tsunami tommy and Becky trip to Bend

tsunami_tommy · 06-24-2008, 12:19 PM

Becky and I decide to go to hit the road this weekend. We talked aout going to John Day Fossil Beds, but when we crossed over Mt Hood, we could see rainclouds all over the place. So we spent the afternoon dodging rainclouds. we got to Bend, and the rainclouds caught us, so we checked into a Motel and called it a day.

Heres some of the pis we took along the way (in my google web album).

Picasa Web Albums - Tactical Tommy - 21 22 June Ri...

Picasa Web Albums - Tactical Tommy - 21 22 June Ri...

VFRShorty · 06-24-2008, 12:42 PM

Awesome photos!!! I always love going over there, ever take highway 22? That is a pretty ride.

How was 2 up for that great of a distance?

tsunami_tommy · 06-24-2008, 12:55 PM

Becky is a real trooper. She hasnt even got a grab bar, but she loves riding with me.

By the time we got back to Portland on Sunday, we were tired and sore. We have come to the conclusion that 300 miles/day is comfortable. Beyond that, it gets painful! I am racking my brain for a way to fabricate a grab bar for her. A little seat back would be nice for her too. Some Heli bars for me and Im sure we could go much further.

Saturday we took 26 out of Portland to 97. From redmond we took the Old Bend Hwy, which was really nice. For our trip back we took 20 to 22, over the pass and down into the valley. We started getting worried about ime so wetook I5 from Salem back into Portland. It was Awsome but cold and windy till we got in the valley!

derstuka · 06-24-2008, 01:14 PM

Nice pics Tommy! Glad you had a good time! Tell Becky that I have a pair of pants just like hers! Glad I didn't wear them to the dinner!

When are you shipping out again soldier?

whitesmokeyzf · 06-24-2008, 01:27 PM

Thanks For Sharing. Great pics

tsunami_tommy · 06-24-2008, 01:53 PM

Shipping out Mid August......To Beautiful Ft Lewis WA, for duty as an Obeserver/Contoler/Trainer. Hoping to keep the assignment for a few years, which would mean that I get to stay home for a bit!

But then again, i never know where or when.

drewl · 06-24-2008, 03:33 PM

Dude, you're dating Catherine from CSI? NICE.

Oh, the ride looked fun too.

tsunami_tommy · 06-24-2008, 05:11 PM

Thats not Katherine from CSI, thats her daughter.

drewl · 06-24-2008, 05:51 PM

even better!

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06-24-2008, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
tsunami_tommy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-06-2008 07:50 PM Location: Portland, OR My Ride: 1986 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tsunami tommy and Becky trip to Bend Becky and I decide to go to hit the road this weekend. We talked aout going to John Day Fossil Beds, but when we crossed over Mt Hood, we could see rainclouds all over the place. So we spent the afternoon dodging rainclouds. we got to Bend, and the rainclouds caught us, so we checked into a Motel and called it a day. Heres some of the pis we took along the way (in my google web album). Picasa Web Albums - Tactical Tommy - 21 22 June Ri... Picasa Web Albums - Tactical Tommy - 21 22 June Ri... __________________ "Bravery is being the only one that knows your scared."

06-24-2008, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
VFRShorty VFRW Princess & Chat Modz Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Today 12:54 AM Location: NW Oregon - Find Me! My Ride: 1987 Honda VFR700F F1R Exhaust Posts: 566 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Awesome photos!!! I always love going over there, ever take highway 22? That is a pretty ride. How was 2 up for that great of a distance? __________________ "Oregon riders do it wet!" VFR Owners/Lovers Club (Myspace) http://groups.myspace.com/vfrowners

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tsunami_tommy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-06-2008 07:50 PM Location: Portland, OR My Ride: 1986 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Becky is a real trooper. She hasnt even got a grab bar, but she loves riding with me. By the time we got back to Portland on Sunday, we were tired and sore. We have come to the conclusion that 300 miles/day is comfortable. Beyond that, it gets painful! I am racking my brain for a way to fabricate a grab bar for her. A little seat back would be nice for her too. Some Heli bars for me and Im sure we could go much further. Saturday we took 26 out of Portland to 97. From redmond we took the Old Bend Hwy, which was really nice. For our trip back we took 20 to 22, over the pass and down into the valley. We started getting worried about ime so wetook I5 from Salem back into Portland. It was Awsome but cold and windy till we got in the valley! __________________ "Bravery is being the only one that knows your scared."

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derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 08:32 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,582 Thanks: 17 Thanked 124 Times in 87 Posts	Nice pics Tommy! Glad you had a good time! Tell Becky that I have a pair of pants just like hers! Glad I didn't wear them to the dinner! When are you shipping out again soldier? __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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whitesmokeyzf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 01-05-2009 11:30 AM Location: Albany Oregon - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR, Harley Roadking, View my Photo Gallery Posts: 104 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks For Sharing. Great pics

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tsunami_tommy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-06-2008 07:50 PM Location: Portland, OR My Ride: 1986 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shipping out Mid August......To Beautiful Ft Lewis WA, for duty as an Obeserver/Contoler/Trainer. Hoping to keep the assignment for a few years, which would mean that I get to stay home for a bit! But then again, i never know where or when. __________________ "Bravery is being the only one that knows your scared."

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 01:18 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,484 Thanks: 42 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts	Dude, you're dating Catherine from CSI? NICE. Oh, the ride looked fun too. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

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tsunami_tommy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-06-2008 07:50 PM Location: Portland, OR My Ride: 1986 VFR700F2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats not Katherine from CSI, thats her daughter. __________________ "Bravery is being the only one that knows your scared."

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 01:18 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,484 Thanks: 42 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts	even better! __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

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