanking everyone for their support and generosity! Our group is just wonderful...& resourceful....in times of need everyone voluteered their best!!! [clap]

Thanks a ton Bonfy. Kawboy (their spirits fly the sky!), KRJ & Shannon, DDGM, Kingbaby, Hans, Scotish & The guys at the Jap dealership at Florence, CO.  [beer]

I had an amazing ride, perhaps the test of a lifetime in riding...On one end, my tires were almost gone..beyond belief on a rather expensive machine I could not risk, not because it is a machine, but because it is everything!!! On the other end, I got pelted by rain that felt like spears through skin, bitten by bugs...drenched with an already heavy 22lb gear, 49 degrees felt like freezing at 80+...Try my tire on a wet road? well that was a luxury I lacked as well...But we (YES WE) made every painstaking mile grateful that all tried and I had to make it back and keep this precious upright...I had to always push to reach the glorified sunny horizon that always seemed a distant reality with the rain gods chasing...high speeds, high risks...still a miracle I made it...Here's pictures that speak the story...I'm sure others have more...All said and done, it was worth the trip and I'll not hesitate to invest in the Pirelli Dragon SuperCorsa's! All the more, I need that wretched key to remove the rear wheel in an emergency!

A ride makes a difference, even more the bike, but today I'd add that the people aound you make the best of everything! [bow_down]

Finally, bowing down to the unimaginable sight in my garage after the ordeal! The so called silver streak for a reason...Or rather my take..Poor man's operation of an un-poor bike... ;D

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/CIMG3355.jpg)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/CIMG3354.jpg)

Farewell ride..Bon Voyage!
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(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm38/joel_jacob/CIMG3345.jpg)

Very Cool!    8)

Wish I was there!

JJ I bet you had at least 2mm of rubber between you and a blowout...no biggie  :o

Glad you made it home safe.

Here's a thought...when its raining find a place to stop and wait for the rain to stop....just saying....its a thought.  ;)

There is a reason our group has happy endings.  We take care of each other.

On the general forum there are tons of stories of "Doom & Gloom", but not so many of
"Bad gone good" (actually there are zero).

Rage on!

And you thought JJ had a ride back.  HA!!   Left the Springs today around noon after checking weather.com online.  It appeared I was to have some rainy weather down to about Pueblo and then looked like I would run outof it.  It was not to be though.  When I left the Bonfy residence it was raining and around 38 degrees.  Fortunately I had brought all my winter gear or I wouldn't have even attempted it.  Rain all the the way to Pueblo.  Not too bad.  I can handle rain.  South of Pueblo my thermometer started heading south also. By the time I got to Colorado City, Snow was mixed with the rain and I was discovering my "water proof" gloves, were not.  I needed to warm up the hands and feet and top off the tank.  Hit the Subway there and half an hour later was back on the road. Temp was now 35 and it wasn't a snow/rain mix anymore.  All snow now, but not that heavy.  Heading south to Walsenberg the snow started to get heavier and heavier.  I had to stop at Walsenberg.  The snow was so heavy I couldn't keep my visor clean and my wind screen was snow packed.  Hung around a gas station there for about half an hour until the snow lighten a little.  Some one coming from the south said that at Trinidad it was rain and from Raton south was no rain.  Back onto the road again.  Still snowing not as heavy though.  BTW, my gloves are soaked.  Made it to Trinidad but it wasn't rain.  Still snowing.  Pressed on with one through:  To make it over Raton Pass.  Make it that far and the worst will be over.  Temp is now 32 and a slight hint of slush on the road.  45 mph up the pass, snowing hard.  Made it over.  Coming down the New Mexico side, no snow and a light rain. Stopped in Raton to fuel up, eat, and thaw out; fingers and toes both numb.  It took a little over 5 hours to get to Raton.  Left there a little after 5:30 with overcast and no rain.  Finally I can nail it now.  Got home just before 8 averaging somewhere around 100 with a gas stop in Las Vegas.  The bike was flawless.  That's more than I can say about the weather.  Quite a mission, though.  [moto] [moto]

Dang, Kawboy.  Sounds like an ironman kinda trip for you, huh?  Glad you got home in one piece, and without frostbite.

All hail the conquering Kawboy!!  [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]

WOW!!!  Thank God you were not on a sport bike.  Not saying you wouldn't have made it but it would have been a lot sketchier.  There is no doubt, you are one bad-ass dude!!  So happy you made it home safely. Thanks for sharing your story.


and uh, no pics necessary. [bow_down]

This thread gives a whole 'nother meaning to "silly season".   [popcorn]

I thought you had heated grips on that thing???

Kawboy, thats one crazy trip!!! I could have never made it...the ride to the springs was quite a trip!!! Looks like we brought the chill back...early winter?