Well, then convince me, dear. I'll listen. Since when do you give up so easily? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
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Well, then convince me, dear. I'll listen. Since when do you give up so easily? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
good point, but i know its expensive to fly up here and a long trip.
I still vote for the PNW. In fact, I second myself. Why? If the US was a box of granola, and one shook it hard enough, all the fruits, flakes and nuts would roll to this coast.
... and I know for a fact you're a nut. ;)
Ya mean I graduated from flake to nut? Coooool!!:cool:
Kitsune - I'm afraid if I come over there with you, I may never leave. Hmmm, come to think of it, that's not so bad, is it? :D
X.
Edited: Sorry CWR. **on my knees, giving the puppy eyes, with fresh veggies and fruits in hand**
I really do value your opinion on all of this. I've actually dreamed of going to Alaska since I was a kid. I just never had the guts you've got. I'm working on it though, really. Don't give up on me yet, ok?
Signed,
Chicken Sh*t X. :o
Have to second Rogue Dog's posts about Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino. I'ver ridden thousands of miles (truly) in all of those counties and it's just fantastic here. If you decide to do that, I can give you heaps of specific ride route suggestions. And yes, there are a group of TE-ers here. They're (we're) weird enough to be fun, too. :rolleyes:
Thanks, MP. It seems like a lot of people like the Napa Valley area. I'm getting lots of Cali posters on this thread.
I'm still keeping an open mind though. I'm writing down things that catch my eye in each post.
Need to hear from more states. I know we have people in just about everyone.
BMo3 - I may have to come to Ohio for a short jaunt just to calm you down, woman. :D It might be cheaper to mail myself to ya, though. **Uh oh, the little wheels are turning up there** :rolleyes:
Xray - maybe you should go down there just to get that nurse at Dr. KIJ office to pull her head out of her *** and start treating our BMo3 RIGHT!!
"Yeah, and there's more of us where THAT came from!"
Ok, sorry for the thread hijack...:o
Hijack me anytime, my dear Knot.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Well, I'd have to stop to take the time to x-ray Ms. Cratchet, RN, PITA first. That's just too cool of a shot to pass up. :D We're digital, so if anyone wants a copy... :rolleyes:
Then a massive shin kickin' would ensue. Good thing I saved those steel-toed boots. Swore I'd never wear them again, but anything for you, BMo3. ;)
Now back to vacation talk.>>>>
BUMP!
Come on ladies, we're not done yet! We've got 'til the end of the month. Lots of ideas out there to be had.
I need a vacation BAD, so all ideas are welcome. :D :D
i'll meet ya in anchorage and we'll wing it.
does that work?
CWR - If you're there, it works! Can we bring the youngun'? You know she'll stow away anyhow. :D
sure. she would be very upset if we didn't.
If you choose to go to Alaska, you had best pick me up along the way. I did give you directions, head southwest...
X,
I second the nomination for rides in VA! I live in Madison County (at the bottom of the mountain below Big Meadows & the Skyline Drive). This county alone has hundreds of paved roads that are excellent for cycling. Add to it the counties of Culpeper, Rappahannock & Greene and you have more cycling than you can do in a couple weeks. There are many cyclists here so the traffic is generally very friendly. For other diversions, hike from Big Meadows down to Hoover's Camp. It's an easy hike and you can see the cabins President Hoover used as his "Camp David"-type retreat. Other good hikes are Old Rag (great rock scrambling) & White Oak Canyon for the falls. If staying on the Skyline Drive is too remote for you, the nearby towns of Culpeper or Orange both have places to stay.
As for the Blue Ridge Parkway, I have taken my bike down to Peaks of Otter, stayed there & used it as a base for cycling. Great trip & fun time, but the weather can be iffy in spring.
Is there any way you can take your own bike instead of renting? My bike is such a part of "me" that I don't think I would enjoy a trip as much on another! If you decide to head in this direction (quick trip over to Rt. 15 at Gettysburg, then head south :D ) let me know and I'll map some rides for you!
IfJane - Yeah, I think I'll be packing my own bike for this trip after having talked to Denise Goldberg. It's jsut so much better and for the amount of riding I'm hoping to do, I'd feel like I was cheating or something.
thanks for the feedback. I'll check it out online later today!
X.
You asked for it...so here's my 2 cents!
You could join myself and the 10-12 other women from I will be meeting up with in CA in March. Last year two of us flew out from PA, the rest of the group is from Salt Lake City (long story of how that happened...) We toured Sacramento the first day, rode down to Lodi the second day and hit some of the area winerys and then rode in the Cinderella Classic on the 3rd day. It's a blast...three days of non-stop laughter on the bike! I should be getting more details within the next week so I can make my plans...I'll keep you posted!
I believe there are quite a few TE members that do the Cindy...
i think you should go to arizona and stay at the valley ho. :rolleyes:
Thanks, AG. Sounds like a blast. I've already got my name on the list to receive an entry application just in case that's where I end up.Quote:
Originally Posted by AllezGirl
Oh, and BTW, careful how you word that last part, will ya? hehehe
Or how about Colorado? Say, Denver area? ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
i'm thinking that sounds really good. i hear you can solve alot down in that area.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xrayted
Yup, I believe your right. I think sometime before April (?)might be best. Whadya think? :) Although, Anchorage is a possibility too. Could be quite a bike adventure. I hear they have nice big mountains both places. I love hills! (Well, not really.) Maybe get some fishing in too. Hang out and play with some 'peanuts'... ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
HEy X.
Where are ya gonna go? Tell us k..Hey hey.
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Hey CC, as usual, you're a little ahead of me. :D I have made a decision. Many factors went into it and there was a lot of scheduling to be thought out on this one. Just about have my post typed up in Word. I will transfer it here ASAP. Hang in there.
I got a few vacation destinations out of this. It was hard to choose which one comes first. But, I finally did. All wonderful ideas as I knew they would be. So many I wouldn't have thought of myself because I didn't know they existed. I already know that I will be doing at least two of those "new to me" ones in later 2007/2008 vacations.
Thank you everyone. You really helped me out a lot. Looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can on this trip. I'll be back soon to post my decision.
X.
Ok, CrazyCanuck - here ya go. :D
My decision came very hard, I must tell you. There were so many great ideas and I was very torn. So I decided to do a couple of them that are near enough to each other to make it feasible to combine them. So................
I'll be flying into Oakland mid-week Mar. 28th or so. Not sure of specific date yet. Will ride around the Bay area and Napa a few days and then do the Cinderella Ride on the 31st. I'll fly out within the next day or two into the Portland area. From there, I will be taking day trips up to Seattle and other places. I hope to meet tons of TE ladies while I'm on the west coast. Anyone with any specific ideas for any of these places, speak up please. :D
As for the Blue Ridge Parkway, I think I'd like to go there in the fall, 2007. Maybe OBX too. Do that trip as a split week kind of deal. It sounds great there.
As for Ohio, well, I went to visit BMo3 and her lovely family last weekend. Drove out 7 1/2 hours one way. Phew!! We also had Kitsune fly in from OR. What an eclectic grouping that was. Lots of fun. We will definitely do that again but next time I will fly as well. My azz is still stiff. :D
EBD - those day Napa trips that you posted will come in handy. Thanks.
Dar - I will only be flying alone on this trip. I have a feeling I won't be alone while out there. There are plenty of TE'ers and other bikers to keep me company. But feel free to join us. The more, the merrier!!
That's it for now. As I get some details, and more ideas from you all, I will update this thread.
Thank you to all who posted and all who PM'd me. It really meant a lot. I just love this forum. You ladies are the best!
Talk to ya soon...
Cindy :)