tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post2569354070396478706..comments2024-02-11T03:17:28.641-05:00Comments on Motorcycle Touring - Riding on my V Star: It's Over ... But It Really Won't Hit Me Until TomorrowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-36613721998770231292012-08-07T21:14:32.136-04:002012-08-07T21:14:32.136-04:00Brandy I like to think that Maddy is glad to see m...Brandy I like to think that Maddy is glad to see me, at least she remembered who I was after 28 days - though she did ask what I was doing here. "I think I live here." Out of the mouths of babes.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-8747424887201640422012-08-07T13:48:57.896-04:002012-08-07T13:48:57.896-04:00Wow, two weeks on the road. Kudos to you and your...Wow, two weeks on the road. Kudos to you and your solo adventures. I am glad you made it back safe and sound.<br /><br />And I have to say Maddy is adorable. It looks like she was happy to see you too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-61898124848888713222012-08-04T21:24:55.607-04:002012-08-04T21:24:55.607-04:00Ah, you care (and you found that darn cache - I kn...Ah, you care (and you found that darn cache - I knew it was in that gazebo!) I was worried this year, I didn't want to mention it til now, I lost my little motorcycle angel somewhere at the end of last year ... She had been with me so long, I wasn't sure I'd make it without her, but obviously her spirit is still looking after me. Have fun in Newfoundland.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-87512185926842400372012-08-04T21:21:21.252-04:002012-08-04T21:21:21.252-04:00Ah, Sonja - if it weren't for our Moms ... it ...Ah, Sonja - if it weren't for our Moms ... it was a great ride ((I've done it three times now, with a little bigger gas tank ... it's your turn; really, it's all about the ride). The end is bitter sweet though, great to be back but miss the adventure.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-92111721352072347032012-08-04T19:51:36.215-04:002012-08-04T19:51:36.215-04:00I have to agree with your mom - Thank God you'...I have to agree with your mom - Thank God you're back alive!<br />We're packing up and getting ready to depart for Nfld on Monday. Two more sleeps!<br />Oh, I don't think I told you that we found that cache you and I hunted for in Perth. It was in the gazebo rafters. <br />LOL Leslie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-66428632271179098302012-08-04T19:33:25.395-04:002012-08-04T19:33:25.395-04:00Welcome back home. You're family is probably r...Welcome back home. You're family is probably relieved to have you back in one piece ;-) (We hear that all the time when we're traveling... especially when on two wheels.)<br /><br />It was fantastic meeting you. Thanks for making the effort to ride across the country. What a ride.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-39094841229378101462012-08-04T08:46:32.274-04:002012-08-04T08:46:32.274-04:00It was fabulous Andrew ... and to get to meet the ...It was fabulous Andrew ... and to get to meet the western contingent was great, even if I'm not a mountain rider, they were so patient. I think I could have kept going again this year if I hadn't already promised I wouldn't. Thanks for stopping by.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-42736269718287115972012-08-04T08:42:52.953-04:002012-08-04T08:42:52.953-04:00Bob it was fabulous to meet you and the gang, real...Bob it was fabulous to meet you and the gang, real for sure! Now listen, about the beautiful pasture land, really ya gotta see the east, you could ride down for the weekend some month and dine at the Creek, and go off exploring the east coast, it's just two days ride to the Atlantic from here. Luv Ya - stay real!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-59834652832956848552012-08-04T08:39:42.406-04:002012-08-04T08:39:42.406-04:00Thanks Richard. I understand the theory that the l...Thanks Richard. I understand the theory that the loud pipe users are working under, but I just couldn't take that noise all day long, I could hardly bear it for the 2 minutes they ran beside me. Give me quiet little bike who's engine I can hear purr (but what else would the slowest Canadian want eh?)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-77091731040351654842012-08-04T08:24:13.509-04:002012-08-04T08:24:13.509-04:00I am happy to be home, but sad not to be on the mo...I am happy to be home, but sad not to be on the move at the same time. (Although it's nice not to have to stuff all of my belongings onto the VStar). Hey day trips, the best of both worlds.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-17168349623820445532012-08-04T08:21:28.973-04:002012-08-04T08:21:28.973-04:00Erik, I wouldn't have missed it, and now have ...Erik, I wouldn't have missed it, and now have 7 more friends (not strangers). Ride safe send pictures from Sturgis (I don't think I'll ever go there - in bike week that is)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-48061055224414250692012-08-04T01:20:14.315-04:002012-08-04T01:20:14.315-04:00Outstanding! It really looks like you've had ...Outstanding! It really looks like you've had a great adventure. A 10,000km holiday sounds fabulous to me.Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-37241632425303330422012-08-04T01:16:39.223-04:002012-08-04T01:16:39.223-04:00Karen:
welcome back to Canada. Home safe and soun...<b>Karen:</b><br /><br />welcome back to Canada. Home safe and sound to have dinner with friends. You now have friends out West too. someone once told me that internet friends weren't real, but we are and we all Love you<br /><br />It was fun and hope we can see you again<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-61197406167195326092012-08-04T01:08:21.337-04:002012-08-04T01:08:21.337-04:00I'll add my "Welcome Home" to the ot...I'll add my "Welcome Home" to the others and I'm glad you made it home safely. Funny comment about not being able to hear your engine. Maybe it's time for a tach then you can at least look down and see if it's running...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-54402354356867499882012-08-04T01:00:22.181-04:002012-08-04T01:00:22.181-04:00I bet you are happy to be home & sleeping in y...I bet you are happy to be home & sleeping in your own bed. That was quite a trip you had!Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-42972774030917646132012-08-03T23:55:22.897-04:002012-08-03T23:55:22.897-04:00Welcome Home!!! That was a long trip just to spend...Welcome Home!!! That was a long trip just to spend a weekend with strangers. It was nice to meet you and I hope to see you again someday.<br /><br />Ride Safe!<br />ErikErik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.com