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Dee sighting in PNW
I knew Dee Jones was passing through the PNW but on a tight schedule. Got a call last night and agreed to meet Dee and his friend Bill at the Coupeville ferry dock.
Left home early for a nice cool ride, 53F. with heavy rain. Stopped in Mt.Vernon when my aftermarket charging light started blinking red on the F650GS. Found a gas station on Dee's route after texting him and started pulling off plastic. Bike was charging well but the fuse was blown on my accessory power distributor box. I had installed an LED fuse which lights up when it is bad. The interesting part was the LED still supplies a small amount of power when the fuse blows which was enough to light my charge light and make it blink. New fuse and everything was good to go. Still don't know what caused it to blow. Two hours after I stopped Dee and Bill arrived and we headed east toward the North Cascade Highway. We rode though the rain to Nehalem where I turned south to go back home. It rained for at least 75% of the ride but it is always good to see friends, even briefly, who live on the other coast.    
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Well, don't be discouraged. Most of the new guys don't even know who Dee is. I'd heard he was at Bill's place, and then he's at your place... The pictures are very vivid and full of life...
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It's June - where's the sun?!
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RBMann- The road is his workshop, and his trips are opportunities to do much needed repairs. -Bill S. * 2000 S, color-Salmon 108K+ -sold * '17 Africa Twin-totaled* '09 F650GS twin-sold * '83 GPZ 550-gone to a newbie * '75 CB400F-retired to AZ. |
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I have never seen Dee without that smile, especially when riding.
Great memories of that area.
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Uh....who me?
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Dee makes most of us look like arm chair adventure-wishers.
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I think I can speak for all North Carolinians, we are glad to get rid of him for a couple weeks...we need the down time. Lol.
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06-20-2016, 06:06 PM
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It has been a week since I saw him. Probably been back to California and home by now.
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RBMann- The road is his workshop, and his trips are opportunities to do much needed repairs. -Bill S. * 2000 S, color-Salmon 108K+ -sold * '17 Africa Twin-totaled* '09 F650GS twin-sold * '83 GPZ 550-gone to a newbie * '75 CB400F-retired to AZ. |
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06-20-2016, 07:35 PM
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Just received some photos from a mutual friend in WY-
  
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RBMann- The road is his workshop, and his trips are opportunities to do much needed repairs. -Bill S. * 2000 S, color-Salmon 108K+ -sold * '17 Africa Twin-totaled* '09 F650GS twin-sold * '83 GPZ 550-gone to a newbie * '75 CB400F-retired to AZ. |
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06-21-2016, 11:10 PM
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You quote me then say what?
Dee has issues with his eyes not his teeth.
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RBMann- The road is his workshop, and his trips are opportunities to do much needed repairs. -Bill S. * 2000 S, color-Salmon 108K+ -sold * '17 Africa Twin-totaled* '09 F650GS twin-sold * '83 GPZ 550-gone to a newbie * '75 CB400F-retired to AZ. Last edited by RBMann; 06-22-2016 at 05:26 PM.. |
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How I envy Dee's ability to go anywhere anytime.
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So many roads, so little time. Just wanted to say howdy to you and Bill, Dee.
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06-26-2016, 04:36 PM
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I find it interesting that Dee and his friends are sending me photos for this thread.
A photo from Dee of Bill and I at ours snack stop. The only sun I saw all day-  Dee, somewhere in the PNW-  Another shot from Dee in WY.- 
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RBMann- The road is his workshop, and his trips are opportunities to do much needed repairs. -Bill S. * 2000 S, color-Salmon 108K+ -sold * '17 Africa Twin-totaled* '09 F650GS twin-sold * '83 GPZ 550-gone to a newbie * '75 CB400F-retired to AZ. |
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...Rock On! Old Dudes!...
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06-27-2016, 12:03 PM
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This country has a lot to offer!! I am so glad I have been able to get up off my ass and see part of it!!
Thanks Pelicans! Old Dudes Rock!!
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..word dat...I'm preppin' for the day I don't have to go to the day job and wander instead.
GS's are great aren't they?! 
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Yes they are!!!
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