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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hey folks. Decided to split the 900 miles into 1/3 (today) then 2/3 tomorrow. Staying at a friend’s vacation home on a lake in northern NJ.
See you all tomorrow at HM _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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N41EF Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 406 Location: Aiken, SC
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Made it home around 8pm ash last night. Was great to see everyone, and the weather for the first two days of riding were excellent!
I propose we call this the "Year of the Mouse". _________________ 2014 R1200RT Water Cooled
2001 R1100S Light
1993 K1100LT. Nissan Ice Blue.(Gone) |
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Ernie-NH Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 982 Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hello everybody...
Hoping everyone got home safe ! I was really very sorry (and pissed) to have missed out after waiting the entire year, and all due to a freak accident.. But I guess after "WTF?" thats the way Karma goes eh ?
I hope SOMEBODY took pics and will post them soon.. hint hint hint !
Re HMSP-Xll , Im at 362 and counting down.. see you guys and ladies then eh ? Meanwhile, have a great summer, and Ride Safe....// Ernie in NH _________________ AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7 |
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Ernie-NH Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 982 Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Good morning HM-KOG'ers.....
For those of us that went, or were going, to HMSP-11 this year, you know I had to cancel at the last minute due to and eye injury suffered just 4 days before "take off"... The prognosis at that time was not good...On HMSP Arrival Day, I was in an eye clinic in Boston having the remnants of a wooden fence post removed from behind my left eye. They called the process "irrigation" which conjures up all types of agricultural images, but in reality they explained it was simply to remove whatever blood had leaked and remained in the socket behind the "eye ball" itself. Luckily...."right Luckily"... the splinter just penetrated the bone mass which defines the outer periphery of the eye socket itself, actually stopping the splinter from entering and doing any irreversible damage. The splinter ( 1" or longer portion of hardened wood for pasture fencing ) shaped like a tent peg simply went in making its own hole, creating a lot of blood and traumatizing the eyes muscular membranes slightly.. So, after removing all traces of wood and blood residue, the hole ( appx 1 mm in dia ) was plugged, 2 stitches to close the wound, I ended up with a big gauze pad and a nice black eye patch to wear for a week or so.
The patch is now gone, so no more Pirate look,,,, and I have exercises to do constantly during the hours Im awake. These consist of moving the eyes up/down/diagonally as frequently as possible to restore muscle function and response. Focus is still a problem, and peripheral vision is slowly returning, but Im sure thankful for two things: Safety Glasses with side shields,, and my sons Veterinary kit with everything needed for emergencies whether "Human or Equine"... The 'side shield" though penetrated really took the brunt of the force, and the Vet kit handled the immediate bleeding..
Took a nice short "moderate speed" ride yesterday in the New England sunshine (a rare occurrence) and noticed just how important peripheral vision is to those of us who ride. Im told there should be no long term effects, and even at 76 ive got plenty of riding years left. Despite the positive outlook and the good healing thus far, I'll not be ready to ride the Moto GP anytime soon !
Best regards all.... Ride Safe.....// Ernie in NH _________________ AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7 |
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3119 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Glad to hear of the positive prognosis and recovery!!!
I'm improving daily as well, have my 6wk checkup today and hoping to graduate from 10lb restriction to 25lb...... _________________ Ride safe.
1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.) |
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Jim Site Admin
Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 3841 Location: WHERETHEFUNNEVERENDS
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the updates - good to know both of you are on the mend.
We missed you! _________________ Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000
"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed." |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Ernie and Scott- some good news from both of you!
Keep up the good recoveries and let us hear about further progress. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Ernie-NH Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 982 Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Scott....
That is terrific news... I know we are all very thankful to hear that you are "full throttle" on the road to HM-12. Compared to what you have been through, and what Sean (Rydor) went through... my minor run in with a pointed projectile, now seems like a mosquito bite ( thanks to safety glasses and side shields ) .... next year the three of us will have a tale or two to tell..eh!
Continue the healing,, and whenever you do get back on 2 wheels,,, Ride Safe,,,,// Ernie in NH _________________ AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7 |
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Ernie-NH Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 982 Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:29 am Post subject: |
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Good morning all....
OK... ! I give up,, did everyone's camera or phone go on the fritz ?? I cant believe that NO ONE, including Shogii,, did not take a single picture from HMSP-11..
So what's up ??
Ride Safe all........// Ernie in NH _________________ AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7 |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:33 am Post subject: |
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Oops. Sorry Ernie. I did get a few, but only 1 of actual riding. This was the year of K bikes being outnumbered by R bikes (if you consider 3 to 2 being outnumbered)
Bikes parked at the lodge
Yeah- that is the new-to-me fugly RT on the right side in the above picture.
OK, folks help me out here- we rode up Mt ?? for the view. That's Shelby in the background behind Sean's R11 with Chuck sitting on his. And yeah that UGLY RT on the left.
Of course, it wouldn't be an official HM without some bike mechanical or electrical disaster. So Jim "volunteered" his K1100LT........
But to add to the fun, we had a trailer electrical tech session, courtesy of Rydor
But all those problems were forgotten when Audi-Wan Kenobi dropped out of hyperspace to battle the evil (K bike gremlin) empire.
All in all, an interesting Hungry Mother. _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Ernie-NH Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 982 Location: Bristol, New Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Thank you John....!!
Having missed the entire 'flavor' of HMSP-K11 this year, your photos are a balm for my sore spots, and maybe Scott's as well. Thanks a Zillion,,,,
Also great to see/know that our fellow in "worthlessness", Rydor (aka Sean ) is back. Needless to say I missed him and all of you this year.
Best regards everyone...Ride Safe...// Ernie in NH _________________ AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7 |
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Jim Site Admin
Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 3841 Location: WHERETHEFUNNEVERENDS
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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John - you guys rode up Whitetop Mountain (sister to Mt Rogers, highest peak in VA - not accessible by vehicle - and named for the founder of MIT). Whtetop is the second highest peak in VA.
The hike up to Molly's Knob was enough for me... _________________ Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000
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