Day 4- Americade- Lazy Day

 

 

This was a day of rest for the most part……I have been suffering with a sore little toe….feels broken…makes walking tiring and pain full….likely a hockey injury acting up…….

 

Today we rode into town early and had breakfast at the old Bank Cafe….then out to Queensboro Radio Shack as I had left my Camera’s Charger at home…..new one in hand, we visited the Forum a building that housed more Vendors…….then it was back to our Motel for rest and relaxation.

Tonight we had dinner down the road from our motel. Don looking happy that I chose a Bar…..he was thirsty…..

Next stop, Lake George to view the running of the bikes….    The co pilot has spent to much time in the sun……….what’s keeping my husband ? What,…he is with another man !

Ok “D” this one is for you….Bennie is tired of that little house and wanted me to show you this one…”hey, Mom, its time for a bigger home….I will even have room to pee. and God and Queen save America I would like to post but the internet must be off….so will post later……weather has been great…..rain expected Thursday afternoon….hopefully my GOPRO accessories which I ordered in Canada will arrive here tomorrow…they shipped from California…….

Day 3-Americade Lake George NY-June 3-13

 

Woke up early to a bright sunny morning………. not a sole in the pool nor anyone at the bar….

With so little happening at our lodging we decided to try the Tikii Motel in Lake George….Patsy & Frank Beynon had recommended this place…for a great breakfast……excellent….Thanks.

Next was registration directly across the road at the Holiday Inn……we were early so stood in line for 1 hour.  

 the line of motorcyclist would soon stretch down that sidewalk and around the corner…..we where in the 1st 20 inside the building….next off to the vendors area where we parked in a very soggy field…the dual sport aspects of our bikes came in handy.   entering…the vendor area …..lots to see….hey Don out of my way I am taking pics of the vendors… wonder what they are selling….hey Don…I’ll catch up later.

If you need anything for your bike….you can get it here and installed…..it was after the girls had lost interest in me that I watched Don spend his retirement savings on Denali Fog lights…..at Twisted Throttle who also installed same……while they did that Don dragged me up to J & M Communications where he had me part with my piggy bank jar ……purchasing a wifi communication system with Full bluetooth capabilities, GPS, Iphone, MP3, FM radio and bike to bike talk on the go….and its the size of a credit card….wow technology. If it just had 3d capabilities with my camera….I could take in some …….next year…LOL

 A Tiger and a sidecar 

cheap trans Don, you said we would eat only salads. opening festivities with entertainment and all you can eat cake…..Don, we just are cupcakes an hour ago. 

TOMORROW maybe a demo ride or two……..

Day 2- Ride to Lake George- June 2-13

 

Up early 6 am raining cats and dogs…….torrential downpour, our bikes are dry, their under the entry. Load the bikes with all the gear, enjoy a continental breaky hoping for a dry spell. God answered our prayer, armed with the Ferry Schedule which Pedro had printed for us back in Cobourg and which I had mistakenly interpreded as sailing at 735 am. We arrived at 720 to see it sailing from the Doc……a review of the paper work indicated  715 am….next sailing 830am. Its now raining, fortunately a Tim’s is next to the terminal. loaded and enroute to Wolf Isl.  Next Ferry to NY was much smaller….basically a raft……..Customs was a breeze, though I was asked if the Go Pro was off……..ok you can go……..

That’s Don……in the Fog on Wolf Isl Stopped for Cafe and noticed that Lowville NY must be the Diary Capital in these parts.

  Don’s GPS took us in the wrong direction and we resorted to the old paper map….soon found a great place to have lunch in Old Forge a busy village with White Water rafting.

Now in Lake George at The Adirondack Diamond Resort…..a 3 star with a 5 star price tag……..Don had to ask for hangers and we had to listen to the rules……..more tomorrow

Day 1-Ride from Gravenhurst to Kingston-June 1 13

 

On the road at 11.30 with Cobourg as our 1st stop to meet with my Central America ride buddy. Met at Tim’s for coffee and a short chat, introducing Pedro’s new bride to Don.

Then onto Kingston and checked into the Super 8…..just in the nick of time as we no sooner had our bikes under the entry and down came the rain……..torrential it seemed. Crossing to Wolf Isl. by Ferry in the AM , then on to NY and Americade at Lake George for 4 days….before heading for Bar Harbour Main, NFL and Labrador…..  Departure Pics

Trip Map- June 1st 2013

 

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Getting Ready-May 21 2013

 

Today was a trial pack day and short ride to check the balance of the load………..We will be on the road on June 2nd our destination Americade Lake George NY, where we will stay until Thursday, then across Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine then back into Canada crossing into Newfoundland, Labrador and Quebec before returning home.

New Trip Ontario,NewYork,New Hampshire,Connecticut,Main,New Brunswick,Nova Scotia Cape Breton,NewFoundland,Labrador,Quebec…June 1 2013

 

Spring has officially arrived but winter is refusing to step aside…..the bike is waiting to be prepped for a new adventure. On June 1st Don Jones and I will set out on a 7800 k journey through the above Provinces and States 1st visiting Americade the Premiere Motorcycle Meet in the Eastern USA.

We will both be riding 650 VStroms which are 80 % pavement and 20 % off road adventure bikes…….we hear that we will encounter 1000 k of gravel roads in Labrador….looking forward to it.