Just wanted to let you know that all is well. We are in Dawson Creek, BC at Mile Post 0 on the Alasakan Highway. We finally made it. It has been a stunning ride the last couple of days. Sorry I don’t have any pics to post as internet service has been really sparse and when available it is really …
Cold, Wet and Tired on the Long Ride North
It’s been a long day on our Long Ride to the North. Got started at a descent hour this AM after a nice hearty breakfast at the Griddle Cafe in downtown Shelby, MT. Before I go on with our day I’ve got to tell you about the Griddle Cafe. It’s a classic, small farming community cafe on Main St. in …
Making Slow Progress on the Long Ride North
We aren’t making the miles we wanted at the beginning of the Long Ride North, but at least we are moving in the right direction, north. The weather has had an influence for sure. I left you good folks this morning in Butte, MT where it had rained all last night and was still raining when we stirred this morning.Then, …
Soggy Rainy Day on the Long Ride North
It was a beautiful ride yesterday although a bit soggy out on the trail of the Long Ride North. We were in and out of rain for most of the day. Fortunatley it was mostly light showers. No torrential down pours fortunately. Looks like today will be more of the same for most of the way. We left Perry Utah …
Day one on the Long Ride North Motorcycle Adventure to Alaska
It was a great ride yesterday. No real events to report, jut good weather and lots of miles. We logged 449 miles from Montrose, CO to Perry, Utah. The route we took was from Grand Junction to Vernal, UT to Heber City, UT and on to Perry, UT where we found a nice KOA campground waiting for us. It was …
One, Two Three…GO!
We’re off on the Long Ride North. Tonight’s destination is somewhere between here and there. Stay tuned for breaking news and further updates.
Motorcycle Cargo Trailer Lettering
Here is some lettering I just clear coated on the motorcycle cargo trailer we will pull behind the Harley on our Long Ride North. This was all hand painted and gilded by yours truly. No computers were used or harmed in this project. I had planned to do something on the sides also but I just ran out of time. …
Little Gem Oil Paintings
I’ve been working feverishly on these “little gem oil paintings”. Scenics, for the most part, of the southwest and local area. They are fun to do and a tourist favorite. Easily packed into a suitcase and can be displayed on a table easel or framed. We are having a showing of the latest offering tonight at Simpson Gallery. Stop by if …
Final Preparations Underway for the Long Ride North
We are currently in the middle of making our final preparations for our Long Ride North, a motorcycle adventure. we’ll be leaving a week from tomorrow. You can click here for some details. The short version is that we will be riding north into Canada, The Yukon and The Northwest Territories for 14 days. On the 15th day we will turn …