tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post1770621387153698768..comments2023-07-24T11:24:24.639-04:00Comments on Riding the USA: All packedGFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-45376683788362304282012-06-20T14:09:57.845-04:002012-06-20T14:09:57.845-04:0011 hours to go! Have a great trip!11 hours to go! Have a great trip!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-60227278215911608832012-06-20T09:59:17.091-04:002012-06-20T09:59:17.091-04:00Exactly, I don't like to have to try to figure...Exactly, I don't like to have to try to figure out where a certain thing is when you on the side of the road. <br />Leaving tomorrow, at the top of the blog there's a count down timer, it says 19 hours to go, yepee..... there's also a count up time that will start tomorrow :-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-10960319386340772722012-06-20T09:38:35.727-04:002012-06-20T09:38:35.727-04:00Great packing job George. I like the panniers to ...Great packing job George. I like the panniers to be neat and organized to. It saves so much time and frustration when on the road. No one wants to be standing there digging for items by the side of the road. If you know exactly where it is, so much easier.<br /><br />How many more sleeps before you leave?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-71566330753095264012012-06-20T09:30:09.225-04:002012-06-20T09:30:09.225-04:00Thank you Rex.Thank you Rex.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-3027252889656075132012-06-20T09:29:39.010-04:002012-06-20T09:29:39.010-04:00Oh, I stay organized, it's the only way otherw...Oh, I stay organized, it's the only way otherwise I go crazy ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-37874176168129046122012-06-20T04:24:39.266-04:002012-06-20T04:24:39.266-04:00Great Job Packing! Travel safe!Great Job Packing! Travel safe!Rex J. Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900959134391687655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-6925816672547877432012-06-20T03:01:38.487-04:002012-06-20T03:01:38.487-04:00Far too organised! How are you going to keep up t...Far too organised! How are you going to keep up to that standard for the whole trip?<br /><br />Seriously, great to see you've got everything sorted and are ready to rock and roll. Very jealous of your trip but very keen to watch closely and make notes for the future...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-52575157711043506632012-06-19T22:35:56.695-04:002012-06-19T22:35:56.695-04:00Is this Martin from Atlanta?? :-)
Thanks Martin.Is this Martin from Atlanta?? :-)<br />Thanks Martin.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-27374934506192041782012-06-19T22:23:59.936-04:002012-06-19T22:23:59.936-04:00I am impressed and I am a Kraut. What else can I s...I am impressed and I am a Kraut. What else can I say. Have fun, be safe and be ready for this adventure. From what I can see, you are not traveling alone but there are a lot of people with you in spirit.<br />MartinMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298229908457352576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-24739206691269016382012-06-19T21:49:55.905-04:002012-06-19T21:49:55.905-04:00Ha ha, no German that I know in my past. Isn'...Ha ha, no German that I know in my past. Isn't Kraut a derogatory term for a German? I guess it's okay, you are German after all ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-51531127738837406712012-06-19T21:46:05.366-04:002012-06-19T21:46:05.366-04:00Thanks Jack, I hope I covered everything but I kno...Thanks Jack, I hope I covered everything but I know there will be something left behind. The good thing is I will pass lots of towns while still in the US and every little town along the way will have a Walmart or Wallgreens, that pretty much covers everything ;-)<br />Of course you can refer others to my page or pages, it's a compliment.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-88548463005065871812012-06-19T21:34:03.217-04:002012-06-19T21:34:03.217-04:00Thanks Diego.Thanks Diego.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-22963483861989457762012-06-19T21:33:21.782-04:002012-06-19T21:33:21.782-04:00The Tenere is like a mule, she doesn't mind an...The Tenere is like a mule, she doesn't mind any weight differences. See you in Whitehorse.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-7153697804198369812012-06-19T21:30:28.676-04:002012-06-19T21:30:28.676-04:00Great movie. time to hit the road :-)Great movie. time to hit the road :-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-85180944061796133912012-06-19T21:26:01.098-04:002012-06-19T21:26:01.098-04:00I hope so, thanks Roger.I hope so, thanks Roger.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-74140249734817910292012-06-19T21:06:15.742-04:002012-06-19T21:06:15.742-04:00This is how a Kraut (most likely) riding an R1200G...This is how a Kraut (most likely) riding an R1200GS would have packed! I mean that in a good way ;-)<br /><br />George, do you have any German ancestors in your blood line? <br /><br />Good job! If you lived nearby I would let you do all my travel preparation and packing.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-8111875193782778542012-06-19T17:57:07.078-04:002012-06-19T17:57:07.078-04:00Dear George:
This is the very best post I have ev...Dear George:<br /><br />This is the very best post I have ever seen on packing. What a great and inspiring job. Your presentation of the material leaves nothing to the imagination, and nothing to chance. I have bookmarked this page and would like to refer others to it when the subject of packing arises. Would you mind?<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br />Twisted roadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-79695796499081539742012-06-19T15:49:06.502-04:002012-06-19T15:49:06.502-04:00Following along, George. And wishing I was riding...Following along, George. And wishing I was riding, too!Dan Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607310510926688099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-85466740170293542702012-06-19T15:40:53.503-04:002012-06-19T15:40:53.503-04:00Nice job packing. How well is the weight balanced ...Nice job packing. How well is the weight balanced side to side or is that really not an issue? Hopefully I'll see you in Whitehorse!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-54139307062037106572012-06-19T14:44:50.457-04:002012-06-19T14:44:50.457-04:00Elwood: It's a hundred and six miles to Chicag...Elwood: It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.<br /><br />Jake: Hit it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-52108128206909884202012-06-19T14:16:32.928-04:002012-06-19T14:16:32.928-04:00What a great trip George, and you are well prepare...What a great trip George, and you are well prepared. Looks excellent. You are gonna have one great adventure.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-22898271870997084282012-06-19T13:07:31.684-04:002012-06-19T13:07:31.684-04:00Yea, that's a great idea. During my cross cou...Yea, that's a great idea. During my cross country trip, when my laptop died, I stopped by a UPS store and shipped it back as well as an extra jacket I had.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-78113586733962631962012-06-19T12:59:31.122-04:002012-06-19T12:59:31.122-04:00One thing that has come in handy for me has been t...One thing that has come in handy for me has been the US Post Office and their flat rate shipping boxes. I can pack the things that I buy along the way into their boxes and ship it home.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-86235553119183920932012-06-19T12:30:00.025-04:002012-06-19T12:30:00.025-04:00Ha ha, maybe but better have too many than not eno...Ha ha, maybe but better have too many than not enough :-)<br />I do have a small tank bag and it will have my camera and cell phone. I like to be able to stop and quickly take a picture without having to get out of the bike.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575417631109784818.post-58605385095722305992012-06-19T12:28:17.327-04:002012-06-19T12:28:17.327-04:00Tell me about it :-)
Thanks.Tell me about it :-)<br />Thanks.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.com