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Old Forum Guy, Place Looks Different

bigguy136
bigguy136 Posts: 1,372
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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.

Big Lake, Minnesota

2X Large BGE, 1 Mini Max, Stokers, Adjustable Rig

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,570
    Great to hear from you! What the lastest bike adventure?

    Most cooks have ended up in the, "What Are You Chefing Tonight Dr" thread. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,907
    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?  
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • bigguy136
    bigguy136 Posts: 1,372
    Perfect, the What Are You Chefing Tonight Dr thread is what I was looking for. Thanks!!!

    Big Lake, Minnesota

    2X Large BGE, 1 Mini Max, Stokers, Adjustable Rig

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,320
    He!! of an adventure right there.  Way to make it happen. Congrats.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,570
    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!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,368
    That adventure needs its own thread. 
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,985
    @bigguy136

    We need details! Adventure of a lifetime. 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,514
    edited March 30
    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.  

    "The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up."  - SW

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,511
    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

    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,511
    @bigguy136

    Is this adventure chronicled on another platform anywhere?  This is amazing.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,510
    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
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • bigguy136
    bigguy136 Posts: 1,372
    edited March 31
    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)

    Big Lake, Minnesota

    2X Large BGE, 1 Mini Max, Stokers, Adjustable Rig

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,985
    @bigguy136

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

    We need more pics and details!
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  • bigguy136
    bigguy136 Posts: 1,372
    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

    Big Lake, Minnesota

    2X Large BGE, 1 Mini Max, Stokers, Adjustable Rig

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  • CodyA88
    CodyA88 Posts: 161
    Amazing experiences. Can't imagine the stories, food, and people you've come across. Cheers. Would also love to hear and see more.
    LBGE, 28" Blackstone
    Georgia
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,514
    edited March 31
    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!    

    "The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up."  - SW

    Ogden, UT, USA


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