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  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 85

    Day Ugh: Rain and More Rain

    May 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    After three days of riding in thunderstorms, torrential rain, and very scary lightning, the rally arrived in Summerville, SC, yesterday afternoon.

    Riding in the rain really stresses me out, and I bypassed a lot of my planned photo stops, so I'm very happy to have gotten here unscathed. Even better, today is a free day to just hang out. So this morning I ran into town.

    When I was stationed at Charleston Air Force Base in late 2003 to early 2007, I lived in Summerville, so I visited my old house. It looks exactly the same and even has the same fence we put in. 🤣

    I grabbed some Tour of Honor photos in Charleston and Mount Pleasant and hit the two Harley dealerships before sitting down for some Low Country grub in downtown Summerville. It's nice to be back, but everything has really changed. And I absolutely don't miss the traffic that floods towards the harbor every morning, then reverses course back inland every evening.

    After lunch I'm going to work on uploading my pics and tweaking my routes. And take a nap 😁.

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

    P.S.: Another Tour of Honor rider is on the rally, and he told me I was "winning" this year's event. Here's the link that I didn't know existed until last night:
    https://www.tourofhonor.com/pages/totalvisits20…    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 81

    Day 80: National Naval Aviation Museum

    May 16 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F

    Yesterday, I left Oxford, AL, around 0700 because I forgot that I would have to go through Birmingham during rush hour [forehead palm]. I made it through and continued to make my way south. Just as I was leaving my last photo stop, I saw my friend Freddie ride by! I managed to catch up to him, and we rode together the rest of the way into Pensacola (about 35 miles).

    After checking in for the Tour of Valor HOG Touring Rally, we hit Cycle Gear to pick up my new waterproof bag, then made it to the hotel...all before 1500 [lol]!

    Dinner was a very nice Sheppard's Pie and salad at the dealership, followed by some great catching up with friends at the hotel bar.

    Today, about 40 of us met at the dealership and rode the 15 miles or so to the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola. What an incredible museum! Definitely put this on your must-see list! There's a lighthouse you can visit as well, and you do not need a military I.D. to get on that part of the base.

    We had a nice lunch followed by a group photo, then it was back to the hotel. I've been uploading my photos from the past few days, and very shortly, Freddie and I are heading to dinner.

    Unfortunately, there's a horrible storm heading right for us, so it looks like I'll be back in the rain tomorrow. Hopefully it's moving faster than I do so it won't be on top of me the whole rally [fingers crossed].

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 79

    Day 79: Back to Florida

    May 14 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F

    After a wonderful time with friends and a terrific rest since last Friday, I left Wilder, KY, at about 07:30 this morning headed south to Pensacola for the Tour of Valor HOG Touring Rally.

    It's a good thing I chose to put on my reindeer before leaving the hotel. It started raining not 5 minutes after I left, and the road spray from the rain last night was terrible. Plus, I hit pockets of heavy thunderstorms all day. The worst one was east of Huntsville, AL. The lightning was right on top of me; pretty scary.

    But I got through it and I'm surprisingly not soaking wet. I got new rain gear somewhere in Florida a couple of weeks ago. Harley's rain gear is never all that great, but this time it held up for me. Everything's a little damp, but I think that's from the little bit of sunshine which caused me to sweat. So I'm very pleased.

    Now it's time to heat up a Dinty Moore Stew and hit the sack 🤣.

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

    P.S.: Stats will be updated later. I only got 1 dealership while I was in Wilder 🤣.    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 68

    Florida, Georgia, Kentucky! Oh my!

    May 3 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F

    As much as I hate driving/riding to Key West because of the traffic, once I get there I never want to leave. But I did.

    From Saturday the 27th to Monday the 29th, I squiggled my way up the eastern side of Florida, finally reaching my friend's house in southern Georgia on Monday evening. She promptly put me to work LOL.

    Tuesday we began laying a paving stone sidewalk between her carport and back porch. Unfortunately, a torrential downpour made us call it quits earlier than we had planned, but we finished up on Wednesday. She seems pretty happy with it, and I'm pleased that I could help.

    I left her place yesterday, squiggling to my stops around Atlanta (ugh) and finding a cheap hotel in Cookeville for the night.

    Well, it would have been cheap if they hadn't stolen my $50 cash deposit. Don't ever stay at Suburban Studios Cookeville, 1814 Salem Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506. It may be a Choice Brand hotel, but it is not choice. When I checked in at just before midnight, the cash deposit requirement made an alarm go off in my head, but I was so tired that I didn't pay it any attention. When I went to check out at 0530, I found a note on the window saying they didn't open until 0730, but to call if you needed help. I called. No one could give me my deposit until someone came to work at 0800. I couldn't sit around for almost 3 hours (because you know they wouldn't be on time), so I videoed the state of the room and left. I filed a complaint with Choice about the practice. We'll see what happens. Fuckers (grr).

    Anyway, I was in torrential rain all day long today and completely soaked and chilled to the bone by the time I arrived in Wilder, KY about 1400. But, I have checked in early at my normal hotel, have unloaded the bike, and have taken a hot bath. Now for a beer and a kick back on the sofa as I let the rest of today wash over me and out of my life. Zen ohm.

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

    Here are my stats through 30 April:

    HD Dealership Challenge: - (total 153)
    RTE-X-USA: - points (April: 42 pts; 2QTD: 42 pts; YTD: 79 pts)
    MCGTTX 2024 Stops: - (total 28 of 50)
    10 Rides for 2024: - (total 2 of 10)
    IBA Lap Around the 48 Stops: - (total 4 of 9)
    PNW GT Stops: 0 (total 0 of 30)

    Tour of Honor Stops:
    - State Memorials: 0 (total 39; completed LA, MS, FL)
    - 9/11 Memorials: 0 (total 67 of 50) COMPLETE
    - K9 Memorials: 0 (total 38 of 50)
    - Doughboy Memorials: 0 (total 23 of 50)
    - Gold Star Family Memorials: 0 (total 22 of 50)
    - Hueys: 0 (total 34 of 50)
    - Madonna of the Trail Stops : 0 (total 1 of 12)
    - Veteran Cemeteries: 0 (total 18 of 50)    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 61

    Day 61: Key West!

    April 26 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 75 °F

    After days of fighting Florida traffic, I finally arrived in Key West last night and collected the fourth stop on my Lap of the 48! I freecamped last night behind the VFW and, as I crawled out of my shelter, I was greeted at 0500 by a guy drinking Bud Light 🤣. He helped me fold my tarp 🤣.

    Tonight I'll be part of the Great Bloody Sea Battle on a boat with friends, then crashing at their place.

    But right now, I'm watching the sun rise in Key West. #LOVEMYLIFE!!!!

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 57

    Day 57: Bring On The Heat!

    April 22 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 61 °F

    It was 41°F when I left the hotel this morning. I thought it was Spring! I've been plugged into the bike all day, and my jacket has been on most of the day. I'm ready for some warmth now!

    I made it over 700 miles today, squiggling between the Mississippi / Alabama border and winding up in Biloxi for the night. Even here, the low is supposed to be only 45°, so I've opted for another hotel. Hopefully Florida tomorrow will be warm and sunny 🤞!

    Lots of stops again today, but most notably, I got my second 10 Rides for 2024! 8 to go! Yay!

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 56

    Day 56: Back On The Road

    April 21 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F

    I left the hotel in Lawton this morning before 07:00, but Susan left a bit before me. I waited for breakfast 🤣.

    Today began another run to collect as many Tour of Honor, Dealerships, etc. stops as I can between Lawton to Key West to Valdosta to Cincinnati over the next two weeks.

    Tonight finds me just south of Memphis, where I really don't feel anywhere near safe enough to freecamp. So, a cheap hotel will do the trick.

    Good day today, except I discovered my auxiliary lights no longer flash with my horn 😭. Oh well. There are worse things that could happen, knock on wood 🤞.

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

    I'm not going to update my counts until I upload my pics at the end of this run.    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 55

    Day 55: Annual Taco Run!

    April 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Today was the 6th Annual Taco Run at Small Mountain Street Tacos in Medicine Park. It was really great to see some familiar faces from my 2022 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. Plus, my friend Susan successfully completed her SaddleSore 1000-mile ride in under 24 hours! Way to go!

    After the delicious tacos and good conversation, we headed back to the hotel, and while Susan caught up on her sleep, I got a pedicure 😁. Now, we're both halfway napping and getting ready to hit the road tomorrow morning. So glad I came up for this event!

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

    I finally had a chance to catch up on my counts:

    HD Dealership Challenge: 1 (total 110)
    RTE-X-USA: 2 points (total 67)
    MCGTTX 2024 Stops: 0 (total 26 of 50)
    10 Rides for 2024: 0 (total 1 of 10)
    IBA Lap Around the 48 Stops: 0 (total 3 of 9)
    PNW GT Stops: 0 (total 0 of 30)

    Tour of Honor Stops:
    - State Memorials: 0 (22 of 310)
    - 9/11 Memorials: 0 (total 22 of 50)
    - K9 Memorials: 0 (total 11 of 50)
    - Doughboy Memorials: 0 (total 12 of 50)
    - Gold Star Family Memorials: 0 (total 7 of 50)
    - Hueys: 0 (total 20 of 50)
    - Madonna of the Trail Stops : 0 (total 1 of 12)
    - Veteran Cemeteries: 1 (10 of 50)    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 54

    Day 54: Service in Oklahoma

    April 19 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 66 °F

    I left Wichita Falls this morning ahead of a storm and made it to Lawton two hours later. I hung out in the hotel lobby until I could check in, then came over the Diamondback HD for my 40,000-mile service.

    They figured out that my heated grips are on the fritz and can be replaced under warranty, saving me about $800 ($350 for grips, $150 x 3 hours of labor) 😳. And they installed mid-frame heat deflectors that should keep the extremely hot engine air off the inside of my thighs 😌. I also grabbed a new set of rain gear, which I hope works 🤞.

    Really good but expensive day 💲🤑💰.

    So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️    Read more

  • Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar2024 VROOM VROOM
    Day 53

    Day 53: Slowing Down For A Few Days

    April 18 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    I successfully squiggled through Northwest Texas without issue and arrived in Wichita Falls yesterday evening around 20:00. I took a chance on a $50 a night Motel 6 and am very pleased that it's bedbug-free and quite clean.

    Today I need to work on uploading my photos, plus I have a list of other things I'd like to accomplish, including washing the bike.

    So long [for now]... ✌️    Read more

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