A ride with Q in the grassland areas yesterday.

FastDoc · 06-01-2010, 11:30 AM

I had some bad stuff on my heart and mind yesterday so Q suggested we go for a ride to take my mind off my issues for a little while.

The grassy areas are in bloom this time of year because of this being the coolest and wettest spring we've had on record here (Mental note, screw you Al Gore :twisted: ) but it was a Good Day for a ride.

Q and I went 90 miles overall, almost all of it off pavement, and some of it in sandy hilly stuff, and some of it in some pretty stiff wind.

Even so we got 69 MPG, WITH dirt only knobbies, and a couple short full throttle highway runs of about 6 miles each

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The beginning of the grassy areas close to my house.

Windmills off the gravel/dirt road. These roads are common through the rural areas around me.

The Mighty Q.

One of the many "Where are we?" moments of this particular ride.

At this point there was no trail. Q and I rode on dead recogning to t visible known landmark through knee-waist high wild wheat (not a farmer's field). Thank God there were no snakes, but I did see a few coyotes.

The Mighty Columbia River

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Along a gravel bar by the river.

Q doing a mountain goat imitation.

A much happier camper. I still have the same issues I had before the ride, but the time in nature with Q, and you guys, helped me to cope.

Alaskan-Dad · 06-01-2010, 01:06 PM

Great Pics Doc, makes me almost miss eastern Washington, its been almost 9yrs since we left and came north. Lovely bike that Q is, have fun in all the great open riding area you live in.

TurboT · 06-01-2010, 03:44 PM

Great stress relief, Doc. Thank you for sharing with us.

Our thoughts with you for a speedy resolution of your troubles.

-TT

FastDoc · 06-01-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskan-Dad

Great Pics Doc, makes me almost miss eastern Washington, its been almost 9yrs since we left and came north. Lovely bike that Q is, have fun in all the great open riding area you live in.

Its nothing compared to the amazing pictures you posted, AD, but I'll still take the mild winters!

FastDoc · 06-01-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboT

Great stress relief, Doc. Thank you for sharing with us.

Our thoughts with you for a speedy resolution of your troubles.

-TT

Its cool. Just some consequences of a poor decision. It will work out for the best in one way or another I'm sure.

Riding sure does help. That old joke that you don't see motorcycles at psychiatrist's is true, for me at least.

MICRider · 06-01-2010, 07:40 PM

Yup, it's amazing how two wheels can chase the troubles away and clear your mind. Beautiful pics Doc, Q is looking snazzy with his dirt tires

SpudRider · 06-01-2010, 11:32 PM

Thank you for posting the great photos, Doc.

Where did you get the Suzuki decals for your XP200?

Spud

Weldangrind · 06-02-2010, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the pics Doc.

I'd rather ride my troubles away than pour booze on top of them.

Jim · 06-02-2010, 01:01 AM

That's good advice

Doc, I'm just curious, that's not a farmers field, does that mean it is government property or ?

Great pics thanks for sharing.

AZ200cc · 06-02-2010, 02:33 AM

Fuel for the soul, Always helps

Nice ride Doc.

FastDoc · 06-02-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

That's good advice

Doc, I'm just curious, that's not a farmers field, does that mean it is government property or ?

Great pics thanks for sharing.

BLM/public land 8)

FastDoc · 06-02-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thank you for posting the great photos, Doc.

Where did you get the Suzuki decals for your XP200?

Spud

They were like $5 from a vendor on eBay. He was in Mexico, but they were shipped fast and the quality of the vinyl stickers is excellent.

melissann · 06-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Looks like a nice ride.... makes me miss my bike terribly

UncleDarrell · 09-27-2010, 09:48 PM

LOL...I was scratching my head when I saw Suzuki.. :? Now it all makes sense! I'm not slow, it just takes time for my mind to catch up!

FastDoc · 09-28-2010, 12:20 AM

I call it a 'Q-Zuki' 8)

06-01-2010, 11:30 AM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A ride with Q in the grassland areas yesterday. I had some bad stuff on my heart and mind yesterday so Q suggested we go for a ride to take my mind off my issues for a little while. The grassy areas are in bloom this time of year because of this being the coolest and wettest spring we've had on record here (Mental note, screw you Al Gore :twisted: ) but it was a Good Day for a ride. Q and I went 90 miles overall, almost all of it off pavement, and some of it in sandy hilly stuff, and some of it in some pretty stiff wind. Even so we got 69 MPG, WITH dirt only knobbies, and a couple short full throttle highway runs of about 6 miles each . The beginning of the grassy areas close to my house. Windmills off the gravel/dirt road. These roads are common through the rural areas around me. The Mighty Q. One of the many "Where are we?" moments of this particular ride. At this point there was no trail. Q and I rode on dead recogning to t visible known landmark through knee-waist high wild wheat (not a farmer's field). Thank God there were no snakes, but I did see a few coyotes. The Mighty Columbia River . Along a gravel bar by the river. Q doing a mountain goat imitation. A much happier camper. I still have the same issues I had before the ride, but the time in nature with Q, and you guys, helped me to cope. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-01-2010, 01:06 PM	#2
Alaskan-Dad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Thorne Bay SE Alaska Posts: 131	Great Pics Doc, makes me almost miss eastern Washington, its been almost 9yrs since we left and came north. Lovely bike that Q is, have fun in all the great open riding area you live in. __________________ Three Greys Lifan GY-5's
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you for posting the great photos, Doc. Where did you get the Suzuki decals for your XP200? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-02-2010, 12:47 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the pics Doc. I'd rather ride my troubles away than pour booze on top of them. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-02-2010, 01:01 AM	#9
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	That's good advice Doc, I'm just curious, that's not a farmers field, does that mean it is government property or ? Great pics thanks for sharing. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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06-01-2010, 03:44 PM	#3
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Great stress relief, Doc. Thank you for sharing with us. Our thoughts with you for a speedy resolution of your troubles. -TT
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06-01-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Yup, it's amazing how two wheels can chase the troubles away and clear your mind. Beautiful pics Doc, Q is looking snazzy with his dirt tires
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06-02-2010, 02:33 AM	#10
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Fuel for the soul, Always helps Nice ride Doc. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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06-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#13
melissann Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 97	Looks like a nice ride.... makes me miss my bike terribly __________________ ~melissann~
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09-27-2010, 09:48 PM	#14
UncleDarrell Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia Posts: 10	LOL...I was scratching my head when I saw Suzuki.. :? Now it all makes sense! I'm not slow, it just takes time for my mind to catch up!
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09-28-2010, 12:20 AM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I call it a 'Q-Zuki' 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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