Mar 17, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Jamestown, California March 17, 2013 I can’t believe my good fortune on this trip. First, the great weather, and now a stop at a great Gold Rush Town on the way home. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I would miss something important if I didn’t...
Mar 15, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Sonora, California March 15, 2013 Yesterday, I pulled into Murphys, California and checked into Murphys Historic Hotel. Murphys is located in Calavaras County, which is in the heart of California’s historic gold rush territory. The Calavaras County Fair in May...
Mar 14, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Sonoma, California March 14, 2013 Yesterday I planned to have lunch with a mountaineering friend who lives with his family in Santa Rosa. I arrived at the MayaCama Country Club at 11:10 am. As I was entering this beautiful compound in the foothills of Santa Rosa, the...
Mar 12, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
St. Helena, California March 12, 2013 The late Huell Howser was a popular television personality who had a series called “California Gold.” He featured interesting venues in California and always closed his show with the song “California Here I...
Mar 11, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
St. Helena, California March 11, 2013 You don’t have to travel far in California to enjoy some of the most beautiful vistas on planet earth. The Pacific Ocean and Redwood Forests are great examples. The trip South from Mendocino proceeds along the rugged shores...
Mar 10, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Mendocino, California March 10, 2013 Yesterday, I rode from Coos Bay, Oregon to Garbersville, California. A pleasant ride in good weather. The day didn’t start so well. In the morning, at the hotel in Coos Bay, I put my bike in neutral and started the engine for...
Mar 8, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Coos Bay, Oregon March 8, 2013 The ride from Salem to Coos Bay was really fun, especially the traverse from Eugene to the coast. The morning ride to Eugene was free of rain, but was very cold. The traverse from Eugene to Coos Bay proceeds over the mountains to Highway...
Mar 7, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Salem, Oregon March 7, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I had a slight break in the weather, so I bolted from Seattle in mid-morning. The ride South on Highway 5 was bearable most of the way. I turned West on Highway 12, hoping to make it to Highway 101 so I could ride...
Mar 6, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Seattle, Washington March 6, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I arrived in Seattle this morning in a driving rain. I took a cab to Liberty Sidecars to pick up my bike & sidecar. The sidecar is stunningly beautiful. I love it, and I know Ollie will love it. Pete...
Mar 6, 2013 | Motorcycle Trips |
Costa Mesa, Ca. March 6, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: In September of last year, I rode my Harley Davidson motorcycle to Seattle to have a sidecar constructed so I can take my 12-year old disabled grandson, Oliver, on road trips. Construction of the sidecar is...
