The end of the '09 Birthday Ride

[Scar]

So, many of you have seen the pictures and read the tales of the events on my much-hailed Birthday Ride (held 18OCT09); as arranged initially by Adam (non-board member), and Bubba and BigFisch.

There were many stories of people stepping up and rallying for the cause after Imelda (BigFisch's 'busa) hit the dirt, but I never took an opportunity to tell you how the end of my day turned out...

Lamb, Adam and I escorted the tow truck to Temecula. Lamb continued south on I-15 with Imelda on the flat-bed and BigFisch in the cab.

Adam and I went out to Santa Ysabel Casino for a (very) late lunch, then on to Sunrise Highway.

Here are some pix of the end of that day...

Again, special thanks to everyone involved in that entire series of events...from the planning and execution to the disaster clean-up.

(I don't think it was ever mentioned that Mike U's phone was the only unit there which had cell coverage, and he allowed me to use it unfettered while rearranging our lives from that remote desert-country road. Thanks, Mike. Good man.)

Enjoy the pix...there are a lot of pics of only the two remaining bikes. First stop: Santa Ysabel Casino, 2nd Stop: Overlook on Sunrise Highway.

FYI, the first shot here is Wasabi at 54,000+ miles. She looks good, eh? Hellzyeah.

Also FYI, we're referring to Adam's new scoot as "Hoonda."

[Scar]

Here are the pix from the Overlook on Sunrise Highway...

Enjoy!

[Scar]

Here's one more gratuitous shot...just for my brother, Bubba.

Thanks, bro. This is one of my favorites.

[beegirl4444]

[BUBBA]

Originally Posted by Scar

Here are the pix from the Overlook on Sunrise Highway...

Enjoy!

Thanks for the pics bro, beautiful on Sunrise.
I am very glad you were able to continue and have a fun birthday ride. I know everyhoon there was also glad.
Great shots and Wasabi looks beautiful.
Thanks for the share, and ride safe and ride sage.
Bubba
.................................................. ...........I keel u now

[GPW]

[gmmech07]

Looks like a great time! . . Minus the get off. I hope he's doing ok.

[DEMMYM]

That very first picture of the Blue 08 is probably one of the best pics I have seen of a Blue 08

[aussiesuzukirider]

Very cool Scar

[Joker]

[badazgtp]

Very Nice

[DEMMYM]

After further review I can now see that is not Blue, Awesome pic regardless.

[Scar]

Originally Posted by DEMMYM

That very first picture of the Blue 08 is probably one of the best pics I have seen of a Blue 08

Without question, it's the bluest Charcoal/Black I've seen...

Thanks for the props on the pic, Michael!

[Phil96]

Great pics, thanks

[Scar]

Hey: Here's a good definition of Wasabi (as it is dictionary defined):

Wasabi

[BUBBA]

Originally Posted by Scar

Here's one more gratuitous shot...just for my brother, Bubba.

Thanks, bro. This is one of my favorites.

Yes, this is one of my fav's also, I remember the day well and I got to do the two things I really enjoy, spending time with good friends, and capturing the moments on film.
Thank you too, bro.
Bubba

[UncleSteve]

great pics... wish I lived closer to those roads

[dadofthree]

Originally Posted by UncleSteve

great pics... wish I lived closer to those roads

Indeed

[Scar]

Originally Posted by UncleSteve

great pics... wish I lived closer to those roads

Me too, Steve.

[gmmech07]

Originally Posted by Scar

Without question, it's the bluest Charcoal/Black I've seen...