tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post5472292411887199049..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Random 2004 Vacation PhotosAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-46924096966060520132012-10-28T11:18:57.274-07:002012-10-28T11:18:57.274-07:00The lightening storms at Bryce Canyon can be excit...The lightening storms at Bryce Canyon can be exciting. I was reading the sign at the viewpoint about summer lightening storms and how people should stay in their cars. That's great advice if you have a car. I saw a storm off in the far distance and thought ' I'll leave in a few minutes '. Big mistake, a few minutes later it was starting to hail and the thunder was getting louder.<br /><br />An amazing amount of hail came down in a few minutes, I had a big Windjammer on my Suzuki GT750 'WaterBuffalo' so I thought' no need to panic, I can handle some snow'. A big bolt of lightening and the thunder came together. I felt it and jiggled the gas slightly when I was startled. The bike went sideways on the ice although I managed to keep it up.<br /><br />'Now is the time to panic'. I stopped the bike and hid in the trees. People will say that's dumb but my thinking was that there are millions of trees around, but only one motorcycle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-71398646048006506502012-10-25T19:34:26.927-07:002012-10-25T19:34:26.927-07:00Erik:
Sorry, can't help you there. I had that...<b>Erik:</b><br /><br />Sorry, can't help you there. I had that problem too before, but all seems to work now. Perhaps you should upgrade your Browser or try Google Chrome as it should work best, being a Google product.<br /><br />Or you could try to relink them. You know delete. and then reboot your computer and then add us back. Perhaps we were added when you had a glitch . . . <br /><br />Glad to hear my photos are shining through. I am happy now that all is well with my systemAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-75289699110489994712012-10-25T16:23:32.731-07:002012-10-25T16:23:32.731-07:00Bob, The blog's looking good. When I click on ...Bob, The blog's looking good. When I click on the pictures, they blow up nicely, maybe it's the 22" screen I view them on, but they look great! <br /><br />Now if I could figure out my Blogger issues. For some reason your blog, and Brady's blog only show up on my "reading list" about 1/4 of the time. Everyone else's blog show up every time. Go figure.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-37036189035400074942012-10-25T12:34:46.243-07:002012-10-25T12:34:46.243-07:00Dom:
We went during November, I thought it was to...<b>Dom:</b><br /><br />We went during November, I thought it was too late in the year but we missed the Heat and the crowds. We also encountered a few snow storms on our way to Bryce Canyon. My biggest memory of that day was an unplanned donation to the Municipal Tax system for not noticing a "slow to 30mph" sign as I merrily continued on at highway speeds.<br /><br />I also have a story about a person I met while at the Canyon. He was a professional photographer with a BIG camera and we got to talking about his "lightning" photos, which were being sold in the Gift Store.<br /><br />It was a bright overcast day, Diffused light is the best for photosAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-11873317831669482242012-10-25T12:29:08.891-07:002012-10-25T12:29:08.891-07:00Trobairitz:
Thanks for your kind comments. It do...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />Thanks for your kind comments. It does seem just like yesterday but 8 years have gone by so fast. Hard to believe that it was so long ago. We feel the same, just more white or less hair, as in my case.<br /><br />I'm glad I can post photos much easier than before. I mean, who would have thought it was a Browser problem. But you are right, just use all Blogger products and they should all work together. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-10242663713761037202012-10-25T12:03:42.994-07:002012-10-25T12:03:42.994-07:00you had some pretty good light at the Grand Canyon...you had some pretty good light at the Grand Canyon there Bob.....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-52871388512343128842012-10-25T11:18:17.616-07:002012-10-25T11:18:17.616-07:00Benny:
We haven't taken many road trips latel...<b>Benny:</b><br /><br />We haven't taken many road trips lately. We used to drive all over the country, gravel or pavement didn't matter. We had a truck and a jeep back then. For the past few years we have just been flying and renting a car. Don't worry, your time will come. You just have to have the desire to see our Country . . . Right now you have different priorities.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-15398931185222176022012-10-25T10:28:24.203-07:002012-10-25T10:28:24.203-07:00Wow, those pictures were 8 years ago. Does it see...Wow, those pictures were 8 years ago. Does it seem like just yesterday? <br /><br />Always nice to see pics of you and Yvonne from a while ago. You two haven't changed much at all.<br /><br />Glad your photo issue has been resolved and inserting them is working fine now.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-43093017632885638752012-10-25T09:51:37.025-07:002012-10-25T09:51:37.025-07:00Great photos Bob, and I sure hope I can venture as...Great photos Bob, and I sure hope I can venture as much as you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-550680810763736162012-10-25T08:49:56.211-07:002012-10-25T08:49:56.211-07:00Pat:
I like Arizona, but I LOVE UTAH. I want to ...<b>Pat:</b><br /><br />I like Arizona, but I LOVE UTAH. I want to ride my bike there and revisit Moab, Arches NP and CanyonLands again. When I found these photos they give me happy memories of a great vacation.<br /><br />We went there in Mid November and it was warm during the day, warm as in around mid 70's but chilly during the night. We hiked the short trail to Delicate Arch and by the time we got up the hill we were sweating, it was only about a mile or less, but uphill all the way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-79910145357143889512012-10-25T08:44:37.675-07:002012-10-25T08:44:37.675-07:00Chris:
There are medical reasons as to why she ca...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />There are medical reasons as to why she can't ride. She used to have a scooter but we sold it, and she is unable to ride pillion due to stresses on her hip. I am a solo rider by default and I am a social person so when I ride with other couples I feel a bit left out, and in the evenings when we go our separate ways I am left alone. That's why I like to meet up with people along the way, or for a weekend. I do not have a riding buddy and it seems that all my friends live in Oregon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-47477782377024839782012-10-25T08:39:20.908-07:002012-10-25T08:39:20.908-07:00Richard:
that was the reason that I was so upset ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />that was the reason that I was so upset with Webshots shutting down. My diary would be devoid of photos and I wanted to be able to look back on them. I started this blog to highlight scenic photos mainly, and the motorcycle/scooter stuff was just an add on. That's also why I picked this template size to make my photos a bit larger. It would be nicer if I could figure out how to make my photos "clickable" and then have the browser go to full screen mode to display it. I tried to figure out the HTML coding for thumbnails linked to the full image but it never worked. All they do is go to Flickr, or Photobucket galleries, and the Blogger only goes to 640, when I really wanted at least 800, but at least this method is better than what I had before<br /><br />. . . and it is much easier to just upload and link, rather than use an external image hosting site and then HTML into the post.<br /><br />I can't thank you enough for your help and testing and YES, things seem normal and I can post multiple images and the Blogger "insert image" icon now works perfectly in Chrome or Firefox.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-71564870277753112202012-10-25T08:06:52.538-07:002012-10-25T08:06:52.538-07:00Wow.... looks like the surface of the moon! I see...Wow.... looks like the surface of the moon! I see it was pretty cool too by the way you and "Mrs Scoot" were dressed...:-)Tripping Sister!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07937753794186927491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-60656048480391589922012-10-24T22:35:29.687-07:002012-10-24T22:35:29.687-07:00Good job Bob. Glad you're back on track. nice ...Good job Bob. Glad you're back on track. nice to see pics of Mrs. Scoot as well.<br />She really needs a scooter of her own. Maybe point her over to Pat's page. some women respond well to a challenge......if she can do it, so can I....that sort of thing. Pastor Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047349748713437097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-39753963805675456392012-10-24T22:19:15.932-07:002012-10-24T22:19:15.932-07:00Reposting favorite vacation summaries is a great w...Reposting favorite vacation summaries is a great way to remember some of these trips. Especially since your writing has probably improved over the years. I look at some of my early posts and I'm tempted to just start over again...<br /><br />I'm glad everything seems normal again....RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com