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Some more stickers (so I can remember what to replace).

2009-10-15T03:44:50Z

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Some more stickers (so I can remember what to replace).

Just a record of some of her cool stickers.

2009-10-15T03:44:50Z

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Just a record of some of her cool stickers.

And of course, her famous rear-end statement. The plate doesn't get transferred to the new bike, but the plate frame sure does.

2009-10-15T03:44:50Z

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And of course, her famous rear-end statement. The plate doesn't get transferred to the new bike, but the plate frame sure does.

Time @ drop-off, 4.09.

2009-10-15T03:44:50Z

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Time @ drop-off, 4.09.

Final total mileage before I turned her in @ BMW ATL... that's 52,012 miles worth of memories, experiences, fantastic places I traveled, lots of wonderful people I met, etc. doG, I loved the ...

2009-10-15T03:44:50Z

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Final total mileage before I turned her in @ BMW ATL... that's 52,012 miles worth of memories, experiences, fantastic places I traveled, lots of wonderful people I met, etc. doG, I loved the ...

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2009-06-20T03:30:56Z

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Now my girl has a wide-ass rear end (and an imposter license tag), but I have room to pack for my travels.

2009-06-20T03:46:21Z

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Now my girl has a wide-ass rear end (and an imposter license tag), but I have room to pack for my travels.

An unreasonable amount of time later, I had properly and beautifully installed panniers, thanks to a few phone consultations and suggestions.

2009-06-20T03:45:36Z

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An unreasonable amount of time later, I had properly and beautifully installed panniers, thanks to a few phone consultations and suggestions.

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2009-06-20T03:30:50Z

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The YouTube Zega case pannier installation video proved useless, as much of the 4+ minutes were consumed with advertisement and promotion. I ended up using the laptop for watching Beyonce v ...

2009-06-20T03:44:11Z

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The YouTube Zega case pannier installation video proved useless, as much of the 4+ minutes were consumed with advertisement and promotion. I ended up using the laptop for watching Beyonce v ...

I took a deep breath and decided I couldn't really break or ruin anything, so I dove in...

2009-06-20T03:44:49Z

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I took a deep breath and decided I couldn't really break or ruin anything, so I dove in...

My Touratech bags, mounting brackets, hardware and ever-so-explicit (NOT!) instructions for mounting and installation all laid out for pondering (and divine inspiration).

2009-06-20T03:33:09Z

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My Touratech bags, mounting brackets, hardware and ever-so-explicit (NOT!) instructions for mounting and installation all laid out for pondering (and divine inspiration).

I matched all the "like" pieces, and by process of elimination and great deductive analysis on my part, I figured out what M6X40, M8X45 and M5X35 bolts were... had to call my Dad to find out ...

2009-06-20T03:41:38Z

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I matched all the "like" pieces, and by process of elimination and great deductive analysis on my part, I figured out what M6X40, M8X45 and M5X35 bolts were... had to call my Dad to find out ...

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2009-06-20T03:07:01Z

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My new bike @ home, with almost as many bug strikes as it has miles...

2009-06-20T03:53:16Z

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My new bike @ home, with almost as many bug strikes as it has miles...

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2009-06-20T03:07:01Z

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2009-06-20T03:07:01Z

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Proud new owner of an '09 BMW R1200 GS... and I'm fixin' to "grandma" it off the lot, 4.09.

2009-06-20T03:06:59Z

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Proud new owner of an '09 BMW R1200 GS... and I'm fixin' to "grandma" it off the lot, 4.09.

Tonya, me and Mom outside the HCC after the Red Cross brunch and fashion show, 4.09.

2009-04-05T10:56:41Z

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Tonya, me and Mom outside the HCC after the Red Cross brunch and fashion show, 4.09.

Wiley and the little girl who missed his birthday party, 4.09.

2009-04-05T10:46:11Z

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Wiley and the little girl who missed his birthday party, 4.09.

One of my parents' neighbours got creative with their mailbox.

2009-04-05T10:32:32Z

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One of my parents' neighbours got creative with their mailbox.

This time I even begged Wiley to smile... and you see what I got, 4.09

2009-04-05T10:33:30Z

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This time I even begged Wiley to smile... and you see what I got, 4.09

There's no way this 6-year-old was going to take a serious picture with me that day, 4.09.

2009-04-05T10:34:05Z

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There's no way this 6-year-old was going to take a serious picture with me that day, 4.09.

I told Wiley to smile... not even close, 4.09.

2009-04-05T10:33:46Z

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I told Wiley to smile... not even close, 4.09.

Beau and the downtown tulips, 4.09.

2009-04-05T10:32:36Z

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Beau and the downtown tulips, 4.09.

Tonya, Mom and me at the Henderson County's Red Cross fund raiser, 4.09.

2009-04-05T10:48:48Z

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Tonya, Mom and me at the Henderson County's Red Cross fund raiser, 4.09.

Forward marching ladybug.

2009-03-07T13:22:31Z

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Forward marching ladybug.

Show me your lady-butt.

2009-03-07T13:22:32Z

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Show me your lady-butt.

In the spotlight she becomes shy.

2009-03-07T13:22:32Z

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In the spotlight she becomes shy.

Walking the thumb.

2009-03-07T13:22:32Z

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Walking the thumb.

The weather was warm and gorgeous for January.

2009-03-06T08:40:40Z

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The weather was warm and gorgeous for January.

Such beautiful mountains in the background!

2009-03-06T10:53:54Z

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Such beautiful mountains in the background!

Las Vegas, the north end of the strip as viewed from the hotel room.

2009-03-06T08:17:40Z

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Las Vegas, the north end of the strip as viewed from the hotel room.

I don't even remember which casino had this inside... it was a one of many lighted, musical cages suspended from the ceiling, complete with scantily-clad Mardi Gras dancers throwing beads. ...

2009-03-06T08:49:34Z

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I don't even remember which casino had this inside... it was a one of many lighted, musical cages suspended from the ceiling, complete with scantily-clad Mardi Gras dancers throwing beads. ...

This Seigfried and Roy sculpture was outside of the Mirage Casino, and since Roy's little tiger injury had occurred a mere 15 months earlier, we couldn't resist a little sacrilege. People o ...

2009-03-06T09:19:13Z

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This Seigfried and Roy sculpture was outside of the Mirage Casino, and since Roy's little tiger injury had occurred a mere 15 months earlier, we couldn't resist a little sacrilege. People o ...

The Blue Man show was a fun experience, and I sat close enought but just outside the range of the mess (note that little squirty thing in the center of his chest).

2009-03-06T08:51:04Z

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The Blue Man show was a fun experience, and I sat close enought but just outside the range of the mess (note that little squirty thing in the center of his chest).

I shook her hand, too... I never pass up an opportunity to get close to chocolate.

2009-03-06T08:41:47Z

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I shook her hand, too... I never pass up an opportunity to get close to chocolate.

Yeah, I'm pretending to be on the streets of Paris, France in front of the Arc de Triomphe (when alas, I'm actually in front of Paris Las Vegas Casino).

2009-03-06T08:56:09Z

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Yeah, I'm pretending to be on the streets of Paris, France in front of the Arc de Triomphe (when alas, I'm actually in front of Paris Las Vegas Casino).

I was amazed to see the canals and gondolas under the painted sky on the second floor - yes, second floor - of the Venetian Casino and Resort. Unfortunately, the gondola rides were booked u ...

2009-03-06T08:45:13Z

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I was amazed to see the canals and gondolas under the painted sky on the second floor - yes, second floor - of the Venetian Casino and Resort. Unfortunately, the gondola rides were booked u ...

Another mime person, this time inside the Venetian.

2009-03-06T08:45:41Z

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Another mime person, this time inside the Venetian.

How cool! This mime guy had his own marionette mime guy.

2009-03-06T08:47:04Z

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How cool! This mime guy had his own marionette mime guy.

Dedicated in 1935, Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest state park, so named because the eroded sandstone and sand dunes often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.

2009-03-06T11:00:43Z

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Dedicated in 1935, Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest state park, so named because the eroded sandstone and sand dunes often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.

You can sorta see the color striations in the strata of this formation. It was so impressive in person.

2009-03-06T10:52:32Z

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You can sorta see the color striations in the strata of this formation. It was so impressive in person.

The color of these jagged walls was so amazing in person, but the camera couldn't do it justice.

2009-03-06T10:52:32Z

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The color of these jagged walls was so amazing in person, but the camera couldn't do it justice.

Does this lonely road help convey the concept of "middle of nowhere"? Oh, for a moto...

2009-03-06T11:01:34Z

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Does this lonely road help convey the concept of "middle of nowhere"? Oh, for a moto...

I think this formation was in a cluster of several similar outcroppings named 'The Beehives' for obvious reasons.

2009-03-06T11:01:11Z

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I think this formation was in a cluster of several similar outcroppings named 'The Beehives' for obvious reasons.

Goofus pretending to fall off a sandstone formation.

2009-03-06T10:52:32Z

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Goofus pretending to fall off a sandstone formation.

In the middle of F-in' nowhere in the Mojave desert, on the way back to Las Vegas from Valley of Fire. I had to put the camera on a timer on the roof of the car... there was literally NO ON ...

2009-03-06T10:52:08Z

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In the middle of F-in' nowhere in the Mojave desert, on the way back to Las Vegas from Valley of Fire. I had to put the camera on a timer on the roof of the car... there was literally NO ON ...

And back in the state from which I came...

2009-03-06T10:37:14Z

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And back in the state from which I came...

This is the basin at the bottom (south) of the dam. You can't see the power plants because the walls of the canyon are so steep. You're looking at the western launch site of proposed US 93 ...

2009-03-06T10:39:40Z

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This is the basin at the bottom (south) of the dam. You can't see the power plants because the walls of the canyon are so steep. You're looking at the western launch site of proposed US 93 ...

Had to prove that I was here...

2009-03-06T10:36:54Z

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Had to prove that I was here...

From the top of the car park, I was looking at the dam toward AZ, but I really had to giggle at the dizzying 'mountain goat lean' of the power line tower on the side of the mountain.

2009-03-06T10:38:39Z

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From the top of the car park, I was looking at the dam toward AZ, but I really had to giggle at the dizzying 'mountain goat lean' of the power line tower on the side of the mountain.

From the car park on the NV side, I'm looking down the hill toward the dam at the two water intake towers (center in the picture) and the visitor center (fancy building on the right of the p ...

2009-03-06T10:30:56Z

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From the car park on the NV side, I'm looking down the hill toward the dam at the two water intake towers (center in the picture) and the visitor center (fancy building on the right of the p ...

In the visitor's center, this plaque shows the network of tunnels, pipes, etc hidden in the canyon walls.

2009-03-06T10:30:56Z

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In the visitor's center, this plaque shows the network of tunnels, pipes, etc hidden in the canyon walls.

Down inside the dam's Nevada-side power plant, these eight huge turbines capture the energy of the rushing water and produce electricity for Las Vegas and numerous other cities in the southw ...

2009-03-06T10:30:56Z

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Down inside the dam's Nevada-side power plant, these eight huge turbines capture the energy of the rushing water and produce electricity for Las Vegas and numerous other cities in the southw ...

Viewing one of the spillway tunnels made my stomach flutter when I looked down toward it. It's difficult for the photo to convey the magnitude of this 50ft-diameter chasm, but trust me, it' ...

2009-03-06T10:30:56Z

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Viewing one of the spillway tunnels made my stomach flutter when I looked down toward it. It's difficult for the photo to convey the magnitude of this 50ft-diameter chasm, but trust me, it' ...

Worth spending a whole day touring, the Hoover Dam was the largest dam in the world at the time of its construction. It was finished under time schedule and under budget... those were the g ...

2009-03-06T10:02:01Z

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Worth spending a whole day touring, the Hoover Dam was the largest dam in the world at the time of its construction. It was finished under time schedule and under budget... those were the g ...

The southern-most end of Lake Mead as seen from AZ. Note the white 'bathtub ring,' a high-water mark (from 1983) of mineral deposition on the previously submerged surfaces.

2009-03-06T10:30:56Z

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The southern-most end of Lake Mead as seen from AZ. Note the white 'bathtub ring,' a high-water mark (from 1983) of mineral deposition on the previously submerged surfaces.

These are the water intake towers behind the dam, and the road runs along the top of the dam. I was standing in Arizona (the east side) looking toward the visitor center (pale greenish-blue ...

2009-03-06T10:30:56Z

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These are the water intake towers behind the dam, and the road runs along the top of the dam. I was standing in Arizona (the east side) looking toward the visitor center (pale greenish-blue ...

"Heat Kills" - that's hot me in front of beautiful Lake Mead.

2009-03-06T09:46:58Z

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"Heat Kills" - that's hot me in front of beautiful Lake Mead.

Another day, another tourist destination. I took this from US 93 - looking down toward Lake Mead - while on the way to the Hoover Dam.

2009-03-06T09:44:37Z

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Another day, another tourist destination. I took this from US 93 - looking down toward Lake Mead - while on the way to the Hoover Dam.

More beautiful scenery in Red Rock. I wish I could have made more time to hike or bicycle, or even better, been on a moto.

2009-03-06T09:37:58Z

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More beautiful scenery in Red Rock. I wish I could have made more time to hike or bicycle, or even better, been on a moto.

This was taken near the peak elevation (rise was 1000 ft in the course of the loop) at one of the Calico Vista points.

2009-03-06T09:34:50Z

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This was taken near the peak elevation (rise was 1000 ft in the course of the loop) at one of the Calico Vista points.

Some sandstone projectiles along the 13-mile Loop Rd.

2009-03-06T09:32:14Z

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Some sandstone projectiles along the 13-mile Loop Rd.

Just 15 short miles north (but far away from the glitz) of Las Vegas, with Steve @ Red Rock Canyon's visitors center.

2009-03-06T10:56:38Z

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Just 15 short miles north (but far away from the glitz) of Las Vegas, with Steve @ Red Rock Canyon's visitors center.

After watching the water fountain show @ Bellagio, I crossed the pedestrian bridge and saw a crowd gathered in front of Bally's. I had to investigate.

2009-03-06T08:38:24Z

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After watching the water fountain show @ Bellagio, I crossed the pedestrian bridge and saw a crowd gathered in front of Bally's. I had to investigate.

It was one of those painted-person mimes, the Copper Cowboy (my name for him). He seemed to enjoy taunting me, but that is what mimes do, right?

2009-03-06T08:40:00Z

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It was one of those painted-person mimes, the Copper Cowboy (my name for him). He seemed to enjoy taunting me, but that is what mimes do, right?

We ended the encounter on a good note.

2009-03-06T08:40:18Z

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We ended the encounter on a good note.

A view up Las Vegas Boulevard looking northward from the pedestrian bridge around Tropicana Blvd.

2009-03-06T08:36:25Z

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A view up Las Vegas Boulevard looking northward from the pedestrian bridge around Tropicana Blvd.

In front of NYNY.

2009-03-06T08:36:42Z

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In front of NYNY.

Flower close-up, 2.09.

2009-02-15T11:20:06Z

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Flower close-up, 2.09.

Pretty bouquet, 2.09.

2009-02-15T11:20:20Z

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Pretty bouquet, 2.09.

When he was up visiting his dad at Christmas, we had the opportunity to spend most of a day together, ending at one of our favourite local pizza joints, 12.08.

2009-02-15T11:29:33Z

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When he was up visiting his dad at Christmas, we had the opportunity to spend most of a day together, ending at one of our favourite local pizza joints, 12.08.

The "long-arm" shot... 12.08.

2009-02-15T11:27:11Z

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The "long-arm" shot... 12.08.

A little diet cherry limeade for me and a little fuel for Katy, and homeward we went.

2009-03-11T12:07:02Z

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A little diet cherry limeade for me and a little fuel for Katy, and homeward we went.

On the way home, I found a Sonic in North Augusta, SC, and had lunch brought out to me by this adorable little girl on rollerskates.

2009-03-06T13:24:23Z

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On the way home, I found a Sonic in North Augusta, SC, and had lunch brought out to me by this adorable little girl on rollerskates.

Valentine's rose for KATY, 2.09.

2009-10-15T03:44:50Z

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Valentine's rose for KATY, 2.09.

Cindy staggered home from Saturday night's festivities with a red rose (still haven't gotten to the bottom of that story), so for the sake of Valentine's Day, I set up this shot.

2009-03-06T13:19:01Z

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Cindy staggered home from Saturday night's festivities with a red rose (still haven't gotten to the bottom of *that* story), so for the sake of Valentine's Day, I set up this shot.

When I checked in at registration, the volunteer handed me a huge candy bar specially wrapped with the winter rally logo. What girl doesn't love being greeted with dark chocolate?

2009-03-06T13:13:53Z

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When I checked in at registration, the volunteer handed me a huge candy bar specially wrapped with the winter rally logo. What girl doesn't love being greeted with dark chocolate?

Where Cindy and I ate breakfast Saturday morning, alternately sharing a huge table with a local couple then later an older couple attending the rally. The bull was there from a previous est ...

2009-03-06T13:17:43Z

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Where Cindy and I ate breakfast Saturday morning, alternately sharing a huge table with a local couple then later an older couple attending the rally. The bull was there from a previous est ...

Our view of Kingsley Lake from the back porch and kitchen.

2009-03-06T13:11:40Z

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Our view of Kingsley Lake from the back porch and kitchen.

... and the back. (Nathan needs to run a variation of these for his shop.)

2009-03-06T13:15:07Z

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... and the back. (Nathan needs to run a variation of these for his shop.)

The front of this sassy guy's t-shirt...

2009-03-06T13:14:20Z

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The front of this sassy guy's t-shirt...

The little house was perfect for us: 2 BR, 1 BA, a little kitchen (yeah, like we're cooking up more than coffee, cocktails or schemes!) and a back porch complete with a picnic table and a vi ...

2009-03-06T13:22:51Z

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The little house was perfect for us: 2 BR, 1 BA, a little kitchen (yeah, like we're cooking up more than coffee, cocktails or schemes!) and a back porch complete with a picnic table and a vi ...

Cindy with her bike on the left and Katy on the right.

2009-03-06T13:09:46Z

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Cindy with her bike on the left and Katy on the right.

Cindy and me with our bikes, our little cinderblock "cabin" accommodations and the sunset in the background.

2009-03-06T13:07:11Z

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Cindy and me with our bikes, our little cinderblock "cabin" accommodations and the sunset in the background.

Me with Cindy Hill at the BMWNEFL's "Coolest Rally," held @ Camp Blanding, just west of Jacksonville, FL, 2.09.

2009-02-16T09:51:05Z

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Me with Cindy Hill at the BMWNEFL's "Coolest Rally," held @ Camp Blanding, just west of Jacksonville, FL, 2.09.

This was just a small sampling of the bikes parked up near registration, with some of the vendors along the periphery.

2009-03-06T13:04:20Z

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This was just a small sampling of the bikes parked up near registration, with some of the vendors along the periphery.

This tattered old 'Guzzi has so much more character (and probably many wild tales) than the cookie-cutter bikes parked around it.

2009-03-06T13:05:39Z

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This tattered old 'Guzzi has so much more character (and probably many wild tales) than the cookie-cutter bikes parked around it.

I'm still figuring out proper use and photography of my GPS... and I'm certain I never achieved a maximum speed of 99.2 mph. :augie

2009-03-06T13:21:33Z

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I'm still figuring out proper use and photography of my GPS... and I'm *certain* I never achieved a maximum speed of 99.2 mph. :augie

The gentleman on duty at the guard house at Camp Blanding said, "I'm not supposed to do this..." but he graciously took my picture anyway. Not a bad 7h ride, and excellent weather upon arri ...

2009-03-06T13:02:08Z

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The gentleman on duty at the guard house at Camp Blanding said, "I'm not supposed to do this..." but he graciously took my picture anyway. Not a bad 7h ride, and excellent weather upon arri ...

I stopped at the Florida Welcome Center to readjust my music and snap a quick pic.

2009-03-06T13:00:19Z

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I stopped at the Florida Welcome Center to readjust my music and snap a quick pic.

And welcome to Florida...

2009-03-06T12:59:35Z

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And welcome to Florida...

"Thank you for visiting South Carolina" ... don't worry, I gotta come back.

2009-03-06T12:59:17Z

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"Thank you for visiting South Carolina" ... don't worry, I gotta come back.

Departure time and mileage.

2009-03-06T12:58:17Z

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Departure time and mileage.

This ADVRider Beetle is only 1/2 evil...

2008-11-30T12:25:09Z

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This ADVRider Beetle is only 1/2 evil...

The entrance and guard houses at the approach to Kiawah Island Resort.

2009-03-06T12:42:40Z

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The entrance and guard houses at the approach to Kiawah Island Resort.

Our lectures were held in this facility, the East Beach Conference Center, a reasonable walk from our condo (when it wasn't pouring rain or we weren't running late).

2009-03-06T12:42:40Z

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Our lectures were held in this facility, the East Beach Conference Center, a reasonable walk from our condo (when it wasn't pouring rain or we weren't running late).

These butterfly bushes were truly magnets to the little winged creatures.

2009-03-06T12:43:34Z

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These butterfly bushes were truly magnets to the little winged creatures.

Wearing Nana's fancy hat and purse, Beau was ready to hunt down some Black Friday deals, 11.08.

2008-11-30T12:06:28Z

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Wearing Nana's fancy hat and purse, Beau was ready to hunt down some Black Friday deals, 11.08.