I spent a lot of time on the internet trying to find this bike. I specifically wanted the Dakar; it was set up slightly more off-road than the standard GS, more suspension and a 21” front tire. It proved to be a challenging task. In 2008 BMW no longer made this model. And there wasn’t a dealer in … [Read more...]
Looking For Death
Posted on June 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I flew into Seattle for the weekend. Tickets were so cheap that I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. My good friend Marla rode the train up from Portland and met me at the airport. From there we headed north to the border. During my travels by motorcycle in Canada the last few years, I’ve … [Read more...]
The BMW has gone Utahn… or Utahan?
Posted on December 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
I lived in Utah for 27 years; you would think I would know the answer to this question. I guess it could easily be Utahian, or maybe an ite? How about Utahtite? Playing catch-up on the blog today, I thought I would wind my year up and finish lose ends. When last I wrote, Michael and I were … [Read more...]
The names will be changed to protect the innnocent
Posted on July 14, 2012 · 2 Comments
What a crazy week! My anticipated weekend getaway in Seattle turned into a week-long marathon of driving, meeting family, and funeral-related activities. I lost my grandmother last Saturday. It was the passing of an Era. Her life touched many, as apparent to the number of folks that came by to … [Read more...]
Would you like some cleavage with your cappuccino?
Posted on July 7, 2012 · 465 Comments
Welcome to Seattle! A quick three day trip to sip coffee, shop, and visit the motorcycle shops of the greater Seattle area were my plans. There are many good things about this area; good coffee, good food, my daughter lives here, great culture and art. The coffee is so good here that, perhaps, … [Read more...]
Souvenirs from Tok
Posted on July 3, 2012 · 451 Comments
So, I rolled into the driveway (1784 miles later) from my Klondike Loop motorcycle ride. Exhausted enough that I almost couldn't climb off the bike, let alone unpack it, wash it, and do the maintenance needed for the next trip. *Sigh.* It looked like rain. When Jaz and I rolled out of Tok last … [Read more...]
Illy’s where are you?
Posted on July 7, 2010 · 1 Comment
List: Garmin GPS Device Coffee scoop Thin lightweight underwear - Tops and Bottoms These are the things I forgot to pack for my adventure. I left them in Alaska. Now, you say, she can live without her coffee scoop and underwear, but the GPS device? How in the world will she keep from getting … [Read more...]
Coffee scented underwear?
Posted on July 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
So, TSA wanting to ensure I wasn't packing explosives(?), took the liberty of opening one of my bags of coffee. Now, they did seal it back up... sort of. All my clothes smell like coffee now. But this is okay! There are worse things to smell of... I landed in Utah earlier today, and right when I … [Read more...]
