Q-Dawg

That's cool that things worked out.

I can sorta relate as my wife's pretty similar with her views on riding, I think.

But she surprised me and doesn't mind a trip now and again.

She had another bit of fear about us riding together after having our son, but that seems to have passed as well.

SHe doesn't want to ride a lot with me, nor ride her own bike. I'm OK with that as it is just nice to share something i love in life with the one I love in life.

Hoping to drag her along to the Western Canadian VFR meet for 2008 in Nelson. She seems somewhat excited by the idea of a social trip that is less about corner carving long distances and more about people and having fun. (for those of us that want to stop and smell the roses...)

Wow! What a great ride report, HS.

Truly some magnificent photos taken of some of natures finest scenery.

I've been wanting to head south of the border on my bike for the last two years, and this just makes me want to go even more. Alas, it is not going to happen for at least one more year as my wife is in school for one more year and my life right now is a bloody juggling act, to say the least!

Your ride reports and plentiful pictures will definately help me decide where to go when the time is right.

I was down the highway 101 a couple times with my parents on vacation when I was younger and remember it being one of my favorite drives ever. The redwoods are spectacular, aren't they?

On second thought, I think I may have to do two trips; one to Laguna Seca someday, and the other to see the Grand Canyon and the beauty that surrounds it.

Man, that's a lot of miles you put on in such a short time... do you feel like you need a vacation after your vacation??

what kind of messed up place do you live that you cannot ask a stranger for help?

Oh, you told us, NYC......

If your bike drops, you will have all the adrenaline to lift it and stop battery acid leaking out and messing up the paintwork.

So true. Dropped mine once (shoelace got caught up on centerstand and I lost my balance and tipped her over.) Quickly jerked it upright again like it only weighed 1/2 its actual weight. And I'm not terribly strong. Adrenaline is funny stuff.......