Nineteenth South'n Spine Raid 2023 Tennessee USA

[Joe]

Saturday, 68 south turns into 5, then 60 to Suches, then 19/60 through Delonega, turn left on 60 (only), the turn left on 129 all the way back to Murphy. As I remember, 129 in GA has a really good section of curvy roads, sort of the southern Deals Gap of 129. It may be more fun because the turns aren’t as technically tight. Anyways, the motorcycle riding (not the view) is possibly better than the Cherohala. Also pretty sure we will ride past some water falls along the way.  With a high of 81F, it should be about perfect. Can’t wait Docc/Bill!

[docc]

Oh! Gotta pack!

> Longsleeves (turning off on the chilly side over yonder)

> Socks and underwear (in case "anyone" asks)

> Relays

> O-rings (hoping "no one" asks)

> Relays

> Zip-ties

> Spare reaction rod bolt (these hardly ever break!)

> Relays

 . . . did I mention the relays . . .  

 

[Joe]

51 minutes ago, docc said:

Oh! Gotta pack!

> Longsleeves (turning off on the chilly side over yonder)

> Socks and underwear (in case "anyone" asks)

> Relays

> O-rings (hoping "no one" asks)

> Relays

> Zip-ties

> Spare reaction rod bolt (these hardly ever break!)

> Relays

 . . . did I mention the relays . . .  

 

Docc, don’t forget the snake bite kit……

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 🥃…..

[docc]

8 minutes ago, Joe said:

Docc, don’t forget the snake bite kit……

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 🥃…..

Relay fluid!

[footgoose]

"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore, always carry a small snake."

 

― W.C. Fields

[Joe]

Docc, 180 Wolf Pen Gap Rd from Suches to 129 is a great road too…..

[Bill Hagan]

Well, it’s been an interesting day.

I can’t figure out how to post pictures with my phone, so my too many words will have to do.

Left home about 7:30 and had a fine ride for an hour or so .

Then a bee or wasp got into my helmet and started to work..

Anyway, that hurt — as in really, really hurt.

I’m not a bee sting virgin.  In fact, a week or so ago, two hornets got me. Those really hurt, too, but this was worse.

Stopped at a Walmart and got some meds,but the pharmacist was understandably reluctant to give me anything that might make me drowsy as I was riding a motorcycle .

Oh, then it rained. Lots of it. Actually, for a very short time. But long enough to douse me completely.

Finally made it to the hotel. Took off my helmet, looked in the mirror… and screamed. Let’s just say the puffiness is impressive. Mitch McConnell’s wattle has nothing on mine.

So, here i sit in a crowded urgent care waiting room hoping to get something better.

Will see you tomorrow. Though you may not want to see what I look like!

Bill

 

[Joe]

2 hours ago, Bill Hagan said:

Well, it’s been an interesting day.

I can’t figure out how to post pictures with my phone, so my too many words will have to do.

Left home about 7:30 and had a fine ride for an hour or so .

Then a bee or wasp got into my helmet and started to work..

Anyway, that hurt — as in really, really hurt.

I’m not a bee sting virgin.  In fact, a week or so ago, two hornets got me. Those really hurt, too, but this was worse.

Stopped at a Walmart and got some meds,but the pharmacist was understandably reluctant to give me anything that might make me drowsy as I was riding a motorcycle .

Oh, then it rained. Lots of it. Actually, for a very short time. But long enough to douse me completely.

Finally made it to the hotel. Took off my helmet, looked in the mirror… and screamed. Let’s just say the puffiness is impressive. Mitch McConnell’s wattle has nothing on mine.

So, here i sit in a crowded urgent care waiting room hoping to get something better.

Will see you tomorrow. Though you may not want to see what I look like!

Bill

 

Docc, administer the snake bite kit STAT 

🥃🐝🦟

[Joe]

This is serious Bill. 

[Bill Hagan]

“Mine’s bigger.” 

[Joe]

Just now, Bill Hagan said:

“Mine’s bigger.” 

Bigger blank stare freeze 🥶?

[Skip]

Where and what time is everybody meeting for breakfast tomorrow?

[Bill Hagan]

By the dawn's early light ... on Sunday at the Lodge at Tellico.

 

 

A great Raid .... thanks to docc and all.

Bill & Kathi

P.S.  Yes, more pix later.

 

 

[audiomick]

Bill, was that up early, or up late?

[docc]

56 minutes ago, audiomick said:

Bill, was that up early, or up late?

That was up early. This was up late: