STOC TAG

Great ride you gave them Les. I've read alot about that battle, and the countryside.

Not I sir..... Derek French form the MY-MC forum has had the TAG, either Cammy or I have re-posted his efforts over here.....

Ok but you got the tags over there.

Hello Everyone. I have the STOC TAG. I will do my best to keep this moving in the same manner as my predecessors! I am seing the Orthopedic Surgeon tomorrow fingers crossed for good news so I can get on with mending quickly and get back on the road.

The first picture is Derek and I passing the TAG in the banquet hall where we had dinner at the 2011 Pan Gathering in Houffalize Belgium.

The second picture is us, friends from the UK, Czech Republic, the roudy German table on one side of us and the sedate French table on the other side!

The third picture is the first on the road. This is a Winery and B&B near Radda in Chianti, Italy. (http://www.vescine.it/hotel-siena/en/index.html) what a fabulous place!! Highly recommended if you are in the neighborhood. This area is one of our favorites in all of Italy, great food, wine, people and the roads are spectacular!

More to follow . . . . . .

JD

Excellent JD!

Well done buddy, keep up the good work!

Hey!

I am back up and almost running! I will have my ST back on the road TODAY. More TAG to Follow!!

Ally and I decided to go downtown. The walk really tested my Physical Therapy regimen!! Here are some photos from the excursion.

Christmas Ally (Via San Gregorio Armeno) in Naples is a place where Precepi are made and sold. They also have all the pices you need to make or customize your own. 40.8503858N 14.2576133E

The Ornament pictured is a full plastic trash bag. There was a Christmas tree last year with nothing on it but these, too funny.

The Duomo is the Cathedral of Naples. 40.8523801N 14.2588645E http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duomo_of_Naples

Gallleria Umberto is a really intersting building. 40.8384529N 14.2494929E http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galleria_Umberto

Here are some more photo's . . . .

Naples has several "underground" tours. This is one, another is behind the picture of the precepi under the San Lorenzo Catheral. During WWII these underground areas were lived in and used to protect themselves from Allied bombing and shelling. These and the underground areas in Rome are amazing! 40.8510238N 14.2568502E http://www.napoliunderground.org/en/component/content/article/64/64.html http://www.history.com/shows/cities-of-the-underworld/videos/cities-of-the-underworld-3-vesuvius-ancient-aqueduct

Nice shots.......

Those TAGs are travelling!!!!

Well it is Veteran's Day 11-11-11.

We being Military serving overseas - Veteran's, Active Duty and Retired - gathered ouselves and rode to the Sicily-Rome American Cemetary in Nettuno, Italy to pay our respects to those who have gone before us and gave the ultimate sacrifice. The beaches of Anzio are on the coast just a few miles away (http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/sr.php)

Today was absolutely incredible. The weather could not have been more perfect, mid-sixties, light clouds, bright sun. What a day!!!

I led the group today. What a great turn out! I did not count motorcycles and people but heard 42 motorcycles and 51 people. I'll update that when I get the actual number. My day was bit nerve wracking, you know how they drive here, formation motorcycle rides are not the norm!!

We had a photo journalist with us for the ride. When she posts the 200+ photo's she took I will add that link. We braved Rome traffic and had lunch at the Hard Rock Rome. She is slowly posting the photos here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/media/set/?set=oa.235930516469744&type=1

Here is the photo from the Hard Rock Rome Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/media/set/?set=a.299807876705763.78201.147878738565345&type=3

Here is a photo album from a good friend: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.307563589255712.84169.100000062190047&type=3

Here are some photos of the TAG . . . .

Gaeta Gas Stop: N41 15.014 E13 35.356
Sicily Rome American Cemetary: N41 27.883 E12 39.611

JD

And a few more . . . .

Colosseum: 41.8910607N 12.4934345E
Hard Rock Rome: 41.9063155N 12.4899195E

Excellent!

Thanks for all those shots and for taking those tags further than ever!

You going to Moonshine next year????

I would love to go to Moonshine next year. Depends on the job. Times are getting tough.

JD

Added GPS CoordinatesAnother Beautiful Day Here!! With friends down from Pisa and Stuttgart, Germany we decided to go ride the Amalfi Coast.

Here are some shots:

A typical fruit stand N 40 37 9.964 E 14 27 54.557
A couple of the coast N 40 37 10.782 E 14 27 58.199
Positano, there were even a few people on the beach!! N 40 37 39.899 E 14 29 25.385

JD

And a couple more:

The lovely Monica holding the TAG for us. N 40 37 39.826 E 14 29 25.978
The Entry Sign to Amalfi. N 40 37 33.353 E 14 35 9.99

JD

Wow, you're taking them to beautiful places! Very nice JD. And the Veterans Day event looked incredible. Thanks for taking such good care of the STers.

Hey guys, is this still moving? Are arrangements in place to get it back to Moonshine in 2012?

Hi. I do not know if it is still moving. Europe has been hit with some bad weather recently - I was in Germany last week and could not get on the Nurbergring due to the snow. The TAG was passed on with the caveat that it gets back to Les, (or me), early in 2012 so we can ensure that it it at Moonshine. I would love to be able to make it in person, as would Les but we will have to see how the finances work out. Cheers

I thought JD was gonna try to be at Moonshine(?). Guess a PM would sort it out... Done.

I haven't done anything with this as JD said he probably wasn't going to get there..... doesn't look like I'm going to make it either unless my boat docks..... dream on....

I will ensure that it is posted either to me or your good self George, unless you have already made arrangements with MAC_JD, if you haven't I will get it back to you for Moonshine, who knows, I may surprise you all (y'all!)....

Uncle Phil told me I couldn't leave it too late for accommodation, so if I do manage to get over, I guess I will be camping...... and walking..... or driving a rental car or something....

You could fly into Vegas 'n pic up my ol' silver bike, Les.

I've sent both a PM and an e-mail to JD, I'm sure he'll get back to me.

Post to me if all else falls thru:

George Catt
2174 Omaha Drive
Kingman, AZ 86401
USA