Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 8

ClearwaterBMW · 06-04-2011, 02:03 PM

hmmmmm
wasn't there supposed to be some "news" by this point?

rcook52459 · 06-04-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireDog45

Off to a family get together (which carries a whole new meaning after reading all of this...)

Will hoist a cold one to you and my sincere wishes you have a safe journey!

well said.have a great jounery

Drif10 · 06-04-2011, 06:08 PM

On with the next phase.

Radioman · 06-04-2011, 07:32 PM

Sitting at Barnacle Bistro having a great meal of world famous fish and chips!

Radioman · 06-04-2011, 07:34 PM

Will post up in the AM after we get Camogreg out of the sand :)

FatTirePlease · 06-04-2011, 07:39 PM

And I almost headed to the Bistro myself after work!!!
Man, that would have been a surprise

Wishin' I would have now!
FatTirePlease

sector · 06-04-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

Sitting at Barnacle Bistro having a great meal of world famous fish and chips!

I hope you took a pic 'cause I'm missing that place already!! Wish I had been there when you dropped by, Mark! But then, I'm fully expecting you to drop by up North, too!

ClearwaterBMW · 06-04-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman

Sitting at Barnacle Bistro having a great meal of world famous fish and chips!

this place?
http://goo.gl/maps/kDlx
http://www.barnaclebistro.com/
http://www.barnaclebistro.com/menu/B...Menu_Flyer.pdf

ok....
i wish i were there
which size FISH 'N CHIPS did you order:
Fish 'n Chips
Made with the finest cod, beer battered in the Irish tradition, and served with a generous portion of sweet potato or curly fries and sesame ginger slaw.
King Size with 3 generous sized cuts of cod...17.75
Queen with 2 generous sized cuts of cod... 14.25
Pawn with 1generous size cut of cod... 10.75

we want a FULL RUNNING ACCOUNT of your life from now on
hmmmmmm
that isn't TOO DEMANDING, IS IT?

CamoGreg · 06-05-2011, 07:32 AM

What happens in Gold Beach, stays in Gold Beach.

I had the king fish & chips....Mark was not a king.

ClearwaterBMW · 06-05-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoGreg

What happens in Gold Beach, stays in Gold Beach.

I had the king fish & chips....Mark was not a king.

good for you... but, i'm NO longer "impressed" with mark...

TequilaGirl · 06-05-2011, 04:20 PM

Mark - so glad I got to see you on Friday and give you a hug before you left on your journey.
Godspeed, brother.

Live, love, laugh!

ClearwaterBMW · 06-05-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TequilaGirl

Mark - so glad I got to see you on Friday and give you a hug before you left on your journey.
Godspeed, brother.

Live, love, laugh!

hmmmmm
he already left?
i thought he was going to give a full run-down on his plans before taking off

ah...
i know he's having a great time in this next chapter of his life
i wish he had a SPOT on board so we can follow him

Radioman · 06-05-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoGreg

What happens in Gold Beach, stays in Gold Beach.

Not always

Radioman · 06-05-2011, 10:06 PM

So I had to go to Gartners to get some supplies....

CamoGreg and I have been friends since we met years ago on the PDX welcoming of CJ to PDX. We have stayed in touch over the years, and Greg was planning his own adventure and decided to ride on over to start his, and share my new riding adventure!

We start out with a great dinner on the patio. The guys that are renting my house join us, and help get dinner ready!!

It is the warmest day of the year in PDX when Greg arrives.....

And we will be up early to start riding out to the Oregon Coast to find the most westerly town in the US. Port Orford, OR (Cape Blanco light house is there).

Here is my starting mileage (on my GS since 2006) for my next chapter!

On our way out of town we stop for a quick look at the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville (home of Mr Vern).

They built this building for the Spruce Goose.

They are just about to open the new waterslide that starts in a 747 - 4 stories up.......

setting up for the shot!

Then off to the coast. Still a beautiful 80 degree day!

Wahooo.... we can see the Pacific Ocean from HWY 101. I do my best "Motokat" pose

Greg had two objectives on the first day of riding.... Get to Port Orford, and the lighthouse at Cape Blanco. Then go to the Barnacle Bistro.

On the way we got a bit hungry. Greg thought this was the spot!

It was very good!!

Then we rode "briskly" or "Spirited" as Greg calls it on the nice twisty road to the coast out of Corvalis.

Made a quick stop in Yachats......

Greg was thinking about Raindog.......

Then back on the road...... Camogreg captures this photo in honor of Sunnysideup

Greg and I were law abiding riders until we rode with Erica

Always great to ride HWY 101 along the pacific ocean!! (sorry for the blurry shot...still getting things tuned in.)

Heteca Light house

Bandon Oregon overlook. (it is also know for some famous golf courses)

We make it to Greg's intended starting point, farthest town on the west coast, to the farthest east coast town which is somewhere in Maine.... find his thread when he gets it started!!

Then a ride out the to Lighthouse at Cape Blanco. ooops closes at 3:30.

Closed gate....

That will not stop us

Greg out at the Lighthouse!!

we both made it!

We decide that the rain is starting to move in and there is a great State Campground with Cabins for $39.00 per night with Water view, Showers with hot water, fire pit etc.

Then a quick ride down to the beach.... Greg is reminded of CJ's first view of the pacific Ocean and a ride on the beach!!

Greg wondering if it was a good idea...

But off we go.... Big GS's on the beach riding!

Very cool ride along the beach....

Softer sand...

Heading back.....

Deep soft sand...Big GS..... = Stuck

We get it out, and we are on our way again. 4 wheel recommended, but we only have two

After that little adventure it was on to Sectors, Barnacle Bistro in Gold beach for dinner..... Finally greg and feel good about the sticker on his bike from the Bistro !

Had the world famous fish and chips ....

As noted earlier Greg ratted me out as he had the King size and and I had the "queen" size which was more than enough as you can see!

Tourist map on the ceiling caught my attention....

Upon closer inspection..... Someone in the New Zealand office of tourism must have made up this map.

Sun setting over Heteca Light house. Amazing! photo misses the awesome sunset .... Camera set up issues

End of a great first day out on the road.

ClearwaterBMW · 06-06-2011, 02:47 AM

ah.... Mark
i was hoping to see this entry in your thread when i woke up this morning
looks like an awesome beginning to your adventure
glad you had the QUEEN size, after all
you have a long road ahead... avoiding the KING size meals will "pay" you huge dividends in the long run

ride on, mark
thanks for taking us along

06-04-2011, 02:03 PM	#106
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	hmmmmm wasn't there supposed to be some "news" by this point? __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

06-04-2011, 06:08 PM	#108
Drif10 Accredited Jackass Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Gates of Moscow Oddometer: 42,794	On with the next phase. __________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away. George Carlin

06-04-2011, 07:32 PM	#109
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	Sitting at Barnacle Bistro having a great meal of world famous fish and chips! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

06-04-2011, 07:34 PM	#110
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	Will post up in the AM after we get Camogreg out of the sand :) __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

06-04-2011, 07:39 PM	#111
FatTirePlease Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Grants Pass , OR Oddometer: 362	And I almost headed to the Bistro myself after work!!! Man, that would have been a surprise Wishin' I would have now! FatTirePlease __________________ "Every step's a fuckin' adventure" - Al Swearingen

06-05-2011, 07:32 AM	#114
CamoGreg Can you see me? Joined: May 2006 Location: Lewis & Clark Valley Oddometer: 3,700	What happens in Gold Beach, stays in Gold Beach. I had the king fish & chips....Mark was not a king. __________________ CAMOGREG You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening - "Moonlight" Graham

06-05-2011, 04:20 PM	#116
TequilaGirl no mas Joined: Nov 2004 Location: in a handbasket Oddometer: 528	Happy trails Mark - so glad I got to see you on Friday and give you a hug before you left on your journey. Godspeed, brother. Live, love, laugh! __________________ "So Pardon me while I burst into flames. I've had enough of the world, and its people's mindless games." ~Incubus~

06-05-2011, 10:06 PM	#119
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,163	Camogreg rolls into town, to send me off So I had to go to Gartners to get some supplies.... CamoGreg and I have been friends since we met years ago on the PDX welcoming of CJ to PDX. We have stayed in touch over the years, and Greg was planning his own adventure and decided to ride on over to start his, and share my new riding adventure! We start out with a great dinner on the patio. The guys that are renting my house join us, and help get dinner ready!! It is the warmest day of the year in PDX when Greg arrives..... And we will be up early to start riding out to the Oregon Coast to find the most westerly town in the US. Port Orford, OR (Cape Blanco light house is there). Here is my starting mileage (on my GS since 2006) for my next chapter! On our way out of town we stop for a quick look at the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville (home of Mr Vern). They built this building for the Spruce Goose. They are just about to open the new waterslide that starts in a 747 - 4 stories up....... setting up for the shot! Then off to the coast. Still a beautiful 80 degree day! Wahooo.... we can see the Pacific Ocean from HWY 101. I do my best "Motokat" pose Greg had two objectives on the first day of riding.... Get to Port Orford, and the lighthouse at Cape Blanco. Then go to the Barnacle Bistro. On the way we got a bit hungry. Greg thought this was the spot! It was very good!! Then we rode "briskly" or "Spirited" as Greg calls it on the nice twisty road to the coast out of Corvalis. Made a quick stop in Yachats...... Greg was thinking about Raindog....... Then back on the road...... Camogreg captures this photo in honor of Sunnysideup Greg and I were law abiding riders until we rode with Erica Always great to ride HWY 101 along the pacific ocean!! (sorry for the blurry shot...still getting things tuned in.) Heteca Light house Bandon Oregon overlook. (it is also know for some famous golf courses) We make it to Greg's intended starting point, farthest town on the west coast, to the farthest east coast town which is somewhere in Maine.... find his thread when he gets it started!! Then a ride out the to Lighthouse at Cape Blanco. ooops closes at 3:30. Closed gate.... That will not stop us Greg out at the Lighthouse!! we both made it! We decide that the rain is starting to move in and there is a great State Campground with Cabins for $39.00 per night with Water view, Showers with hot water, fire pit etc. Then a quick ride down to the beach.... Greg is reminded of CJ's first view of the pacific Ocean and a ride on the beach!! Greg wondering if it was a good idea... But off we go.... Big GS's on the beach riding! Very cool ride along the beach.... Softer sand... Heading back..... Deep soft sand...Big GS..... = Stuck We get it out, and we are on our way again. 4 wheel recommended, but we only have two After that little adventure it was on to Sectors, Barnacle Bistro in Gold beach for dinner..... Finally greg and feel good about the sticker on his bike from the Bistro ! Had the world famous fish and chips .... As noted earlier Greg ratted me out as he had the King size and and I had the "queen" size which was more than enough as you can see! Tourist map on the ceiling caught my attention.... Upon closer inspection..... Someone in the New Zealand office of tourism must have made up this map. Sun setting over Heteca Light house. Amazing! photo misses the awesome sunset .... Camera set up issues End of a great first day out on the road. __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430 Radioman screwed with this post 06-05-2011 at 10:56 PM

06-06-2011, 02:47 AM	#120
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	ah.... Mark i was hoping to see this entry in your thread when i woke up this morning looks like an awesome beginning to your adventure glad you had the QUEEN size, after all you have a long road ahead... avoiding the KING size meals will "pay" you huge dividends in the long run ride on, mark thanks for taking us along __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

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