The Nelson-Rigg solar bag arrived yesterday and tomorrow I will start the process of packing it with various elements of "stuff to take" using the check list as a guide. Before I can mount it on the bike I will need to get the "chrome HD luggage rack" (more money out the door) and get it installed. The installation part is easy; the payment part is the challenge; there goes my kids inheritance.
When I get it loaded up I'll post a photo for all to see; that way the other riders will get a chance to plan how they are going to pack.
Speaking of other riders I heard back from Roy Brewer MSgt USAF Retired (Viet Nam Vet) and Harley Rider. He is interested in the trip and will be in Michigan next week. I will update him on our plans and see if he wants to join us. I think limiting the number of people participating to 6 (7 if Blue shows up) is the optimum size. It will keep logistics easier and is big enough to provide us a safety shell while we're on the road. Ralph can keep tailgaters off our backside or help break the wind on those days when we're bucking headwinds.
Don Gentry has agreed to put this blog on his BBS when we start the ride so the submarine community can follow our progress and experiences.
I'm going to try and get another high mileage test run on Labor Day weekend by riding down to Cleveland and visiting the guys at USS Cod SS 224. They have promised me I can sleep in Hogan's Alley for the night. Anybody want to meet me there; or in Jim's case, go along for the ride?
320 Days to "The Ride"
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I was thinking of running up to Cleveland to see you guys but I-77 on a holiday is like an ant trail.
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