Sunset coming back from Girdwood

Also wanted to mention the beautiful sunset coming back from Girdwood. It was so spectacular to see the sun setting behind Mt. Susitna.

Of course it also reminded me that summer is over as with each passing moment the temperature was DROPping like a stripper’s costume at the Bush Company!

By the time we got back to Anchorage (@10:30), night had fallen so we were riding at night — which I must say is a novel experience as an Alaskan biker. We were cold for sure, but it made for a great excuse to cuddle and warm up!

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August 29, 2006 · Filed Under Road Reports

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100 Mile Days….

With the winter months coming (and unfortunately yes you can see the termination dust on the far mountain ranges <sigh>), I’m going to shoot for a minimum of 100 miles a day.

Last night Minx and I went to Girdwood (40 miles one way) so with running around town and Girdwood I made it.

So if you’re looking to hook up with me to ride…figure I’m already riding!

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August 28, 2006 · Filed Under Biker, Road Reports

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Alaska State Fair Parade

We seemed to have good luck today as we (Judge Roy, Minx and I) rode out to take part in the Alaska State Fair Parade with the Mat-Su HOG Chapter. The weather literally held till the end (then the rain showed up)!

The ride out was a bit cool, but nice overall.

The parade was fairly short and we all had a pretty good time, minus the one bike that broke down (from overheating). Lots of cheers from the spectators and when we did a rolling thunder, we definitely had people covering their (and their kids) ears!

All things considered, the Mat-Su guys should look at the swap method that the Alaska chapter uses to keep bikes from overheating.

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August 26, 2006 · Filed Under Biker, Clubs, Road Reports

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Long night….

But SO WORTH IT! Figured it’s one of the last really good warm days, so didn’t pull back into the garage until almost midnight! Of course today it’s raining again <sigh>.

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August 22, 2006 · Filed Under Road Reports

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What the hell is that bright thing in the sky?

Finally…some sun! I’ve been feeling like one of the damn California Raisins for weeks now.

This weather has actually help me to break down and get some nylon gear for next season. That way I’m no longer in wet leather. I must admit that this has cleaned up my chaps something nice though since I normally don’t clean them at all!

Either way I hope this does not cancel Sturgis in Alaska this year.

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August 21, 2006 · Filed Under Biker, Road Reports

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All things conidered…we did well on our first mission for the Patriot Guard

Friday afternoon I represented the Patriot Guard at the funeral services for Shane W. Woods of Palmer, Alaska who was killed in action on August 9th. I was very pleased with his family’s overall demeanor and openness. His father, Wayne is a great man of faith and believes that God called him for another purpose, even if that is to unite all of us together in fellowship at his funeral.

It was a shame that someone so young was lost to us, but his memory and example are ones that I know will be carried on by his friends and servicemen.

 

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August 19, 2006 · Filed Under Biker, Clubs

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