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Pictures from the road and other fun stuff!!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Thank You's
It took a few people helping me out in order to pull this off,
Desiree & Micheal for all their support (and $$)
The Guys from Scooter Ria in New Orleans, Steve and Dave who hooked me up with parts and advise.
My Business partner Rob for his support and cat sitting.
Andrea who helped me get my computer all set up.
Mega Beth for the Yoga lessons which saved my back during the journey ( highly recommended).
Woo my houngan who brought Legba into my home to speak to me and bless my trip.
Everybody who gave me a place to sleep and fed me along the way.
Suzi, Aunt Marcia & Uncle Noel, Mellisa & Mike & Mom and Pamela.
Serson aka the Subliminator for his advice on road tripping on 2 wheels.
and of course all those people who said " your crazy".
Thank You All!!!!
And of course my Mom Carole........
And lets not forget the 'Legend'
She ran like a dream, the harder I run her, the better she runs........
Master Jeffrey
Desiree & Micheal for all their support (and $$)
The Guys from Scooter Ria in New Orleans, Steve and Dave who hooked me up with parts and advise.
My Business partner Rob for his support and cat sitting.
Andrea who helped me get my computer all set up.
Mega Beth for the Yoga lessons which saved my back during the journey ( highly recommended).
Woo my houngan who brought Legba into my home to speak to me and bless my trip.
Everybody who gave me a place to sleep and fed me along the way.
Suzi, Aunt Marcia & Uncle Noel, Mellisa & Mike & Mom and Pamela.
Serson aka the Subliminator for his advice on road tripping on 2 wheels.
and of course all those people who said " your crazy".
Thank You All!!!!
And of course my Mom Carole........
And lets not forget the 'Legend'
She ran like a dream, the harder I run her, the better she runs........
Master Jeffrey
3rd & 4th Day on the Road
Day 3
I was able to hit the road around 7 am and back onto 27 down to Mt. Dora where I headed east on 46. Another road from hell. Its been under construction for about 10 years now and the drivers are nuts. I was almost run off the road twice. Although i was warned that it was a dangerous road. Needless to say I will not take that route back.
Once I hit the Atlantic coast it was smooth sailing. Quite a beautiful ride as well. Its been awhile since Ive seen the Atlantic ocean. From there it was down the coast to Melbourne which was my destination for the evening.
I stayed with my Aunt Marcia and Uncle Noel and was able to visit my Grandmother who happened to be in the hospital following a small stroke. Grandma is doing much better now and is being released. It was a nice visit and was able to get some much needed sleep.
My scooter 'Legend' just kept on going and going.
Day 4
On the road again driving down the coast with a stop in W. Port St. Lucie to visit some old friends and scooter enthusiasts Mellisa and Mike where Mellisa's Mom made me a fantastic lunch. (Thanks!!). From there it was a short hop down to Lake Worth to visit another old friend Pamela. Another fantastic meal with some of her friends and a bunch of red wine was a nice end to the day. Slept hard and well!
The next morning was a short 1 1/2 hours to my final destination in Margate (FT. Lauderdale)
Due to the back roads and such it ended up being almost 1000 miles exactly.
Would I do it again?
Well yes of course..... I'm ready to roll back to New Orleans baby!!!
Master Jeffrey
I was able to hit the road around 7 am and back onto 27 down to Mt. Dora where I headed east on 46. Another road from hell. Its been under construction for about 10 years now and the drivers are nuts. I was almost run off the road twice. Although i was warned that it was a dangerous road. Needless to say I will not take that route back.
Once I hit the Atlantic coast it was smooth sailing. Quite a beautiful ride as well. Its been awhile since Ive seen the Atlantic ocean. From there it was down the coast to Melbourne which was my destination for the evening.
I stayed with my Aunt Marcia and Uncle Noel and was able to visit my Grandmother who happened to be in the hospital following a small stroke. Grandma is doing much better now and is being released. It was a nice visit and was able to get some much needed sleep.
My scooter 'Legend' just kept on going and going.
Day 4
On the road again driving down the coast with a stop in W. Port St. Lucie to visit some old friends and scooter enthusiasts Mellisa and Mike where Mellisa's Mom made me a fantastic lunch. (Thanks!!). From there it was a short hop down to Lake Worth to visit another old friend Pamela. Another fantastic meal with some of her friends and a bunch of red wine was a nice end to the day. Slept hard and well!
The next morning was a short 1 1/2 hours to my final destination in Margate (FT. Lauderdale)
Due to the back roads and such it ended up being almost 1000 miles exactly.
Would I do it again?
Well yes of course..... I'm ready to roll back to New Orleans baby!!!
Master Jeffrey
Monday, June 22, 2009
Day 2
This was probably the most boring part of the trip and the most exciting part.
First taking 27 once I was past Tallahassee was the road from hell.
Long and boring with nothing along the way and I mean nothing!
No stores or billboards or side roads or overpasses. Just a 4 lane divided highway lined with a wall of trees. One section of the road goes in a straight line for over 20 miles. At that point you realize just how slow 40 mph really is. Its slow, very slow, especially on a road designed for 120 mph. Just when I thought I would lose my mind from the monotony I hit an insane rain and lightning storm. Torrential downpour for 1 1/2 hours with the craziest lightning I have ever seen. Turns out I was right in the middle of 'lightning alley' as its known. scary as hell when there is nowhere to pull over and I had no choice but to keep riding through the storm. Thank goodness for good rain gear. But it was still scary as hell. Finally arrived in Trenton Fla. which is about 30 miles west of Gainesville. that was my stop for the night and I stayed with an old friend Suzi Tattoozi. I had not seen her in several years which was nice. Passed out early as the trip was getting exhausting. Distance that day was about 250 miles.
Oh yea , we had drinks at the City Bar in Trenton. woo-hoo is all I have to say. (kidding) Its an old man bar with lots of old men in training. My scooter 'Legend' ran flawlessly all day. What a girl!!
Next were on to day 3
Master Jeffrey
First taking 27 once I was past Tallahassee was the road from hell.
Long and boring with nothing along the way and I mean nothing!
No stores or billboards or side roads or overpasses. Just a 4 lane divided highway lined with a wall of trees. One section of the road goes in a straight line for over 20 miles. At that point you realize just how slow 40 mph really is. Its slow, very slow, especially on a road designed for 120 mph. Just when I thought I would lose my mind from the monotony I hit an insane rain and lightning storm. Torrential downpour for 1 1/2 hours with the craziest lightning I have ever seen. Turns out I was right in the middle of 'lightning alley' as its known. scary as hell when there is nowhere to pull over and I had no choice but to keep riding through the storm. Thank goodness for good rain gear. But it was still scary as hell. Finally arrived in Trenton Fla. which is about 30 miles west of Gainesville. that was my stop for the night and I stayed with an old friend Suzi Tattoozi. I had not seen her in several years which was nice. Passed out early as the trip was getting exhausting. Distance that day was about 250 miles.
Oh yea , we had drinks at the City Bar in Trenton. woo-hoo is all I have to say. (kidding) Its an old man bar with lots of old men in training. My scooter 'Legend' ran flawlessly all day. What a girl!!
Next were on to day 3
Master Jeffrey
Sunday, June 21, 2009
1000 miles!!
I made it!! No problems at all with the scooter. Lots to tell but I will have to post later. I'm here and going to get some rest today.
What a ride..........
What a ride..........
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
1 Day, 4 States, 9 Hours, 300 miles
Wow! What a ride! Got a late start but once on the road I just kept rolling. The scooter 'Legend' ran just fine, 9 hours on the road with a half hour stop for lunch and stopping for gas.
I must say though that big bridges with big trucks can get a little scary.
Cruising along the beach in Mississippi was just beautiful. but pulling off on the beach I almost dumped it. Don't drive a scooter through beach sand, just don't do it......
A couple of times it got pretty close looking for a gas station but I have a backup gallon of gas with me, just trying to see how far I could really get. If you know me you'll understand.
I got lots of great photos of the scooter "Legend' with all kinds of fun and goofy stuff as well as some legendary people, artists and friends. I will try to get those up tonight although I'm pretty tired. Will try.
Peace,
Jeffrey
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