High Country Harley

Harley stop at Fredrick, CO, just north of Denver. ROM

Louisville: Family and Friends

Gaylen's grandson Dan and his family hosted us two years ago on our way home from Nova Scotia when they lay out in St. Louis. They are such a great family. They have become like family to Philip and I. We got to meet Romyn for the first time because he was born in October after we were there in August of that year. He was really a character and we were so surprised say how much Hydi and Nolyn have grown. Krista had become Dr. Schuck in our absence. Dan is staying busier at times than he thought he would designing Webb sights and managing his own home maintenance and repurposing business. That evening we all went to dinner at Lu Lu's and stuck great grandpa Schuck with the check. For Phillip and I this was the best part of the evening. After dinner we all went to the Sweet Cow for a scoop of ice cream. ( except for me ). We got up and Dan cooked breakfast for all of us. Great grandpa Schuck got to have breakfast with his great grandchildren. ( last pic. ) We reluctantly said goodbye after a trip to Krista's clinic for a Chiorpractic adjustment each and a Hydro-massage. Relaxing ride today! Thanks, Dr. Schuck. ROM

Thank you

A really awesome evening stay with Dan, Krista, Hydi, Nolyn and Romyn. Thank you so much. And if you can't tell, all 3 Grandpas are smiling after an adjustment and Hydro Massage at Krista's clinic. GMS

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Night riders

Hydi, Nolyn and Romyn just had to sit on the 3 Grandpas Wild Hogs cycles. GMS 

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Dinner

Here we are at one of Louisville 's hot spots, Lu Lu's BBQ on the porch. Great fun and food. After dinner called for a short walk to the Sweet Cow for an ice cream. GMS

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Dan and Krista's house

Located in a nice suburb of Denver, Louisville, this two story, full basement, 3 bedroom home was built in the 80s. The entire neighborhood is families and kids about the same age, on a cul-de-sac. With lots of bike and hike trails. Also about a 5 minute drive or 10 minute bike ride to Krista's office. Here Richard and Dan inspect the back yard and Nolyn by the back fence. GMS

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Louisville, CO

A good day of riding over the Rockies, some after showers, cold, warm and various conditions in between, we arrive at Dan and Krista's and three smiling faces of great grand kids, any aches and pains melt away after hugs and smiles. GMS

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Denver ( Louisville) Or Bust

We left Green River Thursday morning headed for Louisville Colorado a suburb of Denver. This is where Dan Schuck, Gaylen's grandson recently moved with his family. Green river is sort of the gateway to the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains. I have included a few landscape shots of the approach to the mountains but it is very difficult to ride and take pictures as we travel through the Rockies.The large plateau in the first picture is adjacent to the city of Green River. It was tremendous in size and very majestic.The Rocky Mountains were very beautiful this time of year. They were very green and very colorful with flowers and trees of a variety of kinds. The Rocky Mountains still remain one of the nations destinations during the summer months for recreation sports of all kinds. It seems like water sports were the most popular because of the number of kayaks and rafts in the various rivers that we saw. Even if you have traveled this area before the beauty and the wonder of the Rocky Mountains still intrigues and amazes you. It is said by most who live here that" it is the winters that get you to come here but it is the summers that keep you here." I believe that is probably a true. ROM

Coming to Ely, Nv

On Hwy 50, about 7 miles west of Ely, the clouds were gathering and it looked sure that we were getting wet before getting there. This very different rainbow appeared to be coming out of the top of the Mountain. GMS

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Eureka

We left Grass Valley Tuesday morning on our way to Ely, NV. On the way we stopped at the small town of Eureka which was about halfway to our destination. It had a neat Historical District. Here are but a few of the buildings. ROM

Ely to Green River

The trip from Ely to Greenriver was another one of those journeys when you see a great deal of country side. Excluded are a few photos that prove that. We did have an interesting encounter at Ely but no pictures. As we left the motel to go and get dinner the local police seem to have an interest in the three bikers from Arkansas. Blue lights flashing, we pulled into the Twin Wok for our evening meal.The two young officers approached us and wanted to know where our helmets were because Nevada is a helmet law state. We told them the helmets were. in the room at the motel where we were staying and that we and only rode about three blocks. We tried to convince them (and it was true) that we wear helmets all the time. They were very nice and polite and because of our age and the funny look on our face they let us go. Not even a warning.The little Chinese couple and their children that ran the restaurant was looking through the door to see what was going on. We went into the dinning roomn and explained to all the customers who were laughing that we were not criminals. I think it really helped us to the two officers were interested in elk hunting and were familiar with Arkansas and it's growing elk population.they probably would have stayed and talked with us but got a call and had to go to a domestic disturbance. It was just like on TV, they handed us our IDs back and took off quickly. We made a lot of new friends. ROM

Landscapes

The landscape between Ely and Green River was great. I wish that it were possible to include all of the pictures that I took. One shows a salt flat in Utah, an approaching rain storm that we rode through and flat land with some some mountains in the background. ROM

The Loneliest Highway In America

Highway 50 which is just outside Carson City is considered the loneliest highway in American. After traveling some 300 miles along desolate salt flats, desert and mountainous regions I concur that it is one of the loneliest highways I have ever traveled. It is aptly named. ROM

Lake Tahoe

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Beautiful Lake Tahoe

This is the first day that we actually rode all day without jackets, and it was one of the most perfect days of riding. Leaving Grass Valley this morning we made our way east on 20 to Lake Tahoe. Winding through the mountains and over Donner pass to one of the most beautiful settings and pictures just do not do it justice. There we connected to Hwy 50. GMS

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Harley Stop!

Our only Harley stop today was in Carson City, NV. at Carson City Harley Davidson. Hughe store and a lot of bikes. They have a sister store in Reno, NV. ROM

Lake Tahoe, CA.

This was a beautiful place. Some of us recalled being here as children.The lake lies partially in California and Nevada. It is snow fed and a tremendous resort area for year round sports. The water is crystal clear. Beautiful place for riding. ROM

Biker Man!

Check out that bicep girls! PWD

Where are we?

Two dudes plot the course. ROM

In the shadows of Donner Pass

We were are almost to the Nevada line as we come through the historical Donner Pass area. It was easy to see how the Donner pioneers could have been lost at winter. Beautiful clear day but a warm day. ROM

Pacific Coast and the Giant Red Woods

The red woods were amazing, stately, majestic and unbelievable. These trees are truly one of the wonders of the world. This is a very dense forest with winding roads and sharp curves. At this writing we are still looking for pictures to post. The west coast in general was awesome. See it however you can, but it is best on a Harley with friends. ROM

Eureka Departure

On the way out of town we had to go by and pay our respects to the local Harley Davidson dealership. Eureka, CA was the turning around point for our trip to the West Coast. We each bought a shirt at Redwood Harley to mark the occasion. Like any of us needs another shirt! ROM

Lunch at Yachats, OR With Earnie and Adell at the Luna Fish House

The highlight of the day was having lunch at the Luna Fish House in Yachats, Oregon with Ernie and Adell, This was couple who ask us to sit with them in the restaurant because there were no other tables available.they were from Oregon and were camping nearby. We had a great time sharing our backgrounds and talking about the trip that we were home. They were extremely interested in where we had been  and where we were going. We shared with them the experiences of our last five trips. They seem to be amazed. We could have had lunch anywhere and it would've been just as good. However lunch with Ernie and Adell made it very special.I have said before that one of the best parts of our trip is the people that we meet along the way. This was no exception. Great people, great food and a great time. ROM