A Gold Wing Ride to Mt. Rainier

FastDoc · 08-08-2011, 05:35 PM

Another BEAUTIFUL day in the Pacific Northwest.

Linda and I made the most of it with a ride on the Gold Wing. 315 miles of beautiful riding. Some through the desert and some in the Cascade Mountains above the snow line. Temps ranged from 86 to 56 at altitude. We even had a snowball fight.

I feel bad for those of you in the heat. Hopefully these pics make you feel cooler. :wink:

The roads were beautiful. So was Miss Linda. Lots of cops out though. The Beltronics radar detector performed great. 8)

The Gold Wing, Ron and his Harley, and Miss Linda. I climbed up a snowback to have the high ground advantage while I pummeled them with snowballs. No hits of course, I throw like a girl.

Linda, the Wing, and the 2nd highest mountain in the Lower 48. It's only a few feet lower than Mt. Whitney, and Rainier is still GROWING. :P

Bill and Ron.

The beautiful Miss Linda, with the Gold Wing on Chinook Pass.

FastDoc and Miss Linda on the Nachez River.

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures!

MICRider · 08-08-2011, 08:14 PM

Beautiful pics as usual Doc 8). Love the Wing, it's a beauty!

katoranger · 08-08-2011, 08:19 PM

And I am sweating in 95 degree heat.

SpudRider · 08-09-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Beautiful pics as usual Doc 8). Love the Wing, it's a beauty!

X2 on both points, Doc.

I am pleased to report we are also having beautiful summer weather in East Idaho!

Spud

Weldangrind · 08-09-2011, 01:23 AM

Great shots Doc. Rainier is amazing.

I'm curious if Linda is wearing a Fossil on her wrist.

katoranger · 08-09-2011, 10:58 AM

The fossil is standing next to her. :wink:

FastDoc · 08-09-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The fossil is standing next to her. :wink:

LMAO!!!

In this particular case Linda and I are almost exactly the same age. With Miss Megan the age difference was substantial... :roll:

I'm curious if Linda is wearing a Fossil on her wrist.

Were you a detective in a previous life? I think you're right! :wink:

This coming weekend we're heading for Salem, Oregon and up the coast to Olympic National Park, Washington. Pics available on request. 8)

SpudRider · 08-09-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The fossil is standing next to her. :wink:

Ouch! 8O It's a good thing Brother Bill has a good sense of humor!

Spud :P

katoranger · 08-09-2011, 11:53 AM

I knew I would be safe posting it. He may look like a fossil, but doesn't act it.

SpudRider · 08-09-2011, 12:07 PM

Brother Bill is younger, and far more handsome than I.

For these reasons I never post photographs of myself on these forums.

Spud

Weldangrind · 08-09-2011, 12:14 PM

"Never" is a long time. Photos of Spud are not without precedent.

Weldangrind · 08-09-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The fossil is standing next to her. :wink:

I was hoping that someone would jump on that opportunity.

SpudRider · 08-09-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

"Never" is a long time. Photos of Spud are not without precedent.

Indeed, I should say "almost" never. :roll: Nevertheless, Weldangrind has corroborated my testimony, and reinforced my main points regarding age and handsomeness.

You might note, I am wearing a helmet, and sunglasses to conceal my true identity. 8)

Spud

katoranger · 08-09-2011, 05:50 PM

I believe that Spud is always hiding in a helmet too. As far as we know he never takes it off.

SpudRider · 08-10-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I believe that Spud is always hiding in a helmet too. As far as we know he never takes it off.

I never take off my helmet when a camera is nearby!

Spud

08-08-2011, 05:35 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A Gold Wing Ride to Mt. Rainier Another BEAUTIFUL day in the Pacific Northwest. Linda and I made the most of it with a ride on the Gold Wing. 315 miles of beautiful riding. Some through the desert and some in the Cascade Mountains above the snow line. Temps ranged from 86 to 56 at altitude. We even had a snowball fight. I feel bad for those of you in the heat. Hopefully these pics make you feel cooler. :wink: The roads were beautiful. So was Miss Linda. Lots of cops out though. The Beltronics radar detector performed great. 8) The Gold Wing, Ron and his Harley, and Miss Linda. I climbed up a snowback to have the high ground advantage while I pummeled them with snowballs. No hits of course, I throw like a girl. Linda, the Wing, and the 2nd highest mountain in the Lower 48. It's only a few feet lower than Mt. Whitney, and Rainier is still GROWING. :P Bill and Ron. The beautiful Miss Linda, with the Gold Wing on Chinook Pass. FastDoc and Miss Linda on the Nachez River. Hope you all enjoyed the pictures! __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-09-2011, 01:23 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Great shots Doc. Rainier is amazing. I'm curious if Linda is wearing a Fossil on her wrist. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-09-2011, 12:07 PM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Brother Bill is younger, and far more handsome than I. For these reasons I never post photographs of myself on these forums. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-09-2011, 12:14 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	"Never" is a long time. Photos of Spud are not without precedent. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Beautiful pics as usual Doc 8). Love the Wing, it's a beauty!
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08-08-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	And I am sweating in 95 degree heat.
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08-09-2011, 10:58 AM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The fossil is standing next to her. :wink:
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08-09-2011, 11:53 AM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I knew I would be safe posting it. He may look like a fossil, but doesn't act it.
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08-09-2011, 05:50 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe that Spud is always hiding in a helmet too. As far as we know he never takes it off.
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