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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-17-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
I came real close to being headlight deep in a...

I came real close to being headlight deep in a "puddle" on the first day of the Roaming Rally when I slid out in a deep but somewhat average water crossing.. Fumbling for the kill switch or key...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-17-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 117,390
Posted By alcontrast
Go2CNavy: I like how you hid the license plate...

Go2CNavy: I like how you hid the license plate numbers with some Photoshop filter I'm not yet familiar with... Is it a digital faux mud filter of some sort? Most people take the easy route and just...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-07-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
brakes? who needs brakes? Devo- I'll...

brakes? who needs brakes?



Devo- I'll grab your lean to... I'll send you a PM..
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-06-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9,248
Views: 496,235
Posted By alcontrast
If I was in CT the 12th I'd be helping out for...

If I was in CT the 12th I'd be helping out for sure but unfortunately (sort of) I'll be on a bike up in Canada along with at least one other local who I'm sure would also love to help out if he were...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-06-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 117,390
Posted By alcontrast
Go2CNavy.. Looking tight.. I'm heading out at...

Go2CNavy.. Looking tight.. I'm heading out at 11am tomorrow and here's my status:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ls_KUSHusJU/UbEziehNUfI/AAAAAAAAGJA/0nh_Ymo3Vf4/w596-h447-no/gearing+up.JPG
...
Forum: Ride reports 06-04-2013, 08:21 PM
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Views: 1,017
Posted By alcontrast
subscribed!

subscribed!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-04-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
That's why we're Team Dual Spork! One spork for...

That's why we're Team Dual Spork! One spork for the meat mouths and one spork for the grazers!

Tim. I've eaten more than my share of seitan but I don't think I've ever had or even seen a a seitan...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-04-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
I was going to call today and reserve a site but...

I was going to call today and reserve a site but it seems like there is going to be space available with all the sites people have reserved so far.. I was going to reserve a site for 4 of us (Myself,...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-03-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
T-Dub: If you are still in VT as of Friday you...

T-Dub: If you are still in VT as of Friday you should swing by Brighton State Park / the RedNEK Rendevous. We'll be up there the evening of June 7th and 8th; "we" being several of the Big Bike...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-03-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
I had a late start but it was a good weekend of...

I had a late start but it was a good weekend of riding.. It was definitely a good shakedown ride for my travels next week.. Thanks for taking the lead gentlemen!

Jerry: I owe you a lunch or...
Forum: Day Trippin' 06-03-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,188
Posted By alcontrast
Cry I finally remembered to find this thread, found...

I finally remembered to find this thread, found it, subscribed to it, and then read a bit only to find the sad ending when it was just about to get interesting..

Hopefully it's not the final...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-02-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 176,809
Posted By alcontrast
did you have to separate the sidecar to get up on...

did you have to separate the sidecar to get up on their lawn?

the lawn bike looks a bit more modern after a second glance... :evil



How are you liking that Ural now that you've had it for a...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-02-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 117,390
Posted By alcontrast
I'm guessing you have more pre-riding planned for...

I'm guessing you have more pre-riding planned for this weekend but if it's at all possible to get the new gpx / pdf files out for this Thursday that would be helpful for some of us.. If not then no...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-02-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
I saw that map earlier but I didn't realize it...

I saw that map earlier but I didn't realize it was interactive.. 8 people per site is great.. The sites look pretty roomy and with everyone on bikes we can cram at least 5 or 6 bikes and tents on a...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-02-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
it looks like there's enough people that don't...

it looks like there's enough people that don't have a site of their own reserved so I'll call the campground tomorrow and see if I can reserve another site.. Assuming there's a site available I'll...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-02-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
Should I book a site as well? I kind of forgot...

Should I book a site as well? I kind of forgot about having to book a site for the weekend so I'm wondering how many sites have been reserved already and if there is room for additional tent(s) on...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 06-02-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
Gooch is a good guy and always seems to post up a...

Gooch is a good guy and always seems to post up a nice collection of photos with a funny recap of the ride. Welcome aboard Gooch!

Rob and I are going to be riding up, it looks like Friday...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-28-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,537
Views: 135,142
Posted By alcontrast
"Choo Choo!!".. wish I could make it.. Eli's is...

"Choo Choo!!".. wish I could make it.. Eli's is nice and it's always a good crew of us fools out back on the bricks / beach in these warmer months.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-28-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
seriously Rob!!! You weren't fucking around with...

seriously Rob!!! You weren't fucking around with that choice! What are those tires??


PS: I despise that my F650 has a 17"/19" combo.. Tire choices are soo limited..
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-28-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 954
Views: 36,723
Posted By alcontrast
I can't make it either, I'll be in Chattanooga...

I can't make it either, I'll be in Chattanooga Wednesday and Thursday..:huh
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-27-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9,248
Views: 496,235
Posted By alcontrast
HappySeal.. I saw you have been hinting at...

HappySeal.. I saw you have been hinting at getting back in the saddle.. That's great! I probably won't be around to ride for a few weeks unfortunately.. After the Roaming Rally I should be around...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-27-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9,248
Views: 496,235
Posted By alcontrast
that track is confusing but the Blue star looks...

that track is confusing but the Blue star looks like it would be the infamous "Green Falls water crossing". It's mostly confusing since there should be a good deal of riding West of route 49 south of...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-27-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 176,809
Posted By alcontrast
New Tag: ...

New Tag:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dTxxw_Mv4g8/UaPXa9K7yNI/AAAAAAAAGIc/AKrHS34bYhw/w939-h704-no/IMG_0265.JPG
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-27-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 176,809
Posted By alcontrast
got it.. This one was even closer to my house...

got it.. This one was even closer to my house than the Devils Hopyard / Three Bridges road tag..
...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-27-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 176,809
Posted By alcontrast
I still need to replace the fork seals on the...

I still need to replace the fork seals on the DRZ.. hahah
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9,248
Views: 496,235
Posted By alcontrast
a lot of the red arrows are like a "where's...

a lot of the red arrows are like a "where's waldo" situation.. They aren't always very obvious but they're usually there. If you stop at an intersection (where there's a turn on the route) and...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
so the radar towers are still intact? Climbing to...

so the radar towers are still intact? Climbing to the tops of those is the best part, although riding up the switchbacks from the barracks is fun too.. I think that downed tree may have been there...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
I have a 14'-15' recreational kayak that I'd like...

I have a 14'-15' recreational kayak that I'd like to do a 2-4 day trip on sometime this summer.. I was planning on a solo trip down the CT river with at least a couple of nights camping river-side....
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
has the radar station been further dismantled in...

has the radar station been further dismantled in the past year? I heard it was going to be torn down "soon" but that's vague at best and I'd love to get up there again with AkaRob, P-Funk and...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
If you are riding up TO the Rednek Rendevous the...

If you are riding up TO the Rednek Rendevous the 31st you'll be a week early..

I'm just trying to avoid any confusion since I almost made a scheduling mistake in regards to these rides recently.. ...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
I may be in for a PDR ride next weekend since we...

I may be in for a PDR ride next weekend since we got rained out of the VT ride plans this weekend. I want to do a shakedown ride before the Rednek rendevous and the Roaming Rally. I'll have to...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 176,809
Posted By alcontrast
New Tag

New Tag

Not too far away, still East of the river.. Nothing amazing but some sort of fun roads out here..
...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-26-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 176,809
Posted By alcontrast
got it ...

got it

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pcpK3vZ3PUPZfNTAKCqVGiyMSdr0iNesCKKyjHS-ano=w1074-h604-no

Just outside Devils Hopyard State Park.. Always a fun road to ride.. I went through twice..
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-24-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
jerry, are you thinking of going up to the Rednek...

jerry, are you thinking of going up to the Rednek Rendevous the 7th-9th weekend? I saw your post in that thread about TMT/PDR that thursday/friday but I won't know if I can take of that Thursday...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-21-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 28,807
Posted By alcontrast
I'll probably be meeting up with you guys that...

I'll probably be meeting up with you guys that Friday as well. There's a chance I may head out early that morning and ride a good portion of the Puppy Dog Route in northern VT but that's just an...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-21-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4,539
Views: 197,444
Posted By alcontrast
I'm planning to head up sometime as well but it...

I'm planning to head up sometime as well but it will probably be mid afternoon Saturday.

as for motorcycle tire changing.. I have the cheapo Harbor Freight version of the NoMar even with the bead...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-18-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 31,652
Posted By alcontrast
why were there at least three troopers stationed...

why were there at least three troopers stationed there if they didn't have some prior notice?

how did the "checkpoint" turn out for other riders? From the video I couldn't tell what you were...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-17-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 117,390
Posted By alcontrast
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/1305171017...

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/130517101708-canada-earthquake-locator-map-story-top.jpg
Quake reported in eastern Canada


Even the Earth is trembling in anticipation of the 2013 Roaming...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-16-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 117,390
Posted By alcontrast
The sand dunes of the Great Canadian Desert! ...

The sand dunes of the Great Canadian Desert! I can't wait!

I just got notification that my new tent was shipped this evening. Last night I solved a problem I was having with the rear...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-14-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2,537
Views: 135,142
Posted By alcontrast
That's a GREAT tag! Although a little more info...

That's a GREAT tag! Although a little more info may be needed for us to even know where to start looking if we haven't personally seen it in passing in the past...

I suppose we could assume it's...
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