Strom Cachers USA/CANADA

[PO-SLOKE]

OK folks , there is a new game in town . The 1st Official game of " STROM CACHERS . You have all heard of Geocacheing ? Well , this game is very similar but sort of has a twist . Sort of a mix between Geocacheing and Travel Bugging .

A cache is in place and on the move as I post this thread . It is quite simple to play . It is a game that is USA/CANADA based and STROM specific . Lot's of clubs and orginizations out there so let's have our own game to boot .

How it works . There is a small blue waterproof Otter Box with a clear lid in play . Inside the the case are a few items that must remain in the box when it travels . They are to remain permenant . One is the TAG itself . It is 3/4" X 4 inches long brass TAG with a black nylon corded lanyard . Inscribed on the tag are these words .

STROM CACHERS TAG
IF FOUND 828-553-2442
11/22/2008 USA

Also in the box is a small note pad and a pen . Which of course can be replaced when need be . The intended use of the pad and pen should be obvious . Within the box is the true CACHE . How the cache comes into play is this . I started the Cache Box Tag in play today with the afore mentioned items , PLUS , I added a small token as a reward to the person now carrying the Cache . The holder of the Cache as of now is Ridge Runner . When Ridge Runner got the Cache Box Tag , he took the cache I placed in there , and before he places the Cache Box Tag next , he will then put a new Cache ( or small token ) in the Cache Box for the next rider/carrier to keep . This will allow riders to possess something of the rider who had the Cache Box Tag before him . If you have ever been invlolved in Geocacheing , you'll understand . Oh yeah folks , also post up what the Cache is that was placed in the Box for you to keep . We'd like to hear about those itmes too .

OK . There are two basic rules regarding acquiring and or placing the Cache Box which goes like this .

(1) THE PREFERED METHOD . As I did today , I put the Cache Box Tag into play , I rode for a while today , then physically handed it off to Ridge Runner in person . Ridge Runner obviously at that time became Cache Box TAG carrier and possessor .
Within the PREFERED METHOD , there are endless variables . What we hope for here is that riders will plan rides in another riders area , post it up , and hand pass the Cache Box Tag personally . Yep , creating a meet and greet situaiton .
When the Cache Box Tag is acquired by a rider , he needs to get GPS coordinates of where he got it , a photo of the Cache Box and his V-STROM and of course the rider in the photo . We want to meet and greet folks here , so give us all the scoop . If the Cache Box Tag is hand passed , a photo of both riders is best . We'd like to see the connection . Post up a trip report with details of trip , photos and anything else you Cache Box Tag . Or simply post up a planned trip in the forum here and see who all we can get lined up to pass it on to .

(2) The other , but less prefered method .... Pretty much Geocacheing is it . You'll need to hide it somewhere where the general public cannot easily find it . It will need to go somewhere where any style rider can go . Not everyone is Stromin' Nromin' and can take a Strom up the side of Mount Rushmore with lunch in his hand . You can do that along the way though of course . We want the Cache Box Tag to be easliy acquired by all who ride a STROM and want to play . Again , your bike needs to be in the photo and if all possible , we'd like to see a photo of you . NO FILE PHOTOS . The Cache Box and TAG needs to be in the photo as well . If you go scuba diving and want to pass it under water , fine , just also add a photo of your bike and or bikes at the docks or something .
If you stash the Cache Box Tag , we NEED specific info . None of this guessing game stuff on this one guys . Get exact directions to the site from major intersections within a zip code and town . Post a photo of the exact location . Pretty much spell it out .
The reason we want to eliminate the guessing game here is multifold . One , if you happen to be on your Strom in a mixed bike tour and realize you are going to go within a few miles of the Cache , we don't want you holding up your tour buds on their cruisers while digging around in the middle of the Dead Sea with a metal detector . Let's do all we can to dierct folks to it .
I suppose the biggest reason we want to spell out the Cache locations are so we can keep it moving as fast as we can , and as ' far ' as we can of course , so all can have a shot at it in time .

That's pretty much the rules and the objective all wrapped into one big roll . ONE BIG RULE THOUGH . Please don't acquire the Cache in January , knowing you have a trip planned in June and hold it in your sock drawer for six months so you can have the coolest locate of us all . Keep this thing moving . You may never know when it might come back around to you .
In fact , I think we should go ahead and impose a 72 hour hold on an acquired Cache Box Tag before you need to start moving it . If you have some amazing trip planned in 73 hours , let us all know and we can toss it up and see how everyone feels about you holding it past the 72 hours .
If you have the tag on a tour , you need to be set up to post your trip report at least every 48 hours but we prefer a daily report of the movement of the Cache Box Tag . Hec , if that seems to hard , just say so . It is all just to keep it moving .
Let's play , let's learn and let's meet and greet . Historical places , wonders of the world , natural environment ... etc... etc... etc.. is what and where we would like to see this Cache Box Tag go .

OK , one more small piece of business here before I do my post and report of the Cache Box Tag for today .

I figure we need a couple of guys to sort of moderate this a little but and help keep track of folks and things . I am looking to help with this for sure and have asked Ridge Runner to help me as well . So here in the USA it looks like the two of us .

Now , don't forget , this is a Canada and a USA based game , so we would like for our brothers from the North to pick amongst you which two guys can help this game when it comes to Canada . Just remember , we need DEDICATED STROMMERS to work on this thing . If you are planning on trading your Strom in for a Scooter in spring , you may not be the best pick .
You are Canadians . You are smart and you are tough , so pick us two meatheads so you are ready when time comes . And doesn't have to be just fellas , you ladies have plenty to offer as well .

This ought to be a good and really fun game , SO LET'S GO !!!!! , Wes..aka..PO-SLOKE

[PO-SLOKE]

Today , I picked up the Tag itself from Spud and Deb's Hunting Dog Supply in Pisgah Forest NC, USA~ I told Spud what we were doing with the tag so he offered it up at no charge . I told him I would post his info in excahnge . Spud has an awesome Store for hunters . If you have hunting needs of any kind for you or your hunting dogz , he is THE MAN . He will ship anything you want that he has and he will make a good guy a good deal . The store number is 828-862-8725 . Mention you heard about him here and he will take care of you . He is a big old Hillbilly that loves people and loves dogz and hunters as well .

OK . I left Spud and Deb's , headed for the Henderson County North Carolina Toy Run that is organized by the Christian Motorcycle Assocation Chapter 520 out of Hendersonville Nc . I met up with the CMA Fast Lane Rep David Oates and we hashed out some good old stories regarding hopes for places the Cache Box Tag would and could go .
I had already planned to meet Rdige Runner at the toy run and pass the Cache Box Tag to him physically . I had never met Ridge Runner before today and it was a pleasure and an honor . I carried the Cache Box Tag from the starting point of the Toy Run at Fletcher Park in Fletcher North Carolina USA . ( N 35 25' 31.8 x W 82 30' 1.4 ) . The Tag rode with me on my bike throughout the Toy run . We terminated the Toy Run at the Hendrson County Courthouse where we all placed the toys on the Court House steps . ( N 35 18' 55.02 X W 82 27' 26.54 ) . I then physically passed the Cache Box Tag off to Ridge Runner . Obviously , he is now in possession of it and is the official carrier until he passes it on to the next STROMMER.

Here are some attached photos of the trip and effort . There will also be a photo of Spud holding the Tag up as I was getting ready to go . Good old Spud , you'd love that big ol' Hillbilly , I swear you would .
The photo of the two riders with the Stroms in the photo are Ridge Runner on the left , PO-SLOKE ( me ) on the right .

Don't forget guys , you gotta carry it on your Strom and it has to be in the Photo !!!!!


Photo 1 , Spud

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Photo 2 Spud's Storefront
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Photo 3 Dave Oates , CMA Fast Lane Rep
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Photo 4 Toy Run Lineup 1
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Photo 5 Toy Run Lineup 2
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[PO-SLOKE]

A few more pics of the originating point for the game .


Photo 1 Lead Vehicles
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Photo 2 Generous Riders
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Photo 3 Just a few of the toys donated
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Photo 4 Just a few of the generous riders
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Photo 5 The passing of thr Cache Box Tag . Ridge Runer on the left ,
PO-SLOKE on the right .
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq276/PO-SLOKE/ADV%20TAG/CACHE%20GAME/THE1STPASSINGOFTHETAG-1.jpg


And this is just one way it can work .

[RidgeRunner]

I am looking to take this thing south, that way we can ride where it is not 20 degrees. So if U are interested let me know I am looking for someone in the Greenville county or somewhere around there to hand off to let me know or I will cache it by Wed.

RR

[PO-SLOKE]

RR ,

I forgot to pay you for the Stickers . Those are nice ones so let me know what I owe you . Also , when the T's get printed , let me know how much those are as well .

Wes

[ncvulcanrider]

only 445 which is less than 1/2 of last year
over 6,000 in cash and then there were the toys. So, less than 1/2 the people, more than 1/2 the money and toys as last year. We were blessed to have such a great giving considering numbers, weather and economy.
Tee shirts are still for sale at Chrome and Stuff on 64 E R&P Cycles on 25 N, $15 for short sleeve and $20 for long sleeve or sweatshirt. ALL the money from the shirts goes to the kids. None for the store and printing costs are covered, so slide by and pick up a Christmas present for somebody.

[RidgeRunner]

Noone from SC wanna pick this thing up. I'll ride 2 hours out to Columbia, and that means we cover all the way to Charleston. Howabout a GA. boy someone from the deep south let me know something. Lets see if we can get this thing to travel across the country.

RR

[PO-SLOKE]

Kerry ,

If I were you , I'd try to hook up with knybanjo somehow . He is the kind of guy that is all about that sort of thing . I haven't seen him post in a day or so but someone would have his number I bet .

Just a thought , Wes

[Tomcat]

Hey cool! I just found out about geocashing this last week. Seems pretty cool. My son and I are trying it out this week. I'm in San Antonio, Texas and am willing to drive 2 hours in any direction (or more if there is a good ride) to get the box. Let me know.

p.s.
This forum is kind of hidden. I found it by accident...maybe wes hould promote on other forums. Just a thought.

[snooze]

PO-SLOKE, what part of the NC/SC state line do you occupy? I've been looking for an excuse to add SC to my little MC conquest map. Someplace like Franklin, NC or Greenville, SC would not be bad for me, but I can't get out there until Friday.

If there's someone in Athens (I KNOW there are DS/ADV riders in Athens and Gainesville!) or north GA or the Alabama state line wants a pickup, I can make it on Sunday afternoon.

Sorry. San Antonio's just a no.

[PO-SLOKE]

Tomcat ,

You are right . This forum is in an odd place . I would have thought North America would be be the title forum , then all places within it . I had a hard time finding the correct forum though . I had rather it be here , than in a forum it shouldnt be in and get kicked . By the way , keep a close eye out for folks planning trips and where the Case is . That's a good way to intercept it and let folks know it is somewhere to maybe he had .

[PO-SLOKE]

Snooze ,

I am in Sapphire,NC . not far from Franklin . This entire area has some of the best riding in the country so come on out . I do have the STROM CACHERS game posted and linked to this forum in other forums as well . You will find a link in ADV and other DS type forums . Let's just not forget the few standards that are set . STROMS are the essential bike ... etc... etc... etc...
It really only got launched Saturday eve , so the responses are pretty good already . I think we will see this thing go lot's of places . In part , allot fo the reason to initiate this type of game is to get folks looking at other folks planned trips and maybe do some contacting each other they wouldn't normally do . The passing it off to one another physically is most desried for that reason alone .

Good luck guys and have fun with it , Wes



p.s. Also , my sig line in ADV has the direct link to this thread in it as well . You can often find me in the NC Tag-O-Rama thread on ADV as well .


PO

[PO-SLOKE]

Ok folks . There was a question about the 72 hour guideline . As things stand , we have a guideline that says that once you acquire the Cache Box Tag , you have 72 hours to either hand it off and or geocache it .
This guideline was put in place to allow the Cache Box Tag to be moved along and not live in your sock draw for several days and or weeks waiting for us to earn gas money . Basically , that is the guidleline with exception .
The ammended version and exception is this . If you have acquired the Cache Box Tag , you have 72 hours ( roughly ) to get it on the move . If you are .... let's say ..... leaving from the Outer Banks of North Carolina headed for Mount Ranier Washington , the Cache Box Tag is technically " IN PLAY " and not stagnent for the entire tour .
Although , it might be tons of fun to post up your trip and maybe pass it off to someone along the way and see where it can and will go . The guidlines are not rock solid and without flexability . It is just that , guidlines to keep it moving . If it is in play all is well . Parked in the garage for eternity would like to be seen avoided . LOL . These are loose guidlines so play with them .


Also ...... Although we would like to see this STROM specific , here is an additional exception . If you are a registered StromTrooper and own a Strom you qualify . If you own a ....UH....UH..... Harley ( goodness forbid ) and your Strom is dead nookie from all the loving rides you put her through . Jump on the HD and move the Cache Box Tag with it . Appease us though by posting up a photo of your poor pitiful and broken Strom so we can feel sorry for you while you having to be seen on the HD . LOL


SAVVY ????????

Wes

[knybanjo]

:weapons_26:
I do believe that the 72 hour "guideline" since the toy run on Saturday has now expired.
:devil_38:

[PO-SLOKE]

Banjo ,

I do believe you would be correcto mundo . But word has it that RR has a note from home excusing him from scrutiny . LOL . I think he is hoping to hand pass rather than Cache it . Lot's of folks are looking up for some rides this weekend . Maybe it'll go back " IN PLay " real soon . Holidays slow the world down huh ? I am even guessing the box of hundred dollar bills Santa is suppose to send me for Christmas is going to be late . LOL

Somebody chime in here and hook up with RR and get this puppy on the move . Happy T-Day if I forget to say it again .




PO

[snooze]

I misread the thread earlier and asked PO-SLOKE when I could meet him for a hand-off, when Ridgerunner had it all along. Nice! I have clearly begun making holiday whoopee a capella. :var_17:

I'll see Ridgerunner on Saturday, up north of Greenville, SC. Planning to meander through Franklin, NC, maybe stay the night, and work my way through Clayton, GA and the 'hoochee Nat'l Forest back to Atlanta. I can stash this up in the woods, but there are at least a half-dozen other troopers between Marietta and Athens. Little BBQ, maybe a little ride....

:party:

[PO-SLOKE]

Snooze ,

Take that puppy back to Hotlanta with you and see if you can get one of those guys to hand pass it . We like stash cacheing as a last resort . Savvy ?
Or you might get a taker or two in here before you leave . Ya never know !`
Oh yeah , pix , pix , pix and trip report too ! LOL Pics of the riders at the pass off on both ends would be awesome .



PO

[PO-SLOKE]

We shall start a Cache Trooper list .

To date so far .....


Cache Trooper # 1 ... PO-SLOKE
Cache Trooper # 2 ... Ridge Runner
Cache Trooper # 3 ??? will it be , can it ...... it should be Snooze ?

[RidgeRunner]

Gonna pass off this afternoon to snooze. If I had stashed it it would still be underwater at Jocasse prolly. Plus I was wanting to meet some troopers.

RR

[PO-SLOKE]

Cool beans Mr. RR . Let's see some pics and words when you guys get done .


PO

[RidgeRunner]

Well Mr. snooze must have wanted it pretty badly, he rode about 200 miles one way to pick it up. Good job snooze next time I guess that I am coming to HOTlanta. Well we met at one of the finest eateries in SC.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj145/greenspray/Tagpictures010.jpg
Snooze beat me there (aint that sad) he had 200 miles to go and I had 20. Felt bad about the lopsided miles but with my crazy schedule we just never could met up so he manned up and took the ride.
snooze
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj145/greenspray/Tagpictures009.jpg
The Bikes
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj145/greenspray/Tagpictures007.jpg
snooze is a pretty cool cat and I hate that he missed his beloved LSU getting beaten by Arkansas. (Nah I dont know who won just poking). Anyway hope U made it back for the hockey game and got home safe.
Well I rode the cache about 500 miles while I had it and here is where it rode.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj145/greenspray/Tagpictures008.jpg
Hopefully we will get more people invovled with this thing I would like to see it in Washington State around the spring time so I can have an excuse for a ride then :). Keep it in the deep south until the Yanks thaw out and then we will take it up there to them :p:p.
Well good meeting U snooze hope U got home safely and your Predators won thier fight errrrr hockey game.

RR

[PO-SLOKE]

Cool deal and GREAT job guys . As for the miles , Snooze didn't really ride that much further than you did . I mean he did 200 , you did 20 . That's only ZERO miles difference isn't it ? LOL
RR is back home safe , so let's here from you Snooze . Post up your trip report and chime on in so we know you made it Bro . Pass that puppy on to some of those good old Ga boys . Hec , for that matter , recruit one of those sweet little Georgia Peached to haul it around for a while . LOL
Yep , Mr. Snnoze seemed to really want that Tag . He pm'd me with big hopes of his HOTlanta pals wanting a run at it too .



PO-SLOKE

[snooze]

Welllllll, my weekend in NC got rained out. I got to watch my Tigers and the Hogs trade a couple scores over lunch, then rush home in time to see the Tigers give up a last-minute touchdown. The game in my head along the road was WAY more interesting!

Would you believe that, on the day after Thanksgiving, traffic on the interstate was blowing along between 80 and 90 mph from Greenville to Atlanta?! There were LEOs, of course, but the five or six victims I saw didn't hold up the rest of us at all. The rain started not 25min from home, but I had the good luck to get off the road and suit up before it got miserable. The Wee got an even 50mpg, going 85mph with hard bags on.

I didn't get any decent pics taken except one of the fine eatery that hosted our gathering and one of Ridgerunner. Ridge's a great guy, and he made use of at least three different terrains getting from the street to the parking slot next to me! [ Studtrooper. :mod2_scooter: ] Really glad to put a face and a handshake to a name. Apparently there's quite a little corps of Troopers in NC. NC's a good 2-3hrs for me, regardless of my route, but I'll have to get up there soon to meet some of you guys anyway. That's all you guys need, an Atlanta rider finding a NC tag!

Oh, apparently, I'm not tall enough to suffer a buffeting problem or heavy enough to hate the stock seat. :roll: whatever! I didn't touch the ground until I put hard cases on, so I'm just grateful to be upright at the end of the day.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=106

I would NEVER have expected so many scooters in Travelers Rest, SC! Unbelievable. I've been at LSU, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech; I passed more scooters on the street in Travelers Rest. I feel a little bad for all the "200-mile" sympathy. It really only came out to about 160. I don't think I'm ready to ride this up to Washington state, yet.

Oh, Predators 4-3 in OT on a goal by Ryan Suter. Whale of a game. Lots of Nashville jerseys for an Atlanta home game.

[PO-SLOKE]

Awesome Mr. Snooze . Glad you got back safe and LEO didn't give you one of his performance reports along the way . I worried a bit about you getting back , so glad your all home safe . Looks like you need to ride more often during the ball games so the excitement level isn't so disoppointing . LOL .




PO

[prothos]

We did a bit of geocaching i even have a couple of travel bugs out. If it gets near Houston I will help pass it along.

[RidgeRunner]

Oh, apparently, I'm not tall enough to suffer a buffeting problem or heavy enough to hate the stock seat. :roll: whatever! I didn't touch the ground until I put hard cases on, so I'm just grateful to be upright at the end of the day..
Come on snooze I didnt hurt your feelings did I. I mean you are the size of person that this bike was designed for is all that I was saying. Dont worry we all come in different sizes. :p:p.

RR

[PO-SLOKE]

Yo Snooze ,

RR is just jealous . He's so tall he rides along cutting a groove in the ozone layer . Me ..... I'm so wide a shcool bus takes a ditch to let me around . I like the buffeting . Of course I don't have a choice so I like it . LOL

If you think you saw allot of scooters in Travelers Rest today , you oughta see this area in summer months . It's covered up with bikes . By the way , anybody know what time of year the Strom Rally is that happens at Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground ?

You ought to meet English Fred . It simply make me envious to see how he fits his Strom . That dude can't weigh 120 lbs and isn't very tall . Built like that and riding a D1k ? Not even fair . That D1K of Freds doesn't even know he is back there . That bike could drop a cylinder and half foul the running cylinder plug and still could blaze around me . Never mind Fred is an ol' Iron Man Time Trials racer .

[PO-SLOKE]

Mr. Snooooooozzzee ,


What ya got planned for the Cache/Tag bro ? Anything good ?




PO

[Bright Side]

Yo Snooze ,

RR is just jealous . He's so tall he rides along cutting a groove in the ozone layer . Me ..... I'm so wide a shcool bus takes a ditch to let me around . I like the buffeting . Of course I don't have a choice so I like it . LOL

If you think you saw allot of scooters in Travelers Rest today , you oughta see this area in summer months . It's covered up with bikes . By the way , anybody know what time of year the Strom Rally is that happens at Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground ?

You ought to meet English Fred . It simply make me envious to see how he fits his Strom . That dude can't weigh 120 lbs and isn't very tall . Built like that and riding a D1k ? Not even fair . That D1K of Freds doesn't even know he is back there . That bike could drop a cylinder and half foul the running cylinder plug and still could blaze around me . Never mind Fred is an ol' Iron Man Time Trials racer .

Po-Sloke,
If you are referring to the Vstrom rally "East" I guess, it is May 14-16, 2009 at the Ironhorse Motorcycle campgrounds.

[PO-SLOKE]

Thanks Bright Side . I will look into that one for sure . But I was also under the impression that there was one held @ Cruso,NC each year . I must have gotten misinformed on that one . Thanks , PO

[PO-SLOKE]

Snooze ,

I just hit the submit reply key to a long winded reply post and it went POOF and was gone . How irritating . For now , that sounds totally cool . Although I was trying to post something with a twist to it . I ain't gonna retype all that right now but will in a bit . LOL .

Good job on hanging in there , Wes





[EDIT]


Snooze ,

I got your pm . I say we look at it this way . The biggest reason we went with the Geocache/Travle bug thing is so in the event folks wanted to pass it off but weren't gonna be in the same area at the same time , they could cache it with a plan in mind until the new carrier could put it in play .
Now , considering the fact that the riding season if pretty much over for SANE people , let jsut get you to hang on to it . BUT .... let's still keep it in play while you have it . In other words , if you take it for a day or weekend ride , or even if you get so bored you ride to Wally World to pick the wife up a box of Bon Bons , let's see a ride report .
In fact , take it to Granny's for Christmas let us all meet the Kin Folk . Ifin I were you , I'd use it for a Christmas Tree ornament anytime you are not riding with it . Even if you don't ride the Strom to Granny's wear it on yer neck and let us see all the good food with the fam . Please , NO shower photos though . LOL .
If you get the jest of it , just be creative and have some fun keeping us posted with words and pics . If you run into a fellow Trooper wanting the Cache/Tag , just hook him up and post up . If you are in Flipadelhia Fla and have it with you and run into a Trooper there and didn't ride the Strom to Granny's , I guess you could ride two up for a bit and then pass it off .
A couple of things though . Just let's make sure we get photos of a Strom in the passing , and don't forget the box , the lil log book and a trinket for whoever you pass it on to . Again , geocaching is a last resort and pretty much prefered if we know another Trooper is in pursuit of it . The idea is to keep us posted on the holders status in general until it gets passed . No electric chair here for doing things a bit diff . Just be creative and have fun . Oh yeah , if you pass it on to another Strommer , let's be sure he is logged on as a member on THIS FORUM . Strom Trooper .com is the Cache/Tag's home . Prolly didn't need to say that but thought I'd mention it .

Good on ya Snooze , Wes


If someone would be so kind as to second the motion , we are ' IN Play " . PO

[busdriver803]

:confused: I'm uneducated when it comes to GPS units, and I haven't found much on the site about them and what people use. Maybe those of you who are more informed could point me in the right direction on a good choice of units and mounting setups.
Thanks:D

[PO-SLOKE]

:confused: I'm uneducated when it comes to GPS units, and I haven't found much on the site about them and what people use. Maybe those of you who are more informed could point me in the right direction on a good choice of units and mounting setups.
Thanks:D




http://www.stromtrooper.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49





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[RidgeRunner]

This is view 1300 and noone wants to meet up with snooze and take the cache somewhere. Heck I thought it would be cool to see if we could get this thing out to the left coast. What gives noone ride during the winter or what?

RR

[PO-SLOKE]

I sort of figured it would stall out during the Holidays . I was hoping a couple of iron butt sorts might be headed left coast myself and we'd see it get into heavy play . I imagine we'll see it travel pretty good come spring time .


Snooze , you still with us Bro ?

[adv-family]

The Strom Cache is a really neat idea. Maybe we need more than one of these floating around. It got out of NC way too quickly for me to get in on the action.

[PO-SLOKE]

The Strom Cache is a really neat idea. Maybe we need more than one of these floating around. It got out of NC way too quickly for me to get in on the action.



Well , it's just down the mountain in Atlanta so feel free to contact Snooze and meet up with him and go get that puppy . It is sort of stalled out in Atlanta due to holiday season I would guess .


PO

[allthejerretts]

I am in Little Rock, Arkansas and willing to drive 3 hours any direction, I can make it to Memphis TN, in 2.5 hours, or Monroe LA in 3,

[PO-SLOKE]

I am in Little Rock, Arkansas and willing to drive 3 hours any direction, I can make it to Memphis TN, in 2.5 hours, or Monroe LA in 3,


Hello there allthejerretts and welcome . Not sure whats happened to Snooze . I hope he is OK , but we haven't heard from him in a while . Maybe he will chime in soon and you guys can see what you can get going .

Snooze seems to be one for some lengthy rides so it may well be likely you guys can hook it up soon . Never the less , ride safe and have a great holiday season .


PO

[Fozzyber]

Would there be a way to edit the very first post of this thread with a current location?

[snooze]

Very good question. That, or the current owner could post on "Last Page".

'cough' :mod2_dots: Current location, Atlanta, GA.

[PO-SLOKE]

Thanks Snooze . I had been meaning to add it to my sig line so it would remain on the surface . Wouldn't be a bad idea for the current holders of the Cacge/Tag to maybe do that as well if they wanted to . It would be a great help .

I was a bit worried about you Snooze . Hadn't seen you post in a few days . Glad all is well .



PO

[LowAndSilent]

If you can get it to northern Idaho or western Montana I'll get it the rest of the way to the Pacific and maybe even down to the plethora of strommers in Oregon.

I've been looking for a good reason to get more miles under me. If I tell the wife I am riding 600 miles to pick something up from a fellow rider it makes more sense to her than when I blindly point at a map and say I'll be back in a few hours (or before dinner).

[knybanjo]

Very good question. That, or the current owner could post on "Last Page".

'cough' :mod2_dots: Current location, Atlanta, GA.

:confused:
Wasn't it supposed to be handed off or stashed within 72 hours?

If it's stashed, aren't there supposed to be GPS coordinates?

[Satch]

An avid Utah Stromtrooper, 2mstone, is headed on a midwinter adventure from Utah to Alabama this weekend. Here's his post showing his planned route:

http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?p=337822#post337822

I'd love to see him get it and bring it back to the Rockies. Even though it's winter, I'm pretty confident it could get to the West Coast fairly quickly if 2mstone got a hold of it. He could also pass it along to some of you along his route. I'll point him to this thread.

BTW, I just barely found this thread. Great idea! I think it should be a sticky on the General Discussion page for better visibility. Even though it's a US/Canada thing, I think there would be general interest in following the travels and pics.

[2mstone]

Good suggestion Satch, thanks for the link!

Sooooo...... who has it now? I'll be in Dothan, Alabama over Christmas. I can meet anywhere within a few hours ride from there, but not much farther than that as my daughter has a lot of plans for me while I'm there.

Also....if this works out, if you are along my route back might want to give me a heads up so I can hand off the goods. If I understand the rules correctly, I should pass it off before I get to Southern Utah as I will be trailering my bike home from there.

[PO-SLOKE]

:confused:
Wasn't it supposed to be handed off or stashed within 72 hours?

If it's stashed, aren't there supposed to be GPS coordinates?


Yeah , we sort of wavied some of that Banjo simply due to the Holiday season and the really cold weather . Maybe if it gets out of Atlanta some time soon we can see it move along some .

Snooze has been campaigning pretty hard to get toms folks in the vicinity to come and meet up with him , but seems folks are pinned down by the holidays .

I am gonna put in my sig line who has it and where it is . Maybe we could ask the folks who have it in play to do the same to prevent folks from wondering where it is all the time . Having it in the first post would make things confusing for those who log on for the first time via the thread getting bumped and clicking on most recent post .


Something like this sig line .

[snooze]

Good suggestion Satch, thanks for the link!

I'll be in Dothan, Alabama over Christmas. I can meet anywhere within a few hours ride from there, but not much farther than that as my daughter has a lot of plans for me while I'm there.

...

How long will you be in Dothan, just the 25th or a couple days extra? I'd love to see this make it as far as the Rockies!

Since a couple people asked, yeah, I've had it a while now. Nobody in north Georgia spoke up, and I'd hate to hide it under some rock before people are actually looking for it. I let PO-Sloke and RidgeRunner know, and they agreed. Nothing says "fun" like a little box full of mud in the middle of nowhere. :mrgreen:

I'll send a PM. Utah! This is great news!

[2mstone]

How long will you be in Dothan, just the 25th or a couple days extra? I'd love to see this make it as far as the Rockies!

Since a couple people asked, yeah, I've had it a while now. Nobody in north Georgia spoke up, and I'd hate to hide it under some rock before people are actually looking for it. I let PO-Sloke and RidgeRunner know, and they agreed. Nothing says "fun" like a little box full of mud in the middle of nowhere. :mrgreen:

I'll send a PM. Utah! This is great news!

Looks like this will work. Just one more reason to be excited for this trip! :D

[knybanjo]

Looks like this will work. Just one more reason to be excited for this trip! :D

You're riding from Utah in mid winter!!
:skep:

When the Cache Box Tag is acquired by a rider , he needs to get GPS coordinates of where he got it , a photo of the Cache Box and his V-STROM and of course the rider in the photo .

[2mstone]

Hey Snooze...when you pick a time and place for us to meet, how about posting it here - maybe some other Strommers would want to join us for a eat, meet, and greet.

[V-Strom Charlie]

Hey, if it gets anywhere near me in NW Arkansas (Eureka Springs) let me know and I will meet whomever has it. The game is afoot!

[2mstone]

Snooze, Have you picked a time/place to meet? I'll check here again when I get to Dothan. Or before if I get to another puter.
Merry Christmas!
:D

[snooze]

2mStone, I found a couple bbq places and a couple Waffle Houses in Columbus, depending what time of day we can get there. According to yellowpages.com, the IHOP in Columbus has 5-star customer reviews. :rolleyes: And I thought the Georgia-Alabama state line would be Cracker Barrel country. I'll PM you through the site and TXT your cell in a day or two.

Everybody have a Merry Christmas! Be safe out there.

[nelsonlarson]

Anyone coming down to the beaches of northwest florida? Destin and Ft walton beach.

[2mstone]

2mStone, I found a couple bbq places and a couple Waffle Houses in Columbus, depending what time of day we can get there. According to yellowpages.com, the IHOP in Columbus has 5-star customer reviews. :rolleyes: And I thought the Georgia-Alabama state line would be Cracker Barrel country. I'll PM you through the site and TXT your cell in a day or two.

Everybody have a Merry Christmas! Be safe out there.
Sounds good, I'm here in Dothan. Merry Christmas!

[snooze]

We'll be at the Cracker Barrel in Columbus, GA around 9:30 on 12/27/08, in case anybody wants to swing by from Florida or Alabama. 1500 Bradley Park Dr, only one in town. May be bringing a few family along from Dothan and Atlanta. Got to love the holidays! :bom_balloon: :bom_antlers: :bom_party2: :bom_hair2: :bom_balloon::bom_balloon:

Best of luck to 2mstone on a return trip all the way to the Rockies. Sounds like a great ride. Totally jealous!

[PO-SLOKE]

OK . I think I might be solmewhat Kornfused so help me out here folks . Is the Tag/Caceh about to be passed off , or has it been passed off . Poor ol' Snooze has worked so hard to get someone to get this thing rolling . 2mstone , looks like you guys are trying to hook up and get it in play . Where ya gonna take it . Rumor has it that you are planning a trip to AZ .


If it has passed from Snooze to 2mstone , what are the chances we can get pics of the two riders .


[ edit ] Ok , I am a dunce , I just now saw where it will pass 12/27 . I have been under WAY WAY WAY to much stress lately folks . You'll have to forgive me for being a little goofy . LOL




PO

[PO-SLOKE]

Check this out guys . ADV-FAMILY has done a little creative thing to help us visually track the movement of the Tag/Cache . ADV-FAM sent me a pm of a google map with direct line travel of the Tag/Cache so far . I think ADV-FAM is gonna post it up in the thread for all to see . Pretty cool stuff too . For now , here is a link of the initial effort . http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=118183908482981561298.00045efa9f0d1be98897e&ll=33.92513,-83.71582&spn=5.404459,11.645508&t=p&z=7


ADV-FAM , hope you don't mind me posting up the link . Just wanted folks to get a sneak peek is all . Good thing man , keep it going .




PO

[adv-family]

Don't mind at all! I love maps and thought it would be neat to "see" where the cache has been and is headed. I'll keep the map current as it gets passed off.

Happy holidays, everyone!

Don

[Satch]

OK . I think I might be solmewhat Kornfused so help me out here folks . Is the Tag/Caceh about to be passed off , or has it been passed off . Poor ol' Snooze has worked so hard to get someone to get this thing rolling . 2mstone , looks like you guys are trying to hook up and get it in play . Where ya gonna take it . Rumor has it that you are planning a trip to AZ .


If it has passed from Snooze to 2mstone , what are the chances we can get pics of the two riders .


[ edit ] Ok , I am a dunce , I just now saw where it will pass 12/27 . I have been under WAY WAY WAY to much stress lately folks . You'll have to forgive me for being a little goofy . LOL




PO

2mstone will be picking up the tag/cache/box and the plan is to pass it off to me in Northern Utah or another Stromtrooper in Southern Utah in the event there's too much snow in Northern Utah. But if somebody along 2mstone's route really wants it bad and can keep it moving, I'm all for that too. Since he's bringing it that far west, I think it would be nice to see it hit the West Coast fairly quickly.

[PO-SLOKE]

Cool beans Mr. Satch . Welcome to the game and glad you are here . I'd like to see the Tag bounce around the US and Canada quite a bit myslef . Hopefully it will do an International trip this sumer .

Maybe would could get our Canadian neighbors to start a Tag/Cache game as well , but call it Stromcachers Canada/US , instead of US/Canada . That would be pretty cool if the paths cross . LOL

All in all , folks meeting lifelong pals is what is's all about in the end .

[2mstone]

2mstone will be picking up the tag/cache/box and the plan is to pass it off to me in Northern Utah or another Stromtrooper in Southern Utah in the event there's too much snow in Northern Utah. But if somebody along 2mstone's route really wants it bad and can keep it moving, I'm all for that too. Since he's bringing it that far west, I think it would be nice to see it hit the West Coast fairly quickly.

That's the plan right now...it can change if someone speaks up. Lemme know what your thinking.

My basic route back to UT is Mobile, Houston, Las Vegas, SLC. That may change according to weather. I plan on being in UT next Saturday. I'll be leaving Alabama Sunday.

[snooze]

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=189

There was a grey and misty sky this morning as I sought fuel and supplies for the road ahead. LEOs behind me, the hypnotic straight lines of the flatland over the horizon. Leaving the northern hill country for the southern plains brought a sense of exposure and vulnerability only barely masked by the dusky mist. Sunrise, if it came at all this coal-grey day, would relieve me of even that.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=191

I found shelter among strangers along the way. Their tongue was different but recognizable in some distant sense. Little things like the twang of "y'all" that should embrace the heart rather fell upon my ears like a handshake. Nonetheless, a greeting. Even their companion animals had foreign customs, apparently roaming free without a front porch to be seen. I kept my armor close.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=190

Mile after mile, the morning fog became mist, became a constant spray, became a companion closer than my own cloak. Having already accepted the torrent that seemed to spring up from the road itself as a part of me, I trudged onward with a clinging grip on the heated handgrips. There was at least some comfort to be found in warm hands and a dry face. Then, out of the clouds, a shape in the sky formed itself into a beacon of hope. To be warm, to be fed, to be home.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=192

The people there did not greet me with a softened twang of tongue or a friendly "y'all", but with open smiles and warm hearts. I was alone but among kin, sharing biscuits and hot coffee as if we had done so all our lives.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=193

My burden lifted, one braver and stronger than I can cross the western vastlands to the fabled snowy peaks of Oot'aah. Godspeed, Tombstone. Godspeed.

[PO-SLOKE]

That's awesome guys . Glad you got to hook up . Looks like we now have yet a another Strom sub new club . " The Black Peilcan Case Club " with the pres and vice pres passing the Cache/Tag .

Man yeah , looks like a journey for sure . Hey look , the both of you be safe and have a watchful eye on your continued journeys . There aren't enogh of us out there and we want everyone safe to ride and ride again .

2mstone . That's one terrific riding jacket you got there bud . It would be great if you could keep us posted along the way on your trip to Utah and points between . If not possible , please let us know you got to your destination unscaved .





PO



p.s. that's some pretty awesome cheesy grins the two of you have going on for sure . LOL

[2mstone]

Hey Snooze,

Nice meeting ya! And nice goodies in the box :D

PO-SLOKE; I leave for home tomorrow morning (Sunday). If I stay someplace that has a puter in the lobby, and the "On" button is clearly marked I'll post updates along the way...

The tag was in Georgia this morning, and will be in Utah (hopefully) next Saturday.

2mstone

[PO-SLOKE]

2mstone ,

Just have a safe journey is job one .


PO

[ScottG]

2mstone will be picking up the tag/cache/box and the plan is to pass it off to me in Northern Utah or another Stromtrooper in Southern Utah in the event there's too much snow in Northern Utah. But if somebody along 2mstone's route really wants it bad and can keep it moving, I'm all for that too. Since he's bringing it that far west, I think it would be nice to see it hit the West Coast fairly quickly.

If 2mstone ends up passing it to Satch, then I hope to talk Satch into passing it to me before it heads West or elsewhere. It would be cool to have it show up at the VStrom Gathering in South Dakota. Maybe we could put it on display and show the log of its travels. I think this is a great idea to get Troppers to extend themselves and meet other Troopers all with a common goal. Lets keep it moving!

2mstone, be careful on the ride home. We have recieved about 18" of snow on the ground since you left. Do you have anyone at home that has been clearing the snow off your driveway? I could stop by and do it for you before you get home. It's not tha much trouble, I have a blower!

[PO-SLOKE]

ScottG,

Wow man , making it's way to the Troopers Gathering in the Dakota's would be all to perfect . You guys get something worked out and let's see how it goes . Ride safe and a great Holiday season to you all ou that way .

Let's not forget to send our best with 2mstone while he is covering so much ground . Good luck 2mstone .



PO


p.s. I'd still like to see the Canucks get one going as well . Maybe the Strom Sisters might could kick that one off .

[RidgeRunner]

Well it looks like this thing finally grew some legs and is up and running. Be safe on the journey to the land of the salt flats.

RR

[2mstone]

If 2mstone ends up passing it to Satch, then I hope to talk Satch into passing it to me before it heads West or elsewhere. It would be cool to have it show up at the VStrom Gathering in South Dakota. Maybe we could put it on display and show the log of its travels. I think this is a great idea to get Troppers to extend themselves and meet other Troopers all with a common goal. Lets keep it moving!

2mstone, be careful on the ride home. We have recieved about 18" of snow on the ground since you left. Do you have anyone at home that has been clearing the snow off your driveway? I could stop by and do it for you before you get home. It's not tha much trouble, I have a blower!

I can give it to you first...depends on who will buy me breakfast!! :D I plan on making contact before I get back in the Valley, so I can hand if off on the way to my house, if we can work it out.

I'll call Satch in a day or two and let him know my arrival time. I hear there is a storm coming Thursday night, so I might speed up a little and try to beat it home.

Since Snooze handed it off to me the Tag has been in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and now Texas. Got a ways to go still so I will be adding to that list.

Good times!

[PO-SLOKE]

2mstone ,

Good to hear from you Bro . Glad your trip is going well . Good luck on avoiding the strom but frind a safe hqven for you and the Srom and don't get washed away on us .

Ride safe , Wes

[Satch]

I can give it to you first...depends on who will buy me breakfast!! :D I plan on making contact before I get back in the Valley, so I can hand if off on the way to my house, if we can work it out.

I'll call Satch in a day or two and let him know my arrival time. I hear there is a storm coming Thursday night, so I might speed up a little and try to beat it home.

Since Snooze handed it off to me the Tag has been in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and now Texas. Got a ways to go still so I will be adding to that list.

Good times!

I'll buy you breakfast either way just for being brave enough to make the trip this time of year!

[2mstone]

I'll buy you breakfast either way just for being brave enough to make the trip this time of year!

I just knew I could finnagale (sp?) a breakfast out of this! :mrgreen:

See ya in a couple of days...I'll call when I get to Az.

PO-SLOKE - I got so much rain yesterday afternoon that I won't have to bath for a month...not that I do offener than that anyways... but today the weather was perfect, lots of sun and dry roads!
ps For the sake of your map; I went from Dothan south on hwy 27 into Florida, I didn't have a map of Florida so just kept the sun on my left shoulder until I ran into I-10 at Niceville. I hate to admit this but I'll be staying on the slab(10) until New Mexico due to time constraints.

[adv-family]

Hi 2mstone!

Kudos to you for being out there doing it while I'm just sitting here wishing I was out there. The best I can do right now is ride to work and dream about riding off to places I've never been before. It'll be my turn someday.

I'll update the map with your run through Niceville (was it?) and put the marker somewhere in Texas. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

Ride safe!

Don

[snooze]

The next time we send something cross-country, we need to throw a SPOT or some other little GPS doo-dad in it. We could track the carrier during the day like NORAD tracks Santa Claus.

"You can see here that the cache has been at a Hooters restaurant in El Paso going on six hours now..." :bom_cowboy: :cheers2: :lurk5:

[PO-SLOKE]

Hey Gang ,

I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone that has been a part of this game so far . Even those who are just lurking and hoping the Tag will come there way are still appreciated .

With that said , I have started yet another Tag game that allot fo folks might want to take a look at . This one is with a twist and some REAL good might come out of our efforts on this one . Not to mention that more folks can get theri hands on a TAG .


Check this link and enjoy .. http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?p=342928#post342928



Thanks Tons , Wes ... aka ... PO-SLOKE

[Satch]

I spoke with 2mstone today. He was somewhere in Texas headed for New Mexico. Looks like he'll be in Utah on Saturday Jan. 3rd. The plan right now is for 2mstone to pass the cache tag to me, and I will be meeting ScottG somewhere in Utah soon after to pass it off to him.

At that point, we will need another Stromtrooper in the area to keep it moving.

[PO-SLOKE]

Satch ,


That's some good stuff Bro , Let the good times roll .



PO

[2mstone]

The Cache is in West Valley City, Utah. If Satch's wife comes up with bail money I'll pass it on to him asap.

Now for "true confessions";
Due to the snowy winter we are having, my plan for this trip was to trailer the bike to Southern Utah, and upon my return trailer it back from Southern Utah to my home.

After the Cache thing came up I really didn't want to have the trailer be a part of my return trip however; at around 11:30 this morning I called my wife from Mesquite Nevada. She warned me there was a nasty storm forecasted, calling for snow at 2:00 pm. I don't have a GPS so I wasn't comfortable or able to cache the box especially in an area I'm not familiar with. In the end, my wife met me in Beaver Utah where we loaded the bike on the trailer and drove the 200 miles home. It was the right decision as the roads were white, slushy, and slick from Payson to our home. I had to 4wd to get into our circle. Safety is paramount and is what my choice was based on.

If anyone is unhappy the Cache spent some time on a trailer, I'll take it back to Georgia next summer so it can start over..... :mrgreen:

[PO-SLOKE]

2mstone ,

Good deal Bro . Glad you made it home safe and with NO incedents of tragedy . Utah is one beautiful place for sure . I'd like to someday get back out that way myself for a tour of that part of the country .
Can't imagine you NOT calling for a trailer in those conditions for sure . The good news is that if you ever go HD on us , you already know how to load a steed on a trailer for a trip to Daytona . LOL
Your the MAN getting it so far cross country . When and if you have time and if you took some pix , we'd all love to see a really good report . Some pics of you crumping out and having to load the trailer would be great . It would give us something to rib you about even though we'd all know you were being wise . LOL

Buy wifey a cuppa and tell her we're glad she was there to reel you the rest of the way in , Wes


p.s. there is another Cache in play as I type . Take a look at the link in my sig line and give it some thought if it gets enar you .



PO

[Satch]

I don't think anyone can give you crap about trailering unless they're willing to ride 5000 miles in in Dec/Jan and then RIDE that final 200 miles on 2 wheels IN A BLIZZARD themselves!

Great adventure 2mstone! Glad you made it safely. I'll give you a call so we can connect for the hand-off.

I'll be handing the cache off to ScottG and it looks like he's made arrangements for a hand-off to Cavehamster.

Since you just came from Alabama--I can't pass up on the chance to say:

SUGAR BOWL RESULTS - UTAH 31 ALABAMA 17

Utah goes undefeated at 13-0 = longest win streak in the nation
8 consecutive bowls wins = longest bowl win streak in the nation!

[adv-family]

Nice job, 2mstone! And a smart move to trailer the last bit. Caching it at the bottom of a ravine or handing it off in the ER is more adventure than any of us would like to see for this, so you did the right thing!

Don

[2mstone]

Put in my ride report here;

http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=34344

Hope you enjoy! :)

[PO-SLOKE]

2mstone ,

A stellar ride report without question . I am sure the things that passed through your mind on such a trip , is all to much to portray in a setting such as the forums . Stuff like this is what gains my personal admiration and utmost respect for the true spirit of adventure .



PO

[2mstone]

FYI - Lots of snow here in Northern Utah. I have to be very careful when walking to get the mail because of solid ice on the road. Just telling you this so you will understand why the Cache has not moved....we're snowed in! :(

[PO-SLOKE]

No wories man . That thing went through one hec of a trip , you might wanna let it get it's wind . LOL . Winter is for sure a hold up for our riding here as well . Although it just seems to never stop raining . I can only pray it doesn't turn to snow here . We just never get over the ice when it does . LOL

I have another Tag I have tried to kick off as well , but the winter weather just want seem to let up so it can up and fly . I need to edit and figure on something diff for the alledged 72 hour thing . The travelling Tag requires allot of planning so it seems to not make sense for that short of a time limit , or a time limit at all for that matter .

Again , 2matone . An inspiring and daring journey you made to visit your daughter . I am wondering if the fam might be thinking you are wired a little backwards . Or are they just accustomed to you being sdventurous ? LOL .


For those that have not read your trip report , they need to . Next time you are out this way , post up and maybe we can get some bikes together and escort you through . You never know , we've been know to heat up a can of beans and even share with weary travellers .


Wes


Wes

[2mstone]

No wories man . That thing went through one hec of a trip , you might wanna let it get it's wind .

I need to edit and figure on something diff for the alledged 72 hour thing . .

Again , 2matone . An inspiring and daring journey you made to visit your daughter . I am wondering if the fam might be thinking you are wired a little backwards . Or are they just accustomed to you being sdventurous ? LOL .


For those that have not read your trip report , they need to . Next time you are out this way , post up and maybe we can get some bikes together and escort you through . You never know , we've been know to heat up a can of beans and even share with weary travellers .


Wes


Hey Wes,
The Cache finally got it's wind and has been handed off! We had a break in the snow so four of us; Satch, ScottG, Cavehamster, and I met at a local landmark to do the deed.

Satch now has the Cache and his plans are....well, I'll let him announce that.

As for the 72 hour limit, I think you should let it stand. You made it clear that it is just a suggestion and having a "suggested limit" helps folks to move it along.

And yes, my family thinks I'm nuts.

The Strom Cache is a great idea and fun to do, I hope many other Strommers get involved with it. As for a can of beans and an escort...plan on it next summer! :D I'm looking forward to meeting you!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/Tombstone-z1/2499644199.jpg

ScottG, Satch, and Cavehamster in front of the Saltair resort on the shore of the Great Salt Lake.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/Tombstone-z1/2499644200.jpg

Four handsome dudes!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/Tombstone-z1/2499644201.jpg

Me, handing off to Satch.

[adv-family]

Nice job guys! The map is updated. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=p&msa=0&msid=118183908482981561298.00045efa9f0d1be98897e&ll=34.270836,-99.667969&spn=42.507524,93.164063&z=4)

[Satch]

The Cache has been handed off from 2mstone to Satch.

We have had lots of snow in Northern Utah in the past week and riding has been impossible. But today a warm south wind has been melting some of the snow and drying out the roads. For a few precious hours the roads were clear of snow and relatively dry. We knew we had a narrow window of opportunity to meet for the hand off before the next snowstorm hits tonight.

We planned a meeting for 5:30 this evening at the shores of the Great Salt Lake at an old resort called "Saltair". It is a bit of a landmark with a storied history. The area is famous for its magnificent sunsets and of course the Great Salt Lake. Back in the day, tourist would gather here to swim in the lake which is so salty you can float effortlessly on it.

The short break in the weather beckoned some other area Stromtroopers to join in. We notified Cavehamster and ScottG of our meeting and they couldn't resist an evening ride to the Great Salt Lake in the middle of winter!

The four of us met up, shared some lukewarm "hot" chocolate, and talked about upcoming rides. We're all getting excited for real riding season--and making plans to ride to the V-Strom gathering in South Dakota.

After some discussion about how to handle the next hand off, the 4 of us rode off together and got lots of looks from cagers who don't normally see 4 motorcycle riders in the middle of Winter at night by the Great Salt Lake!

It was tough to get a good picture. It was actually a lot darker than it looks. I'm amazed at how these little digital cameras can pick up the light. Satch - Left, 2mstone - Right. In the background is the old Saltair Resort and the Great Salt Lake. You can't really see the lake due to the snow, clouds and reflected white light.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/weesatch/CacheHandOffSaltair004.jpg?t=1231472511


2mstone, Cavehamster, ScottG next to a sign at the entrance to Saltair. It's obviously "Closed for the Season"


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/weesatch/CacheHandOffSaltair005.jpg?t=1231474887

Cavehamster, ScottG, 2mstone. Antelope Island in the background. All the white area is the Great Salt Lake--normally a vivid blue in the summer.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/weesatch/CacheHandOffSaltair003.jpg?t=1231475017

GPS Cooridnates of hand off location: N40.74710, W112.18578

The cache is now in Draper, UT waiting for another break in the weather. Stay tuned...

[ScottG]

I had a great time tonight riding out to the hand off between 2mstone and Satch. It felt weird riding in January. Satch, thanks for the luke warm hot coco. Can't wait to get my hands on that cache(weather permitting).

It was good to see you Cavehamster, and what can I say about the cross country rider 2mstone who brought the cache all the way to Utah from Georgia, he's got balls.

If any of you Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona, or Colorado Stromtroopers want to get involved with the cache SPEAK UP!

[allthejerretts]

I am moving to Arizona possibly in the next month, I hope it will be in the area when i get there

[Satch]

We are having relatively warm (low 40's) and dry weather here in Utah so we are planning a cache hand off on Saturday. Look for pics and a report Saturday evening.

[PO-SLOKE]

Hey guys ,

I have to apologize for not being in here muc lately to pass on my congrats and appreciation of the StromTrooper sorts keeping this Tag moving . I have been somewhat absorbed in some personal stuff and won't bore you with the details .

I would like to say that it is a great reward to see riders meeting riders and making an effort to let each other know we are here and are in support of the sport and each others endeavors . I am sure Troopers are finding great reward in meeting new riders face to face and spending some time spreading some good old fashined Rider Lore .

The photos are awesome and you guys out in that part of the country are made of some of the touhgest stuff on earth . I think probably about the only thing that could stop any of you would be an expired and or evoked kitchen pass . So keep those kitchen passes up to day and let's have some fun .

Wes


p.s. how is the little box holding up ? Those things are prettty tough and should last a lifetime unless we have a faulty one or the obvious tragedy takes place . PO

[PO-SLOKE]

You know guys , I have often wondered what happened to that guy that played as the main character in the show , " The Equalizer " . After looking closely at 2mstone in those photos . I now know he is well and riding hard . LOL

No worries 2mstone , you can count on all of us to keep your identity a secret . Wouldn't tell a soul .......... LOL

Supposed to be down to 8 degrees here tonight , and really cold through the weekend . I think I'll hang out with the dogz and appreciate you guys' riding efforts .



PO

[2mstone]

You know guys , I have often wondered what happened to that guy that played as the main character in the show , " The Equalizer " . After looking closely at 2mstone in those photos . I now know he is well and riding hard . LOL

No worries 2mstone , you can count on all of us to keep your identity a secret . Wouldn't tell a soul .......... LOL

Supposed to be down to 8 degrees here tonight , and really cold through the weekend . I think I'll hang out with the dogz and appreciate you guys' riding efforts .



PO

Thats too funny! If we ever meet lunch is on me! :)

The box is holding up fine (at least while I had it, who knows what trials Satch has put it through?;) ) The Cache is a fun thing to do, a big thanks to you, PO-SLOKE, for starting it!

[PO-SLOKE]

Check out this You Tube link . This is awesome . A real live double LOL .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGZ0ntpSx2Y



http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq276/PO-SLOKE/Agent007WinCE.jpghttp://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq276/PO-SLOKE/SECRETAGENTMAN.jpg

[Satch]

No doubt about it...he's a Secret Agent Man! I think a new screen name is in order for 2mstone.

[PO-SLOKE]

I sure hope I didn't offend Mr 2mstone with the look alike pic . I was hoping we could get a fund raiser going selling EQ action figures . LOL

I mean , with that stellar cross country trip he made with the Cache/Tag , I'd be the first to but an action figure . Especially if it came with real snow and ice .






PO

[2mstone]

I sure hope I didn't offend Mr 2mstone with the look alike pic . I was hoping we could get a fund raiser going selling EQ action figures . LOL

I mean , with that stellar cross country trip he made with the Cache/Tag , I'd be the first to but an action figure . Especially if it came with real snow and ice .
PO
Not at all PO-SLOKE! But I'm a little mad at that other guy for stealing my look! haha.

Stay toont to this thread for some cool pics of the latest hand off!

2mstone, Spineguy, Satch (kneeling), ScottG, Andreas (kneeling), Barnwinger, WillsWheels (kneeling), Involute, Cavehamster (kneeling)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/Tombstone-z1/2499644093.jpg

[Satch]

The cache was passed from Satch (L) to ScottG (R) yesterday at the Football Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah which also served as the Olympic Stadium for the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. In the background you can see the red UofU logo and the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics logo.


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m85/Tombstone-z1/2499644095.jpg

When word of the cache hand-off spread, 7 other Utah area Stromtrooper joined in for a combined 9 Stromtrooper present for this hand-off (See 2mstone's pic above for the full group of riders) In the photo below you can see the Olympic Cauldron to the left where the Olympic Flame burned during the games. This Stadium was the site of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/weesatch/RachelsCamera008.jpg?t=1232295150


This photo shows the bikes lined up in front of a specially designed backdrop used for the awards ceremonies. It was moved from its original location in downtown to this site.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/weesatch/RachelsCamera005.jpg?t=1232296290


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc159/weesatch/RachelsCamera007.jpg?t=1232296484

From here we split up into two groups. Half of us rode to the Park City area which is crawling with movie stars due to the Sundance Film Festival currently being held there. (Sorry, no movie star pics) The others made a 160 mile ride into the Western Desert of Utah. Maybe somebody in that group can post some pics.

It was great to get out on the Stroms. Despite the cold January conditions, it was sunny and we were all just happy to be riding! Thanks guys for making this hand-off an event to remember!

[PO-SLOKE]

Man O Man , and I thought Western North Carolina had some scarey looking Synthetically attired Sasquatch looking sorts .

Just poking fun guys . I gotta give it to you Utah folk . You guys have got it going on in a big way . Fine looking group of riders and their steeds . I am about to go nuts wanting to ride , but the roads are terrible right now . What isn't icey yuck , is sandy salty yuck . Soon enough though .

God job not only to Satch and ScottG , but to all the Troopers and their strong sense of brotherhood and fmaily of riders . I imagine you guys had some stories to share . I am hoping some of you met folks that you'd never met and will all end up with life ling riding buds .

Great place to pass off as well . I had nearyl forgotten the Olympics had been held there . We also had Olympic venues in my home state of Georgia in 1996 .

ScottG ,

Ride safe on your journey to pass off the Cache/Tag . I am wondering if you guys out that way are looking at passing the Cache/Tag off at the South Dakota Rally this year . Keep us posted on the movements of the game and be safe .

Glad all are home safe , Wes , aka .. PO-SLOKE

[ScottG]

Well, thanks to Satch for posting the handoff report. I got busy with a few things after the handoff and this is the first time I have had to get on the computer to post my version. It looks like Satchs' pictures turned out much better than mine, so I'm glad he posted them.

The GPS coordinates at the exchange site are: N 40.75876 W 111.84798

I can say that since I have been riding my Strom and meeting up with fellow Troopers in the Salt Lake area, this is the largest stable of Stroms assembled yet(besides the 2008 V-Strom Gathering in Cedar City). I was able to meet 5 riders I haven't met before. It was great to have all you there and to share stories and techinical success.

I will keep you all updated as to the next handoff.

[vegashotwheeler]

What direction do you want to go now???????
I could ride north from Vegas and then get it too Southern Cali
I could easily hit Cedar City, a little farther north depending on weather.
Let me know.
Mike

[snooze]

Boldly going where no street tires have gone before, the Utah Utroopers.

Man that's just heart-warming to see. :D

[adv-family]

Thanks to everyone for sharing their travels with the cache! It's a nice interactive break from reading last year's trip reports and dreaming of this year's long rides. Hopefully I'll be able to work in a long trip and catch up with the cache this summer!

Here's an updated link to the tracking map of the Strom Cache's travels. Now that it's truly gone nationwide, a bit more zoom-out is appropriate.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=p&msa=0&msid=118183908482981561298.00045efa9f0d1be98897e&ll=34.597042,-98.789062&spn=39.218181,50.625&z=4

For those of you with links to the map in your signature, replacing the link URL with the one above will update your link.

[PO-SLOKE]

Boldly going where no street tires have gone before, the Utah Utroopers.

Man that's just heart-warming to see. :D



Snooze ,

Those guys are rocking huh ? How's the weather in Hotlanta anyway ? Been a long time since I have been in your neck of the woods . That's family history for me there .


PO

[2mstone]

Boldly going where no street tires have gone before, the Utah Utroopers.

Man that's just heart-warming to see. :D

You can say that again! I thought we would get kicked off the sidewalk before we could get the pics and handoff done, but it all was good. :cool:

Don't know what ScottG is cooking up for the next handoff, but I'm betting it will be fun! I hope to be in on that one also.

For a little plastic box, this thing is generating some good times and memories! Lets keep the good times (and Cache) rolling!

[PO-SLOKE]

Hey Folks ,

Glad all are having fun that seems to be being motivated by a silly little box . What a great game you are all making it . I am a bit curious how the Cache part of the game is going . In other words , as the game was initially proposed , each rider would leave a small token in the box for the next rider to acquire and keep as his own for a memrobalia piece . I haven't seen much mentioning of that and was just curious if we were doing that .

It's really all simply suggestive so if not , no big deal , just seemed like a fun addition to it all . Also , " CCR " , another Trooper pm'd me and has posted the game on his blog . Here is the link >>> http://www.vee-strom.com/blog/rides-and-reviews/v-strom-motorcycle-geocaching/ . I only had a minute to browse the blog , but it looks like a nice blog and taking a look at his post would generate some hits on his site .

Ride safe , Wee aka Po-SLOKE

[PO-SLOKE]

Oh yeah ,

The " Strom Cache for KIDZ " game has pretty much been stale mated due to all the nasty weather since the 1st . I am hoping we can get this one going as well for it is a good cause . There has been lot's of interest for the new game from the left coast guys and the upper central US as well . We just need to get the weather cleared and the ball rolling . Hopefully we can collectively raise a few bucks for some under priviledged kid in some unkown part of the US .


Any possible takers for the Kidz Cache in the WNC area ? I think that if the game gets a good kick off , we'll stay with the paypal system to donate . It's just a whole lot easier for the handling of the funds we might raise . I really think once this game gets rolling it will really draw some good attention .

Thanks guys , Wes

[Satch]

Hey Folks ,

Glad all are having fun that seems to be being motivated by a silly little box . What a great game you are all making it . I am a bit curious how the Cache part of the game is going . In other words , as the game was initially proposed , each rider would leave a small token in the box for the next rider to acquire and keep as his own for a memrobalia piece . I haven't seen much mentioning of that and was just curious if we were doing that .



Yes, small tokens have been passed and the hand-offs are being documented in the book. I had to put some tape on one page however since it was about to tear out.

A thought occurred to me that it would have been cool to have a bunch of small stickers made up that stayed with the box so that each person who took part could take a sticker.

[PO-SLOKE]

Satch ,

The thought of stickers to signify participation in the game occured to me also at one point . But the best I could come with was about 3-5 bux a sticker . I guess that sounds a bit cheap of me , but being a sole proprietor of an extremely small business , coupled with the fall off of about 60% + of business this last year alone . I sort of opted out on that idea . Sorry to be so cheap guys .

Maybe Ridge Runner could at the very least come up with something . He is the Trooper here in Western NC that has the Strom Gear lineup available for us . Maybe at the very least he could drum up something that maybe each carrier of the tag could opt to purchase . Best I can do guys , sorry again for being so cheap . But I will at least offer my appreciation to you all for playing the game . I really think it is a great game for middle aged crisis therapy . LOL



PO

[Satch]

Wow--I wasn't thinking $3-5 per sticker! It was just a thought. I think it's going along just fine the way it is. :mod2_rockon:

[PO-SLOKE]

Hey Satch ,

Just knowing all the participants of the game are ahving fun , is red badge of courage enough , huh ? LOL



PO

[RidgeRunner]

If there is enough interest I could throw something together and see what U all think. Like Po said tho it will be about 3.50 to 5 $.

RR

[2mstone]

If there is enough interest I could throw something together and see what U all think. Like Po said tho it will be about 3.50 to 5 $.

RR

I want one, $5 or less would be good. :)

[PO-SLOKE]

if there is enough interest i could throw something together and see what u all think. Like po said tho it will be about 3.50 to 5 $.

Rr



i'm in 4 sure !

[ScottG]

Hey Folks ,

Glad all are having fun that seems to be being motivated by a silly little box . What a great game you are all making it . I am a bit curious how the Cache part of the game is going . In other words , as the game was initially proposed , each rider would leave a small token in the box for the next rider to acquire and keep as his own for a memrobalia piece . I haven't seen much mentioning of that and was just curious if we were doing that .

I thought the same thing about the cache. I know that cache is being passed from rider the rider here in Utah. Here is a photo of the cache passed to me by Satch. It's an 2002 winter games pin and a lead dragon with a crystal ball that Satch frequently seeks advise from when the fish aren't biting.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/DSCN0066.jpg

Lets see some other pictures of the cache.

[2mstone]

Hey Scott,
Next time we get together can you bring the "Dragon"? I have some questions and need some answers! :mrgreen:

[PO-SLOKE]

Scott ,

Those are some prety cool items you got there . Glad to see the fun on the move . Summer isn't here yet , but I have been a bit busy working on some farkles for my Strom . Building a small trailer for the Strom so I can haul my dogz along on some overnighters this year .
I found a trailer pretty cheap that a fellow Strommer had bought , put together and just let it sit . I am doing s few suspension mods and cleaning up a bit now . The design isn't on paer yet due to the fuses I keep blowing in the drawing board of my mind . I suppose it will just be one of the those , seat of the pants designs in the end . Something tells me as long as I have Hi-Def DVD in it , the dogz won't complain anyway .
Never the less , projects like that have kept me a bit busy lately and haven't invested much time in the forums . Hoping everyone is well and a great season to come . See all ya'll soon .



Wes ... aka .. PO-SLOKE

[PO-SLOKE]

Bbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[ScottG]

I came down with the "FLU". I have had a rough few days with the flu. I went to the doctor yesterday and I had a difficult time concentrating while driving. I don't think it would be smart to ride until I have all my faculties back. Sorry about holding on to the Tag/cache so long, the weather here has been a big factor too. I am planning to ride to St George, Utah this coming weekend. If I haven't made a handoff before that, I'm sure I can meet up with a Vegas Trooper and do it. I'll keep you all updated. Cheers.

[ScottG]

Hey fellow Troopers,

It looks like I'll be making the trip to St. George, Utah this weekend. So if anyone will be in the area and is interested in a handoff let me know. This is my plan:

Friday Feb. 6th 2pm-7pm. Ride from West Jordan, Utah to St. George, Utah

Saturday Feb. 7th I'll be around St. George area catching some college softball games(my buddies daughter plays for CSI). I could meet someone within an hour or so of St. George for a handoff.

Sunday Feb. 8th Ride home to West Jordan sometime mid-day.

If you are interested in the cache PM me and I'll give you my cell number so we can make a plan.

It would be nice to get the Cache moving again.

[vegashotwheeler]

Let me see how my schedule is for Saturday.
I was sick the last 2 days and was supposed to work Sat. but they may not let me.
Plus supposed to be nasty weather coming in, wind and rain.
Mike

[ScottG]

Let me see how my schedule is for Saturday.
I was sick the last 2 days and was supposed to work Sat. but they may not let me.
Plus supposed to be nasty weather coming in, wind and rain.
Mike

Let me know I'll check the posts as regular as I can.

[ScottG]

I made it to St. George about 45 min. ago. I hit rain 3 different times on the way down from the Salt Lake area. It wasn't too bad, only rained for a short time. Hopefully Vegashotwheels and I can meet up to pass the cache. I'll keep you posted.

[ScottG]

Vegashotwheeler(Mike) and I meet for the cache handoff today. Mike rode up from Vegas to meet me in St. George, Utah for the exchange. The weather forecast looked pretty dim but he made the ride anyway. The handoff took place at Pioneer Park in Utah's Dixie. When I get home I'll post a couple pictures. I'm sure Mike will beat me to it though, he is already home.

What a nice guy to meet and talk with, I am still amazed that people will go out of their way for a thing like this. I hope to be able to do it more often.

I think Mike will be able to get the cache to the west coast quite easy.

[2mstone]

Cool! Looking forward to your pics.

[vegashotwheeler]

Handed off at N 36 06.877' x W 113 34.667
Met with ScottG and did the hand off in St. George Utah.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3262308293_5653b6bd2b.jpg
Great ride up and back from Vegas, got rained on pretty good last 60 miles or so.
Got a couple of thumbs up from people in cages as they passed me in the rain:var_39:
Gotta say Scott is a nice guy and too bad we live far enough apart we cannot ride together, I will have to head north more often.
Now to locate some people in Cali.
I'm going to see if anyone here in Southern Nevada wants to get involved and pass around til I locate someone in Cali that has a day that meets my schedule.
I got home and made up some stickers to throw in the box for future cacher's
Hope you guys like, its made out of white reflective vinyl.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3263217834_992d497e5e.jpg
Anyone that has had it in hand get ahold of me if you want some.
Im also linking this to my2wheels.com, if you havent already come join us on that site, we are starting to branch out more than just in the Southwest States.
http://my2wheels.com/forum/showthread.php?p=23662#post23662
The Cache inside was a mini pocket knife
Mike

[Satch]

I love it when a plan comes together! It's good to see the cache out of the snow zone. It should move a lot quicker now. I'll be interested to see what happens once it hits California. Nice job guys! Oh yeah, and nice sticker too Mike. Gotta get me one of those! :thumbup:

[PO-SLOKE]

Vegas and Scott ,

You guys ROCK . Weather dim and all , you guys made it happen . I just got in from church and gotta get ready for work tomorrow so I will post more on the morrow .


Vegas . I'd for sure like a couple of decals . Those look awesome . Might get more folks involved with something like that as well . I mean , take a look at professional rodeo cowboys and what they deal with just for a snow board sized belt buckle . LOL . Me ? I'd rather have a sticker . Then again , My Strom isn't quite so likely to kick my brains out and mix them with the dust as a bull is huh ? LOL . I'll pm address info sometime in the next day or so .


Keep on keepin' on fellas . The game seems to being accomplishing exactly what I hoped it would when I kicked it off . Life long memories and palz .




PO

[ScottG]

Vegashotwheelers pictures turned out better than mine at the hand off so I won't duplicate his post but here are a couple I took.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/DSCN0113.jpg
2 of the Blue Wee club members, we gotta stick together.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/DSCN0114.jpg
Well, the ride home from the handoff on Sunday was nasty. I knew it would be wet but I didn't think I would be riding in it the entire way home(5 1/2 hours). I started off leaving the motel in St. George in the rain, as I got closer to Cedar City(2008 V-Strom Gathering location)and gained elevation it began to snow. By the time I got to Cedar my boots were filled with water and I knew it was going to be a cold ride home. When your feet are cold the rest of the body is cold. From Cedar the rest of the way home it either rained or snowed or both at the same time. Luckily the tempuratures were warm enough to keep the snow from sticking to the road. Otherwise, I would have had to stop riding. I can's say enough about my TourMaster Transition2 riding jacket and Fieldsheer Mercury pants. Both have insulated liners and are waterproof. I never got wet where protected by this gear and stayed warm dispite my feet being wet and cold. I only wore longjohns and a long sleeve shirt under my gear. I stopped 3 times to warm up my feet alittle and get some lunch. Here are a few pictures of the ride home courtesy of my family who drove the car home from St. George.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0608.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0582.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0585.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0627.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0602.jpg

[2mstone]

[QUOTE=ScottG;359376]
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0585.jpg
QUOTE]

You're NUTS! :mrgreen:

[Satch]

:iagree:

I really feel bad that I wasn't able to ride with you...:mod_lol:

[vegashotwheeler]

Damn Scott, you the man!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike

[RidgeRunner]

[QUOTE=ScottG;359376]
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/scottgillett/V-Strom/GEDC0585.jpg
QUOTE]

You're NUTS! :mrgreen:

I think U da man!!!!! Too cool. Way to take one for the team, keep the cache going guys.

RR

[Satch]

I've decided that ScottG needs to change his screen name to "The Mailman"

"Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the postman from his appointed rounds"

[2mstone]

I've decided that ScottG needs to change his screen name to "The Mailman"

"Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the postman from his appointed rounds"

Doesn't he own a gun? I'd hate for him to go postal on us!

[RedBean25]

I'd be happy to take it for a bit in Seattle this spring. I'll keep myself updated on it's location.

[LowAndSilent]

I'd be happy to take it for a bit in Seattle this spring. I'll keep myself updated on it's location.

If one of the guys from SoCal takes it home, and they can then get it to a NoCal trooper, Ill be glad to pick it up during my SaddleSore 1000 this spring or summer.

There are quite a few guys up here around Seattle and eastern Washington that would probably like to get in on this.

[vegashotwheeler]

Anyone in Cali following this thread want to do the hand off??????????
Mike

[RedBean25]

If one of the guys from SoCal takes it home, and they can then get it to a NoCal trooper, Ill be glad to pick it up during my SaddleSore 1000 this spring or summer.

There are quite a few guys up here around Seattle and eastern Washington that would probably like to get in on this.

I'd be willing to head down to Oregon to pick it up once my bike is back together. I have almost all my parts now...just need the swingarm to arrive and I'll be back on the road as soon as it is all back together.

:bom_crown:

[vegashotwheeler]

I'd ride to Oregon in a heartbeat if it was closer to summer, since I'm originally from Oregon.
Dont have the time to run that far right now.
Want to keep it about 500 miles round trip.
Depending on location would do an overnighter.
Mainly looking LA area, Palm Springs San Diego, or Bakersfield
Mike

[RedBean25]

I'd ride to Oregon in a heartbeat if it was closer to summer, since I'm originally from Oregon.
Dont have the time to run that far right now.
Want to keep it about 500 miles round trip.
Depending on location would do an overnighter.
Mainly looking LA area, Palm Springs San Diego, or Bakersfield
Mike

Yeah, I'll need about 2 weeks yet to get the bike back on the road, but after that, I'm there if anyone wants to meet up in Oregon!

[tomatocity]

Hey HW,

That would be a good ride and a fun event. I hoped to be in San Diego this coming week but the weather looks worse than I like to ride in. The highways don't bother me though the mountain passes with snow and ice do.

Keep me in mind and maybe the road conditions are better between SD and LV than they are here. This would be a good 'get acquainted' ride for me and the DL1000. 340 miles from SD to LV. Easily doable.

Keep me in mind.

[snooze]

Nevada, California, BC, Alaska? :bom_speechless:






Well alrighty then! :patriot:
:cheers2: :party:

[tomatocity]

snooze,

I will be in San Diego tomorrow (hopefully) but have a small weather window to get back to Sacramento.
--Wednesday - travel to San Diego
--Thursday - work on DL1000
--Friday - travel to Sacramento

I will PM you with my information.

[2mstone]

Those "small weather windows" will be getting larger soon, and the Cache will really start to travel!

It's a fun thing to get involved with, if you're interested, jump in here and let folks know. I met 3 Strommers via Cache hand-offs, and had laughs and good times!

[tomatocity]

If I can get the cache it will be in San Diego and travel to Sacramento on Friday and it will get to see the Pacific Ocean and visit Corbin's Wizard Diner for lunch.

[vegashotwheeler]

My back slipped out and Im grounded til the 28th.
So if anyone is available then I can ride down and meet you.
Mike

[Satch]

Hey Mike, there's no rule that says this has to go to Cal immediately. Are there any other V-Strom guys in the area who might want to run with it in your area for a while? We had a great time passing it between the Utah guys for a few weeks before sending it on a longer journey. Just a thought.

[2mstone]

My back slipped out and Im grounded til the 28th.
So if anyone is available then I can ride down and meet you.
Mike

You have my total sympathy! After mine got to the point of constant pain I went to Spineguy and now I'm.....still an old man, but I don't have the pain like before. The guy is a miracle worker!

[vegashotwheeler]

I posted local with no response.
My buddy rides a Strom and we could pass it since he will be riding on down to Cali with me.
Mike

Hey Mike, there's no rule that says this has to go to Cal immediately. Are there any other V-Strom guys in the area who might want to run with it in your area for a while? We had a great time passing it between the Utah guys for a few weeks before sending it on a longer journey. Just a thought.

[vegashotwheeler]

My back is feeling better and Im ready to get it on the road againj.
Any takers for Saturday the 28th of Feb.???????????
Mike

[tomatocity]

Next time I come youe way I will be headed south to the Gulf States.

[vegashotwheeler]

Reno area?????????
If I ride it too Reno can anyone meet me there on the 28th??????
Time to get it moving again.
Mike

[ScottG]

Vegashotwheeler(Mike), you might want to post your cache handoff plans here since this is the offical cache tread. I wish I could go with you tomorrow. Have a great ride. I look forward to the report. I enjoy living through others experiences.

[vegashotwheeler]

Ok, heres the plan.
2 buddies and myself will leave Vegas at 7AM, heading to Rancho Cucamonga California
We will be meeting Ronnie to do the handoff at the In-N-Out Burger at 11am
http://www.in-n-out.com/location_details.asp?id=84
A couple of other Strom riders may stop in and have lunch also.
I post up pics after I get back home.
I'll have a burger for you all!!!!
Mike

[ScottG]

Ok, heres the plan.
2 buddies and myself will leave Vegas at 7AM, heading to Rancho Cucamonga California
We will be meeting Ronnie to do the handoff at the In-N-Out Burger at 11am
http://www.in-n-out.com/location_details.asp?id=84
A couple of other Strom riders may stop in and have lunch also.
I post up pics after I get back home.
I'll have a burger for you all!!!!
Mike

I usually eat 2 burgers when I go there. :cheers2:

[vegashotwheeler]

Save time get the 4x4:-D
Heres a link to my spot tracker
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0LDVqWz74R0J0edxEShhcDZ1i9WmEnF 71
I'll clear the tacking before I leave.
Mike

[PO-SLOKE]

Alright guys , I know I have been a super slacker in here lately . BUT... I have been super busy with some other very note worthy efforts without a doubt . I'm glad to see everyone is doing well and hope to see Vegas get the Tag on the move again soon .

I can't wait till the good riding weather hits again . I have done a few really really cold rides lately and I am pretty burned out on freezing my rear to the saddle for a while . Rain here for the last couple of days but I am gonna cage it down to the bowling alley tonight for sure for some fun with some riders .

You guys are awesome and I am sure we'll see some good action as weather breaks . Let hear a roll call from everyone to make sure we are all still safe .


God bless , PO

[ronnie]

Job's done. I have it! I met with Mike (Vegashotwheeler) and his friends Jim and Jerry at the In n Out in Rancho Cucamonga today. We all got there together at 11 am sharp. Ran into each other on I 15 off ramp and got off the bikes at the same time.
Thanks guys for coming all the way from Vegas. They started off at 7 am this morning and looked as fresh as San Valentine roses:-)
Was not a long ride for me coming from Glendora but I promise to carry the flame farther away from L.A next time. Will post some time next month to see who is out there willing to receive the trophee.
Thanks for the drink, great V strom stickers (more in the box for next cacher), the hotwheel chopper and Vegas Casino jeton:-)
We had a good time around burgers and drinks and we will try to meet again in Death valley this spring or on ACH.
Here are some picts. Not the handoff pict yet though since Jerry took them and he will send them over later today upon his return home.

[vegashotwheeler]

Its in Ronnies (Bruno) hands now.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3318500809_77c7a579bb.jpg
3 of us rode Swany300(Jerry), Jim and myself to Rancho Cucamonga California yesterday to handoff the Vstrom Cache.
We left Vegas at 7:00am, and because of the short fuel range of the Suzuki Boulevard 130 miles, we did 2 fuel stops on the way Primm and Barstow.
Arrived in Rancho Cucamonga at 11:00am, getting off the 15 right behind ronnie (Bruno) who we were meeting.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3319326938_6bf83bec23.jpg
We ate lunch and BSed for 2 hours.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3318499643_d8fde82a6f.jpg
While doing the handoff.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3320677794_9e3c687dcb.jpg
On the way home we decided to get off the 15 (people starting to get a little aggressive driving) and Broke off at Baker around through the Mohave National Park and around by Kelso and stopped at Nipton to pick up some Lotto Tickets maybe I'll be 212 million richer on March 3rd, If I win everyone has to come out for the party
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3319327316_b0b3a6f011.jpg
Here are pics of the prizes in the Cache, ScottG left me a mini pocket knife
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3319326292_4999180c53.jpg
And I put in a $1.00 Table Toke and a Orange County Chopper HotWheel, no V-stroms yet!!!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3319326432_82d98c7db3.jpg
We hit a couple of pockets of nasty wind at Baker and Glen Helen, but got through it riding down the road leaning like you are cornering.
Talk about pucker factor!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great ride 517 miles total doorstep to doorstep
If it ever gets close to Vegas again and needs to be picked up I'll take it again.
I met 2 nice guys through the Cache and would do it anytime again
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3263217834_992d497e5e_t.jpg
Mike

[Satch]

it just doesn't seem right seeing GREEN vegetation and leaves on trees. A group of us took a ride yesterday here in Utah with ScottG who passed it off to Vegashotwheeler. We were thinking about you guys as we rode in 40 degree temps here in Northern Utah! We had a great day, but we wished we could have been riding in So Cal weather, hanging out with you guys, and eating In-N-Out burgers!

[ScottG]

Its in Ronnies (Bruno) hands now.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3318500809_77c7a579bb.jpg
I'll edit this post later when I get the pics from my buddy Jerry's camera.
And put together with mine.
Mike

I like the {Thank You} sign in the background. I'm sure that was planned? Can't wait the get the full report and pics.

[adv-family]

Nice job, Stromtroopers! Just over 3 months to pass this cache from an east coast state to a west coast state. Eight troopers have carried it and many more friends have been involved. I think the Utah guys drew the largest gathering for a pass. Can't wait to see where it goes next and when I might be able to get in on the fun!

Safe travels!

[vegashotwheeler]

Nope sure wasnt but looks good.
My post is updated.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3263217834_992d497e5e_t.jpg
Mike
I like the {Thank You} sign in the background. I'm sure that was planned?

[vegashotwheeler]

Heres my link to flikr for the small vstrom cacher if you guys want to use it in your signatures or something
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3263217834_992d497e5e_t.jpg
Mike

[ronnie]

That is the question now. When and where. To all of you in California, this is the call to pass the cache and keep it traveling.
Here are a few more picts from Mike.
btw the Custom made Vstrom cacher sticker from Mike and Jerry looks really sharp on my windshield. Feels special to have it!
So who's next?

[vegashotwheeler]

I maybe wrong but that would make you #8 in this small club.:cool:
Who needthe clor clubs, cacher sticker makes you go faster:D
Mike

[ronnie]

I maybe wrong but that would make you #8 in this small club.:cool:
Who needthe clor clubs, cacher sticker makes you go faster:D
Mike

Hopefully I wont be the last one! Stromtroopers are not rushing to take it away from me. Let's hope that with the weather warming up, more will be willing to take their baby out for a ride;-) Maybe I'll bring it back to you and plan a 2/3 day trip to Death valley/Vegas in April?
By the way Mike there is one farkle you should get...the matstad brackets. it does an awesome job with the Givi, especially when you ride in heavy wind.

[vegashotwheeler]

I have been throwing around the idea of the madstad, but keep finding other farkles I like better.
We will be in Goldpoint NV by Death Valley the 17th-19th of April
http://www.goldpointghosttown.com/
http://my2wheels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2116
If you can come on up.
Mike

[ronnie]

I have been throwing around the idea of the madstad, but keep finding other farkles I like better.
We will be in Goldpoint NV by Death Valley the 17th-19th of April
http://www.goldpointghosttown.com/
http://my2wheels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2116
If you can come on up.
Mike

What other farkle? Thought you had them all!
so far DV in April sounds like a plan. I've been wanting to see it during Springtime. will make for a nice photo op. Just need to check if there are no other plan. looks like I am going to put more miles on the Wee in the coming months:-)
The cache may go back to sin city if no other stromer wants it! Hellooo!!!!!

[vegashotwheeler]

Anyone helping you yet Ronnie?????
Mike

[ronnie]

No volunteer yet for the hand off so I am thinking of going to Death valley in April and maybe hand it over back to you just in case we do need to keep it moving. Meeting again is a good idea anyway and that's what the cache is for! I've checked www.desertusa.com and there are a lots of nice looking trails through Deathvalley such as Titus canyon. I am sure you know them. The strom would do a great job out there.
In a couple of weeks I will go through Anza-Borrego State park and will posts picts. Lots of exciting trails, old mines and ghost towns... yeaaa!

[2mstone]

Is the Cache still alive? :confused:

[vegashotwheeler]

Ronnie has it in Cali, but problems getting anyone interested in.
He may meet My2Wheels in Goldpoint and hand it back to me.
Then I will try and get it out to someone else.
Mike

[ronnie]

Ronnie has it in Cali, but problems getting anyone interested in.
He may meet My2Wheels in Goldpoint and hand it back to me.
Then I will try and get it out to someone else.
Mike

Yep it's still with me. I will post another loud message later today. I was thinking I could get a couple of very cute girlfriends of mine to join me on that quest for the next handoff...just to make the scene more appealing to those dogs out there:-) Otherwise meeting with Mike and the My2wheels gang in Goldpoint sounds good and I am still considering the option seriously.

[2mstone]

Yep it's still with me. I will post another loud message later today. I was thinking I could get a couple of very cute girlfriends of mine to join me on that quest for the next handoff...just to make the scene more appealing to those dogs out there:-) Otherwise meeting with Mike and the My2wheels gang in Goldpoint sounds good and I am still considering the option seriously.

Now your talking! :D

[tomatocity]

I thought I read there were riders interested in getting it to the NorthWest. I can bridge the gap and get it to NorCal. Ronnie PM me with your suggestion.

Since there is a lot of communication please list the Last Location Post #??? everytime you post. This should keep interest higher when the reader can simply find the last location.

Last Location Post #176

[ronnie]

I thought I read there were riders interested in getting it to the NorthWest. I can bridge the gap and get it to NorCal. Ronnie PM me with your suggestion.

Since there is a lot of communication please list the Last Location Post #??? everytime you post. This should keep interest higher when the reader can simply find the last location.

Last Location Post #176

How about we meet half way between LA and Sacramento?

I am also planning on meeting the My2Wheels group in Death valley next month. And would send the cache back to Utah. I wont be able to do both in April. Wife , kids, Spring break...etc You know;-)
Not sure I understand the last location post issue...

[2mstone]

How about we meet half way between LA and Sacramento?

I am also planning on meeting the My2Wheels group in Death valley next month. And would send the cache back to Utah. I wont be able to do both in April. Wife , kids, Spring break...etc You know;-)
Not sure I understand the last location post issue...

I'd take it again in a heartbeat. Wanna meet halfway? I'm sure I could find a rider/Cacher in Utah.

[TravellingStrom]

Well, I will be in Utah next week if that is any help :) Landing in LA, buying a bike in CAL, then heading to Utah, SLC

Cheers
TS

[ronnie]

Well, I will be in Utah next week if that is any help :) Landing in LA, buying a bike in CAL, then heading to Utah, SLC

Cheers
TS

Where will you buy your bike? I'll be out of town on Saturday but we could arrange to meet on Sunday if you are still around. Let me know

[ronnie]

I'd take it again in a heartbeat. Wanna meet halfway? I'm sure I could find a rider/Cacher in Utah.

Where would that be and when? So far there are 4 options: you, Mike and My2wheels in Death Valley, Travellingstrom in CA and Tomatocity somewhere between LA and Sacramento. Thanks everyone for volunteering. Hopefully we'll have a set day and place in the coming days. Got to work the schedules!!!;-)

[TravellingStrom]

Hi

Well, there is a bike in Fontana, one in Pismo Beach and one in Sacremento, so at this stage I have no idea which one. I am still waiting on good photos from Fontana, if that does not happen before I leave/arrive I will skip it and head north on a bus.

I will update on my blog as I may have no time to log in here, in fact I may not even have connection?

It could still happen, but bank on another maybe as you have lots of them.

Cheers
TS

[ronnie]

Hi

Well, there is a bike in Fontana, one in Pismo Beach and one in Sacremento, so at this stage I have no idea which one. I am still waiting on good photos from Fontana, if that does not happen before I leave/arrive I will skip it and head north on a bus.

I will update on my blog as I may have no time to log in here, in fact I may not even have connection?

It could still happen, but bank on another maybe as you have lots of them.

Cheers
TS

What bike are u buying? A Strom I suppose... Good luck to you and feel free to post again. Never know, you may go back home with the cache;-)

[PO-SLOKE]

OK Guys ,
I suppose I owe a grand apology for not being in here and helping out with the logistics and cheering on of the Cache . Things got really weird for me for the last several months and seem to possibly be ironing out a bit .
I started this Cache/Tag thing with the full intention of keeping it all updated and all that good hoopla . I again , aplogize for being a slacker . All of you have been stellar Troopers trying to keep the game alive . Actually , I feel like there are tons of interested people but winter months and the low value of a dollar has been strict on most of us . To those if you that have not suffered the financial crunch my hat is off to you . To you that have suffered it and are still amongst the head barely above water oxygen users , you have my enduring amdiration .
The interest in this game is well above and beyond what I ever expected , even with a few slow downs here and there . Maybe with spring approaching rapidly , we will acrue more lurkers which in hope will birth more Strommers to get involved .
It appears that Ronnie has the Cache in Los Angeles . How awesome is that . It made it from coast to coast in less then a year . Let's all give ourselves and our fellow riders who kept it moving , best that could , a BIG OL' HONKIN KUDOS .
I got my stickers for the game today that Vegashotwheeler sent me . They are perfect and my hat is off to him and his efforts . I have not checked in to see if adv_family has kept the Google map updated or not . Hopefully he has and if not , maybe we could all pull together to get him back involved . There are allot fo creative things this bunch could drum up so let's all pull together for the sake of riding and reder fellowship . A guy just can't make enough friends as it is , much less riders friends .

Thanks tons for the brotherhood , Wes

[PO-SLOKE]

Hey Guys ! How about a roll call from everyone that has carried the Tag , is looking to carry the Tag , and or is simply lurking . I'd like to really get a good show of hands here .



God bless , Wes

[ronnie]

Hey Guys ! How about a roll call from everyone that has carried the Tag , is looking to carry the Tag , and or is simply lurking . I'd like to really get a good show of hands here .



God bless , Wes

Welcome back PO-SLOKE;-) Yep, I feel the crunch but who does not these days...But hey not dead yet, so let's get this cache moving. After checking in with wife and family obligations I am probably not going to be able to go away for more than a short week-end this month. My best bet would be to bring it up North somewhere along the coast. if anyone is interested, let me know:-)
Cheers you all!

PS. Roll call...sorry but I am not familiar with these words in this context. Can u explain? Thxs

[adv-family]

Hi PO-SLOKE!!

I'm still here, and the map is updated! Here's a current URL for the latest version of the map:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=p&msa=0&msid=118183908482981561298.00045efa9f0d1be98897e&ll=34.270836,-99.667969&spn=42.507524,93.164063&z=4

I'm slowly cookin' up plans to ride out to the Four Corners area this summer with my cousin and fellow Strommer, perhaps in June. I'd love to be able to pick up the cache if it's anywhere near our route, but chances are it won't be. As soon as I get more definite permissions here, I was planning to post a note about my ride and see if anyone had suggestions for places to visit on the way out, or in the Four Corners area. Or if there was anyone that wanted to meet up and ride for a while. But I'll go ahead and post the idea here and maybe the thoughts of an adventurous ride might stir others to action. Or if nothing else, I might get another thread going about riding across the country.

Thanks!

Don

[2mstone]

I'll talk with Vegashotwheeler tomorrow, maybe we can work something out to get it rollin again.

[PO-SLOKE]

I'm ready to start dancing and already hearing yer music fellers .

[vegashotwheeler]

Had it, would take again!!!!!!!
Mike

Hey Guys ! How about a roll call from everyone that has carried the Tag , is looking to carry the Tag , and or is simply lurking . I'd like to really get a good show of hands here .



God bless , Wes

[LowAndSilent]

There are some Strommers up here in Washington that would be able to pass it around.

Two of us are willing to do a Seattle to Oregon leg if need be. Hell, I'll go to NorCal if I can arrange it to coincide with my SS1000 run this summer.

[LowAndSilent]

PS. Roll call...sorry but I am not familiar with these words in this context. Can u explain? Thxs

He is just asking for a show of hands. Like taking a class attendance.

[RedBean25]

There are some Strommers up here in Washington that would be able to pass it around.

Two of us are willing to do a Seattle to Oregon leg if need be. Hell, I'll go to NorCal if I can arrange it to coincide with my SS1000 run this summer.

Who is the second one? I know I am willing to ride down to Oregon.

[LowAndSilent]

Who is the second one? I know I am willing to ride down to Oregon.

Me.

Half of our M&G group would probably do it too. Should I put our next meet location in Eugene or Bend? :cool:

[TravellingStrom]

What bike are u buying? A Strom I suppose... Good luck to you and feel free to post again. Never know, you may go back home with the cache;-)

Hi again,yes I am buying a Strom and have made a deal last night, just need to do the paperwork and financials.

I hope to be on the road in the morning and I will be taking some back roads to Utah, staying out of the traffic as much as possible. I am in Fontana at the moment, so if it is any help, I can probably do a bit of it.


Cheers
TS

[ronnie]

Hi again,yes I am buying a Strom and have made a deal last night, just need to do the paperwork and financials.

I hope to be on the road in the morning and I will be taking some back roads to Utah, staying out of the traffic as much as possible. I am in Fontana at the moment, so if it is any help, I can probably do a bit of it.


Cheers
TS

Congrats on your new Strom. If you are in Fontana it would be easy for me to bring the cache over to you. I am at work in Pasadena at the moment but I could use a couple of hours and bring the cache over to you. Let me know;-)

[2mstone]

Congrats on your new Strom. If you are in Fontana it would be easy for me to bring the cache over to you. I am at work in Pasadena at the moment but I could use a couple of hours and bring the cache over to you. Let me know;-)

Cool! Hope you guys can get together and do the hand off!

[TravellingStrom]

OK, well, it will have to be soon, how and where to meet?

[ronnie]

OK, well, it will have to be soon, how and where to meet?

Tell me where and when is best for you and I'll take it from there;-)

[TravellingStrom]

Bummer, I think I missed the boat, I am heading away east and north now, sorry m8, I was having a beer last night and not on the net, so I missed the reply.

Next time

TS

[ronnie]

Bummer, I think I missed the boat, I am heading away east and north now, sorry m8, I was having a beer last night and not on the net, so I missed the reply.

Next time

TS

Be safe;-)

[ronnie]

Tomorrow with a friend I will ride the Anza Borrego State park. How about someone meeting with us in Indio or Borrego Spring? It's going to be a beautiful and warm day. Anza Borrego is a great place for the Strom. Lot's of dirt roads.
Anyone?

[vegashotwheeler]

Hey Ronnie, any takers yet??????
Mike

[ronnie]

Nop...besides you;-) I wish someone would be willing to help take it up north. But so far, I still have it and it might head back your way if no one is interested. Anyway there is not much I can plan before May now.
B.

[TravellingStrom]

Well, if it is any help, I will be coming back down that way over the next week or so. I want to do some of the parks in CA plus death valley before it gets too hot. Now the bike is sorted I am about to be cruising, so keep me posted and maybe I can ride down that way?

I may have to drop into Newport Beach, and even Fontana again, so the chances are I am in the area.

I am also more confident with the traffic and road rules, so that is a bonus. I also have a cell phone, so contact is easier than it was a few weeks back :)

Cheers
TS

[ronnie]

Well, if it is any help, I will be coming back down that way over the next week or so. I want to do some of the parks in CA plus death valley before it gets too hot. Now the bike is sorted I am about to be cruising, so keep me posted and maybe I can ride down that way?

I may have to drop into Newport Beach, and even Fontana again, so the chances are I am in the area.

I am also more confident with the traffic and road rules, so that is a bonus. I also have a cell phone, so contact is easier than it was a few weeks back :)

Cheers
TS

Hi there!

Looks like you have been on a touring spree. Great shots on your blog by the way. Impressive! If you want to visit some parks in CA I'd suggest the Anza Borrego State park, the biggest one in Socal. I recently got a good feel for it during a one day ride a couple of weeks ago. We could meet somewhere around there and I'd be happy to ride through it again and hopefully do some of those trails with you.
So let me know when you are around and I'll handoff the cache to you:-)
Cheers.

[TravellingStrom]

Sounds good. I will let you know when I am near there. Are you limited to weekends only?

TS

[ronnie]

Sounds good. I will let you know when I am near there. Are you limited to weekends only?

TS

Well I may be able to take off for a short ride during the week for a quick hand off (i.e.Fontana or Newport beach), but in order to do some cruising together, week-ends are better for sure:-)
B.

[TravellingStrom]

Ok, I will see how I am travelling(by bike I know), if it is not this weekend, it will be the next, or Newport Beach during the week

TS

[ronnie]

Ok, I will see how I am travelling(by bike I know), if it is not this weekend, it will be the next, or Newport Beach during the week

TS

You let me know;-)
B.

[TravellingStrom]

Hi again

I will be going into Death Valley in the next few days, can we meet up this weekend somewhere? I can probably head coastwards after here.

TS

[ronnie]

Hi TS

This coming week-end is kid's Bd. Next week-end is open so far. Let me know when you know your next move coastwards and where you plan to be. Looking forward to see you

[2mstone]

Hi TS

This coming week-end is kid's Bd. Next week-end is open so far. Let me know when you know your next move coastwards and where you plan to be. Looking forward to see you

You might want to bring some rum, he gets dangerous if he's gone to long without! ;)

[ronnie]

I'll fill up the cache box with some;-)

[TravellingStrom]

OK, I don't want to interupt the kiddies. I will be gone by next weekend, so I should say maybe Monday or Tuesday, after I do the Joshua Tree, I will go into that beach place and get my audio system checked out.

Maybe we can meet up then. I also need a front tyre soon, would you reccomend anyone in that area, I would need it done quick smart, no hanging around :)

Cheers
TS

[ronnie]

OK, I don't want to interupt the kiddies. I will be gone by next weekend, so I should say maybe Monday or Tuesday, after I do the Joshua Tree, I will go into that beach place and get my audio system checked out.

Maybe we can meet up then. I also need a front tyre soon, would you reccomend anyone in that area, I would need it done quick smart, no hanging around :)

Cheers
TS

That should work. Let me know as you move closer. As for your tire call 1 877 484 4860, a company called Parts411 at http://www.parts411.com/acbasp/stores/1/index.aspx
Order with them or see what they have available. They have good prices and they'll service you on the spot in San Dimas, off the 210. No wait, good service because they mostly sell online and ship, so they are never too busy. That's where I always go.

[TravellingStrom]

Hi again Ronnie

I am now in Corona and will be attending the place called Benchmark Helmets tomorrow morning sometime, depends on traffic.

How do you want to do this, remember I get lost easily even with a GPS as the road system is still confusing.

And thanks for the tyre link too m8.

TS

[LowAndSilent]

Darn...

I was really hoping it would have headed north by now. Are there no Strommers in NorCal?

[ronnie]

Well it looks like TS is going to be the next cacher. We should meet today for the hand off. To be confirmed;-)

[RedBean25]

and hopefully he brings it north!

[LowAndSilent]

and hopefully he brings it north!

I do hope so.

[ronnie]

Not sure about that, though TS told me at some point he will go to Alaska... I will post a couple picts of the hand off later. By the way TS is really a nice person and his trip is worth keeping track of on his web site http://www.travellingstrom.com

[vegashotwheeler]

WooHoo its on the move again.
Only problem with TravelinStrom is will he stop long enough to hand off:D
Mike

[ronnie]

TS has it now and I can prove it !
Thanks man for dropping by and enjoy your trip to the fullest. I wish I was still this free (in another life;-)

[2mstone]

It would be nice to have the Cache show up at the Gathering in Rapid City.

[TravellingStrom]

If anyone wants it, come get it :)

I will be heading north, but slowly, I have to go east first, so it will take its time, what's the hurry, is it just to get a different strommer up there involved?

Cheers
TS

[ronnie]

It would be nice to have the Cache show up at the Gathering in Rapid City.

I am not TS spokesperson but I think that's his plan:-)

[TravellingStrom]

Well, sure I have paid for food there, I must turn up :) I just was not sure if it was wanted up north sooner, because that is nearly two months away :)

It will not be stationary though that I can say, it is in Yuma tonight.

Cheers
TS

[2mstone]

Well, sure I have paid for food there, I must turn up :) I just was not sure if it was wanted up north sooner, because that is nearly two months away :)

It will not be stationary though that I can say, it is in Yuma tonight.

Cheers
TS

Actually that is more of what I was thinking, that whoever has the Cache come late June would be going to the Gathering.

[TravellingStrom]

OK, I have the cache, what am I supposed to do with it, just hide it in the top box until someone else wants it, or am I supposed to take some pictures of where it has been and post them once in a while?

Cheers
TravellingStrom

[adv-family]

Hi TravellingStrom!

I'm enjoying following your travels through the southwest. I'm hoping to get out that way from east coast, maybe even next month.

Post a note here every now and then, and one of us will catch up with you and take the cache off on it's next adventure. If my plans work out, I'll try to meet up with you myself.

Safe travels!

[TravellingStrom]

Okie dokie, I am in Colorado and heading to Roswell, NM by Wednesday.

Cheers
TS

[Satch]

I made a post in the West forum for the Colorado and New Mexico guys. Maybe one of them will see it and be willing to meet up with you. Check back here soon.

For the Colorado or New Mexico guys reading this, somebody really should try to hook up with TravellingStrom and get the cache while he's in the area. I know there is a strong group of Colorado riders that can have some fun with this.

[oldmanb777]

I am currently out of the country, but will be back on Wednesday May 13th.
I'm in the Denver area. Norm 303-903-6789

[theBigPpaz]

If you come through albuquerque, I'll hook up with ya.

P.

[Vstromper]

I can probably hook up depending on your route and my work.

I'll be heading to North Carolina (via Texas / Arkansas / Tennessee) in two weeks so there'll be lots of opportunities to pass it on.

Let me know.

[TravellingStrom]

If you come through albuquerque, I'll hook up with ya.

P.

I am in Gallup tonight and heading to White Sands tomorrow, then Roswell Wednesday, I won't be going into Albuquerque itself, maybe hook up on thh way past, can you get away or stuck in work?

TS

[TravellingStrom]

I can probably hook up depending on your route and my work.

I'll be heading to North Carolina (via Texas / Arkansas / Tennessee) in two weeks so there'll be lots of opportunities to pass it on.

Let me know.

OK, I am heading to Texas after Roswell, probably the Alamo then east, so if that works out then great. I am going to start having to move a bit quicker,and I really have no clue where I am going until I get on the bike, normally, I just pick a direction and a road and do it :)

Cheers
TS

[theBigPpaz]

I am in Gallup tonight and heading to White Sands tomorrow, then Roswell Wednesday, I won't be going into Albuquerque itself, maybe hook up on thh way past, can you get away or stuck in work?

TS

stuck at work. if you were coming anywhere near here, then maybe. next time.

P.

[TravellingStrom]

Well, I am a bit behind, but I am not on a shedule. I am in Alamogordo, I will hit the White sands tomorrow if the winds drop, not fun being sand blasted, then go to Roswell, maybe for the one night, maybe two, depends on what I get done tomorrow.

Cheers
TS

[theBigPpaz]

Well, I am a bit behind, but I am not on a shedule. I am in Alamogordo, I will hit the White sands tomorrow if the winds drop, not fun being sand blasted, then go to Roswell, maybe for the one night, maybe two, depends on what I get done tomorrow.

Cheers
TS

Hey TS,

question. if you're not on a schedule, how can you be a bit behind? and if all you are doing is riding around, what exactly is it that you will be "getting done" in Roswell?

P.

[TravellingStrom]

Hey TS,

question. if you're not on a schedule, how can you be a bit behind? and if all you are doing is riding around, what exactly is it that you will be "getting done" in Roswell?

P.

Well, you caught me out there didn't you, OK let me explain.

I am not really using a schedule, except one I make up as I go, which hopefully fits in with things I want to see etc. So, as I would like to be in Florida, some time by the end of this month, I need to have some sort of shedule, however flexible it turns out to be. So, I initially figured where I would be in relation to Roswell. I had some items mailed to me from the states and from home, I expected them to be here before Wednesday, so I could pick them up and see the UFO place then plan another sort of destination for next week.

So, two reasons for being here, I am still waiting on one peice of mail, which may now have to be redirected a few weeks up trail, so that wil be another sort of schedule.

I hope that clarifies things for you :)

Cheers
TravellingStrom

[adv-family]

Hey TS, looks like you're having a great time working your way across the southern side of our country! You've hit a couple of spots (like Talimena) that I'm hoping to visit when I ride west in July.

There should be some Stromtroopers here on the east coast willing to meet up with you and take the Stromtrooper cache for a spin. If not, there should certainly be some in Rapid City!

Do you know what direction you're heading in after the dragon? I'm in the Raleigh, NC area and would be interested in catching up with you if you're heading east of the mountains at all.

Don

[2mstone]

Do you still have the Cache? If not, who has it?

Well, you caught me out there didn't you, OK let me explain.

I am not really using a schedule, except one I make up as I go, which hopefully fits in with things I want to see etc. So, as I would like to be in Florida, some time by the end of this month, I need to have some sort of shedule, however flexible it turns out to be. So, I initially figured where I would be in relation to Roswell. I had some items mailed to me from the states and from home, I expected them to be here before Wednesday, so I could pick them up and see the UFO place then plan another sort of destination for next week.

So, two reasons for being here, I am still waiting on one peice of mail, which may now have to be redirected a few weeks up trail, so that wil be another sort of schedule.

I hope that clarifies things for you :)

Cheers
TravellingStrom

[adv-family]

Hey TS, if you indeed still have the cache, it looks like you've brought it back to within 100 miles of where it started! Cool!

[MadMaxxMad]

Who has it now?

Where is it?