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I’m not saying I have time and space for it. But I sure as hell want it. Maybe if I took it off some sweet jumps …

I want that thing.

I really like (respect) your attitude about all that Tom. Having spent waaaaaaaay too much time (since 2002 I think) on that Adventurereader website, I've learned for some it's about the bike, others the ride, others the people and places along the way. On any given day my jam can be any one of the three.

That’s a great term Tom. It’s a human condition. Fly fisherman disdain baitcasters, blackpowder hunters eschew modern firearm hunters. Archers dismiss them both as inferior methods. The “light is right” crowd smugly laughing at the GS/T10/1290 travelers. And vice versa. I think it stems in part from being so happy with what you’ve got or what you do, that you struggle to understand why everyone wouldn’t agree or want to do likewise (Shrug).

He definitely has an attitude about overloaded riding and if you watch some of his others you’ll see some superiority coming out over BMWs and clean middleweights. I don’t care about that. I liked his message of going light, since almost all of us take too much crap which diminishes the bikes handling greatly. Like anything, just eat the fish and spit out the bones. I think it’s episode 3 of his Warhorse series where he biffs pretty hard in England. You can tell it ring his bell pretty good. the guy is pretty amazing on a dirt bike though.

I've been digging on that guys vids for awhile now. Good stuff!!

I'm so bummed for you. Man you were just getting to the good stuff with that 500. Let me know if you need someone to go ring it out to keep the gas fresh.

Ugh! I feel your pain brother. Glad to hear you're going in for "a medal". Your recovery should be a lot quicker. Bummer about the ribs too. Unless "things" have quieted down a bunch, you're lucky to get under the knife so soon. Glad you're upright though and not worse off. Heal quickly my friend and embrace the suck once you start therapy.

Sounds like a spectacular day of riding except for Perry. UGH! Say it ain't so Perry!! Is the Doc going to give you a metal? or are will you be healing up the old fashioned way?

Looks pretty deadly. Nice work!

I presume Noob organizers (Joel) knows that there are still numerous closures in DV. My son was doing some routing and called DV park rangers today. They said road to Titus is closed and won't reopen until archeological review is done in that area. Can't run the grader or bulldozers to repair it until that's done. I have no idea if there's enough closures to affect the rally much. But I still wish I could join you guys on this.

^^^ it's good to have options.

Lanesplit!

Great pics and write up, … again. Nice work!

Just a reminder about Tuesdays meeting. I’m going about a half hour early and will have dinner. Would love to see others there too.

Great write up Padu. Hopefully you’ve already had a poster made of this shot for your garage!! It’s a great hero shot.

Cheers to that! Happy New Year friends. May we all get a few more days in riding than we did last year!

Sounds perfect.

^^ nice bumper.

Yes. . … From what I’ve seen online for years, you decide and there will be plenty of riders there to hook up with. @dsm8 to the white phone please…

Yeh, I’ve thought about it too.

I had one for two years. They are super cute and functional when the weather is perfect. Save your wallet and just buy some thing you can stand up in. It’s pretty romantic to see yourself standing at the back cooking over your wonderful outdoor kitchen smelling the flowers and watching the sunset. The reality is, it’s a pain in the ass to always try to figure out how not to drag dirt, sand, dust, mud and wet clothing into your sleeping area. If you’re going to pull a trailer, it’s my opinion to pull one that I can walk in and out of and find shelter from the weather, with your clothes on. You got my number, call me if you want further thoughts. but they sure are cool and fun when the weather is perfect IMO. I'm curious what others here think about it.

Nice write up and pics. I rode AnzaB from scissors to Ocotillo yesterday and the desert bloom is gorgeous. Would have loved to hit the gate with you before lockdown as I’ve never been up there. How was that skinny armor for comfort?