California on a Harley

We just don't have riding like this around Houston!

Video Shannon took Tuesday




And tons of pictures she took: https://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/savageshannon/California%20trip/

OK its official..... you suck!

yep..... I am sure of it.... you suck!


I spent a week on business in Benecia which is just outside of San Fran and we rented Harleys and drove up highway 1 to the napa valley and I still remember how much fun it was. 30mph and only getting to 3rd gear from going back and fourth and up and down along the coast get a little tiresome after a couple of hours but it was an awesome trip!

That video is the mild twisties. Earlier we hit a road that was serious twisties full of hairpins and switchbacks- There was a sign at the beginning of the road that said "no vehicles over 16ft in length and no trailers". When you see a sign like that you know you're in for some fun Shannon wasn't able to take any pictures on that road as she was holding on for life. I was matching the speed of the guy in front of me, but didn't take into account that he had footpegs on forward controls and I had floorboards. Needless to say I scraped the hell out of those floorboards matching his speed The Harley I was on was brand new- the rental shop had just gotten it Monday. So I got to be the first person to scrape it up

If you like that Steve, you need to try the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton... It is awesome.. Scary at times, but beautiful

GREAT vid! But did you notice Eddie driving that white big rig coming around that corner? I think he was trying to take you out Steve :driving:

TxCrawler wrote:

If you like that Steve, you need to try the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton... It is awesome.. Scary at times, but beautiful

X2 on that one!!! Some buds and I made this trip a few years back, I will try and dig up some pics. We stayed in Durango and had a blast!!! I would like to take the family back.

very cool shots. Shannon is a photo nut.

cool...I wish I was there...whats the weather like over there?

TxCrawler wrote:

If you like that Steve, you need to try the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton... It is awesome.. Scary at times, but beautiful

"Scary at times"??..........I call BS on that one......

Try that ride with a short Latina sitting next to you hollering, "Slow down, slow down, you're going to fast" when you're only doing 30mph....LOLOLOL.

Sweet, looks like you guys are having fun!!!

jeeperjennie wrote:

cool...I wish I was there...whats the weather like over there?

This is Shannon-- I wish you were here Jennie!!!!! The weather has been beautiful every day. Today was close to 80 degrees. The highlight so far for me was the motorcycle ride. Last night we went to go eat at "The Ivy" which apparently is where alot of celebrities go but we didn't see any there. Bummer!!! We were expecting typical LA portions of food but got Texas size plates of food.

Today Steve had meetings and dropped in for a few minutes earlier before heading to dinner with music big wigs at some upscale restaurant. After being bored to death sitting through their business dinner last night I opted out of tonight and just ordered room service. Can you believe a burger and fries in this hotel cost $20! Good thing it is on the company dime! I was starving earlier and had to hit the room snack bar. Ate a $5 snickers bar. Walked down to the mall today and did some shopping. Some girl claiming to be a psychic wanted to give me a reading for $30. I'm not spending $30 for a reading from someone who trolls the mall looking for vunerable people.

Just hanging here watching TV now and expect Steve to be back in around midnight. I can't believe I'm actually homesick! I miss my bed, couch, the kids and my animals so much. I was so excited to come out here and have a break from housework and parentling and now realize that I miss that already! How strange. I'm suppose to be relaxing and having a good time!

ahh if i were you i would be at the massage parlor, oh yes ....that would be relaxing!

wow 80 deg. must be nice.... it got down into the high 20's here last night..and i think it only got up to like 50 yesterday....its too cold I wish I was there with you...enjoying the sun! and shopping sounds nice!

well we miss you too, and I am sure the kids are wishing you were home as well.

jeeperjennie wrote:

ahh if i were you i would be at the massage parlor, oh yes ....that would be relaxing!

Now that's funny - I was going to suggest one of those "ornamental messages" too.

Shannon typing--- Well Steve just called and informed me that we are blowing off the Awards Ceremony tomorrow night and we are going to go party it up with some big wigs instead. Now that is just what I wanted to hear!!!!

heck yeah...have fun and party like a ROCK STAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!