Comments on: Day18–The Ugly Truth–Fri. Jan 14, 2011

By: Bounce

Bounce — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:22:32 +0000

Thanks for sharing this with the rest of us. Excellent write ups that always make me smile. I remember the “questionable gas stations” I used in the middle of the night thanks to certain RMs. This makes me smile too. I especially like the give and take of the story as it unfolds. It’s like sitting around the camp fire and listening to the two of you play off the other’s memory of what actually happened.

By: Kirsten T-S

Kirsten T-S — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:49:55 +0000

As I read along, I just keep shaking my head wondering what will happen next. I know you aren’t lying ’cause one just can’t make this kind of stuff up!

By: jimmyv

jimmyv — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:38:45 +0000

Ok, It’s Monday morning, it’s a work week – you’ve had the weekend off on posting, I’m bored at work, no new posts and wishing I was riding…
Your fans demand an update!!
It’s work doing a blog, isn’t it? lol – but this is all Deans fault.
Have a save travel pass around the gap.

By: Brian R

Brian R — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:35:22 +0000

Dean – it is now time for me to say …… wait for it …. I EFFIN TOLD YOU SO!!

Yup – you had to pull the front end off your Unsalvaged Bike and put it on the Salvage (that had a good engine) (sure, it seemed easier at the time), when I advised you to go the other way and pull the engine out of the salvage and put it on the “good” bike. This is the exact reason I said to do that, because when all was done you would have a bike with a good, not salvaged VIN. I faced the same issue when I put together two Vstroms to make one good one, but I put everything on the frame with the unsalvaged VIN (and I even offered you the special tools to do the job), aaaaargh!!

Lisa – you always looked good in red, even if it is mud. Hope you are enjoying your pants!

By: Nancy O

Nancy O — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:29:54 +0000

Who listens to their husband with regard to crew cuts? Never thought I’d call you a wuss, Lisa!

By: lisa

lisa — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:59:47 +0000

RVD – i don’t begrudge you your Schadenfreude moments for a minute. When I finally get to your age, I too will indulge. Let’s share a pitcher of spicy Marys when I get back

T – love you lots and glad you’re following

Geri – you know i love your family and sometime even Dean. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!!

By: Tirzah

Tirzah — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:59:56 +0000

Lisa, love your way with words in relating your adventures. Safe travels. Glad I’m caught up again. Can’t wait til the next installment. xo

By: Amy E

Amy E — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:08:28 +0000

so look forward to reading about your adventures, hang on every word.

By: dean

dean — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:31:49 +0000

Thanks Ira. Corrections made!

By: Cal H

Cal H — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:27:27 +0000

Boy, things were a heck of a lot simpler when a vehicle transfer document “Carne de Passage” worked at the borders down south – wonder why that no longer gets you through without the BS – or perhaps that is why it doesn’t… The more BS, the more the opportunities…