Riding Around the Hood

Discussion in 'Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.' started by Apple Jam, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. Craig McCurdy

    Craig McCurdy BIGMAC

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    Hay, went looking for you guy's, no luck! But I did make it to about 200 yards above where the two roads come together up on Mt Defiance. :D
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  2. MortimerSickle

    MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer

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    That seems to be going around. :D
  3. Craig McCurdy

    Craig McCurdy BIGMAC

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    I think you drove past me (small white Ford Ranger) as I was turning into our driveway on Portland drive... We are just up from the stop sign at Tucker Rd.
  4. MortimerSickle

    MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer

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    Did I have a puzzled look on my face? :lol3
  5. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    I made it there Friday, too, and then went down the communications road to the lake. Kooky fun on a big bike !!
    I had to leave early Sat AM for our Morel hunt closer to Dufur,
    but someone had discovered our stash, and we only got about 2 dozen.

    Sorry, Mort, it looked like Matloik and asrvivor were gonna stick around and ride some,
    and then the morning came, and they were outta there....I had just enough reception to sneak a text out...
  6. MortimerSickle

    MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer

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    No prob, I just pointed it East, and found some twisties. :ricky



    I got your text, thanks. It came up when I tried to call you from Kingsley. :lol3
  7. Squishy

    Squishy Elastically-kinematic.

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    Great shot AJ, i'd like to check that out sometime.
  8. Squishy

    Squishy Elastically-kinematic.

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    Hey Ken, thought that was you we saw riding West through Brightwood/Rt 26 late afternoon. The wife & i were heading out for an early dinner,
    Have to catch up for a ride some time, after the BD...i'm trying to repair my back (again) in prep for June 9th &10th.

    Neil.
  9. zito

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    lolo pass is open now. concrete barricade is gone.. route to lost lake has too much snow still.
  10. Mr. Fisherman

    Mr. Fisherman Back in Black!

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    Woohoo! Keep us updated!

    It would be very cool if I can get over it in a couple weeks....
  11. MortimerSickle

    MortimerSickle Semi-Adventurer

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    If it was just after five, it probably was me. If you had saluted, I might have recognized you. :D

    Heal fast, Hells Canyon is coming up... hmm, how come I don't see your name on the list? :scratch
  12. Craig McCurdy

    Craig McCurdy BIGMAC

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    OPEN??? Did you get over Lolo Pass or did they just get the road fixed on the Zig Zag side? Thought AJ had tried from our side and still too much snow...
  13. zito

    zito Adventurer

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    the concrete barricade on the zigzag side is gone, but snow still blocks the path a few miles up every road we went on yesterday. there a few power line trails that looked fun i want to play on.
  14. Squishy

    Squishy Elastically-kinematic.

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    We were in the SUV, when i give the ADV "salute", everybody flips me off...is everbody an ADV member?:lol3

    Friend Gary is doin the Hells trip, sounds like some nice riding,,,i just can't find the time for most organised rides...i know, call me a wuss.
  15. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    White River Falls is a cool spot on a hot day,...or anyday !!
    The 100+ year old powerhouse is pretty neat to walk through.
    and....it's a great excuse to ride through Jordan Creek on the way to Tygh Valley !!:clap

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    Wha ???? Heal fast, fucker. Black Dog is right around the corner :deal
    Wuss. Hells Canyon is the week after BD; we're riding the loooong way there.
  16. Nut Clutch

    Nut Clutch was Steve Lavigne

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    So you are doing Black Dog? :ear
  17. Apple Jam

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First

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    It appears I have been "approved" for Saturday, before we head out riding down to Hells.
    I likely won't bring the M-Home this year, we have not yet registered or insured it yet this year.
    So a tent,...it is...I'll stay Friday night, maybe Saturday night...we'll see...
  18. Nut Clutch

    Nut Clutch was Steve Lavigne

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    Cool. See you there.
  19. Squishy

    Squishy Elastically-kinematic.

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    It actually feels better today, bulged disk i think,...the wife popped it back in last night...i like it like that! :nod :thumb
  20. Mr. Fisherman

    Mr. Fisherman Back in Black!

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    I'm going to leave that alone, but let something like that slip around a campfire and I am not responsible :lol3:rofl:1drink