Hacking West by West: The TAT….

I'm subscribed. The doc has me sitting at home for a few day....so I now have a worthwhile way to spend my time!

Safe travels, Elmer. LOTS of excitement and adventure and no serious mishaps.

Aben, congratulations on your TAT Adventure! I must say the TAT is a spectacular way to see our beautiful country! Your sidecar rig is an awesome machine, and I wish you the best of luck! I am sure you will meet some really great fellow riders too!
Cheers!

Safe journey, looking forward to this write up, really does sound like a great adventure.

SWEET ! Aw sha...


Hope u have a great trip!

Alright! Always a great ride report in store w/ Elmer on the road.

Sorry that your Fräulein will not be going along.

Safe travels.

My ural is jealous.

The makings af a most excellent RR

First thank you all for all the well wishes and support.

Haven't gotten in photosynch just yet. But here are some that were taken on the go.

The lonely Town of Jellico....

Every TAT rider sleeps/eats here before taking the TAT. Not much to see. Lots of stores are closed.




This is the street that is about 1.5 miles out of Town and leads to the entrance of the beginning of the TAT. TAT'ers have for a decade made their right turns here.



It was early an early misty, foggy morning when I entered the famed paved street.



Within 1/2 mile the pavement ends and the gravel begins for the next 18+ miles.









There are a lot of stray dogs on the road. The Town of Jellico feeds these dogs via an occassional visit by the local game warden who scatters dogfood on the local grounds of the TAT. So be aware that these little critters.

This little guy caught me unaware and came begging for some handouts.




One finds these in the middle of nowhere...













This was a great paved/gravel ride into the gravely game preserve. Saw lots of wild life: Rabbits, Deer, phesants, etc.



My first Tennesee water baptism....







Sorry for the lackadaisial narrative and photoshoot.

Am in Sparta, TN now nursing my "funk". Haven't been in synch about the ride and some ailments are bothering me: something behind my lower left rib cage...ahem...... the coming of age:huh?

Cheers...

Hi Elmer, I'm glad you decided to strike out on the trail. I also see that you made the turn across the bridge! I'll be following along with you as you head west young man!!! Ride safe.

good luck! cant wait to read this, I'd love to do this one day.

How do you like the handling in the gravel? Have you faced any challenges for your ride yet? Thanks for the pictures and keep on riding!!!

John

the photo shoot is fine
i'm sorry about your "FUNK"
it could have been predicted... riding without sharon
i know you will have a great time
i know you have ridden alone before
the start is great
wish i could have hacked the TAT with you
if only

as for that ailment....
not sure
maybe something MUSCULOSKELETAL....
but, that will only be aggravated by BOUNCING AROUND on the HACK... on the TAT
be careful, my friend
thanks for taking us along on the journey

I'm in. I wish, I want, no I can't. Have a great trip hackin across the country. Add 1 more for my bucket, especially on a rig like that.
GO MAN GO

i'm not being funny when i say....
i wonder how i would feel when reading this message:



i might actually be SCARED to read that, if ALL ALONE on the TAT
i'm not talking about YOU.... just me and my life on this earth

We'll look forward to reading your posts as we sit with our butts in the sand and our feet in the Atlantic. Sending our love and best wishes. Have fun, stay safe. F & K

Hey, glad I witnessed you hitting/eating dirt early this morning. I am saddened that I wussed out but I feel inside you and have faith in you. Goooooo farther Cowboy!

This sign was actually posted by a in the middle of nowhere homeowner.

Oh, yeah...there's more... at most intersecting corners there is an array of "named" Churches pointing left and right...totally Fubar!

Makes it easy 'going' to Church, you never get lost finding a/your Church.

In another area, but failed to take a snap shot..ggrrr....There's a massive Cross within 50 yards of an also massive "Gentlemen's" Club.

Thanks Bobby for all your visit and support. Really appreciate it, but next time you gotta tag long. I'll have an announcement tomorrow on this site>
Cheers...