beemerchef Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Road trip... Moab. Ut Whirlwind... that is the only word that right now comes to mind. The weather? Well... we might have seen a few minutes of sunshine, heavy rains right now, photos are with an “all gray” and “dull” feeling. So we have “hang out” as in the old days. Hang out in town and had the best Pizza within I would like to say a couple thousands of miles from a street vendor. We have met travelers riding the country, riding the world. We had dinner with Friends I had not seen in too many years back from my days in the Georgia Mountains. Spirit had a nice visit for his last yearly shot, we are all set now for Canada and Mexico when they present themselves. In other words we have been busy doing seemingly nothing! I forget the chatting part, the socializing which is never ending as in waves new faces appear and all ends up being a good time. Tau, Adam, Rodolfo, Irene and I forget already a few. We have been able however to get up to the land where the Desert Rocks Music Festival will take place in about 10 days. It is at the clearing stage. Will be camping permanently there for a couple of weeks starting Monday most likely, weather permitting. It can only getbetter from here... Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Show on the Road! Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I have you worried now... right? Probably June~July... that is about as precise as I can be now! Mid July we are actually going to Redmond for the BMW Mationals, I have not been to a Rally in over ten years. Then I do have to stop in Enemclaw to have something ixed by the fabricator on the hack, then Portland to have my Ohlin shocks re-serviced... I have more photos of that road... probably will post some tomorrow am... Be well Dave. Ara & Spirit Ara and Spirit, We will be looking forward to seeing you both! And you are welcome to camp out here for a bit, but it will truly be camping unless we buy an inflatable bed! But we do have a lake to fish in, and deer for Spitit to chase! Dave Keep the Show on the Road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted May 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Ara and Spirit, We will be looking forward to seeing you both! And you are welcome to camp out here for a bit, but it will truly be camping unless we buy an inflatable bed! But we do have a lake to fish in, and deer for Spitit to chase! Dave Keep the Show on the Road! Sounds like it does not get any better! Have "frying pan" !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 The Arches, again, and a video from Bisbee. UT We are now camping out about 10 miles south of Moab, mid way up the Mountains and I myself have to look at the photos of the past couple of days to be reassured that once again this deluge of rain and winds will eventually stop as it has before. Maybe I should be a spotter for the Weather site as I sure have my share of keeping up with it. The two beautiful days past were however glorious and energizing. I could not help going back into the Arches National Park, well filled this time with traffic, trying to dodge the four wheelers on their way seemingly to the finish line of the day's NASCAR race. Honestly. The masterpieces stood there as they have been for centuries, their hues in constant change from a sky garnished with cotton ball clouds, all and all a setting so magical it never cease to amaze me, as often as we have been present. All is quiet here for now, the stages for the Festival are being set up, everyone is part of a Friendly Community we have been accepted in, specially Spirit who has some new cousins with whom he just does not stop to play with. Sometimes I so much wish we were three instead of two, but then the logistics totally change and the need of a bigger sidecar!!! Enjoy the Arches... Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 The Music is landing in Moab, Utah So busy lately as already camped out at the site of The Desert Rocks Music Festival. Devoting my time taking photographs of the set up as it is quite an undertaking from this group of welcoming volunteers. There is going to be some incredible Live Music for four nights, many here are Artists in many genres with their display of lights, musical montages all powered by roughly 8000 watts of solar panels. In the meantime we have not stopped hanging out in Moab (eating Pizza...) and taking advantage also of the good weather for some local rides. Even trying to render a video of us climbing Shaffer trail, this year not such a good road as all the dirt has washed away leaving rocks protruding and scraping “Old Faithful”. The next leg of the Journey has already made it's mark in my mind. California Lost Coast with the Sierras in between, Oregon, Washington and who knows, might push ourselves into Canada. Will try for the obscure roads, the ones less traveled were pitching a tent is free and hidden... Suggestions are very welcome... Not much else is going on, we are almost considered locals now! Enjoy... Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Busy week... Moab.UT This week is all about the Desert Rocks Music Festival. The many volunteers working almost around the clock, there is much courtersy and kindness in the air mixed in with personal artifacts, free minded spirits making a home here for the few remaining days. Busy photographing the complete event, a different experience with the camera from the usual landscape seen. Yet we took an afternoon ride toward Potash Rd where after a short hike up a hill, we found a plateau overlooking the Colorado River where Spirit and I quietly laid down taking it all in. We even took in an incredible sunset and the nights here right now with almost a full moon are a nightly gift for these present times. Utah is such an incredible State and as usual will be hard to leave next week when we head out toward Wyoming, California Coast and all in between. I managed to upload the video taken while going up Shaffer Trail, it is to this day my favorite one including the Music. Short and sweet (!!!) today, have to get some sleep... Enjoyand be well. It is after all your choice. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 A Friendly foreign Space “Desert Rocks Music Festival”. Utah No sense denying it, we are exhausted. In a good way however after hours of Music, chatting with new Friends and much Photography as I cannot even begin to figure out how I am going to go through all the photos, only now downloaded on my laptop. We actually moved back to Moab a couple days ago as I could not take camping on site anymore. We went up to the Festival every day and returned to a quieter space. The land had turned into a Village with Music going on till in the morning hours and restarting at noon or so. It became tight as more people than expected showed up, no doubt all has been a success as it will probably move on next year on a larger piece of land. So we are ahead of the wave leaving the premises and today is going to be a lingering resting day as the coming ones will see us on to Wyoming and then on West as I have this fantasy and vision of us sitting on the beach of the “California Lost Coast” as we did 3 years ago. We have not seen an Ocean in years, it will be the perfect setting as also going through the giant redwoods is always spectacular, specially in the early morning hours while the ground is steaming and the sun rays are trying to make their way in through the dense vegetation. I remember. Have a great day and eventually all the Festival Photos will be in multiple Galleries. Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 More Photos of the “Desert Rocks Music Festival”. Moab. Utah A few days have gone by, the scales seems to be balancing out themselves, almost done going through all the photos as there will be a third round. Just cannot leave the good ones out. Ready to head out to Lander, WY, in the morning, a route we already have done. We will probably get there in a couple of days as heading west from there has me really excited. I feel as we have not traveled lately and come to think of it, we really have not. From Texas it was Overland Expo, now the Festival and the coast is clear till early September when I will be flying to Munich, Germany, for an overdue visit to my Mother. For the first time Spirit will stay behind at my Friend's house, Friends I trust with my Life as the thought of a kennel just truly horrifies me. Mid 90's have made their way here in Moab, it is time to go on and find some cooler temperatures and cooler adventures! Oil has been changed, one more tire (again!) to change and hopefully as she has reached 227K, Old Faithful will takes us around with no hick ups. It is dinner time, our last night in Moab. I think these will be the best times of the year. Be well... always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 A ride to Thermopolis. WY I so often feel like the launch of the Space Shuttle. Waiting for a package to arrive in Lander, WY, and now waiting for the rain to pass by. Of course no schedule and yet summer is for me as the precious time of the year with longer days and mild (sometimes!) temperatures. I keep thinking we will head on West tomorrow and so we took advantage yesterday to explore, skim the surface, en route to Thermopolis through Wind River Canyon, a beautiful ride, so much so I could not stop for photos and for that matter lost the light on the way back. Beautiful campsites along the river, peaceful and serene State Park in Thermopolis, a couple Bisons to glance at, the Wyoming Dinosaur Museum, sulfur smell in the air, tourists to stare at... all the ingredients for a great day. Managed to post a final entry with the remainder of the Music Festival photos, left is cleaning the dust off the cameras as the windy conditions where not the best as I actually decided the cameras will stay in the case in such instances, no sense destroying what there is feeling so fortunate with such equipment. The visit with my Friends Mia and KC here continues, food, conversations, even Spirit likes being in their house, he is not used to so much carpeting and actually sometimes does not quite know what to do. They will be his foster parents the first two weeks in September when I fly by myself to Munich visiting my Mother. It is going to be rough for the both of us. Enjoy the photos... Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 A bad start West. Lander.WY “Lander” I realize is an Island in the sky. All three passes, two westbound and one going east are nearing and one above 9000 feet. Mid June... we got caught in some fierce cold weather, rain, wind and finally snow. We got caught too late, unprepared, turned around, holed up in an expensive Motel room in Dubois to finally make it back to our Friends house back in Lander. Defeated. Normal they say for this time of the year, abnormal I say. Monday will be our window of opportunity to finally be able to make it out. A couple new waterproof bags, some good designed for chemicals rain gloves, the orange ones this time, we are beyond the looks of it all. In the meantime the waistline is taking advantage of the full kitchen here, the naps are longing into hours from just maybe some days a few minutes, Spirit cannot decide which part of the carpet he is going to occupy, in other words... we are just too comfy! It's all fine, we are not on a schedule, only tasting the beaches on the western coast awaiting for us. The photos for Dinosaur lovers are it on the Journal as we visited the “Wyoming Dinosaur Museum Center” while in Thermopolis a few days ago. Truly a must and spend a few hours if not learning their names, at least reading them wondering who came up with them. Till next time, you be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Of a beautiful loneliness, Highway 50. Nevada It has been a long time coming. Highway 50. Over the past years I had been told of it's greatness, solitude, beauty and more as there is much more. It vastness is of an incredible spirituality and yet I only tasted it for a couple of days. The weather just did not cooperate, mainly the winds beat us up severely compounded with glacial cold, rain and even a few flurries of snow. But all is what it is meant to be giving me a taste of northern Nevada, a treasure discovered, a space we will go back to, no doubt for a lengthy stay. We are in Reno right now, visiting some good Friends probably till Sunday morning as tomorrow we have planned a ride to Pyramid Lake. We have been within way too much comfort lately considering we also stayed with some good Friends in Salt Lake City a few days ago and where treated to a great dinner and breakfast. Spirit is getting use to the nice home carpeting and lawns, I do however know he feels now more at home while we are camping. My time with Internet connections has diminished, sometimes not allowing me to come here, but since I write my Journal and download my Photos while off line, our Journal continues being posted often. Be well, always. See you on the road... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 California Pacific, Mattole Beach. CA Summertime is definitely and logistically the other side of the coin throughout the year. Time escapes me specially when we sit on a beach like Matolle Rd south of Eureka. Either way a bad road leading to it, the southern approach being definitely the better and safer one. The prize is worth it, more, much more. Uncrowded, sometimes deserted, it is a space for thinking, meditating, hiking and pure relaxation. We did met a few good people also camping there, but mainly it has been being induced into a lazy state of mind while cooking, reading, photographing the ever changing face of this vast Ocean and writing to no end. Everything as far as gear goes has worked flawlessly including the new Hilleberg tent send to us, it is as a palace keeping us warm on the cool (even cold) nights and cool throughout the day when the sun is beating on us. We are off the beach right now for a couple days as I need to decide which way to go to near by Portland. Maybe even go back to the same beach for a few days after loading up on provisions again. Always a last minute decision. Enjoy and be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Life on the Beach... CA Coffee never tasted so good in this dry vestibule of ours. Coos Bay till Monday, not much sense moving on during the Holidays to only find everything "reserved"!!! It is one aspect I miss, the free camping in the States we have come through. However being now officially a Senior Citizen, 50% off and free access after purchasing my $10 Lifetime Golden Age pass, well, it is a bargain. They will loose money on us. Today is Library day as it is once a week when the PC opens up. Spirit is laying down at my feet. He is now also officially an "Emotional Support" Service dog. How about that! Not to abuse the situation as he guards Old Faithful all to well, but as today the pressure of waiting for me is off. It is odd... can't wait to take him to Walmart. You can meet my Dear Friend/Webmaster Brian on the last entry of the Journal, he is the one that does it all having donated his time these past year with no fail. Till next time. Be well... Always. Happy Fourth... get out and enjoy. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Coos Bay. OR This is when everyone goes home and we come out of behind the “boulder”. Trees by the beach in this scenario for the past days. 4th of July however was a great ride, a great loop through Coquille to Roseburg and back west through 138 and 38. The roads were empty, no traffic, everyone busy with Parades in towns and BBQ's I could see and smell while passing through them. It has been windy, cold with only some rare times of warmth. The heat is inland and tomorrow we are finally leaving the coast for Oregon City and who knows “where” afterward. No plans, probably camp at the base of Mt Hood, somewhere hopefully remote as I was thinking today how crowded this area is. I have been reading “Desert Solitaire” by Edward Abby and I am slowly missing my “Desert”. There is none like it. His words keep transporting me and more and more I am missing it. The food has been good, great and fresh ingredients all around, so much so besides some fresh salmon I have not had any meat at all. That might change when I see a butcher, maybe in a small village on our way north. One more tire tomorrow (it seems as an endless task!) and we will be rolling... again. Be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 A great loop... OR Of course I am in tune with the fact that we can travel at lightning speeds, even ourselves as slow as I like to move on. Right now, today, it is as we suddenly went through the wall in more ways than one. Yesterday was a great day, today I am trying my best to not much avail. We are in Oregon City amongst seemingly a million other vehicles and three digit temperatures. It is for a good cause to have “Old Faithful's” shocks serviced and be back again on the go Friday. It will then be decision time to head on south or go back west, north west, where the much cooler temperatures prevail with of course at this time of the year also much southerly winds. It is the same winds trying to keep on our tail which made me ride this loop I wrote about, a loop ending up to be one of the greatest rides, including smooth pavements, nicely curved path, scenery always outstanding, nothing short of some day riding it again. Spirit is recuperating, he is passed out, he is not doing so good anymore with the heat. It hit us like a hammer on the head, we are totally spoiled with cooler temperatures. Enjoy the ride... Be well. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 The Romance of... Homeless on the Road. OR. There will be thousands of riders this week converging on Redmond, Oregon. It is the Annual BMW motorcycle riders get together on the fairgrounds, much activity, also for us many Friends we have met and more we have not met. They are coming from all over the Country, some will be here from even further. Everyone has a common denominator, the passion for being on a “motorcycle”, mostly two wheels, some as us, three wheels, some with trailers, some will trailer. I have that same passion, however Spirit and I fit in a different category, one I don't even know if there will be another member. We “live” on the road, we are “homeless”, it is a different “romance”. Not better, not worse, just different as 24/7 the elements dictate much of our doings. The logistics are different, sometimes easier, sometimes more difficult, there is no time element, there is really no destination, there is nothing and yet there is so much more. I sometimes think “what am I really doing?” living this way as both of us “gypsies” of the road. It is the only Lifestyle I can handle, I have known that since the day my decision was made. It turns out the “romance” of it all truly keeps us planted on this forever path with no exit sign. Be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Show on the Road! Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 The Romance of... Homeless on the Road. OR. There will be thousands of riders this week converging on Redmond, Oregon. It is the Annual BMW motorcycle riders get together on the fairgrounds, much activity, also for us many Friends we have met and more we have not met. They are coming from all over the Country, some will be here from even further. Everyone has a common denominator, the passion for being on a “motorcycle”, mostly two wheels, some as us, three wheels, some with trailers, some will trailer. I have that same passion, however Spirit and I fit in a different category, one I don't even know if there will be another member. We “live” on the road, we are “homeless”, it is a different “romance”. Not better, not worse, just different as 24/7 the elements dictate much of our doings. The logistics are different, sometimes easier, sometimes more difficult, there is no time element, there is really no destination, there is nothing and yet there is so much more. I sometimes think “what am I really doing?” living this way as both of us “gypsies” of the road. It is the only Lifestyle I can handle, I have known that since the day my decision was made. It turns out the “romance” of it all truly keeps us planted on this forever path with no exit sign. Be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Ara and Spirit, I am on the road returning from the National Parks Highway expedition, but should be back home in a few days. Drop me an e-mail if you are going to be in the Olympia area. And enjoy Redmond. I lived just down the road in Bend for a decade. But that was before Central Oregon was "discovered." Bend was about 10-12,000 (now about 60,000) and Redmond was a village. No more!! At least the mountains don't change, and if you have the time, take Century Drive into the Cascades out of Bend. It takes you up to some beautiful mountain lakes and vistas. You and Spirit will enjoy it! If you do head north, I can't imagine you enjoying I-5. It is possible to follow two lane roads up the I-5 corridor, but you might enjoy going north via Goldendale and then over Mt Rainier, eithier on the north of south shoulder. Let me know your plans and I'll make some suggestions as to quieter routes. Dave Keep the Show on the Road! Dave Dave Keep the Show on the Road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 I happen to be on my (now) once a week on line!!! We are camping at "Lost Lake". Paradise, no one is here, ospreys, 2 bod eagles... wildlife galore and a great fire to send a "get away" message to the mosquitoes. Will stay in touch as we will be coming that way... I like to stay cool!!! Yes, these towns of Bend and Redmond are very urban but we are going to the BMW National Rally... hummm... I like Sisters... well, I like the Bakery!!! Be well... Ara & Spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 My Little Big World... OR We found an incredible serene space around the shores of “Lost Lake”, a little treasure where no other souls have adventured in while there. A little slice of Paradise perched at 4000 feet, another 100 feet from the shore. We left however, left to be in the middle and surrounded by 6000 or so others and gazillion wheels and smoke and noise and heat, suffocating heat. We attended the BMW National Rally in Redmond, Oregon. We are back in the cool. I feel as in a week's time we experienced two different Worlds as they are. I have many “thanks” to send out to the so many that have been so kind to us and specially so kind to Spirit. He must have been petted a thousand times, and as myself loving to talk to and scratch other dogs, there were so many that asked to do so and give him water. We met many new faces I only knew, sometimes even forgot, the names. It was a good experience, a novelty, a different shoulder of this path we stopped on for those few days. It is now calm and quiet, it is we are both into a recuperating mode as my ears are still filled with what normally are all those foreign sounds. We will be heading to the coast very soon and north, probably to the Olympic Peninsula. Old Faithful received some long overdue maintenance, she is purring again, he struggle of her past couple weeks is over. The “Lost Lake” will remain a marker on my map. Be well... always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Camping on the Oregon Coast Ying ~Yang it is! Campsites are full, they are by reservations, a bit pricey, however the beaches are beautiful, quiet and serene. We have been here for a few days, afraid to move as we would not find another spot before moving on to Enumclaw at Dauntless, the Manufacturer of the sidecar for some repair due. The mounts after all these miles are tired and a bit worn out. Lets see what kind of magic will be performed. The roads are all more picturesque even if the single lane ones remind me and after war zone with craters and all, again, there is always a certain price to pay. Leash laws are in effect everywhere but the beaches are the playground for Spirit the Clown, the Crazy Dog as I now so often call him. He loves it and yet he stays away from the salty waters. Today is Sunday, the crowds are thinning, I never realized so many desire a taste of the outdoors even if they think they still think they are indoors. The connections are far in between, a couple entries have been posted on the Journal and many photos to go along with them. Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 At idle in Enumclaw. WA. We arrived in the nick of time here at Dauntless, the sidecar manufacturer where “Old Faithful” originated from. It has been 5 years, almost 4 of those full time she has taken a beating without much complain. There is no damage but would have been if we had waited another month, who knows, maybe another week. New bearings replacing rubber bushings, new support arm, new hydraulic lift for the car, more bearings, we should be pulling out of here on Friday morning. Probably spend a few days on the Olympic Peninsula before heading north and on then 20 East to drop south to Montana and Wyoming where we need to be around the 25th of August as I am flying from Denver on September 1st to Munich and spend a couple weeks with my Mother. Sounds busy suddenly. An unusual concept in our Journey. Strange concept also right now as camping on the second floor where we have been kindly given space in the upholstery sewing room. All is as usual except for the tent still in it's bag. The ride here was of a more than pleasant one as the weekend warrior by Monday where off the roads, roads at time foggy, at times sunny, the weather here constantly in an unstable mode. Be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 If only I could talk. WA I might have a tongue too long to have the ability to talk, or to chew my food for that matter, but, I can write when my buddy is sick. That is why we are a team. “Old Faithful” is better than new, I am cheerful but he is not and so this way is much better for now. I can write about my recent experiences, my riding as a passenger with more miles than most, even if some others get those silly mileage awards at some BMW Rally and I don't, considering that I am much smarter than some of them. I mean seriously, do these passengers even know what is happening around them when they can't even smell the glue and plastic their helmets are made off? Too busy hanging on to the strap of those small shiny cameras they keep pointing at their eyes or chatting in those microphone shaped like “things” in front of their mouth as if they were on a stage not able for some moments only enjoy the scenery. Whatever... right? My buddy and I, we don't need to talk when we ride, we understand each other and I sure can smell more stuff than 100 dogs in their own Lifetimes. I have the best Life there is traveling as we do, this time around the writing is mine, the photosare still his. Be well... as he says. Spirit and Ara www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 A long and windy road. MT There was no fork in the road that brought us here in Missoula. Only circumstances. It all started by “running away” from the Coastline. Not in the Geographical sense of it, the mental one. The crowds, the vibes of the overpopulated what was once serene landscape, maybe being sick unable to move around with a complete lucidity as the previous flow of our path in this Journey. No matter, it is now behind, but having to face a new logistical aspect with the fact that simply put my Visa card was hacked a couple days ago. This modern technology, this “key” of our daily allowance to move on is now broken and needs to be replaced, the phone calls tomorrow will be of plenty. We rode the Freeway, 90, all the way. It was actually a very nice road with very little traffic. We will ride it some more till be arrive in Ennis, Montana, where we will have to wait patiently for this matter to be re-keyed. I am looking forward to being back in familiar territory, with Friends such as Teri and Ron and Gravelly Range Road. And yet great news has lightened the load being Spirit is officially named “The AmabassaDog” for National Dog Day which will take place on August 26th. He will carry the Torch for the remainder of the year... Of course he is thrilled. So am I. Be well, always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 One Year later, back in Ennis. MT. I know always where we will “feel good”, mentally, physically, spaces when all the senses decide to co-habitate in Peace, resulting with a deep harmony between Mother Nature and myself... and Spirit. The area around Ennis, Montana, is one of them. It is one space photography can truly outdo words chained as an endless link. We have arrived and we are staying. Good Friends and good food also makes the huge difference, this is before we adventure ourselves on Gravelly Range Rd, the one I called last year “the road to nowhere”. Teri and Ron have been pure entertainment, I keep thinking only the camera for a reality show is missing. One has to be here in the middle of it all to understand. Not much else going on, just much relaxing, a bit of riding, dodging the heavy winds, some rain coming and going, cold and steamy hot in constant flip. It is nice to be settled a bit and catch a breath, catch up with past e mails, all thatgood stuff. Till next time, be well. Always. Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemerchef Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hanging out in and around Ennis. MT I see many motorcycles in the area, none of them stop here, none of them adventure themselves on Gravelly Range Rd. For many it is a road to discover, maybe intimidated by the vast space which I call no man's land. One might see a Rancher going by bringing provisions to the few sheepherders spending their summer up the crest, a tourist or two in their urban SUV cautiously with a forced smile slowly crawling down the path, that is about all. We end up keeping camp in Ennis riding day trips as after a conversation with a Ranger and a Bear Proof canister not being in my inventory we came to the conclusion it would be a wiser choice. The sightings of Grizzlies are on the increase I was told, of course, they have started a relocation plan. The logic of it all. I feel time closing in on me, time to drop south and interrupt the wandering for a different kind of Journey. It is going to be the strangest days being without Spirit, another challenge ahead. One day at the time. Be well... Ara & Spirit www.theoasisofmysoul.com Our Journey under the Stars… www.theoasisofmysoul.com/zenphoto/ Our new Photo Gallery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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