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"I Been Everywhere" not quite, but we're working on it! : Managed to get to all 50 states over the years. Here's a compilation of the travels - in no particular order - from Alaska to Texas, Hawaii to the Yukon - and quite a few "furin-soundin'" places too.

"I Been Everywhere" not quite, but we're working on it!

Managed to get to all 50 states over the years. Here's a compilation ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2008 4:24pm PST

Fall, 2008 : Most of these scenes are within a 15 minute ride of my home in Saranac Lake.

Fall, 2008

Most of these scenes are within a 15 minute ride of my home in Saranac ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2008 4:51pm PST

Motorcycling: States & Provinces I've Ridden : Over the years I've managed to ride in 37 states and 5 Canadian provinces. Even got a taste of riding in Alaska, back when we lived in North Pole in 1970-72.

Motorcycling: States & Provinces I've Ridden

Over the years I've managed to ride in 37 states and 5 Canadian provin ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2008 3:14am PST

Kylie's 3rd B'day & 1st day at nursery scholl, sept 2008 :

Kylie's 3rd B'day & 1st day at nursery scholl, sept 2008

Updated: Sep 17, 2008 5:34pm PST

CroMag 2008, sept 4-7 : The 6th annual CroMag Campout, at Jeff & Mantie's spread in Brownfield, Maine

CroMag 2008, sept 4-7

The 6th annual CroMag Campout, at Jeff & Mantie's spread in Brownfield ...

Updated: Sep 09, 2008 3:39pm PST

The New KLR 650 : Got a 2006 KLR650 , Aug 10, 2008. Steve from Minneapolis, MN rode it out to Saranac Lake, swapping it for my 1982 BMW R100RS. We were both happy with the results!

The New KLR 650

Got a 2006 KLR650 , Aug 10, 2008. Steve from Minneapolis, MN rode it ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2008 4:14pm PST

Tom's Motorcycles, Past and Present : My first bike was a 1959 Zundapp Super Sabre that I bought for @ $250 in the fall of 1965. Rode that thing all thru the winter in Southern Illinois . Next was my first, and , to date only new bike - a 1966 Ducati Scrambler. It was a great bike to tear around on the cinder and gravel back roads - you could broadslide the baby just like Freddy Nix -OK, on one of his off days :). Kept it all thru college then sold it to my brother when I went into the Air Force. He beat the crap out of it and I got it back again 4 years later in 1975 - in a basket spray painted lemon yellow! I renovated the Duke into a road bike - modeled after the Diana, complete w/ authentic Ducati Racing megaphone exhuast(Whaat! I can't hear you!), 11,000 rpm Veglia tach (it'd turn 10,000), giant Del Orto carb and low sport bars. Managed to "do the ton" as the Brits say. That doesn't seem like much now, but for a 250 single and my 225 lbs+, that was pretty hot stuff "back in the day". I kept the Duke til @ 1984 then sold it. There were a number of bikes after that - most were of the "needs work" variety. A 1965 Honda CB160 - hauled my big butt around pretty nicely & having an electric starter was real luxury! The 1965 Greeves model 24TFS Enduro was my first real Dual Sport. It would putt-putt-putt up any trail or incline and the leading link front forks were great. Let's see, had a "free, just get it out of here" Vespa Scoter for a while - a 1958 model I think. Then there was a period of @ 14 years with no bike at all - too busy raising - and paying for - kids. Finally got back on 2 wheels in 1999 - a 1987 BMW K75. Bought it w/ 45K on it, kept it 4 years, rode 40K miles, thru 29 states and 5 provinces before selling it. Had a couple of "restoration project" bikes also. A 1983 Yamaha YZ125 - ran like blazes, but I'm not into racing, so after I got it together I sold it to a young guy who was. An "it's all there" 1969 Bultaco Matador was the next project. Took me almost 2 years, but it turned out beatifully. Ran nicely too. Got my money back out of it in a sale to a co-worker. Meanwhile my main ride was a 1998 BMW 1100GS . Great road bike but a bit much in the soft stuff. Kept it 4 years, 30K miles and then went to my first KLR 650. It was a 2003 and had lots of mods. I loved it. But after just over a year I sold it :( . I gave in to temptation and got another BMW - a gorgeous 1982 R100RS. It was a wonderful bike but unfortunately, my old achin' back just wouldn't put up with the "sport" position any more. So, missing my KLR, I was able to negotiate an even-up trade for another KLR - this one a 2006 w/ just @ 4K, H-T bags and a tall wind screen :) . I think I'll stick with the KLR for awhile - it's simple, easy to work on (even I can do it!), reliable, lots of after market, and gets great mileage to boot. I even like the looks - but hey, I'm no authority on bike beauty - jez, I liked the looks of the Zundapp, the Greeves and the GS! Next to any of them the KLR looks pretty damned good! Anyway, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. Cheers,

Tom's Motorcycles, Past and Present

My first bike was a 1959 Zundapp Super Sabre that I bought for @ $250 ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2008 3:05pm PST

Bultaco Matador : 1969 Bultaco Matador MK III Restoration Project purchased Oct 2006.

Bultaco Matador

1969 Bultaco Matador MK III Restoration Project purchased Oct 2006.

Updated: Jul 29, 2008 4:06pm PST

The Three Little Princesses, July 2008 : My three little grand daughters, Kylie, Taylor and baby Avery

The Three Little Princesses, July 2008

My three little grand daughters, Kylie, Taylor and baby Avery

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 5:41am PST

Sunrise, Sunset : Some sunsets from around N America, Alaska to Hawaii, British Columbia to Nova Scotia

Sunrise, Sunset

Some sunsets from around N America, Alaska to Hawaii, British Columbia ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2008 10:23am PST

The Hayman Family Reunion in Brule Nova Scotia, July 2008 :

The Hayman Family Reunion in Brule Nova Scotia, July 2008

Updated: Jul 26, 2008 6:39am PST

BMW 1982 R100RS : SOLD:8/10/08.FOR SALE: 1982 BMW R100RS. 31k miles. Regularly serviced by Heid’s Hodaka of Johnsburg, NY. This bike is newly inspected, very clean, stock, w/ new Metzlers, fresh sealed battery, BMW side bags, amber auxiliary lights, fork brace, passenger back rest/parcel rack, new “smoked” wind screen and clear “touring” wind screen as well. Ready to ride, $4100 obo, or trade for 650 dual sport of similar value. Bike is located in Northern New York, about 2 hours from Albany or 1 1/2 hours from Montreal. contact Tom at: tomd1969@hotmail.com , 518-891-0967

BMW 1982 R100RS

SOLD:8/10/08.FOR SALE: 1982 BMW R100RS. 31k miles. Regularly serviced ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2008 6:34am PST

2003 KLR 650 : My New Ride - a 2003 Kawasaki KLR650

2003 KLR 650

My New Ride - a 2003 Kawasaki KLR650

Updated: May 31, 2008 4:31pm PST

The Great Southwest :

The Great Southwest

Updated: May 23, 2008 4:35pm PST

"The Old Days" Friends and Family :

"The Old Days" Friends and Family

Updated: May 23, 2008 3:45pm PST

Birds :

Birds

Updated: May 23, 2008 3:17pm PST

Adirondacks :

Adirondacks

Updated: May 20, 2008 3:48pm PST

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Taylor's 1st Birthday

Updated: May 02, 2008 9:08am PST

Subaru Outbacks in Saranac lake : I took a walk around the neighborhood this nice spring afternoon and shot photos of Outbacks that I came across. I knew they were a popular model up here in the Tri-Lakes region of the Adirondacks, but I was surprized at the number I saw just walking about town for an hour. Twenty four Outbacks! Ours is the first one in the series - a white 2007.

Subaru Outbacks in Saranac lake

I took a walk around the neighborhood this nice spring afternoon and s ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2008 5:45pm PST

The Alaska Highway Trip - Nov, 1972 : We drove the Alaska Highway from Fairbanks to Dawson Creek in 5 days, November 26-30, 1972. At that time the Highway was gravel from the Alaska line to about 30 miles outside of Dawson Creek. It was quite an adventure for my wife and me and our little 2 year old daughter, Jenny.

The Alaska Highway Trip - Nov, 1972

We drove the Alaska Highway from Fairbanks to Dawson Creek in 5 days, ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2008 3:11pm PST

Alaska & The Alaska Highway in Winter :

Alaska & The Alaska Highway in Winter

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 3:24pm PST

Our Subaru Outback : Our new Subaru Outback. It's a 2007 2.5i model. Got it March 7, 2008

Our Subaru Outback

Our new Subaru Outback. It's a 2007 2.5i model. Got it March 7, 2008

Updated: Mar 15, 2008 11:35am PST

Jody's Birthday, nov 2007, Tucson, AZ :

Jody's Birthday, nov 2007, Tucson, AZ

Updated: Feb 20, 2008 11:58am PST

2008 Calendar : Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope the photos on this calendar will help keep you in touch with where you came from. Dad

2008 Calendar

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope the photos on this calenda ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2007 5:34pm PST

Arizona + 5 States Tour : Nov 5-8, 2007. rented a Suzuki V-Strom SV650 for his trip. Started and finished in Scottsdale, AZ. Route was AZ87 to Payson, to Holbrook, I-40 to Gallup, NM. Day 2, US491(old666) to Shiprock, NM and US64 to Tec Nos Pos,AZ. Then US 160 to Four Corners, up thru Bluff, UT & Monument Valley, down to Cameron Lodge, AZ. Day 3, AZ64 to Grand Canyon, Desert View, to Williams, I-40 to Ash Fork, old US 66 to Seligman, I-40 to Kingman, old 66 to Oatman & Golden Shores, then I-40 to Needles, CA. Last day, up CA 95 to NV163/AZ168 back to I-40, down to Wickenburg on US 93 an finally back to Scottsdale. About 1250 miles totol, and 6 states. Weather was mostly sunny, temperatures ranged from 28 degrees the morning i left Gallup to 94 degrees the final afternoon in Scottsdale. Had a blast!!

Arizona + 5 States Tour

Nov 5-8, 2007. rented a Suzuki V-Strom SV650 for his trip. Started an ...

Updated: Dec 07, 2007 6:11am PST

Arizona Wildlife :

Arizona Wildlife

Updated: Nov 20, 2007 10:32am PST

The Road Less Traveled : The "Road less traveled" is often its own reward. Here's some of the ones that are favorites of mine.

The Road Less Traveled

The "Road less traveled" is often its own reward. Here's some of the ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2007 9:22pm PST

The Adirondacks -Fall, 2007 :

The Adirondacks -Fall, 2007

Updated: Oct 09, 2007 4:16pm PST

The Forest Home Road, Saranac Lake, NY Fall 2007 : This road is one of my favorites and is 1/2 mile from my home in Saranac Lake, NY. The road runs from the village to Lake Clear - ten miles to the north. It has about 65 turns and a number of elevation changes. Traffic is usually low, but if you get behind a slow mover there's only about 2-3 short sections to pass. The road is well paved and most turns are comfortably taken at 40-50 mph, with one sharper turn about mid-way. In the spring and early sunmmer - that's "snow gone" til mid-June - you have to watch for sand on the pavement - especially on the inside of turns. These pictures were taken on a late September ride more or less in order from the Saranac Lake end to Lake Clear.

The Forest Home Road, Saranac Lake, NY Fall 2007

This road is one of my favorites and is 1/2 mile from my home in Saran ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2007 3:17pm PST

Lakes & Reservoirs Grand Tour 2005 : An AMA sponsored tour with the object to visit Lakes and Reservoirs. I ended up visiting 152 from April 28 thru October 25, 2005.

Lakes & Reservoirs Grand Tour 2005

An AMA sponsored tour with the object to visit Lakes and Reservoirs. ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2007 2:43am PST

The Yamaha 125 : 1986 YZ125, I bought this bike in Sep 2005. It had been sitting out in the open for a year - in the rain and snow - and didn't run. The engine turned over and it had a nice strong spark so I took a chance on it. I've been working on getting it in order and restoring it. As of August, 2006 It's up and running and seems strong - still some work to do though.

The Yamaha 125

1986 YZ125, I bought this bike in Sep 2005. It had been sitting out i ...

Updated: May 29, 2007 3:39pm PST

Heid's Hodaka : Heid's, in Johnsburg, NY, is where I get all my servicing done on my BMW. Bill, Terri, and their sons Peter and Paul are great folks and always treat you fair and square.

Heid's Hodaka

Heid's, in Johnsburg, NY, is where I get all my servicing done on my B ...

Updated: May 26, 2007 2:46pm PST

The Pooh Figures : I made these Pooh figures for my two little grand daughters. As with the manger figures, I sketched the images on 1/8" luan plywood, cut, sanded and primered each, then painted them with fast-drying latex paint. Hope my Little Girls will enjoy them.

The Pooh Figures

I made these Pooh figures for my two little grand daughters. As with ...

Updated: May 15, 2007 3:39am PST

creating the Christmas Manger figures : I took on the task of replacing the old outdoor Christmas manger figures - paper on cardboard - with new pieces. The new figures were created by tracing the basic outline on luan 1/8" plywood, cutting out the base figure, painting them with latex sealer then drawinging the figures and painting with latex outdoor paints. Hope the new figures will last for many Christmases to come.

creating the Christmas Manger figures

I took on the task of replacing the old outdoor Christmas manger figur ...

Updated: May 15, 2007 3:30am PST

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Old Fishing Gear

Updated: Apr 29, 2007 8:41am PST

Big Bend Texas, april 1997 : This was mainly a birding venture, looking to find the Colima Warbler, and part of a cross-country vacation that took me down to Key West and out to Phoenix. April was great in the Big Bend - beautiful weather and no crowds.

Big Bend Texas, april 1997

This was mainly a birding venture, looking to find the Colima Warbler, ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2007 2:45pm PST

Valentine's Day Blizzard, 2007 : This was quite an event - about 28-34" snow at our house, 5 degrees above zero and very windy. Where's that Global Warming when you need it!?

Valentine's Day Blizzard, 2007

This was quite an event - about 28-34" snow at our house, 5 degrees ab ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2007 10:33am PST

Arizona Butterflies, nov 2006 : not exactly prime time for B'flies, but visits to South Mtn Park(Jenny's Wash), Boyce Thompson Arboretum & San Perdo Riparian Reserve netted 21 species. Here's photos of 19. The remaining 2 were Pine White(BTA) and Two-tailed Swallowtail(Papago Pk).

Arizona Butterflies, nov 2006

not exactly prime time for B'flies, but visits to South Mtn Park(Jenny ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2006 2:39am PST

Butterflies, Etc. : I'm a "rookie" at butterflies, so if any are misidentified - or those not ID'd, I'd appreciate corrections using the Comments option. Thanks. Tom

Butterflies, Etc.

I'm a "rookie" at butterflies, so if any are misidentified - or those ...

Updated: Dec 07, 2006 4:09am PST

Autumn in the Adirondacks :

Autumn in the Adirondacks

Updated: Oct 13, 2006 4:33am PST

Redmond, Oregon Trip, July 2001 : cross-country ride to the BMWMOA Rally in Redmond, OR

Redmond, Oregon Trip, July 2001

cross-country ride to the BMWMOA Rally in Redmond, OR

Updated: Oct 13, 2006 3:59am PST

CroMag Campout Sep 10-12, 2004 :

CroMag Campout Sep 10-12, 2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 1:05pm PST

CroMag Campout 2006 :

CroMag Campout 2006

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 4:48am PST

BMW Owners News: Lakes & Reservoirs Grand Tour Article, August 2006 : This article appeared in the August 2006 issue of the BMW Motorcyle Owners of America national magazine. This is the first non-scientific article I've had published.

BMW Owners News: Lakes & Reservoirs Grand Tour Article, August 2006

This article appeared in the August 2006 issue of the BMW Motorcyle Ow ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2006 8:39am PST

H2O Grand Tour 2005 : Object was to visit up to 40 towns with a "water" word in the name, ex, lake, river, creek, falls, pond, etc. It was great fun and I was lucky enough to be the Grand Prize Winner - the set of new Dunlops will get plenty of use on the GS next season! Check out Midnight Riders MC for results of the 2005 H20 Grand Tour at http://www.midnight-riders-mc.com/results_for_the_2005_h2o_grand_t.htm and for info on the 2006 "Hug-A-Tree" Grand Tour at http://www.midnight-riders-mc.com/hugatree.htm

H2O Grand Tour 2005

Object was to visit up to 40 towns with a "water" word in the name, ex ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2005 2:48pm PST

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Tom's Kaua'i Journal

Updated: Sep 25, 2005 12:26pm PST

Trip To Kaua'i, aug 18-29, 2005 : Our Ist trip to the Island of Kaua'i, August 2005

Trip To Kaua'i, aug 18-29, 2005

Our Ist trip to the Island of Kaua'i, August 2005

Updated: Sep 25, 2005 9:12am PST

CroMag Campout 2005 : CroMag Campout 2005, Sept 9-11.

CroMag Campout 2005

CroMag Campout 2005, Sept 9-11.

Updated: Sep 13, 2005 9:11am PST

Cortland State Rugby:1993-96, The "Fruitbats" :

Cortland State Rugby:1993-96, The "Fruitbats"

Updated: Apr 10, 2005 3:48am PST

"Around The World Tour" 2002 : This Tour took place in the summer of 2002. The object was to visit as many towns that were named after either a country or capital of a country. The tour was sponsored by the Connecticut River Valley BMW Club. I Managed to visit 60 towns, in about a dozen forays riding over 6100 miles. Great fun!

"Around The World Tour" 2002

This Tour took place in the summer of 2002. The object was to visit as ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2005 10:36am PST

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, feb 2005 :

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, feb 2005

Updated: Feb 12, 2005 5:24pm PST

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Jenny

Happy Birthday, Wuzzie!

Updated: Jan 24, 2005 3:50pm PST

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Family Photos

Updated: Jan 24, 2005 2:43am PST

Our Town - Saranac Lake, NY :

Our Town - Saranac Lake, NY

Updated: Jan 10, 2005 4:50pm PST

Adirondack Back Roads :

Adirondack Back Roads

Updated: Dec 17, 2004 1:53pm PST

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Arizona Visit, Dec 2-10, 2004

Updated: Dec 16, 2004 6:06pm PST

recent misc. stuff :

recent misc. stuff

Updated: Oct 30, 2004 2:15pm PST

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Chris & Jill's Wedding, Las Vegas, April 2004

Updated: Apr 27, 2004 4:28pm PST

Blue Ridge Mts, Smokies, North Georgia : Blue Ridge Pkwy, Smoky Mts, North Georgia trip, Oct 2000

Blue Ridge Mts, Smokies, North Georgia

Blue Ridge Pkwy, Smoky Mts, North Georgia trip, Oct 2000

Updated: Oct 02, 2003 5:26pm PST

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