Summer trips

Fri Jun 8 13:47:50 PDT 2012

Thanks Art,

That is exactly the route I have planned.  I hear you on the rain, but that
is the only time I can do it so I'll have to take what I can get.  Besides,
after all the rain and cold I rode through four years ago when I went to
Banff and then out to Vancouver, in August I can't imagine it being much
worse, LOL!  At least this time I'll be better dressed and have heated
grips.  :-)

Charles S.

On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Art Johnson <art-j at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Scaps, June is monsoon month in Alberta! Good luck on the trip to the
> Panhandle.
>
> The Bow River is cresting in places, i.e. Lake Louise village.
> May give new meaning to camping within an electrified bear fence.
>
> If you head up through Jasper, then west to Prince George, Smithers, etc
> there should be MC/skidoo/ATV shops along the way.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles Scappaticci" <scapco at ecentral.com>
> To: "Art Johnson" <art-j at shaw.ca>
> Sent: Friday, June 8, 2012 1:03:39 PM
> Subject: Re: Summer trips
>
> Sounds good Chuck,
>
> I need to give you a call and discuss finding your house/horse property.
> I'm not sure I could find it again after four years, though I sorta
> remember the property.
>
> I've done most of my route planning and have decided to try to make it to
> Alaska in about 3 1/2 days.  It will mean averaging close to 400 mile days,
> every day and one of 650.  If I can do this though, I'll be able to take my
> time coming back and relax over a nine day period.  The worst day will be
> on the way up, 400 miles in the car and 250 on the bike.  The second worst
> day would be about 450 on the bike, but would be through Banff National
> park and a that scenic area called Kananaskis, which is in the edge of the
> Rocky mountains before you get to Banff.  I rode both of these previously,
> so I won't be stopping much along the way.  I've mapped a couple of Harley
> shops along the way as knowing where these shops are gives me a place to
> potentially go if I break down somewhere.
>
> I've bought a Bike Master emergency tire repair kit, just in case, and will
> take a small electric tire pump that runs off my cigarette lighter
> adapter.  I've also hit REI, the outdoor sports place and bought a couple
> of nice long sleeve under garments to wear under my jacket.  Last trip, I
> took my summer mesh jacket, but won't make that mistake this time as I'm
> taking my heavier jacket and liner.  I've got extra tools packed and a
> spare throttle cable since I'm sure there wouldn't be another one of those
> within 1,000 miles. I'm also going to stay in organized campgrounds because
> of the bear population up there.  In Lake Louise, the tent/soft side camper
> area is surrounded by a high electric fence and barbed wire because of the
> bears.  Since I don't want to be a bears meal, I'll plan of playing it
> safe, LOL!
>
> I've got to put a new deck on my motorcycle trailer tomorrow since the old
> boards are too rotten to trust anymore and then it's just a matter of
> packing everything up and heading out two weeks from today.  I've got
> myself psyched to expect lots of rain and cold, so anything else will be a
> pleasant surprise.
> Charles S.
> On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 7:49 AM, Cdriscol2001 <cdriscol2001 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Scaps,
> > Yes, I would be quite pleased to have you leave your car and trailer up
> at
> > our property like you did last time.
> > And it would make our meeting up very simple when you come back for it.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Jun 1, 2012, at 8:57 PM, Charles Scappaticci <scapco at ecentral.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Chuck,
> > >
> > > The class reunion sounds like a good time.  We can definitely hook up
> > > on my way back through.  Would it still be possible to leave my car
> > > and trailer at your house or some other place safe?  I'll probably
> > > still be driving my daughters Explorer and the same trailer.
> > >
> > > Charles S.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Cdriscol2001 <cdriscol2001 at yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
> > >> Scaps,
> > >> It looks like I will have to hookup for a ride on your way back home.
> I
> > will be in Tacoma from June 20-26, for my 40th high school reunion and to
> > visit my family there.
> > >> I will be back in Helena when you pass through on your way home. New
> > phone # 406-202-1341. We got rid of the land line and the flip phones.
> > Give a call and we can meet! Same 5 good reasons!
> > >>
> > >> Chuck
> > >>
> > >> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>
> > >> On Jun 1, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Charles Scappaticci <scapco at ecentral.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Hey Chuck,
> > >>>
> > >>> I hope this e-mail finds you relaxing the for summer.  I'm still on
> > >>> plan for heading your way the end of June.  I've decided I'd like to
> > >>> try to make the Alaska coast, weather and roads permitting.  If
> things
> > >>> go as I'm thinking, my tentative plan is to be in Helena on Saturday
> > >>> June 23rd, head north on the 24th then be back in Helena either
> Monday
> > >>> July 2nd or 3rd and back home on the 4th.  I've got 12 days in total
> > >>> available to try to do this.  I've rebuilt the front suspension on
> the
> > >>> bike, had my old Race Tech equipped rear shock rebuilt and am
> > >>> installing a new chain and sprockets to play it safe.  I'e also
> bought
> > >>> a flat kit, and will be a lot more prepared for rain and cold this
> > >>> time.  Wish I'd had the heated grips last time!!
> > >>>
> > >>> What's your schedule looking like?  I don't want to interfere with
> any
> > >>> plans you might have.
> > >>>
> > >>> Charles S.
> > >>>
> > >>> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Charles Scappaticci
> > >>> <scapco at ecentral.com> wrote:
> > >>>> Sounds like five good reasons to head north.  :-)
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Charles S.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 7:05 PM, Chuck Driscoll <
> > cdriscol2001 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >>>>> Scape
> > >>>>> You are welcome in Montana
> > >>>>> I would love to turn wheels with ya
> > >>>>> I have a vstrom now
> > >>>>> Keep me in mind my friend
> > >>>>> I have beer and whiskey too
> > >>>>> Chuck
> > >>>>>
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