Whoo-hoo…next week is the annual Horizon Unlimited Travelers Meeting http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/california-2014 which is the premier overland adventure travel event for motorcyclists. This year it will be held at Mariposa Fairground in Yosemite, CA starting on Thursday, September 25th through Sunday, September 28th. At the event, we hear inspiring stories of travel around the world; get tips … More Mixed emotion….
Last Sunday, I had to go for a ride on the bike to get away from all of the stress and unwind. The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind frenzy with dealing the house being in escrow and trying to sell everything on the property such as 27 motorcycles, 4 cars, 5 trailers … More Pictures vs Memories
After posting my story on the Stand Up to Cancer, many supporters and well wishers were asking for a map of my trip. I don’t have a set route yet but I do have a general plan of roads that I do want to travel on in no particular order. http://www.roadtripusa.com/routes.html Pacific Coast – This … More The Compass
Last weekend, I took a day trip to Tehachapi, California to pick up my new rear rack for the TW200. It was a 215 miles round trip for me. I have asked one of the forum members if he could fix my rack since it was giving me a bruise on the back of my … More A fun day trip…
The Merriam-Webster of camaraderie is “a feeling of good friendship among the people in a group”. Forum Why is it that when we post on a forum such as Advrider.com or the tw200forum.com there is such a shared fellowship among complete strangers? Group Ride What is it that motorcycle riders are willing to meet up … More Motorcycle Camaraderie
Lately, I have really hated hearing the following expression. “Everything happens for a reason,” or, “It was meant to be,” or, “God has other plans for him”, or, “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” It’s like they don’t know what else to say and so they have to find a reason for … More Bittersweet
On the days when I start doubting myself whether or not I can keep my promise to my late husband to embark on this journey. Then I think back to the time where he and I met a young lady on our honeymoon in New Mexico. On our honeymoon we were supposed to take Route … More Experience, Strength and Hope
A Widow's Ride 