Member Contributer Olive Posted June 12, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2011 Slowly I am getting caught up with the posts - today I am riding through Maine. Weather outside is grey with rain. I had been promised warmer weather on this side of the border, and am still seeking it out. Perhaps it's not yet time to mail my heated vest and warm gear home just yet. More updates to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted June 12, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2011 Anchors aweigh . . . ! The ferry reminds me of the Alaskan ferries and the one that crosses between the N & S Islands of New Zealand. When the deck hands come around with the tie down chains, it made me want to ask "so - just what kind of weather are you expecting on this crossing, anyway?" On the Alaska route, a few people had pitched their tents inside - no one seemed to mind. I guess it beat sitting in a chair. It seems very wintery for June - it should be getting warmer in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Olive Posted June 12, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2011 When the deck hands come around with the tie down chains, it made me want to ask "so - just what kind of weather are you expecting on this crossing, anyway?" .......<snip>..... It seems very wintery for June - it should be getting warmer in no time. On the return voyage they used tiedown chains on the big semi-trailers. Apparently a month or two ago they had an unexpected rough crossing had a few tip over on cars . That would make a huge mess! Wintery? No... this is average for June. At least in Canada. Still looking for these warmer temps that I have been promised. (I know most EVERYONE reading this is laughing at me and telling me to beware what I wish for...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzVFR Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 What a great adventure! I am green with envy. Love reading the post entries Olive, keep them coming. Happy travels, rubber side down and stay safe. All the best - Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chev Posted June 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 Enjoying every post Olive. Oh how I yearn for trips of my youth......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 I returned to the front of the boat where there were rows of seating with television screens at the front. The chairs were large, reclining like seats in aircraft. Lots of room between the aisle – space wasn't at a premium here as it is on an airplane. The spacing reminded me more of the first class section of an airplane. I choose a spot where I was going to spend the night. For many years now, one must book a cabin for an overnight Channel crossing. This at least add 200 euro's...... making taking the bike over to Scotland silly expensive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted June 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wintery? No... this is average for June. At least in Canada. Still looking for these warmer temps that I have been promised. (I know most EVERYONE reading this is laughing at me and telling me to beware what I wish for...) :laughing6-hehe: You will plenty warm soon enough..trust me You "may" even consider it hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wintery? No... this is average for June. At least in Canada. Still looking for these warmer temps that I have been promised. (I know most EVERYONE reading this is laughing at me and telling me to beware what I wish for...) :laughing6-hehe: You will plenty warm soon enough..trust me You "may" even consider it hot (the DarkKnight here in Texas is laughing... and laughing...and laughing...) Awesome!! Still thinking the look on your face about the 'husband' statement was like, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 On the return voyage they used tiedown chains on the big semi-trailers. Apparently a month or two ago they had an unexpected rough crossing had a few tip over on cars . That would make a huge mess! One of the hull stabilizers retracted: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/03/22/nl-puttees-list-322.html More information on the vessel, formerly the MC Stena Trader. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Blue_Puttees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommata Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Fascinating trip, Olive! Can't wait for more of your updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Olive safe at the "castle thecop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AussieinUSA Posted June 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 Olive safe at the "castle thecop". lets see if ya can get outta there without a ticket Maybe he'll let you off with a stern warning Whilst there remember to use those Silver rattlecans like we discussed....and get a picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Olive Posted June 13, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2011 Olive safe at the "castle thecop". lets see if ya can get outta there without a ticket Maybe he'll let you off with a stern warning Whilst there remember to use those Silver rattlecans like we discussed....and get a picture Silver? I thought we were discussing neon green... :laughing6-hehe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 It's a regulation VFRD throwdown here at castle thecop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Olive, did you at least honk when you blitzed on by the Catskills? Make a clean spot on Timmy's bike for me, gets him confused every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I am still laughing at Olive who has just seen her first lightning bug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted June 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2011 Really? ................ Tell her that if she catches enough she can make a necklace. J/k Olive C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2011 Welcome to the States !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted June 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 14, 2011 I am still laughing at Olive who has just seen her first lightning bug! so thats what i missed!! i would have caught a bunch for her and put them in the battery,, "lighting bugs" keeps it fully charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Olive sent off into the wild blue yonder, headed west on US Route 66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NorthernVFRDave Posted June 15, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2011 Olive sent off into the wild blue yonder, headed west on US Route 66. She packed up and ran that quick did she??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 She packed up and ran that quick did she??? On the back wheel, no less.… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted June 15, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2011 She packed up and ran that quick did she??? On the back wheel, no less.… Maybe it had something to do with all that flat black paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Contributer Olive Posted June 15, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 15, 2011 She packed up and ran that quick did she??? On the back wheel, no less.… You weren't supposed to tell them about THAT part! With a Police escort no less... Uhhh... Timmy? Does this mean I was run out of town? Not even phone service yesterday. Rode through Shenandoah National park through Skyline Drive, and then down the Skyway. Beautiful roads built for bikes! Camped at Otter Creek last night, and just ducked out to get coffee and a cup of internet connection. This morning was a fairly sedate ride - I headed along the parkway for some time until I caught up to another rider. Following them I noted that they were slowing down a lot for corners, braking IN corners, and seemed to be a fairly new rider. Not wanting to spook them I waited for a passing zone and then went on by. He decided to follow me into a corner, and I watched him almost arrange a single bike accident. I didn't mean to suck another rider in, but it seemed he was determined to try to keep up hammering it through the short straights and braking for corners. (I remember when I started to ride... it wasn't that long ago). I decided to slow up and show them proper lines through corners, and point out road obstacles. See if I could impart the lesson of "the pace". Besides, it wasn't that far before I was heading off the parkway for gas and coffee, and I decided the responsible thing was to watch out for the other rider. Really wished I could have given him one message: "ride your own ride". Heading back on the Parkway today. Planning a group ride with some friends north of the Atlanta area on Sunday. I will post up details here if any VFRD people want to join us! (Mark your calendars). I will catch up on posts properly in a day or so. Really want to be back out on the Parkway today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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