tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post185166026881420306..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Day 8 - MedfordRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-90353735163295016172012-07-11T20:40:33.559-08:002012-07-11T20:40:33.559-08:00I wonder why Blogger thinks you are a spammer?I wonder why Blogger thinks you are a spammer?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-47104247317734423202012-07-11T20:39:45.726-08:002012-07-11T20:39:45.726-08:00That's a crazy thread. Words other than foolha...That's a crazy thread. Words other than foolhardy come to mind!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-78398192427053243812012-07-11T20:38:06.139-08:002012-07-11T20:38:06.139-08:00For me, it has been a favorite stop so I can visit...For me, it has been a favorite stop so I can visit longtime friends.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-18140262706554163312012-07-11T16:15:30.933-08:002012-07-11T16:15:30.933-08:00Medford, it was one of my favorite ports of call o...Medford, it was one of my favorite ports of call on my trip last year. It was my first Motel 6 experience and a spot where I met some greaet people passing through. I've great memories from there - and the weather was absolutely perfect - no heat wave last year. HEre's hoping for good weather en route to Baker City.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-65308642636130531412012-07-11T10:56:29.265-08:002012-07-11T10:56:29.265-08:00I wouldn't put interstate 5 riding in the fun ...I wouldn't put interstate 5 riding in the fun category but it sure beats looking at a computer screen. I have had several things come up that I needed to address in Barrow and the iPad has proven itself to be up to the task. <br /><br />Yes, I do look forward to Santa Cruz but one more boring day of I5 tomorrow.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-80244775816372774282012-07-11T10:52:46.856-08:002012-07-11T10:52:46.856-08:00I am enjoying these slack days. I wa trying to bui...I am enjoying these slack days. I wa trying to build up a buffer earlier in the trip to either allow for the unexpected. Nothing unexpected came up so it's nice to have the days off.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-55463565377885390652012-07-11T10:47:55.134-08:002012-07-11T10:47:55.134-08:00Yes, this comment was flagged as spam with the rep...Yes, this comment was flagged as spam with the replica Rolex watched and other such comments. It must be the Corvette. After all, you know how all those Corvette owners are...<br /><br />It is only 99°F today so it's pretty pleasant.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-44862319045694303722012-07-11T10:35:24.934-08:002012-07-11T10:35:24.934-08:00Everytime I've been in Medford it's been p...Everytime I've been in Medford it's been pretty hot so I wasn't surprised. What did surprise me was the cool morning temperatures and the need to dig out the Gerbings (no heat neede). My mesh jacket has an zip-in nylon liner and that has usually been sufficient.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-43563683603358104532012-07-11T10:31:44.368-08:002012-07-11T10:31:44.368-08:00Shade is a valuable commodity as it is hot sitting...Shade is a valuable commodity as it is hot sitting in the sun.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-7045882744570073442012-07-11T09:20:55.207-08:002012-07-11T09:20:55.207-08:00http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802106...http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802106 <br />Here's an Alaska thread you may have missed. How not to ride Up North. A tale of astonishing naïveté that a light packing traveler like me finds foolhardy. For you to peruse at home.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-8854275928646802592012-07-11T09:14:59.098-08:002012-07-11T09:14:59.098-08:00So was the ride fun? Did you enjoy the views, the ...So was the ride fun? Did you enjoy the views, the sensation of freedom, of being on the road, no phone, no responsibilities. Did you bond further with your bike? Do you look forward to back roads to Santa Cruz and a pistachio ice cream at Marianne's?Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-46417928521068375332012-07-11T09:08:32.030-08:002012-07-11T09:08:32.030-08:00Richard:
I am most positive I posted a comment, b...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I am most positive I posted a comment, but I have such a short attention span that I cannot replicate my wise words. Perhaps it went into your spam filter<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-60830980105976433492012-07-11T07:22:35.091-08:002012-07-11T07:22:35.091-08:00Enjoy the easy life Richard. After days of buildin...Enjoy the easy life Richard. After days of building saddle callouses it's just as nice as sandy beaches and girls in bikinis. Actually, now that you're in the heat you're probably wishing for some waterfront real estate. I'd make Alaska vs mainland jokes, but you're suffering too much to endure my crappy sense of humor on top of everything else I'm sure.<br /><br />Brady<br />Behind BarsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-58260951097758617752012-07-11T07:19:25.862-08:002012-07-11T07:19:25.862-08:00Temps are always warm further south on I-5. Roseb...Temps are always warm further south on I-5. Roseburg especially. Glad the fog lifted for you. Chilly mornings and hot afternoons, welcome to Oregon.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-61884743948249119862012-07-11T06:54:01.090-08:002012-07-11T06:54:01.090-08:00Richard:
All I know is the last time we were in M...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />All I know is the last time we were in Medford it was over 100°F and we were sweltering. We had glass T-tops on our 'Vette and the A/C wasn't working right.<br /><br />I like the idea of meeting up with friends along the way. And BeemerGirl is right, the only patch of shade and you managed to find it<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-58864847319998122482012-07-11T00:28:05.186-08:002012-07-11T00:28:05.186-08:00Great travels. Love how the bike is hugging the s...Great travels. Love how the bike is hugging the shade.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.com