Pony Express ~Where is it now?~ [Archive]

Tankereng

08-28-2008, 08:05 PM

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=280&pictureid=5395Pony Express Status: (SPOT Locator (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0k4zoQ6bW5PACsFyvcsbICIWEsHnmWj AA))
(Donate Here (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress))
12/22/08 - 1:23PM CDT :headbang: We made it!! The 2008 Pony Express has been completed. 48 State capitols, 52 Legs in 16 weeks! :headbang:

:bow1: :07biker: :06biker: $1,741 collected in donations! :04biker: :biker: :bow1:

I'm planning on sending in the donations to the PBTF around Feb 1st to give folks time to make last minute donations after the holidays...

Map Indicates States that have been passed through so far. Last State colored in (in the order of the ride) indicates the current location....

Riders who carry the journal...please post here with the following information...
Where you took possession of the courier bag/journal

Who was present (Site names would be best)

Please Use the appropriate Leg Post "Pony Express" Leg - XX for any communication other than location updates

:welcome1::07biker:

George

08-28-2008, 09:37 PM

Good idea, Tanker. Now just looking for responses!!! :D

Grantizzle

08-29-2008, 11:23 AM

I left my house at noon on 8/26/08 on and headed south on I-5. I met my riding buddy south of Seattle. We ate lunch in Chehalis, Wa. Arrived in Portland around five am and had a bit of a flat tire/damaged rim. after the tow to the ducati dealership, we rode two up to my friends house.

http://grill.smugmug.com/photos/360247609_x7yDQ-M.jpg

EDIT: As you can see the person riding pillion is not too happy to be there. Him and I are both larger gentleman and we tested the limit of the rear shock. Also, if you look closley, he is wearing the courier bag due to the fact that all of our crap filled up the hard cases. With permission from the mods and coruier bag owner, I would like to start calling the courier bag the "***** bag" due to him riding ***** and acting like one while wearing it. :headbang:

After an uneventful night, I hit the road about two pm and met DAS (Dan) in Newberg, Or. After a quick lunch I headed for the coast. You can see my map here. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Mill+Creek,+WA&daddr=S+Sprague+Ave+%4047.252900,+-122.463040+to:beaverton,+oregon+to:Newberg,+OR+to: banks,+or+to:Seaside,+OR+to:astoria,+or+to:knappto n,+wa+to:naselle,+wa+to:raymond,+wa+to:montesano,+ wa+to:mcCleary,+wa+to:shelton,+wa+to:allyn,+wa+to: wauna,+wa+to:gig+harbor,+wa+to:tacoma,+wa+to:Mill+ Creek,+WA&hl=en&geocode=%3B5046516055632013373,47.252900,-122.463040%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B% 3B%3B%3B&mra=ls&via=1&sll=47.368594,-122.387695&sspn=0.500395,1.171417&ie=UTF8&ll=46.407564,-121.563721&spn=4.075619,9.371338&z=7)

85% of the roads i took on the second day were new to me. Oregon is spectacular.

One more thing before I shut up......

This bridge connects Washington and Oregon. The whole five miles of it is a passing lane..... there wasn't any oncoming traffic...... raise your hand if you've ever gone 110mph over the columbia river while crossing state lines....
http://www.pnwriders.com/images/smilies/wave.gif.

I love this bike.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/images/Historic_Bridges_06/columbia_river_astoria.jpg

Mellow

08-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Seems fitting this ride starts out with one rider helping another... brings a tear to my eye. Good job.

2dogs

08-31-2008, 01:49 PM

where's the BAG Now? :confused:

inquiring minds want to know :cool:

Mellow

08-31-2008, 01:57 PM

where's the BAG Now? :confused:

inquiring minds want to know :cool:

When we do this next year.. and I'm pretty darn certain we will. We'll get a Spot to stay with the bag.

DAS

08-31-2008, 04:03 PM

As of about 2 PM on Aug 30 it was in GemSTate ST's bag and headed for Boise ID.

pretbek

08-31-2008, 04:10 PM

See the map updated by Mellow (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48721&page=2).

DAS

08-31-2008, 04:13 PM

Can someone set up a counter for each rider that caries the bag to enter the miles it is carried. Grant did about 250 and I carried it 300 and GemSTateST must have carried it about 190 so far but looks like the plans for leg 3 will be creative and will net a lot more miles than the 460 mile direct route (if there is such a thing from Boise to Helena). It would be cool to have a running total.

Also, It took hwy 22 and 26 east from Salem to John Day - not I84 so the above map would need some editing to be very accurate although I know that isn't the intent unless Dennis has a lot of time on his hands.

Mellow

08-31-2008, 04:16 PM

As of about 2 PM on Aug 30 it was in GemSTate ST's bag and headed for Boise ID.

Updated map

Gem STate ST

08-31-2008, 07:56 PM

Yes it is in Boise.I posted in a couple of other places but not here I guess.

Tankereng

08-31-2008, 08:43 PM

When we do this next year.. and I'm pretty darn certain we will. We'll get a Spot to stay with the bag.

It's not too late.... Perhaps a collection is in order?

Anyone interested in helping me purchase a SPOT/Service? It would be sent out to intercept the ride ASAP.....:please1:

Looks like it would cost...

$149 for the SPOT Tracker
$99 for 1-year Service
$49.99 for Unlimited tracking (www.mypilotstore.com has the service for $25 right now)

I just purchased an aviation Radio @ $250.... I may lose some delicate parts of my anatomy if I try to sneak $300 past the SO on my own...LOL

AlanArm

08-31-2008, 09:01 PM

Yes it is in Boise.I posted in a couple of other places but not here I guess.

Here's the route we took...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=john+day,oregon&daddr=ironside,oregon+to:brogan,+oregon+to:vale,+o regon+to:adrian,oregon+to:caldwell,+idaho+to:chind en+blvd+%26+eagle+road,+boise+to:N.+Capitol+Blvd,+ boise&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=37.423398,-122.086507&sspn=0.095429,0.153809&ie=UTF8&z=8

Tankereng

08-31-2008, 09:03 PM

AlanArm

08-31-2008, 09:17 PM

Let's include each riders miles in the log as well.....

I'm showing 394 mi roundtrip Boise to John Day so figure half that or 197 mi for the bag (John Day to Boise).

DAS

09-01-2008, 11:38 AM

Alan, can you check the log book and enter 300 miles by my name if it isn't there already? thanks.

Grantizzle

09-01-2008, 12:40 PM

Alan, can you check the log book and enter 300 miles by my name if it isn't there already? thanks.

and add 220 miles next to my name please?

:biker:

Gem STate ST

09-01-2008, 01:45 PM

Mileages have been updated.LT Rider contacted me this morning and at this time the earliest hand off in Helena is next weekend.He and George are working on that.

George

09-01-2008, 02:17 PM

Larry and I will meet in north central Wyoming on Sunday the 7th or Monday the 8th. Gotta get him back home in time for an evening class Monday.

When/where are youse guys meeting?

Shuey

09-01-2008, 02:49 PM

On the "Home" page with map and current location. GREAT! All is klar herr komisar!

TMUS2122

09-01-2008, 08:42 PM

Who is signed up for number 13, 14 and 15? Any room for more riders or a tag a long in this area? In lower Michigan right near the border of Indiana.

Tankereng

09-01-2008, 09:19 PM

Who is signed up for number 13, 14 and 15? Any room for more riders or a tag a long in this area? In lower Michigan right near the border of Indiana.

Click on View results at the bottom of the poll. (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46504) Or just click on one of the numbers of votes on the right side...It will show you the members that are signed up for each leg. There is ALWAYS room for more riders.....the more the better!! Yes, it only takes 1 Rider to move the bag along but it takes many riders to form many friendships!!

STNY

09-02-2008, 07:29 AM

There is one for sale in the classified section.

Link (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48792)

It's not too late.... Perhaps a collection is in order?

Anyone interested in helping me purchase a SPOT/Service? It would be sent out to intercept the ride ASAP.....:please1:

Looks like it would cost...

$149 for the SPOT Tracker
$99 for 1-year Service
$49.99 for Unlimited tracking (www.mypilotstore.com has the service for $25 right now)

I just purchased an aviation Radio @ $250.... I may lose some delicate parts of my anatomy if I try to sneak $300 past the SO on my own...LOL

bygdawg

09-02-2008, 10:41 AM

Don't suppose you guys could get it to Memphis by the 18th so I could carry it on to AR? Someone would really have to pickup the pace.

George

09-02-2008, 11:08 AM

Jay, if all works well, the package will be in St. Paul late next week. I think it's good to go from there.

bygdawg

09-02-2008, 12:30 PM

If I can get my hands on it by the 18th, I'll bring it to AR for the drop there. :D

George

09-02-2008, 01:49 PM

Jay, take a look at the appropriate leg thread here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=300). This thread is supposed to be where it, not where it's going. :D

If there is no thread for the leg in which yur interested, start one.

psycledad

09-02-2008, 02:33 PM

Don't suppose you guys could get it to Memphis by the 18th so I could carry it on to AR? Someone would really have to pickup the pace.

Jay, right now I am the only rider in Arkansas. When it gets closer to us can you get with me for a time and place meeting? I am hoping for an evening or weekend meeting.

bygdawg

09-02-2008, 05:11 PM

Looks like leg 31. Who is bringing it down from KY into TN? I could meet that person and take it into AR and meet you with it on the 18th or 19th.

psycledad

09-03-2008, 10:07 AM

tommy5313

09-03-2008, 03:53 PM

Who is signed up for number 13, 14 and 15? Any room for more riders or a tag a long in this area? In lower Michigan right near the border of Indiana.

aways room for one more:D........... I plan on going on the whole leg from lansing to cincy. try to keep up with where it is so we can stay in touch.

Tankereng

09-03-2008, 06:23 PM

Folks....PLEASE post coordination/timing issues in the appropriate leg # thread so this thread on "Where is it NOW" doesn't get bogged down with other issues.

The threads for the first 20 legs are set up and a few other members have gotten the threads going for other legs... I'm working as fast as I can to get the threads generated but I have a full time job and a family that keeps me busy:banghead:

LT Rider

09-04-2008, 09:05 AM

Boise to Helena:

Alan Arm and me will meet early Saturday morning just outside of Boise, he will have gotten the bag from Bill and we will ride over to Helena via Stanley and the scenic Chief Joseph Pass in the Bitteroot range. We are meeting George in Helena. THANKS, George :bow1: for coming all the way in to Helena to pick up the leg that no one else did.
That's the plan. Easy day over and an easy day back. Shouldn't even be 1000 miles total for two days, but on the way back I'm thinking Lolo and hwy 12 to Kooskia to home. Last weekend the passes had 2-3 inches of snow in some central ID locations, I'm sure MT did too, so that's the only concern now. If we can get the bag east bound and down with George then we really oughtta be truckin'.

Let's Ride.

Gem STate ST

09-06-2008, 05:52 AM

Out the door to meet Larry and Alan to take the bag to George in Helena.

Gem STate ST

09-07-2008, 07:28 PM

Alan,Larry, Kip and I transferred the bag to George Sat. evening in Helena.George set out to Cheyene Sun. morning.Pics will come later.

LT Rider

09-07-2008, 08:00 PM

Excellent ride you guys. Thanks for running up there with me.
I wish everyone could have the trip we just had. Poor George took off in the cold and rain for Cheyenne. We can't wait for the update.

Ride safe all.....

Tankereng

09-07-2008, 08:54 PM

As promised, here is the weekly Donation Tally

Total Donations received as of 7 September is $385.97

4. Voluntary donations will be accepted for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) in Honor of Derek Catt and Charlie Woods. I'll emphasize "Voluntary" not mandatory. Names of folks who do/do not choose to donate will be known only to me. This ride is supposed to be fun and to get Forum Members together...not to see who the biggest donor can be. The "Donor" to the PBTF will be "The Members/guests of ST-Owners.com". Donations can be sent via Pay-pal to me at hawk996(at symbol)sbcglobal(dot)net or via check/snail mail. Anyone that wishes to send a check may PM me for my snail mail address. It was decided that this would be the safest method for all riders to prevent the possibility of being Hi-Jacked enroute with a growing amount of :policeST:cash... You never know who may be lurking and looking for an easy score.....:mad::PoPoST1: Donations will be tallied weekly as they are received and sent all at one time as the ride is completed.

No new donations since the last update..

LT Rider

09-08-2008, 01:18 PM

FYI

Alan posted photos from our handoff to George here:

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=540924#post540924

Thanks, Alan.

Putt

09-08-2008, 06:06 PM

Back on track...
Where is it now??
Next leg will start??

Putt...

papito3kids

09-08-2008, 07:51 PM

George just called me from McCook, NE. He was setting up camp. He'll be in Lincoln tomorrow sometime. If my work schedule allows, I'll meet him Wed AM in Lincoln and we'll ride together to Pierre, SD. He'll take it to Bismark then to St Paul and finally hand it off after 6 legs and several thousand miles. My vote for the Pony Express MVP so far - GEORGE!

Will post pics after our leg.

Pat

Putt

09-08-2008, 08:12 PM

Ok,
Who is running leg #9??
For leg #10 who is running that
Same for leg #11
Putt

Tankereng

09-08-2008, 09:58 PM

Ok,
Who is running leg #9??
For leg #10 who is running that
Same for leg #11
Putt

PLEASE post coordination/timing issues in the appropriate leg # thread so this thread on "Where is it NOW" doesn't get bogged down with other issues. Look Here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46504) and click on the vote numbers to see who is on what leg. Thanks again for the help with the Pony Express

The threads for the first 35 legs are set up and a few other members have gotten the threads going for other legs... I'm working as fast as I can to get the threads generated but I have a full time job and a family that keeps me busy:banghead:

Tankereng

09-08-2008, 10:07 PM

Mellow

09-09-2008, 05:32 AM

George is truly the man!! :bow1: I hope many folks are able to join him along the way!! :headbang::headbang::cf1::coffee1:

:plus1: :plus1: :plus1: :plus1: :plus1: :plus1: :plus1: :plus1: :plus1:

bygdawg

09-09-2008, 08:23 AM

:bow1: Hope it makes it down this way around the 18th.

Bullmoose45

09-09-2008, 08:45 AM

Ok guys; How do I find George in Pierre SD to ride with him for awhile?

bikeopath

09-09-2008, 09:18 AM

added subscription to this thread

Tankereng

09-09-2008, 09:49 AM

Ok guys; How do I find George in Pierre SD to ride with him for awhile?

Throw a "Vote" on that leg and send him a message.. I'm not sure if he's online at all while on the road. Try sending papito3kids a message, it appears that he has been in contact with him..

Or just look for the smoke trail....he's burnin up the miles!!:burnout:burnout

Mellow

09-09-2008, 09:50 AM

Throw a "Vote" on that leg and send him a message.. I'm not sure if he's online at all while on the road. Try sending papito3kids a message, it appears that he has been in contact with him..

He checks in when he hits a library. Also, send him a PM too just so he catches it.

DAS

09-09-2008, 10:08 AM

Someone should have bought a SPOT and stuck it in the bag. Oh, did someone already suggest that??

Putt

09-09-2008, 02:01 PM

Looks like leg #9 is dead in the water..

Putt...

pretbek

09-09-2008, 02:25 PM

Why? There are 4 riders listed, 2 are saying they can't make it... leaves 2, right?

Jeez GRN, do you have to be such a show-off!?
Explain it again for me, but without the complicated math...

Viggo

09-09-2008, 02:32 PM

Leg 9 is not dead in the water. I'll meet George in St. Paul or at WiSTOC depending on the timing. I'll carry it to Des Moines.

George

09-09-2008, 03:21 PM

Planning on meeting Carpe Deim on Thursday west of, or in, St. Paul. If that don't work, I'll carry it on to Spring Green and turn it over there. I'll be done with it til the Phoenix leg unless it heads for Springfield, IL while I'm at Adam C's place.

Currently in Lincoln, NE, meeting Pat Baldwin in the AM for the run to Pierre, SD. Might have one more joining us on that leg.

Helena and Cheyenne were successful, tho Cheyenne was kind'a lonely.

George

pretbek

09-09-2008, 06:29 PM

Putt

09-09-2008, 07:54 PM

Why? There are 4 riders listed, 2 are saying they can't make it... leaves 2, right?

Nope,
Before I made that post, there were only 3 posters in the #9 thread.
Toasky, Carpdm and myself.. Toasky and Carpdm had to back out,
leaving just me :)

Putt...

Tankereng

09-09-2008, 08:00 PM

Someone should have bought a SPOT and stuck it in the bag. Oh, did someone already suggest that??

SPOT has been purchased and will be joining the ride very soon.....there will be a link to track it on the home page...

I've received several offers of donations to cover the SPOT costs. The owner has requested that SPOT donations be directed to the PBTF donation pot. If you wish to make a donation either for the PBTF or for the SPOT Tracker (http://www.findmespot.com/Home.aspx) Costs (Which will be sent to the PBTF as well) please send donations via PayPal (www.paypal.com) to hawk996(@)sbcglobal(.)net (Leave out the parenthesis) or PM for a snail mail address.

Putt

09-09-2008, 10:32 PM

That looks like you are talking about leg 10 to me... :confused: You aren't in the leg 9 group - St.Paul, Minnesota to Des Moines, Iowa. :confused:

No,
But.. If there was not gonna be a carrier from Des Moines to Madison, I
could have picked it up... And in order to do that, I had to know who was going to Des Moines from St. Paul and
an approximate time...

Putt...

LT Rider

09-10-2008, 07:01 AM

Someone should have bought a SPOT and stuck it in the bag. Oh, did someone already suggest that??

I believe it has been suggested, and it is a great idea. I'm sure if someone does, they'd have little problem getting a few bucks from each of us to pay for it. I'd throw in a ten spot.....no pun intended. As the PE continues, I think more people will get the itch to know where the bag is at RIGHT NOW..as those of us who've handled it can attest to.

Tankereng

09-10-2008, 07:45 AM

SPOT should be joining the ride this week...link will be up on the home page when it gets there

LT Rider

09-10-2008, 08:13 AM

Thanks, Tank...

Lemme know where to send my contribution....

Tankereng

09-10-2008, 01:42 PM

Thanks, Tank...

Lemme know where to send my contribution....

I've received several offers of donations to cover the SPOT costs. The owner has requested that SPOT donations be directed to the PBTF donation pot. If you wish to make a donation either for the PBTF or for the SPOT Tracker (http://www.findmespot.com/Home.aspx) Costs (Which will be sent to the PBTF as well) please send donations via PayPal (www.paypal.com) to hawk996(@)sbcglobal(.)net (Leave out the parenthesis) or PM for a snail mail address.

papito3kids

09-10-2008, 08:21 PM

Well, since we don't have the SPOT with the journal yet, here's the current update as of 9:15 Wed night Sept 10: George and I met in Lincoln, NE this AM at 8:00 and ran 415 miles north to Pierre, SD (will post pics and a quick report when I get home). Met Ken (Bullmoose45) at the capitol and made the handoff. Ken and George were going to head about 85 miles north to Selby, SD for the night and then head to Bismark in the AM (~ 140 more miles). My guess is they'll take pics in Bismark and George will head east toward St Paul tomorrow. I know he was hoping to be in St Paul by Fri PM.

Had a blast, we need to do this again :D

Bullmoose45

09-11-2008, 06:28 PM

Ok Guys here is the inside Scoop..
George left Bismarck at 11:00 their time; I handed the package over to George in front of the Capital in North Dakota. We were invited to join the food tasting in the lobby but as tempting as that was both of us were on a mission and headed on our way.
George was taking the Interstate into Minnesota so he should be getting close to his destination now.
It is amazing how interested the people were at the Capital in ND in our mission, and how accommodating everyone has been. Oops with the exception of the Motel owner that would not let us put our bikes under the awning during the rainstorm last night:wine1:
Ken

Viggo

09-11-2008, 08:11 PM

It is now with me in Minnetonka, MN.

George handed of the pouch to me at the capitol building in St. Paul, MN a little after 6:00 this evening.

It will begin it's journey to Des Moines, IA early tomorrow morning, 9/12/08. As of now, I have no one meeting me in Des Moines so I will carry the pouch to Spring Green, WI where it will attend WiSTOC and then finish the Des Moines/Madison leg on Sunday morning, 9/14.

Last call for anyone wanting join up for any part of legs 9 or 10. PM me before 6:00 am Friday morning to arrange meeting me.

Viggo

09-11-2008, 08:53 PM

Update as of 9/11: George (George) Catt handed off the pouch to Viggo (Viggo) Warmboe at the capitol building in St. Paul, MN. Next leg (9) will be completed tomorrow and the pouch will make a special appearance at WiSTOC before continuing on it's way to Madison, WI on Sunday.

George

09-12-2008, 03:09 PM

Another update: I pulled into Spring Green this afternoon. Rich is boiling a turkey, a bunch of us are telling tars and kicking lies, and waiting for Viggo to arrive from des Moines.

Just talked to Adam C. He's trying to cordinate with the Springfield to Indy crew so it'll make it to Springfield at the apprpriate time. To bad we couldn't get it to Indy in time for the GP this weekend.

bygdawg

09-12-2008, 07:51 PM

Is it coming South from there? If so, perhaps I can catch it before the 18th and carry it West in Arkansas.

Mellow

09-12-2008, 07:54 PM

Is it coming South from there? If so, perhaps I can catch it before the 18th and carry it West in Arkansas.

Dude, not gonna happen, still got to get to maine..

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46504

Shuey

09-12-2008, 09:19 PM

Hey, I'm leaving for Maine and CTSTOC on Sunday morning. Maybe the Pony Express will catch up with me? Yeah baby, that would be so coooooooool !
:hat1:

George

09-13-2008, 11:53 AM

I have the package back from Viggo, I'll complete leg 10 to Madison, WI tomorrow then carry it to Adam (STrayCatt) tomorrow. He'll carry it to Springfield (leg 11) next weekend.

Austin city limits

09-13-2008, 02:24 PM

NEXT,,, weekend... Ok,,, man,,, I thought we were yacking about THIS,,, weekend as in,,, Tomorrow!!!

This should work out a shade better for me then anyway... :cool:

STony G

09-13-2008, 05:00 PM

That spot locator is pretty cool. Now I can keep tabs on the "Log Book".

Tankereng

09-13-2008, 05:03 PM

That spot locator is pretty cool. Now I can keep tabs on the "Log Book".

It does rock....I've got the wife nearly convinced to let me purchase my own SPOT...:D Hope SPOT enjoys WiSTOC

George

09-13-2008, 05:10 PM

SPOT Link!! (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0AQS1T4HesqAc98tVtTxEmLSjWn3WYc t6)

The SPOT is up and working. Click the link for current location. It'll be on the move in the AM, headed for Madison, WI then Aurora, IL. Adam will carry it to Springfield next weekend unless someone gets it from him before then.

scout

09-14-2008, 01:22 PM

George and I pulled into Madison, WI about 10am. I carried the bag from Spring Green, WI to Madison, WI a whole 38 miles. Almost had to stop. :p: I then handed the bag back to George as he is now the official transport (again). We rode south toward Illinois together and seperated near Lake Geneva, WI as he head south to Adam and I turned east toward home.

George

09-14-2008, 06:06 PM

Package is now in Aurora, IL. Adam is still at work, lots of flooding in the area. Looks likethe rain has finally ended, tho.

He's on the hook to get it to Springfield next weekend.

Maybe we should solicit SPOT as a sponsor for next year's ride. It seems to work well, might sell a bunch of'em thru this site. :D

STony G

09-15-2008, 10:27 AM

Maybe we should solicit SPOT as a sponsor for next year's ride. It seems to work well, might sell a bunch of'em thru this site. :D

The wife wants me to have one now...:(

Tankereng

09-16-2008, 04:58 AM

The wife wants me to have one now...:(

Already in contact with SPOT..stand by for news. I think they are interested...

dteel

09-16-2008, 01:31 PM

pretbek

09-16-2008, 05:13 PM

I didn't think the SPOT Shared Page was loading, could never get anything to show up. Tried just before I left for lunch, when I came back, it had finally loaded. Wonder how long it really takes? Is anyone else having problems with the spot indicator link?

Nah. Every time from click until completely finished map it takes about 5 seconds, on an 802.11b (as in: old & slow) wireless network.
When was the last time you rebooted your Etch-a-Sketch?

STony G

09-17-2008, 10:23 AM

STNY

09-17-2008, 11:27 AM

I just logged on and the map shows to be 3 days old.

Thats probably because it has not moved since Sunday.

STony G

09-17-2008, 01:01 PM

Thats probably because it has not moved since Sunday.

Boy do I feel stupid :banghead:...I never thought of that simple option. After all this is the :banr1: site.

Please forgive me :bow1: :D.

Tankereng

09-17-2008, 09:02 PM

As promised, here is the weekly Donation Tally

Donations received via Paypal (www.paypal.com) as of 20 September is $499.02
Donations Received ONLINE (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress) $230.00

GRAND TOTAL = $729.02

Donations will be accepted for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) in Honor of Derek Catt and Charlie Woods. I'll emphasize "Voluntary" not mandatory. Names of folks who do/do not choose to donate will be known only to me. This ride is supposed to be fun and to get Forum Members together...not to see who the biggest donor can be. The "Donor" to the PBTF will be "The Members/guests of ST-Owners.com". Donations can be sent via Pay-pal (http://www.paypal.com) to me at hawk996(at symbol)sbcglobal(dot)net or DONATE ONLINE HERE (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress). Anyone that wishes to send a check may PM me for my snail mail address. It was decided that this would be the safest method for all riders to prevent the possibility of being Hi-Jacked enroute with a growing amount of :policeST:cash... You never know who may be lurking and looking for an easy score.....:mad::PoPoST1: Donations will be tallied weekly as they are received and sent all at one time as the ride is completed.

Biddyman

09-19-2008, 06:08 PM

I have the bag - it was handed to me at 1710 on Route 24 outside of Washington, IL. It is in Peoria right now and I turned off the SPOT. I plan on being on the road to Springfield, IL at 0600. Adam got a Route 66 patch for the bag. I will try to sew it on tonight.

I sewed on the patch. A little crooked, but it is on.:D

Biddyman

09-20-2008, 12:39 PM

I passed it on to Dan Nelson and DR1954 at 0915 this morning in Springfield, IL. It looks like they are in Moonshine now. I thought the spot wasn't working. I couldn't get it to mark my house last night, but it looks like it is working fine this morning. We ended up doing the trade off in front of the capital building in front of the Lincoln statue. It appears that Lincoln's tomb is being renovated.

The Spot actually shows my stop at the ATM. I thought that was funny.

Adam,
I did get on RT 66 through Sherman, IL.

Austin city limits

09-20-2008, 02:32 PM

It has been brought to Moonshine for a Moonburger!!!

It was passed to me at Moonshine,,, and is now setting out in my garage waiting till tomorrow when Landon comes through heading back from Eureka Springs...

Really enjoyed the comments everyone has written!!!

I will ride it up to the Farm,,, just so it gets included too... Maybe even the cemetary my Mom & Dad are buried so,,, Dad can also,,, can join along in the travels...

DANS ST

09-20-2008, 03:06 PM

It was a pleasure meeting Biddyman and DR1954. Enjoyed a good breakfast and conversation with them. DR1954 and I had a great ride to ACL's and Moonshine. A little bit cool in the morning, a little bit of rain on the way, and then warm and sunny to finish up. Darn near a perfect day!!!!!

ACL was an excellent host, getting us to Moonshine, and we had a good visit over good moonburgers.

I headed back home from there leaving ACL and DR1954 discussing the "Spot" and journal.

I rode "quickly" home, but was still a little late. (missed a friend's son's wedding, but made the reception)

:06biker:

dr1954

09-20-2008, 04:27 PM

Austin city limits

09-20-2008, 06:20 PM

Yes the bag and logbook are safely in the hands of ACL.

As you can see from the photos Terry has given up on ATGATT!

It was nice meeting Dan and seeing Jody again for breakfast. Moonburger was great as usual as was the cream soda.

Dan and I carried the bag for about 150 miles through central Illinois.
My total miles for the day were 379.

Thanks to Macy for taking the photo at moonshine.

Also so much fun meeting others at Moonshine... Today was another great time... Thanks for everyone who has touched,,, carried,,, and will carry this across the U S of A!!!

I just love wacy ideas with no porpose but others to meet,,, and share the road with...

Reading the book,,, I am amazed at all who already have wrote in the journal...

It is raining tonight,,, and many open pages in the jounal... Beware,,, as I am going to write my thoughts in it too... :cool:

georgeorge

09-22-2008, 11:12 AM

... Beware,,, as I am going to write my thoughts in it too... :cool:

OH NO!!! I'm thinking you might give tips on how to right a downed ST?!!! JK!

STrep

09-22-2008, 12:50 PM

Pony Express is in Indianapolis. Hand off last night at 9:00p.m.

36077

36078

Tankereng

09-22-2008, 01:19 PM

Pony Express is in Indianapolis. Hand off last night at 9:00p.m.

36077

36078

Excellent!! Is the Spot still working? haven't seen any SPOT updates. If it is, can you set it outside for a bit and send a message so folks can see where it is... :rolleyes:

Landon

09-22-2008, 01:26 PM

Excellent!! Is the Spot still working? haven't seen any SPOT updates. If it is, can you set it outside for a bit and send a message so folks can see where it is... :rolleyes:

Its at my house in the garage...when I get home from work I will get it turned on and outside, then check online and make sure I have it working.

Austin city limits

09-22-2008, 02:43 PM

Pony Express is in Indianapolis. Hand off last night at 9:00p.m.

36077

36078

~~~ Observations from the Peanut Crowd ~~~

Man,,, I sure wish I owned a bright,,, good looking coat like you have there STrep!!! :D

I see where you passed the Bag from 1 to another... My question is,,, in picture # 2,,, uuummm,,, SOMEONE DID PICK IT UP,,, AFTER THE PICTURE?!?!?! :D

Did you get any sleep as I KNOW,,, you were behind your time line on getting North as far as you wanted too... :confused:

Landon

09-22-2008, 04:24 PM

Ok...I have SPOT turned on and tracking now. Gotta go meet Tom B.

Tankereng

09-22-2008, 05:20 PM

Ok...I have SPOT turned on and tracking now. Gotta go meet Tom B.

We see you tracking now... Looks like you have a nice place there in indiana...:D At least the shot of the roof anyway....LOL

Landon

09-22-2008, 06:59 PM

I made a safe trip and the bag has been passed off. Enjoyed the ride this evening, wonderful weather and temp.

MisterTFM

09-23-2008, 06:33 PM

Was reading the manual on the SPOT web page in regards to battery life:

Battery Life

Includes 2 AA 1.5V lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following

* Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year
* SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
* 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
* SPOTcheck OK/√: 1900 messages.

The SPOT started tracking around Sept 9th, give or take, but it's been 14 days.

Might need to change batteries soon.

Landon

09-23-2008, 07:20 PM

greydog

09-23-2008, 07:55 PM

Hi
Its In Howell Michigan
Tommy And I Picked It Up Around 7:00
And Rode Back To Howell Tonight
Will Hand It Off To 2 dogs Tomorrow
Glad I Could Help.... This Is Just Neat !
Jack :06biker:

George

09-24-2008, 01:37 AM

Could any folks involved in the South Carolina link send me a PM? Thanks,

Mellow

09-26-2008, 09:41 AM

SPOT indicates the current location is Columbus, OH... :hat1:

Tankereng

09-26-2008, 10:08 AM

See Leg 14 thread, Lansing to Columbus for pics and info as of 9-25-08.

Please post progress info here for all to access form the home page.. Leg threads are for Coordination

:D Thanks :D

dhall854

09-27-2008, 07:50 AM

Hi fellow PE riders and lurkers -

I got thrown into keeping the bag moving when a couple other OH riders had bike malfunctions.:(

On Wednesday, 9-24-08, I rode from my house to Port Clinton, OH to receive the bag from 2Dogs, Greydog & Tommy5313, all coming from Lansing MI. We met at a hotel off of OH Rt 2 to do the exchange and get aquainted.
My round trip was 203 miles, all on slab except for my attempts to avoid traffic jams. Major roads taken: OH RT 422, I-480, OH RT 176, I-90, OH RT 2

I wasn't able to make the trip to Columbus, OH until Friday, 9-26-08 due to work restrictions. But Friday was a great day to ride.
I left at 7:40 am, made it to the capitol by 10:40am for pics. Then it was on to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame & Museum for a quick pic.

After lunch I met MisterTFM in Cambridge, OH at 1:20pm for the bag exchange. Ran through a few sprinkles, but nothing to worry about. First rain on my new bike! :( We took some time to fill out the log book, rest from our rides, and take the obligatory pics. Then it was off and riding again, both of us heading for home.
My miles carrying the bag Friday were 240. My round trip miles were 377.
Again my route was mostly slab due to time constraints. Major roads taken: OH RT 422, I-271, I71, I-70, I-77.

My many thanks go out to 2Dogs, Greydog, Tommy5313, and MisterTFM for working with me on very short notice to keep the bag moving. What a great bunch of guys!:yr1:

I was really happy to be able to take part in this ride and would be willing to do it again sometime. Also, a big thank you to the organizor, Tankereng, and all the riders before and after me who are keeping it going.:bow1:

Here are some pics of both the exchanges I was involved in, plus a couple extra from the trip. Enjoy!

Port Clinton handoff: Left to right - 2Dogs, Greydog, Tommy5313, dhall854
Cambridge handoff: MisterTFM (L), dhall854 (R)

DAS

09-27-2008, 10:00 AM

Now this is a great report - photos and everything - well done.

And how about some more friendly rivalry? How about a count of how many miles the bag has been carried by a 1100 and how many by a 1300? I can see the 1300 riders whining no fare all ready.

George

09-27-2008, 10:53 AM

Dang, should'a thought of this earlier! There's a plaque in the AMA museum with Derek's name on it. Would'a been great to have a pic of that with the package. Oh, well, too late now.

Still hoping the folks who get to St. Joe and Sacramento can add some more original Pony Express references.

Good for all of us for making this happen.

dhall854

09-29-2008, 06:44 PM

On Sunday, September 28th, I rode from Butler, PA to Harrisburg, PA to meet Mike aka DEL and Randy aka RUBLE and pass the bag to them at the capitol building via Route 422, I99, Route 30 and 15. Approx 245 miles one way and another 255 to return home to Butler, PA. Weather was in the mid 60's to mid 70's and rained from Altoona to Gettsburg and again while in Harrisburg.

I carried the PE bag around 390 miles with another 410 back and forth for a total of 800 miles.

Great job, Tom! :bow1:
Thanks for keeping it on the move. Too bad you had to get rained on a bit. I have a feeling there's more of the liquid stuff ahead of the next few riders too.:(
Great ride report & pics.

Dale

rulbe

09-29-2008, 07:27 PM

STBNE

09-29-2008, 07:38 PM

I rode over from NJ to meet Michael where we picked up the PE bag in Harrisburg PA encountered rain all the way there 110 miles. Then on to meet Bill, Tom and Steve in Bernardville NJ for the handoff. The total trip for me was 394 miles, not sure what total miles was for Michael (Del) but the last leg home was all in the rain. Good to get home and dry out.
Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of the leg!

Randy

Randy et al...great job!So does it look like the handoff in Trenton NJ will be next Sunday?I'm part of the leg to Dover DE and on to Annapolis MD.Great to see this is so close.Looking forward to being part of it.:cool:

billxp

09-30-2008, 04:57 PM

Sept 28 2008
Leg 16 Harrisburg PA to Albany NY

Bill Winter (Billxp) Newburgh NY
2005 Honda ST1300A

I never met Derek but it’s an honor to carry his courier bag in this crazy idea of a Pony Express Ride. Thanks Tankereng for dreaming this up in the first place.
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a great charity. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Traynor twice. Once back at STAR88 in Liberty PA back and at the Honda Hoot 2006.
I met Tom/STNY at the Apple Valley Restaurant in Milford PA for lunch. Then it was off to DQ in Bernardsville NJ to meet Mike/Dell and Randy/Rulbe, SteveST1300 also made an appearance. It rained carrying the bag home to Newburgh. It rained all day off and on but I’ve grown very used to the rain since getting the ST. Total for the day was 192 miles. 73 miles was actually carrying the bag. Tuesday the weather looks to be much better.

billxp

09-30-2008, 04:59 PM

Sept 30 2008
Leg 16 Harrisburg PA to Albany NY

Bill Winter (Billxp) Newburgh NY
2005 Honda ST1300A

Today was a great day to ride. I am met Tom/STNY and MattStarr55 at the Plattekill Service area on I87 at 8AM. Then it was on to Albany 102 miles north for the hand off and pictures with Brian/Northeast Rider. Total miles ended being 312. Hopefully I’m lucky enough to read some of the entries after this during Leg 22 Hartford CT to Trenton NJ.

Pics to follow. Matt took most of the pics.

H20SKIER

09-30-2008, 07:12 PM

where are you taking it to Greg?? How can I get involved? I'll be leaving for Jackman, Maine on Friday Morning if I can help please let me know!!!!! Bob

H20SKIER

09-30-2008, 07:13 PM

Just saw the post before mine. Guess I'll catch it next year!!!!!!!!

STNY

09-30-2008, 07:17 PM

Hand off in Albany went off without a glitch. Bill, Matt and myself handed off to Brian shortly after 10:00. What a difference a day makes weather wise.

As Bill mentioned the three of us took the long way home 346 miles for me for the day. I had a great time with some great guys, glad I could help moving the courier bag along.

I am available for the Hartford CT to Trenton NJ leg and looking forward to ride again with some great people for a super cause.

Here are a few photos.
Attached Thumbnails

MisterTFM

10-01-2008, 07:18 AM

Last update today: 6:55 am near Saratoga Springs, NY

MisterTFM

10-01-2008, 08:12 AM

Now SPOT located at Hoosick Falls at 9:38 am

Tankereng

10-01-2008, 12:43 PM

SWEET!! :headbang:

SPOT Website does appear to be down still.....thanks for the Update guys!!

MisterTFM

10-01-2008, 03:36 PM

Montpelier is Completed! They are on the way to Bethel, ME to spend the night. Augusta and Concord will be tomorrow.

Looks like someone is currently getting soaked between Montpelier and Bethel, Maine

Mellow

10-01-2008, 03:38 PM

That doesn't look good... no reason to deal with that stuff.

STBNE

10-01-2008, 03:40 PM

Looks like they stopped for the nite outside Lunenburg NH...Love the Spot tracker:cool:update they're movin again so it looks like Bethel ME for the nite.

MisterTFM

10-01-2008, 04:56 PM

They are staying in Riverton, NH tonight - they are safe, but WET!

better make that WET and COLD !!!!!!!!!!

billxp

10-01-2008, 05:01 PM

for GRN... They are staying in Riverton, NH tonight - they are safe, but WET!

Signed,
Jbackthere

Hmmmm looks like they changed their minds. Spot just North of Bethel ME.

George

10-01-2008, 06:32 PM

Has the package picked up a curse?? I got wet on several days during my duty. Spent the night in Laramie, WY about 3 weeks ago, finally bailed and found the only motel in town with a vacancy: $100!!!!!!

I was there for a total of 6 hours. Wazzup wi'dat??

Youse guys who haven't ponied up for Ride 4 Kids have no idea!:mad:

MisterTFM

10-02-2008, 04:23 PM

The New England states are falling like dominos. :D

George

10-02-2008, 04:40 PM

The New England states are falling like dominos. :D

That's cause the New England states are the size of Arizona counties (or smaller!!) :D

What's the single longest leg? Helena, MT to Cheyenne, WY was 691 miles direct (which I didn't do, of course. :D)

chevypc

10-03-2008, 09:34 PM

I rode with GRN and Dave Lee for the three Capitals in Northern New England. I have the bag in West Boylston, MA, and will be riding the Boston, Providence, Hartford legs on Sunday October 5th.

Tankereng

10-07-2008, 04:42 PM

Here is the Donation Tally

Donations received via Paypal (www.paypal.com) as of 7 October 2008 is $499.02
Donations Received ONLINE (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress) $500.98

GRAND TOTAL = $1000.00

Donations will be accepted for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) in Honor of Derek Catt and Charlie Woods. I'll emphasize "Voluntary" not mandatory. Names of folks who do/do not choose to donate will be known only to me. This ride is supposed to be fun and to get Forum Members together...not to see who the biggest donor can be. The "Donor" to the PBTF will be "The Members/guests of ST-Owners.com". Donations can be sent via Pay-pal (http://www.paypal.com) to me at hawk996(at symbol)sbcglobal(dot)net or DONATE ONLINE HERE (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress). Anyone that wishes to send a check may PM me for my snail mail address. It was decided that this would be the safest method for all riders to prevent the possibility of being Hi-Jacked enroute with a growing amount of :policeST:cash... You never know who may be lurking and looking for an easy score.....:mad::PoPoST1: Donations will be tallied weekly as they are received and sent all at one time as the ride is completed.

STBNE

10-08-2008, 03:17 PM

I picked up the courier bag with gwilson(Greg) from STNY(Tom)and his buddy MattStar55. We transferred at the Bridgewater Diner on Ret 22 Bridgewater NJ.I took the courier into Trento by myself.Got a young guy ....construction worker to take the pics in front of the State House...Then went around back to get a shot with the dome.A NJ State Trooper on guard duty took the shot with the Capital Dome in bkgrnd:cool:
I am awaitiing the Pony Express-PBTF rider's vest to catch up with me.It will continue with the rest of the couriers too.I will proudly wear it.It looks as thought this weekend I am gonna take the courier bag to Dover Del.From there has yet to be determined...pics following
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/001-18.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/005-15.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/008-8.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/009-10.jpghttp://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/010-9.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/011-7.jpg

beatlejuice

10-08-2008, 05:40 PM

great pics. i think i need a bigger screen though!

STBNE

10-08-2008, 05:56 PM

great pics. i think i need a bigger screen though!
Thanks...actually I've had a lot of problems with my ISP and I tried to attach these in the post but it wouldn't work...so I downloaded the pics to photobucket...that why they are so big...no band width from this domain is used thus i am not size restricted....

Tankereng

10-08-2008, 05:58 PM

Awesome progress my friends...!!

Mellow

10-08-2008, 06:11 PM

great pics. i think i need a bigger screen though!

I added an auto-resizer that makes it easier to view.

STNY

10-08-2008, 07:17 PM

As Ben mentioned we Matt (MattStar55) and myself handed off to Ben and Greg (gwilson) this morning at the Bridgewater Diner.

Not sure what happened to Spot but both green lights were flashing when I left this morning, same as when Bill and I brought it down from Hartford on Sunday.

This concluded my end of the Pony Express, which was an honor to participate in.

Matt and myself then proceeded on a 170 mile ride thru NJ PA NY :D

Here are some pics.

STBNE

10-08-2008, 07:25 PM

Great pics Tom...glad your day went well too.I checked the Spot and it was blinking both green lights....yet it didnt track me back to my home...but then it tracked me from my home into Trenton.Its off for now.I had it in the courier bag in my right side pannier.Next time I'll put it in the fairing pocket.:cool:

STNY

10-08-2008, 07:46 PM

Beats me Ben, it must be a temperamental little sucker.

I had it under the clear plastic in my tank bag so there wouldn't be any obstructions and have a clear view.

George

10-09-2008, 12:59 AM

Instructions with the SPOT talk about clear shot to the satellite. I carried clipped onto the left pocket of my tank bag, no obstructions. Worked well.

STBNE

10-11-2008, 02:41 PM

Leg 23 Trenton -Dover is in the history books.Made the run with Mr Bill and Del(Mike) to Dover...totally uneventful and the day went real quick!Mike had a flat tire this a.m. before we even got started...so for an hour I wasnt sure if we were going or not.1hour later I get the call and Mike had plugged the tire and it was holding....then by the time Bill and I met up with Mike at Mike's(no relation) Famous H-D in NewCastle Del we found out that the tire was leakingMike put enough air in it to make a go of it and we did.No complications arose whatsoever.Pics forthcoming...For the record Bill and I escaped NJ via I295 to the Delaware Mem.Bridge...great view! After leaving the H-D store we all headed S. on state rte 9 to Dover...we came home on State rte 13 N back to 295 and the DMB once again.

STBNE

10-11-2008, 02:49 PM

Ok heres the proof...:D
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/002-23.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/005-16.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/007-9.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/010-10.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff163/madmax-im/014-6.jpg
A great day for a great cause...ST Owners Rule!BTW total mileage for the P.E.PBTF Run came to 350 miles.Depending upon what happens...i may add to that...

patiodadio

10-23-2008, 04:41 PM

Patiodadio, MotoMac, Sirepair in front of the KY state capital today 10/23/08

37650

sirepair

10-23-2008, 05:16 PM

Ya beat me to it, PD!

Charleston, WV....DONE! Frankfort, KY.....DONE! The bag is in the hands of "Patiodadio" What a great day for a ride (though it started out pretty chilly!) and PD turned us on to one of the most unique dining experiences....Good Grub, for sure!

Glad I could participate in this ride! Today I clocked my personal "Longest Day's Ride" too! (500miles) Got to work up to an Iron Butt!

Here's the exchange in Charleston this a.m. (10-23-08)

05ST1300ABS

10-25-2008, 02:50 PM

GIve me a call if you need it picked up in Frankfort KY or Nashville TN
(931) 200-9057.

Let me know who wants to meet me in Little ROck AR?

This weekend OCt 25-26 works for me or next weekend
-November 1-November 2nd...to Little Rock AR.

Uncle Phil

10-26-2008, 07:49 AM

If need be, I can 'hold' the package until someone can come up to Nashville to get. I live on the west side of town - 7872 Charlotte Pike (yeppers, same road as the Capitol - about 11.5 miles further west). Can't meet at the Capitol (we have church in our house and that's about church time) but someone could drop it off at the Holler if you like. Easy to find - 2 miles west from the Old Hickory/Charlotte Pike(US70) intersection (near exit 199 I40) on the right side right after the big hill. 4x4 post at end of the drive with 3 blue reflectors and 7872 on it.

patiodadio

10-26-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi all , 05ST1300ABS (Russ) and I made the hand off today at Corbin KY . He has everything and was last seen heading south on I-75 :)
I had a great time and hope we can do this again sometime....sure there have been some glitches ... but I know a great group like you guys can iron out any wrinkles :)
The vest you fellows made is fantastic and reading the log book is great fun....I am glad to have had a small part in this big adventure :D

Here are a couple of pictures of 05ST1300ABS (Russ) at Sonny's BBQ in Corbin
37799 37800
This is what my wife Kim had for me when I got home :D
37801

RideTN

10-26-2008, 08:44 PM

05ST1300ABS

10-27-2008, 12:05 AM

[QUOTE=patiodadio;576069]Hi all , 05ST1300ABS (Russ) and I made the hand off today at Corbin KY . He has everything and was last seen heading south on I-75 :)

It was great meeting you today and we could have talked for many hours about all those motorcycle stories..

I took the ride down to Exit 129 at Lake City and took the SPOT across the DEVILS TRIANGLE, Hy 116 to PEtros, TN. And then took Hy 62 across to Hy 298 to Crossville TN and then west to exit 209 Charlotte Pike.

I bought a throw away camera in Crossville and as soon as I get those pics Ill try and figure a way to get them up there.

I met with RIdeTN(Terry) out there in ADamsville TN around 7:30PM.. I was running a little ahead of schedule and wasnt there 10 minutes when he pulled up.

The hand off went well but we went inside to get some pics with my daytime cheapie camera(ASA400). I hope they turn out.

Uncle Phil was on one phone giving me the quick directions to the house...and the shortest, and the worst, and had Terry on the other phone. IT was kinda crazy....but it worked like a swiss watch.

05ST1300ABS

10-27-2008, 12:10 AM

the package is in adamsville tenn with russ aka 05st1300abs on the way back to the crossville, tn area. i am trying to round up anyone else who wants ride along to make the delivery in arkansas likely this weekend if not earlier.

Russ got home OK...around 12:15AM just like Uncle Phil said...

Thanks for the offer to stay over there but I had the scooter in the wind and it only got around 55-57 at the worst temps. Wind was at the side but not bad. I had some clothes in the bags and even ate outside at a Sonic at Exit 172? or something like that.

I cant wait to check out the SpOT thing as I took it for a joyride acorss the backroads to Crossville.

Great meeting you and I hope Psycycledad and others can make a smooth handoff again.

appreciate the quick arriveal...you would think we had it planned like that..

Take care Terry....let me know if you are riding in the area next summer and I would be happy to join you, Uncle Phil, Patiodaddio, and maybe we could round up H20 rider and a few more.

Tankereng

10-27-2008, 07:24 AM

motomac

10-27-2008, 07:36 AM

When I had it, Del and I got it going, but when I reached my first motel it had shut down, so I restarted it. The next stop, same thing, shut down. I kept restarting it when I stopped.

Tankereng

10-27-2008, 07:43 AM

Could it be the Lithium batteries again? Hmmm....

motomac

10-27-2008, 07:52 AM

No, the left green light stayed on, the right one had to be restarted each time. I would think if it were a battery problem, neither light would be on.

STBNE

10-27-2008, 08:12 AM

No, the left green light stayed on, the right one had to be restarted each time. I would think if it were a battery problem, neither light would be on.

Most logical to replace the batteries first and see if that clears it up...:rolleyes:

chevypc

10-27-2008, 11:49 AM

I took a look at the Spot page this morning. It appears that the riders carrying it have not been initiating the "Tracking" mode that updates every 10 minutes. Only the OK messages are showing up on the website.

Everyone please take a look at the instructions to see if we can get the tracking going again. It could just be the SPOT but let's take a closer look either way...Thanks!!:D

When we had it in New England we had the same problem. After you pushed the "ON" button and that light came on, you needed to wait 5 seconds, then hold down the right button until the right light started to blink fast (about 5 seconds) If you don't hold this button down it would start blinking, but it would only ping once then the right light would go out. It gives you the impression that it is working. It took us a little while to figure this out. OH, and after we read the directions.

Good luck and , ride safe

billxp

10-27-2008, 12:04 PM

If the batteries are low one of the lights will show red

RideTN

10-28-2008, 01:53 PM

Tankereng

10-28-2008, 02:21 PM

working on moving the package this weekend. will consult with the mid-south brethren who are assisting to get it working right before we head out!!

Excellent...... my kids are now watching the SPOT... :p:

RideTN

10-31-2008, 10:25 PM

watch for the spot in the morning....it should be headed west by 8 am central time.

psycledad

11-01-2008, 04:44 PM

Tankereng

11-01-2008, 04:47 PM

SPOT worked great today......nice ride! :bow1:

05ST1300ABS

11-01-2008, 04:50 PM

I took a look at the Spot page this morning. It appears that the riders carrying it have not been initiating the "Tracking" mode that updates every 10 minutes. Only the OK messages are showing up on the website.

Everyone please take a look at the instructions to see if we can get the tracking going again. It could just be the SPOT but let's take a closer look either way...Thanks!!:D

I am not a regular SPOT user and I took a very special route across Devils Triangle , HY116, from Lake City TN to Petros TN.

I thought it was tracking every 10 minutes but I dont know much about them.

I noticed it only logged Lake City*HY116 START), Crossville, Nashville, and Adamsville.

Well, I got it delivered and someday Ill read the intrcuctions on how to check the tracking from 10 minutes or 2 hours...not sure on the setttings thing.

05ST1300ABS

11-01-2008, 05:33 PM

Excellent...... my kids are now watching the SPOT... :p:

Im not sure if you are documenting the miles.

To Meet rider - 156 miles Crossville to Corbin KY

Carry Bag/Relay - 385 Corbin KY to Adamsville TN

To home - 270 to Fairfield Glade, TN

TOTAL ride - 811 miles.

I believe I entered the RELAY miles only in the book.

ST1300 miles;>

Should be taking the camera in for picture developement later. Its not HQ stuff but it might be good enough for the internet.

Doobage

11-01-2008, 05:57 PM

I can't express enough how cool this is to be watching and waiting for it.

I haven't even had my leg yet and I'm ready for the next annual run!

Patiently waiting in Texas....:)

ITArkyTek

11-01-2008, 05:58 PM

Hey guys met RideTN and ITArkeyTec at Little Rock today, had BBQ good conversation and headed out for Russellville. I will be heading for Branson in the morning to meet Sportz for a hand off at Ripleys believe it or not. will post pictures tomorrow. Had a great visit today expect the same in Branson.

Randy and Terrry it was great meeting you guys at the Little Rock hand-off. I really ejoyed the lunch conversation with you guys. Ride safe to the Branson hand-off.

psycledad

11-01-2008, 06:36 PM

Randy and Terrry it was great meeting you guys at the Little Rock hand-off. I really ejoyed the lunch conversation with you guys. Ride safe to the Branson hand-off.

Thanks, man do I appreciate the guide to the correct freeway home. Look foreword to riding with you later on.

STBNE

11-01-2008, 06:46 PM

I can't express enough how cool this is to be watching and waiting for it.

I haven't even had my leg yet and I'm ready for the next annual run!

Patiently waiting in Texas....:)
As was pointed out to me ...there is no saying this will be made an annual event. As per what Joe said to me about a similar expression I used.:D

Mellow

11-01-2008, 06:49 PM

As was pointed out to me ...there is no saying this will be made an annual event. As per what Joe said to me about a similar expression I used.:D

Let's say it will be a continual event... vs annual.. might take longer than a year, might not... :D

sherob

11-01-2008, 06:52 PM

Snow/ice makes things hard to transfer :D

RideTN

11-01-2008, 07:01 PM

Randy and Terrry it was great meeting you guys at the Little Rock hand-off. I really ejoyed the lunch conversation with you guys. Ride safe to the Branson hand-off.

Quote:
Originally Posted by psycledad View Post
Hey guys met RideTN and ITArkeyTec at Little Rock today, had BBQ good conversation and headed out for Russellville. I will be heading for Branson in the morning to meet Sportz for a hand off at Ripleys believe it or not. will post pictures tomorrow. Had a great visit today expect the same in Branson.

hey randy and al,

same here good to meet and talk bikes etc with you guys, weather was great, got home about an hour ago, stopped and visited an aunt and uncle in memphis on the way back. hey randy, make a note on my journal entry that it was 235 miles from adamsville to the little rock exchange. i will try and get my pics off the cam tomorrow and post them.

sherob

11-01-2008, 07:18 PM

Wow... Adamsville... haven't seen that name in a while :)

roginoz

11-01-2008, 10:47 PM

Don't know if this is the proper placement, but I'm sure Mellow & Co. will move it if need be. I was at a favorite folk music venue tonight (The Iron Horse Concert Hall - 315 S. Main, ElDorado, KS,) and told the proprietor, Don Koke, about our ride. He asked if we're accepting donations, and handed me a twenty. I just forwarded it by paypal. It seems like a good time to remind forum members to pony up, if they can...

psycledad

11-02-2008, 11:12 AM

Hey guys, I just got home from dropping the bag off to Sportz at Branson. It was a great ride although kinda foggy this morning. The leaves in northern Arkansas were at peak color for the trip back. I rode a total of 450 miles round trip. This was a great opportunity to meet riders that we never would have. Everyone I met was great. Thanks to everyone who worked to put this together, what a great idea.

Muchmore

11-02-2008, 06:04 PM

Ok it has been to Jefferson City MO and is now resting comfortably in Greenwood, MO. Tomorrow we will be off to ST. Joseph, MO to the original start of the Pony Express.

http://www.ponyexpress.org/

Muchmore

11-03-2008, 02:47 PM

The courier bag has been to the original Pony Express stables and headquarters. It left on the beginning of the original route on its way to Topeka KS. Here are a few pictures.

Me Leaving town on one of the fresh horses out of the stables and our bikes in front of the stable doors.

kts1911

11-03-2008, 03:10 PM

the courier bag is now in topeka. In dire need of a rider to meet me in mid to western Ks I can head out tues. 10/4/08 PM me for more info :biker:

patiodadio

11-03-2008, 04:11 PM

The courier bag has been to the original Pony Express stables and headquarters. It left on the beginning of the original route on its way to Topeka KS.
Muchmore .... Now that's Cool !:)

.

roginoz

11-03-2008, 05:13 PM

Karl: I'm tied up until this weekend. If nobody else wants to ride before then, I could pick up the pouch on Saturday in Topeka, Salina, or wherever.

Tankereng

11-03-2008, 05:43 PM

sarnhold

11-04-2008, 10:22 AM

I can meet on wed. and head out early thursday if that works for you. I'm in western kansas

spotz

11-04-2008, 11:54 AM

Hand-offs from psycledad at Branson to Muchmore at Jefferson City Mo. Was good to be involved with this and as I neglected to put any info in the journal might catch it again as it passes by Ok City. Was going to ride up to St. Joe with Danny but some other issues came up and had to bail south. Weather was good other than the fog at Branson.

240 miles carrying the bag
654 total after overnighting in KC

http://www.dogdogman.com/pics/000000380/sm_51042923.jpghttp://www.dogdogman.com/pics/000000380/sm_73284953.jpg

sarnhold

11-04-2008, 07:49 PM

I took the bag from KTS 1911 tonite at Russell Kansas and want to head west thursday and meet someone at the Colorado border on I-70,any takers? P.M.me

MileHigh

11-05-2008, 06:38 AM

Just PM'd you this morning Russell, for meet & transfer.

sarnhold

11-07-2008, 03:51 PM

The bag made it out of kansas today and heading to denver

2dogs

11-07-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Muchmore View Post
The courier bag has been to the original Pony Express stables and headquarters. It left on the beginning of the original route on its way to Topeka KS. Here are a few pictures.

Me Leaving town on one of the fresh horses out of the stables and our bikes in front of the stable doors.

This is very cool. I've been following along on this site after my small part from Mi. to Oh.
keep it up guys! :cool:
:06biker:

MileHigh

11-07-2008, 04:26 PM

Just got in.

Met Steve in Burlington, CO for lunch and the hand off. Was going to swing through Denver for a picture at the capitol but, after fighting the wind in eastern CO and the traffic in the metro area, just headed home.

38249

38250

Will be contacting the Robster to see how we can get it over the mountains that are currently socked in with clouds and possibly another storm.

STBNE

11-08-2008, 02:45 PM

Sounds like you Colo.riders need to put on those ski outriggers :DGreat job keeping this moving... wish the donations were going as well as the courier bag is making it around.At this rate we wont make the goal of $10k but there is till time.I've done my part.:cool::D

MileHigh

11-09-2008, 08:26 AM

Handed off to Sherob yesterday morning. I-70 had patches of snow & ice on it so, Rob headed north to I-80. Looks like it made it to NV yesterday.

38287

05ST1300ABS

11-09-2008, 10:41 AM

Karl: I'm tied up until this weekend. If nobody else wants to ride before then, I could pick up the pouch on Saturday in Topeka, Salina, or wherever.

Muchmore .... Now that's Cool !:)

.

be careful when you say COOL...someone might make reference to some of those icey bridges on the way to Moonshine,,,,back in ILL.

COOL...its all good...Im glad to hear it is way over there...I cant believe it has gone so far in such a short time.

kempco

11-09-2008, 06:05 PM

Laterob and I (kempco) picked up the bag in Carson City today at 1:19 pm from slo-ride and headed north on 395 to I 80 west and it is now safe in my house ready for Sacramento.:04biker::biker::06biker:

STBNE

11-11-2008, 09:27 AM

Wow only 10 states left on the map!Soon to be 9...great job by all...Way to be...everyone!:bow1::cool::D

pepollock

11-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Who gets to ride the bag to Hawaii?

Tankereng

11-12-2008, 12:38 PM

Who gets to ride the bag to Hawaii?

I believe that Cpt. Gruvvy once told a lady that his STeed was also a Jet Ski.... If that's the case, I'll nominate him...any seconds on that motion? :crackup

SoloTotoCoyote

11-12-2008, 03:59 PM

I believe that Cpt. Gruvvy once told a lady that his STeed was also a Jet Ski.... If that's the case, I'll nominate him...any seconds on that motion? :crackup

I second it.......:D

Kewaneh

11-12-2008, 05:40 PM

I believe that Cpt. Gruvvy once told a lady that his STeed was also a Jet Ski.... If that's the case, I'll nominate him...any seconds on that motion? :crackup

I'll third, but... what are the chances that he'll take a camera to move the SoCal:TAG or the CenCal:TAG with him?

pepollock

11-13-2008, 01:49 PM

Let's all watch as he goes off the end of Santa Monica Pier.

:a13:

SoloTotoCoyote

11-13-2008, 02:07 PM

Let's all watch as he goes off the end of Santa Monica Pier.

:a13:

I'd wager he'd get at least 3 skips before sinking......8 skips if he got a running start from about Alburqurque. :D

Klackey

11-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Just a quick update have the bag tucked away for the night in Bakersfield, Ca and will move it south to hand off to the SoCal group. Had a nice visit with the guys who brought it down from Sac.

RideTN

11-15-2008, 10:50 PM

Just a quick update have the bag tucked away for the night in Bakersfield, Ca and will move it south to hand off to the SoCal group. Had a nice visit with the guys who brought it down from Sac.

way cool!!

Tankereng

11-18-2008, 07:06 PM

Here is the current Donation Tally

Donations received via Paypal (www.paypal.com) as of 18 November is $581.33
Donations Received ONLINE (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress) $1065.98

GRAND TOTAL = $1,647.31

Donations will be accepted for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) in Honor of Derek Catt and Charlie Woods. I'll emphasize "Voluntary" not mandatory. Names of folks who do/do not choose to donate will be known only to me. This ride is supposed to be fun and to get Forum Members together...not to see who the biggest donor can be. The "Donor" to the PBTF will be "The Members/guests of ST-Owners.com". Donations can be sent via Pay-pal (http://www.paypal.com) to me at hawk996(at symbol)sbcglobal(dot)net or DONATE ONLINE HERE (http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress). Anyone that wishes to send a check may PM me for my snail mail address. It was decided that this would be the safest method for all riders to prevent the possibility of being Hi-Jacked enroute with a growing amount of :policeST:cash... You never know who may be lurking and looking for an easy score.....:mad::PoPoST1: Donations will be tallied as they are received and sent all at one time as the ride is completed.

SoloTotoCoyote

11-26-2008, 12:09 AM

George

11-26-2008, 01:45 AM

Bag goes back to Adam C. in Aurora, IL. Guess the log goes to Khris til next year.

Tankereng

11-26-2008, 08:41 AM

This has probably already been answered but what happens to the journal and bag when the ride is over? Are we going to just keep reusing it every year till we fill up the journal? Just curious....

Just a thought, might be cool to scan all the entries so everybody can read what was written.

I was planning on scanning the pages into a PDF document and space permitting re-using the journal again next year as long as there is plenty of space left and it's in good enough shape to survive another trip... :D

George

11-26-2008, 09:25 AM

SoloTotoCoyote

11-26-2008, 09:46 AM

If interested, Lulu.com is a publisher of sorts. If someone were to put it all together, it can be uploaded to them. Then, whoever wants a copy just signs on and requests one. Lulu.com just prints on demand and then ships out to the buyer. You could make as many or as few as you like. This would be a really inexpensive option with no worries of sitting on extra books.

My sister did this as a Christmas gift one year for me. She uploaded a bunch of my artwork and then ordered one book. Pretty cool and good quality. Just a thought....

Tankereng

11-26-2008, 05:40 PM

The book looks good, Khris, and is prolly only 20 percent filled. Lots of room.

Gotta figure a good way to collect folks' pics, too. I didn't even look at the Wally World option, I have too albums of my own pics. Is there a central collection point?

Bones is collecting some Photos Here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51048)

I also have an account setup at www.walmart.com to serve as a photo repository of sorts.... the account is my email addy (hawk996@sbcglobal.net) and the password is "ponyexpress" that way folks can upload their full resolution images and buy/download anyone's images...there's a couple dozen in there now...mostly from the early legs.. Folks have forgotten about it I guess...

Tankereng

12-12-2008, 04:14 PM

I'll be headed out to Lockhart, TX tomorrow for lddave's BBQ RTE at Smitty's BBQ. I'll be handing the bag off at the BBQ! Here we go again!! We should get pretty close to the end by the end of the year! :headbang:

bygdawg

12-14-2008, 11:39 AM

I just got off the phone with Shuey. He is about 20 miles from Natchez, MS on his way to Jackson and then onto Montgomery, AL. He has plans to take it to Tallahassee, FL Wed. or Thur. but is flexible with Friday as well. I think, ideally, he's shooting for Wed. or Thur. though. I'm up for catching up with whoever is headed north with it toward Atlanta, and can provide accommodations here at my place in North Alabama. So, if you are on the route taking it north, give me a shout, and we'll see if we can work out a ride time.

Ride Safe,
bygdawg

George

12-14-2008, 12:28 PM

As we approach the end of this ride and the end of the year, please remember the Ride 4 Kids. Tho this didn't start out as a charity event, I think it adds purpose to a fun, extended event.

Good for all participants for making this happen. If ya didn't get to ride and/or sign the log, think of a contribution as a direct way to be involved.

Shuey

12-15-2008, 02:41 PM

Ahhhhhhh, sitting in Niceville to rest the mount. Rider is ready to go in . . . say . . . 5 minutes? 12 days? I'll catch up in a little bit. Great riding today, lots of nice roads and other than a pre-dawn sprinkle that wet down the roads before I departed the motel in Selma, it was dry all day. A little spray from traffic ahead for a little while - that's it. Overcast, upper 60s - perfect.

Did make a stop coming into Florida to take a pic at the HIGHEST POINT IN FLORIDA, 345 feet above sea level. Pics to follow tonight or tomorrow on the threads.

So, who's next?

bygdawg

12-15-2008, 09:12 PM

I still want in, but I'm not sure it's doable. I was hoping to fall in with someone as it heads North.

Shuey

12-16-2008, 11:51 AM

A plan is materializing to keep moving and not wait for Stagecoach.

Holding the bag for the Stagecoach RTE was a nice idea, but, riders are waiting that signed up long ago, so let's "move'm out!" Nothing stops the Pony Express!

Firming up for Hotel 179 and I to meet Thursday on the East side of Crestview for breakfast then head over to link up with Benbucktoff in Tallahassee to transfer the PE gear. He'll take it up to Atlanta on Friday. That's as far as I can see.

It would seem possible that the Atlanta to Columbia run could be made on Saturday then head South on Sunday.

Anyone has some time to ride along to Tallahassee, join in.

And if anyone wants to join in along the route to Atlanta on Friday (sonny?), check with Ben.

Shuey

CWDUSMC

12-17-2008, 01:50 PM

I had hoped to make a couple of the legs but wasn't paying attention and did not have my name on the list, so train got here faster than I thought it would! Can't take tomorrow off so you guys have a safe ride to Tallahassee and back.

benbucktoff

12-18-2008, 06:17 PM

Bag is currently in Albany, GA headed for Atlanta tomorrow around noon.

Tankereng

12-19-2008, 04:51 AM

Awesome work my friends :headbang: We're almost there!

pafbsoftball

12-19-2008, 12:51 PM

Looks like I'm the end of the road. Where do I send the bag when done?

George

12-19-2008, 12:54 PM

Should be a tag in the bag. It goes to Adam Catt, the current owner. Log book and other contents go to TankerEng.

dduelin

12-19-2008, 04:10 PM

I spoke to Benbucktoff around 3 PM. He handed off the bag this morning to Skywriter who was headed to Columbia ?? via Augusta, GA. Skywriter had spoken to Ccobra8 who is set to take the bag to Columbia tomorrow morning to see the SC state capitol then head to Savannah where he will meet up with Travl_r 45 early Sunday morning. Early Sunday morning the bag will head south and meet me in Jacksonville, FL around 8 AM. I'll leave Jacksonville after picture time for ORL to meet Pafbsoftball around lunch time at Lake Eola. This is Sunday 12/21.

Ccobra8 has no internet access for the next few days and will be hard to reach. If anyone wants to join the ride from Savannah to Jacksonville or Savannah to Orlando as the case may be you can PM myself or Trav_r 45 and we can exchange meeting info.

travlr_45

12-19-2008, 05:06 PM

the bag is now in columbia S. C. with ccobra8, he will ride to savannah ga tomorrow and meet up with myself. the plan is to leave early sunday morning, hook up with dduelin in jax. fla. then head to orlando to hand off there about 12:30. I'm guessing it could make it to miami sunday night completing the journey. congrats to everyone who took part in the ride, I'm already looking forward to next yrs run.

Tankereng

12-19-2008, 05:28 PM

Looks like I'm the end of the road. Where do I send the bag when done?

The Journal and Spot and any other miscellaneous items can be sent back to me. I'll hang onto everything to use for the next time...:D

beatlejuice

12-19-2008, 06:00 PM

Awesome work my friends :headbang: We're almost there!

whats next??????????

Skywriter

12-19-2008, 06:46 PM

DECEMBER 19th 2008

Benbucktoff burns up I-75 from Albany, GA to Atlanta

END LEG 50 - ATLANTA, GA

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h224/PGR_guyGA/ST1300/1219ATL_7.jpg
***********
10:05 a.m.
Benbucktoff hands off to Skywriter under the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol

BEGIN LEG 51

Skywriter drops the hammer for Augusta and handoff to CCobra8

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h224/PGR_guyGA/ST1300/1219AGS_2.jpg

***********

Skywriter hands-off to CCobra8 at 1:30 p.m.
California Dreaming Restaurant
3241 Washington Rd
Augusta

************

Ccobra8 departed for Columbia, SC

Skywriter - RTB

motomac

12-19-2008, 06:57 PM

Wow, that looks a lot like the gold dome in Charleston WV!!!

Skywriter

12-19-2008, 07:16 PM

Wow, that looks a lot like the gold dome in Charleston WV!!!

MAC MAC MAC....
ROFL

We made some good time and covered some good mileage today...

BU-u-u-u-u-t-t-t-t......
Charlie-West ????
-- kinduva stretch even if YOU were pedaling....

Merry Christmas!

motomac

12-19-2008, 07:20 PM

I was just pointing out that they are very similar in looks!!!

STBNE

12-21-2008, 01:10 PM

I was just pointing out that they are very similar in looks!!!
It also looks very similar to the state house in Trenton NJ.
BTW Congratulations to all for participating in and completing the Lower 48s'! A job well done by all.:bow1::bow1::bow1:Now How about Alaska and Hawaii...and Puerto Rico?I guess 2 of those would be pretty darn near impossible to get to by STs':D

pafbsoftball

12-21-2008, 08:33 PM

I made the trip to Miami from Orlando and a the bag is back in Melbourne FL. Pony Express 08 is complete.

SoloTotoCoyote

12-21-2008, 08:47 PM

I made the trip to Miami from Orlando and a the bag is back in Melbourne FL. Pony Express 08 is complete.

:banr1:
:wave1::wave1::wave1::wave1::wave1::wave1:
:bannana:bannana:bannana
:woo:woo

George

12-21-2008, 09:24 PM

:banr1:
:wave1::wave1::wave1::wave1::wave1::wave1:
:bannana:bannana:bannana
:woo:woo

Congrats to all who participated, and I think the whole ST-Owners membership deserves a pat on the back for making this happen. I enjoyed participating and look forward to 2009.

Mellow

12-22-2008, 04:37 AM

Bravo!!!!.. very nice... I agree, thanks to all that took the time to be a part of this, really cool to see it traverse the U.S. back and forth.

Tankereng

12-22-2008, 07:32 AM

:headbang: :D :headbang: :D :headbang: :D

ST-Owners Rock!! Great job moving this thing along!

SteveST1300

12-22-2008, 07:35 AM

So how much money did we raise? The total is not on the front page anymore.

Mellow

12-22-2008, 07:37 AM

$1,700+

http://www.firstgiving.com/theponyexpress

BigTom

12-22-2008, 08:33 AM

THANKS

to all! This has been a just a great deal to watch and ride in. What a great idea, Tank. A special thanks for ramming it along!

George

12-22-2008, 10:42 AM

Added to the $1800 from WeSTOC, we're at over $3500 for the year. That's gotta make ST-Owners and STOC among the higher contributors.

Just an FYI: here's (http://ride4kids.com/) a link to the 2007 Ride 4 Kids annual report. Note that >80% of the funds raised go to support research and such. That's a high percentage for any charity. This is really important work, and there has been tremendous success. When this charity was started in '84, Pediatric Brain Tumors were nearly always fatal. Not anymore. And _we_ have helped in the improvement.

Tankereng

12-22-2008, 12:31 PM

:bow1: ST-Owners and friends rock! :bow1:

travlr_45

12-22-2008, 03:11 PM

to bad we cant get this event written up in a motorcycle mag. would'nt it be great

SoloTotoCoyote

12-22-2008, 03:23 PM

to bad we cant get this event written up in a motorcycle mag. would'nt it be great

The first one was a great test run to see what worked and what didn't. Look to see it improve next year and with that, possibly getting some publicity going.

Bones

12-22-2008, 07:22 PM

to bad we cant get this event written up in a motorcycle mag. would'nt it be great

Working on it. I've already gotten a write-up in my local newspaper's motorcycle column and an update, and I have irons in the fire for moto magazines with national distribution.

What I need to make it happen is for more people to submit photographs. Motorcycle magazines don't run stories without photos. I have received several good shots from the northern tier states, but not much since the ride headed back west.

I could also use some details about the official "end" of the ride. Help, anyone?

RideTN

12-22-2008, 08:42 PM

For those in the HSTA there is a great article in this month's STAReview magazine about Mike Traynor who started Ride For Kids and his motivations in starting this great fundraising organization. 45 million dollars raised in these 25 years. its an inspiring read. my copy just arrived in the mail today but it may be accessible at www.ridehsta.com i'm not sure.

Shuey

12-22-2008, 11:09 PM

Bones, I've got some Southern pics, just need to get them off my camera. Where do I send the hi-res shots? Their 8M, do you want them pared down any?

Maybe you'd prefer low res shots initially and then I'll send hi res for whatever you think is useful?

Your choice. I can have them out tomorrow if you want.

travlr_45

12-23-2008, 03:59 AM

Bones, I'v got photos of the hand off in savannah ga in front of city hall as well as the hand off in front of the jax. fla. zoo. just need an addy to send to

dhall854

12-24-2008, 07:40 PM

It was an honor & a privilege to be a part of this ride. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Thanks to all other STOC members that participated in the riding portion and also to those that contributed in other ways as well.:bow1:

Let's do it again sometime!

STraycatt

12-27-2008, 08:35 AM

To whoever has the bag. Please PM me so it can get back to me.

=Adam

Tankereng

12-27-2008, 09:05 AM

To whoever has the bag. Please PM me so it can get back to me.

=Adam

It should be en route back to you on Monday from Florida

STBNE

12-27-2008, 06:43 PM

Bones ...I posted all the photos I had here so you shouldn't have any problems accessing those.;)

Tankereng

12-28-2008, 09:43 AM

Total donations collected so far is $1,741 !!:headbang:

Donations will be accepted until February 1st and then forwarded to the PBTF at the beginning of Feb

Shuey

12-28-2008, 11:27 AM

Well, finally getting around to look'in at pics. Soooo . . . here's the first of three posts (I can only figure out how to get 5 pics in a post). Bones, if you or anyone else wants hi-res copies, I'm happy to email along anything that looks of interest.

#1 Pony Express (PE) tale continues:

- Neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor snow nor dead of night shall stay the Pony Express rider from his appointed rounds. SE of Nashville at the top of the Natchez Trace, went from dry road to a few beautiful flakes to a blizzard within about 3 miles.

- Lockhart, Texas at Dave's BBQ RTE. Joined up with clmixon to pick up the PE Bag from Tankereng to continue it's journey East across the South.

- Rider Grub at Smitty's BBQ, or what passes for BBQ in Texas. Note the FULL compliment of plastic wear (no fork). I understand Texans are prohibited by law from having anything with sharp points on the end - forks are a quadruple threat! :rolleyes:

- Baton Rouge, LA, NEW state capitol. clmixon and Shuey in front of the NEW state capitol.

- Baton Rouge, LA, OLD state capitol.

Shuey

12-28-2008, 11:42 AM

#2 Pony Express (PE) tale continues:

- Another PE rest stop just South of Nathez, MS. clmixon reports that every "Yankee" who makes it down this way has to stop here. Unfortunately, Mammie's was closed. I wanted to see if she lived up to the hype of the building!

- Jackson, MS, Capitol. Shuey shows the colors. clmixon had to cut out about 30 miles South of Jackson as work was calling most of the afternoon. While getting pic taken, the whole Capitol square was filled with a calm and beautiful organ music playing Christmas hymns filled the city. Truly memorable.

- Natchez Trace NE of Jackson. Rode a few miles of the Trace heading out of town as I turned Eastward. Beautiful colors, beautiful day, and I had it all to myself! :D Feeling really rich.

- Montgomery, AL, SE Corner, Dec 15, 2008. The lady walking is the wife of an Alabama elector who's taking this pic on his way in to vote and officially elect Barack Obama, President of the United States. There were actually 3 of them who each took a picture with my camera, each arguing that the others didn't know what they were doing handling such complicated electronics and that they didn't even know how to vote. The final picture was taken by a gentleman who stated he was the only one of the three who hadn't made up his mind yet who he was going to vote for! ;) Yea . . . right! Nice people and a piece of history in the making.

- Montgomery, AL, the first "White House" of the Confederacy. An extra capitol, on the way, thrown in at no extra charge! :D

Shuey

12-28-2008, 11:48 AM

#3 Pony Express (PE) tale continues:

- Lakewood, FL. Highest point in Florida at 345 feet. On the way to a rider rest stop in Niceville, FL. Shuey and hotel 179 carry the PE Bag to Tallahassee and meet up with benbucktoff who rode down from the Atlanta area.

- Tallahassee, FL, West side. Shuey, benbucktoff and hotel 179.

- Tallahassee, FL, East side. benbucktoff, hotel 179 and Shuey handing off the PE Bag before heading out . . . for a BBQ stop! :D Afterwhich, benbucktoff heads North and hotel 179 and Shuey head back West, ending their part of the adventure.