Finally got all the pictures compiled from our summer vacation.
The kids got to visit their grandparents in Indiana. Brandon sneaks a ride on Grandpas' Eiger.
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We also got to see "Thomas the Tank engine" in Connersville, IN since we missed it in Mount Dora this year. Was a total surprise for them.
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Sir Topham Hat
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My ladies on the Train ride
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My father-in-law and I were able to make it down to Pennington Gap, VA to ride with his brother and family. I'm really jealous of these trails and scenery. We rode 45 miles up and down steep rocky terrain, through river beds, some mud and gorgeous mountains. Enjoy.
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another from our stop at the top of the mountain. We rode between Virginia and Kentucky. Keep in mind we started at the bottom where the road is.
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"Moonshine cave"
They used to make moonshine in this cave during Prohibition. It was only accessible by the rough trail. Must have used pack-mules to haul out the goods. Sorry, nothing left behind.
My father-in-law and I.
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Uncle Rick with his son Jesse. You wouldn't know it, but Rick rides with a wooden leg and is riddled with cancer. Doesn't have much longer :'( We made this a family ride. I hope not, but this might be the last one with him.
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The four guys
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According to Rick, this is LEGAL in Kentucky
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The wooden porch I'm standing on is the moonshiners abandoned cabin on top of the mountain. It's 300' straight down. :o :o
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Father-in-law and Rick's wife on '05 Rubicon
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Your's truly on the Foreman
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Rick's wife and son taking a break
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I will ride up here anytime. Didn't see another rider in 45 miles all day. No sport bilkes need apply here. 4x4 only on this ride.
--H ;D
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it always sucks to go out of state to riding because you dont want to come home! nice pics ;)
dreth-
the grass is always greener, brother.
florida is a dream compared to illinois. closest sucks and it's 2 hours.
best ain't bad (badlands in atica indiana) but it's 3+ hours.
but this kentucky mountain stuff does look like the cats meow.
honda328-
looks like fun, glad all went well. any time w/ family and a ride to boot!
Quote from: johnnygun on July 03, 2005, 05:55:57 PM
dreth-
the grass is always greener, brother.
florida is a dream compared to illinois. closest sucks and it's 2 hours.
best ain't bad (badlands in atica indiana) but it's 3+ hours.
but this kentucky mountain stuff does look like the cats meow.
honda328-
looks like fun, glad all went well. any time w/ family and a ride to boot!
Johnnygun, does Wisconsin have some places to ride? I was under the impression they did?
The Badlands Rocks! I wish I lived closer to that place. I rode there last summer once. My Grandparents have lived in Attica 80+ years and I used to live 45 minutes away, but back then it was still a gravel pit :(. Perhaps a group of us will come up from FL sometime. --H
I'm super jealous. Going up & down mountains, varying terrain, SWEEEEET.
HONDA328
wisconsin's best places are mostly canada south.way up there 5-6hrs min.
badlands is the king-ding-aling.
if anyone ever makes the ride up..you better believe i'll be there with you! unfurtunately i'm another 3hrs north so i would not be much help w/ lodging, but thats up to you. they have hotels and camping pretty close now, didn't know if you knew that. ofcourse, you have your gramps.
closest for me is 2.5hrs and then its 3hrs! that s nothing to me, i drive that every weekend
Towards Dairyland Wisconsin. Plenty of trails. I still have a cabin up there but don't ever get up there. Riding is ok nothing like the pictures you have though.
Cool Steve nice pix
great pics - kids are adorable...mountains are beautiful. Unique sight for this native Floridian! ;)
outtolunch..i'm in chicago, il.if you get a ride to your place in wisconsin togeteher, drop me a line, maybe i can get up there.
welcome to the sight.
nice pixs