hsvroc06

2006-07-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

Cat getting ready for a hot ride home to Southern California. She can expect 115 degrees before the day in over!

2006-07-24T22:33:00.000-07:00

Jim Sieglaar packing up. He's going to spend a couple of days in Reno waiting for his new tire to come in. What a shame!

2006-07-24T22:32:00.000-07:00

Dave and Biker Dad. Bikes and trailers in the background! What is VROC coming to!

2006-07-24T22:31:00.000-07:00

Sunday morning, and the fat lady is getting ready to sing over HSVROC 06. Caddman, Sue, Lisa, Cashcow, Slots, Barb and Jack.

2006-07-24T22:29:00.000-07:00

Gypsy Cat, the winner of the HSVROC 50/50 drawing! It was 107 degrees out when this picture was taken. Note the Camel pack with the drinking hose.

2006-07-24T22:28:00.000-07:00

Mount Shasta, the mountain and the City. Had a nice late lunch in the original Black Bear Diner.

2006-07-24T22:27:00.000-07:00

You've all seen my favorite store before, but the sun was out and it was a beautiful morning. Just had to take another picture here. They don't open until 9, it was just a few more minutes away.

2006-07-24T22:25:00.000-07:00

9 year old lady dog, has lived in the gas station and country store in Sunny Valley all her life. A mixture of several breeds. She looks like she doesn't miss many meals.

2006-07-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

This was a corn field last year, they may plant something in it again soon. This is a track where they race riding lawn mowers, quite a weekly event in these parts.

2006-07-24T22:22:00.001-07:00

I stopped in Dillard to stock up with fresh garden vegetables and fruit from this local farmer outlet.

2006-07-24T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hwy 42. Right around this curve, there is a similar one turning left. This is where I had the accident. I tried to get a pic of the exact place, but wasn't able to, since I'm not positive where it was. I think within a couple hundred yards of this spot though. I'd been in sharp curves for several miles with no problems until I hit oil on the road, wet from the fresh rain.

2006-07-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

Last Picture for the blog! I just put these on today, they fit nice and are perfect for the little 900. SCP risers!

2006-07-23T21:09:00.000-07:00

GC took this on the way to HSVROC. Mount Shasta, the "Mystical Mountain" If you can find the spigot on the side of the mountain, you and open it up and get Shasta Soda!

2006-07-23T20:57:00.000-07:00

Scorpion~. He's playing with a spider he found by the pool at the Topaz Lodge. I think you can tell he lives in the Pacific North West! (nice tan, Steve)

2006-07-23T20:50:00.000-07:00

Jim Sieglaar. He wore out a tire on the way down from Canada,...had to order on from a shop in Reno..gave him an excuse to had out there until Tuesday! I tooks like it's breaking his heart!

2006-07-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

Meeting and Greeting! Sue, Nite Lite, Tod, and I THINK this is phartz. If not, some one will correct me

2006-07-23T20:47:00.000-07:00

Sue and Todd. Getting ready to get in line for one of the Saturday rides. I think they went on the one around Lake Tahoe.

2006-07-23T20:46:00.000-07:00

One of the 3 ride that left Saturday Morning. All turned out perfect. the weather couldn't have been better, and they were all good rides in their own way. Friday, a bunch of us went to Virginia City, that's always a favorite with me.

2006-07-23T20:44:00.000-07:00

Bill Snodgrass (Cranky), you may have to click on this one to read the sign.. I think this old building belongs to a motorcycle club..

2006-07-23T20:35:00.000-07:00

Can't remember the name of this little town, but it had a lot of interesting places. We had just crossed Monitor Pass and were on the way to Genoa. (not Italy)

2006-07-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

What VROC'er do best. Brian and Laura Sublow, Sandy and Skid, and Nite lite. Eating Ice Cream!

2006-07-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

Cash Cow, He found some pop he liked! Nice little sandwich shop on the way to Genoa.

2006-07-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor! Very interesting inside!

2006-07-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

They had a "cruise in" show here in Genoa today. Lots of old muscle cars and other nice restored ones. This 49 Plymouth was for sale for $4900, not really to bad a price. Included the burger basket I think.

2006-07-23T20:29:00.000-07:00

This is a statue of the man that crossed the mountains twice a month carrying the mail, every month for 20 years! He used long homemade skis and a single limb for balance. This was a nice little park in Genoa. When we were leaving, there were two large Mule Deer in the road. Right next to them, was a yellow sign that said "Deer Crossing" I tried to get out the camera, but they were gone before I could get a picture.

2006-07-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

Inside to Genoa Bar..the oldest in the State of Nevada. Lots of interesting things on the walls.

2006-07-23T20:24:00.000-07:00

We had a nice time in this town! I see Quik Silver and little Kawani in the background!

2006-07-23T20:23:00.000-07:00

Skid, across the street from the Oldest Bar in Nevada..We had good sandwiches here for lunch. Skid seemed to like the Ladies Room for some reason, and not sure why he spilled something all over him He was pretending to be handicapped so he cold use the wrong room...............

2006-07-23T20:17:00.000-07:00

Headed for Monitor Pass in the High Sierras, a Saturday morning ride. I just had to take a shot of the clouds on the headlight.. Such a beautiful day!

2006-07-23T20:14:00.000-07:00

A VROC dinner at the Topaz Lodge. I think Friday night. Food is good and reasonable too. They had a nice buffet, but it was just tooo much food for us light weights.

2006-07-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

Cat, Scorpion, and Rubbergator. Hi Scorp..you'll be alright soon....

2006-07-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

Slots (Paul Manske) holding down a chair in front of the Topaz Lake Store.

2006-07-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

Sandy, Skid, Gypsy Cat, Debbie and Grumpa, in the Casino coffee shop.

2006-07-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

Don (VSP) Jack and Barb 4E. This must be breakfast time, since they all look so fresh and ready for the day!

2006-07-23T20:05:00.000-07:00

Sue and Todd, having Saturday night dinner in the Topaz Casino. Nice view of the lake out the window!

2006-07-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Saturday night, all loaded up and ready to head home in the morning. The riding was good! I filled up today, had gone 187 miles while here, and got 58.7 miles per gallon! Not too bad.

2006-07-23T19:47:00.000-07:00

Sid and Skandy, Mike, also from Canada, Jim Beau, Slots and Caddman make up this table. Waiting for the raffle.

2006-07-23T19:45:00.000-07:00

Social hour before the raffle. It was nice of them to invite Sam Adams to the rally!

2006-07-23T19:43:00.000-07:00

What a crew! We had quite a few people here this year for the first time. The big guy is "Weenie Boy" uh...ok, if you say so...

2006-07-23T19:41:00.000-07:00

Just a few last minute purchases of tickets for the raffle. Top Dawg, sitting at the table, was last years big winner, so he's already bought his share for this year!

2006-07-23T19:39:00.000-07:00

Laura and Howard Sublow are preparing the raffle prizes. Over $2000 in value this year! Right after this, Don VSP gave his announcements. The proceeds of all the ticket sales are divided between one winner of the 50/50 and the Breast Cancer Organization. They collected $1040 in sales and cash donations! Not bad for a small VROC crowd. Don also dedicated this years rally to Art Leonard s (Papa Cats, vroc 6) who left us recently. RIP, Art.

2006-07-23T19:26:00.000-07:00

Sue says, "Barb, you have no class using a paper cup", and Barb says, well maybe not, but it holds more!

2006-07-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

Nite Lite, Linda and Brian. They are moving out all the goodies!

2006-07-23T19:22:00.000-07:00

Sherm wins a nice pair of Kawasaki Gloves and a full version of MS Windows Pro! Jest donated the software. I'll install it on the laptop when I get home! Thanks Jest, and Nite Lite and family for all the work.

2006-07-23T19:18:00.000-07:00

Rubbergator won a nice shirt. Just her size!

2006-07-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

Gypsy Cat (Dianna) won the 50/50 raffle! $520! The other half went to support Breast Cancer Organization. Linda Sublow is presenting her with the bucks! GC is a little overwhelmed! Brian Sublow did a fine job of helping with the raffle.

2006-07-21T16:50:00.000-07:00

Reno, NV! Right in front of Fitzgearld's Casio, the last one that our good VROC member Paul Manske (Slots) was a partner in. I made a quick decision to spend the night here instead of heading all the way on down to the rally site. Great rooms at a reasonable price and secure parking for the truck and trailer. The following pictures aren't exactly in order, but sort of close. There will be more posted tomorrow if I can get in the 22 miles from the rally to an internet cafe. For the newbies, you can click on any picture to enlarge it, and use the back arrow to get back to the blog.

2006-07-21T16:47:00.000-07:00

Inside the Cofffee House in Carson City, NV. It's changed a lot from last year, but the coffee is still good and the WiFi is fast!

2006-07-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

Last year this place was filled with young kids with bright colored hair and lot of thinks sticking into their bodies..This year is had a much older crowd. it's expanded, but still have good WiFi.

2006-07-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

In Carson City, NV, near the State Capitol. Stopped here to check mail in an internet cafe.

2006-07-21T16:43:00.001-07:00

This will be home for the weekend. Been here many times, and it's always a treat!

2006-07-21T16:43:00.000-07:00

Sherm unloads the new 900 from the trailer in the parking lot at Topaz Lake Lodge, the home of the High Sierra VROC rally. There is 235 miles on the clock now.

2006-07-21T16:41:00.000-07:00

Some of the early birds are getting a little wet. There are many more out riding in this stuff on the way to the rally. Heavy Thunder storms....

2006-07-21T16:40:00.000-07:00

The parking lot in from of the rooms at the Topaz Lake lodge. Looks like the lake could come up to the parking lot!

2006-07-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

Don, Lisa and Jim Sieglaar in front of the store at Lake Topaz. It's starting to rain!

2006-07-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

Sandy, Skid, Slots, Jack and Barb in the Topaz Lodge Casion on Thursday evening.

2006-07-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

Friday morning early. Damp bikes from the night thunder storms. These will all be on the road pretty soon!

2006-07-21T16:36:00.000-07:00

Fried Balonia, eggs and gravy. A good jail house breakfast (according to Tom T. Hall. This was called the "Big Bubba" breakfast special at the Topaz Lodge.

2006-07-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

This is Dmitri, V18299, having his breakfast before the morning ride to Virginia City. Evil D owns Biker Designs, a novelty and custom shop near Santa Rosa, CA. One of many newer members some of us met for the first time during HSVROC this year!

2006-07-21T16:32:00.000-07:00

Sandy in front of the Comstock Lode plaque. You can tell the Canadians for the Californians by the color of their skin.

2006-07-21T16:31:00.000-07:00

Cranky, Skid, Slots and Jim all have diet cokes in the "Bucket of Blood Saloon! What a rough bunch!

2006-07-21T16:30:00.000-07:00

Piper's still in business out here. I think I posted a picture of this place last year. The Great Caruso performed here, also Slot's wife Katie had played her! (true stroy)

2006-07-21T16:29:00.000-07:00

OK Scott, we didn't know you were a "Gifted Cowboy"! What's up with this?

2006-07-21T16:28:00.000-07:00

An alley way in Virginia City. This one place on the left sells a lot of stuff!

2006-07-21T16:27:00.000-07:00

Jim, Sandy, Cranky and Lisa in one of the candy stores in Virginia City.

2006-07-21T16:26:00.000-07:00

Skid, Slots, Jim, and Cranky waiting for the rest of use to finish checking out all the tourist traps in Virginia City, NV.

2006-07-21T16:25:00.000-07:00

These are BIG jaw breakers!

2006-07-21T16:24:00.000-07:00

Inside the Silver Casion in Virginia city. Dave, Biker Dad, Cranky, Jim Sieglaar, Slots, Sandy, Skid, Lisa, Todd, Sue, Sherm and Jim Beau.

2006-07-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

Most of you know that Slots used to own a casino, in fact, several different ones over the years. Bet you didn't know he also owned a "Frinch Bar"!

2006-07-21T16:21:00.000-07:00

Sandy, Skid and Cranky in Gardnerville, NV, on Friday after the ride to Virginia City.

2006-07-21T16:20:00.000-07:00

A Valkrie with a couple of novelty helmets, parked in front of the Jave Jungle, coffee house, in Reno, NV.

2006-07-21T16:19:00.000-07:00

The Java Jungle in Reno. A very strange place, but the WiFi worked.

2006-07-21T16:18:00.000-07:00

Jim, Todd and Sue, getting around some food on Thrusday.

2006-07-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

Maggie the Mailman, and Snickers having dinner on Thursday in the Topaz Lodge.

2006-07-21T16:16:00.000-07:00

Slot and Cat in the Topaz Lodge Casino

2006-07-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

Barb, Don (VSP), Jack and Sandy.

2006-07-21T16:14:00.000-07:00

Sunset on Thursday night at the rally in Topaz Lake, NV. There are fires in the area, had lots of thunder and lightning today, and some heavy rain too.

2006-07-21T16:13:00.000-07:00

Barb, Skid, Slots and Sandy.

2006-07-21T16:12:00.001-07:00

Sue and Biker Dad!

2006-07-21T16:12:00.000-07:00

Barb and Sue used the "mens room" since the ladies was locked. They were quite upset that there were no towels, so they are "drip drying"

2006-07-21T16:10:00.001-07:00

Sandy and Jack, the "old Hippy"

2006-07-21T16:10:00.000-07:00

Barb, Sandy, and Sherm. This is my first "outing" since the accident, so I've been taking it very easy. Getting ready to "hit the sack" early tonight so I'll be ready for the first vroc ride to Virginia City in the morning.

2006-07-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

Barb, looking inocent, Gypsy Cat and Slots. In the back are Linda and Mario, Sandy, and Jack4E

2006-07-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

Mitch, Lisa, Sky, Gypsy Cat and Dave at the picnic table Thursday evening.

2006-07-21T16:06:00.000-07:00

Linda and Mario. Newer VROC'ers, are fitting right in with the old timers! Mario bought a new VN2000.

2006-07-21T16:04:00.000-07:00

Jim Siegelaar rode all the way down from Alberta, CA in 2.5 days, and didn't even take the shortest route. It's always good to see Jim on his Mean Streak. He's a "Hard Rider"

2006-07-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

Cat, the every friendly and entertaining lady, is expounding with her mixing straw..

2006-07-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

Maggie and Barb. Flammable Gas is very probably here!

2006-07-21T16:01:00.000-07:00

Don, VSP, the rally organizer, with Linda and Mario. Mario is a new VROC member and rides a VN2000. They volunteered to to the food for the Friday afternoon cook out,and a fine job they did! Don is resting from all his administrative duties

2006-07-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

Friday afternoon. Hotdog and beans, soft drinks and cherrys round out an afternoon of visiting and resting up after the morning's rides.

2006-07-21T15:58:00.000-07:00

Linda Sublow (Mrs. Nite Light) is busy selling raffle tickets. This year, Howard was able to collect over $2000 in things ot give away, not including a large amount of cash. He and Linda have done the RH raffle for several years now, and have been a huge part of the rally's success.

2006-07-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

Howard "Nite Lite" is resting up and getting ready for the big raffle tomorrow night. He's done a fine job of collecting some excellent things to make people happy! Howard gradulated recently and has a whole bunch of letters behind his signature line

2006-07-21T15:54:00.000-07:00

Friday about 3 PM. There are close to 50 bikes in the parking lot at the Topaz Lodge now, with several more expected to roll in. Some are still out riding too. And some are eating hotdogs and Rainier Cherrys.

2006-07-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

I didn't take any pictures in Oregon today. I'll have to get some on the way home. This hay shelter is near Yreka, CA. I've mentioned the State of Jefferson before. Pretty interesting. If anyone want to know more, check www.jeffersonstate.com. Guess I'm out of practice, don't feel like I have a good start on this blog....tomorrow I'll try to get some better pictures. My large camera isn't working right, that's a disappointment. The little standby is fine...

2006-07-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

This is my "blogging spot" for today. It's after 8 PM, still to hot to get in the truck without the a/c going. I had a very good Asian Salad with grilled chicken.. My new favorite. I don't know about the rest of the world, but McDonald's here on the West Coast has excellent coffee. This one uses Seattles Best, they use different brands depending on where you are. It's as good as a $4 cup of Starbucks, and only is .50 for a senior :-)

2006-07-18T20:13:00.000-07:00

A very large McDonalds. Overnight truck parking, beautiful scenery, and good coffee. And, WiFi, if you pay.

2006-07-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

Mount Shasta from McDonald's parking lot in Weed. I was just thinking...I've been making blogs for a couple years now, one of my best (in my opinion) was HSVROC 05. I think I'm starting out behind the 8 ball on this year! Hope to do better tomorrow. So many of you VROC people have done such a fine job this summer all ready, I guess I'll really have to tune mine up to stay in the ball park I've enjoyed everyone I've seen! For any newbies, remember you can click on any picture to enlarge it. To close it you, click on the back arrow on the left corner, or you'll leave the whole blog.

2006-07-18T20:08:00.000-07:00

The McDonald's parking lot in south Weed, CA. This area has 5 fast food restaurants, 2 others, a truck plaza, and several parking lots. No WiFi except the kind you pay for here at McDonald's but it not bad. $2.95 plus tax for 2 hours. This picture was taken at 8 PM, temp is still 91 degrees, but will fall fast when the sun goes down. I'm at around 4000 feet elevation.

2006-07-18T20:05:00.000-07:00

This is my "nest" for tonight. Just a week ago, I tried sleeping in here, it was miserable. I think it's going to be better now, Put in some more padding, and I'm a week more along in my "mending" process. It's close to a restroom and morning coffee, what more do you need?