L'Ombra New Jersey - April 11 C&V ride
04-13-15, 08:13 AM
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Just 'splain one thing: Why was @photogravity present in NJ but not on the ride? 
Just to serve beer? 
Dallas, a beer wench? 
Just to serve beer? Dallas, a beer wench? 
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04-13-15, 09:28 AM
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I'm liking taking a month off after Easter
and will try to do the same in April 2016, so if the 2nd NJ L'Eroica is that month, I'll probably not attend. If you plan any other rides this year I'll do my best to clear a Sunday so I can participate. I'm also hoping to host a ride here in NH. You can take Amtrak from Penn Station to 30 miles away in White River Junction, VT. I'll pick you up if you want to participate (I know how you don't like driving but like trains). I'm certain I can, @nlerner, @BluesDaddy, @ftwelder, @southpawboston, @jonwvara, etc., etc., can provide a bike.
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04-13-15, 09:50 AM
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04-13-15, 10:44 AM
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Lest the moment slip away and be lost, I'll say it now: Nice pics, nice ride reports! Wish we could've been there.
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04-13-15, 11:09 AM
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BTW: Rudi and Neal, I like your choice in clothing. Now I need to find some comfortable pants to ride(a 100 miles) in.
04-13-15, 11:23 AM
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04-13-15, 01:04 PM
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I'm sorry that I missed seeing you again but the 60 mile circuit was the right choice for me. I just did not have the other 40 miles in me this time. BUT:
Rudi really did an outstanding job planning and leading this ride. The weather was just PERFECT and the roads were great. Lots of variety from peaceful farm roads to scenic rides round the lake to upscale neighborhoods to down scale back woods hovels. Variety all the time and, except for in the "Pinies" the road surfaces were great. The Pinies were a fine adventure, quiet forest, lots of scenery and even some pretty scary sections with weird Druid like amulets hung in lone trees in the middle of nowhere, strange metallic sounds like chains dragging on the ground, spooky hissing sounds and creepy yellow headed creatures lurking behind the trees. Jersey Devils? Donno, didn't stick around.
The lunch stop was a perfect place though the gale force winds coming off the fields were enough to blow the water bottles off the tables. Fresh cooked to order food was well received as we enjoyed the breezy sunshine and prepared for the final leg. A few guys were so fueled by the great food that they decided on an unplanned extra 5 miles to burn off energy. Rudi would have none of that though and ran em down and turned them like a cowboy turning stray cattle. Nice job. Don't mess with Rudi. Plan A is the ONLY plan.
I packed it in at the 81 mile point and got home around 6:15p and got all the animals fed before dark. I know that the cell phone cameras were real busy with photo Ops, artsy landscapes and plenty of selfies. Many of these are likely to be posted soon. I'm a luddite so had no camera.
Thanks again everyone. Great to meet Robbie and Doc and Neal and James and Phil and to see Rudi again. Excellent company for such a trip.
Rudi really did an outstanding job planning and leading this ride. The weather was just PERFECT and the roads were great. Lots of variety from peaceful farm roads to scenic rides round the lake to upscale neighborhoods to down scale back woods hovels. Variety all the time and, except for in the "Pinies" the road surfaces were great. The Pinies were a fine adventure, quiet forest, lots of scenery and even some pretty scary sections with weird Druid like amulets hung in lone trees in the middle of nowhere, strange metallic sounds like chains dragging on the ground, spooky hissing sounds and creepy yellow headed creatures lurking behind the trees. Jersey Devils? Donno, didn't stick around.
The lunch stop was a perfect place though the gale force winds coming off the fields were enough to blow the water bottles off the tables. Fresh cooked to order food was well received as we enjoyed the breezy sunshine and prepared for the final leg. A few guys were so fueled by the great food that they decided on an unplanned extra 5 miles to burn off energy. Rudi would have none of that though and ran em down and turned them like a cowboy turning stray cattle. Nice job. Don't mess with Rudi. Plan A is the ONLY plan.
I packed it in at the 81 mile point and got home around 6:15p and got all the animals fed before dark. I know that the cell phone cameras were real busy with photo Ops, artsy landscapes and plenty of selfies. Many of these are likely to be posted soon. I'm a luddite so had no camera.
Thanks again everyone. Great to meet Robbie and Doc and Neal and James and Phil and to see Rudi again. Excellent company for such a trip.
I am hopeful that things can only improve from where they are now. We'll have to see.
04-13-15, 01:09 PM
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What a great looking bunch! "TSHM" is perfect! 
Just 'splain one thing: Why was @photogravity present in NJ but not on the ride? Just to serve beer? Dallas, a beer wench?
Just 'splain one thing: Why was @photogravity present in NJ but not on the ride?
Just to serve beer? Dallas, a beer wench? 
Car Crashes Into House - 2 by Sallad Rialb, on Flickr
04-13-15, 01:19 PM
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04-13-15, 01:41 PM
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04-13-15, 01:43 PM
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What a great looking bunch! "TSHM" is perfect!
Just 'splain one thing: Why was @photogravity present in NJ but not on the ride? Just to serve beer? Dallas, a beer wench?
Just 'splain one thing: Why was @photogravity present in NJ but not on the ride?
Just to serve beer? Dallas, a beer wench? Car Crashes Into House - 2 by Sallad Rialb, on Flickr
That's horrible! Your new or old house? I see your Sprinter is safe behind the house. Any injuries or bike damage?
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04-13-15, 01:50 PM
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That is our new home. Closed on January 30. House got hit at 5:05 AM, March 12. We hadn't even finished moving into the place when it happened. We are frequently up and about by 5 AM, but I was on holiday that week so we weren't up and about yet, though we were awake when it happened. No injuries, thankfully. As SWMBO indicated no bicycles can be in the house, there was no bicycle damage. The house, OTOH, suffered extensive damage, as it took out the entire kitchen and Florida room.
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You didn't recognize the Sprinter behind the house, eh?
04-13-15, 02:16 PM
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No, I didn't recognize the Sprinter, was distracted by the little white car in front. Oh man, that is a serious bummer. Glad you are okay. Hope you get decent insurance help on the. Yeesh.
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I was sorry to be unable to make it, but the reports and pictures make me happy. Keep them coming! Sometimes I'm reminded that we are a nice bunch of folks. I like impressing Rudi's wife that we're not a bunch of wackos.
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Sorry I missed out! Looks like you had a great time and the part I regret the most is not meeting you guys! I have met Dallas but he didn't bring beer!
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And it was fun to share with the guys there in sunny NJ. At which point Rudi reminded us of Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen:
I tell ya son you're gonna drive me to drinkin, if you don't stop driving that........(all together now).............Hot.....rod.....Lincoln.
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Clothing is a personal thing but if you want some comfort, I would recommend considering Voler apparel. I have several and they last and are comfortable. I usually buy during sales so only once did I spend more than $100, $125 for long leg bibs.
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1. Nice ride, guys.
2. Dallas, I hope your house is back to normal soon!
3. Bob, if you put together a ride, I'm there! @pastorbobnlnh @photogravity
2. Dallas, I hope your house is back to normal soon!
3. Bob, if you put together a ride, I'm there! @pastorbobnlnh @photogravity