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09-23-2006, 07:16 PM
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Playing the low notes 2
Name: Ally Location: Eugene, OR Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1300T Join Date: Feb 2006
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Equinox Ride
We decided that what better way to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox than to go for a ride. We chose the Aufderheide Memorial Dr. (aka USFS Rd 19 and West Cascades Scenic Byway) between the Willamette Hwy (OR Rt. 58) and the McKenzie Hwy (OR Rt. 126 East).
Once we took off, we almost immediately had to stop to buy snacks, then on to Westfir, where I of course had to stop and take a photo of the covered bridge over the Willamette River. Attachment 34847 Attachment 34848 Attachment 34849 Attachment 34850 Of course, while I take photos, Karyn has to stretch! Attachment 34851 The next stop was at the "summit", just past where the Willamette drainage goes south and just before the McKenzie drainage goes north. Snickers, snacks of champions, and a hitchhiker! Attachment 34852 Attachment 34853 Attachment 34854 Attachment 34855 Attachment 34856 A scenery shot, one of the straight stretch of road at the summit. The trees and mountain view are representitave of the view in the twistie section, which I was busy riding and not photo-ing! The other is Cougar Reservior. Attachment 34857 And the mandatory bike shot. This was a 5 hour, 170 mile ride on a beautiful day. We saw about 60 other motorcyclists, stopping to talk to a few at the summit. A great day for riding!
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09-23-2006, 08:22 PM
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Name: Jim Location: San Ramon, Ca. Motorcycle: GL1800 Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: Equinox Ride
Ally -- I sure hope it's just me and my connection, but all I'm seeing is your last two pictures. Sounds like ya'all had a great ride though!
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09-23-2006, 08:35 PM
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Name: Kelly Location: Chico CA Motorcycle: Hubby's bike Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Equinox Ride
me too...just the last 2...but they are nice!!
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09-23-2006, 08:45 PM
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stirring the pot
Name: Jim Location: Where the hell is Clovis? Motorcycle: Changes weekly Join Date: May 2005
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Re: Equinox Ride
Most of your photos are being displayed. the ones that do show are nice. Sounds like a fun ride.
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09-23-2006, 10:28 PM
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Name: Kenneth Location: Sacramento, CA. Motorcycle: 89 Honda Goldwing 1500 Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: Equinox Ride
What they said Ally, only the last two pictures of the reservoir and bike shot are visable to me. They were good pictures as was your text, but would be nice to see the rest of the attachments.
It is a nice way to way to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox Ally and the ride sounds like a blast.......Ken |
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09-24-2006, 07:04 AM
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Playing the low notes 2
Name: Ally Location: Eugene, OR Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1300T Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: Equinox Ride
OK, I seem to have outsmarted myself with the attachment issue. Here is another try:
The stop, the bridge and the river: The snickers attack and the hitch hiker The road shot What I forgot to mention in the original post was that just before the summit, we saw a black bear in the middle of the road. We just got back from a week in Alaska, and come back to Oregon to see a bear!
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09-24-2006, 07:31 AM
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150 miles is a short ride
Name: Howard Location: Elk Grove. Ca. Motorcycle: 1984 Honda Goldwing Join Date: Jun 2006
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Re: Equinox Ride
Hey Ally, great pic's, Oregon is a beautiful place. Someday I'm going to tour around up there. Looks like your ride was a perfect day.
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09-24-2006, 01:00 PM
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Name: Kelly Location: Chico CA Motorcycle: Hubby's bike Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Equinox Ride
Very nice.
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09-24-2006, 07:39 PM
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not so crazy after all
Name: John Location: Sopiago Springs Motorcycle: FJR Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: Equinox Ride
I love that bridge...it was the first covered bridge I ever rode a motorcycle across. I stumbled upon it riding south from Blue River once back when there was still 20 miles of gravel rode on that route, and it just thrilled me...no pics survive from that time, so thanks for the memories it just brought me
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09-24-2006, 07:52 PM
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Re: Equinox Ride
Great pics Ally!!! You 2 (3 if hitchhiker included) gonna make it to the Fall Gathering? Hope to see you again soon!
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