@fuckoffspamers: "Hi folks, drinks on me all round.....hell a round in here these days must 
bankrupt anybody! Hope everyone I know is doing fine.
Well this year sees a special birthday for this Scot and as part of my 
celebrations I'm treating myself to a wee Fly-Ride holiday in the USA.  Just 
finalised the booking today, left it a bit late so not what I initially 
intended but hey, spontaneity is the watch word.
I fly into San Diego CA on the 25th of May for 20 days and the rough plan is 
do a big circle in as far as the Rocky Mountains and see some sights. 
Through Arizona, see The Grand Canyon, nip into Utah for  Monument Valley, 
head up into The Rockies up through Colorado the head west again over to 
Yosemite and San Francisco. Down the Pacific Highway then cut in through 
Death Valley and onto Las Vegas then back down to San Diego. Might even pop 
in to Mexico for a wee visit at some point.
All being well I'll be putting on my kilt to celebrate my 50th birthday in 
San Diego on the 13th of June before flying home the next day.
Right now I'm up to my neck in maps and websites to see what there is out 
there that has to be seen. I guess I'll take some notes and give you my 
impression of  what I see in the form of some ride reports when I get back.
Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url>"
    @cwalker3: ""DaveU (Scot-On-A-Scoot)" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<quote>
<url>
Thanks for the drink, who says Scots are cheap bastids ?
Sounds like a great trip. I've been to M valley 2 times both stayed at 
Goulding's.
They have a nice Hotel , campgrounds and RV parking areas.
BUTT it's on the reservation so bring your own drinks !!!
Kickstart "
    @s: ""Sean" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:QrvSh.47956$<email_address>
<quote>
That's like offering a German brewer a PBR or Coors. <sfsf>
(I like Crown with a splash often enough as a light evening of drinking 
solution but it doesn't compare to many of my favorite singles) "
    @Incubus: "<quote>
Not enough days!
  But if yer in the neighborhood, stop at Mesa Verde.
<url>
  After all, as a youngster, I totally enjoyed and remembered the time I 
was there with my folks.
It too offers great insight as to how our original native American 
ancesters were so clever, prosperous, and long lived for 700 years.
But only if yer into that sorta thang after all, as some prefer "natuarl 
wonders" over the man made wonders.
Hoover Dam is great, IF you take the tour and are not claustrophobic.
  The ride through the canyons alone are breath taking! (if the 
construction is done!)
  I highly suggest that you not "Pop into Mexico" just so that you can 
say: "Yup! Been there!", as the border towns are just tourist traps that 
have nothing to do with Mexico, but instead just... (how shall I put 
it...) Americanized crap.
A real trip into Mexico means you either start at the border and ride 
the length of Baja and back, and also get on a boat to enjoy some deep 
sea fishing, OR, ride much deeper and more easterly, so as to visit the 
entire nation, so as to digest the entire thing that includes THEIR 
nations ancestory and eats without US intervention.
Otherwise, it's like saying "I love Chinese Food, because I ate at "Wang 
Dang's, Sweet Poontang's, house of BBQ'd Ribs-n-Egg Foo Yung" in 
London's/New York's version of China Town. ;)"
    @mdhewitt: "<quote>
Dave,
I shared that over on the Slug list. Probably be able to get a free 
drink or two out of it. Of course, you have to actually meet up with 
some of the Slugs, but that can't be helped. Cost of doing business ... 
[sfsf]
Grumpy
Babe v2.0 - 2000 FLSTC
DOF -2, BS#193, CVNS G&W, PF#1, Cult of Mac"
    @heekster: "On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:51:09 -0400, Ben Kenny <email_address>
wrote:
<quote>
The SOAS prefers Elijah Craig.
the heekster, BS#4, preposterous"
    @erdobiker: "Dave, I just went through a lot of those places.
Drop me a line privately ..
you can get my email address from my web site
<url>
Erdoboy
06 FLTRI (almost rebuilt) "
    @mdhewitt: "<quote>
Dave,
Steve Reyer is in Sandy Eggo and will be posting here for you soon. 
Shoot him an email addy when he does and I'm sure he'll make the hook-up 
worth your while. He's a hell of a good Slug and will make a fine 
welcoming committee.
Grumpy
Babe v2.0 - 2000 FLSTC
DOF -2, BS#193, CVNS G&W, PF#1, Cult of Mac"
    @123: "<Snip>
Hey Erdoboy, I'll be calling an IRL at this place some Sunday as
soon as Springtime has Sprung.
<url>
It's a nice ride from York. Hell, it's a nice ride from
Philly, too. Don't let the website fool ya, it's a very
bike friendly place. I'll shoot ya an invite when we go.
We also have a local list for PA, Virginia, Maryland,
etc called Mid Atlantic Netscum. Not real active at
the moment, but it will let you know when we're gonna
get together. Ya want on it?
roach"
    @aguanoggin: "On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 15:40:16 +0100, "DaveU \(Scot-On-A-Scoot\)"
<email_address> in Message ID
<quote>
      Thanks for the coffee...<mumble> ...damn antibiotics. 
       Congratulations on your upcoming half-century day and the
celebratory road trip! 
      If, on your way from the Colorado Rockies to Yosemite, you find
yourself passing through northern Utah and need a netscum-friendly
guest room with garage/laundry facilities or even a H-D dealership,
give us a holler.  We'd be more than happy to host you.  
Agua Noggin
BS #11
'99 FLSTC "the Pencil Glide" aka "the #2 Lead Sled"
'04 FLHTC "Bilbo Bagger", 'There & Back Again, A Harley's Tale....'
r.m.h. FAQs are at: <<url>"
    @dana: "On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 15:40:16 +0100, "DaveU \(Scot-On-A-Scoot\)"
<quote>
Well fawk, Dave, you're not getting east or north enough or I won't be
west or south enough to meet up this time. Shame. 
Welcome to 50! It SUCKS!  >8^P ****
Have way too much fun!
Dana
Bitch 16  Wench 22  BS 23  BOTY VI ret. 
'05 FLHRSI "Belle" 
'03 FLHTCUI"
    @bslug205: "<quote>
I hit 55 last month.  I've been advised of late that it beats the 
alternative. ;-)
   BS#205 CVNS G&W FD1
..-. -. -. ..-. ..-."
    @fuckoffspamers: ""Chuck Lanter" wrote> Dave, great to hear from you!  Sounds like a great 
trip for your 50th.  If
<quote>
Hi Chuck,
I'm going to take somefamiliar teritoty in ther Rockies retracing some 
places I was in in 2000 basically from Dirango to Montrose, Gunnison then up 
to Leadville I think. Have to show the new lady the heights and sights. 
Hadn't really intended going to Idaho,and after Leadville I've not planned 
much yet but have been recommended some of the national parks in Utah (Zion 
etc) still havent decided on that bit.I'll stay in touch with plans anyway.
Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url> "
    @fuckoffspamers: ""banker" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<snip>
<quote>
Yeh it was 7 years ago in 2000. Still one of the highlights of my trip. 
Trying to do some of the west this time round though, so much of the USA, so 
little time!! I'll add that suggested road to the list of possibles so 
thanks for the info.
Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url> "
    @fuckoffspamers: ""Preacher" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<quote>
Hi Preacher,
Well I do know a wee bit about Colorada between the trip we did in 2000 and 
looking at the maps. I'll be fairly close as I intend heading along a route 
from Durango to Montrose , Gunnison and up to Leadville so not far away. 
I'll let you know about the trip plans fer sure as i finalise them.
Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url> "
    @fuckoffspamers: "Done
Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url>
"Erdoboy" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<quote>"
    @fuckoffspamers: ""Mike Hewitt" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:461acbdc$<email_address>
<quote>
Thanks Grumpy,
Will do. Be good to get some IRL stuff while I'm over.
 Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url>"
    @fuckoffspamers: ""Agua Noggin" >
<quote>
Cheers mate,
Not sure of the plans for that area yet but I'll keep it in mind and thanks 
for the offer. If you can recommend ant "must see" things in Utah I'm still 
planning that bit. Had a recomendation to see Zion for one thing as well as 
monument valley which I will be doing.
Dave U(Scot-on-a-Scoot)
BS#58 99FXDWG
<url> "
    @No_Mail_For_Me: ""DaveU (Scot-On-A-Scoot)" <email_address> wrote
<Snip>
<quote>
Dave, great to hear from you!  Sounds like a great trip for your 50th.  If
you need any advice on routing or anything in the Rockies give me a yell.
Also, if you get anywhere near Idaho during the trip you should stop over.
If not, I'll try to catch up with you somewhere along the way.  Let us know
as the final trip plans are made.
Chuck Lanter
AH#53 FHBE#7 BS#53"
    @snagone: "<quote>
Hey I turned 55 in February ! "Life begins at 50 !"
Snag aka OSG #1
'90 Ultra , "??"
BS132 SENS NEWT
none to one to reply "
    @banker: "<quote>
	Ayup, now that Patron has become fashionable there's more credit cards 
being pulled out for bar tabs.
	Happy 50'th Dave!
	If'n you're gonna nip into Utah for Monument Valley you might want to 
go just a few more miles north and take Route 261 that runs between 163 
and 95.  It's well worth it and doesn't put you out of the way for Colorado.
	Sorry you're not getting further east.  It was nice meeting you at 
Sturgis seven(?) years ago.
	Banker"
    @cwalker3: "<quote>
No shit man that place is great , I ate there, Damn I love Chinese food
Shirley a round a that Chinese beer Yuengling
kickstart
mindin my own bidness "
    @notmyaddress: "<quote>
I will be 64 this year.  50 was great.  55 was great.  63 is great because I 
am still looking at the grass from the "top side" and able to ride.  Met a 
man in January that rode an Ultra and he was 84.  Let the good times 
roll!!!!
Virginia Squire
'98 FLHTC
'02 VT750DC "
    @dana: "On Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:40:50 -0700, Al <email_address>
wrote:
<quote>
True. Some days. 
Dana (in mucho, mucho pain.) 
Bitch 16  Wench 22  BS 23  BOTY VI ret. 
'05 FLHRSI "Belle" 
'03 FLHTCUI"
    @erdobiker: ""roach AH#123" wrote
<snip>
We also have a local list for PA, Virginia, Maryland,
etc called Mid Atlantic Netscum. Not real active at
the moment, but it will let you know when we're gonna
get together. Ya want on it?
roach
======
Thanks. Would good to put faces to names.
Yeah let me know what is going on and add me to the list.
if you want to email me send it to Cherrybomb.
at mynamedotcom
Erdoboy "
    @No_Mail_For_Me: "<quote>
Sounds good Dave.  I'm only a few hours from Agua and Diane down in Utah and
maybe we could figure out a way for us all to hook up.
Chuck Lanter
AH#53 FHBE#7 BS#53"
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