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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Sounds like fun so far. Work on sharing the parking spot a little better. lol
We park that way because it gives each of us more room and puts a bike near the front of the parking space so cars will see us.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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No photos for the last days.

Day #9:
We packed up and headed home saying good bye to Milwaukee. We rode to Indianapolis, In. and got a room.

Day #10:
We left Indianapolis and rode to Macon, Ga. Where we got a room for the night.

Day #11:
I can’t believe it’s over. The last part of the ride went fast and it was over. My buddy peeled off and rode to his place. I got to my house at 4:30pm.
 

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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forgot to add that you need to update your map
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AflacEmery
forgot to add that you need to update your map
Thanks for reminding me.

Just updated my trip map.
 

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Nice Pics, entertaining story. Thanks for sharing. Hope buddy's face (and pride) are now fully healed. Looking forward to my own epic ride this summer, 5000 miles in 17 days including Milwaukee and Chicago.
 
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Thanks for sharing. I love to read these type of stories because they all happen for different reasons, and stories (face plant) are always great reading!
 
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Originally Posted by blackndecker
Nice Pics, entertaining story. Thanks for sharing. Hope buddy's face (and pride) are now fully healed. Looking forward to my own epic ride this summer, 5000 miles in 17 days including Milwaukee and Chicago.
I'm sure you'll have a great time. One thing to remember, take your time and enjoy.

Use your GPS detour function if you get caught at a crash scene. I used it and found a great road over a mountain I wouldn't have taken if we didn't find us in a long line behind a crash.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Black Hog..thanks for posting your story. I remember visiting the Museum of Science & Industry as a little kid and that great coal mine exhibit. Hope it's still there.
 
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Black Hog..thanks for posting your story. I remember visiting the Museum of Science & Industry as a little kid and that great coal mine exhibit. Hope it's still there.
It's still there but we didn't go inside the coal mine.
 
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