Ft Myers to Tampa isn't the everglades lol, Thought you were talking south of Belle Glades out in the swamp.
Read they just killed 80 pythons down there as part of a contest.
If you get up to the Clearwater area let me know maybe we can get together. The lake behind me has gators, I'll show you were to try for one. lol.
Yeah I know. What I was trying to say was hwy 41 across & Everglades City area, then work out way up the west / gulf coast through Fort Myers & Tampa. All new areas for my wife.
I was in Everglades City three years back now on a ride with a buddy.
Yes I did see that catch on the Pythons which surprised me they did not get a lot more than that.
Last edited by Cosmic Razorback; 01-30-2020 at 10:07 AM.
The typical Florida reasoning. Why is there only a python "season". It should be open season on them!!!
I think it is open season on them for private lands with no permit required. There is a season on state land which doesn't make much sense to me either.
IMO they should be outlawed to own.
Open Road Ride Report - Day Ride - Saturday February 22, 2020 (02-22-2020)
Wow it has felt like a year since we have ridden. It was a long week for sure, but a good week. We saw a lot of rain, temps in the high 60's, SNOW, yes SNOW thursday evening into Friday morning and this morning we woke up to 21*. The bright beautiful sunshine came through the blinds about 7 am and it looked like a day to ride. I checked out the forecast and it was calling for sunshine all day with a high of 56 degrees! Made coffee, the wife finally woke up and we enjoyed a nice breakfast together. I asked if she would like to try out her new helmet today before our Daytona trip and got a big smile and a big "YES". So we were lazy and finally got ready and rolled out about 12 noon. We ran up Hwy 601 N toward Yadkinville, NC with a huge smile on our faces. Leaned left onto Hwy 421 and cruised up to Crossroads HD in Wilkesboro. I was pleased when we got off the bike and my wife said she really likes her new helmet! That was a first because she has been a total 1/2 helmet rider year round and in the rain.
The dealership was hopping today. About a dozen bikes out front and many more cars. They had a lot of stuff on sale from 20 to 60% off. Plus you could spin the wheel for extra discounts. My wife found a wallet she had to have. It was very nice, regular $40.00 bucks and with the discounts left with it under $25.00 with tax. Nothing I needed today. They have a really sweet CVO limited and Street Glide both in gray. I'd love to have the pair in my garage.
So we rolled out of the dealership at 2pm with no where to be. It is so nice out I pointed the front wheel north on Hwy 18 and we crossed the Continental Divide in no time, felt the air temp immediately drop, rolled under the Blue Ridge Parkway and were surprised to see several cars at Freeborne's. Yes they are OPEN Thursday through Sunday. A lady ran out and said we were the first and only bike of the day. She asked if she could take our picture and post it on Facebook. Sure no problem! We went in and enjoyed our meal. There were about 8 people there really enjoying themselves. Soemguy kept putting money in the jukebox and the tunes were go while we were watching some racing on the televisions. After a good meal we pointed her south and returned home at 5:30pm just before dark. What a great day for a ride in the NC high country. Bright sunshine, some salt on the roads, warm and toasty with a full belly!
The bike ran GREAT all day! Thanks and stay tuned for our 2020 Daytona Spring Rally Ride. Just booked our hotel today! WooHoo...
Crossroads HD - Wilkesboro, NC The motel at Freebornes. Mrs. Cosmic Razorback Pimiento Cheeseburger Baby Back Rib Sandwich A little snow on the Blueridge hanging around for the next snow. Blueridge Parkway over Hwy 18 North of Wilkesboro Stations Inn in the background on the right. It was closed. Freebornes on the far left and they were rocking!
Well guess it was good we did a test run today. I thought I had the GoPro on video when we left the dealership heading up the mountain. Nope, it was in picture mode so I missed some excellent video opportunities. Here are a few I was able to pull off.
So we rolled out of the dealership at 2pm with no where to be. It is so nice out I pointed the front wheel north on Hwy 18 and we crossed the Continental Divide in no time, felt the air temp immediately drop, rolled under the Blue Ridge Parkway and were surprised to see several cars at Freeborne's.
Which Continental Divide are you referring to? Isn't the Continental Divide about 1,400 miles to the west?
That dealership looks familiar. Is it located at the end of a mall and easy to pass if you don't know it's there? Great pics, love that area up there...
Looks like I learned something today!
I do believe when you mention "Continental Divide", most people would assume you are talking about the Continental Divide of the Americas.
01-30-2020 | 10:06 AM
