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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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So did you start the year out right with a ride?

Here in Georgia...new years day started out with a 40 degree rain....brrrrr...but a few of us braved it out and rode...

Here is the video/photo montage I created for our HOG chapter:
http://www.markfoleyproductions.com/maconhog/1jan10/
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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We (wife & I ) rode down the coast to La Jolla Cove. Nice 75deg day. Sun low on the ocean to really make it sparkle. Great way to start out the year.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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You guys suck! LOL No ride here unless you had a plow in front. Gonna have to wait till spring if we're lucky.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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How's this?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Yesterday was a little nippy for riding in Middle Ga never getting over 40F. At least the roads are dry with no ice or snow.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Yep. Rode in to work while no one else was there so I could get a few things done. It wasn't too bad going in, but it was in the 20s coming home. It had been a couple of weeks since I got to ride. It was nice even if it was cold!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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The wife and I got 100 miles in. It was 42 deg when we left.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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I was pretty comfortable during yesterday's ride layering up with leathers on. I hate full face or mask so the lower face got the worse of it. The son and I rode about 150 miles yesterday in the Mid 30's. He wore a full face mask and said it didnt bother him a bit. Today is even colder so I think I will just sit and watch the fire....lol.
 
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Took a quick spin (15 miles) for chit's & giggles on New Year's afternoon...NOT FUN!
This was the forecast: High: 25 °F RealFeelŽ: 13 °F - Mostly cloudy, becoming windier and cold with a couple of snow showers.

Gased up and headed back indoors!
Thank God I'm leaving for Cancun in 4 days, this weather in NJ is CRAZY!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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Did a 200 mile round trip with our HOG club. Got up to mid 40s and some light rain, buthad a good time. Next day had to go out and wash the bike while it was in 40s and windy. Wife thought I was crazy, but just could not stand seeing all the dirt.
 
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