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Fall Foliage 2022 - BobAin'tStoppin' - 10-09-2022
Went for a ride to the Northeast Kingdom yesterday and this morning to see the Foliage, which is about peak up there. Best colors in years to my eye. Here's pics:
Breakfast at Stuart and John's Sugar House
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - BobAin'tStoppin' - 10-09-2022
And More:
This last one is this morning with drizzle and no sun
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Grumpy Goat - 10-09-2022
Very nice Bob. Nothing like that here of course. I so miss Canada in the Fall. But then that passes as I ride all winter long.
Good to see you out and about on the bike. Any second thoughts ...??
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Lee - 10-09-2022
Great photos. Thanks Bob.
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Lee - 10-09-2022
The photos are even better now that I'm on the desktop with a big screen.
My two younger sisters are out there now to visit a Niece in Mass and one of my older sisters in NH.
Sounds like they picked a good time for the visits.
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Motorhead1977 - 10-09-2022
That's a nice ride from where you're at. Beautiful country the NE Kingdom. We don't get up there very often as we usually run up through the Adirondacks from here. Thanks for the pictures.
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Ray - 10-09-2022
Bob - thanks for setting the good example. Currently in southern Ohio - colors pretty good, but about 7-10 days from peak.
Will be in running the Greenville SC area at the end of the month for some training, as I recover from last springs injuries and orhtopedic issues. Hopefully, the cool midwest weather won't accelerate the colors in the mountains there.
Glad to see you are still giving the RS some exercise. Still for sale?
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - BobAin'tStoppin' - 10-10-2022
I was very surprised that there were almost no cars on the road. Seems leaf peeping is a thing of the past? I did have trouble finding a place to stay.
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Duccrazydave - 10-12-2022
Great pics, as always, Bob!
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - 36654 - 10-15-2022
I'll be in Barre VT next weekend (driving the mighty 4cyl Tacoma), so I'll likely see New England foliage a bit off peak........
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Grumpy Goat - 10-15-2022
I am just waiting for the fall foliage here in Houston, but not holding my breath ... today it is 91 but the humidity is low ...
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Ray - 10-15-2022
(10-10-2022, 05:44 AM)BobAin'tStoppin Wrote: I was very surprised that there were almost no cars on the road. Seems leaf peeping is a thing of the past? I did have trouble finding a place to stay.
Right - leaf-peeping from a gas-guzzler on the road is now more expensive than sitting on the porch of the inn with drinks and food...?
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - 36654 - 10-17-2022
(10-15-2022, 03:27 PM)Ray Wrote:(10-10-2022, 05:44 AM)BobAin'tStoppin Wrote: I was very surprised that there were almost no cars on the road. Seems leaf peeping is a thing of the past? I did have trouble finding a place to stay.
Right - leaf-peeping from a gas-guzzler on the road is now more expensive than sitting on the porch of the inn with drinks and food...?
The foliage can distract the rider, but foliage season room rates are a lot more painful than the cost of fuel.......
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Ray - 10-17-2022
(10-17-2022, 11:14 AM)36654 Wrote:(10-15-2022, 03:27 PM)Ray Wrote:(10-10-2022, 05:44 AM)BobAin'tStoppin Wrote: I was very surprised that there were almost no cars on the road. Seems leaf peeping is a thing of the past? I did have trouble finding a place to stay.
Right - leaf-peeping from a gas-guzzler on the road is now more expensive than sitting on the porch of the inn with drinks and food...?
The foliage can distract the rider, but foliage season room rates are a lot more painful than the cost of fuel.......
True enough.
(I'm packing my tent and sleeping bag for next week's trip.)
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - 36654 - 10-17-2022
(10-17-2022, 11:36 AM)Ray Wrote:My sister had the bright idea of a late October vacation in VT to do some house hunting (she's thinking of a retirement relocation). $300 per night midweek for a hotel room was an eye-opener for her. This past summer, reservations were often required at restaurants when I was doing remodeling work for my niece.(10-17-2022, 11:14 AM)36654 Wrote:(10-15-2022, 03:27 PM)Ray Wrote:(10-10-2022, 05:44 AM)BobAin'tStoppin Wrote: I was very surprised that there were almost no cars on the road. Seems leaf peeping is a thing of the past? I did have trouble finding a place to stay.
Right - leaf-peeping from a gas-guzzler on the road is now more expensive than sitting on the porch of the inn with drinks and food...?
The foliage can distract the rider, but foliage season room rates are a lot more painful than the cost of fuel.......
True enough.
(I'm packing my tent and sleeping bag for next week's trip.)
Like women, pretty places can be expensive.........
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Lee - 10-18-2022
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Ray Wrote:True enough.
(I'm packing my tent and sleeping bag for next week's trip.)
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Take your winter bag, it's 28 in Arkansas this morning
Temps were warmer than normal the last week, then it changed
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - 36654 - 10-18-2022
(10-18-2022, 07:51 AM)Lee Wrote: [quote pid="10177" dateline="1666028184"]
Ray Wrote:True enough.
(I'm packing my tent and sleeping bag for next week's trip.)
Take your winter bag, it's 28 in Arkansas this morning
Temps were warmer than normal the last week, then it changed
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If this is next week, the low temps in VT are predicted to be 33~36 degrees each night.
I call that bracing...
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - TriangleRider - 10-19-2022
Beautiful pics! This year has been spectacular for fall color.
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - Ray - 10-19-2022
(10-18-2022, 08:03 AM)36654 Wrote:(10-18-2022, 07:51 AM)Lee Wrote: [quote pid="10177" dateline="1666028184"]
Ray Wrote:True enough.
(I'm packing my tent and sleeping bag for next week's trip.)
Take your winter bag, it's 28 in Arkansas this morning
Temps were warmer than normal the last week, then it changed
If this is next week, the low temps in VT are predicted to be 33~36 degrees each night.
I call that bracing...
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From New England with some years in Minnesota...., the end of every summer in St. Louis (wait - with 80 deg F this Friday, is summer even over?) finds me ready for bracing.
That said - medium touring shield is on, warmer down bag is packed. Biting at the bit to follow Bob's good example in fall travel.
RE: Fall Foliage 2022 - 36654 - 10-19-2022
(10-19-2022, 10:36 AM)Ray Wrote:(10-18-2022, 08:03 AM)36654 Wrote:(10-18-2022, 07:51 AM)Lee Wrote: [quote pid="10177" dateline="1666028184"]
Ray Wrote:True enough.
(I'm packing my tent and sleeping bag for next week's trip.)
Take your winter bag, it's 28 in Arkansas this morning
Temps were warmer than normal the last week, then it changed
If this is next week, the low temps in VT are predicted to be 33~36 degrees each night.
I call that bracing...
From New England with some years in Minnesota...., the end of every summer in St. Louis (wait - with 80 deg F this Friday, is summer even over?) finds me ready for bracing.
That said - medium touring shield is on, warmer down bag is packed. Biting at the bit to follow Bob's good example in fall travel.
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If I find a frozen RS rider on my drive, I'll know his name.........
I'm living tomorrow morning and returning Monday. Tuesday, I trailer the bike to the dealer (125-miles) for the 36K service.