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LINK TO TODAY'S Covered Bridge Pictures, Thank you Kelli http://picasaweb.google.com/bratkar/CoveredBridge2009#

I was 150 CC short of a liter bike

And another thing, Kelli followed along in the Durango, and the highlight of her ride home was that it got to0 warm inside the truck and she had to turn DOWN the heat.......I can say I was not too warm on the ride home, but I was not cold either.

Yeah,seen the rainbow..........I got rained on for about 15 minutes before getting home......The pre trip scouting made the trip safe........So I can say I am no longer a "covered bridge crossing virgin"

Kelli took 215 pics, and have about 180 that are usable.....posting to Google's picture hosting site now......

The best part of Magley's buggy is the dashboard, and the "rooster-tailing" of the rocks,dirt,mud onto the road, oh and the killer sound system.....and the hidden wiring job........just kidding, it is a sweet ride

I have the AMA - Mid-Ohio pics on the desktop, I am on the laptop since Kelli is downloading todays pics onto the desktop.At least today's rain washed the bugs off my riding jacket.

Pics are getting downloaded from the camera now

Kosmo, nice to meet you. Is your avatar from this year Mid-ohio? I think I have a picture that is almost the same as yours.....

Good to hear you missed the rain....

I am back home. It rained a little closer to home, so I am a bit wet and cold. The coffe from this morning was warm, so that will help warm me up. Great ride and great pizza at Cover Bridge pizza.It was 225 miles for me and I meet great friends today, thanks guys........ Scott

I am leaving now for meeting up at Ohio Motorcycle at 9. Gotta stop and gas up the bike.

Thanks, plus she is bringing her nice Nikon D200 camera that she would rather not have on the bike...Off to get the bike out of the garage

It is a little brisk out there but it is dry in Bedford. I'll be at Ohio Motorcycle at 9AM. The wife will follow in car since it is too chilly for her. We are bring a thermos of coffee and cups for any one that will need to warm up during any of the stops. So as of now it is only me on bike, wife in car......

I was not sure what time they opened. At one point, there was a huge HONDA sign in front of the building. I drive past there a lot and have not really paid attention if the Honda sign is still there.

Still a morning decision for me about the ride. I just back in town from a 2 day work related trip from LA. ( Not lower Akron) If I go, I will meet at Ohio Motorcycle ( isn't officaly called Cleveland-Akron Honda? ). I would suggest parking the bikes closer to the side street, away from the building, so I won't confuse your bikes with bikes that are already at the dealership that are for sale or in for repair. I will be on my 1982 GS 850 Suzuki. The only issues I will have is about 70-75 MPH top speed, at least consistanly, and 100 mile or so range on gas. Scott

I do not have a headset. This should be a great ride Saturday. Hey LOST, what time and where on Vrooman road did you want to meet?

I have historical plates on my 1982 GS 850. One time fee of $25 and never have to pay again for plate renewal.

Welcome, I am down the road in Bedford.

Will anyone have Ohioriders decals available by Saturday morning for the ride?

MY wife Kelli said she will hang back in the car and get some shots as we ride by. I have been on group rides in the past. I would suggest we all ride staggered since most of us have not rode together, plus on unfamiliar roads, it give the riders in the right side of the lane room to avoid leaves and potholes. I know when i ride with the sport bike guys, we have one set of hand signals,well, more like foot/leg signals on the sportbikes, and with the "cruiser" bikes we have different signals. So a group rider meeting is a great idea.

As of now, 40% chance of rain from weather.com, but it seems to change by the hour...My wife might follow in a car and she will have her Nikon D200 camera... LOST, maybe we can meet up around 9:30? Does that give us enought time to make it the Sheetz on rte 20 and rte 11 just after 10? I will ride the 1982 GS 850. I'll save the Katana for another ride.

I am still in for the ride, I asked 3 other riders if they have the time for a ride on Saturday. So it might end up being me plus 3.