Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Oh well, we should probably be going slower through here anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Into Ouray and we hit our hotel to get outta wet clothes and into some bars for beer. Starting to see a pattern develop on this trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Had a local brew at the first bar -stale tasting and no head at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Quick walk through town to the next bar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I love this old guy's "I don't give a fuck" fashion sense of wearing his watch on the outside of his shirt and sporting what I sincerely hope are dirt stains on his pants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 The rain cloud that we rode through 30 minutes earlier has followed us down the hill into Ouray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've always wanted to stop at this little brew house on previous trips, but it was always closed. Happened to be open today, so in we go for a brew... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Quirky little place with a nice way of ordering more beer - ring the cowbell above your stool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Not the most modern of tap handles, nor the most sanitary. Guy names his beers by number; 1, 2 IV, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Up the next day and time to be heading east back to Indy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Passed a small waterfall on the way out...A Colorado flag hung on the hill.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Stopped at a swanky restaurant that I knew for breakfast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Roads sucked as usual... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 We were greeted by the Colorado Welcome Wagon. 87 in a 55 is apparently frowned upon here. Trooper was telling us how dangerous it is to speed, etc and then Neil accidentally flashed his badge (he's a Chicago cop) while gettinmg his license out. He then informed the cop that he was carrying two loaded weapons.Cop says "cool" and then starts telling us which roads we should take as they're curvier. No mention of a performance award at all after that point.I've got to get me one of those badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Back through Minturn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 One more night in Colorado at the Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 It's raining like a bitch now, we're cold and tired so we hit the first bar we see for some quick chow and beers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 The next day we leave Black Hawk at 0500 for the long ride home. We hump it to Des Moines, Iowa for the night. Rode 750 miles today and didn't take a single picture.The last day of the trip is pent riding from DSM to Indy. Had to take a break in Le Roy, IL and let the tornadoes pass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 5,100 miles later and I'm back home. Neil and I split up in Dubuque, Iowa as he headed north east and I headed south east.Good ride, good friend, good beers and some good food. Hard to top that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 excellent write up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I had like 2 pieces and Neil killed the rest. Amazing.Oh my goodness. I want that pizza. That looks so darn good!Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 That is very cool! I want to do that someday. Great pics and commentary. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Were staying in vail tonight Judy missed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 That would be an awsome ride even in a cage, thanks for the great pics and narrations. My BIL lives out in Colorado and he sends back some great outdoor pics also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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