Laramie to Monument Sept 6/2011

Jordeane and Lucky and I set out from Nancy's place and headed to the motorcycle shop in downtown Laramie. Jordeane's bike had been giving her grief..poor gas mileage and gutless on the hills so it was decided she should have new spark plugs. This gave a decided improvement and we carried on to Loveland Colorado where she had a new front tire installed. Finally on the road we made it through rush hour traffic through Denver dry. After Denver it started to rain and of course night befell us. We exited at the first sign of lodging and found the Sundance Mountain Lodge prepared to pay anything for a room. For 79.00 we had the most beautiful place with a beautiful restaurant..Great food and great service. We really lucked out and we really appreciated it because we were cold and wet. The last picture is the wonderful breakfast we had the next day.

Continuing the journey to Sipapu

Had a light breakfast at the motel and set out for Laramie Wyoming. Very uneventful ride and I arrived in Laramie and called Jordeane and her and Nancy came and found me and led me to Nancy's place. What a delightful family. I visited and helped make dinner which we all enjoyed. Afterwards we took the dogs Lucky and Jitterbug for a riverwalk.

Sat Sept 3/2011

Today all ten of us went to breakfast at the Nite Owl again. Then we all kind of parted ways. Chris and James an Larry and Fran and I went into Whitefish to harrass store owner Steve Mcgill at LN Company.
We certainly left him laughing and I bought a new shirt with Bling and Fran bought a new purse. Back at the campground Art and Betty's friend arrived from Missoula and they went to the House of Mystery. Chris and James had gone to see the bears and brought back a Huckleberry Pie for dessert. Betty prepared dinner..Chili Cheese dogs and salads. It was a beautiful evening and enjoyed everyones company at the picnic tables. Afterwards we all went to the Blue Moon to enjoy the dancing and fun.

The next morning SUNDAY we awoke to ice on the bikes and I packed up early..Betty made breakfast and I headed out on my next adventure.  I rode all day with only fuel stops and when I reached Billings I contacted Con's friend Wally who is in a nursing home there now. My stop was Hardin Montana at the Super 8 I was tired and definitely needed a break.

Sept 2/2011 The next day

It had been cool that night and managed to roll out fairly early NEEDED COFFEE!! So Karl, Bo. John and I headed for the Owl's Nest. The boys headed off to do some shopping so I went back to the campground and just relaxed. Art and Betty arrived from Missoula and set and plans were made with Chris and James and Larry and Fran to eat dinner at the Sizzler in Kalispell What a great dinner it was Lots of food and just delicious and 10 of us all together.

Canpout at Columbia Falls

Thursday Sept 1/2011

Left  Calgary around noon headed for Columbia Falls , Montana. The mountains were white with snow but it was cool and sunny.On the way down a magnificent moose crossed the road in front of me as I turned off Hwy 3 and headed for Roosville After crossing the border and heading between Eureka and Whitefish I saw another phenominal site...a pink flamingo crossing. One must always be wary when on a motorcycle. They can be surreptious little buggars. Arrived at Glacier Peaks campground around 6PM. Karl and Bo had just arrived and set up camp and decided to go to grocery store and pickup supper. Then John Colebank arrived  and I went over to see Connie Con's daughter and pick up his motorcycle vest that she wanted to give me. We had a short visit as she was flying off to Seattle the next day. I took a picture of mallard ducks in her yard having dinner. Went back to the campground and had dinner and James and Chris who had rented a cabin came over for a visit. It got cold and dark so we settled in for the night.

Asthma Ride Aug 28/2011

What a beautiful day for our Asthma Ride. Something we have not seen for awhile. Despite the lack of media coverage and early preparation we did very well. I believe through the sponsorship of Trans Canada Pipelines we managed to raise over $20,000.00 for Asthma research and equipment for the University of Calgary. Despite all efforts young peoples lives are still cut short by this affliction and through ours and many others efforts it can be prevented. Thank you to all who participated. It was as usual a great ride and a worthwhile event. Photos to follow.#1 This is a photo of the Asthma Team. #2 Vilma and Jen and grandson Elijah.#3 Mike Quesnel from Transcanada Pipelines.#4 Ready to go.#5 Yours truly at Longview.#6 Some of the bikes at Longview.

Last day of this Adventure Aug 26/2011

Today I was up bright and early to go to visit Betty and get my STUFF Art had finished the backrest on my blue machine and my Western Montana BMW shirt and pin had been picked up by Betty. We had a great visit and I went back to the motel and got Jordeane and we went up to Lolo to meet the rest of the gang for breakfast at the Hayloft. Then back to the motel to pack and headed over to Big Sky BMW to say hello...then we were off like dirty shirts..Me heading home to Calgary and Jordeane to Tech days in Helena.

I arrived home at 10:30 PM. Don't like traveling at night and it had been a long day. I had word that Jordeane arrived safe and sound in Helena and so ends this particular adventure. Last night I enjoyed the finale of the Globalfest fireworks competition and today, Sunday, is the Asthma ride and on Thursday I am beginning a new adventure.