As some of you have read in my other posts, I bought a Triumph Tiger, then got it fully outfitted for LD riding/dualsporting. So, with cabin feaver driving me up a wall, I decided to ride to a friends wedding from Boise, Idaho, to Seattle, WA. This was to take place the last weekend in February. Well, I did it, and here are the photos. Due to some last minute weather forcasts, I opted to trailer the bike to Pendleton, OR so I would not risk getting snowed out of the Blues.. Those who live in the area know what I mean.
I left Pendleton Oregon last friday morning at about 8:30 after a so-so Denny's omlette. Instead of taking the 84 to the 82.. I saw another road on the map heading north out of Pendleton, rte. 37. Very nice.
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Oregon 37, dropping down to the Columbia..
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I jumped over the Columbia at Umatilla, and then hit the 14 westbound towards Vancouver. I stopped at the Stonhenge memorial at Maryhill, WA. Here are a few shots.
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I apologize for the lack of photos between Maryhill and Seattle. It was pouring on me. Once the tiger was rolling, I did not want to stop for nothing.
So, I showed up at Dave (Mr. Cob) Hooker's home in Granite Falls, WA. Cold, wet, and probably pathetic looking. He and his wife Donna had a room all set up for me. Their hospitality was very appreciated putting me up for two nights.
Saturday, Dave and I just hung around and shot the bull most of the day. Ran some errands, and of course, posed for a photo.
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I joined Dave and Donna Saturday evening for a local ABATE (I think) meeting and potluck..... Yum. Then off to the bachelor party of a friend. Sorry no photos, and I will not bore this group with photos of a wedding for someone you probably do not know... Except one photo you probably want to see. Ever see what a happy beaver looks like?
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Monday morning I packed up to head home. I decided to brave Snoqualmie pass and it ended up beiing no problem. But there was alot of snow on top.
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Turned off I90 at Cle Elum for some "side roadin"
Hwy 10
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Hwy 821
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Hwy 241
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Hwy 241 at the Columbia River
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That was pretty much it. I was back at the truck in Pendleton shortly after that last shot. There were some things I learned from a weekend on a bike in the PNW during Febuary.
It rains.
Gerbing heated clothing is a must.
It rains.
Music was nice.
The Magellan Meridian Color was awesome.
It rains.
The hospitality of friends is a godsend.
Having the right gear is a necessity, because.....
Did I say it rains?