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loudhvx wrote: Hope you're doing ok Laurence. And hope it won't keep you out of the saddle too long.

Glad you were wearing the gear. I need to get some better gear soon.

Good riding gear literally saved my skin when crashed my bike in Idaho. That fresh chip seal on the road acted like a cheese grater on my heaby Speed and Strength textile jacket. The skip was only about 75' but Ithe still wore all the way through the jacket. It would have been down to the bone without the jacket. Helmet saved me from cracking my head.

Good Gear and wearing it can be a true blessing. I am so glad everyone is OK. It will be great to see you all at The Relay Rally. The true intent The Rally is we all remain safe and enjoy the experience together.

i plan on arriving and getting wasted on whisky and pot then sleeping in a ditch on a peice of toilet paper on the side of the road

Kawaholic, wow, didn't realize it was all that serious. Glad to hear you were wearing your gear. I quickly realized my first rally that jeans and regular boots just weren't going to protect me at all. I owe a lot to forrest and the guys on the zrxoa forum. Teaching by example and vicarious experience is priceless.

I'll be good for August, my doubts about riding at end of month is working me pretty good.

jeffasaki wrote: i plan on arriving and getting wasted on whisky and pot then sleeping in a ditch on a peice of toilet paper on the side of the road

Sweet plan! If you need a partner in crime let me know.

If anyone wants to split a room/cabin let me know.

saxjonz wrote: Kawaholic, wow, didn't realize it was all that serious. Glad to hear you were wearing your gear. I quickly realized my first rally that jeans and regular boots just weren't going to protect me at all. I owe a lot to forrest and the guys on the zrxoa forum. Teaching by example and vicarious experience is priceless.

It's funny you say that. I took ques from you and Forrest. I saw you guys in full gear and decided that was a smart thing to do. Really glad I did.

I still plan on going. What day will you be leaving sax

Rally is a little over a month away! Talked to Craig Williams the owner of the Ute Bluff Lodge today. He is looking forward to our visit. What is he, Crazy?!

I also plan on riding through this area and stopping to visit the Ute Bluff Lodge either on my way out to the West Coast on my Concours 14 or on the way back. Those dates are next week around June 25th or 26th. Will report back then.

Thanks for doing all the legwork (or shifting toe work), Forrest!

Your welcome and no problem. My only concern is time management while riding these distances. The C-14 is getting driving lights installed this weekend and new tires spooned on. It should be up to the task. Let's hope I am!

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