Jim and Kermit's Big Adventure (well, big to us)

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Postby SlimJim » Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:59 pm

You know all about those Canadian speeding tickets, don'tcha ~Cabanna Boy~ Ahahahaha

Sorry Paul, I couldn't help myself!

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Postby JimVonBaden » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:26 pm

Day 10, July 20, 2008.

Not much happened today. We left Calgary, and rode nearly 600 miles to Pembina, ND where we promptly got a room.

Just slabbing for the whole day, and then 100 miles of 2 lane slab.


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Along the way my GPS wire broke, which I promptly fixed, and then Kermit lost an FF50 bulb, also fixed quickly, and so far the only mechanical issues, knock on wood.
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Most of the day was about just miles, and though the area was far from exciting, the weather was great, and the views expansive.

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At one point I found myself at 50K miles on my bike Odometer. Picture worthy.
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In the end we are in a hotel in Pembina, ND, and awaiting a great ride tomorrow back into Canada.

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Postby griffin738 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:45 am

SlimJim wrote:You know all about those Canadian speeding tickets, don'tcha ~Cabanna Boy~ Ahahahaha

Sorry Paul, I couldn't help myself!

Jim


Hi Jim - I do know about canadian speeding tickets indeed! and i've got a good lawyer up there if ever needed.

but let's talk about that after our boys are back incident-free!
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Postby jskene » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:26 am

Jim & Kermit's route, 7-20:

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Postby R1200ST » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:59 pm

Given the fact that they now seize vehicles roadside in Ontario for going 30 MPH over the posted, I am glad to see you guys back were people have more of a sense of humor about speed.

Great photos, stay safe

jskene wrote:Jim & Kermit's route, 7-20:

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Postby kjackson » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:49 pm

OK, Jim keeps asking me about posting pictures. Here's a couple, raw, non-processed. Please forgive the neophyte's lack of experience.

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Postby Unity » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:58 pm

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Postby magicscott » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:32 pm

Jim and Kermit,

Thanks for the very nice ride report/update and the stunning pictures!

Keep the rubber side down.

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Postby griffin738 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:27 pm

kjackson wrote:OK, Jim keeps asking me about posting pictures. Here's a couple, raw, non-processed. Please forgive the neophyte's lack of experience.

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Hey Kermit, great shots. So what kind of lens did you use on the second photo to omit jim and his bike? Also, do they make glasses with the same type of lenses? ImageImageImageImageImage

In other words, "hi guys - hope your having a blast!"
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Postby SlimJim » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:37 pm

Hey Kermit, great shots. So what kind of lens did you use on the second photo to omit jim and his bike? Also, do they make glasses with the same type of lenses? ImageImageImageImageImage

In other words, "hi guys - hope your having a blast!"


TFF Paul!!
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Postby JimVonBaden » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:13 am

Day 11, Back into Canada…

Up and early at 6, or was it 7? Kermit and I headed out towards breakfast. I told him to stop at the first McDonalds he saw for a quick and easy. He took me literally. Little did I know there are no McDonalds in all of North Dakota… Kermit rode, and rode and rode, for 216 miles, tank to tank, forcing him to stop eventually for lack of gas.

Now I like to ride distance like the rest of you, but I rarely like 3 hours on one stretch! (NO, I am not Iron Butt material, though Kermit apparently is!)

After fueling at nearly empty, emptying a very full bladder, drinking a large bottle of water, and eating 4 mini-burritos for breakfast, we were on our way again…

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Pretty much the whole day this is all we saw!



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We saw these crops in Canada and the US for the last couple days and were wondering if anyone could tell us what they were?

Oh, and sometimes they were in Purple, for Tina I imagine, since she is the queen! LOL

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Lunch at Sandy’s roadside was especially good in Gepetto’s roadside Adirondack wood working shop.

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Finally we found the Super 8 in Kenora, ON, and a nice place it is on the lake.

Some shots from the balcony:
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In the end, not a lot of miles, but good ones, and now we start the last push past the Great Lakes. Expect some good pictures from this part!
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Not bad for a wimpy day!

Jim :brow

PS For you ADV fans, I thought you might find this amusing…

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PPS Nice Paul, very nice! :lol:

PPPS Kermit is a great leader and riding companion, but I do love to tease!
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Postby jskene » Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:47 am

Jim & Kermit's route, 7-21:

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Postby ERC Scott » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:45 pm

Yellow flower heads suggests it might be cultivated mustard. Per Wiki, "Canada grows 90% of all the mustard seed for the international market. The Canadian province of Saskatchewan produces almost half of the world's supply of mustard seed"

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Postby Unity » Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:10 pm

It'd help to see the plants up close, but I think it might be dwarf sorghum. Sorghum stalks and leaves resemble corn.

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Postby JimVonBaden » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:04 pm

Day Twelve, July 22, 2008.

From Kenora to Thunder Bay Ontario Canada. The ride was uneventful, and it was perfect weather. The roads were good, except the ever-present construction, and the views were nice, if not spectacular.


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A purple flower for a friend.

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A cool sea plane display reminiscent of the show “Sky King”.


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Even if it isn’t, it is a very cool display, and fits the culture of the area.


Along the route we found the Beaver Post, all about beavers, I like that!
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Purple beaver stuff for Tina and Kielley.
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We also crossed the last time zone and are back in Eastern Standard time.
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I love the historical perspective on Canada.
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You think the GPS was full of lakes, you should see the real ones. Water everywhere.

Along the way I noticed I have a few specific positions that save my back and hands:

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The usual riding position, good for about half an hour.



Then the feet on the rear pegs, hands normal.
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Then my forearms on the grips, throttle lock locked, and feet normal.


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This one is the ultimate for me, and typically covers 50%+ of my riding time. Forearms on the grips, throttle locked, and feet on the rear pegs with my chest on the tank. I can do this forever with no pain at all.

We stopped at the usual Super 8 motel and found ourselves joined by a bunch of bikes from Arkansas, Michigan and Washington.
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In the end, a short riding day, but a good one.
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Tomorrow we start over the Great lakes. I did a similar part last year, but we will get them all this year.

Stay tuned…

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