tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53784820159348471552024-03-13T06:07:11.518-07:00Lone Star RiderI love traveling and seeing new places and making new friends. And the best way to do it is hopping on my motorcycle and hitting the open road. I love that feeling and excitement of riding a motorcycle.
See ya on the road ...... RexRex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-23758325019809256212014-07-01T23:39:00.001-07:002014-07-01T23:39:25.967-07:001 Day Survival Gear Giveaway - 24hrs Only<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5-M6bBjJ_ZE" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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1 Day Survival Gear Giveaway! Go Enter!Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-1428557090523868202012-05-21T01:19:00.000-07:002012-05-21T01:22:38.277-07:00Moving Blog To Word PressLatest update on my blog. I moved my blog and web site to <a href="http://lonestarrider.wordpress.com/">WordPress</a>, if your are subscribed here, please go over to <a href="http://lonestarrider.wordpress.com/">http://lonestarrider.wordpress.com</a> and subscribe there. Thats where all my post will be from here on out.<br />
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<b>Great Sunday Ride!</b><a href="http://wp.me/p2mAbY-6W">http://wp.me/p2mAbY-6W</a><br />
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<b>Buda Texas Wiener Dog Races 2012</b><a href="http://wp.me/p2mAbY-6M">http://wp.me/p2mAbY-6M</a><br />
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<b>Bandera Spring 2012 Day 3 & 4</b><br />
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<b>Bandera Spring 2012 Day 2</b><br />
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<b>Bandera Spring 2012 Day 1</b><br />
<a href="http://wp.me/s2mAbY-367">http://wp.me/s2mAbY-367</a>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-90908781115731934182012-03-22T11:59:00.003-07:002012-04-03T12:08:42.672-07:00<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VtJxQtTbAXQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><div>Headed out of Houston Texas around 10 AM on Highway I-10. The trip was pretty much mundane until we took the exit for Luling, and made our way through San Marcus, Wimberly, Sisterdale, Borne, and finally into Bandera.</div><div>Today's ride was fantastic, I love to ride with no deadline and to be able to absorb the scenery around you. </div><div><br /></div><div>The bluebonnets and Indian paint brushes were everywhere!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ccymdom">Photos</a> • <a href="http://youtu.be/VtJxQtTbAXQ">YouTube</a> • <a href="http://tinyurl.com/csv58d9">Route</a></div><div><br /></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-84900532926814566562011-07-25T23:11:00.001-07:002011-07-25T23:59:08.242-07:002011 Summer Trip Day 01<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P4vusnWPtFM/Ti5a1-zYrkI/AAAAAAAABiQ/kMJXqk5zI0M/s1600/moto_2011-07-25-457.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P4vusnWPtFM/Ti5a1-zYrkI/AAAAAAAABiQ/kMJXqk5zI0M/s400/moto_2011-07-25-457.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633540067325161026" /></a><br />Started the trip late, I left out of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Houston+Texas&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=36.863178,72.509766&z=10">Houston Texas</a> around 1:00 PM after finishing my to do's.<br /><br />Ran straight down Highway I-10 to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Beaumont,+Texas&hl=en&sll=29.762884,-95.383062&sspn=0.631828,1.132965&z=12">Beaumont, Texas</a> and hopped on Highway 287 to US 96 and over to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana">Louisiana</a> on Highway 363/190.<br /><br />Stopped for Lunch In <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Deridder+Louisiana&hl=en&ll=30.8427,-93.289032&spn=0.156228,0.283241&sll=30.8469,-93.286521&sspn=0.009303,0.017703&z=12">Deridder Louisiana</a> at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cecil's+Cajun+Cafe,+West+1st+Street,+DeRidder,+Louisiana&hl=en&ll=30.8469,-93.286521&spn=0.009303,0.017703&sll=31.244823,-92.145024&sspn=4.977427,9.063721&z=16">Cecil's Cafe</a> and had a great burger.<br /><br />I continued on Highway 112 and after <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Sugartown+Louisiana+&hl=en&sll=30.8427,-93.289032&sspn=0.156228,0.283241&z=15">Sugartown Louisiana </a>the road was closed and I had to detour around to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Elizabeth+Louisiana&hl=en&sll=30.839722,-93.014722&sspn=0.019529,0.035405&z=15">Elizabeth Louisiana</a> and Jumpped on Highway 10 to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Oakdale+Louisiana,&hl=en&sll=30.868526,-92.792926&sspn=0.019523,0.035405&z=14">Oakdale Louisiana,</a> Then headed North on Highway 165 to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Alexandria,+Louisiana&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=36.863178,72.509766&z=12">Alexandria Louisiana </a>where I found a local hotel and called it a night.<br /><br />I had a few light shower, but no reason to put on the rain gear. It was a good ride today.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2011-Summer-Trip-Day-01/18226622_n4zjWL#1401320623_DL4KtjG">Photos</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1BVAVAHwHg">Video</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1207405">Route</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1207405">Spot</a></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-27422481302028923482011-07-20T00:47:00.000-07:002011-07-20T00:52:29.472-07:002011 Summer Trip Part 3 & 4<div>Part 3 & 4 are general area I want to go and see.</div><br /><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1197780">2011 Planned Summer Trip Part 3 at EveryTrail</a><br /><iframe src="http://www.everytrail.com/iframe2.php?trip_id=1197780&width=400&height=300" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="400" height="300"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1197784">2011 Planned Summer Trip Part 4 at EveryTrail</a><br /><iframe src="http://www.everytrail.com/iframe2.php?trip_id=1197784&width=400&height=300" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="400" height="300"></iframe>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-66370793924352646082011-07-13T01:11:00.000-07:002011-07-20T00:29:26.212-07:00Planning 2011 Summer Trip: Routes 1 & 2Been getting things together for my summer trip coming up in a couple weeks. Here are a couple of routes for the first and second part of my trip.<br /><div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1197706">2011 Planned Summer Trip Part 1 at EveryTrail</a><br /><iframe src="http://www.everytrail.com/iframe2.php?trip_id=1197706&width=400&height=300" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="400" height="300"></iframe><br /><div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1197759">2011 Planned Summer Trip Part 2 at EveryTrail</a><br /><iframe src="http://www.everytrail.com/iframe2.php?trip_id=1197759&width=400&height=300" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="400" height="300"></iframe>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-3323036506207305892011-05-01T20:51:00.000-07:002011-05-01T21:09:41.886-07:00A Bloggers Centerline Day Challenge<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l7m0Vt4lyMw/Tb4qazcgc_I/AAAAAAAABgo/4yUwqHlYP_E/s1600/moto_2011-05-01_1651.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l7m0Vt4lyMw/Tb4qazcgc_I/AAAAAAAABgo/4yUwqHlYP_E/s400/moto_2011-05-01_1651.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601961626470216690" /></a><br /><div>Do you know how hard it is to find a road with a center line in Houston Texas with little or no traffic? Well I found one near Cullen and Belt way 8 South, late in the evening. I had to move four times just to get this photo. <div><br /></div><div>Thanks Gary for the challenge it was fun to do!</div><div><br /></div><div>You can see more about the challenge By <a href="http://garysusatour.blogspot.com/2011/04/abcd-will-you-take-part.html">Clicking Here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few others I took.</div><div><br /></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fStmtn_Tut4/Tb4ss4xXfwI/AAAAAAAABgw/ttiH01fMtqE/s400/moto_2011-05-01_1654.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601964136160788226" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m2YUjzUU3WA/Tb4tX76qfHI/AAAAAAAABhA/yUSGZ721JE4/s400/moto_2011-05-01_1626.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601964875739462770" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--2WuuNxB4yg/Tb4tBDERmdI/AAAAAAAABg4/DeeoVejojaU/s400/moto_2011-05-01_1643_HDR.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601964482521831890" /></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-80823374515349892242011-05-01T17:00:00.000-07:002011-05-07T02:43:01.120-07:00My Bandera Trip Day 4<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oda3gWbybUo/TcUTx1iFjBI/AAAAAAAABho/3uk9_Lgpo5Q/s1600/moto_2011-04-30_1831.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 199px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oda3gWbybUo/TcUTx1iFjBI/AAAAAAAABho/3uk9_Lgpo5Q/s400/moto_2011-04-30_1831.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603907058237017106" /></a><br />We headed out of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera</a> and stopped at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pipe+Creek+Texas&aq=&sll=29.723958,-98.938043&sspn=0.00403,0.00544&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Pipe+Creek,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.723614,-98.935876&spn=0.032088,0.043516&z=15">Pipe Creek Texas</a> and had breakfast at a Mexican Restaurant, which I can not remember the name, but the food was good and cheap.<div><br /></div><div>We ( Me, Sherri, and Bobbie ) took a straight shot back to Houston on Highway I-10.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a great time and I wished we had the rest of this week to spend in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Hill_Country">Texas Hill Country</a>.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>May 1, 2011 • <a href="http://www.rexjc.phanfare.com/5101869">Photos</a> • <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4yd7y8o">Spot</a></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-18089097260254386012011-04-30T16:30:00.000-07:002011-05-07T02:16:16.341-07:00My Bandera Trip Day 3<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N1jByDIwt_M/TcSIe1hYfvI/AAAAAAAABhY/CcjYdQmjJbY/s400/moto_2011-04-30_1780.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603753899700289266" /><br /><div>We ( Randy & Te-Ann, Bobbie and Sherri ) had breakfast at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=River+Oaks+Inn+%26+Restaurant,+Main+Street,+Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.730701,-99.078476&sspn=0.002005,0.00272&ie=UTF8&hq=River+Oaks+Inn+%26+Restaurant,&hnear=Main+St,+Bandera,+Texas+78003&ll=29.731477,-99.078677&spn=0.015652,0.021758&z=16&iwloc=A">River Oaks Inn & Restaurant</a>. Our Breakfast yesterday at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Ost+Restaurant,+Main+Street,+Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.798142,-99.249855&sspn=0.007821,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=Ost+Restaurant,&hnear=Main+St,+Bandera,+Texas+78003&ll=29.724787,-99.071177&spn=0.007826,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">OST Restaurant</a> was much better than today, but it was good.</div><div><br /></div><div>We headed North out of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera</a> on Highway 173 to Elm Pass. Elm Pass is a great road to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Center+Point+Texas&aq=&sll=29.731477,-99.078677&sspn=0.015652,0.021758&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Center+Point,+Kerr,+Texas&ll=29.933552,-99.035912&spn=0.032021,0.043516&z=15">Center Point Texas</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our first stop was <a href="http://www.davesbackdoorpottery.com/">Dave's Place</a> ( <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Dave's+Place,+Center+Point,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.933552,-99.035912&sspn=0.032021,0.043516&g=Center+Point+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Dave's+Place,&hnear=Center+Point,+Kerr,+Texas&ll=29.946828,-99.045396&spn=0.032017,0.043516&z=15&iwloc=A">Map</a> ) in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Center+Point+Texas&aq=&sll=29.731477,-99.078677&sspn=0.015652,0.021758&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Center+Point,+Kerr,+Texas&ll=29.933552,-99.035912&spn=0.032021,0.043516&z=15">Center Point Texas</a>. This is a must stop, just to kick back and soak in the river view and look around at some of the amazing stuff there. I heard they had some pretty good food, but it was to early for that while we were there.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>We jumped on to highway 27 and headed East from <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Center+Point+Texas&aq=&sll=29.731477,-99.078677&sspn=0.015652,0.021758&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Center+Point,+Kerr,+Texas&ll=29.933552,-99.035912&spn=0.032021,0.043516&z=15">Center Point</a>. At <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Comfort,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.946828,-99.045396&sspn=0.032017,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Comfort,+Kendall,+Texas&z=14">Comfort Texas</a>, we turned Right on Ranch Road 472 and continued on to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_State_Highway_9">Old Highway 9</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_State_Highway_9"><img src="webkit-fake-url://7B74E8F9-2BCE-47E5-A3A6-A76A579DA102/Old_Texas_9.svg.png" alt="Old_Texas_9.svg.png" /></a></p></div><div><br /></div><div>On the map <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_State_Highway_9">Old Highway 9</a> also show it as Old San Antonio Road, I do not think it is the same highway as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_San_Antonio_Road">"El Camino Real" or "Kings Highway"</a>, seem a little confusing. It also showed it as Old Fred Road, and I'm sure it got that name because it takes you towards <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Fredericksburg,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.23712,-98.844852&sspn=0.127692,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Fredericksburg,+Gillespie,+Texas&ll=30.275228,-98.871975&spn=0.127642,0.174065&z=13">Fredericksburg, Texas</a>. Anyway, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_State_Highway_9">Old Highway 9</a> is a great ride and since you are on it don't miss the <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17">Bat Tunnel</a> and <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=alamo+springs+cafe+texas&fb=1&gl=us&hq=alamo+springs+cafe&hnear=Texas&cid=0,0,4123876706362044346&z=16&iwloc=A">Alamo Springs Cafe</a>, we stopped at both places.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJe-ZKq5U88/TcSI-NAoriI/AAAAAAAABhg/VZdlogi9Ioo/s400/moto_2011-04-30_1827.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603754438581333538" /></div><div><br /></div><div>After a long wait for our burgers at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=alamo+springs+cafe+texas&fb=1&gl=us&hq=alamo+springs+cafe&hnear=Texas&cid=0,0,4123876706362044346&z=16&iwloc=A">Alamo Springs Cafe</a> ( Which were great ) we headed over to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Luckenbach,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.275228,-98.871975&sspn=0.127642,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Luckenbach,+Gillespie,+Texas&z=15">Luckenbach, Texas</a> using Grape Town Road. By the way, Waylon and Willie were not there.</div><div><br /></div><div>We had a short stay in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Luckenbach,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.275228,-98.871975&sspn=0.127642,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Luckenbach,+Gillespie,+Texas&z=15">Luckenbach</a> and jumped on Ranch Road 1376 to Highway 290 through <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Fredericksburg,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.23712,-98.844852&sspn=0.127692,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Fredericksburg,+Gillespie,+Texas&ll=30.275228,-98.871975&spn=0.127642,0.174065&z=13">Fredericksburg, Texas</a> and turned South on Highway 16.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just South of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Fredericksburg,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.23712,-98.844852&sspn=0.127692,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Fredericksburg,+Gillespie,+Texas&ll=30.275228,-98.871975&spn=0.127642,0.174065&z=13">Fredericksburg</a> We turned left on Ranch Road 2093, when we reached Ranch Road 783 we turned left and headed South. Ranch Road 783 was well worth the time.</div><div><br /></div><div>We stopped in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kerrville,+Texas&aq=&sll=29.967715,-98.905034&sspn=0.06402,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Kerrville,+Kerr,+Texas&z=13">Kerrville, Texas</a> for a quick break and to discuss if we were going down to the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Apple+Store,+Medina,+Texas&aq=1&sll=29.795964,-99.246111&sspn=0.032065,0.043516&g=Medina,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Apple+Store,&hnear=Medina,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.798142,-99.249855&spn=0.007821,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Apple Store</a> on Highway 16 before they closed at 5:00 PM or take the roads South of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Ingram,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.020354,-99.217701&sspn=0.127973,0.174065&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Ingram,+Kerr,+Texas&z=15">Ingram, Texas</a>. The <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Apple+Store,+Medina,+Texas&aq=1&sll=29.795964,-99.246111&sspn=0.032065,0.043516&g=Medina,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Apple+Store,&hnear=Medina,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.798142,-99.249855&spn=0.007821,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Apple Store</a> won!</div><div><br /></div><div>I love Highway 16 in between <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Fredericksburg,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.23712,-98.844852&sspn=0.127692,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Fredericksburg,+Gillespie,+Texas&ll=30.275228,-98.871975&spn=0.127642,0.174065&z=13">Fredericksburg</a> and <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Medina,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.725654,-99.072218&sspn=0.007826,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Medina,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.795964,-99.246111&spn=0.032065,0.043516&z=15">Medina Texas</a>, it's a great ride with some great switchback.</div><div><br /></div><div>We made it to the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Apple+Store,+Medina,+Texas&aq=1&sll=29.795964,-99.246111&sspn=0.032065,0.043516&g=Medina,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Apple+Store,&hnear=Medina,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.798142,-99.249855&spn=0.007821,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Apple Store</a> with five minutes to spare for some Apple Ice Cream and Apple Turnovers. We continued on Highway 16 to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mansfield+Park,+Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.762884,-95.383062&sspn=1.026411,1.392517&g=Houston,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Mansfield+Park,+Bandera,+Texas&hnear=Mansfield+Park,+Bandera,+Texas+78003&ll=29.732781,-99.105906&spn=0.031154,0.043516&z=15">Mansfield Park</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera</a>. We spent the rest of the evening there for the <a href="http://twistoff.sanantonioscrc.com/">Twist Off</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>What a great day! Some great roads, riding, food, and friends. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHybxGEcbZY">A Perfect Day</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>April 30, 2011 • <a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5101869_5736258">Photos</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1070706">Route</a> • <a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=2a9b4db4f72bd2c0d">Spot</a></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-37479973327177954622011-04-29T00:59:00.000-07:002011-05-07T02:17:34.273-07:00My Bandera Trip Day 2<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6_x0Wwn9O3g/TcOspA9VLNI/AAAAAAAABhQ/h2D3YmRTiiM/s1600/moto_2011-04-29_1850.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6_x0Wwn9O3g/TcOspA9VLNI/AAAAAAAABhQ/h2D3YmRTiiM/s400/moto_2011-04-29_1850.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603512182010883282" /></a><br /><div>Randy & Te-Ann came in late last night and they are stayed in the cabin across from us. It was good to see them this morning, it's been a while.</div><div><br /></div><div>We ( Randy & Te-Ann, and Sherri ) had Breakfast at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Ost+Restaurant,+Main+Street,+Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.798142,-99.249855&sspn=0.007821,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=Ost+Restaurant,&hnear=Main+St,+Bandera,+Texas+78003&ll=29.724787,-99.071177&spn=0.007826,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">OST Restaurant</a> (A Must Stop for Breakfast).</div><div><br /></div><div>After a great breakfast we checked in at the <a href="http://twistoff.sanantonioscrc.com/">Twist Off</a> and picked up our packages and said hello to everybody.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was time to do some riding so we headed East on Highway 16 and Turned South on Park Road, which took us by <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Medina+Lake,+Lakehills,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.724787,-99.071177&sspn=0.007826,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Medina+Lake&ll=29.560617,-98.936949&spn=0.064281,0.087032&z=14">Medina Lake</a> to County Road 271. County Road 271 had in one section of gravel road about a mile long. County Road 271 was wonderful and the highlight of todays route. County Road 271 ended at FM 471, We turned right and continued South and stopped in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Castroville,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.560617,-98.936949&sspn=0.064281,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Castroville,+Medina,+Texas&ll=29.35592,-98.87867&spn=0.064411,0.087032&z=14">Castroville, Texas</a> for a break.</div><div><br /></div><div>After our break we headed North back up FM 471 to Highway 271 and continued North to Highway 16 back through <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera</a> and rode over to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Medina,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.725654,-99.072218&sspn=0.007826,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Medina,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.795964,-99.246111&spn=0.032065,0.043516&z=15">Medina Texas</a> to The <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Apple+Store,+Medina,+Texas&aq=1&sll=29.795964,-99.246111&sspn=0.032065,0.043516&g=Medina,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Apple+Store,&hnear=Medina,+Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.798142,-99.249855&spn=0.007821,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Apple Store</a> ( A Must Stop & It's Not Apple Computer ) for some Apple Turnovers and a cup of Apple Ice Cream, Damn Good.</div><div><br /></div><div>We bumped in to our room mate, <a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5101869_5736255#imageID=127026530">Bobbie</a> as we were leaving and headed back to our cabin, It was good to see <a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5101869_5736255#imageID=127026530">Bobbie</a> again!</div><div><br /></div><div>After cleaning up and resting we went over to the <a href="http://twistoff.sanantonioscrc.com/">Twist Off</a> and enjoyed the party for the evening.</div><div><br /></div><div>After hanging out at the <a href="http://twistoff.sanantonioscrc.com/">Twist Off</a> we grabbed some dinner at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mi+Pueblo+Mexican+restaurants+706+Main+Bandera+Texas&aq=&sll=29.731142,-99.046812&sspn=0.062607,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=Mi+Pueblo+Mexican+restaurants+706+Main&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.725654,-99.072218&spn=0.007826,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant</a>, yes again. </div><div><br /></div>April 29, 2011 • <a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5101869_5736255">Photos</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1070704">Route</a> • <a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=2a9b4db4f72bd2c0d">Spot</a>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-6399401690421435322011-04-28T23:29:00.000-07:002011-05-07T02:18:22.666-07:00My Bandera Trip Day 1<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MhpGmP68SgQ/TcOnLkWplsI/AAAAAAAABhI/7cExziZpzdo/s1600/moto_2011-04-28_1834.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MhpGmP68SgQ/TcOnLkWplsI/AAAAAAAABhI/7cExziZpzdo/s400/moto_2011-04-28_1834.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603506178558105282" /></a><br />On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Sherri And I headed to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera Texas</a> for the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/San%20Antonio%20Southern%20Cruisers%20Annual%20Twist%20Off">San Antonio Southern Cruisers</a> Annual <a href="http://twistoff.sanantonioscrc.com/">Twist Off</a>. We left <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Houston,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.812051,-97.522888&sspn=0.51296,0.696259&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Houston,+Harris,+Texas&z=10">Houston Texas</a> around 1:00 PM and did a straight shot on Highway I-10 To <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=San+Antonio,+Texas&aq=3&sll=29.726613,-99.073646&sspn=0.032088,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=San+Antonio,+Bexar,+Texas&z=11">San Antonio, Texas</a> and loop around North on Loop 1604 to Highway FM 16 To <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera Texas</a>.<div><br /></div><div>We arrived in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera Texas</a> and went straight to our cabin at <a href="http://www.banderapark.com/">Bandera Resort And Sports Park</a>. I would not say our cabin was in a "Resort" but they were great and a great price.</div><div><br /></div><div>After we settled in and cleaned up, we rode in to town to the local Market for some snacks and to the liquor store for some margaritas and wine for our weekend. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was past time for dinner and most restaurants close early in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.988897,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&z=15">Bandera</a>. We pulled in at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mi+Pueblo+Mexican+restaurants+706+Main+Bandera+Texas&aq=&sll=29.731142,-99.046812&sspn=0.062607,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=Mi+Pueblo+Mexican+restaurants+706+Main&hnear=Bandera,+Texas&ll=29.725654,-99.072218&spn=0.007826,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant</a>. Sherri and I had the Barbacoa and it was very good.</div><div><br /></div><div>After stuffing ourselves we headed over to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mansfield+Park,+Bandera,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.762884,-95.383062&sspn=1.026411,1.392517&g=Houston,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Mansfield+Park,+Bandera,+Texas&hnear=Mansfield+Park,+Bandera,+Texas+78003&ll=29.732781,-99.105906&spn=0.031154,0.043516&z=15">Mansfield Park</a> where the <a href="http://twistoff.sanantonioscrc.com/">Twist Off</a> was being held and check to see who was around.</div><div><br /></div><div>There were a few people who arrived to day, we said our hello's and called it a day and headed back to our cabin.</div><div><br /></div><div>April 28, 2011 • <a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5101869_5729747">Photos</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1070704">Spot</a></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-24503435374485833782011-04-23T22:53:00.000-07:002011-04-24T21:08:38.520-07:00Southern Cruisers Galveston Ride<div style="background: #cdbd94; border: 1px solid #ab9a6f; width: 480px; height: 385px;"><a href="http://www.trip-journal.com/" title="Trip Journal for iPhone" target="_blank"><span style="background-image: url(http://webapp.iqapps.eu/snserver/images/embeddedlogo.png); display: block; width: 243px; height: 63px; cursor: pointer;"></span></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://webapp.iqapps.eu/snserver/js/embedded.js"></script><iframe src="http://webapp.iqapps.eu/snserver/ext/13342/5926110793968243330/map?size=MEDIUM" width="480" height="320" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Rode with <a href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/scrchou">Houston Southern Cruisers</a> to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Galveston,+TX&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.816238,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Galveston,+Texas&z=11">Galveston</a>. We started out In Sugar Land at 8:30 AM, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bandtech">John Butler</a> led the ride with me & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1254393528">Sherri</a>, on my Bike and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jodie.orlando">Jodie Orlando</a> rode Tail Gunner.<div><br /><div>It was a great day for a ride except for the wind, the wind blew us all over the place and when we got near the coast we were getting sand blasted all the way to our destination.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Our destination was <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=casey's+seafood+cafe+galveston+tx&fb=1&gl=us&hq=casey's+seafood+cafe&hnear=Galveston,+TX&cid=0,0,6760321440583583262&z=16&iwloc=A">Casey Seafood</a> on the sea wall in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Galveston,+TX&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.816238,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Galveston,+Texas&z=11">Galveston Texas</a>. We met up with a group from the <a href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/SCRC82/start">Chisholm Trail Southern Cruisers</a> for lunch.</div><div><br /></div><div>After lunch Sherri and I tagged along <a href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/SCRC82/start">Chisholm Trail Southern Cruisers</a> to see some<a href="http://www.galveston.com/treesculptures/trees/"> Tree Sculptures</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Galveston,+TX&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.816238,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Galveston,+Texas&z=11">Galveston</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sherri & I headed home around 1:00 PM. Thanks to John for leading a great ride and thanks to the <a href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/SCRC82/start">Chisholm Trail Southern Cruisers</a> for letting us tag along with them.</div><div><br /></div><div>The map above was done with a new App (<a href="http://www.trip-journal.com/">Trip Journal</a>) I was testing out on my iPhone. So far I kinda like it, it did a great job tracking me, but the interface was a little confusing at first for adding and tagging your locations. I will be testing it out more on future rides.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5091322">Photos</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/tell_story.php?trip_id=1055319">Route</a> • <a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=2a9a4db4f37bd04fd">Spot</a></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-88008516885533342552011-04-12T23:41:00.000-07:002011-04-12T23:42:36.414-07:00ABCD - Will You Take Part?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse; ">Gary France over at <a href="http://garysusatour.blogspot.com/2011/04/abcd-will-you-take-part.html">USA Tour on a Harley - Davidson</a> came up with this idea.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: center; ">A Bloggers Centerline Day, or ABCD, will take place on Sunday 1st May 2011.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; clear: both; text-align: center; "><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4c8YskIiJG0/TaRIFLRXkdI/AAAAAAAABEA/enC5BsGsRUs/s1600/Gary+France.jpg" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 68, 187); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4c8YskIiJG0/TaRIFLRXkdI/AAAAAAAABEA/enC5BsGsRUs/s1600/Gary+France.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /></a></div><br />The plan is to inspire as many bloggers as possible to go outside and take a photograph of themselves on this day, wherever they are in the world. The photo can be creative, arty, contain more than one person, be in any type of location and can contain anything else you like. It must however contain the centerline of a road and at least part of you, the blogger.<br /><br />There are 5 rules....<br /><br />Rule 1 - the picture must be taken on 1st May 2011.<br /><br />Rule 2 - the picture must be of yourself, and you must be a person that publishes a blog. You can include whatever else you like in the picture, including other people if you wish.<br /><br />Rule 3 - the picture must include the centerline of a road.<br /><br />Rule 4 – you should publish the picture on your blog on 1st May 2011, along with a few words about the picture and why you chose that location or pose.<br /><br />Rule 5 - when you have posted the picture on your own blog, put a comment on http://garysusatour.blogspot.com/2011/04/abcd-will-you-take-part.html and include in that comment the address of your own blog post containing your own picture.<br /><br />Gary France will then pick his favourite photos and publish these as being the winners. There will be a prize of $100 awarded to the overall single winner, as chosen by Gary.<br />In order to get this event known as widely as possible, please copy and paste this posting onto your own blog, including the title. Please do that today!<br />As a reminder to yourself to take the photo and post it, put an entry into your diary for 1st May 2011.<br />Let’s see if we can get as any people to join in as possible.</span>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-42538388267907424722011-04-10T16:06:00.000-07:002011-04-14T21:44:26.582-07:00Southern Cruisers Bluebonnet Ride<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CkHhtm-LWTI/Tad-hbGloKI/AAAAAAAABgg/0S-renq6QBM/s1600/SC_2011-04-10_893.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 164px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CkHhtm-LWTI/Tad-hbGloKI/AAAAAAAABgg/0S-renq6QBM/s400/SC_2011-04-10_893.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595580174707302562" /></a>Not very many Bluebonnets, but had a great ride with some good friends.<div><br /></div><div>We started out on Highway 6 near bear Creek Park, and headed west on the back roads , stopped in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sealy,+Texas&aq=0&sll=29.972446,-96.502193&sspn=0.031897,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sealy,+Austin,+Texas&z=13">Sealy</a> for a break. Then we rode North through <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Industry,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.166883,-96.397744&sspn=0.127338,0.174065&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Industry,+Austin,+Texas&z=15">Industry</a> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Brenham,+Texas&aq=0&sll=30.325209,-96.156626&sspn=0.031783,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Brenham,+Washington,+Texas&z=13">Brenham</a> and ended our ride at <a href="http://www.ridethechill.com/">Chappel Chill</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Washington,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.816238,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Washington,+Washington-Chappell+Hill,+Washington,+Texas&z=15">Washington, Texas</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The only bluebonnets we saw were near <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Washington,+Texas&aq=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.816238,89.121094&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Washington,+Washington-Chappell+Hill,+Washington,+Texas&z=15">Washington, Texas</a> at the end of the ride.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://rexjc.phanfare.com/5080106">Photos</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1042088">Route</a></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-49298473705442392652010-10-10T16:35:00.000-07:002010-10-11T16:44:55.478-07:00Victory Motorcycle Club Texas Meet - Day 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YgsWMEykl10/TLOhauaP0tI/AAAAAAAABe8/qNSGmqYt3YQ/s1600/1042840750_Ch8DN-X3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YgsWMEykl10/TLOhauaP0tI/AAAAAAAABe8/qNSGmqYt3YQ/s400/1042840750_Ch8DN-X3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526938648220521170" /></a><br />I pretty much took a straight shot home to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Houston,+TX&sll=30.11135,-97.315135&sspn=0.031221,0.052142&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Houston,+Harris,+Texas&z=10&iwloc=A">Houston, TX</a> on Highway 71 to Highway I-10, stopping for lunch near <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bastrop,+TX&sll=30.267153,-97.743061&sspn=0.498747,0.834274&g=Austin,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bastrop,+Texas&ll=30.11135,-97.315135&spn=0.031221,0.052142&z=15&iwloc=A">Bastrop, TX</a> at <a href="http://www.cghw.com/Gone-Hog-Wild.html">Cindy's Gone Hogs Wild</a>.<div><br /></div><div>I arrived in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Houston,+TX&sll=30.11135,-97.315135&sspn=0.031221,0.052142&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Houston,+Harris,+Texas&z=10&iwloc=A">Houston, TX</a> around 4PM.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I had a great weekend of weather, riding, and friends.</div><div><br /><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rally/2010TXVMCMeet/14139204_47GRX">Photo</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=846406">Route</a> • <a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=21ba4cb380eee0ea3">Spot</a><br /><br />10-10-2010 • <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Houston,+TX&sll=30.11135,-97.315135&sspn=0.031221,0.052142&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Houston,+Harris,+Texas&z=10&iwloc=A">Houston, Texas</a></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-50570116116060149022010-10-09T15:16:00.000-07:002010-10-11T16:29:00.358-07:00Victory Motorcycle Club Texas Meet - Day 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YgsWMEykl10/TLOT2b7iyuI/AAAAAAAABe0/GJf3Of4kN10/s1600/1042836923_nWzuQ-X3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YgsWMEykl10/TLOT2b7iyuI/AAAAAAAABe0/GJf3Of4kN10/s400/1042836923_nWzuQ-X3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526923731133450978" /></a><br />Last night I stayed a the local <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=Best+Western+johnson+city,+TX&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Best+Western&hnear=Johnson+City,+TX&cid=0,0,121853313399916772&ei=wZyzTI6NMcH7lweu2e3nDw&ved=0CBsQnwIwAA&z=16&iwloc=A">Best Western</a>, no room for me tonight, I'll have to find another place to stay. <div><br /></div><div>After breakfast in the Victory Tent at <a href="http://www.jcpigroast.org/">The Johnson City Pig Roast</a>, we headed out for our ride and our first stop was at the <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17">Old Tunnel</a>. The <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17">Old Tunnel</a> was very cool to see, but it would have been nice to be there in the evening to see the bat flying. Around the corner from the <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17">Old Tunnel</a> we had lunch at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Old+Tunnel+Wildlife+Management+Area,+Fredericksburg,+Texas&sll=30.276868,-98.411968&sspn=0.031169,0.052142&g=Johnson+City,+Texas&ie=UTF8&hq=Old+Tunnel+Wildlife+Management+Area,&hnear=Fredericksburg,+Gillespie,+Texas&z=11&iwloc=A">Alamo Springs Cafe</a>. The burgers are great!</div><div><br /></div><div>After stuffing our bellies we ran up to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Luckenbach+Texas,+Inc.,+Fredericksburg,+TX&sll=30.181505,-98.75576&sspn=0.031199,0.052142&ie=UTF8&hq=Luckenbach+Texas,+Inc.,&hnear=Fredericksburg,+Gillespie,+Texas&z=12&iwloc=A">Luckenbach, TX</a>. It was my first time time to see a <a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rally/2010TXVMCMeet/moto2010-10-091214/1042837274_kKscw-L.jpg">cowboy riding on a longhorn</a>. Only in Texas!</div><div><br /></div><div>We headed over to <a href="http://www.alberttexas.com/">Albert, TX</a>, it was my first time to be in <a href="http://www.alberttexas.com/">Albert, TX</a>. it a nice place to relax and have a drink. The dance hall is huge, and the total size of the town is 15 acres.</div><div><br /></div><div>After a couple drinks we headed back to the rally in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Johnson+City,+Texas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=57.684464,106.787109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Johnson+City,+Blanco,+Texas&z=15">Johnson City, Texas</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I spent the rest of the evening at the rally, after 11 PM I headed over to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Austin,+Texas&sll=30.193815,-98.601696&sspn=0.031195,0.052142&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Austin,+Travis,+Texas&z=11&iwloc=A">Austin, TX</a> and grabbed a hotel.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have could not asked for better weather today, blue skies with mid 70 weather and a great time riding with friends.</div><div><div><br /><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rally/2010TXVMCMeet/14139204_47GRX">Photo</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=846326">Route</a> • <a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=21ba4cb380eee0ea3">Spot</a><br /><br />10-09-2010 • <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Austin,+Texas&sll=30.193815,-98.601696&sspn=0.031195,0.052142&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Austin,+Travis,+Texas&z=11&iwloc=A">Austin, Texas</a></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-45866868291257354192010-10-08T08:25:00.000-07:002010-10-11T15:10:17.459-07:00Victory Motorcycle Club Texas Meet - Day 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YgsWMEykl10/TLN_2apCpnI/AAAAAAAABes/kZxHWklnG-8/s1600/1042810119_n5c5Z-XL.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YgsWMEykl10/TLN_2apCpnI/AAAAAAAABes/kZxHWklnG-8/s400/1042810119_n5c5Z-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526901740554856050" /></a><br /><br />Rode with Noemtz, Ronway, Commish, & Sweet Baby (<a href="http://www.freewebs.com/bcvr/">Bayou City Victory Riders</a>) to the 6th Annual <a href="http://forums.thevmc.com/">Victory Motorcycle Club</a> Texas Meet At <a href="http://www.jcpigroast.org/">The Johnson City Pig Roast</a>, in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Johnson+City,+Texas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=57.684464,106.787109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Johnson+City,+Blanco,+Texas&z=15">Johnson City, Texas</a>.<br /><br />Had a great day riding to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Johnson+City,+Texas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=57.684464,106.787109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Johnson+City,+Blanco,+Texas&z=15">Johnson City, Texas</a> and enjoyed meeting up with a bunch of Victory riders.<br /><br /><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rally/2010TXVMCMeet/14139204_47GRX">Photo</a> • <a href="http://www.everytrail.com/tell_story.php?trip_id=846322">Route</a> • <a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=21ba4cb380eee0ea3">Spot</a><br /><br />10-08-2010 • Johnson City, Texas<div class="iblogger-footer"> <p style="text-align:right;font-size:10px;">[Posted with <a href="http://illuminex.com/iBlogger/index.html">iBlogger</a> from my iPad]</p><br /></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-11760124387249176672010-09-02T23:50:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:35:33.243-07:00DevCon Day 24<iframe width="500" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cqAVKsI61pc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Just out side of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Park+City,+UT&aq=&sll=42.082012,-110.955176&sspn=0.027424,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Park+City,+Summit,+Utah&z=13">Park City, UT</a> is <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Park+City,+Olympic+Parkway,+UT&aq=1&sll=40.643843,-111.495716&sspn=0.007009,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Olympic+Pkwy,+Park+City,+Summit,+Utah+84098&z=14">Olympic Park</a>, we stopped to check it out and found a few people practicing ski jumping without snow. They were wearing wet suits skiing down the jump in to a pool of water. Very cool!<div><br /></div><div>Most of our route was on Highway 40 heading West. When we were riding near the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Mountain_Formation">Cedar Mountain</a> area (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cedar+Mountain,+UT&aq=0&sll=40.163291,-110.402933&sspn=0.056475,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Cedar+Mountain&z=14">Map</a>), we saw a sign showing this way to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Strawberry+Pinnacles,+UT&aq=0&sll=39.690281,-110.165405&sspn=3.533625,5.570068&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Strawberry+Pinnacles&ll=40.126752,-110.740728&spn=0.028253,0.043516&z=15">Strawberry Pinnacles</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-24/17053806_3QmG4L#1291312601_BkFFMSp"><img id="lightBoxImage" style="width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-24/i-BkFFMSp/0/S/crystal2010-09-026226-S.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Strawberry+Pinnacles,+UT&aq=0&sll=39.690281,-110.165405&sspn=3.533625,5.570068&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Strawberry+Pinnacles&ll=40.126752,-110.740728&spn=0.028253,0.043516&z=15">Strawberry Pinnacles</a> near <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Duchesne,+UT&aq=0&sll=40.12009,-110.525208&sspn=0.904169,1.392517&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Duchesne,+Utah&z=14">Duchesne, UT</a> was a great unexpected 18 mile detour we chose to take, even though most of the road was gravel and dirt. If you are ever in this area be sure to take this detour and enjoy the view.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>We found a Springfield Suite Marriot in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Vernal,+UT&aq=0&sll=40.712643,-111.544804&sspn=0.056016,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Vernal,+Uintah,+Utah&z=14">Vernal, UT</a> and took an early break and stayed here for the rest of the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>I cleaned up the bike at the local carwash and got my hair & beard trim at a local supercuts.</div><div><br /></div><div>We had dinner next to the hotel at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cafe+Rio,+Vernal,+UT&aq=0&sll=40.448604,-109.550686&sspn=0.003515,0.00544&ie=UTF8&hq=Cafe+Rio,&hnear=Vernal,+Uintah,+Utah&ll=40.449527,-109.552102&spn=0.028118,0.043516&z=15&iwloc=A">Cafe Rio</a> to keep from riding anywhere and <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cafe+Rio,+Vernal,+UT&aq=0&sll=40.448604,-109.550686&sspn=0.003515,0.00544&ie=UTF8&hq=Cafe+Rio,&hnear=Vernal,+Uintah,+Utah&ll=40.449527,-109.552102&spn=0.028118,0.043516&z=15&iwloc=A">Cafe Rio</a> turn out to be darn good. I had one of there Burrito "enchilada style".</div><div><br /></div><div>By the way, the hot tub felt great!</div><div><br /></div><div>A nice easy day with a great find!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-24/17053806_3QmG4L">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=789645">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">September 2, 2010 • </span></span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Vernal,+UT&aq=0&sll=40.712643,-111.544804&sspn=0.056016,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Vernal,+Uintah,+Utah&z=14">Vernal, UT</a></div></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-29657808385583063692010-09-01T23:43:00.000-07:002011-05-23T18:11:16.805-07:00DevCon Day 23<div><img id="lightBoxImage" style="width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-23/i-fHVVP4f/0/S/crystal2010-09-015901-S.jpg" /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Headed South on Highway 26 out of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Jackson,+WY&aq=&sll=44.662149,-111.104109&sspn=0.026281,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Jackson&z=9">Jackson, WY</a>, at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Alpine,+WY&aq=&sll=43.481107,-110.763742&sspn=0.006508,0.010879&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Alpine,+Lincoln,+Wyoming&ll=43.160709,-111.01779&spn=0.026953,0.043516&z=15">Alpine, WY</a> we hopped on highway 89, 30 & 16 and rode South along the state line in and out of in and out of Wyoming and Idaho still we reached <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Evanston,+WY&aq=&sll=41.943149,-110.773773&sspn=0.879473,1.392517&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Evanston,+Uinta,+Wyoming&z=13">Evanston, WY</a>. Before <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cokeville,+WY&aq=1&sll=41.269937,-110.963287&sspn=0.107863,0.174065&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Cokeville,+Lincoln,+Wyoming&ll=42.082012,-110.955176&spn=0.027424,0.043516&z=15">Cokeville, WY</a> we saw the aftermath of an <a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-23/17051167_7d4cdN#1291076278_8tRSDqX">accident of a cattle truck</a> that they were cleaning up. It looked like a few cattle were injured, not sure about the drivers. Sad!</div><div><br /></div><div>We continue from <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Evanston,+WY&aq=&sll=41.943149,-110.773773&sspn=0.879473,1.392517&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Evanston,+Uinta,+Wyoming&z=13">Evanston, WY</a> on Highway 80 in to Utah to Highway 40, then to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Park+City,+UT&aq=&sll=42.082012,-110.955176&sspn=0.027424,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Park+City,+Summit,+Utah&z=13">Park City, UT</a>, where we stayed the night in one of the Marriot resort hotels, in this beautiful town.</div><div><br /></div><div><img id="lightBoxImage" style="width: 336px; height: 450px; " src="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-23/i-jVCTw88/0/M/moto2010-09-017316-M.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Crystal & I walked up and down Main street shopping and looked around for a place to eat. We ended up at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bandits'+Bar+%26+Grill+Park+City,+UT&aq=&sll=40.646062,-111.497973&sspn=0.112143,0.174065&g=Park+City,+UT&ie=UTF8&hq=Bandits'+Bar+%26+Grill&hnear=Park+City,+Summit,+Utah&z=17&iwloc=A">Bandits' Bar & Grill</a>. Which I though was an excellent choice, even though we were getting some pretty good Texas BBQ in Utah. I bought a friend of mine (Jeff) a bottle of the BBQ Sauce. The margarita's were pretty good too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some great roads, riding, weather, and food!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-23/17051167_7d4cdN">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=788290">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">September 1, 2010 • UT</span></span></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-15212906915363716372010-08-31T23:42:00.000-07:002011-05-23T17:26:43.950-07:00DevCon Day 22<iframe width="500" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F9JUWKyCHW0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Breakfast at the hotel in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Rexburg,+ID&aq=&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rexburg,+Madison,+Idaho&z=13">Rexburg, ID</a>, continued North on Highway 20 in to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=West+Yellowstone,+MT&aq=0&sll=43.612109,-116.391513&sspn=0.107011,0.174065&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=West+Yellowstone,+Gallatin,+Montana&z=15">West Yellowstone, MT</a>. Crystal and I got some hot coco and then did some shopping before we headed in to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm">Yellowstone National Park</a>.<div><br /></div><div><div><div>In <a href="http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm">Yellowstone National Park</a> we stopped to see the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firehole_Falls">Firehole Falls</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_Paint_Pot">Fountains Painted Pots</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Faithful">Old Faithful</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Faithful_Inn">Old Faithful Inn</a> (We Had Lunch There), and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Divide">Continental Divide</a> (Elevation 8391 FT). You need at least a week here to really enjoy the park and some hiking would be nice. </div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-22/13942898_mG2UK#1029280216_wH6iv"><img src="webkit-fake-url://33E05AAB-3C8B-46FB-A76E-47C2B02122A3/13942898_mG2UK.jpg" alt="13942898_mG2UK.jpg" /></a></p><p></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p></div><div>If you go to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm">Yellowstone National Park</a> you should make time to see the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm">Teton Mountains National Park</a>. For some reason I'm drawn to this place, especially <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=209055568736645395664.0004a3fa4c719be0a0d48&ll=43.835084,-110.516024&spn=0.053307,0.087032&z=14&iwloc=0004a3fa4c77587b10037">Oxbow bend on the Snake River</a>. I have taken many <a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-22/13942898_mG2UK#1029280216_wH6iv">photos of the Teton Mountains</a> here every time I visit the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm">Teton Mountains National Park</a> area. This is my fourth time here.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was getting late so we headed to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Jackson,+WY&aq=&sll=44.662149,-111.104109&sspn=0.026281,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Jackson&z=9">Jackson, WY</a> and checked in to our hotel. The Motel 6 here in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Jackson,+WY&aq=&sll=44.662149,-111.104109&sspn=0.026281,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Jackson&z=9">Jackson, WY</a> is a great place to stay, it is one of the best Motel 6 I have ever visited.</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>We had dinner at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Lotus+Cafe+Jackson+Wy&aq=&sll=43.835084,-110.516024&sspn=0.053307,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=Lotus+Cafe&hnear=Jackson,+Teton,+Wyoming&ll=43.481107,-110.763742&spn=0.006508,0.010879&z=17&iwloc=A">Lotus Cafe</a>, Crystal found this place on <a href="http://www.yelp.com/">Yelp</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-22/13942898_mG2UK">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=788287">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">August 31, 2010 • OR</span></span></div></div></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-29617993835924380872010-08-30T23:41:00.000-07:002011-05-23T02:24:56.501-07:00DevCon Day 21<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0nOuywGXoiM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0nOuywGXoiM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><div>Breakfast at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Homestead+Cafe,+State+Street,+Weiser,+ID&aq=0&g=251+East+Main+Street,+Weiser,+ID+83672&ie=UTF8&hq=Homestead+Cafe,&hnear=State+St,+Weiser,+Idaho+83672&z=16&iwloc=A">Homestead Cafe</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Weiser,+ID&aq=0&sll=44.572662,-116.675992&sspn=0.026322,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Weiser,+Washington,+Idaho&z=14">Weiser, ID</a> before we headed South on Highway 95. In <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Payette,+ID&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Payette,+Idaho&z=14">Payette, ID</a> we continued Southwest on Highway 52.</div><div><br /></div><div>In <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Emmett,+ID&aq=0&sll=43.914612,-116.197903&sspn=0.026618,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Emmett,+Gem,+Idaho&z=14">Emmett, ID</a> I had to take another route (Back on to Highway 52) because we could not continue down <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Frozen+Dog+Road,+Emmett,+ID&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Frozen+Dog+Rd,+Emmett,+Gem,+Idaho+83617&z=15">Frozen Dog Road</a>. At <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Horseshoe+Bend,+ID&aq=&sll=36.229234,-91.764313&sspn=0.119225,0.174065&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Horseshoe+Bend,+Boise,+Idaho&z=15">Horseshoe Bend, ID</a> we turned South on to Highway 55 and in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Meridian,+ID&aq=0&sll=43.873498,-116.499301&sspn=0.053273,0.087032&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Meridian,+Ada,+Idaho&z=13">Meridian, ID</a> We continued West on Highway 84 and stopped for Lunch at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=9291219795826854610&q=Mountain+Pizzeria+Grill&hl=en&sll=43.13295,-115.691198&sspn=0.10786,0.174065&ie=UTF8&ll=43.186905,-115.778217&spn=0,0&z=13">Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mountain+Home,+ID&aq=0&sll=44.248946,-116.968478&sspn=0.013234,0.021758&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Mountain+Home,+Elmore,+Idaho&z=13">Mountain Home, ID</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>After lunch we found the Sun Valley Highway (Highway 20) and rode through the <a href="http://www.recreationparks.net/ID/elmore/soldier-mountain-game-preserve-high-prairie">Soldier Mountain Game Preserve</a>.</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>We stopped at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm">Moon Crater National Park</a>, they say it looks like the moon here. Met <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/17325309388938940974">John Rodman</a> here at the park, he has a great blog <a href="http://usamotorcycleodyssey.blogspot.com/">John's USA Motorcycle Odyssey</a>, check out his weblog.</div><div><br /></div><div>We stopped for the day in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Rexburg,+ID&aq=&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rexburg,+Madison,+Idaho&z=13">Rexburg, ID</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Crystal turn down the <a href="http://youtu.be/3l22MFbz1bI">Taqueria El Rancho Bus</a> and we had dinner downtown at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=3421967123823616180&q=Original+Thai,+East+Main+Street,+Rexburg,+ID&hl=en&sll=43.826043,-111.783381&sspn=0.006295,0.011692&ie=UTF8&ll=43.832546,-111.794257&spn=0,0&z=16">Original Thai Restaurant</a>, Crystal like it a lot and I thought it was OK.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>It was a nice easy day and we kept dodging the rain all day.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-21/13912678_e2n2n">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=785487">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">August 30, 2010 • </span></span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Rexburg,+ID&aq=&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rexburg,+Madison,+Idaho&z=13">Rexburg, ID</a></div></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-82340829419763778122010-08-29T23:40:00.000-07:002011-05-22T21:00:07.260-07:00DevCon Day 20<iframe width="500" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TaKMKLFOlrQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br />Headed West out of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sumpter,+OR&aq=&sll=44.299848,-120.834466&sspn=0.10578,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sumpter,+Baker,+Oregon&z=15">Sumpter, OR</a> on Highway 410 after having a great night sleep and a awesome breakfast from our hosts Barb & Jay Phillips the owners of the <a href="http://www.sumpterbb.com/">Sumpter Bed and Breakfast</a>. We Continued West on Highway 7 through Baker City, OR, The headed North East on Highway 86 To <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Oxbow,+OR&aq=0&sll=44.975971,-116.851573&sspn=0.026139,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Oxbow,+Baker,+Oregon&ll=44.974878,-116.862946&spn=0.026139,0.043516&z=15">Oxbow, OR</a> in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hells_Canyon_Wilderness_(Oregon_and_Idaho)">Hells Canyon</a> area.<div><br /></div><div>Before heading up <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hells_Canyon_Wilderness_(Oregon_and_Idaho)">Hells Canyon</a> along the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_River">Snake River</a>, we grabs some lunch at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=10711265533895591427&q=Hell's+Canyon+Inn,+Oregon+86,+Halfway,+OR&hl=en&sll=45.100416,-117.339894&sspn=0.776732,1.175636&ie=UTF8&ll=45.516933,-118.035736&spn=0,0&z=10">Hells Canyon Inn & Cafe</a>. Lunch was good but nothing to brag about.</div><div><br /></div><div>We cross the state line in to Idaho and headed north on Hell's Canyon Rd along the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_River">Snake River</a> to the point of no return at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hells_Canyon_Dam">Hell's Canyon Dam</a>. This was a great ride!</div><div><br /></div><div>After checking out the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hells_Canyon_Dam">Hell's Canyon Dam</a> area, we headed South back down Hell's Canyon Rd and hopped on the Brownlee-Oxbow Highway near <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Oxbow,+OR&aq=0&sll=44.975971,-116.851573&sspn=0.026139,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Oxbow,+Baker,+Oregon&ll=44.974878,-116.862946&spn=0.026139,0.043516&z=15">Oxbow, OR</a> and continued South along the Oregon state line and the beautiful <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_River">Snake River</a>. ,</div><div><br /></div><div>When we reached the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownlee_Dam">Brownlee Dam</a> we crossed the state line in to Idaho, waving good bye to Oregon. Highway 71 took us away from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_River">Snake River</a> Further in to Idaho.</div><div><br /></div><div>Somewhere in between the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownlee_Dam">Brownlee Dam</a> and <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cambridge,+Idaho&aq=0&sll=44.621265,-116.667938&sspn=0.420795,0.696259&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Cambridge,+Washington,+Idaho&z=15">Cambridge, ID</a> at the Summers S7 Ranch we were held up with a delightful road crossing of cattle, Crystal mooed the cattle on by and we were on our way after a short break.</div><div><br /></div><div>Highway 71 took us us to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cambridge,+Idaho&aq=0&sll=44.621265,-116.667938&sspn=0.420795,0.696259&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Cambridge,+Washington,+Idaho&z=15">Cambridge, ID</a>, By the way, Highway 71 was a very scenic route, one not to miss. We made our way South on Highway 95 to our Destination for the night in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Weiser,+ID&aq=0&sll=44.572662,-116.675992&sspn=0.026322,0.043516&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Weiser,+Washington,+Idaho&z=14">Weiser, ID</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>We found a <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=6730551815991000216&q=Hotel+near+Weiser,+ID&hl=en&sll=44.39734,-116.9996&sspn=0.403297,0.340561&ie=UTF8&ll=44.608557,-117.347717&spn=0,0&z=11">Colonial Hotel</a>, which Crystal dubbed as a X-Files Hotel. the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=6730551815991000216&q=Hotel+near+Weiser,+ID&hl=en&sll=44.39734,-116.9996&sspn=0.403297,0.340561&ie=UTF8&ll=44.608557,-117.347717&spn=0,0&z=11">Colonial Hotel</a> was a great and inexpensive place to stay.</div><div><div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><div>We started our laundry at a near by laundromat and grabbed us a late dinner at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=4399790000315772164&q=restaurants+near+Weiser,+ID&hl=en&sll=44.251449,-116.969176&sspn=0.016147,0.025878&ie=UTF8&ll=44.266961,-116.99019&spn=0,0&z=15">Ridge Rock Eatery</a> down the street. This was a good choice and our only choice for dinner.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another great day!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/DevCon-Day-20/13889650_kbb7f">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=774216">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">August 29, 2010 • OR</span></span></div></div></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-52485509295140832612010-08-28T00:05:00.000-07:002011-05-14T22:29:16.134-07:00DevCon Day 19<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eXVZF6NMOVk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><div>We met up with Larry Overman a friend of mine for breakfast at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=apple+restaurant+prineville+OR&fb=1&gl=us&hq=apple+restaurant&hnear=0x54b93242c69c625d:0xff79fca183b4ef0c,Prineville,+OR&cid=0,0,16110879770093320426&z=16&iwloc=A">Apple Peddler Restaurant</a>. It was good to see Larry again and our goal today was to follow Larry to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sumpter,+OR&aq=&sll=44.299848,-120.834466&sspn=0.10578,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sumpter,+Baker,+Oregon&z=15">Sumpter, OR</a> and check out his <a href="http://goldminerscorner.com/">gold mine</a>.<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>We headed West out of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Prineville,+OR&aq=0&sll=44.303372,-120.830639&sspn=0.013222,0.021758&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Prineville,+Crook,+Oregon&z=13">Prineville, OR</a> on Highway 26 with some light rain. Our first stop, was for fuel In <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mitchell,+OR&aq=&sll=44.745707,-118.202163&sspn=0.026243,0.043516&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Mitchell,+Wheeler,+Oregon&z=15">Mitchell, OR</a>. We met Hugh Reed, a very interesting person, he talked about his properties, (Basically the whole town) & <a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/13907">Henry The Bear</a>. <a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/13907">Henry</a> was not there, but his cage was. If you are ever near <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mitchell,+OR&aq=&sll=44.745707,-118.202163&sspn=0.026243,0.043516&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Mitchell,+Wheeler,+Oregon&z=15">Mitchell, OR</a>, stop and have a chat with Hugh, you won't be disappointed. You may even get to meet <a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/13907">Henry</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Highway 26 is a beautiful ride even in the rain. After twenty miles riding through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umatilla_National_Forest">Umatilla National Forest</a>, we continued West on Highway 7 and five miles South of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sumpter,+OR&aq=&sll=44.299848,-120.834466&sspn=0.10578,0.174065&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sumpter,+Baker,+Oregon&z=15">Sumpter, OR</a> we turned North on Highway 410 and arrived to our days destination.</div><div><br /></div><div>We had lunch at the <a href="http://www.scoop-n-steamer.com/">Scoop-N-Steamer Restaurant</a>, Larry said he eats here all the time. We met some other bikers there from Portland, OR that rode here just for lunch.</div><div><br /></div><div>After a really good lunch, we wonder over to <a href="http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_239.php">Sumpter Valley Dredge Heritage Area</a>, I really like seeing things like this, I had a great time. It is amazing that they build big machine like this in 1935. This is a state park and it is closed in the winters.</div><div><br /></div><div>We hopped in Larry's Jeep and he took us up to his <a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-19/13860721_7AGoQ#1016504234_yrjfv">gold mine</a>, the only way to get there is in a 4x4. This was my first time to walk in a gold mine, and what a blast! This has to be one of the coolest things I have done this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-19/moto2010-08-284990/1016504234_yrjfv-M.jpg"><img class="imgBorder" id="mainImage" galleryimg="no" style="width: 400px; height: 600px; background-image: none; " src="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-19/moto2010-08-284990/1016504234_yrjfv-L.jpg" alt="moto_2010-08-28_4990" title="moto_2010-08-28_4990" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The view up there was spectacular! Let it snow!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-19/moto2010-08-285012/1016515809_5v3Tn-L.jpg"><img id="lightBoxImage" style="width: 400px; height: 267px; " src="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-19/moto2010-08-285012/1016515809_5v3Tn-S.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Larry put us up for the night (Thanks Larry!) at <a href="http://www.sumpterbb.com/">Sumpter Bed and Breakfast</a>, and what a wonderful place! Crystal & I were the only guest for the night and Barb & Jay Phillips went out of their way to make us feel at home. Thank You Barb & Jay!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/DevCon-Day-20/moto2010-08-295037/1019055531_sS2dz-L.jpg"><img id="lightBoxImage" style="width: 400px; height: 292px; " src="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/DevCon-Day-20/moto2010-08-295037/1019055531_sS2dz-S.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>What a great day, and thanks to Larry for being a great host and guide. There have been may highlights for this trip and today was a great one.</div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-19/13860721_7AGoQ">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=783869">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">August 28, 2010 • </span></span>Sumpter<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">, OR</span></div></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-76275094419182759772010-08-27T23:43:00.000-07:002011-05-15T18:24:24.883-07:00DevCon Day 18<div>Crystal and I had breakfast at the hotel and headed out of town North on Highway 62. Highway 62 is a very scenic ride and will take you directly to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/crla/">Crater Lake National Park</a>.<br /></div><div><br /><iframe width="500" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0EzLeDZQnw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /></div><div><br />We stopped in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=union+creek+resort&fb=1&gl=us&hq=union+creek+resort&cid=0,0,7897924719344409855&ei=cwmTTL21L8Hflge60cioCg&ved=0CCQQnwIwAQ&hnear=&ll=42.907154,-122.444172&spn=0.102851,0.205994&z=13">Union Creek Resort</a> where Sherri and I stayed last year after visiting <a href="http://www.nps.gov/crla/">Crater Lake National Park</a>. I love this place.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.nps.gov/crla/">Crater Lake National Park</a> is a beautiful place to visit, if you never been here, make sure it is on your bucket list.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>After our visit of the park, we headed North on Highway 97, we stopped in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Crescent,+OR&sll=44.302476,-120.838151&sspn=0.025123,0.051498&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Crescent,+Klamath,+Oregon&z=15">Crescent, OR</a> for fuel, break, and a snack (We did not stop anywhere for lunch). We met three guys riding down from Canada, A father, son, and a friend. They promised to email the video they were taking. Nice guys I hope to hear from them.</div><div><br /></div><div>We continued North on Highway 97 to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Redmond,+OR&sll=43.464291,-121.694801&sspn=0.025479,0.051498&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Redmond,+Deschutes,+Oregon&z=13">Redmond, OR</a> then headed East on Highway 126 to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Prineville,+OR&sll=44.308127,-120.84712&sspn=0.025121,0.051498&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Prineville,+Crook,+Oregon&ll=44.298422,-120.834503&spn=0.1005,0.205994&z=13">Prineville, OR</a>, our stop for the day. </div><div><br /></div><div>We found a Hotel, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Choice+Hotel&hl=en&cd=1&ei=ewyTTJTrIZTaygWH6IDgDg&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=16220038340387529986&ved=0CIYBEKUG&hq=Choice+Hotel&hnear=&z=16&iwloc=A">The Econ Lodge</a> for a good rate and checked in for the night.</div><div><br /></div><div>We had a great dinner at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mazatian+Mexican+Restaurant+Prineville,+OR&sll=42.614444,-122.814274&sspn=0.051922,0.102997&g=Shady+Cove,+OR&ie=UTF8&hq=Mazatian+Mexican+Restaurant&hnear=Prineville,+Crook,+Oregon&ll=44.308127,-120.84712&spn=0.025121,0.051498&z=15&iwloc=A">Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant</a>.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-18/13522436_CBuNH">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=780013">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:130%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">August 27, 2010 • </span></span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Prineville,+OR&sll=44.308127,-120.84712&sspn=0.025121,0.051498&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Prineville,+Crook,+Oregon&ll=44.298422,-120.834503&spn=0.1005,0.205994&z=13">Prineville</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Prineville,+OR&sll=44.308127,-120.84712&sspn=0.025121,0.051498&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Prineville,+Crook,+Oregon&ll=44.298422,-120.834503&spn=0.1005,0.205994&z=13">, OR</a></span></div></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378482015934847155.post-29878384211885960592010-08-26T23:37:00.000-07:002011-05-15T18:21:41.724-07:00DevCon Day 17<div>Headed North on Highway 5 to make up some time to be able to pick up crystal at the airport in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Medford,+OR&sll=40.01552,-79.834878&sspn=0.013443,0.025749&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Medford,+Jackson,+Oregon&z=12">Medford, OR</a> on time. Stop in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Shasta+Lake,+CA&sll=42.326515,-122.875595&sspn=0.207629,0.411987&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Shasta+Lake,+Shasta,+California&z=13">Shasta Lake, CA</a> for at quick breakfast and fuel. I saw <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=108626379551080685051.0004906c45450f076a50d&ll=40.681948,-122.350144&spn=0.006655,0.012875&z=17&iwloc=0004906c4547eee36b63f">The World's Largest Grindstone</a> in front of the Valero gas station. I'm not sure if this is true, I seem to remember reading or seeing somewhere (Discovery or History Channel) in Michigan where they made these huge Grindstone during War World I.<br /></div><div><br /><iframe width="500" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/beRKmjnAB-s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /></div><div>I continued North on Highway 5 (Blue Star Memorial Highway), Highway 5 run through the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/">Shasta National Forest</a> and Despite the 18 wheelers I-5 is a very scenic ride, </div><div><br /></div><div>I stopped for fuel in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Weed,+CA&sll=41.735419,-122.634471&sspn=0.104784,0.205994&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Weed,+Siskiyou,+California&z=14">Weed, CA</a> and you could see the Shasta Mountain area very good from there.</div><div><br /></div><div>I continued North on Highway 5, I took the exit to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Yreka,+CA&sll=42.396504,-123.149324&sspn=0.414795,0.823975&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Yreka,+Siskiyou,+California&z=13">Yreka, CA</a> to follow the Historic Highway 99 for a short distance then I hopped back on Highway 5.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just after the Oregon, California State Line I took the exit for Old Highway 99 S, it great ride and a great view.</div><div><br /></div><div>I arrived early enough to check In to The <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Courtyard+Marriott+in+Medford,+OR&hl=en&cd=1&ei=9v6STOu_GaHAyQX1odjoDg&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=8053815358483897095&ved=0CIkBEKUG&hq=Courtyard+Marriott+in+Medford,+OR&hnear=&z=16&iwloc=A">Courtyard Marriott in Medford, OR</a> next to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=MEDFORD+airport,+Medford,+OR&sll=42.361842,-122.867661&sspn=0.20117,0.411987&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=McLoughlin+Airfield+(MFR),+Medford,+Jackson,+Oregon+97502&ll=42.367518,-122.872982&spn=0.025937,0.051498&z=15">Medford Airport</a> and shortly Crystal arrived.</div><div><br /></div><div>Later, Crystal and I had dinner at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4+Daughters+Irish+Pub&hl=en&cd=1&ei=j_-STPv2L5b8yAWw75jXDg&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=10781166030330171248&ved=0CIkBEKUG&hq=4+Daughters+Irish+Pub&hnear=&z=16&iwloc=A">4 Daughters Irish Pub</a>. It was a very good meal.</div><div><br /></div><div>A great day and it was good to see Crystal!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://rexjc.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trips/2010-DevCon-Day-17/13521864_NQKob">Photos</a> • </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=778588">Route</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> • </span></span><a href="http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1cd34c5f7ab7f416b"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Spot</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">August 26, 2010 • <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Medford,+OR&sll=40.01552,-79.834878&sspn=0.013443,0.025749&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Medford,+Jackson,+Oregon&z=12">Medford, OR</a></span></span></div></div>Rex J. Covingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.com0