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RetiredJake · Dec 13th, 2009, 10:27 AM

That's what you get for marrying a younger woman. Remember, "if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, just make a ...." No, I remember now, that was for looks, not age.

RetiredJake · Dec 23rd, 2009, 03:08 PM

Well, there was no room at the inn, so we stopped in Tucson for the winter. Or, at least, the next month. Just got the internet setup this morning, so I'm a little behind. Another lesson to add to my list, warm climates in the winter do not necessarily have a vacancy.

I'll know better next year.

While I was turning into my RV site, I got my bike trailer into the chainlink fence. Wound up bending the shaft that the double hitch pivots on, and ruined a tire. Guess I need to get that rear view camera sooner rather than later. Oh well, get someone with a torch to heat it up and I can bend it back to reasonably straight. Never a dull day.

The Tank · Dec 23rd, 2009, 11:21 PM

Welcome to Arizona!!!

Too bad about the trailer. I have some friends in the Tucson area if you can't find the right people to get a fix let me know.

jaceddie · Dec 24th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Hey Jake, hows the weather down there. We're buryed in snow and wishing we were with you. Maybe next year!

RetiredJake · Dec 24th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Weather is horrible. It rained Tuesday night and only got into the 50's yesterday. Back into the 60's today and sunny. Guess I'll go for a ride this afternoon once it warms up a bit. You know, I could get used to this type of winter.

RibEye · Dec 24th, 2009, 02:02 PM

Jake, just sent you a PM with a link to our RC site. We're in Tucson, and are a wide open group. You are welcome to join right in and ride with us. There is a run calendar in the site, that gives dates, times, meetup locations, and run maps.

Anybody else want the link, let me know. Don't know if it is kosher to post in the forums, so PMs unless notified otherwise.

Enjoy,
Rich P

RetiredJake · Dec 31st, 2009, 07:34 PM

A little behind on posting stuff. Took a ride through the Saguaro Nat Park a couple of days ago with the wife. Took this photo of her in front of one of the cactus, these things get pretty big. Sorry about being turned sideways.

RetiredJake · Dec 31st, 2009, 07:39 PM

The Tank was kind enough to show me around some today. He and a couple of his buddies came doen from the Phoenix area, met me in Tucson, and then we made a big loop through the desert, splitting off towards the end so each could head for their respective homes. Some great scenery, great ride, good food, a cold one for a toast, and very good hosts. Thanks again.

The Tank · Jan 1st, 2010, 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RetiredJake View Post

The Tank was kind enough to show me around some today. He and a couple of his buddies came doen from the Phoenix area, met me in Tucson, and then we made a big loop through the desert, splitting off towards the end so each could head for their respective homes. Some great scenery, great ride, good food, a cold one for a toast, and very good hosts. Thanks again.

RetiredJake,
It was our pleasure to ride with you yesterday. Hopefully we can do it again before you head out.

I hope that you aren't in a witness protection program as I decided to post the below pictures as proof of your trip to sunny Arizona.

Seeing that you are the one in the picture with the balaclava on, I think the risk of identity detection is small.

It must have been a bit cold in the southern part of our sunny state that morning.

RetiredJake · Jan 2nd, 2010, 01:59 AM

Well, it was cold to me

Dec 13th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#11
RetiredJake Community Guru Wannabe Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 868 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ That's what you get for marrying a younger woman. Remember, "if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, just make a ...." No, I remember now, that was for looks, not age. __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

Dec 23rd, 2009, 03:08 PM	#12
RetiredJake Community Guru Wannabe Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 868 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Well, there was no room at the inn, so we stopped in Tucson for the winter. Or, at least, the next month. Just got the internet setup this morning, so I'm a little behind. Another lesson to add to my list, warm climates in the winter do not necessarily have a vacancy. I'll know better next year. While I was turning into my RV site, I got my bike trailer into the chainlink fence. Wound up bending the shaft that the double hitch pivots on, and ruined a tire. Guess I need to get that rear view camera sooner rather than later. Oh well, get someone with a torch to heat it up and I can bend it back to reasonably straight. Never a dull day. __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

Dec 23rd, 2009, 11:21 PM	#13
The Tank Super Moderator Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,710 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Welcome to Arizona!!! Too bad about the trailer. I have some friends in the Tucson area if you can't find the right people to get a fix let me know. __________________ Need Help? Please read the Self Help Information & Tips - HDTalking AMSOIL Support from Tank Oils

Dec 24th, 2009, 06:57 AM	#14
jaceddie Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 09 ultra classic Join Date: Aug 4th, 2008 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 1,122 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Hey Jake, hows the weather down there. We're buryed in snow and wishing we were with you. Maybe next year!

Dec 24th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#15
RetiredJake Community Guru Wannabe Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 868 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Weather is horrible. It rained Tuesday night and only got into the 50's yesterday. Back into the 60's today and sunny. Guess I'll go for a ride this afternoon once it warms up a bit. You know, I could get used to this type of winter. __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

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Dec 24th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#16
RibEye Contributor$ Ride: 2003 Road King Classic (100th Anniversary FLHRCI-X) Join Date: Sep 20th, 2009 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 799 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Jake, just sent you a PM with a link to our RC site. We're in Tucson, and are a wide open group. You are welcome to join right in and ride with us. There is a run calendar in the site, that gives dates, times, meetup locations, and run maps. Anybody else want the link, let me know. Don't know if it is kosher to post in the forums, so PMs unless notified otherwise. Enjoy, Rich P

Dec 31st, 2009, 07:34 PM	#17
RetiredJake Community Guru Wannabe Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 868 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ A little behind on posting stuff. Took a ride through the Saguaro Nat Park a couple of days ago with the wife. Took this photo of her in front of one of the cactus, these things get pretty big. Sorry about being turned sideways. __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

Dec 31st, 2009, 07:39 PM	#18
RetiredJake Community Guru Wannabe Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 868 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ The Tank was kind enough to show me around some today. He and a couple of his buddies came doen from the Phoenix area, met me in Tucson, and then we made a big loop through the desert, splitting off towards the end so each could head for their respective homes. Some great scenery, great ride, good food, a cold one for a toast, and very good hosts. Thanks again. __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

Jan 1st, 2010, 04:02 PM	#19
The Tank Super Moderator Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,710 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Quote: Originally Posted by RetiredJake View Post The Tank was kind enough to show me around some today. He and a couple of his buddies came doen from the Phoenix area, met me in Tucson, and then we made a big loop through the desert, splitting off towards the end so each could head for their respective homes. Some great scenery, great ride, good food, a cold one for a toast, and very good hosts. Thanks again. RetiredJake, It was our pleasure to ride with you yesterday. Hopefully we can do it again before you head out. I hope that you aren't in a witness protection program as I decided to post the below pictures as proof of your trip to sunny Arizona. Seeing that you are the one in the picture with the balaclava on, I think the risk of identity detection is small. It must have been a bit cold in the southern part of our sunny state that morning. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Need Help? Please read the Self Help Information & Tips - HDTalking AMSOIL Support from Tank Oils

Jan 2nd, 2010, 01:59 AM	#20
RetiredJake Community Guru Wannabe Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 868 My Mood:	Re: Snowbirding in AZ Well, it was cold to me __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

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