Two Years Living On Two Wheels...And Counting
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Judoka
Learning To Live
I have to say that this was one of my favorite hotel rooms. It was just an old relic on Rt 66 but the people were very accommodating and it was very clean! I enjoyed a night with a bit of history.
When I woke up the next morning to sub 30 degree temps I decided that I was going to run South for a while .
I took a few pics as I was riding out of town.
I ran US 83 down until Childress TX where I picked up US 287 which would take me to Decatur Tx. I may have been running farther South but it was not much warmer and the wind was blowing the bike everywhere. It was cool to see new towns I had only heard of and all, but this leg of the trip SUCKED!
I picked up US 380 in Decatur Tx and took it all the way into Greenville TX, where I picked up I-30 and headed for Texarkana! Once again after a hard uncomfortable ride of about 400 miles by this time, I was beat! All I wanted was some food and maybe a good beer.
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When I woke up the next morning to sub 30 degree temps I decided that I was going to run South for a while .
I took a few pics as I was riding out of town.
I ran US 83 down until Childress TX where I picked up US 287 which would take me to Decatur Tx. I may have been running farther South but it was not much warmer and the wind was blowing the bike everywhere. It was cool to see new towns I had only heard of and all, but this leg of the trip SUCKED!
I picked up US 380 in Decatur Tx and took it all the way into Greenville TX, where I picked up I-30 and headed for Texarkana! Once again after a hard uncomfortable ride of about 400 miles by this time, I was beat! All I wanted was some food and maybe a good beer.
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Thank you posting this on here. I feel like I am back on adv rather than the glamping reports on here.
Glad you are recovering and I am looking forward to the next series of posts!
Edited to add that I have never been in your position. I have done extended motorcycle overlanding on dual sports, up to 3-1/2 weeks. I can remember the stress that would start building in the early afternoons of where I was I going to camp that night, how I was going to eat, dealing with extreme hot temperatures and hurricane edge rains. So much different than when I would overland in the jeep or truck where I was set up to sleep primitively in the vehicle. At least I had a secure place to spend the night.
On the bike it was more stressful. Fortunately I had the means for a hotel and gas money if strictly necessary. And available as gas and rooms are not always close by when you are off road in the desert.
I find myself extrapolating my stress and experiences to put myself in your position where your options are much more limited. Great admiration for you sir!!
Again, thank you for sharing your story and bravo for always moving forward, always overcoming the physical, emotional and economic challenges. And making an amazing story of hardship, adventure, positive attitude and the graciousness of the folks who extended a hand.
Glad you are recovering and I am looking forward to the next series of posts!
Edited to add that I have never been in your position. I have done extended motorcycle overlanding on dual sports, up to 3-1/2 weeks. I can remember the stress that would start building in the early afternoons of where I was I going to camp that night, how I was going to eat, dealing with extreme hot temperatures and hurricane edge rains. So much different than when I would overland in the jeep or truck where I was set up to sleep primitively in the vehicle. At least I had a secure place to spend the night.
On the bike it was more stressful. Fortunately I had the means for a hotel and gas money if strictly necessary. And available as gas and rooms are not always close by when you are off road in the desert.
I find myself extrapolating my stress and experiences to put myself in your position where your options are much more limited. Great admiration for you sir!!
Again, thank you for sharing your story and bravo for always moving forward, always overcoming the physical, emotional and economic challenges. And making an amazing story of hardship, adventure, positive attitude and the graciousness of the folks who extended a hand.
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Judoka
Learning To Live
I am glad you are enjoying the read and I appreciate you following along Jupiter58 ! I also really appreciate the feedback and interaction. It makes me feel like someone is getting something out of this; and that is my hope in sharing!
I may travel a little different than some on this site but I am sure that many, including myself, enjoy reading about some of the Glamping excursions on here as well. Mostly because we are only going to dream about rolling like that! I gotta admit, I find myself dreaming of giant self-contained Expedition rigs with onboard water purification from time to time. It does motivate me to be honest. It is not that I am ever going to buy a rig like that, or travel to some remote part of sub-Saharan Africa to enjoy a week of sunsets from my hydraulically-deployed EZ Chair, but I do think it is cool that someone can!
I think that one of the best things about this forum and events like Overland Expo is that they provide an avenue for exploration and innovation. We all know that a large majority of visitors to this site and events like Expo are dreamers and the find their inspiration from the doers, but seriously more often than not it is the dreamer who comes up with the next practical and useful invention to enable the doers to do more!
So I say, POST UP people! Whatever your adventure may look like. Whatever way you choose to explore, camp or just live...POST UP! You never know who you may inspire or how you may encourage them.
Judoka
Learning To Live
I will be looking forward to YOUR story (stories) coming soon then! It sounds to me like you have a lot to share and I encourage you to do so. We all see the world differently and I hope you will share your experiences with the rest of us if you are willing!
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
For what its worth my 1st Cycle gear helmet ( Bilt evo) and Sedici pants and jacket survived all through Argentina, Chile/ Patagonia a few years ago. And truth be told, those soaking wet days, the guys we met with the 1k/ gortex riding suits also were just as wet. And I continued to use that gear until last year, when I updated the Pants and Jacket for last Novembers ride through Peru. The only reason I replaced the pants is because my original pair disappeared. And the jacket, I just wanted one with more pockets. So I agree, the Sedici and cycle gear are a good option.
Judoka
Learning To Live
I love Gore-Tex and I have it in my boots and hiking clothing etc but when You are riding through torrential rains for hours anything will wet through; even if just by seeping into the collar! I find that overall a removable waterproof liner and layers are the most comfortable overall when you are riding in many environments. For the money I like the Sedici gear; with the exception of the helmet. I upgraded that as soon as I got the money together.
Judoka
Learning To Live
I am human like everyone else and sometimes I do get down and I complain about a situation. I don't like to talk down anyone or anything if unprovoked. However, there are times when you just need to share information for the benefit of others. Such is the case for Texarkana KOA Journey. I have a membership with KOA because I use them often when I am in places where remote camping is hard to find or when I need to make time when I have to roll on to a destination, such as on this trip. This KOA is NOT at all comfortable if you are tent camping! The ground is sloped into a bowl basically and I Eventually just set up my tent in the parking area next to my bike. The real issue was the Freight Trains which seemed to roar through about every 20 minutes or so all night long! The train tracks could not have been 100 meters away and it was impossible to sleep! The staff however were super helpful and friendly when I booked the site and everything was ready for me as I would show up after hours. So, if you can sleep through a freight train rolling past it may be a good fit. I definitely will not be back!
Moyshe Kapoyer
Well-known member
Cycle Gear has some good stuff.
Frog Toggs actually work pretty well on a bike, but they only last for one rainy season
Judoka
Learning To Live
The sleepless night had me just draggin' the next morning. I got showered ands packed up and before the bike was loaded it was already noon. I was hungry but I just wanted to get Texarkana behind me so I rolled Northeast once again.
The I-40 through Amarillo TX sets at about 4000' or so. Little Rock AR , where I would pick it up again is only 355' so it would be warmer and it was the fastest route back to where I was going to stay in Kentucky.
The I-40 through Amarillo TX sets at about 4000' or so. Little Rock AR , where I would pick it up again is only 355' so it would be warmer and it was the fastest route back to where I was going to stay in Kentucky.
Judoka
Learning To Live
About 2 hours out of Texarkana I started hunting some food and a craft beer. I found this place and absolutely LOVED it! A beautiful example of an American Brew Pub.
A couple of samples of their beer revealed that I would have a difficult choice if I was to have just one pint. Their beer was really good!
If you have been reading along since the beginning of this journey you know that I have an affinity or interesting signs on sayings. I thought both of these were funny in their own way.
A couple of samples of their beer revealed that I would have a difficult choice if I was to have just one pint. Their beer was really good!
If you have been reading along since the beginning of this journey you know that I have an affinity or interesting signs on sayings. I thought both of these were funny in their own way.
Judoka
Learning To Live
By this time I had seen the doctors I need to and my attorney had worked out the Work Comp settlement. My hand was as good as it was going to get and it was time to close down this chapter in my life. I was now mid December and I planned on staying in the area so I could celebrate Christmas with loved ones just a couple hundred miles away.