The Last 100 Miles – Saying goodbye to an old friend
Today I waved goodbye to an old friend. After 11 years together, my ZX6R has finally gone off to dance with another partner.
Category: Friends
Sights from the Road: 5 American Flag Themed Motorcycle Photographs
While looking through my photos, I realized that I have many American Flag themed motorcycle pictures. What is it about Old Glory that keeps me stopping to take pictures? It must be the same thing that moves someone to paint a mural to begin with.
2009 IBR: The Catfish has Landed. Touchdown at Checkpoint 2 – Santa Ana, California
At around 5pm Pacific time, Catfish was about 100 miles outside of the checkpoint. It looked like he was making good time along Route 10 from Phoenix into California. He was making use of his last remaining hours before 9pm at Checkpoint 2 to pick up bonuses.
2009 IBR: Day 5 – Catfish and Hobos and Buddy Christ, Oh My!
Iron Butt Rally Day 5 – Catfish Updates. Friday, August 28 had Catfish moving across the plains and ultimately in to Colorado for the night.
2009 IBR: The Plot Thickens Leaving St. Charles, Illinois
On August 27 the leg 2 bonus listing was distributed to the riders dark and early at 4am. This 3 1/2 day leg puts riders to the task of accumulating 27,000 points to be considered a finisher. After the riders meeting, everyone was clear for takeoff. Unfortunately, for Catfish, he did not get an early start.
2009 IBR: Catfish Makes his way to Checkpoint 1 in St. Charles, Il.
Catfish’s 2009 Iron Butt Rally Tracking. Checkpoint 1 has come and gone. I got a chance to speak with Catfish on Wednesday night (August 26) after he checked in at St. Charles, Illinois and finished scoring. He arrived in the rain at about 4:30 central time.
2009 IBR: Last Transmission before the Rally Kickoff
The final transmission of Catfish news before 2009’s Iron Butt Rally go-time. Read On
2009 Iron Butt Rally: Farkled to the Max, the Catfish FJR – Which Would you Choose?
Less than 5 days until Rally time. I get a peek at Catfish’s Iron Butt Rally FJR and some of the Farkles on the dash. Given the choice, what would you choose…
20 Minutes with Tony – Meeting Fascinating People on the Road
Details of a chance meeting with a World War II Army Veteran and Silver Star recipient while waiting for the Bridgeport ferry.
09 IBR: Catfishs Iron Butt Rally Yamaha FJR
Almost there! With just 2 weeks before the rally is underway, Catfish’s shares pictures of his early-ready Yamaha FJR. The 2009 IBR gets underway on August 28, 2009.
2009 Iron Butt Rally Watch: 30 days out – 10 More Questions for Catfish
With less than 30 days to go before the 2009 Iron Butt Rally officially starts, we check in with out hometown hero, Catfish for an update on his Rally prep.
Heading off into the sunrise, Southern California to Montana on an Aprilia RSV
Question and answers about Novos’ upcoming 4000 mile week long journey on his Aprilia RSV
CBR XX Blackbird: Could this be the fountain of youth?
Going with a friend to pick up his motorcycle makes me nearly a happy as it does him.
Merry Christmas from Fuzzygalore.com
Happy Holidays to you and yours. Wishing you many happy miles and lots of smiles in the New Year. I have a little Christmas town that we assemble here at the house each year....
Bless You, Ray
You left us 3 years ago now.You are missed but live on in our memories.May you rest in peace.
In Memoriam: Michael and Cyndi
On Saturday morning during what was supposed to be a gathering of people to enjoy a day out of riding, fun and laughter, an unfortunate accident claimed the lives of two of our friends,...
Home is Where…
the heart is. That’s pretty much what I’ve been up to for the last month or so. I’ve been so wrapped up in the daily goings-on of my family, working on our little house...
New Family Member
Welcome to the family, T! Wishing you many happy and safe miles with her. She’s a beaut.
