Old Forum Guy, Place Looks Different

bigguy136

Hi all old and new,
Years back, I did a lot of egging and remembered we would post a random weeknight cook just because. Looking around, it doesn't look that way.
Has things changed or everyone waiting for warmer weather? Are weeknight cooks in a different category? Looking around, looks like everyone posts in the general location.
Hoping to get my BGEs a bit more use and getting inspiration from this group??? Just trying to fit in again.

WeberWho

Great to hear from you! What the lastest bike adventure?

Most cooks have ended up in the, "What Are You Chefing Tonight Dr" thread. 

Hans61

I noticed that too..and wondered if people still troll and get threads nuked and post really funny stuff? Seems less active the last couple days compared to what I remember. (I also just checked in after a long hiatus) Perhaps more people are doing social medial now instead of the forum?  

lousubcap

Being old both on the calendar and here; the great standalone mid week or any night cooks generally get sucked into the "What are you chef-ing tonight Dr" thread as that is an easy landing zone.  
We have encouraged more standalone threads to engage the new forum members but the effort lacks any staying power. So feel free to upgrade the forum value with any standalone cooks.
This place is for the great part self-moderated and does a good job.
Any real shenanigans are over on the Off Topic thread which is worth a look.
Welcome back to all who read this!

bigguy136

Perfect, the What Are You Chefing Tonight Dr thread is what I was looking for. Thanks!!!

bigguy136

WeberWho said:

Great to hear from you! What the lastest bike adventure?

My bike adventure has been good. I guess I left my house and kept riding east. Somewhere along the way, I forgot to turn around but all worked out and I found my way home after a few years.

lousubcap

He!! of an adventure right there.  Way to make it happen. Congrats.

WeberWho

How many miles did you put on this trip? Any issues with the bike during the trip? Things you liked or would have done differently? Hard to even wrap my head around what a trip like that. So awesome!

DoubleEgger

That adventure needs its own thread. 

GrateEggspectations

@bigguy136

We need details! Adventure of a lifetime. 

Botch

Years ago Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman did a similar ride around the world adventure (looks like close to the same route), I watched the (six?) DVD set and was fascinated; and now you've done the adventure in real life!  
 

 
I agree with the others, would love to read the details/see the photos of your adventure.  

kl8ton

Reminds me of a book I read a few years ago:

The book was great!

Emilio Scotto:

The Longest Ride: My Ten-Year 500,000 Mile Motorcycle Journey

kl8ton

@bigguy136

Is this adventure chronicled on another platform anywhere?  This is amazing.

MaskedMarvel

Botch said:

Years ago Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman did a similar ride around the world adventure (looks like close to the same route), I watched the (six?) DVD set and was fascinated; and now you've done the adventure in real life!  
 

 
I agree with the others, would love to read the details/see the photos of your adventure.  

I bought the extended set of this series. 

Really incredibly done. The shots of them getting the massages cracks me up lol

bigguy136

WeberWho said:

How many miles did you put on this trip? Any issues with the bike during the trip? Things you liked or would have done differently? Hard to even wrap my head around what a trip like that. So awesome!

Thanks!!
From one Minnesotan to another and displaying the Minnesota plate proudly on my rides.
My adventure bike has 115,000 miles of just adventures (never a daily work ride). I had 80,000 miles when I shipped if from Florida to Germany and then rode another 35,000 miles across Europe/ Asia

I got many batches of bad fuel, bent one front rim in Iraq but otherwise, motorcycle was a beast (knocking on wood)

GrateEggspectations

@bigguy136

Pretty sure I want to be you when I grow up. 

We need more pics and details!

bigguy136

Thanks all for your wonderful comments!!
I loved the Long Way Round series and have watched it many times. I would be riding somewhere like coming into Chita, Russia and shaking my head and thinking, how did this just happen.
I've been very blessed to have experienced seeing the world firsthand. I have seen how beautiful and helpful we all are. Never take life for granted!!!

I will say with 100% certainty, North America has the best tasting beef in the world. Maybe I could find some high end beef somewhere but for the everyday Joe Blow diner serving a burger, USA has the world beat. Sorry the rest of the world.

I have a few blogs out there.
If you want to listen to a podcast I did, it's on Adventure Rider Radio and gives a very true talk of how all of this happened Expecting to Turn Back: A Motorcycle Journey That Changed Everything — Motorcycle Podcasts Adventure Rider Radio & RAW

I also have a blog on Yamaha Super Tenere. That covers the full history from me buying my motorcycle, the prep, rides to Alaska, Central America and then my around the world. It's a very long read and has hundreds of pics. I think you need to be a forum member (free to join) to see the pics in full size. I'm still posting my trip and currently up thru fall of 2023 and one more year remaining. I should have it finished in the next few months. Bigguy Rides - 2014 S10 Travels - Finished Riding a Lap Around The World | Yamaha Super Tenere Forum

I rode my motorcycle back home fall of 2024 and enjoy seeing it every day but I haven't quit my ride. I bought a smaller version of that motorcycle (Yamaha T7) and worked on all what I wanted different and then rode it to Calgary, Canada and put on the plane with me last summer, flew to Paris and began my next trip. I will be working my way to Africa, riding to the southern tip then ship to South America and ride home.

My new bike in Turkey


And more questionable locations I visit

CodyA88

Amazing experiences. Can't imagine the stories, food, and people you've come across. Cheers. Would also love to hear and see more.

Botch

bigguy136 said:

...I also have a blog on Yamaha Super Tenere. That covers the full history from me buying my motorcycle, the prep, rides to Alaska, Central America and then my around the world. It's a very long read and has hundreds of pics. I think you need to be a forum member (free to join) to see the pics in full size. I'm still posting my trip and currently up thru fall of 2023 and one more year remaining. I should have it finished in the next few months. Bigguy Rides - 2014 S10 Travels - Finished Riding a Lap Around The World | Yamaha Super Tenere Forum

Thank you, bookmarked!  
I've been puttering around on an '09 BMW R1200 over the years, lots of out-of-state trips but have never ventured out of the US on it.  Need some inspiration to get away from these d*** Dr. appointments!