49er Rally Memorial Day Weekend

[Justin B.]

I've had a First Gear Mesh-Tex for probably 6 years and it's great - even at 100+ degrees.  I have the original that came without the "rain liner" but I think Barbi's is a Mesh-Tex II which does come with the liner.  I keep a long-sleeved denim shirt (to use as a liner) in one of the saddlebag for those nippy occasions.

[Ed Miller]

I could have used a liner this morning; I got pretty cold in my mesh jacket and pants.  Last week I wore my rain jacket (Frog Togs) over the jacket which was fine but this morning was warmer so I decided to skip it.  That was a mistake.  It will be nice this afternoon though.

Melena, Mr. Ed's Moto is owned by a guy named Don; he's the one who recovered my Russel Daylong saddle on my R65.  I want to get him to make a custom seat for my Triumph too.  I like him.

[Melena]

Melena, Mr. Ed's Moto is owned by a guy named Don; he's the one who recovered my Russel Daylong saddle on my R65.  I want to get him to make a custom seat for my Triumph too.  I like him.

Yes, Don.  I met him and his wife (darn, can't remember her name) at the very first rally I went to before I had my own ride.   I like them both and have bought something from them each year.  I hope their store is doing better than they did at the rally.  What with the $55 jackets from another vendor and all I don't think they did too well - they left early.  If you see them, tell them hi from the California R65 rider lady.    I saw on his website about making custom seats.  I just might look into that.  See what he can do for mine.

The jacket was a really good deal.  Getting it made me go on the ride Saturday even though I had to go alone.  Glad I did.    

[suecanada]

I'm reading Melena's report tomorrow morning with a coffee! Now that's something to get up for! Comments later, Sis.  Gotta go now.

[suecanada]

Now you will notice that the time here is 1:48 pm not exactly breakfast coffee time. Derek mentioned the windows looked like they needed attention so I've been cleaning those until my arm gave out and it is better in the am as the sun isn't on them either. Don't wash windows in the sun is good advice and not an old wive's tale.

Anyway, I enjoyed the report Melena immensely and love your new gear. The white Power Trip jacket has been replaced! Mine too but for different reasons Hee, Hee. I'd love to get some lighter boots but I still need to be able to build up the sole or do the heel lift thing inside the boots to get the feet flat on the ground. The Tech4's didn't allow any damage to my legs anyhow. probably take a lifetime to wear them out!

Donner Pass...did you feel the least bit hungry by then???
I love the look of your bike Melena. The windscreen is dynamite. You also can wear any colour gear  You will always look chique, suave and debonair! Or as I say, chick, swave and debonner!!

Thank you for sharing. Just think...next year I may be with you at the National! Boy that would be fun!!!

[Semper Gumby]

Cool trip Melena!  I remember Donner Pass!  I wish I could find a good enough reason to head west again.  You look great on that bike!  What kind of boots did you get?

Just finished Reading Kathleen Norris "Dakota".  Reminds me of my trip across eastern Colorado and Kansas.....

TTFN,

[suecanada]

Semper! A "Heading west again excuse" just may be next year's National rally in Redmond, Oregon, if Melena's heads up turns out to be right! I may even get permission to cross the prairies again!?

[Melena]

I am right.  I heard it from the VP of the MOA, Greg Feeler.  He was at the 49er Rally and gave a little talk on what's happening.  It was interesting.  But I can't remember much of it now except the part about the rally.