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Ride To The Wall

Discussion in 'Trips N' Trails - the ride is the adventure' started by FLHTbiker, Jul 13, 2011.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    We stayed in Indiana in a motel about 120 miles short of the KOA but we were drained. We got up at 3:30 am to to ride in the cooler weather. Well. To our surprise it was raining hard with lightning. So we saddled up and headed out in the dark. We missed the highway that by passed Indianapolis and wound up in the heart of the city. We stopped at a gas station across from the speedway. Steve in our group asked a guy for directions. Guy says you got a buck. He would not hive us directions until we all gave him a buck. We all had a good laugh. We rode another 650 that day.

    Were in the KOA in DC now will post more later laundry is done.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 4, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    [​IMG]DC is unbelievable I can't believe the way people drive here, very scary. The Vice Present of KOA called the KOA here and told them to get us off the ground so we are now in air conditioned cabins. Went swimming in the pool and just relaxed today.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 4, 2011
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    ohhh moved up to a VIP hey!!!! good glad to here it.
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    Moving on up to the top :) good pic from the pic looks like a nice place
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Here is a view of our deck. Tomorrow we head for the wall. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1312501212.800927.jpg
    FLHTbiker, Aug 4, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Here is a replica bike and a pic of Sgt Mikes bike that will be donated at the wall.

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    FLHTbiker, Aug 5, 2011
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    man i cant believe i missed this thread!!!!!!!!! sounds like ya having a good time!!!! stay safe, lovin the pics!!!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, Aug 5, 2011
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  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Pics of wall. Name of a lost friend William Choi. We had a huge crowd of people taking are photos of us all. One girl came up to us thanking us all and crying, her dad was killed there. When I get more photos will send more.

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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Two more pics one of me doing the rubbing and then a group photo of us that about 40 people were taking of us all.

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    cool!!! it is very moving being at the wall, i bet. be sure to visit it at nite, will give ya goose bumps and a feeling of awe!!!
    chucktx, Aug 5, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I won't step foot in there ever again way to many crazy people. But I'll bet it would be cool at nigh.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 5, 2011
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    Great Pilgrimage FLHT! I wish I could have met ya there. Got my own to do on 9/11. Haven't been there since the day.
    Fatboy128, Aug 6, 2011
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    Awesome FLHT! I have been thinking a lot about getting my dad to go down there with me at some point so he can go see his boy hood friend that died in Nam. I think that he needs to do that before the bucket gets kicked.

    I am glad that you are safe. have a safe ride back.:D
    JohnnyBiker, Aug 6, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    We went through Richmond Virginia and traffic for last 50 miles is stop and go just crawling. Motors are very hot. We pulled over for food in Dumfries Virginia:rolleyes:
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    d'ja get a burger with em????????
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    :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
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    the wall is the most humbling place i have ever been. ride safe
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    No burger, but what an odd name for a town. :)
    We went back on the freeway and same thing a crawl. Decided to try this rode called Kefferson Parkway and it was fantastic, no traffic.
    Were now just outside Greenboro NC.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 6, 2011
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    beautiful country over there.......gonna ride the smokeys?????
    chucktx, Aug 7, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Chuck were going to head up into the Blueridge Parkway tomorrow. :D
    FLHTbiker, Aug 7, 2011
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